The Fox's Summer Season 2 Episode 20 Recap
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Gu Chengze spent the night sleeping by his mother's bedside. When he awoke, he noticed a figure lingering outside the door. Xia Meng was startled to see him and even more so when she realized he was holding the bracelet she had identified earlier. Over the years, the guilt of the past car accident had weighed heavily on her mind, making her restless. She wept, apologizing for her actions. " Sorry, I made a mistake," she cried. "
I shouldn't have left you. But I really didn't mean it. I didn't mean to harm you. I was too scared that time. I didn't know what to do. This thing is like a rock that keeps pressing on my chest. I woke up so many times from nightmares, dreaming about your mother drenched in blood." Gu Chengze cut her off, stating he had no interest in her "mental experience for these past years."
He revealed his love for her daughter, Yanshu, and asked her to keep the truth a secret. He explained that he did not want this to burden Yanshu, saying, "She seems carefree, but she is kinder than anyone deep inside. She has her own standards on how to be a good person. I don't want this to affect our relationship and your relationship. I believe you don't want her to know, right?"
Xia Meng, hopeful, asked if this meant he forgave her. Gu Chengze clarified, "You overthought it. You are you. Yanshu is Yanshu. I love her, but it doesn't mean I can forgive you." He reiterated his request for her to keep the secret, emphasizing, "There is no need to let anyone else know this, especially Yanshu. Can you help me?" Xia Meng agreed, and Gu Chengze thanked her.
He then informed her that he would visit the Han family later to discuss his marriage with Yanshu, asking her to "act more naturally then. Don't let Yanshu see anything weird." Gu Chengze, realizing he had neglected Li Yanshu due to his recent emotional turmoil, went to her company to apologize. He found her and called her name, "Yanshu! Yanshu!" When she responded, "What? I thought you don't need me anymore," he admitted, "I made a mistake.
Can you forgive me? I was in a bad mood these past days and I made you to suffer. Don't be mad anymore, okay?" Li Yanshu, not truly angry, played along. When Gu Chengze pressed her to say something, she replied, "Didn't you say that if I am silent, it means that I've forgiven you? Then I won't say a word." He then carried her, much to her playful protest, "What are you doing? This is the company."
They quickly reconciled. Later, Gu Chengze took gifts to the Han family to discuss the wedding date with Li Yanshu's parents. Li Yanshu, noticing Gu Chengze's slight nervousness, asked, "Nervous?" He replied, "Not as nervous as the first time," then, "Let's go." Xia Meng welcomed him warmly, "You're here. Hurry and come in!" Mr. Han jokingly admonished him for bringing gifts, saying, "What does this mean? Didn't I tell you the last time not to bring any gifts?"
Gu Chengze insisted, "I must bring these today." Mr. Han then asked for the reason, to which Gu Chengze replied, "Today, I want to ask Uncle and Auntie to set a date for my wedding with Yanshu." Mr. Han expressed his approval, "Sure. The sooner, the better," but added, "But for the date, we must listen to Yanshu's mother. Let's see if she can bear to marry off her daughter."
After some teasing from Mr. Han about Xia Meng's reluctance, Xia Meng announced, "Zhipeng and I have chose two good dates. If you are in a hurry, you can set it on October 22nd. That's the nearest auspicious date." Mr. Han liked the date and asked Yanshu for her opinion. Li Yanshu readily agreed, "I agree." Xia Meng and Mr. Han both confirmed, "Great," and "Okay!"
Gu Jinyun woke up startled, shouting in surprise, to find himself naked in bed with Han Junyao again. Han Junyao, tossing a pillow at him, retorted, "Why are you shouting? Are you planning to murder me in the morning? Why are you being crazy again? It's not the first time. Why are you pretending to be innocent?" Gu Jinyun acknowledged, "That's right," but questioned, "But how did we end up here?" Han Junyao teased him, "You got drunk last night.
