Liars in Love Episode 13 Recap
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After failing to meet sales targets, Zhou Yu lost a bet and was forced to resign from his position. Simultaneously, Snapdragon Farm faced a demolition crisis, prompting Jiang Lai to rush there to intervene. Jiang Lai received a call from Ye Tingting, who reminded her that it was the last day of the bet and urged her to focus on work to save her farm. Despite their efforts, which saw Dream City Jewelry's turnover exceed 100 million yuan, reaching 30.
1% growth, a last-minute return of a jewelry order worth over 100,000 yuan caused Zhou Yu to lose the bet. News of this setback reached Ma Shan, who called Zhou Yu to inform him of the disaster. Vice President Sun, who had orchestrated the demolition attempt, arrived at the farm, declaring her intent to tear it down. Jiang Lai bravely confronted the demolition crew, standing in front of the machinery and daring them to drive over her.
She questioned why the resort project was being demolished so suddenly and asked if Zhou Yu was still in charge, only to be told by the crew that he had likely already resigned. The crew leader stated that Vice President Sun was in charge and they were simply following the contract. Jiang Lai's Aunt, Jiang Yuqin, intervened, stopping Jiang Lai from further confrontation.
Vice President Sun, seeing the resistance, ordered her crew to retreat, remarking that Jiang Lai had been lucky this time. Meanwhile, Zhou Yu, after losing the bet, had made a final request to the chairman as his son before resigning. Vice President Sun, after being dismissed by the Chairman who seemed aware of her manipulation, was told by the Chairman that he had "another plan" for the resort.
The HR department was instructed by the chairman's assistant to halt Zhou Yu's resignation process due to complicated procedures, and the chairman also ordered an investigation into Snapdragon Farm. Zhou Yu's colleagues discussed his resignation, some hoping he would return, believing he was too capable to be truly gone. After the chaotic events, Jiang Lai searched frantically for Zhou Yu, as he had been missing all day. She found him sitting by the riverside, seemingly dejected.
He thanked her for finding him and explained his phone was muted. Jiang Lai worried about Zhou Yu, noting his uncharacteristic actions like preparing her breakfast and cleaning the cat's litter box. Chen Jun tried to reassure her by recounting Zhou Yu's past resilience in Africa, where he reportedly visited a cannibal tribe after a major project loss. This only deepened Jiang Lai's concern, making her wonder what he might do now that he was unemployed.
Determined to help him, Jiang Lai began a relentless campaign to cheer him up, waking him with motivational speeches and encouraging him to exercise. She emphasized the power of nature and the normalcy of life's ups and downs, even demonstrating how simple activities and healthy habits could boost dopamine and serotonin for happiness. Zhou Yu, amused, asked if his happiness was truly that important to her, to which she playfully replied, "For now."
He then light-heartedly proposed she be his girlfriend if it would make him happy, to which she deflected, attributing his racing heart to his physical activity. Later, while Jiang Lai was baking a cake, hoping that sweets would also lift his spirits, Zhou Yu claimed he was checking a smoke alarm light that wasn't flashing, standing precariously on a chair. He dismissed her handmade cake, stating he had to go out.
Jiang Lai watched him leave, wondering what he was up to. It turned out Zhou Yu was covertly meeting Ma Shan. Ma Shan, relieved to see him, reported his findings: the person who returned the expensive jewelry order was the owner of a spa that operates on a membership system, and the only company member with a card there was Vice President Sun.
Zhou Yu told Ma Shan to keep this information secret and return, adding that he should get a new helmet as his current one didn't suit him. Zhou Yu then found Jiang Lai and surprised her by taking her to the farm, specifically to her "secret base"—a treehouse. Jiang Lai revealed it was a place she visited whenever she was sad.
She shared a poignant childhood memory about her family's debts, her father's absence, and how her Aunt Jiang Yuqin took her to the farm. She recalled how her father's only gift, a string of wind chimes, brought her solace as she listened to their sound while gazing at the stars and moon, slowly healing her mood. Jiang Lai assured Zhou Yu she would always be there for him, though she playfully insisted her concern was mainly for her farm's future.
When a rat appeared in the treehouse, Zhou Yu, feigning fear, jokingly asked if he could stay in her arms, which she agreed to. Their moment was interrupted by Aunt Jiang Yuqin, who was shocked to find them together, recognizing Zhou Yu as being from Zhou's Group. Jiang Lai tried to explain that Zhou Yu was no longer with the company, having resigned. Zhou Yu's car had broken down, and he asked to stay the night, offering to pay.
Aunt Jiang Yuqin, initially hostile, softened when Jiang Lai reminded her that Zhou Yu could help save the farm. She reluctantly agreed to let him stay, but strictly stipulated market prices for food and accommodation, with no discounts. She then instructed her dog, Hongbao, to keep a close eye on them to ensure they maintained their distance. Internally, Aunt Jiang Yuqin wondered if Jiang Lai's actions were solely to save the farm.
Over the next few days, Jiang Lai and Zhou Yu continued to bond. They playfully discussed blood types and zodiac signs, discovering shared interests. Jiang Lai then made Zhou Yu participate in farm work, adhering to the "no work, no food" rule. She tasked him with feeding the pigs, initially teasing him that the pigs wouldn't eat from a stranger.
However, Zhou Yu surprised her by quickly gaining the pigs' trust and happily feeding them, which made Jiang Lai laugh heartily. Zhou Yu, though exhausted, admitted farm work was far more tiring than office work. Jiang Lai also shared another childhood memory, recounting how she once cried when she realized a tree she was comparing her height to was also growing.
Finally, she revealed the emotional origin of Snapdragon Farm's name: as a bullied child, she found solace in a kind flower shop owner who gave her a snapdragon, making her feel less unwanted. Her Aunt then brought her to the farm, where she planted the flower, eventually naming the farm after it, making it their home. Zhou Yu, deeply moved, promised to help her reclaim Snapdragon Farm, stating he didn't want the girl he liked to be without a home. With new resolve, Zhou Yu spoke on the phone, confirming preparations were complete, and declared that it was time to fight back.
