Love Unexpected Episode 21 Recap
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Gao Ruwen continued to threaten Xiao Wen Wen, reminding him that he had shown restraint by not sending Shen Shijia to join Yu Li Qing. This provoked Xiao Wen Wen, who punched Gao Ruwen and angrily told him not to mention his mother. Xiao Wen Wen warned that if Gao Ruwen pushed him too far, he would resort to self-harm, which would also seal Gao Ruwen's fate, declaring, "At worst, I'll just fight you to the death.
If I die, you won't live either." Gao Ruwen quickly softened his tone, claiming it was just a joke and that he would never make things difficult for Xiao Wen Wen, emphasizing, "We're one person. You are me, I am you. We still have to live well together." Later, as Xiao Wen Wen was feeding Shen Shijia, the hypnosis abruptly wore off.
Shen Shijia recognized Xiao Wen Wen as his son and desperately pleaded for help, saying, "Get me out of here. There is hope for us as long as we get out of here. Trust me. We'll leave together." Moved, Xiao Wen Wen agreed to help his father escape. That evening, Xiao Wen Wen approached Gao Ruwen, feigning cooperation and offering him red wine.
Gao Ruwen, however, sensed an ulterior motive, realizing Xiao Wen Wen's true intent was to free Shen Shijia. To Gao Ruwen's astonishment, Xiao Wen Wen revealed he also possessed the ability to hypnotize. He used this skill on Gao Ruwen, causing him to feel overwhelmingly tired and sleepy, effectively neutralizing him. Xiao Wen Wen quickly rescued Shen Shijia, explaining that he had successfully stalled Gao Ruwen.
Shen Shijia expressed concern about being recaptured, but Xiao Wen Wen suggested they call the police, noting that Gao Ruwen had no identification, which would give them sufficient time to escape. Shen Shijia voiced a wistful wish for his mother to be with them, and Xiao Wen Wen reassured him that she would protect them from the other side. They then made their way to the police station.
The following day, Liu Ruo Chen called Lu Fan Fan with news that Gao Ruwen had been arrested. He explained that an anonymous tip led to Gao Ruwen's capture, and he had cooperated by turning himself in. They speculated whether a victim's family member was behind the report. Regardless, everyone felt a sense of relief with the police now involved, and Fan Fan admitted she felt less fearful performing on stage.
Ruo Chen believed that once the police gathered conclusive evidence, Gao Ruwen would face deserved punishment, allowing Fan Fan to finally live peacefully in their current time and space. Yi Xiao, overhearing the unusual phrase "time and space," appeared puzzled. Fan Fan, Ruo Chen, and Qin Yang then explained the concept of time travel to Yi Xiao. Initially, Yi Xiao was skeptical, thinking they were either pranking her or describing a scenario from a movie.
However, after their detailed explanations, she was amazed and accepted the truth, thrilled to realize she had a friend from 12 years in the future. Qin Yang attempted to offer a physics-based explanation, but he was interrupted. With the immediate threat seemingly resolved, the group decided to celebrate. Meanwhile, that evening, the police searched Shen Shijia's home for Gao Ruwen but could not find him; he had managed to escape.
Later, Fan Fan and her friends enjoyed an outing at a kart racing track. Ruo Chen displayed impressive skill, breaking Qin Yang's previous record, and Fan Fan also proved to be a capable driver. After the race, Yi Xiao observed that Ruo Chen and Fan Fan had still not reconciled. She questioned Ruo Chen, who replied that Fan Fan "should know that I'm waiting for her to come back to me."
Yi Xiao then stressed the importance of a "sense of ritual" for girls, particularly with the upcoming festival. She advised Ruo Chen that while a grand gesture wasn't strictly necessary, he needed to continuously demonstrate his love for Fan Fan, ensuring she felt cherished and cared for, as everyone desires such validation. At home, Fan Fan prepared a heart-shaped steak for her pet Pikachu.
Her parents, subtly attempting to foster a reconciliation, suggested she invite Ruo Chen to celebrate the festival, encouraging her to venture out more often. Fan Fan wondered if he would make the first move. Feeling somewhat lonely, she tried to make plans. She called Yi Xiao, who politely declined, explaining she was attending a school masquerade ball with many attractive students, a mandatory event for all freshmen.
Fan Fan then messaged her other friends, only to discover they were also at the school ball with Ruo Chen and Qin Yang, and they invited her to join them. Resigned to spending the festival alone with her pet, Fan Fan decided to take Pikachu for a walk, feeling like she and her pet Pikachu were "two lonely souls" celebrating together.
Unbeknownst to Fan Fan, all these rejections were part of an elaborate plan orchestrated by Ruo Chen and their friends. As Fan Fan stepped outside with Pikachu, she noticed the flowers Ruo Chen had planted earlier had finally bloomed. Moments later, Ruo Chen called her. He claimed the school ball was boring due to the overwhelming number of people wanting to dance with him and inquired about her evening plans.
When she told him she was home, he unexpectedly asked if she wanted to see snow, even though the weather forecast hadn't predicted any. Fan Fan expressed hesitation, wondering if it was truly acceptable for him to leave the school ball. Ruo Chen responded that he didn't have a dance partner anyway, and more importantly, she was far more important to him than the ball.
Ruo Chen then drove Fan Fan to the aquarium, a place they had visited together before. Inside, he had meticulously arranged a breathtakingly romantic scene, complete with artificial snow falling and shimmering lights. Fan Fan was utterly enchanted, exclaiming how beautiful it was and expressing her profound delight. Deeply moved by her reaction, Ruo Chen leaned in and kissed her. He then declared loudly and sincerely, "Lu Fan Fan, be my girlfriend!" Having always held a deep love for him, Fan Fan joyfully accepted his heartfelt proposal. They were finally reunited, understanding the preciousness of their rediscovered love.
