Way Back Into Love Episode 21 Recap
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Lu Jia met with Song Juanxi at a restaurant. Song Juanxi tried to apologize for a past misunderstanding involving Mr. Yamamoto and reminisced about their first meeting. Lu Jia, however, told him the past was behind them and she was grateful to Mr. Yamamoto, as his actions indirectly led her to reunite with Xu Jiaxiu. Song Juanxi mentioned trying to contact her many times after she left Beijing, but Lu Jia dismissed his past messages as unimportant.
As they were leaving, it began to rain, and Song Juanxi offered to drive Lu Jia, but she declined, saying she had booked a ride. Just then, Xu Jiaxiu arrived with an umbrella to pick her up. Song Juanxi remarked on Lu Jia's good fortune. Xu Jiaxiu, feigning politeness, inquired about the noodle shop, then commented that he thought Dongzhou specialties would be best for Song Juanxi, who has experienced all kinds of delicacies.
He then dismissed Song Juanxi, telling him to rest and pack, and that he would not see him off before taking Lu Jia away. In the car, Lu Jia felt conflicted, debating whether to tell Xu Jiaxiu the real reason for Song Juanxi's investment in Pickup. She worried that if Xu Jiaxiu found out, he would cancel the contract, jeopardizing all of Voya's hard work and leading to significant financial losses due to breach of contract.
She attempted to explain to Xu Jiaxiu that she had only met Song Juanxi to clarify some issues and swore that nothing inappropriate had occurred. However, Xu Jiaxiu, clearly upset, told her not to speak, stating he could not always remain rational if she would not tell him the truth. He warned her not to challenge his limits. Understanding his frustration, Lu Jia suggested they give each other some space for a while.
Later, Janice, Shao Yifeng, and Ye Angyang played a video game together. Ye Angyang was quickly eliminated, much to his annoyance, while Janice and Shao Yifeng continued to cooperate, eventually winning the game. Upon arriving home, Xu Jiaxiu remained silent, only wanting the truth from Lu Jia, who felt she could not explain. She went directly to her room and closed the door. Janice noticed Lu Jia's mood and suspected an argument with Xu Jiaxiu.
Moments later, Xu Jiaxiu appeared at their door, giving Janice cold medicine and ginger tea for Lu Jia, confirming Janice's suspicion. Janice delivered the items to Lu Jia's door, assuring her that Xu Jiaxiu still cared for her and urging them to reconcile. Xu Jiaxiu then went to meet Song Juanxi, stating he wanted to properly say goodbye. Song Juanxi, however, sensed Xu Jiaxiu had more to say and urged him to be direct.
Xu Jiaxiu, cutting to the chase, told Song Juanxi to let go of his past with Lu Jia in Beijing, just as Lu Jia had. Song Juanxi questioned if Xu Jiaxiu might become Lu Jia's past and he her future. Xu Jiaxiu firmly rejected this, telling Song Juanxi to stop his vain attempts and not to use his investment in Voya to get close to Lu Jia.
He declared that he committed to Lu Jia seven years ago and that she was, is, and will be his only one. Song Juanxi expressed his sole regret was letting Lu Jia go so easily, which allowed her to leave Beijing and meet Xu Jiaxiu again. Xu Jiaxiu countered that he developed Pickup specifically to find Lu Jia and that he would have found her anywhere, even thanking Song Juanxi for returning her to him ahead of schedule.
Song Juanxi then called Xu Jiaxiu naive, asserting that naive individuals could not go far in business. He revealed that most judges in the investment competition had initially favored Crisscross, but after consulting him, they ultimately voted for Pickup. Song Juanxi concluded by telling Xu Jiaxiu that while self-confidence is good, he should also understand his true capabilities. At work, Lu Jia, still unsettled, was told by Xu Jiaxiu to focus on her tasks.
