Speed and Love Episode 1 Recap
> Speed and Love Recap
Jiang Mu's parents were divorced, and her mother, Jiang Yinghan, remarried. Jiang Mu refused to move in with her mother and new husband, clinging to a childhood promise from her brother, Jin Chao, that he would return to see her if she stayed in their old home. Jiang Yinghan tried to persuade Jiang Mu, revealing that Jin Chao had never had a decent job and wasn't her biological brother.
She also mentioned that Jiang Mu's father had remarried and that she and Jin Chao were no longer family, warning her not to associate with them as it wouldn't be good for her. Shocked by this news, Jiang Mu immediately flew to Manshi. On the plane, Jiang Mu met a woman named Nana.
Jiang Mu explained she was looking for someone in Manshi, describing him as a gentle person with excellent grades whose knowledge radiated elegance, whose home walls were once covered with awards, and whose slender, well-defined fingers could write beautifully. She admitted she hadn't seen him in a long time and could no longer remember exactly what he looked like. In Manshi, Jin Chao was involved in underground boxing.
While Jin Qiang, Jiang Mu's father, was drunk, Jiang Yinghan called him to inform him of Jiang Mu's arrival. She urged him to pick her up and prevent her from contacting Jin Chao. Jin Qiang then called Jin Chao, telling him to pick up his sister at the airport. Jin Chao arrived with injuries on his face, idly playing with a lighter. Jiang Mu silently observed him and got into the car.
As they waited at a red light, Jiang Mu asked if he was still studying. Jin Chao revealed he had dropped out after high school, which stunned Jiang Mu, as he used to excel in school and had promised her he would earn a master's degree. During their drive, Jin Chao's friend, Jin Fengzi, who had red hair and wore eccentric clothing, rode past on a motorcycle.
Jin Fengzi warned Jin Chao to be careful of "Snakey" causing trouble, which instantly made Jiang Mu worry. Jin Chao bought Jiang Mu a strawberry juice, bringing back a sweet memory of them sharing strawberries in childhood, with him offering to eat the less sweet parts. Jin Chao took Jiang Mu to his residence, located several flights of stairs up. Jiang Mu was out of breath from the climb, prompting Jin Chao to remark on her fitness.
Inside, a bloody and disoriented Jin Qiang was getting up from the floor, startling Jiang Mu. Jin Qiang’s current wife, Zhao Meijuan, warmly welcomed Jiang Mu and introduced her to Xin, Jiang Mu’s half-sister. At dinner, Jin Chao offered dumplings to Jiang Mu, which Xin complained about. Jin Chao defended his action by saying Jiang Mu was a guest, a comment that visibly displeased Jiang Mu. Later, Sanlai arrived looking for Jin Chao, and they spoke in the stairwell.
Sanlai expressed concern to Jin Chao about a dangerous plan he was considering, questioning if he had truly thought it through and warning him of potential harm. When Jiang Mu emerged, Sanlai introduced himself and, upon learning her name, which meant "yearning day and night," invited her to his shop to tell her a secret. Jiang Mu was left to wonder about Jin Chao's current life, especially seeing blood on his face, and Sanlai's dire warning.
Jiang Mu noticed that Jin Chao's car keys had a keychain with the words "Yearning day and night" inscribed on it. Jin Chao accepted Jiang Mu's friend request via message. Jiang Mu then messaged him that she was hungry, and he told her to come downstairs. As they walked, Jiang Mu skipped, explaining she wanted to get some exercise to eat more. At an intersection, Jiang Mu suddenly darted in front of Jin Chao to speak.
Just then, a motorcycle sped by, and Jin Chao quickly pulled her into his arms to shield her. After a brief, intense moment of eye contact, Jiang Mu quickly pulled away, feeling awkward. Jin Chao took Jiang Mu to a bustling night market, where they settled at the busiest food stall. Jiang Mu clarified that she had not run away from home and had no intention of returning.
She then asked Jin Chao about his life since they last saw each other. He admitted his life hadn't been great, summarizing it as "eat, drink, sleep, take a dump, and have fun." When Jiang Mu asked him to elaborate on the "having fun" part, he struggled to recall specifics, so she suggested they talk about his new sister, Xin. As they ate, Jin Fengzi approached, initially mistaking Jiang Mu for Jin Chao’s new girlfriend.
Jin Chao quickly clarified that Jiang Mu was his sister, visiting for a few days before returning home. Jin Fengzi mentioned a dangerous upcoming meeting involving someone named Lin and also warned Jin Chao to be careful if "Snakey" saw them. Jiang Mu found Jin Fengzi's comments about her distasteful and quickly paid the bill. As they walked away, a group of people rushed towards Jin Chao. Jin Fengzi tried to intervene but couldn't stop them.
Jin Chao quickly subdued his attackers, protected Jiang Mu, and they escaped on Jin Fengzi's motorcycle. As Jiang Mu clung to Jin Chao's back, she found comfort and happiness in his familiar scent. She reflected that while everything seemed to have changed, in a deeper sense, nothing had changed at all.
