Yummy Yummy Yummy Episode 20 Recap
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Shen Shaoguang was busy selling candied hawthorn skewers outside the diner. When a customer inquired, she explained that regular candied hawthorns cost 5 qian, while the special braised chicken feet ones were 8 qian. She also showcased her spicy candied hawthorn, made with spicy gluten, a favorite of her niece, Shen Yangyang, offering a taste. The customer found it "sweet on the outside, spicy on the inside" and bought one.
Lin Yan, observing, commented on the price of malt sugar, to which Shen Shaoguang explained she used cheaper Yangzhou cane sugar sparingly. She expressed her desire for all children in Yong'an, whom she called "little friends," to afford sweets. Lin Yan found her family's unique vocabulary interesting, making him feel as though they were from a different era, but he liked it. He voiced a wish for things to remain unchanged between them, "especially you."
As Shen Shaoguang turned to go, Lin Yan gently grabbed her arm, asking if she harbored feelings for him, but she quickly pulled away. When asked why she was alone, Shen Shaoguang explained that her parents and brother were out finding a tutor for Yangyang, and her maid, Ayuan, was seeing a physician. Later, the Shen family discussed finding a school for Shen Yangyang.
Yangyang, unimpressed by other tutors, insisted on attending Hongwen Academy, despite her aunt Shen Shaoguang explaining that it was for royalty and nobility, hard for their family to access, and only admitted boys. Yangyang argued that Mr. Lin, being an official, could help, and she was drawn to its curriculum, including horsemanship and archery. Shen Yangyang's father, Shen Jianshe, believed it was important for her to attend school to interact with peers and broaden her horizons.
Shen Yangyang's mother, Li Fengxia, jokingly suggested disguising Yangyang as a boy, a possibility Shen Shaoguang considered. That same day, Shen Jianshe approached Li Fengxia, admitting his arrogance in the Sushui City incident that endangered their lives. He acknowledged his faults since arriving in Yong'an. Li Fengxia, however, praised him for always stepping up to protect the family in dangerous moments, acknowledging her own bad temper and offering to change as well.
After a brief, affectionate argument over who was more at fault and who should change first, Li Fengxia told him it was getting cold and he should move back from the diner into their home, which Shen Jianshe happily accepted. Shen Shaoguang introduced Lin Yan's newly built dishwasher to her brother, Shen Shaojie.
Shen Shaojie was astonished that Lin Yan, a man of their time, could invent such a device, joking that he must have traveled through time, especially since the first dishwasher wouldn't appear for another thousand years. Shen Shaoguang clarified that she had merely mentioned the concept and drawn a simple sketch from her memory of a modern dishwasher. Shen Shaojie expressed envy, wishing Lin Yan would make him a robot cleaner for sweeping.
Soon after, several noblewomen visited, admiring a snowman outside the diner and intrigued by the dishwasher. They praised Shen Shaojie's ingenuity, prompting him to politely deflect by stating his focus was on his career and his daughter, Shen Yangyang. They then turned to Shen Shaoguang, inquiring about her refusal of Mr. Liu's wealthy proposal and asking about her ideal husband.
Shen Shaoguang, in response, described traits she admired, recalling Lin Yan's past words about trusting her, betting on her success, remembering her words, and never abandoning her. Coincidentally, Lin Yan, having just finished work, walked by the backyard, checking on the diner's empty front. That evening, Shen Shaoguang sat alone in the courtyard, pondering aloud whether she truly liked Lin Yan.
Her soliloquy was overheard by the rest of the Shen family, causing her such profound embarrassment that she impulsively jumped into the pond. The family immediately rushed to her rescue. Li Fengxia worried about her daughter catching a cold in the freezing weather, reminding her of the dangers of illness in ancient times. They quickly brought her ginger milk to warm her.
Meanwhile, Liu Chang reported to Lin Yan, confirming that Second Master Zhao, involved in a past case, was indeed Zhao Xunzhi from Hongwen Academy. Lin Yan was outraged that Zhao Xunzhi, who slandered his close friend by changing his testimony, dared to teach. He instructed Liu Chang to find a way to approach Zhao Xunzhi. Liu Chang then casually mentioned that Shen Shaoguang had just fallen into the courtyard pond.
