Second Chance Romance Episode 15 Recap
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Emotionally distraught after seeing Wen Peiyan’s social media post about her wedding invitation, Tan Siting drank heavily at a team-building event, where Feng Rui was also present. Observing her unusual behavior, Feng Rui followed her when she stumbled towards the restroom. In the corridor, as Feng Rui tried to help her, Tan Siting collapsed into his arms.
Overwhelmed by their proximity and her deep pain, she confronted him, demanding to know why he had hidden the truth about Le, their son, from her, accusing him of being a liar. Feng Rui was stunned, realizing Tan Siting was unaware she had given birth. Seeing her agony, he was reminded that, despite the passing years, Tan Siting was still the woman he loved, prompting him to consider if their past separation was due to a misunderstanding.
During this intense moment, he recalled Le once expressing that he might not have a physical mother but felt her presence in a different way, and that Ms. Wen was good to him. Tan Siting’s own thoughts echoed a lament, acknowledging that their shared past was truly over. Back home, Feng Rui found Wen Peiyan asleep on the sofa, feeling conflicted about their upcoming marriage.
Wen Peiyan, perceptive of his mood, sensed the growing distance and reflected on Feng Rui’s swift actions to define their relationship and plan the wedding since her return, almost as if he were completing a task. The next day, Le showed Feng Rui pictures he had taken, expressing disappointment that Feng Rui hadn't praised them as Ms. Tan had. Le innocently asked if Ms. Tan would attend the wedding, clarifying that he considered her a "buddy."
Le also proudly mentioned Feng Rui's recent article about Cygne Wine’s success, causing Feng Rui to urge him to remain humble. Later, as Feng Rui and his mother looked through wedding photos, his mother noted his "unnatural" smile in some. Le suggested hanging his own large, cool photo instead of wedding pictures, a sentiment Feng Rui playfully agreed with. Feng Rui’s mother, eager to finalize the marriage, declared an auspicious Friday for them to register their union.
Wen Peiyan readily agreed, but Feng Rui’s acceptance was noticeably hesitant. In a separate conversation with a friend, Wen Peiyan confided that Tan Siting had revealed she and Feng Rui were each other's "first love" and expressed concern about Ms. Tan's injury at the winery, which her friend, who had been present, downplayed. During dinner, Feng Rui’s mother continued to press for the marriage registration. To escape the tension, Feng Rui suggested a walk on the terrace.
Wen Peiyan tried to divert a difficult conversation with light topics, such as Le’s academic progress, his temporary pause on piano lessons to prepare for middle school, and the success of Cygne Wine. However, Feng Rui’s silence indicated his resolve. Recognizing they couldn't avoid the unspoken truth, Wen Peiyan initiated the breakup. Feng Rui, with an apologetic tone, did not try to dissuade her. Wen Peiyan then confronted him directly, asking, "That person is Tan Siting, right?
She's Le's real mother." Feng Rui silently confirmed it. With a bitter smile, Wen Peiyan acknowledged her intuition, stating she had often seen a shadow of Tan Siting in Le’s eyes. Feng Rui admitted he could no longer deceive her or himself, acknowledging the unfairness of the situation and his desire to end the mistake before the wedding invitations were sent. Wen Peiyan, feeling "a weight had been lifted," accepted the decision, affirming they could move on.
She planned a vacation and expressed her sincere gratitude to Feng Rui before asking for some time alone on the terrace. Later, Tan Siting arrived urgently at Feng Rui's office, showing him a photo she found on Wen Peiyan's social media. The man in the picture, a porter at a grape vineyard, strongly resembled her father. Feng Rui vaguely recognized the man as a driver and immediately called his local contact, a man named Duoji.
Duoji confirmed the man in the photo had done transport work for them but had no contact information due to language barriers, though he promised to keep an eye out. Distraught by the lack of immediate leads, Tan Siting insisted she must travel to Sichuan immediately, confident she would recognize her father instantly. Feng Rui urged her to calm down, assuring her his team would continue the search and that her father was "doing very well."
Later, Tan Siting spoke with her teacher, Ms. Zhuang, confirming her father was believed to be in Hongyuan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan, and requested a leave of absence, which was granted. That evening, while having dinner with friends, Tan Siting confirmed her travel plans. Yufan asked her to take some throat lozenges to "Old Sir," a local elder. Addressing a concern about the language barrier, Tan Siting mentioned a local friend would serve as her guide.
Separately, Tan Siting had a phone call with Le, informing him she was going away to "find someone." Le asked if she would miss his father’s wedding. Tan Siting assured him she would return but would indeed miss the wedding, promising to bring him a gift.
