In Love With Your Dimples Episode 4 Recap
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Tang Shuangli, still attempting to retrieve her notebook, presented coffee to Lu Zhiyi. As she began to inquire about the item, Lu Zhiyi swiftly interrupted, citing his busy schedule and postponing their discussion until "tomorrow." The Chinese plot reveals that Lu Zhiyi had hidden her notebook because it was broken and he didn't want her to know. He then instructed Zhao Da to escort her out.
Tang Shuangli, feeling angry, pointedly reminded Zhao Da from outside his office that "tomorrow" had already arrived, referring to Lu Zhiyi's prior evasion. Zhao Da merely reiterated that Lu Zhiyi was occupied and dismissed her to the front desk. Once Tang Shuangli was gone, Lu Zhiyi also sent Zhao Da away. Later, Lu Zhiyi handed He Qizhan a set of test materials, insisting he test Tang Shuangli immediately.
He Qizhan expressed concern about the obviousness of the test and suggested waiting for a more suitable moment, but Lu Zhiyi was adamant that now was the time. When He Qizhan asked for a plausible reason for the test, Lu Zhiyi curtly told him it was his responsibility and threatened to withhold his bonus if he failed. Meanwhile, Ye Lin provided He Qiaosheng with a detailed report on Albert.
She revealed that Albert's wife is Selena, whose father holds a high-ranking position as Senior Vice President at Hash, and Albert's ascent to his current representative role was entirely due to his father-in-law's backing. Ye Lin also disclosed that Albert had a former girlfriend named Ella, who also worked at Hash but left after Albert cheated on her. He Qiaosheng was taken aback upon realizing that Ella was indeed Tang Shuangli.
He Qizhan then proceeded with the programming test for Tang Shuangli. Despite her knowing the answers, he instructed her to intentionally give mostly incorrect responses, allowing only two of the simplest questions to be answered correctly. Tang Shuangli found the act of feigning incompetence quite novel. After the test, Tang Shuangli joined He Qiaosheng for dinner at a Dai pai dong, a spot He Qizhan had introduced him to.
He Qiaosheng, noting He Qizhan's expertise in entertainment, then invited Tang Shuangli to an upcoming alumni reunion, suggesting it would be a good opportunity to make friends since her return to the country. Tang Shuangli initially felt hesitant but ultimately accepted after He Qiaosheng assured her of his presence. During their meal, Tang Shuangli mused about how lovely it would be to dine in a garden under a starry, moonlit sky.
He Qiaosheng offered her a pork trotter, emphasizing its beauty benefits. Later, at home, He Qiaosheng retrieved his speech contest trophy, recalling Tang Shuangli's past inquiry about it. Inside, he found a letter she had written to him. Concurrently, at her own home, Tang Shuangli, with He Qizhan, sorted through childhood mementos. She uncovered a drawing of a "Prince Charming" in a suit, which He Qizhan jokingly observed resembled a domineering CEO.
This image, coupled with Lu Zhiyi's continued possession of her notebook, reignited her frustration, leading her to describe such seemingly upright individuals as selfish and unreasonable "hedgehogs." At the office, Jessica, the supervisor for attendance, attempted to curry favor with Tang Shuangli. She lauded Tang Shuangli's impressive work on charts, her pleasant personality, and diligent approach, even offering to overlook minor lateness. Tang Shuangli politely declined, insisting she couldn't accept special treatment, which Jessica noted as passing a "temptation test."
Soon after, when Zhao Mengdi arrived late, Jessica angrily scolded her, contrasting her with Tang Shuangli's exemplary conduct and accusing Zhao Mengdi of slacking off, doing makeup, taking photos, and aspiring to be an online celebrity instead of focusing on work. Upon Lu Zhiyi's arrival, he immediately summoned Jessica to his office to inquire about Tang Shuangli's performance.
Jessica, seizing the opportunity, praised Tang Shuangli effusively, commending her hard work, diligent approach, and organizational skills, stating that Tang Shuangli's work was indeed meticulous and beyond reproach. She also presented the impressive charts Tang Shuangli had created. Lu Zhiyi listened, then, in an unexpected move, instructed Jessica to apply company rules to his own tardiness before dismissing her. He Qiaosheng called Albert to invite him to the alumni reunion.
Albert initially declined, but He Qiaosheng managed to convince him by mentioning that Tang Shuangli would also be attending. Hearing this, Albert promptly changed his mind, agreeing to come, stating he didn't want He Qiaosheng's efforts to be in vain. At the front desk, Zhao Mengdi offered Tang Shuangli a popular "Succulent Grape" drink, noting Tang Shuangli had never tried it before. Later, Zhao Mengdi was engrossed in a phone conversation, apparently with a "director."
Meanwhile, Tina, a supervisor, approached the front desk, asking for her hard drive. Tang Shuangli, without a second thought, handed her one. He Qizhan then presented Tang Shuangli's test results to Lu Zhiyi, confidently stating she lacked programming and PPT skills, referencing the "drawings" on her test. Lu Zhiyi, skeptical, then displayed Tang Shuangli's professionally crafted charts – a "Parcel Grouping Plan" and a "Plant Watering Timetable." He Qizhan initially praised them, unaware of their author.
However, upon realizing Tang Shuangli had created them, he swiftly downplayed their quality, dismissing them as basic statistical charts easily replicable by anyone. Back at her desk, Zhao Mengdi was deleting what she believed were unnecessary files. Tina then stormed over, angrily placing a hard drive on the desk. Zhao Mengdi recognized it as her own personal hard drive, which Tang Shuangli had mistakenly given to Tina earlier.
