Symphony's Romance Episode 40 (Ending) Recap
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After the farewell performance, Fisher committed to his surgery. Fang Xiaowo, Li Zhenyan, and their friends gathered anxiously at the hospital. Before entering the operating room, Fisher, seeing their worry, put on a brave smile and assured them he would be out soon. He told Li Zhenyan, "When you get married, let me be your best man." To Fang Xiaowo, he affectionately said, "Silly child, don't be sad. With you as the mascot by my side, what else can happen?
Remember, only you are happy, music is happy." He also reminded Tian Yisong to "never forget your first heart." As he walked in, he asked everyone to "wait for me." Outside the operating room, the group discussed Fisher's long-term illness, realizing he had known about his condition even before coming to Baiqi Conservatory of Music, and that all his efforts were for them.
Tian Yisong remarked on how impactful the performance was, acknowledging that everyone on stage had witnessed Li Zhenyan's growth, becoming his friends, teachers, and family. Tian Yisong admitted to having admired Li Zhenyan, but now his envy was no longer twisted. Seeing Fang Xiaowo still worried, Li Zhenyan comforted her, assuring her that Fisher's surgery would be successful, and noting that the doctors had given it a very high success rate.
Following Fisher's farewell concert, Li Yazhe prepared to return to Europe. Before leaving, he advised Li Zhenyan to cherish Fang Xiaowo, urging him not to wait until he lost her to regret it, as Li Yazhe himself had. Li Zhenyan, without words, played a melody from their childhood, a piece Li Yazhe had once taught him. Hearing the music, Li Yazhe understood the unspoken forgiveness in Li Zhenyan's playing and smiled contentedly before his departure.
Fisher later awoke from his surgery, attended by Lin Yumian. He was informed that the cochlear implant was successful, and Elise had even prepared porridge for him. Fisher, reflecting on his journey, had once dreamed of traveling the world but now only wished for a simple life with Lin Yumian. He remarked on the bitterness of life, after which Lin Yumian confessed her feelings, telling him, "You are also my first love forever.
If you really can't hear in the future, let me listen for you." Fisher responded with a tender gesture. Li Zhenyan visited Fang Xiaowo's apartment, looking around with a sense of wonder. He reflected on how he never imagined he would find the love of his life in such an unconventional place. Fang Xiaowo playfully retorted that she also never expected to "pick up such a handsome person at her doorstep."
They then sat at the piano, playing together and reminiscing about their journey from first meeting to falling in love. As their faces glowed with happiness, Li Zhenyan suddenly produced a ring and proposed to Fang Xiaowo. Overwhelmed, Fang Xiaowo could barely believe it, feeling as if she were dreaming. Li Zhenyan reassured her that if every moment of a dream was this happy, they should never wake up.
With a blissful smile, Fang Xiaowo extended her hand for Li Zhenyan to place the ring on her finger. Meanwhile, at the RS orchestra's rehearsal space, Qin Fen diligently practiced his violin alone. Lin Qingshang arrived quietly, listening to his playing before asking why he chose that particular piece.
Qin Fen, surprised to see her, explained that she had previously remarked that his playing wasn't good enough, and he wanted to practice diligently to catch up to her, especially with many future performances for the RS group. Lin Qingshang then brought up their own future, suggesting that now that Fisher's farewell concert was over, they should start planning their wedding. Qin Fen eagerly agreed, wanting to marry her as soon as possible.
Lin Qingshang, however, began to worry about her imperfections, fearing he might not like her after seeing her flaws and temper. Qin Fen lovingly reassured her, stating his own shortcomings and emphasizing how he saw her as a caring and considerate person, promising to always take care of her. Just as they were sharing this tender moment, they both received a call from Li Zhenyan and Fang Xiaowo.
Li Zhenyan gathered everyone at Qin Ba's noodle shop to make two important announcements. First, he declared that Fisher's farewell concert was a great success. Through this experience, he realized that the spirit of the RS orchestra wasn't about "not one less" member, but rather that the orchestra served as a platform, not a constraint.
He announced the dissolution of the old RS Orchestra and the establishment of a new one—one that would be more free, inclusive, and open, encouraging members to pursue individual careers while always being welcome back for rehearsals and performances. The group enthusiastically supported this change, with many jokingly claiming positions.
He Shengliang, inspired by the performance, announced his resignation from his current job to rejoin the RS Orchestra as an assistant conductor, administrator, and music librarian, which was met with a warm embrace from Li Zhenyan and the group. Next, Li Zhenyan announced the second piece of news: his and Fang Xiaowo's upcoming marriage.
Qin Fen, hearing this, jokingly protested that he and Lin Qingshang were planning to marry first, while Lin Qingshang playfully demanded her engagement ring from Qin Fen. Everyone celebrated the happy news, showering the couple with blessings.
As the celebration continued, Fang Xiaowo and Li Zhenyan walked home, joyfully fantasizing about their future wedding, imagining a ceremony filled with flowers, the RS Orchestra performing with Li Zhenyan conducting, and Fang Xiaowo playing the piano, followed by her tossing the bouquet to her bridesmaids. Five years later, everyone had found success.
Tian Yisong became a world-renowned conductor, with Li Zhenyan acknowledging his talent and hard work, agreeing that their past rivalry no longer mattered as much as the precious musical experience. Jiang Caiwei's music career flourished, with her new songs topping charts, and she found happiness pursuing her true calling.
Ji Mo had returned to the Lumalein orchestra and was thriving, with his performances consistently selling out; he and Dalia were happily married with three children, a detail that prompted Fang Xiaowo to playfully suggest Li Zhenyan might want to have enough children to form their own symphony orchestra. Chen Zheng and He Shengliang earned their doctorates and became esteemed orchestra consultants, though Fang Xiaowo found it hard to imagine Chen Zheng patiently guiding students.
Zhuo Yin and Lan Bo became outstanding new teachers at Baiqi Conservatory of Music, with Li Zhenyan predicting that despite their ups and downs, they would ultimately stay together. Fan Chen and Wu Zheng left their previous jobs to open their own successful music education institution, where twins Zixuan and Zimang were teaching. Qin Fen was incredibly busy managing his father's noodle shop, teaching students, and preparing for the arrival of his first child, as Lin Qingshang was pregnant.
Qin Ba doted on Lin Qingshang, ensuring she received proper prenatal care and a classical music "fetal education." Fang Xiaowo and Li Zhenyan also welcomed a daughter, Hanhan. Both Li Zhenyan (her father) and Fang Dajiang (her maternal grandfather) adored Hanhan, playfully squabbling over who would teach her piano and who she preferred. Fang Xiaowo often teased Li Zhenyan for his childlike antics, to which he'd quip that he felt like he was raising two daughters.
As Baiqi Conservatory of Music's 90th-anniversary celebration approached, Li Zhenyan called a meeting for the RS Orchestra members. He informed them that Principal Lin had invited the orchestra to perform at the school anniversary, which would be live-streamed. Many members, however, cited busy schedules, making it difficult to commit to rehearsals.
Only Qin Fen and Lin Qingshang could confirm their availability, with Qin Fen eagerly volunteering to be the principal violinist, much to the playful chagrin of pregnant Lin Qingshang, who accused him of "usurping her position" during her pregnancy, insisting that performing would be excellent prenatal education for their baby. Despite the initial uncertainty, on the day of the anniversary concert, all the members of the RS Orchestra arrived.
After five years, they reunited on stage, delivering a spectacular and heartfelt performance to the audience, playing their music from memory without any scores, a testament to their enduring bond and shared passion.
