Begin Again Recap, Plot, Synopsis
Begin Again Synopsis
Lu Fangning, the general manager of a large home furnishing company, was a proud girl who was beautiful, talented, and wealthy.
However, at the age of 30, due to the pressure of family and career, Lu Fangning urgently needed a husband and a child of her own.
At that moment, Ling Rui, a surgeon, appeared in front of her.
With his excellent professionalism, handsome appearance and angelic heart, Ling Rui became the perfect husband in Lu Fangning’s heart.
So, Lu Fangning tried every possible means to finally marry Ling Rui.
After the marriage, Lu Fangning, who acted tough, began to face up to her own life problems, tried to change. She and Ling Rui also gradually developed an affection for each other.
But this marriage was gradually out of the imagination of both sides under the family and career turmoil.
Lu Fangning, who was suffering from a career crisis, had the intention of divorce. But Ling Rui’s persistence and insistence, made her really understand the true meaning of love and marriage.
They were determined to face everything bravely in their marriage and embrace a better each other!
Begin Again Recap
Episode 1 Recap
At the wedding venue, waiters speculated about today's bride, Lu Fangning, General Manager of Luming Group, the daughter of the Lu family. Her decisive behavior led everyone to wonder whose arms such an impossibly perfect bride would walk into. Walking down the pure white corridor, Lu Fangning, wearing a pure white wedding dress, gracefully approached the figure opposite her.
Once Ling Rui and Lu Fangning stood side-by-side, Lu Fangning, truly unlike ordinary people, pulled Ling Rui into her embrace and loudly declared her dominance to all the guests. Two weeks ago, Lu Fangning came to the company for inspection, methodically arranging work, and strictly disciplining her brother Lu Fangyu's reckless spending and borrowing habits. But old Mr. Lu still urged his daughter to go on blind dates. Ignoring her father's suggestion, Lu Fangning went to the board meeting.
The directors were unhappy that the young Lu Fangning held significant power, but Lu Fangning also couldn't stand this group of old fuddy-duddies. However, the Infiniti project she valued highly was stuck at the board voting stage. To lobby for votes, Lu Fangning brought her assistant to visit one of the directors who had just given birth: Xiao Yingzhi. But before Lu Fangning could even begin to persuade her, Xiao Yingzhi stated that she would not vote in favor.
Lu Fangning disdained the fulfilling life of having children that Xiao Yingzhi spoke of, but Xiao Yingzhi smiled sweetly and let Lu Fangning try to spend time alone with her baby. Lu Fangning, encountering a baby up close for the first time, was instantly overwhelmed by the child's naive crying. While Lu Fangning was utterly bewildered and helpless, Doctor Ling Rui walked in, gently picked up the baby, and softly coaxed it.
The baby, which had been crying incessantly, smiled after seeing Ling Rui's face. To soothe the child, the two leaned intimately together watching the baby, and this scene was captured by Xiao Yingzhi. Seeing her mother arrive, Lu Fangning threw down a bank card and left, not giving Xiao Yingzhi a chance to speak at all. While on the phone, Lu Fangning walked through the hospital and accidentally stumbled into Ling Rui's office, witnessing him changing clothes.
Ling Rui felt it was quite strange for this woman before him to stare without blinking. Not only did Lu Fangning not avoid the situation, she even prompted Ling Rui to continue with great interest. He had planned to question Lu Fangning, but unexpectedly, a colleague arrived at Ling Rui's office with documents. In a hurry, Ling Rui and Lu Fangning hid behind the changing curtain.
Lu Fangning had intended to play a joke on Ling Rui, but as soon as she pulled back the curtain, the colleague saw Ling Rui, dishevelled, and the beautiful Lu Fangning. Watching the colleague hurry away, Ling Rui was very embarrassed, but Lu Fangning openly expressed her desire to get to know Ling Rui and actively asked for his contact information.
The honest and proper Ling Rui merely advised Lu Fangning to be careful next time to avoid being taken advantage of by someone with ill intentions. Though she agreed verbally, a thought had definitely been planted in Lu Fangning's mind. After leaving the hospital, Lu Fangning went to see her father, Lu Wenbin. Their relationship was strained, and Lu Fangning and her father argued about marriage.
Her father used the condition of rejecting the Infiniti project with one vote to order Lu Fangning to marry and have a child within a year. The conflict with her father, the distance from her stepmother, and her brother Lu Fangyu's lack of ambition meant that Lu Fangning, returning home alone, was not living in a perfect castle. The dim light from the microwave highlighted Lu Fangning's solitude. She slumped on the sofa, munching on potato chips.
Thinking back to her father's words, Lu Fangning was somewhat dejected. Just then, a call from her assistant Gao Erfan informed her that her father had indeed suspended her hard work. Lu Fangning collapsed completely onto the sofa. The home furnishing brand she had painstakingly wanted to create couldn't just fail like this. Lu Fangning gritted her teeth, picked up the phone, and angrily called her father.
Although she had accepted her father's demand, she would still not choose to bow to fate. While exercising vigorously, she filtered through her list of potential blind dates. Lu Fangning, who valued perfection above all else, kept refusing, never settling on a suitable candidate. " Xiao Pingping," who was live streaming, came to the taekwondo practice place.
To show her live stream fans her training results, but unfortunately due to the coach's absence, "Xiao Pingping" was forced to train with Lu Fangning. Seeing the strong woman before her, Xiao Pingping was instantly thrown down. Thrown over the shoulder once again, Tang Pingping immediately burst into tears, begging Lu Fangning to take her to the hospital. Reluctant because she was a director's daughter, Lu Fangning was initially extremely unwilling, but then reconsidered.
Chief physician Ling Rui at the hospital was exactly the marriage candidate she desired. Lu Fangning drove Tang Pingping to the hospital. As soon as Tang Pingping arrived at the hospital, she started making a scene, attracting Ling Rui's attention. Ling Rui, seriously stopping Tang Pingping's unreasonable behavior, once again caught Lu Fangning's eye. But Ling Rui, focused on his work, did not notice Lu Fangning again.
The two were about to pass by each other, but Ling Rui suddenly noticed the scratch on Lu Fangning's neck caused by Tang Pingping. Playing the pity card, Lu Fangning successfully returned to Ling Rui's office. After applying medicine, Lu Fangning immediately asked about Ling Rui's marital status. It was another baffling conversation.
Ling Rui felt the woman before him was very sudden, but the confident Lu Fangning ignored Ling Rui's confused expression and his complete refusal, smiling broadly as she said goodbye to Ling Rui. After leaving the office, she immediately instructed her assistant Gao Erfan to investigate Ling Rui's background. It seemed no matter what, Ling Rui would be unable to fly out of the net Lu Fangning had cast.
Episode 2 Recap
Ling Rui returned home to reunite with his parents, and the family lived a happy and harmonious life. But his paternal aunt Yazhi had a glum expression, it turned out that Yazhi had taken the separation fee from her ex-husband and invested it, losing four million. The creditor was precisely Lu Fangning's younger brother, Lu Fangyu. Yazhi asked Ling Rui to hide the secret, and Ling Rui promised his aunt that he would think of a solution together with her.
On the other side, Lu Fangning sternly criticized her brother for being insensible, but inwardly she was secretly delighted by the serendipity of it all. Looking at all of Ling Rui's information in the folder, Lu Fangning was overjoyed. The next day, the creditor met the debtor. Lu Fangning and Ling Rui sat in the office. Lu Fangning finally officially proposed her plan, exchanging all the debt for a one-year marriage agreement between the two.
After a silent psychological confrontation, Ling Rui still rejected Lu Fangning's proposal and decided to arrange his own repayment plan. At this moment, Tang Pingping suddenly burst into the office, shouting for Lu Fangning to apologize to her. Her father, Director Tang, rushed over upon hearing the commotion. Seeing his daughter, who was not living up to expectations, Director Tang felt a surge of anger.
After trying to persuade her in vain, his blood rushed to his head, and Director Tang clutched his chest, unable to speak. Ling Rui, standing nearby, helped Old Mr. Tang and inquired about his symptoms. It was only then that Tang Pingping realized her behavior was excessive. Seeing Tang Pingping's many questions directed at Ling Rui, Lu Fangning began to sense that something was amiss, so she quickly told Ling Rui to leave.
Ling Rui chatted with a colleague, who once again gossiped about the previous incident with Lu Fangning. However, Ling Rui, burdened by debt, couldn't force a smile. There was clearly only one solution before him: to be married into the President's family… In the taekwondo gym, Lu Fangning furiously pounded the punching bag as if venting her anger. The failure of her negotiation with Ling Rui left Lu Fangning, who had always been victorious, feeling deeply disappointed.
At Gao Erfan's suggestion, Lu Fangning decided to take a romantic approach. After getting off work, Ling Rui was blocked by Tang Pingping. But Ling Rui, like an iron wall, was impervious. Tang Pingping, who was just about to play the pity card, was caught red-handed by Lu Fangning, who arrived later. Seeing Tang Pingping's terrible acting, Lu Fangning exposed her in one sentence.
However, at this moment, Lu Fangning was also holding a large bouquet of roses, hoping to impress Ling Rui. Out of helplessness, Ling Rui could only call Lu Fangning away. The two sat in a coffee shop. Lu Fangning continued to persuade Ling Rui with her eloquence, but Ling Rui still couldn't let go of his views on marriage; marriage must be the crystallization of two people who love each other.
Under the persistent Ling Rui's repeated rejections, Lu Fangning sat in place helplessly, watching Ling Rui leave heartlessly. Old Mr. Tang advised his daughter Tang Pingping not to cause trouble at the company again. However, Tang Pingping thought of using her father's hospital check-up as an opportunity to satisfy her desire to see Ling Rui. Old Mr. Tang, who doted on his daughter, fulfilled her wish and came to the hospital again.
Seeing the photo of Ling Rui secretly taken by Tang Pingping in her social media feed, Lu Fangning became furious. In her anger, she decided to adopt Gao Erfan's suggestion and find a lawyer to pursue the debt. The peaceful Ling family was disrupted by the arrival of the lawyer. Ling Rui angrily went to find Lu Fangning. He had thought Ling Rui was about to surrender, but Ling Rui became even more determined to refuse Lu Fangning's idea.
Lu Fangning, criticized by Ling Rui, was suddenly speechless. Her approach was indeed a bit forceful, but her consistent style and way of thinking left Lu Fangning with no other options. When Lu Fangning returned home and woke up from the sofa, tears silently streamed from the corner of her eyes. The atmosphere at home seemed a bit heavy. Ling Rui's silence made his mother very displeased.
Yazhi felt guilty, her heart feeling as though it was on a hot pan, extremely anxious. The family's cheerfulness and optimism meant that although the family bore a heavy burden, they remained optimistic in their difficult situation and lived harmoniously. Lu Fangning began meeting with partners regarding the project vote. Their greasy appearance and very abrupt behavior made Lu Fangning miss Ling Rui even more in her heart.
Who knew that at this moment, Ling Rui happened to appear in the same coffee shop, it turned out he was meeting with a professor. Having heard of Ling Rui's difficulties, the professor was ready to take out his assets to help Ling Rui, but Ling Rui calmly refused. The two talked about serious matters.
Ling Rui was supposed to have a bright future, studying at a top research institute and improving his skills, but everything could very likely be ruined by the current situation. Thinking of this, Ling Rui couldn't help but look in Lu Fangning's direction. Lu Fangning talked to her partner about the project vote, but the other side wanted to discuss cooperation and invited Lu Fangning to the top floor suite for a "deep talk."
Accidentally overhearing in the restroom that the greasy man intended to drug Lu Fangning to frame her, Ling Rui's heart was in turmoil. In the top floor suite, the greasy man mentioned the method of marriage between the two to save the project, saying their background and status matched, and their views were the same. However, Lu Fangning mentioned the basis of feelings at this point. Facing someone she truly disliked, Lu Fangning was helpless. For work, for her dream, Lu Fangning could only pick up the problematic glass of water and drink it in one gulp.
Episode 3 Recap
After much thought, Ling Rui still couldn't let go of Lu Fangning and rushed to the hotel room door. His anxious heart urged him to bang on the door. At this moment, Lu Fangning opened the door with a bewildered expression. The sleazy man with evil intentions had already been subdued by the skilled Lu Fangning. The two left the hotel, but Lu Fangning squatted on the ground with stomach pain, looking pained.
Ignoring Ling Rui's concern, Lu Fangning insisted on rushing to the next dinner party. She was busy rushing around for her music Infinite. By the time the last dinner party ended, it was already late at night, and Lu Fangning was standing helplessly at the restaurant entrance. But Ling Rui was not that indifferent; instead, he appeared in time with stomach medicine. In Lu Fangning's eyes, Ling Rui at this moment could only be described as an "angel."
Ling Rui accompanied Lu Fangning home. Tormented by stomach pain, Lu Fangning was suffering terribly and rushed to the restroom to throw up a mess. Seeing this, Ling Rui, who couldn't bear to watch, had no choice but to personally cook. He made soup and porridge and also carried the unconscious Lu Fangning to the bedroom to rest. But it was at this moment that Ling Rui caught sight of the photos placed in Lu Fangning's bedroom.
The Lu Fangning deeply asleep before him was precisely his intimate childhood playmate. The bond between them had already been formed more than ten years ago. Ling Rui looked at Lu Fangning's face and was extremely surprised. After placing the dishes on the table and tidying up the room, Ling Rui went to wake Lu Fangning up again. The two came to the dining table, and Lu Fangning praised Ling Rui for being virtuous.
At this moment, Lu Fangning in front of him was much more pleasing to the eye. Lu Fangning opened her phone, and the sleazy man was bombing her with voice messages. It was only after Lu Fangning's narration that Ling Rui understood what she insisted on and the determination she put her utmost effort into. It turned out that the stubborn girl in front of him had never changed since she was a child.
After getting up early, Lu Fangning found a note left by Ling Rui on the kitchen countertop. Although she understood that Ling Rui had literally agreed to her request, for a clean and simple verbal reply, Lu Fangning came to Ling Rui's residence to find him. Ling Rui, too shy to speak, dragged Lu Fangning home.
Under the witness of his mother, little aunt (Ling Yazhi), and others, Ling Rui was just about to speak but was interrupted by Lu Fangning's fiery and impetuous style. Under Lu Fangning's dominant speech and powerful self-introduction, everyone was moved. After round after round of discussions, his mother only then understood that the woman in front of her was precisely Lu Fangning, and her son Ling Rui was originally sacrificing himself for the debt.
But Ling Rui explained that it turned out he and Lu Fangning had known each other since childhood. Ling Rui wanted to use this opportunity to further understand Lu Fangning and promised that he was voluntarily marrying Lu Fangning. Under the battle of wits, Ling Rui's mother finally agreed. Having finally negotiated successfully, Lu Fangning returned to the company with a smug look on her face.
But the sleazy man's father, Director Yang, rushed to the office for his son Yang Ming's matter. To cover up his son's scandalous behavior, Director Yang wanted to use voting rights to persuade Lu Fangning. But Lu Fangning, having obtained Ling Rui's marriage assistance, no longer feared the threat of voting rights. With one phone call, she summoned Lu's father and afterwards also incidentally informed him about her upcoming marriage.
Lu's father was afraid that his daughter's marriage was just child's play, so he requested a dinner gathering with Ling Rui's parents. Ling Rui was making rounds in the hospital. Under a colleague's inquiry, Ling Rui casually revealed the matter of his upcoming marriage. Precisely for the marriage, Ling Rui had no choice but to obediently go participate in the pre-marital physical examination. Lu Fangning anxiously eavesdropped at the entrance of the male examination room.
Ling Rui and Lu Fangning were discussing tomorrow's dinner gathering in the car. But even though he knew the main people appearing tomorrow, Ling Rui still felt extremely nervous in his heart.
Episode 4 Recap
Ling Yazhi and Lu Fangyu were partners who learned ballet together. Although their backgrounds and other conditions were different, it didn't hinder them from becoming good friends. When discussing the dinner gathering where their two families would meet the next day, they couldn't help but talk about it animatedly. The next day, the two families met at the dining table. Old CEO Lu Wenbin spoke first, and the two families exchanged pleasantries.
Old CEO Lu Wenbin suggested getting to know Ling Rui better, and Ling Rui remained calm, answering fluently. However, Lu Fangyu's stepmother tactlessly brought up Ling Rui's salary and even scoffed at it. Protecting her own, Lu Fangning immediately retorted, rendering the other person speechless. Tang Pingping rushed to the Lu family's house in a fit of pique, accusing Lu Fangning of stealing her target.
To assert her ownership, Lu Fangning publicly put her arms around Ling Rui and displayed a passionate kiss in front of all the parents, instantly dispelling all speculation. Ling Rui and Lu Fangning came to the company to sign their exclusive marriage contract. Although Lu Fangning's tone and demeanor were aggressive, Ling Rui was equally unyielding. He crossed out the ambiguous clauses Lu Fangning had written and officially signed his name.
Old CEO Lu Wenbin came to the hospital where Ling Rui worked, wanting to get to know Ling Rui on a deeper level and understand this seemingly rushed relationship from his perspective. However, Ling Rui appealed to his emotions and reasoned with him, instantly changing Old CEO Lu Wenbin's stubborn views. In the end, he also nodded in agreement. Everything was ready, and Lu Fangning's Infinite plan officially began the voting process at the board meeting.
Old CEO Lu Wenbin pushed the door open and started observing from a seated position. But unexpectedly, even so, there weren't many votes. At this moment, Xiao Yingzhi walked into the conference room and took the lead in casting a vote in favor. Seeing the situation change, the directors then started shifting their stance. The project was unanimously approved.
When Lu Fangning asked Xiao Yingzhi, she learned that it was during a conversation between Ling Rui and Xiao Yingzhi that her mind was changed, and she decided to give her vote in favor as a wedding gift. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, but Lu Wenbin took the opportunity to send wedding invitations to all the directors present, planning to hold the wedding this weekend.
Although she was helpless against her father's wishes, Lu Fangning still prepared to use her wedding as a good opportunity for project promotion. At the wedding venue, Lu Fangning was getting ready in her wedding dress while listening to her assistant Gao Erfan report on the project promotion plan for the wedding. Her future mother-in-law and her entourage walked over to present wedding gifts.
But at this moment, Tang Pingping, who wanted to cause trouble, wearing a pink gauze dress, attempted to force her way in. However, Cai Siyu, a reporter who couldn't stand by idly, grabbed Tang Pingping, preventing any incidents from occurring. After Director Tang quickly pulled Tang Pingping away, Lu Fangning, facing Cai Siyu who had intervened in time, showed leniency and specifically allowed this one reporter to enter. The wedding began. Lu Wenbin walked Lu Fangning to Ling Rui's side.
The three of them, filled with mixed emotions, stood facing each other. Lu Wenbin handed his daughter's hand to him. Looking at the beautiful Lu Fangning before him, Ling Rui couldn't help but feel nervous inside. Finally, witnessed by everyone, the two made their vows for a lifetime. As night fell, Lu Fangning was still busy on the phone promoting the project. She accidentally twisted her ankle.
Ling Rui looked at Lu Fangning worriedly and scooped her up in his arms. Remembering the "secret manual" his little aunt Ling Yazhi had given her, Lu Fangning quickly seized the opportunity to show weakness, using a trick to elicit Ling Rui's sympathy. Watching Ling Rui fetch an ice pack and gently take care of her, Lu Fangning smiled contentedly. It was a long night, and anything was possible. . .
Episode 5 Recap
Lu Fangning watched Ling Rui gently rubbing her ankle for her, and couldn't help but let her mind wander. When she came back to her senses, she began to implement the suggestions from the "Newlywed Guide" given by her little aunt Ling Yazhi, deciding to start with alcohol. When she brought out the wine glasses, Ling Rui didn't fall into Lu Fangning's trap.
