Love Crossed Episode 27 Recap
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Xu Nian arrived to pick up Guan Qianya, who questioned his presence. Xu Nian reassured her, stating everything would be fine and urged her not to feign strength in front of him. Guan Qianya admitted that the company's closure was not a major issue for her, as she had anticipated various outcomes since starting her business, with closing down being one of them.
While acknowledging her company's closure and the loss of her house and car, she expressed contentment that Xu Nian and the other three were now free to live well in the real world, regretting nothing. She even suggested that losing everything could be the best way to start over. She then stated that the future was too distant to contemplate and her sole desire was to relax. Taking her cue, Xu Nian immediately suggested they go somewhere.
He took her to an amusement park, a place Guan Qianya hadn't visited since childhood when her father brought her there. She recalled a carefree youth. Xu Nian encouraged her to relive those innocent days and relax. After their fun, Xu Nian asked if she felt completely relaxed. Guan Qianya replied she was very close to forgetting all her worries, needing only to get drunk to complete the process.
After his company's closure, Cui Hengzhi sought out his ex-wife, who expressed surprise at his presence. He claimed to have been just passing by but admitted he had something to tell her. He explained that losing his company and enduring many setbacks had made him realize how uncaring he had been during their marriage.
He recounted how he would only tell her to drink warm water when she was unwell, worked overtime on holidays, and was ignorant of her daily meals, mistakenly believing that marital loyalty superseded the need for continued love and effort. He concluded by taking full responsibility for their divorce, admitting he had lost to the game and to his own carelessness.
His ex-wife agreed he had indeed lost, conceding that the game's characters were more attractive, considerate, romantic, and gentle than him, and wished him happiness. However, she quickly added that despite his flaws, he was the most important person to her and shared responsibility for their divorce. She acknowledged the game had fulfilled her romantic fantasies, but emphasized that real life extended beyond mere chocolates and roses, encompassing trivial daily matters that a virtual game could never replace.
Cui Hengzhi then admitted he was hungry, prompting his ex-wife to offer to treat him to lunch. He playfully noted her unemployment, but she insisted a man should buy a woman a meal. Cui Hengzhi then suggested they split the bill, an idea his ex-wife found agreeable. After being discharged from the hospital, Lu Xiao was staying with Jiang Kele at Guan Qianya’s home.
Kele remarked that their current living situation was modest compared to Bayhouse and warned that their lives might get harder. Lu Xiao, however, assured her he could adapt, having experienced tough times and even sleeping on the streets in his childhood.
Kele, pleased by their shared resilience, revealed her own past struggles working six jobs simultaneously, but noted things weren't too bad now as she still had her cosmetic shop job and planned to find more part-time work, confident their lives would improve. Lu Xiao, not wanting Kele to overwork, announced his intention to also find a job the next day, proposing they work hard together. Kele agreed, but admitted she was unsure what job would suit her.
Immediately, she suggested Lu Xiao become a piano teacher, given his exceptional skills, and even playfully pretended to be his student, demonstrating how he could teach. Meanwhile, Granny Fu Shun was trying to instill some independence in Luo Ke and Su Lie, who complained about having to eat salad while she had something nicer.
Granny Fu Shun explained their need for a healthy diet due to their weak stomachs, inherited from years of a healthy lifestyle in the game, and warned against fast food. Su Lie countered that their stomachs were healthy and they were used to spicy food, thanks to Jiang Kele often buying them hot and sour noodles.
Granny Fu Shun admonished them for being picky despite her cooking and for being "slackers," reminding them she had cared for them since they were young. Luo Ke defensively stated they weren't slackers, just idle, and when asked if they'd considered careers, Su Lie admitted he hadn't. Luo Ke then expressed his desire to return to Bayhouse, where he could simply eat and have fun without responsibilities, blaming others for forcing them into the real world.
Granny Fu Shun, exasperated, declared she couldn't speak to them for another second, prompting Su Lie to retort that they didn't want to talk to her either, given her constant scolding. Luo Ke then brazenly asked Granny Fu Shun for money to go out and have fun. She patiently explained that in the outside world, nothing was free and they had to earn money themselves.
Ignoring her advice, Luo Ke declared he was full and bid her goodbye, prompting Granny Fu Shun to sarcastically offer them money while challenging them to earn it themselves, stating she would only look up to them if they could. She then wondered to herself how they would survive. Later that night, Guan Qianya and Xu Nian continued their drinking. Xu Nian asked Qianya why she enjoyed drinking.
Qianya explained that alcohol boosted her emotions, making happy moments happier and allowing her to forget her sadness. She revealed she often drank with Jiang Kele and had moved on from their past breakup by getting drunk, finding solace in not having to think when intoxicated. Xu Nian pointed out that she would eventually sober up, but Qianya maintained that being happy in the moment was enough, leaving everything to the next day.
