Timeless Love Episode 12 Recap
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As a severe storm approached, Cheng Feng went out with an umbrella in search of Jiang Dian. She passed him by without noticing as he walked disconsolately. Jiang Dian, witnessing some ruffians bullying a girl, lashed out and beat them back, releasing his frustration. When Cheng Feng returned home, having failed to find him, she discovered Jiang Dian drenched and asleep on her doorstep.
Rushing to embrace him, Cheng Feng listened as Jiang Dian expressed his profound realization that he no longer had a home. She comforted him with a kiss, leading to their reconciliation. Back inside, Cheng Feng checked Jiang Dian's temperature, which was 38. 3 degrees, though he comically exaggerated it to forty degrees and claimed his whole body ached. Despite her initial refusal to coddle him, Jiang Dian's vulnerability softened her heart.
The next morning, he sincerely apologized for making her angry, getting into fights, disappearing, and most importantly, for doubting her. Cheng Feng emphasized that trust was the bedrock of their relationship, urging him not to quarrel over insignificant matters or people and to always believe in each other. Jiang Dian admitted his trust in her was unwavering, but his insecurity, stemming from feeling less capable than Zhou Yao, fueled his self-doubt.
Cheng Feng reassured him that her love was unrelated to his capabilities. She then explained that she accepted the endorsement to earn money to purchase her book cafe from the landlord, who planned to sell it. Her ambition was to transform it into a dance studio, using the endorsement to boost her public profile and attract students, explicitly stating that Zhou Yao had no part in her decision.
Jiang Dian expressed his disappointment that she hadn't confided in him earlier, arguing that as her boyfriend, it was his duty to share her burdens and that hiding such issues made him feel useless and unneeded. He implored her to share future problems with him immediately. Demonstrating his commitment, Jiang Dian offered her 700,000 yuan from his savings—money he'd earned from part-time jobs, scholarships, and patent sales, originally intended to escape his mother.
He no longer needed it, he explained, because he had found a home and a reason to stay with her. Cheng Feng, however, refused the money, asserting that his emotional support had already been invaluable. She declared her intention to independently rebuild her life, aspiring to become a more accomplished version of herself, worthy of her "physicist."
Shortly after, Professor Chen, Jiang Dian's physics instructor, urgently called him to his office, joyfully congratulating him on winning the National Physics Competition of College Students. Professor Chen proudly announced that he had taken the liberty of recommending Jiang Dian for an exclusive Master Salon abroad, a gathering of top physicists. Jiang Dian accepted the offer but asked the professor to oversee the sale of his patent.
Professor Chen also revealed that Jiang Dian's major transfer from business to physics had been specially approved by the university, crediting his recent win. Jiang Dian affirmed that this decision was his own, made independently of his mother, Chen Huiyun, and he no longer felt the need to discuss it with her. The book cafe, now buzzing with customers due to Cheng Feng's endorsement, attracted Zhou Yao, who came seeking her out.
He offered to compensate her for his past wrongs and to drive her to the HA endorsement shoot. Cheng Feng sternly rejected his advances, warning him to keep his distance or she would "expose him." She challenged him to apologize to her mother for stealing the birthday dance he had once gifted. Undeterred, Zhou Yao pressured her to go to the shoot to avoid delays.
Just as Cheng Feng was about to leave, Jiang Dian arrived on his motorcycle, whisking her away, much to Zhou Yao's annoyance. As Zhou Yao departed, a cafe employee inadvertently revealed to him that Cheng Feng had taken the endorsement purely out of financial necessity for the book cafe.
At the endorsement shoot, the director struggled to elicit the required passion between Cheng Feng and Zhou Yao for the "willful and unrestrained love" theme, as Cheng Feng visibly recoiled from Zhou Yao. Growing increasingly jealous, Jiang Dian intervened, halting the shoot. Cheng Feng quickly introduced him as her boyfriend, and Jiang Dian boldly stepped in to help her find her "state."
They shared a passionate kiss and posed intimately, instantly capturing the director's attention, who ordered the cameras to roll. Zhou Yao, watching the display, signaled Pang Ting to prepare for their next event. To prevent further disruptions, Cheng Feng gently persuaded Jiang Dian to go to his bar job, promising to meet him at home once her shoot concluded. Meanwhile, An Yin visited Cheng Feng at the book cafe.
Earlier, her former mentor had criticized her for losing her dancing spirit and becoming a burden to Cheng Feng. An Yin watched Cheng Feng dance, her smile masking a simmering jealousy for Cheng Feng's talent. Outwardly, she praised Cheng Feng's international endorsement and shared their master's old prophecy that Cheng Feng would achieve the greatest success among them. Cheng Feng told her she planned to open a dance studio, not return to the stage herself.
