Love Crossed Episode 36 (Ending) Recap
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Yao Inc. CEO Xu Guanghan unveiled his latest creation, the Y4 AI robots, to a stadium full of enthusiastic fans. He declared that after the global success of the virtual "Love Boys" characters, people now yearned for tangible lovers. Xu Guanghan presented Lu Xiao, Xu Nian, Su Lie, and Luo Ke, proclaiming them to be perfect, life-like AI robots.
He then instructed the "Lavender members" in the audience to log into Yao Inc.'s official website, announcing the immediate sale of 1,000 units of each Y4 model. The robots swiftly sold out, prompting Xu Guanghan to promise a wider official launch the following week, allowing fans to enjoy the "performance of the real Y4." However, the performance took an unexpected turn when Lu Xiao paused the music and revealed that they were not AI robots but real human beings.
This public declaration came after a critical series of events: Brother Lao Zhang, at Jiang Kele’s request, had alerted the police and apprehended Zhang Yang at an abandoned factory, successfully recovering vital evidence. The police then escorted the real Y4 members to the concert venue, where they infiltrated the backstage area to disable the AI robots. Concurrently, Jiang Kele had tracked down Luo Ke, who also goes by Luo Wenxuan, at a malatang stall.
She convinced him to join them in exposing Xu Guanghan's crimes, appealing to his desire to live authentically as Luo Wenxuan. On stage, the real Lu Xiao, Xu Nian, Su Lie, and Luo Ke courageously exposed Xu Guanghan's deceit. Lu Xiao revealed that they had been held captive in Bayhouse by Xu Guanghan since childhood, forced to provide data for the Love Boys virtual characters, and were meant to be imprisoned indefinitely once the Y4 AI robots were fully launched.
Lu Xiao vehemently condemned Xu Guanghan for his ruthless pursuit of goals and the elimination of dissenters, stating that he deserved to spend the rest of his life in jail. As Xu Guanghan was apprehended by the police, Lei Na attempted to intervene, but Jiang Kele and Guan Qianya confronted her. After a brief struggle, in which Guan Qianya displayed some moves she had learned, they subdued Lei Na.
Lu Xiao then addressed the crowd, expressing profound gratitude to Jiang Kele and Guan Qianya. He credited their courage and kindness with awakening the Y4 members' hope for the real world and enabling them to reclaim their own lives. In the audience, Qiqi realized that Luo Wenxuan was indeed the real Luo Ke, while Zhang Lanlan understood her previous misunderstanding of Su Lie. Both women then went on stage to reunite with Su Lie and Luo Ke respectively.
Following Xu Guanghan's arrest, Qi Chuan, whose music copyrights were recovered, opted for a path true to his artistic roots. Despite his manager’s efforts to prepare a major concert and maintain his celebrity status, he chose to perform on the streets. He explained that this allowed him to regain the contentment and happiness he felt before signing with Yao Inc., emphasizing that singing was for his own joy, not for money or external validation.
Luo Ke, now living openly as Luo Wenxuan, thrived in the e-sports world, winning the championship in the Greater China E-sports League. Inspired by his ability to live authentically, he confessed his long-held feelings for Qiqi, who ecstatically accepted him, admitting she had been waiting for him to make the first move. Su Lie found fulfillment as a tae kwon do instructor, diligently teaching children not only martial arts but also crucial safety lessons.
Meanwhile, Zhang Lanlan surprised Su Lie by arriving a day early to pick him up, presenting him with a thoughtful gift. Guan Qianya experienced a remarkable resurgence in her business. The very Mr. Zhang who had previously sought to acquire her company now faced the tables turned, as his own company succumbed to mismanagement and was poised for acquisition by Guan Qianya.
Mr. Zhang requested to remain in the company, but Guan Qianya, supported by Xu Nian, coolly reminded him of his past tactics and the harsh realities of business, forcing him to sell and depart. Guan Qianya asserted that her actions were simply business, not revenge. Concurrently, Lu Xiao successfully launched his career in the entertainment industry, with Jiang Kele taking on the role of his manager.
While discussing his next day's schedule, Lu Xiao requested she cancel his commitments for a group outing. Jiang Kele, despite her managerial duties, approved as his girlfriend. The group later gathered at Granny Fu Shun's house for a joyful reunion dinner. Lu Xiao and Jiang Kele, now openly a couple, playfully bickered about their public image as she managed his burgeoning career. They celebrated Luo Ke's e-sports championship.
Granny Fu Shun prepared a lavish spread, including a dish of "Cola fish" named after Jiang Kele. The evening took a heartwarming turn when Jiang Kele’s father made a surprise appearance, announcing he was back for good, fulfilling her long-cherished wish. Overwhelmed with happiness, Jiang Kele remarked that it felt so perfect it was almost unreal, as if she were "back in the game."
This startled her friends, who promptly pulled out their personal Newton's Cradles to confirm they were indeed in the real world. Reassured, they raised a toast, ironically acknowledging Xu Guanghan for inadvertently leading them to their newfound freedom and happiness.
