Please Love Me Episode 17 Recap
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After a night of drinking, Ran Zishu awoke at Lu Ming’s place with no memory of the previous evening. Lu Ming recounted how she had gotten tipsy, broken a bottle, and then tearfully revealed her painful past. She confessed that her father only ever gave her money, while her mother was consumed by her beauty regimen and mahjong, leaving Ran Zishu feeling unloved by both.
This deep-seated desire for affection led her to hope for a loving partner like Lu Ming, but she then expressed doubts about his love for her, prompting more tears until she eventually fell asleep on the sofa. Fearing that her drunken outburst would cause Lu Ming to deduct points from their relationship’s carefully constructed point system, Ran Zishu was relieved and then overjoyed when he not only chose not to deduct any points but actually added points.
He explained that experiencing each other’s emotional lows and witnessing vulnerabilities should be rewarded. He then presented her with breakfast, which she happily ate after making him promise he wouldn’t deduct any points. Meanwhile, Lin Tiannuo was enduring a blind date arranged by his parents with a woman named Xue’er and her mother, Auntie Zhao. Lin’s mother eagerly tried to steer the conversation towards getting Xue’er a role in Lin Tiannuo’s film.
Just then, Kan Di arrived, whom Lin Tiannuo introduced as his film’s investor. Kan Di smoothly explained that she had been stood up by business partners for a dinner at the same restaurant, which led her to join their table. Auntie Zhao, however, immediately sensed Kan Di’s poise and beauty as a threat.
During the meal, Kan Di deftly parried Auntie Zhao’s attempts to push Xue’er into the film industry by offering Xue’er advice on film studies, subtly undermining the notion of a walk-on role. Later, when Auntie Zhao insisted that Lin Tiannuo drive Xue’er home, Kan Di intervened, offering her own chauffeur, which greatly offended Auntie Zhao. Feeling slighted, Auntie Zhao and Xue’er abruptly left.
Lin Tiannuo’s father, unexpectedly, was rather pleased with Kan Di’s frank and spirited nature, though Lin Tiannuo’s mother suspected that he and Kan Di had conspired to ruin the blind date, believing Lin Tiannuo still held feelings for Youyou. After the others left, Lin Tiannuo and Kan Di discussed the evening. Kan Di revealed that she hadn't seen her parents in many years, and her mother had recently called, expressing anger and viewing her divorce as a major failure.
Lin Tiannuo reassured her that she was far from a failure. Kan Di then playfully suggested that Lin Tiannuo should stop liking Youyou, who was genuinely happy with Yi Han, and instead consider liking her. Youyou, wanting to express her gratitude to Yi Han for their recent trip, decided to treat him to dinner. After some effort, she managed to get his assistant, Zhang Dawei, to tell her about Yi Han’s favorite restaurant.
On the way there, Youyou wondered what Yi Han would like to eat, while he teased her about not knowing her husband’s preferences. She later surprised him by correctly naming his favorite restaurant at Yabao Road, No. 888, explaining she deduced it because the chef he hired for her colleagues’ visit was from that very establishment. Yi Han was impressed, but also mentioned the place was expensive.
He shared his thoughts on marriage, believing that a couple should elevate each other, and expressed concern that his presence might have diminished her quality of life, leading to a potential divorce. He assured her that today, she shouldn't worry about expenses and should eat whatever she liked. At the restaurant, Youyou was taken aback by a ¥3,000 combo set, which was much higher than the ¥300 per person she had initially thought.
Noticing her hesitation, Yi Han quickly took the menu, suggesting they order individual dishes, claiming he didn’t like some in the set and it would be cheaper. He ordered several affordable dishes and, instead of alcohol, asked for water, explaining he was driving and that sugary drinks were unhealthy. Youyou, grateful for his thoughtfulness, offered to pay, surprised when the bill came to just over ¥1,000.
Yi Han expressed his appreciation for her financial awareness and promised to take her there again if possible. They enjoyed their meal, their reconciliation evident in their easy banter. Following the eventful blind date, Lin Tiannuo and Kan Di’s friendship deepened as they shared more about their lives. One evening, while they were having dinner, Kan Di’s ex-husband, Gao Yaowen, appeared. Kan Di politely told him she was dining with a friend and asked him not to disturb them.
Gao Yaowen, though seemingly leaving, later cornered her in the restroom, pleading for a second chance, claiming he couldn't forget her. Lin Tiannuo quickly arrived, intervened, and firmly took Kan Di’s hand. He declared himself her current boyfriend, asserting that Gao Yaowen was the outsider, and led Kan Di away. As Lin Tiannuo drove her home, Gao Yaowen continued to follow them persistently.
Realizing Gao Yaowen wouldn’t give up easily, Kan Di decided to invite Lin Tiannuo into her apartment, hoping his presence would deter her ex-husband. Inside, Lin Tiannuo inquired why she had married such an “obstinate” man. Kan Di explained that it was due to love at the time, acknowledging that love isn’t eternal, but rather a collection of "eternal moments." Lin Tiannuo then remarked that highly intelligent women often find it challenging to achieve happiness.
Kan Di responded that she wasn't interested in being a happy woman; her ambition was to be a successful one, a statement that further captivated Lin Tiannuo. The next morning, Kan Di awoke to find her sleepwear scattered on the floor and Lin Tiannuo dressing in front of her, leaving her utterly bewildered. Sun Qingqing, her reputation in tatters, found herself working as a dish washer in a restaurant kitchen. She was constantly criticized for her slow and clumsy work.
Feeling resentful and unwilling to accept her miserable fate, she was once again approached by Gao Lang. Ran Zishu, meticulously calculating her points on her phone, asked Lu Ming when she could officially "assume her position" as his girlfriend. Her current score, a culmination of various interactions, stood at 295 points. She playfully inquired about the total points needed and if certain milestones, like kissing, would unlock special features, noting that he hadn't clearly explained the rules.
Lu Ming, with a smile, asked her when she was ever "not" in that position, implying she had already succeeded long ago. Overjoyed by this confirmation, Ran Zishu celebrated, prompting Lu Ming to jokingly ask if they should discuss a "scoring to be laid-off" system.
