Liars in Love Episode 19 Recap
> Liars in Love Recap
Su Qing arrived at the Zhou family residence, where Mrs. Zhou warmly welcomed her. Su Qing confidently told Mrs. Zhou that she would marry Zhou Yu, suggesting they could take new family photos then. Afterwards, Zhou Mingde spoke with Su Qing privately. He acknowledged his son Zhou Yu's past actions, specifically mentioning the "fake Su Qing" incident. Su Qing dismissed it as inconsequential, reaffirming that she was the one engaged to Zhou Yu and that she loved him.
Pleased, Zhou Mingde praised her, lamenting that he had only sons, and then presented her with a letter of appointment for a position within the company. Meanwhile, Zhou Yu and Jiang Lai were by a serene lake. Jiang Lai shared that while the peaceful environment brought her a sense of relief, she still felt burdened by the lingering effects of the lies she had told. Zhou Yu reassured her, promising to face all consequences by her side.
Jiang Lai then explained her work as a "scumbag tester," revealing it stemmed from a painful experience a college roommate had with a deceitful first love, who exploited her for scholarship money and online loans. She argued that sometimes, lies are a necessary means to expose the truth and make dishonest individuals pay. Zhou Yu playfully suggested they become a "scumbag testing couple," leading to a tender moment where they shared a deep kiss, finally acknowledging their mutual feelings.
Back at the company, Jiang Lai formally introduced herself to her colleagues, having shed her "Su Qing" identity. Her coworkers, supportive of her, welcomed her with hugs. The company was in the process of selecting an architect for the resort project. An architect named Mr. Chen presented his proposal, but Zhou Yu rejected it, stating his preference for a green eco-community over a superficial landmark.
Soon after, Su Qing's impressive resume arrived, highlighting her architecture degree from Cambridge University and numerous international design awards. This sparked office chatter, with colleagues noting how extraordinary her credentials were. Office colleagues, surprised by Su Qing's application, speculated that she might be too young for the project. When Zhou Yu met with Su Qing, he questioned her motivation for joining Zhou's Group, given her accomplishments.
She playfully said she wanted to help him, then seriously expressed her belief that she was the perfect candidate for the Dream City Resort's eco-community vision. Su Qing later revealed to Zhou Yu that his father had offered her the position directly with a letter of appointment the previous day. However, she chose to apply through official channels, explaining that a person with her qualifications wouldn't relinquish control. Zhou Yu was impressed by her decision.
Su Qing requested to begin immediately and asked to have Jiang Lai as her assistant for the initial on-site surveys, citing Jiang Lai's familiarity with the city. Jiang Lai, despite feeling nervous due to her past unusual interactions with Su Qing and her own less extensive experience, accepted the offer, acknowledging her need for the opportunity.
Su Qing clarified her choice, emphasizing Jiang Lai's observational skills and deep knowledge of the city's geography and culture, which she had demonstrated earlier by correctly identifying local restaurant sources, road conditions, and mall news during a staff lunch discussion. They agreed to be "temporary partners" united by mutual benefit. Later, while on a field trip exploring the resort's surroundings, Su Qing and Jiang Lai climbed a mountain.
Su Qing struggled in her high heels, but Jiang Lai cautioned her to go according to her ability. From the peak, Jiang Lai pointed out landmarks like her peach garden, the site for Zhou Yu's planned treehouse hotel, and her aunt's Snapdragon Farm. Su Qing then directly confronted Jiang Lai about her relationship with Zhou Yu, asking if it was solely due to the resort project.
Jiang Lai admitted their relationship started through the project but had since deepened through shared experiences. Su Qing confessed her own feelings for Zhou Yu and declared her intention to compete fairly for him, acknowledging his love for Jiang Lai but wanting to pursue her feelings without regret. As they descended, Su Qing sprained her ankle. Jiang Lai's phone was dead, and Su Qing's was missing.
Jiang Lai went down the mountain to seek help, but Zhou Yu arrived and rescued Su Qing. During the rescue, Su Qing flirted with Zhou Yu, asking about his preferences despite her injury. After bringing Su Qing to safety, Zhou Yu gently chided Jiang Lai for taking risks, expressing his worry when he couldn't find her. Meanwhile, Li Tingjiang met a man in a hotel, pressing him for information about his business dealings with Zhou Mingde and Sun Wei.
Li Tingjiang informed him that his subordinates had been arrested for over 24 hours, and the police were searching for him, urging him to cooperate quickly. Later, Zhou Mingde reviewed company performance reports and was displeased that his assistant hadn't discovered Jiang Lai's connection to Snapdragon Farm. He emphasized the importance of the resort project. Sun Wei entered, bringing him a new tie.
When Zhou Mingde commented on the tie, she casually dismissed it as a "promotional item" given by a friend. After she left, Zhou Mingde, now suspicious, instructed his assistant to investigate Sun Wei's monthly expense records. Back at the company, Li Tingjiang announced that he had been appointed by the Chairman to join the resort project team to assist with work, especially with the upcoming 40th-anniversary celebration where the resort project would be a key presentation.