Love Unexpected Episode 1 Recap
> Love Unexpected Recap
In 2024, renowned lawyer Liu Ruochen, known for his undefeated record and sharp, ruthless methods, found himself at the center of public debate once again due to a controversial case. His aggressive approach to winning lawsuits had earned him a reputation for being unscrupulous. He was later seen driving to his company, ignoring a throng of reporters.
Meanwhile, Lu Fanfan, a nutritionist, was in a gym presenting meal plans to a client when the man made inappropriate comments and then touched her. Lu Fanfan quickly reacted, kicking him and warning him to behave. Liu Ruochen, worried about potential retaliation, requested information on Gao Ruwen, a man he had prosecuted for murder who was now released early for good behavior.
He cautioned his friend to be careful, fearing Gao Ruwen might target those around him rather than Liu Ruochen himself. Lu Fanfan discussed personal matters with her best friend, Yu Xiao Yue, during a facial treatment at a spa. Lu Fanfan needed help but was told she first had to assist Yu Xiao Yue with a challenging client—a significant business opportunity that could not fail.
Later, while boxing with a friend, Liu Ruochen was informed about reporters accusing him of bullying a victim's family. He remained indifferent, stating he had no intention of mending his public image. After being knocked down by his friend, Liu Ruochen's mind drifted to a mysterious woman, a back view appearing in his thoughts as he wondered, "Who are you? How can I find you?"
His friend, noticing his distant gaze, urged him to snap out of it, reminding him that the woman he was thinking of did not exist. Lu Fanfan, determined to tackle Yu Xiao Yue's difficult client, arrived late for her appointment. This particular client, Liu Ruochen, suffered from anorexia, and numerous chefs had failed to prepare food he would accept. Confident in her culinary skills, Lu Fanfan prepared omelette rice.
As she cooked, she fantasized that Liu Ruochen would love her dish, declare it an "earthly delicacy," and immediately hire her as his private chef, offering her a stack of cards with no limits. In reality, an assistant presented Lu Fanfan's omelette rice to Liu Ruochen, who, upon smelling it, found the aroma familiar, stirring a memory. However, he concluded that it wasn't what he was searching for.
The assistant informed Lu Fanfan that her cooking was not to the boss's liking. Undeterred, Lu Fanfan made multiple attempts, but none satisfied Liu Ruochen. Eventually, everyone in the office, even a dog named Pikachu, was full from her cooking, yet Liu Ruochen still refused it.
Annoyed that her efforts were fed to a dog, Lu Fanfan attempted to confront Liu Ruochen but was stopped at the front desk, where she was told his next available appointment was over a month away, at 5 AM. She decided to wait for him to leave work. Hours later, Lu Fanfan had fallen asleep while waiting. She was woken by a call from Yu Xiao Yue, inviting her to a party.
Realizing it was past 10 PM and Liu Ruochen had long gone, Lu Fanfan left for her hotel. While discussing her frustrating day with Yu Xiao Yue, Lu Fanfan called Liu Ruochen a "black-hearted lawyer." However, a news report on TV then highlighted Liu Ruochen's recent victory in an insurance fraud case, explaining how the client had faked a murder. Lu Fanfan realized she had misunderstood his involvement.
She then expressed worry about her mother's hospital fees for the upcoming month, only for Yu Xiao Yue to reveal she had already covered the cost, prompting Lu Fanfan to joke that she would marry Yu Xiao Yue if she were a man. Yu Xiao Yue was then called out by a handsome man for drinks, leaving Lu Fanfan the presidential suite to herself, making her feel like a "happy single dog."
Relaxing in a bath, Lu Fanfan watched a news report about Fermi Bubbles in the Milky Way, which were expanding and were believed to be caused by super high-energy gamma rays and X-rays from black holes, forming shockwaves. Suddenly, the hotel experienced a power outage. At the same time, Liu Ruochen, who was also showering in a different part of the hotel, found himself in darkness. Both ventured into the hallway and collided in the dark.
Lu Fanfan accidentally touched his abdomen. Power was restored, and seeing it was Liu Ruochen, she quickly recoiled and ran back to her room, instantly regretting not taking the opportunity to touch him longer. When she opened her door to catch another glimpse, a powerful surge caused her to suddenly find herself teetering on the edge of a high-rise building.
Liu Ruochen, appearing out of nowhere, grabbed her hand and pulled her back, causing her to fall on top of him. He asked if she was trying to commit suicide, which she vehemently denied, explaining she had no idea how she ended up there. It was then revealed that they had been transported back to 2012, and this Liu Ruochen was twelve years younger. Meanwhile, in 2012, Gao Ruwen was at a bar, flirting with Yu Xiao Yue.
She showed him a photo of Lu Fanfan, telling him her best friend had gone missing. Gao Ruwen reassured her that she would find her friend and eventually be happy. Back with Liu Ruochen, he took Lu Fanfan to a food street. She found the area strangely familiar. Noticing the date "2012" on a poster and then seeing Liu Ruochen's old-model Xiaomi Mi 1 phone, she became distressed, realizing it was indeed 2012. Initially thinking it was a prank by Liu Ruochen and Yu Xiao Yue, she insisted on going home, bewildered by her sudden displacement in time.
