Episode Summary
Lin Yusen proposes to Nie Xiguang, and they marry in the solar garden. The story spans over a decade, showing their massive career success and the birth of their daughter, Little Star. Nie Xiguang returns from a major business trip, narrowly missing her ex, Zhuang Xu, at the airport. The series ends with the couple enjoying a peaceful, happy domestic life together.
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Shine on Me Episode 36 Recap
The Proposal
We start right in the photovoltaic garden. This place holds a lot of memories for Lin Yusen. He thinks about everything he and Nie Xiguang have been through. He decides he wants this forever. He proposes right then and there. Nie Xiguang doesn't even pause to think. She says yes immediately.
The Wedding and the Work
The show jumps forward two years. The couple holds their wedding in that same solar garden. It makes sense. That garden witnessed their hard work. Now it witnesses their marriage. They promise to stick together for the long haul.
Life moves on. They both dive deep into their careers. The solar company, Guangyu, gets better every day. The research center keeps hitting new milestones.
Ten Years Later
We get another time jump. It is now ten years down the road. Lin Yusen finally succeeds with his clinical trials. It is a huge win. Meanwhile, the solar business has scaled up into a massive industry. They share the good news with each other. Life looks good on them.
Meet Little Star
The timeline hits 2028. Their daughter, Little Star, is in kindergarten. Lin Yusen is busier than ever. A smart robot has to remind him to pick her up. He became a dad later in life, so he treasures her.
But there is a catch. Little Star didn't eat her dinner properly. Nie Xiguang deducted points from Lin Yusen because of it. He begs his daughter to listen to him. He can't afford a negative score with his wife.
Airport Arrivals
Nie Xiguang just signed a massive solar deal in the Middle East. It is worth billions. Lin Yusen takes Little Star to the airport to welcome her home. Sheng Xingle travels back with her. He mentions that Nie Xiguang checks the news every day. She looks for updates on brain interface research. She knows paralyzed patients can walk now. Technology is changing lives fast.
Lin Yusen does the same thing. He listens to news about her company constantly. They always keep tabs on each other's wins.
Sheng Xingxiu shows up with a gift for the kid. She wants Little Star to come over for a visit. But the girl just wants her mom. Sheng Xingxiu keeps the gift for later.
The Ex Factor
Nie Xiguang and her family leave the airport. But someone is watching. Zhuang Xu and Chris are standing at the gate.
We learn that five years ago, they left Huaya Bank. They started a business with Kevin. They are doing well. They actually just flew in on the same plane as Nie Xiguang. Chris thinks Zhuang Xu should say hello. Zhuang Xu refuses. He says they have no relationship now. He admits he said "sorry" to her in a dream while he slept on the flight. That is enough for him. Kevin shows up and speaks highly of Lin Yusen. He views him as a savior and a tech giant.
Morning Sunshine
Back at the house, Lin Yusen takes the night shift. He puts Little Star to bed. She demands chocolate. He has to negotiate that crisis. Nie Xiguang finishes brushing her teeth. The kid is finally asleep. The couple enjoys the quiet. Being apart makes the reunion sweeter.
The next morning, Lin Yusen cooks breakfast. He congratulates her on the international deal. She praises his contribution to his field. They fry eggs together for the daughter. Nie Xiguang makes a perfect fried egg for him. She says it represents the morning sun. She wants to give him the first light of dawn and the sunset years later.
