Dine With Love Episode 11 Recap
> Dine With Love Recap
Zhang Bi found herself in tears, confiding in Jin Xuan about the public backlash she faced, with people accusing her of throwing herself at someone for a commercial deal. To cope, she made a grand gesture, booking an entire restaurant and personally barbecuing for the film crew. Jin Xuan, witnessing this uninhibited side of Zhang Bi, found himself captivated by her unexpected optimism. Jin Xuan later revealed that Su Kelan had asked him to come and comfort Zhang Bi.
Zhang Bi, initially annoyed by Su Kelan's "excessive kindness," eventually admitted that while everyone seemed to favor Su Kelan, she felt no one liked her. That evening, Su Kelan accompanied Han Meng back to Gong Wenxing's house to pack some clothes. Gong Wenxing's mother unexpectedly returned and, upon seeing Su Kelan, warmly invited her to stay for dinner, insisting that Yu Hao join them as well. With everyone seated, a palpable awkwardness filled the air, and conversation lagged.
Gong Wenxing's mother grew increasingly impatient, repeatedly texting her son, who remained unresponsive. Yu Hao, too, was preoccupied with his phone, reviewing an urgent contract, prompting Gong Wenxing's mother to playfully threaten to confiscate it. Finally, Gong Wenxing arrived, disheveled and covered in mud and bits of grass. His mother immediately launched into a tirade, criticizing his appearance and irresponsibility. Already on edge, Gong Wenxing snapped. He vehemently pushed back, expressing his long-held resentment.
He recounted how he always felt secondary to his own sister and nephew, Yu Hao, and unappreciated by his mother, forced to constantly accommodate everyone else's preferences, even down to their food choices. He revealed he had fought with Han Meng earlier, which was why he forgot about dinner, but no one had cared about his feelings.
Overwhelmed, Gong Wenxing stormed out, but not before handing Han Meng a retrieved wedding ring, which he had clearly just dug out of a drain. Witnessing Gong Wenxing's outburst, Han Meng realized the extent of her own shortcomings. She admitted to Gong Wenxing's mother and Su Kelan that she had taken his unwavering indulgence for granted, becoming increasingly willful. Encouraged by Su Kelan, Han Meng found Gong Wenxing and expressed her sincere regret, promising never to leave him again.
Gong Wenxing acknowledged his own misstep in trivializing the ring earlier. The couple fully reconciled and headed home together. Meanwhile, Su Kelan and Yu Hao discussed work-life balance. Su Kelan urged Yu Hao to prioritize his personal life, sharing a poignant story about a family car accident that taught her time with loved ones is irreplaceable. She implored him to be more present with his family.
When the conversation turned to Zhang Bi's commercial deal, Su Kelan suggested finding a more suitable endorsement for her. To her surprise, Yu Hao presented her with his phone, revealing he had already secured a new endorsement contract for Zhang Bi. Later, Yu Hao accompanied Su Kelan to her home, where they cooked dinner together, their affectionate gestures warming Su Kelan's mother's heart.
Across town, Han Meng and Gong Wenxing enjoyed a peaceful dinner with Gong Wenxing's mother, their family ties mended. Director Wang later approached Su Kelan to thank her for securing Zhang Bi's new endorsement. However, Su Kelan clarified that her decision was purely a business one to protect the company's image, not out of personal sympathy for him. As Yu Hao prepared for a dinner party, Su Kelan picked out an understated gray suit for him.
When Yu Hao, without hesitation, began changing in front of her, it briefly flustered Su Kelan. Once dressed, Yu Hao paused by the office door and, noting they had half an hour to spare, closed it. He held Su Kelan close and kissed her forehead, explaining he merely wanted a quiet moment with her. Their privacy was interrupted by An Jie, who, upon opening the door and seeing them, quickly retreated.
Director Wang then called Yu Hao in a panic: Zhang Bi was being held up by her film crew, who refused to release her for the commercial shoot due to their tight schedule. En route to the film set, Su Kelan took charge. She spoke directly to Director Li, the film's producer, while simultaneously having Yao Qian pull up the film's location chart.
Discovering the crew needed a supermarket location, Su Kelan proposed a win-win solution: her company would provide their supermarket for the film's use for free. Director Li agreed, promising to release Zhang Bi. To ensure the agreement was honored, Su Kelan and An Jie went directly to the film set with a carload of fresh ingredients as a goodwill gesture. There, she secured Director Li's signature on the contract. The commercial shoot proceeded smoothly.
During a media interview, Yu Hao skillfully redirected questions about dating rumors, emphasizing the commercial's message. Witnessing Su Kelan's exceptional problem-solving skills, Director Wang was deeply impressed. Yu Hao later explained to Director Wang, a friend of ten years, that he had appointed Su Kelan as Vice President to give her the opportunity to prove herself, not due to any lack of trust in him. That evening, Han Meng skipped a dinner party to be with Gong Wenxing.
She arrived home to a surprise: Gong Wenxing had meticulously arranged a display of birthday gifts from every year of her life, culminating in the reappearance of the redeemed wedding ring. Han Meng was deeply moved. Meanwhile, Su Kelan accompanied Yu Hao to the dinner party, where Zhang Bi observed them, feeling a pang of inferiority. Soon after, another woman arrived whose presence rivaled Su Kelan's: Shen Zhilin, Yu Hao's ex-girlfriend and a Vice President at Goldman Sachs. Yu Hao publicly introduced Su Kelan as his girlfriend, causing Shen Zhilin’s smile to vanish as she greeted Su Kelan, introducing herself as Yu Hao's college classmate.