Lin Yan, greatly alarmed, immediately rushed out without even putting on his outer robe, leaving Liu Chang surprised by his sudden change in priorities. Despite Shen Jianshe's attempts to stop him, citing the late hour and the impropriety of entering an unmarried woman's room while improperly dressed, Lin Yan insisted on seeing Shen Shaoguang, claiming he heard her cough. Shen Shaoguang, wrapped in blankets and seemingly fine, assured him it was just a slight cold and urged him to leave.
Lin Yan, however, persisted, only agreeing to leave after confirming her well-being with his own eyes. He pushed past the family into her room. After seeing she was indeed fine, he apologized for his intrusion and offered any assistance, then departed. The Shen family was left in an awkward silence. Li Fengxia, aghast, remarked to Shen Jianshe that Lin Yan's actions, rushing in without proper attire due to worry for Shen Shaoguang, confirmed his feelings for her.
She declared it "big trouble," especially concerning Yangyang's understanding. Shen Jianshe worried about altering history, fearing their family would vanish if Lin Yan's affections shifted from the historical Ancestor Shen to Shen Shaoguang. He pressed Shen Shaoguang about any misunderstandings she might have caused. Shen Shaoguang reassured them, attributing Lin Yan's interest to his limited exposure to women in this era and curiosity about her modern ways.
She suggested that Lady Jingwen, being more aligned with the era's ideals of a lady, would naturally attract Lin Yan. Unconvinced, Shen Jianshe decided they must move out of Yunshui Manor immediately, believing that physical distance would prevent any further entanglement and preserve their future. He tasked Shen Shaojie with finding a new house, as he and Li Fengxia were busy with the diner. Shen Shaojie, thrilled to be given such an important family task, eagerly accepted.
Shen Shaojie set out to find a house in Chang'an Alley and met the agent, Ms. Du. Upon seeing her, he was struck by her uncanny resemblance to his ex-wife, Mei, experiencing a vivid flashback to their divorce. Believing Mei had also traveled through time, he frantically questioned her about her arrival and why she hadn't sought him out. Ms. Du, completely bewildered, threatened to report him to the authorities for his erratic behavior.
After being struck, Shen Shaojie finally realized she was not Mei, only a doppelganger. He apologized profusely, explaining his confusion due to her strong resemblance to his former wife. He introduced himself as Shen Shaojie, mentioning his recommendation from Ms. Pang of Duke Lu's family, and proved his identity by knowing details about Ms. Du and the property.
Ms. Du, touched by his genuine remorse and evident deep feelings for his ex-wife, whom he still felt guilty about not providing a good life for, accepted his apology. Later, Li Fengxia informed Lin Yan of their decision to move. Lin Yan initially assumed it was due to fear of Prince Zhao's persecution.
Li Fengxia clarified that their true concern was the potential for "rumors" and "scandalous news" about him and Shen Shaoguang, emphasizing that such things would not be good for anyone, even if Lin Yan himself did not care. She directly stated that Lin Yan and Shen Shaoguang were "not a good match" and urged him to respect their decision. Finding Shen Shaoguang, Lin Yan confronted her, asking if she was deliberately avoiding him.
Shen Shaoguang, attempting to create distance, adopted overly formal language and an exaggerated demeanor, claiming she was perfectly healthy and didn't need his concern. She cited social distinctions, first "superiors and subordinates," then "proper order of seniority" and even "rules between men and women," despite Lin Yan pointing out their similar ages and the era's less restrictive customs.
When Lin Yan pressed for a truthful answer, Shen Shaoguang, unable to articulate her complex feelings and desire to prevent a timeline alteration, curtly replied that she simply found him annoying. Deeply hurt and disappointed by her words, Lin Yan bowed in apology, admitting his past "oversteps" were his fault, and promised to keep his distance as she wished.
