Love in Time Episode 18 Recap
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Following Luo Xiaoxi's challenges, Jiang Shaokai eagerly awaited her at a bar. He proudly declared that he had returned all his bar membership cards, deleted all female contacts from his WeChat, and immediately posted an oath on his Moments swearing eternal love to Luo Xiaoxi. Luo Xiaoxi, after confirming his efforts and warning him against future missteps, was pleased. She then invited her new boyfriend for a drink. At Taoran Literature Network, Chen Xuanxuan unexpectedly submitted her resignation.
President Du, who had nurtured her for many years, was taken aback by her sudden departure, suspecting it was due to Su Jianan taking the spotlight. Chen Xuanxuan was resolute, stating that one mountain could not accommodate two tigers, implying Su Jianan’s presence overshadowed her and there was no way for her to get ahead. With the termination agreement on the table, President Du realized he couldn't keep her.
He felt disheartened, knowing that someone he had trained would now work for General Manager Bao at Chunjiang Literature Network. President Du lamented the situation, noting that Chen Xuanxuan was a top female frequency author, and Su Jianan's "overbearing president" novel hadn't been updated, leaving Taoran Literature Network's female frequency section in a precarious state, especially since they had already abandoned male frequency novels.
Meanwhile, Su Jianan was enjoying a flourishing life, diligently working on her computer to complete a full update of her novel, aiming for an explosive release for her readers. Lu Boyan paced nearby, offering to help with publicity plans, but Su Jianan stopped him. She wanted to see the true reactions of her readers, good or bad, as valuable experience, preferring content to attract readers organically.
Since she didn't want his help with promotion, they decided to find inspiration together, leading to a tender, intimate moment. Late that night, President Du remained at the literature network, still anxious about its future. Suddenly, a series of numbers on the website surged, indicating that "Mr. Lu's Warm-Married New Wife" had skyrocketed to the top of the charts, with reader clicks rapidly increasing, as Su Jianan had updated her novel late into the night.
The next morning, President Du, holding a trophy, contacted Su Jianan. The sleep-deprived novelist soon appeared in the President’s office, where everyone had gathered. President Du ceremoniously presented Su Jianan with the "Platinum God" award. He also informed her that her novel was at the top of the charts and that if pre-orders reached 100,000 copies within two weeks, she could achieve her long-held dream of publishing a physical book.
Su Jianan worried about the high pre-order target, but President Du assured her it would be easy, given her novel's nearly one hundred million clicks. Upon returning, Su Jianan contacted her loyal reader, "Otter Alien," the leader of her "Monster Alliance" fan groups, expressing her uncertainty about reaching the pre-order goal. "
Otter Alien" reassured her of her popularity, revealing that her original fan group had expanded to ten full "Monster Alliance" super groups, and that members were constantly applying to join. Su Jianan, relieved, put down her phone and embraced Lu Boyan, who had also just put down his. She shared the good news, and while Lu Boyan wasn't surprised, he expressed his excitement.
Chen Xuanxuan, having signed with General Manager Bao's Chunjiang Literature Network, was unwilling to be outdone by Su Jianan. She insisted on launching her book, "The Prince's Runaway Beloved Concubine," for pre-sale at the same time as Su Jianan’s, charming General Manager Bao into securing numerous sponsorships and collaborations. She even hired a renowned designer for her book cover to create buzz.
Not to be outdone, Su Jianan suggested to Lu Boyan that since she couldn't directly accept his investment or sponsorship, they could design the cover together, believing it would be more meaningful. President Du worried about Chen Xuanxuan's aggressive tactics, including extensive bundled promotions and a famous designer, but Su Jianan remained confident, stating she believed readers would prefer better content over flashy marketing. By the lake, with a gentle breeze, Su Jianan brought out paper and a pen.
Lu Boyan held her hand, guiding her as they sketched their reflections, creating a profoundly meaningful cover that was uniquely theirs. This unique approach garnered significant attention, and after media reports, Su Jianan’s pre-orders far surpassed Chen Xuanxuan’s, leaving her far behind. With the added support of Su's Beauty, her father's company, Su Jianan's novel was on the verge of breaking the literature network's records.
Su Jianan’s father, General Manager Su, personally intervened, offering a "buy the book, get 50% off underwear" promotion through all Su's Beauty stores. Su Jianan was dismayed, accusing him of exploiting her novel to sell his products, but he insisted it was to ensure her success. Chen Xuanxuan, at Chunjiang Literature Network, was furious and desperate, with no viable counter-strategies. Just then, Han Ruoxi appeared, seeing an opportunity with a shared enemy.
She sent Chen Xuanxuan a secretly recorded video of Su Jianan and Kang Ruicheng rehearsing a scene. The following day, news reports exploded, questioning the relationships between Su Jianan, Lu Boyan, and Kang Ruicheng, implying a fabricated happy marriage for publicity. This scandal led to a rapid decline in Su Jianan's novel pre-orders and numerous unsubscribes. However, Lu Boyan fully trusted her.
After a discussion with Kang Ruicheng, it was decided that all three parties would hold a joint public clarification to address the rumors. At the press conference, the three officially clarified the facts. Kang Ruicheng explained that the video was a clip of him and Su Jianan rehearsing a scene for a movie, and he provided the script as proof. Su Jianan affirmed that Kang Ruicheng was a respected partner and the rumors were baseless.
She also clarified that her relationship with Lu Boyan was strong and supportive. Lu Boyan stated he would investigate those who secretly filmed and spread rumors. However, one reporter, intent on stirring trouble, challenged them, questioning why Su Jianan, as Lu Boyan's wife, worked with Kang Ruicheng in his crew and cooperated so intimately. The reporter suggested that her enjoyable collaboration with Kang Ruicheng implied a "soulmate" connection, then questioned her relationship with Lu Boyan. Kang Ruicheng, growing impatient, and Lu Boyan, unable to tolerate the accusations, demanded to know which news agency the reporter represented.
