Unforgettable Love Episode 16 Recap
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In an elevator, Qin Yiyue noticed a man suspiciously handling his phone, seemingly searching for a signal by placing it on the floor with the camera facing upwards. She mistakenly believed he was secretly filming her and, grabbing his arm, insisted on taking him to the police. As they exited, they encountered He Qiaoyan and Lin Wei, who both identified the man as Mr. Jia, revealing Yiyue's misunderstanding.
He Qiaoyan urged Yiyue to release him before he and Lin Wei proceeded to their meeting. Yiyue waited outside, and after the meeting, Mr. Jia left looking displeased. Lin Wei then confronted Yiyue, blaming her for Mr. Jia's refusal to cooperate with He's Group. Lin Wei stressed the importance of this collaboration for promoting a smart wristband, a project He Qiaoyan had been diligently working on for over half a month.
She recounted how their initial meeting with Mr. Jia was canceled due to Yiyue's father's surgery, and now, despite He Qiaoyan's efforts to secure another meeting, Yiyue had again caused trouble. Lin Wei accused Yiyue of constantly creating problems for He Qiaoyan and revealed her knowledge of Yiyue and He Qiaoyan's contractual marriage. Yiyue was stunned. Lin Wei asserted that Yiyue's actions were severely impacting He Qiaoyan's work, which she could no longer ignore.
Yiyue argued that their contractual relationship was their private business, but Lin Wei dismissed this as self-deception. Lin Wei then reminded Yiyue of her long-standing engagement with He Qiaoyan, an arrangement involving two powerful families, not just a casual promise as Yiyue claimed He Qiaoyan had suggested. She underscored the He Group's immense importance to He Qiaoyan and questioned Yiyue's ability to compete with it, pointing out her own capability to manage the company.
Lin Wei concluded by telling Yiyue to face reality, asserting they belonged to entirely different worlds. Yiyue was deeply affected by Lin Wei's cutting remarks. Feeling distraught, Yiyue declined He Qiaoyan's offer to drive her home, insisting she could return by herself. Concerned for her safety due to her attire, He Qiaoyan draped his coat over her, cautioning her against potential dangers.
At that moment, Ning Fang appeared, offering to take Yiyue home, which surprised He Qiaoyan as it revealed they had arrived together. Yiyue accepted Ning Fang's offer, and they left. Later, at a bar, a despondent Yiyue confided in Ning Fang, explaining that she felt a sudden realization that all the wonderful things she thought she possessed were mere illusions, destined to be taken back. She felt she only hindered He Qiaoyan.
Ning Fang tried to reassure her, but Yiyue insisted she was neither good nor beautiful and only held He Qiaoyan back. Wen Gu, having spotted Yiyue and Ning Fang at the bar, immediately called He Qiaoyan, worried that his "sister-in-law" was being charmed by another man. He Qiaoyan promptly arrived and tried to dismiss Ning Fang. Yiyue, however, asked Ning Fang to wait outside so she could speak with He Qiaoyan.
Wen Gu introduced himself to Ning Fang as Ruowei's boss, subtly urging him to leave. He Qiaoyan then demanded Yiyue go home with him. Just as he was about to take her, Lin Wei called, asking him to discuss an urgent "Plan B" for their business collaboration, as Mr. Jia's deal had fallen through. He Qiaoyan told Yiyue he would take her home first, then attend his meeting.
Yiyue, disheartened, told He Qiaoyan that she no longer had reason to be by his side and wanted to terminate their contract. She reasoned that Poppet was now stable at school and no longer required her constant care, allowing her to focus on her career and avoid impacting his work. He Qiaoyan suggested she needed time to calm down and offered her two weeks of paid leave.
Yiyue countered that she could no longer uphold the pretense of being his "fake couple." The term "fake couple" annoyed He Qiaoyan, and he made a final plea for her to return home with him. Yiyue, resolute, reiterated her decision to terminate the contract and walked away. He Qiaoyan reached out to stop her but failed. Back home, Yiyue fumed, angry that He Qiaoyan had made no effort to persuade her to stay.
She ranted, asserting that she wasn't interested in his mansion or limousine, and that her only attachment was to Poppet, her "good mate forever." She adamantly denied having any feelings for He Qiaoyan, declaring she wouldn't want him even if he were free. Late that night, Wen Gu visited He Qiaoyan, seeking details about the situation. He speculated about Yiyue cheating, which He Qiaoyan quickly dismissed as preposterous.
Wen Gu then suggested Lin Wei was the cause, reminding He Qiaoyan of his childhood engagement. He Qiaoyan confirmed he had already told Yiyue it was an old joke. Relieved that infidelity wasn't an issue, Wen Gu advised He Qiaoyan to identify Yiyue's true reasons and simply coax her back. The next day, Yiyue, discussing the matter with Ruowei, felt that her presence had become redundant since Lin Wei's return.
At that moment, He Qiaoyan arrived at Yiyue's psychology clinic, demanding to know her real motives for wanting to leave. Yiyue frankly told him she no longer wished to bear the title of "Mrs. He," as constantly acting like a loving couple was driving her insane. She felt she was merely "squatting on a toilet without letting go" amidst his many admirers. He Qiaoyan bristled at being compared to a "toilet."
He opposed the contract termination, citing a clause requiring her to help Poppet adapt to social life by making friends. Yiyue argued she had fulfilled her duties, as Poppet was adjusting well to school and interacting with other children. However, He Qiaoyan countered that Poppet had only peacefully entered a social environment but hadn't yet "let down his defense to make friends with others," which was central to social adaptation in psychology.
