Use for My Talent Episode 21 Recap
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Following the revelation of his family's past, Gu Renqi agrees to undergo intensive, isolated treatment arranged by Lu Xian to manage his worsening condition. Before leaving, he meets with Shi Shuangjiao for what he states will be their final time. He acknowledges that their relationship is a source of pain and, knowing they cannot be together, selflessly wishes for her happiness above his own.
Understanding her passion for her work, he entrusts his colleagues with key responsibilities—Hu You with the lab, Wu Yu with equipment, and Li Dongxian as a continuing partner—and hands over company plans to Uncle Jin before departing. He urges Shi Shuangjiao to take care of herself and find happiness. After their farewell, Shi Shuangjiao decides to "archive" her painful memories and returns to Kelin Zhishang, determined to carry on her mission of bringing the warmth of family to others.
She also notes a positive change in her brother, Shi Junjie, who has surprisingly become a diligent student. As his treatment begins, Gu Renqi's condition deteriorates. Li Dongxian reveals to Wu Yu that Gu Renqi is suffering from severe side effects from his medication, including drowsiness and headaches, and is now sleeping only three hours a night. His obsessive behaviors have also intensified, leading him to constantly wash his hands and wear gloves even at home.
Deeply worried, Shi Shuangjiao learns Gu Renqi's schedule from Li Dongxian and uses her birthday—the password to his apartment—to secretly enter while he is out. She tidies up, prepares his favorite porridge, and leaves two succulent plants she names "Xiaojiepi" (Little Neat Freak) and "Xiaolata" (Little Messy). When Gu Renqi returns, he knows she has been there and finds a recording she left in a pillow, in which she encourages him to rest and dream of her.
He begins a nightly ritual of listening to her voice after taking his medication, which helps him fall asleep. Meanwhile, Gu Renqi's mother, Mei Hua, heartbroken over his state, pleads with his grandfather, Gu Shiheng, to reveal the truth about the past accident, believing it could help her son's recovery. Gu Shiheng adamantly refuses, prioritizing the company's reputation and stability over his grandson's well-being, fearing disclosure would expose them to competitors.
In a lighter subplot, Shi Junjie and Zhu Yan's attempt at a movie date is repeatedly delayed by urgent work calls, but she eventually arrives, and he promises to stay by her side forever. At Kelin Zhishang, Gu Shiheng takes charge and implements drastic measures. He threatens dismissals and demands that the Manual Cleaning Department achieve a top-three performance ranking in the next quarter or face reduced investment.
Amidst this pressure, Li Dongxian faces a personal crisis when he learns his grandmother's nursing home is closing due to financial hardship, forcing the elderly residents to be separated. Seeing an opportunity to secure a new project for her department, Shi Shuangjiao proposes that they offer cleaning services to the nursing home to improve its environment and attract new residents, potentially saving it from closure.
During a survey at the nursing home with Hu You and Wu Yu, Shi Shuangjiao observes the residents' loneliness. Wu Yu, normally quiet, discovers he can easily connect with the elderly just by listening to their stories, which reminds him of his own grandmother. This leads Shi Shuangjiao to a profound realization: more than just physical care, the seniors crave companionship.
Inspired, she devises a revolutionary plan: allow young people to live in the nursing home rent-free in exchange for cleaning and spending time with the residents. This symbiotic relationship would ease the financial burden on the youth while enriching the elders' lives. Her colleagues, though finding the idea unconventional, agree it is compelling and decide to present it to the board. Later, Li Dongxian updates Gu Renqi on the company, mentioning the board rejected Shi Shuangjiao’s innovative proposal.
Immediately seeing its potential, Gu Renqi provides practical advice through Li Dongxian, suggesting they screen applicants and use a shift system to manage lifestyle differences. He stresses that Li Dongxian must not reveal his involvement, as the board has already dismissed the plan. He suggests that winning an award or gaining recognition for the project might force the board to reconsider. Meanwhile, Shi Shuangjiao reflects on what Gu Renqi would do.
She conceptualizes that a nursing home often feels like a sterile institution, whereas a true home is defined by "people" and warmth. This reinforces her mission to transform the nursing home into a real home for its residents.
