Second Chance Romance Episode 5 Recap
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Tan Siting returned to teaching ballet, where a school official excitedly told her that a friend had made a generous donation to the school. Tan Siting recognized the donor as Yuan, realizing he had sponsored the school specifically to help her establish herself there. While driving, Tan Siting thanked Yuan for the sponsorship but expressed discomfort, stating that if his actions were solely motivated by her, he shouldn't do it again.
Yuan admitted that his initial motivation was indeed her, but he also genuinely believed in giving back to society and supporting ballet. He clarified that he was not a wealthy tycoon, just a small-time boss who could only occasionally indulge in such acts of generosity, and assured her not to feel burdened. Tan Siting insisted he refrain from such grand gestures in the future.
As they arrived at her new apartment, she explained she couldn't invite him in as it was still a mess. Noticing she had forgotten her phone in his car, Yuan teased her about her forgetful habit, but then earnestly told her how good it was to have her back.
Later, as Feng Rui prepared to take Wen Peiyan to meet his grandfather, his thoughts drifted back to a difficult conversation from the past when he first told his family about his relationship with Tan Siting. His mother had fiercely opposed the union, bringing up the painful memory of Tan Siting's father causing the death of his cousin, Haotian. She accused Feng Rui of wanting to bring more turmoil into their lives and disrespecting Haotian's memory.
His father echoed his mother's sentiments, urging Feng Rui to reconsider. Feng Rui vehemently defended Tan Siting, arguing that she was innocent and that their long-standing relationship was important. He expressed his frustration that Haotian's death continued to overshadow his own life and accused his mother of showing favoritism towards Haotian. He then revealed a pivotal truth: Tan Siting was pregnant with his child, declaring that they would stay together and have the baby regardless of his family's approval.
At that crucial moment, his grandfather, though initially silent, intervened, stating that despite the circumstances, the child, being Feng Rui's flesh and blood, must be kept. He added that having already lost Haotian, he could not bear to lose a great-grandchild as well. In the present, Feng Rui's mother reminded him to bring Wen Peiyan to see his grandfather. During their visit, the family expressed their happiness. Feng Rui's mother praised Wen Peiyan, saying Rui was lucky to have her.
His grandfather then presented Wen Peiyan with a family heirloom, a symbolic gesture of acceptance, telling her that he was entrusting Feng Rui to her care. Wen Peiyan, though initially surprised by the value of the gift, graciously accepted it. Meanwhile, Le was preparing for his school's model airplane competition. Despite thorough preparation, his practice runs were underwhelming. His grandmother, learning that his competitors had purchased their model planes, spent 30,000 yuan to buy one for Le.
Le liked the new model but felt using it was unfair. His grandmother justified the purchase, claiming they shouldn't let "petty people" win if they resorted to cheating first. Feng Rui was displeased by his mother's approach, accusing her of teaching Le dishonesty. His mother argued that she was merely trying to help Le build confidence after he had been bullied by the same group of kids.
She urged Feng Rui not to overreact and to let her decide how to spend money on her grandson. Feng Rui, drawing on his university background in electronic design, firmly stated that he would not allow such dishonest tactics. Later, Wen Peiyan advised Feng Rui to understand his mother's good intentions, expressing confidence that he would handle the family matter well. Collaborating intently with Le, Feng Rui began designing a new model airplane from scratch.
He explained to Le that while using a more powerful motor was theoretically possible, school rules required identical power configurations, so they would instead focus on reducing the plane's weight. He also instructed Le on how to add a "wing fence" to the main wings to enhance stability and speed. Working diligently together, father and son successfully built their model.
During their test flight, Le asked Feng Rui if he ever had dreams of his own, wondering if he had given up an "aerospace dream" to care for him. Feng Rui reassured him, explaining that life brings many changes, but his current dreams centered on his wine business and watching Le grow up. He encouraged Le to always persevere in pursuing his passions. At the competition, Le and his team, using their self-made model, triumphed, winning first prize.
Afterwards, Le expressed that he finally felt a true sense of accomplishment. One day, Tan Siting was at a bookstore when she witnessed a boy, Ren Zhexi, surreptitiously slipping an unpurchased pen into Le's backpack. Ren Zhexi, who had lost to Le in the model airplane competition, was seeking revenge. As Le attempted to exit, the security alarm blared.
When confronted by a store employee, Le adamantly denied stealing, insisting that he did not know how the pen got into his bag and refused to admit to something he hadn't done. The employee tried to pressure him into paying or confessing, threatening to involve his parents and school. Tan Siting stepped forward, stating she had seen Ren Zhexi plant the pen and offered to testify on Le's behalf.
The employee tried to dismiss her, claiming the area was a camera blind spot, but Tan Siting countered that without evidence, their accusations amounted to defamation and suggested they call the police. Hearing this, Ren Zhexi, fearing a police investigation and the involvement of his parents, broke down in tears and confessed, pleading with everyone not to contact his family. Le, demonstrating maturity, chose to forgive him.
The employee apologized, and Tan Siting bought the pen and gave it to Le as a gift, commending him for his integrity. Later, Le was observing Tan Siting's ballet class while waiting for his father. She invited him to join in if he ever wished. As they chatted, Tan Siting offered to buy him a drink. Le declined milk, explaining he had been allergic to dairy since childhood. Tan Siting was struck by this, revealing she shared the same allergy.
They both opted for cola instead. Le asked about her ballet journey, and she shared that she started at four, endured initial pain, but learned to love it. He commented on the intensity of ballet and mused if his own interest in the art form might be hereditary. Just then, Feng Rui arrived to pick up Le. As they left, Le absentmindedly left his piano score behind.
The combination of their shared milk allergy and Le's forgetfulness sparked an unsettling suspicion in Tan Siting. She went to the school and asked a teacher, Ms. Deng, for Feng Lexuan's (Le's full name) file. She carefully examined the record, which stated his birth date was March 24, 2011.
A flood of memories, including her conversation with Le and a doctor's past report about her own premature baby, born at less than 31 weeks with severe oxygen deprivation, intensified her suspicion. The birth date resonated with that of her own lost child. Her hands trembled as a bold thought emerged: could her child not have died? That night, Tan Siting lay awake, grappling with the possibility. If Le was indeed her son, had Feng Rui known all along?
And had Gao Hui been complicit in concealing the truth? The next day, determined to find answers, Tan Siting visited Le at his school, bringing his forgotten piano book. She also treated him to pizza. During their meal, Le shared more details about his family, clarifying that Wen Peiyan was his father's girlfriend, not his mother. He explained that his birth mother had passed away during childbirth due to difficult labor.
He also mentioned his grandmother's eagerness for his father and Wen Peiyan to marry, citing the recent gift of the family heirloom. He then jokingly asked Tan Siting, as his father's friend, to encourage Feng Rui to be more proactive in the relationship. Tan Siting promised she would. Before leaving, she told Le she would be taking some time off to handle a personal matter, but assured him they would meet again for cola.
As she handed him a napkin, she discreetly plucked a strand of his hair, intending to use it for a paternity test. Later, during a meal with Wen Peiyan, Le recounted his day, mentioning that Ms. Tan had returned his piano score and treated him to pizza and cola, asking Wen Peiyan to keep the cola a secret from his dad.
