Unforgettable Love Episode 12 Recap
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He Qiaoyan discussed the future development of the smart band with his Aunt, presenting positive data and his plans to re-package it as a key product for the European and American markets, which would require convincing the board. His Aunt offered to handle the arrangements for the upcoming 30th-anniversary dinner, telling him to focus on the board meeting.
He Qiaoyan announced that he would bring his wife, Qin Yiyue, this year, but his Aunt expressed concern, believing Qin Yiyue might not even know a basic dance. He Qiaoyan confidently stated that Qin Yiyue could learn and told his Aunt not to underestimate her. Later, He Qiaoyan informed Qin Yiyue about the 30th-anniversary dinner and asked her to attend with him.
Qin Yiyue was reluctant, complaining that such events involved uncomfortable sky-high heels, tight clothes, forced smiles, and standing all night without a proper meal, which she found meaningless. He Qiaoyan insisted, reminding her that as Mrs. He, her absence would invite criticism and raise suspicion from his Aunt. Qin Yiyue jokingly suggested telling his Aunt she was sick or faking a leg injury.
He Qiaoyan then used a provocation tactic, questioning if she was afraid of dancing poorly and implying she lacked coordination. Qin Yiyue, easily provoked, proudly claimed her past experience as a lead in radio gymnastics. When He Qiaoyan dismissed it as different from a waltz, she tried to demonstrate a "chug-chug" dance with a vase, almost falling. He Qiaoyan sarcastically remarked on her clumsiness and threatened to deduct her salary if she got hurt.
Unable to resist the challenge, Qin Yiyue impulsively agreed to learn to dance and attend the dinner. He Qiaoyan then arranged for a team of professionals to train Qin Yiyue, including an etiquette teacher Judy, a posture teacher Helen, a dance teacher Nana, and a designer Doris with her assistant. He warned Qin Yiyue not to be lazy and vowed to check her progress daily. After a grueling day of "devil training," Qin Yiyue was exhausted.
For dinner, He Qiaoyan presented her with a plate of vegetables and a glass of milk, explaining that he wanted to adjust her diet, which he had long found problematic, to be more nutritious and healthy. Qin Yiyue, craving high-calorie comfort food, expressed a desire for hotpot. He Qiaoyan then showed her pictures of hotpot on his phone, telling her to "eat" while looking at the images.
While Qin Yiyue was practicing, He Qiaoyan received a phone call informing him that Zhang Cheng, the driver involved in the car accident five years ago, had been found in Tong City. He immediately ordered a flight and rushed out. Seeing him leave in a hurry, Qin Yiyue dismissed her teachers and promptly arranged a hotpot dinner with her friend Ruowei.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Liu, while tidying up, noticed documents related to Driver Zhang and shared with Qin Yiyue that He Qiaoyan had been searching for him for many years since he disappeared after the accident. Ruowei then messaged Qin Yiyue, suggesting a newly discovered hotpot restaurant near her company and asking Qin Yiyue to meet her there. En route to Tong City, He Qiaoyan received another call, this time informing him that Zhang Cheng had managed to escape.
Furious, He Qiaoyan went to Wen Gu's office, where he unexpectedly ran into Qin Yiyue, who was waiting for Ruowei. He confided in Wen Gu about Zhang Cheng's escape, and Wen Gu speculated that the driver might have been backed by someone, suggesting the accident was more complex than it seemed. He Qiaoyan vowed to uncover the truth and avenge his brother and sister-in-law.
Moments later, Ruowei arrived to deliver documents to Wen Gu and inadvertently blurted out their plans for hotpot and bubble tea with Qin Yiyue. He Qiaoyan confronted Qin Yiyue, questioning why she wasn't practicing dance. Qin Yiyue retorted that dancing was his "private matter" and not part of her job as Poppet’s caregiver, adding that she couldn't control his personal affairs. Disappointed and angry, He Qiaoyan walked away.
Wen Gu then took Qin Yiyue aside and explained the five-year-old car accident: on Poppet's birthday, in heavy rain, He Qiaoyan's brother and sister-in-law died instantly, with only Poppet surviving. He Qiaoyan, rushing to the hospital, also had an accident and fell into a coma for half a month. Upon waking, he had to suppress his immense grief to save He's Group, which was facing bankruptcy, inheriting his father and brother's legacy amidst internal and external crises.
During her hotpot meal with friends, Qin Yiyue was preoccupied with Wen Gu’s revelations, feeling a heavy sensation in her chest. She expressed a desire to "protect" He Qiaoyan. Ruowei warned her that falling in love was irreversible. Qin Yiyue decided to fully commit to learning to dance.
Upon returning home, she "confiscated" her hidden snacks, presenting them to He Qiaoyan as a symbol of her commitment and assuring him that she would not hold him back from his board meeting preparations. He Qiaoyan revealed that he had already dismissed the dance teachers, admitting he shouldn't force her into his personal affairs and telling her not to take his Aunt's words too seriously. Despite this, Qin Yiyue continued practicing late into the night.
Seeing her struggle, He Qiaoyan offered to teach her himself. He patiently guided her through the waltz steps, and when she complained about her feet hurting from the high heels, he gently applied a band-aid. After getting the basic steps down, Qin Yiyue, feeling liberated, took off her heels and joyfully danced freely to an upbeat song, making He Qiaoyan smile as he watched her. In that moment, Qin Yiyue realized she was truly falling in love with him.
At the 30th-anniversary dinner, He Qiaoyan, accompanied by Qin Yiyue and Poppet, subtly indicated to Qin Yiyue that he had specially instructed the kitchen to prepare plenty of food for the buffet, playfully hinting at her appetite. He then introduced Qin Yiyue to his Aunt and the board members as his wife. They flawlessly performed an opening waltz. Afterward, He Qiaoyan surprised Qin Yiyue with flat shoes, and they happily danced freely to a lively song she loved. However, his Aunt had also extended an invitation to Miss Lin Wei, who appeared at the event.
