Master Devil Do Not Kiss Me 2 Episode 22 Recap
> Master Devil Do Not Kiss Me 2 Recap
At the Pinkston Design Competition, the judges questioned An Chuxia about her design's striking resemblance to Xiang Mankui's newly released sketches. An Chuxia insisted the design was her own, created independently, but couldn't immediately provide proof. She offered to contact Xiang Mankui for verification, but learned that Xiang Mankui was unwell and absent. The judges decided to deliberate and postpone a decision, leaving An Chuxia visibly distressed on stage, comforted by Han Qilu, Jiang Chenchuan, Ling Hanyu, and Meng Xiaonan.
Meanwhile, Xiang Mankui was confined, attempting to break down a door with a stick, guarded by men led by Gao Gan, who threatened her with dire consequences if she didn't cooperate. An Chuxia's friends were unable to reach Xiang Mankui. Meng Xiaonan suspected sabotage, citing past grievances, but An Chuxia remained steadfast in her belief in Xiang Mankui's innocence, arguing that a deliberate framing would have occurred earlier. Han Qilu and Jiang Yuanyuan agreed.
Recognizing the urgency, Han Qilu prioritized finding Xiang Mankui, initially planning to search her home with Jiang Chenchuan and Ling Hanyu. Simultaneously, Jiang He received a call revealing Mo Xinwei had ordered the upload of the plagiarized sketches that morning. Shocked, Jiang He immediately ordered a news blackout to protect Mo Xinwei.
While Han Qilu and the others strategized, Wan Zi revealed she witnessed Mo Xinwei conspiring with a man to sabotage An Chuxia's competition entry by ensuring Xiang Mankui's absence. Frightened, Wan Zi tried to warn Xiang Mankui, following them to the school but losing sight of them after Xiang Mankui was released on campus. Although Wan Zi didn't know their exact location, her information confirmed Xiang Mankui was still on school grounds.
Deductively, they determined the old, disused warehouse west of the school was the most likely hiding place. Jiang He confronted Mo Xinwei, revealing his discovery of her role in uploading the plagiarized sketches. Mo Xinwei admitted to framing An Chuxia, driven by her desire to destroy her. Jiang He reprimanded Mo Xinwei for jeopardizing An Chuxia’s future and committing a crime, but Mo Xinwei, viewing herself as the rightful heir to Jiang's Group, justified her actions as eliminating obstacles.
When Jiang He reminded her of An Chuxia's status as her older sister, Mo Xinwei angrily denied the relationship, calling An Chuxia a "bastard child." Jiang He pressed her about Xiang Mankui's disappearance, but Mo Xinwei feigned ignorance, suggesting self-confinement or voluntary absence. Jiang He warned of the severe consequences if her actions were exposed, but Mo Xinwei remained defiant, claiming her status as his daughter made her untouchable.
Arriving at the warehouse, Han Qilu, Jiang Chenchuan, Ling Hanyu, and Feng Shao found Gao Gan and his men guarding the entrance. Han Qilu confronted Gao Gan, demanding Xiang Mankui's release, which escalated into a fight. Han Qilu rescued Xiang Mankui, assuring her safety and instructing Jiang Chenchuan to handle the remaining assailants before rushing Xiang Mankui to the competition venue. At the competition, the judges disqualified An Chuxia for suspected plagiarism. However, Xiang Mankui's dramatic arrival interrupted the proceedings.
She confirmed An Chuxia's ownership of the sketches, attributing the incident to website malfunctions and apologizing for the misunderstanding, urging everyone not to doubt An Chuxia’s talent. Mo Xinwei then stormed the stage, accusing Xiang Mankui of being bribed. An Chuxia tried to intervene, asking Xiang Mankui not to sacrifice herself. An Chuxia revealed Xiang Mankui's discovery in the west warehouse, implying intentional obstruction. Mo Xinwei denied involvement, suggesting self-confinement or non-attendance, questioning An Chuxia's knowledge of the guards.
Mo Xinwei then insulted An Chuxia, calling her a "scene kid" and a "bastard child." Jiang He desperately tried to control Mo Xinwei, but she accused him of bias due to family ties. Xiang Mankui revealed her severely injured hand, demonstrating her inability to create the recent sketches and exposing the framing attempt. Mo Xinwei’s enraged outburst continued, accusing An Chuxia and Jiang He of being liars.
Ultimately, An Chuxia was declared the winner, although her joy was tempered by the traumatic events. That evening, at the Han family home, a celebration was underway when Xiang Mankui arrived, prompting Jiang Yuanyuan to caution her about drinking too much wine, given her recent hospital stay.
