To Be A Brave One Episode 32 Recap
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An Yu and Shao Moli officially began their co-habitation, sharing morning routines like brushing their teeth, making breakfast, and playfully taking out the trash together. Over breakfast, they discussed work, with Shao Moli mentioning an upcoming routine meeting and suggesting An Yu was due for praise. An Yu, however, was more concerned that her firefighting drone and polypeptide biotech projects would be approved, saying accolades were secondary.
Shao Moli confidently reassured her that given the successful roadshow, the projects would surely pass. At the company, Jin Lailai predicted that Chairman Lin Zhanhong would specifically commend An Yu, citing a 20% increase in Wei'er Hotel's revenue post-acquisition. Su Dayong added the good news of Hongxin Telecom's successful IPO application in Hong Kong, and Fang Li also complimented An Yu on the thriving Smart Desk and the revival of Soulmate.
However, during the routine meeting, Lin Zhanhong surprised everyone by awarding the "Star of Zhuoyue" title to Fang Li and Jin Lailai. He rejected An Yu's projects, while approving Su Dayong's Community Grocery E-commerce Project. When An Yu directly asked for the reasons behind the rejection of her polypeptide biotech and firefighting drone projects, Lin Zhanhong coldly responded that as the project proposer, she should know their flaws better than anyone.
Following the meeting, Shao Moli, ignoring his assistant Ding's attempts to stop him, stormed into Lin Zhanhong's office. He confronted the chairman, questioning his decision and reminding him that Zhuoyue's investment philosophy traditionally embraced long-term projects, not just short-term gains, having invested in many three, five, or even ten-year projects before. He challenged Lin Zhanhong, asking if Zhuoyue wanted to transform or if the chairman had other plans.
Lin Zhanhong defended his stance by citing a risk management report, stating An Yu's projects required significant funding, had long payback periods, and high uncertainties. He asserted his authority as chairman, implying he had the right to set his own plans for Zhuoyue and did not need to report his thoughts. Shao Moli stressed that Zhuoyue was the result of everyone's hard work, especially An Yu's, and their common goal was its continued prosperity.
Lin Zhanhong ended the conversation abruptly, taking a phone call and dismissing Shao Moli. Meanwhile, Fang Li visited Fangfang in the hospital, where Su Dayong had prepared a cake to celebrate her birthday. He confessed his feelings, expressing his desire to spend every future birthday with her and Fangfang. Fang Li, in tears, told him they were not suitable, citing Fangfang's condition and her fear of being a burden.
She felt she no longer had the right to seek love and did not want to drag anyone down, revealing her own struggles and loneliness despite projecting a cheerful image. Su Dayong acknowledged her struggles, but insisted he simply wanted to be by her and Fangfang's side, finding happiness and hope in caring for them. He pleaded with her not to push him away and allow him to share her burden.
During their emotional exchange, Fangfang, who was lying in bed, shed a tear and moved a finger, showing a glimmer of improvement. Back at the office, Jin Lailai discovered the first batch of Smart Desks ordered by the Soulmate Foundation had arrived. An Yu explained they planned a team-building trip to Nankou Village to deliver the desks to the children.
Jin Lailai excitedly informed her fiancé, Kai, who was in the middle of a wedding photoshoot, to come immediately, insisting he didn't even need to change his suit. On the journey, the team was in high spirits, with Shao Moli secretly taking photos of An Yu. Upon arrival, Kai, still in his formal attire, was teased for his appearance and then quickly changed to help.
The team members introduced themselves as teachers to the children, demonstrating the Smart Desks' unique feature: a green button for video calls to their parents, and an option to leave a message if calls weren't answered. A child named Dapeng successfully connected with his mother, a delivery person, sharing a heartfelt exchange. This inspired other children to eagerly try the new technology. That morning, Mi Lu woke to find Zhou Yuan preparing breakfast, a sweet surprise.
He then spent the day playing with Yiyi and put him to bed that night. Mi Lu expressed her joy, envisioning a future where they could cook together and travel as a happy family. However, Zhou Yuan seemed distant, abruptly interrupting her and telling her not to overthink, hinting that the past was behind them. His behavior left Mi Lu feeling unsettled.
On their return journey from Nankou Village, An Yu proposed establishing a charity fund for the children, an idea enthusiastically supported by her colleagues. During their discussion, An Yu received a text message from Zhou Yuan that simply read, "Sorry. Goodbye." Her subsequent calls to him went straight to voicemail. Soon after, Shao Moli received an urgent call from Ding, who reported that Zhou Yuan was threatening to jump from the Zhuoyue Tower. The team immediately rushed back.
At the Zhuoyue building, An Yu saw Yiyi with the crowd below and asked Shao Moli to take him away. Mi Lu was already on the rooftop, desperately trying to talk Zhou Yuan down. Zhou Yuan, at the edge, declared he had lost everything and could not start over, feeling his life was a joke that began and should end there. Mi Lu tried to remind him of their happy morning with Yiyi and their chance to rebuild their family.
Just as Zhou Yuan was about to jump, An Yu arrived and called out to him. She pretended not to understand his goodbye message, asking him what he wanted to tell her, buying time for the police. Zhou Yuan then tearfully confessed to An Yu, apologizing for deceiving her from the start, admitting their initial encounter in the library with the umbrella was a premeditated act to get close to her.
He called himself a jerk and said he didn't deserve to live. An Yu quickly countered, praising him as a warm, capable person who managed a large company, and reminded him that Yiyi's loving nature was a reflection of his own guidance. As the police moved in to restrain him, Zhou Yuan became agitated, screaming about witnessing his own father's suicide. An Yu yelled back, urging him not to let the pain he experienced be passed on to Yiyi.
After Zhou Yuan was safely brought down, Shao Moli rushed to comfort a shaken An Yu. Later that night, An Yu took Yiyi home. Yiyi, still distraught from being kept away from his father earlier by Shao Moli, angrily called Shao Moli a "bad guy" and demanded he leave. Shao Moli offered to stay in a hotel, but An Yu urged him to stay in his room, explaining that Yiyi's emotions were simply amplified by the day's traumatic events.
An Yu asked Shao Moli if he could stay with her during this difficult time. Shao Moli quietly went to his room. An Yu then comforted Yiyi by telling him a bedtime story about a young prince and a mysterious "Black Knight" who always protected him, subtly implying Shao Moli's role as a protector, whose hidden face symbolized his own reasons and sacrifices.
