Time To Fall In Love Episode 22 Recap
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He Jinxi approached Gu Xicheng after his disagreement with Su Yanxi, offering comfort while also attempting to sow discord between them. Gu Xicheng, familiar with his cousin's manipulative nature, chose not to engage. Instead, he called Situ to join him for a drink. During their conversation, Gu Xicheng revealed that He Jinxi had secretly approached him behind Su Yanxi's back, a behavior he considered inappropriate for a family member.
He also shared that he had offered to find a new apartment for He Jinxi so she could move out, but Su Yanxi had surprisingly refused, making him feel that something was amiss between the two women. Given this, Gu Xicheng instructed Situ to discreetly investigate He Jinxi's background and past experiences as quickly as possible. Situ agreed, promising to investigate thoroughly but emphasizing that it would take time.
Meanwhile, Su Yanxi confronted He Jinxi, demanding to know why she had secretly sought out Gu Xicheng. He Jinxi retorted, questioning if she needed Su Yanxi's permission to speak with him and accusing Su Yanxi of usurping her rightful place, claiming she was merely reclaiming what belonged to her. Su Yanxi challenged He Jinxi to reveal her true identity to Gu Xicheng if her feelings were genuine and not tied to any contract.
He Jinxi dismissed this, saying that "all men are the same." Su Yanxi, weary of the conflict, pleaded with He Jinxi to stop and return her mother. He Jinxi then laid out her demands: Su Yanxi must obtain three million from Gu Xicheng and arrange a private dinner for He Jinxi and Gu Xicheng to improve his impression of her. Su Yanxi firmly refused the dinner arrangement, calling it a baseless and harmful act.
He Jinxi then issued a three-day ultimatum, threatening that if the money was not received and the private dinner not arranged, she would expose Su Yanxi's true identity to everyone and ensure Su Yanxi never saw her mother again. Feeling cornered and heartbroken, Su Yanxi was left wondering how she could see her mother without causing harm to Gu Xicheng. That evening, Gu Xicheng found Su Yanxi asleep on the sofa.
Realizing she had been drinking, he gently carried her to bed. He reassured her that he was not angry about their earlier argument, which he attributed to his own emotions. He also agreed to let He Jinxi stay, respecting Su Yanxi's wishes. Touched by his kindness and love, Su Yanxi resolved that she could no longer be manipulated by He Jinxi.
She vowed to find her mother as soon as possible so she could finally confess the truth to Gu Xicheng without being blackmailed. The next day, Su Yanxi met with An'an, explaining that she had to wait until Gu Xicheng left for work and then requested leave from her supervisor. Situ, who was also present, confirmed that Gu Xicheng had already grown suspicious of He Jinxi's identity and tasked him with an investigation.
Situ acknowledged Gu Xicheng's sharp business acumen as the president of Huayan, making him not easily fooled. He reluctantly agreed to hide the truth for a while, but warned that it wouldn't last forever. Su Yanxi reiterated her plan: find her mother first to free herself from He Jinxi's threats, then tell Gu Xicheng everything. Situ expressed concern, reminding Su Yanxi that Gu Xicheng took relationships and honesty very seriously.
If he discovered the identity switch and the deception, Su Yanxi risked losing him despite their strong current relationship. An'an cut Situ off, urging him to focus on finding Su Yanxi's mother, believing that once her mother was safe, all other problems would be resolved. Shortly after, He Jinxi called Su Yanxi, pressing her on the three-day deadline for the money and the meeting with Gu Xicheng.
She reiterated her threat to expose Su Yanxi and ensure she never saw her mother again. Su Yanxi countered, warning He Jinxi that if anything happened to her mother, all of He Jinxi's ambitions would be thwarted. Enraged by Su Yanxi's defiance, He Jinxi vowed revenge. Immediately after hanging up, she received a call from the nursing home.
The staff reported that her mother was in distress, refusing to eat or drink, and insisting on calling her "younger sister," seemingly forgetting that Su Yanxi was supposedly deceased. Annoyed, He Jinxi agreed to visit, expressing frustration over Su Yanxi's continued interference. At the nursing home, a staff member informed He Jinxi of her mother's refusal to cooperate.
He Jinxi confronted her mother, admitting she had told people Su Yanxi passed away to stop her mother from causing trouble, and angrily asked why everyone seemed to side with Su Yanxi, despite He Jinxi paying for her care. Her mother clarified that she cared for both her daughters equally. She recounted how, during her divorce from Mr. He, she had wanted to take He Jinxi with her, but the court had granted custody to her father.
