Love At Night Episode 24 Recap
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During a phone call, Tang Xi reminds Mo Lingze to pack specific items for their upcoming overnight business trip, including his favorite coffee beans, noting that she knows his preference. Xu Qingyou immediately responds that she will prepare everything for Mo Lingze, a reply that subtly displeases Tang Xi. Tang Xi then informs Xu Qingyou that the trip has been moved forward to the weekend.
Xu Qingyou later playfully confronts Mo Lingze about his business trip with Tang Xi, expressing her surprise at not being informed. Mo Lingze assures her it's purely a business trip and offers to cancel if she minds, explaining he had intended to inform her that evening. However, Xu Qingyou insists he go, not wanting to appear unreasonable, and playfully toasts him for "keeping his nose clean."
Xu Wei, observing Fang Qi diligently working late into the night, reflects on his own perceived lack of achievement compared to her perseverance, feeling he isn't "good enough" for her. He decides he needs to make a name for himself and resolves to participate in the prestigious Pompidou Youth Art Exhibition. He seeks out the renowned curator, Mr. Huang.
Despite Mr. Huang's initial dismissiveness and critique of a painting in his office, Xu Wei introduces himself, detailing his top honors and multiple gold prizes from the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts. He appeals to Mr. Huang's stated dedication to finding young artists, even offering to redo the painting Mr. Huang disliked. Impressed by Xu Wei's determination and perceptiveness, Mr. Huang agrees to recommend him for the exhibition if he can deliver on his promise.
Later, Fang Qi angrily confronts Xu Wei, who has disappeared for two days, accusing him of playing a disappearing game and even punching him. Xu Wei, enduring her playful hits, explains he had "special things to do" that he can't reveal yet, but promises a full explanation and a surprise in two days. He adds that he wants to become "a better man" because he is getting to know her better, and even leaves food in the fridge for her.
Frustrated, Fang Qi then seeks out Xu Qingyou, demanding an explanation for Xu Wei's behavior and asking her to discipline her brother. Xu Qingyou, busy planning a secret birthday surprise for Mo Lingze, downplays her efforts, though she admits her plans are now complicated by Mo Lingze's business trip with Tang Xi.
Fang Qi, having heard about the trip, questions Xu Qingyou's nonchalance, prompting Xu Qingyou to list strict rules she's set for Mo Lingze regarding his interactions with Tang Xi: no physical contact, no being alone, and no reminiscing about the past. Fang Qi teasingly suggests Xu Qingyou be Mo Lingze's "gift" by showing up herself, a notion Xu Qingyou dismisses, maintaining that a birthday isn't that important and she has no interest in such melodrama.
Meanwhile, Lin Siyu arrives in Wang Ji's rural hometown of Yuanji, having driven for hours and emptying her fuel tank. When a phone call comes in, she pretends to be in the Maldives on a yacht, about to go diving. Wang Ji, upon seeing her, immediately tries to walk away. Lin Siyu, however, wearing high heels on the unpaved path, sprains her ankle, forcing Wang Ji to reluctantly assist her. Both recall their accidental kiss on the glass skywalk.
She reveals her true intention: to invite him to start a new business venture with her, emphasizing her extensive journey to find him. Wang Ji declines, stating he is content with his current work at Shangger and firmly asserting that they "live in different worlds," before leaving Lin Siyu alone and bewildered. Mo Lingze and Tang Xi prepare to meet Mr. Chen to secure his help in a merger involving Bell Company and Hua Group.
Tang Xi provides context, explaining that persuading Mr. Chen is difficult due to his sensitive relationship with his mother regarding the Hua company. Mo Lingze receives a call from Xu Qingyou, and their sweet exchange reveals his eagerness to finish work and return to her. Tang Xi, witnessing his affectionate call, subtly remarks on Mo Lingze's unusual display of personal affairs during work hours.
As Mr. Chen arrives and they are about to enter the meeting room, Mo Lingze's professional facade is broken when Xu Qingyou unexpectedly walks into the building. Mo Lingze openly introduces Xu Qingyou as his girlfriend, much to Tang Xi's thinly veiled annoyance. Tang Xi reminds Mo Lingze of Mr. Chen's valuable time, urging him to prioritize their business discussion. Before Mo Lingze departs with Mr. Chen, he promises Xu Qingyou he will return soon.
Tang Xi then approaches Xu Qingyou, giving her a pointed warning that "surprises can easily turn into scares." During their meeting, Mo Lingze and Tang Xi explain the intricate parent-subsidiary relationship between Bell Company and Hua Group to Mr. Chen, detailing how Bell Company annually transfers twenty percent of its profits to Hua Group, confirming they are essentially mother and son companies. They argue that Shangger's intervention can save both companies from bankruptcy if Ms. Hua agrees to the merger.
When Mr. Chen feels he's been "set up," Mo Lingze offers to fence him as a gesture of apology. However, Tang Xi, eager to prove herself and collaborate, steps forward to spar with Mr. Chen instead. During their fencing match, Tang Xi suffers a sudden asthma attack. Mo Lingze rushes to her side and arranges for her immediate transport to the hospital.
Later, at the hospital, Mo Lingze thanks Tang Xi for her efforts for Shangger, but Tang Xi reveals her actions were solely for him, Mo Lingze himself. She then recalls a past incident from her first year in the industry where Mo Lingze also helped her during an asthma attack. He advises her to always carry her medication, to which Tang Xi responds by asking him to stay with her for the night.
Meanwhile, Xu Qingyou spends hours at a hotel, meticulously preparing a birthday surprise for Mo Lingze with a band, patiently waiting for him and agreeing to pay additional hourly fees. Mo Lingze eventually arrives, profusely apologizing for his lateness, explaining that Tang Xi's asthma attack required his urgent attention. He reassures Xu Qingyou that she is his priority.
Xu Qingyou then presents him with a gift, and with hotel staff bringing a birthday cake, she performs a song for him, wishing him a happy birthday and kissing him on the cheek. However, Mo Lingze's demeanor abruptly shifts. He appears deeply distressed, stating he is tired and needs to be alone. He quickly exits the room, accidentally knocking over and breaking Xu Qingyou's gift. Alone, Xu Qingyou's mind replays Tang Xi's earlier warning: "surprises can easily turn into scares."
Mo Lingze retreats to the bathroom, visibly distraught, to calm himself. A flashback reveals a poignant childhood memory: on the eve of his birthday, a young Mo Lingze expresses his heartfelt wish for his parents to attend his piano competition. However, on the day of the performance, his father was arrested, and his mother committed suicide, leading Mo Lingze to stop celebrating his birthday from that traumatic day forward.
This memory clearly connects his birthday to a painful past experience, echoing "surprises can easily turn into scares." When Mo Lingze returns to the suite, he finds Xu Qingyou gone, leaving behind the shattered gift. He immediately calls her, but she informs him that she received a call from Mr. Zhai about an urgent meeting and is already in a taxi on her way back, declining his offer to take her home. Mo Lingze promises to give her an explanation upon his return tomorrow.
