Second Chance Romance Episode 10 Recap
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Tan Siting is now working at a dance school, where she is introduced to Ms. Zhang, an advertising planner for an upcoming ballet documentary. Ms. Zhang expresses her deep admiration for Tan Siting's artistry. Meanwhile, in the school's hallways, students discuss Tan Siting's inspiring teaching style, noting how it differs from Ms. Guan's more traditional approach, which, while solid, leaves them feeling that something is missing.
Ms. Guan, feeling overlooked, confides in the principal, expressing her discomfort at being asked to let Tan Siting teach a student named Yufan, and her concerns that Tan Siting’s new methods might not always be effective. The principal acknowledges Ms. Guan's dedication and long-standing contributions to the school but encourages both teachers to communicate more, reminding them that their shared goal is to nurture the best students and that Tan Siting is receptive to feedback.
After her class, Tan Siting watches as students leave with their guardians. She sees Le being picked up by his grandmother, who escorts him to a car. A profound sense of loss washes over Tan Siting, and she silently laments that she could be with her son every day if Feng Rui’s mother had not deceived her over a decade ago. Later, Tan Siting meets her friend Shuhan, who apologizes for some insensitive remarks made by her parents.
Tan Siting shares that she understood their caution, drawing a parallel to her own experience when her mother left her at a young age, making her father protective. Shuhan then mentions that Feng Rui is rumored to be getting married soon and advises Tan Siting not to complicate matters. Tan Siting confides in Shuhan that she believes her child is still alive, though she needs more time to be certain.
Shortly after, a fan approaches Tan Siting for an autograph and photo, expressing how much they look up to her as a dancer. Tan Siting gracefully obliges. In a poignant flashback to a difficult time, a pregnant Tan Siting confronts Feng Rui, feeling overwhelmed by mounting problems and his evasiveness. She believes the child is coming too soon. Feng Rui proposes marriage, but Tan Siting reveals she has been accepted into a dance program.
He assures her of his support for her dancing career but suggests they consider marriage after the baby is born. Tan Siting accuses him of being dismissive and not understanding her perspective, highlighting the multiple pressures they face, including her father's eventual return and the looming conflict with Feng Rui's mother. Feng Rui apologizes for his impulsiveness and pledges his unwavering support for whatever decision she makes. Meanwhile, Feng Rui faces a major crisis at his winery.
Heavy overnight rains have caused a severe mudslide in Hongyuan County, Sichuan, destroying nearly half of their vineyards and damaging the winery itself, resulting in some minor injuries to personnel. All existing wine inventory designated for shipment is lost. His team reports that only about five tons of grape raw materials are salvageable, and inquiries with regular suppliers yield only an additional six tons, far from sufficient.
Feng Rui instructs his assistant, Qi, to contact all affected buyers, explain the situation, offer full refunds, and send samples of their 2018 vintage as a gesture of goodwill. He also dispatches Qi to immediately arrange for disaster relief supplies for the affected community, emphasizing that employee welfare is paramount, regardless of the company’s financial losses.
He firmly rejects the idea of sourcing grapes from individual vineyards due to inconsistent quality, upholding the principle of "Quality over quantity," and wonders if Tianlu Trade might offer a solution. He then takes the earliest flight to the affected factory. Upon arrival, Feng Rui is greeted by Mr. Ciren, the factory director, who describes the hardship faced by the grape growers. Feng Rui addresses the agitated farmers, assuring them of his deep understanding and concern.
He publicly promises that the company has comprehensive insurance for all employees and will cover all medical expenses, making up any shortfalls in compensation. He guarantees continued employment during the reconstruction phase and urges the injured to seek immediate medical attention, keep their receipts, and collect their compensation from Mr. Ciren.
He further announces that his company, Cygne, has prepared substantial relief supplies for all affected residents, not just employees, encouraging everyone to spread the word and unite in overcoming the disaster. Amidst the relief efforts, Tan Siting is seen helping with distribution, urging a staff member named Duoji to prioritize assisting people over filming for publicity. Later, in the factory office, Feng Rui returns with a salvaged bottle of wine and an old photo.
He shares the wine with Mr. Ciren, reminiscing about their joyful first visit to Hongyuan County twelve years ago. He entrusts Mr. Ciren with all future follow-up and reconstruction work, reiterating that operations will only resume once the rain has stopped and safety is ensured. Despite his own immense stress, Feng Rui reassures his team, stating that "good things never come easy" and he can wait for their wine to be released again.
