About Is Love 2 Episode 22 Recap
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Lin Feifei was anxious while waiting at Snow, concerned about what Xue Zi might do to Ning Fei. Zhou Shi reassured her that Xue Zi was unaware of Ning Fei's true identity as Xue Ning, so she wouldn't be suspicious. When Ning Fei emerged, he held Lin Feifei's hand, and Xue Zi declared that she would no longer interfere with their relationship, wishing them happiness.
Xue Zi then informed Zhou Shi that she had retracted the copyright for Ning Fei's artwork, asking if Zhou Shi was upset. Zhou Shi replied that she had never considered the copyright her own, merely holding it temporarily, and believed its value would be better realized under the company's management. She expressed her satisfaction that Snow had signed such a talented artist.
As they were leaving, Ning Fei subtly checked with Zhou Shi to ensure Xue Zi hadn't discovered their secret, confirming they should proceed with their original plan. He then told Lin Feifei and others to go home. Later, Zhou Shi revealed to Lin Feifei that she was looking for a new place to live, intending to move out of Wei Qing's residence. Lin Feifei recalled a previous drinking session and assumed Zhou Shi and Wei Qing had made up.
Zhou Shi clarified that she understood Wei Qing's intention to protect her by keeping secrets, but she was tired of his pattern of making mistakes and then apologizing. This time, she resolved not to forgive him immediately, hoping he would learn a valuable lesson. Ning Fei jokingly sympathized with Wei Qing, but Zhou Shi sternly warned him against siding with anyone.
Lin Feifei then extended an invitation for Zhou Shi to move back in with her and Ning Fei, promising that Zhou Shi's cooking would save them from daily takeout. Ning Fei also expressed his desire for Zhou Shi's home-cooked meals. Zhou Shi agreed, promising to see them later that night. Zhou Shi returned home and began packing, intending to inform Wei Qing of her departure upon his return. However, Wei Qing was late.
She eventually spotted him pacing in the garden below and called him on the phone. He claimed to be working at the office, but she confronted him about being in the garden. When he finally came upstairs, he admitted he was afraid to enter, thinking she was still angry and would be annoyed by his presence. Zhou Shi, frustrated, informed him of her plan to move into Lin Feifei's studio. To her surprise, Wei Qing didn't try to stop her.
Instead, he started meticulously packing her favorite kitchen knives, the robot vacuum, her bed, humidifier, and even a potted plant, insisting she take everything that made her comfortable to ensure she wouldn't be inconvenienced in a new place. Seeing his earnest concern, Zhou Shi's resolve softened. She agreed to stay, but only for a ten-day "observation period," contingent on his behavior. Wei Qing immediately accepted. They then drafted a "Good Roommate Agreement."
The first clause stipulated that they would be business rivals during work hours but roommates during their free time, with no excessive physical contact. The second clause required mutual respect for personal wishes in both work and life, allowing for suggestions but forbidding interference. When Wei Qing attempted to amend a clause, Zhou Shi firmly stated that only she could make changes.
Wei Qing then voluntarily added a third clause, giving Zhou Shi the right to supervise him in correcting all his previously complained-about flaws until she was satisfied, with no objections from him. He expressed a desire for the notebook, which listed his flaws, to one day contain only his good points. With all clauses agreed upon, Zhou Shi, whom Wei Qing referred to as "Dear Party A," sealed the agreement with her fingerprint.
The agreement now in effect, Zhou Shi's first command was for Wei Qing to unpack all her luggage, to which he readily agreed. The following morning, Wei Qing had already prepared breakfast. Zhou Shi woke to find the table set and complimented his much-improved cooking. Seizing the opportunity, Wei Qing produced a "Satisfaction Survey" form and an ink pad.
He proposed that every time he pleased her, she should give him a stamp, and after collecting ten stamps, he would receive a reward of her choosing. Zhou Shi found the idea childish, comparing it to a kindergarten activity for good behavior, and initially refused. However, Wei Qing's persistent pleas for "encouragement" eventually won her over, and she gave him the first stamp. At work, Zhou Shi was taken aback to see Master Wu at Snow for a new collaboration.
Even more surprising was that Xue Zi had assigned Pei to handle the project without informing Zhou Shi. Puzzled, Zhou Shi approached Pei, who confirmed the exhibition plans and Xue Zi's directive. Zhou Shi then sought out Master Wu directly in the meeting room, questioning his decision to partner with Snow given that Shangjue, a Snow subsidiary, had sabotaged the previous Art Biennial.