I drugged you, and dragged you into this hotel. Is that okay?" Gu Jinyun dismissed it as a joke, recalling only getting drunk and Han Junyao "giving me advice." He asked, "But how did we. . . ?" Han Junyao pressed, "Are you sure that you don't remember it at all?" Gu Jinyun, remembering his heartfelt confession from the previous night, said to her, "Han Junyao, I realize that you are quite considerate.
How come I didn't notice before that you have so many good traits? Your eyes are sparkling. Really pretty." Han Junyao replied, "Because in the past, you only have Li Yanshu in your mind. No one else can be there." Gu Jinyun then declared, "Han Junyao, starting from today, you are all I see. No more Li Yanshu."
Later, as Han Junyao was dressing, she thanked him for his "praises," noting it wasn't the first time he'd seen her like that. Gu Jinyun questioned if his comments were a compliment, to which she confidently replied, "Isn't it? Because I am very confident with my figure." Li Yanshu called Han Junyao, asking, "Han Junyao, where are you? Why didn't you answer your phone?" Han Junyao retorted, "Why must I answer your call?"
Li Yanshu, sensing something, pressed her, "You didn't go home all night and you are so angry? Do you know that Uncle Han was so worried about you?" Han Junyao, surprised, asked how she knew and what she had told her father. Li Yanshu, amused, said, "You want to know? Then next time, you'd better answer my call immediately. Understand?" Li Yanshu then revealed, "Okay, I told Uncle Han that you went to prepare my wedding."
Overhearing this, Gu Jinyun exclaimed, "They are getting married? When?" Li Yanshu, now realizing Gu Jinyun was with Han Junyao, teased, "Oh. So you're with Gu Jinyun last night?" Han Junyao whispered to Gu Jinyun to lower his voice, complaining that "Li Yanshu has something to use against me." Gu Jinyun asked Han Junyao why she was blaming him, and she retorted, "Because you talk too much."
Li Yanshu then continued to tease Han Junyao, asking if she was "excited" because she and Gu Chengze were getting married, to which Han Junyao enthusiastically replied, "Of course I am! They are getting married, of course, I am very happy." Li Yanshu then asked if Han Junyao and Gu Jinyun were "together," adding, "I have never expected that. Let's send them [referring to Han Junyao and Gu Jinyun] messages at the same time?"
Later, Li Yanshu and Han Junyao tried on wedding attire, with Li Yanshu asking Han Junyao if she would be her maid of honor, since Gu Jinyun had already agreed to be Gu Chengze's best man. Li Yanshu teased Han Junyao about her poor social skills, to which Han Junyao defensively asked if she wasn't her best friend. As they tried on dresses, they playfully bickered about each other's figures and fashion sense.
Li Yanshu teased Han Junyao that she was "too fat," fearing she might break the dress. Han Junyao, confident in her figure, told the staff to bring the largest size. Han Junyao warned Li Yanshu that Gu Taitai would eventually come after her due to Gu Jinyun, and Li Yanshu claimed Gu Taitai treated her well.
Li Yanshu then asked Han Junyao about her relationship with Gu Jinyun, to which Han Junyao slyly responded, "You must tell me first you and Gu Jinyun, how is it going?" Li Yanshu feigned shyness, much to Han Junyao's amusement. While Li Yanshu was admiring herself in a wedding dress, asking Gu Chengze if it was beautiful, he replied, "Yes, beautiful."
Li Yanshu wanted to try more styles, but Han Junyao interjected, saying that Gu Chengze looked "weird" and might have "premarital phobia," warning Li Yanshu, "Be careful of your groom running away. Do not jinx it." Meanwhile, Gu Jinyun and Gu Chengze were together. Gu Jinyun commented to Gu Chengze, "Your relationship with Han Junyao is good lately." Gu Chengze then teased Gu Jinyun, asking, "How far has it gone?"
When Gu Jinyun feigned ignorance, Gu Chengze pressed, "What is your relationship now?" Gu Jinyun then teased Gu Chengze in return, "You know how to be shy?" Gu Chengze replied, "When was I shy?" Gu Jinyun just muttered, "I don't even know what you're saying." Gu Chengze then joked, "You cursed again! This time, we must take a photo to commemorate it."
