In Love With Your Dimples Episode 3 Recap
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After successfully passing her interview at Tianzhuo with He Qizhan's help, Tang Shuangli brought coffee to Lu Zhiyi, He Qiaosheng, and Ye Lin. She noticed He Qizhan struggling with a complex program and, despite his initial protests, offered to assist. He Qiaosheng, observing her skillful approach, realized she was the same girl, Ella, who had once helped him with a computer problem in the university library.
Tang Shuangli quietly left the office after quickly resolving the issue with a simple command. Before departing Tianzhuo, He Qiaosheng made a point to ask for her name, which she gave as Tang Shuangli. Lu Zhiyi, noticing their cheerful interaction, grew displeased.
He suspected that the seemingly impossible bug was easily resolved by Tang Shuangli and wondered if she was connected to He Qiaosheng or if her presence at Tianzhuo and the "lost" notebook were part of a scheme to approach him. He even reviewed CCTV footage of himself picking up her notebook, pondering if it was a deliberate trap set to establish a connection. Later, He Qiaosheng waited for Tang Shuangli after work.
He greeted her as "junior schoolmate," a term that confirmed to Tang Shuangli he had recognized her. He Qiaosheng mentioned their prior encounters at the Wanli Hotel and He Qizhan's home, apologizing for not recognizing her sooner. When he playfully tested her memory of his name, she correctly identified him as "He Qiaosheng, Jason." He Qiaosheng happily acknowledged her as both Tang Shuangli and Ella.
Their conversation was cut short when Ye Lin reminded He Qiaosheng about an impending dinner appointment with He's Group. Before leaving, He Qiaosheng gave Tang Shuangli his business card and asked her to add him on WeChat. Driven by curiosity about Tang Shuangli's programming prowess, He Qizhan challenged her to crack two computer systems within twenty minutes, promising her the opportunity to play a newly installed game if she succeeded.
Tang Shuangli, feigning humility as merely a receptionist, accepted and effortlessly completed the task. He Qizhan was astonished, realizing he had stumbled upon a true talent, referring to her as a "treasure" who might be of great use to him. Meanwhile, Lu Zhiyi, acquiring a new cover for his cherished notebook, cautiously ushered his dog out of his bedroom to prevent any damage.
That evening, He Qizhan prepared a seafood dinner for Tang Shuangli, using the opportunity to pry into her background. He pressed her about her "master level" programming skills and what she did abroad. Tang Shuangli hesitated, but He Qizhan insisted that as friends living under the same roof, they should be open with each other. She then revealed that she studied Computer Network Technology in the United States and worked as a software engineer at Hash for two years.
He Qizhan was taken aback by her impressive credentials and questioned why she would return to be a receptionist. Tang Shuangli explained that some things were more important than a job and confessed that He Qizhan was her first friend in this city. When He Qizhan offered to help transfer her to the IT department, she declined, stating she no longer wished to pursue programming and asked him to keep her past a secret, which he agreed to do.
Tang Shuangli then inquired about Lu Zhiyi, and He Qizhan described him as an "A-plus workaholic" with a terrifying personality and an EQ like "burned snow," meaning it was completely nonexistent. Despite this, Tang Shuangli sensed an underlying "arrogant but warmhearted" nature. He Qizhan elaborated, explaining that Lu Zhiyi, though older and his senior in college, was "Tough-warm" – firm when necessary but kind beneath the surface – and could be persuaded rather than forced.
He Qizhan then showed Tang Shuangli his fencing equipment and invited her to try it the next day, which she eagerly accepted. The following morning, Albert, holding a bracelet, fondly recalled a moment with Tang Shuangli where he fastened it on her wrist, and she promised to wear it indefinitely. At work, Zhao Mengdi was impressed by Tang Shuangli's meticulous organization of daily tasks, from watering plants to managing parcel logs and document preparations.
Tang Shuangli even perfectly recited a company regulation from the Induction Guide, much to Zhao Mengdi's surprise. Later, He Qiaosheng invited Albert for a swim, where he praised Albert's athletic prowess. He Qiaosheng then extended an invitation to a weekend alumni reunion party. Albert, curious, asked if Tang Shuangli would be attending, mentioning her past programming contest award.
He Qiaosheng only vaguely remembered her and said he would inquire, then pressed Albert about his relationship with Tang Shuangli, to which Albert simply replied, "Just friends." Back at the office, Zhao Mengdi warned Tang Shuangli about Lu Zhiyi's harsh critiques and peculiar personality, even suggesting he might be bipolar. When He Qizhan walked by, Zhao Mengdi panicked, fearing he would report their conversation to Lu Zhiyi, but Tang Shuangli remained unconcerned.
