Unforgettable Love Episode 7 Recap
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He Qiaoyan and Qin Yiyue anxiously searched for Poppet. Qin Yiyue suddenly realized Poppet might have gone to her home, remembering a previous incident when he ran away after learning He Qiaoyan was not his biological father. They rushed back and found Poppet waiting outside her apartment. He Qiaoyan, relieved but angry, scolded Poppet by his full name, He Weifei. Qin Yiyue intervened, assuring Poppet that his father was just worried, not truly angry.
Inside, He Qiaoyan immediately noticed Qin Yiyue's messy socks on the sofa, much to her embarrassment. Poppet then presented a drawing to apologize, and He Qiaoyan, softening, forgave him this time, but warned him that a repeat offense would result in his "going out privileges" being revoked. Qin Yiyue went to the kitchen to cook for Poppet, making a lot of noise.
He Qiaoyan came in and sarcastically remarked that she shouldn't attempt to cook if she didn't know how, calling it embarrassing. Qin Yiyue, offended, challenged him to a cooking contest, specifically fish dishes. He Qiaoyan confidently declared it would be her humiliation, explaining he would follow precise online recipes, using exact measurements like a 3:2:1 ratio for sugar, vinegar, and salt in his sweet and sour fish.
Qin Yiyue, however, insisted that "feeling is the soul of Chinese cuisine" and would rely on instinct for her fish dish. Poppet, serving as the judge, ultimately chose Qin Yiyue's dish. Qin Yiyue proudly explained that she had added milk for fragrance, understanding that children dislike cooking wine, ginger, and garlic, a detail He Qiaoyan had missed in his "almost perfect" recipe. She then playfully assigned him the task of doing the dishes.
While Qin Yiyue took Poppet to wash his hands, He Qiaoyan secretly sampled her dish. He initially mumbled it was "nothing special" but then took another large spoonful, leading Qin Yiyue to tease him about wanting a bowl of rice. Later, as He Qiaoyan drove Qin Yiyue and Poppet home, Qin Yiyue thanked him for helping her best friend, Yang Ruowei, secure a job interview.
He Qiaoyan remarked that not everything could be solved with money, citing his inability to get her to sign a contract even with a three-million-yuan ring. Qin Yiyue, flustered, confessed she had lost the ring, but He Qiaoyan revealed he had already guessed this when she asked about its value. Impulsively, to prove she could repay the money, Qin Yiyue agreed to sign a contract. He Qiaoyan, always prepared, pulled a backup contract from his car.
The contract stipulated they would outwardly act as a married couple until Poppet's condition improved, and He Qiaoyan emphasized that he only needed her professional expertise, not a romantic relationship. He also outlined termination conditions, including Poppet's recovery or "force majeure" like one party finding someone they love. Qin Yiyue jokingly wished him luck in finding his fated partner. He Qiaoyan then surprised her by revealing a twenty-million-yuan penalty for breach of contract.
Shocked, Qin Yiyue exclaimed in protest, but He Qiaoyan complimented her on her "throwing herself at him" act (as she lunged for the contract) and told "Mrs. He" to maintain such performances. Yang Ruowei, incredulous, questioned He Qiaoyan's business-like approach to marriage. Qin Yiyue explained her imminent move to He Qiaoyan's house, her unpaid leave from the hospital, and her new role as a "fake wife, real employee" to help Poppet speak and reintegrate into society.
The two friends then spent their last night together in their shared apartment, reminiscing about their six years of cohabitation, from dividing a small one-bedroom with a curtain to their many shared memories. They put on music and celebrated their bond. Meanwhile, at Wen's Group's weekly meeting, Wen Gu arrived late. He was visibly surprised and pleased to find Yang Ruowei introduced as his father's new secretary.
He made inappropriate remarks about having "experienced Ms. Yang's capabilities in many aspects" to his father, Mr. Wen. During his presentation, he accidentally displayed personal chat logs instead of his sales trends, mortifying Mr. Wen. Ruowei subtly helped him switch to the correct file but maintained a professional distance, pretending not to know him well. At the hospital, Qin Yiyue submitted detailed patient records for her special needs children, hoping to ease the transition for her successor.
Director Huang acknowledged the hospital rumors about her leaving to get married but affirmed his belief that she was doing it for the mute patient, Poppet, and expressed his support. Her colleagues also conveyed their reluctance to see her go. Qin Yiyue's senior colleague, Ning Fang, visited her and discovered she was moving to He Qiaoyan's house after signing a contract for the three-million-yuan ring. Ning Fang was angry, feeling she was sacrificing too much.
Qin Yiyue clarified that her decision was for Poppet's well-being, not because of He Qiaoyan himself. Ning Fang, disheartened, sighed, wondering if he was "too late again." Later, Wen Gu showed He Qiaoyan a video of Qin Yiyue and Ruowei celebrating their last night in the apartment, implying that Qin Yiyue was sacrificing a lot for him.
He Qiaoyan initially asserted he was only hiring her time and professional skills, but then admitted he hadn't intended for her to be unhappy, conceding that a negative attitude could affect Poppet. Wen Gu pointed out that it was the first time He Qiaoyan seemed to consider someone else's feelings. Prompted by this, He Qiaoyan decided to buy Qin Yiyue's rented apartment.
When his assistant delivered the transfer documents, Qin Yiyue, wary of his schemes, refused to sign, suspecting another trap. He Qiaoyan called her, demanding she come downstairs in two minutes to thank him. Qin Yiyue, wanting to preserve her dignity, deliberately waited five minutes before rushing downstairs, tripping, and clinging to He Qiaoyan's leg. She asked why he bought her the house.
He Qiaoyan explained it was due to her absent-mindedness, believing she had likely left the ring somewhere in the apartment. He also stated he didn't want her "junk" cluttering his large house, so she could use the apartment as a "warehouse" and only bring necessities. Qin Yiyue, finding the house too valuable, refused to accept it. Instead, she proposed that she and Ruowei could be tenants and he could halve their rent as an employee benefit.
He Qiaoyan countered by offering free rent but extended her contract by an additional two months, making it a total of fourteen months. The next day, Qin Yiyue arrived at He Qiaoyan's mansion with just two suitcases. He Qiaoyan treated it like a formal employee onboarding, giving her a tour of the public areas and then leading her to his bedroom.
He explained that to avoid Poppet's suspicion, given the child's keen observation skills, they would share a room but sleep in separate beds, thus maintaining the facade of a married couple. Qin Yiyue, noticing the limited wardrobe space, silently wondered if He Qiaoyan was peculiar. Recognizing Poppet's inquisitive gaze, Qin Yiyue realized they needed to actively demonstrate affection.
She called He Qiaoyan "dear" and initiated a "hugging from the back" while he was at the stove, explaining that "parental affection is the cornerstone of a child's sense of security." He Qiaoyan appeared uncomfortable. The next morning, she prompted him for a "head pat" and a "lift up" for Poppet's benefit. He Qiaoyan's "head pat" was awkward, prompting Qin Yiyue to demonstrate the correct way. When it came to the "lift up," He Qiaoyan hoisted Qin Yiyue into his arms, and as their eyes met, a moment of undeniable mutual attraction sparked between them.
