Love in Time Episode 6 Recap
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Lu Boyan suggested clarifying his relationship with Su Jianan, but she initially proposed they claim to be cousins. He dismissed this idea, questioning how she would explain it to her father, especially with her phone ringing constantly from harassment. He then bluntly suggested publicly announcing their marriage. Su Jianan hesitated, reminding him of their prior agreement, but eventually relented when Lu Boyan told her to stay home for a few days while he handled Han Ruoxi's fans.
Soon after, Su Jianan's novel was flooded with negative comments, calling her a mistress and denouncing her character, with many urging her to "get out of the Lu family." She received a message from Han Ruoxi, who apologized for the fan uproar and arranged a secret meeting. At their meeting, Su Jianan expressed her frustration over constant media attention, mentioning how gossip reporters were disrupting her life.
Han Ruoxi advised her to temporarily move out of the Lu family, stating that directly addressing the public furor now would only worsen it, but that the initial craze would pass in about three days. Han Ruoxi offered to speak with Lu Boyan and the fans later. Su Jianan, concerned about her father's reaction, declined Han Ruoxi's offer of a house, stating she could stay with a friend. She then called her friend Xiao Xi, urging her to hurry.
However, while waiting, Su Jianan was suddenly abducted and dragged into an RV, where she found Lu Boyan. He commented on her "running away," and she retorted that her predicament was his fault. Lu Boyan assured her he had a solution. Lu Boyan then instructed staff to apply makeup on Su Jianan, stating they were in a hurry. Su Jianan, confused by the need for makeup and a formal dress, questioned the staff about their choice.
Dissatisfied, Lu Boyan ordered them to select another dress from their store, explicitly stating they were going to his press conference. At the conference venue, Han Ruoxi was already made up and waiting. The host pressed Shen Yuechuan as Lu Boyan was absent and needed to coordinate lines with Han Ruoxi. On the phone, Shen Yuechuan received shocking instructions from Lu Boyan.
Despite his concerns about the impropriety of the last-minute changes, especially given Han Ruoxi's presence, he hastily rearranged everything. He ordered staff to revise the speaker's notes, announcing that Mr. Huo would introduce the project, and instructed the PR department to notify media and guests of a 30-minute delay, promising "explosive news." Backstage, Lu Boyan was in a suit. Su Jianan was presented with a dress, which she seemed hesitant to put on.
Lu Boyan teased her, suggesting she wanted him to help her change, prompting her to call him a "hooligan." He then dismissed the staff, and Su Jianan reluctantly put on the dress. Meanwhile, Shen Yuechuan apologized to Han Ruoxi for the sudden change, offering compensation. Han Ruoxi dismissed his apology, stating she felt obligated to stay until the end of the Lu's Group conference. Su Jianan expressed concern about being late to the event, but Lu Boyan was unconcerned.
As they arrived backstage, Su Jianan feared he was deceiving her again and refused to go on stage. Lu Boyan challenged her, asking if she wanted to continue being slandered, and firmly reminded her, "Remember, you are my wife, Su Jianan." They then stepped into the spotlight. Lu Boyan began his speech, eloquently describing the creative spirit of the internet culture industry. He then announced the image ambassador for the conference. The audience, expecting Han Ruoxi, murmured in confusion.
Lu Boyan dramatically revealed, "At the same time, she is also my wife, Su Jianan." The audience erupted in applause and admiration, with some recognizing her as the "maid dress" girl. News reports instantly broadcasted the shocking announcement of Lu Boyan and Su Jianan's marriage, highlighting her new role as image spokesperson over Han Ruoxi and their public display of affection. Su Jianan confronted Lu Boyan, upset that he exposed their relationship without her consent.
He countered that it was to protect her from harassment. Meanwhile, Chen Xuanxuan complained about Su Jianan receiving all the novel promotion resources. President Du then surprised Su Jianan with a luxurious independent office, praising her as the Literature Society's most popular author and hinting at a significant announcement. Colleagues congratulated Su Jianan on her "double harvest" of love and career, while Chen Xuanxuan made sarcastic remarks.
At a meeting, President Du officially renamed Su Jianan's novel "Lu Shao's Warm-Married New Wife," claiming it was a strategic decision by top management and citing its record-breaking clicks. Su Jianan attempted to object to the name change, but President Du dismissed her concerns, emphasizing the novel's quality and popularity. He also publicly warned Jiang Shaokai to keep his distance from Su Jianan due to her new, prominent status.
Later, colleagues excitedly received morning tea and flowers from Xu Bo, sent by Lu Boyan to celebrate Su Jianan's novel's success. Chen Xuanxuan spitefully suggested Su Jianan treat everyone to an expensive celebration dinner. Su Jianan agreed, despite a colleague's warning not to be "corroded" by Lu Boyan's gestures. During lunch, Lu Boyan unexpectedly appeared, introducing himself as Su Jianan's husband and briefly reminding her to "mind her manners" as "Mrs. Lu" before leaving.
Chen Xuanxuan ordered the most expensive items. When the bill for 5891 RMB arrived, Su Jianan realized she didn't have enough money, as her manuscript fees hadn't been settled, and asked a colleague for help. Chen Xuanxuan seized the opportunity to mock her. Lu Boyan then reappeared, handing Su Jianan a black card and informing her he had set up "Alipay's intimate payment" with no limit.
He then pointedly instructed the waiter that Chen Xuanxuan's portion of the bill should be paid by herself, before leaving with Su Jianan. Su Jianan teased Lu Boyan about his "acting" after their public displays, but he questioned if she thought he was faking it. Soon after, they encountered her "Little Monster teacher" fans, who expressed overwhelming support for her novel and the "Lu-Su combination," urging them to "scatter more dog food."
Su Jianan felt like she was dreaming, but acknowledged that such popularity typically lasted only three days. Shen Yuechuan unexpectedly appeared and hinted that she "underestimated Lu Boyan" and his influence. Su Jianan realized Lu Boyan orchestrated everything, from investing in the Literature Network to President Du's promotion of her novel, to protect her and boost her work. She confronted him, feeling uncomfortable about gaining success through their "relationship" rather than solely her own talent.
Lu Boyan explained that he wouldn't have promoted her if her novel wasn't good, and that the increased traffic ultimately benefited his group. He then cryptically admitted to "plotting many things" with her. The two later went grocery shopping, appearing as a normal couple. Su Jianan struggled to reach items on a high shelf, and Lu Boyan helped her. He then cornered her against the shelf, whispering that they needed to "do the whole show," implying the presence of paparazzi.
Their "sweet interaction" at the supermarket became headline news, described as "comparable to an idol drama." Han Ruoxi, seeing the news, angrily smashed her tablet. Su Jianan discussed the overwhelming fan response with Xiao Xi, who offered to help her create a reader group. Su Jianan agreed, and Xiao Xi suggested naming it "Monster Alliance." Meanwhile, Su Jianan decided to return Lu Boyan's black card.
Han Ruoxi secretly entered Lu Boyan's office and discovered a one-year contract, which led her to deduce that Lu Boyan and Su Jianan's marriage was not genuine. She then confronted Lu Boyan, expressing hurt that she was the last to know about his marriage and reminding him of their past media image as a "golden couple."
She questioned the conflicting narratives of his relationship with Su Jianan – from claiming they were siblings to announcing their marriage – and confronted him about the contract she found. Lu Boyan admitted they were indeed "married by contract." At this exact moment, Su Jianan walked in to return the black card and overheard his confession.
