Unforgettable Love Episode 13 Recap
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Lin Wei, elegantly dressed in a rose gown, made her grand entrance at the celebration. Auntie enthusiastically greeted her, complimenting her beauty, and urged He Qiaoyan to welcome her. Lin Wei and He Qiaoyan exchanged greetings, both acknowledging the passage of time since they last met. Guests quickly recognized Lin Wei as the founder of the luxury brand Viv Lin and began remarking on her perfect compatibility with He Qiaoyan, calling them a "golden couple."
Wen Gu observed her arrival, noting that the Lin and He families were old friends, with the Lin family having provided crucial support to He's Group during past difficulties and remaining a major shareholder. Feeling overshadowed and out of place, Qin Yiyue decided to wait for He Qiaoyan outside. As she turned to leave, she accidentally tripped over her shoelace and fell. He Qiaoyan immediately rushed to her side to help her up, asking her to be more careful.
Later, Auntie harshly criticized Qin Yiyue for being "unpresentable," stating that He's Group anniversaries had never encountered such mishaps until her appearance. He Qiaoyan, however, defended Qin Yiyue, pointing out it was merely an accidental fall and that her overall performance was commendable. Auntie insisted that, given Lin Wei's presence, He Qiaoyan should have shown more consideration.
He Qiaoyan acknowledged the Lin family's long-standing kindness to He's Group but asserted that this did not warrant constant compromise, arguing that increasing He's Group's stock price was the true mutual benefit. Auntie then turned to He Qiaoyan's ongoing investigation into his siblings' car accident, advising him against reopening old wounds and urging him to prioritize the company's development, as it represented his family's legacy. He Qiaoyan calmly responded that "unawareness of the truth is not healing; it's self-deception."
He assured Auntie he understood her concerns before wishing her good rest. Back home, Qin Yiyue, scrolling through social media, scoffed at posts that described a "heart-fluttering dance" and an "exciting night" between He Qiaoyan and Lin Wei. She sarcastically remarked that as He Qiaoyan's wife, he wouldn't dare to even move around her. He Qiaoyan entered the room and, playing on her words, said he wasn't "completely unmoved" by gratitude.
He then carefully examined her foot, applying ice and warning her of a possible sprain. A flustered Qin Yiyue, misunderstanding his pun, initially thought he was expressing gratitude for all she had done. Embarrassed when the miscommunication became clear, she pulled the covers over her head, claiming to be cold and going to sleep, and He Qiaoyan bid her good night. Later that night, from her room, Qin Yiyue called He Qiaoyan, wanting to discuss Lin Wei.
She probed his feelings about Lin Wei, asking if she was outstanding and if they got along well. He Qiaoyan replied that the Lin family was strict with their children and Lin Wei had always been outstanding, adding that they both loved math and were in the math club as kids. Qin Yiyue persisted, asking if Lin Wei was beautiful and had many suitors, then directly questioned their arranged marriage.
He Qiaoyan deflected, advising her to save phone battery and data for sleep. Qin Yiyue countered that her phone was charging and connected to Wi-Fi, pressing him for an explanation as to why they weren't married despite the arrangement. He Qiaoyan abruptly announced he was turning off his phone to sleep and ended the call, leaving Qin Yiyue frustrated. The following day, at Ning Fang's office, Qin Yiyue pondered the significance of first loves for men.
Ruowei playfully inquired if she had "interrogated" He Qiaoyan the previous night. Qin Yiyue responded that she lacked the standing to do so, prompting Ruowei to warn her against internalizing her feelings until she "implodes from the stress." Qin Yiyue agreed. She then expressed annoyance that He Qiaoyan hadn't replied to her messages, which usually received instant responses. She humorously threatened to get "uncheerably" angry if he didn't respond by the count of three.
Still receiving no reply, she felt sad. Xiao'an then approached, reassuring Qin Yiyue that she was her "goddess" and the perfect match for He Qiaoyan, before urging her to check Weibo. Qin Yiyue discovered numerous posts, such as "The rich and beautiful fiancée of He Qiaoyan outshined Qin Yiyue." Comments praised Lin Wei's elegance, calling her and He Qiaoyan an "iconic couple of romantic fiction," while labeling Qin Yiyue a "calculating girl that came out of nowhere."
Qin Yiyue dismissed these as mere gossip, stating she cared little for rumors. Her immediate concern was Poppet; she decided to pick him up from school, fearing he might be affected by the rumors, emphasizing that while adults "can tell right from wrong," children are more vulnerable. Xiao'an asked if she wasn't worried about the hostile and slanderous posts targeting her personally.
