Episode Summary
Mad Dog is rescued by A Wu and becomes indebted to him. Mai Jialing’s crayfish cooking attempt ends in chaos, bringing laughter to Chen Yun’er and her friends. Liu Danyang feels jealous seeing Jialing bonding with another officer. Ye Zhen shows warmth and care before an exam, while tensions rise during training. The team visits Chen Yun’er’s studio for a spa day, where emotional walls begin to break down. Ye Zhen and Zhu Huaiyang quietly mourn their son. At a supermarket, Xiao Ma clashes with his manager over unfair treatment. The episode ends with a new hostage rescue drill featuring Jialing as the hostage.
Spoiler Alert
Episode 17 of The Love of Charge Cars is packed with emotional turns, team bonding (and tension), plus a dash of spicy crustaceans and quiet heartbreak. Let’s get into it.
Mad Dog's New Leash on Life
After being rescued, Mad Dog is holed up in a room, clearly anxious about his mystery savior. When a bespectacled man shows up with a feast, Mad Dog instantly knows: this wasn’t an act of kindness—it was a calculated move. The man introduces himself as A Wu, and Mad Dog quickly connects the dots. A Wu doesn’t beat around the bush either—he makes it clear: from now on, Mad Dog’s life belongs to him.
Lobsters, Laughter, and Livestreams
Mai Jialing tries to impress the squad with some homemade spicy crayfish, but her cooking adventure ends in a hilarious disaster. Turns out, the brave special ops team can handle criminals—but not crustaceans. The chaos is so entertaining that An Tata records a video and sends it to Chen Yun’er, who laughs so hard it draws her mother Ai Lian’s attention.
Ai Lian, seeing her daughter genuinely happy, encourages her to keep these friendships going and even invites Tata and the others to visit her studio. Yun’er is touched by her mom’s support.
Danyang's Green-Eyed Moment
Meanwhile, Liu Danyang spots Mai Jialing chatting and laughing with a tall, handsome special forces officer. This stings a bit—especially since he remembers Jialing once confessing she had feelings for “someone.” Danyang doesn’t say anything, but the jealousy is real.
Exam Pressure and Playground Drama
With the team’s big assessment approaching, Ye Zhen shows up to cheer everyone on. Her upbeat energy doesn’t go unnoticed—Wanru even comments on how happy Ye Zhen seems lately.
At the training field, the squad arrives to find Mai Jialing already sparring with a Raptors teammate. They earn admiration for being the picture-perfect duo—except from Danyang, who’s clearly not feeling the love. When Jialing knocks him to the ground during a drill and offers a helping hand, he storms off, refusing to take it. Ouch.
♀️ A Spa Day... Sort Of
With a break coming up, An Tata suggests everyone visit Chen Yun’er's studio—on her dime. The only rule? Don’t take anything for free that you shouldn’t. Everyone agrees, except for Danyang, who says he’s not into that kind of scene. Jialing tries to defuse the tension, reminding everyone Danyang’s never liked these places. But in a twist of pride, Danyang insists he’ll go.
At the studio, Ai Lian accidentally spills a mysterious powder while preparing for a customer, quickly ushering Yun’er and the group into a room before anyone notices. Suspicious? Maybe. But no one says anything.
As the women settle in for facials, they realize: relaxing is harder than it looks. Yun’er feels guilty for making them uncomfortable, but Tata reassures her—they’re having fun. The others echo the sentiment. Yun’er, holding Tata’s hand, is overwhelmed with gratitude. She’s finally starting to make peace with her past.
A Quiet Night at Home
Back home, Ye Zhen has been busy. She deep-cleans the apartment, cooks dinner, and sends a photo of the meal to Zhu Huaiyang, waiting for him to return. When he sees the picture, he smiles and turns down a dinner invite from coworkers—he’s heading home.
In a devastatingly tender moment, Ye Zhen finds the little paper stars Zhu folded for their late son. Each one contains a message of longing. Though he's never spoken of it, Huaiyang has never stopped grieving. On their son's third birthday, he said goodbye—not because he stopped caring, but because he wanted Ye Zhen to move forward. She may be able to comfort others, but he knows she can’t comfort herself. Now, he’s trying to help her heal.
When Huaiyang returns, he finds Ye Zhen asleep. The room once filled with memories of their son is now empty. Silently, he sits at the table and eats her cooking, savoring every bite.
Trouble at the Supermarket
Elsewhere, a tense scene unfolds at a local supermarket. During a team meeting, Manager Zhou rewards one group but snubs another for a few tardies—including one by Xiao Ma, who’s actually the top performer. Furious, Xiao Ma confronts him, but Zhou is unmoved and even suggests he resign if he’s unhappy.
Final Scene: New Drill, Familiar Tension
The Raptors and Hummingbird Squad gear up for another hostage rescue simulation. This time, the “hostage” is none other than Mai Jialing.
Cue the drama...
Final Thoughts
Episode 17 is a beautifully balanced mix of lighthearted humor, romantic tension, and raw emotional depth. Mad Dog's new allegiance could be a game-changer, and that quiet moment between Ye Zhen and Zhu Huaiyang? Absolutely heartbreaking. Also, can we talk about how Danyang is clearly struggling with his feelings for Jialing? Someone needs to sit that boy down for a talk.
