Love Me Like I Do Episode 7 Recap
> Love Me Like I Do Recap
Zheng Qian admitted to Liu Xilai that the "cutesy cat" trending toy series lacked authorization from the artist Xia Feng, explaining that Kevin had not clearly communicated this during his handover. Liu Xilai stated that now was not the time to assign blame, but rather to secure the authorization before the upcoming product launch next Monday. Since no one else volunteered, Liu Xilai assigned his newly appointed Vice President, Liu Xizhao, to the task.
Liu Xizhao initially protested in private, citing his inexperience with company affairs and art. However, Liu Xilai insisted, emphasizing that his brother's personal involvement would demonstrate Qiansheng Group's sincerity. Seizing an opportunity to impress Liu Xilai, Wen Xian volunteered to accompany Liu Xizhao, believing her background as a painter would help secure the authorization more smoothly. Liu Xilai agreed, suggesting they treat it as a vacation, as Shanshui Village sounded like a picturesque location.
Assistant Tang found information that Xia Feng was in Shanshui Village, though his exact whereabouts were unknown. Liu Xizhao and Wen Xian traveled there, only to discover it was a very ordinary village, far from the picturesque retreat Liu Xilai had described. Liu Xizhao complained about his brother's deceptive description and, in a fit of frustration, kicked a village stone tablet, causing it to fall. This action led to their immediate detention by the outraged villagers.
Liu Xizhao had sustained an injury to his arm, and Wen Xian, surprisingly, had first aid supplies, a habit she'd maintained since his college days. Liu Xizhao wondered if the villagers were attempting to extort them, but Wen Xian, ever self-serving, decided against calling Liu Xilai to warn him off, preferring to orchestrate a "hero saves the beauty" scenario for Liu Xilai.
Liu Xilai received a call from Liu Xizhao's phone, but a villager answered, speaking a dialect Liu Xilai couldn't understand. Tian Tian, however, recognized it as her hometown dialect and translated: Liu Xizhao and Wen Xian were being held for damaging the village's stone tablet, and the villagers demanded compensation and an apology.
Liu Xilai, realizing the urgency, immediately asked Tian Tian to pack her belongings and accompany him to Shanshui Village, much to the annoyance of Assistant Tang, who was left behind to oversee other company matters. Upon their arrival, Liu Xilai maintained his arrogant demeanor, even expecting Tian Tian to carry both their heavy suitcases, despite her protests. He was unfazed by her sarcastically praising his "care for subordinates."
During the confrontation with the villagers, Liu Xilai, ever proud, agreed to repair the stone tablet but refused to apologize. Tian Tian, skillfully mediating due to her fluency in the local dialect, strategically misrepresented Liu Xilai's words and expressions. She told the villagers that Liu Xilai, despite his "deadpan face," was genuinely apologetic and had never seen such handsome, rich, and straightforward men.
She then offered, on his behalf, not only to repair the stone tablet but also to build a directional sign to prevent future incidents. Her clever translations diffused the tension, and the impressed village chief agreed to release Liu Xizhao and Wen Xian. Liu Xilai, oblivious to Tian Tian's linguistic gymnastics, took full credit, believing his "charm" had won them over. Liu Xizhao and Wen Xian were released.
Liu Xizhao noticed Wen Xian had a fever and was determined to take her to a doctor. Just as he was leading her away, Liu Xilai and Tian Tian arrived. Wen Xian, still hoping to impress Liu Xilai, insisted on staying to help secure the authorization. However, Liu Xilai firmly told her and Liu Xizhao to prioritize their health and return home to rest, assuring them he would handle the remaining negotiations himself.
Wen Xian was reluctant to leave Liu Xilai's side, but Liu Xizhao escorted her away. Finding only one hotel room with a single king-size bed available, Liu Xilai was hesitant, but Tian Tian readily agreed they could share it, proposing she would hang a makeshift curtain for privacy. Before settling in, Liu Xilai, a man of refined habits, admonished Tian Tian for her supposedly messy showering, commenting on her wet hair and the water splashed around the bathroom.
Tian Tian retorted, asking if he dry-cleaned himself. Later that night, Liu Xilai's worst fears were realized: he woke up on the floor, presumably kicked off the bed by Tian Tian's "unrestrained" sleeping posture. The next morning, when Tian Tian commented on his tired appearance, Liu Xilai dryly accused her of kicking him off the bed, a claim she playfully attributed to his "sleepwalking." The next morning, Liu Xilai and Tian Tian resumed their search for Xia Feng.
They found a painting in a shop, which Liu Xilai identified as Xia Feng's work by its unique style and Ziyunmo colors. The shopkeeper told them the artist often painted graffiti outside the yard. Following this lead, Tian Tian unexpectedly encountered her senior, Luo Ci, who initially claimed he was just "collecting inspiration." Liu Xilai, noticing wet paint on the nearby wall, deduced that the painter must still be in the vicinity.
They tracked him to his residence, but Xia Feng proved uncooperative, slamming the door shut. Liu Xilai attempted to negotiate through the closed door, introducing himself as Qiansheng Group's CEO and offering a high copyright fee for the "cutesy cat" design, emphasizing his sincerity. Xia Feng's only response was a blunt refusal and a spray of water through the door. Damp and frustrated, Liu Xilai mused about the eccentricity of artists and wondered what Xia Feng truly valued beyond money.
Tian Tian suggested a different approach, highlighting Xia Feng's childlike and emotional nature reflected in his art. Undeterred by the initial rejection and especially since she hadn't even seen Xia Feng's face, Tian Tian decided to stake out his house, pitching a tent outside, vowing to wait until Xia Feng returned and agreed to the authorization. Luo Ci, Tian Tian's senior, reappeared, advising them not to "run into a dead end."
Liu Xilai, defiant, declared that his choice was always to "break down the dead end," not turn back. Liu Xilai initially questioned the effectiveness of just waiting, but seeing Tian Tian's endearing persistence, he reluctantly agreed to her plan. As night fell, Tian Tian prepared instant noodles, offering Liu Xilai a choice between braised beef or old altar pickled beef. Liu Xilai, who claimed never to eat fried food, initially refused.
However, after tasting it, he found it surprisingly delicious and declared his intention to have Assistant Tang buy a box for his office. Later, Tian Tian noticed Liu Xilai's discomfort around fireflies. She caught one and showed him, explaining they weren't scary. She then shared a myth about fireflies being fallen stars who stayed on Earth to comfort a lonely girl. Liu Xilai admitted this was his first night outdoors and found the experience "quite amazing."
He then reflected on his childhood, revealing that his blood phobia had forced him to see the world through sunglasses for years, making him feel secure despite the blurred vision. Tian Tian encouraged him to now embrace the world's beauty with his recovered sight. Liu Xilai, gazing at her, confessed that with her by his side, he felt safe, regardless of his condition.
Before sleeping, Liu Xilai meticulously described his luxurious perfume's scent profile, asserting that attention to detail in all aspects of life was key to control. Tian Tian, amused by his "delicate" routine, countered with a practical solution for the rural environment: Six Gods mosquito repellent. She offered him some, but he declined, insisting "lady first" for washing up.