Qin Yiyue explained that since meeting He Qiaoyan, being a "popular search term" had become commonplace, so she disregarded the rumors and left. Meanwhile, He Qiaoyan's assistant informed him about the online rumors concerning Qin Yiyue. He Qiaoyan immediately instructed his legal department to handle the situation and demanded a resolution plan by the end of the day. He received Qin Yiyue's message confirming she had picked up Poppet.
Later, at home, He Qiaoyan asked Qin Yiyue if she was alright, referring to the online posts. Qin Yiyue reassured him, stating that with his constant support and the powerful legal team of He's Group handling the matter, she and Poppet simply needed "one night off the Internet, and everything will be alright." He Qiaoyan confirmed that the legal team was actively working on it and expected results soon.
He then informed her that he had another meeting and would not be home for dinner, to which Qin Yiyue assented. That evening, Yang Ruowei was working late when Wen Gu orchestrated a ghost prank, complete with eerie sounds, moving shadows, falling objects, and a "bloody" doll. Wen Gu burst in, calling out to a supposedly scared Ruowei, reassuring her he was there to save her, and admitting it was a "small joke" to "play the hero."
However, Ruowei was completely unfazed. She exposed his prank, noting that his "ghosts" (his staff, Zhang and Xu) were wearing suits and leather shoes, and she even spotted Zhang's wedding ring in the brightly lit restroom. She dismissed Wen Gu's "cliché script" and poor "costumes and props," sending his staff home without counting their participation as overtime. Wen Gu was surprised by her boldness.
Ruowei, a self-proclaimed "big fan of horror movies" and veteran of "every popular escape game," mocked his "shoddy little pranks" as easily seen through and boring. She criticized his "tacky prank" for attempting to "stimulate hormones" and "play the hero." Wen Gu then asked if she would be "moved" if he appeared to save her in a dangerous situation.
Ruowei playfully responded that she would "burst into tears" and "never rest in peace" if his face were the last one she saw before dying. She then told him to turn off the lights and go home, not to leave her alone. He Qiaoyan was waiting in a restaurant when Lin Wei arrived, expressing surprise that Auntie had also invited him, a sentiment he shared. Auntie joined them briefly before excusing herself to the restroom.
He Qiaoyan congratulated Lin Wei on her smart band project receiving board support. He then directly confronted Auntie, asking if she was behind the numerous online rumors spread by media accounts. Auntie admitted to it, explaining it was "the best way for Qin Yiyue to get a clear understanding of herself" and to realize that she and He Qiaoyan "are not a well-matched couple." He Qiaoyan firmly declared, "Qin Yiyue is my wife. I'd say we make a good couple.
She's the perfect match for me." Auntie insisted that even if Qin Yiyue was suitable for him, she was "not suitable to be the daughter-in-law of our family" and reiterated his responsibility to manage He's Group as his family's legacy. He Qiaoyan, having heard enough, stated he had other matters and left. Auntie commented to Lin Wei that He Qiaoyan was a "workaholic." Lin Wei expressed understanding, identifying with his dedication, as she too could work for days without rest.
Auntie praised both for being "sensible" and dedicated to their "mission." Lin Wei agreed that a He-Lin marriage was a "win-win" and revealed she had already "taken care of" the online posts, much to Auntie's approval. Auntie then inquired if Lin Wei minded He Qiaoyan's relationship with Qin Yiyue. Lin Wei reminded Auntie that she had stated it was merely a "contractual relationship" and not a real marriage. Auntie, however, warned that He Qiaoyan "seems to get attached somehow."
Lin Wei dismissed this, asserting that "unrealistic dreams" are common in youth, but individuals of their background are "bound to go back to our own tracks." She was confident that "Ms. Qin will leave Qiaoyan soon." That night, He Qiaoyan offered Qin Yiyue a glass of water and asked if she had any questions. Qin Yiyue remarked on the increasing number of online posts, inquiring about the situation.
He Qiaoyan admitted "there's a situation" and that Auntie was responsible, offering his apologies. Qin Yiyue dismissed his apology as lacking sincerity. He Qiaoyan then reminded her of their contract's clause regarding "distress compensation" for such occurrences and instantly transferred 100,000 yuan to her account, asking her to verify the transfer. Qin Yiyue jokingly warned that such behavior could "get you beaten up."