Using himself as bait, Ling Rui couldn't bear Lu Fangning drinking heavily while her stomach illness hadn't fully recovered, so Ling Rui took the wine glass from Lu Fangning. After three rounds of drinks, Ling Rui was completely drunk and muttering medical terms. Struggling with basic morals and ethics, Lu Fangning ultimately let go of Ling Rui's clothes buttons. Waking up early in the morning, Ling Rui lay on the bed impeccably dressed, and their newlywed life officially began.
As soon as they went out, the two held hands tightly. Lu Fangning's smile didn't last long before she saw her uncle, Lu Yiyao. Ling Rui watched as his wife ran into the arms of a young, handsome man. Seeing the affectionate gestures between Lu Yiyao and Lu Fangning, Ling Rui's heart was filled with doubt and dissatisfaction. Listening to Lu Fangning introduce Lu Yiyao's background, Lu Yiyao was adopted and they grew up together as childhood sweethearts.
Listening to Lu Fangning's joyful tone, Ling Rui couldn't help but feel extremely jealous. He insisted on proposing his idea to Lu Fangning for the sake of their newlywed facade: a loving couple. Lu Fangning's stepmother, Lu Fangyu's biological mother, Yang Yi, walked into Lu Fangyu's room. Even though Lu Fangyu was dedicated to ballet, Yang Yi still fantasized about her son, Lu Fangyu, taking over the company from Lu Fangning, thinking of every possible way.
The family came to the dinner table. Lu Yiyao and Ling Rui sat on either side of Lu Fangning, but at this time, Lu Fangning was only focused on chatting with Lu Yiyao, who had just returned. At this moment, Yang Yi encouraged Ling Rui and Lu Fangning to prepare for having children soon. Lu Fangning skillfully parried the suggestion and took over the conversation.
Lu Yiyao watched the intimate interaction between Ling Rui and Lu Fangning and couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart. The two men, who had only met a few hours ago, were secretly competing. Coming to the seaside, Lu Fangning and Ling Rui were discussing their plans. Lu Yiyao suggested catching up and inserted himself next to Lu Fangning.
Ling Rui said he would give them a chance to catch up, but seeing them getting closer, Ling Rui turned into a huge vinegar jar, quickly turned on the sprinklers, making them encounter a sudden rain. Ling Rui also took the opportunity to appear and pulled Lu Fangning into his arms. Seeing Ling Rui's serious hidden intentions, Lu Yiyao decided not to pester further, and after a simple farewell, he lowered his head and left. Night arrived.
Lu Fangning lit incense and sprayed perfume. To entice Ling Rui onto the bed, Lu Fangning tried everything she could. But Ling Rui was completely unresponsive, holding a pillow and duvet and making a bed on the floor. No matter how Lu Fangning messed around, Ling Rui remained indifferent. Thinking of that valuable guide to marital happiness, Lu Fangning prepared to take the initiative, rolling onto the floor bed with a flip.
But unexpectedly, Ling Rui was one step ahead, quickly tying Lu Fangning up and using forceful means to make her calm down. Walking out of the room, Ling Rui met Lu Yiyao. The two men sparked another hidden battle. Lu Yiyao talked to himself about his impression of Lu Fangning since childhood. He knew Lu Fangning's personality very well – seemingly strong but actually fragile. Although he wasn't quite sure what hidden complexities existed between Ling Rui and Lu Fangning.
Lu Yiyao insisted on warning Ling Rui not to hurt Lu Fangning. Listening to Lu Yiyao's rather hostile remarks, Ling Rui also refused to show weakness. His tone was firm as he said that he would absolutely not be the one to hurt Lu Fangning.
Episode 6 Recap
Ling Rui's powerful words made Lu Yiyao clench his fists. Holding the warmed milk, Ling Rui walked into the room. Recalling the untold story of Lu Fangning's heart that Lu Yiyao mentioned, Ling Rui stared at Lu Fangning's sleeping face, remaining silent for a long time. Cai Siyu was distressed in front of her computer.
It turned out that Cai Siyu, who had obtained Lu Fangning's exclusive permission to enter the wedding venue to report, had accidentally recorded Lu Fangning and Ling Rui mentioning their contractual marriage. She dared not believe the reality or write down the facts, but on the other hand, she had to face pressure from her boss. Cai Siyu was racking her brain. The next day, the awakened Lu Fangning was frustrated by the repeated failures of her plan.
Preparing to seize every minute and second for another attempt, Lu Fangning unzipped her clothes, seeking Ling Rui's help. However, who knew that Ling Rui was experiencing the busiest time at the hospital and stated that he would be working overtime for the entire week and couldn't come back to sleep at night. Bad news struck, and Lu Fangning's plan to have a child encountered unprecedented obstacles.
When she came to inspect the company, Cai Siyu caught up with Lu Fangning's retreating figure. Just as she was about to blend into the crowd to get past, Cai Siyu accidentally grabbed Lu Yiyao's collar, and the two fell to the ground. Cai Siyu even accidentally kissed Lu Yiyao's earlobe. Cai Siyu, who quickly ran away, accidentally dropped her recording pen. When she remembered this, it seemed difficult for Cai Siyu to walk into this large company again. .
. Lu Yiyao and Lu Fangning stood in the elevator. Lu Yiyao picked up the recording pen in his hand and pressed the play button. Hearing her own voice appear, Lu Fangning, highly alert, snatched the recording pen back and explained to Lu Yiyao that she knew Cai Siyu and was preparing to return the item. In reality, Lu Fangning quickly called Cai Siyu. The two sat in a cafe, and the negotiating atmosphere reappeared.
Lu Fangning said that she had destroyed all the recording files, but the Cai Siyu in front of her was still a trouble. Originally wanting to extort Lu Fangning properly, she was moved by the work-study plan proposed by Lu Fangning. Seeing Lu Fangning's demeanor as a dominant CEO who meant what she said, Cai Siyu quickly abandoned the darkness and turned to the light, choosing to transfer to Luming Group.
Colleagues watched Ling Rui take off his wedding ring and asked about the identity of this mysterious wife. But Ling Rui remained silent, saying that his partner's situation was special, hiding it in every possible way. Tang Pingping was very restless at home. Chairman Tang saw that his daughter was about to have another outburst. Chairman Tang said that there was a problem with his hospital examination results. Only then did the extremely willful Tang Pingping calm down.
She ran to the hospital to find Ling Rui and begged him to perform surgery on her father as soon as possible. After getting Ling Rui's verbal assurance, Tang Pingping felt relieved and left, filled with admiration. At the Lu family's dinner table, Lu Wenbin asked about Ling Rui's whereabouts. Lu Fangning could only explain that Ling Rui was busy with work. But coincidentally, Ling Rui arrived on the scene at this moment.
The facade of a sweet couple was broken by the truth of their inconsistent accounts. Lu Wenbin, who had intended to say a few more words, also became silent, and Lu Fangning was secretly annoyed, watching Ling Rui leave. Tang Pingping bought a pile of gifts, saying they were to reward the hospital staff. But in reality, she was still thinking about 'that one'.
The colleagues nearby had long recognized Tang Pingping's frequent appearances several times and even specifically helped Ling Rui save the heart-shaped bread Tang Pingping prepared. . . Lu Fangning was troubled by Ling Rui's delay in returning home. Lu Fangyu fanned the flames from the side, suggesting a method for Lu Fangning to take the initiative to win Ling Rui back.
Although she refused verbally, Lu Fangning still dressed up carefully, preparing to pick Ling Rui up and bring him home. But upon arriving at the hospital, Lu Fangning saw Tang Pingping. During their argument, Tang Pingping deliberately provoked Lu Fangning, saying that Ling Rui hiding his wedding ring was just so they could separate better in the future. The normally calm Lu Fangning was still provoked by these few words.
She came to the office and saw the heart-shaped cake on the desk. Turning around, she saw Ling Rui walking towards her, and his finger was indeed bare. Lu Fangning, who had been subjected to cold treatment for several days, immediately exploded. She righteously accused Ling Rui and then walked away haughtily. Under Lu Fangning's aggressive words, Ling Rui couldn't help but doubt if his "risk avoidance" plan was too rigid.
On her first day of work, Cai Siyu hit a snag again. A cup of coffee poured over Lu Yiyao from head to toe, leaving him speechless. Fortunately, the passing Lu Fangning smoothed things over, but Cai Siyu helplessly lost a month's bonus. Cai Siyu, a newcomer from the 'newcomer village', came to the planning department. Lin Qi, as the team leader, couldn't help but start giving Cai Siyu a lecture.
While he was at it, he enlightened Cai Siyu about Lu Yiyao's background, including his past and his suddenly broken-up fiancée. Who knew that at this moment, Lu Yiyao quietly came behind Cai Siyu, staring intently at the endlessly talking Lin Qi. Lin Qi knew he was in the wrong and quickly shut his mouth. But Cai Siyu, who was caught up in the excitement of listening, couldn't help but press further. However, she heard Lu Yiyao's voice from behind her. In a moment of panic, Cai Siyu turned around and once again splashed Lu Yiyao with water.
Episode 7 Recap
Lu Yiyao looked at his soaking wet suit and didn't want to say anything more. He just calmly increased Lin Qi's workload and left in silence. Secretly annoyed by their bad luck, both Lu Yiyao and Cai Siyu couldn't help but feel troubled. Ling Rui asked his colleague, Physician Yang, about what a newlywed couple should be like. Their conversation made Ling Rui start thinking.
He had to make some changes, so Ling Rui took the initiative to go to Luming company. Seeing Lu Fangning meticulously checking the furniture arrangement and product performance in the mall, Ling Rui gazed at Lu Fangning's serious appearance and couldn't help but contemplate. By the time Lu Fangning finished work, it was already late. After finding Ling Rui, Lu Fangning and Ling Rui were about to leave.
Lu Fangyu, acting as wingman, quickly turned off all the power, deliberately creating an opportunity for them to spend time alone. Taking Ling Rui to the furniture world she had founded, they sat on the sofa. Bored, they started playing games and asked each other questions to deepen their relationship. Lu Fangning asked Ling Rui about his thoughts on Tang Pingping, but Ling Rui just said he had no feelings. As their game continued, the questions became more profound.
When asked about the purpose of marriage, Lu Fangning straightforwardly said she wanted to have a deeper understanding of Ling Rui. Ling Rui listened and his ears turned red. After the game ended, they sat together on the sofa watching videos, just like a couple at home. Feeling tired, Lu Fangning dozed off and rested her head on Ling Rui's shoulder.
In the comfortable furniture world Lu Fangning had created, they felt emotions quietly budding in the silence, and a sense of happiness washed over them. They slept until dawn. Ling Rui saw an employee approaching and deliberately pretended to be asleep, letting the employee see their intimate appearance clearly. Ling Rui even suggested that Lu Fangning come to the hospital to have breakfast with him.
At this moment, Ling Rui had made up his mind to give Lu Fangning a recognized status at the hospital. As expected, when everyone saw Lu Fangning appear, they started discussing, but with Ling Rui's affirmation, Lu Fangning felt secretly pleased. Ling Rui explained that he had taken off his wedding ring earlier simply for convenience during surgery, and his low-key personality had also led to Lu Fangning's identity being kept secret.
But things were different now; Ling Rui had let go of all reservations. He held Lu Fangning's hand openly and introduced her to his colleagues at the hospital. Under everyone's blessings, the two finally felt the joy of the honeymoon period. After bidding farewell to Ling Rui, Lu Fangning went to Chairman Tang's ward to visit the sick elder. But then Tang Pingping appeared, looking furious, and quickly pulled Lu Fangning out.
Lu Fangning looked at the exasperated Tang Pingping and deliberately showed off her wedding ring with Ling Rui, which, as expected, caused another wail from Tang Pingping. . . Lin Qi ordered Cai Siyu to queue at a Western restaurant. When she went downstairs, Cai Siyu spotted Lu Yiyao nearby. To prevent the water curse from happening again, Cai Siyu pounced towards Lu Yiyao as if possessed, trying to stop him from being splashed with water.
Lu Yiyao looked at Cai Siyu's sneaky behavior and felt strange, thinking it was best to keep his distance. Lu Yiyao specifically kept a distance from Cai Siyu. But Cai Siyu developed an interest in the mysterious, handsome, and wealthy Lu Yiyao. Tang Pingping came to Ling Rui's office, deliberately trying to get closer to him. His colleague, Curly Hair, helped Ling Rui avoid this "rotten peach blossom" and conveniently sent Ling Rui away, escaping hell.
Seeing her schemes failing one after another, Tang Pingping left in anger. But Curly Hair picked up a flag, read it carefully, and thought this Tang Pingping was quite interesting. Lu Fangning thought of using her cooking skills to capture Ling Rui's heart. After drinking the soup Lu Fangning specially prepared, Ling Rui was quite satisfied.
But when Lu Fangning called Ling Rui to the bathroom to bring her a towel, Ling Rui remained impervious, using a pole to send the towel into the bathroom. Ling Rui subtly felt his heartbeat quicken, and a wave of heat surged from his heart to his head. Seeing the empty soup bowl on the table, Lu Fangning knew her plan had worked and quickly began the "seduction" phase. With not only verbal stimulation but also physical contact and eye hints, Ling Rui finally couldn't bear it anymore and pulled Lu Fangning onto the bed. . .
Episode 8 Recap
Ling Rui was slowly moving closer to Lu Fangning, but a hot flow surged from his nasal cavity. Looking at Ling Rui, who was bleeding from his nose, Lu Fangning quietly exclaimed that the soup she prepared was surprisingly potent. Hearing this, Ling Rui finally understood Lu Fangning's intention: it was precisely to have a child with him. He prepared to have a serious discussion with Lu Fangning.
He heard Lu Fangning say she was willing to give birth to and raise a child and did not need Ling Rui to be responsible. Listening to Lu Fangning's cold-blooded and ill-considered plan, Ling Rui then realized that he had become Lu Fangning's "tool". The two, whose personalities and ideas clashed, started arguing. Ling Rui left a word of refusal and then hurriedly left the Lu family home and returned to his own home.
Mother Ling had been wondering ever since she saw Ling Rui come home in the middle of the night. Unexpectedly, early the next morning, Ling Rui buried himself in doing housework, meticulously and without saying a word. Everyone was puzzled and stepped forward to ask Ling Rui about the reason behind it. At this moment, Lu Fangning arrived at the Ling family home with large and small bags of gifts, greeting everyone with a smile.
Lu Fangning never fought an unprepared battle. She opened the gift boxes, which were all pre-prepared baby items. Lu Fangning used actions and words to provoke Mother Ling, trying to use parental pressure to force Ling Rui to yield to her. But Ling Rui also had a plan in mind and used words to persuade his mother. Mother Ling, who really couldn't understand the situation, decided not to participate in this melee.
Having lost every battle at the Ling family home, Lu Fangning was at her wit's end. Seeing Ling Rui's smug smile, Lu Fangning still decided to continue digging from Mother Ling. Coming to Mother Ling's room, Lu Fangning and Mother Ling secretly communicated. Mother Ling actually strongly desired a grandchild, but at this moment, Lu Fangning told her that it was precisely Ling Rui who was "unreliable".
Hearing this and feeling worried, Mother Ling quickly prepared a "self-strengthening" herbal remedy for Ling Rui. Due to his mother's pressure, Ling Rui had no choice but to drink it all. Ling Rui went to the bathroom to shower. Everyone quickly signaled Lu Fangning, helping her set up the scene and create the atmosphere. Mother Ling personally sent Lu Fangning into the bathroom.
Looking at the dimly visible naked figure behind the shower curtain, Ling Rui immediately pulled back the curtain. Lu Fangning nervously looked down, only to realize that Ling Rui was already prepared and had put on all protective clothing. . . Ling Rui and Lu Fangning sat in the room. Ling Rui was still resisting stubbornly. Lu Fangning wanted to bring up the contract, but unfortunately, all clauses favorable to her had already been changed by Ling Rui.
Even the Iron Lady has a day when she hits a wall. At this moment, Lu Fangning was helpless. Cai Siyu was completely confident in the proposal she was preparing to submit to Lu Yiyao. However, the trivial tasks related to preparing for the exhibition meant that all employees had to stay and set it up. Seeing Lu Yiyao take the lead, taking off his suit and doing things himself, made Cai Siyu's heart flutter.
During work, Cai Siyu discovered an error in the product labels. To prevent the error from continuing, Cai Siyu had to replace all the labels by herself. She originally thought it was just her own silent effort, but in fact, everything was seen by Lu Yiyao. In the final assembly, Lu Yiyao immediately mentioned this matter. Hearing Lu Yiyao's words, Cai Siyu couldn't help but develop good feelings. She took the meal and handed it to Lu Yiyao.
Everything happened so coincidentally, with such an idol drama atmosphere. Cai Siyu couldn't help but secretly marvel at their wonderful yet cliché fate. It was also at this moment that a chandelier loosened and fell. Lu Yiyao, with quick reflexes, pulled Cai Siyu away, helping her dodge disaster. Cai Siyu fell into Lu Yiyao's arms. Although the hero saving the beauty plot was cliché, it was always effective.
Cai Siyu shyly broke free, but Lu Yiyao was looking at the chandelier assembly above his head, thinking carefully. As the setup was coming to an end, Lu Fangning suddenly appeared and proposed an inspection. Everyone came to the sofa, and she suggested that the person in charge, Director Li, sit on the sofa. Although Director Li kept a smile on his face, the dangling chandelier above his head hinted at danger.
It turned out someone had deliberately tampered with the chandelier. Although Director Li knew that everything was his own doing, seeing his scheme exposed, he became angry and embarrassed and quickly left. Lu Fangning was chatting with Lu Yiyao. Seeing Cai Siyu passing by, Lu Fangning suddenly had an idea. She grabbed Cai Siyu and quickly said goodbye to Lu Yiyao.
Episode 9 Recap
Lu Fangning and Cai Siyu stood in the office. Lu Fangning kept looking at the person in front of her, even asking Cai Siyu if she had ever been in a relationship. It turned out Lu Fangning intended to ask Cai Siyu to be her strategist. Although Lu Fangning told the story anonymously, Cai Siyu immediately guessed that the story Lu Fangning was telling was her own.
Cai Siyu, who had read countless novels, quickly provided Lu Fangning with a barrage of solutions. She also took out a series of treasured novels for Lu Fangning to read for reference. At this time, Lu Fangning could only resort to desperate measures. She decided to act according to the plan in the book. Lu Fangning, dressed in a dominant style, came to the hospital. But unexpectedly, Ling Rui's patient developed complications after the surgery.
The patient, suffering greatly, publicly accused Ling Rui. Seeing Ling Rui being scolded publicly, Lu Fangning was about to step forward to help him retort, but she was stopped by a curly-haired person nearby. The person said that although anything is possible, this is also one of the responsibilities of a doctor. Hearing this, Lu Fangning had no choice but to suppress her anger. Ling Rui stood by the window feeling dejected.
Lu Fangning suddenly appeared at this moment and pulled Ling Rui to an amusement park. To cheer Ling Rui up, Lu Fangning took him to play on all sorts of amusement rides. Ling Rui, who had originally worn a long face, finally broke into a smile among the diverse facilities. Looking at Lu Fangning's face, Ling Rui once again recalled scenes from his childhood.
Following the dominant CEO moves from the book, Lu Fangning launched her offensive, but she was mocked as 'tacky' by a child on the roadside. Ling Rui, seeing Lu Fangning's deflated look, finally smiled as well. Ling Rui and Lu Fangning sat in front of the castle. Lu Fangning accidentally revealed that she had taken leave for Ling Rui, but Ling Rui was dissatisfied with Lu Fangning controlling his life.
