Zhong Wu Yan Ep 10 Review and Summary

This drama is getting better and better, with Howard (Qing Chu / Huo Hua) being my favorite character. Boy This guy can really act. The way he has that cynical laugh. his clear open disdain for Qi Xuan, his obstinate nature and impatience of a blind guy, his growing affection for Wuyan, his interpretation and enactment of scenes between him and his twin brother... It's so refreshing to be able to see someone being able to act for a change and not selling the role through hot looks. (Not that I am complaining about eye candies). Of course Ming Dao is gaining much brownie points too with his character of Qi Xuan, only he can make such a "dumb arse" to be so lovable. I know some people thinks that Ethan Ruan has better chemistry with Cheryl (WuYan) but I personally think Ethan may not be able to pull off the thick skull chracter as well as Ming Dao had... Ethan is more like the bright sunny impish boy to me.

Well I digress and its back to episode summary. Been away so long and its like a long assignment overdue being rushed out.:)

Several components are the key elements of this ep. The growing unease and tension between the model and Wuyan, the increasing uncertainty and musing of Xuan's feelings towards Wuyan, and the open focused display of intent towards Wuyan by Howard... Wow!  I love "open" fight for a woman, and cat fight of a villian destined to lose! Gloating laughs....

Zhong Wu Yan Episode 10 Summary
After last episode where Xuan angrily stormed out of the house, Wuyan rushed to Xuan's father with deep concern over his failing health. She tried to assure the old guy that in all fairness, she had witness the maturing and efforts of Xuan over these period.

Xuan meanwhile had dodged the scene and escaped to the model's place for refuge for the nite. As she happily welcomed him to her place and made noodles for him, Xuan chanced upon a "composite" picture of a chubby girl and him.

He asked her about it butshe quickly claimed that it was her friend and she had died. Xuan didnt think much about it. Later, the model offered him to sleep in her room but he turned it down claiming that he would rather do it in future in a more romantic place and time ( to placate her suspicions). That nite, all he thought about was times spent with Wuyan. Wuyan concerned about him called but the model picked up the phone and "reminded" her that Xuan is her boyfriend and she will take care of him.

The next morn, Xuan approached his best fren Dave to consult him on his "feelings". Dave who pried where he had been last nite since he was still in the same clothes as yesterday. Xuan replied "Sofa" and Dave pressed on as to where. Xuan honestly replied it was at Ying's place and Dave immediately exclaimed the "answer" is obvious! However Xuan interjected "but all I thought about the whole nite was Wuyan!". Dave Suggested to throw a coin to decide the woman but Xuan stopped him. Dave said perhaps Xuan already knows the answer deep in his heart but was in denial. Dave further reminded him no matter who Xuan choose, as his buddy he will always support him, however he warned Xuan not to drag it further for the sake of both women.

Xuan returned to office, and tried to explain where he was and why he was at YingChun the model's place. However, Wuyan coldly told him it was none of her biz and he didn have to say anything to her. Xuan glumly went to his seat and at loss as to what to do next... just then, a parcel arrived and it was the gown for the "Eternal" ball and event. Wuyan walked to Xuan, who perked up at her nearing but she only thanked him, and reminded him that he should apologise to his dad as afterall whatever the oldman did, it was only because he loved Xuan. With that she went back to work.

At the same time, Howard awaken from his nitemare of his twin brother who had passed away, and realised he could finally see once again! 

As he stared into his own (twin brother)reflection from the window, fresh tears started to roll down as he muttered thanks to Wuyan, for giving him the courage to see his world again, and to see his twin brother's face again....

At home, Wuyan was trying the hairclip that Xuan had given him previously. She was stunned to see him in her room, which he said he knocked but she didnt response. he asked how did she have that clip and she said he had given to her. He exclaimed how was it possible and then it hit him, the incident where she had loan him the phone. He then asked in shock if she was the one who loan the phone and why didnt she tell him earlier? She snapped why should she since she too had her pride if he doesnt recognise her instead. He said it was that dark that nite and he didnt have a chance to see her clearly esp he was all naked and all. he then commented with a smile that they seemed to share some destined fate together afterall.

