Love The Way You Are Episode 21 Recap
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Yin Yike stood outside her father's closed door, speaking to him about her unwavering decision. She conveyed her self-awareness regarding her choices and her capability to take responsibility for them, urging him to rest. As was her custom, Aunt Lan brought Yike warm milk and took the opportunity to speak with her. Aunt Lan admitted that initially, she too struggled to accept Yike's relationship with Xu Guangxi, given their perceived sibling relationship and the differences in their ages and careers.
However, she emphasized that her only wish was for their happiness. Aunt Lan pressed Yike about the seriousness of her intentions, asking if they were planning for a future with marriage and children, or simply dating casually. Yike, acknowledging the uncertainty of the future, expressed her firm resolve at that moment to continue her journey with Guangxi and asked for Aunt Lan's support. Aunt Lan replied that only Yike's own heart could guide her.
She then confided in Yike, comparing her determination to her own youth when she chose Yike's father despite societal gossip surrounding their blended family. Aunt Lan recalled how Yike’s father always protected her and worked hard to provide for their three children, including a young Guangxi. Vowing her unwavering support, Aunt Lan encouraged Yike to be brave. Yike, still concerned about her father, was reassured by Aunt Lan, who promised to handle household matters.
Meanwhile, Yike's father, who had been eavesdropping, declared he would disown Yike if she moved out, only for Aunt Lan to retort that he usually found Yike annoying and should enjoy the peace. To give her father space to cool down, Yike decided to move out temporarily. She initially considered staying with Qin Yiran, but Xu Guangxi invited her to stay with him instead.
He emphasized the importance of facing challenges together and expressed his need for an opportunity to show Yike’s father their commitment. Yike worried about Chen Musen, Guangxi's housemate, but Guangxi assured her he would handle it. Later, as Yike settled into Guangxi’s apartment, she confided in him that she felt like a rebellious child doing crazy things, and found it hard to insist on being herself. Guangxi comforted her, promising to always be by her side.
He playfully asserted his protective nature, demanding she report her whereabouts, and assured her that their relationship would only improve. Guangxi diligently prepared the bedroom for Yike, changing the sheets and placing warm milk by the bed, while he made his own bed on the living room floor. He also planned to "buy off" Chen Musen with a big meal to ensure his acceptance of Yike's stay. Meanwhile, Aunt Lan began her own "special measures" to manage Yike's father.
She declared him the new head of the household, stopping her cooking and tasking him with all domestic responsibilities, including paying bills, buying groceries, and managing daily necessities. Yike's father was left bewildered, realizing Yike had handled all these tasks previously. Aunt Lan then left to join her friends for square dancing, leaving him to fend for himself with frozen dumplings. Trouble also brewed at Yike's workplace.
Following the collapse of the professional arrangement with Li Zelin, her company's dealings with Flower World were in jeopardy. Rumors spread among colleagues, with some hoping Yike's Live Stream Department would be dissolved. Frank, Yike's superior, summoned her, demanding an explanation for Li Zelin's unexpected withdrawal and Flower World's refusal to continue negotiations. He criticized her for relying on personal relationships and suggested disbanding the Live Stream Department.
Yike clarified that she had no personal relationship with Li Zelin and assured Frank that a new plan was underway. Frank revealed that Ms. Zheng had resigned, taking responsibility for the situation, and warned Yike that her entire department could be dismissed. Yike then met with Ms. Zheng, her mentor, expressing her sorrow. Ms. Zheng explained that she resigned to secure an opportunity for Yike and to maintain her dignity against Kong Xianzhe, who had been eyeing her position.
She advised Yike to be strong, to "throw a hard punch," and to pursue her career path with conviction. Back with her team, Yike's subordinates showed their unwavering support, promising to face the impending "storm" with her. They discussed the situation, debating whether to concede to avoid further conflict. Yike apologized for their worries and immediately began formulating a new strategy.
She tasked Yu Rou with finding alternative lawyers, Shen Xin with reorganizing Flower World documents, another team member with compiling online public opinion reports, and Chacha with finding new media writers. Separately, Xia Xiaomian called Yin Yibo, complaining about the troublesome Li Zelin and urging Yibo to help Xu Guangxi, prompting Yibo to agree to pick up his sister. Seeking advice on how to win over Yike's father, Xu Guangxi enlisted Chen Ye and Chen Musen as consultants.
They were soon joined by Yike, Qin Yiran, and Xia Xiaomian, with Yin Yibo also arriving to pick up Yike, leading to a group discussion at a coffee shop. Chen Ye jokingly suggested they elope, but Yike dismissed the idea, predicting her father would retaliate aggressively. Xia Xiaomian's "shotgun wedding" proposal was also quickly rejected. Chen Musen, speaking from a father's perspective, advised against aggressive approaches with elders, stressing the importance of sincerity.
Qin Yiran suggested they "give him what he likes," which Chen Ye elaborated to mean making Yike's father genuinely feel Guangxi's love and care for Yike, demonstrating that they could be happy together. Guangxi expressed his determination to show his sincerity. Qin Yiran noted Yike's growth and increased strength, and Yike reaffirmed her belief that all challenges could be overcome.
In a lighter moment, Yike teased Qin Yiran about a perceived shift in her views, which Yiran quickly denied, reaffirming her core values. Yike then playfully asked for a ride on Qin Yiran's motorcycle, only to learn she hadn't ridden it that day.