Unwilling to accept a losing deal, He Qiaoyan proposed a condition: if Yiyue could help Poppet find a friend, he would consider her work complete, void the contract, clear all debts, and grant her freedom. The following day, Poppet delighted everyone by bringing a new friend, Guoguo, home. Guoguo introduced herself, stating her name, age, zodiac sign, blood type, address, hobbies, and role as art commissary.
Guoguo enthusiastically shared her enjoyment of playing with Poppet, highlighting his kindness, helpfulness, and "magic of physics." Yiyue then orchestrated an exchange of "friend cards" and hugs between the two children, a successful outcome of the "challenge of making friends" she had devised for Poppet. Yiyue pointed out Poppet's improvement, noting he could now say Guoguo's name and other words beyond "Mommy," capable of using up to five words for people he liked or in special situations.
He Qiaoyan, however, questioned why Poppet still used cards and a word-pad when communicating with him, prompting Yiyue to encourage him to keep trying. Yiyue then reiterated her intention to leave, stating she would pack her luggage later. He Qiaoyan offered her a ride, but she declined. He attempted to persuade her to stay, offering a new contract with doubled salary and benefits, or even a specialized research laboratory with top researchers to support her career aspirations.
Yiyue reiterated that her desire to terminate the contract was not about money but her career path. She explained that these offers were not what she needed and that he should explain her departure to Poppet. She expressed a desire to conclude her "ridiculous experience" and embark on her own life. He Qiaoyan asked if she truly considered their time together ridiculous. Yiyue clarified that he shouldn't misinterpret her words.
She then returned the ring to him, stating she would accompany Poppet to his Parent-Child Day activity, after which their contract would be definitively terminated. He Qiaoyan, with a heavy heart, consented to her departure. Meanwhile, He Qiaoyan's Aunt and Mrs. Lin met to discuss the potential marriage between He Qiaoyan and Lin Wei. Mrs. Lin praised He Qiaoyan's accomplishments with He's Group and Lin Wei's talent as a designer, assuring that Lin Wei would eventually prioritize the family business.
He Qiaoyan, excusing himself for another meeting, was stopped by his Aunt, who pressed him and Lin Wei to finalize their wedding plans. Mrs. Lin emphasized that marrying Lin Wei would not impede He Qiaoyan's business goals but would greatly benefit the He Group. He Qiaoyan firmly declared his refusal to enter into an arranged marriage, acknowledging the business benefits but stating he would not sacrifice himself for them. He then excused himself. Lin Wei also left shortly thereafter.
Later, He Qiaoyan's Aunt reviewed Yiyue's background with her secretary. The secretary reported that Yiyue came from a modest background and had been exemplary her whole life. The only unusual detail was Yiyue's switch from aspiring to be a surgeon in college to studying psychology after injuring her hand saving a child in a car accident. The Aunt made a crucial connection: this accident occurred on the same day and on the same Huanshan Road as Poppet's accident.
She suspected Yiyue might be the one who saved Poppet, explaining his unique bond with her, and wondered if Yiyue knew the full truth about the accident. At home, despite He Qiaoyan's efforts, Poppet continued to call out "Mommy." Yiyue arrived, explaining she was there to help Poppet prepare a performance for Parent-Child Day.
She assured He Qiaoyan that he didn't need to be heavily involved if he was busy, as she would assign him a simple role to practice later. As Yiyue sang for Poppet, the song unexpectedly triggered He Qiaoyan's memories of the car accident. Later, in his study, he secretly gazed at the image of the girl's silhouette he had been persistently searching for. The following day, Mr. Jia contacted He Qiaoyan to discuss the wristband cooperation.
He Qiaoyan, still believing Mr. Jia's initial refusal was due to Yiyue's earlier elevator incident, began to apologize. However, Mr. Jia clarified that Yiyue's actions had no bearing on his initial decision. He explained that his previous disinterest stemmed from He Qiaoyan and Lin Wei's overwhelming focus on "data" during their last meeting, as he valued the actual "user experience" of a product over abstract statistics.
Mr. Jia then revealed that his change of heart regarding cooperation was because Yiyue had specifically sought him out two days prior and successfully persuaded him. Yiyue recorded the song she had sung for Poppet onto a recorder for his practice. She informed Poppet that she wouldn't be able to practice with him the next day because she would be going to a villa with Ning Fang to set up a venue.
Soon after, Ning Fang arrived, bringing Poppet a toy. As Yiyue and Ning Fang conversed, Poppet playfully dropped the recorder on the floor, inadvertently recording their conversation. In their discussion, Ning Fang mentioned obtaining tickets for a Xie Ming concert they had missed in college, implying he would make it up to Yiyue. Yiyue also confessed that she truly only couldn't let go of Poppet.
Ning Fang reassured her that her affection for He Qiaoyan was a beautiful thing, and even if they didn't end up together, the happiness she gained in the process was enough. Yiyue agreed, saying the journey was more important than the destination. Later, Yiyue realized she had forgotten her phone and returned to He Qiaoyan's house. Meanwhile, He Qiaoyan, who had found the recorder, listened to Yiyue's song, followed by the recorded conversation between Yiyue and Ning Fang.
In the recording, Ning Fang indirectly revealed Yiyue's feelings for He Qiaoyan. As He Qiaoyan processed this, Yiyue walked in. Embarrassed, she attempted to snatch the recorder, but He Qiaoyan held it firmly, refusing to let it go.
