Double Love Episode 17 Recap
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Zhao Jinghang was still accompanying Guan Yiwei as a borrowed bodyguard from Lu Wanwan, fulfilling the two-day agreement. At a brand event, Zhao Jinghang was recognized by the brand owner, Mr. Xu, who expressed surprise at his presence and questioned his return. Guan Yiwei, curious, asked Mr. Xu about "Master Hang's" identity, learning he was a low-key figure involved in many industries, primarily working behind the scenes, and even invested in their jewelry.
Guan Yiwei then directly confronted Zhao Jinghang, stating she knew his bodyguard role was not his true identity and that he was pretending to protect Lu Wanwan. Zhao Jinghang admitted he couldn't hide it from her, confirming he was indeed there to care for Lu Wanwan but added that she no longer needed his protection. When he offered to send her home, Guan Yiwei refused, wishing he would only do so when he genuinely desired to.
He gave her his coat, noting the drop in temperature, and she cryptically stated she could wait for him until he was "out of Lu Wanwan." Lu Wanwan, still feeling surreal about her new relationship with Han Jingmo, repeatedly sought confirmation from him. When she asked him to hit her to prove she wasn't dreaming, he kissed her instead, leaving her both surprised and wanting another, which he refused. He then firmly told her not to question their relationship again.
As Han Jingmo left, he gave her a bear, explaining he couldn't take it back home without raising suspicion. Lu Wanwan expressed her reluctance for him to leave. At home, Lu Wanwan's brother, Lu Guanghan, was surprised by her early return from the drama wrap. He expressed guilt for not adequately protecting her during filming, apologizing for her injuries and the challenges she faced while he was too busy to care for her.
To make amends, he offered to cook her a celebratory bowl of noodles for her first successful drama, wishing her a prosperous future in acting. The drama "Big Dunk" finally wrapped, with the cast and crew celebrating passionately. The director praised Lu Wanwan's significant improvement. Gu Qiaobei was also present and, knowing about Lu Wanwan and Han Jingmo's relationship, appeared annoyed by their public display of affection, quipping about celebrities' free time and complaining about being a "loner."
Guan Yiwei brought Zhao Jinghang to the wrap party, stating he owed her one more day of bodyguard duty, which she wanted him to fulfill there. During group photos, Gu Qiaobei felt increasingly out of place, repeatedly shifting positions to avoid being caught between Lu Wanwan and Han Jingmo, who openly held hands. Han Jingmo even joked that he was "restraining himself" and would have carried Lu Wanwan otherwise. Zhao Jinghang eventually left the celebration in silence.
Gu Qiaobei was later found drinking alone, clearly upset by the wrap. Lu Guanghan approached him, suggesting that acting was his true passion, not merely a "project" like variety shows. Gu Qiaobei downplayed it, saying all entertainment work was the same. Lu Guanghan urged him to reflect on his aspirations and criticized the restrictive nature of his current company, renewing his offer for Gu Qiaobei to join Ying Ge.
Gu Qiaobei, however, emphasized his loyalty to his agent, recalling how everyone dismissed his college film as having no "commercial value" except for his agent, who believed in him. He asserted that without his agent's faith, he would be "nothing," stressing the importance of "righteousness." To Gu Qiaobei's surprise, Lu Guanghan revealed he had actually seen that film, found it impressive, and it was precisely why he wanted to sign him. Lu Guanghan then offered to escort Gu Qiaobei home.
Meanwhile, offline, Han Jingmo, as "Ink White" in the game, considered revealing his true identity to Lu Wanwan, worrying she would be angry if he didn't soon confess his dual identity. In the game, Chu He's disciple (Young Master) was missing "Madam" (Lu Wanwan's character). The disciple summoned Chu He, aiming to introduce his in-game "wife," Chu Qianlan, to the guild, a move that required Chu He's approval as per Ink White's rule for female members.
