Count Your Lucky Stars Episode 3 Recap
> Count Your Lucky Stars Recap
A cleaner unexpectedly found Lu Xingcheng and Tong Xiaoyou asleep on the rooftop, taking photos that quickly sparked gossip within Yange. Everyone rushed to the rooftop to see. Tong Xiaoyou, thinking quickly, pretended to be distraught over receiving five zeroes in a design competition and threatened suicide, urging Lu Xingcheng to cooperate. She reasoned that this was better than the rumor of them spending the night together.
Lu Xingcheng, noticing his tangled necklace, ordered Tong Xiaoyou to untangle it and separate the two necklaces, warning her of dire consequences if she lost it. Later, when she asked if he remembered what happened that night, he claimed amnesia, to which she responded that everyone already knew. Lu Yanzhi approached Tong Xiaoyou at the company again, reiterating his offer for her to join Yange. Tong Xiaoyou voiced her concern about being seen by her chief editor.
Lu Yanzhi confidently stated he wasn't afraid of Lu Xingcheng and emphasized that she deserved a better company. He showcased Yange's achievements, encouraging her to consider the offer. Tong Xiaoyou, acknowledging her limited experience, asked why he was interested in her. Lu Yanzhi explained that he saw her untapped potential and passion for design, noting her habit of carrying a sewing kit and her knowledge of fabric origins. He also highlighted Yange's ability to nurture talent.
Before Tong Xiaoyou could ask about the "Nike" dress being designed for his mother, Song Ruru called, interrupting them. Lu Yanzhi understood she was busy and promised to send more information, urging her to seriously consider his offer. Meanwhile, Lu Xingcheng's luck soured. Back in his office, he struggled with a spilled drink and a misplaced trash can. He angrily questioned Daly about how reporters learned of Lu Ren's comments.
Daly explained that Lu Ren's article had been published, criticizing CHIC magazine as "not a fashion magazine," but rather "a picture album that piles trendy elements together." Irritated, Lu Xingcheng ordered Daly to have "Olympics" make him coffee, forgetting he had fired Tong Xiaoyou. Tong Xiaoyou met Song Ruru at Brother Bao's Noodle House, sharing her resignation and Lu Yanzhi's job offer. After a quick "fortune-telling" assessment, Song Ruru enthusiastically encouraged her, predicting a positive change in her luck.
Lu Yanzhi then arrived to retrieve some tools he'd left. Tong Xiaoyou, still struggling with Lu Xingcheng's tangled necklaces, explained her predicament, fearing his anger if she couldn't differentiate them. Lu Yanzhi easily untangled them, revealing a small defect on one chain. Seizing the opportunity, Tong Xiaoyou borrowed Lu Yanzhi's tools and carved "TL" onto the replica, marking it as their collaborative piece.
Song Ruru continued to encourage Tong Xiaoyou, emphasizing that her dream of becoming a designer and working on the "Nike" project were within reach. Lu Xingcheng's bad luck continued while Tong Xiaoyou's improved. He experienced car trouble and taxi mishaps, while she easily hailed a taxi during rush hour and won a lucky customer prize at a milk tea shop.
At the magazine office, she ran into Lu Xingcheng who, upon learning of her Yange offer, forbade her from leaving until her resignation was fully processed. Back in his office, Wen Xi attempted a romantic gesture with a fruit platter, but Lu Xingcheng rejected her, telling her to stop using him to create rumors. Lu Yanzhi showed Tong Xiaoyou his studio, showcasing his unique collection of bicycles, a loom, and his first crude handmade box.
Tong Xiaoyou commented that despite his playboy image, he was meticulous and cultured. Lu Yanzhi offered to show her his prepared office at Yange, but Tong Xiaoyou politely declined, explaining she couldn't consider it until her resignation from CHIC was finalized. Lu Yanzhi respected her decision, promising to keep the office ready. Daly suggested Lu Xingcheng use media contacts to clarify the rumors with Wen Xi, but Lu Xingcheng dismissed the idea.
