Fall in Love Episode 13 Recap
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Jian Bufan proposed to Ai Xin, presenting a diamond ring and kneeling. Ma Shixian, present at the scene, laughed mockingly, questioning Ai Xin if she truly wanted to be with "this kid" and if he could afford to marry her. He told them to stop acting and making fun of him. To Ma Shixian's surprise, Ai Xin accepted Jian Bufan's proposal, put the ring on her finger, and then kissed Jian Bufan.
Ma Shixian, infuriated, lunged at Jian Bufan, punching him repeatedly. Ai Xin pulled Jian Bufan away, telling them to stop fighting. Ma Shixian, believing Ai Xin was still protecting him, said he knew she still cared for him. However, Ai Xin then turned and delivered several precise punches to Ma Shixian, followed by an over-the-shoulder throw that slammed him to the ground.
She explained that if Jian Bufan had punched his face, a check-up could prove it, but this way, he couldn't prove anything, then told him to leave. Back home, Ai Xin kissed Jian Bufan, who then asked if her earlier actions were all an act for Ma Shixian. Ai Xin apologized, asking if she had scared him. Jian Bufan, still emotional, expressed his disbelief at how easily she dismissed the situation and asked if she had any feelings for him.
Ai Xin responded with "I don't know," leading Jian Bufan to exclaim, "Enough!" Shortly after, Ai Xin received a call from her Second Uncle, Fu Shengrong, who told her it was time for her to act. After the call, Ai Xin's demeanor shifted. She tried to send Jian Bufan home, claiming he must be busy. He insisted he wasn't, saying he had all the time in the world.
As he tried to get closer, Ai Xin pulled away, telling him, "Don't do this to me," adding that this wasn't like him. Jian Bufan pressed her about who had called. Ai Xin then returned the engagement ring to him, firmly stating, "Jian Bufan! We can only be friends." Jian Bufan was devastated, refusing to believe it, and repeatedly pleaded with her to tell him what happened, even as she walked away, visibly upset.
He apologized, urging her not to be sad. Ai Xin messaged Fu Zeyi to request a few days off, and he readily granted it. Meanwhile, He Bei'er took Fu Zeyi to a bridal shop to try on wedding dresses. Wearing an extravagant gown, she announced that their upcoming launch event for Helai Jewelry and the Fu Group would be held as a wedding, symbolizing her "marriage" to him as the representative of the Fu Group.
Fu Zeyi, clearly annoyed, briefly agreed before stating he had other matters and left. After He Bei'er was praised by a salesperson for her choice of a prized wedding dress, Fu Zeyi returned and purchased the gown, telling the staff not to display it again. When He Bei'er thanked him, he clarified it wasn't for her, just as Jing Zhixia entered the shop, presumably to pick up a dress for herself. Jing Zhixia acknowledged their engagement, offering congratulations.
Fu Zeyi confronted her, asking if she truly believed he would marry someone else, to which she replied, "I saw it with my own eyes." In response, Fu Zeyi confirmed his engagement to He Bei'er for the following week and sarcastically suggested that if Jing Zhixia needed a venue for a future event, her Aizhe Hotel could host it, promising excellent service.
Seizing the opportunity, He Bei'er declared they would indeed hold their reception at Aizhe Hotel, pleased with the unexpected business, and then left. Jing Zhixia watched them go before instructing the salesperson to pack up the wedding dress she had selected. Jing Zhixia's uncle initially hesitated to accept the large order from He Bei'er, worrying about the emotional toll on Jing Zhixia.
However, Jing Zhixia insisted on handling it herself, viewing it as a challenge and declaring she had nothing to hide. Her uncle agreed, advising her to maintain professionalism and treat the couple as strangers. Jing Zhixia then met with He Bei'er, introducing herself as the person in charge of Aizhe Hotel. He Bei'er, calling her "Ms. Zhixia," revealed that the corporate strategic partnership banquet would also announce her engagement to Fu Zeyi.
Jing Zhixia promptly adapted the event plan to incorporate an engagement ceremony, replacing the lighting with a champagne pouring. He Bei'er then made a surprising announcement: she was pregnant and requested non-alcoholic champagne and anti-slip mats for safety. Jing Zhixia congratulated her on the "double delight." He Bei'er then asked Jing Zhixia, given her past relationship with Fu Zeyi, if she would be awkward about a "small favor."
She requested Jing Zhixia to be the one to deliver the engagement rings during the ceremony. Although Jing Zhixia initially hesitated, stating their relationship wasn't close enough for such a role, He Bei'er countered that it was simply part of the event flow and a crucial element of the partnership, stressing the need for a reliable person like Jing Zhixia.
He Bei'er then provocatively mentioned Jing Zhixia's past relationship with Fu Zeyi again, offering to find someone else if she minded. Jing Zhixia, maintaining her composure, accepted the task. Later, He Bei'er met with Fu Zeyi, who was surprised to see her at the Aizhe Hotel. She informed him that she had personally overseen the banquet preparations, commending Jing Zhixia's efficiency in providing a revised schedule the same day.