Master Wu remained unforthcoming, merely stating that Xue Zi's terms were "irresistible" and that the details didn't concern Zhou Shi before excusing himself. Undeterred, Zhou Shi proceeded to Xue Zi's office. Xue Zi explained that she had been trying to mend relations with Master Wu after the biennial incident but chose not to involve Zhou Shi to avoid burdening her during Wei Qing's difficult period.
Zhou Shi, reaffirming her professionalism, stated that her relationship with Wei Qing would not impact her work and even offered to relinquish her Snow shares if Xue Zi harbored any doubts. Xue Zi dismissed her concerns, highlighting their shared interest in Yunma and assuring Zhou Shi that she simply wanted to spare her potential awkwardness given Master Wu's preference. Xue Zi then instructed Zhou Shi to mentor the inexperienced Pei on the project, which Zhou Shi accepted.
Returning home, Zhou Shi was visibly distressed, accidentally spilling her drink. She confided in Wei Qing about her dilemma: the partnership between Xue Zi and Master Wu was a trade secret she couldn't disclose, yet she was worried about Snow potentially overpowering Yunma. Wei Qing, sensing her unspoken concerns, revealed that Yunma was also planning an exhibition to directly compete with Snow.
Zhou Shi expressed doubts about Yunma having artworks strong enough to rival Master Wu's, regretting that she had transferred Ning Fei's copyright to Xue Zi. Wei Qing then led her to unveil his "secret weapon"—a collection of paintings by the legendary artist Shan He. Zhou Shi instantly recognized their immense value, noting that Shan He was a celebrated figure in the art world, whose works were rare and commanded millions.
Wei Qing explained that Shan He, whose real name was Ning Yuanhao, was his father's close friend and Ning Fei's biological father. Before his death, Ning Yuanhao had entrusted all his works to Wei Qing's father. Zhou Shi, surprised by this revelation, questioned why she had never been told. Wei Qing replied that he had mentioned it multiple times, and moreover, Zhou Shi was good friends with Ning Yuanhao's son, Ning Fei.
He further explained that his father's last wish was for the paintings to be returned to Ning Fei, but Ning Fei himself had suggested they remain in Wei Qing's care. Intriguingly, it was Ning Fei who had informed Wei Qing about Snow's collaboration with Master Wu and had even suggested using his father's works for Yunma's counter-exhibition. Wei Qing saw this as a perfect opportunity to fulfill his long-held desire to host an exhibition for Ning Yuanhao.
Concerned, Zhou Shi later spoke with Ning Fei on the phone, questioning why he had agreed to Wei Qing using his father's paintings for the exhibition. Ning Fei reassured her, stating he had his own plan and that everything was under control, urging her to trust him. Lin Feifei's acting career hit a snag when the drama Xue Le invested in was halted due to financial issues. Despite numerous auditions, she kept facing rejections.
One potential role, a special arrangement, required a naked back bath scene and two forced perspective intimate scenes, which made her hesitate. Back home, she was annoyed to find Xue Le waiting for her. She politely but firmly told him that their professional relationship was over, and she no longer needed his involvement in her career, asking him to leave her alone. As Xue Le tried to persist, Ning Fei suddenly appeared, confronting Xue Le and defending Lin Feifei.
When Xue Le addressed him as Xue Ning, Ning Fei corrected him, firmly stating his name was Ning Fei. A surprised Xue Le asked if he had recovered. Lin Feifei then introduced Ning Fei as her boyfriend to Xue Le, thanking Xue Le for his past assistance but declaring there was no need for them to meet again. Ning Fei then carried the sprained Lin Feifei home.
Unbeknownst to Lin Feifei, Xue Le later reported to Xue Zi by phone that Wei Qing and his group had not discovered Ning Fei's deception, implying his reluctance to continue such tasks. At home, while Ning Fei massaged her sprained ankle, Lin Feifei discussed the challenging role and its "racy" scenes. Ning Fei initially opposed, citing her status as his girlfriend.
However, Lin Feifei passionately argued that she had learned from Xue Le's situation not to depend on others for her career. She insisted on earning roles through her own ability, believing that true skill was the only thing that wouldn't betray her. Ning Fei ultimately relented, on the condition that the intimate scenes were strictly "forced perspective" and that he could be present during filming, to which Lin Feifei happily agreed.
After this, Ning Fei bid Lin Feifei goodbye and left, telling her it was up to her now, and once this final act was finished, they could be together forever. Yunma swiftly organized the art exhibition. On the opening day, Zhou Shi presented Wei Qing with a congratulatory gift from Xue Zi, who was not yet present.
