Resumo do episódio 17 de About Love
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Li Xiaoxi visits Guan at her studio, expressing her reluctance to continue acting as "Chen Qing." She has realized that Dr. Lin Chen is only intrigued by the tragic life story they’ve constructed for her, rather than being interested in Xiaoxi herself. She worries about the consequences if Lin Chen turns out to be a genuinely good man who has remained loyal; a discovery of their deception would leave Xiao Mu with no way to face him.
Guan, however, dismisses these concerns and pleads with Xiaoxi to meet him one last time, framing it as a final favor for her supposedly dying sister. Once Xiaoxi leaves, An Miu arrives, and Guan immediately demands the items she had requested. While packing his things, Xiao Bei is haunted by a memory of his ex-girlfriend, Zhen. Years ago, when their business was in a dire financial hole, Zhen had suddenly produced a large sum of money.
Though she initially claimed she borrowed it from her parents, Xiao Bei discovered she had accepted it from a persistent admirer. A bitter argument ensued where Zhen admitted to going on a weekend trip with the man to save their company, though she swore nothing happened. Xiao Bei, unable to accept money from a rival who clearly wanted his girlfriend, demanded she return it and start over by selling their inventory.
Zhen, offended by his moral superiority in the face of her sacrifice, called him high and mighty and walked out, ending their relationship. Xiu and Yu return home to find their apartment in complete disarray, courtesy of their new puppy. While Xiu is frustrated by the "home-wrecking" behavior, Yu takes it in stride, deciding they simply can't leave the dog alone anymore.
They decide to name the puppy "Thanks," hoping the name will serve as a constant reminder to be grateful and forget their troubles. In a rare moment of domestic warmth, they practice calling out the name, which leads to a sweet exchange of thanks between the couple themselves. Yu’s mother calls, insisting on joining them to pick out a new car to save face.
Yu, however, gets tied up at her studio when a model fails to show, leaving Xiu to handle her mother alone at the dealership. As the salesman shows them high-end models like the BMW 6 Series four-door coupe and the 7 Series, touting features like anti-pinch sensors for children, Xiu is triggered by a bitter memory.
He recalls a past conversation where Yu’s mother demanded that their future children take Yu’s surname because her family had provided the house's down payment. She had belittled his meager earnings and called him a social failure who was lucky to have Yu at all. Back in the present, the tension rises when Xiu mentions they aren't ready for kids and have instead adopted a dog.
His mother-in-law is appalled, criticizing them for wasting energy on a "dirty" animal instead of starting a family. Li Xiaoxi meets with Yingtao, who is distressed over Zeyan. Yingtao reveals that Zeyan's ex-girlfriend posted a photo of his bedroom on social media. Though Xiaoxi suggests it might be an old picture intended to provoke jealousy, Yingtao is certain it’s recent because of a specific magazine visible in the background that was only published this month.
Their conversation is interrupted by Gong, who has been eavesdropping nearby. After a brief, snarky exchange, Xiaoxi drops a bombshell: she has confessed the entire truth about their recent schemes to Xiao Bei. The news of the confession leaves Gong and Yingtao incredibly awkward, especially when Xiao Bei sends a message inviting the group to dinner after that night's stage play.
Gong is too nervous to even reply, and while he and Yingtao find the idea of a group meal unnecessary since they aren't close, Xiao Bei is adamant about the gathering. At her studio, Yu asks Li Xiaoxi to fill in as a model for her new collection. During the shoot, Xiaoxi admits she has obtained the photos of Xiu and Luan Luan that Yu had previously requested.
However, Xiaoxi refuses to hand them over just yet, feeling guilty that she might be the direct cause of their divorce. Yu confesses that discovering the affair was painful, but Xiu lying to her face while she couldn't expose him was even worse. Still, she admits she loves him and wants to try starting over.
She tells Xiaoxi to keep the photos for now, but asks for her friend’s help to walk away if she finds out that Xiu and Luan Luan haven't truly ended things. Xiu meets with Gong and confirms that he has officially ended his romantic involvement with Luan Luan, though he plans to remain "just friends" and songwriting partners. Gong doesn't hold back, calling Xiu’s behavior sleazy for trying to keep Luan Luan in his life under a different label.
Meanwhile, Luan Luan is at the theater for her directorial debut, "Delusion Girl". Her wealthy father arrives while juggling business calls with associates like Director Zhao and Mr. Wang. He confronts Luan Luan about her affair with the married man, but Luan Luan remains defiant, insisting their feelings are serious.
Her father, who has invested heavily in her music and theater career, tells her he is leaving for four months and urges her to use that time to find a respectable relationship. At the photography studio, Mr. Lun is furious with his assistant, Dana, over a botched wedding shoot. Dana retorts that he shouldn't have abandoned his own clients to save his favorite model, Ming Ming.
When Dana mocks his devoted lover persona and insults his skills, Mr. Lun fires her on the spot. Later, Ming Ming and Sen share a steak dinner. Ming Ming admits that while Xiao Bei is objectively perfect—handsome, kind, and successful—he feels unreal, like a character from a drama. She confesses that she prefers the messy reality of her relationship with Sen, where the jealousy and the arguments make their connection feel safe and grounded. Sen, happy to hear this, promises her a small surprise when they get home.
