Time To Fall In Love Episode 18 Recap
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Su Yanxi woke up to a phone call from An'an, who informed her that scandalous news about Su Yanxi and Fu Boya had been published online, accompanied by photos. Su Yanxi was bewildered, insisting she hadn't seen Fu Boya the previous day. An'an urged her to get ready, explaining that the entire cosmetics industry was abuzz and reporters were likely heading to their house.
An'an also mentioned that Gu Xicheng had gone to Huayan Group with Situ the previous night to handle the situation. At Huayan Group, employees gossiped about Gu Xicheng's fiancée allegedly cheating with someone from a rival company. Situ reprimanded them, but Gu Xicheng remained unconcerned by their chatter. Instead, he made arrangements for Madam Gu to go on an outing with Aunt Mei, hoping everything would be resolved before her return.
He then told Situ that he had already invited some familiar media and reporters for a press conference that evening to clarify the matter. An'an picked up Su Yanxi, explaining that Situ Shuo had warned her about reporters rushing to the Gu residence. She drove Su Yanxi to her own home, believing it would be safer.
Su Yanxi questioned how the photos could have been taken, as she had been with An'an all day, though An'an admitted stepping out for a short while. An'an advised Su Yanxi not to worry, assuring her that the truth would eventually come out and that Gu Xicheng and Situ were working to resolve things. However, their arrival at An'an's home was met by a swarm of reporters, shouting questions about "Miss He" and the man in the photos.
Suddenly, Fu Boya appeared and, protecting Su Yanxi, led her away from the chaotic scene. Su Yanxi, still unaware that Fu Boya was behind the whole ordeal, expressed her trust in him, stating they hadn't met in days and the photos must be fabricated by malicious individuals or sensationalist reporters. She believed someone was trying to damage her relationship with Gu Xicheng and their friendship.
She prepared to call Gu Xicheng to clarify the situation, but Fu Boya stopped her, asking why she always thought of others instead of herself. Feeling a pang of conscience at Su Yanxi's unwavering trust, Fu Boya confessed that he was the mastermind. He admitted to switching their drinks at the bar, sending An'an away, taking intimate photos with a drugged Su Yanxi, and distributing them to over a dozen media outlets, even disclosing their current location.
A stunned Su Yanxi asked why he would do such a thing. Fu Boya revealed his deep love for Nangong Liuli. He recounted how, years ago, he was injured and passed out on Fifth Avenue when Nangong Liuli rescued him. During his most difficult years abroad, Nangong Liuli's appearance brought a ray of light into his dark life. He loved her, and seeing her suffer when she learned Gu Xicheng had a girlfriend made him feel immense pain.
He decided to sabotage Gu Xicheng's relationship for Nangong Liuli's happiness, even if it meant he wouldn't be the one by her side. He confessed that his initial "accidental" crash into Su Yanxi's taxi was a calculated move to get close to Gu Xicheng's girlfriend. He even intentionally joined Huayan Group, leveraging his knowledge of Gu Xicheng's interest in collaborating with Lipman by offering an irresistible price as a third-party consultant.
He admitted he had calculated everything, but never anticipated that Gu Xicheng's girlfriend would turn out to be Su Yanxi, nor that Su Yanxi would genuinely fall in love with Gu Xicheng despite his efforts. Su Yanxi was enraged, accusing Fu Boya of being a different person from the childhood friend she knew. She questioned his definition of love, which involved hurting others and causing chaos at Huayan Group. Fu Boya, however, declared he cared only for Nangong Liuli.
He pleaded with Su Yanxi to leave Gu Xicheng and return him to Nangong Liuli, offering to take full responsibility for the scandal himself. Su Yanxi vehemently refused, severing all ties with him. As she walked away, Fu Boya grabbed her arm, reminding her of a "big secret" she held. At that moment, Gu Xicheng arrived, immediately punching Fu Boya for harassing Su Yanxi.
