Forget You Remember Love Episode 25 Recap
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While Ye Qianyu was diligently cleaning, Taichu brought her a specially made coffee. She initially hesitated, worried about her colleague Ada's reaction, but accepted it. Their interaction didn't go unnoticed by other colleagues, who gossiped about Taichu bringing coffee to a cleaner. Later, Ye Qianyu privately asked Taichu to maintain a distance for discretion.
She then informed him of her plan to work at Senwell Hotel, explaining that Director Fan had suggested it as a valuable opportunity to gain experience for Guanmei Inn. Taichu expressed his full support, though he confessed he would miss her. That evening at Mama Jinzhi’s home, Mama Jinzhi thanked Taichu for driving Ye Qianyu home daily and invited him to dinner every night, hoping for more shrimp dishes.
Ye Qianyu announced her new job at Senwell Hotel, leading Mama Jinzhi to excitedly assume she would be a manager at the prestigious five-star establishment. Filled with pride, Mama Jinzhi boasted that Ye Qianyu was the most capable person in their village and would no longer be called "bucket girl." Shengzhe, however, mischievously pointed out that the nickname was due to her waist size.
Mama Jinzhi then subtly tried to play matchmaker, inquiring about Guanmei’s wedding customs, specifically mentioning the need for a matchmaker and betrothal gifts, implying his interest in Ye Qianyu. Shengzhe, confused, innocently asked "What about Tonghao?" , prompting Mama Jinzhi to quickly redirect the conversation back to eating shrimp. At Senwell Hotel, the manager immediately confronted Ye Qianyu, implying she was transferred from headquarters for a mistake.
Ye Qianyu clarified she volunteered to gain experience for Guanmei Inn, but the manager scoffed at her background, emphasizing Senwell's luxurious status and strict academic requirements, which Ye Qianyu admitted she lacked. Despite the manager's condescending attitude, Ye Qianyu pledged to work hard. She was assigned to the Housekeeping Department, where the manager warned her that the cleanliness of rooms represented the company's image and any failure would lead to consequences.
True to her word, the manager constantly nitpicked Ye Qianyu's work, making her duties exceptionally arduous. Xie Quan, the editor-in-chief for Focus, arrived at Senwell for an interview accompanied by several female companions. He immediately challenged Shan Junhao, provocatively asking if he was "falling from the pedestal" by agreeing to an interview. Shan Junhao calmly replied that Senwell aimed to increase its media engagement.
Xu Ziqian tried to escort Xie Quan to a special room, but Xie Quan demanded accommodations for all his "assistants," whom he confirmed were all the women accompanying him. He rejected standard rooms as insufficient, citing a past experience with Marv where he received an entire floor of presidential suites for "inspiration," implying that Focus's coverage of Senwell depended on their treatment of him.
Xu Ziqian, maintaining professionalism, assured him of excellent service and led him away, prompting Xie Quan to remark that Xu Ziqian was "more considerate." Later, Shan Junhao, Xu Ziqian, and Dawei discussed the interview strategy, with Shan Junhao suggesting focusing on Senwell's history and innovation, and scheduling a meeting with Xie Quan for 8 PM. The Housekeeping Manager gathered her staff, announcing that Xie Quan, a highly influential editor-in-chief and VIP guest, required a dedicated attendant.
She stressed the importance of flawless service. When she requested a volunteer, no one stepped forward. The manager then singled out Ye Qianyu, who, despite her inexperience, was told this was an opportunity for growth. She was instructed to fulfill all of Xie Quan's needs, reminded that "guests are the kings," and warned not to cause trouble for the General Manager. Reluctantly, Ye Qianyu agreed.
Her colleagues later revealed they had deliberately avoided the assignment, having heard from a friend at Marv Hotel about Xie Quan's highly demanding nature. Inside Xie Quan's suite, he immediately demanded Ye Qianyu and his female companions change into costumes for a "costume party." After Ye Qianyu changed and returned, he invited her to sit and join the revelry, which she politely declined, citing hotel rules.
Xie Quan then arrogantly asserted his influence, claiming even Shan Junhao had to "suck up" to him and boasting that many women coveted his attention. When he attempted to physically harass her, Ye Qianyu, enraged, kicked him, calling him a "shameless pervert." Immediately, she regretted her actions, fearing the severe repercussions of assaulting a VIP guest, and apologized to him. Shortly after, Dawei arrived to escort Xie Quan to his meeting with Shan Junhao.
He found Ye Qianyu in the suite and, seeing Xie Quan's disheveled state, quickly understood what had transpired. Xie Quan, still inside, refused the meeting and demanded a personal apology from Shan Junhao. Dawei then took Ye Qianyu to Shan Junhao's office, informing him that Ye Qianyu had been transferred to Housekeeping and was assigned to Xie Quan. Ye Qianyu confessed to hitting Xie Quan after he got drunk and attempted to harass her, infuriating Shan Junhao.
Xu Ziqian acknowledged the grave implications of the incident, warning of potential damage to Senwell's reputation and the entire company. Ye Qianyu offered to take full responsibility. Xu Ziqian suggested an apology, offering to accompany Ye Qianyu, but Shan Junhao angrily refused, stating he would not use a woman to appease others. He then took Dawei's phone and directly called the Housekeeping Manager, emphatically forbidding Ye Qianyu from ever serving Xie Quan or any other VIP guests again.
