Love The Way You Are Episode 25 Recap
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Yin Yike's work in the Live Stream Department progressed efficiently, as the Product Department worked quickly to prepare goods, and applications for popularity boosts on their live stream platform were approved. Yin Yike also reviewed quotes from leading gaming streamers and beauty bloggers for KOL advertorials. For their first joint live stream with Flower World, they secured an active game player with a large fanbase but limited streaming experience, who was to be mentored by Yurou.
A more experienced gaming streamer was also brought on board to alleviate broadcasting pressure on Xia Xiaomian. During the live stream, Yin Yike introduced their new customized perfume series for all heroes, which included a mysterious hidden design. Viewers were invited to participate in a prize-giving quiz. The live stream quickly garnered nearly 10,000 average concurrent viewers. Xu Guangxi arrived with a thoughtful gesture, bringing her a drink while she worked.
The perfumes, especially when purchased in discounted bundles, sold out completely. This success meant they had fulfilled their valuation adjustment mechanism, ensuring their performance assessment for the next quarter would be stress-free, and allowing the Live Stream Department to finally stand tall. Celebrating their achievement, Yin Yike offered to treat her team to a celebration party.
At the celebration, Ms. Xu from Flower World congratulated Yin Yike on her team's impressive data but declined to join the celebration, instead requesting a private conversation with Xu Guangxi. She formally invited him to join Flower World, praising his refreshing and spiritual artwork, which her company, despite having many illustrators, desperately needed. Xu Guangxi, having already researched Flower World, noted that their main collaborations were with Mars Animation, while other projects were minor, essentially making them a small studio.
Ms. Xu countered by offering a clear promotion path and a salary that would not disappoint, ready to sign a contract immediately. However, Xu Guangxi explained that accepting the offer now would be betraying the trust of his current boss and team, and that he might treat Ms. Xu the same way in the future.
Ms. Xu questioned if he wouldn't even give her a chance, but Xu Guangxi maintained that while such opportunities could recur, he would only consider future collaborations. Observing from afar, Yin Yike's colleague, Yiran, suspected Ms. Xu had ulterior motives, though Yin Yike believed they were simply discussing work. Yiran teased Yin Yike for intently watching Xu Guangxi.
After the celebration, as Yiran playfully nudged Yin Yike to go on a date with Xu Guangxi, the couple headed out for ice cream. Xu Guangxi brought up Ms. Xu's offer, and Yin Yike immediately deduced that Ms. Xu wanted to poach him, acknowledging Ms. Xu's admiration for his talent. When Xu Guangxi asked if she wanted him to be poached, Yin Yike clarified that his career choices were his own, and she wouldn't interfere.
She denied being jealous, playfully calling jealousy "sour." Xu Guangxi then teased her, suggesting that if she were jealous, she could be quite formidable. Yin Yike, in turn, playfully declared that he would have to do all the housework that night as punishment, joking that she had planned to "trap" him from the start. Meanwhile, Yin Yibo and Xia Xiaomian celebrated the successful live stream over a late-night meal.
Yin Yibo toasted Xia Xiaomian, thanking her for helping him, a "rebellious child," find his way back. Xia Xiaomian, in turn, thanked Yin Yibo for boosting her to become roughly the top female streamer in their live stream. As they enjoyed their spicy hotpot, Xia Xiaomian described it as being like love—hot, passionate, and irresistible. Yin Yibo, however, grew suspicious when she started using four-character idioms, anticipating she was about to "make a scene."
Despite Xia Xiaomian’s playful insistence on talking about love as a "pretty girl," Yin Yibo became fixated on a soccer game on TV, telling her not to lean on him. When their favorite team scored, Yin Yibo erupted in cheers, joining strangers at a nearby table in celebration, leaving Xia Xiaomian feeling completely ignored and frustrated. Later, as Yin Yibo became increasingly intoxicated, Xia Xiaomian yearned for a "kiss in the summer night breeze."
She playfully challenged him, suggesting he was still holding onto his first kiss and didn't even know how to kiss, teasing him as a "modern living fossil" who had been "single since birth." Provoked, and in a moment of drunken exuberance prompted by another goal, Yin Yibo suddenly grabbed Xia Xiaomian's head and kissed her, then declared it was his first kiss and she had to be responsible for him before passing out.
Xia Xiaomian was initially stunned but soon became overjoyed, realizing her wish had come true. The joy was short-lived. The next morning, Xia Xiaomian arrived at Yin Yibo's place with porridge and hangover medicine, hinting at their "first day of being in a relationship" by changing her hairstyle, wearing a new lip color, and not wearing her usual colorful protective gear.
However, Yin Yibo, suffering from a memory blackout from the night before, claimed to remember nothing beyond eating barbecue and drinking. Despite Xia Xiaomian’s attempts to jog his memory by mentioning the street stall and the soccer match, he insisted he had no recollection of the kiss or anything else. Heartbroken, Xia Xiaomian accused him of pretending not to know to hurt her, called him a "bad guy," and declared she would no longer like him.
Yin Yibo was left confused by her sudden anger, genuinely unaware of what had transpired. Yin Yike finally enjoyed a leisurely weekend after a demanding work week. With Chen Musen visiting his mother in his hometown, she had the entire weekend free. She joked about sleeping on the floor for days due to work and wanting to make good use of her bed at home, playfully teasing Xu Guangxi.
