Love is Sweet Episode 20 Recap
> Love is Sweet Recap
Lost in thought over Xin Xin's words, Qiao Na sat dazed in her office, reminiscing about the days she had fought alongside Yuan Shuai. In their photo, both were beaming with bright smiles. Having made up her mind, Qiao Na went to Yuan Shuai's office and invited him to dinner under the pretext of discussing a client.
In his father's hospital room, Du Lei gazed at the frail man, memories flooding back of his strict upbringing—even scoring high marks wasn’t enough to escape corporal punishment if they weren’t perfect. Returning to the present, his face was etched with fear. When his father finally woke, Du Lei mechanically reported the company’s status. The weak voice of his father grated on his nerves, and Du Lei coldly resisted the Du family identity once more.
But this time, his father unexpectedly apologized for adopting Du Lei merely as a replacement for a son and promised to help him sever ties with the Du family in court after his recovery. Years of pent-up emotions finally unraveled, leaving Du Lei trembling. The sight of his weakened father chipped away at his icy facade, forcing him to expend immense effort to hold back tears. With a quiet acknowledgment, he left the room.
Xu Li and Li Xiaochuan reviewed footage from the offline date. Xu Li remained skeptical about Jiang Jun and Yuan Shuai being a match, but Li Xiaochuan staunchly believed in the algorithm’s accuracy. Secretly, Xu Li had once tested her compatibility with Li Xiaochuan—the result was dismally low. When she tentatively brought it up, Li Xiaochuan bluntly declared that pairs with such low compatibility could never be together. Fuming internally, Xu Li could only swallow her frustration.
Noticing Jiang Jun’s return to the office, Yuan Shuai messaged her to come in. Still annoyed by how she had bossed him around at lunch, he nonetheless worried she might be cold and handed her a hand warmer. As they chatted, they learned the first snow of the year was forecast for that evening and decided to have hot pot at home. Though no master chef, Jiang Jun bought a mountain of ingredients.
As she prepped, she kept glancing at the clock and the motionless door. Time ticked by, but Yuan Shuai never showed. . . At the restaurant, Qiao Na waited for Yuan Shuai’s arrival. She had privately arranged this meeting to probe him about love and relationships. But when she asked about the possibility of them being together, Yuan Shuai firmly denied it. Flustered, Qiao Na clumsily knocked over a glass, forcing Yuan Shuai to excuse himself to clean up.
Left alone, she felt utterly defeated. The hot pot broth bubbled fiercely, but only a lonely figure and a dog sat at the table. Jiang Jun’s mood sank with each passing minute. Mustering an excuse, she called Yuan Shuai—only for Qiao Na to answer. Stunned into silence, Jiang Jun listened as Qiao Na ordered her not to disturb their dinner. Furious, she dumped all the ingredients into the pot. Yuan Shuai returned to the table only to leave immediately.
Provoked by Jiang Jun’s call, Qiao Na’s possessiveness flared. She demanded answers, and Yuan Shuai admitted he already had someone he liked. Qiao Na accused him of stringing her along, but Yuan Shuai insisted he would never waver. Mocking him, Qiao Na called the ever-victorious Yuan Shuai a coward too scared to confess. Refusing to engage further, he left to find the person he truly loved. The year’s first snow began to fall.
Xu Li excitedly called Li Xiaochuan outside, and in the moment, they unconsciously embraced—only to spring apart in shock, their hearts racing. Meanwhile, Qiao Na stepped into the snowfall but was abruptly summoned to deliver a work proposal early. Crushed by professional and emotional blows, she sat despondently on the street. Du Lei left the office and ran into Du Lin.
As they strolled through the snow-dusted square, reminiscing, Du Lin confessed her feelings—now that Du Lei was free from the Du family, they were no longer siblings. The proposal left Du Lei frozen, his smile vanishing. Having finished the hot pot alone, Jiang Jun remained seething. The thought of Yuan Shuai two-timing her—and worse, monopolizing her living space—drove her to purge his belongings. Rummaging through the closet, she discovered a box hidden by Yuan Shuai.
Inside were photos, a Rubik’s cube, and even evidence that Wangcai was the puppy they had rescued together. At the bottom lay a speech draft and a love letter Yuan Shuai had written long ago. Reading it, she realized he had harbored a crush on her since their youth. Memories and reality aligned, and everything he had ever said or done suddenly made sense. Eyes brimming, she rushed out to find him.
Yuan Shuai, equally desperate, was already searching for her. They met beneath the twinkling lights outside their home as the snow fell thicker. Unable to hold back, Yuan Shuai confessed, and Jiang Jun, overwhelmed by the truth, felt her heart soar. Their 100% compatibility culminated in a heartfelt declaration, emotions bursting forth in a passionate kiss before they melted into each other’s arms beneath the swirling snow.
Alone by the window, Du Lei watched the snowflakes dance, replaying his conversation with Du Lin. Seeing her hopeful gaze, he had quietly rejected her, his voice low as he admitted—he already had someone he loved. . .
