Liars in Love Episode 11 Recap
> Liars in Love Recap
Zhou Yu and Jiang Lai covertly infiltrated a company under investigation, searching for crucial evidence of fake accounts. They were ambushed by the security team. As they struggled and searched for the phone containing the company's account data, Zhou Yu instructed Jiang Lai to take it, intending to distract their pursuers himself and emphasizing the importance of the evidence. Jiang Lai firmly refused, declaring she would not sacrifice his safety for anything.
Zhou Yu then proposed that since they were after him, he would go out first while Jiang Lai hid and waited for Chen Jun. Jiang Lai then located the hidden phone. During the ensuing struggle to protect the evidence, Jiang Lai, refusing to abandon Zhou Yu, threw the phone as a diversion.
The guards retrieved it and resumed their assault until Chen Jun arrived, calling for a halt, announcing that he had alerted the police, and dispatching his team to prevent their escape. Though injured, Zhou Yu affirmed that he would not leave Jiang Lai behind either, reciprocating her earlier sentiment. Back home, the two cared for each other’s wounds. Zhou Yu tended to Jiang Lai’s injured foot, apologetically noting the pain the basic medication might cause.
He chided her for her recklessness, but Jiang Lai retorted that she had acted to help him, adding that a simple "thank you" would suffice. She then checked on his injuries, teasing him about being shy when he tried to cover his back. Jiang Lai gently applied medicine to his back, ensuring she was very gentle, to which Zhou Yu confirmed it didn't hurt.
This intimate moment was interrupted when Zhou Yu realized the crucial phone was lost, making re-entry into the company even harder. However, Jiang Lai revealed she had successfully backed up the data to the cloud. Their moment of relief was interrupted by a knock on the door. Jiang Lai moved to answer it, but Zhou Yu stopped her, concerned about her foot. Li Tingjiang entered, having heard of their attack, and offered to take Jiang Lai to the hospital.
Zhou Yu quickly interjected, stating he had already treated her and dismissively asked Li Tingjiang to leave, his jealousy evident. After Li Tingjiang left, Zhou Yu remarked on his perceived over-involvement as Jiang Lai’s senior, to which Jiang Lai reminded Zhou Yu that he, as her contract boyfriend, was also being a little nosy, specifically regarding their contract, which Zhou Yu assured her he remembered. At the office, the company was in a difficult situation.
An employee was looking at pictures of Chen Yiyi when another colleague teased him about his affections. The employee, Chen Jun, clarified he was merely reviewing the spokesperson’s new materials for work. The colleague then suggested he shouldn't overwork, as Mr. Zhou's bet was nearing its deadline, and the leadership might change. Chen Jun mentioned that the Dream City accounts had been resolved.
Zhou Yu explained that while the evidence had been submitted, the results were pending, meaning Dream City’s funds remained frozen, halting all investment projects. The complaining colleague, expressing dissatisfaction with the work pace, advised another junior employee, Tingting, to prioritize earning money over hard work. Jiang Lai, overhearing, chastised him for his lax attitude during the company's critical period, urging unity. Zhou Yu arrived, dryly remarking on the colleague’s swift change in demeanor.
He then asked Chen Jun about the remaining revenue target, which was eight percent. Jiang Lai then proposed that Zhou Yu film a couple's vlog with Chen Yiyi to leverage her six million followers and boost sales. Zhou Yu immediately refused, feeling unhappy that Jiang Lai was constantly pushing him towards Chen Yiyi. Jiang Lai pressed, highlighting Chen Yiyi's viral content and influence.
Zhou Yu responded with a hint of sarcasm, questioning if Jiang Lai was eager for him to debut and joking about his age. Jiang Lai stressed the urgency of the bet, emphasizing the vlog's potential to showcase Dream City’s advantages and quickly generate traffic, appealing to his dedication to the farm and resort as it was their only free promotional opportunity. Zhou Yu reluctantly agreed to the plan.
Later that night, as Zhou Yu's assistant, Miss Su, presented the filming details (shop locations) to him, she observed a change in him. She speculated he was concerned about Jiang Lai's feelings and warned him not to get too deeply involved due to Jiang Lai’s identity, noting her status as a "ticking time bomb". Zhou Yu, visibly annoyed, criticized the chosen shop locations as unoriginal and instructed his assistant to rework the plan overnight.
The next day, during the vlog pre-production, Chen Yiyi affectionately called Zhou Yu "Yu" and "Zhou Yu Gege", introducing him as Dream City's CEO and her childhood sweetheart. Zhou Yu, stiffly, introduced himself. Chen Yiyi led him to a "wall of wishes," explaining its romantic significance, which was not on Zhou Yu’s original itinerary. Chen Yiyi then revealed the actual theme of the video was a "couple's date" to brand Dream City as a romantic destination.
