Love At Night Episode 21 Recap
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Upon returning home, Xu Qingyou grappled with deep anxiety, researching ways to cope with past relationships and trying to convince herself that a particular song meant nothing. Meanwhile, Mo Lingze concluded his performance and departed swiftly, disregarding Tang Xi. Tang Xi, seeking a drink from the bar's Boss, was turned down. The Boss recalled how Mo Lingze had frantically searched for Tang Xi after her abrupt departure years ago, enduring immense suffering before finally moving on.
The Boss conveyed that some things, once broken, cannot be fully restored. Tang Xi, however, insisted she was back to win him over, claiming she could give him everything he wanted, both then and now. Later, Mo Lingze stood outside Xu Qingyou's door, listening intently. Xu Qingyou, peering through the peephole, initially refused to open, only relenting when Mo Lingze claimed to have brought her favorite food.
As she opened the door, Mo Lingze playfully asked if she was jealous before lifting her into the room. Xu Qingyou playfully accused him of trespassing, but Mo Lingze reminded her that she had let him in. He then declared his "family's privilege" to be her "mind trash can," prompting Xu Qingyou to confess her insecurity, admitting that she felt she didn't truly know him, especially his past.
Mo Lingze reassured her that his past was over and she was his present. He then playfully "punished" her for her jealousy by asking her to attend the band's upcoming anniversary celebration as his family member. Though she feigned hesitation, her attitude softened, and she eventually agreed, amused by his clinging demeanor. Concurrently, Fang Qi and Xu Wei struggled with how to reveal their relationship to Xu Qingyou.
Xu Wei confidently believed Xu Qingyou would be happy, being her beloved brother and Fang Qi her best friend, and pledged to take all the blame. The next morning, Xu Wei brought Fang Qi a homemade "love breakfast," teasing her about her usual habit of skipping it. He inquired if she had figured out how to tell Xu Qingyou, and though she hadn't, he didn't press her. They shared a tender moment before heading off to work.
Later, Tang Xi sought out Xu Qingyou, presenting her with old college photos of Mo Lingze. She asserted that Xu Qingyou only knew the current Mo Lingze, the shrewd businessman, while she had known the true, affectionate man. Tang Xi implied that Mo Lingze only began to change and become successful after being with her, suggesting Xu Qingyou knew nothing of his past.
Xu Qingyou, however, remained unfazed, declaring her lack of curiosity about Mo Lingze's past and warning Tang Xi not to dwell on memories that were merely "past." The secret of Fang Qi and Xu Wei's relationship was dramatically revealed when Xu Qingyou unexpectedly returned home to find them sharing a passionate kiss on the sofa. Shocked, Xu Qingyou covered her eyes, unable to believe what she was seeing.
Fang Qi stammered for an explanation, but Xu Wei boldly stepped forward, confirming their serious relationship. Xu Qingyou, stunned, exclaimed that the Xu family was "over." She then turned and stormed out, warning them both not to follow, or she would cut them off. Distraught, Xu Qingyou sought solace with Mo Lingze, venting her inability to accept Fang Qi and Xu Wei's relationship.
She detailed how Xu Wei, as a child, used to follow her and Fang Qi around while wearing open-crotch pants and how Fang Qi would often hit him. Now, she lamented, they were kissing, and worst of all, they had hidden their relationship from her. Mo Lingze offered to assign Fang Qi extra work to vent Xu Qingyou's anger, but Xu Qingyou fiercely warned him against bullying Fang Qi, stating that only she had the right to do so.
Mo Lingze responded with amusement. Later, Fang Qi attempted to apologize to Xu Qingyou, bringing her favorite fried chicken and sauces. She admitted that she was indeed "robbing the cradle" but insisted their feelings were genuine and they had intended to tell her, but Xu Qingyou discovered them first. Xu Qingyou, however, was most upset by Fang Qi's prolonged deception.
Fang Qi countered by listing instances where Xu Qingyou had also kept secrets, such as a high school crush with the monitor of class two, dating Feng Yu, and forgetting Fang Qi's birthday in college. After a heated exchange, Fang Qi, having lost the argument, was told to leave by Xu Qingyou. Meanwhile, Tang Xi visited Mo Lingze, bringing a small dog she had acquired, suggesting they raise it together, subtly implying she could visit often to see him.
Mo Lingze cynically noted her talent for "pulling strings" and questioned if her asthma was cured, to which she admitted it wasn't fully but he could mostly care for the dog. Tang Xi reminded him of their past shared dream of raising a dog, watering flowers, and writing songs together.
Mo Lingze firmly stated his aversion to dwelling on the past, focusing instead on new returns, especially in business, and explicitly stated his dislike for small dogs, ending the conversation by dismissing her attempts at rekindling their past. Tang Xi then warned him that the Taikang project was in jeopardy and he needed to meet her at Shangger in 30 minutes, or the deal would fall through.
Still dejected, Fang Qi later received a visit from Xu Wei, who reassured her that Xu Qingyou would eventually come around. Simultaneously, Xu Qingyou and Fang Qi met at a restaurant, where they continued their passive-aggressive squabble by deliberately ordering dishes they knew the other disliked, such as fried bamboo worms, fried intestines, and stir-fried silkworm chrysalis. Their meal was interrupted when Wei Yong's wife arrived, having tracked her husband's car.
Accusing Fang Qi of being a "Coquette" and hiding her husband, she threw water on Fang Qi and attempted to physically assault her. Despite not being a fighter, Xu Qingyou bravely stepped in to defend Fang Qi. Wei Yong soon emerged from a private room and intervened, apologizing profusely to Fang Qi while escorting his agitated wife away. After the altercation, Xu Qingyou tended to Fang Qi's injured wrist, gently applying ice and a medicated spray she had ordered.
Xu Qingyou playfully chided Fang Qi for her inability to fight, reminding her of all the times she had defended her in childhood. Fang Qi seized the moment to sincerely apologize for hiding her relationship. Xu Qingyou admitted she wasn't truly angry, but rather had difficulty accepting the secrecy. Their reconciliation was complete when Xu Wei and Mo Lingze arrived, mistakenly assuming the two friends had fought each other upon smelling the medicine.
Realizing they had teamed up against an outsider, Xu Wei expressed relief that Xu Qingyou had finally accepted his relationship with Fang Qi, vowing to protect Fang Qi in the future. Xu Wei then made plans with Fang Qi to watch a movie together the following day. Mo Lingze then sternly reprimanded Xu Qingyou for getting involved in the fight, expressing his concern for her safety, though his anger quickly dissipated.
Xu Qingyou, in turn, playfully apologized, promising to call the police and retreat in such situations in the future. Mo Lingze then reminded her of the band's upcoming hot pot dinner, which she readily agreed to attend. At the dinner, Mo Lingze and Xu Qingyou openly displayed their affection, holding hands as band members warmly welcomed Xu Qingyou, affectionately referring to her as "sister-in-law."
They reminisced about Xu Qingyou breaking Momo's game record previously and shared that Lao Luo, the restaurant owner, had initially opened the hot pot spot as a canteen for the band, only for it to grow into a successful business. Mid-dinner, Mo Lingze received an urgent call from Tang Xi, who informed him that there had been a change regarding the Taikang project and that he needed to be at Shangger within thirty minutes, or the project would fall through.
