The Fox's Summer Season 2 Episode 14 Recap
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Han Junyao confronted Gu Jinyun, questioning why he continued to interact with Li Yanshu when it was clear Li Yanshu's affections lay with Gu Chengze. Gu Jinyun, confused by her animosity, asked why she held such a strong dislike for Li Yanshu, pointing out they had grown up together and Li Yanshu had endured much hardship.
Overwhelmed, Han Junyao finally confessed her true feelings, admitting her hatred stemmed from Li Yanshu "pestering" Gu Jinyun for years and then passionately declaring, "I, Han Junyao, like you!" Gu Jinyun stared in disbelief, wondering if she had lost her mind. Meanwhile, Li Yanshu and Gu Jinyun continued their arduous search for Fu Wanyu, braving the elements as they distributed flyers near the Ji Ci Nursing Home.
Li Yanshu candidly expressed her frustration at the difficult and seemingly fruitless search, admitting she was keeping it a secret from Mike (Gu Chengze) to spare him the discomfort. Gu Jinyun, observing her dedication, teased her about her genuine affection for Mike. Their perseverance paid off when Li Yanshu received a call from an elderly man who recognized Fu Wanyu from a flyer.
She excitedly informed Mike and Gu Jinyun that they had found his mother, and they quickly set off. The old man confirmed that Fu Wanyu had worked at the nursing home over twenty years ago, recalling how she had treated his pneumonia. He then sadly recounted that she lost her son and subsequently became mentally unwell, before leading them to her. Though once gentle and beautiful, Fu Wanyu now sat quietly in a pavilion, looking haggard and much older.
At the hospital, Mike accompanied his mother, Fu Wanyu, for medical examinations. Doctors explained that while her brain showed no physical trauma, she suffered from psychogenic amnesia, likely triggered by a severe mental shock that caused her to suppress painful memories. They emphasized the critical role of family companionship and communication in her recovery. Despite Fu Wanyu's inability to recall anything, Mike devotedly pushed her in a wheelchair through a quiet corridor, recounting his life experiences.
Watching his disoriented mother clutch the rabbit doll and hum, Mike felt an unutterable sadness. Later, Mike was given a small, hand-sewn rabbit doll, which was apparently all his mother possessed from the welfare home. A recording revealed Fu Wanyu's voice, lovingly describing making the rabbit for Mike's birthday, as his zodiac sign was the rabbit. Overcome with emotion, Mike wept.
Gu Jinyun briefly visited, offering his support before excusing himself to attend to company matters, as Gu Taitai had been trying to reach him. Gu Taitai later expressed her happiness to Mike about him finding his mother, acknowledging that he was no longer an orphan. At Sheng Hong, shareholders grew increasingly frustrated with Gu Jinyun's lack of engagement and frequent absences, worried about the company's declining performance.
They contemplated asking Mr. Gu (Gu Chengze's adoptive grandfather, Mingchuan) to return and lead the company. However, before they could even make the call, Gu Taitai arrived, fully aware of their intentions. She sternly declared that Gu Chengze, despite his capabilities, was not a member of the Gu family and was merely meant to assist Gu Jinyun. She insisted that for Gu Jinyun to truly lead, Gu Chengze must leave Sheng Hong.
When shareholders voiced concerns about the company's performance and the departure of Karen Li (Li Yanshu), Gu Taitai assured them that Li Yanshu was merely on vacation and would soon return. She promised to personally compensate them for any financial losses and revealed that Mr. Gu was recuperating in Switzerland, having delegated all company authority to her.
Following the meeting, Gu Jinyun confronted Gu Taitai, highlighting his concern for Mike, who had just found his mother but found her unable to remember anything. Gu Taitai acknowledged her own affection for Mike, having raised him, but reiterated that as the Chairwoman of Sheng Hong, she could not let emotions dictate business decisions.
She stressed that Mike's role was to support Gu Jinyun, not obstruct him, urging Gu Jinyun to take responsibility and become independent so he could freely interact with Mike without company ties. She concluded by stating Mike also deserved a vacation and instructed HR to recall Li Yanshu to work immediately. After her vacation, Li Yanshu prepared to return to work, with Mike driving her.
Despite his usual strictness about cleanliness, Li Yanshu, running late and still hungry, tried to drink milk in the car. Mike firmly refused, insisting she eat at the office. In playful retaliation, Li Yanshu kissed him on the cheek, leaving a faint lipstick mark, before quickly running into the company, leaving Mike momentarily flustered.
Upon her return, Li Yanshu was immediately inundated by colleagues expressing relief, recounting how Helena had been "tormenting" them with an overly critical press conference proposal during her absence. Moments later, Secretary Gao arrived, delivering a thoughtful breakfast of a sandwich, sushi, and juice, a gesture arranged by Mike who had called him after learning Li Yanshu skipped breakfast.
Helena, maintaining her usual difficult demeanor, feigned not recognizing Li Yanshu and taunted her about Mike's "firing" and her supposed lack of a "backer." Undeterred, Li Yanshu persistently pursued Helena to finalize the proposal. When Helena attempted to leave without signing, Li Yanshu declared she would follow her home until the task was done.
Annoyed but impressed by Li Yanshu's unwavering determination, Helena eventually reviewed the plan, demanding luxurious, dreamy, and high-quality presentations, meticulous media screening, and pre-approval of press releases. Li Yanshu skillfully negotiated, agreeing to most demands but firmly pushing back on pre-approving press releases for major media outlets to avoid offending them. Satisfied, Helena finally signed, and Li Yanshu's colleagues commended her for successfully managing Helena.
Later, Secretary Gao sought out Li Yanshu, coffee in hand, to reminisce about the "old days" under Mike's strict but effective leadership. He humorously admitted to missing his "scary president" to the point of insomnia, confessing that his current peaceful routine felt unaccustomed. Li Yanshu, amused, questioned the appropriateness of him sharing such sentiments with her, even commenting on him holding her hand.
Secretary Gao, however, insisted she was the only one he could confide in and then inquired about Mike's current activities. Li Yanshu revealed that Mike had found his birth mother, a piece of news that greatly surprised Secretary Gao. Later, Li Yanshu and Secretary Gao arrived to visit Mike and Fu Wanyu at the hospital. Mike initially appeared irritated by Secretary Gao's presence, though a subtle upturn of his lips betrayed his underlying good mood.
Secretary Gao confidently introduced himself to Fu Wanyu as "Mr. Gu's former secretary" and offered her flowers. Fu Wanyu gently accepted the flowers, a slight smile touching her lips. In another part of the city, Han Corporation faced severe financial difficulties. An employee reported to Han Junyao that several distributors were uncooperatively delaying payments, causing a critical liquidity crunch.
While a timely payment from Sheng Hong covered the current month's expenses and employee salaries, the company's future funds remained uncertain if the distributors continued to default. Han Junyao acknowledged the grim situation, dismissing her employee to contemplate the company's precarious state alone.
