Begin Again Episode 13 Recap, Plot

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On the day of the banquet, Chen Jiahui dressed up meticulously at home. Han Junhao arrived early to pick her up and was dazzled by her stunning appearance. Chen Jiahui attended the jewelry brand's banquet as Han Junhao's girlfriend, where he introduced her to Mr. Qi, a sponsor. Their interaction left a great impression on Mr. Qi. Tomoto Dozhen, witnessing this scene, felt a surge of jealousy.

While Han Junhao was busy greeting others, Tomoto Dozhen approached Chen Jiahui and struck up a conversation. During their chat, he deliberately insinuated that Han Junhao’s romantic relationship with her was primarily to secure brand sponsorships and enhance his public image, implying that she might be getting used by him. Though Chen Jiahui didn’t want to believe it, Tomoto Dozhen’s arguments were plausible, especially considering Mr. Qi’s presence, which shook her trust in the relationship.

Struggling to suppress her emotions, Chen Jiahui left the banquet alone and texted Han Junhao, asking him to focus on his competition. She declined his calls. After wrapping up a day of filming, Xu Junle took Mai Youge to the Guia Lighthouse again, but this time to enjoy the night view. They sneaked past the lighthouse caretaker and climbed to the top.

Under the moonlit sky, the distance between them grew smaller until Xu Junle leaned in and kissed Mai Youge. Xu Junle finally confessed his feelings for Mai Youge. However, after regaining her composure, Mai Youge decisively rejected him. Xu Junle admitted his feelings but also acknowledged that emotions couldn’t resolve the practical issues they faced. Once her work in Macau ended, Mai Youge planned to return to Beijing, and a relationship was beyond her plans.

Xu Junle, meanwhile, had his career and family responsibilities in Macau. Despite her rejection, Xu Junle didn’t agree with Mai Youge’s reasoning. He sincerely hoped she could let go of external constraints, live according to her true feelings, and cherish the present, even if it meant rejecting him. Mai Youge, however, was thinking far ahead, constrained by the realities of adulthood. Neither could convince the other, leaving their relationship at an impasse.

On the way back, Xu Junle ran into Han Junhao. As two men troubled by love, they confided in each other and discussed their views on relationships. Han Junhao shared a story about love: One day, Socrates asked Plato a question and told him to walk through a wheat field and pick the most perfect stalk of wheat without turning back. Plato obeyed but returned empty-handed.

He had come across the most perfect and full stalk early on but didn’t pick it, thinking he might find a better one later. In the end, near the field’s edge, he realized none surpassed the first, missing his best chance. Early the next morning, Xu Jianming woke up as usual and called for Li Meng to pour him water, only to discover she was out exploring and taking photos at nearby attractions.

Without her care, Xu Jianming found himself flustered in the hotel room—unable to locate his razor or open the password lock on his suitcase. Frustrated, he sent Li Meng several voice messages filled with complaints. Wu Kaitong, accompanied by Wei Shijie, returned home. She greeted her mother stiffly before heading to her bedroom to visit her grandmother, whom she had missed dearly. Unfortunately, her grandmother, who had Alzheimer’s, no longer recognized her.

Even when Wu Kaitong sang old songs from her childhood, her grandmother only responded faintly, recalling her as the little girl she once was. Realizing her grandmother couldn’t remember her, Wu Kaitong was heartbroken and crouched down in front of her, crying in sorrow.

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