Speed and Love Episode 27 Recap
> Speed and Love Recap
While driving Jiang Mu, Wen Ke casually asked how old her child was, assuming she had brought her kid back from abroad. Confused, Jiang Mu learned that during professional dinners, Jin Chao had been telling colleagues that his "wife and child" lived overseas. He had described this "child" as a lazy, picky eater who loved to sleep in. Recognizing herself in the description, Jiang Mu playfully texted Jin Chao to ask why he was playing "two roles" with her identity.
Jin Chao, caught up in work, promised to explain later that night. When Jin Chao finally returned to the company apartment, he found Jiang Mu waiting in his bed. He leaned in for a kiss, teasingly offering to comfort his "upset child." Shyly hiding under the covers, Jiang Mu remarked on how much he had changed. She recalled a time in the past when he would pull her into alleys to tell her that girls shouldn't be so bold.
Jin Chao chuckled, reminding her that back then her values were still developing, but they were both growing into new roles now. The next day, Jiang Mu visited Jin Chao at the university while he was deep in technical discussions with students about wheelbases and fluid mechanics. One female student had even queued since the early morning to bring him "champion coffee," prompting a flash of jealousy from Jiang Mu.
When she shared the news that she had officially been hired as a full-time employee at the research institute, she demanded a hug. Despite the public setting, Jin Chao didn't hesitate; he pulled her close and introduced her to his juniors as his girlfriend. That evening, as they arrived for dinner, they found Wen Ke embroiled in a heated argument with a woman over a tight parking spot. The woman was accusing Wen Ke of discriminating against female drivers.
Stepping in, Jin Chao offered to park the car for her. This was a significant moment, as he hadn't touched a steering wheel since his traumatic accident. As he sat in the driver's seat, the memory of the crash and the sound of frantic honking flooded back. However, he forced himself to stay calm, overcoming his inner fear to successfully maneuver the car into the space.
Inside the restaurant, Jiang Mu was delighted to reunite with San Lai and Jin Fengzi. The atmosphere was warm as the old friends caught up. Jin Fengzi, now working as a technician for Jin Chao, expressed lingering guilt over the "Iron Cock" incident that had led to the accident, but Jin Chao simply reminded him that survival was the greatest victory. They laughed about how Jin Chao had forced Jin Fengzi to earn a degree while recovering.
San Lai, who now ran a successful factory cafeteria, noticed Jin Chao had quit smoking and playfully asked if they were preparing for a baby. Jin Chao met this with a smile, confessing his intention to marry Jiang Mu. Despite their current happiness, Jiang Mu reflected on the painful years of silence. She revealed that she had returned to Manshi every vacation searching for him, unable to resist despite her anger.
Her most harrowing memory was losing her laptop bag at the airport because it held the "Zhao and Mu" leather keychain he had given her. She had been in tears until it was returned to her—unaware that Jin Chao had actually been there, found it himself, and quietly handed it to a staff member to return to her. Hearing her story, Jin Chao held her tight and apologized.
He pulled her onto his lap to offer "compensation," but their private moment was interrupted by the sudden arrival of Lin Sui. Lin Sui, who occasionally stayed at the apartment, arrived hungry and settled in for a bowl of Jin Chao’s egg fried rice. As a partner in Lin Sui's racing club, Jin Chao had been busy training younger drivers, but Lin Sui had a bigger request. He wanted Jin Chao to return to professional racing.
He revealed that Dr. Julia had confirmed Jin Chao's physical recovery was complete; all that remained was for him to overcome his psychological barriers. Later that night, Jiang Mu playfully took compromising photos of Jin Chao while he was in the bathtub, using them as leverage to grill him about his six years away. She was particularly curious if any other women had been in his life.
Though he insisted there were none, she teased him for hesitating, claiming he wasn't being honest. The following morning, Jin Chao and Lin Sui headed to the local market looking like fashion models in their long trench coats. Their cool demeanor was quickly shattered by a crowd of energetic grandmothers who swept them aside. As Jin Chao meticulously selected ingredients—noting that he must avoid green peppers because Jiang Mu disliked them—Lin Sui found himself burdened with heavy bags. Seeing his friend’s domestic devotion, Lin Sui finally asked if Jin Chao was truly planning to marry Jiang Mu.
