You Are My Secret Episode 21 Recap
> You Are My Secret Recap
Currently, everyone in the department is fully engaged in the wave of client expansion. Rao Jing noticed that Tu Xiaoning's phone call style was surprisingly similar to Zhao Fanggang’s. At this moment, a colleague announced that salaries had been distributed, and Zhao Fanggang offered to collect Rao Jing’s salary on her behalf, but his true intention was to urge her to repay her debt.
Meanwhile, Tu Xiaoning excitedly informed Ji Yuheng about the salary deposit and went to collect the pay slip at his request. Unfortunately, Tang Yuhui happened to witness this scene and looked surprised. Tu Xiaoning cleverly changed the subject to defuse the awkwardness. After work, Zhao Fanggang proposed to accompany Rao Jing again, but she firmly refused his good intentions. On the other side, Tu Xiaoning hurried to the hospital to take care of Ji Yuheng’s mother.
Ji Yuheng’s mother felt pained for her daughter-in-law’s hard work and was grateful for her company and efforts. Although Tu Xiaoning tried to comfort Ji Yuheng’s mother by telling her that Ji Yuheng was now successful in his career, Ji Yuheng’s mother still longed for her son’s return and was filled with anticipation whenever the doorbell rang.
Tu Xiaoning had a brief conversation with Ji Yuheng, who was about to board a plane, when suddenly the hospital’s emergency alarm shattered the silence. Tu Xiaoning’s heart tightened, and she rushed to the ward, only to find a crowd gathered at the door. Pushing through, she saw that Ji Yuheng’s mother was in critical condition but ultimately could not be saved.
Tu Xiaoning collapsed in tears on the floor, feeling deep self-reproach for not being able to protect Ji Yuheng’s mother and unsure of how to explain this to Ji Yuheng. Ji Yuheng anxiously awaited news of his return home on the plane, while Tu Xiaoning’s parents also rushed over. Seeing their daughter in such deep sorrow, they could only offer silent comfort. Tu Xiaoning held her mother tightly, tears streaming down her face.
She blamed herself for her oversight, wondering if staying in the ward might have allowed her to be with Ji Yuheng’s mother until the end. Ji Yuheng rushed back home and, upon seeing Tu Xiaoning crying, struggled to hold back his own grief and embraced her tightly. Both were filled with endless regret and pain. Ji Yuheng never got to see his mother one last time, while Tu Xiaoning carried deep guilt and remorse.
In the end, Ji Yuheng held a solemn funeral for his mother, with many friends and relatives coming to pay their respects. The atmosphere was heavy and sorrowful. Tu Xiaoning’s parents, feeling heartache for Ji Yuheng, advised him to rest, while Tu Xiaoning assisted with receiving guests. Among the crowd, Tu Xiaoning ran into Rao Jing.
Although they did not frequently interact, Rao Jing understood the deep bond between Tu Xiaoning and Ji Yuheng’s mother and felt sympathy for Tu Xiaoning’s current predicament. Seeing Tu Xiaoning unable to hold back her tears, Rao Jing also felt deeply saddened. Outside, Zhao Fanggang had been waiting for Rao Jing, and his gaze showed concern and care for her. Seizing the opportunity, Zhao Fanggang decided to present a token of his regard.
He had a waiter bring out an exquisite gift, which turned out to be an expensive handbag. However, Rao Jing misunderstood it as a casual gift from Zhao Fanggang, and due to her emotions about Ji Yuheng’s mother’s passing, she reacted emotionally and rejected Zhao Fanggang’s gesture before turning away. Zhao Fanggang was left stunned, feeling a mix of disappointment and confusion, not expecting his sincerity to be misunderstood in this way.
After the funeral, Ji Yuheng and Tu Xiaoning returned home. Tu Xiaoning gently comforted Ji Yuheng, encouraging him to express his emotions. Ji Yuheng finally let down his guard and admitted that he was truly exhausted. Tu Xiaoning held him closely, offering warmth and support. To alleviate Ji Yuheng’s sorrow, Tu Xiaoning made dumplings from a recipe Ji Yuheng’s mother had taught her. As Ji Yuheng tasted the familiar flavor, tears welled up in his eyes again.
He hugged Tu Xiaoning gratefully, crying that he thought he would never taste this flavor again. In Tu Xiaoning’s embrace, Ji Yuheng found a moment of peace and comfort. As night fell, Tu Xiaoning handed Ji Yuheng an old photo album. The album was filled with memories of Ji Yuheng’s childhood, with each photo capturing his growth.
The final pages contained heartfelt messages from Ji Yuheng’s mother, expressing her love and hopes for him to let go of his burdens and enjoy his life. The next morning, Tu Xiaoning woke up to find Ji Yuheng no longer by her side. He had risen early to prepare breakfast and decided to take a day off to clear his mind.
Later, he went out to the countryside alone, capturing the beauty of nature with his camera and sharing these photos with Tu Xiaoning, as if to tell her that he was slowly finding inner peace and himself again.
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