Love The Way You Are Episode 13 Recap
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During a live TV show, Eva, in a moment of quick thinking to warn Ruan Dongsheng about tainted seasonings, publicly kissed him. This unexpected act stunned Ruan Dongsheng and ignited a frenzy among the audience and show hosts, who immediately forgot about Ruan Dongsheng's alleged loss of taste and instead celebrated the "Yi-Sheng" couple, anticipating their marriage. Ruan Dongsheng, smiling, quietly confirmed to Eva that he had already detected issues with the spices while preparing the food.
Seizing the opportunity, he publicly questioned the quality and safety of the spices, hinting at supplier negligence. This expertly turned the tables on Gao Quan, whose plan to expose Ruan Dongsheng's taste disorder backfired spectacularly. Reporters swarmed Gao Quan, demanding explanations for the false accusations against Ruan Dongsheng and the food safety concerns now raised about his own products.
Furious, Gao Quan cursed Ruan Dongsheng for escaping and counter-attacking, vowing to fabricate new problems for Qing Corporation even if none existed. Following the public kiss, Eva was desperate to avoid Ruan Dongsheng, feeling embarrassed by the edited show footage and the overwhelming public speculation about their relationship. She complained to Xiao Nan, who, despite her protests that her cool, high-fashion image was ruined, insisted that public images were meant to be broken.
He pointed out that her value had tripled, with sixteen advertising companies now interested in her, some even wanting Ruan Dongsheng to join. Eva, suspicious, accused Xiao Nan of colluding with Ruan Dongsheng behind her back. Xiao Nan dismissed her concerns, claiming he was simply looking out for her and worried she would remain single. Eva pleaded for a long, faraway business trip. Xiao Nan promptly arranged one for immediate departure, and Eva rushed home to pack.
However, as she prepared to leave, Ruan Dongsheng appeared, blocking her exit. He playfully questioned her attempt to flee after their public "couple's act." Eva defended her kiss as a desperate measure to prevent his taste-loss revelation from damaging Qing Corporation's reputation and her own image. She then attempted to lie, claiming she was busy with European fashion week, with invitations from top brands. Ruan Dongsheng feigned calling one of the brands, exposing her lie.
Eva then playfully accused him of lying first by not admitting his feelings for her. She eventually knelt, dramatically apologizing and promising never to flirt with him again, begging him to let her go. Ruan Dongsheng, amused, told her to continue "learning" and surprisingly let her leave, stating he would wait for her at home. Eva was puzzled by Ruan Dongsheng's easy compliance. At the airport, she and Xiao Nan were unexpectedly upgraded to first class.
The flight attendant addressed Eva as "Mrs. Ruan," explaining that Ruan Dongsheng, a black card client, had arranged the upgrade. Eva was astonished by this public declaration of their relationship. Upon arrival, a large crowd of fans, holding banners proclaiming "Mrs. Ruan," enthusiastically welcomed them, showering Eva with flowers—all at Ruan Dongsheng's behest. Overwhelmed, Xiao Nan called Ruan Dongsheng, chastising him for hiring such a large crowd and for making it seem like they were about to marry.
Ruan Dongsheng calmly replied that he was "good to get married now." When Xiao Nan warned him that his extreme actions might scare Eva away, Ruan Dongsheng retaliated by threatening to promote Luo Yiren to Vice President of the European branch, effectively transferring her away. Cornered, Xiao Nan reluctantly agreed to persuade Eva to return home. He found Eva still complaining about Ruan Dongsheng's persistent attention.
Xiao Nan explained that Ruan Dongsheng was simply playing along with her charade of being naive, as he didn't want to force her. Eva confessed that it took her ten years to transform from Zhen Yuanyuan into Eva, and she wasn't ready to revisit her past identity. Xiao Nan gently encouraged her to embrace her true self as Zhen Yuanyuan, stating that facing Ruan Dongsheng meant facing herself. Encouraged by Xiao Nan, Eva decided to return home.
Ruan Dongsheng warmly greeted her with a hug at the door, where he had prepared a lavish spread of sweet dishes, including matcha mousse and strawberry souffle chiffon. Eva, recognizing the familiar flavors, asked if he had regained his ability to taste sweetness. Ruan Dongsheng confirmed he had, attributing his recovery to her kiss, which made him feel truly cared for.
Eva struggled with how to respond to his confession, admitting it was unfair to him, but Ruan Dongsheng reassured her not to force herself if she wasn't ready. Later, Uncle Gu visited Ruan Dongsheng, remarking on the apparent progress in his relationship and confirming Ruan Dongsheng's regained sweet taste. Ruan Dongsheng explained that his taste loss was psychological, and Eva's reappearance had "filled a hole in his heart," enabling his recovery.
