Unusual Idol Love Episode 20 Recap
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Ji Nian woke up the morning after Hu Li's proposal to find the apartment in disarray, strewn with petals and balloons. Hu Li, however, seemed to have no recollection of the previous night's events, jokingly accusing Ji Nian of throwing a party without him. Ji Nian was confused and realized he had completely forgotten the proposal. She worried he might have lost his memory due to emotional shock and called Yang Zhe for an explanation.
Yang Zhe assured her that such memory loss was a normal reaction to severe emotional stress, which eased Ji Nian's concerns slightly, though she still fretted about Hu Li's inability to age. Meanwhile, Zhuo Yuan met with Zhou Hongwei, presenting video footage of Hu Li short-circuiting as "real evidence" of him being an AI. Zhuo Yuan attempted to blackmail Zhou Hongwei, but Zhou Hongwei was unfazed.
He ordered Yang Yun to report Zhuo Yuan to the police for hiring hackers, declaring that he would address the matter through legal channels rather than yield to the demands of a "money-minded person" who would be a "bottomless pit." Bai Dongchen later found Hu Li, who was still bewildered by his memory lapse. Bai Dongchen informed him that he had proposed to Ji Nian, but she had rejected him.
Hu Li was stunned, and Bai Dongchen explained that Ji Nian's true apprehension stemmed from his inability to age alongside her. This revelation made Hu Li realize the depth of the issue. Bai Dongchen encouraged him not to give up, emphasizing Hu Li's deep connection with Ji Nian and that only he could alleviate her worries.
Trying to lift Ji Nian's spirits, Zhou Yifei took her out, suggesting various beauty treatments like a "comic fringe," "younger-looking milk tea color," and "orange soda makeup" to help her feel more confident about aging. Their outing was interrupted when Ji Nian received a call from Fei Ouna, who had just returned and was at the cafe. Ji Nian quickly left to meet her.
At the cafe, Ji Nian was happy to see Fei Ouna but puzzled by her long absence and the headscarf she was wearing instead of her usual curly hair. Fei Ouna revealed she had been seriously ill, and her hair had fallen out due to the treatment.
She then confessed that Hu Li (whom she affectionately called "Shi Tou") had bought the cafe from her at a significantly higher price than expected to help her cover medical expenses for her treatment abroad, and she had asked him to keep it a secret. Fei Ouna shared her regret about her late husband, who died before they could fulfill their dream of traveling the world together.
She emphasized that when it comes to love, one should never hesitate, as missing an opportunity is the greatest regret. She also imparted wisdom: the person who passes away first is often the fortunate one, while the one left behind must be brave. She encouraged Hu Li to be braver with Ji Nian. Deeply moved, Hu Li promised Fei Ouna that he would not "lose" Ji Nian.
On their way back, Ji Nian apologized to Hu Li, realizing her past misunderstandings about the cafe and regretting her earlier "cowardly" words during the proposal. They agreed to cherish their present moments together. Meanwhile, Zhou Yifei continued her shopping alone, calling Bai Dongchen to join her. She confronted him about her birthday, asking if he had denied saying he liked her. Bai Dongchen dismissed her, denying any such declaration and suggesting she was "making a fuss" and had "misunderstood."
Frustrated and hurt, Zhou Yifei declared she would never see him again and would stop bothering him. Later, Zhou Hongwei saw Bai Dongchen dropping Zhou Yifei off. Realizing his daughter's affections for Bai Dongchen, he subtly suggested Zhou Yifei go abroad to visit her mother, and feeling "nothing left anymore," Zhou Yifei agreed to leave. Concerned, Zhou Yifei called Ji Nian, informing her of her imminent departure that afternoon.
Ji Nian then called Bai Dongchen, urging him to stop Zhou Yifei. She reminded him of his past willingness to push Hu Li towards Zhou Yifei for her happiness and questioned why he was now giving up when Zhou Yifei finally reciprocated his feelings. Bai Dongchen remained resolute, stating that not everyone had the right to pursue love, and not everyone could accept a relationship with an AI. He asked Ji Nian not to interfere in his personal matters.
Despite Bai Dongchen's request, Ji Nian, unwilling to let Zhou Yifei live with regret, decided to reveal the truth. She called Zhou Yifei and told her that Bai Dongchen was also an AI. This revelation brought clarity to Zhou Yifei, who finally understood Bai Dongchen's evasiveness. She immediately rushed to confront him, calling him a "coward" for hiding his true identity when others knew.
She asked him directly if he liked her and if he would wait for her if she confessed her feelings. Bai Dongchen, however, denied ever saying he would wait. Later, Hu Li, having applied old-age makeup, called Ji Nian, pretending to be lost and unable to find his way home. When Ji Nian arrived, she was met by Hu Li, now appearing with white hair.
He told her that Fei Ouna's words had made him realize that "growing old together" meant "accompanying each other until old age," not just "loving until old age." He asserted that if he could accompany her throughout her life, nothing else mattered. Ji Nian expressed her fears of aging, becoming "unworthy" of him, and growing distant. Hu Li reassured her, saying that reaching old age together would be the greatest happiness.
He asked her to remember his current and "old" appearance, promising to remember her as his "cutest Man Tou" forever. Ji Nian, still concerned about leaving him alone when she eventually passed away, was reminded by Hu Li of Fei Ouna's words: the one who leaves first is lucky, and the one left behind must be brave.
He vowed to accompany, care for, and love her forever, and even if she were to leave him one day, he would ask Yang Zhe to deactivate him, ensuring he wouldn't live alone. Deeply touched by his profound declaration, Ji Nian apologized for her earlier cowardice and wholeheartedly agreed to face their future together, regardless of how long or challenging the path might be, affirming that he was the best.
