Tears In Heaven Episode 23 Recap
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Jiang Fanlv, swayed by Lin Xiangyuan’s persuasive words, abandoned her decision to have an abortion and agreed to marry him immediately. The couple joyfully informed Jiang Jin of their plans, and Lin Xiangyuan added the good news that Jiang Fanlv was pregnant, making Jiang Jin ecstatic to become a grandfather.
Jiang Jin urged Lin Xiangyuan to expedite the wedding preparations, which Lin Xiangyuan promised to do by booking the prestigious Binjiang Hotel, the best in Shanghai, and inviting not only friends but also business partners for a grand celebration befitting the Jiang family. Lin Xiangyuan, engrossed in wedding preparations, made calls to his mother and various associates, including Mr. Wei, to share the news and discuss future business collaborations.
However, Jiang Fanlv unexpectedly canceled the wedding plans, expressing her unwillingness for Lin Xiangyuan's mother to attend. This angered Lin Xiangyuan, who went to a bar to drink. Xie Li found him there, offering counsel and emphasizing that Jiang Fanlv's disrespect towards his mother was unacceptable, yet Lin Xiangyuan remained too distressed to be comforted, eventually getting drunk and needing a driver to take him home.
The next morning, as Lin Xiangyuan was driving Jiang Fanlv to the civil affairs bureau to register their marriage, Jiang Jin’s car broke down. Needing to meet Mr. Xu, Jiang Jin opted to ride in Lin Xiangyuan’s car. In his haste, Lin Xiangyuan left his mobile phone behind. Xie Li called, and Jiang Jin answered, only to hear Xie Li excitedly report that a Mr. Yu had made a substantial profit thanks to Lin Xiangyuan.
This revelation immediately triggered Jiang Jin’s suspicion, leading him to realize that Lin Xiangyuan had stolen company secrets, inflated Yutian Group's stock for personal gain, and framed Lei Yuzheng. Enraged, Jiang Jin promptly called Jiang Fanlv, only to be stunned by her announcement that she and Lin Xiangyuan had just obtained their marriage certificate. Later that day, Jiang Fanlv brought Lin Xiangyuan home for dinner.
Jiang Jin arrived shortly after, sent Fanlv out on an errand, and then confronted Lin Xiangyuan, returning his phone. Jiang Jin accused Lin Xiangyuan of a triple scheme: ruining Lei Yuzheng, promoting himself, and making a fool of Jiang Jin by marrying his daughter. Lin Xiangyuan immediately fell to his knees, vehemently denying any intentional wrongdoing, claiming he merely disliked Lei Yuzheng for disrespecting Jiang Jin.
Jiang Jin, drawing on his decades of business acumen, dismissed these excuses, stating he could not trust a man with no moral bottom line or allow his daughter to live with him. Lin Xiangyuan then played his trump card, reminding Jiang Jin that he and Fanlv were married and she was pregnant with his child, threatening that Jiang Jin's grandson would be born fatherless if he were jailed.
He then swore to treat Fanlv well and vowed to return Yutian Group to Lei Yuzheng once he was released. Cornered, Jiang Jin reluctantly accepted Lin Xiangyuan's terms. During dinner, Jiang Jin advised Fanlv to be sharp and vigilant, always protecting herself, and assured her of his continuous support. He then cautioned Lin Xiangyuan, now his son-in-law, to cherish his current position and avoid excessive ambition, warning that such greed could lead to greater loss.
Fanlv noticed her father’s unusual demeanor, but he brushed it off as mere business advice. Meanwhile, Shao Kaixuan visited Lei Yuzheng in the detention center. Lei Yuzheng anxiously inquired about his father's health. Shao Kaixuan, showing a photo provided by Du Xiaosu, reassured him that Lei Ting was well and enjoying a vacation abroad. Although somewhat relieved, Lei Yuzheng still felt guilty for causing his aging father worry.