Suddenly, Gu Jinyun received a call from his assistant reminding him about a very important meeting for the company's anniversary, where the Chairwoman would also be present. Realizing he had forgotten, Gu Jinyun exclaimed, "What the hell! I forget about a very important meeting. I have to go first, I will talk to you later," and rushed off. Later, his assistant rushed him into the meeting, scolding him for forgetting a meeting she had texted him about.
Gu Jinyun explained, "I drank too much last night, I don't have my phone with me." The assistant pointed out that he would "get in trouble with your clothes," referring to his casual attire, but Gu Jinyun replied, "Never mind." Gu Jinyun arrived late at the crucial company meeting, attended by Gu Taitai. The presenter was mid-report, but Gu Jinyun interrupted, apologizing for his tardiness. Gu Taitai sternly instructed the presenter to continue.
When asked by Gu Taitai for his opinion on the proposal, Gu Jinyun fumbled, mispronouncing "supplier storage" as "supplier story." A staff member corrected him, to which Gu Jinyun comically complained about his "bad mandarin." He then made another blunder, referring to the "failure contingency plan" as "fail continue plan," again needing a staff member to clarify. Despite his awkward performance, Gu Jinyun concluded the meeting.
After the meeting, Gu Taitai immediately confronted Gu Jinyun, asking where his "temper" from their argument yesterday was. Gu Jinyun apologized for his "bad attitude." When asked about his attire, Gu Jinyun explained it was the "best man's suit" he tried on with "Mike" (Gu Chengze) who was "getting married." Gu Taitai expressed her strong disapproval of Li Yanshu, stating, "I guess Gu Chengze decides to marry that Li girl.
With her family status, she isn't good enough for anyone in our Gu family." Gu Jinyun tried to persuade her, saying that even though her "words are tough, you still treat him just like our own family, right?" and reminded her that Gu Chengze was like a son to her, so she should attend. However, Gu Taitai remained firm, declaring, "He is marrying that kind of woman! I will not attend his wedding."
She then dismissed him, criticizing his performance at the meeting, "If you spend more time on work, you would not have made such a fool of yourself at the meeting earlier. Enough. Get out!" Gu Jinyun promised to "pay attention next time" and left. Li Yanshu and Han Junyao went shopping, bickering and playfully insulting each other's taste. Li Yanshu asked Han Junyao, "Which one looks good?" Han Junyao, dismissing her choice, retorted, "You studied design?
Both are very ugly," to which Li Yanshu quipped, "You must be major in excavator." Despite their playful jabs, they ended up buying several items, often proclaiming "I will take it" over items the other disliked, or remarking on how the other looked like a "carrot" or "going to a funeral." While shopping, Li Yanshu received a call from David, who had good news: "Yanshu, I have a piece of good news. I have sent Junrui's resume to Juilliard.
They really appreciate Junrui. They would like him to have an interview. I don't know if you agree to send him overseas." Li Yanshu excitedly agreed, "Of course, I agree." However, she explained, "But you understand Junrui's condition. I can't be the one in charge, I have to go back and talk to them." David urged her to reply as soon as possible.
After hanging up, Li Yanshu explained to Han Junyao that Junrui had a talent for piano, discovered by a friend, and was now invited for an interview at the Juilliard School in the United States. While excited about this "good thing," Li Yanshu expressed concern about who would accompany young Junrui abroad, given that "Uncle Han has just been discharged from hospital, and should be taken care of. You are busy with work. And I am busy with the wedding.
So who can go with him?" Han Junyao agreed that they "cannot lose this opportunity" and suggested they "go home and discuss with them." Later, the Han family discussed Junrui's opportunity. Han Zhipeng, admitting he was "old," proposed to "gradually let Junyao take over the business," so he and Xia Meng could "go abroad with your mom. We can accompany Junrui and take a rest at the same time." However, Xia Meng strongly disagreed, "No, I don't agree.
