Love The Way You Are Episode 17 Recap
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Eva took Ruan Dongsheng to her favorite noodle restaurant, where he added a generous amount of vinegar to his bowl to test if his sense of taste had returned. Eva cautioned him, saying he wouldn't be able to eat it if his sour taste had recovered. She shared that this was her favorite noodle restaurant, and Ruan Dongsheng playfully tried to tease her. When she threatened to leave if he continued, he relented and tasted the noodles.
At first, he thought his taste hadn't returned, and Eva reassured him, saying they were young and their love was strong, implying there would be other opportunities. Ruan Dongsheng then kissed her and revealed he finally understood why his taste hadn't recovered before: he needed to make her jealous. Eva, feigning innocence, denied being jealous of Manager Luo. Their meal was interrupted by the Landlady, who recognized them both.
She congratulated Ruan Dongsheng for finally finding Zhen Yuanyuan and told Eva that he had put a lot of effort into finding her over the years. Ruan Dongsheng, embarrassed, tried to stop the Landlady, but Eva, amused, encouraged her to continue. The Landlady revealed that Ruan Dongsheng used to sit in a corner, far from Zhen Yuanyuan, ordering the same dish and watching her eat, but never daring to approach.
She recounted an incident where three hooligans tried to get a free meal, and Zhen Yuanyuan single-handedly took them down. Ruan Dongsheng, who had been ready to intervene with a bat, had then slipped out the back door. Unable to bear further embarrassment, Ruan Dongsheng left the restaurant, with Eva following close behind. He expressed regret for not being brave enough to confess his feelings years ago, leading them to miss out on a decade together.
Eva embraced him, thanking him for loving her for so many years. Ruan Dongsheng told her that no one could replace her, emphasizing that while Manager Luo and Secretary Ni were his best friends and teammates, Eva was his one and only true love. Eva was overjoyed and promised to be his best friend and teammate as well.
Meanwhile, Luo Yiren sat by the beach, reflecting on her life and noting that she was alone despite her dream list nearing completion. Xiao Nan appeared, telling her he would never leave her alone. She tried to leave, but he stopped her, asking if she saw his sincerity. When he agreed to join her plan, she had him hand over his phone and promptly threw it into the ocean.
Though upset about his phone, Xiao Nan's greater concern was Luo Yiren, and he chased after her, accepting the sacrifice for a chance to be with her. Eva received a phone call from Chairman Wu, Ruan Dongsheng's mother, who requested a meeting. Ruan Dongsheng offered to accompany Eva, but she reassured him she could handle it, asking him to cook and wait for her at home. He gave her two hours before he would come looking for her.
Eva correctly guessed that Chairman Wu wanted her to persuade Ruan Dongsheng to return to the family business. During their meeting, Eva bravely told Chairman Wu that people should follow their hearts and that Ruan Dongsheng had found his dream, so he should be allowed to pursue it. She declared her unwavering support for Ruan Dongsheng. Chairman Wu, angered by Eva's stance, threatened to never approve their relationship. Eva dismissed the threat, believing modern parents wouldn't act on such disapproval.
She then excused herself, citing another engagement. Luo Yiren, determined to challenge herself and confront her fear of death, took Xiao Nan, who had acrophobia, bungee jumping. Xiao Nan was terrified, his legs trembling. Luo Yiren wanted to experience the sensation of dying before it truly came, stating she wouldn't be scared then. Xiao Nan chided her for such ominous talk, suggesting relaxing activities instead.
Luo Yiren insisted she wanted to live and do everything she desired while still young, as no one knows whether an accident or tomorrow will come first. Seeing her resolve, Xiao Nan, despite his fear, decided to jump with her, declaring he wasn't afraid of anything as long as she was by his side.
Later, Xiao Nan video-called Eva on his iPad, complaining that Luo Yiren had thrown his phone into the ocean and that he might not make it back. Eva jokingly told him it was a good opportunity to overcome his childhood fear. Ruan Dongsheng then called Eva for dinner, but she asked for a delay as she was painting her nails. Ruan Dongsheng sweetly carried her to the dining table, a sight that annoyed Xiao Nan.
Xiao Nan intentionally brought up Eva's upcoming World Angel modeling work, prompting a change in Ruan Dongsheng's expression. He became displeased at the thought of work taking his girlfriend away, expressing jealousy towards anything that stole Eva's time. Eva, however, explained that while staying by his side was her greatest dream, her second dream was to appear at the pinnacle of the fashion world wearing angel wings. She ultimately convinced Ruan Dongsheng.
Upon returning to work after his vacation, Ruan Dongsheng found Chairman Wu waiting in his office. She was furious, accusing Eva of betrayal and implying Ruan Dongsheng had encouraged her. Ruan Dongsheng admitted he supported Eva and told his mother to direct any issues to him, not Eva. Chairman Wu, frustrated, brought up his father's restaurant and its old flavors, asserting that given his current situation, restoring it would be impossible.
Ruan Dongsheng confidently stated that they would see whether it was impossible or not. After Chairman Wu left, Ruan Dongsheng informed Ni Hao that he planned to reopen his father's restaurant next month, revealing that his sense of taste had indeed recovered. Eva met with Jason to discuss work. Jason sincerely apologized for the previous misunderstanding regarding the poisoning incident.
He expressed his admiration for her courage and offered her the coveted role of closing the show, wearing his latest design. Eva was ecstatic, finding it hard to believe and asking a colleague to pinch her. She rushed home to share the good news with Ruan Dongsheng, who also told her that his mother would no longer bother her.
Ruan Dongsheng invited Eva to the groundbreaking ceremony for his father's restaurant, and she happily agreed to witness his dream come true. During Eva's speech at the groundbreaking ceremony, a window from an upper floor suddenly fell. Ruan Dongsheng reacted quickly, pulling Eva to safety, preventing her from getting injured. He immediately suspected it was not an accident, as the restaurant had been reinforced five years prior.
Eva agreed, acknowledging that someone intentionally doing this was truly frightening, and they decided to investigate. That night, they explored the abandoned restaurant, and Ruan Dongsheng discovered clear signs of tampering around the window's edge, indicating the screws had been deliberately loosened.
The incident quickly led to negative public discourse online, with internet users unearthing the restaurant's dark past: a serious explosion 21 years ago that killed Ruan Dongsheng's father and two others, leading to public comments labeling the site as dangerous and unlucky. Meanwhile, Ni Hao secretly met with Gao Quan. Ni Hao revealed his deep-seated resentment towards the Ruan family, explaining that his mother had died from exhaustion while working for them, and he swore to bring Ruan Dongsheng down.
He shared that Eva was now Ruan Dongsheng's only weakness, and they could use her to harm him. Eva tried on Jason's new gown but stumbled, prompting a scolding from Jason. She realized the dress was too long and made of silk, which caused friction and could easily twist around the ankles, leading to falls. She worried about offending Jason, known for his arrogance in the fashion world, if she pointed out the flaw.
Ruan Dongsheng noticed her distress and advised her that the most important lesson in life is to please oneself while also pleasing others, as self-satisfaction often leads to satisfying others. Eva grasped this profound insight and was delighted. Ruan Dongsheng, burdened by the negative public opinion surrounding the restaurant, considered postponing its reconstruction. Eva, however, urged him not to, reminding him it was his dream.
She shared her own childhood dream of designing clothes and modeling them, emphasizing that while he had helped her achieve her first dream of being with him, she would help him fulfill his second dream as well.
