The Secret of Love Episode 20 Recap
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Su Yi temporarily moved into Li Jiashang's guest room. As she settled in, she noticed many matching couple's clothes. Li Jiashang confirmed he had bought them for them, explaining that he saw Zheng He buy some and thought it would be good to have them "just in case." Su Yi playfully remarked on how well-prepared he was for a tenant.
She teased him about how much he had changed, recalling how he used to blush when they first dated, while he countered that he was just a normal boy who wanted to "play together." They shared a passionate night. The following morning, as Su Yi cooked, Li Jiashang held her affectionately. Su Yi then mentioned she needed to go see Zheng Yi to inquire about the autopsy report and body donors.
Li Jiashang offered to take her there and pick her up afterward. Su Yi went to the hospital to meet Zheng Yi. He invited her to his office, but Su Yi suggested they talk outside. During their conversation, Zheng Yi adamantly denied any knowledge of the Li Mu Research Institute, the car accident, or the autopsy report, telling Su Yi not to ask him about these matters again.
Su Yi questioned why she had chosen to speak with him outside his office, but Zheng Yi remained silent, returning to his office shortly after. Once inside, he closed the blinds, turned off the lights, and opened a file, silently acknowledging that he couldn't hide the truth much longer. Shortly after, someone knocked on his door and entered.
Later, Su Yi reported Zheng Yi's evasive behavior to Xia Xiyang via phone, who remarked that "waiting is a good thing" and advised Su Yi to "just enjoy your couple's life for now." Li Jiashang then picked Su Yi up, and when he complained about her leaving him for a second, she jokingly commented on him becoming more like Zheng He.
Su Yi then told Li Jiashang that they should keep their suspicions about Zheng Yi and their contact with him from Zheng He for now, as they had no solid leads. Li Jiashang agreed, dismissing the value of any potential recording and assuring her that he would figure things out. Back at home, Li Jiashang and Su Yi searched for Milk, their pet cat, which was no longer in its usual spot.
Su Yi eventually found Milk quietly lying in a corner. As she held the old cat, she tearfully told Li Jiashang that Milk's time might be nearing its end. Li Jiashang gently embraced Milk. To cherish their remaining moments, Su Yi suggested they take a picture together. Just as they were about to, Su Yi received a text message from Zheng Yi, asking to meet the following day at 3 PM.
On the way to their meeting with Zheng Yi, Su Yi expressed her sadness over Milk, lamenting their short time together and how they had only given the cat their free time while it gave them its entire life. They decided not to get another cat after Milk. Meanwhile, Zheng He called Li Jiashang, inviting him to go boxing, but Li Jiashang declined, stating he was unavailable.
Zheng Yi stood on a rooftop, deep in thought, recalling a painful memory of Zheng He blaming him for failing to save his wife. He vividly remembered Zheng He's harsh words, questioning what kind of doctor he was if he couldn't save his own wife, especially after she had managed the household and cared for everyone while being sick for years without him noticing. Zheng He had declared him undeserving of being a doctor or a father.
Overwhelmed by regret, Zheng Yi acknowledged that his past mistake had haunted him, forcing him to live in hell daily. He apologized to Zheng He for his selfishness, vowing to take responsibility for everything. He also recalled gifting Zheng He a fountain pen for his 18th birthday, hoping to teach him patience. Shortly after, Su Yi and Li Jiashang arrived at the hospital to find a crowd gathered, witnessing the tragic scene of Zheng Yi having fallen from the building.
The police informed a distraught Zheng He that his father's death was a suicide, though further investigation into the cause was pending. Unable to cope, Zheng He retreated to his room, where Xia Xiyang tenderly removed his shoes, covered him with a blanket, and turned off the lights to give him space. At work, Li Jiashang instructed his secretary to call Zheng He, but was informed that Zheng He had taken leave.
Understanding his friend's grief, Li Jiashang granted him paid leave, suggesting he take more time to rest. Later, Su Yi inquired about Zheng He's whereabouts, and Xia Xiyang informed them he had gone out. Li Jiashang decided to look for him, and Su Yi joined him. They found Zheng He by the sea. He poured out his heart to Li Jiashang, lamenting the sudden loss of his father and his unpreparedness.
He regretted not spending more time with him, even just responding to a text message, and expressed his profound sadness at feeling like he had no family left. Xia Xiyang arrived and comforted Zheng He, showing him her engagement ring and reminding him of her promise to his father to be a part of their family, urging him to consider her as a close relative. Su Yi quietly apologized, stating she never imagined things would turn out this way.
Despite his grief, Zheng He attended a company meeting. When asked for his opinion on various departmental matters, he curtly stated that those sections were not his responsibility. Recognizing his distress, Li Jiashang quickly ended the meeting and gently suggested Zheng He take a few more days to rest, but Zheng He insisted he was not that weak and declined.
Li Jiashang received a call from Secretary Jiang, who reported that Zheng Yi's last contact before his death was with Chairman Li Yaohui, but the Chairman's phone had been with the secretary, showing only missed calls. Angered, Li Jiashang confronted Li Yaohui, who calmly asserted that his call with Zheng Yi was solely about medical issues and nothing more, stating he had a clear conscience.
Li Yaohui warned Li Jiashang not to question him with mere suspicion, reminding him of his lifetime's work building the Lee Group. Later, Zheng He visited Li Jiashang's office. Before Li Jiashang could elaborate on his conversation with the Chairman, Zheng He stated that if he didn't trust Chairman Li, he wouldn't have returned to work.
However, he then directly questioned Li Jiashang about his father's last message, sent just before his death, which was an invitation for Su Yi to meet. Zheng He expressed bewilderment at their apparent closeness and wondered if it was related to new products. He also mentioned seeing news reports of Li Jiashang and Su Yi at the hospital. He admitted to overthinking and asked Li Jiashang to clarify.
Li Jiashang explained that he and Su Yi were at the pet clinic at the time of Zheng Yi's message, providing an alibi, and their subsequent visit to Uncle Zheng was purely for business, with him having driven her there. Zheng He then asked if there were any other things Li Jiashang was hiding from him. Li Jiashang denied it, and Zheng He, trusting his friend, accepted the explanation.
That evening, Su Yi called Li Jiashang to inform him she was going to stay with Xia Xiyang, as Zheng He was staying at his father's house. She confessed to feeling guilty and worried about the secrets they were keeping from Zheng He. Li Jiashang reassured her, promising to find a suitable time to explain everything properly and told her not to worry. The next morning, Li Jiashang woke to alarming news reports stating that the Lee Group's new product line, "Secret," contained harmful preservatives.
