Love At Night Episode 7 Recap
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Upon seeing Mo Lingze and Xu Qingyou emerge together from a power outage, Fan Yunxi's face betrayed a mix of jealousy and suspicion. He quickly composed himself, subtly thanking Mo Lingze for accompanying Xu Qingyou, who is known to be afraid of the dark. Mo Lingze, aware of Fan Yunxi's underlying intention to assert his claim, simply dismissed the thanks. On the drive home, Fan Yunxi candidly expressed his discomfort to Xu Qingyou about her close proximity to Mo Lingze.
He acknowledged Mo Lingze's valuable assistance to Lemi as its new manager, but also pointed out that Xu Qingyou had become noticeably busier since his arrival. Xu Qingyou affirmed that she understood and knew how to handle the situation, which seemed to satisfy Fan Yunxi. He then suggested they should avoid bothering Mo Lingze too often in the future, a sentiment Xu Qingyou agreed to.
Later, Fan Yunxi orchestrated a dinner gathering under the guise of retrieving a "lost" urgent document from Xu Qingyou. The dinner, surprisingly, included Mr. Luo and Mo Lingze. During the meal, Fan Yunxi publicly introduced Xu Qingyou as his outstanding fiancée, showcasing his affection by serving her food. He even added mustard to her plate, seemingly unaware that Xu Qingyou disliked it, despite their decade-long relationship. Mo Lingze, however, keenly observed this detail and subtly noted Xu Qingyou's discomfort.
When Fan Yunxi probed Mo Lingze about his preferred type of girl, Mo Lingze pointedly replied, "One who doesn't like mustard." Hearing this, Xu Qingyou deliberately ate the mustard-laden food Fan Yunxi had given her, feigning enjoyment. Meanwhile, Wang Ji was secretly snapping photos, attempting to spy on Mo Lingze for Lin Siyu. When questioned by Fang Qi, he vaguely hinted at a "trade secret" and his involvement in helping Mo Lingze with his "happiness."
Fang Qi then confirmed to Wang Ji that Xu Qingyou was indeed Fan Yunxi's fiancée. Overjoyed by this revelation, Wang Ji excitedly relayed the "striking news" to Lin Siyu. Lin Siyu, brimming with confidence, declared that Mo Lingze was an introverted, "cold person" who needed a "warm little sun like me to melt him," envisioning a happy future together. Mo Lingze clearly perceived the dinner as Fan Yunxi's calculated attempt to declare his ownership.
He encountered Xu Qingyou in the washroom and directly confronted her, pointing out her palpable unhappiness and the forced nature of the gathering. He challenged her, asking if she truly believed a broken relationship could be mended. Xu Qingyou remained silent. As Fan Yunxi approached, calling out for Xu Qingyou, Mo Lingze impulsively pulled her into a private stall and closed the door, hiding them from Fan Yunxi.
This act further solidified Mo Lingze's suspicion that Fan Yunxi, despite his displays, did not fully trust Xu Qingyou. On the way back from the dinner, Xu Qingyou remained lost in thought, replaying Mo Lingze's words in her mind. Fan Yunxi, noticing her distracted state and her smudged lipstick, inquired if she had seen Mo Lingze in the washroom. Xu Qingyou denied it.
Fan Yunxi then proceeded to warn her about Mo Lingze, characterizing him as a man with "tricks" and an "unfathomable" personality, advising her to maintain a cautious distance. During a discussion about the DDS acquisition, Mo Lingze presented a meticulous analysis, challenging Fan Yunxi's perspective.
He revealed that the three founders of DDS, once celebrated as the "Three Musketeers of Media," were now embroiled in internal power struggles, with their CEO notably absent from public appearances and hinting at marginalization on Twitter. Mo Lingze further exposed the other two founders' frequent appearances in entertainment news, their lavish pool parties in Beverly Hills, and their involvement in gambling, fighting, and spreading extreme remarks, recommending a re-evaluation of the acquisition due to these concerns.
Fan Yunxi dismissed Mo Lingze's conclusions as unprofessional, arguing that founders' power struggles don't necessarily impact company valuation. Mo Lingze retorted, emphasizing that DDS's success stemmed from its founders' abilities, not their scandalous private lives, and ironically remarked on Fan Yunxi's apparent interest in his own "exciting private life." In a private moment, Fan Yunxi asserted his decade-long relationship with Xu Qingyou, implying its unshakeable nature.
Mo Lingze countered with the principle of "stopping losses in time" and "always looking ahead," subtly suggesting that holding onto the past could be detrimental. Fan Yunxi then warned Mo Lingze about the consequences of actions that lack "the right name," cautioning against damaging one's reputation. Mo Lingze, in turn, advised Fan Yunxi to "see your own position clearly" in the fluid landscape of investment, where positions can change rapidly.
Following this tense exchange, Fan Yunxi sent an array of coffee and cakes to Xu Qingyou's colleagues, publicly thanking them for "taking care of our Qingyou," an act Xu Qingyou recognized as his continued "oath of sovereignty." While enjoying desserts, Fang Qi and Xu Wei unexpectedly encountered Fang Qi's ex-husband, Qu Kai, and his fiancée, Yinyin. Yinyin provocatively introduced herself. Xu Wei, quick-witted and reassuring, immediately introduced himself as Fang Qi's fiancé.
He then graciously thanked Qu Kai for indirectly paving the way for his relationship with Fang Qi, before gently taking her hand and leading her away from the awkward situation. As preparations for the live webcast of Xu Qingyou's ideal project were underway, Mo Lingze agreed to participate, though he was particular about the schedule, insisting on controlling the exact duration of each segment. Xu Qingyou, while instructing her team, warned them that "Mr. Mo is hard to deal with."
Mo Lingze overheard her comment and wryly acknowledged it, prompting Xu Qingyou to quickly pivot and praise his dedication to work. The live broadcast proved to be a resounding success, with an outpouring of comments praising Mo Lingze for his professionalism and charm, some even calling him a "new ideal type" or "new husband." Xiaopang, Xu Qingyou's subordinate, became a fervent admirer.
Xu Qingyou, however, expressed a more nuanced view, acknowledging Mo Lingze's undeniable charisma but cautioning that he was "uncontrollable" and "only to be seen from a distance." Xiaopang misinterpreted this as a full admission of Mo Lingze's charm and excitedly relayed this "compliment" to Mo Lingze, who was genuinely pleased to hear Xu Qingyou's positive assessment.
Despite this, Xu Qingyou directly communicated her need to establish a clear boundary with Mo Lingze, stating that as long as he did not cross that line, they could remain friends and professional partners. Mo Lingze agreed to respect her boundary. Shortly after, Fan Yunxi called Xu Qingyou, having learned about her live broadcast with Mo Lingze.
He used the opportunity to disparage Mo Lingze, describing him as unscrupulous with a bad industry reputation, and advised Xu Qingyou to be wary and maintain her distance. Xu Qingyou, in turn, gently urged Fan Yunxi to communicate with her first before making public gestures at the company.
A major crisis unfolded when Mr. Zhai, having secured all public bus advertisement slots for Mo Lingze's new project, learned that the printing plants were shut down due to a circuit accident and safety inspections. This meant they could not produce the massive volume of materials needed for the planned 360-degree campaign. Xu Qingyou frantically searched for alternative printers, but most qualified facilities were closed, and smaller ones couldn't handle the urgent demand or provide all the necessary colors.
In desperation, Xu Qingyou called Xu Wei, who provided a lead on a suitable factory. Rushing to retrieve the details, Xu Qingyou collided with Mo Lingze, dropping her files. He silently picked them up from the floor before walking away.
