Yummy Yummy Yummy Episode 19 Recap
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Lin Yan was distracted in his residence while working on wooden slips. Liu Chang, having long discerned his master's feelings, advised him that it was still not too late to express his affections to Shen Shaoguang. Liu Chang pointed out that Lin Yan treasured everything Shen Shaoguang gave him, from her clothes to a cushion and a cup, making his fondness for her utterly transparent.
Liu Chang dismissed the wooden slips as the main concern, arguing that picking Prince Consort Xiao's lock was easy, whereas the real emergency was Liu Feng pursuing love. Lin Yan, however, feigned indifference, asserting that Shen Shaoguang's choices were her own and none of his concern. Meanwhile, Liu Feng approached Shen Shaoguang directly, apologizing for his grandfather's abrupt marriage proposal. He explained that his grandfather was anxious for him to marry as he was the only grandson.
Despite the unconventional proposal, Liu Feng urged Shen Shaoguang to seriously consider their union, detailing his family's considerable wealth, including numerous estates, residential compounds, and shops. He reasoned that Shen Shaoguang was intelligent and skilled in business, making them a suitable match for a lasting alliance. Shen Shaoguang, recalling her university days when an ex-boyfriend made similar arguments about their compatibility before their eventual separation, politely declined.
She explained that her views on marriage were incompatible with his and that their family backgrounds were too different for such a union. She then went to retrieve the wedding pastries to return to Liu Feng, only to find Liu Chang had already prepared them, with Lin Yan standing nearby. Liu Chang then promptly escorted Liu Feng out of Yunshui Manor. Lin Yan approached Shen Shaoguang, who was taking a walk, feigning a casual encounter.
Noticing her hands were red and chapped, he inquired about them. Shen Shaoguang explained that as winter was approaching, washing dishes in cold water was taking its toll. She nostalgically spoke of a "dishwasher" from Future Village, a machine she had long desired since childhood and finally bought with her savings, only to be unable to use it after arriving in Yong'an. She drew a diagram of the device for Lin Yan.
Lin Yan, understanding her longing, remarked that losing something one had once possessed was far more painful than never having it at all. Realizing Lin Yan truly understood her inner thoughts, and remembering his bravery in saving her life at the cliff, Shen Shaoguang quickly excused herself to avoid developing any improper feelings. Back in his room, Lin Yan reflected on his conversation with Shen Shaoguang and acknowledged his deep affection for her.
He told Liu Chang that he had made up his mind: once the Cui family's name was cleared, he would propose to Shen Shaoguang. Liu Chang was delighted but questioned what if Shen Shaoguang did not return his feelings. Lin Yan, recalling Shen Shaoguang's swift dismissal of Liu Feng, mused that perhaps he could still win her heart. The following day, Lin Yan visited Pei Fei's home, bringing hot pot from Shen's Diner.
He revealed he had a favor to ask, needing Pei Fei to meet the Princess and inquire about certain matters. Pei Fei was initially reluctant, noting his friendship with Lin Yan. However, Lin Yan explained the importance of the matter and that only Pei Fei's involvement could ensure its smooth resolution.
Pei Fei agreed, acknowledging that Lin Yan seemed to harbor many secrets but, as a friend, he would help without asking too many questions, even offering to go to great lengths. Pei Fei accepted another invitation from Princess Li Ruxin to play chess. They agreed that the winner of each game could ask the loser one question. Pei Fei deliberately lost several rounds.
The Princess first asked about his preferences, to which he answered he liked cats, sharing a touching story about his lost cat, Erliang, and his unfulfilled ambition to stand out. She then inquired about the person he cherished most, and he spoke of his mother, whom he wished to bring to the capital once his salary increased.
Finally, she asked about the person he hated most, prompting him to list various relatives who had wronged him, including the cousin who lost Erliang. After a few rounds, the Princess asked if he had any regrets, which he embarrassingly attributed to the Qixi poetry gathering. When Pei Fei eventually won a game, he turned the question back to the Princess, asking if she had any regrets.
Princess Li Ruxin confessed her profound regret over her arranged marriage to Fifth Master Xiao. She explained that her father had arranged the marriage for political reasons and to ensure Xiao Wulang's assistance to her brother, despite Fifth Master Xiao already having a lover. She lamented her fate, trapped in the mansion, caring for a comatose husband, feeling that her life was wasted and she was forever bound.
As the hour grew late, the Princess invited Pei Fei to stay for dinner, which he accepted, reaffirming their friendship. The next day, Princess Li Ruxin, expressing her gratitude for the delightful conversation with Pei Fei, led Lin Yan to the room containing Fifth Master Xiao's wooden slips. She explained that the box holding them had a peculiar lock for which she had no key.
Upon examination, Lin Yan discovered the box was already open, with clear, fresh palm prints on its lid, indicating a recent theft. Given the mansion's tight security, Lin Yan suspected an inside job. The Princess, in a moment of panic, feared Fifth Master Xiao had miraculously awakened and rushed to his room, only to find him still in a coma, much to her relief. Lin Yan then suggested temporarily sealing off the mansion to apprehend the internal traitor.
The Princess agreed but expressed disappointment about missing the Shen family's new hot pot. She then asked Lin Yan to have Liu Chang invite Shen Shaoguang to the mansion to prepare it. Shen Shaoguang arrived and prepared the hot pot, also making candied hawthorn, which the Princess eagerly praised.
Lin Yan returned to report that the thief was identified as a man over six feet tall, but there were at least a dozen such men in the mansion, making further identification difficult. Shen Shaoguang, overhearing, suggested examining the wooden box for fingerprints, explaining that each person's unique finger patterns could be used for identification, especially since no one else had touched the lock since the theft. Lin Yan immediately grasped the idea.
Under the guise of a sudden visit from the Crown Prince, Lin Yan announced a temporary closure of the mansion and a reward of one string of coins for each servant, requiring them to press their handprints to receive the money. The inner accomplice, realizing his ruse was exposed, quickly collected his reward and fled to Sushui City. There, Prince Zhao discovered the wooden slips he had received from his accomplice had been replaced with fakes.
It turned out Lin Yan had used the "Crown Prince's visit" as a pretext to distribute money and distract the inner accomplice, while Liu Chang searched his room and retrieved the authentic slips with Fifth Master Xiao's handwriting. Prince Zhao concluded that Lin Yan had indeed uncovered their secret. Lin Yan meticulously examined the retrieved slips, confirming they contained insider information about the selling official positions case.
One particular slip, with erased but still legible writing, revealed that "Cui Ning's old friend, Second Master," had initially argued strongly but "suddenly changed his stance" overnight. Liu Chang confirmed that Zhao Xunzhi, a former disciple of Lin Yan's father, was known as "Second Master." Lin Yan realized that Zhao Xunzhi was the person implicated in the erased message. Lin Yan then presented Shen Shaoguang with a large, custom-built dishwasher.
He thanked her for her crucial assistance in verifying the fingerprints and catching the culprit, which enabled him to recover the stolen slips. Shen Shaoguang was astonished that he had actually built the machine, having only casually drawn it for him. Lin Yan explained that he couldn't figure out how to make it operate automatically as in Future Village, so he devised a hand-cranked drum to power it. He demonstrated its function, successfully washing dishes.
Noticing a scratch on Lin Yan's hand, Shen Shaoguang expressed concern, asking if he injured himself while making the machine. Lin Yan denied it, claiming it was from fixing a chair at the Capital Prefecture and not wanting to trouble others. Observing her evident worry, Lin Yan asked if she cared about him, even a little. Shen Shaoguang, flustered, hastily denied it, insisting she did not care for him at all.
