Liars in Love Episode 18 Recap
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Zhou Mingde placed a call to Mr. Su, the real Su Qing’s father, suggesting it was time to put Zhou Yu and "Su Qing’s" wedding on the agenda, noting how well the two had been getting along. Mr. Su was surprised by the call, stating that his daughter Qing was still abroad and would only return the next day.
This directly contradicted Zhou Mingde’s observation that "Qing" had been with him just yesterday, instantly sparking his suspicion that the woman he knew was impersonating Su Qing. This revelation prompted him to privately investigate Snapdragon Farm. After the call, Zhou Mingde inquired about Mr. Su’s reaction, to which he was told Mr. Su was very angry.
Later, Jiang Lai, still posing as Su Qing, seemingly unaware of Zhou Mingde’s burgeoning suspicion, discussed her father’s health, mentioning his dizziness that worsened with seasonal changes. She also casually probed about Zhou Mingde’s plans for a resort in Lingxi Village, inadvertently providing a crucial clue. Zhou Mingde connected the dots, realizing that the "Su Qing" he knew was indeed a fake.
He inwardly fumed, believing that without the Su family’s investment, he would no longer have reason to favor his son. Meanwhile, a mysterious man named Song Biao reappeared, confronting Sun Wei in her car. He demanded money, citing a past car crash he orchestrated for her. Sun Wei firmly refused, reminding him that she had already paid him and their cooperation was over. Song Biao threatened to expose her if she didn't comply, implying a cornered dog could bite.
Sun Wei, undeterred, threatened to expose Song Biao and the Zhou family's illicit dealings if he continued to provoke her, stating they would "die together" if necessary. Song Biao, after warning her to "wait and see," left. Amidst these escalating tensions, Zhou Yu and Jiang Lai enjoyed a moment of peace, making pottery together. Zhou Yu playfully teased Jiang Lai for being more focused on her craft than on him.
He then made a ceramic snapdragon, a flower Jiang Lai cherished, promising her that the pottery flower, unlike real ones, would never wither and would always remain with her. Later, Jiang Lai confided in Zhou Yu, expressing her desire to quit her job, as she no longer wanted to continue her deception as Su Qing. She emphasized her commitment to honesty in their relationship. Zhou Yu reassured her, praising her work capabilities and promising to resolve the situation.
He informed her that he had already sent an email to the real Su Qing, initiating the process of breaking off their engagement, no matter the cost, so that Jiang Lai could regain her true identity. Jiang Lai, however, worried about the company's reaction when her true identity was revealed. Zhou Yu promised to handle everything, asking her to always trust him and never hide any difficulties, assuring her he would always be by her side.
As Song Biao's attempts to extort money from Sun Wei proved fruitless, he decided to target "Su Qing," believing that threatening her would be the most effective way to pressure Sun Wei and the Zhou family, who highly valued the alliance with the Su family. His men located "Su Qing" (who was actually the real Su Qing) shopping with her friend Chen Yiyi.
The real Su Qing and Yiyi were picking out clothes, with Su Qing kindly offering Yiyi a dress that suited her. Song Biao's men observed them, waiting for the opportune moment when "Su Qing" was alone. By a strange coincidence, they mistakenly kidnapped the real Su Qing, believing her to be Jiang Lai. Unaware of the mix-up, Sun Wei, after receiving news of "Su Qing's" kidnapping, frantically contacted Li Tingjiang for help.
She revealed that Zhou Yu's fiancée was a fake and was now abducted, showing him photo evidence. Li Tingjiang was appalled by the boldness of the kidnappers, who Sun Wei claimed were solely after money, leveraging past "business dealings" with the Zhou family.
Sun Wei vehemently refused to inform Zhou Mingde or call the police, explaining that the kidnappers were involved in illegal activities tied to the Zhou family, and exposing them would implicate Zhou Mingde, giving him leverage over her. Panicked, she even suggested paying the ransom or fleeing the country with Li Tingjiang, threatening to expose Zhou Mingde if she was forced to go down.
Li Tingjiang calmed her, assuring her that as long as money was the motive, there was still time. He promised to handle the situation if she gave him all the information without any lies. Internally, Li Tingjiang realized he couldn't directly tell Zhou Yu the news he received from Sun Wei, but he knew Jiang Lai (whom he thought was kidnapped) was in grave danger. He decided to send Zhou Yu an anonymous email about the kidnapping.
Upon receiving the anonymous tip, Zhou Yu, desperate to save Jiang Lai, tried repeatedly to contact her, but her phone was unreachable. He then called Chen Jun, asking about Chen Yiyi's whereabouts, as Jiang Lai had been with her last. Chen Jun tried to contact Yiyi but failed, assuming she was just engrossed in shopping. Zhou Yu then rushed to Yiyi's favorite clothing store.
There, a sales associate recognized Yiyi and another girl who "looked like a star" (the real Su Qing), pointing Zhou Yu in the direction they had left. Still believing it was Jiang Lai, Zhou Yu frantically searched for her. Meanwhile, the real Su Qing was tied up, desperately asking her captors who they were and why she was kidnapped. Song Biao's men silenced her and were about to have dinner when the lights suddenly went out.
Sensing danger, Song Biao ordered his men to arm themselves. Zhou Yu intervened, fighting off the kidnappers and successfully rescuing the girl. However, upon seeing her face, he realized, "You're not Jiang Lai." The rescued girl, confused, asked, "Who is Jiang Lai?" Zhou Yu handed her over to his security personnel, ensuring her well-being. Soon after, Jiang Lai called Zhou Yu, explaining she had fallen asleep during an ear-cleaning session with Yiyi.
Zhou Yu, relieved she was safe, told her he had received an anonymous email claiming she was kidnapped. Jiang Lai apologized for the lapse in communication and mentioned she had missed calls from Zhou Yu, Li Tingjiang, and Chen Jun. She clarified that Li Tingjiang had only called her back to request a file, confirming that Li Tingjiang had indeed anonymously alerted Zhou Yu, without revealing his source or the true identity of the kidnapped individual.
Later, at Zhou Group, Zhou Yu and Jiang Lai walked hand-in-hand, displaying their affection publicly, which sparked office gossip about their high-profile romance. As they entered the Vice President's office, Zhou Mingde confronted them, revealing his knowledge of Jiang Lai's true identity, demanding whether he should call her Su Qing or Jiang Lai. He accused Zhou Yu of repeatedly postponing his wedding for Jiang Lai and of colluding with her to deceive him for the resort development rights.
Jiang Lai tried to intervene, but Zhou Mingde silenced her. Zhou Yu defended Jiang Lai, declaring his love for her regardless of her name. Jiang Lai admitted to the deception but asserted that she had not harmed the Zhou family's interests. Enraged, Zhou Mingde stripped Zhou Yu of the resort project, assigning it to Sun Wei.
However, Zhou Yu countered, revealing that Mr. Gu of Jujiang Capital had already agreed to a significant investment in the resort and, importantly, only recognized him as the project's sole person in charge. At this tense moment, the real Su Qing walked into the office, introducing herself to a stunned Zhou Mingde: "Hello, I'm Su Qing." She then acknowledged Zhou Yu, stating, "We meet again," leaving everyone in shock at her unexpected appearance.