They clinked glasses, and Xu Nian suggested they dance. Qianya then expressed her contentment, telling Xu Nian that even if she lost everything in the world, as long as he was with her, she would be satisfied. After their night out, Xu Nian carefully brought a tipsy Guan Qianya home, telling her he would always be there for her and reassuring her he could work to support them.
He then spoke to Lu Xiao about adapting to the unfamiliar real world, sharing his decision to find a job the next day and expressing concern for Guan Qianya, who despite her calm demeanor, was deeply suffering. He intended to stay by her side, believing it was their turn to protect those who had saved them from Bayhouse.
He also recognized that Luo Ke and Su Lie, who hadn't willingly left the game, would need more time and help to adapt, emphasizing the need for them all to work harder. As Luo Ke and Su Lie wandered through a night market, they spotted delicious fried chicken and fish balls, recalling how they had previously dropped similar food while running. Despite having no money, they decided to order, planning to figure out payment later.
While enjoying their food, they were recognized by fans who excitedly asked to take pictures with them. The food stall owner, noticing their popularity, inquired if they were celebrities. Luo Ke confidently introduced himself as Luo Ke from Love Boys, and Su Lie also stated his name. The owner remembered seeing them on TV and confirmed their emergence from the game.
Luo Ke, seizing the opportunity, brazenly asked if they could eat for free since they were "celebrities" and had no money. The owner, running a small business, refused, explaining that "dining and dashing" was unacceptable. Luo Ke, unfamiliar with the term, insisted they weren't "dashing" but simply eating. When the owner threatened to physically confront them for not paying, a mysterious man intervened, urging everyone to stop and offering to pay for their meal.
The man then took Luo Ke and Su Lie to a high-end restaurant, claiming street food was beneath their status. He assured them they could order anything they wanted, as he would cover the bill. When asked why he was so generous, he introduced himself as the general manager of Follow Inc. in Greater China, a company specializing in transforming individuals into celebrities across film, music, and variety shows.
Though Luo Ke initially struggled to grasp his meaning, the manager clarified that he could guarantee them a luxurious, glorious life and significant earnings. Their only requirements would be to sign a contract and continue their talents in singing and dancing. Luo Ke, wary of being "kept in captivity" again, questioned the contract, but the manager reassured them of complete freedom outside of their working hours, even offering bodyguards and personal assistants, promising top-tier travel and accommodation.
They requested to review the contract first, which the manager readily produced, having prepared it in advance. Luo Ke and Su Lie, naive and believing they had met a benevolent benefactor, signed the contract. The next morning, Luo Ke and Su Lie found themselves locked out of their presidential suite, surprised as the "kind man" had assured them they could stay indefinitely. The hotel staff informed them the suite was booked for only one night and check-out time had passed.
They insisted the manager would pay, but the staff revealed his phone number was disconnected. Realizing they might have been scammed, they attempted to leave discreetly, thinking they had only incurred the cost of one night's stay and a meal. However, the hotel staff stopped them, presenting a bill for ¥12,800 for various amenities including breakfast, lunch, spa treatments, gym, swimming pool, and mini-bar items. With no money to pay, they attempted to flee when security was called.
They were quickly apprehended by several individuals, each brandishing a copy of the contract they had signed. Upon seeing their signatures, Luo Ke naively asked if they were friends of the "kind man" and if they were there to pay their bill. He was then informed by multiple agitated parties that the "kind man" was a scammer who had sold their contract to several different agencies, each claiming exclusive rights to Luo Ke and Su Lie.
Lu Xiao attended an interview for a piano teacher position, asking if he could keep his cap on to avoid disturbance. The interviewer, who had watched all his piano videos, praised his exceptional playing and decades-long solid foundation. Lu Xiao, eager to start, asked if he could begin work the next day. However, the interviewer requested his resume, to which Lu Xiao explained his lack of one and professional experience, acknowledging his unique situation.
He reiterated his confidence in teaching beginner-level children, drawing on his experience from the game. The interviewer acknowledged his skills but highlighted the crucial difference between the game and reality. She explained that in the real world, parents hire teachers from their agency primarily for exam preparation, and without a certificate or formal experience, parents would be hesitant to trust him with their children. She advised him to seek other employment.
Lu Xiao, realizing the interview was going nowhere professionally, asked if that was her only reason for meeting him. The interviewer then revealed her true, personal motive: both she and her niece were huge fans of his and simply wished to take a picture with him. Despite his disappointment, Lu Xiao agreed to the photo. Concurrently, Guan Qianya was facing the grim reality of her financial losses, as a crew arrived to repossess her car for auction.
She was instructed to vacate her house as soon as possible and sign documents confirming the repossession. She confirmed there were no personal items left in the car, allowing them to take it.
