Twenty Your Life On Episode 42 (Ending) Recap
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On the day of their graduation photos, Zhao Youxiu arrived at the school, having been called by Duan Jiabao ostensibly to take pictures, but actually to create an opportunity for Liang Shuang and Zhao Youxiu. Zhao Youxiu searched for a while before finding Liang Shuang, Duan Jiabao, Luo Yan, and Jiang Xiaoguo taking selfies in a corner of the campus.
After he took several pictures of them, Duan Jiabao took Luo Yan and Jiang Xiaoguo away, leaving Liang Shuang and Zhao Youxiu alone. Zhao Youxiu felt a sense of melancholy, noting that although it was Liang Shuang and Duan Jiabao's graduation, their studio had disbanded, and he and Liang Shuang were also facing separation. He expressed his long-held desire to genuinely learn and exchange ideas with experienced professionals in humanities photography.
He also conveyed that if Liang Shuang asked him to stay or if she needed him, he would be willing to decline the Silk Road photography activity. Seeing Liang Shuang remain silent, Zhao Youxiu initially believed she was refusing him. However, Liang Shuang then stated that even if he left, he would need to continue paying rent monthly until the end of the year, ensuring they would maintain contact.
Zhao Youxiu was initially confused by the sudden mention of rent but then realized Liang Shuang was giving him an opportunity to stay in her life, and he was overjoyed. It was understood that Liang Shuang and Zhao Youxiu had gotten together, and she believed that as long as two people truly liked each other, distance would not be an issue, allowing Zhao Youxiu to still pursue his Silk Road photography.
Later, Liang Shuang and Jiang Xiaoguo finished packing their luggage in the dorm. The four friends looked at their now empty room, feeling a deep sense of reluctance to part ways. Despite their unwillingness, they knew they had to separate. Luo Yan's mother arrived to pick her up, and the other three were genuinely happy to see the mother and daughter reconcile. Before Liang Shuang left, Duan Jiabao specifically told her to foster a good relationship with Zhao Youxiu.
After Liang Shuang departed, Jiang Xiaoguo sensed something unusual in Duan Jiabao's words, prompting Duan Jiabao to reveal that Zhao Youxiu was in love with Liang Shuang, and she believed Liang Shuang should also be in love with him. Jiang Xiaoguo then asked Duan Jiabao about her plans after completing her volunteer work, to which Duan Jiabao replied that she hadn't decided yet and would figure it out later.
After their conversation, Duan Jiabao said goodbye to Jiang Xiaoguo and headed to the volunteer assembly point. All four friends went downstairs, but only Jiang Xiaoguo returned to the empty dorm room 419.
She felt a profound sadness as she looked around, reflecting on the many events of their senior year and other memories from their four years in college—including Liang Shuang moving back into the dorm, Luo Yan encountering a pervert on the bus, Duan Jiabao becoming Liang Shuang's agent, Duan Jiabao being ostracized, Luo Yan learning her mother was a mistress, Duan Jiabao and Liang Shuang arguing, Luo Yan's breakup, Liang Shuang getting drunk, Jiang Xiaoguo being scolded by Mr. Zhou Xun, Duan Jiabao's breakup, and the "Red Chamber Four" reconciling.
She realized that they had all come to understand each other more, experiencing conflicts, arguments, joys, and happiness, and had supported each other through their final year of university. That evening, Jiang Xiaoguo and her mother went to look at a rented apartment. While they were walking, Duan Zhenyu made a video call to Jiang Xiaoguo, wishing her a happy graduation. Jiang's mother, nearby, watched Duan Zhenyu with curiosity and gossiped, asking Jiang Xiaoguo if she wasn't with Mr. Zhou.
Jiang Xiaoguo, feeling shy, quickly denied it. Meanwhile, Luo Yan and her mother traveled abroad. Liang Shuang and Zhao Youxiu went to see Duan Jiabao off as she departed for her volunteer activity. Before Duan Jiabao boarded her transportation, Zhao Youxiu gave her a box, instructing her to open it once she was inside.
In return, Duan Jiabao took a paper bag from her own purse and handed it to Liang Shuang, expressing her hope to hear good news about Liang Shuang and Zhao Youxiu upon her return. After getting on board, Duan Jiabao opened the box to find a group photo of the three of them, which brought tears to her eyes. Liang Shuang opened the paper bag from Duan Jiabao and found the studio's sign.
On the back of the sign, Duan Jiabao had written "will always be there," which deeply touched and saddened Liang Shuang. Zhao Youxiu quickly comforted Liang Shuang, then told her he would be leaving the next day and asked if she would see him off. Liang Shuang playfully responded that she didn't want to see off a friend and then have to see off her boyfriend, explicitly confirming their romantic relationship to Zhao Youxiu's delight.
A little over a month later, Jiang Xiaoguo had successfully adapted to her new company in Shenzhen and joined a new team with more challenges and future prospects. Liang Shuang's dedicated efforts at her new company had paid off; she was promoted from a fashion assistant to a stylist, moving her closer to her goal of re-entering the fashion blogger circle. She received a package containing photos from Zhao Youxiu and a postcard from Duan Jiabao.
Zhao Youxiu had captured many outstanding works during his Silk Road photography activity. Duan Jiabao's public welfare volunteer activities were also proceeding very smoothly and were nearing completion. After finishing her volunteer work, she traveled to Beijing, where she met her idol, interviewed for an agent position, and successfully became her idol's colleague. Luo Yan had officially started a new job, and her relationship with her mother had grown increasingly close, enhanced by their trip abroad.
The happy roommates shared their good news in their group chat. Jiang Xiaoguo suggested that the four of them get together on the weekend. They all readily agreed, making a firm appointment to meet at the Same Place, ensuring no one would miss out. By this time, Jiang Xiaoguo had successfully settled into her work in Shenzhen, Liang Shuang was significantly closer to achieving her personal goals, and Duan Jiabao had found a clear direction in her life.
Luo Yan's relationship with her mother was thriving. Over the past year, all four had undergone significant transformations, each finding answers to their life's questions. While they anticipated new challenges in the future, they were confident that with each other's companionship and support, they could overcome any difficulties. The drama thus concluded with everyone steadily progressing.
