Love is Sweet Episode 15 Recap
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Yuan Shuai had just explained to Jiang Jun that his phone password, "0905," marked the day of their reunion, not her elimination. He observed her reaction intently, and even after he turned away, she was visibly moved by the profound implication. The next morning, Yuan Shuai inquired about Jiang Jun's whereabouts and learned she was on her days off. He quickly sent her a message, checking if she was alright.
Almost immediately, he received an urgent call from Zhu Youyi, the head of Chenxin Technology, who reported that Defeng Capitals was launching a hostile takeover. Yuan Shuai reassured Zhu Youyi, telling him to focus on developing his new system while Yuan Shuai handled the rest. He then instructed Su Chang to immediately contact potential investors interested in Chenxin Technology and arrange a meeting at MH for the following day.
Meanwhile, Jiang Jun and Xu Li found themselves in a remote, mountainous area for what they learned was a team-building event. They were surprised to see Li Xiaochuan and Du Lei arrive. Li Xiaochuan revealed his plan for an outdoor camping barbecue at a recreation area on the mountain. Despite the unusual choice, the four hiked up, bonding along the way.
At the site, as they set up tents and prepared for the barbecue, Xu Li was impressed by Du Lei's helpful and considerate actions, whispering to Jiang Jun that Du Lei seemed like an ideal partner—gentle, wealthy, and attentive. Later, while collecting firewood, Xu Li asked Li Xiaochuan about his dating history. He confessed he had only experienced a very brief "instant" of a relationship, not a formal one.
As he rubbed his eye, irritated by something in it, Xu Li mistakenly believed he was deeply heartbroken over a past love, feeling a rush of sympathy for him. Yuan Shuai arrived at a cafe to meet Zhu Youyi and Zhang Ting, the Investment Director of Defeng Capitals. Zhu Youyi anxiously reported that Defeng had already acquired 20% of Chenxin through a debt-to-equity swap.
Yuan Shuai, maintaining composure, challenged Zhang Ting, who dismissed Chenxin as a minor acquisition and Yuan Shuai as merely a "selling agent" interfering in the capital market. Zhang Ting admitted Defeng's intention was to gain control, citing Chenxin's internal issues that delayed its IoT assessment system. He then offered Zhu Youyi 100 million yuan to buy out his system patent, warning that without funds for R&D, competing tech giants could render his patent worthless.
Yuan Shuai realized Defeng's true target was the patent. After receiving a call from Su Chang confirming six potential investors were ready to meet, Yuan Shuai abruptly ended the meeting. Outside, he playfully scolded Zhu Youyi for "quietly taking a big loss" by not disclosing the patent offer earlier, before taking him to the company for a crash course in appealing to investors. As Jiang Jun and Du Lei chatted, a stray dog approached.
Jiang Jun's affection for the dog inadvertently triggered a painful memory for Du Lei. He recounted being an orphan whose only companion was a small dog. When he was adopted by the Du family at age twelve, because he shared a birthday with their deceased son, they discarded his dog, which he later found frozen to death. In exchange for his secret, Jiang Jun shared her deepest regret: not being with her father when he died.
His noodle company, Yixianqian Noodles, also known as Jiangnan Flavor, was maliciously acquired, leading him to work tirelessly until an old illness recurred, causing his sudden death. Du Lei, hearing the name "Jiangnan Flavor," was visibly stunned. Yuan Shuai tried calling Jiang Jun but her phone was dead. Scrolling through social media, he saw Xu Li's post featuring Jiang Jun and Du Lei at the gathering.
Overwhelmed with jealousy, he called Li Xiaochuan, ordering him to return to his home within thirty minutes and threatening to publicly expose a video of Li Xiaochuan's past romantic failures. Li Xiaochuan reluctantly informed the group he had to leave. Upon realizing Yuan Shuai was Li Xiaochuan's brother, Du Lei's expression shifted briefly but he quickly regained his composure, suggesting they gracefully end the gathering.
Back at Yuan Shuai's home, Yuan Shuai was furious that Du Lei had invested in Western World. He reminded Li Xiaochuan of his past embarrassment, where his "love algorithm" had incorrectly identified a girl as his "perfect match," only for her to marry someone else, leaving Li Xiaochuan heartbroken. Li Xiaochuan defended his current algorithm as much improved. He then guessed that Yuan Shuai's anger stemmed from jealousy over Jiang Jun and Du Lei's superior investment judgment.
This incorrect assumption secretly relieved Yuan Shuai, whose true romantic jealousy remained hidden. Later, at home, Du Lei looked at the photos from the outing, his gaze lingering on Jiang Jun's smiling face. His heart warmed, but then sank as he recalled her story of her father's death.
He remembered the hostile takeover of Jiangnan Flavor and a past funeral, where his sister Linda had coldly advised him that the world was a "Colosseum" and he shouldn't feel responsible, as the company's downfall was its own doing and MH's, not his. This memory weighed heavily on him. Linda returned home to her father, who was furious about Du Lei's resignation from GE.
Linda attempted to defend Du Lei, explaining it was an "impulsive" decision after a recent setback, but her father angrily dismissed her excuses, accusing Du Lei of abandoning his responsibilities and questioning if he ever truly cared for her. Alone in her room, Linda reflected on the past, recalling the day young Du Lei first arrived at their home, and how she had genuinely welcomed him as her brother.
Now, she looked out the window at an unsent message she had typed to Du Lei, deep in thought about their strained relationship. Back at the office, Yuan Shuai pointedly ignored Jiang Jun. Recognizing his behavior as jealousy, she tried to soften him with a barrage of compliments, praising his new attire and professional acumen, even calling him a "War God." Despite his attempts to remain stern, Yuan Shuai eventually couldn't help but smile.
That evening, at a project team dinner, Qiao Na strategically sat next to Yuan Shuai. She reminisced about a merger case they worked on two years prior at the same restaurant, claiming Yuan Shuai had taken drinks for her. Yuan Shuai promptly corrected her, stating she had been drunk, and he had carried her home. Jiang Jun overheard this and was clearly annoyed.
Later, at home, still fuming, she privately criticized Yuan Shuai for being a "central air conditioner," too indiscriminately kind to everyone. Just then, their Western World app prompted them to go online. As their anonymous personas "Juno" and "Secret Crush," they confided in each other about their romantic frustrations. Jiang Jun complained about a man who showed inconsistent kindness, while Yuan Shuai lamented a woman who was sweet one moment and involved with another man the next.
They both concluded that the objects of their frustration were "taking advantage of the fact that we like them." Jiang Jun, in denial, tossed her phone aside, declaring she did not like "him." After closing the chat, Jiang Jun noticed Yuan Shuai's Rubik's Cube on her bedside table. Upon picking it up, she discovered mysterious drawings on some of its blocks, which formed a picture. This discovery unlocked a distant memory of a childhood conversation.
A younger voice, her own, asked "Brother Yuanyuan" if he had solved it. He confirmed he had and claimed ownership of the cube, telling her that if she ever wanted to see it, she could always come find him.
