The First Frost Episode 30 Recap
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Wen Yifan fondly recalled a memory of her father adding hot water to his rice, claiming it was good for his stomach. She also remembered a birthday when her father was away on a supposed business trip, though he was actually gravely ill in the hospital. He had called her, and she, unaware of his condition, playfully complained about his absence, making him promise to return quickly.
On his deathbed, her father made her promise to always be happy, take care of herself, and look after her mother, Zhao Yuandong, reminding Wen Yifan that she was the closest person to her. Years later, after Wen Yifan finished interviewing students who had been bullied at their school, she encouraged them to be kind to themselves and not to live to please others.
As she was leaving, Sang Yan called, telling her that his follow-up medical check-up was complete and he would come pick her up, instructing her to wait patiently. Just then, Zhao Yuandong appeared, wishing Wen Yifan a happy birthday. Zhao Yuandong expressed regret for not believing Wen Yifan years ago and asked if Che Xingde had harmed her. Wen Yifan was speechless, reminded of how her mother had dismissed her pleas for help.
Zhao Yuandong, looking distressed, revealed that her current husband, Zheng, was having an affair and she wanted Wen Yifan to stay with her. This revelation made Wen Yifan feel that history was repeating itself, with both of them experiencing the pain of being abandoned.
Recalling the years of neglect after her father's death, Wen Yifan confessed that she had kept her mother's contact information only out of a sense of obligation, but now realized it was unnecessary, as she had survived without her mother's care. She then told Zhao Yuandong that after this meeting, she would delete all their contact information and asked her to pretend that her daughter had died at Che Xingde's hands that night. With tears, Wen Yifan walked away.
Sang Yan arrived and found Wen Yifan, who was still deeply upset by the encounter. She asked if she could make a birthday wish, requesting that if next summer was as long, Sang Yan would propose to her. He happily agreed. She then wished for the summer after next to be just as long, a wish he found amusingly similar to the first. Finally, she asked for a piggyback ride.
Sang Yan immediately squatted down, and as Wen Yifan climbed onto his back, she cried, telling him that no one loved her anymore, only him. Sang Yan firmly reassured her that he only loved her, from the past, through the present, and into the future. He then made a wish of his own: that besides him, many other people would also love Wen Yifan.
Meanwhile, Su Hao'an, along with his grandparents and Zhong Siqiao, visited the site of the car accident where his parents, Su Haoyang and Hu Jiaan, had died. His grandmother tearfully explained that they had hidden the truth from him when he was a child because he was too young to bear witnessing such a tragedy. She assured him that he and his brother had always been their most beloved grandsons.
His grandfather revealed that Su Hao'an's name was a combination of his father's second character, "Hao," and his mother's third character, "An," signifying that he was always their parents' cherished child, loved equally to his brother. Su Hao'an reflected on how he had spent years trying to please everyone, realizing that the hardest person to appease was himself.
He acknowledged that those who cannot forgive themselves suffer the most and vowed to live confidently, embracing the love around him, and promising to take care of his grandparents. His grandmother then happily announced that his grandfather had finally agreed to go on a road trip with her, fulfilling her long-held dream.
Later, Sang Yan was on his way to Wen Yifan's annual gala when colleagues urgently pulled him back into the office, explaining that several critical projects had encountered problems that only he could resolve. Wen Yifan, waiting backstage, noticed Sang Yan hadn't arrived and quickly asked a colleague to record her performance in case he missed it. Her colleague, Fu Zhuang, informed Sang Yan that Wen Yifan wasn't singing, but performing a ballet piece called "The Nutcracker."
Despite her initial nerves about dancing a full piece after so long, Wen Yifan's ballet performance was captivating. Just as her solo was about to begin, Sang Yan rushed into the auditorium, deeply moved as he watched her dance. After her performance, Sang Yan met Wen Yifan backstage. He gently draped his jacket over her to prevent her from catching a cold, remarking that she danced beautifully and should not be so modest.
He then explained that their landlord was reclaiming their current apartment, so they needed to move. He told her she only needed to pack her personal belongings, as he would take care of all the other arrangements. Upon returning home, Sang Yan embraced and kissed Wen Yifan passionately. He confessed that being with her had made him feel selfish and possessive.
He described how she glowed on stage and admitted that while he wanted to hide her brilliance from others, he knew she deserved to shine brightly for the world to see. He then carried her into the bedroom, telling her it was time for her to "pay her debt." Wen Yifan playfully reminded him that her ballet costume was a connected piece and shouldn't be pulled, as it would get ruined.
