When We Were Young Episode 2 Recap
> When We Were Young Recap
Upon returning home, Chu Mingzhu was overjoyed to see her daughter, Chu Yinyin. However, "Yinyin" was reluctant to speak. When Chu Mingzhu removed her daughter's hat, she noticed an injury on her eye, immediately becoming concerned and suspecting that her daughter had suffered some distress outside. This "Yinyin" was actually Xia Er, who, after surveying the opulent Chu residence, decided it was a wealthy household and planned to stay temporarily.
Her immediate goal was to obtain five thousand yuan to repay Brother Qiang before figuring out her next move. Chu Mingzhu took Xia Er to the hospital, where the doctor diagnosed her with temporary amnesia, likely induced by a significant psychological trauma within the past two days. Xia Er secretly mused about faking an expensive illness to cover her "nutritional expenses," and was surprised to learn the initial consultation and test fees alone amounted to ¥58,000.
While Chu Mingzhu expressed her determination to help "Yinyin" regain her memories, Xia Er saw an opportunity, contemplating the idea of impersonating Chu Yinyin given the doctor's diagnosis. Meanwhile, the real Chu Yinyin woke up in a different hospital, confused and unable to recognize her friends, Xiao Er and Leng Shao, who rushed to her side.
The doctor explained that Chu Yinyin had suffered a severe blow to the head, leading to a temporary lack of oxygen to her brain and resulting in amnesia. Outside the room, Brother Qiang and a female student were present. The student recounted how Xia Er had sold her an expired facial mask that made her face glow green, prompting her to seek revenge with Brother Qiang.
They had rushed to the school gate where they found someone (the real Chu Yinyin) unconscious and bleeding, mistaking her for Xia Er, and had brought her to the hospital. Xiao Er, however, was highly skeptical, accusing Brother Qiang and his group of assaulting Xia Er to collect a debt and then feigning kindness by bringing her to the hospital. Leng Shao, claiming to be Xia Er's boyfriend, also joined the argument, vehemently defending "Xia Er."
Overwhelmed by the argument and her confusion, Chu Yinyin began to cry. Seeing her tears, Brother Qiang softened slightly but insisted that "Xia Er" stop acting and demanded payment of ¥5,600, covering both previous debts and the current medical expenses. Back at the Chu residence, Xia Er, now fully immersed in her role, decided to acquire funds by stealing some of Chu Yinyin's designer bags and clothes to sell.
As she packed them, she was discovered by Xiao Mei and Chu Mingzhu. To avoid suspicion, Xia Er feigned a severe headache, causing Chu Mingzhu to rush to her side. Later, Xia Er reflected on Chu Yinyin's fortunate life and her mother's deep care, deciding to fully embrace the impersonation and slowly extract money. That night, she asked Chu Mingzhu to sleep with her, experiencing the warmth of a mother's embrace for the first time.
Chu Mingzhu showed "Yinyin" childhood photos and numerous trophies, highlighting her achievements in piano, dance, calligraphy, and art, stating that Chu Yinyin was an exceptional daughter who always excelled. Xia Er felt a pang of envy for Chu Yinyin's talented past and loving mother. When Chu Mingzhu mentioned that "Yinyin's" father had passed away when she was young and she had raised her alone, Xia Er was touched by her mother's strength.
The next morning, Chu Mingzhu announced that she would be sending "Yinyin" back to Qing Teng International School. Despite Xia Er's initial reluctance and feigned anxiety about catching up on studies due to her amnesia, Chu Mingzhu reassured her that amnesia wouldn't affect her intelligence and a familiar environment would aid memory recovery. To motivate her, Chu Mingzhu promised a Chanel limited edition bag, Chu Yinyin's favorite, if she placed first in the upcoming monthly exam.
The mention of the expensive bag (around ¥20,000) immediately boosted Xia Er's enthusiasm. Xiao Mei was tasked with compiling a detailed list of Chu Yinyin's personal information, grades, family background, and childhood experiences for Xia Er to memorize. Xia Er struggled with the extensive details, wondering if the real Chu Yinyin's intense academic life was abnormal. Meanwhile, at the hospital, Xiao Er and Leng Shao decided to sneak the real Chu Yinyin out.
They couldn't afford the medical bills, and they believed Chu Yinyin was healthy enough to be discharged. As they carried her out, Chu Yinyin, still confused, questioned why her family hadn't come for her. Xiao Er then revealed Xia Er's true past: she was an orphan raised by an elderly man who now suffered from senile dementia and lived in a nursing home.
Xiao Er explained that Xia Er, with her positive and determined attitude, became a popular Weibo personality in the suburbs, selling cosmetics to earn a living, which led her to New Southern Vocational School. When they arrived at "her" (Xia Er's) messy dormitory, filled with goods and order forms, Chu Yinyin was astonished by the stark reality of her "past life." At Qing Teng International School, Xia Er, now posing as Chu Yinyin, arrived for her first day.
Her homeroom teacher, having been briefed by Chu Mingzhu about her amnesia, welcomed her and gave her a new phone from her mother. Xia Er was delighted, remarking how wonderful it would have been to have such a caring mother earlier. During class, a transfer student named Li Bai made a comment about "Yinyin" to Xu Kong Ling. Outside, Xu Kong Ling accidentally ran into Xia Er. Concerned about Xia Er's foot, Xu Kong Ling carried her to the infirmary.
Xia Er was captivated by Xu Kong Ling's handsomeness. In the infirmary, Xu Kong Ling asked "Yin Yin" about an "S. O. S." message he had received in an empty box from her, clearly concerned. Xia Er, genuinely unaware, replied that she didn't know. Xu Kong Ling noted her new habit of smiling, which was unusual for the real Chu Yinyin. Xia Er explained she liked smiling and would do it more often.
He then questioned if her current demeanor was another one of her "games," referring to a past incident, and urged her not to joke about herself. Confused, Xia Er revealed that she had amnesia and didn't remember anything about her past.