Lu Fangning, listening to Ling Rui consistently maintain the coldness of their contractual relationship, couldn't help but lose her temper. The two argued and started sulking again. Seeing Lu Fangning's stubborn and competitive tone, Ling Rui's stubbornness also flared up, and he agreed to Lu Fangning's request to have a child out of spite. The scene shifted to the bed, but Lu Fangning began to have cold feet. She tried to convince herself several times but could never let go.
Lu Fangning cried to Cai Siyu about her failure. Meanwhile, Gao Erfan notified them of the arrival of President Qin from Jiangcheng Group. Qin Yujiang was dressed in red, looking neat, capable, and impressive. She arrived at Lu Fangning's office with great energy. The two chatted, and Qin Yujiang proposed to personally negotiate this cooperation with Lu Yiyao.
Lu Yiyao, who had once been engaged to Qin Yujiang but had the engagement inexplicably canceled, calmly accepted the request for the discussion. Facing Lu Fangning's gossipy questions, Lu Yiyao still only mentioned their disagreement. When it was time for the negotiation, Qin Yujiang surprisingly disappeared without a trace and was not at the company. Lu Yiyao had no choice but to call Qin Yujiang's private number out of helplessness. But Qin Yujiang made a mysterious request.
In the company lobby, Lu Yiyao was holding two bouquets of flowers, waiting for Qin Yujiang's arrival. Cai Siyu saw this but mistakenly thought Lu Yiyao intended to give the flowers to her. When Qin Yujiang arrived, Lu Yiyao awkwardly suggested having dinner together for the negotiation. However, Qin Yujiang told Lu Yiyao to put down the flowers, confirming it was indeed just to curb Lu Yiyao's arrogance. After the two left, Cai Siyu secretly picked up the flowers. .
. Qin Yujiang listened as Lu Yiyao talked only about work, never truly putting her in his heart. For so many years, Qin Yujiang had not waited for Lu Yiyao to change. Qin Yujiang bid farewell to Lu Yiyao, who seemed proper but was actually indifferent, and left with a heavy heart. It turned out that Lu Yiyao had proposed the cancellation of the engagement back then.
Ignoring their years of relationship, he notified her of the cancellation with just a text message. The forced, proper, and rational Qin Yujiang had been unable to swallow that grievance for a long time. Seeing Lu Yiyao solely thinking about Luming Group and wanting Lu Fangning, Qin Yujiang secretly gritted her teeth. After calming herself down, Qin Yujiang called Lu Fangning and kindly extended an invitation for dinner with Ling Rui and Lu Fangning. . .
Episode 10 Recap
Lu Fangning and Ling Rui arrived at the restaurant they had arranged to meet Qin Yujiang at the same time. Lu Fangning and Ling Rui were slightly awkward upon seeing each other again, but for the sake of the marriage contract, they had to pretend to be a loving couple again. Qin Yujiang sent a group photo of the three of them to Lu Yiyao, and Lu Yiyao realized that things were not simple.
He hurriedly called to question Qin Yujiang's intentions. Lu Fangning took over the conversation smoothly. Lu Yiyao knew that he couldn't say too much over the phone, so he decided to come in person. Cai Siyu then hung up the phone. When Lu Yiyao arrived, Qin Yujiang poured everyone a glass of wine. Qin Yujiang asked about how Lu Fangning and Ling Rui met, and the two began to perform the act of a loving couple again.
At this time, Lu Yiyao was on pins and needles, and he quietly pulled Qin Yujiang aside, wanting to talk privately. Lu Yiyao questioned Qin Yujiang's true intentions. Qin Yujiang guessed what Lu Yiyao was thinking. In Lu Yiyao's heart, he only cared about Lu Fangning, and he didn't care who he married.
The extremely vengeful Qin Yujiang proposed that Lu Yiyao should fall in love with her again, otherwise she would tell Lu Fangning about the person Lu Yiyao truly loved. Their argument was overheard by Ling Rui, who was passing by on his way to the restroom. Lu Yiyao, who was in a difficult situation, had no choice but to keep his bitterness to himself.
Knowing the truth, Ling Rui truly saw that the Lu Yiyao in front of him was his rival in love. After struggling, Ling Rui decided to keep the secret to himself. Cai Siyu came to the company again and learned from intelligence that Qin Yujiang had approached Lu Fangning again. Lu Yiyao hurriedly rushed to the company. Seeing Lu Fangning's silent expression, he realized that the Jiangcheng Group represented by Qin Yujiang had decided to cancel the cooperation.
Seeing Lu Fangning's worried expression about Infinite, Lu Yiyao decided to call Qin Yujiang, but who knew that Qin Yujiang still insisted on the condition she proposed to Lu Yiyao last night, otherwise she would expose all the secrets. The company's employees were discussing other cooperation plans. Losing the cooperation with Jiangcheng Group, the idea of promoting the brand that they had put so much effort into might be in vain. At this time, Lu Fangning felt very tired.
Ling Rui prepared to leave for his class reunion. Because his mentor was attending, Ling Rui appeared at the class reunion because he wanted to see his mentor again. His handsome appearance was instantly surrounded by female classmates. Lu Fangning, who had overheard Ling Rui's class reunion plan, had already prepared in the next room, waiting for the opportunity to appear.
When Ling Rui and his mentor returned to the private room, they happened to hear their classmates discussing his family background and his rich wife. Hearing his classmates' underhanded slanders, Ling Rui frowned, but still refrained from speaking out to refute them. But at this moment, Lu Fangning, having heard everything, pushed through the crowd and came in front of the classmates. Facing those malicious slanders, Lu Fangning refuted them one by one, wanting to clear Ling Rui's name.
A classmate next to her became angry and wanted to hurt Lu Fangning, but Ling Rui stopped her. Looking at the unusually masculine Ling Rui in front of her, Lu Fangning's heart fluttered, and she had no choice but to obediently let Ling Rui pull her away. Ling Rui and Lu Fangning unexpectedly resolved the rift between them during this class reunion incident where she stood up for him. But at this moment, Lu Fangning's period came.
To take care of Lu Fangning, the two returned home. Although it was the first time he had encountered such a situation, Ling Rui still tried to remain calm amidst the chaos, and thoughtfully prepared a hot water bottle for Lu Fangning. Looking at Lu Fangning, who was rolling around in pain, Ling Rui couldn't bear it at all. Seeing Lu Fangning begging him to stay, Ling Rui couldn't say no at this moment.
He had no choice but to obediently lie on the other side of the bed. The two, who had been married for many days, ushered in their first time sleeping in the same bed at this moment.
Episode 11 Recap
Ling Rui and Lu Fangning were lying in the same bed. Lu Fangning used the excuse of menstrual pain to force Ling Rui to coax her to sleep. Ling Rui was surprised to discover that Lu Fangning had even prepared parenting guides to read in anticipation of a new life. Ling Rui was pensive.
When he asked, Lu Fangning merely explained that her lonely life had led her to look forward to a family with a sense of warmth and life more. After coaxing Lu Fangning to sleep, Ling Rui quietly left the room. Lu Fangning woke up and walked out of the room, frustrated about missing a good opportunity. Ling Rui had prepared breakfast and wanted to have a good talk with Lu Fangning.
Ling Rui realized that the Lu Fangning in front of him desired a new life much more than he had expected, but he had not planned for this phase in his life. Due to their different pursuits in life goals, Ling Rui formally proposed to terminate the contract with Lu Fangning at the dining table. Hearing Ling Rui's analysis, Lu Fangning interrupted him immediately.
Although Lu Fangning had expectations for a new life, she emphasized to Ling Rui that the Infinite project was her true passion, and since the project hadn't gotten on the right track yet, she couldn't tolerate the career instability that breaking the contract would bring. Lu Fangning, who coolly rejected Ling Rui's proposal, maintained a cold expression as she returned to her room, only then relaxing. It turned out that all those righteous words were merely Lu Fangning's delaying tactic.
As for Ling Rui, she was determined to capture him, no matter what. . . - Chairman Tang returned home and found wine bottles all over the floor. His daughter, Tang Pingping, had pretentiously set up a scene to create a heartbroken atmosphere, which even moved herself to shed "sad" tears. Old Tang suggested that Tang Pingping compare herself to Lu Fangning and turn her sadness into motivation.
Realizing she was inferior to that Lu Fangning in every aspect, Tang Pingping gritted her teeth and decided to learn how to dance. Tang Pingping came to the dance academy where Ling Yazhi was, intending to inquire about courses. After hearing Ling Yazhi's recommendation, Tang Pingping prepared to learn ballet to challenge herself, and also bought an annual pass, which made Ling Yazhi extremely happy.
Ling Rui noticed Lu Yiyao's lingering gaze after separating from Lu Fangning, realizing that Lu Yiyao still couldn't let go of Lu Fangning. Ling Rui's heart was filled with jealousy. Back in his room, after reconfirming Lu Fangning's favorable feelings towards Lu Yiyao, Ling Rui completely felt a sense of crisis. To prevent his love rival from taking advantage of his proximity, Ling Rui proposed that he and Lu Fangning move back to the apartment together.
The two hit it off immediately and started preparing for the move. Both, having succeeded in their plans, quietly smiled. Their life as a couple officially began. Ling Rui insisted on sleeping in the guest room, and Lu Fangning, unable to persuade him otherwise, could only temporarily agree. The rather responsible Ling Rui proposed that he would provide the monthly living expenses.
Just as Lu Fangning, who was indulging in the enjoyable feeling of being "taken care of," began to smile, she learned that Ling Rui was about to go on a three-day business trip, and she lost her enthusiasm. As soon as Ling Rui went on his business trip, Lu Fangning frequently experienced hallucinations. Feelings of longing spread, and Lu Fangning decided to immerse herself in work.
Just coincidentally, Ling Rui's teacher, Teacher Yu, and his colleague and classmate, Curly Hair, came to Lu Fangning's mega store to buy furniture. Seeing Lu Fangning's cold working demeanor, the two speculated that there might be a rift between the husband and wife. The two, preparing to be peacemakers, told Lu Fangning Ling Rui's story: Ling Rui's father passed away early, causing his mother to suffer from a chronic illness.
The heavy burden of the family caused Ling Rui to grow up quickly. His family was poor, so he could only eat bread given by classmates and stayed alone in the countryside to take care of his mother. . . Listening to the accounts from Ling Rui's acquaintances, Lu Fangning's eyes gradually became moist. She said goodbye to the teacher. Lu Fangning, carrying her thoughts, came to a bakery. . .
- Tang Pingping, who was still new to dancing, was completely battered by her teacher. Just as she was about to fire the teacher, Tang Pingping unexpectedly discovered Lu Fangyu teaching at the dance academy. She pulled out her phone and started furiously taking pictures. Meanwhile, Ling Yazhi on the other side called out to Tang Pingping.
Hearing Ling Yazhi's words, Tang Pingping then realized that Ling Yazhi standing in front of her was actually Ling Rui's aunt, and Lu Fangning's younger brother, Lu Fangyu, was teaching at the dance academy. Cai Siyu was unhappily nibbling on bread in the office. However, a phone call came in from her boss, Lu Fangning. Hearing Lu Fangning's warm invitation to have dinner together, Cai Siyu excitedly abandoned the bread in her hand and rushed towards the top floor.
Episode 12 Recap
Cai Siyu didn't expect that a table full of bread would still be waiting for her in Lu Fangning's office. Lu Fangning was preparing to personally try the method to wash away Ling Rui's unpleasant memories. Watching Lu Fangning anxiously trying to create beautiful memories for Ling Rui, Cai Siyu concluded that the Lu Fangning in front of her had truly fallen in love with Ling Rui.
But when it came to love, these two adults were still like elementary school kids. - As soon as Lu Fangning returned home, she found that Ling Rui was already back home, in the kitchen, preparing ingredients at the cutting board. Still afraid it was an illusion, Lu Fangning stared intently at Ling Rui. Recalling what Teacher Yu and Curly Hair had said, an inexplicable emotion rose in Lu Fangning's heart, and she hugged Ling Rui tightly.
To continue cooking, Ling Rui could only make Lu Fangning 'stand like a punishment'. But even standing still, Lu Fangning kept thinking to herself, having a vague and indistinct feeling about love. But at this moment, all illusions dispersed, taking on a clear form. Lu Fangning finally understood that the emotion in her heart was love. Just as she was about to speak her thoughts, the doorbell rang loudly.
Tang Pingping, who had learned everything from Ling Yazhi, rushed to Lu Fangning's home, questioning and challenging their marriage. Seeing that the truth about their contract marriage had been seen through, Tang Pingping refused to let it go and simply came to Lu Fangning's home to make a scene. Listening to Tang Pingping's aggressive questioning, while refuting Tang Pingping's challenge, Lu Fangning took the opportunity to confess her feelings to Ling Rui.
Hearing Lu Fangning talk about love, both Tang Pingping and Ling Rui were stunned. Tang Pingping, who was kicked out of Lu Fangning's home, was furious and planned to ask her father for four million to 'redeem' Ling Rui. Lu Fangning and Ling Rui continued their silent dinner at the dining table. But after the confession just now, both were uneasy.
Lu Fangning was worried about Ling Rui's reaction, while Ling Rui was doubtful about the sincerity of Lu Fangning's confession this time. When the next day dawned, Ling Rui convinced himself that everything was just novelty at play, while Lu Fangning wholeheartedly wanted to show her sincerity and improve herself to become a partner who could truly 'be worthy of' Ling Rui. Tang Pingping's loan request was sternly rejected by Chairman Tang.
But Tang Pingping still didn't give up and arranged to meet Ling Rui. However, Tang Pingping kept using words like 'love'. Hearing Tang Pingping's excessive use of "love", Ling Rui frowned, coldly refused, and quickly left. Returning to the hospital, Ling Rui began preparing for surgery. Shortly after, Tang Pingping, who burst into the office, didn't see Ling Rui but took interest in the name tag on Ling Rui's uniform. . .
The hospital prepared a charity auction in the afternoon. Curly Hair and Lu Fangning colluded to showcase Lu Fangning's kind personality charm. To avoid startling Ling Rui with a high-profile appearance, Lu Fangning had Curly Hair bid on her behalf. Unexpectedly, Tang Pingping, who was passing by, intruded into the auction. Tang Pingping and Lu Fangning began competing implicitly.
Every painting was up for grabs, but the painting named after Ling Rui eventually became the target of competition between Lu Fangning and Tang Pingping. Ling Rui, who saw everything unfold, appeared and promptly stopped this muddled farce. After Tang Pingping left triumphantly, Ling Rui and Lu Fangning looked at each other in silence.
Lu Fangning's casualness and 'indifference' made Ling Rui even more convinced that the confession was merely due to novelty and the afternoon's auction was just an act of defiance. Watching Ling Rui leave with a face full of disappointment, Lu Fangning's mood plummeted. Cai Siyu sat at her workstation, watching the picked-up flowers belonging to Lu Yiyao wither completely. In her heart, she couldn't help but miss the love that had ended before it even began.
But at this moment, Lu Yiyao appeared, dressed in a suit, elegant and suave, walking towards her. Seeing that her love story was about to become a drama series, Cai Siyu showed an expectant expression.
Episode 13 Recap
By chance, Lu Yiyao and Cai Siyu had another conversation. Although brief, Cai Siyu couldn't help but once again fall into the illusion of love. After leaving Cai Siyu's workstation, Lu Yiyao received news from his subordinate who found a factory to replace the cooperation with Jiangcheng Group. He hurriedly returned to his office to learn more. Lu Fangning remembered Ling Rui saying he loved home-cooked meals the most, so she decided to practice her cooking skills.
After careful preparation, the table full of dishes left Ling Rui momentarily speechless. Fangning enthusiastically served soup for Ling Rui, but Ling Rui still couldn't see Lu Fangning's so-called sincerity. It turned out that on the way back, Ling Rui had accidentally caught a glimpse of Fangning's takeout box. This small lie made Ling Rui suspicious of all of Fangning's actions. However, Fangning could no longer bear the feeling of her sincerity being denied.
Ling Rui's sharp words made Fangning no longer want to hold onto her true feelings only to be met with coldness. Overcome with anger, Fangning slammed the door and left. In the empty house, a helpless Ling Rui received a package from Fangning, which was a humanoid doll with Ling Rui's picture on it. Looking at the band-aid in the trash can and the burnt pot, Ling Rui seemed to suddenly wake up.
He ran out and frantically called Fangning's phone. But at this time, Lu Fangning, filled with frustration, was venting her anger alone at the taekwondo gym. Unable to figure out Ling Rui's heart, Lu Fangning sat silently on the sponge mat at the gym. Lu Yiyao walked in at this moment. Seeing Lu Fangning's silent expression, he didn't ask any more questions, just quietly accompanied her.
The two of them just looked at the night view outside the window like this. Ling Rui ran to all the places Fangning might possibly be, but by the time he found the gym, only air remained. . . The next day, during the free clinic activity, Ling Rui happened to come near Jiangcheng Group.
Remembering the past events between Lu Yiyao and Qin Yujiang, as well as the trade disputes between Jiangcheng Group and Luming Group, Ling Rui found Qin Yujiang. Qin Yujiang originally thought Ling Rui had come merely as a lobbyist, but Ling Rui smiled slightly and subtly advised Qin Yujiang to let go of his inner stubbornness and stop being angry with the Lu siblings by using the "principle of fever".
Hearing Ling Rui's profound words, Qin Yujiang also fell silent, contemplating. Lu Yiyao discovered that there was an error in the data from this replacement factory, which was exactly due to the so-called Manager Wang accepting bribes and providing a problematic factory. He who does not despise deceit in war, Lu Yiyao uncovered the mole and submitted a series of evidence for legal proceedings. Qin Yujiang proposed a new contract to Lu Fangning, but Lu Fangning did not compromise.
Qin Yujiang's going back on his word broke the rules of the game. Knowing he was in the wrong, Qin Yujiang provided the business card of a new supplier. Lu Fangning accepted it calmly, not dwelling on the past. Before leaving, Qin Yujiang mentioned Ling Rui's name. Lu Fangning sprang up as if suddenly provoked, realizing that Ling Rui was behind all this. Lu Fangning didn't respond directly but instead asked about the possibility between Qin Yujiang and Lu Yiyao.
Qin Yujiang mentioned quite mysteriously that Lu Yiyao's heart belonged to someone, but that he shouldn't reveal the secret. Qin Yujiang suggested talking to Lu Yiyao again. The two returned to the place where they used to date. Memories flooded back. Qin Yujiang feigned a relaxed demeanor and explicitly told Lu Yiyao about her feelings for him that had not yet disappeared.
At this moment, she said, she would no longer be stubborn if Lu Yiyao would just take one step forward. But everything was just as Qin Yujiang knew. The person Lu Yiyao truly couldn't forget was Lu Fangning, who displayed a brilliant smile in the cherished photo in his wallet. Looking at Qin Yujiang's determined retreating back, Lu Yiyao felt his steps were extremely heavy, unable to move his body forward for a long time.
Out of the corner of her eye, Qin Yujiang caught sight of Lu Yiyao's fixed figure. She also understood that everything could no longer be forced and that the past had to be left behind as she moved towards a new life. However, Qin Yujiang still couldn't control the tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.
Lu Fangning placed the new supplier documents on Lu Yiyao's desk, but accidentally saw her own photo clearly tucked inside Lu Yiyao's wallet. Thinking about Qin Yujiang's mysterious words and everything from the past, how she once cried in Lu Yiyao's arms, and Lu Yiyao's departure years ago without saying goodbye. A bold guess arose in Lu Fangning's heart. . .
