About Is Love Episode 17 Recap
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He Yun accused Wei Qing of using Xun Ran for commercial gain by involving him in cross-industry designs, which she claimed disrupted Xun Ran's own art exhibition. Ning Fei interjected, stating that he participated willingly because he didn't want his uncle's gallery to be sold. He Yun, however, dismissed the artistic value of luxury goods, contrasting them with paintings whose value, she argued, was truly appreciated by buyers, unlike luxury items bought merely by those with money following trends.
He Wei then stepped in, revealing that he was now the manager of Yun Ma Artwork and that his sister, He Yun, the largest shareholder, only managed the gallery section. He arrogantly boasted that he could easily manipulate Xue Zi through Xun Ran's brokerage contract, as she was a loyal fan of the artist. Tired of the confrontation, He Yun asked them to leave.
Wei Qing tried to appeal to his mother to resolve their issues, but she firmly refused, stating that some problems could only be avoided, not solved. He Wei advised Wei Qing to stop meddling with the acquisition, asserting that Wei Qing lacked the influence to make Xue Zi relinquish her shares. Wei Qing scoffed, claiming superior skill in dealing with women.
He Wei countered by listing Wei Qing's past relationships, including Lin Feifei, who, he provocatively stated, was now "under his spell" despite Wei Qing's expensive gifts like a limited-edition Patek Philippe watch. He Wei then taunted him further, producing a watch and sarcastically offering to lend it to him.
Wei Qing fiercely warned He Wei to stay away from Lin Feifei, but He Wei remained unfazed, expressing growing interest in her and revealing that, thanks to Wei Qing's ex-girlfriends, he now knew why Wei Qing wore gloves. Wei Qing, fuming but restrained by the fear of angering his mother, could only glare as He Wei promised a "huge present" for him at Xue Zi's upcoming mini salon party.
After Wei Qing departed, Ning Fei confronted He Wei, warning him not to touch Lin Feifei. However, Ning Fei's warning only fueled He Wei's determination to pursue her. He Yun, in her room, gently touched her late husband's photograph, feeling it was her duty to bring Yun Ma Artwork to an end on her own terms, rather than see it destroyed in someone else's hands.
She recalled the reading of Wei Heng's will, which designated Wei Qing as the sole person in charge of Yun Ma Artwork after his passing. He Yun vehemently opposed this, claiming Yun Ma belonged to them. Wei Qing initially refused the inheritance, stating he would only ruin the company and suggested his mother manage it. However, the lawyer revealed a condition: Wei Heng had left a letter for Wei Qing to be opened only if he declined the inheritance.
Wei Qing then accepted the responsibility, citing it as his father's will. He Yun pleaded with him to reconsider, emphasizing that Yun Ma held all her memories with her husband and that she would be left with nothing without it. She offered Wei Qing money, urging him to pursue his own interests, but insisted on having Yun Ma. Wei Qing refused to give her the letter.
He Yun, enraged, accused him of using Yun Ma to threaten her due to her past strictness. Despite Wei Qing's denial, He Yun stormed out, tearfully blaming him for his father's death and stating she couldn't face him. As Wei Qing watched her car drive away, he was overcome with a splitting headache, a recurring sensation that brought visions of his hands covered in blood. These unsettling visions frequently haunted his nightmares.
Awakening from such a dream, Wei Qing reread his father's letter, his resolve firm to prove his father's choice was correct. Bi Qiu Jing and Li Ming Cheng worked tirelessly through the night, finally uncovering the financial discrepancy within the gallery. Li Ming Cheng explained that the gallery had manipulated its books by counting advance payments as profit, making the actual profit less than half of what was officially reported.
This method allowed them to conceal capital outflows from other projects, leading to a deficit in the main company's accounts, while Yun Ma's financial statements appeared consistent. Li Ming Cheng described the person behind this scheme as "too cunning" and stated their next step was to identify the legal entity receiving the suspicious capital flow. He then thoughtfully covered a sleeping Bi Qiu Jing with a blanket. Afterwards, he found Zhou Shi waiting for him in the living room.
Zhou Shi offered him to rest, but Li Ming Cheng politely declined, eager to return home and urged her to get some sleep. In the company elevator, Wei Qing noticed Zhou Shi yawning and remarked that she seemed to have insomnia, much like himself, who had suffered a nightmare. He invited her to his office for coffee. Soon after, Wei An presented the first batch of Xun Ran's "Starry Sky series necklace."
Wei Qing expressed admiration for Xun Ran's ability to infuse artistic flair into commercial products and instructed Wei An to deliver the necklace to Xue Zi. Later, he found Zhou Shi asleep and gently carried her to the sofa in his office. Zhou Shi, while sleeping, dreamt of Wei Qing questioning her affections and why she "pestered" him. She awoke with a jolt, accidentally scalding herself with coffee before spraying Wei Qing in her startled reaction.
