My Amazing Boyfriend Episode 13 Recap
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Exasperated by what she perceives as Xue Ling Qiao's disregard for her, Tian Jingzhi relentlessly nitpicks about mundane things like squeezing toothpaste from the middle of the tube or the TV volume. She pointedly questions him about sending "other women" home, specifically mentioning those who are divorced with children. Xue Ling Qiao calmly refutes having any relationship with the mother of the child and suggests Tian Jingzhi eat bitter melon to cool her temper.
Tian Jingzhi then shifts the topic, inquiring about his progress on the "crazy murderer" case and offering her assistance. Initially hesitant, Xue Ling Qiao eventually agrees, assigning her a "highly technical" task that requires her to subtly spread information without raising suspicion. Tian Jingzhi arranges an afternoon tea with Ye Chen, intentionally showing him a recently leaked photograph of him and Zhang Xuanxuan.
She reveals that Zhang Xuanxuan’s engagement to Hong Shi Guang is merely a strategic business arrangement, not a genuine marriage, implying Zhang Xuanxuan's true feelings for Ye Chen. Tian Jingzhi also brings up a bizarre pact she and Zhang Xuanxuan made long ago, promising never to pursue each other's ex-boyfriends. She then casually steers the conversation towards dormant corpses, asking if they could awaken.
She mentions a blurry "midnight monster video" that went viral, which the website claimed would release an HD version once it reached five million views. She explains how the so-called HD version turned out to be a promotional video for her own TV show. Her director later confessed the website used their promo because they couldn't find an actual HD version of the original "midnight monster video."
This revelation sparks Ye Chen's scientific curiosity, making him realize the implications of a potentially real "monster." Inspired by Tian Jingzhi's lead, Ye Chen delves into researching the blurry online video, suspecting the figure in it could indeed be a revived dormant corpse. He enlists the help of Officer Li Yanzhi to accompany him to the video website, hoping to obtain a clear version of the video.
At the website, Manager Fang insists that the promotional video they released was the only clear version they had. Under pressure and facing a stern warning from Ye Chen about the severity of the ongoing murder case—where a victim's blood was completely drained, possibly linked to the monster rumor—Manager Fang reluctantly provides them with the online contact details for the video's original uploader, known as "Head of the Bodyguards," though the associated information is now defunct.
He also reveals details about a potential buyer of the video. Unbeknownst to Ye Chen and Li Yanzhi, Xue Ling Qiao has been closely following their investigation. It was he who orchestrated Tian Jingzhi’s seemingly coincidental meeting with Ye Chen, subtly guiding her to bring up the video. This strategic move allowed Xue Ling Qiao to gather crucial information about the person behind his predicament without directly revealing himself.
Meanwhile, the media extensively reports on Zhang Xuanxuan and Ye Chen's photo, fueling rampant speculation. Hong Shi Guang holds a press conference to address the rumors. He dismisses the man in the photo as merely a friend of Zhang Xuanxuan’s and publicly announces that their wedding is scheduled for the end of the year, adding that this friend will also be invited to the ceremony.
Following the lead on the video buyer, Li Yanzhi and Ye Chen locate Detective Zhang, who admits to trying to purchase an HD version of the video. However, Detective Zhang claims he was merely acting on behalf of a client and staunchly refuses to disclose any information about that individual. Xue Ling Qiao, who has been discreetly trailing them, confronts Detective Zhang directly in his office.
Xue Ling Qiao demands to know why the detective sought the HD monster video, boldly claiming to be the person who sold the video. Detective Zhang feigns ignorance, steadfastly upholding his agency's policy of client confidentiality. Frustrated, Xue Ling Qiao departs, realizing that Detective Zhang is bound by a "life-threatening" commission. Upon Xue Ling Qiao's return home, Tian Jingzhi eagerly inquires about his progress.
He, in turn, asks her if she genuinely wishes for the case to be resolved quickly, which would mean he would leave. Tian Jingzhi silently indicates that she does not want him to go. Having seen Hong Shi Guang's televised interview, Zhang Xuanxuan angrily confronts him for unilaterally announcing their wedding date.
Hong Shi Guang explains that the scandal involving her and Ye Chen caused a significant drop in their companies' stock prices, forcing him to take drastic measures to appease shareholders. He suggests they host a charity event focused on "caring for children's spirits" to salvage their reputation and divert public attention. Xue Ling Qiao continues his surveillance of Detective Zhang by tailing his taxi.
Detective Zhang, however, soon realizes he is being followed and deliberately drives to a secluded, abandoned construction site. Xue Ling Qiao approaches him, instructing him to deliver a message to his "boss": Xue Ling Qiao has an abundance of time, a luxury his adversary might not share, and that his boss should reveal himself soon, or lose the chance. He vows to relentlessly pursue him and make him "spit out what he shouldn't have eaten."
Tian Jingzhi grows increasingly jealous of Xue Ling Qiao's daily routine of sending a child from his class, Xiao Guai, and her mother home. To provoke him, she readily accepts a dinner invitation from Ye Chen. Xue Ling Qiao, seeing through her attempts, confronts her, explaining that her actions stem from "possessiveness" rather than genuine affection.
He reminds her of her past statement that everything in his house belongs to her and then challenges her by asking if she now considers him merely another one of her possessions. Tian Jingzhi visits Ye Chen's lab and unexpectedly encounters Professor Li. Professor Li reveals his awareness of the "monster" and claims to have discovered a method to control him, stating that the monster will eventually become his research "specimen."
Tian Jingzhi feigns ignorance and later recounts the alarming encounter to Xue Ling Qiao. Furious, Xue Ling Qiao scolds her for speaking with a strange individual alone, reminding her of her past brush with danger. Tian Jingzhi, feeling misunderstood and upset by his intense reaction, calls him a "bastard" and breaks into tears. Still upset, Tian Jingzhi seeks solace with Zhang Xuanxuan.
Zhang Xuanxuan, herself dealing with the fallout from her public scandal, wearily advises Tian Jingzhi not to "provoke" her further. She jokingly suggests Tian Jingzhi try dating Ye Chen, describing him as a "pretty good" partner. Tian Jingzhi, however, insists that Ye Chen was merely a "playmate" and brings up their shared pact not to pursue each other's ex-boyfriends.
While Tian Jingzhi expresses a willingness to disregard the pact, Zhang Xuanxuan emphatically states that she cares deeply about their twenty-year friendship, valuing it far more than any fleeting attraction she might have felt towards Ye Chen.