He also implemented a new policy requiring at least two attendants, one male and one female, for VIPs requesting exclusive service, a directive the terrified manager immediately obeyed. Shan Junhao then decided to leave the matter to the PR department. Shan Junhao then told Ye Qianyu she could "go home," which she initially misinterpreted as being fired. Upon realizing he meant she was simply done for the day and not dismissed, she expressed immense relief and gratitude.
Shan Junhao then asked Dawei why Ye Qianyu was working at the hotel, learning that Director Fan had recommended her. As Shan Junhao refused to apologize, Xu Ziqian went to meet Xie Quan alone. Xie Quan, still arrogant, demanded to see Shan Junhao and falsely claimed that "our attendant" (referring to Ye Qianyu) had stated Xu Ziqian was the one who harassed her first.
Xu Ziqian firmly asserted that neither Senwell nor Shan Junhao would be manipulated by Xie Quan's unreasonable demands and would not apologize to him. During their interview, Shan Junhao suggested discussing Senwell's history, but Xie Quan quickly veered off topic, demanding a 500,000 interview fee, which Shan Junhao initially agreed to cover. Xie Quan then explicitly stated that stories about Shan Junhao were far more "appealing" than the hotel itself.
He maliciously brought up Shan Junhao's past, including his amnesia, crudely describing his time in Guanmei Fishing Village as a "romantic affair" with a "country girl" whom he "ruthlessly abandoned," suggesting he wanted to publish this sensationalized account. Enraged by the disrespectful remarks about his personal life and Ye Qianyu, Shan Junhao punched Xie Quan.
Ye Qianyu, who was secretly observing and recording the scene on her phone, was surprised by Shan Junhao's violent outburst, remarking that his manner of hitting resembled Tonghao, even though Tonghao doesn't hit people. Xie Quan, furious, vowed to "ruin" Shan Junhao, who retorted that Xie Quan deserved the beating for extorting money and harassing a female staff member.
Shan Junhao highlighted Xie Quan's hypocrisy, noting they spent 270,000 RMB on his wine, yet he still demanded 500,000, calling him "utterly unethical." He declared he would only cover medical expenses. As Xie Quan left, he threatened Shan Junhao with regret. Ye Qianyu, after witnessing the altercation, praised Shan Junhao for being "so manly."
Director Fan later arrived, surprised by Shan Junhao's uncharacteristic impulsiveness, given Xie Quan's media influence, but Shan Junhao dismissed it, saying he wanted to go home with his mother. Following the altercation, Xie Quan immediately held a press conference, appearing as a victim with a medical report, publicly accusing Shan Junhao, the "arrogant and violent" General Manager, of assault. He declared he would sue Shan Junhao and Senwell Hotel, calling for a boycott and for justice to be served.
Shan Junhao initially dismissed Xie Quan as a "clown" and refused to waste time on him. However, his staff, including Dawei and Director Fan, urged him to issue a clarification, warning of negative publicity for Senwell. Shan Junhao suspected Xie Quan was intentionally setting them up, possibly instigated by Marv.
News of Shan Junhao's alleged assault rapidly spread online, becoming a top trending topic and attracting the attention of GQ Ventures, who indicated they might withdraw their funds if the situation escalated, as per their strategic agreement regarding major company errors. Seeing the severity of the crisis, Ye Qianyu, despite her manager denying her leave, skipped work to meet Taichu at the Senwell office building.
She informed him that she had witnessed Xie Quan's extortion and harassment, recording the entire incident, including Shan Junhao's beating of Xie Quan. Taichu confirmed the video could help Shan Junhao but advised against releasing it directly, suggesting it be handled as part of Senwell's crisis management strategy. He instructed Ye Qianyu to send him the video and return to work while he attempted to deliver it to Shan Junhao, who was overwhelmed with meetings and unavailable.
During an executive meeting, Shan Junhao was confronted by his team, who reported a significant drop in Senwell Hotel's occupancy rate, canceled VIP bookings, and a plunging stock price. They pressed him to publicly apologize to Xie Quan and the public to appease criticism, arguing that his pride was jeopardizing the entire company. Shan Junhao adamantly refused, citing Xie Quan's groundless accusations, bribery, and harassment of a female employee. He insisted on investigating a potential deeper plot, suspecting Marv's involvement.
Zhang Minghan (Vice President Zhang) and Xu Ziqian discussed the situation; Zhang Minghan was concerned about the massive collateral damage to the group, which he didn't want, while Xu Ziqian coolly stated that achieving a goal, like removing Shan Junhao, often required paying a price, and greater losses would only highlight Shan Junhao's mistakes to the already dissatisfied board.
At the same time, Mama Jinzhi and Shengzhe, dressed smartly, arrived at Senwell Hotel, expecting to celebrate Ye Qianyu's promotion to manager. The front desk staff informed them there was no manager named Ye Qianyu and that visitors needed appointments. Just then, they witnessed Ye Qianyu being publicly scolded by the Housekeeping Manager for skipping work. Shengzhe tried to intervene, but Mama Jinzhi held him back, explaining it would further hurt Ye Qianyu's self-esteem.
Disappointed, Mama Jinzhi blamed Taichu for allowing Ye Qianyu to take such a menial job. She discreetly left a surprise bento and a note at the front desk for Ye Qianyu, who later picked it up.
