Second Chance Romance Episode 8 Recap
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Feng Rui discovered that one of his employees was secretly in love with a girl who had a fondness for flowers. Wanting to help foster this budding romance, Feng Rui took his employee to a flower market to pick out a bouquet. His employee pointed out a unique bouquet of green and white flowers and asked what they were. Feng Rui immediately recognized them as "Velvet" flowers.
Coincidentally, Tan Siting also arrived at the market, looking for the same rare flowers. When they found the last available bunch of Velvet, Feng Rui, seeing Tan Siting's desire for them, graciously offered them to her, instructing his employee to choose a different bouquet. As Tan Siting was leaving the flower shop, she encountered Feng Rui. She remarked that it was a coincidence he still liked Velvet after so many years.
Feng Rui clarified that he was only accompanying a colleague. Tan Siting then explained that she had seen Wen Peiyan's admiration for Velvet recently, and this bouquet was actually for her. She asked Feng Rui if he could deliver the flowers to Wen Peiyan, which he agreed to. Tan Siting thanked him on Wen Peiyan's behalf and subtly suggested that Velvet would make a beautiful bridal bouquet for their wedding.
Later, Feng Rui visited Wen Peiyan at her workplace and presented her with the Velvet flowers. Wen Peiyan was surprised and delighted, expressing her appreciation for the unexpected gesture, especially since it was a type of flower she had only recently learned about. She felt that Feng Rui was finally showing her more consideration. Her colleague also admired the flowers and congratulated her on the wedding preparations.
Wen Peiyan told her colleague that the wedding planning was progressing well and that she would inform everyone of the date once it was set. Later, at home, Feng Rui’s mother noticed Wen Peiyan arranging the flowers and inquired about them. Wen Peiyan happily shared that the flowers were from Feng Rui, though Tan Siting had arranged for the delivery, and that she had learned about the "Velvet" flowers from Tan Siting when they were scouting wedding venues.
Feng Rui's mother, hearing this, remarked on Tan Siting still teaching there and then casually mentioned that Tan Siting had once pursued Feng Rui many years ago, but he had not been interested. Wen Peiyan, unfazed, acknowledged that Tan Siting had even joked about being Feng Rui's first love. However, Feng Rui's mother then sternly advised Wen Peiyan to keep her distance from Tan Siting.
Wen Peiyan, maintaining her composure, assured Feng Rui’s mother that she had nothing to worry about. She believed it was natural for an accomplished man like Feng Rui to have admirers, and she felt reassured by his increasing involvement in their wedding preparations. Meanwhile, Wang Zeyuan's sister, Shuhan, expressed concern over his continuous reliance on takeout food and confronted him about a substantial sponsorship he had provided for Tan Siting's ballet school.
Shuhan pointed out that even their pet knew about his long-standing feelings for Tan Siting. Wang Zeyuan, admitting his affection, questioned why it was an issue for two single adults to be together. He asked his sister if he finally had a chance now that Tan Siting was back in the country. Shuhan candidly told him that his chances were slim and urged him to stop clinging to unrealistic hopes.
Wang Zeyuan, feeling his privacy invaded, asserted that he was an adult and preferred no interference in his personal life. After a heated discussion, Shuhan left, but not before insisting that Wang Zeyuan eat the homemade food she had prepared. During this time, Le was receiving math tutoring from Feng Rui, who tried to teach him complex trigonometric functions.
Le, only in sixth grade, was confused by the advanced material and humorously suggested he would stick to asking Feng Rui about model aircraft. Later, Wang Zeyuan's parents visited Shuhan, expressing their anxieties about Wang Zeyuan's and Shuhan's single statuses and the lack of an heir for the family, citing neighborhood gossip. Shuhan informed them that Tan Siting had returned. The parents immediately recalled "Tan's daughter" and her past, showing concern about Wang Zeyuan's continued interest in her.
Shuhan tried to deflect their worries, confirming Wang Zeyuan was "overjoyed" about Siting's return and had even sponsored her ballet school. When Tan Siting arrived at Shuhan's home for dinner, Wang Zeyuan's parents greeted her with excessive warmth. At the dinner table, they subtly probed Tan Siting about her relationship status, and she confirmed she was still single. His parents then overtly encouraged Tan Siting to introduce suitable girls to Wang Zeyuan, portraying him as her "little brother."
Tan Siting, playing along, agreed but humorously suggested her ballet dancer friends. Wang Zeyuan's parents quickly backtracked, stating that ballet dancers were "too beautiful" and "too outstanding" for their son, who, they claimed, needed a "gentle, virtuous, and good homemaker." Wang Zeyuan, visibly uncomfortable, interrupted his parents, trying to steer the conversation away from his love life.
After Tan Siting left, Wang Zeyuan's parents reiterated their disapproval of Tan Siting, reminding him of her past and how it would bring shame to their family through neighborhood gossip. Wang Zeyuan angrily defended Tan Siting, calling the dinner a "trap." Shuhan intervened, gently telling him that Tan Siting did not share his romantic feelings and that his persistence was putting undue pressure on her.
Frustrated, Wang Zeyuan declared his unwavering love for Tan Siting since their first meeting, emphasizing that his personal life was his own affair, and abruptly left. He drove to Tan Siting's apartment, but seeing her light go out, he decided not to go up, hesitant to face potential rejection. Later, Wen Peiyan received a call from the bridal shop confirming that her wedding dress alterations were complete and inviting her for a final fitting.
As Feng Rui was delayed by work, Wen Peiyan invited Tan Siting to accompany her. At the bridal shop, Wen Peiyan took a call from Le, who wanted to see the dresses, and promised to send him photos. She shared with Tan Siting how much she adored Le, having taught him piano for years and seen him grow.
She recounted a touching story of how a young Le, feeling his dad was lonely, had asked her if she would consider dating Feng Rui because he liked her "scent," saying it was "a little bit like Mom." Wen Peiyan confessed that she had been deeply moved by his words and had since treated him as her own child. At the bridal shop, Feng Rui's mother unexpectedly arrived, explaining she couldn't miss Wen Peiyan's fitting.
She affectionately greeted Wen Peiyan but appeared to feign unfamiliarity with Tan Siting, merely acknowledging her and thanking her for her help with wedding venue suggestions. After Wen Peiyan went into the fitting room, Feng Rui's mother confronted Tan Siting directly. She reminded Tan Siting that Feng Rui had taken over a decade to move past their relationship and urged her not to disrupt his new life.
Tan Siting, in turn, expressed her envy for Feng Rui having such a caring mother, then pointedly remarked, "If only Le had a mother too," adding, "A stepmother can't replace a real mother, don't you agree?" This statement visibly shocked Feng Rui's mother, whose face contorted, betraying her guilt over past deceptions. When Wen Peiyan emerged in a stunning wedding gown, Feng Rui's mother showered her with compliments. Just then, Tan Siting received an urgent phone call.
She apologized and quickly excused herself. Wen Peiyan then called Feng Rui, informing him that the fitting had concluded successfully and he didn't need to rush over. Tan Siting, now outside the bridal shop, approached Feng Rui, who had just arrived, and urgently asked for a ride. He agreed and, noticing her distress, inquired about her hurry. Tan Siting revealed that she had just received news about her father.
