I Know l Love You Episode 21 Recap
> I Know l Love You Recap
Xu Nuo knew her mother's invitation for Zhao Jin to dinner was a pretense. Her mother revealed a package containing documents and photos detailing Zhao Jin's family background, confronting Xu Nuo with them. She questioned how much Xu Nuo truly knew about Zhao Jin's parents' divorce and his own past marriage. Xu Nuo's mother vehemently opposed her daughter marrying a divorced man, especially with Zhao Jin's sister needing care.
She feared Xu Nuo would suffer, stating she would rather Xu Nuo find a widowed person than a divorced one. Xu Nuo insisted that she loved Zhao Jin and had already proposed to him, brushing off concerns about his past relationships as unimportant to her. Her mother then highlighted the complexities of living with Zhao Jin's sister, suggesting Xu Nuo would essentially become a stepmother and questioning if her affection would last after having her own children.
Unable to answer, Xu Nuo left the house. Outside, Xu Nuo found Zhao Jin asleep on a bench. She sat beside him. He awoke to find the documents and photos in her hand and asked if they were his information and who took the pictures. Xu Nuo offered to handle it, asking if Peng Yuan was responsible.
Though Zhao Jin didn't confirm, Xu Nuo reassured him that she would sort it out and asked him to trust her, to which he replied that he always did. Later that evening, Shi Ran and Xu Yang lay in bed, discussing their habits to ensure a smooth future together. Xu Yang confessed to grinding his teeth and secretly farting in his sleep, while Shi Ran admitted to snoring, having sweaty feet, and occasionally sleepwalking.
Shi Ran jokingly added that she had body odor, which Xu Yang tried to verify, only for her to reveal she was teasing him. Meanwhile, Xiao Qin had been moved to a general ward, with her father diligently looking after her. Bai visited the hospital, and Xiao Qin's father, after disinfecting Bai's hands, seemed suspicious when he learned Bai was there to see his daughter. Xiao Qin sent her father out, then happily greeted Bai.
Despite their joy at seeing each other, they struggled to find words. Xiao Qin eventually broke the awkward silence by asking about the progress of their movie. Bai mentioned it was nearing the finale, but he hadn't decided on an ending. Xiao Qin insisted on a happy reunion, though Bai suggested there could be other possibilities, to which Xiao Qin ultimately expressed her trust in his artistic vision.
Xu Nuo showed the information and photos about Zhao Jin to Shi Ran, who immediately became enraged, convinced that Peng Yuan was trying to sabotage Xu Nuo's relationship out of spite. She argued that if he truly had strong self-esteem, he wouldn't be still bothering Xu Nuo. Xu Nuo then called Peng Yuan, arranging to meet him and his father to discuss the matter. At the pet shop, Zhao Jin was reflecting on the ring Xu Nuo had given him.
Hong Jie noticed his pensive mood and asked what was wrong. Zhao Jin revealed Xu Nuo had proposed to him, which Hong Jie found amusing, calling him a lucky brat. However, Zhao Jin admitted he was unsure what to do, explaining that Xu Nuo's family was unsupportive. Hong Jie encouraged him not to hesitate, emphasizing that Xu Nuo, who had gone to such lengths, needed him to face the challenges with her, not to handle everything alone.
Zhao Jin acknowledged her advice. Before her meeting with Peng Yuan, Xu Nuo called Zhao Jin, promising it would be her last individual encounter with Peng Yuan. Zhao Jin affirmed that it was their shared concern and he didn't want her to face it alone, adding that she should come to him with any future issues, as they would face them together.
They shared a moment of affectionate banter, making a playful bet about who would "hold on longer" in their relationship, with the loser fulfilling a wish for the winner. Zhao Jin immediately wished for three children, to which Xu Nuo responded with a smile, assuring him that neither of them would lose, making it a "win-win situation." Xu Nuo then arrived at Peng Yuan's home and presented Zhao Jin's personal information and photos to Peng Yuan's father.
Peng Yuan's father admitted to having investigated Zhao Jin out of curiosity due to Peng Yuan's previous troubles with Xu Nuo. Xu Nuo then directly asked if he had also sent the photos to her mother, which he reluctantly confirmed and apologized for. Xu Nuo stated it was fine, as it had made it easier for her to discuss the matter with her mother.