When we are over there, we have no friends and we don't know the language. And your health… What if something happens. I don't agree." Li Yanshu and Han Junyao both emphasized that it was a "very good opportunity" and a "good development" for Junrui that they "shouldn't waste." Han Zhipeng decided to table the discussion, saying, "Enough. Let's not talk about this. There are so many things happening lately. Let me take some time to think about it."
He concluded, with Xia Meng's agreement, that they would "focus on preparing Yanshu's wedding for now. Once her wedding is done, we will talk about it." With her wedding approaching, Li Yanshu was in high spirits. She returned to the company to apply for her marriage leave, receiving congratulations from her colleagues. When one colleague jokingly called her "President's wife," Li Yanshu corrected her, clarifying that Gu Chengze was no longer President and Gu Jinyun was.
She also playfully admonished the colleague for being unprofessional, leading to a lighthearted exchange where the colleague reminisced about witnessing Li Yanshu and the "President" fall in love. Another colleague wished her a happy marriage and advised her to "take good care of our President," as he "has a lot of problems," concluding by saying she would not attend the wedding but wished them happiness.
Back home, waiting for her wedding day, Li Yanshu happily scrolled through photos of herself and Gu Chengze on her phone. As she drifted to sleep, she dreamt of their beautiful and romantic wedding. In her dream, the officiant led them through their vows, asking Gu Chengze if he would take Li Yanshu as his lawful wife, promising to support, care for, and help her, wishing her happiness and safety every day. Gu Chengze replied, "I do."
The officiant then turned to Li Yanshu, noting the happiness in her eyes, and asked if she would be with Gu Chengze in sickness and health, loving him forever. Li Yanshu responded, "I do!" As the officiant called for them to exchange rings, Gu Chengze suddenly started to walk away. " Chengze, where are you going? Chengze?" Li Yanshu cried. He turned, looking apologetic, and said, "Sorry, I can't marry you."
Li Yanshu desperately called out, "Chengze, where are you going? Don't leave me! Gu Chengze! Don't go!" She woke up startled from the nightmare, recalling Han Junyao's earlier joking suspicion that Gu Chengze might be suffering from premarital phobia. Gu Chengze personally delivered a wedding invitation to Gu Taitai. He respectfully addressed her as "Chairwoman" and apologized for the late disturbance. Gu Taitai, still hostile, asked, "Why are you here?"
Gu Chengze politely inquired about her health, to which she curtly replied, "I won't be dying anytime soon." Gu Chengze then extended his invitation, "I came today to invite you to my wedding with Yanshu." Gu Taitai immediately refused, stating, "The bride is Li Yanshu, I will not attend it." Gu Chengze earnestly reiterated his hope, "I really hope you can attend our wedding. I earnestly ask you to consider it."
Despite the rejection, he left, wishing her to "rest early." With cheerful music playing, Han Junyao meticulously inspected every detail of the wedding venue, striving for perfection. She instructed staff to use "straight" ribbons instead of curved ones, replace dimming candles, place the screen in the middle, and remove flowers blocking the projector. She insisted on "pink roses," dismissing any "defects" as attempts to "deal with me," and sternly warned about the uneven carpet possibly tripping the bride.
Impatiently, she demanded to know the whereabouts of the master of ceremony, questioning if the wedding would even happen. Meanwhile, the Han family members, including Gu Chengze, were preparing to head to the venue. Han Zhipeng asked, "Where is Yanshu?" Xia Meng added, "That's right. Why is Yanshu still not coming down?" Han Junyao called out, "Yanshu! Are you ready? We're just waiting for you."
Li Yanshu soon appeared, to which Han Junyao exclaimed, "Why didn't you put up some makeup? It is an important day for you. Once you get to the hotel, you have to change into the dress. If you put on the makeup now, you have to take it off first. Too much trouble." Li Yanshu worried that guests might see her, but Han Junyao reassured her, "That is why we will leave early. Which guests will be so early anyway." Li Yanshu conceded, "Alright, do whatever you want." Together, they headed to the wedding venue.
