Resumo do episódio 17 de Love Me Like I Do
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During his recovery, Liu Xilai adopted a more serene approach to life, often waking at five in the morning to meditate. He even invited Tian Tian to join him, prompting her to jokingly question if his head injury had truly affected his mind. While Tian Tian was busy, Liu Xilai, left to his own devices, engaged with customers at her father's tea shop. However, his inherently blunt and often critical nature remained unchanged.
Instead of offering comforting words, his philosophical musings frequently turned confrontational, leading customers to leave in frustration and causing a significant drop in business. Later, while counting the day’s earnings, Tian Tian noticed a 150 yuan shortfall. She asked Liu Xilai if the customers he had conversed with had paid. He playfully distracted her with a kiss before discreetly adding 200 yuan to the cash register, claiming that the townspeople were so delighted by his company they left tips.
For Liu Xilai, pleasing Tian Tian was far more important than any small sum of money. Meanwhile, Wen Xian was feeling disheartened as Liu Xilai’s leave meant all company responsibilities had shifted to Liu Xizhao, leaving him no time for their dates. Upon hearing this, Wen Zhicai was delighted, taking it as confirmation that Liu Xilai had indeed relinquished his power.
Seizing the opportunity, Wen Zhicai resolved to push for Liu Xizhao to be appointed CEO at the upcoming shareholder meeting, intending to manipulate him from behind the scenes and gain absolute control over the group. He met with Liu Xizhao, proposing his support, but Liu Xizhao expressed doubts about his own capabilities and inexperience. Wen Zhicai quickly bolstered his confidence, emphasizing that he must not back down, lest all his hard work be in vain.
Wen Xian later assured Liu Xizhao that she loved him for who he was, not for his title, and longed for him to be the one who cherished her and shared her happiness. Moved, Liu Xizhao promised to stay by her side once his current workload eased, and they sealed it with a pinky swear. Unbeknownst to many, Liu Xilai’s detached demeanor was part of a larger, elaborate strategy.
Assistant Tang called Liu Xilai, confirming that Wen Zhicai was indeed contacting various shareholders to campaign for Liu Xizhao's CEO election, with the clear intention of controlling him. Liu Xilai acknowledged that Wen Zhicai's past minor manipulations had been tolerated, but this time, he had crossed a critical boundary, necessitating a firm counterattack. He directed Assistant Tang to closely monitor the company, explaining that his current "retreat to advance" strategy was designed to "lure the snake out of its hole."
He promised to return once his plan unfolded. Concerned that Liu Xilai’s constant reading of Buddhist scriptures might overly pacify his spirit, Tian Tian brought him a stack of different books. He accepted them all, showing a particular fondness for romance novels focused on dating tips and experiences. He began to spout cheesy, clichéd pick-up lines, which Tian Tian found excessively sweet, worrying he might become "delicate, overly zen, and greasy."
She tried to give him an inspiring book, "The Talent Code," but he asserted he was already a genius and preferred "Domineering CEO novels," proving his point with a classic line: "I don't want what you think, I want what I think." Desperate, Tian Tian called Li Huai, who suggested physical exercise to boost dopamine and improve his mood. Tian Tian woke Liu Xilai, enthusiastically proposing they engage in some "stimulating exercise."
He immediately became excited, expecting a romantic encounter, but Tian Tian surprised him by taking him to a public square to join a group of older women in dancing. He embraced the unexpected activity, but when Tian Tian returned from running errands, she discovered he had already taken charge, teaching the group yoga exercises, once again demonstrating his inherent leadership qualities.
At the company, Assistant Tang reported to Liu Xizhao about a critical issue: a new batch of designer toys was causing allergic reactions among customers. Liu Xizhao, despite warnings that recalling the products would significantly damage the company's reputation, resolutely decided to suspend sales and recall all defective items, prioritizing corporate responsibility over short-term losses. Concurrently, Wen Zhicai investigated the matter and discovered that Kevin, the design director, had knowingly used inferior materials to cut costs.
Wen Zhicai saw this as an opportunity to further undermine Liu Xilai, planning to shift all blame onto him to ensure he could never regain his position. Wen Zhicai instructed Kevin to remain silent about his involvement, threatening severe consequences if he spoke up.
He then advised Liu Xizhao not to take responsibility at the upcoming emergency board meeting, reminding him that the supplier was not his choice and that securing his own stable position as CEO was paramount for the company's long-term benefit. Later, Li Huai and Shan Rousi arrived to visit Liu Xilai and Tian Tian. The couple's affectionate displays left their friends feeling overwhelmed by their sweetness.
After dinner, Tian Tian and Liu Xilai playfully engaged in a game of "Golden Flower." Liu Xilai won the first round, "punishing" Tian Tian with a gentle touch. Tian Tian won the second round, "punishing" Liu Xilai with a kiss. When Liu Xilai won the third round, he declared it was time for a "more stimulating" activity and carried Tian Tian into the bedroom. During their visit, Shan Rousi expressed her disdain for Li Huai's sharp tongue.
To create a good impression, Tian Tian subtly coerced Li Huai into cooking dinner for everyone, highlighting his domestic and caring side for Shan Rousi. While eating, Shan Rousi spoke of her struggles with weight, and Li Huai realized she was inducing vomiting to maintain her figure. He chided her about the health risks, but she defiantly stated she feared gaining weight more than getting sick, recounting a past experience where she was called "Fatty" in middle school.
Li Huai was stunned by her words, realizing she was his old classmate, "Strong Shan," whom he had once teased. Shan Rousi confirmed it, explaining she had changed her name to escape her past and was upset he kept bringing it up. Li Huai sincerely apologized for his past cruelty and promised to help her develop a healthy weight management plan that allowed her to enjoy food while staying fit, a proposition Shan Rousi agreed to consider.
Liu Xilai eventually confided in Tian Tian, revealing that his "resignation" was merely a pretense to expose Wen Zhicai. He explained that Kevin, the design director, was the masked assailant who had attacked him, and Kevin had direct ties to Wen Zhicai. All his recent actions, including his seemingly changed demeanor, were part of a strategy to make Wen Zhicai and his associates drop their guard.
He admitted that he also genuinely wanted a break to spend quality time with her. Tian Tian, while initially upset he hadn't told her sooner, accepted his explanation, making him promise that from now on, they would face all challenges together. With the truth unveiled and their bond strengthened, they decided it was time to return to the city.
Lying in bed later, Tian Tian reflected on her feelings, wondering if this was what it meant to be in love, her heart fluttering whenever she looked at Liu Xilai. As he awoke, he asked what was different about her today. She softly replied that the "her" in his eyes today loved him even more than yesterday.