He grants his exhausted employees a four-day holiday, commending their exceptional efforts. Mr. Ciren then presents Feng Rui with a stack of thank-you letters from children at the art education center Feng Rui founded. The children, who have learned music, piano, and ballet, express their heartfelt gratitude through drawings and notes, with one child affectionately imagining Feng Rui as an "elegant gentleman." Feng Rui is visibly touched and asks Mr. Ciren to convey his thanks.
Feng Rui continues to manage the crisis, contacting international clients to apologize for the delayed exhibition delivery. He offers contractual penalties and an additional fifteen percent of the payment value as compensation for potential client losses, alongside samples of their new vintage. He successfully secures eight tons from a Mr. Xu and two tons from a Mr. Liu, who agree to fair prices.
Qi later confirms that eighty percent of clients who ordered the 2017 vintage opted to wait for the next release after tasting the samples, a positive sign that matches Feng Rui's own calls with major wine merchants. Still facing a raw material shortage, Feng Rui manages to secure an additional twenty tons.
He then proposes to his international clients that they promote another high-quality domestic wine brand from the same region for the exhibition, one whose quality he can guarantee, to represent Chinese winemaking. His peer, Mr. Wang, initially expresses surprise at Feng Rui's willingness to "give away" such an opportunity instead of simply sourcing materials elsewhere. Feng Rui clarifies that time constraints make finding and brewing new grapes impossible for the exhibition deadline.
He explains his broader vision: to unite in showcasing China's ability to produce top-tier wine to the world, viewing Mr. Wang's potential involvement as a collaborative solution. Impressed by Feng Rui's perspective, Mr. Wang reveals he had purchased a significant quantity of Cygne's 2017 vintage for comparative research. He generously offers to return his entire stock to Feng Rui at cost price, ensuring Feng Rui can fulfill his orders and promoting their shared goal of elevating Chinese wine globally.
After obtaining DNA test results confirming Le is her biological child, Tan Siting goes to Le's piano training class. Ms. Wu, Le's piano teacher, informs her that Le will no longer be attending, as his grandmother wishes for him to focus on middle school entrance exams, arranging for a private teacher, Ms. Wen, to teach him at home. Ms. Wu adds that Le's grandmother is expected to arrive soon to formally withdraw him.
Tan Siting waits and soon encounters Feng Rui’s mother. Tan Siting places the DNA test report on the table. Feng Rui’s mother reacts with visible panic, attempting to justify her past actions. She claims that Tan Siting was suffering from severe depression at the time and was utterly incapable of caring for the prematurely born and critically ill child, whose survival was uncertain even to doctors.
She confesses to having made Tan Siting sign a power of attorney to transfer the child to another hospital. She recounts how the child miraculously survived and was named "Le" in hopes he would live a happy life. She stresses how Feng Rui selflessly dedicated himself to Le’s care, especially after a serious illness when Le was three years old.
She also highlights how Yan, Feng Rui's current partner, has provided consistent maternal love, teaching Le piano and caring for his daily needs for years, suggesting a strong bond between them. She warns Tan Siting to consider the potential consequences of her actions. Tan Siting, no longer swayed by the older woman, angrily demands to know why Le’s survival was kept a secret for so long, accusing her of lying and stealing her child.
Feng Rui’s mother dismisses her accusations, stating that Le is grown and has his own thoughts, and that the ultimate outcome of Tan Siting's actions cannot be predicted. When Tan Siting asks if Feng Rui is aware of the truth, his mother curtly replies, "What difference does it make?" Tan Siting firmly declares that this time, she will not relinquish her rights as a mother. Later, Tan Siting consults a lawyer about pursuing custody.
The lawyer advises her that she has strong grounds to sue for custody modification, as she was unknowingly deprived of her parental rights for twelve years, a situation fundamentally different from voluntary abandonment. The lawyer confirms Tan Siting’s current financial stability makes her capable of raising the child. However, the lawyer cautions that since Le is twelve years old, his wishes will be considered by the court as per the Civil Code.
Given that Le has lived with his father his entire life, his emotional dependence might lean towards his father. The lawyer concludes that, especially with Le still unaware that Tan Siting is his biological mother, her chances of winning the case are uncertain, making it a tricky situation.
