Love is Sweet Episode 19 Recap
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A system notification announced that West World’s first offline dating event, a "One-day Date," would take place at the aquarium that Sunday afternoon. Upon hearing the news, Yuan Shuai immediately declared he would not attend, dismissing the idea of "dating" or "seeing fish." However, Xu Li called Jiang Jun, confirming the event details and noting that she, Xiaochuan, and Du Lei would all be there, urging Jiang Jun to participate as a valued member of West World.
Yuan Shuai, overhearing this, accused Xu Li of trying to poach Jiang Jun from MH. Xu Li then playfully invited Yuan Shuai too, suggesting he witness Xiaochuan’s entrepreneurial success, but Yuan Shuai stubbornly refused again, reiterating his intention to sleep instead of going to an aquarium. He then dismissively handed his phone to a child, muttering about how everyone was "no fun." The next day, at the aquarium, Xu Li and Xiaochuan were busy with preparations.
They tasked Jiang Jun with keeping Du Lei company so they could focus. As they wandered, Du Lei showed Jiang Jun the beautiful Moon Jellyfish, recounting a romantic legend about two satellites, Moon and Zhou Star, whose tears of sacrifice for love transformed into the jellyfish. He mused that people in love would similarly protect their beloved at any cost, a sentiment Jiang Jun agreed with.
Du Lei then brought up Stygiomedusa gigantea, the "ghosts of the ocean," which thrive in darkness. He speculated that if these deep-sea creatures ever saw sunlight, they would surely strive towards it, hinting that Jiang Jun was his own personal "sunlight." Jiang Jun, however, took his words as mere scientific facts. Unbeknownst to them, Yuan Shuai had arrived at the aquarium despite his earlier protests. Watching Jiang Jun and Du Lei together, he grew jealous.
He tried to discreetly bribe a nearby child with a lollipop to cause a distraction. However, the child loudly called out "Uncle" after bumping into Jiang Jun, exposing Yuan Shuai and ruining his plan. Forced to approach, Yuan Shuai immediately challenged Du Lei’s interpretation of the Stygiomedusa gigantea, arguing that with their light sensors likely evolved away, darkness was their natural habitat. Du Lei countered, retorting that even creatures from darkness could yearn for light.
The two men then launched into a competitive "jellyfish trivia" battle, Du Lei naming the highly venomous Chironex fleckeri, and Yuan Shuai countering with the tiny but lethal Irukandji jellyfish. Recognizing their escalating "stupidity," Jiang Jun wisely excused herself to get some water. Before she could return, Du Lei received an urgent call from Du Lin. Their father had suddenly fainted and was in the emergency room.
Du Lei quickly informed Jiang Jun and hurried to the hospital, leaving Yuan Shuai to smirk, "Are you satisfied now?" As the West World event officially began, a host announced the conclusion of the dolphin show and encouraged attendees to find their best matches in designated romantic dating areas. Jiang Jun and Yuan Shuai, unknowingly the only 100% matched pair, remained seated.
They both tried to find excuses to leave, but Xu Li and Xiaochuan convinced them to go find their respective "perfect matches." Jiang Jun was hesitant about participating in a blind date, but Xu Li, emphasizing that Jiang Jun was their app's "only" 100% match and crucial for data, ultimately bribed her with a designer bag. Meanwhile, Xiaochuan also forced a reluctant Yuan Shuai to participate in the "100% match" experience by threatening to upload a video.
Both were led to the Beluga Whale exhibit, blindfolded, and referred to by the pseudonyms "Juno" and "Zeus." Xu Li, acting as the event's announcer, began a "tacit understanding" test, asking a series of questions like "Are you single?" and "Do you believe in love?" , instructing them to step forward for "no" and backward for "yes." Unbeknownst to them, each of their synchronized movements brought them closer. They ended up standing back-to-back.
When told to turn around and remove their blindfolds, they were both utterly stunned to find themselves face-to-face with each other. After their initial shock, they exchanged a knowing smile and continued to follow the rules, admiring the enchanting aquarium. Their fingers slowly, almost imperceptibly, touched. Watching the scene unfold on a monitor, Xu Li and Xiaochuan were equally astonished.
