Please Love Me Episode 22 Recap
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Pei Youyou stepped out, only to be met with strange looks and even strangers offering condolences about a "scumbag." Confused, she received a phone call from Han Di, who was urgently looking for Yi Han. Youyou explained she hadn't seen him in days and wouldn't even if he sought her out. Han Di then informed her that Yi Han was in deep trouble, leading Youyou to check the news online where she saw the shocking reports.
Soon after, Sun Qingqing released an online statement. She claimed the intimate photos circulating were of her and Yi Han, asserting their illicit affair began when Yi Han was already with Pei Youyou, which she described as a mere contract relationship. Sun Qingqing alleged that Yi Han had told her he loved her at first sight and promised to announce her as his true girlfriend once his contract with Pei Youyou ended.
In the statement, Sun Qingqing portrayed Yi Han as a complete scumbag, accusing him of cheating on her and interfering in Han Di's marriage, which resulted in Han Di's divorce. She further stated that when she tried to end their relationship, Yi Han refused and threatened to expose their private photos if she left him. Adding to the scandal, Han Di's ex-husband, Gao Wenyao, still bitter from a previous failed reconciliation attempt, seized the opportunity to retaliate.
He gave a media interview, stating that Yi Han's agent, Han Di, had an affair during their marriage, further fueling public outrage against Yi Han. Han Di and her team desperately searched for Yi Han but could not locate him, as he was not answering calls or messages. She felt that Youyou might be the only person who could find him.
Meanwhile, several major advertising partners, including Koko, called Han Di to announce their decision to terminate contracts with Yi Han. Overwhelmed by the crisis, Han Di stepped out for air, where Lin Tiannuo found her. He offered his support, telling her he wasn't disappointed and felt he was getting closer to her true self. Han Di, visibly distraught, leaned on him, admitting she desperately needed someone to rely on.
Despite the escalating crisis, Youyou assured Han Di she would not abandon Yi Han. She reiterated her earlier promise that even if they divorced, she would never damage his public image and would cooperate fully. Youyou had already decided to help him navigate this difficult period and was even planning to use her old family home and her mother's inheritance to cover his potential debts. Yi Han, who had not been hiding, met with Attorney Liu.
He was less concerned about his own situation and more worried about the impact on Pei Youyou. Attorney Liu informed him that according to marriage law, any debts incurred during the marriage would be considered a joint obligation for both parties. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Yi Han asked what would happen if they divorced, and Attorney Liu advised him to do it quickly to protect Youyou from his financial liabilities.
Upon returning home, Yi Han found Youyou waiting for him. Though pleased to see her, he hardened his heart, telling her to "Get out!" and claiming they were already divorced, with the signed divorce agreement to be sent to her later. Youyou insisted she didn't want a divorce, believing he was only saying these things because he was angry.
Yi Han, trying to push her away, coldly claimed he had wanted a divorce for a long time and no longer loved her, even disparaging her compared to other women, saying he only liked her for a while and now he found other women more attractive. Youyou, seeing through his harsh words, calmly stated she knew he was trying to provoke her but understood he was in emotional turmoil and wouldn't be angry, even offering to draw him a bath.
Undeterred, Yi Han physically pulled her out of the house, leaving her on the street, distraught and yelling his name, asking why he had changed the lock's password. Later, Yi Han's assistant brought him an envelope containing Youyou's old house property certificate and a bank card, which Youyou had returned, realizing she intended them for his use. He called Youyou, asking her to come to the balcony.
He handed her the property certificate and bank card, stating they were her mother's legacy and he could not take them, emphasizing that he had already signed the divorce agreement. Youyou refused the items, reminding him that as married individuals, those were joint assets and he would need the money for the financial penalties. Yi Han insisted they were divorced and he didn't need her help.
Youyou, again seeing his true intent, accused him of wanting a divorce to protect her from his immense debts. She declared she would not divorce him and would tear up the agreement. Yi Han, in a final attempt to sever ties, asked if she didn't love money, then cruelly offered her a large sum as post-divorce compensation, telling her to take the money and stop bothering him for a "clean break up."
Youyou vehemently denied loving money, professing her love for him and her willingness to stay by his side, even if it meant repaying debts for the rest of their lives. Yi Han, calling her words "funny," drove away, leaving Youyou running barefoot after his car, shouting her love and pleading for him to stop, as he watched her disappear in his rearview mirror. When Yi Han arrived at the film set, he was immediately swarmed by reporters.
Lin Tiannuo intervened, calling for silence and expressing his full belief in Yi Han's character, asserting that external noise would not affect the filming of "Remaining Life." He stated that the cast and crew were a family and should trust each other, effectively deflecting the media and allowing Yi Han to proceed to the set. Meanwhile, Youyou was grappling with her heartbreak when Ye Zi arrived, distraught.
Ye Zi's boyfriend, Xiao Rui, had disappeared, and she had discovered his supposed home was actually just a hostel. Initially concerned Xiao Rui might have scammed Ye Zi financially or otherwise, Youyou was relieved to learn he hadn't taken any money or exploited her. Out of concern for his safety, they reported him to the police, who revealed Xiao Rui was indeed a fraud with fake identification and address.
Back home, Ye Zi tearfully confessed more: it was Xiao Rui who had told Yi Han about Youyou's plan to study in France for three years after the nail art competition, which had provoked Yi Han to secretly discard Youyou's invitation to the final round. Ye Zi also admitted Xiao Rui was the culprit behind the destruction of Youyou's nail art samples at her office. Youyou immediately realized Xiao Rui had been deliberately targeting her all along.