Tina demanded her company hard drive, and Zhao Mengdi was horrified to discover that the "unwanted" files she was deleting from the computer were, in fact, Tina's work proposals. Tina, witnessing the deletion on the screen, was speechless with fury. He Qiaosheng called Ye Lin to his office, informing her of his decision to transform the alumni reunion into an outdoor garden wine party, fulfilling Tang Shuangli's earlier expressed wish.
He instructed her to find a romantically atmospheric garden, preferably one with a starry view, and arrange for the same photographer who had previously worked with them to capture the event. The incident of Tina's deleted proposal soon reached Lu Zhiyi's attention. Jessica immediately took responsibility for her department's actions, promising to implement stricter management.
Tina, however, was unforgiving, accusing the front desk of unauthorized access to confidential company information and implying Zhao Mengdi was more focused on online celebrity aspirations, citing "unpleasant videos" on her hard drive. As the argument escalated, Lu Zhiyi, visibly exasperated, demanded to know who was responsible. Zhao Mengdi remained silent, but Tang Shuangli stepped forward, admitting she had accidentally swapped and formatted the hard drive, taking full blame.
She confidently offered to recover the data, asking if the matter would be resolved without further repercussions if she succeeded. Impressed by her confidence, Lu Zhiyi agreed, instructing her to perform the recovery outside his office. Tang Shuangli efficiently restored the formatted hard drive and retrieved Tina's proposal, a feat that genuinely surprised and impressed Lu Zhiyi. He then harshly critiqued Tina's recovered proposal, dismissing it as substandard and ordering her to redo it.
He also admonished Tina for her carelessness in leaving sensitive company information at the front desk. After Tina left, he turned to Zhao Mengdi, sternly warning her against professional distractions and prioritizing personal ambitions during work hours. With the issue addressed, he dismissed everyone from his office. As the others departed, Tang Shuangli remained, reminding Lu Zhiyi about her notebook. Lu Zhiyi, holding up the impressive charts she had made, casually asked if she was interested in becoming his assistant.
When she declined, he presented an ultimatum: serve as his assistant for half a month, and he would return her notebook. Otherwise, he threatened to tear it. Tang Shuangli, incensed by his manipulative tactics, expressed her disbelief but ultimately had no choice but to comply to save her notebook. He then playfully tore a piece of paper (not her notebook) and told her to leave, only to call her back to pick up the "shreds."
Back at her workstation, Zhao Mengdi sincerely thanked Tang Shuangli for taking the blame and skillfully recovering the proposal. Meanwhile, Lu Zhiyi, chewing on a nougat, found himself reminiscing about his childhood with Tang Shuangli. He recalled a conversation where a younger Tang Shuangli explained her mother's emphasis on prioritizing studies over making friends, and he had questioned if she felt lonely due to this.
Later, when Tang Shuangli returned home, He Qizhan confronted her, annoyed that she, as a receptionist, was creating complex charts like "Plant Watering Timetables" and "Parcel Grouping Plans." He argued that such displays of competence would only invite trouble. It was through He Qizhan's exasperated remarks that Tang Shuangli realized Lu Zhiyi had, in fact, blackmailed her into becoming his assistant because he was genuinely impressed by her abilities, though she still viewed his methods as childish.
On her first day as Lu Zhiyi's assistant, he assigned her no tasks, repeatedly telling her to simply sit. The plot indicates Zhao Da was hesitant to tell Tang Shuangli to move from Lu Zhiyi's chair, and Tang Shuangli quickly gave it up when Lu Zhiyi entered. Bored, Tang Shuangli made multiple offers to assist with coffee, copying, or invoices, but each was met with a refusal.
Frustrated by the inactivity, she requested to return to the front desk, stating it was a waste of life. Lu Zhiyi agreed, stipulating only that she return to his office an hour before the end of the workday. Delighted, Tang Shuangli rejoined Zhao Mengdi at the front desk, who enthusiastically welcomed her back with a Matcha with Azuki beans and cream mousse drink. Later, Ye Lin presented He Qiaosheng with potential venues for the alumni reunion.
He quickly selected one, giving her instructions to finalize the arrangements. She then updated him on Tang Shuangli, mentioning that the receptionist he'd been observing had been transferred to work directly for Lu Zhiyi as a "special assistant," a development He Qiaosheng found increasingly intriguing. As the workday drew to a close, Lu Zhiyi, watching the clock, waited for Tang Shuangli to return precisely an hour before quitting time.
He then handed her a large stack of materials, demanding she organize them into a comprehensive plan by the end of the day, leaving her with less than an hour. Realizing his deliberate obstruction, Tang Shuangli angrily declared she wouldn't comply. Lu Zhiyi then casually held up her cherished notebook, implicitly threatening its destruction and leaving her with no choice but to accept the task.
Tang Shuangli diligently worked on the demanding task while Lu Zhiyi reclined on the sofa, seemingly asleep. The moment she completed the complex plan right before closing, she defiantly slammed it onto his desk, startling him awake, and promptly announced she was leaving. Lu Zhiyi later reviewed her work and was thoroughly satisfied with the high-quality plan she had produced. That evening, Tang Shuangli attended the alumni reunion, entering the beautifully decorated garden venue.
He Qiaosheng introduced her to Albert, subtly engineering for them to sit together. Despite their shared past, both Tang Shuangli and Albert carefully maintained a public facade of being mere schoolmates who had once worked at the same company, with Tang Shuangli quickly clarifying their relationship when Albert's phrasing hinted at more. He Qiaosheng then intentionally left them alone to converse.
During their conversation, Albert took Tang Shuangli's hand without her consent, urging her to consider marriage and implying she shouldn't make "him" wait too long. Tang Shuangli responded that her career was her priority. Albert then advised her on the importance of making time for love, remarking that a computer, unlike a relationship, lacks genuine life.