As Wei Qing exchanged pleasantries with Zhou Shi, calling her "darling" before tending to other guests, Lin Feifei arrived with Li Mingcheng and Bi Qiujing. Wei Qing noticed Ning Fei's absence. As Wei Qing began his opening speech, honoring Shan He—his father's dear friend—and expressing his desire to fulfill his father's wish by hosting the exhibition, Xue Zi dramatically interrupted.
She publicly accused Wei Heng and Wei Qing of illegally possessing Ning Yuanhao's artworks, questioning if such "larceny" was Wei Heng's true dying wish. Wei Qing, bewildered, denied the accusations. Xue Zi then revealed that Shan He was indeed Ning Yuanhao, Mr. Wei Heng's trusted friend, who had entrusted his works to Wei Heng for management. However, Xue Zi claimed that Wei Heng had secretly re-signed them as his own, usurping the glory and wealth.
She asserted that she possessed Ning Yuanhao's personal diary, which detailed Wei Heng's deception, and threatened to make its contents public if necessary. She further stated that after Ning Yuanhao's death, his artworks rightfully belonged to his son, Ning Fei, yet Wei Qing had unlawfully seized them. Wei Qing countered, asserting that Ning Fei had personally entrusted him with the artworks and authorized the exhibition, urging Ning Fei to confirm.
To everyone's shock, Ning Fei instead sided with Xue Zi, declaring that he had only discovered his father's works were with Wei Qing because of the exhibition. He then accused Wei Qing of years of unlawful possession and demanded the return of his father's art. An observer murmured that Ning Fei was actually Xue Ning. Realizing Xue Zi and Ning Fei had come prepared, Wei Qing's team advised him to avoid direct confrontation amidst the reporters.
Wei Qing apologized to the guests, announced the temporary suspension of the exhibition, and promised a thorough investigation and a full explanation to the public. Inside, Xue Zi taunted Wei Qing, explaining that her elaborate scheme was designed to force him to reveal the paintings, accusing him of underestimating her. She dismissed his claims of safeguarding the artworks and asserted that he only wanted to ruin Yunma. Suddenly, an enraged Lin Feifei burst in, confronting Ning Fei.
She accused him of being a liar, of never truly recovering his memory, and of using her as a pawn in his pursuit of the paintings. Ning Fei, maintaining his act, brazenly admitted to everything, declaring himself as Ning Fei and vowing to reclaim all that was his. In a fit of anger, Lin Feifei slapped him across the face, calling him a "jerk" and insisting he didn't deserve Ning Fei's name.
Zhou Shi had to calm her down, mindful of the media presence. With the dramatic scene concluded, Xue Zi issued an ultimatum to Wei Qing: return the copyright within two days, or they would take the matter to court. After sending a seemingly distraught Lin Feifei away with Bi Qiujing for comfort, Zhou Shi and Lin Feifei (now in a private conversation with Bi Qiujing) immediately dropped their act.
Lin Feifei asked how her performance was, proudly stating it was an exercise in "true listening, true seeing, true feeling." Zhou Shi acknowledged her concerns about the media impact on Yunma but explained it was a crucial step for Xue Zi to fully trust Ning Fei, allowing him to get close to the hidden diary. She expressed confidence that finding the diary would ultimately clear Wei Qing's name.
It was revealed that this elaborate confrontation was a "plan within a plan." Ning Fei had, in fact, genuinely recovered his memory and had sought help from Zhou Shi and Lin Feifei. His strategy involved feigning amnesia in front of Xue Zi and pretending to follow her instructions to deceive Wei Qing and reclaim the artworks' copyright.
His true motive was to gain Xue Zi's complete trust and seize the opportunity to retrieve his father's diary, which contained information damaging to Wei Qing and was currently in Xue Zi's possession. Ning Fei had indeed told Lin Feifei about the plan.
Despite knowing the truth, Zhou Shi, Lin Feifei, and Bi Qiujing decided to keep Wei Qing in the dark about Ning Fei's true intentions, believing it was time for him to experience the feeling of being deceived, just as they had. Meanwhile, Wei Qing and Li Mingcheng grappled with the unfolding crisis. Wei Qing was perplexed by the diary's existence, questioning its authenticity, but concluded that Xue Zi wouldn't have produced it if it were fake.
He recognized it as a "ticking time bomb" that could devastate Yunma, especially with Ning Fei seemingly under Xue Zi's control. Zhou Shi, feigning ignorance of Ning Fei's real plan, suggested a way out: proving that "this Ning Fei" was an imposter.
