In Love With Your Dimples Episode 20 Recap
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He Qizhan, Zhao Mengdi, Lu Zhiyi, Tang Shuangli, He Qiaosheng, and Ye Lin arrived at the Love Story event, greeted by Xu Dingding. Xu Dingding revealed that he planned the event as a collaboration between his company and Hush, and that he was from Xu's Group, where his father was the president. After introductions, Xu Dingding led them to check in. While Tang Shuangli was playing the guzheng, Albert approached her and apologized for his wife's behavior.
Tang Shuangli said it was in the past and acknowledged his birthday message, but admitted she didn't know how to reply. Albert expressed his desire for an honest conversation since returning to China, and Tang Shuangli admitted to avoiding him, stating she had moved on. Albert asked for forgiveness, and Tang Shuangli clarified that there was nothing to forgive, acknowledging both their shortcomings in the relationship.
They agreed to accept their individual growth and the unhappy ending, sharing a friendly hug. Tang Shuangli playfully reminded Albert to mind his decorum as a Hush executive. Xu Dingding then escorted Gu Ling into the event, where she revealed to him that Lu Zhiyi was her ex-boyfriend. Gu Ling provoked Tang Shuangli by reciting Lu Zhiyi's favorite things, asking if she knew them. Tang Shuangli calmly responded that she could learn them anytime.
Gu Ling then asked Xu Dingding to check the compatibility score between herself (No. 6) and Tang Shuangli (No. 26). Xu Dingding complied. Meanwhile, after Zhao Mengdi and He Qizhan separated, He Qiaosheng asked Zhao Mengdi to persuade He Qizhan to attend a blind date their family had arranged. Separately, Ye Lin also urged He Qizhan to settle down.
Albert presented the Love Story app to Lu Zhiyi and He Qiaosheng, describing it as a therapeutic dating application co-developed by Hush and a Chinese company. He expressed interest in a continued partnership with Tianzhuo. Gu Ling returned with the compatibility scores, revealing that Tang Shuangli (No. 26) had a 65% match, while she (No. 6) had a 90% match. Gu Ling flaunted this to Tang Shuangli, asserting that she couldn't disrupt her bond with Lu Zhiyi.
Tang Shuangli retorted by calling Gu Ling pathetic for clinging to something already lost. Gu Ling threatened to withdraw her shares from Tianzhuo. Tang Shuangli stated that was her right. Lu Zhiyi stepped in, dismissing the validity of compatibility scores and declaring his intolerance for threats. He told Tang Shuangli to stay by his side, making his loyalty clear. Feeling downhearted, Zhao Mengdi asked He Qizhan to introduce her to his family.
He Qizhan argued it was unnecessary, as his family didn't even know about her. Upset, Zhao Mengdi revealed that He Qiaosheng had asked her to convince He Qizhan to go on a blind date. He Qizhan admitted that his family had arranged a blind date but said he never considered it seriously. He reassured her that other women were "invisible" to him. He then promised to arrange a meeting with his parents.
Later, Lu Zhiyi noticed Tang Shuangli's sadness and asked if Gu Ling had upset her. Tang Shuangli admitted her frustration that Gu Ling knew so much about his preferences. Lu Zhiyi reassured her, explaining that Gu Ling's knowledge came from three years together. He promised that if Tang Shuangli gave him time, she would know him even better. He emphasized that love wasn't measured by duration but by who resided in his heart – her.
Tang Shuangli then brought up Albert. Lu Zhiyi confirmed he knew Albert was married and humorously stated he had no reason to be jealous, offering to make her his "signature egg-fried rice" since he knew it was her favorite, revealing he had read her personal notebook. Tang Shuangli inquired if she could visit his "secret garden," to which he replied that she would have to "work hard for it."
He Qiaosheng, gazing at a small red bear, was reminded of a past incident involving He Qizhan and a woman named Yingying. He recalled how he had initially encouraged He Qizhan's relationship with Yingying, but later discovered her manipulative nature and tried to warn He Qizhan. To expose her, He Qiaosheng openly flirted with Yingying, who reciprocated and dumped He Qizhan on the spot, causing a rift between the brothers.
In the present, He Qizhan arrived at He Qiaosheng's home and stated the bear was for Tang Shuangli, not him. He Qizhan formally announced his relationship with Zhao Mengdi and told He Qiaosheng to stop meddling, criticizing He Qiaosheng's own frequent change of partners. Later, Zhao Mengdi found Tang Shuangli engrossed in a book titled "Lovebirds' 36 Questions." Zhao Mengdi teased her before leaving.
That evening, as Tang Shuangli and Lu Zhiyi ate dinner, Lu Zhiyi asked if his "signature egg-fried rice" was better than He Qiaosheng's cooking. Seeing his jealousy, Tang Shuangli presented him with a "Lovebirds' Questionnaire" to complete, promising she would no longer make him jealous. While Lu Zhiyi completed the questionnaire, Tang Shuangli took Meatball for a walk. She went inside briefly to get milk for Meatball, but when she returned, Meatball was gone.
Meanwhile, Leon, the organizer of the Influencers' Show, contacted Zhao Mengdi on He Qiaosheng's instructions. He offered her a contract with a guarantee of a top-three spot if she signed. The contract stipulated that she must remain single throughout its duration, leaving her conflicted. Back at Lu Zhiyi's place, he received a message from Gu Ling, informing him that she had taken Meatball. Lu Zhiyi told Tang Shuangli to stop searching and called Gu Ling, demanding Meatball's return.
Gu Ling refused, demanding that Tang Shuangli leave him. Enraged, Lu Zhiyi told her to keep Meatball, declaring he no longer wanted him. Despite his angry words, Lu Zhiyi was saddened, lamenting that Meatball was truly Gu Ling's dog and that this was likely their last connection. Tang Shuangli apologized. Later, Ye Lin called Tang Shuangli and invited her to dinner.
During their meal, Ye Lin confessed that her initial interactions with Tang Shuangli, along with He Qiaosheng's, had been driven by business interests. At first, it was because Tang Shuangli was Albert's ex, and later, because He Qiaosheng recognized her talent in programming. Ye Lin then revealed her unrequited love for He Qiaosheng.
Overcome by jealousy and uncertainty about Tang Shuangli's feelings for him, Ye Lin admitted she had resorted to underhanded tactics to undermine Tang Shuangli's impression of He Qiaosheng. Tang Shuangli advised Ye Lin to bravely confess her feelings. Ye Lin then inquired about a letter Tang Shuangli had written to He Qiaosheng in the past.
Tang Shuangli admitted to a brief "heartbeat" for He Qiaosheng during college because he resembled her deceased father, but clarified that nothing developed between them and that He Qiaosheng was now merely a warm senior alum. Tang Shuangli further affirmed that she now had someone she loved who loved her back. She reassured Ye Lin that despite their candid conversation, they were still friends.
