Love is Sweet Episode 22 Recap
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Everyone in the company had already learned about Qiao Na's mistake. Jiang Jun overheard the entire process of Yuan Shuai defending Qiao Na, her brows furrowing with worry for Yuan Shuai as he faced an impending battle. Watching Yuan Shuai's resolute stride, Jiang Jun cast a concerned glance his way. Meanwhile, Yuan Shuai secretly stole a look at Jiang Jun's figure the moment he closed the blinds.
Li Xiaochuan called Du Lei over to discuss the recent financial issues at Westworld Company. However, the experienced Du Lei quickly identified it as merely a misclassification of the capital burn rate. Xu Li, who was listening nearby, suggested the three of them have dinner together that evening to discuss further. Du Lei readily agreed. With Yuan Shuai busy resolving a major crisis, Jiang Jun was left alone at home.
Even after finishing all the chores and errands, she still didn’t see Yuan Shuai return—only receiving a voice message from him. The thought of Yuan Shuai being alone with the beautiful Qiao Na made Jiang Jun claim she wasn’t angry, but she couldn’t help clutching Wangcai tightly, her brows knitting in frustration. Yuan Shuai and Qiao Na worked tirelessly through the night on the new proposal.
Watching Yuan Shuai’s dedication, Qiao Na felt immense gratitude, but Yuan Shuai simply explained his assistance as necessary for their professional relationship as boss and subordinate, as well as long-time colleagues. Knowing that Yuan Shuai’s defense might backfire on him, Qiao Na remained deeply moved. She then showed Yuan Shuai the photos she had taken of him and Jiang Jun that night, promising to delete them. The two shared a moment of mutual understanding.
However, this scene was witnessed by Jiang Jun. Speechless, she clenched the bag of lovingly prepared breakfast and stormed off in a huff. Back at her desk, she received a call from the secretary of Xinshuo Technology, who wanted to discuss an initial public offering and arranged a meeting. After briefing her colleagues, Jiang Jun hurried off. After pulling out all the stops to deliver a new proposal, Jiang Jun and Qiao Na presented a professional front to the client.
Once the meeting ended, Qiao Na invited Yuan Shuai for another chat. At home, Du Lei received a mysterious message containing a photo—a well-dressed Jiang Jun lying unconscious on a bed. The unsettling image shattered his calm. He immediately called back, but the person on the other end cryptically stated it was just a test and sent him a location. Without hesitation, Du Lei grabbed his coat and rushed to the hotel.
Bursting into the room despite protests, he carried the unconscious Jiang Jun to the hospital. Yuan Shuai asked a colleague about Jiang Jun’s whereabouts, only to learn she had gone out to meet a client. When he tried calling her, there was no answer. Gazing at Jiang Jun lying peacefully on the hospital bed, Du Lei felt a surge of emotion. Just then, Xu Li and Xiaochuan arrived after receiving the news.
Du Lei quickly masked his feelings, calmly explaining Jiang Jun’s condition and instructing Xu Li to take care of her before stepping out to call Du Lin. Yuan Shuai, panting heavily, arrived at the hospital after receiving Xiaochuan’s message. The mention of Du Lei immediately darkened his expression. As Jiang Jun woke up, a frantic Yuan Shuai pulled her into his arms, prompting Xu Li and Xiaochuan to tactfully excuse themselves.
Yuan Shuai blamed himself for neglecting Jiang Jun due to work, but she reassured him instead. Outside the ward, Xu Li and Xiaochuan recalled Yuan Shuai’s impulsive embrace. Feeling envious, Xu Li asked Xiaochuan if he had ever been physically affectionate with a girlfriend. For some reason, the question made Xiaochuan stare at her, his face turning red before he fled in embarrassment. Xu Li found his innocence utterly endearing.
Yuan Shuai consulted the doctor about Jiang Jun’s condition, only to learn it wasn’t low blood sugar as Du Lei had claimed—she had been drugged with a significant dose of sleeping pills. Yuan Shuai’s thoughts immediately turned to Du Lei’s sudden appearance, as mentioned by Xu Li. . . Du Lei confronted Du Lin at a café, but she remained indifferent.
Under his pressure, Du Lin brought up his involvement in the acquisition of Jiang Jun’s father’s restaurant years ago, accusing him of being complicit in his death. Stunned, Du Lei sat frozen. As a young man, he had sensed something amiss in the deal, but Du Lin had urged him to push through, promising it would secure him the vice president position. His haste had indirectly contributed to Jiang Jun’s father’s fatal illness.
Realizing he’d been manipulated yet again, Du Lei struggled to contain his rage. Disgusted by Du Lin’s lack of scruples, he shot her a contemptuous glare. Seeking an outlet for his frustration, Du Lei went to a boxing gym—only to find Yuan Shuai waiting for him. Suspicious, Yuan Shuai blamed him for the incident, but Du Lei insisted he would never harm Jiang Jun. Unconvinced, Yuan Shuai declared he and Jiang Jun were officially together.
The revelation hit Du Lei like a dagger, jealousy gnawing at him as he watched Yuan Shuai leave. Back home, Yuan Shuai tasked Su Chang with uncovering the mastermind behind the scheme, though the investigation proved complicated. Su Chang promised to keep digging. When Jiang Jun emerged from her shower, Yuan Shuai launched into a fussy lecture, fretting over her well-being—until her mother unexpectedly video-called. To hide their relationship, Jiang Jun shoved Yuan Shuai underfoot.
Hearing her plans to return home for New Year’s, a lonely Yuan Shuai, stuck in Shanghai, begged to join her, claiming he missed her parents. Jiang Jun’s somber mention of her father’s death led Yuan Shuai to learn the full story—her entry into investment banking was driven by a quest to understand the industry’s ruthlessness. Yuan Shuai advised long-term vision as the key to success, then circled back to their holiday plans. Outargued, Jiang Jun reluctantly agreed.
Over skewers, Xu Li and Xiaochuan discussed New Year’s traditions. Xiaochuan saw the holiday as a social obligation, while Xu Li cherished its warmth and reunion. Influenced by her perspective, Xiaochuan began sharing his own festive memories, their bond glowing in the winter chill. Cao Heng, engrossed in gambling, ignored Du Lei’s repeated calls until finally answering.
Du Lei, invoking Du Lin’s name, tried to arrange a meeting, but Cao Heng, wary of their shared past, claimed to be out of town and hung up. As the dial tone echoed, Du Lei’s gaze turned icy. . .
