What If Episode 19 Recap
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Living as a mother in a small town, Xia Guo faced challenges both at home and at work. Although her proposals were well-received by her boss, the company decided to postpone her contract signing due to the pandemic and her recent status as a new mother, citing past negative experiences with first-time mothers impacting work. At home, tensions arose between her and Yu Jian, particularly concerning the care of their young son, Chen.
Xia Guo discovered that a preserved flower Yu Jian had given her was purchased from Wen Ya's flower shop. She saw Wen Ya busy in the shop and became anxious, suspecting Yu Jian was having an affair. She confided in her friend, Ping Jie, who urged her not to overthink the situation. However, Xia Guo remained determined to uncover the truth.
Yu Jian brought Xia Guo a gift, a box of limited-edition makeup including a lipstick in the shade 206 Terracotta Red-Brown. Xia Guo was surprised he knew the specific shade, especially since she rarely wore makeup while caring for Chen. She suspected he had originally bought it for someone else and only gave it to her because she saw it. Their conversation quickly turned into an argument, with Xia Guo questioning his actions and spending.
Yu Jian announced a sudden business trip to Shanghai the next day. Filled with suspicion, Xia Guo waited until he left home, then rushed after him with his gloves, using them as an excuse to follow. At the station, she saw Yu Jian getting into a car with Wen Ya. Seeing Wen Ya, who seemed confident and radiant, highlighted Xia Guo's own feelings of inadequacy and doubt, deepening her suspicion about Yu Jian's loyalty.
Later, in Shanghai, Xia Guo was surprised to encounter Yu Jian again. She was there for work and found that the interior designer she was seeking was him. Yu Jian had become well-known in the industry, with many of his designs turning into popular spots. They discussed her shop project and his plans for the design.
During a phone call, Yu Jian spoke to his young daughter, Tian, revealing he had a child with someone else, highlighting the different paths their lives had taken since they were last close. After discussing work, they decided to watch the sunrise by the sea. Xia Guo reflected on how long it had been since she had seen a sunrise and how unexpected it was to share the experience with Yu Jian. They talked about their lives and past choices.
Yu Jian mentioned returning to Leshan soon, and Xia Guo saw him off. They reflected on their history; Yu Jian recalled leaving Xia Guo years ago after seeing her embrace Mr. Xue, which had led him to decide to move on from her. Sometime later, Xia Guo received a package containing drawings from Yu Jian.
A message conveyed his feelings, stating he was happy drawing her every day in the past and hoped she would be happy looking at the drawings now. He expressed a wish for both of them to always be happy, believing that every experience brings clarity and that future joys and sorrows would be for her own sake, convinced that happiness is always within reach. Back in Leshan, the strain in Xia Guo and Yu Jian's relationship continued to grow.
Their son, Chen, became sick with a viral flu, and during a chaotic visit to the hospital, they argued heatedly about parenting and Yu Jian's constant absence due to work. Yu Jian left for another meeting, saying he wouldn't be home for dinner. Later, Yu Jian's sister, Yan, returned home from quarantine along with their parents. Yan noticed the tension between Xia Guo and Yu Jian.
Xia Guo's anxieties peaked when she saw a message on Yu Jian's phone from Wen Ya arranging to meet downstairs at 9 a. m. the next morning, stating she was ready. The next morning, Xia Guo observed Yu Jian getting ready, putting on cologne. His mother commented on how little he was home. When Yu Jian received a message from Wen Ya saying she was downstairs, he immediately left. Xia Guo followed him discreetly. She watched as Yu Jian got into a car with Wen Ya, and they drove to the Lechuan Hotel and entered together.
