Well-Intended Love S2 Episode 3 Recap
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At the recording set of a reality show, a male staff member informed Xia Lin, who was with a dog, that she and Ling Yizhou would be bathing the dog later. He asked about Ling Yizhou, and Xia Lin explained that Ling Yizhou was not acclimatized and currently suffering from diarrhea.
Upon hearing this, a female staff member announced over a megaphone that Ling Yizhou was experiencing diarrhea and they would have to wait for him a bit longer, causing Ling Yizhou, who was inside, to feel a mix of amusement and embarrassment. Xia Lin was playing with the dog when Ling Yizhou approached, dressed in a raincoat, rubber boots, and gloves. Xia Lin quietly remarked that it was just bathing Pidan, so his elaborate attire seemed excessive.
She suggested that she would hold the dog while he sprayed it, allowing him to keep his distance. Ling Yizhou defensively claimed he wasn't afraid of dogs. As Xia Lin crouched to hold Pidan, Ling Yizhou activated the water gun, which unexpectedly sprayed water all over Xia Lin. She accused him of doing it on purpose, but he denied it, claiming he was just testing it. However, the water gun sprayed her face again.
Xia Lin rose, snatched the water gun from him, and sprayed him back. Ling Yizhou ran off, grabbing another water gun from the ground, and they chased each other, spraying water, seemingly forgetting about the dog. The staff excitedly captured these rare, sweet moments. During the subsequent live interview, the host inquired about how long Xia Lin and Ling Yizhou had been together. Xia Lin stated it was a small secret between them.
When the host noted that Xia Lin didn't even seem to know Ling Yizhou was afraid of dogs, Xia Lin revealed that he never allowed her to keep dogs at home or in the company. She then expressed gratitude to the show for helping them understand each other better. When asked to evaluate Xia Lin's performance that day, Ling Yizhou said that her current demeanor was her true self, and although she could be impudent, he found her very lovely.
Returning to their room, a staff member reminded them that the hot water supply in the bathroom would be cut off in 20 minutes, at 8:20 p. m. , also assuring them there were no cameras in the bathroom. Ling Yizhou told Xia Lin to shower first. Inside, Xia Lin discovered there was no door to the bathroom. Ling Yizhou walked over, looked, and laughed, praising the design.
He even joked about knocking off his own bathroom doors at home to perfectly solve his, or rather, their, need for convenient entry and exit. Xia Lin exclaimed in disbelief, asking how it was convenient. Ling Yizhou quickly pulled her into a hug, warning her to be careful of the cameras. Xia Lin then blindfolded him and made him sit in the wardrobe, ensuring he couldn't see anything. She told him he could shower after her.
After her shower, Ling Yizhou, wrapped in a bath towel, went into the bathroom but then emerged, asking her to find his shampoo. Xia Lin went to search for it. As she was about to come out after finding the Adolf shampoo, she brushed past Ling Yizhou, who was heading back into the bathroom. Unbeknownst to her, his bath towel somehow transferred into her hand.
Realizing Ling Yizhou was now naked behind her, Xia Lin screamed, almost deafening the headphone-wearing staff outside the room. Xia Lin secretly complained to her friend Jia Fei, expressing regret about signing the agreement, feeling utterly embarrassed and wishing she could disappear. She thought about spending three days and two nights with Ling Yizhou and felt like committing suicide, calling him "abnormal." Jia Fei encouraged her to persist, reminding her it was not the time for regret.
Xia Lin revealed she almost exposed their real relationship on the first day, not even knowing Ling Yizhou feared dogs. Soon after, Jia Fei received a message from Miss Jiang, informing her that netizens were already questioning the authenticity of Xia Lin and Ling Yizhou's relationship due to their perceived lack of private interaction in leaked photos, with over a thousand shares on Weibo.
Miss Jiang stressed that the company was dealing with it and urged Xia Lin to stick to it, emphasizing the importance of fully portraying the role to prove their relationship. She advised Xia Lin to portray Ling Yizhou's fiancée well to smoothly get through the next year and a half, after which she could declare a breakup and regain her freedom. Xia Lin assured her she would try her best.
Later, Xia Lin asked the production director if they would film them sleeping. The director chuckled, clarifying that she had misunderstood. Watching the flickering camera at the top of the room and Ling Yizhou lying on the bed looking at his phone, Xia Lin gently got onto the bed and offered to massage him. After a while, her hands and eyes ached, and she felt incredibly sleepy. She finally stopped only when the cameras turned off past 10 p. m.
A sleepy Ling Yizhou suggested they go to sleep, but Xia Lin kicked him off the bed, telling him to sleep in the bathtub. The next morning, the two went downstairs to the living room. Ling Yizhou, having not slept well, fell asleep on the table. Xia Lin, busy in the kitchen, was surprised to see Chu Yan walk in and asked him why he was there.
