Love is Sweet Episode 12 Recap
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Jiang Jun and Yuan Shuai met on the rooftop. Seizing the opportunity, Yuan Shuai showed Jiang Jun photos of Du Lei and Wan Shan laughing and chatting at a banquet, proving that the two were far from strangers—they were the masterminds behind the recent incident. He warned Jiang Jun that Du Lei’s approach had ulterior motives and that she should keep her distance.
However, a disheartened Jiang Jun turned the tables by bringing up how Yuan Shuai had rented out her apartment and concealed his identity as the landlord to manipulate her into living next door. Caught off guard, Yuan Shuai suddenly found himself at a loss for words. But Jiang Jun pressed further, accusing him of scheming just to meddle in her life, driven by his need for control.
As she vilified his well-intentioned actions, Yuan Shuai fell silent, and Jiang Jun resolved to move out immediately, refusing to remain under his influence. At home, Jiang Jun angrily packed her belongings while Xu Li struggled with the dull portrayal of the antagonist in her novel, even considering interviewing Yuan Shuai for inspiration. Listening to Jiang Jun’s account, Xu Li couldn’t help but sigh at their love-hate dynamic.
Yuan Shuai drowned his sorrows at a bar with Su Chang, venting his frustrations. But after hearing Su Chang’s analysis of his schemes, Yuan Shuai felt his "villain" role had been taken too far. Drunk, he decided to leave on a business trip to let Jiang Jun cool off. Seeing Yuan Shuai’s empty office, Jiang Jun—still fuming—couldn’t help but ask about his whereabouts. Just then, Du Lei called.
Though she initially intended to reject his request and heed Yuan Shuai’s advice to keep her distance, Du Lei calmly announced his resignation. Sitting in a café, Jiang Jun asked for the reason. Du Lei clarified that he hadn’t been using her—his history with Wan Shan was coincidental, and he resigned to pursue his own goals freely. Convinced, Jiang Jun gradually let her guard down around him. Xu Li sat gloomily in the convenience store, hoping to see Li Xiaochuan.
A coworker handed her a delivery order addressed to Yuan Shuai’s place. Eager to confront him for Jiang Jun’s sake, she opened the door—only to find Xiaochuan inside. Yuan Shuai had gone on his trip, and Xiaochuan, as his cousin, was temporarily staying to take care of the dog. Overwhelmed by the sight of her long-time crush, Xu Li swooned again. But Xiaochuan, absorbed in work, could only meet the dog’s basic needs.
Just as Xu Li offered to walk the dog, she remembered she’d destroyed all the snacks in revenge against Yuan Shuai. When Xiaochuan reached for the food she’d brought, she snatched it away, leaving him baffled by her guilty expression. At the office, Jiang Jun worked late again, buried under a mountain of tasks from her boss. Du Lei, waiting outside MH’s building, texted her and sent a heartwarming takeout meal.
Focused on work, Jiang Jun declined his offer for a ride. Staring at the skyscraper, Du Lei fell deep in thought. Yuan Shuai’s car got rear-ended, and he posted about it on social media, hoping for Jiang Jun’s concern. But she merely gave it a half-hearted like—then unliked it. Frustrated and forced to endure Su Chang’s couple moments, Yuan Shuai turned to him for advice. Su Chang urged him to apologize.
Taking advantage of Xiaochuan’s temporary stay next door, Xu Li visited frequently. When Xiaochuan’s AI project finally succeeded in trial runs, he excitedly hugged her. Overwhelmed by the sudden intimacy, Xu Li grew too shy to meet his eyes and hurried away—while Xiaochuan, fixated on data, couldn’t decipher her reaction. Exhausted from days of overtime, Jiang Jun received praise from her boss, who then assigned her to represent the company at a dinner hosted by Mr. Qin of Wanbo Corporation.
Nearby, colleague Ran Xu quietly took note. Yuan Shuai received a tip from Ran Xu that Jiang Jun had been sent to the dinner—and that Mr. Qin was trouble. Cutting his negotiations short, Yuan Shuai rushed to the event. At the dinner, Jiang Jun was pressured into drinking heavily. To avoid more alcohol, she faked an allergic reaction with makeup—but it barely worked. When Mr. Qin poured her a full glass and she refused, his expression darkened.
Not wanting to embarrass the company, Jiang Jun forced herself to drink it all. Just then, Du Lei called. Hearing her slurred speech, he demanded her location. Suddenly, the door swung open. On the verge of collapse, Jiang Jun found her savior—Yuan Shuai. Taking in the table of drunk men and the unsteady Jiang Jun, he berated the room and swiftly carried her away.
As soon as they got in the car, Yuan Shuai saw Du Lei’s call pop up on Jiang Jun’s phone. Arriving at the location, Du Lei heard Yuan Shuai’s voice on the other end. Frozen, he watched as Yuan Shuai drove off with Jiang Jun, his heart sinking. Yuan Shuai took Jiang Jun to the docks to sober up, scolding her for being so easily manipulated. But Jiang Jun, still disoriented, climbed onto a high ledge. Yuan Shuai urgently coaxed her down—only for her to slip. He caught her in his arms, holding her tightly once again, keeping her safe.