As soon as Chu He agreed to meet, Ink White appeared. Lu Wanwan's character, "Madam," then initiated a discussion about divorce with Ink White. Ink White agreed but requested they remain "married" in-game until after the "Couple PK Competition," an official event he had long anticipated. Lu Wanwan agreed, but stipulated he should no longer call her "My Wife." Ink White jokingly agreed but still used the term.
Chu Qianlan, a fan of Ink White, asked to add him as a friend, but Ink White declined. Ink White and Chu He then left to complete "couple tasks," with Ink White expressing a desire to simply stroll quietly with Chu He, noting Chu Qianlan's admiration for Chu He. Ink White concluded by remarking, "Only you want to divorce me," hinting at his true feelings. Han Jingmo picked up Lu Wanwan, who introduced him to her best friend, Little Leaf.
Little Leaf commented on Lu Wanwan's study habits, implying Han Jingmo had supervised them, to Lu Wanwan's mock indignation. At their dining spot, Han Jingmo encouraged Lu Wanwan to eat freely, even suggesting she deplete his finances so he'd have an excuse to cling to her. They intimately shared an egg tart, Lu Wanwan eating the "sides" and Han Jingmo the "filling," and playfully debated which part of a strawberry was sweeter.
Their romantic moment was abruptly interrupted by Lu Guanghan, who had booked the venue and questioned their intimate actions. Lu Wanwan, flustered, claimed they were merely colleagues having a meal, with her thanking Han Jingmo for his guidance. Lu Guanghan challenged Han Jingmo, an experienced artist, for eating alone with a new artist without an agent.
Han Jingmo then declared they were in a "master and disciple" and "friends" relationship, which Lu Wanwan quickly affirmed, insisting they were just "talking about the script." Lu Guanghan sarcastically offered to "accompany them" to talk about the script, mimicking their tart-sharing with exaggerated aggression, and warned them of severe consequences if they were photographed. Han Jingmo tried several times to formally disclose their relationship, but Lu Wanwan discreetly kicked him under the table to stop him.
Lu Guanghan then ordered Lu Wanwan into his car, leaving Han Jingmo to find his own way home. In the car, Lu Guanghan rigorously interrogated Lu Wanwan about her relationship with Han Jingmo, warning her that dating a popular male artist could make her a "criminal" in the public eye. Lu Wanwan retorted that he was behaving like a "vicious parent" obstructing lovers and called his views "old-fashioned." Lu Guanghan insisted his experience made him think for her best interests.
Upon arriving home, Zhao Jinghang appeared with supper. Lu Guanghan immediately questioned Zhao Jinghang about any "affair" between Lu Wanwan and "a certain actor," explicitly mentioning Han Jingmo. Lu Wanwan quickly tried to divert attention by asking Zhao Jinghang about Guan Yiwei, whom she called "annoying," while secretly texting Guan Yiwei that Zhao Jinghang was at her house. Startled, Zhao Jinghang immediately denied any romantic involvement between Lu Wanwan and Han Jingmo.
To further cover, he falsely claimed Lu Wanwan "often chats with Gu Qiaobei" and that he was trying to fulfill Lu Guanghan's long-standing wish to sign Gu Qiaobei to Ying Ge. Lu Guanghan seemed to accept this explanation. Moments later, Guan Yiwei called Zhao Jinghang, stating she was waiting outside Lu Wanwan's house.
Zhao Jinghang, startled, abruptly excused himself, claiming he was escaping to a place without Guan Yiwei and instructing Lu Guanghan to tell her he had "gone to Mars." Lu Guanghan was left bewildered by this sudden development. Lu Wanwan then video-called Han Jingmo, who was visibly upset. She attempted to apologize for hiding their relationship from her brother, inadvertently revealing that Lu Guanghan was her brother.
Han Jingmo's anger escalated, as he accused her of deceiving him by pretending to be an assistant when she was the boss's sister, demanding to know how he should "calculate" her deception. Lu Wanwan tried to dismiss it as "ancient history," but Han Jingmo abruptly ended the call, leaving her distraught. Feeling inexperienced in dating and unable to appease him, she pondered playing a game to clear her head.
