Unforgettable Love Episode 19 Recap
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Poppet, eager for his father to express his feelings, taught He Qiaoyan how to say "I like you." He Qiaoyan, however, questioned the effectiveness of spoken words, suggesting that written communication, like an email, would be more rigorous and provide legal evidence. Poppet, frustrated, tossed the keyboard aside. Later, after researching "perfect dates" online by watching Hollywood and Western films, He Qiaoyan proposed that he and Qin Yiyue should have a heart-to-heart talk in bed.
Yiyue found his approach odd, recommending he watch Asian romantic dramas for a more nuanced understanding. He Qiaoyan argued that Asian expressions were too reserved, while Western ones were more direct in conveying emotion. He insisted on clearly expressing his feelings, but Yiyue simply closed her bedroom door. At dinner, He Qiaoyan's aunt ambushed Yiyue, condescendingly suggesting she leave He Qiaoyan for the good of the family and the company.
The tense meal was interrupted by He Qiaoyan, who had anticipated his aunt's actions. He firmly defended his relationship, telling his aunt that while he would devote himself to He's Group, he also deserved a normal life and love with the person he chose, asking her not to interfere. Afterward, he took Yiyue's hand and, for the first time, sincerely confessed, "I like you." Moved, Yiyue promised to always stay by his side.
Meanwhile, Lin Wei awoke from a distressing nightmare, feeling uneasy and searching for medicine, only to find her supply depleted. At dinner, her mother pressed her about her wedding plans with He Qiaoyan, emphasizing that the Lin family's future depended on her. Lin Wei's hands trembled as she revealed that He Qiaoyan was now dating Yiyue and had asked her to leave He's Group. Her mother was shocked.
Feeling intimidated, Lin Wei excused herself and secretly contacted Ning Fang, asking for antidepressants. Ning Fang added her on WeChat and, noticing her anxiety, suggested she consult a psychologist, even offering to recommend a trustworthy one while assuring her anonymity. Lin Wei dismissed the idea, insisting he simply provide the medication. Upon returning home, Lin Wei discovered that her mother had poached several key members of He's Group's Bracelet project team.
Lin Wei voiced her disapproval, but her mother sternly told her to honor her commitments and not bring shame to the Lin family. The following day, heavily disguised, Lin Wei visited Ning Fang's clinic. As a professional, Ning Fang refused to irresponsibly dispense drugs and required her to fill out a detailed medical questionnaire. After reviewing her responses, Ning Fang informed her that her psychological state was critical and urged her to seek immediate treatment.
Lin Wei insisted he keep his word and give her the medicine. Ning Fang eventually provided it, but warned her that this would be the last time; future medication would require a proper consultation. He Qiaoyan and Yiyue's relationship progressed. One evening, as He Qiaoyan massaged Yiyue, she playfully took his phone and changed his WeChat profile picture to hers, set a photo of them as his Moments background, and changed his lock screen password to her birthday.
He Qiaoyan reciprocated, taking her phone. He noticed a message from Ruo Wei to Yiyue, advising her to seek out "cute young boys" instead of being "stuck on the old bacon He Qiaoyan." Annoyed, He Qiaoyan sent a mass message to all 637 contacts in Yiyue's phone, officially announcing their relationship. Yiyue found his public declaration childish.
The message, written in a formal, business-like tone, announced that as of 9:30 that morning, she had officially entered a "love cooperation" with He Qiaoyan, which would be "steadily advanced." Determined to make their relationship public, He Qiaoyan then took Yiyue to dinner with her friends. They played Truth or Dare, where He Qiaoyan reluctantly performed a cheesy, affectionate monologue for Yiyue. When Yiyue lost, she humorously dodged his questions about when she fell for him.
For the final round, they were dared to share a single french fry, which nearly led to a kiss before Yiyue shyly bit the fry. After dinner, a drunk Yiyue praised He Qiaoyan's care with a "million praises" as he carried her home. Yiyue then focused on winning Aunt's approval. He Qiaoyan described Aunt as a quintessential He family member, dedicated to business and profit, whose main leisure activity was golf.
Yiyue enthusiastically immersed herself in golf, studying tirelessly, even muttering golf terms in her sleep and accidentally burning dinner. He Qiaoyan took Yiyue to a golf course for lessons, where they shared intimate moments and kisses. Their romantic interlude was cut short when He Qiaoyan received an urgent call regarding a company emergency and had to leave.
At the company, He Qiaoyan learned that nearly all the Bracelet project team members, previously brought in by Lin Wei, had resigned, leaving only his three original subordinates. The sudden departures made it impossible to re-recruit in time, leaving He Qiaoyan overwhelmed. Meanwhile, Yiyue, after her golf practice, encountered Aunt being harassed by Driver Zhang, who was demanding money. Yiyue intervened to protect Aunt.
Driver Zhang ominously hinted that "Mrs. He" was unaware of her husband being the "culprit" of the car accident. Yiyue, realizing he was the driver He Qiaoyan had been searching for, attempted to pursue him. Aunt restrained Yiyue, revealing the shocking truth: the person who caused the car accident five years ago was He Qiaoyan.
Aunt explained that the impact of the accident had caused brain trauma and a stress reaction, making He Qiaoyan completely lose his memory of the event. She had concealed the truth all these years to protect him. Yiyue was stunned. When He Qiaoyan called, Yiyue couldn't bring herself to answer. Aunt then disclosed that Yiyue herself had saved Poppet in that same accident, injuring her hand in the process.
Aunt pleaded with Yiyue to leave He Qiaoyan, explaining that her presence, linked to the accident, could trigger his subconscious memories, making her a "time bomb" that could destroy him. Deeply conflicted, Yiyue put Poppet to bed, feeling a profound mixture of relief that the baby she saved had grown up healthy, and despair over the revelation. She then found He Qiaoyan, who was stirring in his sleep, calling out for his brother.
She gently asked him about his brother, and He Qiaoyan recounted how his warm and attentive older brother had guided him after their mother's death. His brother had even convinced their father to let He Qiaoyan study his preferred major abroad, but after their father's death two years later, He Qiaoyan switched to business to support his brother. Tragically, four years after he returned, his brother and sister-in-law were in an accident.
He Qiaoyan then showed Yiyue a drawing of a girl's back, which he had been dreaming about for years, describing her as a source of warmth and hope. He declared that he no longer needed to find her, as Yiyue was all he needed. Yiyue immediately recognized the drawing as her own back from the accident scene. Aunt's words resonated with chilling clarity, and Yiyue was consumed by the fear that her presence would indeed unleash He Qiaoyan's traumatic memories. Overwhelmed, she told him she was tired and needed to sleep.
