Love The Way You Are Episode 17 Recap
> Love The Way You Are Recap
On the Double Seventh Festival, Qin Yiran, convinced that Chen Ye was hiding a family and lying to her, arranged to meet him, intending to teach him a lesson. She had seen a child with him and, correctly assuming it was his son, believed she was being set up as the "other woman." Despite her anger, Chen Ye was genuinely fond of Qin Yiran and, eager to make amends for his recent unreliability, gladly accepted her invitation.
He called Xu Guangxi, begging him to babysit his son, Yu, explaining he needed the time to apologize and clarify his misunderstandings with Qin Yiran. Xu Guangxi reluctantly agreed but warned Chen Ye to be honest, cautioning that the romantic holiday could easily turn into a disaster if he wasn't careful.
Meanwhile, Yin Yibo juggled covering for his sister, Yin Yike, and helping Xu Guangxi avoid their inquisitive Aunt Lan, finding some consolation in the red packets he received for his troubles. At dinner, their father complained about Yibo being glued to his phone and criticized Yin Yike's supposed lack of ambition. Yibo defended his sister, arguing that modern independent women forge their own paths and that her job required her to be busier on holidays.
His father, unconvinced, accused them both of lying for her. When Aunt Lan learned from Yibo that Xu Guangxi was working overtime and couldn't join them, her suspicions were aroused. She pressed Yibo about whether Xu Guangxi was dating someone, but he feigned ignorance, claiming to be focused on his studies.
Spotting him tapping red packets on his phone, he quickly distracted her by asking about her square dancing and her coveted lead dancer position, sending a worried Aunt Lan off to prepare and leaving Yibo to muse about his limited "free cover" services. Yin Yike, aware that a child was at Xu Guangxi's apartment, felt uneasy on her way there, as he hadn't explained the situation.
Unbeknownst to her, Aunt Lan followed and watched from a distance as Yike keyed in the security code and entered the apartment. Recalling Yibo's evasiveness, Aunt Lan's suspicions deepened, but she ultimately left without confronting them. Inside, Yike was startled to meet Yu but was immensely relieved when the boy called Xu Guangxi "Godfather" and her "Godmother," especially after hearing that Chen Ye had previously tried to get him to call her "Mom."
Realizing the child wasn't Xu Guangxi's, Yike found Yu endearing, calling his presence an "unexpected gain" and admitting her fondness for children. Unaware of their breakup, Uncle Yin called Li Zelin to ask about his work and his intentions toward Yin Yike. After congratulating him on his promotion, he pressed him about their marriage plans. Realizing Yike hadn't told her father the truth, Li Zelin played along, vaguely confirming they'd had a fight.
Uncle Yin scolded him for quarreling with a "little girl" but was reassured when Li Zelin affirmed that his feelings for Yike were serious. Qin Yiran suggested celebrating at Chen Ye's house, a proposal he repeatedly refused, claiming his place was too messy. His firm resistance only fueled her suspicions. He suggested a bar instead, but she found his sudden desire for a cozy, romantic evening uncharacteristic.
Eventually, he convinced her to go out for dinner, promising he had something important to tell her. At a public square, unaware of her plan, Chen Ye began a heartfelt public declaration of love. He confessed his insecurities and past unreliability, explaining he wanted to be completely honest with her. Just as he poured out his heart, a nearby fountain erupted on a timer, drenching him completely as Qin Yiran had planned.
Mocking his "silly" display, she called him a hypocrite and publicly warned him that he wasn't qualified to be a playboy who abandons his family. Chen Ye desperately tried to explain that he was divorced with a child, not cheating, but she refused to listen, asking why he waited until she was nearly a "mistress" to tell her, especially knowing her "unmarried and childless for peace" stance. She then turned and walked away, ignoring his pleas.
Wanting to thank Yin Yibo for his help with her live streams, Xia Xiaomian invited him to dinner. When he declined, citing work, she called back in a panic, claiming a pervert was knocking on her door. A concerned Yibo rushed to her apartment, only to find she had tricked him with a "surprise"—a lavish meal and a heart-shaped cake. Annoyed but touched, he listened as she thanked him for his support.
After he made her pinky swear never to pull such a prank again, he mistook the cake for a birthday celebration, only for her to clarify it was for the Double Seventh Festival. Later that night, a drenched and dejected Chen Ye arrived at Xu Guangxi's to pick up a sleeping Yu.
He confirmed that Qin Yiran now knew about his son and explained that Yu's mother had left for someone else shortly after his birth, leading to a peaceful separation where he gained full custody. As he was leaving, a drowsy Yu told his father he would forgive him if he brought the "pretty lady" home as his new mother. Chen Ye sadly remarked that he didn't deserve her and apologized to his son for "losing your mother again."
After he left, Xu Guangxi showed Yin Yike a surprise he had prepared: a collection of mementos chronicling their shared "destiny." The box, labeled "Yin Yike Exclusive," contained the lipstick he found when they first met, a reminder of her borrowing his phone, a picture of a swing, and the red umbrella from a rainy day he now found beautiful because of her. The final item symbolized their "first cola-flavored kiss" by the sea. Deeply touched, Yin Yike playfully asked how to repay him, and he assigned her the task of blow-drying her hair from then on, a duty he happily accepted.
