Wenderella's Diary Episode 13 Recap
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Wen Rou and Wen Xin were both at the photoshoot to have their shoes tried on by Ms. Liu Meng. Just as they were about to proceed, a sudden downpour began, forcing everyone to rush indoors. Wen Rou, having designed her shoes with waterproof material, confidently gave her only waterproof bag to Wen Xin. She explained that as a shoe designer, she instinctively protected all shoes, regardless of whose they were.
Shan Liang, watching, supported her, while Wen Xin, witnessing the interaction, commented on Wen Rou's "childish" act of showing off. Due to the weather, Ms. Liu Meng’s shoot was postponed, and both sisters left their shoes with an assistant for her final decision. Wen Xin, however, suspected that Su Ziguang, being Liu Meng’s sponsor, would unfairly help Wen Rou win. Wen Rou immediately sought out Su Ziguang to clarify their past.
She told him that her previous flirtatious remarks were solely to provoke Wen Xin and that everything between them was now in the past. She wanted to sever any potential misunderstandings, emphasizing that she only loved Shan Liang and wished for their relationship to be "pure and simple" for the sake of all three of them. She asserted her intention to win based on her own merit, not his influence.
Witnessing their conversation from a distance, Wen Xin messaged Su Ziguang, reiterating her determination to win fairly. Feeling frustrated by the clear rejections, Su Ziguang promptly instructed his assistant to withdraw his sponsorship from the fashion event. Meanwhile, everyone at the office planned a surprise birthday party for Jian Jian. Xiao Mei presented him with a gift, which turned out to be a "couple ring." Jian Jian, initially unaware, was horrified when Xiao Mei later showed him her matching ring.
Panicked, he tried to request annual leave from Shan Liang to escape to his hometown, but Shan Liang firmly refused, citing company busyness and Jian Jian's exhausted leave days. Jian Jian eventually gathered the courage to explain to Xiao Mei that her previous "misunderstandings"—like a haircut, gifts, or a hotel booking—were either accidental or for business, not romantic gestures. He clarified that while he liked her as a colleague and friend, he had feelings for someone else, a university classmate.
Embarrassed, Xiao Mei offered to help him confess his feelings. At the office, an algorithm meant to match people surprisingly showed a 99% compatibility between Su Ziguang and Wen Xin, while Shan Liang and Wen Rou's match rate was a mere 23%, much to Shan Liang’s dismay. With the red carpet event day approaching, Wen Rou grew increasingly anxious as Liu Meng's decision remained unannounced. Shan Liang stayed by her side, offering constant encouragement and reassurance.
Just before the red carpet began, both Wen Rou and Wen Xin received calls, each believing Liu Meng had chosen their respective shoes. Wen Xin, still skeptical of Wen Rou’s integrity, approached Shan Liang, showing him a video of Wen Rou and Su Ziguang’s private meeting. She alleged that Su Ziguang was manipulating the results, reminding Shan Liang of his past sponsorship of Wen Rou’s previous win.
Shan Liang, however, dismissed her claims as a "one-sided story," stating his trust in Wen Rou. To Wen Rou's shock, when Liu Meng finally stepped onto the red carpet, she was wearing Wen Xin's shoes. It became clear that the event’s sponsor had been switched to Wanli, Wen Xin’s family company. Wen Xin confronted her father, Wen Yajun, about his interference. He stated that as the heir of Wanli, she could not lose to Wen Rou.
Wen Xin, however, expressed her disappointment, feeling reduced to just an heir and not wishing to win through such means. Later, Su Ziguang found Wen Xin. He confirmed he had withdrawn his investment, stressing it was never for Wen Rou. Wen Xin, still upset about her win, invited him to celebrate. As they drank, a tipsy Su Ziguang confessed his attraction to Wen Xin, finding her presence refreshing.
Wen Xin tried to leave, but Su Ziguang, insisting on being a "gentleman" and protecting her from "perverts," followed her home. Wen Rou eventually found Wen Xin and confronted her about the unfair victory. Wen Xin showed her a Weibo post by Liu Meng, who genuinely praised Polimoda, a niche brand, for its design and comfort. Wen Rou admitted she had always believed Wen Xin’s design would win on merit and had hoped she wouldn't resort to tricks.
She observed that despite her win, Wen Xin seemed unhappy. Wen Rou advised her to design from passion rather than solely for victory. In a rare moment of candid conversation, Wen Xin accused Wen Rou of taking everything from her, including her mother, since she arrived. Wen Rou acknowledged that she and her mother might have felt like "intruders" in Wen Xin's life.
Wen Xin also shared that despite her father publicly favoring her, he never truly praised her privately, always highlighting her shortcomings compared to Wen Rou. As they spoke, they touched upon who had saved Shan Liang years ago, with Wen Xin claiming it was her. Unknown to them, Shan Liang was nearby and overheard their entire conversation. Upon returning home, Shan Liang sat at the piano, visibly distressed.
He recounted how the little girl who saved him had brought light back into his life after his mother’s death, and he had always remembered her name, Wen Rou. He described his happiness at reconnecting with her later. Now, he knew the truth: it was Wen Xin who had saved him, wearing Wen Rou’s school uniform. Wen Rou reluctantly confessed that it wasn't her.
Shan Liang then exposed a string of Wen Rou’s deceptions: she had known about his fake bankruptcy before offering to help, and only confessed this now because she knew he was onto her. He angrily demanded to know what else she was hiding, feeling like a "fish" lured by her "baits" of lies.
Wen Rou, admitting to more fabricated events—like a staged fall when they first met, purchasing a bird’s egg instead of finding it, and securing good date spots through free promotions—faced Shan Liang’s fury. He accused her of treating everyone as fools and declared he wanted a divorce, scheduling a meeting at the Civil Affairs Bureau for the next morning.
The next day, Shan Liang sat in his car outside the Civil Affairs Bureau, hesitant but determined to teach Wen Rou a lesson. His assistant, Jian Jian, found him there, and Shan Liang inquired about the bureau's closing hours. Meanwhile, Wen Rou was hiding at Han Qing’s shop, frantically strategizing new ways to appease Shan Liang after her previous attempts failed. Shan Liang found her there, noting her absence from the Civil Affairs Bureau.
He subtly warned Han Qing about her unlocked shop door before leaving, stating he would wait until Wen Rou "thought things through." Undeterred, Wen Rou went to Shan Liang's father's house, bringing flowers and a "garden-style dress" for him, hoping to mend relations. Shan Liang remained cold, directing her to perform garden chores and sending her a "teaching video" instead of engaging. At dinner, Shan Liang's father attempted to mediate, emphasizing destiny and Wen Rou’s supposed past kindness.
Shan Liang, visibly uncomfortable, eventually clarified that while he felt "gratitude" for the girl who saved him, his love for Wen Rou was distinct and "pure." However, learning of her continuous deceit made him question the sincerity of her love. He felt like a fish caught by her lies and would stay with his father for a few days. Shan Liang’s father then spoke with Wen Rou, who expressed understanding for Shan Liang's anger and vowed to win him back. Suddenly, Cui Xuelan discovered that Wen Xin had run away from home.