Shao Kaixuan reminded him that his actions were necessary to save Yutian, urging him to take care of himself. With only two weeks remaining until the Spring Festival, Du Xiaosu’s studio was bustling with orders, preventing her from returning home for the holidays, a fact she relayed to her parents via phone. In contrast, Lin Xiangyuan meticulously maintained his image as a doting husband, showering Jiang Fanlv with attention.
Colleagues openly praised his solicitous care for the pregnant Fanlv, hailing him as a model husband. Witnessing this, Jiang Jin felt some relief. Before embarking on a business trip abroad until Spring Festival’s Eve, Jiang Jin entrusted Lin Xiangyuan with the full authority to manage the company, reiterating his earlier warning about learning from past mistakes. In the detention center, Lei Yuzheng, upon reviewing his father's photograph, began to question Shao Kaixuan's account.
He suspected Lei Ting was seriously ill, reasoning that his father would never fail to visit him otherwise. Liu Siyang advised Lei Yuzheng to channel his pain into a resolve to live a meaningful life upon his release. At home, Jiang Fanlv's pregnancy-related mood swings made her increasingly demanding and critical of Lin Xiangyuan, even forcing him to sleep on the sofa due to his snoring.
Despite his publicly affectionate persona, Lin Xiangyuan silently endured her temper, secretly drinking alcohol to cope at night. Meanwhile, at Xie Li's instigation, Lin Xiangyuan further demoted He Qunfei, reassigning him from the data room to the logistics department to manage building hygiene, a deliberate attempt at humiliation. He Qunfei openly accused Lin Xiangyuan of being "mean" and "small-minded."
Unable to tolerate this, He Qunfei secretly sought new employment but found himself blacklisted by other companies in the industry, who, aware of his conflict with Lin Xiangyuan, advised him to change professions. Shangguan Boyao took Zou Siqi shopping. When they encountered an acquaintance, Shangguan Boyao introduced Zou Siqi as his cousin, much to her annoyance. She confronted him, feeling embarrassed, but he defended himself by explaining his friend was gossipy and he preferred to keep their relationship low-key.
He then earnestly swore his sincerity to her. Just then, He Qunfei, disheartened by his job search, passed by and witnessed their interaction, feeling a pang of mixed emotions. Zou Siqi spotted He Qunfei and quickly pulled Shangguan Boyao away. Du Xiaosu’s parents, Du Maokai and Ruohua, arrived in Shanghai unexpectedly. After learning from Du Xiaosu's colleague that their daughter was caring for an elderly man at the Lei residence, they immediately rushed over.
They arrived to find Lei Ting throwing a tantrum, smashing a medicine bowl and shouting for "Yuzheng!" As Du Xiaosu cleaned the broken pieces, she accidentally cut her finger. Ruohua rushed to her daughter's side, upset that Du Xiaosu had lied about being busy and was secretly working as a convalescent nurse for Lei Ting, whose son was in jail.
Du Xiaosu, while trying to soothe Lei Ting, explained to her parents that she could not leave him alone and asked them to return home first, promising to explain everything later once the butler returned. As her parents left, they encountered Shao Kaixuan, whom Du Maokai recognized. Shao Kaixuan, who also came to visit Lei Ting, appeared troubled. Du Xiaosu noticed her distress, but Shao Kaixuan offered a vague excuse about Lei Ting.
Unable to find stable employment due to his conflict with Lin Xiangyuan, He Qunfei started working as a waiter at a bar. One evening, Shangguan Boyao and Zou Siqi arrived for drinks, and He Qunfei quietly served them. Shortly after, Lin Xiangyuan and Xie Li also entered the bar. Xie Li, noticing He Qunfei in his waiter uniform, publicly mocked his reduced circumstances.
Shangguan Boyao seized the opportunity to confront Lin Xiangyuan, making a pointed remark about individuals who "have done bad things from behind someone's back," subtly alluding to Lin Xiangyuan's role in framing Lei Yuzheng. Lin Xiangyuan dismissed Shangguan Boyao's comment, telling him not to waste his time there.
