Deep Affection Eyes Episode 1 Recap
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Ye Meng resigned from her job in Jiangbei after her boss, Gou Kai, transferred a project she had diligently worked on to Jiang Luzhi. Ye Meng confronted Jiang Luzhi, who cruelly dismissed her, saying it was "unnecessary" for Ye Meng to be sickened by her relationship with Gou Kai, and that Ye Meng was "still the same," pretending to be indifferent when she couldn't get what she wanted.
Jiang Luzhi further taunted Ye Meng, stating that since she and Gou Kai were together, it was inappropriate for Ye Meng to remain at the company. Ye Meng retaliated, revealing she had already directed all the clients Jiang Luzhi had stolen to other companies, warning her to "check your opponent first" before causing trouble. Their heated exchange escalated into a physical altercation, with Jiang Luzhi initiating the violence.
Angered by the injustice and the fight, Ye Meng returned to her hometown, Ningse, to start a new, leisurely life. News of Ye Meng's return quickly reached her old acquaintance, Cheng Kairan, who immediately contacted her best friend, Fang Ya’en, to inquire about the situation. Fang Ya’en had believed Ye Meng would settle permanently in Jiangbei, so she was shocked to see Ye Meng suddenly appear.
After the two friends reunited and reminisced, Ye Meng brought her luggage to the Ye family home. Upon entering, she found her second aunt glowing, on the phone making an appointment. Ye Meng soon discovered that her aunt was arranging a blind date for her. Though the Ye family had once been prominent, they had since declined. However, their foundational wealth ensured Ye Meng's comfort and provided her with ample spending money.
As her aunts were unable to have children, Ye Meng, as the only daughter, naturally bore the responsibility of continuing the family line. Finding a reliable and obedient live-in son-in-law became the family's top priority. Her second aunt had found a Dr. Gao, a well-dressed and cultured physician with a stable and reputable career, whom the elders considered the ideal son-in-law. Ye Meng, however, had no interest.
When Dr. Gao arrived for the visit, Ye Meng hid in her room, refusing to appear. Conveniently, Li Jinyu arrived at the Ye residence to deliver a takeaway. Ye Meng seized the opportunity, asking him for help, and used the chance to jump out the window and escape the blind date. Although Li Jinyu did not refuse to help, he appeared unwilling to engage in much conversation with Ye Meng, riding away on his electric bike, passing her by.
As night fell, Ye Meng went to a crab restaurant she remembered frequenting, only to be told it had moved. She encountered Li Jinyu there again and proactively offered to share a ride with him to the relocated old shop. At the new restaurant, Ye Meng ordered crab stew rice and discreetly observed Li Jinyu dining alone, intrigued by his solitary and mysterious demeanor.
Late that night, Ye Meng returned home to find her grandmother and aunts waiting in the living room. Just as she was about to use her preference for younger men as an excuse, she received a call with news that Fang Ya’en had broken her leg and was hospitalized. Ye Meng rushed to the hospital, where she unexpectedly learned that Li Jinyu was the grandson of their old neighbor, Ms. Jiu.
The two had met briefly as children, but the years had erased any memory of it. Ms. Jiu enthusiastically introduced them, but Li Jinyu responded with his characteristic coolness. Fang Ya’en commented on Li Jinyu's striking looks and subtly hinted that Ye Meng should seize the opportunity. Through Ms. Jiu and Li Jinyu's conversation, they discovered that Li Jinyu's current girlfriend was indeed Jiang Luzhi, who worked in Jiangbei and had a seven-figure income.
Remembering Jiang Luzhi's relationship with Gou Kai, Ye Meng kindly warned Li Jinyu that his girlfriend was cheating on him. Li Jinyu appeared nonchalant, but he quietly took note of her words. As Ye Meng prepared to leave the hospital, she saw Li Jinyu downstairs comforting a sick child with candy. This moment made her realize that beneath his seemingly cold exterior lay the bright and straightforward spirit of a young man.
The next morning, Ye Meng met Li Jinyu again at a convenience store. They awkwardly queued to pay, exchanging no words. When visiting Fang Ya’en later, Ye Meng found that Dr. Gao was Ms. Jiu's attending physician. Fang Ya’en, however, sternly reminded Ye Meng that she shouldn't have meddled, as her interference had led to Ms. Jiu scolding Li Jinyu over his breakup.
Feeling guilty, Ye Meng asked Li Jinyu's cousin, Qiao Maimai, about his workplace, learning that Li Jinyu's nickname was Li Badou from Ms. Jiu, but his real name was Li Jinyu. Qiao Maimai also clarified that Jiang Luzhi was indeed a project manager at "Geometry Area," Ye Meng's former company. That evening, Ye Meng went to the Jewel Bar where Li Jinyu performed. While she was there, Jiang Luzhi called Li Jinyu, but he promptly hung up without hesitation.
Just as Ye Meng was about to approach him, she ran into Cheng Kairan, who had come looking for her. To evade Cheng Kairan, Ye Meng hid in the women's restroom, only to discover that Cheng Kairan was the owner of the bar. At that crucial moment, Li Jinyu and his cousin, Qiao Maimai, who also worked at the bar, teamed up to help her.
They staged a convincing act: Li Jinyu pretended to be Ye Meng's boyfriend, claiming they were in the women's restroom because they were intimate and had to hide. Cheng Kairan, believing the ruse, was persuaded to leave. After the chaotic scene subsided, Li Jinyu took the stage to perform. Ye Meng listened, utterly captivated and deeply drawn to him.