He Jinxi scoffed, blaming her mother's "lofty" and "cowardly" decision to leave with nothing. She declared that following her mother would have meant living a "poor life like Su Yanxi" and that her mother's weakness led to another woman taking her place, making He Jinxi feel like an outsider in her own home. This, she claimed, taught her that she had to fight for everything herself. Her mother expressed deep regret, wishing she had taken He Jinxi with her then.
He Jinxi dismissed this, demanding her mother stop bothering her and cooperate with treatment. When her mother simply asked how Su Yanxi was, He Jinxi assured her that Su Yanxi was fine and promised a reunion once Su Yanxi fulfilled her demands. Her mother, realizing He Jinxi had been lying about Su Yanxi being busy, questioned her sister's motives, to which He Jinxi angrily retorted, asking why her mother didn't worry about her as well.
He Jinxi then left, warning her mother not to cause any more trouble. Later, Su Yanxi brought dinner to Gu Xicheng's office, chastising him for drinking black coffee on an empty stomach. Touched by her concern, Gu Xicheng playfully suggested she come to his office every day to supervise his meals, to which Su Yanxi jokingly demanded overtime pay, which he paid her with a stack of bills.
During this tender moment, Su Yanxi suggested arranging a dinner with He Jinxi and Gu Xicheng to resolve their "misunderstanding." Gu Xicheng, wanting Su Yanxi to be happy, readily agreed, leaving Su Yanxi with a pang of guilt. Despite his agreement, Gu Xicheng remained suspicious of He Jinxi. He promptly instructed an employee to conduct a thorough investigation into He Jinxi's activities both before and after she came to the Gu family.
Additionally, he ordered a temporary suspension of all investments in He's Group under the pretense of an audit, with no movement allowed without his personal signature. He Jinxi received a text message from Su Yanxi confirming the dinner with Gu Xicheng at 6 PM. Simultaneously, Situ and An'an set up surveillance near the restaurant.
Situ voiced his concerns about the risks involved, believing Gu Xicheng was too sharp to be easily deceived, but An'an urged him to hurry to the location. At the restaurant, He Jinxi, elegantly dressed, arrived and attempted to charm Gu Xicheng, who maintained a polite but distant demeanor. Su Yanxi then arrived, surprising He Jinxi, and soon after, suggested they both go to the restroom together.
In the restroom, He Jinxi angrily accused Su Yanxi of tricking her, expecting a private dinner with Gu Xicheng. Su Yanxi calmly explained that Gu Xicheng wouldn't have attended without her presence. She argued that her being there would help ease Gu Xicheng's prejudice against He Jinxi, making him more receptive and increasing He Jinxi's chances of securing the three million. Though still suspicious, He Jinxi reluctantly agreed to go along with the plan.
Back at the table, Su Yanxi "accidentally" spilled chicken soup on He Jinxi's dress. As He Jinxi went to clean up, refusing Su Yanxi's help, Su Yanxi followed, telling Gu Xicheng she would assist her cousin. In the restroom, Su Yanxi quickly unlocked He Jinxi's phone, correctly guessing the passcode, and swiftly sent He Jinxi's call records to Situ for investigation.
Later, Su Yanxi apologized to He Jinxi for the ruined dinner and offered to buy her a new dress, which He Jinxi dismissively rejected. He Jinxi then subtly suggested a future private dinner with Gu Xicheng, which Gu Xicheng parried by inviting her to have "overtime packed dinners" at Huayan instead, making it clear he wouldn't be dining with her privately.
During the dinner, Gu Xicheng also subtly noticed Su Yanxi taking He Jinxi's phone, further deepening his suspicions but he chose not to react at that moment. Back home, Gu Xicheng instructed Su Yanxi to rest while he went to his study to finish some work. Shortly after, Su Yanxi received a call from An'an, who excitedly announced that Situ had located her mother.
By analyzing He Jinxi's taxi orders, Situ had traced her frequent visits to a nursing home in the suburbs, where Su Yanxi's mother was confirmed to be residing. An'an urged Su Yanxi to quietly slip out and meet them at the nursing home entrance. Su Yanxi left Gu Xicheng a silent apology and snuck out of the house.
Moments later, Gu Xicheng emerged from his study and observed Su Yanxi's furtive departure, further fueling his suspicion that she was hiding something from him. At the nursing home, Su Yanxi, An'an, and Situ reunited with Su Yanxi's mother in her ward. Her mother was overjoyed to see Su Yanxi, confirming her recovery and expressing gratitude for He Jinxi's care and the successful surgery. Su Yanxi quickly informed her mother that An'an was processing her discharge, and they would leave soon. Before they could depart, He Jinxi arrived at the nursing home, confronting them.