Zhou Yu, angered by the unauthorized change, confronted her. Jiang Lai intervened, subtly urging him to endure for the company's sake, and suggested he choose the remaining activities. As filming continued, Chen Yiyi took a bite of Zhou Yu's food and then provocatively asked if anything was on her mouth, leaning close to him. After the shot was called, Zhou Yu abruptly walked off set.
Jiang Lai stopped him, reminding him it was only pre-production and he hadn't completed the program. Zhou Yu confronted her, asking if she genuinely wanted to push him towards Chen Yiyi. Jiang Lai insisted they were working, to which Zhou Yu expressed disinterest. Jiang Lai, teasing him about his lack of relationship experience, offered to help him find "the feeling of love" and took him to a roller skating rink, calling it a proven "dating spot."
Zhou Yu, though he could skate, playfully challenged Jiang Lai, then they both skated energetically. After their session, Zhou Yu complained of aching legs. Jiang Lai offered him water, and he announced he was retreating to his room, avoiding dinner.
Jiang Lai, observing his retreat and his earlier words about running away, later consulted Miss Su, noting that Zhou Yu’s "coach-like" performance in the video lacked excitement, and they needed to "figure something out" to improve it for the actual shoot. On the day of the formal filming, Chen Yiyi feigned exhaustion, requesting a break, but Zhou Yu insisted on teaching her to skate.
Jiang Lai then strategically set up decorative lights, creating a romantic atmosphere, which the crew acknowledged made Chen Yiyi and Zhou Yu look like a great couple. However, Chen Yiyi soon got injured and declared she wouldn't continue filming. Zhou Yu, finally unable to suppress his feelings, seized a private moment and confessed his feelings to Jiang Lai, saying "Jiang Lai, I like you." Jiang Lai reminded him they weren't filming and he didn't need to say lines.
Zhou Yu then reiterated his heartfelt confession, to which Jiang Lai replied, "I have someone special in my life," rejecting him. In the aftermath of the confession, Zhou Yu was tormented by Jiang Lai’s rejection, replaying her words in his mind and agonizing over whether Li Tingjiang was the person she liked, while others wondered about the sincerity and meaning behind Zhou Yu's recent actions.
Meanwhile, Chen Yiyi, though disappointed by Zhou Yu’s perceived indifference, was surprised by his thoughtfulness when her assistant brought her Yulan Cake, wonton, and steamed buns, claiming they were from Zhou Yu. Her assistant suggested they eat on a quiet lawn to avoid paparazzi, and Chen Yiyi agreed, but asked her assistant not to follow. Chen Yiyi complained to her assistant about Zhou Yu’s coldness, convinced he didn’t care for her, despite her beauty.
The assistant made excuses for Zhou Yu, suggesting he was simply not good with words. Chen Yiyi, though angry, decided to move on, confident in her attractiveness, and enjoyed the food. To avoid recognition, the assistant ingeniously covered Chen Yiyi’s face with a hat and scarf, allowing her to eat freely. The next morning, Zhou Yu left for work, urging Jiang Lai to eat breakfast. Jiang Lai decided to put aside emotional concerns and focus on winning the bet first.
At the office, Zhou Yu’s assistant found him researching "How to win someone over after being rejected." The assistant reported that their couple's vlog with Chen Yiyi was a hit, topping entertainment charts and boosting Zhou’s Group’s trending status, but noted that the comments were almost exclusively focused on Zhou Yu rather than Dream City, with many describing him as an "extra straight man."
Zhou Yu instructed his assistant to continue monitoring the publicity and to proceed with all planned promotional activities, aiming to capitalize on the momentum. Jiang Lai, though still feeling a little embarrassed by Zhou Yu’s confession and rejection, reaffirmed her commitment to working hard for the resort. Later, while working late, Zhou Yu treated Jiang Lai to instant ramen. Jiang Lai worried about fulfilling the bet without adequate funds and tentatively asked if Zhou Yu had any personal emergency funds.
She then clarified she meant using it for promotion, not buying up company shares, but Zhou Yu pointed out that Sun Wei might not acknowledge such methods. Zhou Yu then urged her to finish her noodles, deflecting the question about his considerable wealth. The next morning, Miss Su brought breakfast for the hardworking team. One colleague, tired of the long hours, expressed a longing for a vacation and suggested a team outing. Jiang Lai readily agreed, and Zhou Yu approved a team-building activity for the following day, urging everyone to rest and have a good time.
