Love Unexpected Episode 15 Recap
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Liu Ruochen waited outside Fan Fan's apartment all night. When she appeared, he confronted her, asking why she was leaving. Fan Fan claimed she was just tired and wanted peace, but Liu Ruochen insisted she still loved him and was only trying to protect him from further harm, like what happened to Qin Yang. Fan Fan, however, just wanted time alone.
Before Liu Ruochen left, he reminded Fan Fan that she once expressed a desire to ride the Ferris wheel, recalling her "childish" wish to him. Fan Fan reluctantly admitted her wish to experience the legend: that lovers who kiss at the highest point of the Ferris wheel will be together forever. Despite her reluctance, she agreed to ride, deciding it would be their last time.
As they admired the night view from the Ferris wheel, Liu Ruochen shared the story of the park owner. He explained that the owner and her late husband met on the Ferris wheel, and her husband, before passing, promised to become a star to watch over her. The owner's happiest moments were spent watching the stars from the Ferris wheel, the place closest to them.
Fan Fan found the tale beautiful yet sad, and Liu Ruochen added that its message was to cherish those present in one's life. They took a photo together. At the end of their Ferris wheel ride, Fan Fan told Liu Ruochen they should break up. He questioned her decision, reminding her they were supposed to be taking a break, but she explained that despite her efforts, she couldn't reconcile with the situation in her heart.
Liu Ruochen, respecting her choice, wished her well. Fan Fan, in turn, advised him to smile more in his future photos, take care of himself, and eat properly. They exchanged goodbyes, and as Fan Fan walked away, she broke down in tears, recalling their cherished memories together. One week after 2024 Gao Ruwen's arrival in 2012, he found his body was showing signs of rejection, yet Fan Fan remained unaffected. He had Shen Shijia held captive in the basement.
Young Gao Ruwen confronted his future self, questioning why their father was imprisoned. 2024 Gao Ruwen justified it as a necessary measure to prevent Shen Shijia from revealing their secrets, promising to release him once their current plans were finished. Young Gao Ruwen reminded 2024 Gao Ruwen that he had already fulfilled the task of stealing Fan Fan's blood information and asked what else was required.
2024 Gao Ruwen responded vaguely, asking if he wanted Shen Shijia to undergo deeper hypnosis. When young Gao Ruwen declined, his future self told him to go to sleep, assuring him that a "new game" would begin the next day. This interaction left young Gao Ruwen feeling distrusted and pondering how to save his father and uncover the secrets surrounding Fan Fan. A month later, Liu Ruochen, still thinking of Fan Fan, enrolled in a fitness center.
He diligently inquired about boxing and Taekwondo classes, determined to become stronger. He vowed to himself that he would become powerful enough to ensure Fan Fan would never have to worry about him again. Upon returning home, Fan Fan was questioned by Little Fan about Liu Ruochen's absence. Fan Fan informed her younger self that they had broken up, clarifying that it wasn't because she stopped liking him, but she declined to elaborate further.
Meanwhile, Liu Ruochen, struggling to eat without Fan Fan's cooking, received a text message from Little Fan. The message urged him to make up with "Sister," chastising him for being too passive and warning him that Fan Fan might be "snatched away" if he didn't act. Little Fan encouraged him to be more mature and make Fan Fan feel secure, emphasizing the need to win her back.
Liu Ruochen pondered Little Fan's words, particularly the idea of making Fan Fan feel safe. Fan Fan continued to mull over the car crash, remembering Liu Ruochen's assertion that Yu Liqing couldn't drive, suggesting the accident was no mere coincidence. She suspected young Gao Ruwen might have turned malicious. Her investigation into Shen Shijia led her to discover he was neither at work nor home, which she found unsettling.
Meanwhile, Liu Ruochen was intently watching boxing videos, driven by his desire to become stronger to protect those he loved. Qin Yang visited him, inquiring about his and Fan Fan's breakup. Liu Ruochen reiterated his respect for Fan Fan's decision and the need for some space. Qin Yang, now recovered and discharged from the hospital, met Fan Fan at her family's restaurant. He brought up the car crash, expressing regret over the situation between her and Liu Ruochen.
Fan Fan revealed that the accident was not a mere coincidence. She explained that her investigation into Shen Shijia was the reason 2024 Gao Ruwen acted prematurely, leading to Qin Yang's injury. To prevent anyone else from getting hurt due to her decisions, she felt it was best to break up with Liu Ruochen. She reiterated her determination to find Gao Ruwen, mentioning her inability to locate Shen Shijia.
Though Qin Yang offered further help, Fan Fan insisted on handling the matter herself, asking him to stay informed if he found any information. In the basement, Shen Shijia regained consciousness, disoriented. He called out for "Wen Wen" (his son, young Gao Ruwen), but 2024 Gao Ruwen, who was present, corrected him. Shen Shijia then recognized that the person before him was not his son, exclaiming, "You're not Wen Wen!"
2024 Gao Ruwen then firmly instructed Shen Shijia to remain in the basement. Fan Fan visited the Hai Bo Bookstore, looking for Uncle Xiang. A new owner informed her that Uncle Xiang had sold the shop after winning a lottery jackpot, supposedly thanks to a "tip" from an "expert."
The new owner elaborated that this "expert" had guided Uncle Xiang to play a game to obtain a phone number that could predict the future, thus allowing him to know the winning lottery numbers in advance. Fan Fan, skeptical, questioned why everyone wouldn't be a millionaire if such a thing were possible, to which the new owner simply said it was just a story for amusement. Later, Qin Yang and Liu Ruochen appeared at Fan Fan's home.
Fan Fan, surprised to see them, asked why they hadn't left and joked that she had no spare rooms for them to stay overnight. Liu Ruochen stated he had something to tell her. Qin Yang also wanted to speak first, but Fan Fan dismissed him, saying he had already said enough and should leave. Qin Yang accepted this, telling Liu Ruochen that they could talk, and left. As Qin Yang departed, he mused that "today's Gege [Liu Ruochen] is like a reactor."