With that, he helped her with the clip and told her she looked nice and she should wear it for the ball tomorrow. As he grinned at her reflection with her, Wuyan gave a weak smile but the moment was broken when the phone rang and it was the model. Xuan paused awkwardly and didnt know how to react but Wuyan told him it ok and for him to answer the call. With that, he reluctantly walked out of the room, leaving a heavy hearted Wuyan to remove the clip and "face reality".

The next day, Wuyan was all dressed up in the white gown and ready for the ball. Her sister exclaimed how beautiful she looked and Xuan smiled along with it.  when they arrived, they were surprised to be told that they had to wear a mask for the party. Xuan remarked it was strange to be a masquerade party for an official event as such, however he then honestly remarked again but at least its a good thing that it takes attention from her birthmark. Wuyan looked at him but he quickly exclaimed he had no malice nor other meaning in that comment. Just then the model breezed into the party in the exact same dress!

The reporters crowd round her asking about marriage news between her and Xuan. She coolly replied of course the relationship is for real. Wuyan looked at her and demanded why did he dressed her the same as the model and what was his intention? Flustered and equally shocked, he explained that he had no idea either! Wuyan continued that he didnt have to do this to prove anything as she already know the model is way prettier than her...Xuan tried to calm her and said that wasnt true.. and that the truth was that Yingchun was the one who had arranged for the dress. Howard at the same time and watched at the scene from a distance. Wuyan was furious that he had let yingchun prepared the dress and Xuan stuttered that he would tried to ask the model what it was about. The model spotted them and sashayed over to Wuyan deliberately trying to embarrass her.

She pretended to apologise to wuyan and "lied" to Xuan's questioning that the sponsor must have misunderstood her request for 2 dresses of the same look. The reporters spotted the "clash of identical dressing" and wasted no time to interrogate Wuyan. As she stood there stunned and unable to react like deer caught in a spotlight, Xuan tried to garner all the media's attention away from her and on him interest
by talking about his impending marriage news with Yingchun and distanced himself from Wuyan. He succeeded in drawing the pack of media to follow him, leaving wuyan alone.

Howard meanwhile made his way to lone Wuyan and surprised her with his presence! Howard took her mask away and then exclaimed sincerely that she is beautiful, more beautiful than he could ever dream of. Wuyan again stood there breathless and stunned into silence before breaking into a genuine smile! "You could see" she shrieked! She asked if it was his idea about the mask and just as she was about to say it was inconveniencing the rest, he interrupted that he doesnt care about other people, he only care about her considering what she had done for him. Wuyan thanked him shyly...

Meanwhile, yingchun controlling her jealousy probed about the identical hariclip, and he explained the reason behind it She then coyly asked that he had to give her something else unique to her in future as a symbol of their love. Xuan started to say something that he had something to say to her but she stopped him saying she doesnt want to hear anything else except that he love her, and that she love him. The party started and the announcement of the presentation of the true CEO. Wuyan glanced at Howard who gave her a look before going up the stage. He apologised for hiding his identity due to an illness and delegated the job to his uncle.

Xuan went to Wuyan and asked if it wasnt that she already knew and thus they got the contract. She denied any involvement and prior knowledge. She was equally shocked at the revelation!

The evil model who was fuming with rage told the assistant of her plan and that she wanted to totally destroy Wuyan's pride before the whole crowd. The unwilling assistant asked if it was necessary as the same clothes incident had already embarrass wuyan alot and the model yelled the assistant has to help her!!!

Out of the ballroom, Xuan was still pressing her about her part and knowledge in Howard's true identity. She was infuriated and asked how many countless time does she have to declare her innocence and she had no reason to lie to him? Moreever, she added he was worse to lie about the hairclip. He tried to explain that it was a gift of thanks to her that nite for the hairclip but he had nothing else. She asked if it was for the model. he said yes and she thrust the clip back to him. he asked why was she mad at him whether he tells the truth or not? She retorted she had pride too! With that, he threw the clip away to a shocked wuyan demanding why on earth did he do that?! he smiled and showed his open palm, with the clip safely in his hands. He gave it to her again, saying that while he had been frivolous in the past, he had matured since he met her and asked hasnt she noticed too? He then said he is giving the clip to her a second time, and that he understands responsibility now. He apologised again for today and that he truly had no idea of the dress incident today... Dave saw them and lure wuyan away before warning Xuan that hasnt he warned him to think carefully of his choice?

