Love Unexpected Episode 18 Recap
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Following up on his promise to help Ke Siyi, Xu Nuo suddenly asked about her wish, mentioning her visit to the Wishing Pond. He asserted his ability to fulfill any wish that money could achieve. Ke Siyi playfully called him "Santa Claus" or a "dream vending machine," before jokingly insisting on recording him with her phone to ensure he wouldn't go back on his word.
Looking into the camera, Xu Nuo sincerely promised that even if she were to leave him one day, he would still do his utmost to help her realize her wishes. The next day, Xu Nuo unexpectedly called a confidential meeting with powerful business leaders, none of whom Ke Siyi or other regular employees recognized. Ke Siyi secretly photographed a secretary's seating chart and later met with Wu Dongde.
The documents she provided were merely company project files and offered no useful commercial intelligence. Having confirmed from a physical exam report that Xu Nuo had no mental health issues, Wu Dongde pressed Ke Siyi for details on the important meeting. Ke Siyi explained the meeting was temporary and highly confidential, with no company insiders present, leading Wu Dongde to deduce Xu Nuo was seeking funds by selling shares.
Wu Dongde demanded the meeting's attendee list, revealing his plan to strategically "sniper" the deal by buying back all the shares Xu Nuo sold, making Xu Nuo feel the same pain he had once inflicted. Later, Ke Siyi had a nightmare where Xu Nuo discovered her identity as a spy. His normally stoic face twisted in fury as he threw things and screamed that he hated her for lying to him. She woke up in tears.
Noticing her distracted and troubled state the next day, Xu Nuo told her to rest at home. Ke Siyi felt he didn't trust her, but Xu Nuo reiterated that his belief in her was not important; what mattered was his ability to protect her, and he urged her to trust him.
Separately, Xu Nuo met with Zhou Yanxin and asked him to prepare a resignation contract for Ke Siyi, framing it as an early termination of her internship, along with a highly favorable recommendation letter. Xu Nuo explained that he wasn't afraid of Ke Siyi harming him, but he feared she would be exploited and hurt if she remained involved in his complex world. Surprised by Xu Nuo's profound self-sacrificing desire to protect her innocence, Zhou Yanxin called him a "saint".
Lin Wen advised Ke Siyi that it was time to reveal Wu Dongde's plan to Xu Nuo, but without exposing Ke Siyi's identity as a spy. After dismissing the idea of an anonymous letter, Ke Siyi was prepared to tell him directly and risk exposing herself. Lin Wen cautioned her against it, warning that Xu Nuo's anger could lead to a breakup or even her imprisonment. Instead, Lin Wen suggested involving Liang Zhixiao.
Given his past as Xu Nuo's romantic rival, Liang Zhixiao could publish an article on his public account that appeared to attack Xu Nuo, while secretly embedding Wu Dongde's confidential plans within it. This way, the intelligent Xu Nuo would recognize the hidden message, while the public would perceive it as Liang Zhixiao's revenge. Liang Zhixiao, having already suspected Ke Siyi was hiding something about Wu Dongde, was contacted by her and she confessed everything.
He agreed to help on one condition: Ke Siyi must cease all involvement in the conflict. He warned that if she continued to meddle, he would immediately inform Xu Nuo of everything to ensure her safety. Meanwhile, Zhou Yanxin reported to Xu Nuo that he had prepared the contract for Ke Siyi, including a substantial bonus, but they couldn't locate her, as her phone seemed to have anti-tracking software. Worried, Xu Nuo decided to look for her himself.
Upon returning home, Xu Nuo found Ke Siyi silently weeping while tending to a potted plant, whose roots she had accidentally damaged. He gently asked if she was trying to protect the plant or kill it, to which she replied she was trying her best to protect it. Without asking questions, Xu Nuo took her for a walk to a wishing pond.
He reflected on Ke Siyi's past words about observing people at the pond, explaining that he now came here when troubled to watch life's diverse emotions, which gave him a sense of peace. Pondering what one's single remaining wish would be in a world of endless desires, Xu Nuo quietly expressed his own: "For you to leave me."
At the same time, Zhou Yanxin, unable to reach Xu Nuo, urgently contacted the tech department, ordering them to immediately block Liang Zhixiao's public account and delete his newly published article. Ke Siyi was deeply hurt by Xu Nuo's wish, questioning if she was so insignificant that he would "waste" his only wish on her departure. Xu Nuo thanked her for changing him and for her unwavering protection, but reiterated that it was "time to leave."
He presented the early termination plan, which Ke Siyi vehemently refused. Citing her father's poor health and his potential worry if she became unemployed, she demanded to stay until she found a new job. Xu Nuo offered to suspend her with pay but insisted she no longer come to the company or live in his house.
Realizing he intended to break up with her, Ke Siyi called him a "love rat" and defiantly declared she would never accept being fired or moving out, threatening to cause trouble if he forced her. Xu Nuo stated he had to meet Zhou Yanxin and left, telling her she no longer needed to follow him. The next day, Xu Nuo and Zhou Yanxin confronted Liang Zhixiao about the article. Liang Zhixiao defended it as a legitimate piece of business journalism.
Xu Nuo sternly rejected the unsolicited help, warning Liang Zhixiao that this was a war between him and Wu Dongde that he had no right to interfere in. He added a legal warning: if Liang Zhixiao meddled further and was discovered by Wu Dongde, he could face charges for disclosing trade secrets, and Hege's legal team would not protect him. Liang Zhixiao informed Ke Siyi that Xu Nuo had seen the article and had it removed.
They concluded the situation was more complex, speculating that Xu Nuo and Wu Dongde were setting traps for each other. Liang Zhixiao urged Ke Siyi to leave as Xu Nuo wished, but she firmly refused. Declaring that Wu Dongde's formidable nature was precisely why she couldn't abandon Xu Nuo, she stated her resolve to protect him was as strong as Liang Zhixiao's desire to protect her.
Back at Xu Nuo's home, Ke Siyi confronted him and tore up the termination contract. She adamantly declared she would not resign, as termination required mutual agreement, and she would not move out while she was still his bodyguard. Later, as Xu Nuo watered the damaged plant, he reflected on Ke Siyi's words about trying her best to protect it.
He realized the article wasn't Liang Zhixiao's idea; it was Ke Siyi who was trying to protect him, with a determination as profound and unwavering as her desire to save the flower.
