Where the Lost Ones Go Episode 24 (Ending) Recap
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Ye Zi's mother had forgotten many things, but she clearly remembered the time she married her father. Lin Sen, after consulting experts, explained that it was normal for her condition to cause memory confusion. Because her mother remembered the wedding so clearly, Ye Zi's father decided to hold a new wedding ceremony, hoping it would bring her joy and potentially help her memory. He asked Ye Zi to help him choose flowers, as her mother loved them best.
Ye Zi was touched by her father's dedication and promised him she would handle all the preparations, including finding a venue and decorations, to give her mother the most romantic wedding. Ye Zi later met with her friends to discuss the wedding plans, but Zhu Xuan was noticeably absent, having missed several recent gatherings.
Her friends found her behavior strange, noting that she usually had many ideas for such events, but Ye Zi urged them to focus on the wedding plans for now. Meanwhile, Xiang Zeyi had already gone to the university bar, a place he thought would be perfect, to inquire about renting it. The proprietress, a warm-hearted woman, agreed to his request. Moments later, Ye Zi arrived, also seeking to rent the same bar for her parents' wedding.
The proprietress informed Ye Zi that she had just agreed to Xiang Zeyi's request. Ye Zi was surprised and grateful that Xiang Zeyi had taken the initiative after Zhang Daniao had told him about the wedding. She confided that she and Liu Xinran had been searching for a suitable venue without success.
As Ye Zi prepared to leave, she paused and asked Xiang Zeyi if he would help her if she encountered any problems with the wedding preparations, and he readily agreed. Zhu Xuan, having tried to compose herself, returned home but broke down crying upon seeing Yuan Lang in the kitchen, heartbroken by the prospect of losing him. She embraced him tightly, pleading with him not to leave her, emphasizing that she didn't need romance or anything else, just him.
Yuan Lang was about to reveal something to her when his phone rang. It was Lin Sen, who had been analyzing Yuan Lang's medical reports. He suspected an error in his pathology results and advised Yuan Lang to undergo another examination as soon as possible. The re-examination confirmed their suspicions: the hospital had made a mistake. Yuan Lang was perfectly fine, merely suffering from a slight headache.
Zhu Xuan was immensely relieved, admitting she had been terrified for herself and their baby. Ye Zi, while happy for Zhu Xuan, scolded her for not sharing such a significant concern, but then softened and forgave her, especially given her pregnancy. Zhu Xuan, in turn, began to gossip, asking Ye Zi about her choice between Lin Sen and Xiang Zeyi, and praising Lin Sen for his steadfastness.
Ye Zi, however, deflected, stating there were no "ifs" in life and one could only try their best to be themselves. Separately, Zhang Daniao gave Liu Xinran all his savings, money he had earned from playing games over the years, to fund her sculpture studio.
He explained that he had always wanted to do something for her and now felt it was the right time to support her dream, promising to work even harder to provide her with a better life. Liu Xinran was touched and accepted his generosity, thanking him. On the day of the wedding, everyone gathered early to decorate the bar. Xiang Zeyi and Ye Zi arrived with the remaining decorations from her studio.
Lin Sen also arrived, and seeing the couple, chose to join Zhu Xuan and Zhang Daniao in the back with the balloons, silently tucking away an engagement ring, signaling his decision to step aside. Xiang Zeyi and Ye Zi handled the finishing touches in the front, discussing the decor, which Xiang Zeyi noted was definitely Ye Zi's father's style, a detail he knew from their recent conversations.
When the ceremony began, Ye Zi's father escorted her mother, who was initially shy about the crowd. He delivered a heartfelt speech, sharing a story about how couples' terms of endearment evolve through life, culminating in "old lady" or "old man" as a testament to enduring love.
He proclaimed that from the moment he first saw her, she was destined to be his wife, the mother of his children, and his "old lady," finding immense satisfaction in simply having her by his side through laughter and tears. Ye Zi and Xiang Zeyi watched, reflecting on the profound simplicity of their parents' love. Ye Zi's mother remarked on how familiar Xiang Zeyi looked, and her father subtly affirmed that he was indeed a good young man.
As Ye Zi's father considered telling Ye Zi about Xiang Zeyi's helpful suggestion for the wedding, Xiang Zeyi intervened, suggesting some things were best kept in mind. Lin Sen then approached Ye Zi and Xiang Zeyi, sincerely wishing Ye Zi happiness and hoping her aspirations would come true. After the ceremony, Ye Zi and Xiang Zeyi walked together, discussing the changes they had undergone.
Xiang Zeyi revealed he had intended to propose, showing her an engagement ring, and then recounted his first impression of Ye Zi, confident and vibrant in her studio, and admitted that even during her absence, he could never truly forget or stop loving her. Ye Zi, in turn, acknowledged that time changes everyone, but emphasized that these changes lead to growth, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of love.
Xiang Zeyi confessed that he had struggled to face her and his own transformations, realizing he had hurt many people out of fear of confronting himself. He recognized that true love wasn't about constant togetherness, but about making each other better. He expressed gratitude to Ye Zi for teaching him what real love was. Recalling how he had made her wait for so many years, he declared it was now his turn to wait for her.
He kept the engagement ring, promising to place it on her finger himself when they both became truly dependable individuals. He then removed a bracelet that was very important to him, like Ye Zi herself, and handed it to her, reintroducing himself as Xiang Zeyi. Ye Zi smiled faintly, clutched the bracelet, and they walked their separate paths. However, after a long period of growth and waiting, Ye Zi and Xiang Zeyi finally reunited, holding a beautiful wedding. Their youthful romance, once fraught with challenges and separation, ultimately found a perfect and fulfilling conclusion.