Xiaochuan confidently declared that his software was infallible and that Jiang Jun and Yuan Shuai were undeniably destined for each other. However, Xu Li, checking Xiaochuan's user ID "System Developer" on the app, was dismayed to see their match compatibility registered as "Match Failed." Soon, a crowd of enthusiastic female attendees swarmed Xiaochuan, eager to get to know him. Feeling completely ignored, Xu Li repeatedly called his name to no avail and, fuming, stormed off.
Realizing Xu Li was gone, Xiaochuan, despite his usual reserved nature, actively went to search for her. He found her furiously muttering to herself, plotting various forms of revenge like soaking his computer in the bathtub or removing its keys. Xiaochuan, out of breath from running, scolded her for disappearing, expressing his genuine concern that she might get locked in the soon-to-be-closing aquarium. Deeply touched by his unexpected concern, Xu Li embraced him.
For the first time, Xiaochuan felt his heart race and tentatively placed his hands on her shoulders. As Xu Li started to pull away, he pulled her back for another hug. Recognizing that his "wooden brain" was finally waking up to his feelings, Xu Li smiled brightly. Meanwhile, Du Lei rushed to the hospital, where he found concerned employees gathered outside.
Du Lin confirmed that their father was stable after surgery but that news of his collapse had spread, causing panic throughout the company. Overwhelmed, she pleaded with Du Lei, admitting she couldn't handle the crisis alone. Softened by his sister’s desperate plea, Du Lei set aside his personal aspirations and took charge of the crisis at GE.
He instructed his team to move up the public relations press conference and arrange face-to-face interviews with two reputable media outlets, filmed simultaneously to prevent any accusations of bribing the media. Back at MH, Su Chang was exasperated after his report was rejected for the tenth time. He explained to a colleague the intricacies of foreign investment and affiliate transactions that needed to be emphasized.
Just then, he received a call from his girlfriend, Xinxin, who announced she was at the company entrance. Panicked, Su Chang burst into Yuan Shuai’s office, begging him to pretend to be the "boss" (Executive Director) again, just one last time. Yuan Shuai reluctantly agreed but made him draw the curtains, then insisted that as "Executive Director," Su Chang should fetch Xinxin himself.
Su Chang protested, fearing it would expose their lie, so Yuan Shuai, exasperated, agreed to pick her up, docking Su Chang a year's salary as punishment. Playing the role of Su Chang’s "assistant," Yuan Shuai escorted Xinxin into the company. This unusual sight immediately sparked widespread gossip among the colleagues, who speculated that Yuan Shuai had either landed a major client or, more excitingly, had a new girlfriend.
Inside Yuan Shuai's office, where Su Chang was already playing the part of the "boss," Jiang Jun arrived to deliver documents. She tried to discreetly leave upon seeing Xinxin but was intercepted by Xinxin, who insisted she stay and share the lunch she had brought. Xinxin, still under the impression that Jiang Jun and Yuan Shuai were a couple, began teasing them.
Taking advantage of the situation, Jiang Jun started ordering Yuan Shuai around using the affectionate nickname "Yuanyuan"—asking him to pour water, open her lunchbox, and pick up her dropped chopsticks. Yuan Shuai, furious but trapped in his "assistant" role, complied with gritted teeth. Xinxin then launched into a tirade about Su Chang's "fierce, narcissistic, cocky, single, and balding" boss, completely unaware that she was describing Yuan Shuai, fueling his internal rage.
When Xinxin announced she had to leave for a nail appointment, Jiang Jun quickly suggested Yuan Shuai escort her out. As Yuan Shuai dutifully walked Xinxin to the exit, Qiao Na, who had observed Yuan Shuai’s uncharacteristically subservient behavior, approached Xinxin to inquire about her identity. Xinxin, claiming she was "seeing her boyfriend," then "leaked" the "fake news" that Yuan Shuai already had a girlfriend, but quickly stopped herself before revealing any more details. As Xinxin departed, Qiao Na’s eyes narrowed, sharp with suspicion.