After saying goodbye to Qin Yujiang and returning to the company, Lu Yiyao found that Lu Fangning was avoiding him everywhere, whether it was conversations, meetings, or even meals. An awkwardness had now grown between the two who used to chat happily. Lu Yiyao guessed that his secret had likely been discovered, so he deliberately asked Cai Siyu out for dinner in front of Lu Fangning, hoping to use this to dispel Lu Fangning's vigilance.
Hearing Lu Yiyao's words, Cai Siyu froze in place, puzzled. She hadn't done anything, yet the domineering director was offering himself up out of nowhere? Lu Yiyao, who came to the underground parking garage to get his car, ran into Manager Wang and his group who were seeking revenge. A few thugs quickly surrounded Lu Yiyao and started attacking him with punches and kicks. Cai Siyu watched the horrifying scene and quickly shouted loudly.
Seeing this, the group fled, leaving behind the injured Lu Yiyao. Cai Siyu carefully applied medicine to the wound at the corner of Lu Yiyao's mouth. Their faces kept getting closer, their breaths mingling. The atmosphere at this moment was perfect. Cai Siyu eagerly waited for Lu Yiyao to confess his feelings, but Lu Yiyao had an unaccustomed look on his face. Seeing that a good opportunity was about to slip away, Cai Siyu decided to take the initiative. She mustered her courage and spoke up to confess to Lu Yiyao.
Episode 14 Recap
Seeing Cai Siyu's uneasy expression after confessing, Lu Yiyao had an idea. Cai Siyu in front of him was his best choice. Upon hearing Lu Yiyao's words of acceptance, Cai Siyu was so happy she didn't know what to do with herself, and she left feeling excited and shy. Lu Fangning returned home and thanked Ling Rui for convincing Qin Yujiang.
She also promised that she would no longer lie to Ling Rui, causing unnecessary misunderstandings and troubles, and that she had sorted out her emotions. What seemed like a reasonable statement actually meant that from now on, Lu Fangning would treat Ling Rui with a normal contractual relationship, and the two would continue the contract in a calm and rational manner. Ling Rui listened to Lu Fangning's words.
Although he agreed verbally, the subtle sense of distance in Lu Fangning's tone made him feel uncomfortable inside. Even after waking up the next day, facing the breakfast he had carefully prepared, Lu Fangning remained indifferent, coldly refusing the invitation to eat together, and instead left Ling Rui behind to go to the company.
Watching the breakfast he prepared sit and get cold, and listening to Lu Fangning's repeated use of polite language, Ling Rui realized that their relationship was currently moving in opposite directions… In the office, Lu Yiyao and Lu Fangning were discussing the spokesperson for the Infiniti project. After much thought, Lu Fangning proposed having Bai Jing, a newcomer who hadn't fully risen yet, be the spokesperson. At this moment, Cai Siyu called Lu Yiyao, wanting to ask him out.
Lu Fangning, who overheard the conversation nearby, asked Lu Yiyao curiously. Lu Yiyao deliberately mentioned starting a relationship with Cai Siyu. Although Lu Fangning sensed something was off, Lu Fangning, who hoped Lu Yiyao would find someone, still congratulated Lu Yiyao on his new relationship. Lu Yiyao and Lu Fangning came to Bai Jing's filming location. The newcomer Bai Jing played a doctor in the drama, with a complex story involving his overbearing CEO brother.
As a book fan, Lu Fangning watched with great delight, but Lu Yiyao, standing beside her, couldn't help but complain about the melodramatic plot. Dissatisfied, Lu Fangning quickly sent Lu Yiyao away and continued discussing cooperation matters with Bai Jing. Coincidentally, Tang Pingping was nearby looking for a scene for her live stream and happened upon Lu Fangning and Bai Jing's meeting. Tang Pingping was secretly delighted.
She quickly took out her phone and captured this exciting scene, sending it to Ling Rui at the same time. Ling Rui, who was originally buying groceries at the supermarket, received the photo from Tang Pingping and immediately felt a surge of inexplicable anger. He rushed to the filming location and witnessed the scene of the crazy book fan Lu Fangning snatching the script from Bai Jing to sneak a peek at the plot.
A sudden possessiveness made Ling Rui resolutely interrupt their conversation. He lifted his head, arms crossed dismissively, looking at Lu Fangning. Lu Fangning also didn't show any weakness. Taking advantage of the situation, she invited Bai Jing, who was currently playing a doctor, to her home to visit a real doctor's residence. Although the reason was nonsensical, the three of them still went home.
Facing Lu Fangning's deliberate move, Ling Rui restrained his rationality, but still couldn't help but change into a better-looking outfit, and even deliberately made some noise to attract Lu Fangning's attention. Facing Ling Rui's childish counterattack, Lu Fangning quickly seized Bai Jing, used him as a prop, and with her eloquent tongue, finally broke through Ling Rui's rationality with her absolutely formidable verbal skills. The two also officially started their "elementary school chicken" bickering war.
Watching Ling Rui and Lu Fangning's aggressive, persistent, and escalating "war," Bai Jing wished he could run home at that moment. He bowed twice on the spot, lowered his head, and ran out the door. With Bai Jing's escape as the ending, the bickering between the two finally stopped. Ling Rui angrily held onto the edge of the table, while Lu Fangning proudly ate an orange. Cai Siyu held a bouquet of flowers, waiting for Lu Yiyao to appear.
Looking at the bouquet Cai Siyu handed to him personally, the meaningful language of the flowers, and Cai Siyu's proactively extended hand, Lu Yiyao subtly felt Cai Siyu's excited and shy mood at this moment. The two sat at the table, sharing dessert. Cai Siyu said that the current scene was like her inner fantasy. Although she wasn't sure why, Cai Siyu would still try to make Lu Yiyao like her a little more.
Listening to Cai Siyu's almost humble words, Lu Yiyao couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart. Was he really as perfect as Cai Siyu described? Lu Yiyao's expression began to become complicated, but Cai Siyu didn't notice. Instead, she chose to keep approaching, getting closer and closer, and finally left a gentle kiss on the corner of Lu Yiyao's mouth. Their heartbeats became frantic at this moment.
The usually calm and collected Lu Yiyao also dropped his armor, and couldn't help but scoop another spoonful of the pink dessert… Ling Rui came to the hospital, only to find that his female colleagues around him were all crazy about Bai Jing. The many admiring looks reminded Ling Rui of Lu Fangning who had clung to Bai Jing yesterday. The overturned vinegar smell filled the air. Unconsciously, Ling Rui also stared at this imaginary enemy with wary eyes…
Episode 15 Recap
Seeing how strangely Ling Rui was acting today, Juan Mao couldn't help but feel confused. But after hearing Ling Rui elaborate on the current situation of "his friend," he finally understood that it was a quarrel between a couple. Juan Mao didn't pursue the truth behind this "imaginary friend," but instead offered Ling Rui advice, such as a feigned injury plan, creating surprises, and so on.
Although Ling Rui repeatedly insisted that it wasn't about him, he was silently pondering in his heart. Thinking that Lu Fangning's birthday was coming up in the next few days, Ling Rui, who was always bad with words and slow in action, also started to scheme carefully. He not only brought back decorations from the hospital to set up the scene, but also personally went to the dessert shop to order a cake printed with his own face.
Holding a pen and writing his true feelings on the card, Ling Rui's thoughts were constantly surging. Would such careful preparation make Lu Fangning recall her childhood and remember him? Seeing the room full of streamers and balloons, Ling Rui, holding a doll headpiece, finally waited for Lu Fangning to return. Ling Rui took Lu Fangning's hand and led her to the cake. Facing the warm candlelight, Ling Rui softly sang the birthday song.
Unlike Ling Rui's gentle expression, Lu Fangning looked at everything before her, but only kept recalling the dark side of her memories: vivid faces, falling drops of blood, overturned vehicles. Ling Rui shyly yet surely presented the gift he prepared himself, but the flickering candlelight made Lu Fangning feel unsettled. Unable to suppress the shock in her heart, Lu Fangning could only quickly take the gift and flee in panic.
After Ling Rui called Lu Fangyu to ask, he finally learned the truth behind this strange birthday scene: Lu Fangning's birthday is the day her eldest sister passed away. Since then, no one has celebrated Lu Fangning's birthday, precisely so as not to make her relive this nightmare. Lu Fangyu's words were still rambling on the other end of the phone, but Ling Rui no longer had the heart to continue listening.
He grabbed his coat and went out to look for Lu Fangning. Lu Fangning, who rushed out the door, didn't go far. She just wanted to escape that birthday atmosphere. Once outside the door, Lu Fangning felt guilty for leaving without saying goodbye. Thinking that all the preparations Ling Rui had made for her were ruined by herself, guilt surged in her heart. Lu Fangning opened the gift box, but found a game coin from an amusement park.
What was the deeper meaning behind this? Before Lu Fangning could think carefully, a sneeze made Lu Fangning accidentally flick the coin out. Thinking that she couldn't fail Ling Rui's intention, Lu Fangning lowered her head and searched diligently for a long time, but couldn't find it again. Lu Fangning's searching figure happened to be seen by Ling Rui. The weather was turning cold, and Ling Rui couldn't bear to let Lu Fangning continue to suffer from the cold.
He could only persuade her with good words and bad words, urging Lu Fangning to go home first. After an awkward and silent birthday party, Ling Rui and Lu Fangning were speechless towards each other. But Ling Rui knew that Lu Fangning was still thanking him while suppressing the pain of her memories, and a warmth remained in his heart. After Lu Fangning fell asleep, Ling Rui repeatedly pondered how to propose a step further to Lu Fangning.
With the words constantly being blacked out, Ling Rui still didn't know where to begin. He could only first leave a picture similar to a stock trend on the computer. Lu Fangning woke up early in the morning, but didn't see Ling Rui. Accidentally glancing at the picture on the computer desk, Lu Fangning mistook it for Ling Rui's investment return chart.
From this, it seemed that Ling Rui's income was gradually increasing, and he would soon be free from his contract with her. Thinking that her husband was about to slip out of her grasp, Lu Fangning decided to cherish him properly. She started by finding the gift. The extremely domineering Lu Fangning actually drained the swimming pool completely, and only then found it. Before the 'alarm' was lifted, Lu Fangning received a tip-off from Juan Mao.
Ling Rui said he wanted to "start over." Combined with the scattered words Lu Fangning found that Ling Rui had written in the wastepaper basket, Lu Fangning was convinced that Ling Rui was looking for an opportunity to break up with her completely. Little did she know, Ling Rui actually wanted to fall in love with Lu Fangning again. With completely opposite understandings, the two, one chasing and one hiding, began a "pursuit battle."
The underground relationship between Cai Siyu and Lu Yiyao began. Cai Siyu, who was immersed in novel plots, transformed into an idol drama heroine, using every method to confess to Lu Yiyao, covering up in every way yet full of loopholes. Watching his "idiot teammate's" off-line performance, Lu Yiyao was troubled. After work, Lu Yiyao waited in the parking lot and watched Cai Siyu's rather cautious hiding movements, finding it momentarily amusing.
Cai Siyu was on tenterhooks, afraid that the secret would be leaked, thereby affecting Lu Yiyao's career prospects. Thinking of this, Lu Yiyao was speechless. When talking about dating, Lu Yiyao still used old-fashioned date routines, which made Cai Siyu openly call him boring. Instead, Cai Siyu took Lu Yiyao to a pet store. Through interacting with the cute pets, the relationship between Cai Siyu and Lu Yiyao also subtly deepened.
Lu Fangning, who also worked at the company, was blocked at the door by Ling Rui. Having no other option, Lu Fangning could only start delaying using work as an excuse. But Ling Rui was also full of patience; he was determined to catch Lu Fangning no matter what. In the same room but each with their own intentions, Lu Fangning decided to first find an excuse and make running away the best strategy. . .
Episode 16 Recap
Lu Fangning, who was just about to escape, was caught red-handed by Ling Rui. Having no other option, Lu Fangning could only humble herself and frantically refuse Ling Rui's request to talk about serious matters. Looking at Lu Fangning, who was constantly shaking her head in front of him, Ling Rui felt she was extremely cute. Taking the opportunity, he mentioned his idea of wanting to be in a relationship with Lu Fangning.
Startled by Ling Rui's words, Lu Fangning froze in place, stammering and unable to speak. Ling Rui held Lu Fangning's hand and gently spoke of the true feelings he had been denying all along. But now, those feelings of liking had overflowed and could no longer be hidden. Listening to Ling Rui's confession, Lu Fangning was speechless for the first time.
When Ling Rui asked her back, Lu Fangning didn't give a definite answer, but just hugged Ling Rui tightly, afraid he might want to go back on his word. Understanding Lu Fangning's intention, Ling Rui showed a relieved smile. A couple who had been married for several months finally officially expressed their love for each other on this ordinary night. Troubled by how to start dating again from marriage.
Lu Fangning and Ling Rui simply started with their profile pictures, changing everything to matching couple items. Just like the most ordinary, sweetest couples, they were even reluctant to say goodnight to each other. The next day, the two people living in the same room started sending each other text messages to express their care even before getting out of bed. On the first morning as an official couple, the two went to work together.
But after seeing Ling Rui off, Lu Fangning forgot to give him a farewell kiss. She assertively chased him to the hospital and publicly left a fragrant kiss on Ling Rui's cheek. Ling Rui was both happy and shy, and the sweetness in his heart couldn't help but well up. Nourished by love, the work efficiency of both Ling Rui and Lu Fangning surged rapidly.
Under the bombardment of consecutive work, both Ling Rui and Lu Fangning were tiredly slumped in their chairs, but thinking that they could see the face they longed for when they got home, the two were instantly filled with motivation. As soon as they got home, the originally tired duo exchanged bright smiles. But at this moment, Lu Fangning had forgotten her promise to cook and wanted to make Ling Rui a bowl of instant noodles.
However, the considerate Ling Rui couldn't bear to let Lu Fangning toil further and personally cooked, showing off his culinary skills. Looking at Lu Fangning's satisfied smile, Ling Rui also felt much of his fatigue disappear. Too tired to go out for a date, the two chose to snuggle on the sofa at home and continue their sweet date. Even though the setting was a little simple, their sweetness remained unchanged.
Before recovering from the sweetness, Lu Fangning couldn't wait to ask Ling Rui about the next date plan. Unexpectedly, Ling Rui had other arrangements. After seeing Ling Rui off, she wanted to call Cai Siyu to keep her company, but her little follower also had date plans. Lu Fangning could only dance alone at home with the music. Just then, Ling Rui, who had rushed home, witnessed everything.
Suppressing his laughter, Ling Rui invited Lu Fangning to come to a gathering together. Originally thinking that she would be empty, lonely, and cold on the second day of becoming a couple, Lu Fangning was overjoyed when she heard Ling Rui speak. She immediately changed into the attire of an intellectual beauty and went to the gathering with Ling Rui. Arriving at the gathering, besides colleagues and friends, there was also a respected teacher present.
Lu Fangning maintained the image of an understanding and beautiful wife, but she vaguely felt something was off: she didn't know Ling Rui loved black tea, she watched as Ling Rui poured water for a female colleague, and there were Ling Rui's little habits that only Lu Fangning didn't know. Everything seemed to be reminding Lu Fangning of the unfamiliarity between her and Ling Rui. Forcing a smile, she went to the restroom.
Lu Fangning's temper couldn't help but vent in the empty restroom, but for Ling Rui and to maintain her elegant persona, Lu Fangning still decided to grit her teeth and persevere. . .
Episode 17 Recap
When Lu Fangning returned to the dinner table, the topic suddenly shifted back to Ling Rui's rumored paramour: the "Goddess of White Moonlight" - Yu Shiyi. With a smile on her face, Lu Fangning's heart was on the verge of exploding. After Ling Rui returned to the table, Lu Fangning "smilingly" asked about the rumored object. A puzzled Ling Rui just answered blankly, completely unaware of the strange tone in Lu Fangning's voice.
Cai Siyu and Lu Yiyao went on a date to an art exhibition. The exhibition organizer mistakenly thought Cai Siyu was Lu Yiyao's secretary. Lu Yiyao didn't mind the slip of the tongue, but a crack appeared in Cai Siyu's heart as his girlfriend, and she couldn't swallow the insult. While Lu Yiyao went to accept an exclusive interview, Cai Siyu, using Lu Yiyao's name, bought the most expensive painting in the exhibition to vent her anger.
At this moment, Tang Ping, who is a minor internet celebrity, also appeared at the exhibition and accidentally bumped into Cai Siyu. The two, who had last met at Lu Fangning's wedding, were now bitter enemies crossing paths. The narrow-minded Tang Ping used sharp language to mock Cai Siyu's taste, personality, appearance, and other aspects. Even when Cai Siyu brought up her title as Lu Yiyao's girlfriend, she was only met with a burst of ridicule from the other party.
Feeling a bit inferior in her heart, which she usually didn't show, Cai Siyu lowered her head in disappointment under Tang Ping's verbal attack. Just as Tang Ping was immersed in her fleeting verbal victory, Lu Yiyao appeared with firm steps. In front of Tang Ping, he pulled Cai Siyu into a hug, solemnly declaring their relationship. Cai Siyu's expression only then regained its former radiance. It turned out this relationship was not a humble one-sided effort on her part.
Leaning against Lu Yiyao's chest, Cai Siyu felt completely secure. The second round of Ling Rui's dinner party was KTV. Under the urging of his classmates, Ling Rui and Lu Fangning picked up the microphones. But as soon as she heard the name of Yu Shiyi, the old flame who had sung with Ling Rui last time, Lu Fangning immediately lost her mood. Seeing the situation was wrong, Curly Hair immediately pushed Ling Rui away and helped him explain.
With his glib tongue, Curly Hair collectively "insulted" Ling Rui, which significantly eased Lu Fangning's anger. But the more Curly Hair talked, the more enthusiastic he became, and Lu Fangning, on the contrary, entered "husband-protecting" mode. Ling Rui, who had been looking at the two resentfully from the side, felt as if he had received a free pass when he heard Lu Fangning speak up for him.
He quickly squeezed back to Lu Fangning's side, and the young couple's first spat came to an end. Lu Fangyu was about to go out but was stopped by his mother, Yang Yi. Seeing Lu Fangyu's anxious expression, Yang Yi grew suspicious of his true purpose, so she began to follow her son. Seeing her son enter a dance academy, Yang Yi entered furiously, intending to drag Lu Fangyu out.
However, Gao Erfan, who happened to be passing by, tricked Yang Yi by pretending to privately teach Lu Fangyu business management. After seeing his mother leave, Lu Fangyu finally breathed a sigh of relief. Facing Gao Erfan, Lu Fangyu let down his guard completely and talked to Gao Erfan about his love for ballet. Lu Fangyu planned to participate in the male version of Swan Lake dance performance, incidentally fulfilling his eldest sister's former dream. . .
Lu Fangyu's rehearsal for Swan Lake went very smoothly. The reporters who arrived at the scene recognized Lu Fangyu's figure and name and quickly sensed a business opportunity, coming forward. . . Lu Wenbin received the set photo of Lu Fangyu sent by the reporter, and anger instantly surged in his heart. Faced with his son's "unspeakable" hobby, Lu Wenbin not only refused to understand but even ordered to prevent Lu Fangyu from escaping and had him brought back.
In front of Lu Fangyu, he picked up the scissors and cut Lu Fangyu's practice clothes piece by piece. Lu Fangning appeared at this moment, stopping Lu Wenbin from further suppressing Lu Fangyu with forceful methods. Facing his broken hard work, Lu Fangyu clenched his teeth, refusing to yield even unto death. Hearing his son's defiance, Lu Wenbin was about to take the opportunity to use excessive language to suppress him, but all of this was too similar.
