My Love, Enlighten Me Episode 16 Recap
> My Love, Enlighten Me Recap
On a film set, as Han Che demonstrated a scene for Lin Jiayi, their close proximity prompted a crew member to question why they were together in a shot, as it was supposed to be avoided. Nuannuan arrived just in time to witness their near-kiss. Upset, she later got into Han Che's car and pulled him into a fierce, intense kiss.
Afterward, Lin Jiayi’s manager, Liu, chastised her for her indiscretion on the rooftop, but Lin Jiayi was unconcerned, admitting she liked Han Che and was happy that Nuannuan had seen them together. Later, at the wrap party, toasts were made to thank the cast and crew. Liu toasted Nuannuan, apologizing for not realizing she worked for HOCO. The conversation turned to an online charity auction for Lin Jiayi's collaborative item.
When Han Che stepped away, Fang Hanchen revealed to his companions that he intended to bid on the item because Nuannuan, not Lin Jiayi, was its true designer. The auction began, and the price quickly doubled due to bids from Lin Jiayi's fans. Fang Hanchen ultimately won the item for a record-breaking thirty thousand yuan. The next day, Lin Jiayi urgently called Nuannuan, advising her to turn off her phone.
Soon after, Nuannuan was ambushed by a reporter and learned that a controversy had erupted: the public had discovered she was the ghost-designer for the "collaborative item." To manage the crisis, the company had Nuannuan record a video statement clarifying that the collection was solely Lin Jiayi's work and apologizing for the misunderstanding. Following the video's release, Nuannuan faced a storm of online criticism and ridicule from her colleagues. Distraught, she returned home and began tearing up her design drafts.
Han Che appeared, holding the shining dress she had designed, which he had purchased at the auction. He comforted her, telling her he had already seen her potential and that he believed in her no matter what. Inspired by Han Che's encouragement, Nuannuan woke up with renewed determination. In the bathroom, she and Han Che playfully bickered about their recent intense kiss. At breakfast, he used a cold spoon to reduce her eye swelling, and she teased him for nagging.
On their way to work, Han Che carried her across the street, reminding her that with only one month left until the spring-summer fashion show, everyone needed to remain focused. At the office, preparations for the show were in full swing. The director, Ms. Lie, rejected Biqi’s designs for lacking innovation. While Nuannuan was working overtime, Han Che surprised her with a visit.
Biqi arrived and made sarcastic remarks, suggesting Nuannuan’s design was only used because of Han Che's support for Lin Jiayi. Nuannuan calmly retorted that luck is also a form of ability. After Biqi left, Han Che playfully lifted Nuannuan to cheer her up. That night, while watching an interview in which Lin Jiayi described herself as confident and not one to dwell on the past, Nuannuan felt insecure.
She confessed her jealousy over Han Che's past interactions with Lin Jiayi, including their rooftop kiss. Han Che then demonstrated how a stage kiss works, leaning in close before pulling away, leaving her flustered. The next day, the company was in chaos. Identical versions of HOCO’s new designs had been released by a competitor, indicating a leak.
The HR manager immediately suspected a traitor in the Design Department, but Ms. Lie argued that other departments, like Marketing, also had access to core areas. Mr. Fu, the boss, demanded solutions, and Ms. Lie took full responsibility, promising to deliver a completely new collection in just half a month. Pressed for new ideas, the design team was silent.
Encouraged by Han Che not to limit herself to being an assistant, Nuannuan bravely presented Ms. Lie with her unused sketches inspired by the Dunhuang desert, murals, and flying Apsaras. Ms. Lie was impressed and approved the concept. Biqi confronted Ms. Lie, questioning the decision, but Ms. Lie explained that while Biqi's work was mature, it lacked the creativity and innate talent she saw in Nuannuan. Later, Ms. Lie encouraged Nuannuan to seize every opportunity to pursue her dream.
That night, Han Che cooked noodles to celebrate Nuannuan's progress. She informed him that a male celebrity needed to be added to the fashion show lineup and that she was handling the arrangements. Han Che immediately guessed it was Fang Hanchen. As Nuannuan called Fang Hanchen to discuss the collaboration, Han Che's presence and comments flustered her, leading to a comically awkward conversation that made her fear she had just lost her job.
