Time To Fall In Love Episode 23 Recap
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As Su Yanxi and her companions prepared to take her mother away, He Jinxi suddenly arrived. Su Mama attempted to explain, but He Jinxi interrupted her, heading directly for Su Yanxi. Seeing this, An'an, concerned that Su Yanxi would be bullied, stepped forward to intervene. He Jinxi attempted to lash out, but Situ quickly positioned himself in front of An'an. Undeterred by their numbers, He Jinxi accused Su Yanxi of conspiring with others to find her mother.
Su Yanxi angrily confronted He Jinxi for having taken their mother away for over half a year and refusing to let her see her. He Jinxi retorted that Su Yanxi had merely watched their mother fall ill, lacking the means to pay for treatment. She then claimed that she had deceived Gu Xicheng into providing money for their mother’s treatment, sarcastically suggesting Su Yanxi was now upset because of it, before pushing Su Yanxi to the ground.
Gu Xicheng, having overheard the commotion, entered the room, demanding to know what was happening. He Jinxi immediately feigned distress, crying that she had been bullied, lied to, and even hit by Su Yanxi, who was also trying to take their mother away. Gu Xicheng, confused and angered, demanded to know their true identities. He Jinxi then revealed that she and Su Yanxi were twin sisters whose faces had once been identical.
She explained that she had undergone plastic surgery after an accident six months prior. He Jinxi asserted that she was the one who had originally signed the contract with Gu Xicheng, accusing Su Yanxi of fraudulently using her name to deceive him and covet his wealth, and even attempting to snatch away their mother. Su Yanxi desperately tried to explain, but Gu Xicheng, feeling betrayed, refused to listen and turned to leave.
Su Yanxi followed, pleading for him to hear her out. Gu Xicheng questioned her, asking if it was true that her real name was Su Yanxi, that she was He Jinxi's twin sister, and that the contract signer was not her. He asked why, if she had come to the Gu family for understandable reasons, she hadn't confessed the truth when the real He Jinxi appeared, threatening her and making demands.
He asked if she truly believed he was someone she couldn't rely on, trust, or confide in, or if her feelings for him were also fake. Su Yanxi, overwhelmed with guilt, struggled to find the words to explain. Unable to face his profound disappointment, Gu Xicheng walked away, declaring he never wanted to see her again. Meanwhile, Su Mama, having overheard the distressing conversation, felt heartbroken, believing she was a burden to Su Yanxi.
She was also deeply pained by Su Yanxi's sacrifices and He Jinxi's callous behavior. Seizing the chaos, He Jinxi attempted to take Su Mama away, but Situ and An'an stood firm, preventing her. An'an fiercely warned He Jinxi not to touch Su Mama again, threatening to call the police if she tried. The next day, Su Yanxi appeared in the hospital room with swollen eyes.
An'an expressed her concern, but Su Yanxi simply said that this outcome was her deserved retribution for lying to Gu Xicheng. She no longer felt she could face him and only wished to care for her mother, intending to take her and leave. Situ and An'an tried to convince her not to run away, emphasizing that escaping wouldn't solve her problems.
They assured her that the hospital entrance was guarded to prevent He Jinxi from returning, and then they left to address other matters, promising to return for them when Su Mama recovered. Later, Situ reported to Huayan Group. Gu Xicheng, still consumed by anger from the previous day's events, lashed out at Situ, accusing him of knowing the truth but withholding it. He was also furious that Su Yanxi, despite knowing his feelings, had failed to be honest with him.
Situ, sensing Gu Xicheng's fury, decided not to press the issue of Su Yanxi further, though he did try to make Gu Xicheng see that Su Yanxi's actions were out of desperation, not malice, and that she was afraid of losing him. He challenged Gu Xicheng if he was willing to give up on their relationship. Back at the hospital, Su Yanxi tended to her mother.
Su Mama awoke, her heart heavy with guilt for not having raised He Jinxi better, which she believed led to her hurting Su Yanxi. She told Su Yanxi that she could see Gu Xicheng's genuine feelings for her. Overwhelmed, Su Yanxi embraced her mother and burst into tears. Su Mama apologized for not teaching He Jinxi well, regretting that her failure had led to Su Yanxi's pain and potentially the end of her relationship with Gu Xicheng.
He Jinxi, despite her earlier revelation of Su Yanxi's identity, remained at the Gu family. As she was about to leave, she received a phone call from Gu Xicheng, who summoned her to Huayan Group. Gu Xicheng had already arranged for He Zhendong, He Jinxi's father, to be present. Upon seeing the post-surgery He Jinxi, He Zhendong began to scold her about her face and lack of contact.
Gu Xicheng intervened, sternly reminding them that they were in his office and that he wouldn't tolerate a scene, then asked He Zhendong to step out. Gu Xicheng then informed He Jinxi that her father's company's investment contract was being terminated due to fraudulent documents.
He then directly addressed He Jinxi, explaining that her contract with him was also dissolved due to her using a false identity and having someone else impersonate her to fulfill the terms while she squandered the money. He stated that his lawyer would issue a letter within three days, holding her accountable for serious breach of contract, which would require ten times the compensation.
He Jinxi, claiming she couldn't possibly pay such an amount, reiterated her long-standing belief that Su Yanxi had always hurt and bullied her. She recounted childhood memories where Su Yanxi received all their mother's affection and praise, while she felt neglected and unwanted, eventually being separated from their mother by a court order and forced to live with He Zhendong, a life she blamed for her current predicament.
She bitterly stated that if their mother had taken her instead, everything Su Yanxi had – her friends, job, life, and even Gu Xicheng – would rightfully be hers. Gu Xicheng calmly refuted her, telling her she was mistaken. He explained that one's life, friends, work, and love were earned through sincerity, kindness, and effort, not by simply bearing a name.
He told her that she was He Jinxi, and only she could be the person she was now, urging her to stop wasting her life and to take responsibility for herself. He then offered her a loan of one million yuan in Su Yanxi's name, half to clear her debts and half to help her rebuild her life.
He clarified that while he was not forgiving her, he was letting her go for Su Yanxi's sake, advising her to be grateful to her sister if she could still harbor any goodwill. Shortly after, He Zhendong was officially informed of the immediate cancellation of his company's contract. He confronted He Jinxi again outside, furious about the financial blow, but she ignored him and left.
After her confrontation with Gu Xicheng, He Jinxi had a final, face-to-face conversation with Su Yanxi. During this, He Jinxi expressed her deep envy for Su Yanxi's family, friends, and loved ones, and urged her to cherish them, before declaring they would never see each other again. Su Yanxi then decided to take her mother back to their hometown, believing there was nothing left to stay for.
As their car was on its way, Su Mama received a phone call from He Jinxi, who, having been deeply affected by Gu Xicheng's words, had completely repented and decided to properly rebuild her life. As their car passed by Huayan Group, Su Yanxi felt a lingering pull. She stepped out and made a final phone call to Gu Xicheng.
She confessed that although she had initially come into his life by impersonating her sister, her feelings for him had always been genuine. She admitted her fear of telling him the truth, afraid of hurting him and losing him, and tearfully declared her love for him, saying it had been true from beginning to end, and apologized before saying goodbye.
Simultaneously, Situ, after a thorough investigation, found CCTV footage and Su Yanxi's resume, confirming that it was Su Yanxi, not He Jinxi, who had attended the interview and been with Gu Xicheng all along. He rushed to Gu Xicheng, presenting the evidence and explaining that they had been mistaken, urging him to go after Su Yanxi before it was too late. Su Yanxi's tearful declaration of love and apology echoed in Gu Xicheng's mind as he grasped the full truth of the situation.
