The Secret of Love Episode 14 Recap
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During a live stream at Ming Xiu, a technical issue caused a picture of Su Yi with a prominent scar on her face to appear on screen, shocking everyone. Li Jiashang quickly cut the feed and instructed his staff to find Feilin, whom an employee identified as being responsible for the presentation. Su Yi, distressed, told Li Jiashang to return to the Lee Group immediately, not wanting his company to be implicated.
Back in her office, Su Yi asked Chen Jin about the online reaction. Chen Jin confirmed that while the live stream was cut in time and initial screenshots were blurry, clear images of Su Yi’s scar were now circulating. Su Yi promptly instructed Chen Jin to post a statement on Ming Xiu’s official blog.
Feilin, however, interrupted, stating that the Editor-in-Chief, Sister Meng, needed to approve such a statement, and she had just left for a business trip, not expected back until later that afternoon. Su Yi dismissed the delay, emphasizing the critical "golden recovery time" and declaring that she would take full responsibility. Meanwhile, Li Jiashang contacted his public relations department, tasking them with attributing the live stream interruption to technical issues.
He also instructed them to positively guide public comments on Ming Xiu's statement, and as an apology, offer a 20% discount on all Lee Group products for the next two days. To further divert attention, Li Jiashang orchestrated the widespread release of celebrity gossip, successfully shifting the focus away from Su Yi. Later, Su Yi confronted Feilin, directly accusing her of leaking the photo.
Feilin, admitting her personal dislike for Su Yi and her belief that Su Yi was unworthy of Li Jiashang, denied exposing the photo. She provocatively suggested that if she truly wanted to expose Su Yi's "fake face," she would simply splash water on her. Su Yi, accepting the "reminder," immediately splashed a cup of water onto Feilin's face, an act that was secretly filmed by someone nearby.
As Su Yi prepared to leave, Chen Jin informed her that online discussions were now claiming the scar photo was not photoshopped, but real. Li Jiashang, on behalf of the Lee Group, had already issued a statement denying these rumors and asserting that Su Yi was a victim of malicious exposure. Feeling she couldn't further involve Li Jiashang, Su Yi decided to leave.
Li Jiashang, arriving at Ming Xiu, ignored Feilin's attempts to get his attention and went straight to Su Yi, attempting to take her with him. Su Yi, however, pushed him away, asking him not to follow her, and left alone. As she walked through the company lobby, she overheard employees whispering about her scar. Xia Xiyang arrived on her motorcycle, offering comfort and driving Su Yi home.
At home, Su Yi's brother, Su Xiangtai, tried to console her, but Xia Xiyang intervened, believing Su Yi needed space. After they left, Su Yi scrolled through her phone, finding videos from her university classmates in Japan confirming the authenticity of her scar and recounting how it had once scared away a boy. Deeply hurt, Su Yi slumped to the floor, silently refusing to open the door when Li Jiashang knocked. He sat patiently outside, silently keeping her company.
Xia Xiyang later discussed Su Yi's struggles with Zheng He, explaining that Su Yi's past popularity was largely due to her beauty. This led Su Yi to internalize the belief that she would only be loved for her looks, which ultimately wasn't what she truly desired. Zheng He playfully suggested he could get a matching scar to be "fierce" together.
Eventually, Su Yi spoke to Li Jiashang through the door, confessing that she lacked Mu Xiao's memories and her perfect face. She gave Li Jiashang a choice: she would open the door in five minutes, presenting her true self, and he could decide to stay or leave without her blaming him. After a moment, Su Yi bravely washed her face, ready to reveal herself.
When she opened the door, Li Jiashang was gone, and she collapsed in tears, believing he had abandoned her. However, Li Jiashang reappeared, pulling her to her feet and reassuring her that he didn't mind her scar. He expressed his frustration that she would think of him that way, stressing that "love is a soul encountering another soul, not a face encountering another face."
As he leaned in to kiss her, Zheng He and Xia Xiyang burst in, interrupting the moment. Li Jiashang quickly ushered Su Yi into his car, and they finally shared a passionate kiss on their drive home. At Li Jiashang's home, Su Yi told him she had grown resilient to public attacks. She then asked where he had gone when she opened the door. Li Jiashang lied, claiming he was thirsty and had gone to get water.
They spent a passionate night together. The next morning, Su Yi woke up in Li Jiashang's pajamas to find him making breakfast. They shared more intimate moments, including several kisses. After breakfast, Li Jiashang told Su Yi to go to work, promising to follow soon. As Su Yi reached the exit of the underground parking garage, a speeding car swerved directly towards her. Li Jiashang, seeing the danger, lunged forward and pulled Su Yi into his arms, narrowly saving her.
Su Yi dismissed the incident as her own carelessness, but Li Jiashang, suspecting an intentional attack, discreetly called someone to protect Su Yi, demanding to know her every move and every person she met. Meanwhile, Li Jiashang's grandfather, Li Yaohui, confronted him about the scandal. He revealed that Lee Group's stock had dropped five percent, numerous clients were demanding refunds, and other products were facing boycotts from collaborators.
Li Yaohui angrily demanded that Li Jiashang sever all ties with Su Yi. Li Jiashang, however, defended Su Yi, insisting she was a victim. This further enraged Li Yaohui, who nearly fainted from anger, requiring immediate medicine.
