About Is Love Episode 21 Recap
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Wei Qing subjected Zhou Shi to an intense training regimen, declaring that he would teach her like training a dog. He explained that she would need to complete twenty sets of practice questions daily until she was exhausted, not memorizing with her brain, but with her entire body, so that she could instantly recall answers upon seeing a question.
To underscore his strict approach, he produced an old ruler, explaining that his father used it to punish him as a child, and now he would use it on her. He then demanded she memorize all the provided materials by the end of the day, or she would not be permitted to sleep. Zhou Shi looked overwhelmed by the stacks of books and papers. That evening, Bi Qiu Jing chatted online with a chess friend.
Her friend shared how a helpful and unique girl had recently assisted him. Bi Qiu Jing encouraged him to confess his feelings, unaware that the friend was actually Li Ming Cheng, who was expressing his admiration for Zhou Shi. The next morning, Wei Qing woke Zhou Shi after she had barely five hours of sleep, telling her he was going to work and leaving Assistant An to supervise her continued studies.
Zhou Shi, exhausted, pleaded for just an hour more of sleep. Assistant An, however, told her that Wei Qing had been just as relentless when he first took over Yun Ma Group, often staying awake for days, and it was this tireless effort that built the company. He then revealed that despite his success, Wei Qing now struggled with sleep due to recurring nightmares, urging Zhou Shi to redouble her efforts.
During a Yun Ma Group board meeting, directors enthusiastically reported that Xun Ran's "galaxy series" jewelries had sold out instantly upon pre-booking and were still in high demand. They suggested ramping up factory production and continuing with follow-up designs. However, Wei Qing immediately ordered a halt to production and suspended plans for a second series. He asserted that the series' success stemmed from its artistic value, which would be lost through mass production, rendering the products worthless.
He then instructed the publicity department to arrange an art exhibition for Xun Ran at Xun's Galleria and stated he would personally discuss the arrangements with Director He. Later that day, Wei Qing found Zhou Shi napping and used the ruler to rouse her. At dinner, Wei Qing ate a full meal while Zhou Shi was given only a sandwich, a punishment for completing merely three sets of practice questions that morning.
Despite her frustration, Wei Qing then assigned her a new task: to inform Xun Ran that an art exhibition was being held for him at Xun's Galleria and that he should go there to coordinate the arrangements himself. Zhou Shi, excited by the prospect, immediately hurried off. Zhou Shi met Director He, Ning Fei’s aunt and guardian, and relayed Wei Qing's message about the exhibition, emphasizing the company's full cooperation.
Director He seemed surprised that Wei Qing hadn't spoken to her directly. When Zhou Shi tried to offer further explanation, Director He stopped her, asserting that it was a private family matter that outsiders couldn't understand. Shortly after, Ning Fei arrived. Zhou Shi delightedly told him that Director He had once predicted she would meet Xun Ran in person, and it had finally come true.
Director He expressed her happiness at seeing Ning Fei form friendships, noting his usual quietness and lack of friends. She then warmly asked Zhou Shi to take good care of Ning Fei, offering any necessary support, which Zhou Shi readily accepted, assuring Director He that Ning Fei was like a younger brother to her. After leaving Director He’s office, Ning Fei confided in Zhou Shi that his aunt was actually very kind.
Zhou Shi then admired Ning Fei's paintings displayed in the gallery, and Ning Fei generously offered to give her all of them. He then explained his artistic name, "Xun Ran," which means "seeking Ran," was chosen to find his older brother, Ning Ran. He recounted how they grew up in an orphanage, and one day a wealthy couple wanted to adopt him, but he refused because his biological father had told him to wait for someone.
His brother, Ning Ran, then offered to go in his place, promising to return once he had a better life. A month later, Ning Fei’s uncle adopted him, and he never saw his brother again. Zhou Shi comforted him, assuring him they would surely meet again. Just then, Wei Qing arrived, and Ning Fei respectfully bid farewell.
Zhou Shi excitedly reported to Wei Qing that Director He had agreed to send the exhibition proposal and was visibly touched by Wei Qing's initiative. She added that Director He had even smiled upon hearing that Wei Qing had vetoed the plan for Ning Fei to continue designing jewelry. Wei Qing, despite seeming pleased, abruptly told Zhou Shi he wasn't interested in such details, to which Zhou Shi playfully accused him of being too proud to admit his feelings.
She then requested a reward for her successful negotiation, and Wei Qing stingily offered an extra slice of ham for her sandwich. Back at home, Wei Qing reviewed Zhou Shi's practice papers, criticizing her for too many mistakes. He tore up the completed papers and demanded she finish all the new practice questions he had bought from the market that night. Zhou Shi dutifully began working. Later, Wei Qing brought her a bowl of noodles.
After checking her progress, he noted that despite only completing two-thirds of the new questions, she had already scored forty-eight points, suggesting she could pass if she maintained her effort. He then led her to his personal collection room, explaining that hands-on experience was more valuable than just reading. Zhou Shi was astonished to find her own paintings displayed there. Wei Qing confirmed he had purchased them before he even knew her.
He acknowledged her weak foundation but praised her innate talent and artistic flair, stating that her lack of experience could be overcome with effort. He admitted buying her paintings for their future appreciation, based on his keen business sense, believing she would become an excellent artist. He encouraged her not to lack confidence, asserting that in art, she surpassed Bi Qiu Jing and Li Ming Cheng and was even comparable to Xun Ran.
Suddenly, Wei Qing received a phone call and left, instructing Zhou Shi to continue looking around. Alone, Zhou Shi discovered a hidden door leading to a secret room filled with items belonging to Wei Qing's father, Wei Heng. She picked up a photo, but Wei Qing unexpectedly returned and angrily ordered her out. In her shock, she dropped the photo, shattering its glass frame.
After Zhou Shi left, Wei Qing sorrowfully picked up the broken photo, his hand bleeding from the shards, apparently unnoticed. It was a family portrait that included Ning Fei. The next day, Zhou Shi messaged Wei Qing an apology. Later, she confided in Lin Feifei, telling her that people might only see Wei Qing as a businessman, but he was incredibly knowledgeable across many fields, even more so than their university professors.
Lin Feifei teased Zhou Shi about starting to admire him. However, after seeing the detailed, hand-drawn study notes Wei Qing had prepared, Lin Feifei acknowledged his sincere dedication to Zhou Shi's progress. That evening, Zhou Shi stood outside Wei Qing's door, wanting to apologize in person, but lacked the courage and turned back. To her surprise, Wei Qing knocked on her door early the next morning, asking her to come upstairs to study.
He informed her that her professional knowledge was now sufficient, and they would officially begin a focused assault on the CET-4 English exam. He presented her with a customized book of the most frequently used CET-4 words, categorized for easy memorization, instructing her to spend mornings memorizing and evenings practicing with test questions. Later, He Wei cancelled his afternoon appointments and took Lin Feifei to an event.
Lin Feifei initially thought it was a work-related photo shoot, but it turned out to be a surprise celebration of their one-month anniversary. He Wei had arranged roses to form the number "30," creating a romantic atmosphere. He then earnestly confessed his deep feelings for her, asking her to be his girlfriend. Overwhelmed, Lin Feifei asked for time to consider. He Wei graciously accepted, stating he would wait for her answer, and then invited her to dinner.
At five in the morning, Wei Qing woke Zhou Shi for vocabulary practice. He biked alongside her as she jogged, quizzing her on English words. To further enhance her listening skills, Wei Qing even brought in two foreign employees from Yun Ma Group to converse with her, explaining that real human interaction was more effective than recordings for developing a "visual sense" when listening to questions during the exam.
