Second Chance Romance Episode 12 Recap
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Le, having missed Tan Siting for several days, unexpectedly felt a longing for her. He carefully placed his mother's photo in his schoolbag and, after school, went to find her at her new workplace, having gotten the address from her former training center. Tan Siting was overjoyed to see him. Le, feeling a natural closeness to her, cautiously pulled out a photo of Tan Siting gracefully dancing in the sunlight. Upon seeing the image, Tan Siting's eyes welled up.
Le explained that his father had given him the photo and that he often thought about how challenging ballet must be. He wished he could have been there to support his mother during her demanding practice sessions. Although his father told him his mother passed away when he was very young, Le felt as though she had never truly left him, always accompanying him in spirit to parents' meetings and model airplane competitions through her photo.
Tan Siting turned her face away, tears streaming down, overwhelmed by a desire to embrace Le and tell him she was his mother. She had been kept in the dark for years, and now, seeing her child and hearing his deep affection, she couldn't suppress a mother's profound emotions. Despite her strong feelings, Tan Siting resolved not to fight for Le's custody, fearing it would upset him.
She concluded that it was best to remain a friend to him, wishing him a happy and carefree childhood. She added Le on WeChat and then escorted him home, cautioning him against traveling so far alone in the future. As Le left, he cheerfully remarked that he felt an inexplicable urge to share all his little secrets with her. Feng Rui had commissioned a promotional video for his "Swan" red wine, designed to convey its elegance through ballet.
He was pleasantly surprised to discover that Tan Siting had been chosen as the lead ballerina for the advertisement. The advertising team explained that Tan Siting's dedication to ballet perfectly mirrored the wine's theme, and Feng Rui found it serendipitous that she would be the one to embody his brand, feeling it was destined. During a school appreciation event where a documentary was also being filmed, Tan Siting was introduced alongside the sponsors, including Feng Rui.
Unexpectedly, a lighting rig from the film crew toppled over. Xiao Yuan, who also attended the event, swiftly shielded Tan Siting, taking the impact on his head and sustaining a mild concussion, while Tan Siting suffered a hairline fracture in her foot. Feng Rui rushed to the scene and later discreetly inquired about Tan Siting's injury with the doctor, relieved to hear it was not severe enough to affect her dancing career.
Xiao Yuan's sister arrived at the hospital, insisting on a thorough examination for her brother. Both Xiao Yuan and Tan Siting were advised to stay overnight for observation. After being discharged, Xiao Yuan escorted Tan Siting home. Noticing her empty refrigerator, he was concerned about her living alone and decided to take care of her. He brought her several days' worth of her favorite homemade food, mentioning he had even bought a pot since she didn't have one.
Tan Siting's colleagues, who also visited her, were impressed by Xiao Yuan's attentiveness. They asked for his contact information and remarked on how helpful he was, mistakenly believing him to be her devoted boyfriend due to his consistent care and chauffeuring her to and from work. Tan Siting jokingly told her colleagues that he was in "homemaking services." Feng Rui visited Tan Siting at the hospital, reflecting on a trip to Paris eleven years prior.
He recounted a difficult period when his mobile game company, co-founded with Bao, had depleted its startup funds and faced a significant investor rejection. Feeling discouraged and upset, he impulsively traveled to Paris, where he watched Tan Siting perform ballet for five consecutive nights. He was mesmerized by her dazzling performances in "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," and "Giselle." He noted her radiant happiness during curtain calls, realizing she had moved past "all the bad things" and continued her journey.
This experience revitalized him, and upon returning to China, he quickly secured new investments for his game company. He attributed this turn of fortune to that trip and thanked Tan Siting, suggesting they were now "even." Later, at his winery, Feng Rui announced plans to expand by acquiring 300 more acres of vineyards.
Despite a colleague's concern about the ambitious step so soon after a recent mudslide, Feng Rui expressed renewed confidence, noting that most clients had maintained their partnerships, demonstrating their trust. He asserted that natural disasters are an inevitable part of nature, and if they couldn't be avoided, they would "tough it out." Meanwhile, Tan Siting was coaching her talented student, Yufan, for an upcoming competition.
She urged Yufan to inject passion into her dance to convey her unwavering pursuit of dreams, showcasing courage and professionalism to impress the judges. Yufan struggled with a challenging combination of turns, feeling exhausted and questioning her abilities. She wanted to push through, but Tan Siting advised her to rest, emphasizing that rushing wouldn't help.
Yufan expressed self-doubt, stating her previous variations felt more stable and that she lacked Tan Siting's talent, even though her principal, Ms. Zhuang, saw Tan Siting's younger self in her. Yufan dismissed the idea of sacrificing one's life for art, referencing the "Black Swan" story as not "worth it." Tan Siting patiently explained that the purpose of competing was not just to win a trophy, but to "push past your limits" and "improve" to reach bigger stages. She encouraged Yufan to unlock her potential, trust her own abilities, and "feel it with her heart" to truly break through her comfort zone.