However, she soon received a phone call from Song Juanxi, who informed her that Xu Jiaxiu was terminating their cooperation agreement. Furious, Lu Jia confronted Xu Jiaxiu, confirming the termination. She chastised him for being impulsive, highlighting the massive financial penalties Voya would incur for breaching numerous contracts, including those for publicity and new server leases. She questioned how they would fund project development and external employment without the investment, warning of a potential capital chain rupture.
She also accused him of being selfish for making such a unilateral decision on Pickup, which represented everyone's hard work and hopes. Xu Jiaxiu, however, declared that he would find a way to secure funds and that he could not be so generous as to trade Lu Jia for his career success. Lu Jia was incensed, asking how he could believe she had begged Song Juanxi for the investment.
Despite Xu Jiaxiu's attempt to clarify, Lu Jia, feeling utterly misunderstood, stormed out, slamming the door behind her. Her colleagues were bewildered by the sudden outburst. The news of Xu Jiaxiu unilaterally terminating the investment agreement with Sixinte left Ye Angyang and other colleagues stunned and dismayed, realizing their months of effort might be wasted. Xu Jiaxiu, however, told them to focus on their work, assuring them he would provide a satisfactory explanation.
Meanwhile, a distraught Lu Jia hailed a taxi but, unsure of her destination, asked to be dropped off at a bus stop. As she rode the bus home, a pervert began harassing her. Lu Jia bravely fought him off with her phone, prompting other passengers to intervene and the bus driver to stop the vehicle. The police arrived and arrested the pervert.
Reporters tried to interview Lu Jia, but she, annoyed by being called a "manly woman" and discovering her phone was broken, left abruptly. Lu Hongwei watched the news of Lu Jia bravely fighting the pervert on the bus, expressing immense pride in his daughter and preparing a special meal for her, including braised fish in brown sauce. However, Lu Jia, looking pale and lacking an appetite, went to her room after mentioning her phone broke during the incident.
Lu Hongwei suspected she had argued with Xu Jiaxiu. Meanwhile, Xu Jiaxiu desperately tried to reach Lu Jia, but her phone was unreachable. In her room, Lu Jia retrieved an old phone she had mailed back from Beijing. Upon turning it on, she discovered numerous unread messages from Song Juanxi. In these messages, he apologized for Mr. Yamamoto's actions, which he claimed to be unaware of, and explained he only learned of her resignation after returning from France.
He expressed concern for her well-being, stating he could not reach her and asked her to call back. Later messages confessed his love for her, explaining his feelings had grown uncontrollably and he had wanted a chance to explain. He also clarified that he had been divorced before meeting her, urging her to disregard any rumors. Reading these, Lu Jia realized she had misunderstood Song Juanxi. Lu Jia, wanting to vent her emotions, went for a run at the track.
Her father, Lu Hongwei, concerned for her, joined her. He gently observed her emotional troubles and offered his help as a former Director of Studies, but Lu Jia assured him she could handle her trivial disagreement with Xu Jiaxiu. Lu Hongwei then shared his wisdom, comparing love to a long-distance race, advising her to rest when tired and communicate rather than struggling alone. Lu Jia, however, playfully turned the tables, urging her father to finalize his relationship with Wenting.
As they returned home, they found Xu Jiaxiu waiting downstairs. Lu Hongwei quickly found an excuse to leave them alone. Xu Jiaxiu immediately embraced Lu Jia, repeatedly apologizing. He expressed his deep worry after seeing the news video of her fighting the pervert on the bus, especially since he could not reach her. He admonished her for acting so impulsively, to which Lu Jia retorted that there were plenty of people to help her.
Xu Jiaxiu promised to protect her, even childishly suggesting a pinky-swear. They sat down, and Xu Jiaxiu admitted his disappointment in himself for losing control and cold-shouldering her. Lu Jia, in turn, confessed her own fault for not being honest with him, acknowledging that honesty is paramount in a relationship. She then began to fully explain her history with Song Juanxi, starting from her college junior year internship at Yamamoto Accounting Firm, which collaborated with Sixinte Group. She explained how she frequently studied at the firm's downstairs coffee shop to prepare for her CPA exam, which is where she often encountered Song Juanxi.
