Liars in Love Episode 5 Recap
> Liars in Love Recap
As Liu Li drugged Jiang Lai and attempted to abduct her, Zhou Yu sprang into action. He instructed Chen Jun to head to Liu Li's apartment while he rushed to the gallery, noting that Liu Li had taken Jiang Lai. Jiang Lai, disoriented and fading in and out of consciousness in Liu Li's car, pondered why Zhou Yu hadn't appeared to save her, regretting her predicament and thinking, "Jiang Lai, you really screwed yourself over this time."
Liu Li, wanting to be alone with Jiang Lai, drove her to the gallery. Zhou Yu arrived just in time, confronting Liu Li and rescuing a still-groggy Jiang Lai. He used ice water to help clear her head, then sternly warned her never to put herself in such danger again. Jiang Lai, however, felt her risky gambit was worthwhile.
She asked about Liu Li, and Zhou Yu assured her the police were already on their way, as he had called them while en route. Zhou Yu offered to drive Jiang Lai home, but she insisted on going to the company immediately. Despite her ordeal, Jiang Lai was determined to address the crisis surrounding the upcoming May 20th event.
Zhou Yu's staff had already received a stern reprimand regarding their background check on Liu Li, and with only five days remaining until the event, they were scrambling to find a replacement artist. Recognizing that resolving this crisis would bring her closer to Zhou Yu, Jiang Lai took matters into her own hands and left the office. Jiang Lai sought out artist Jiang Fan, presenting him with the new May 20th event proposal.
Jiang Fan agreed to take on the project if the payment was satisfactory, but he emphasized that his creative process was unpredictable; inspiration could strike in minutes or years, and he admitted he hadn't been in a relationship for a long time. When Jiang Lai pressed for ways to help him find inspiration, Jiang Fan simply asked if she had a boyfriend.
Returning to Zhou Yu's office with coffee, Jiang Lai playfully introduced herself as his "perfect, understanding, and considerate fiancée," confidently presenting her new May 20th plan. Zhou Yu initially assumed she was thanking him for rescuing her, but Jiang Lai corrected him, asserting that she had actually saved him by exposing Liu Li's problematic character before the event could damage the company's revenue.
She then recommended Jiang Fan, acknowledging his reputation for inconsistent productivity but assuring Zhou Yu that she had a solution. She requested his "collaboration in resource allocation," prompting Zhou Yu to inquire how he could help. To spark Jiang Fan's inspiration, Jiang Lai arranged for her and Zhou Yu to act like a couple at an amusement park while Jiang Fan observed them.
They tried various romantic poses on a carousel, but Jiang Fan remained unsatisfied, even asking Zhou Yu to "ride better, like you're in a relationship." Zhou Yu, unsure of what that entailed, struggled to meet the artist's expectations. Finally, Jiang Lai guided Zhou Yu into a close embrace from behind her on the carousel, a pose Jiang Fan quickly captured, visibly pleased. Later, Jiang Lai and Zhou Yu sat on a swing.
Despite Zhou Yu's discomfort, Jiang Lai insisted, reminding him that Mr. Jiang was watching. Jiang Lai then enthusiastically pushed Zhou Yu on the swing, ignoring his protests. Soon after, Jiang Fan departed, and when Jiang Lai called him, he happily announced that he had found his inspiration. Later, Jiang Lai discovered Zhou Yu's cat at a pet boarding facility. She learned that his adoption requirements were exceptionally high.
Seeing an opportunity, Jiang Lai tried to convince Zhou Yu to take the cat home himself, fabricating stories about potential adopters abusing animals. However, Zhou Yu simply dropped her off at her own place, frustrating Jiang Lai, who vowed to eventually make him invite her inside. Back at his apartment, Zhou Yu focused on Jiang Fan's action plan. When his cat appeared unwell, he messaged Jiang Lai with photos.
Jiang Lai, recognizing another chance, insisted she needed to examine the cat in person. Upon entering Zhou Yu's apartment, she immediately spotted the contract. As she examined the cat, Zhou Yu, concerned about small bumps, pointed them out. Jiang Lai, feigning seriousness, identified them as nipples, causing Zhou Yu considerable embarrassment. Once the cat's health was (falsely) assured, Zhou Yu again called a cab for Jiang Lai, preventing her from lingering.
Frustrated but not defeated, Jiang Lai left, pondering how to finally gain access to his home. Meanwhile, the company celebrated the overwhelming success of the May 20th event, which had doubled last year's sales. Colleagues discussed bonuses and suggested a celebratory party. Jiang Lai eagerly volunteered to propose a team-building dinner to Zhou Yu. During their conversation, Jiang Lai highlighted her crucial contribution to the event's success and suggested a dinner to reward the team and boost morale.
Zhou Yu agreed, offering to have Chen Jun arrange it, but Jiang Lai insisted on handling the arrangements herself. Unbeknownst to Jiang Lai, a woman named Yiyi was coercing Chen Jun for Zhou Yu's home address, threatening to disrupt an upcoming pop-up shop if she didn't get it. Chen Jun, under pressure, seemed to comply. Jiang Lai enthusiastically chose a vibrant venue for the team-building dinner, privately gloating that she would finally get Zhou Yu drunk and seize the contract.
The dinner commenced with lively chatter, food, and drinks. Jiang Lai initiated a toast and then encouraged everyone to individually toast Zhou Yu with a "special blend" she had prepared. Some colleagues observed her determined efforts to ply Zhou Yu with alcohol, with one commenting, "Miss Su is getting Mr. Zhou drunk," and another remarking, "This is love." As the evening progressed, Jiang Lai herself became heavily intoxicated.
Zhou Yu carried her back, but she defiantly insisted on sleeping in his bedroom, refusing to go home. The next morning, Jiang Lai awoke in a bed, hearing the meows of a cat. Confused, she looked around, realized she was naked, and wondered where she was and where her clothes had gone.