He made her promise not to reveal the coffee incident to anyone. Outside his office, Zhang Ran Yu, noticing Wei Qing's perfume on Zhou Shi, along with her messy hair, red face, and rapid breathing, assumed an intimate encounter had occurred and grew furious with resentment towards Zhou Shi. Zhou Shi, mortified by the memory of her drunken kiss with Wei Qing, resolved to keep that secret at all costs.
Meanwhile, Xue Zi received the necklace, expressed her profound appreciation, and extended an invitation to Wei Qing for a mini salon party at her villa the following day. In her workroom, Lin Feifei was taking selfies when He Wei deliberately positioned himself next to her. He encouraged her to post their photo together, offering to edit it for her social media.
Lin Feifei excitedly shared her plans to attend a class reunion the next day, explaining that such gatherings were like "shows" to display one's achievements. She confirmed she would bring a male companion to avoid mockery, proudly announcing that her "Mr. Perfect," He Wei, had agreed to accompany her. After work, Wei Qing summoned Zhou Shi to his office and presented her with a beautiful necklace.
Zhou Shi was captivated by Xun Ran's design, particularly his use of moldavite, and asked to try it on, declaring it a guaranteed future "hit." Wei Qing teasingly told her she was fortunate merely to wear it, as such expensive pieces were meant for VIP clients like Xue Zi. When Zhou Shi attempted to remove it, she found it wouldn't come off.
Wei Qing then claimed he had forgotten the necklace's initial passcode and that the only way to remove it was to "disassemble" it. He warned that each bead alone was worth months of her salary and that disassembly would render it irreparable. Terrified by the prospect of immense debt, Zhou Shi panicked.
Wei Qing, amused by her distress, casually told her she could keep her head for one more day if she agreed to accompany him to a party the following afternoon. Later that evening, back at home, Zhou Shi asked Ning Fei for help with the necklace just as a sudden power outage occurred. When the lights flickered back on, Lin Feifei emerged in a striking, low-cut gown, excitedly boasting about bringing her "Mr. Perfect," He Wei, to her class reunion.
Visibly upset by the mention of He Wei, Ning Fei abruptly left. Zhou Shi followed him outside, where Ning Fei revealed that He Wei was a "bad man" who had frequently bullied Wei Qing in their childhood and tried to involve Ning Fei in his schemes. Zhou Shi suggested Ning Fei try to talk sense into Lin Feifei.
Ning Fei then easily unclasped Zhou Shi's necklace, explaining that the "combination lock" was merely a deceptive facade; the actual lock was a simple hook, designed to mislead people into focusing on the complex "password." The next morning, Zhou Shi confronted Wei Qing about his prank with the necklace. Wei Qing, ignoring her complaints, gently put the necklace back on her, reiterating his expectation for her to attend the afternoon banquet.
He assigned her the role of his "bodyguard," not a "vase," and laid out three strict rules: she must remain within one meter of him at all times, prevent anyone, regardless of gender, from approaching him within half a meter, and absolutely no one was to touch him. He explained that unlike large public events, a private party offered less room to maintain distance, thus making her primary duty to act as his "human shield."
Wei Qing then took her hand and walked out of the office. Watching this, Zhang Ran Yu seethed with anger just as she received a phone call from He Wei. At Xue Zi's salon party, Zhou Shi entered hand-in-hand with Wei Qing, diligently fulfilling her role as his bodyguard. She intercepted Xue Zi's attempt to shake Wei Qing's hand, only stepping aside when Wei Qing physically moved her.
While snacking, Zhou Shi overheard He Wei instructing someone to ensure Wei Qing had a miserable time. Meanwhile, at her class reunion, Lin Feifei anxiously awaited He Wei, who was conspicuously absent. Inside the party, Wei Qing engaged Xue Zi in a discussion about Yun Ma Artwork. He proposed a mutually beneficial collaboration, warning that he could easily inflate her acquisition costs by spreading false rumors about a potential partnership or by introducing other bidders.
Xue Zi, intrigued, gently removed Wei Qing's glove, stating that while her initial interest in acquiring Yun Ma was due to Xun Ran, she was open to stopping if presented with a better proposition. Just as Wei Qing prepared to respond, Zhang Ran Yu dramatically led a group of Wei Qing's ex-girlfriends towards him, a "huge present" orchestrated by He Wei.
Zhou Shi confronted He Wei about standing up Lin Feifei, but he callously dismissed the reunion, stating there was a "more interesting show" unfolding right there. Realizing Lin Feifei was in trouble, Zhou Shi quickly pulled out her phone to warn her as Wei Qing found himself pursued by his enraged former partners.
