Love is Sweet Episode 8 Recap
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Qiao Na deliberately barged into Yuan Shuai's office. Seeing Jiang Jun standing so close to Yuan Shuai that their faces were almost touching, she glared at Jiang Jun furiously. Recognizing Qiao Na as both Yuan Shuai's admirer and direct superior, Jiang Jun knew better than to provoke her and quickly fled the tense scene under her hostile gaze. Meanwhile, Du Lei attended his father's birthday banquet with his sister, Linda.
As a business tycoon, their father mingled with elite guests, receiving their well-wishes. Du Lei's expression was complicated—while his father was warm toward Linda, he only had harsh words for Du Lei. Even when Linda tried to intervene, their father remained dismissive, looking at Du Lei with disdain. When Linda finally managed to step away from their father, she found Du Lei drinking alone at the bar.
Du Lei believed his father's harsh treatment stemmed from his status as an adopted son, but Linda reassured him that she always held him dear in her heart, never as a replacement for a biological child. Still, Du Lei couldn't bring himself to reconcile with their father. Just as he was about to leave the banquet, he spotted Wan Shan, the head of Wanxing Entertainment. Composing himself, Du Lei raised his glass to toast Wan Shan.
Expecting a recruitment attempt, Wan Shan was surprised when Du Lei instead badmouthed Yuan Shuai. Though Wan Shan rejected his words, Du Lei remained smiling, handing over his business card before departing. Feeling down, Jiang Jun sought comfort from Xu Li, venting about the awkward encounter earlier. Deeply influenced by romance novels, Xu Li immediately recognized the classic trope in Jiang Jun's situation. Listening to Xu Li's analysis and predictions, Jiang Jun grew nervous, fearing retaliation from Qiao Na.
The next day, Jiang Jun ran into Qiao Na as soon as she arrived at work. True to Xu Li's forecast, Qiao Na's every move confirmed Jiang Jun's fears. To protect herself, Jiang Jun began keeping her distance from Yuan Shuai—responding formally, avoiding meals with him, and steering clear of any potential intimate interactions. Yuan Shuai, puzzled, started to notice. Determined to uncover Wanxing's secrets, Jiang Jun buried herself in research at the library.
Staring at a familiar face on a magazine cover, she recalled the trainee she had rescued in the bathroom. The mystery grew in her mind, and she dug deeper into related materials. Unexpectedly, she ran into Du Lei again. Seeing Jiang Jun's guarded demeanor, Du Lei initially intended to leave but instead apologized, explaining that his earlier secrecy was to spare her unnecessary stress. They agreed to remain friends outside of work.
Their conversation was accidentally witnessed by Shen Xin, who, sensing something unusual, quickly snapped a photo of them. On her way home, Jiang Jun received a message from Yuan Shuai but chose to ignore it—only to be ambushed by him at her doorstep. Under his questioning, she still refused to explain. Yuan Shuai, anticipating her silence, had reserved the apartment's bulletin board, urging her to write down her thoughts. Picking up a brush, Jiang Jun started drawing instead.
As they painted together, they reconnected, their bond deepening through playful banter. Later, the new hires waited outside Yuan Shuai's office, but Jiang Jun remained inside. The two were still discussing Wanxing when Yuan Shuai received the photo of Jiang Jun and Du Lei at the library. Furious, he scolded her for her carelessness. Knowing she was at fault, Jiang Jun didn’t argue but instead tried to cheer him up.
Unable to resist her smile, Yuan Shuai could only lean against his desk with a helpless sigh. Qiao Na arrived at Yuan Shuai's office door, where Shen Xin mentioned that only Yuan Shuai and Jiang Jun were inside—and laughter could be heard. Qiao Na's mood instantly darkened, her brow furrowing. When Jiang Jun hurried out and saw Qiao Na's stormy expression, she froze in fear before hastily making an excuse to leave.
Back at her desk, Jiang Jun continued puzzling over Wanxing's secrets. With no answers in sight, she recalled Du Lei's warning and decided to follow her instincts. She headed straight to Wanxing Entertainment. Running into the security guard she'd played cards with before, she fabricated an excuse to enter the company. In the training room, she witnessed trainees bullying Tang Xin—the girl she had previously rescued—by putting goldfish in her water bottle.
Jiang Jun immediately intervened and pulled Tang Xin aside. When they finally had a moment alone, Jiang Jun bluntly asked Tang Xin what Wan Shan had done. At the mention of his name, Tang Xin panicked. With Jiang Jun's persistent encouragement and assurances, Tang Xin finally revealed the truth: After failing the audition, Wan Shan had approached her with an "opportunity."
Drugged and drunk, she was tricked into signing a contract and later assaulted by Wan Shan in his private lounge. Listening to the recording Tang Xin had secretly made, Jiang Jun burned with anger. Determined to seek justice, she asked for a copy of the evidence and promised to help. Desperate, Tang Xin clung to this lifeline. Unbeknownst to them, their conversation was observed—and photographed—by a mysterious figure. On her way home, Jiang Jun felt she was being followed.
Nervously glancing around, she suddenly ran into Du Lei, who offered to drive her home. Despite their professional rivalry, Jiang Jun, concerned for her safety, accepted. During their chat, Du Lei mentioned his meeting with Wan Shan earlier. Jiang Jun subtly probed for information, but Du Lei warned her to stay away from Wan Shan. His words made her think of Tang Xin's ordeal, leaving her deep in thought.
Yuan Shuai, who had been watching from below, saw Du Lei drop Jiang Jun off. After she left, he confronted Du Lei with a warning. Unfazed, Du Lei merely smiled and taunted him in return. Jiang Jun later received a summons from Wan Shan. Hoping to gather evidence, she secretly brought a camera. It turned out Wan Shan had learned about her conversation with Tang Xin and tried to bribe her into silence.
Firmly rejecting his offer, Jiang Jun left his office, secretly pleased with the footage she had captured. Little did she know, Wan Shan had already issued orders to teach her a lesson. Walking alone on a dimly lit path, Jiang Jun once again sensed danger. With no one to protect her this time, she had to face it alone—until a menacing voice growled in her ear.