Shortly after, Jessica asked either Zhao Mengdi or Tang Shuangli to take coffee to Lu Zhiyi. Zhao Mengdi, making an excuse, left Tang Shuangli to deliver the coffee. Meanwhile, He Qiaosheng reviewed Tang Shuangli's resume, noting her "not simple" relationship with Albert. He then instructed Ye Lin to investigate Albert's background, particularly his relationship status, and to keep a close eye on Tang Shuangli, believing she was "hiding something."
Tang Shuangli brought Lu Zhiyi his coffee, but he immediately spat it out after a sip, reminding her that he doesn't drink coffee with sugar or milk. Seizing the moment, Tang Shuangli closed the door and earnestly requested the return of her notebook, apologizing for her previous attitude and emphasizing its profound personal significance.
As Lu Zhiyi eventually agreed to return it the following day, He Qizhan, who had rushed over after realizing Zhao Mengdi forgot to warn Tang Shuangli about Lu Zhiyi's coffee preference, burst into the office. Lu Zhiyi reiterated his coffee preferences and pointed out that He Qizhan, in contrast, "did" enjoy sweet, milky coffee before dismissing He Qizhan.
Back at her desk, Tang Shuangli casually brushed off Zhao Mengdi's renewed warnings about Lu Zhiyi's coffee taste, leaving Zhao Mengdi to suspect Tang Shuangli had powerful connections. Lu Zhiyi later summoned He Qizhan, who initially feared Lu Zhiyi had discovered his relationship with Tang Shuangli. However, Lu Zhiyi simply instructed him to "test her for me on how much she knows about programming."
During their fencing practice, He Qizhan was interrupted by the arrival of He Qiaosheng, who greeted Tang Shuangli as "Ella." He Qizhan, annoyed, didn't recognize the name until Tang Shuangli clarified that He Qiaosheng was her university senior alum. He Qiaosheng then revealed to Tang Shuangli that He Qizhan was his younger brother. The two brothers quickly fell into a heated argument and challenged each other to a fencing match.
He Qiaosheng won, much to He Qizhan's fury, who stormed off. Tang Shuangli attempted to follow, but He Qiaosheng stopped her, assuring her that his brother would be fine. Tang Shuangli then explained how He Qizhan was her first friend in the city and had helped her find the receptionist job. He Qiaosheng inquired about a speech contest trophy Tang Shuangli had won in college, which she said she left abroad.
He then tried to learn more about the strained relationship between the brothers, but He Qiaosheng insisted that He Qizhan should explain it himself. He Qiaosheng also questioned why such a "high flyer" from a top American university was working as a receptionist at Tianzhuo. Tang Shuangli responded that she was content with the "free and at ease" nature of the job and found life in China "wonderful" and "convenient," promising to share her full story someday.
He Qiaosheng expressed his eagerness for that day, before casually swatting a mosquito near her. Lu Zhiyi, still pondering Tang Shuangli, internally reflected on her strong computer skills and the mystery of her receptionist job, his frequent encounters with her, and whether she was the "Lucky Tang" he knew. He concluded that her notebook might not be a trap and resolved to "take good advantage of her." He Qiaosheng drove Tang Shuangli home.
She called him "senior," but he gently corrected her, asking her to call him "Qiaosheng" before unbuckling her seatbelt. Returning home, Tang Shuangli, now nursing a cold, faced an initially indifferent He Qizhan. However, seeing her sniffle, he softened and expressed concern. Tang Shuangli playfully chided him for abandoning her at the fencing club, citing her vulnerable position as a girl new to the country. He Qizhan apologized for his earlier behavior.
He then cautioned her to keep her advanced skills and her "senior alum" relationship with his brother a secret at Tianzhuo, to which Tang Shuangli jokingly asked if he was questioning her intelligence. He Qizhan met up with Yingying and, after some hesitant preamble, asked her if she would go on a date with him. She happily accepted, and He Qizhan, flustered, again blamed his awkwardness on "mosquitoes."
Tang Shuangli, alone, pondered her repeated encounters with Lu Zhiyi and his reluctance to return her notebook, wondering if he had read it, was trying to steal something, or, perhaps, had ulterior motives for her. She decided to wait, knowing she could always ask He Qizhan for help if needed.