She then requested him, as a lawyer, to delete all original copies of the secretly taken photos, pointing out the legal impropriety of his actions. Peng Yuan interjected, claiming he was the one who sent the photos, not his father. He argued that Zhao Jin couldn't offer Xu Nuo a good future and questioned if she would have been with him without his family background, asserting that love without material considerations was unrealistic.
Xu Nuo countered by asking about his relationship with Cong Shan, implying he valued her family's wealth. Peng Yuan then admitted his fault in not breaking up decisively when their feelings faded, hurting her, and offered to endure any future retribution. He pressed Xu Nuo on why she was willing to do so much for Zhao Jin, to which she retorted that her desires had grown beyond what his family background could satisfy.
As she prepared to leave, Xu Nuo returned the ring Peng Yuan had given her, stating it was meaningless and now "garbage." Despite Peng Yuan's final insistence that Zhao Jin couldn't provide a good future, Xu Nuo firmly declared, "I'm going to marry Zhao Jin. It was me who proposed marriage to him."
After Xu Nuo left, Peng Yuan's father consoled him, acknowledging their shared struggles in emotional matters and hoping Peng Yuan wouldn't follow his path, though he also mentioned the need to talk to Xu Nuo's parents. Xu Nuo was later seen joyfully running into Zhao Jin's arms. Back at home, Xu Yang and Shi Ran found themselves in a disagreement.
Shi Ran had looked at Xu Yang's phone and criticized his impersonal replies to his colleagues and trainees, urging him to be more enthusiastic in his communications for better relationships. Xu Yang, annoyed by her intrusion into his privacy, argued he had his own communication style that suited him, just as her preferences differed from his, citing her love for movies versus his for games.
Shi Ran countered that marriage involved mutual growth and progress, not just tolerance, but Xu Yang maintained that tolerance was the essence of marriage. Frustrated, Shi Ran told him to leave. Xu Yang waited downstairs, sending a revised, more personable message to his manager.
When Shi Ran came down, he showed her the message, admitting her points were valid and he would humbly accept her advice to foster their mutual progress, to which Shi Ran playfully challenged him to keep up with her, even in their arguments. Zhao Jin's father, having heard about Xu Nuo's parents' disapproval, went to Hong Jie's pet shop to inquire further about the couple.
Hong Jie was preparing bone marrow soup for Zhao Qin, and Zhao Jin's father offered antler glue, hoping it would help Zhao Qin's illness. During their conversation, Zhao Jin's father expressed concern about Xu Nuo's parents' opposition, especially given Xu Nuo's wealthy ex-boyfriend and the family's desire for reconciliation.
He even considered returning to sea as a sailor for three more years to earn money for Zhao Qin's transplant, fearing Zhao Jin would be hurt if Xu Nuo regretted her choice later. Hong Jie reassured him, praising Xu Nuo's strength and her similarity to Zhao Jin, affirming they were a good match and advising him to offer silent support. Meanwhile, Xu Nuo's mother arrived at the pet shop, hesitant to enter.
She sat nearby and overheard the conversation between Zhao Jin's father and Hong Jie, which seemed to lead her to realize she might have misunderstood Zhao Jin. After Hong Jie left, Xu Nuo's mother approached Zhao Jin's father, apologizing and identifying herself as the one who might cause his son grievance. Zhao Jin's father recognized her as Xu Nuo's mother. She acknowledged Zhao Jin's difficult life but insisted she didn't want her daughter to suffer.
Zhao Jin's father responded thoughtfully, observing that "nothing is that easy" and "it's all hard" in life. Xiao Qin, feeling better, enthusiastically sought out Bai and convinced him to continue filming their movie at the beach, claiming a recent checkup showed all her indicators were normal. At the beach, Bai announced they would film a scene of "farewell," explaining that one never knows when a goodbye might be the last. Xiao Qin was surprised, recalling their promised happy ending.
She then proposed that for their next film, she would be the director, casting Bai as her leading actor, and promising a happy ending, provided he got well soon. During the filming, Xiao Qin suddenly felt unwell and suffered a nosebleed, which she quickly concealed from Bai. She asked to rest, leaning on his shoulder. Later, she collapsed, calling out for "Mom" in her delirium. Bai, realizing the severity, called for help. At the hospital, the doctor informed them that Xiao Qin's fever was gone, but her immune system remained weak, requiring continued observation.
