Lucky With You Episode 19 Recap
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Hai Xing continued to obsess over Qian Qian, checking her social media every day. After seeing her beautiful photos and exchanging a few messages about the scenery, he was driven to visit the luxurious villa where she resided. Disguising himself as a delivery driver, Hai Xing managed to gain entry into the gated community.
He soon spotted Qian Qian and her family preparing to leave for the day, with Qian Qian bustling her parents and uncle to hurry to the Global Center, lamenting their lack of punctuality. Once they departed, Hai Xing covertly slipped into the villa through a window, and it was there, amidst her belongings, that he found a photograph of Hou Zhirong with a heart drawn on the back.
The revelation left Hai Xing in a deep state of despair for several days. Feeling desperate for money, and perhaps seeking a form of retaliation against Hou Zhirong, he ultimately agreed to an anonymous text message offering a large sum for files from Zhirong Construction. He then called Hou Jue, surprisingly inviting him to dinner. Hai Xing, notorious for his frugal nature, stunned Hou Jue, who asked if it was the end of the world.
Hai Xing somberly affirmed that from that day on, every day felt like his doomsday. That evening, Hai Xing drank heavily to drown his sorrows. Hou Jue struggled to console him. Wu Shiyi, trying to be pragmatic, told Hai Xing that he simply wasn't Qian Qian's type and that her choice shouldn't matter. However, Hai Xing vehemently disagreed, explaining that it was different because he knew who the man was and felt the person was utterly "unsuitable" and "unworthy."
He confessed his regret at ever seeing this person, feeling like "a blade of grass" in comparison and deeply ashamed. Despite Hou Jue's attempts to encourage him to be strong and work harder, Hai Xing despaired, believing that no matter how hard he tried, he would never measure up to that man. He recounted his lifelong struggle, working from dawn till dusk running his own restaurant, yet never accumulating more than a hundred thousand yuan.
He concluded with a heartbroken admission that he had fallen in love with a woman he could never be worthy of. Later, Hou Jue and Wu Shiyi, along with Doll, helped carry a drunken Hai Xing back to his room. In his semiconscious state, Hai Xing continued to murmur Qian Qian's name, repeating that "unrequited love is still love" and "lovesickness is still lovesickness."
Doll, who had been a loyal employee and considered Hai Xing the kindest person she had met since leaving her rural home, felt a pang of disappointment amidst her pity. Seeing him so heartbroken, she quietly wondered why he couldn't love her instead, as she desired a simple, honest life with him, unlike the "goblins" outside that might tempt him away.
Meanwhile, at Zhirong Construction, Hou Zhirong intended to proceed with the major project using Bao Xiaohan's design but subtly suggested Hou Jue make some modifications to claim it as his own. He instructed Ma Zong to keep this confidential from everyone else. Ma Zong delivered the design plans to Hou Jue, emphasizing the need for secrecy and placing the documents in Hou Jue's cabinet.
Bao Xiaohan, who was also in the office discussing design revisions, observed Ma Zong lock the cabinet and then casually leave the key on Hou Jue's desk. This immediately sparked suspicion in Bao Xiaohan. Shortly after, Hai Xing received a text message from Ma Zong, confirming that the initial payment had been made and instructing him to retrieve the "goods" as planned. He later received another message specifying that the cabinet key was on Hou Jue's electric scooter.
Hai Xing then called Hou Jue again, inviting him to lunch. After Hou Jue and Wu Shiyi left Hou Jue's office, Bao Xiaohan looked at the key on the desk and then at the cabinet, entertaining some thoughts, but ultimately decided not to do anything. Hai Xing then pretended to go out for a delivery, but secretly headed to Zhirong Construction.
When Hou Jue and Wu Shiyi arrived at Hai Xing's restaurant, Doll informed them that Hai Xing had stepped out. Annoyed, Hou Jue called Hai Xing, who claimed he was at "their company." Mistaking this to mean Zhirong Construction, Hou Jue and Wu Shiyi decided to return to the office. This created the perfect window for Hai Xing to sneak into Hou Jue's office and retrieve the design plans.
After successfully taking the documents, Hai Xing received another text message confirming the "goods had been received." When Hou Jue returned to his office, he was startled to find Hai Xing there. Hai Xing, looking guilty, quickly made an excuse about just wanting to see him and rushed off, leaving Hou Jue and Wu Shiyi to eat alone. Soon, Hou Jue realized the design plans were missing. Hou Zhirong and Ma Zong immediately launched an investigation, reviewing surveillance footage.
The cameras revealed that only Hai Xing and Bao Xiaohan had been in Hou Jue's office during the critical time. Hou Jue firmly dismissed Hai Xing as a suspect, arguing that Hai Xing knew nothing about company affairs or the design plans and lacked any motive. Wu Shiyi concurred, stating that Hai Xing had no apparent reason to steal the documents.
However, Hou Zhirong quickly pointed the finger at Bao Xiaohan, reminding everyone of Bao Xiaohan's history and his perceived emphasis on fame and profit. Hou Jue found this equally unbelievable, as it was Bao Xiaohan's own design. Unswayed, Hou Zhirong ordered Ma Zong to summon Bao Xiaohan for questioning, rejecting Hou Jue's suggestion to call the police, saying the plan was already compromised and involving the police would only spread the news further.
Wu Shiyi remained neutral, asserting that with so little evidence, both Hai Xing and Bao Xiaohan were still potential suspects, though Hou Jue vehemently defended his friend. Hai Xing, meanwhile, had hurried back to his restaurant with the stolen documents, holding a bag close. He quickly retreated to his room and, after hiding the files, finally exhaled in relief.
At Zhirong Construction, Bao Xiaohan arrived at the conference room, initially confused by the serious tone of Hou Zhirong and Ma Zong. When asked about his whereabouts during lunchtime, Bao Xiaohan calmly explained he had been with Hou Jue, then finished work, and returned to his desk for a nap. When pressed for proof, he defensively questioned why he needed to prove sleeping.
Ma Zong attempted to appeal to Bao Xiaohan's ambition, reminding him of Hou Zhirong's trust and the grand opportunities he had been given. Finally, Hou Zhirong bluntly informed Bao Xiaohan that his design plan had been stolen from Hou Jue's office that very afternoon. Shocked, Bao Xiaohan immediately realized he was being accused and grew agitated, denying any involvement and demanding to know why he should prove his innocence for something he didn't do. Ma Zong tried to calm him, saying it was a routine inquiry, but Bao Xiaohan vehemently insisted that they were clearly doubting him.
