Best Choice Ever Ep 35 Recap: Yang Zi’s Mother Vanishes Amidst Revelations
In the gripping episode 35 of the popular Chinese drama ‘Best Choice Ever,’ Mrs. Liu, the mother of lead character Cheng Huan, finds herself at the heart of a dramatic unraveling. As the episode unfolds, Cheng Huan and her family are immersed in discussions surrounding the upcoming trial related to Cheng Zao’s relationship with Mao when Mrs. Liu unexpectedly walks into the room. Shocked to witness Cheng Zao holding Mao’s hand, Mrs. Liu’s reaction takes everyone by surprise.
In the aftermath of this encounter, Mrs. Liu retreats into herself, isolating herself from her family and the world around her. Cheng Huan and her father attempt to console her, but their efforts prove futile as Mrs. Liu locks herself away in her room. Behind closed doors, she grapples with feelings of helplessness and alienation, perceiving a growing distance between herself and her children.
The next morning, Mrs. Liu’s absence is noted by her concerned family. They desperately search for her in familiar haunts, but their efforts yield no results. As the search intensifies, Zhi Ming discovers that Mrs. Liu did not take her house key with her, leading him to the unsettling realization that she may have run away from home.
Meanwhile, a delivery arrives at their doorstep bearing a letter penned by Mrs. Liu. In her poignant message, she expresses her need for respite from the chaos of her life and her desire to explore the wonders of the world. Mrs. Liu assures her family that she will return once her spirits have been lifted.
As the Mai family frantically searches for Mrs. Liu, they stumble upon a clue that leads them to her ancestral home in a distant village. Cheng Huan and Zhi Ming embark on an overnight journey to reach her, filled with both trepidation and hope.
Upon their arrival, Cheng Huan’s emotions erupt as she finds her mother waiting for them. In a heart-wrenching outburst, she accuses Mrs. Liu of abandoning them without explanation. Mrs. Liu, in turn, confides in her daughter, revealing her yearning for tranquility and reminding Cheng Huan of her own desire to live independently in the past. Despite Cheng Huan’s pleas for her mother to return, Mrs. Liu remains steadfast in her decision.
In a cruel twist of fate, Cheng Huan receives a devastating phone call from her brother, informing her of Mrs. Liu’s medical diagnosis—a lung tumor. The revelation shocks the family, casting a dark shadow over their reunion. As they come to terms with Mrs. Liu’s illness, the bonds between them are tested and the true nature of family love is put to the ultimate test.