Speed and Love Episode 17 Recap
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Jiang Mu approached Zhao Meijuan, pleading with her to keep what she had seen a secret from her father. Mrs. Zhao, who had watched Jin Chao struggle for years, knew he was a reliable and hardworking young man. While she truly wished for him to be happy, she warned Jiang Mu that her mother, Jiang Yinghan, would never approve of their relationship.
Jiang Mu confessed that Jin Chao was the sole reason she had come to Manshi and the only reason she chose to stay. Touched by the girl's devotion, Mrs. Zhao relented, promising to pretend she had seen nothing and urging her to get some rest. Meanwhile, San Lai was deeply concerned about the situation and confronted Jin Chao, arguing that he shouldn't keep Jiang Mu in the dark about the dangers he was facing.
Jin Chao was adamant about protecting her, fearing the truth would only leave her living in constant fear. San Lai grew frustrated, dismissing Jin Chao’s "for her own good" excuse as self-righteous and useless. He reminded his friend that Jiang Mu wasn't just a girlfriend to be shielded; she was her own person with her own strength. Despite San Lai's urging for him to be honest, Jin Chao remained stubborn, insisting he had everything under control.
Wan Qing was equally concerned about Jin Chao’s involvement with "the Alliance." When she crossed paths with Jiang Mu, she urged her to intervene, believing Jiang Mu was the only one whose words carried enough weight to stop him. She warned that the people behind the Alliance were dangerous enough to "eat someone alive." Later, Jiang Mu found Jin Chao and made him promise to prioritize his safety.
Suspecting he was taking risks for money, she mentioned that her mother was selling their house and intended to leave her a sum of money, offering it to him if it would help. Jin Chao assured her it wasn't about the money. After his shower, Jiang Mu cautiously brought up the "Alliance" and the race she had accidentally participated in. Jin Chao became evasive, telling her that the less she knew, the better.
He tried to ease her worries by promising he was only in it to make some money and would walk away for good in two weeks. Late that night, Jin Chao joined San Lai by the river. As they fished, Jin Chao admitted he had been arrogant and promised to find an opportunity to explain everything to Jiang Mu.
San Lai shared the burden of his own upbringing, explaining how his father’s silence about his troubles had left his mother terrified for years. He didn't want Jin Chao to follow that same path of secrecy. Their conversation was briefly lightened when a catch turned out to be nothing but trash. The next day, Wan Qing arrived at the repair shop only to find that Jin Chao’s car had been maliciously smashed.
San Lai immediately suspected the people from Wan Ji were behind the attack. When Jin Chao saw Wan Qing, his temper flared, and he harshly ordered her to leave despite her claims that she had come to warn him. Seeing Jiang Mu was frightened by the outburst, Jin Chao’s demeanor softened.
He comforted her with a childhood memory of when he helped her cover up a failed exam to show she could trust him, then sent her back to Jin Qiang’s house for safety. Driven by rage, Jin Chao tracked down He Zhang and delivered a sharp punch to his face. Jiang Mu’s suspicions grew when she spotted Officer Lu at the market. She remembered seeing him with Jin Chao before, even though Jin Chao had claimed not to know him.
She began tailing the officer, and though Lu quickly realized he was being followed, Jiang Mu used her classmate, Pan Kai, as a shield to avoid detection. Later, Lu met with Jin Chao to warn him that He Zhang would be his biggest rival in the upcoming mountain obstacle race, urging him to win while staying safe. Finally realizing that keeping secrets was causing more harm, Jin Chao decided to tell Jiang Mu the whole truth.
He explained that after he was framed by Wan Dayong and forced to leave Wan Ji, Officer Lu from the Anti-smuggling Bureau had approached him. The police were using the street racing organization as a way to infiltrate a massive smuggling gang. Because the Alliance was extremely cautious, the only way to get close to the core members was to earn enough points through racing to be noticed.
Jin Chao was the perfect candidate because his public feud with Wan Shengbang provided a perfect cover for his motivations. He revealed that the racing organization was merely a front for the gang to scout for reckless, skilled individuals who were desperate for money. By winning the mountain race and taking down the gang, Jin Chao could not only stop their crimes but also finally clear his name.
He admitted his car could be fixed, but he needed a reliable repair shop to do the work. Jin Chao confessed that he wanted to be a "clean" man to prove he was truly worthy of her. Though Jiang Mu was terrified by the danger, Jin Chao remained resolute, feeling he was the only one who could put an end to the gang's evil.
