Love At Night Episode 29 Recap
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Mo Lingze woke Xu Qingyou with a cheerful message to come down for breakfast. As they shared the meal, Xu Qingyou playfully teased him about using a heart-shaped mold for his cooking, prompting Mo Lingze to feign embarrassment. Xu Qingyou countered that love itself makes people naive, encouraging him to embrace his cuteness. Their tender moment was abruptly interrupted when Mo Lingze received news about a scandalous media frenzy.
News outlets were plastered with headlines accusing Mo Lingze and Xu Qingyou of a "power and sex transaction," painting their relationship as a corrupt exchange where an investor hooked up with a female executive. The company's phones rang incessantly, leading to an urgent executive meeting at Shangger Capital. The severity of the situation became clear as limited partners questioned Shangger's reputation and professionalism. Some executives suggested suspending Xu Qingyou, claiming Mo Lingze had committed a serious professional taboo.
Mo Lingze, however, declared that their relationship was genuine and denied any improper dealings, asserting his private life was separate from work. He promised to independently bear all losses to the company, but firmly requested that his department's employees not be implicated. Meanwhile, Xu Qingyou faced her own challenges.
Director Long, with thinly veiled sarcasm, remarked on Xu Qingyou's supposed difficulty in "serving" a demanding figure like Mo Lingze, to which Xu Qingyou sharply retorted, reminding Director Long to focus on her own abilities rather than spreading hearsay. Later, Mr. Zhai called Xu Qingyou to his office. He calmly informed her that Sanhao Beauty had put their collaboration with Lvluo's live broadcast, a deal nearing signing, on hold.
Mr. Zhai suggested Xu Qingyou temporarily step away from the project and coordinate other tasks within the company, not as a suspension, but as a strategic retreat to avoid further public scrutiny. He emphasized his trust in both her and Mo Lingze, offering to personally officiate their wedding once the controversy subsided. At Xu Qingyou's home, Fang Qi and Xu Wei were preparing dinner, each insisting on cooking independently.
Fang Qi received a call from Wang Ji, who was looking for project information. Fang Qi deliberately addressed him as "Mr. Wang" and exaggerated her excitement about their New Year's Eve, implying a romantic encounter, before abruptly ending the call. Overhearing, Xu Wei retaliated by loudly boasting about his own "extremely happy" New Year's Eve with someone else. Both, clearly annoyed, furiously chopped ingredients on their respective cutting boards.
Lin Siyu met with Wang Ji, expressing her concern for Mo Lingze, who was constantly meeting with limited partners. She suggested Mo Lingze seek help from her father, the boss of Golden Capital, known for his persuasive skills. Lin Siyu clarified that her feelings for Mo Lingze had evolved; she now saw him as a "brother" and wanted to help him out of empathy and to repay a favor for Xu Qingyou.
She even proposed manipulating public opinion to clear Mo Lingze's name, but Wang Ji advised against it, emphasizing that such tactics would make them no better than the very people slandering Mo Lingze. He reassured her that Mo Lingze was actively working on a solution. Xu Qingyou returned home to a meal lovingly prepared by Fang Qi and Xu Wei.
While grateful for their thoughtfulness, she couldn't help but notice the unspoken "fire" of their rivalry, evident in their otherwise synchronized efforts. Later, Fan Yunxi met with Mo Lingze, smugly implying he was behind the widespread media scandal and that the "corner digger" would pay a price.
Mo Lingze’s eyes turned cold as he grabbed Fan Yunxi’s collar, warning him that while he could tolerate personal attacks, any harm to those close to him, especially Xu Qingyou, would not be forgiven. Fan Yunxi retorted that if not for Mo Lingze, his relationship with Xu Qingyou would not have ended. Mo Lingze realized then that Fan Yunxi’s fundamental misunderstanding of Xu Qingyou was the true cause of their separation.
After leaving Xu Qingyou’s place, Xu Wei embraced Fang Qi, admitting his impulsiveness in revealing their relationship to his parents without discussing it with her. He also apologized for any misunderstandings caused by the "female student" incident, pleading with her not to block him, as he couldn’t bear the silence.
Fang Qi, however, was unyielding, reminding him of his absence on New Year's Eve and demanding he find a way to make up for the missed moment, suggesting he either "turn back time" or find a significant way to compensate her. The next day, Xu Qingyou met Fang Qi, expressing her unwavering determination to face the current crisis alongside Mo Lingze, unwilling to let him bear the burden alone.
Fang Qi encouraged her to trust Mo Lingze’s capabilities, but Xu Qingyou felt a strong need to contribute. Later, Xu Qingyou’s father visited Mo Lingze, bringing ginseng chicken soup from her mother. He reassured Mo Lingze that any difficulties were surmountable, emphasizing that the family would always be there for him. He also urged Mo Lingze to be attentive to Xu Qingyou, given her sensitive nature, to which Mo Lingze promised to care for her diligently.
Xu Qingyou showed Mo Lingze her entire savings and offered to sell her designer bags, playfully quoting, "out with the old, in with the new," subtly hinting that she knew he needed funds. Mo Lingze praised her resourcefulness, and as he brought out the chicken soup her father had delivered, Xu Qingyou savored its familiar "taste of family," calling it incomparable to any restaurant.
Mo Lingze then lightheartedly told her she could no longer "bully" him, as he now had family backing, and Xu Qingyou smiled, holding his hand, offering him both familial and loving support. After a period of relentless work, Mo Lingze finally took a break and visited Sa Jie’s bar. He found Xu Qingyou confidently playing the guitar and singing, a vast improvement from her previous attempts, much to his delight. After her performance, Xu Qingyou approached him.
She revealed her financial independence, stating she had a job and savings, ensuring their future stability. She acknowledged not being there for his past hardships but expressed her profound desire to be with him as his "family" for the rest of her life. She solemnly asked, "Do you want to be the person with me for the rest of my life?" Mo Lingze, after a brief pause, responded with a heartbreaking, "I'm sorry. I can't."
