Party A Who Lives Beside Me Episode 19 Recap
> Party A Who Lives Beside Me Recap
Ye Xuan, despite her determination to help Li Zenan, told herself that her willingness to assist him had nothing to do with feelings or responsibility; it was simply because he was Li Zenan. She then bought Director Wu his favorite steamed buns, which she proclaimed to be the best in Shanghai, and charmingly presented them to him. When Director Wu questioned if she was trying to bribe him, Ye Xuan immediately brought up the Zhe Ya Xuan contract.
She informed him that Hu Yani would agree to sign if she retained operational control. Ye Xuan argued that such a condition was feasible, citing previous projects Director Wu had handled and noting that Aoke didn't prioritize complete control over small companies like Zhe Ya Xuan, especially since 88 Ed would handle future promotional work. She also skillfully flattered Director Wu, praising him as a good leader who provided compensation and recommendations to departing employees, unlike Li Zenan.
Director Wu, impressed, promised to consider the matter. Later, Li Zenan met with Wu Kai to discuss the contract. To his surprise, Wu Kai was open to further discussion, hinting that Li Zenan should thank his assistant, Ye Xuan, for her discerning eye for people. They both acknowledged how people change, and their once rivalrous relationship had evolved. As Ye Xuan's mother prepared to leave, Li Zenan came to see her off.
Ye Xuan’s mother, entering a taxi, entrusted Ye Xuan’s care to Li Zenan. Still a bit upset with Li Zenan, Ye Xuan walked away as soon as her mother left, ignoring him. Li Zenan hurried after her, apologizing for his arrogance and stubbornness. He promised to listen to her opinions and consult her on all future decisions. Ye Xuan, mollified, finally called him her "boyfriend," much to Li Zenan’s delight.
He pressed her to confirm his identity, and she playfully called him "Party B," causing him to tease her back. Their relationship now confirmed, Ye Xuan and Li Zenan were overtly sweet with each other. While enjoying brown sugar glutinous rice cakes that Ye Xuan’s mother had brought, Li Zenan playfully asked if his "girlfriend adult" would agree to him visiting her hometown in Sichuan. Ye Xuan told him to wait and see.
She then asked if Li Zenan’s house had sold. He mentioned an agent was bringing a serious buyer the next day. Concerned about his finances, as his money was now tied up in 88 Ed, Ye Xuan suggested he sell his house and move in with her to save on rent. She playfully insisted, declaring herself "Party A" and demanding he listen. Li Zenan happily agreed to "listen to Party A."
The following day, during the house viewing, Ye Xuan enthusiastically acted like a professional real estate agent. She meticulously showcased the apartment, highlighting its features like being "over five unique," a "classic apartment," and having "north-south transparent lighting." Her impressive sales pitch captivated a young couple, and the agent, observing her talent, even offered her a business card and an invitation to join IKEA Estate.
After the successful viewing, Ye Xuan excitedly told Li Zenan that his house was selling quickly so they could move in together sooner. Meanwhile, at 88 Ed, Xu Guoren was visibly stressed by Li Zenan's absence, while other colleagues like Yan Lina, Guo Tianlei, and He Yucheng speculated about the mysterious new employee. Xu Guoren then dramatically introduced Li Zenan as 88 Ed’s new Chief Advertising Designer and a company partner, having brought capital to invest.
He also introduced Mao Tianyu as the new administrative manager. Li Zenan addressed his new colleagues, acknowledging his past role as their "Party A" but expressing his dedication to design, stating that 88 Ed was "the place to start over." Back at Aoke, Ye Xuan, still without an assigned workspace, boldly set up her own table and chair in Director Wu’s office, much to his exasperation.
Later, during a meeting with an external client from Letter Collection Advertising for the Zhe Ya Xuan project, Ye Xuan accidentally handed over her 88 Ed business card. The client, noticing this, questioned whether she would favor her former company. After the meeting, Ye Xuan confronted Director Wu, asking why Aoke was pursuing the Zhe Ya Xuan project when it had already been assigned to 88 Ed.
Director Wu, visibly angered, reprimanded her, reminding her that Aoke was paying her salary and she needed to uphold her loyalty to them. Out on the streets, the 88 Ed team was conducting market research by distributing questionnaires. Yan Lina, struggling with her high heels, complained of leg pain and dragged Guo Tianlei to a coffee shop.
Guo Tianlei, who was meticulously saving every penny for a house down payment for his first love, Yueyue (who had promised to reconnect only when he achieved his goal), initially refused to pay for coffee. Yan Lina, frustrated, called him a "simpleton" for believing such a condition, then angrily paid for her own coffee, leaving him to pay for his. Elsewhere, Li Zenan was also distributing flyers when Ye Xuan playfully jumped onto his back.
Startled, he instinctively performed an over-the-shoulder throw, sending her to the ground. She feigned pain, and they continued their playful banter about their "Party A" and "Party B" roles. He Yucheng, also seeking assistance with his market research, convinced Hu Yani to help him distribute survey forms by offering her a year of free rent if she accompanied him to a certain event. He immediately promised to prepare the contract.
Li Zenan, after reviewing the market feedback, decided to revise his plan for Zhe Ya Xuan to enhance brand recognition. Ye Xuan, ever supportive, joined him in analyzing the data, playfully switching roles and exaggerating her "Party A" authority over him. The mood shifted when Li Zenan received a call from his real estate agent, confirming his house had been sold and he needed to move out that very day.
He Yucheng requested Hu Yani to accompany him to a class reunion. He explained his intention to maintain a humble facade, portraying himself as "unsuccessful" despite being a "demolition rich second generation," valuing self-made achievements over inherited wealth. He even provided Hu Yani with a plain outfit to wear, which she begrudgingly accepted, reminding him about the year's rent. At the class reunion, classmates boasted about their achievements, mockingly speculating about He Yucheng’s supposed lack of success.
He Yucheng, sticking to his humble persona, introduced Hu Yani as Zhe Ya Xuan's foreman, claiming they had been together for six months and were about to marry. Unexpectedly, Hu Yani encountered her client, Zhang Qiao, a wine salesperson. Zhang Qiao, recognizing her and flustered, almost revealed her true identity, but she quickly silenced him.
Later, Zhang Qiao's girlfriend, observing his deference to Hu Yani and fueled by jealousy, insulted Hu Yani and dramatically offered her expensive handbag as a gift. Zhang Qiao quickly pulled his girlfriend away, ending the awkward confrontation. As the day ended, Ye Xuan helped Li Zenan pack his belongings from his first house in Shanghai. Reflecting on selling it for his dreams, they shared a tender moment, vowing to buy it back once they were successful. With his house sold, Li Zenan moved into Ye Xuan's apartment, marking the beginning of their sweet cohabitation.