The hideous look on Lu Wenbin's face as he roared into the phone in the past surfaced in his mind. Lu Wenbin remembered, and Lu Fangning remembered even more. Looking at her father's unchanging forceful appearance before her eyes, Lu Fangning glared with wide eyes, questioning Lu Wenbin. Before the atmosphere could deteriorate further, Ling Rui spoke up to stop them.
Lu Fangning had no choice but to regain some rationality and leave this suffocating house, taking Lu Fangyu with her. As the intermediary, Lu Yiyao could only chase after Lu Fangning, but Lu Fangning counterattacked using her sister's example. Lu Yiyao was speechless and could only watch silently as Lu Fangning left. Lu Fangning took Lu Fangyu to a hotel.
Seeing Lu Fangning's lost yet pretending-to-be-strong expression, and the way she stepped forward to protect him, a warmth surged in Lu Fangyu's heart, so he tightly hugged Lu Fangning's thin body. . . After seeing Lu Fangyu off, Ling Rui looked at Lu Fangning's confused face, his heart aching. But Lu Fangning asked Ling Rui to take her to a store. Looking at the furniture displayed everywhere, Lu Fangning slowly told Ling Rui the story of her sister, Lu Yue.
Episode 18 Recap
Gentle and considerate Lu Yue had always been Lu Wenbin's pride, but Lu Yue felt she was living behind a mask. When Lu Yue finally decided to escape this shackles, she couldn't bear to leave her dear younger sister, Fangning. At Fangning's pleading, Lu Yue rushed back to celebrate Fangning's birthday. Facing her sister leaving resolutely for a man, the young Fangning was very confused.
She looked at Lu Yue's smile with tears in her eyes, knowing that Lu Yue would definitely not turn back. Fangning's tears flowed incessantly. The two talked about dreams, wishes, and their beloved furniture brand. They celebrated several birthdays by borrowing a cake in the park. Receiving the news, Lu Wenbin brought people to the scene, vowing to catch his eldest daughter.
To escape the cage set by her father, Lu Yue drove away and accidentally got into a car accident. . . Since then, Fangning has pursued her sister's wish and reached this point. Every year on her birthday, she receives postcards from all over the world. Although she doesn't know who sent them, these postcards constantly remind her not to forget the accident that night. Ling Rui quietly listened to Fangning's story, his inner determination unchanged.
He responded to Fangning, becoming Lu Fangning's strongest support. Lu Fangyu's ballet costume photos were still circulated. Faced with the discussion throughout the company and even society, Fangning countered in an exclusive interview with extremely normal values. She even portrayed Lu Wenbin as open-minded in front of the camera, forcing him into the role. Lu Yiyao believed all of this was deliberately done by Fangning.
Seeing the public opinion and the current situation deviating from his control, Lu Yiyao was very dissatisfied with Fangning's actions. Hearing Fangning mention Ling Rui's support for her, Lu Yiyao mistakenly thought Ling Rui was also a part of the force shifting everything off course. . . Even though society and public opinion supported Lu Fangyu's ballet career, his mother Yang Yi was still unhappy that Lu Fangyu had completely lost the chance to compete for Lu Wenbin's business empire.
She was solely focused on paving the future path for her son, and Yang Yi left full of worry. But after several arguments and troubles, Lu Wenbin already felt tired. The pressure of the past and the estrangement of his children forced Lu Wenbin to re-examine his thinking. Lu Fangyu was about to go abroad for further ballet studies. Seeing his son's determined decision, Lu Wenbin finally chose to let go at the last moment.
Lu Yiyao, who still held prejudice against Ling Rui, happened to spot Tang Ping's privately hidden work pass. Recalling the suspicious recording pen he had picked up at the time, Lu Yiyao realized things were not simple. He then went back to Cai Siyu to borrow the recording pen. Fangning, who was very invested in the Infinite project, was busy arranging the press conference with her team. Even when she returned home, Fangning's tension didn't lessen at all.
The thoughtful Ling Rui offered a gentle hug at this moment, supporting her with sweet words, like a spring breeze, nourishing Fangning. The Infinite press conference began, and Yang Yi and Lu Wenbin also arrived in time. Unable to stand Fangning's actions, Yang Yi prepared to go out for some air, but unexpectedly heard Lu Yiyao playing the restored recording file.
Lu Yiyao angrily confronted Ling Rui, just about to give a verbal warning, but the entire process of their dispute was maliciously filmed by Yang Yi, who had been following them. As if she had obtained a secret weapon, all of Yang Yi's anger and unwillingness found an outlet. Clutching the key evidence on her phone, Yang Yi walked onto the stage at an inappropriate time when the press conference officially began.
Under everyone's gaze, she snatched the microphone, her face full of a triumphant look. Having anticipated the imminent danger, Fangning, feigning composure, watched Yang Yi on the stage and unknowingly clenched her fists. . .
Episode 19 Recap
Yang Yi confidently walked onto the stage, snatched the microphone from the host, and was about to publicly expose the contract marriage between Lu Fangning and Ling Rui. Just as the PR crisis was about to erupt, Lu Wenbin rushed onto the stage, snatched back the microphone, and with a smiling face, announced to everyone that Lu Fangning and Ling Rui were about to become the brand spokespersons for Infinite.
On one hand, he responded to people's doubts with a respectable appearance, and on the other hand, he explained the impropriety of Yang Yi's action by citing the consequence of a stock price crash. Yang Yi listened to Lu Wenbin's words, and although full of bitterness, she had nothing to say. Yang Yi shook off Lu Wenbin's hand and returned to her seat. Lu Fangning went up to speak as the brand spokesperson.
Listening to Ling Rui's poised response, Fangning's nervousness intensified, but she felt encouragement from Ling Rui in her palm. Fangning finally took the microphone and revealed to everyone that their marriage was indeed unusual, but it was ultimately getting on the right track. Fangning's firm speech echoed clearly in the hall, and the onlookers who initially had other intentions finally sent their congratulatory applause. This ticking time bomb was finally defused.
Lu Yiyao, who was sitting silently below the stage, was still dissatisfied. He grabbed Fangning, wanting to prevent her from falling into Ling Rui's "scheme." Fangning did not understand why Lu Yiyao was so agitated, but Ling Rui calmly pulled Fangning into his arms and explained calmly: Time will prove everything. After the press conference ended, Lu Wenbin was furious at Yang Yi's thoughtless action.
Yang Yi knew her action just now was improper, so she falsely accused Lu Fangning of bullying Lu Fangyu, causing him to go abroad and suffer. Listening to this unreasonable outburst, Lu Wenbin watched Yang Yi crying and making a scene with cold eyes, too angry to speak. Unable to persuade Fangning to turn back, Lu Yiyao pondered with restraint. Then he remembered Tang Ping, who had collected Ling Rui's chest tag.
Tang Ping's infatuation with Ling Rui made Lu Yiyao certain of the truth that Ling Rui was a playboy and philandering. In order to expose Ling Rui's "true face," Lu Yiyao found Tang Ping and even offered to help Tang Ping get Ling Rui. Tang Ping, who was originally like a reborn drama queen, was completely sober after hearing Lu Yiyao's words.
Understanding that Lu Yiyao was "mentally unstable" and his words were strange, Tang Ping did not fall into Lu Yiyao's tempting conditions but decisively rejected Lu Yiyao. Cai Siyu returned to the company and saw Lu Yiyao. She suppressed her inner impulse and pretended to be reserved, waiting for Lu Yiyao to rush over and apologize for the recording pen incident.
When Lu Yiyao actually found Cai Siyu, Cai Siyu listened to Lu Yiyao's explanation and realized that Lu Yiyao did not regret his actions. Every word and phrase revolved around Fangning. Looking at Lu Yiyao's confused expression in front of her, Cai Siyu's anger did not lessen but increased. . . All the advertising department's proposals for Lu Fangning and Ling Rui's endorsement plan were vetoed by Fangning.
Cai Siyu, unable to bear it any longer, called Ling Rui for help. Ling Rui was optimistic about all the proposals, but due to time conflicts, the location for the advertisement shoot had to accommodate Ling Rui's schedule and was moved to Ling Rui's hometown. . . Ling Rui proactively called Lu Yiyao, and the two met to talk.
Ling Rui exposed Lu Yiyao's secret of having a crush on Fangning for ten years and accused the current Lu Yiyao of having lost his mind, even wanting to hurt Fangning at the brand press conference she cared about the most. Looking at Ling Rui's resolute departing back, Lu Yiyao felt unwilling and self-reproachful. Filled with anger, he struck nothing. A dejected Lu Yiyao got drunk to the point of unconsciousness in the small pub at the alley entrance.
Cai Siyu and others discovered that Ling Rui's hometown was an excellent, naturally unpolluted location for filming. Lu Fangning, who was initially unmoved, also started to feel romantic excitement upon hearing Cai Siyu's suggestion of a "honeymoon advertisement shoot" plan and began to be full of fantasy about the upcoming filming schedule. Cai Siyu rushed over after receiving a call from the pub owner. She saw the tall and well-built Lu Yiyao's drunken face at the table.
Cai Siyu was about to pick up Lu Yiyao's wallet to pay the bill but found a photo of Lu Fangning tightly stuck inside. Recalling Lu Yiyao's various unnatural and inappropriate actions in the past, Cai Siyu realized that their relationship was incompatible all along. Cai Siyu had always been the proactive party in the relationship, stubbornly dragging their relationship forward. Seeing the truth clearly, Cai Siyu was filled with mixed emotions at this moment. . .
The next day, Lu Yiyao finally sobered up and received a call from the pub owner, only then knowing that Cai Siyu had left his wallet at the pub the previous night. Upon returning to the company, he found Cai Siyu, who was usually in high spirits, looking dejected at the moment. Lu Yiyao then knew that his biggest secret had been discovered by her. The two met at the cat cafe where they used to have dates.
Cai Siyu humbly suggested to Lu Yiyao that she was willing to overlook past issues and continue to be with him and develop their relationship. But Lu Yiyao knew that Cai Siyu was a good girl he did not deserve. The heartless Lu Yiyao who rejected her appeared incredibly cold at this moment. His knife-like words stimulated Cai Siyu's tear ducts, but Cai Siyu, who was already deeply infatuated, just wanted to stay by Lu Yiyao's side. . .
Episode 20 Recap
Cai Siyu rushed towards Lu Yiyao desperately, tightly hugging the Lu Yiyao in front of her, but Lu Yiyao grabbed Cai Siyu's arms and pushed her away from him. Even with such cruelty, Cai Siyu still shouted out her feelings for him to Lu Yiyao's back. But the red string between the two had already broken with Lu Yiyao's departing footsteps… Tang Ping walked out of her house and unexpectedly encountered a "fan."
This "fan" deduced Tang Ping's address based on the livestream footage, but the naive Tang Ping did not realize the potential safety hazards. After the two said goodbye, this strange "fan" kept pressing the shutter at Tang Ping's back. Ling Rui and Lu Fangning were eagerly anticipating their upcoming honeymoon, but when they actually arrived in Ling Rui's hometown, Lu Fangning realized that the simplicity of it all exceeded her imagination.
Having gotten off at the wrong stop, the two had no choice but to wait on the roadside for a local villager going their way to give them a ride. Upon recognizing Ling Rui, the originally indifferent villager immediately became enthusiastic, quickly inviting the two onto his sheep cart… Finally arriving at their destination, Ling Rui and Lu Fangning arrived at the guesthouse.
The originally short-tempered receptionist girl, upon hearing that the person in front of her was actually Dr. Ling Rui, immediately became gentle, upgrading the original inferior room to the best suite. It turned out that everything had already been prepared for Ling Rui. Lu Fangning was filled with doubt, wondering if Ling Rui was truly a god-like figure in this village. After repeated "provocations," the facts proved that Ling Rui was indeed a beloved figure in his hometown.
Returning to the guesthouse, Lu Fangning still couldn't shake off the doubts in her heart. The young receptionist sister stood up to explain to Lu Fangning the reasons why Ling Rui was so excellent and loved by the villagers. Lu Fangning, listening to examples of Ling Rui being a filial son, academically outstanding, and full of love, felt both proud and sweet inside.
Night fell, and although they had been looking forward to this moment for a long time, when the opportunity finally arrived, the two were shy and bashful. A hand tentatively stretched out from under the covers, touching fingertips, creating an ambiguous atmosphere, half resisting and half welcoming. The desire between Lu Fangning and Ling Rui was on the verge of igniting, but just as the passion was running high, a knock suddenly sounded on the door.
Impatient, Lu Fangning opened the door only to see the face of her nemesis, Tang Ping. Tang Ping deliberately wanted to ruin their good time, not only buying the room next door but even playing annoying symphonic music when the two were preparing to "fight" again. The next day, Tang Ping and Lu Fangning had been fighting all night and were exhausted. But in order not to reveal any flaws, they continued to provoke each other.
Tang Ping left in a fit of anger, only to accidentally discover that the fan who had approached her earlier was actually a sasaeng fan, following her all the way from her doorstep to here and even harassing her. Filled with fear, Tang Ping had no choice but to find Lu Fangning to help her come up with a plan. The quirky Lu Fangning had an idea at this moment, deciding to angrily catch the sasaeng fan for Tang Ping.
But the clueless Ling Rui mistakenly thought that Lu Fangning's veiled words were because she was angry that their good time had been ruined last night. In order to restore Lu Fangning's good mood, Ling Rui silently began to make plans…
Episode 21 Recap
Tang Pingping and Lu Fangning decided to use a plan to lure out the sasaeng fan. Once they brought him to the designated location, Lu Fangning would swiftly appear. With her full combat power, Lu Fangning grabbed the perverted man. As he prepared to escape, Ling Rui appeared in time. The three of them worked together to punish the sasaeng fan. After dealing with the sasaeng fan, Tang Pingping clung to Lu Fangning, afraid that danger might appear.
Originally, she wanted to go to a bar, but Lu Fangning refused, so she had to buy a bunch of alcohol to have fun. Lu Fangning wasn't drunk at all, but Tang Ping was completely unconscious. When Ling Rui returned home after his free clinic, the two were about to spend some quality time together, but Tang Ping took advantage of her drunken state to tell the truth.
It turned out that Tang Ping had always envied and admired Lu Fangning since she was a child. Compared to Ling Rui, Tang Ping had a more dependent feeling towards Lu Fangning. Even drunk, Tang Ping wouldn't let go of Lu Fangning's hand. However, when the moment became deeply affectionate, Lu Fangning and Ling Rui couldn't help but start their intimate actions. As soon as Tang Ping woke up, she felt a splitting headache.
Recalling everything from last night, Tang Ping felt extremely embarrassed and quickly dragged her suitcase, wanting to escape the scene. But seeing that Lu Fangning didn't ridicule or mock her, Tang Ping secretly rejoiced in her heart and grabbed Lu Fangning's hand again. She insisted that Lu Fangning take her to the train station.
After seeing Tang Ping off, the receptionist girl revealed to Lu Fangning that Ling Rui had liked a mysterious person since he was a child and mentioned that Ling Rui had always treasured a coin given to him by that person. Lu Fangning thought for a moment, remembering the coin gift she received on her birthday, and couldn't help but wonder when she had met Ling Rui.
Arriving at the school where Ling Rui used to study, Lu Fangning felt Ling Rui's past life in every tree and blade of grass, wanting to evoke memories in the details. Ling Rui received a message and came to the school to treat the wounds of elementary school students who were fighting. Seeing the stubborn faces and wary tone, Ling Rui understood that the students in front of him were being bullied because of their poor family background.
Ling Rui warmly told the students about his childhood, the same experiences and past, but Ling Rui had met someone who brought light back into his life, gave him warmth, and that coin. Lu Fangning secretly hid behind the wall behind the two, listening to everything. She wanted to open her wallet and take out the coin again, but she didn't expect it to fall out when helping Tang Pingping catch the pervert.
Lu Fangning searched the entire village, but couldn't find the commemorative coin again. Feeling extremely lost, Lu Fangning came to the beach, watching the vast sea, her mood also rising and falling with the waves. The originally lost coin was picked up by Ling Rui by chance. He came to the beach and found Lu Fangning. Looking at Lu Fangning's back, Ling Rui recalled the past.
It turned out that in the past, during an event organized by the school, Ling Rui tutored Lu Fangning in her homework. Lu Fangning didn't follow Ling Rui's arrangement and insisted on bringing Ling Rui to the amusement park. Ling Rui didn't change his little adult temperament and actually took Lu Fangning to play and do homework at the same time. Looking at Lu Fangning's happy face on various amusement facilities, the indifferent little Ling Rui gradually showed a smile.
Borrowing a camera from a nearby store, Ling Rui took a picture of Lu Fangning's smile. But that day, Ling Rui's father passed away due to illness. Lu Fangning wanted to use money to help Ling Rui, but Ling Rui only insisted on taking out that commemorative coin from the amusement park… Familiar scenes evoked the memories of the two, and the relationship between Ling Rui and Lu Fangning was coated with a brand new color.
The death of his father made Ling Rui devote himself to the research of intractable diseases, and he eagerly hoped to go abroad for further study. Growing up, their marriage seemed hasty, but it was like fate. Ling Rui took out the lost and found commemorative coin and handed it to Lu Fangning. The two who "re-identified" officially achieved a positive result under the catalyst of emotion.
Episode 22 Recap
In the mall, Gao Erfan pulled up the mall's purchase records and made a mysterious phone call with a rather secretive air. With ulterior motives, Gao Erfan clenched his fist, secretly carrying out his plan. . . Ling Rui and Lu Fangning woke up together, their relationship having progressed significantly in these few short days. In this idyllic paradise, they felt incredibly happy. But work had to continue, and Cai Siyu and others arrived to arrange the advertising shooting plan.
Watching the intimate expressions between Ling Rui and Lu Fangning, Cai Siyu's expression grew increasingly dim, but Lu Fangning, immersed in her sweet love, didn't notice it at all. The shooting plan was in full swing, and the entire crew was amazed by the chemistry between Ling Rui and Lu Fangning. Just as this sweet atmosphere was unfolding, Lu Fangning received a message on her phone about the mall's brand being detected with quality problems.
Rushing back to the company, Lu Fangning and Lu Yiyao joined forces to thoroughly investigate. Standing aside, Gao Erfan silently received Lu Fangning's instructions, but in his heart, he began to slowly plan something. . . Ling Rui returned to the hospital, but received an interview notice from the German Research Institute. The long-awaited opportunity for further study arrived, but Ling Rui's face showed no smile.
This was precisely the moment when Lu Fangning was encountering a career shock, how could he abandon his beloved wife? In the company, Lu Fangning was studying the difficulties at work, while Gao Erfan silently made a phone call, arranging the next steps of the plan. Ling Rui came to the company to bring Lu Fangning dinner.
Seeing that the timing was right, Ling Rui was about to bring up the matter of further study, but Lu Fangning was busy checking the quality of new products. Waiting anxiously for Lu Fangning in the office, Ling Rui realized that he could never abandon Lu Fangning, who was struggling step by step at this moment. Looking at the interview notice, Ling Rui had made his decision.
After an all-nighter, Lu Fangning finally returned home, but bad news arrived one after another. The mall's quality issues were exposed in the news, and a vortex of public opinion arose. Both Lu Fangning and Lu Yiyao were busy dealing with this crisis. The board of directors constantly questioned, and brand partners terminated cooperation. Lu Yiyao and Lu Fangning constantly negotiated with various parties, unable to escape. Ling Rui's hesitation aroused Curly Hair's questioning.
