Time To Fall In Love Episode 20 Recap
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He Jinxi confronted Su Yanxi, immediately demanding three million yuan. When Su Yanxi expressed that she didn't have such a large sum, He Jinxi scoffed, asking if she had already squandered the money she supposedly got from Gu Xicheng. He Jinxi also revealed she had undergone a restoration surgery due to a failed plastic surgery.
Su Yanxi asked about their mother, to which He Jinxi claimed their mother was recovering well abroad after a successful surgery and that Su Yanxi shouldn't worry. He Jinxi then reiterated her demand for three million yuan, stating that if Su Yanxi could secure the money from Gu Xicheng, she would have a chance to see their mother. She gave Su Yanxi three days to consider.
Feeling trapped and unable to refuse He Jinxi, Su Yanxi reached out to An'an for help. Coincidentally, An'an was already on her way to see Su Yanxi. She met Situ downstairs, who joined them. On the way, An'an shared her new perspective with Situ, stating her belief in Su Yanxi and Gu Xicheng's genuine feelings for each other. She proposed that they should focus on resolving their problems to ensure their happiness, without letting it complicate their own relationship.
After reaching Su Yanxi, Situ offered to lend her the three million yuan to pacify He Jinxi. However, Su Yanxi refused, explaining that giving He Jinxi money would only encourage her to demand more. Su Yanxi then revealed her true purpose for seeking their help: she didn't believe He Jinxi's claim that their mother was abroad. She asked An'an and Situ to help her locate their mother, believing that finding her would free her from He Jinxi's manipulation.
Situ agreed to use his connections to investigate. When asked about her plans for Gu Xicheng, Su Yanxi admitted she hadn't figured it out yet. Later, as Su Yanxi pondered her situation, looking at her wedding photo with Gu Xicheng and fearing the end of her happiness, Gu Xicheng sent her a message inviting her to a new Huangshanyue art exhibition, promising a special surprise. They agreed to meet at the art museum that evening.
Upon arrival, Su Yanxi found the museum closed, but Gu Xicheng had arranged a private exhibition just for her. He presented her with an intimate showing of Huangshanyue's classic and unreleased works. To Su Yanxi’s immense delight, Huangshanyue himself appeared. The artist revealed that Gu Xicheng had personally convinced him to host the private exhibition, praising Gu Xicheng's thoughtfulness and the couple's enviable love.
Huangshanyue then presented Su Yanxi with a special gift: his very first handmade doll, a private collection piece, noting that the broken doll Miss He had once owned was a mass-produced replica of this original. He expressed his admiration for Gu Xicheng’s gesture, which mended Su Yanxi’s past regrets. Su Yanxi, deeply moved by Gu Xicheng’s kindness, confessed her love for him and her desire to be with him forever.
She described the evening as a beautiful dream she would never forget. Meanwhile, He Jinxi attempted to check into a hotel, but her credit card was declined. A phone call to her bank revealed that all her cards had been frozen due to serious personal credit issues, despite her belief that she had already cleared all her debts. Frantically, she called several friends, only to be met with busy signals or outright rejections.
Isolated and desperate, He Jinxi became consumed by bitterness, lamenting that her former friends had abandoned her. She seethed with resentment that Su Yanxi was living comfortably in the Gu family home, convinced that everything Su Yanxi possessed rightfully belonged to her. Gu Xicheng's unwavering kindness only deepened Su Yanxi's guilt. Her growing affection for him felt like the only way to express her true feelings.
As they walked home that evening, Su Yanxi gathered her courage to reveal the truth to Gu Xicheng. However, just as she was about to speak, Aunt Mei arrived unexpectedly, announcing that Madam Gu was also home and had a relative visiting. This interruption prevented Su Yanxi from confessing. Entering the living room, Su Yanxi was shocked to find He Jinxi conversing with Madam Gu.
He Jinxi, having introduced herself to Madam Gu as Su Yanxi's long-lost older cousin, emotionally recounted a fabricated story about mortgaging her house to cover their mother's medical expenses, which led to its repossession, leaving her with no choice but to seek refuge with Su Yanxi. Madam Gu, moved by the tale and believing He Jinxi to be Su Yanxi’s beloved relative, took pity on her and insisted that she stay in the guest room.
Su Yanxi, realizing Madam Gu was acting out of kindness towards her, felt unable to contradict her grandmother's wishes. Gu Xicheng, unaware of the deception, even offered to find He Jinxi a job and rent her an apartment nearby once she settled. Su Yanxi led He Jinxi to her room to speak privately. He Jinxi brazenly asserted that her story to Madam Gu about mortgaging her house for their mother’s treatment was true, justifying her stay.
She then reiterated her condition: she would only leave once Su Yanxi procured the three million yuan. When Su Yanxi, enraged, threatened to expose the truth to Gu Xicheng, He Jinxi immediately retaliated by threatening their mother's well-being. She claimed their mother, having just undergone surgery, was recovering in a foreign hospital and would be evicted if payments ceased.
She cruelly reminded Su Yanxi that she couldn't speak foreign languages, leaving her powerless to find their mother without He Jinxi's help. Su Yanxi was forced into silence. Alone, He Jinxi mused about Su Yanxi, whom she considered foolish. She vowed that if Su Yanxi could capture Gu Xicheng's heart, she could too, and resolved to seize everything Su Yanxi had. The constant presence of He Jinxi left Su Yanxi deeply troubled and unsure how to confess to Gu Xicheng.
Later, as Gu Xicheng tried to comfort an uneasy Su Yanxi, He Jinxi suddenly appeared, feigning concern about ingredients in the fridge to prepare a meal for Madam Gu. She then deliberately mentioned their mother’s supposed recovery, telling Su Yanxi not to worry and promising to arrange a meeting when everything was "arranged." This calculated move left Su Yanxi even more distraught and helpless.
Gu Xicheng offered to help if Su Yanxi was worried about her elder, but He Jinxi politely declined, stating she was already grateful for the hospitality and didn't want to cause further trouble. That night, Su Yanxi lay awake, consumed by her dilemma. Gu Xicheng noticed her restlessness and gently tried to encourage her to confide in him if something was troubling her. Unable to voice her secret, Su Yanxi feigned sleep.
Later, when the house was quiet, He Jinxi stealthily entered Gu Xicheng’s room. She observed the various gifts he had bought for Su Yanxi, including clothes, shoes, Huangshanyue’s manuscripts, and handmade dolls. Believing these luxuries should rightfully be hers, He Jinxi vowed to reclaim everything. Her anger intensified when she discovered their mother's "Angel's Tear" pearl necklace among Su Yanxi's possessions.
Noticing that Gu Xicheng and Su Yanxi slept in separate beds, He Jinxi speculated that their relationship might not be as perfect as it seemed, fueling her resolve to win Gu Xicheng over.
