Dating in the Kitchen Episode 14 Recap
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Xu Zhaodi liked that German mixed-race guy, and Gu Shengnan was about to have dinner with Lu Jin's mother. Both needed advice. Late at night in the Japanese restaurant, her maternal uncle, Gu Shengnan, and Xu Zhaodi began discussing. When the conversation turned to dinner attire, her maternal uncle was about to start custom-making clothes for Gu Shengnan, but Gu Shengnan quickly said it was just an informal meal, so her maternal uncle had to give up.
Since Lu Jin hadn't had time to tell Gu Shengnan the good news about the truth being revealed that day, she always thought it was Cheng Ziqian who helped her clear her name. On the way there that day, preparing to attend the banquet, she held a cake throughout the ride. Lu Jin watched from the side, envious; he looked forward to anything Gu Shengnan made with her skills.
But when they arrived at the hotel, this box of cake was sent directly to Cheng Ziqian's office. Lu Jin thought about how Gu Shengnan had meticulously explained the ingredient selection and preparation methods to him, such as the cake base being made from dark chocolate with a precise percentage, or the raw chocolate frozen for seven hours, or even the hand-sifted matcha powder. These things were tasteless now; only sour vinegar was fermenting within Lu Jin.
Arriving at the hotel, Gu Shengnan got nervous thinking about having dinner with Lu Jin's mother later and needed to go to the restroom, letting Lu Jin go in first by himself, as being late was impolite. When she came in again, many leaders were sitting around the dining table. This scene was completely different from what she was told; this meal was originally only supposed to be her, Lu Jin, and Lu Jin's mother.
Now a large group of people were sitting here densely. Her seat was arranged in the corner, with Li Man between her and Lu Jin, and Cheng Ziqian on the other side, whom she had just seen after delivering the cake. Chairwoman Zheng began introducing Gu Shengnan's culinary skills to everyone and, inspired, suggested she make a dish on the spot. In front of so many people, and because of Lu Jin, Gu Shengnan couldn't refuse.
She took the knife and spatula tools from the chef's hand. Li Man kindly reminded her to tie her apron, being careful not to stain her clothes. This made Gu Shengnan look more like someone who only came to cook. Gu Shengnan took a deep breath and focused on the ingredients. Chairwoman Zheng, however, raised her glass and began toasting with many partners.
Lu Jin was annoyed and told Li Man to show off his skills as well, but Chairwoman Zheng stopped him, saying Mr. Li's status was inappropriate. Then was Gu Shengnan's status appropriate? Lu Jin took off his jacket, went up himself, and picked up the knife and spatula. Gu Shengnan really couldn't bear this humiliation; this was simply an insult. She fought back tears and left directly. Lu Jin disregarded everyone's face and followed her.
In the taxi, Gu Shengnan could no longer hold back her grievances and sobbed uncontrollably. Arriving at "Chengde Li", she walked aimlessly. A figure flashed behind her; the eerie atmosphere scared away her tears. She turned around and saw the drunk Master Yu carrying a wine bottle, staggering in front of her.
Master Yu complained incessantly in his mouth, saying it was all because of Gu Shengnan, all because of Lu Jin and Cheng Ziqian; these few people ganged up to scheme against him. He threw a wine bottle, but it hit Lu Jin on the head. Lu Jin hugged Gu Shengnan from behind, protecting the small, wronged her. This was the second time Lu Jin's head was hit by a wine bottle, and coincidentally both times were because of Gu Shengnan.
Last time was bad luck, this time was different; this time it was because he loved Gu Shengnan. And in the dim long alley, Gu Shengnan generously kissed Lu Jin this time, embracing him without regard for others. Xu Zhaodi secured another order and had an even more pleasant conversation with the German. It was a time when both her career and love life were developing simultaneously. Today, she was celebrating with colleagues over dinner.
Meng Xinjie hid in his car secretly watching Xu Zhaodi in the restaurant and just happened to see the German man Xu Zhaodi was flirting with park his car and also enter the restaurant. If he wasn't looking for Xu Zhaodi, he could eat this restaurant. While saying he was like a perverted stalker, he hid under the car, taking refuge in a corner like a repairman unseen by the German mixed-race guy.
The next day, Meng Xinjie was late for his Indonesian class. He was rushing towards the small classroom when he ran into Xu Zhaodi who was on a dinner date with the German mixed-race guy. He probably wouldn't be able to make this class. He followed the German all the way to the restroom, heard him say he was going to some hotel.
This definitely wasn't good news; this person had just told Xu Zhaodi he was going to a meeting. Meng Xinjie quietly followed and finally sent a message to Xu Zhaodi, guiding her to find her so-called perfect lover. Xu Zhaodi knocked on the hotel room door. A woman opened the door. Xu Zhaodi went in and found a group of beautiful women surrounding the German mixed-race guy, being enthusiastic and seductive.
This time Meng Xinjie's words came true; this German is a liar, a pit of fire. The most ridiculous thing is that she happily jumped into it. She really misjudged him. Xu Zhaodi couldn't stand it, plus the German disrespectfully stepped forward to provoke her. She sneered twice, slapped him, and got a punch back. This German is someone who can hit women.
It seems sometimes being mixed-race isn't enough to be excellent, and being a foreigner doesn't necessarily mean being gentle and polite. Meng Xinjie saw Xu Zhaodi being hit, swung his fist but didn't hit anything, and was thrown directly to the ground. Two people in distress, looking at each other miserably on the ground, finally actually laughed. It's good to see true feelings in adversity.
