Love Me If You Dare Episode 21 Recap
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Bo Jinyan visits a bedridden Fu Ziyu, revealing that Xie Han's ultimate goal is to bring out Allen, Bo Jinyan's darker persona. Bo Jinyan explains Xie Han is willing to pay any price to destroy everything belonging to Simon, including his lover, friends, reputation, and work. He asks for Fu Ziyu's help, but Fu Ziyu, sensing Bo Jinyan's dangerous intentions, tries to dissuade him, cautioning that some things, once lost, can never be recovered.
Meanwhile, Xie Han is already executing his plan. He tells Jian Yao that while Bo Jinyan is seen as a hero for stopping the Flower Cannibal, the public and the FBI's internal affairs are eager to believe in his alleged dissociative identity disorder, like "mosquitoes seeing blood." Xie Han gloats, anticipating that "poor little Simon" will soon be "utterly deserted" and have "no way out."
Xie Han's actions ignite public outrage, as a news report confirms that Professor Bo Jinyan's "multiple personality incident has left the public utterly shocked." While his university colleagues and family view him as a "victim of justice," others condemn an ex-Chief of Police becoming a murderer as a grave "insult to the law." Under immense pressure, Susan, though still believing in Bo Jinyan's innocence, is compelled to issue a warrant and dispatch numerous agents to search for him.
Agent Block and Detective Evans are also involved in the pursuit. Despite her efforts, Susan's differing views on Bo Jinyan's innocence put her at odds with other agents, though she insists on maintaining control over the investigation. In the hospital, Fu Ziyu, having seen the alarming news, cunningly asks a doctor to help him adjust his bed to distract him, then manages to acquire a key card.
Bo Jinyan, with the key, makes a swift exit from the hospital, narrowly evading the pursuing agents who storm the building, searching for him. Susan later confronts Fu Ziyu, urging him to reveal Bo Jinyan's whereabouts. She explains that if Bo Jinyan cooperates, he will only be questioned, but if he hides, it will be considered "evading the law." However, Fu Ziyu staunchly maintains his ignorance.
Simultaneously, the public's outrage intensifies, with over two hundred marchers demonstrating at FBI headquarters, demanding Professor Bo Jinyan's arrest, as the general public now believes he has dissociative identity disorder. During her captivity, Jian Yao is subjected to Xie Han's cruel psychological games, including repeated injections of hallucinogenic drugs that cause her immense suffering. He offers her a choice between coffee and an injection.
When Jian Yao opts for the coffee, Xie Han reveals he "forgot to tell" her he "added something in there," causing her distress. He then mockingly discloses that he merely added "milkshake," highlighting his manipulative nature. Xie Han forces Jian Yao to record a video message for Bo Jinyan, taunting her about her tears and urging her to support "little Simon." He asks her if she will publicly declare Bo Jinyan's dissociative identity disorder.
Despite her initial resistance, Jian Yao is ultimately compelled to speak. In a heartfelt address to Bo Jinyan, she confesses her unwavering love, asserting that even if the entire world disapproves of his dissociative identity disorder, she still loves him. She reflects on her dream of becoming like her father, maintaining justice, a dream that became real when she met Bo Jinyan.
Jian Yao admits to having doubted him in the past, fearing he would be consumed by darkness while confronting psychopaths. However, seeing the footage of Allen brought her a sense of calm, as she realized that whether he is Simon or Allen, he remains her "only love." She reaffirms her belief that he will conquer both Allen and Xie Han, rescue her, and bring her home.
She speaks of their shared memories, wishing for him to hold her ashes by the river, and expresses her sole regret: not being able to grow old with him. She implores him not to be lonely, promising to remain in his eyes, heart, and life, stating, "We will never be apart." Jian Yao's deteriorating condition plunges Bo Jinyan into profound anguish, reinforcing his resolve to rescue her.
His increasingly brutal and cold demeanor raises suspicions about a possible shift in his personality. Meanwhile, Yin Ziqi, deeply worried about her brother, insists on leaving the hospital despite her unhealed wounds, having signed a disclaimer. She questions Fu Ziyu's actions, noting that the FBI and police are now extensively searching for Bo Jinyan. Yin Ziqi adamantly defends her brother to Susan, reminding her that Bo Jinyan is an exceptional individual who has saved many lives, including Susan's own.
Bo Jinyan, now a wanted fugitive, continues to evade authorities. Meanwhile, Xie Han publishes a cryptic message in a newspaper, "We are waiting for you," which Bo Jinyan quickly deciphers, understanding Xie Han's next move. Now seemingly fully under the influence of his Allen persona, Bo Jinyan arrives at an abandoned villa, having successfully deciphered Xie Han's cryptic message.
Inside, he is greeted by Xie Han's representative, who confirms that Xie Han, his "master," is not present but has sent a "present"—Jian Yao. Adopting Allen's chilling demeanor, Bo Jinyan speaks disparagingly of Simon's naivety, believing that releasing Allen would lead to Jian Yao's rescue. He demands to know Jian Yao's location, eager to proceed.
Xie Han's representative informs Jian Yao that Allen has arrived and is her "good news," adding that "Jenny" (referring to Jian Yao) has been specially prepared for him. The representative explains Xie Han's ultimate test: for Allen to kill Jian Yao. This act, he believes, will cause "poor little Simon" such profound guilt that he will be utterly destroyed, allowing Allen to achieve complete dominance. Jian Yao protests, asserting that he is Simon, her Simon.
However, she is trapped, standing on a floor rigged with "300 kilograms of dynamite," which will detonate, destroying the house and basement if Allen does not commit the act. The representative cruelly reminds her of her video message, suggesting her love for Simon will turn to ashes like dust, and congratulates her on dying in a "meaningful manner."