Meanwhile, Ruan Dongsheng's mother, President Wu, arrived in a luxury car to meet Eva. Eva, anxious, silently reaffirmed her identity as the confident model Eva, no longer the "fat girl Yuanyuan," to brace herself. President Wu immediately probed why Eva liked her son. After a moment of panicked internal struggle and a brief, imagined scolding, Eva confidently stated she admired his work competence. President Wu, however, happily misinterpreted this as Eva liking his wealth, expressing her relief and approval.
President Wu then took Eva to a restaurant, pressing her to eat Australian lobsters, expressing concern that her thinness might hinder future childbirth. Eva, mindful of her upcoming World Angel Tour fashion week, politely declined, citing her strict diet. President Wu, undeterred, emphasized that Ruan Dongsheng, who typically maintained a two-meter distance from women, had kissed Eva on live television without pushing her away, confirming Eva as the ideal daughter-in-law.
She proposed a "contract" for a grand wedding: 10% of Wu Tong shares for one child within three years, 30% for two. When Eva questioned if this was a monetary lure, President Wu called it a "meeting gift" and further offered an additional 10% shares if Eva could persuade Ruan Dongsheng to return to Wu Tong Corporation before their wedding.
Meanwhile, Ruan Dongsheng, having been informed by his guard that Eva was picked up by a luxury car, initially worried she was being pursued, but upon learning it was his mother, he relaxed and instructed Luo Yiren to investigate the meeting. Luo Yiren was caught by Xiao Nan taking photos at the restaurant. Xiao Nan confronted her, accusing her of ungratefulness despite his efforts during her illness.
Luo Yiren, mortified, explained that Xiao Nan's involvement had publicized her hemorrhoids across the entire company, forcing her early hospital discharge. To make amends, Xiao Nan awkwardly offered to share his own "small secret" — a past diagnosis of breast hyperplasia, causing a larger chest than normal for a man — to achieve "equality" between them. Luo Yiren, horrified, rejected his advance, calling him a pervert and telling him to stay away.
Back home, Ruan Dongsheng, still caring for Eva, prepared a special sugar-free, alcohol-free wine for her upcoming competition. Eva thanked him but told him to stop cooking for her, explaining her strict diet and intense exercise regimen to prepare for the show. Ruan Dongsheng offered to adjust her meals to fit her calorie needs, but Eva insisted on her own plan, prompting Ruan Dongsheng to express sadness at losing his cooking pleasure.
Eva then suggested he cook for others, specifically his mother and cautiously inquired about their relationship, noting it was the first time he'd mentioned her and asking if it was "distant." Ruan Dongsheng became evasive, claiming their relationship was complicated by past events Eva didn't know about and dismissing her concerns as "none of her business."
Annoyed, Eva retorted that she had indeed "poked her nose" into his affairs, ending the conversation with a declaration that he no longer needed to cook for her. Eva intensified her training for the World Angel competition, adhering to a strict diet of only cucumber water and half a cucumber a day, along with an eight-kilometer daily run. This self-torment mode began after her argument with Ruan Dongsheng.
Learning of her extreme dieting, Ruan Dongsheng, concerned, decided that Qing Restaurant would sponsor all daily meals for the staff and models of the World Angel competition. Gao Quan, upon hearing this, saw a prime opportunity for revenge. He mocked Ruan Dongsheng for lavishly investing to win Eva's affection and conspired to tamper with the food. Later, backstage at the competition, a large-scale food poisoning incident occurred involving meals provided by Qing Corporation.
News outlets reported that fifty staff members were hospitalized, with three in critical condition. Ruan Dongsheng immediately convened a crisis meeting. He was confident that his company's food was not at fault and ordered Manager Luo to investigate imported ingredients and Secretary Ni to check delivery trucks.
They found no issues with the food or trucks and deduced that someone must have tampered with the food "after" it was delivered backstage, especially since Eva, who ate the same meal, remained unharmed. Compounding the crisis, consumers began protesting, forcing some Qing stores to close. Ruan Dongsheng ordered all city stores to temporarily shut down, recognizing that their only recourse was to uncover the truth and prove their innocence.
Meanwhile, Eva, at home, was wracked with worry, having not seen or heard from Ruan Dongsheng in three days, though Xiao Nan tried to reassure her that he was busy protecting her and resolving the crisis.