Howard appeared and Xuan said that he didnt think Howard is the sort to accept a proposal just to get close to his assistant! Howard said if Xuan wants to undermined his own competency and his own hard hard, its his own choice. But if he is interested in wuyan, he wont do it thru this mean. Xuan then asked howard the truth is out isnt it, his interest in his assistant. On pretext of work, Xuan tried to drag Wuyan away from Howard. Howard then asked loudly to Dave but directed at Xuan, "As PR manager, Shouldnt you be concerned about the headlines tomorrow morning, that your top management is double timing his dates today?" Wuyan made an excuse and ask Howard away on pretext of work as well.

Howard led Wuyan away and said he had a present for her, to thank her for everything and denied her refusal. It was a new red gown, and a make up artist joined in. At the same time, trouble was brewing as Dave's mum's sidekick made a call to the authorities about "expired products given away for the event!"

Just as the event was started, the model happily strolled into the open with Xuan. She clinched him closer as but xuan told her not to be so intimate in public but she retorted why not since they are an official couple. However Xuan was not happy to see Wuyan with Howard.Then she signalled her assistant to announce her appearance on stage as she stared at Wuyan with Howard appearing together.

On stage, the model was determined to humilate Wuyan and invited her to come on stage, to unmask her face and to share her personal experience with the foundation!! Xuan was stunned at that move and howard encouraged wuyan not to fear but to go on stage! She continued despite Xuan's protest and egged the crowd to cheer wuyan on. Xuan grabbed the mike and tried to excuse wuyan but Wuyan stopped him and took off her mask, unveiling not an ugly birthmark, but a beautiful butterfly drawn over her birthmark!

The model was shocked and furious at the failure of her ploy to destroy Wuyan's ego! Wuyan explained while she doesnt have the model's look, but despite their insecurity of their own look, but she is sure everyone is like her, to have the same bliss like her by using the product to provde  the immense joy and happiness the product usgae had given her. Howard also went up and talked about his past and his understanding of "happiness" - theme of the event. He thanked wuyan for giving him the courage to see the world, to get over the past, and to shine a ray of hope into his heart. Despite her insecurity about her "singular flaw", yet that "flaw" to her is the most unique to him in his heart. Everyone clapped except Xuan who looked on in great discomfort and unease. The model tried to draw his attention to her but he still looked unhappy. Just then trouble struck and all the expired products were taken away...

In office, Xuan was told that that the delivery for products meant for destruction was somehow sent to the event venue. Dave was wreaked with guilt stating it was his responsibility to check and he should be responsible. Wuyan claimed since she is the event planner, she should resign. Xuan tried to hush everyone saying they should not try to credit blame on themselves but work a solution out. However Wuyan was determined to resign from her post regardless....Xuan tried to stop her. However she honestly said that the more she give, the more she hoped for some return and what can he give her? Xuan was speechless.

As she wrote a goodbye letter, Xuan asked if she could not leave, but she said he should spend more time with his dad and not provoke him as the dad truly love him.

Downstairs, she answered howard's call and he stopped his car before her. He said he tried to look for her but was told she was on leave. He asked if she was leaving and then offered a ride, stating he is in the same direction. She tried to reject the offer but he said he really was going back to the country side too to thank the "deity" she had prayed for his recovery. Before she can reject, her brother in law hopped into the car with her sister.

As the car started to leave, Xuan came chasing from behind. The sister asked howard to stop. Howard looked to Wuyan for instruction but Wuyan declined saying to keep going. Howard asked again but Wuyan firmly rejected stopping and the car zoomed away into distance.

Xuan stared at the car as it disappeared out of site and rem the letter she had left for him.

"My Lord Xuan.,
That was something I had always called you since I was young. You used to be the first ray of light into my heart and gave me confidence. I have always liked you. I still liked you despite all your hurtful words. However you are attached now, i cannot keep liking you. Over this period, we have all seen you mature and I trust you can do better, and gain your dad;s trust. Remember, you must persist and not give up!
Wuyan
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