In Love With Your Dimples Episode 24 (Ending) Recap
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Lucky confronted Jessica, accusing her of selling out the company. Jessica initially denied it, stating that Lucky couldn't just blame a senior employee without proof. Lucky countered that she had checked all mid-level managers' computers and found Jessica's records matched the times of data breaches. She further revealed that a backup system had been added to the company firewall after the last leak, clearly recording everything Jessica had sent out.
When asked why she did it, Jessica confessed that she had a gambler father with endless debts, and felt forced into it. Lucky simply told her to deal with it herself. Meanwhile, He Qiaosheng was in Ye Lin's office, leading an employee named Zhou to mistakenly believe Ye Lin was back. He Qiaosheng asked Zhou if the "Women Utopia" proposal had been submitted to Hush, and Zhou confirmed it had, as Ye Lin had instructed before leaving.
Later, Zhao Da informed Lu Zhiyi that Gu Ling's share withdrawal from Tianzhuo was complete and the money had been transferred. Lu Zhiyi then instructed Zhao Da to notify Hush that Tianzhuo was withdrawing from the bidding for their project due to changes in the company's equity structure. He stressed that this information, along with the company's dire financial situation, must be kept secret from other employees, including Lucky and He Qizhan.
Despite a staff member advising him to halt the new Relive Childhood project due to almost no working capital, Lu Zhiyi firmly refused, stating he would find a way to secure funds. Gu Ling met with Ye Lin and revealed she had withdrawn her shares from Tianzhuo, accepting that some things wouldn't change as she wished. She planned to return to America the following week.
Ye Lin shared that she had also quit her job, pretending to be carefree and enjoying her new life of fitness, swimming, and cooking. Gu Ling, however, saw through her pretense and then mentioned that He Qiaosheng was coming. Unwilling to see him, Ye Lin quickly left, but not before telling Gu Ling that He Qiaosheng preferred caramel macchiatos.
When He Qiaosheng arrived, Gu Ling teased him about gaining weight before seriously informing him that she had completely broken off with Lu Zhiyi, withdrawn her shares, and was moving back to America. He Qiaosheng didn't try to dissuade her, and Gu Ling reiterated her "all or nothing" approach to relationships.
She hinted that Ye Lin had just left, and while He Qiaosheng feigned indifference, Gu Ling urged him to seize his chance with Ye Lin before it was too late. Jessica submitted her resignation letter to Lu Zhiyi, who accepted it coldly. When she expressed concern about being sued, Lu Zhiyi curtly told her that the company's attorney would contact her, ordering her to leave. Jessica, before departing, stated she would take full responsibility for her actions.
Lucky was having dinner with her mother, frequently checking her watch. Her mother commented on how assertive Lucky had become. Lucky explained she was now working on a project she loved with someone she liked, which made the overtime different from her old 9-9-6 schedule. Her mother then expressed how much Lucky had changed since she was last suppressed by her. Suddenly, Lucky received a call from He Qizhan, who informed her that Lu Zhiyi had fainted and been hospitalized.
Lucky rushed to the hospital. At the hospital, Lucky found Lu Zhiyi unconscious. He Qizhan suspected overwork, but Zhao Da revealed that Lu Zhiyi had been overwhelmed by stress after Gu Ling withdrew her shares from Tianzhuo and signed the transfer agreement. Lucky sat by Lu Zhiyi's bedside, speaking to him as he lay unresponsive, questioning why he hadn't told her about Gu Ling and if he considered her his girlfriend.
She vowed to stay by his side and urged him not to sleep for too long. After two days, Zhao Mengdi and He Qizhan came to persuade Lucky to rest, but she refused, distraught that Lu Zhiyi wouldn't wake up. Lucky's grandmother and mother discussed Lucky's future. Her mother wanted Lucky to return to America, where she had found her a new job.
However, the grandmother revealed that Lucky intended to stay in China, having made many friends and even found a boyfriend. She advocated for Lucky to choose her own path, reminding her daughter-in-law of the sacrifices she made raising Lucky and fulfilling her promise to Lucky's father. The grandmother believed Lucky's father would have wanted her to live a happy life, not just focus on making money.
Lucky's mother, though initially resistant, eventually agreed, planning to tell Lucky of her decision only after she was on the plane, to avoid an emotional farewell. Later, Lu Zhiyi finally woke up, startling Lucky who was asleep by his side. He gently stroked her hair, and she was overjoyed to see him conscious. He promised to fulfill his previous vows, including going on canyon swings with her.