Curly Hair was dissatisfied with Ling Rui's decision to disregard his future, but Ling Rui was unusually calm. Facing many voices, he silently reaffirmed his choice. Lu Fangning and Lu Yiyao had not yet found a perfect solution, and could only continue to explore with a headache. Ling Rui found Lu Fangning again, and Lu Fangning asked Ling Rui for advice with great annoyance.
Ling Rui suggested that Lu Fangning should first think about the company and find a way to protect the company's reputation. Lu Fangning listened to Ling Rui's words and thought silently. The next day, Lu Fangning suggested to Lu Wenbin and Lu Yiyao that Luming Group should take the main responsibility first to appease public opinion. But facing a board of directors with difficult to unify opinions, the three had to first find the most suitable investor as a solution.
Gao Erfan, who was silently hiding at the office door, eavesdropped on everything. . . Cai Siyu was eating alone in a restaurant, but accidentally met Lu Yiyao meeting with an investor. Watching the strange woman sitting with Lu Yiyao, the jealousy in Cai Siyu's heart burned up. She rushed over, snatched the investor's wine glass, and only after hearing Lu Yiyao's explanation did Cai Siyu realize that she had caused trouble and offended President Xu in front of her.
Anxious to win back the investor, Cai Siyu kept drinking as a penalty. Lu Yiyao tried to stop Cai Siyu from drinking, but couldn't stop her. It wasn't until the investor left that the two continued to drink heavily. After who knows how many rounds, Cai Siyu and Lu Yiyao's eyes gradually became blurred. Their steps were unsteady, and after staggering into the hotel room, the two fell on the bed together. . .
Episode 23 Recap
The sun rose again, Cai Siyu and Lu Yiyao were disheveled and awkwardly greeted each other. The awkward atmosphere lingered in their hearts until they left the room. When they returned to the company, Cai Siyu and Lu Yiyao stammered as they began to check their memories, but having drunk too much, the two had long forgotten the events of the night. . . Lu Fangning began meeting with investors one by one.
When she returned to the mall, she found Tang Pingping diligently live streaming in her home goods brand store, hoping to boost sales. Looking at Tang Pingping's incessant talking, Fangning felt both helpless and happy. Ling Rui's advisor was about to ask for his final decision, but Ling Rui could only temporarily choose to avoid him. When the advisor went downstairs, he happened to meet Ling Rui's mother.
Hearing from the advisor that Ling Rui had the opportunity to go to Germany for further study, Ling Rui's mother felt both angry and happy. When Ling Rui returned home, she couldn't help but scold him. When asked if he had informed Fangning, Ling Rui only said that he would postpone the interview time to help Fangning get through this difficult time. But Ling Rui's mother still longed for this rare opportunity and hoped Ling Rui wouldn't miss it.
Lu Yiyao found Lu Fangning feeling quite guilty. Fangning told Lu Yiyao about her plan. Now that the investor had been found, the board meeting began as scheduled. Upon hearing Fangning's plan, the directors' objections were incessant. But Fangning explained her purpose word by word, stating that if action wasn't taken quickly, the company's stock price could not withstand another blow. Lu Wenbin and Lu Yiyao spoke up in support at the same time.
At this point, the directors changed their minds, and Fangning's plan was finally approved. Once the news was released, public opinion gradually improved. Lu Fangning and Lu Yiyao nervously awaited the appearance of the signing investor. But as time passed minute by minute, the anxious Lu Fangning personally took the contract to the other company, but still did not see the other party appear. The two who had originally wanted to find another way out were backstabbed.
News of Luming's capital chain issues circulated among investors, and the bank repayment deadline was approaching. Pressure from both ends kept mounting. The board meeting was held again. Director Li stood up and accused Lu Fangning of incompetence, and then brought up the brand new investor he had found: Xinge Investment. A rush of footsteps approached. Lu Fangning widened her eyes, staring at the well-dressed investor representative in front of her.
This figure was clearly the assistant who had accompanied her day and night: Gao Erfan. Realizing something was wrong, Lu Fangning had a private conversation with Gao Erfan. Lu Fangning now realized that Gao Erfan in front of her was the owner of those unfamiliar postcards. Gao Erfan and Lu Yue were in love, but Lu Yue's tragic news left Gao Erfan incredibly heartbroken.
The stubborn Gao Erfan believed that Lu Fangning in front of him was the indirect murderer of his beloved. For his revenge plan, Gao Erfan had endured hardships and lain low for three years, only then waiting for this perfect opportunity. Now, as Luming's largest shareholder, Gao Erfan insisted on using this opportunity to destroy the entire Lu family's hard work.
The exhausted Fangning received the news that the company had decided to stop the Infinite project, and had no choice but to reach out to Ling Rui for help. Ling Rui, who was originally conducting an online interview, quickly abandoned the interview as soon as he received Fangning's message and rushed towards her. Fangning and Ling Rui sat together in the office. Looking at the teary-eyed Fangning in front of him, Ling Rui continuously encouraged her, selflessly offering his warmth.
But upon returning home again, Ling Rui's smile gradually faded. He made a phone call and told the other party word by word: he was formally giving up his overseas study.
Episode 24 Recap
The next day, Lu Fangning returned to the company. Lu Yiyao anxiously discussed with Lu Fangning how to respond to Gao Erfan's instructions. Just as she was about to order the relevant work for Infinite to begin, however, an employee under her retorted to Lu Fangning, saying that Lu Fangning was no longer in charge now and could not push aside work to focus on arranging Infinite matters. The employee's sudden resistance surprised Lu Fangning somewhat.
At this moment, Cai Siyu, who had been eavesdropping for a long time nearby, interjected into the conversation, helping to smooth things over. After Lu Fangning returned to her office, Cai Siyu walked in and encouraged Lu Fangning. Looking at Cai Siyu's smile in front of her, Lu Fangning realized that their friendship felt exceptionally precious at this moment. Ling Rui, who had voluntarily given up his further study plan, was severely criticized by his advisor.
His feeling of being wronged made Ling Rui once again frantically clean. His furrowed brow relaxed the moment he saw Lu Fangning. He tightly held Lu Fangning in his arms. Listening to Lu Fangning's anxiety, Ling Rui offered his boundless tenderness, burying his own troubles deep in his heart. . . Lu Wenbin learned about Gao Erfan's every move from a director. Putting down his phone, the endless worries also made Lu Wenbin feel weary.
The next day, Lu Wenbin silently handed the divorce agreement to Yang Yi. Lu Wenbin wanted Yang Yi to stay away from this dispute, but Yang Yi insisted on going through the crisis with Lu Wenbin. Using this opportunity to vent her grievances, she threw away the divorce agreement, yet couldn't help but reveal a smile behind his back. Ling Yazhi arranged to meet Lu Fangning because of Ling Rui's matter.
Upon meeting, Ling Yazhi asked Lu Fangning to persuade Ling Rui to accept the opportunity for further study in Germany. But Lu Fangning, who knew nothing about this, was stunned. Lu Fangning, who learned the truth from Ling Yazhi's words, rushed to the hospital and questioned her colleague Juan Mao. Only then did she realize that Ling Rui had given up the interview opportunity because of her. . .
Back at the company, a dispute among employees only then let Lu Fangning learn that Gao Erfan had carried out layoffs and disbanded departments. Lu Fangning, overwhelmed with anger, found Gao Erfan but was threatened by him, forcing the Lu family to sell all their shares in order to keep Luming Group intact. Listening to Gao Erfan's accusations against her, Lu Fangning walked home disheartened.
Ling Rui had given up his future because of her, and her sister had lost her life because of her. Lu Fangning, overwhelmed with mixed emotions, found Lu Wenbin and painfully began to reflect on her mistakes. Listening to Lu Fangning's trembling voice, Lu Wenbin also began to express his thoughts. Everything was just because of love, imposing his own wishes on his children, leading to the unexpected events.
Looking at the wrinkles and tears on her father's face, Lu Fangning tightly held Lu Wenbin's hand. The father and daughter, who had finally resolved their emotional knots, laid bare all the past events and wounds, finally letting go and preparing to give up all their shares. Lu Fangning found Lu Yiyao and asked him to find a friend in Germany to help with Ling Rui's future.
Listening to Lu Fangning's decision to give up the shares, Lu Yiyao's heart became heavy. But Lu Fangning's resolute back did not leave Lu Yiyao any chance to question her. Walking on the way home, the weather was quite cold. It was fate at play. Lu Fangning saw Ling Rui at the end of the road. All the accumulated emotions erupted again, and she loudly expressed her love. Lu Fangning tightly hugged Ling Rui.
As if it were their last embrace, Lu Fangning held him so tightly. . . When Ling Rui woke up the next morning, he found the bedside empty. Whether it was the photos in the house or the luggage in the closet, all traces of Lu Fangning's life had been erased, while a divorce agreement was left empty on the table in the living room.
Ling Rui ran through all the places he could look, but he never saw that familiar figure again. He received good news about another interview, but there was no longer a smile on Ling Rui's face. . . As soon as the news of Luming Group Chairman Lu Wenbin and General Manager Lu Fangning transferring shares came out, it triggered discussion among everyone. People's speculative expressions and gossipy eyes were all directed towards Luming Group. What kind of turbulent events were brewing behind the doors. . .
Episode 25 Recap
Six years later, Tang Ping, who was originally just a minor internet celebrity, became an actress. Although she wasn't very famous, Tang Ping still worked hard to climb up. This filming session was at the Luming Mall. To familiarize herself with the environment, Tang Ping prepared to visit the mall to browse, but unexpectedly saw a book signing event for the writer Cai Siyu.
Tang Ping came to find Cai Siyu with her face covered, but was still spotted on the spot. Tang Ping asked Cai Siyu about Lu Fangning's whereabouts. As good friends, neither of them had received contact from Fangning. Now, both of them could only secretly curse Lu Fangning's heartlessness in their hearts. On the other side, Lu Fangning raised her son, Lu Youyou, by herself, living abroad.
Having never seen his father's face since he was a child, Lu Youyou longed to find his dad in his heart. Coincidentally, Lu Fangning's friend Shen Zhuo was busy with matters concerning an exhibition and wanted to call Fangning back to help. So he seized Fangning's weakness: Lu Youyou. Like "capture the king first to capture the thieves," Shen Zhuo first brought Youyou back to that familiar city, and Fangning had no choice but to follow.
Lu Yiyao prepared accommodation for Fangning, which was Fangning's old apartment. He asked about Fangning's plans, but Fangning had no intention of staying in the country again. Speaking of Ling Rui, Fangning had been physically and mentally exhausted from taking care of Lu Youyou over the past few years. Holding the thought of not wanting to disturb Ling Rui's work studying in Germany, after several years, Fangning developed her own brand: White Queen.
Lu Fangning, busy with work, had even less intention of taking her son back to find Ling Rui. Now that her son was old enough to run around everywhere, Lu Fangning decided it was best to find a suitable time to notify Ling Rui of this "earth-shattering news." Looking at Fangning's determined expression, Lu Yiyao had nothing to refute. Fangning brought her new brand to see Old Chairman Tang.
She was just about to tell Old Chairman Tang not to tell Tang Ping about her return to the country, but Tang Ping walked straight into the office. As soon as she discovered Lu Fangning's presence, Tang Ping quickly grabbed hold and wouldn't let go. Even Cai Siyu, who was on the phone with Tang Ping at the time, directly received the news of Fangning's return.
All her painstaking efforts were in vain, and Lu Fangning could only resign herself to bad luck. Looking at the two women questioning her in front of her, Lu Fangning realized they had become much bolder and quickly switched into sarcastic verbal attack mode. But Cai Siyu and Tang Ping found that Lu Fangning was just sharp-tongued but kind-hearted; even when abroad, she still cared about them both. They asked Lu Fangning why she divorced, but Fangning just smiled awkwardly.
When they changed the subject to Ling Rui, Fangning quickly pricked up her ears, but the two of them stammered and refused to elaborate on Ling Rui's recent situation, so Fangning had to drop the subject. Tang Ping returned home, overjoyed at the thought of about to get the opportunity to play the lead female role in Cai Siyu's new work.
She wanted to take a selfie with the new book and post it on her moments, but found that slanderous comments about herself were circulating online. Tang Ping, who was originally very worried, discovered that her anti-trolling group was doing its best to defend her, and couldn't help but feel much more at ease. Looking at this main force of anti-trolling with the ID Jiao Tang Ping Yi Er Ling, Tang Ping was both happy and grateful.
Fangning came to the exhibition venue to survey it. An assistant from the school wanted to recruit Fangning to his cousin's company. Fangning looked at the very enthusiastic classmate in front of her and said she temporarily had no such intention. Wanting to find a quiet place for a while, Fangning went out to browse the venue, but unexpectedly heard a passing female classmate raving about "Dr. Ling" who was giving a lecture at the same venue.
Fangning, who was originally indifferent, glanced at Ling Rui's name on the poster and froze on the spot, staring at the poster in a daze. Fangning was about to leave, but discovered Ling Rui chatting with a colleague and walking towards her direction. In a moment of panic, Fangning could only secretly hide, peeking at Ling Rui's receding figure. Seeing her long-unseen lover walk past, Fangning, who was originally extremely calm, could no longer bear it.
Her frantically beating heart reminded Fangning of her true feelings, but Fangning, in order to keep the big picture in mind, could only maintain her hiding posture. Returning home, recalling this scene, Fangning's heart had not yet calmed down. She worried whether Ling Rui would truly accept her sudden reappearance after being out of touch for many years. Fangning was unsure of Ling Rui's reaction, leaving only a heart full of worry.
The next day, Fangning was busy with matters related to the exhibition. She first left Lu Youyou at Lu Yiyao's house and returned to the school exhibition hall alone. Just as she was worrying about whether she would encounter Ling Rui again, Murphy's Law struck. Ling Rui was surrounded by students asking him questions, and the group was about to walk towards her direction. After thinking it over last night, this time Fangning was not prepared to dodge.
She mustered up the courage to call out that name, but Ling Rui and his group seemed not to notice Fangning's presence and just walked straight past. It was like a joke played by fate; the two of them brushed past each other again.
Episode 26 Recap
Seeing Ling Rui walk past her, Lu Fangning couldn't help but feel disappointed, wondering if Ling Rui truly hated her. Lu Fangning was unable to concentrate on work several times and hastily dismissed the meeting. To avoid meeting Ling Rui, Lu Fangning specifically chose to walk in the opposite direction of the School of Medicine. Lu Yiyao was tormented by Lu Youyou to the point of having no distracting thoughts, but Lu Youyou also found Lu Yiyao's daily life boring.
He could only beg Lu Yiyao to chat with him. However, Lu Yiyao just maintained a helpless expression, looking completely indifferent, and even his lunch was just instant food. Lu Youyou could only shout as he called Lu Fangning to complain. Lu Fangning came to the school's convenience store. Even though she walked in the opposite direction, she still ran into Ling Rui. Lu Fangning awkwardly hid behind the food shelves, but was still discovered by Ling Rui.
He walked directly to Lu Fangning's side, maintaining a calm expression. The two exchanged a 'long time no see'. This time they actually met and talked, but Lu Fangning felt somewhat dazed. However, Ling Rui only said a few words before leaving with his documents. Lu Fangning sat on a wooden bench on campus, feeling quite troubled, when she saw Ling Rui walking towards her again. This time it wasn't an accident.
Ling Rui asked Lu Fangning if she would have dinner with him. After Lu Fangning blankly agreed, they sat side by side on the bench. Ling Rui asked when Lu Fangning had returned to the country and if she had come back alone. Lu Fangning answered with her mouth, but her heart was undergoing torment. Finally unable to bear it, Lu Fangning mustered up the courage and apologized for leaving without a word back then.
She also promised that after she finished her work, she would completely disappear from Ling Rui's life. Ling Rui just maintained a polite smile and left with a simple: "Understood." Lu Fangning saw that Ling Rui didn't give a firm stance, and an awkward atmosphere flowed between the two. Unable to bear the pressure, Lu Fangning escaped again, while Ling Rui watched her hurried departure and pondered inwardly.
Cai Siyu fell into a writing crisis; her inspiration had dried up like a parched field. At this moment, her editor called Cai Siyu to inform her that her famous work was suspected of being plagiarized. In a fit of anger, Cai Siyu explained to the editor that everything in this famous work was based on her own personal experiences. . . Lu Fangning brought Lu Youyou home, but still couldn't stop thinking about meeting Ling Rui today.
To avoid being tempted by Ling Rui's charm, Lu Fangning decided to finish her work as soon as possible and take Lu Youyou back abroad. After working through the night, Lu Fangning finally completed all her tasks and started packing her luggage early in the morning. But Lu Youyou was utterly unwilling, whining and not wanting to go back.
At this moment, Shen Zhuo came to Lu Fangning's house and mentioned a new job involving brand entry into the park, which was a great opportunity to enter the domestic market. Unwilling to miss the chance to expand her brand, Lu Fangning had no choice but to accept the new job and stay to continue working. Lu Youyou was overjoyed upon hearing this, quickly adjusted his mood, and threw himself into Lu Fangning's embrace.
Lu Yiyao saw the Weibo post Cai Siyu made clarifying the plagiarism rumors and couldn't help but fall into reminiscence. Thinking of the happy moments he had shared with Cai Siyu, Lu Yiyao's lips honestly curled up. Shen Zhuo and Lu Fangning came to the art park to discuss cooperation. The unexpectedly smooth process made Lu Fangning very confused.
It wasn't until she saw Ling Rui shaking hands with Mr. Cao, the person in charge of the park, that Lu Fangning realized all of this was due to Ling Rui's help. Seeing Ling Rui step through the door, Shen Zhuo, not wanting to be a third wheel, was about to use the excuse of getting his cast removed to escape, but was caught by Lu Fangning to play the role of "fake couple".
Ling Rui also voluntarily offered to accompany them. Seeing the sparks between Ling Rui and Lu Fangning, Shen Zhuo couldn't interject, so the three of them had to go to the hospital where Ling Rui worked. Shen Zhuo sat in the medical room getting his cast removed. Ling Rui stood at the door waiting, specifically guarding to prevent Lu Fangning from leaving.
Hearing the doctor removing the cast gossip about Ling Rui, Lu Fangning couldn't help but speak up to defend herself. Ling Rui, listening stealthily at the door, couldn't help but smile broadly. Seeing that Ling Rui was still waiting at the door, Lu Fangning wanted to pretend to have a stomach ache and slip away, but was caught by Ling Rui and taken for an examination.
While examining her, Ling Rui told Lu Fangning that he had learned from Mr. Cao that Shen Zhuo and Lu Fangning were just ordinary collaborators. Seeing her plan fail, Lu Fangning could only sit honestly in her seat. Knowing that Lu Fangning had a recurring stomach problem, Ling Rui wrote out a prescription and handed it to Lu Fangning, and then quietly told Lu Fangning that his phone number had never changed. Hearing these rather suggestive words, Lu Fangning was stunned and couldn't speak.
Episode 27 Recap
Hearing what Ling Rui said, Lu Fangning also responded that her number had not changed either. On the other side, Shen Zhuo received a phone call. Hearing that Lu Youyou had run away from home, he hurried out of the hospital to look for Lu Youyou. Arriving at the Luming mall, Shen Zhuo found Lu Youyou. Coincidentally, Ling Rui's aunts who were shopping at the mall saw Lu Youyou and Shen Zhuo.
Hearing a few words the two mentioned, they discovered that Lu Youyou was Lu Fangning's son, and also mistakenly thought Shen Zhuo was Lu Youyou's father. When the two returned home, seeing Ling Rui in a good mood, they impulsively told Ling Rui everything they had seen. Ling Rui's expression quickly changed from sunny to cloudy, and he quickly rushed out of the house. Ling Rui waited outside Lu Fangning's house until Shen Zhuo and Lu Youyou appeared.
