Cute Programmer Episode 27 Recap
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Picking up during the party game from the previous night, Lu Li sensed Jiang Yicheng’s proximity and, overwhelmed with nervousness, quickly surrendered. When Jiang Yicheng offered to take on the loser’s responsibility of washing dishes, Lu Li refused, but he insisted on tying her apron for her. He then steered the conversation to her programming class, advising her to move her business to Xinhai, where conditions and prices would be more favorable, and he could secure permits through his parents.
Unsettled, Lu Li suddenly gagged, claiming she felt unwell due to a cold. Jiang Yicheng, concerned, insisted on taking over the dishwashing so she could rest. Later that evening, Jiang Yicheng sent Lu Li a persistent message, urging her to meet him in the garden and promising to wait for her. When they met, Jiang Yicheng confessed his love, admitting his past obliviousness and the misunderstandings it caused. He vowed to protect her and never hurt her again.
Lu Li questioned if his feelings were merely compensation, but Jiang Yicheng passionately denied it, comparing love to an unexpected "sun shower." He apologized for his past actions, particularly for what happened the night he was drunk, calling himself a jerk. Lu Li asked why he hadn't told her sooner that he remembered, stating that subsequent events would have unfolded differently. Jiang Yicheng then pleaded for another chance to start anew, but Lu Li regretfully refused.
Though disappointed, Jiang Yicheng accepted her decision, saying he was too eager and that it was now his turn to wait for her. Lu Li, visibly downcast, soon encountered Lu Jingwen, who noticed her injured nose. Lu Jingwen revealed he knew about Jiang Yicheng's confession, having overheard him arranging for "starry lights" for the romantic setup.
Lu Li admitted she was almost swayed but feared Jiang Yicheng might be acting out of a sense of responsibility for what happened between them, rather than true love. She articulated her desire for marriage to be born from love, not merely from a sense of duty, and likened her dilemma to coding, fearing a "system crash" if they proved incompatible.
Though not fully understanding her analogy, Lu Jingwen advised her to follow her heart and offered to "test Jiang Yicheng" for her. From a distance, Jiang Yicheng saw the two of them talking and laughing, which made him pause before he quietly walked away. As the trip concluded, Jiang Zhitong asked Lu Li where she was during the blackout, and Lu Jingwen interjected that she had been with him.
In a separate conversation, Chen Yiming told Jiang Zhitong about Jiang Yicheng’s failed confession, noting Lu Li’s rational approach to decisions and vowing to wait for her. Jiang Zhitong then warned Chen Yiming not to make her mistake of only appreciating someone after they're gone. When Lu Jingwen offered Lu Li a ride, Jiang Yicheng intervened, claiming his car was unavailable and hitching a ride with them.
Elsewhere, Gu Xiaoqi noticed a change in Yezi's behavior and suspected she was in love. The suspicion was confirmed when she walked in on Yezi and Huang Xun embracing. Gu Xiaoqi confronted Yezi, accusing her of two-timing. After persistent questioning and a veiled threat to expose the situation, Yezi admitted her relationship with Gu Mo was an elaborate act.
Jiang Yicheng drove Lu Li home, where they were confronted by angry parents who accused her programming class of being a scam. They claimed their daughter, Hui, had stolen her red envelope money to buy a new computer because of the class and argued that girls were unsuitable for computer science. Jiang Yicheng defended Lu Li, explaining the class was free and citing historical female programmers to counter their stereotypes.
Hui arrived and clarified she used her own money because she loves programming, asserting her right to choose her major. After they left, Lu Li texted her mother, reflecting on her own parents' initial opposition to her studying computer science. Meanwhile, another student facing similar pressure quit her class. Later, Gu Xiaoqi called Lu Li, furious about the deception.
Lu Li calmly revealed she had already guessed the truth, explaining that Gu Mo likes Gu Xiaoqi and that the feelings appeared mutual. Gu Xiaoqi, acting on this, arrived at a gathering with Huang Xun, announcing they were in a relationship for a "double date" with Gu Mo and Yezi. This prompted a series of fake confrontations: Gu Mo accused Huang Xun of lying about his whereabouts, while Yezi accused Gu Mo of the same.
Yezi then dramatically declared her "breakup" with Huang Xun was real, while clarifying her relationship with Gu Mo had been fake. A flustered Huang Xun admitted his relationship with Gu Xiaoqi was also an act before chasing after Yezi, who later explained to him it was all a ploy to push Gu Mo and Gu Xiaoqi together.
The ruse worked; Gu Mo confessed to Gu Xiaoqi, calling her by her nickname "Tianqi" and admitting he had liked her for a long time. Gu Xiaoqi reciprocated, and the two shyly began their new relationship. Upon learning Lu Li was at the First Hospital for a check-up, Jiang Yicheng rushed over. He found her with Lu Jingwen, who was looking at an ultrasound image and discussing the "baby."
Overhearing their conversation, a stunned Jiang Yicheng asked Lu Li if she was pregnant, and she confirmed it. He then anxiously asked if the child was his, but Lu Jingwen interjected, claiming paternity and taunting Jiang Yicheng by saying, "The safety trinket you gave her, I'll take it as a welcoming gift for my child." Jiang Yicheng left, heartbroken. Afterward, Lu Jingwen apologized, admitting he was just teasing.
Lu Li revealed she allowed the deception to test Jiang Yicheng's sincerity, believing that if he truly loved her, he would return. Jiang Yicheng returned to Xinhai and drank heavily, haunted by memories. He told his mother he wouldn't return to Chongqing because Lu Li has someone she likes. His mother recalled Jiang Zhitong saying Lu Li and Lu Jingwen seemed to be acting, but Jiang Yicheng insisted it was real and that he should leave her alone.
Meanwhile, Lu Li told Lu Jingwen that if Jiang Yicheng gives up, it will simply prove her hypothesis about his motives, and she would accept the outcome. Lu Jingwen, however, felt guilty, worrying he had made things worse.