She then lovingly prepared dumplings, some deliberately shaped to resemble her own face. Xu Guangxi captured beautiful moments of her on his phone, explaining that he realized he lacked enough good photos of her. He then recited a romantic poem, wishing for someone like her—bright, refreshing, and warm—to encompass his life. He concluded by suggesting they take a photo together, noting they didn't have any.
Chen Ye and Xu Guangxi prepared for another meeting with Mr. Xie from Mars Animation, who had repeatedly demanded revisions without committing to payment. Chen Ye discussed with his team ways to make this the final revision. His team proposed outlandish ideas, from a cross-dressing "honey-trap" (which Chen Ye humorously countered with a suggestion to remove leg hair first) to an "Infernal Affairs"-style undercover operation, and even "playing hard to get" by not submitting the proposal at all.
Ultimately, they decided to resubmit their original, best version, hoping Mr. Xie wouldn't notice. At the meeting, Xu Guangxi confidently presented their "final version," boasting its "main line is a blast," "twists are fantastic," and "characters are incomparable," with "details down to every strand of hair." Mr. Xie, however, remained unsatisfied, praising the work but claiming "something is still missing."
He pressed for more details, particularly the "climax part" of the script, implying that fancy concepts were not enough and he wanted to see the substance. Xu Guangxi calmly stated that a more detailed plan was in progress but required a formal contract signing and payment first, as they had only received a deposit.
When Mr. Xie implied that things should be open for negotiation since he was delivering real money, Chen Ye firmly backed Xu Guangxi, describing their director as "straightforward and tough." He reiterated their willingness to meet requests but stressed the urgent need to finalize the contract and secure the second payment. Mr. Xie then proposed a "time-out" to discuss further with his team.
As they left, Chen Ye, usually more cautious, surprised his team by declaring he wouldn't compromise, asserting their work was solid and they didn't need to depend on Mr. Xie. Xu Guangxi was praised for his newfound ability to "advance and retreat," demonstrating significant character growth. During their discussion, Shen Yao, a member of Chen Ye's team, received a frantic call from a loan shark.
He had borrowed a small amount but was now being extorted for tens of thousands, with threats to contact his colleagues, boss, and even his mother if he didn't pay. Mr. Xie, having clearly overheard the conversation, approached Shen Yao under the guise of concern, offering his help in exchange for seeing the "climax part of the script."
Despite Shen Yao's initial resistance, echoing Xu Guangxi's earlier demand for payment first, Mr. Xie pressured Chen Ye, warning that he would "lose everything" if he didn't cooperate. Chen Ye, however, stoically responded that he had plenty of cooking utensils to sell, confidently emphasizing the quality of their work and talent.
Impressed by their resolve, Mr. Xie relented, stating he "cherished talent" and agreed to finalize the contract and payment after they completed the plot details, particularly for the "offline part." Yin Yike received commendation from Frank for her Live Stream Department's excellent sales data and successful completion of the valuation adjustment.
Frank announced her promotion to Vice Director, placing her on the same level as Kong Xianche, explaining that with Ms. Zheng's departure, Kong Xianche needed support, and Yin Yike's proven performance warranted a higher title. Yin Yike thanked Frank, pledging to work diligently and report directly to him. Kong Xianche, while superficially congratulating Yin Yike, subtly advised her that the Director position was challenging and that she should "know when to retreat," implying her new role was precarious.
Yin Yike sharply countered, stating that performance would speak for itself and the best person would prevail. Her team celebrated her promotion exuberantly, proclaiming her an "awesome CEO" and planning a high-profile display, believing that those prone to jealousy would be so regardless of their discretion. Yin Yike, however, reminded them to maintain professionalism during work hours, emphasizing the importance of the quarter's performance assessment and promising big red packets if they succeeded.
Xia Xiaomian, surprisingly, announced her intention to apply for extra live streaming hours to boost performance, stating that as a woman in the new era, she needed to prioritize her career, a stark contrast to her usual focus on romance, which Yin Yike noted. Later, Chen Ye and his team rejoiced over their successful negotiation with Mr. Xie, already fantasizing about their newfound financial freedom, from buying new laptops to ordering extravagant takeout.
Chen Ye playfully offered to treat them to a 100-yuan meal, teasing them about their modest aspirations. As they walked, Chen Ye suddenly rushed off, explaining he had another appointment. Simultaneously, Xu Guangxi appeared, running to greet Yin Yike, expressing his desire to be the first to congratulate and cheer for her. Just then, Yin Yike received a distressing call from an "auntie" pleading with her to "save Zelin."
Yin Yike, clearly unwell and sweating profusely, excused herself to the restroom, attributing her discomfort to her period. Xu Guangxi, noticing her distress, followed her. He thoughtfully provided her with a hot pack for her stomach, warm brown sugar water, and painkillers, having quickly researched online how to help.
He also affectionately pointed out that she had "dismantled the smiley face" he drew on the hot pack, and even noted down in his phone that she couldn't eat cold food around this time next month, demonstrating his attentive and caring nature.