Shen Zhuo introduced Lu Youyou as his son to Ling Rui. Ling Rui held Lu Youyou and asked if Lu Fangning was his mother. Lu Youyou's affirmative answer was the final blow to Ling Rui. Ling Rui, who had misunderstood, could only leave with heavy steps. He even ignored the message Lu Fangning sent him inviting him to dinner.
Seeing Ling Rui's absent-minded appearance, Ling Yazhi felt very sorry and insisted that Ling Rui go on a blind date to make up for his emotional deficiencies. Ling Rui, whose mind was already drifting elsewhere, could only reluctantly nod in agreement. A new day began. Lu Yiyao's boring life seemed to be a recurring nightmare. Day and night, he fantasized about Cai Siyu. Lu Yiyao could no longer bear it and personally went to Cai Siyu's house.
The two talked about that night six years ago again. Lu Yiyao couldn't help but say that he missed Cai Siyu all the time. Hearing Cai Siyu's cold response to him, Lu Yiyao, though helpless, decided to stubbornly follow Cai Siyu and not leave. The two went from her home all the way to the street. Cai Siyu went to discuss the manuscript with her editor.
However, the plagiarism scandal deepened the editor's company's suspicion of Cai Siyu and they began to deduct Cai Siyu's benefits in the contract. Lu Yiyao, who couldn't bear to listen anymore, stepped forward to correct the illegal clauses between them and thoroughly berated the editor. Even so, Cai Siyu still didn't welcome Lu Yiyao. Following Cai Siyu to the gym, Lu Yiyao watched the coach guide Cai Siyu with her exercises and went into crazy jealousy mode.
He had originally planned to show off as a fitness expert in front of Cai Siyu, but before Lu Yiyao could lift the weights, a loud crack from his waist made him unable to move. He could only turn his head towards Cai Siyu, maintain a dignified smile, and endure the severe pain in his waist. Seeing Lu Yiyao's failed attempt to act tough, Cai Siyu couldn't help but smile.
Ling Rui went on a blind date at Ling Yazhi's persuasion. Unexpectedly, the blind date was none other than Yu Shiyi, his rumored girlfriend. The two decided to coordinate their story and leave after finishing their coffee. However, Lu Fangning, who happened to be walking past with Lu Youyou, saw Ling Rui's blind date scene. Ling Rui, who was originally sitting on opposite sides from Yu Shiyi, deliberately moved to sit next to Yu Shiyi.
Seeing Yu Shiyi and Ling Rui, Lu Youyou remembered the concept of "forced pairing" he had seen on Weibo. He rushed into the coffee shop, deliberately hugged Ling Rui, and called him "Dad". Ling Rui originally thought it was a casual joke Lu Youyou made and was about to correct him, but Lu Fangning asked in shock how Lu Youyou knew about this.
Hearing Lu Fangning's shocked tone, Ling Rui finally realized that Lu Youyou hadn't just called him "Dad" casually… After sending Lu Youyou home, Lu Fangning and Ling Rui stood at the doorway. Ling Rui, who had just learned the truth, questioned Lu Fangning about why she had left without saying goodbye back then, raised Lu Youyou alone, and yet funded Ling Rui's further studies at the research institute.
Although Lu Fangning said she didn't want to disturb Ling Rui, the decisions she secretly made had already chosen a path for Ling Rui. Lu Fangning was rendered speechless by Ling Rui's questioning and could only watch Ling Rui's angry departing figure with sadness.
Episode 28 Recap
Lu Fangning's phone call notified everyone that Ling Rui knew about Lu Youyou's existence. Except for Lu Yiyao, everyone was surprised by Lu Youyou's existence. Everyone's wild guesses doubled Lu Fangning's worries. Lu Youyou rushed out to protect his "owner" and was immediately grabbed for "pampering." In the evening, Lu Fangning discussed the lost fatherly love with Lu Youyou. Lu Youyou's optimistic thinking made Lu Fangning feel much more relaxed, but Lu Youyou's feverish forehead made Lu Fangning very nervous.
She quickly took her son to the hospital. Ling Rui, notified by Lu Yiyao, saw Lu Fangning's flustered appearance and took Lu Youyou from her. The two completed the medical procedure together. Ling Rui was somewhat surprised to see Lu Fangning's meticulous care for Lu Youyou. Returning to the ward late at night, he saw Lu Fangning sleeping next to Lu Youyou and couldn't help but get closer.
However, Lu Youyou woke up and explained to Ling Rui that he had long guessed that Ling Rui was his father. Hearing the cute Lu Youyou asking him to stay, Ling Rui immediately lost all his guard and defense, and hugged Lu Youyou tightly. Meanwhile, Lu Fangning, who had been feigning sleep, shed tears from the corner of her eyes. Tang Ping's fan club held a meeting, and the mysterious president appeared: it was Ling Rui's colleague, Peng Bo.
Tang Ping saw Peng Bo's appearance but did not know his true identity, simply placing him in a corner. However, Tang Ping took photos on her phone and sent them to Peng Bo. Seeing Tang Ping show concern for his virtual identity online, Peng Bo's heart still felt incredibly warm.
But on the other side, Peng Bo received a work reminder from a colleague and mistakenly sent the work information to Tang Ping, revealing Peng Bo's true identity to Tang Ping. Disregarding her image, Tang Ping chased after Peng Bo in high heels but accidentally fell. Peng Bo had no choice but to turn back to take care of Tang Ping.
Seeing Peng Bo tenderly putting her high heels back on, Tang Ping realized that Peng Bo seemed to be a radiant presence and confirmed in her heart that Peng Bo was indeed the president of her fan club: CaramelApple120. Cai Siyu was still at home, troubled by the beginning of her new novel.
Recalling Lu Yiyao's relentless pursuit of her in the past few days, even injuring his waist from a fall, inspiration instantly gushed forth, and she quickly typed out a brilliant beginning. But after having a beginning, she had to start worrying about the content of the process. Looking at Lu Yiyao's name on her phone, Cai Siyu hesitated. At night, Lu Fangning found her son Lu Youyou talking to his toys, fully expressing his expectations and love for Ling Rui.
To make up for the missing fatherly love, Lu Fangning took the initiative to ask Ling Rui out. This time, she not only apologized to Ling Rui but also offered to help Ling Rui and Lu Youyou make up for their relationship.
But Ling Rui proposed that Lu Fangning hand over custody, and Lu Fangning, who was determined not to give up Lu Youyou, reluctantly suggested sending Lu Youyou to Ling Rui's house for a period of time, which Ling Rui then agreed to. Lu Youyou came to Ling's house and quickly won the love of the entire Ling family. All the mischievous tricks that Lu Fangning had taught Lu Youyou became ways to show Lu Youyou's clever and cute side.
Lu Youyou, who was loved by the whole family, instantly surrendered. Even the vegetables he disliked the most, as long as Ling Rui fed them to him, Lu Youyou accepted them all. The women of the Ling family, unexpectedly hearing Lu Youyou call Ling Rui "Dad," looked at Ling Rui with disbelief.
Episode 29 Recap
Ling Yazhi confessed to Ling Rui that she had previously found Lu Fangning and revealed that Ling Rui had received an invitation from a German research institute. Ling Yazhi thought her interference had led to the couple's divorce, but Ling Rui, after learning this, still gently comforted his mother. And the smart and cute Lu Youyou seized the opportunity to please the three Ling family hostesses, winning everyone's affection.
Lu Fangning was still worrying at home about Lu Youyou's situation at the Ling's house. At this moment, Tang Ping and Cai Siyu arrived with toys for Lu Youyou. Knowing Lu Youyou wasn't home, and seeing the two anxious to find him, Lu Fangning wanted to take this opportunity to bring them to the Ling's house and also check on Lu Youyou herself. Seeing Lu Fangning's unusual friendliness, the two immediately questioned her true intentions.
Lu Fangning had no choice but to reveal that Ling Rui wanted to fight for custody. While angry, Tang Ping and Cai Siyu also realized this seemed somewhat expected. To help Lu Fangning, the two unanimously proposed a "honey trap" method. Initially thinking it was absurd, Lu Fangning, under the combined goading of Tang Ping and Cai Siyu, suddenly agreed. Due to his busy work, Ling Rui had no choice but to bring Lu Youyou to the hospital.
The adorable Lu Youyou instantly captured the hearts of all the medical staff. The eloquent Lu Youyou, upon seeing Ling Rui appear, with just a few words, made the professor beam with joy and hold on to Lu Youyou without letting go.
Lu Fangning found her way to the Ling's house, but Ling Yazhi and the elder paternal aunt tried every possible way to drive Lu Fangning away, even implying that Lu Fangning was the one who took away the child's happiness. Only the younger paternal aunt, under the pretense of taking out the trash, conveyed the information about Ling Rui and Lu Youyou being at the hospital to Lu Fangning.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Lu Fangning again heard the nurses gossiping about the relationship between Ling Rui and Lu Fangning. Hearing the news that Ling Rui was already wearing a ring, Lu Fangning realized she had never inquired about Ling Rui's current romantic relationship. Walking to Yu Shiyi's office, she discovered Lu Youyou's presence. Seeing Lu Youyou's friendly state towards Yu Shiyi, hostility rose in Lu Fangning's heart.
When she realized that Yu Shiyi was the rumored "girlfriend" of Ling Rui, Lu Fangning went on the offensive. She sent Lu Youyou away, and Lu Fangning and Yu Shiyi began a verbal confrontation. Provoked by Yu Shiyi's words, Lu Fangning started praising Ling Rui, telling Yu Shiyi about Ling Rui's thoughtfulness and care towards her.
Little did she know, Ling Rui had already quietly walked to the door of Yu Shiyi's office and couldn't help but secretly rejoice watching Lu Fangning speak so highly of him inside. Just as the situation was about to get out of control, Ling Rui appeared in time and pulled Lu Fangning away. As the three walked on the small path, Lu Fangning was still bothered by her previous remarks.
Thinking of the gossip the nurses were spreading, Lu Fangning subtly told Ling Rui that Yu Shiyi was not suitable to be Lu Youyou's stepmother. However, Ling Rui still helplessly explained that his relationship with Yu Shiyi was just that of ordinary colleagues. With that matter settled, Lu Fangning once again brought up wanting to take Lu Youyou back.
Although she said Lu Youyou might not be used to it, in reality, it was just Lu Fangning's instinct as a mother. But Ling Rui still wanted to seriously cultivate a relationship with Lu Youyou, whom he hadn't seen for many years. Lu Fangning casually mentioned the three of them living together, and Ling Rui agreed immediately upon hearing it. Looking at Ling Rui's determined expression, Lu Fangning was instantly stunned and didn't know what to say.
Peng Bo called Tang Ping, but hearing Peng Bo's still cautious tone, Tang Ping angrily hung up the phone. It wasn't until Peng Bo finally addressed her with the familiar "Pingping Jie" that Tang Ping was satisfied and invited Peng Bo to eat barbecue together. During the meal, Peng Bo spoke about his "fangirling video," which was Tang Ping's insistence on going to the mall to livestream home products during the Luming crisis.
In Peng Bo's eyes, it was a very understanding and righteous act. Encouraged by Tang Ping, Peng Bo poured out all the "fangirling points" he knew and understood about Tang Ping, which made Tang Ping's eyes redden with emotion. The three officially began living together as a family. Seeing Ling Rui and Lu Youyou playing happily together, including Ling Rui's every "deadly charming" move, Lu Fangning once again brought up the request to leave temporarily.
Ling Rui realized that Lu Fangning's attitude was wavering and that he needed to use some "tough" tactics to push her. As Lu Fangning watched Ling Rui approach, his face getting closer and closer, her heart couldn't help but speed up. . .
Episode 30 Recap
Lu Fangning slowly lowered her stance, listening to Ling Rui whispering softly to her ear that he was just here to take care of Youyou. Lu Fangning immediately softened. Watching Ling Rui walk away, Lu Fangning's cheeks started turning red, and she couldn't help but feel warm. Peng Bo encountered a promotion for Tang Ping's tissue endorsement at the barbecue restaurant, but the promoter only didn't have Tang Ping's merchandise.
Returning to his seat from the restroom, Tang Ping saw from afar how Peng Bo was reasonably fighting for her merchandise, and she couldn't help but secretly rejoice inside. After returning to her seat, Tang Ping excitedly told Peng Bo the good news that she would soon have a romantic storyline, handing the script to Peng Bo.
Tang Ping suggested they rehearse on the spot a scene where a couple falls in love at first sight on a bus, but Tang Ping's exaggerated acting made Peng Bo feel a bit embarrassed. Tang Ping asked Peng Bo to demonstrate. Not knowing if it was talent or an outburst of his true feelings, Peng Bo suddenly leaned on Tang Ping's shoulder. That gentle lean made Tang Ping feel a flutter in her heart. . . Youyou fell asleep.
Ling Rui lightly and quietly walked out of the bedroom. Looking at the familiar room layout, Ling Rui recalled how after Lu Fangning left without saying goodbye that year, he went from frantically searching, to finally giving up, and finally being self-destructive. His sadness was scattered in every corner of this room. Ling Rui turned the doorknob and saw Lu Fangning's sleeping face, as if he saw again Lu Fangning's sadness when she had to leave because of him.
She must have bid him farewell with tears, she must have packed her luggage while sobbing, she must have taken off her wedding ring with immense pain. Why did two people who clearly loved each other reach this point? Ling Rui silently shed tears. Lu Fangning woke up in the morning and found that Ling Rui and Youyou had finished breakfast. Looking at Ling Rui's expressionless face, Lu Fangning appeared somewhat helpless.
Without her own breakfast, without special care, Lu Fangning was a bit unaccustomed to such an indifferent Ling Rui. But Lu Fangning, who was currently at a disadvantage, could only force a smile. Watching Ling Rui take Youyou away, she could only return to work, busying herself with matters concerning the design exhibition. Tang Ping's acting work was underway, but Tang Ping, whose role wasn't heavy, started feeling bored.
Having been rejected by Cai Siyu, Tang Ping dialed Lu Fangning's number, preparing to go to the design exhibition to meet Lu Fangning. Meanwhile, Lu Fangning on the other side was held by Shen Zhuo, listening to Shen Zhuo's idea for the design exhibition's "grand vision." Lu Fangning just listened calmly. But at this moment, Ling Rui appeared holding flowers and with a smile, immediately pushing aside Shen Zhuo, who was clinging to Lu Fangning.
Seeing Ling Rui, Shen Zhuo knew he was in the wrong. Just as he was about to escape, he was caught red-handed by Ling Rui. Ling Rui exposed on the spot the matter of Shen Zhuo calling himself Youyou's "dad" at that time. Seeing the couple in front of him jointly attacking him, Shen Zhuo knew he was outnumbered and could only back down and run away. Tang Ping witnessed everything from afar. The "godmother" saw the "godfather."
Tang Ping mistook Shen Zhuo for the third party interfering in the relationship between Lu Fangning and Ling Rui, and quickly apprehended Shen Zhuo. But Shen Zhuo's sweet talk made Tang Ping drop her guard. The two "victims of Lu Fangning's tyranny" started banding together to badmouth Lu Fangning. The more they talked, the more enthusiastic they became, regretting not having met sooner. Ling Rui volunteered to accompany Lu Fangning to a dinner gathering for student consultations.
The handsome Ling Rui, as soon as he appeared, was met with teasing and playful remarks from the students. Listening to everyone begin guessing about the relationship between Lu Fangning and Ling Rui, Lu Fangning and Ling Rui also started drinking water with great tacit understanding. At this moment, a girl appeared; it turned out she was an admirer of one of the boys at the table, pursuing him in a persistent and bothersome manner.
Seeing the familiar conversation and actions before them, Ling Rui and Lu Fangning simultaneously recalled similar memories they shared. Ling Rui started secretly chuckling, giving Lu Fangning a wink. Lu Fangning could only awkwardly perform a "tactical drinking of water." Facing the wine glass handed to her, Ling Rui thoughtfully took it to block the drink for Lu Fangning.
But as soon as Ling Rui left, the students at the table revealed to Lu Fangning that Ling Rui was famously good at holding his liquor. Lu Fangning felt a mix of emotions upon hearing this. After Ling Rui returned, she proactively took the wine glass, finally drinking until her cheeks turned red. Lu Fangning became much more willful after getting drunk, grabbing Ling Rui and talking incessantly.
Including the silly girl who suddenly appeared at the dinner tonight, and all of Ling Rui's seemingly distant actions. Lu Fangning asked Ling Rui if she was also such a foolish existence in Ling Rui's heart. Seeing Ling Rui remain silent, Lu Fangning, as if making a confession, agreed to Yu Shiyi's existence, telling Ling Rui to live his life without worry.
Listening to Lu Fangning rambling to herself, Ling Rui suddenly stood up, grabbed Lu Fangning, saying how much he had missed Lu Fangning over the years. Ling Rui knew that Lu Fangning wasn't as incoherent as she appeared. Evidently, Lu Fangning's words attempting to "shake off" Ling Rui stirred Ling Rui's emotions. Ling Rui complained to and told Lu Fangning that their relationship would exist forever, it wouldn't disappear because of a single sentence from Lu Fangning.
Listening to Ling Rui's powerful words, Lu Fangning couldn't help but shed tears. Finally, Ling Rui proposed reconciliation to Lu Fangning. Lu Fangning thought she had misheard, but Ling Rui instead pulled Lu Fangning into his arms with one move, lowered his head and leaned in closer. Their faces overlapped under the moonlight. . .
Episode 31 Recap
Lu Fangning returned home and thought back on everything Ling Rui said tonight, she couldn't help but doubt how sober Ling Rui was. Meanwhile, Ling Rui came into the room to see Youyou who was sound asleep. Youyou innocently asked if Ling Rui would be with Lu Fangning. Ling Rui looked at Youyou, smiled and agreed, and only then did Youyou feel at ease and go to sleep.
But Lu Fangning, who was almost sleepless all night, was in a dilemma. It wasn't until dawn that she remembered she had to go to Ling Rui's home to pick up Youyou. Lu Fangning instantly became flustered again. Ling Rui saw Lu Fangning appear downstairs at his home, but Lu Fangning repeatedly hesitated to go upstairs to meet the three giants of the Ling family. However, Ling Rui didn't mind and even personally held Lu Fangning's hand to go home.
As soon as they arrived home, Ling Rui held Lu Fangning's hand and announced the news of their reconciliation to everyone. This sentence instantly caused a stir in the Ling family. The elder aunt and Ling Rui's mother immediately objected, while Ling Rui said in front of everyone that after the baptism of six years, they would become more mature and cherish each other more.
Hearing Ling Rui's sincere words, Lu Fangning was restless on the spot but couldn't hide her inner joy. Meanwhile, the others who had initially opposed were successfully persuaded and could only nod in agreement. Cai Siyu was busy rushing her manuscript at home, but she encountered a faucet damage crisis. The property maintenance staff was slow to arrive, leaving Cai Siyu distressed. The doorbell rang, and Lu Yiyao, Cai Siyu's longed-for source of inspiration, appeared in time.
Cai Siyu urged Lu Yiyao, saying that as a man, he must know how to fix a faucet. Hearing Cai Siyu's provoking tactic, Lu Yiyao could only take out his unfamiliar repair tools. But a stream of water that spurted out accidentally soaked Lu Yiyao's shirt. Cai Siyu rushed over quickly upon hearing Lu Yiyao's wail. Seeing Lu Yiyao's wet look, Cai Siyu's inspiration surged.
