Where the Lost Ones Go Episode 19 Recap
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Xiang Zeyi lay awake in bed, unable to sleep. He eventually rose and looked at the old drawings he had made for Ye Zi. Meanwhile, Lin Sen was practicing sword fighting with Yuan Lang, but his mind was elsewhere. Yuan Lang noticed his distraction and asked what was troubling him. Lin Sen decided to end their practice, explaining that he needed to pick up a friend he had never met before. He then rushed off, leaving Yuan Lang behind.
Lin Sen was meeting Chen Yiman, his blind date. They introduced themselves and then went shopping. Lin Sen ended up carrying her many purchases. Afterward, they found a place to sit and talk. Chen Yiman suggested they take it easy and hoped they could get to know each other. Lin Sen mentioned his enjoyment of symphonies, and Chen Yiman shared her liking for Bach.
Xiang Zeyi and Ye Zi were having dinner, but Xiang Zeyi was constantly occupied with work calls and messages. He apologized for his lateness and explained that Mr. Shao had put him in charge of an important new project with high demands from their overseas partners. He warned Ye Zi that he would be even busier in the coming days and wouldn't have much time for her, promising to make it up to her later.
Ye Zi was understanding, acknowledging it was a critical period for him, and even mentioned that Mr. Shao had already told her about his heavy workload. Despite her supportive words, and her attempts to feed him, Xiang Zeyi’s continued preoccupation with work left her feeling a subtle sadness. Later, Lin Sen, having skipped meals during his date, went to Yuan Lang's house.
Yuan Lang, whose wife was working overtime, offered to cook for him, demanding details about the blind date in return. Yuan Lang was quite shocked by the news and pressed Lin Sen for more information, though Lin Sen, still claiming to be hungry, was evasive. Yuan Lang explained that his inquiries came from a place of concern, as his wife had taught him. Yuan Lang revealed that Lin Sen's date was a doctor known through family.
Yuan Lang then shared the news with Zhu Xuan, who was equally keen for gossip. While they were talking, Zhu Xuan spotted Cheng Xi and Wu Kai together on a date. She immediately confronted Cheng Xi, teasing her about her secret relationship. Cheng Xi admitted she had been struggling with how to tell Ye Zi and Liu Xinran and asked Zhu Xuan to spread the news for her.
Zhu Xuan readily agreed, proclaiming that once she knew, the whole world would know. Yuan Lang then suggested they leave Cheng Xi and Wu Kai to their date, and the two friends departed. Zhu Xuan and Yuan Lang later met with Lin Sen again. Zhu Xuan continued to playfully interrogate Lin Sen about his blind date, and Lin Sen confirmed that the woman was tall and attractive, and he was considering the relationship.
Zhu Xuan and Yuan Lang offered their congratulations, with Zhu Xuan wishing him a blessing and hinting at a celebratory dinner. Zhu Xuan then expressed her happiness that Lin Sen, like herself, Yuan Lang, and Cheng Xi, was settling down. Her thoughts turned to Ye Zi, the only one remaining, and she voiced concern about Ye Zi’s unhappiness, noting Xiang Zeyi's constant overtime due to an overseas project.
Lin Sen reminded Zhu Xuan that he and Ye Zi were just friends, and he didn't know what he could do, but Zhu Xuan clarified that her worry stemmed from deep friendship, wishing for Ye Zi’s happiness. Reflecting on love, Zhu Xuan shared her belief that it involves more than just destiny, citing her own journey with Yuan Lang, and wished Lin Sen a girlfriend soon. Xiang Zeyi continued working late into the night.
Mr. Shao found him at the office and questioned why he was still there. Xiang Zeyi explained he needed to make thorough preparations for the upcoming collaboration with an overseas team. Mr. Shao reminded him that as a genius, he had never needed to work so hard before. Xiang Zeyi replied that he was getting older and felt the need to push himself more.
Mr. Shao, however, urged him not to overwork himself and to go home earlier, to which Xiang Zeyi simply said he understood. That night, Ye Zi suffered an acute gastroenteritis attack. She tried to call Xiang Zeyi, but his phone was unreachable. In distress, she called Lin Sen, who immediately rushed to her apartment. He found her in severe pain and quickly took her to the emergency room. A doctor informed Lin Sen that Ye Zi had acute gastroenteritis.
Lin Sen, still worried, tried calling Xiang Zeyi again, but his calls went unanswered. The next day, Lin Sen took Ye Zi back home, helped her rest on the sofa, and went to cook noodles for her. Ye Zi soon drifted off to sleep. Xiang Zeyi, finally finished with his work, called Ye Zi back, but it was Lin Sen who answered.
Lin Sen, clearly upset, questioned Xiang Zeyi about his late call and his absence when Ye Zi needed him most. Xiang Zeyi, worried, asked about Ye Zi's condition. Lin Sen simply told him she was home and then abruptly hung up. Xiang Zeyi rushed to Ye Zi's apartment. Finding Ye Zi asleep, Lin Sen led Xiang Zeyi outside so they could talk without disturbing her.
Outside, Lin Sen confronted Xiang Zeyi, criticizing him for not being there for Ye Zi and calling him a "bad egg." He spoke of his many years of love for Ye Zi, recalling how carefree she was before choosing Xiang Zeyi. He accused Xiang Zeyi of bringing her only pain and of being absent during her moments of need.
Lin Sen declared that if Ye Zi were truly happy with her chosen man, he would not interfere, as he had done in the past. However, he now saw Xiang Zeyi as selfish, preoccupied with his own suffering while ignoring Ye Zi's struggles. Lin Sen then revealed a ring he had prepared long ago, stating he would never abandon Ye Zi or leave her alone when she needed companionship. He firmly declared that this time, he would not give up.
Xiang Zeyi quietly returned to the apartment. Ye Zi had just woken up and was eating the noodles Lin Sen had prepared. Xiang Zeyi asked if she felt better and apologized for being late. Before they could truly talk, Xiang Zeyi's phone rang again. He answered it, discussing preparations for an overseas team with Mr. Shao. Later, he received another call, reiterating his busy schedule with an emergency project and promising to eat and finish work later.
Ye Zi watched him, a quiet sadness in her eyes, silently acknowledging his overwhelming workload despite her own disappointment. Still agitated by Lin Sen's words, Xiang Zeyi found himself lost in thought with the "Old Weirdo." The Old Weirdo probed his feelings, asking if it was acceptable to lie. Xiang Zeyi responded evasively, stating they were different and he had nothing to ponder as he was alone, dismissing the Old Weirdo’s implication.
The Old Weirdo pressed on, asserting that Xiang Zeyi knew his true feelings but often refused to admit them, choosing to escape his "shadow" instead. He suggested that Xiang Zeyi believed he needed to work exponentially harder than others to achieve his goals, but this very intensity sometimes made things harder to attain, especially concerning his relationship with Ye Zi. Xiang Zeyi reacted angrily, telling the Old Weirdo to stop and expressing his frustration at feeling constantly "read." He later apologized for his outburst. The Old Weirdo, without a word, simply patted Xiang Zeyi on the shoulder and walked away.
