Timeless Love Episode 3 Recap
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After being harassed by Zhou Yao's fans, Cheng Feng was once again protected by Jiang Dian. Annoyed by his impulsive actions and disregard for his own safety, she told him not to bother her again, which left Jiang Dian to vent his frustration by playing basketball. Later, Zhou Yao arrived at Cheng Feng’s book cafe with his agent, Pang Ting, to apologize for his fans’ behavior.
Cheng Feng remained unmoved by his feigned sincerity, questioning if he was merely there to check if she was dead. Pang Ting quickly defended Zhou Yao, accusing Cheng Feng of hiring paid posters to spread negative rumors about him. Pang Ting further escalated the confrontation, disparaging Cheng Feng's current status as a book cafe owner and contrasting it with her past as a renowned dancer, even bringing up Cheng Feng’s mother. Enraged, Cheng Feng splashed water on Pang Ting.
Just then, Jiang Dian arrived and stepped in to protect Cheng Feng. Pang Ting warned Cheng Feng against smearing Zhou Yao before leaving with him. Outside the cafe, Cheng Feng confronted Jiang Dian, asking why he continually appeared and created trouble for her. Jiang Dian explained that he simply wanted to help solve her problems.
Frustrated by his persistence, Cheng Feng proposed a bet: if he could make her heart flutter during a one-day date, she would agree to be his girlfriend. Otherwise, he must permanently disappear from her life. Despite her challenge to his confidence, Jiang Dian readily accepted the wager, telling her he would see her tomorrow. The next morning, Jiang Dian attempted to decline an appointment, arranged by Xiao Yun, to accompany Professor Joe from Harper College as a student representative.
He also faced pressure from his mother, who insisted he focus on his business studies and finalize his plans for studying abroad. Jiang Dian used the Professor Joe lecture as an excuse to quickly leave for his date with Cheng Feng, but his motorcycle broke down at Overpass No.1, forcing him to call Lian Ruoshen for help before rushing on foot. When he finally arrived at the book cafe, he discovered Cheng Feng had already left.
To his surprise, Cheng Feng was waiting for him nearby. Seeing her, Jiang Dian realized he finally understood what it meant to like someone, feeling an undeniable urge to always run towards her. He apologized for his lateness, explaining unforeseen delays. Cheng Feng noted it was already 11:50 AM, giving him only half a day left, but stated she would have waited for him all day regardless. Jiang Dian then enthusiastically initiated their date.
At a basketball court, he challenged Cheng Feng to a three-shot game, betting an extra hour on their date if he won. After securing his victory, they headed to a cat cafe, where a staff member took their picture with a cat, which Jiang Dian happily took as a keepsake. While cycling, Jiang Dian took a fall, injuring his leg. Despite his attempt to dismiss the injury to avoid wasting time, Cheng Feng insisted they go to the hospital.
Later that evening, after leaving the hospital, Cheng Feng pointed out that it was past 8:00 PM, and their day was almost over. She reiterated that he did not have to endure his injury for her. Jiang Dian perceived her concern as care and then led her to a beautifully lit lakeside spot he had carefully decorated for his confession.
He told her she had brought color to his world and ignited a desire to embrace someone, asking her to spend the winter with him. Cheng Feng remained distant, questioning the sustainability of their relationship beyond a single winter, especially with his impending departure abroad, which she deemed an irresponsible entanglement. She argued they lacked common interests and topics for a long-term connection.
Jiang Dian, however, pleaded that he would learn to love whatever she loved, mentioning her supposed interests in dancing, cats, and drinking. Cheng Feng then revealed her true feelings, stating she drank only to numb herself, cared for stray cats out of pity, and that his perception of her dancing was entirely his own assumption.
She admitted she didn't even understand her own desires, let alone how he could claim to like what she liked, and urged him to honor their bet. When Jiang Dian asked if all her happiness during the day was an act, Cheng Feng confirmed it, describing herself as callous and selfish. She emphasized that she didn’t even like herself, making it impossible to like him. Despite her cold rejection, Jiang Dian refused to give up, declaring his continued affection for her and stating that his pursuit of her was never a game.