Disregarding Lu Yiyao's precarious situation, Cai Siyu quickly returned to her computer and started typing furiously. When Cai Siyu finally finished her work and returned to the restroom, she found that the faucet was working again, but Lu Yiyao had quietly left. . . Lu Youyou was very excited after discovering Lu Fangning and Ling Rui were together. However, Lu Fangning seemed not quite used to Ling Rui's closeness.
When Ling Rui proactively suggested sleeping in the bedroom together, Lu Fangning suddenly became a bit flustered. She nervously prepared two sets of bedding on the bed. As soon as she saw Ling Rui enter the bedroom, she started pretending to sleep. But as soon as she saw Ling Rui's face getting closer, Lu Fangning's hands couldn't help but tightly grasp the blanket.
However, Ling Rui just gently left a kiss on Lu Fangning's forehead and returned to the other side of the bed. Ling Rui knew that Lu Fangning wasn't quite used to his proactive approach at this time, and things shouldn't be rushed. He decided to let Lu Fangning off tonight for now. But Ling Rui still quietly held Lu Fangning's hand. Both of them simultaneously felt immense warmth in their hearts.
The next day, Lu Fangning discovered that Ling Rui had prepared her breakfast early in the morning. This time, Ling Rui not only proactively prepared her breakfast but even asked Lu Fangning for a kiss. With her heart beating rapidly, Lu Fangning realized that Ling Rui was much more proactive now compared to before, and she didn't know whether she should be surprised or happy. Ling Rui asked about Lu Fangning's schedule.
As soon as he heard Shen Zhuo's name, he started feeling jealous again, emphasizing that he also wanted to participate in the park signing this afternoon. When they arrived at the signing venue, Lu Fangning asked Ling Rui to help check the contract. Ling Rui proactively requested the investor to extend the contract duration and increase the breach of contract compensation. Despite Shen Zhuo's frantic reminders, Lu Fangning still insisted on following Ling Rui's arrangements and signed this "indentured contract."
After leaving the park, Ling Rui explained to Lu Fangning that he had not met with any blind date arranged by outsiders. As for Yu Shiyi, he only did it to deal with the elder aunt's request. However, Lu Fangning, feeling insecure, still asked if they were truly back together. But at the critical moment, Ling Rui said he had to go back to the hospital, escaping Lu Fangning's question.
Just as he was about to rush back to the hospital, Ling Rui met Gao Erfan. Ling Rui questioned whether Gao Erfan's appearance at the park where Lu Fangning worked was deliberate. However, Gao Erfan acted mysteriously and avoided Ling Rui's question. Sparks flew between the two. But when Gao Erfan returned to his office and looked at the token of love between him and Lu Yue, a hint of conspiracy flashed in Gao Erfan's eyes again.
Episode 32 Recap
Cai Siyu again encountered a state of creative block. She prayed in her heart for Lu Yiyao's appearance. However, Lu Yiyao had injured his back again while helping Cai Siyu fix the faucet, and he couldn't even move by himself at home. Cai Siyu prepared to go to Lu Yiyao's home herself to welcome her "muse". It was her first time visiting Lu Yiyao's home, and Cai Siyu eagerly began examining the decor.
However, Cai Siyu didn't realize Lu Yiyao's state of lumbar muscle strain until she accidentally pushed him, and Lu Yiyao couldn't help but cry out in pain. Cai Siyu decided to take care of Lu Yiyao and, in passing, inspire her writing. She prepared some porridge, but Lu Yiyao had no appetite. Cai Siyu personally fed Lu Yiyao, but Lu Yiyao was not used to Cai Siyu's cooking taste.
Helplessly, under Cai Siyu's kind persuasion, Lu Yiyao obediently ate the porridge. Watching Cai Siyu sitting at her desk working seriously, Lu Yiyao quietly sat on the sofa and opened the "CEO romance" novel written by Cai Siyu. He read while observing Cai Siyu's expression. Lu Yiyao could only use this method to understand Cai Siyu's true feelings from her perspective during their "relationship" back then.
Cai Siyu finally finished her work, and Lu Yiyao was already asleep on the sofa. Cai Siyu leaned in to observe Lu Yiyao's expression. But Lu Yiyao suddenly pulled Cai Siyu towards him. Cai Siyu fell into Lu Yiyao's arms. Just as she was about to properly question Lu Yiyao, Lu Yiyao confessed softly to Cai Siyu, wanting to reconcile with her. However, Cai Siyu strongly told herself not to fall into Lu Yiyao's trap again.
Even under Lu Yiyao's repeated persuasion, Cai Siyu remained firm in her stance. She threw a pillow at Lu Yiyao and left him. As soon as Cai Siyu walked out of Lu Yiyao's home, she still couldn't let go of the novel plots she had experienced with Lu Yiyao in her heart. She could only find an "iron wall" to calm herself down. So, Cai Siyu knocked on Lu Fangning's door.
Meanwhile, Lu Yiyao went to the hospital to check his back and happened to meet Ling Rui. Cai Siyu and Lu Yiyao, full of relationship troubles, desperately poured out their confusion to Ling Rui and Lu Fangning. However, Lu Fangning and Ling Rui, facing the complicated relationship between the two, couldn't offer any concrete advice. Lu Fangning, in turn, spoke to Cai Siyu about her recent confusion, not understanding what Ling Rui's ambiguous true feelings were thinking.
Lu Yiyao was also greatly surprised upon hearing the news of Ling Rui and Lu Fangning's reconciliation. After hearing Ling Rui's reasons, Lu Yiyao silently agreed. But Ling Rui said that he still didn't know how to express his feelings of many years, fearing that Lu Fangning would leave him again. The two grown men, facing relationship troubles, were speechless and could only drown their sorrows in alcohol.
Ling Rui saw Lu Yiyao's unconscious state from drinking and had to personally take Lu Yiyao home. Coincidentally, on the other side, Lu Fangning and Cai Siyu returned to Lu Yiyao's home to retrieve a computer. Just like this, by chance, the four people met. Cai Siyu and Lu Yiyao, who were both angry, didn't mention the dispute between them when they started talking.
Instead, they had a big argument using the troubles between Ling Rui and Lu Fangning as a proxy. Lu Yiyao and Cai Siyu's back-and-forth bickering made the entanglement between Lu Fangning and Ling Rui completely clear. Ling Rui and Lu Fangning were also speechless, and could only laugh awkwardly. As if everything was arranged, Lu Yiyao and Cai Siyu quickly fled the scene after saying everything they needed to, leaving Ling Rui and Lu Fangning alone.
Lu Fangning and Ling Rui also used this opportunity to understand each other's true inner thoughts and started making plans in their hearts. Cai Siyu and Lu Yiyao resolved the stagnant relationship between Lu Fangning and Ling Rui, but they found it difficult to truly face the thoughts in their own hearts. Lu Fangning and Ling Rui returned home, both wanting to find a time to have a good talk about their relationship.
However, Mr. Cao from the signing party urgently called Lu Fangning, saying he needed to meet about an urgent matter. After Ling Rui learned this, he informed Lu Fangning about Gao Erfan's appearance. But at this moment, Lu Fangning could only quickly finish breakfast and leave immediately. Tang Ping called Shen Zhuo and Peng Bo, saying she had important matters to discuss.
However, Peng Bo and Shen Zhuo both mistakenly thought Tang Ping had gotten a boyfriend and was about to announce it to them. Tang Ping, after hanging up the phone, had a smiling face, and no one could guess her true purpose. . .
Episode 33 Recap
Tang Ping invited Shen Zhuo and Peng Bo over and introduced them to each other. Tang Ping originally thought the two love rivals were competing for her. But who knew they were just sizing each other up to help Tang Ping vet them. Only then did Tang Ping realize neither of them genuinely liked her. One was a friendly bond between friends, and the other was the love between a fan and an idol.
Furious upon learning the truth, Tang Ping grabbed her bag and left, leaving the two men staring at each other. Lu Fangning received a notification from the park manager that the company responsible for the park was unwilling to let Lu Fangning's brand move in, otherwise they would increase the rent for all businesses. Meanwhile, Shen Zhuo in the park was also threatened and coerced by some hoodlums, even getting his hand scratched.
Lu Fangning learned that the responsible company was the familiar Mingcheng, a partner of Luming Company, which helped her connect the dots. Mixing unwillingness and anger, Lu Fangning went straight to Luming Company and barged into Gao Erfan's office, scolding him vehemently. But Gao Erfan retorted, bringing up Lu Fangning's past mistakes. Lu Fangning accused Gao Erfan of always living in painful memories and not truly fulfilling his sister Lu Yue's wish.
Listening to Lu Fangning's words and her retreating footsteps, Gao Erfan furrowed his brow, remaining silent. The next day, Ling Rui prepared another table of delicious dishes. But just as Fangning was about to pick up her chopsticks, Ling Rui brought up three requests: from now on, the two would not keep secrets and would be open and honest; they would get their marriage certificate together soon after. Fangning easily agreed to the first two requests.
But when it came to the last request, Ling Rui looked at Fangning seriously and confessed his love, genuinely saying, "I love you." Fangning's eyes instantly turned red. Thinking about how Ling Rui had treated her with such fervent and sincere love, no matter how long he had waited for her, Fangning's lips couldn't help but tremble.
Just as Ling Rui was about to give up on hearing Fangning's response, Fangning hugged Ling Rui tightly and gave an equally sincere response. Yoyo, seeing Ling Rui and Fangning still so in love, narrowed her eyes with a smile. Lu Yiyao went to Cai Siyu's home. Cai Siyu was already tired of Lu Yiyao's endless repetition. But who knew this time Lu Yiyao came voluntarily to be utilized by her.
Cai Siyu became interested upon hearing this and quickly analyzed the plot for Lu Yiyao. Lu Yiyao, seeing Cai Siyu's look of struggling with the novel's direction, decided to go with the flow and pulled Cai Siyu into his arms. Just as their lips were about to meet, a doorbell for a delivery interrupted Lu Yiyao's rhythm, and Cai Siyu realized she had almost fallen into Lu Yiyao's "temptation" again. She could only hurry to drive Lu Yiyao out.
Tang Ping came to the set. It was supposed to be a romance scene about to start shooting, but Tang Ping was suffering from the sadness of a "breakup" and couldn't perform well for a moment. Peng Bo, anxious on the side, thought of a solution. He could only find Shen Zhuo, and the two would act out a scene of pursuit together to make Tang Ping feel the feeling of love again.
Watching Shen Zhuo and Peng Bo pursuing her together, Tang Ping instantly recovered her mood and passed the take. After the filming ended, Tang Ping found Shen Zhuo. Under Tang Ping's questioning, Shen Zhuo began to talk about Peng Bo's painstaking efforts to help Tang Ping. Listening to Shen Zhuo's words, Tang Ping was pensive. Looking at Peng Bo's back holding flowers, she chased after him and announced to Peng Bo that she was willing to accept his message.
The two somehow became a couple in a muddle. Seeing Tang Ping's beaming expression, Peng Bo was conflicted. Ling Rui found Lu Yiyao and Peng Bo to plan a birthday surprise for Lu Fangning. Ling Rui planned to propose on her birthday to wash away Lu Fangning's bad memories of birthdays. Ling Rui, who was originally still conflicted, became even more confused listening to Peng Bo and Lu Yiyao's "novel plot" proposals. But Peng Bo and Lu Yiyao argued non-stop. Ling Rui looked at them arguing fiercely and completely forgetting the main task, feeling helpless.
Episode 34 Recap
Tang Ping and Cai Siyu encouraged Lu Fangning to propose, but Lu Fangning thought of such a conspicuous and affected way of proposing and directly refused, shattering Tang Ping and Cai Siyu's beautiful fantasy. It turned out that Cai Siyu wanted to add a proposal scene to her novel and couldn't help but look for real-life examples. Meanwhile, Ling Rui started looking for materials following the romantic ideas that Tang Ping and Lu Fangning appreciated: candles, flowers, rings.
As soon as Lu Fangning came home, Ling Rui secretly hid his computer. At this time, Lu Fangning received a call from the police station. It turned out Shen Zhuo had caught the hoodlums who caused the trouble.
Everything was originally Director Yang of Luming Group wanting to curry favor by doing someone a favor, and boast before Gao Erfan, but Gao Erfan seized upon evidence of him communicating with Mingcheng and secretly revealing secrets, and thus swept the parasite out of the company in one go. Lu Fangning recalled how she had fiercely scolded Gao Erfan at that time and became distressed. Ling Rui walked over and began to comfort Lu Fangning.
The two began a sweet evening. The next day, Ling Rui started arranging the invitation list for Lu Fangning's birthday. Thinking about the matter and relationship between Lu Fangning and Gao Erfan, Ling Rui sent an invitation to Gao Erfan, hoping he could attend Lu Fangning's birthday on behalf of Lu Yue. Peng Bo and Lu Yiyao began purchasing supplies for Lu Fangning's birthday separately.
To get a perfect cake, Peng Bo didn't hesitate to find the buyer at the cake shop, hoping the other party would give up the cake. Meanwhile, Lu Yiyao, who was choosing flowers at the flower shop, saw the flower Cai Siyu had given him as a symbol of their affection, and decided to truly confess to Cai Siyu and express his feelings. Carrying the carefully chosen flowers.
Lu Yiyao agreed on a location with Cai Siyu, and came to the agreed place with the beautiful flowers. The sudden heavy rain drenched Lu Yiyao all over, but afraid Cai Siyu wouldn't find him, the stubborn Lu Yiyao waited in place. Cai Siyu walked in with an umbrella, looking at Lu Yiyao's persistent appearance for her.
Although she was still conflicted in her heart about whether Lu Yiyao's words this time were still a "playboy's trick", Lu Yiyao's sincere appearance and genuine words finally moved Cai Siyu, and the two finally confirmed their relationship in the rain. Peng Bo waited at the cake shop and was surprised to find that the owner of the cake was actually Tang Ping. Tang Ping happily took Peng Bo's arm, but Peng Bo felt uncomfortable, influenced by the onlookers' gazes.
Unlike Tang Ping's openness, Peng Bo ultimately felt he and Tang Ping were not the same kind of people. He then cruelly broke up with Tang Ping. Looking at Peng Bo's departing back, Tang Ping felt extremely lost. To set up the venue, Ling Rui suggested taking Lu Fangning and Youyou to the amusement park together. Lu Fangning guessed in her heart whether Ling Rui was planning a proposal, but her body still obediently followed.
After the three left, Peng Bo and others began setting up the venue. An awkward atmosphere flowed between Tang Ping and Peng Bo, who had decided to break up the day before, while Lu Yiyao and Cai Siyu were incredibly sweet together. Family and friends arrived together. The lighting was exquisitely arranged, and the cake was pleasing to the eye. Night fell, and the family of three arrived at the surprise location. However, the plan changed.
The group didn't know when to reveal the surprise and instead caused a clumsy blunder in their haste. Looking at the scattered pieces on the floor, the originally awkward crowd lowered their heads in silence, but still broke into smiles following Lu Youyou's innocent voice. With family and friends all present, perhaps having truly let go, Lu Fangning's smile was both genuine and cheerful. She hugged everyone one by one.
Listening to the blessings given by her loved ones, Lu Fangning and the group began singing the birthday song, preparing to cut the birthday cake. But at this moment, Gao Erfan quietly appeared. The startled crowd looked at Gao Erfan, but Gao Erfan sincerely congratulated Lu Fangning on her birthday. The enemies finally shook hands and made peace. With everyone's acceptance, Gao Erfan also silently stood among the crowd, offering his blessings to Lu Fangning. The party finally began.
Lovers danced in the dance floor. Under encouragement, Peng Bo also accepted Tang Ping's invitation and shyly swayed on the dance floor. Under the festive atmosphere, this night was both beautiful and dreamy.
Episode 35 (Ending) Recap
Lu Yiyao and Cai Siyu were still sweetly showing affection. Lu Yiyao's mind began to think about proposing, but Cai Siyu temporarily felt it was too soon. Looking at Cai Siyu's appearance of acting shy but being honest, Lu Yiyao had a plan in his heart. Peng Bo found Tang Ping, and there was still immense awkwardness between them. Peng Bo wanted to show kindness to Tang Ping and stammered out his true feelings of liking her.
Tang Ping talked about wanting to give up the idea of being a celebrity. Peng Bo slowly took Tang Ping's hand, and the lovers finally became a couple again. Sitting in the corner, Gao Erfan watched everyone's sweet appearance. He didn't know if it was the atmosphere or an illusion, but Gao Erfan felt he vaguely saw Lu Yue.
The Lu Yue in his mind had tears in her eyes and said that all her wishes had come true: seeing everyone happy and joyful. Gao Erfan gazed at the illusion of Lu Yue, and tears also welled up in his eyes. Understanding that the obsession in his heart should eventually be let go, Gao Erfan left the party alone and returned to the company, finally making a decision.
Lu Fangning looked at everyone talking and laughing, and couldn't help but feel emotional. The nightmare she had been fixated on for years was slowly disintegrating. Lu Fangning also seemed to see Lu Yue's figure. The Lu Yue in her mind was smiling brightly and encouraged Lu Fangning to move towards her brand new life. Lu Fangning's eyes were red, and she finally made peace with her past self. The party was finally coming to an end.
Couples left one by one, and Youyou was picked up by the Lu family parents. Lu Fangning and Ling Rui welcomed their time alone together. But she couldn't see Ling Rui for a moment. Lu Fangning searched all the way to the garden and found even more beautiful decorations there. Photos were hanging on the trees, all pictures of their wonderful memories together. Bright lanterns illuminated the path ahead.
In the box at the end was a photo of Lu Fangning and Ling Rui as children at the amusement park. It turned out that Ling Rui found the grandmother who sold cotton candy at the amusement park and was able to retrieve the photo. Following the guidance, Lu Fangning received one love letter after another prepared by Ling Rui. Looking towards where the light was coming from, Ling Rui walked towards Lu Fangning step by step.
It turned out that what Lu Fangning considered "tacky" ceremonies appeared exceptionally beautiful with Ling Rui's preparation. Finally, it came to the most crucial step. Ling Rui knelt on one knee and formally proposed to Lu Fangning. Lu Fangning nodded affirmatively but took out the couple's wedding rings from six years ago from her pocket. It turned out that Lu Fangning had always treasured this relationship and never discarded it.
Putting on the brand new ring, this relationship radiated new brilliance, and Ling Rui and Lu Fangning's love finally bore fruit. Lu Fangning's brand officially took off. However, a document suddenly delivered brought incredibly surprising news: Gao Erfan transferred his shares to Lu Yiyao. Lu Fangning looked astonished and found Gao Erfan. Gao Erfan formally told her that seeing Lu Fangning having her own career, he decided to hand Luming over to the most trustworthy person.
Seeing that Gao Erfan had finally let go of his inner grudges and was preparing to live his own life, Lu Fangning also generously gave her blessings and watched Gao Erfan's departing figure. Lu Yiyao was conflicted about how to propose to Cai Siyu. He mentally rehearsed countless scenarios of being rejected. Lu Yiyao decided to "act crazy" using alcohol. Using the "alcohol's effect," he went to Cai Siyu's house.
Cai Siyu listened to Lu Yiyao rambling and mistakenly thought he was completely drunk. But Lu Yiyao took out his ring and told Cai Siyu about his preparation. Seeing Lu Yiyao's adorable appearance, Cai Siyu's heart softened as expected, and she accepted Lu Yiyao's proposal. Ling Rui's research results were a great success. They were reported by the media, and Lu Fangning was also happy for him.
At the hospital, Yu Shiyi also formally reconciled with Lu Fangning and became comrades on the same front. Life still had to go on. All storms had passed. Lu Fangning and Ling Rui's family finally returned to a peaceful life, but all the beautiful things were still continuing.
