The Secret of Love Episode 4 Recap
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In the underground parking garage, Su Yi observed Ding Hang instructing a woman to approach Li Jiashang when he arrived. She was told to hug him, kiss him, and create physical contact so that Ding Hang could take pictures. Su Yi confronted Ding Hang, asking if Tao Feilin had instructed him to hinder her interview. Ding Hang denied knowing Tao Feilin, but Su Yi mentioned a photo of them in his wallet.
She deduced that Tao Feilin liked Li Jiashang, and Ding Hang liked Tao Feilin, with Ding Hang admitting his plan was to make Tao Feilin give up on Li Jiashang. Su Yi blackmailed Ding Hang, threatening to expose his scheme to Tao Feilin unless he helped her. Li Jiashang discussed business matters with Zheng He, who reported a raw material shortage, with Lin Zi Group controlling the supply.
Li Jiashang instructed Zheng He to secure more raw materials by any means necessary to ensure production wasn't delayed, promising to handle funding. Back in the garage, Su Yi called Ding Hang, expecting acrobatic stunt doubles. However, a group of men arrived who weren't Ding Hang's people. Mistaking them for stunt doubles, Su Yi instructed them to "gently" hit Li Jiashang. The men were real attackers, and they turned on Su Yi.
Li Jiashang intervened, kicking the attackers and telling Su Yi to leave. Ding Hang pulled Su Yi to safety, explaining that his people went to the wrong location and these men were dangerous. Su Yi told him to call the police, but Ding Hang insisted on taking photos first for evidence. When Li Jiashang was overwhelmed, Su Yi rushed to help. An attacker swung a stick at her, but Li Jiashang shielded her, taking the blow himself.
Zheng He arrived with security, causing the attackers to flee. Ding Hang claimed he called security, earning a "five-star rating" from Su Yi. Later, Li Jiashang thanked Su Yi for her help. Seeing his injuries, Su Yi offered to apply medicine to his back. While tending to him, Li Jiashang was struck by her resemblance to someone and asked if she was Mu Xiao. Su Yi feigned ignorance, asking who Mu Xiao was, causing Li Jiashang to leave.
Su Yi found photos of Mu Xiao in a box belonging to Li Jiashang. Su Yi discussed Li Jiashang and Mu Xiao with Xia Xiyang, wondering about their relationship. Xia Xiyang suggested Li Jiashang might hold clues to Su Yi's lost memories. Su Yi revealed her plan: to secure her position at Ming Xiu and await the return of publisher Chu Mo, believing he held the key to her father's car accident and her lost memories from seven years ago.
She explained the September 2014 issue of Ming Xiu about the car accident had disappeared, and it was that issue she received as a "mystery package." She considered Li Jiashang a potential source of information due to his connection with Mu Xiao. Su Yi approached Ding Hang again, demanding he find the September 2014 issue of Ming Xiu Magazine, threatening to expose his earlier photo scheme. Ding Hang agreed. Li Jiashang took Su Yi to his former university.
He showed her a spot where he and Mu Xiao used to get milk and their old classroom, evoking a sense of deja vu in Su Yi. During their walk, Su Yi felt dizzy and almost fainted, attributing it to low blood sugar. Li Jiashang took her to a noodle shop, where the owner recognized him, mentioning he used to frequent the place with "her" and noting Su Yi's resemblance.
Li Jiashang confirmed that Su Yi indeed looked a lot like her. Su Yi asked generic interview questions, but Li Jiashang found them uninspiring. He shared a story about a biology professor who taught him about finding happiness in leisure.
When Su Yi returned to her interview questions, he directly answered some: his parents passed away early, the most tragic thing he experienced was losing the most important person, he had been in one relationship, and his greatest wish was for her to return. After their meal, Li Jiashang drove Su Yi home. Before she exited, Su Yi handed him photos of the attackers, hinting that Zhang Mingda was behind the assault.
As Su Yi went inside, her brother Su Xiangtai confronted Li Jiashang, warning him to stay away, asserting his role in protecting her. Li Jiashang remarked on Su Xiangtai's excessive protectiveness, suggesting their sibling relationship exceeded normal boundaries. Su Xiangtai revealed that he and Su Yi were not blood-related. On his drive home, Li Jiashang called Zheng He, instructing him to investigate Su Yi's background, her life before university, and even her neighbors.
At home, Su Xiangtai cautioned Su Yi to be careful around men, claiming that aside from him, no men were good. Su Yi playfully suggested he bring a girlfriend home, but Su Xiangtai dismissed the idea, leading Su Yi to playfully suspect he might be interested in men. Li Jiashang showed the photos of the attackers to his grandfather, Li Yaohui, confirming his suspicion that Zhang Mingda had orchestrated the attack.
Li Yaohui acknowledged Zhang Mingda's extreme actions but was hesitant to escalate the matter. Li Jiashang agreed to let the issue rest, but only on the condition that Li Yaohui would no longer interfere with his decisions concerning the Lee Group. Li Yaohui agreed, though he cautioned Li Jiashang to always prioritize the company's interests and not be swayed by "young girls." Su Yi reviewed her notes and updated her secret investigation board, adding "Li Jiashang, First Love, Mu Xiao" as a key connection.
