Time Teaches Me to Love Episode 7 Recap
> Time Teaches Me to Love Recap
Lin Lu and Shi Liansen's relationship was gradually improving, though unbeknownst to them, Sally's CEO continued to monitor their activities. After being rescued by Shi Liansen in his bathroom, Lin Lu was still wet when he insisted she clean herself thoroughly. Her presence seemed to disturb his meticulously clean environment, and he abruptly told her to leave.
The next morning, Lin Lu observed Shi Liansen's simple breakfast of vegetables and offered to prepare something more nutritious, like eggs, as a partial payment for her debt to him. Shi Liansen, however, told her to mind her own business. When she tried to share her mother's homemade fermented bean curd, he rejected it outright, stating that "smelly things" were not allowed in his house.
Later, Shi Liansen called his assistant, Maggie, to have the house thoroughly cleaned, excluding his personal rooms. To express her gratitude for his recent rescue in the bathroom, and also seeing an opportunity to save him money and improve her standing, Lin Lu enthusiastically volunteered to clean the house herself, promising to "turn over a new leaf." Shi Liansen agreed, setting a deadline for her to finish before he returned from work.
Meanwhile, Fang Qiao met with Shi Liansen, presenting a proposal to make the "Cinderella" brand independent from Huanzhen. Shi Liansen firmly declined, stating he did not wish to separate it. Fang Qiao, undeterred, expressed her conviction that he would eventually fall in love with her, asserting that her pursuit was not immoral as long as he and Lin Lu were not engaged. She declared she could offer him everything Lin Lu could, and more.
Shi Liansen, however, explicitly told her not to waste her time on him. At the office, Fang Qiao overheard staff gossiping about her and Lin Lu. While they acknowledged Fang Qiao's strong background, they admired Lin Lu's transformation into a "princess" from an ordinary girl. The staff concluded that powerful men like Shi Liansen preferred "innocent girls" like Lin Lu, as it gave them a sense of satisfaction in taking care of them, contrasting with Fang Qiao's "bossy" demeanor.
They also spread a rumor that Lin Lu and Shi Liansen had fallen in love at a spicy hot pot shop. Taking this to heart, Fang Qiao decided to adapt her approach. She later visited a stylist, Tony, and requested a haircut identical to Lin Lu's. Fang Qiao then dragged Yan Zichen to a spicy hot pot restaurant, determined to try what Lin Lu enjoyed.
Yan Zichen, however, advised her against imitating Lin Lu, telling her that she was unique and shouldn't force herself to like things that didn't suit her. Despite this, Fang Qiao insisted on trying the dish. When she struggled with the flavors, Yan Zichen confessed he had deliberately added ingredients she disliked, such as green onions and garlic, to emphasize his point.
He argued that forcing herself to eat spicy hot pot wouldn't make her Lin Lu, and that true happiness comes from being oneself. Realizing his words held truth, Fang Qiao abandoned the meal, admitting spicy hot pot did not suit her. Yan Zichen, observing her, saw an opportunity to pursue Fang Qiao now that her romantic prospects with Shi Liansen seemed to dim. Lin Lu, meanwhile, meticulously cleaned Shi Liansen's house.
As part of her cleaning spree, she noticed Shi Liansen's beloved plush bear was "smelly" and decided to wash it. Upon his return, Shi Liansen was furious to find his bear cleaned. He angrily confronted Lin Lu, asking who gave her permission to touch his belongings and dismissing her apology as insufficient for the disturbance she caused. Lin Lu, upset by his harsh words, promised to buy him a new one.
Later that night, Lin Lu tried to ask Shi Liansen for the bear's brand so she could replace it, but he simply told her to leave so he could sleep. She noticed he preferred to sleep with the lights on and called him a "freak." Unknown to Lin Lu, Shi Liansen's insomnia was triggered by the absence of his bear. The next day, Lin Lu visited Master Liang, seeking help to find a replacement for Shi Liansen's bear.
Master Liang asked if she was unhappy living with Shi Liansen, which she denied. After checking a high-end toy store where custom bears were prohibitively expensive, Lin Lu went to a street stall and successfully haggled for a large plush bear at a much lower price, believing this would compensate for the original. Unbeknownst to Lin Lu and Shi Liansen, someone had ordered an investigation into Shi Liansen's activities, particularly his work at Huanzhen Group.
Separately, Fang Qiao spoke to her father on the phone, revealing a new plan to deliver a significant blow to Huanzhen. Her father, initially hesitant, eventually approved and offered her money for travel, which she eagerly accepted. Returning home with the new bear, which she affectionately named "Xiong’er" (Little Bear) to accompany Shi Liansen's original "Xiongda" (Big Bear), Lin Lu presented it as her compensation. Shi Liansen simply acknowledged her, his expression cold.
His insomnia continued, causing him to behave erratically, turning lights on and off at night and demanding coffee from Lin Lu. He repeatedly tried to make her admit to a "mistake" without specifying what it was, until finally sending her downstairs, leaving Lin Lu frustrated with his "fussy" and "hot and cold" demeanor. Lin Lu later learned from Maggie that Shi Liansen's recent mood swings and difficult behavior were due to a recurrence of his insomnia.
Concerned, Lin Lu discussed the matter with her friends. She jokingly complained that Shi Liansen's habit of sleeping with the lights on was giving "her" insomnia. Her friends offered her their mother's insomnia prescription and reassured her that their home was always a refuge if she felt "bullied." Determined to help, Lin Lu prepared a traditional "Organ Therapy" concoction made from pig hearts, Chinese pepper, and lard, insisting Shi Liansen drink it hot as a folk remedy. Shi Liansen, disgusted by the smell and ingredients, refused, but Lin Lu persisted, pushing him to take the unpleasant medicine.