Fu Zeyi noticed the detail about the "ring exchange during the launch event" and asked if Jing Zhixia had arranged it. He Bei'er confirmed, adding that Jing Zhixia had even congratulated them on their "double delight." Internally, Fu Zeyi wondered if Jing Zhixia truly wished for him to marry another woman, but he outwardly agreed to proceed with her arrangements.
The engagement ceremony began with the MC highlighting the exemplary partnership between the Fu and He families and introducing Fu Zeyi and He Bei'er as the "stars of the event." Guests speculated about He Bei'er's true nature and anticipated drama due to Jing Zhixia's presence. He Bei'er then invited Jing Zhixia onto the stage, claiming a special friendship forged during her years abroad, and asked her to deliver the engagement rings as a witness to their important moment.
A surprised Jing Zhixia complied, handing the rings to Fu Zeyi and He Bei'er. He Bei'er then placed a ring on Fu Zeyi's finger, but he struggled to reciprocate. After the ring exchange, Jing Zhixia attempted to leave the stage, but He Bei'er pulled her back, effusively thanking her as the event's planner, emphasizing Jing Zhixia's "full effort" for the "perfect event," ignoring Fu Zeyi's hushed warning to "calm down."
He Bei'er then brazenly announced that Jing Zhixia was single and encouraged the single men in the audience to take their chance. Suddenly, the lights in the banquet hall went out, plunging the room into darkness. A staff member realized that Fu Zeyi had pre-arranged for the lights to be cut so he could escape. In the chaos, Fu Zeyi grabbed Jing Zhixia's hand, and they slipped away.
When the lights came back on, only He Bei'er and their respective parents were left on stage, looking embarrassed. The MC awkwardly continued, trying to normalize the situation, while some guests muttered that it was merely a "strategic business partnership" and the "engagement was just a publicity stunt." Outside the venue, Jing Zhixia pulled her hand away from Fu Zeyi, sharply telling him to let her go and not to call her "Zhixia."
She stated she had no interest in his affairs and wanted no further connection with him. Fu Zeyi apologized, urging her to return to the banquet, but she adamantly refused. He then confessed that he couldn't forget her, explaining that everything that happened inside the hall was merely a show. Jing Zhixia, however, declared she didn't care if it was real or fake and didn't want to understand his intentions, demanding that he stay away from her.
Later, Fu Zeyi's father expressed concern about the He family's anger and potential obstacles to their partnership, but dismissed Fu Zeyi's actions, stating he could do whatever he pleased. Fu Zeyi, desperate to reconnect with Jing Zhixia, tried calling her, but she hung up, reiterating her desire to avoid him. He then resorted to having posters plastered all over the city, bearing messages like "Jing Zhixia, forgive me" and "Jing Zhixia, sorry. Can we meet?"
Jing Zhixia, encountering these posters and messages, exclaimed in frustration, "Fu Zeyi, are you sick or something?" She even used one of his posters as a coaster, highlighting her disdain for his persistence. While walking, Jing Zhixia bumped into Ye Yuxi, who was complaining about Fu Zeyi's posters covering his own. Ye Yuxi revealed he was attending her mother's wedding, as he was the younger brother of Ye Ming, who was marrying Jing Zhixia's mother, making them family.
Jing Zhixia immediately seized the opportunity and asked for his help. She then met Fu Zeyi, who genuinely confessed that his engagement to He Bei'er was merely a ploy to provoke her and see if she still cared for him. He believed she understood his true feelings and was hoping for reconciliation. However, Jing Zhixia calmly announced that she had a boyfriend, someone Fu Zeyi knew. When Fu Zeyi demanded to see him, Ye Yuxi stepped forward, greeting Fu Zeyi.
Fu Zeyi dismissed their supposed relationship as an act, claiming Jing Zhixia would never like someone like Ye Yuxi. Ye Yuxi confidently asserted that "people change" and that Jing Zhixia wouldn't like someone like Fu Zeyi either. As the tension grew, Ye Yuxi asked Fu Zeyi to leave, but Fu Zeyi defiantly took Ye Yuxi's seat next to Jing Zhixia, expressing his desire to sit there and admire her.
He further provoked them, saying Jing Zhixia should have hired a better actor. To prove her point, Jing Zhixia pulled Ye Yuxi in for a kiss. Unable to bear the sight, Fu Zeyi stood up to leave. As he walked away, Jing Zhixia called out, hoping that this would be their last meeting and that she never wanted to see him again. Ye Yuxi later commented that they might have "overdone it" as it was obvious Fu Zeyi loved her. Jing Zhixia, however, questioned if it mattered, asking if anyone would want to be with a liar, lamenting that perhaps their encounter from the very beginning was a mistake.