Chu Yan immediately questioned if she was truly engaged and if she was hiding anything from him, implying she was abandoning her acting career. Xia Lin told him not to ask, promising to tell him later, and offered to make him breakfast. Chu Yan, who was a surprise guest arranged by the production team, secretly wondered what Xia Lin and Ling Yizhou were up to.
Ling Yizhou, meanwhile, objected to Chu Yan's presence, stating he didn't know him and he wasn't his friend. Xia Lin smoothed things over, affirming Chu Yan as her friend, and Ling Yizhou reluctantly accepted him as a "friend for the moment." The staff then explained the next segment: the program would not provide lunch, and the two male guests would personally cook. The female guest would taste the dishes and guess which one was made by her partner.
This idea was actually suggested by Chu Yan, who believed Ling Yizhou wouldn't know Xia Lin's food preferences. Ling Yizhou corrected the staff, stating there was only one male guest and the other was just a friend of a guest. The three went shopping together. Xia Lin excitedly spotted a bag of chips but then shook her head and walked away.
Ling Yizhou picked up a bag and put it in the shopping cart, only for Chu Yan to take it out and return it to the shelf, asking if Ling Yizhou wanted to ruin Xia Lin's acting career. Ling Yizhou, holding several bags of chips, retorted that he was fulfilling the needs of his Mrs. Ling. The two men bickered intensely.
Chu Yan accused Ling Yizhou of tricking Xia Lin at the press conference, claiming Xia Lin was clearly panicking and at a loss, only cooperating for the photos. Ling Yizhou countered that her confusion was due to her heart skipping a beat. When Chu Yan demanded to know his true purpose, Ling Yizhou simply stated his purpose was to love Mumu. Their close, confrontational stance was captured by the cameras, making them quickly separate once they realized it.
Back at the resort, the richest man in Gangdong and the popular celebrity began their cooking competition. Two dishes were placed before Xia Lin. She picked up a piece of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, silently agonizing over how she was supposed to know which one Ling Yizhou had made. She then tasted the Creamy Mushroom Soup, recognizing its taste as identical to what she and Ling Yizhou had eaten at a restaurant recently.
She pointed to it, declaring it was Ling Yizhou's dish. The host confirmed she was correct, and Ling Yizhou smiled brightly, offering to cook it for her every day if she liked it. Chu Yan, dismayed, wondered how Xia Lin could be so easily captivated by Ling Yizhou. Later, Jia Fei encountered Ling Yizhou's special assistant, Wen Li, while buying coffee.
Jia Fei tried to avoid him, but Wen Li held up a ring she had lost, asking if she wanted to know what happened that night. They sat down, and Wen Li recounted the previous night: Jia Fei and Xia Lin were drinking at a bar, but Xia Lin had an urgent matter and left early. Wen Li quickly texted his boss that Miss Xia had left.
As he was about to leave, a drunken Jia Fei pulled him, demanding he explain things clearly. Wen Li had no choice but to take her to a hotel, where she clung to him, and they ended up spending the night together. The next morning, Jia Fei left first. When Wen Li woke up, he found the ring she had left on the bed. Jia Fei was mortified, wishing she could disappear.
She pleaded with him not to tell anyone else, threatening to "badger him like a blackmailer" if he did. She then hurried away, leaving Wen Li smiling at her retreating figure. Chu Yan departed without saying goodbye to Xia Lin, later sending her a text message. He warned her to be careful of Ling Yizhou, calling him shrewd.
He admitted he didn't know why she had made her current decisions, but trusted she had her reasons and promised his full support. Xia Lin was annoyed by his sudden departure and complained to Ling Yizhou, who then asked about her anger and a potentially broken phone, reminding her of his joint liability as her fiancé. Xia Lin then asked if Ling Yizhou would keep a secret from his best friend.
Ling Yizhou claimed he had no friends, which Xia Lin dismissed as nonsense, insisting everyone had friends. He then took her to a beautiful stargazing spot he had prepared. Xia Lin commented on its beauty but lamented that they would leave the next day. Ling Yizhou reassured her, saying he would stay wherever she was. He pointed out the "Jing Su" constellation, which resembles the Chinese character for "well," also known as Gemini, the first constellation of the Rosefinch.
He remarked that she was not an ignorant actress. Xia Lin then explained her aspiration to become an actress: in her childhood, she struggled academically and had few friends, feeling she had no outstanding qualities. However, during an artistic performance, her portrayal of Cinderella received widespread applause, and the confidence and feeling of being recognized stayed with her for a long time. Step by step, she became an actress, finding joy, pain, and experiencing many lives through her roles. Ling Yizhou affirmed that she would surely become the best actress in the world. Xia Lin sincerely thanked him for agreeing to participate in the program with her.