She attempted to negotiate a reduction of their contract term by one month, then half a month, and finally a week, but He Qiaoyan rejected each proposal. She called him a "Cheapskate." He Qiaoyan asked if she was so eager to leave, and Qin Yiyue declared her "yearning for freedom." He Qiaoyan granted her "24 hours" of freedom, which turned out to be a family outing with Poppet.
During the outing, Poppet tried to climb a display, but He Qiaoyan stopped him. Qin Yiyue bought Poppet cotton candy, and He Qiaoyan paid for it, advising her "not to do this again." Qin Yiyue spotted paparazzi and attempted to confront them, but He Qiaoyan intervened, revealing he orchestrated their presence. He explained that to counter "villainous posts," they would "create some sweet and positive posts to steal the thunder."
Qin Yiyue agreed, eager to demonstrate "how happy" their "family of three" was. The following morning, He Qiaoyan informed Qin Yiyue that he would now drive Poppet to school and then her to work every day. Qin Yiyue suggested that the previous day's positive posts were "more than enough," but He Qiaoyan insisted it was "far from enough." With a "gentlemanly" sense of ceremony, he opened the car door for her.
Inside, he buckled her seatbelt and leaned in close, performing a "borrowed angle" kiss for the cameras. Qin Yiyue teasingly remarked on his impressive flirting skills. At the clinic, Xiao'an excitedly showed Qin Yiyue that her public displays of affection with He Qiaoyan had become a hot topic online. She revealed that He Qiaoyan, who previously had no social media accounts, had registered on Weibo, and "all his posts are about you."
Xiao'an pointed out that his Weibo bio was "husband of doctor Qin," not his professional title, and his profile photo and first post were also dedicated to her. This, Xiao'an believed, would silence all the negative rumors. Qin Yiyue then noticed that He Qiaoyan's first post was at 6:07 AM, suddenly realizing that "June 7th is my birthday." Overwhelmed by the sweetness, she told Xiao'an to get back to work.
Later, at the clinic, Qin Yiyue confessed to Xiao'an that she forwarded some posts using her "spare account," which she then revealed was named "Qin Yiyue Global Fans Association" and was the "host of the Super Topic 'The Captured He.' " Xiao'an laughed, calling her a "real genius" for creating such a unique name and marketing their "CP" herself. Embarrassed, Qin Yiyue told her to lower her voice as she had patients, and then left.
Auntie informed He Qiaoyan that the "best person" to promote the smart band in Europe and America had arrived and asked him to greet her. To his surprise, it was Lin Wei. He Qiaoyan remarked that she was the one Auntie had mentioned. Lin Wei explained that she had studied business in college and her designer career was merely a hobby.
He Qiaoyan expressed concern that the smart band was a critical project for He's Group and not suitable for her to "practice" with. Lin Wei, aware that He Qiaoyan "relied on data," confidently stated she would use data to prove her qualifications. She presented detailed market analysis, including user demographics (with a majority aged 25-30 being tech-savvy), high market demand, and consistent growth from 2014 to 2019, highlighting the increasing public focus on health.
Meanwhile, Wen Gu, at home, complained about going to work. Yang Ruowei entered his room, having bypassed his changed door passcode (from one ex-girlfriend's birthday to another's), asserting that his "neural pathways" were completely transparent to her. Wen Gu attempted a flirtatious line, claiming to have built a "secret tunnel" leading to her heart. Ruowei playfully retorted, "The tunnel ahead has collapsed. Please take a detour."
Wen Gu called He Qiaoyan, seeking a "loophole" or a way to "deliberately insert any bugs" into the smart band to win a bet with Ruowei where he has to make her fall for him, but he cannot fall for her. He Qiaoyan refused to engage in "fraud and falsification" and hung up. Frustrated, Wen Gu declared that "technology might be the ladder of human progress, but it is definitely the stumbling block for me."
Ruowei later brought him a "simple sandwich," anticipating his skipped breakfast. Wen Gu, now in a bathrobe, tried to charm her, but Ruowei teased him back, demanding to see his smart band and suggesting she also needed a shower after cooking. Wen Gu playfully called her a "minx." Later, Ruowei went to He Qiaoyan's office to retrieve wine for Wen Gu. There, she encountered Lin Wei working alongside He Qiaoyan.
An assistant informed Ruowei that Lin Wei was now the "director of our third marketing department," responsible for overseeing the European and American markets. Ruowei then took a picture of He Qiaoyan and Lin Wei working together.
