Love The Way You Are Episode 16 Recap
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During a company meeting, Ruan Dongsheng received a message from Eva asking for help in choosing a dress from eight options. He immediately paused the meeting and initiated a company-wide vote to decide which dress Eva should choose. When the chosen dress wasn't his personal favorite, he found the process too complicated and instructed his assistant, Luo Yiren, to purchase all eight dresses for Eva and clear her entire online shopping cart.
Just as he was about to resume the meeting, Eva messaged him again, urging him to return home. Ruan Dongsheng stood up and announced his decision to take all his accumulated annual leave since the company's inception, delegating all responsibilities to Ni Hao. Before leaving, he advised Luo Yiren to also take time off and focus on dating. Luo Yiren, unaccustomed to leaving work early, found herself aimlessly wandering the streets.
She considered calling Xiao Nan but decided against it at the last moment. As she sighed and prepared to move forward, she was suddenly overcome by dizziness and collapsed on the sidewalk. Bystanders quickly called for emergency services. Later, at the hospital, Luo Yiren overheard a conversation between doctors, learning she had been diagnosed with leukemia. Overwhelmed, she broke down in tears, realizing she had never truly lived a day for herself.
With newfound resolve, she calmly informed her colleagues that she had resigned, then left with a faint smile. Back at home, Ruan Dongsheng was greeted by Eva, who had laid out matching couple slippers, cups, and aprons for them. Eva excitedly exclaimed that her shopping cart had been magically emptied, and Ruan Dongsheng sweetly confessed it was his doing, explaining he wanted to make up for the ten years they had lost.
He reiterated that he was taking a long leave from work to focus entirely on their relationship. As they embraced, Eva received an urgent call from Xiao Nan, who was desperately trying to locate Luo Yiren and couldn't reach her. Meanwhile, Luo Yiren visited an amusement park, a place that held childhood memories of her longing to ride the Ferris wheel, which her parents had always forbidden due to her "Olympics math class."
After riding the Ferris wheel for ten consecutive rounds, a staff member informed her that the park was closing. Just then, Xiao Nan appeared, offering to join her for one last ride. Luo Yiren told him she had resigned. To her surprise, Xiao Nan was thrilled and encouraged her to insult Ruan Dongsheng for the sake of "ritual" before officially quitting. Luo Yiren felt a sense of release after shouting out her frustrations.
Xiao Nan then tried to apologize for how he had treated her, but abruptly remembered his acrophobia, clinging to Luo Yiren in terror as the Ferris wheel continued its ascent. Eva later reassured Ruan Dongsheng that Xiao Nan had found Luo Yiren, advising Ruan Dongsheng to give them some time. Eva then suggested they embark on a "sour taste" journey to help Ruan Dongsheng recover his lost sense of taste. They spent the day sampling various sour fruits and foods.
Eva even had Ruan Dongsheng drink a glass of vinegar, hoping this "fighting poison with poison" method would awaken his taste buds. Despite the extreme sourness, his taste wasn't fully restored, though his stomach and teeth felt intensely sour. Later, Luo Yiren arrived at Ruan Dongsheng's home to formally submit her resignation letter.
Ruan Dongsheng initially refused to accept it, but Luo Yiren firmly stated that her decision was not something a leave of absence could fix; she desired to live authentically and be herself.
Eva then followed Luo Yiren outside, where Luo Yiren shared intimate details about Ruan Dongsheng's preferences and aversions, including his poor communication skills, his strained relationship with his mother, and his private visits to his father's tomb on Tomb Sweeping Day and Double Ninth Festival, instructing Eva to go in his stead if he's unable. Eva was taken aback by Luo Yiren's profound understanding of Ruan Dongsheng and felt uneasy, realizing how little she knew in comparison.
Luo Yiren concluded by encouraging Eva to do her best with Ruan Dongsheng and then departed. Eva expressed her surprise to Ruan Dongsheng that she had learned so much about his habits and preferences from Luo Yiren. They then played a rapid-fire question and answer game. Ruan Dongsheng revealed his fear of pointed-beaked animals, specifically live chickens, and his dislike for dirtiness and disorder. The next morning, Ruan Dongsheng was startled to find a live chicken in his room.
Eva cheerfully admitted she put it there, hoping the fright would restore his sense of taste, and then playfully forced a lemon into his mouth. Their playful moment was interrupted by Xiao Nan, who appeared heartbroken and accused them of flaunting their happiness while he was suffering. Eva, however, encouraged Xiao Nan not to give up on Luo Yiren, advising him to be "shameless and unreasonable" in his pursuit.
While trying to figure out Luo Yiren's whereabouts, they stumbled upon a recent social media post from her. Luo Yiren had changed her hairstyle and embarked on a new lifestyle. She encountered a pet store that was closing down due to financial difficulties, leaving many animals homeless. Determined to help, Luo Yiren decided to organize an adoption event, posting the details on social media.
Xiao Nan, Ruan Dongsheng, Eva, and Ni Hao found her at the event using her online post. During an interview about the event, Eva explained her donation was inspired by Luo Yiren, but Ruan Dongsheng quickly clarified that their company's support was part of their regular charitable activities and unrelated to personal relationships.
Xiao Nan pressed Luo Yiren to reveal what was truly bothering her, but she insisted she was fine and asked him to convey her thanks to Eva and Ruan Dongsheng, stating she wanted to be left alone. Later, Ni Hao informed Ruan Dongsheng that Luo Yiren had booked a flight to Hainan, speculating her sudden transformation was due to personal feelings, possibly linked to Eva's emergence in Ruan Dongsheng's life.
Eva overheard their conversation and became troubled, feeling like an outsider. That night, Eva knocked on Ruan Dongsheng's door and declared her intention to take over all the responsibilities Luo Yiren once handled for him. The following morning, Eva attempted to prepare a loving breakfast for Ruan Dongsheng but created a chaotic mess in the kitchen.
Ruan Dongsheng, trying to be supportive, drank the fruit juice she made, only to realize he was allergic to peaches, which she had unwittingly included. Red spots immediately appeared on his body. Eva felt terrible about her carelessness, but Ruan Dongsheng reassured her that it was not a big deal. He then took her to their old high school. Eva was hesitant to enter, due to painful memories of being mocked for her crush on him years ago.
Ruan Dongsheng explained that the past also haunted him; he deeply regretted not being there to protect her from that humiliation. He revealed that his mother had locked him at home, and by the time he managed to escape and reach the school, everything was already over. He apologized, and Eva, accepting his words, told him it wasn't his fault.
He reiterated his promise that ever since that moment, he vowed that once he found her, he would never allow her to suffer any injustice again. They shared a heartfelt kiss. Separately, Gao Quan was seen in prison, defiantly stating that he had not yet lost.