He warned Fu Boya that he would beat him every time he saw him if he continued to bother Su Yanxi. Su Yanxi, remembering their past, pulled Gu Xicheng away, but Fu Boya defiantly vowed to settle scores with Gu Xicheng later. Gu Xicheng comforted a distressed Su Yanxi, assuring her that he would protect her and that no matter the cost, he would not let anyone harm her.
Su Yanxi, deeply moved, began to tell Gu Xicheng her secret, but their conversation was cut short when Gu Xicheng received a phone call and asked her to wait in the car. On the phone, Situ informed Gu Xicheng that Fu Boya had scheduled another press conference, suggesting he had more tricks up his sleeve.
Situ also revealed that they had evidence showing Fu Boya and Nangong Liuli had studied abroad together and were close friends, with potentially more to their relationship. Gu Xicheng ordered Situ to investigate Nangong Liuli's activities since joining Huayan Group and to gather all possible evidence. He also instructed Situ to send more personnel to the upcoming press conference to keep Su Yanxi safe.
Gu Xicheng then assured Su Yanxi that he would clarify everything at the press conference that evening. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Nangong Liuli woke up to find a letter left by Fu Boya. Reading his words, she understood the truth of his actions. She immediately pulled out her IV drip and rushed out to find him. At the highly anticipated press conference, Gu Xicheng introduced Su Yanxi, his fiancée, and declared that the rumors of her infidelity were false.
He stated that the person in the photos, Fu Boya, was merely a friend, and his relationship with Su Yanxi was stable. Gu Xicheng confidently announced that the fabricated news would not impact Huayan Group's new product launch or its stock. However, Fu Boya dramatically entered the conference, contradicting Gu Xicheng.
He claimed that "Miss He Jinxi" was in love with him, not Gu Xicheng, and further accused her of plagiarizing all her designs and work from Nangong Liuli, asserting that everything Su Yanxi had was fake. A furious Su Yanxi attempted to confront Fu Boya, but Gu Xicheng intervened, taking control of the situation.
He presented irrefutable evidence, including CCTV footage from the bar, clearly showing someone switching Su Yanxi and An'an's drinks, then whisking An'an away, leaving a drugged Su Yanxi vulnerable to staged photos with Fu Boya. Gu Xicheng then displayed evidence from weeks prior, revealing Nangong Liuli meeting a private car driver, confirming she had orchestrated an incident to lure Su Yanxi to the suburbs, almost endangering her life.
Gu Xicheng sternly warned Fu Boya and Nangong Liuli that they had crossed his line. He announced Nangong Liuli's termination from Huayan Group and declared that he would hand over all evidence to his lawyers, ensuring they faced the full consequences of their actions. Cornered, Fu Boya frantically dismissed the evidence as fake and synthesized, urging reporters to believe him, claiming he was telling the truth.
Realizing his efforts were failing, and remembering Nangong Liuli was waiting for his "good news," he made a desperate attempt to reveal Su Yanxi's true identity, shouting, "Your beloved fiancée is not—" Before he could finish, Nangong Liuli rushed into the conference hall, yelling for Fu Boya to stop. She tearfully declared that she was responsible for everything and asked to take all the blame. Fu Boya, however, vehemently denied her involvement, insisting that he alone was responsible.
As someone (implied to be an oncoming vehicle or a security measure from Gu Xicheng's side) moved towards Nangong Liuli, Fu Boya pushed her out of the way, taking the impact himself. Nangong Liuli cradled the bleeding Fu Boya in her arms, crying desperately for him. With his last breaths, Fu Boya confessed his love for her, recalling the day she saved him on Fifth Avenue and how his heart had never changed since.
He apologized and asked her to promise to meet him first in their next life. Nangong Liuli frantically tried to get help, but Fu Boya passed away, his final words a heartfelt apology to Liuli and a wish that in their next life, he would meet her before Gu Xicheng.
