Deep Affection Eyes Episode 19 Recap
> Deep Affection Eyes Recap
After Tai Mingxiao discovered the truth about their hidden marriage, he began acting as an informal "undercover" agent within the company, often causing comical misunderstandings. During an intimate moment between Li Jinyu and Ye Meng in the pantry, their privacy was interrupted by Gou Kai's sudden appearance, only for Tai Mingxiao to repeatedly obstruct him. Perplexed by Tai Mingxiao's peculiar behavior, Gou Kai was then informed by Ye Meng that she and her husband had reconciled.
Realizing his romantic pursuit was futile, Gou Kai decided to return to Jiangbei, citing urgent company matters. With Gou Kai gone, a relieved Li Jinyu frequently called Ye Meng into his office, where their affectionate interactions continued. This sweet interlude was broken when Li Jinyu's mother arranged for Lin Yangyang, the daughter of the Lins Group, to visit Ningsei. Having known Lin Yangyang since childhood, Li Jinyu found it difficult to refuse his mother's request for him to entertain her.
He brought Ye Meng along to accompany Lin Yangyang on a tour of the company's construction site. Throughout the tour and later at dinner, Lin Yangyang made no secret of her long-standing affection for Li Jinyu, openly stating that she had pursued him since they were young. Lin Yangyang's candid declaration cast a strange atmosphere over the dinner table.
To better secure Li Jinyu's affections, she boldly added Ye Meng on WeChat, asking her to act as a spy and report any signs of Li Jinyu developing feelings for someone else. Unable to reveal her true relationship with Li Jinyu, Ye Meng reluctantly agreed and promptly messaged Fang Yanen to pick her up, seeking an escape from the awkward situation. Later, at Lin Yangyang's insistence, Li Jinyu drove her home.
During the ride, she directly brought up the idea of a marriage alliance, framing it as a strategic partnership. Li Jinyu, while polite, subtly indicated that his heart belonged to someone else. Meanwhile, Fang Yanen met Ye Meng at a bar for drinks.
Fang Yanen shared her anxieties about her impending divorce proceedings, and Ye Meng, after being asked about her own investigation, called Cheng Kairan to interrogate him about the "Zhou Yu matter," though he refused to divulge any information. When Ye Meng returned home, she found Li Jinyu waiting outside with peach blossom pastries. She playfully teased him about his attentiveness to Lin Yangyang.
Li Jinyu earnestly swore there was nothing between them, explaining he had waited for Lin Yangyang to go upstairs before specifically buying the pastries for Ye Meng. After some teasing, she let him in. He confided that Lin Yangyang, much like his mother, prioritizes business interests over genuine affection, and urged Ye Meng not to be jealous.
Just then, Cheng Kairan called Li Jinyu to report on being interrogated earlier by Ye Meng and Fang Yanen, boasting of his "brotherly loyalty." He was shocked into hanging up when he realized Ye Meng was listening in. Li Jinyu then mused that he didn't seem to have much friendship, only love. The following morning, Fang Yanen had a heartfelt conversation with her son, Chen Jiayu, about the divorce.
Displaying remarkable maturity, he told his mother he would respect any choice she made as long as she was happy, moving her to tears. Soon after, the court granted her divorce from Chen Jian, citing his domestic violence, and awarded her full custody of Chen Jiayu, finally granting Fang Yanen her freedom. Upon receiving the news, Cheng Kairan began decorating his bar for a celebration.
Li Jinyu advised him against confessing his feelings to Fang Yanen so soon, reminding him she had just escaped the "pit of marriage." However, Qiao Maimai encouraged Cheng Kairan to be bold, asserting that women understand women best. That evening, Fang Yanen and Ye Meng went to a different bar to celebrate. When Cheng Kairan saw Lin Yangyang enter his own bar where he was with Li Jinyu, he orchestrated a scene to deter her.
He deliberately portrayed Li Jinyu as a womanizer who was constantly surrounded by women of all ages and even fabricated a story about his behavior in the restroom. Disgusted, Lin Yangyang quickly left. As part of his plan, Cheng Kairan sent photos from the staged scene to Ye Meng. Unfooled, she responded by sending a photo of herself and Fang Yanen at their bar, surrounded by younger men. Alarmed, Li Jinyu and Cheng Kairan immediately rushed to their location.
Upon their aggressive arrival, the younger men at Ye Meng and Fang Yanen's table discreetly retreated. The four friends then moved to the dance floor. Seeing that Fang Yanen was not ready to go home, Cheng Kairan decided to stay and celebrate with her. Li Jinyu, feeling jealous, was reassured by Ye Meng, who told him that no matter how great the younger men were, she only liked him, a declaration that secretly delighted him.