The Vice Editor then burst in, informing Lu Xingcheng of numerous magazine returns and advertising cancellations, blaming him for the problems. Despite his confusion, Lu Xingcheng coldly stated he would handle it. When he tried calling a reporter friend, his phone died, continuing his run of bad luck. Lu Xingcheng confronted Tong Xiaoyou, accusing her of truancy. Lu Yanzhi tried to defend her, but Lu Xingcheng forcefully stated Tong Xiaoyou was "his person" and pulled her closer.
Tong Xiaoyou asked when she could leave CHIC. Lu Xingcheng refused her resignation, demanding she help him contact media friends for an upcoming exhibition to save the company's reputation, threatening her with a breach of contract penalty if she refused. He then, as an "exception," allowed her to work from home. His recently dead phone was fully charged when he plugged it in.
The Vice Editor complained to the President about Lu Xingcheng's handling of company affairs, subtly undermining him and suggesting the President's efforts for CHIC would be wasted without intervention. The President, acknowledging the concerns, decided to handle the situation himself. At home, Tong Xiaoyou was overwhelmed by exhibition preparations. Song Ruru, surprised she was still at CHIC, expressed concern about Lu Xingcheng's behavior, even suggesting he might be interested in Tong Xiaoyou, which Tong Xiaoyou dismissed.
Tong Xiaoyou then received a call from a "Weekend News" reporter who claimed to have information about Lu Xingcheng causing someone's death. The reporter demanded a meeting at Yue Ye Restaurant at 8 p. m. , threatening to expose the story if he didn't comply. Daly, per Lu Xingcheng's instructions, bought a large box of candy. Tong Xiaoyou called Daly to relay the blackmail threat, and Daly put her on speakerphone so Lu Xingcheng could hear. At 8 p. m.
, Lu Xingcheng arrived at Yue Ye Restaurant. The "Weekend News" reporter demanded RMB 500,000 for a ten-year-old car accident report implicating Lu Xingcheng. Lu Xingcheng, however, subtly threatened the reporter with the career difficulties of being sued for blackmail. The next day, Tong Xiaoyou presented Lu Xingcheng with photos, video, audio recordings, and files she'd secretly gathered from the reporter, foiling the blackmail attempt. She curtly told him he didn't need to thank her.
Lu Xingcheng then reviewed her exhibition plans, offering extensive guidance on designer placement, lighting, and presentation, emphasizing diligence over talent. Tong Xiaoyou, happy to hear him speak so much, thanked him for his advice, despite his gruff response about not wanting "useless people" around him. Daly informed Lu Xingcheng that Liu Cheng was the only available show director, despite his reputation for being "sleazy."
Lu Xingcheng, aware of Liu Cheng's past, told Daly to proceed and then went to the exhibition. En route, he received another threatening call demanding money within the hour or the information would be released, causing him to angrily hit the car window. At the exhibition, Tong Xiaoyou met Lu Yanzhi, who explained his presence wasn't unusual. The Vice Editor gave Tong Xiaoyou Mrs. Lu's contact information, urging her to secure an interview with Professor Lu.
However, Mrs. Lu politely refused, stating her husband never gave interviews to CHIC magazine. Liu Cheng then approached Tong Xiaoyou about Lu Xingcheng's celebratory speech. Feigning a need to review it privately, he made inappropriate advances as Tong Xiaoyou felt dizzy from low blood sugar. Just as she was about to faint, Lu Xingcheng arrived and intervened, sending Liu Cheng away. Seeing Tong Xiaoyou unconscious, Lu Xingcheng fed her some candy.
He then left for a meeting, instructing Daly to look after her. However, Daly received a call from Lu Yanzhi, who was looking for Tong Xiaoyou, and left her in his care. Tong Xiaoyou woke up resting on Lu Yanzhi's shoulder. He told her the exhibition was over and offered to drive her home, suggesting a late-night meal, which she accepted.
Meanwhile, Daly showed Lu Xingcheng breaking news: "Daily News" reported Lu Xingcheng's involvement in a ten-year-old car accident resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. This deeply affected Lu Xingcheng. As he walked, lost in thought, Tong Xiaoyou, driving with Lu Yanzhi, heard the same news on the radio – mentioning his mother died in the accident and Wen Xi was standing by him. Distracted, Tong Xiaoyou accidentally hit Lu Xingcheng with her car. Horrified, she rushed to his side, frantically asking Lu Yanzhi to call an ambulance.