He Qizhan was captivated by Zhao Mengdi as she drew a heart with fireworks. Zhao Mengdi playfully told him that her feigned resistance was just a way to get him to sweet-talk her and hold her tighter. He Qizhan responded by kissing her, demonstrating his affection. After Lu Zhiyi recovered, Lucky's mother visited him, asking about the Hush project. Lu Zhiyi admitted Tianzhuo had to withdraw due to company issues.
Lucky's mother, having reflected, told him it was fine and that she would now support Lucky's decision to stay in China, wanting her daughter to live a happy life. She asked Lu Zhiyi to take good care of Lucky for her, to which he promised he would. Lucky, overhearing this conversation, was deeply moved by her mother's change of heart. Albert, representing Hush, signed the "Women Utopia" contract with He Qiaosheng.
He Qiaosheng asked Albert if Hush would have chosen Tianzhuo if they hadn't withdrawn. Albert explained that while Tianzhuo's Relive Childhood project was innovative, it was also risky. Zhaoyue Corp.'s "Women Utopia," on the other hand, perfectly aligned with Hush's goal of targeting the female market. During a televised interview about Zhaoyue Corp.'s successful bid, He Qiaosheng dismissed rumors that he orchestrated Tianzhuo's withdrawal, claiming he and Lu Zhiyi were friends and that their companies would continue to collaborate.
Watching this with Lucky, Lu Zhiyi was furious, scoffing at He Qiaosheng's claims of friendship. When the reporter asked who He Qiaosheng wanted to share his joy with, he paused, clearly thinking of Ye Lin, and then excused himself. Later, Lu Zhiyi consoled Lucky, telling her that in his heart, she had won and that she was the most trustworthy person to him. He then shared a kiss with Lucky in front of Meatball.
He Qiaosheng went to Ye Lin's apartment, easily guessing her birthday as the door code. He showed her photos from his trip to Lijiang and excitedly announced that they had secured the Hush project, inviting her to celebrate. Ye Lin, still unemployed, declined, feeling weary of pursuing someone who didn't fully reciprocate her feelings. She expressed her longing for a complete, committed relationship and accused He Qiaosheng of using other women to highlight her loneliness.
She confessed her love for him but stated she would let go if he could only offer friendship or an ambiguous relationship. He Qiaosheng, in tears, admitted he loved her too, but had been afraid to risk their friendship by pursuing romance, as he viewed romantic relationships as inherently unstable. Ye Lin declared she no longer desired just friendship and wanted to break those boundaries. Despite his hesitation, He Qiaosheng then forcefully kissed her.
Meanwhile, as Lucky and Lu Zhiyi discussed work, Xu Dingding unexpectedly arrived. He revealed that He Qizhan had told him about Tianzhuo's Relive Childhood app lacking funds. Expressing great interest in childhood-themed applications and their market potential, Xu Dingding offered to invest in the project. Lucky and Lu Zhiyi were delighted, welcoming his timely assistance.
In America, Gu Ling video chatted with Ye Lin, proudly introducing her new foreign boyfriend and inviting Ye Lin to visit Los Angeles, to which Ye Lin agreed. Back in China, He Qiaosheng lovingly prepared noodles for Ye Lin and peeled shrimp for her. Ye Lin took his phone and, with his reluctant agreement, deleted unnecessary female contacts like Lily, a past event planner. She approved of him following up with Elva from Galaxy Inc., a potential business client.
However, upon seeing "Emma" in his contacts, and with He Qiaosheng's confusion about her identity, Ye Lin swiftly decided to delete her contact, claiming she had no purpose. He Qiaosheng jokingly suggested adding vinegar to her noodles, playing along with her possessiveness. Later, Ye Lin and He Qiaosheng went on a romantic date by the sea. That evening, Lu Zhiyi presented Lucky with a new Relive Childhood notebook.
He thanked her for softening his heart, for awakening his emotions, and for giving him the courage to love again. He expressed gratitude for her reappearance in his life, allowing them to meet, embrace, and fall in love. Lucky, in turn, thanked him for empowering her to pursue her dreams and embrace freedom. She pledged to use the new notebook to document their shared new life together, and they began playing a song, symbolizing the start of their journey.
