Time Teaches Me to Love Episode 3 Recap
> Time Teaches Me to Love Recap
Lin Lu was desperate to gather 500,000 yuan for her brother Lin Cheng's life-saving kidney transplant, taking on various strenuous jobs to earn money. She was introduced as a new makeup artist at Huanzhen, where she inquired about her salary, suggesting 100,000 yuan. Later, Shi Liansen instructed his staff to arrange items thoughtfully for customer perception.
Fang Qiao discussed her situation with Yan Zichen, questioning why Shi Liansen hadn't chosen her to be the brand ambassador if he saw her as Venus. Yan Zichen explained that Fang Qiao was "too perfect" for the Cinderella series, which aimed to appeal to ordinary people. He suggested that Lin Lu, being "poor and ordinary," was the ideal "Cinderella" figure whose "friendliness" would help customers relate and drive sales.
Fang Qiao accepted that Shi Liansen's decision was purely for sales, not personal dislike. Yan Zichen playfully tried to get Fang Qiao to feed him cake, further complimenting her friendliness. Fang Qiao then affirmed her impending engagement with Shi Liansen. Meanwhile, Shi Liansen's father angrily confronted him about using an "alleged girlfriend" for the new product's marketing.
Shi Liansen assured him that sales would not disappoint the board, but his father insisted on the engagement to Fang Qiao, reminding Shi Liansen of his paternal authority in business matters. Lin Lu received an urgent call from Xia City Hospital: a matching kidney had been found for Lin Cheng. The transplant needed to occur within 24 hours of the kidney's removal, requiring a full payment of 500,000 yuan by next Monday. Lin Lu promised to secure the funds.
She calculated her current savings, noting 100,000 yuan from Mr. Liang, 100,000 yuan from her work as a brand ambassador, and 3,000 yuan from Jingjing. She still needed 277,000. 84 yuan. Though she considered advancing her payment from an upcoming shoot, the tight deadline meant she had to find the money by Monday. Her friend, Liang, encouraged her, calling it good news and assuring her he would help with the money, prompting Lin Lu to decide to borrow more.
A report from the Marketing Department showed that the rumor surrounding Shi Liansen and Lin Lu had caused Huanzhen's Weibo followers to surge by two million, with 70% supporting their rumored affair. These fans, aged 16 to 25, were precisely the target demographic for the Cinderella series. While the original marketing plan aimed to leverage this affair, Shi Liansen's announced engagement to Fang Qiao meant a new strategy might be needed. Lin Lu desperately sought out various odd jobs.
She was seen cleaning cars for 20 yuan, promising a "brand new" look. She also made multiple phone calls to relatives—Aunt Mary, Aunt Laura, Uncle John, Aunt Lily, Uncle Bob, Aunt Amy—but was met with rejections, leaving her still short of funds. She tried to remain optimistic, convincing herself she still had time to find the money. Yan Zichen visited Shi Liansen, finding him in a minimally decorated house.
Yan Zichen jokingly suggested Shi Liansen move to a more furnished house nearby to play online games, but Shi Liansen replied he didn't like "fun." Yan Zichen then directly asked if Shi Liansen had a crush on him, which Shi Liansen denied. Shi Liansen reiterated his refusal to marry Fang Qiao, despite the public engagement announcement.
Yan Zichen pointed out that Fang Qiao would do everything to make it happen, and even admitted that Shi Liansen and Fang Qiao were a good match. Shi Liansen then cryptically stated that Yan Zichen was the reason he wouldn't marry her, prompting a teasing response from Yan Zichen about Shi Liansen being in love with him. Lin Lu saw a recruitment advertisement for a waitress at a nightclub, offering good daily pay and commission.
She called and spoke to the manager, who she later realized was the person she was speaking to in person. The manager clarified that the job involved selling liquor, not one's body, and offered a 10% commission—selling 100 bottles could yield 100,000 yuan in a single night. Desperate for money, Lin Lu accepted. The manager advised her to add stitches to her revealing outfit and directed her to a room with "old men" who would appreciate "naïve girls."
At the nightclub, Lin Lu approached a table to sell liquor. However, the male patrons insisted she sit and drink with them. Lin Lu declined, explaining she was only a salesperson, but they refused to let her leave without drinking. They mocked her, calling her the "discarded mistress of Huanzhen's president" and dismissing her denials of any relation to Shi Liansen. They demanded she drink, promising to buy more liquor for each drink she took.
When she refused, one man aggressively poured liquor over her. At that moment, Shi Liansen appeared and pushed the man away, shielding Lin Lu. After the incident, Lin Lu felt a surprising attraction to Shi Liansen, despite his awkwardness. Shi Liansen asked if Lin Lu would now keep her promise, referring to signing the relationship contract. Lin Lu agreed. Attempting to lighten the mood, Lin Lu declared she wanted hotpot, and they went to a restaurant.
At the restaurant, Shi Liansen ordered his "usual," and a waiter commented on his "mysophobia." Lin Lu teased Shi Liansen about his apparent discomfort, encouraging him to try everything as it was delicious and he would get used to it, wondering if he found her ridiculous. Shi Liansen, perhaps trying to make amends for his earlier harsh words, offered to order something else for her or even offered her some of his food, which she declined.
He then told her to forget what he had said that morning. Lin Lu received another call from the hospital, reminding her that Lin Cheng's kidney would be removed that weekend, and the operation needed to be done within 24 hours. She reiterated her urgent need for 500,000 yuan by tomorrow. Shi Liansen asked if she had any more questions about the contract.
Lin Lu then inquired about the duration of their relationship contract, suggesting 15 days, one month, or 100 days. Shi Liansen agreed to 100 days. With no further questions, Shi Liansen instructed her to come to his office at 8 AM the next day to sign the contract. The next day, Lin Lu signed the relationship contract, noting that it was a "good package" that even covered social security.
She then enthusiastically assured Shi Liansen that she could act "sexy, elegant, or feisty" to make him happy, promising a good performance. Shi Liansen acknowledged this, stating he looked forward to it.