Later, while working at the 24K bar, Jiang Dian encountered his mother, Chen Huiyun, who was entertaining "Mr. Jiang," a shareholder whose vote she desperately needed to secure the chairmanship of her company. Chen Huiyun, seeing Jiang Dian working there instead of inheriting the family business, angrily confronted him. Their argument escalated, echoing past conflicts over his artistic and scientific pursuits.
In a flashback, Jiang Dian's former art teacher complained to Chen Huiyun about her interfering with Jiang Dian's artistic pursuits, to which Chen Huiyun responded that Jiang Dian only needed to study finance and business, coldly stating, "He doesn't need childhood," a sentiment echoed by Jiang Dian's father. The heated exchange with his mother ended with Jiang Dian storming out.
Disturbed by Jiang Dian's defiance, Chen Huiyun immediately called her secretary, Wen, ordering her to fire Jiang Dian from 24K and have him monitored daily. Seeking solace, Jiang Dian returned to Cheng Feng's, finding comfort in her warmth and the light she had left on for him. He confessed his mother's actions and his long history of being forced to abandon his passions.
Cheng Feng, holding him close, reassured him that she would never let go and would face all difficulties with him, reminding him that the book cafe was their shared home, a sanctuary that would shelter them from any storm. The next morning, Dai Baoling urgently called Cheng Feng, informing her that she was trending. News reports were circulating vile rumors that Cheng Feng had caused her former dancing partner, An Yin, lifelong disability.
It was revealed that Zhou Yao's fanatical fans, instigated by Pang Ting, were behind the smear campaign, focusing on portraying Cheng Feng as a "vicious" woman who had "destroyed An Yin's dreams," alleging An Yin was now tragically working alone in a charity house. The truth, however, was that during a past competition, Cheng Feng’s mother was in a car accident, forcing Cheng Feng to withdraw.
An Yin, seizing the opportunity to perform Cheng Feng's choreography as a replacement, tragically fell and injured her leg, ending her dancing career. Meanwhile, Jiang Dian confronted the paparazzi assigned to monitor him. The paparazzo confessed he was hired by a "Ms. Wen," Chen Huiyun's secretary. Jiang Dian offered him triple his original pay to continue taking photos, but specifically instructed him not to photograph Cheng Feng, and to send the "normal" photos to his client as instructed.
The paparazzo agreed, asking to become Jiang Dian's "subordinate." Jiang Dian promised to consider it if he proved reliable. Cheng Feng’s book cafe was soon besieged by reporters. She calmly confronted them, dismissing their "rumors" as unreliable and stating that her explanations would only be twisted into their own "surmises." She warned them against publishing falsehoods, promising legal action once she gathered her evidence, and offered them free drinks, asking only for mutual respect and not to disrupt her business.
Concerned about the negative publicity affecting Lian Ruoshen's upcoming debut audition, the company's head, DK, urged Dai Baoling to replace Cheng Feng as choreographer. Dai Baoling passionately defended Cheng Feng, arguing that replacing her was impractical due to time constraints and Lian Ruoshen’s lack of dance experience. She highlighted Cheng Feng's unique ability to tailor choreography to an artist's strengths.
Though DK suggested keeping Cheng Feng but omitting her name from credits, Dai Baoling argued that current netizens were too adept at uncovering details and that honesty was the best policy. She staked her career on Lian Ruoshen's success, guaranteeing he would "create ripples" in the entertainment industry, which DK accepted. Shortly after, Pang Ting confronted Dai Baoling, gloating about Cheng Feng's predicament and mockingly challenging Dai Baoling to retract her guarantee.
Dai Baoling retaliated by grabbing Pang Ting's hand, warning her to keep her hands out of Cheng Feng's affairs, or she would "cripple" them. Lian Ruoshen, having heard about Cheng Feng's troubles, called Dai Baoling, informing her that he and Lu Bie were on their way to the book cafe to protect Cheng Feng, a request from Jiang Dian. They also planned to prepare a surprise for Cheng Feng and asked Dai Baoling for ideas.
Dai Baoling advised that any heartfelt gesture would be appreciated, but Lian Ruoshen insisted on something special, saying Dai Baoling knew Cheng Feng best because Cheng Feng treated her like family. Dai Baoling then shared Cheng Feng's deepest desires. Meanwhile, Jiang Dian formally introduced himself to his new physics class, declaring his transfer from the Business Administration department.
Professor Chen then elaborated on Jiang Dian’s exceptional talent in physics, especially in fluid mechanics, explaining that he had personally recruited him to bolster their team and ensure the success of their challenging new project.
