Cute Programmer Episode 29 Recap
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Gu Xiaoqi busily promoted her products during a live stream, also taking the opportunity to advertise Lu Li’s upcoming Female Programmer Salon. While Gu Mo tidied up, Gu Xiaoqi's mother knocked on the door. Panicked, Gu Xiaoqi quickly pushed Gu Mo into the changing room. Her mother entered, chiding Gu Xiaoqi for the mess and praising Gu Mo, mentioning how handsome and mature he was.
She also inquired about his girlfriend, whom she heard was as beautiful as a fairy, wishing Gu Xiaoqi could find a boyfriend as outstanding as him. Gu Mo, who had been hiding and stifling laughter, emerged after her mother left. He embraced a shy Gu Xiaoqi, sealing their moment with a kiss. Meanwhile, Zitong diligently promoted Lu Li's salon at the gym with Chen Yiming.
When a man approached Zitong offering water and complimenting her, she used the opportunity to ask him to scan a QR code for Lu Li's salon. Chen Yiming, misunderstanding and fearing a stranger was harassing her, grew visibly upset. He immediately called Zitong away, reminding her that she was there to exercise, not to make friends, and cautioning her against adding strangers on WeChat.
Zitong, realizing his concern and jealousy, was amused and assured him that she only liked him and was not interested in other men. After their strenuous promotional efforts, Jiang Yicheng joyfully informed Lu Li that she had successfully met her reservation target. However, when Lu Li arrived at the salon venue, she felt a pang of disappointment as the initial audience was sparse and almost entirely male. As she prepared to go on stage, Jiang Yicheng sensed her nervousness.
He held her hand, pressing his thumb into her palm to leave a mark as a reminder that he would always be by her side. As Lu Li began her presentation, some audience members left. Just as her confidence wavered, Hui, Lu Jingwen, Chen Yiming, Zitong, and a multitude of other girls, including the programming team, enthusiastically rushed in, cheering her on. Their familiar, supportive presence instantly calmed Lu Li, allowing her to speak naturally and confidently.
After the salon, Lu Li and her friends celebrated their success. Zitong confided in Lu Li that she envied her sense of achievement. Jiang Yicheng, however, had slipped away with Chen Yiming to set up a surprise. Chen Yiming guided Lu Li to a special area where a laptop displayed a chat interface, "Welcome to my world, Koala Lu."
As Lu Li logged in, she saw Jiang Yicheng's detailed replies to her past messages, revealing his long-standing affection and even explaining his long hair: a bet with his parents not to cut it until his gaming company succeeded. He then asked for her answer to his feelings. Lu Li, tears welling up, whispered, "Hello, world. You too, are my world." Behind her, a large curtain rose, revealing a screen displaying a montage of their shared memories.
The programmers then entered, each holding a sign with a word, collectively forming a heartfelt confession of love. Standing center stage, Jiang Yicheng again sought her answer. Lu Li, overwhelmed, embraced him tightly. In that moment, she whispered into Jiang Yicheng’s ear that the baby was already sixteen weeks old. Realizing the child was his, Jiang Yicheng was overcome with elation and joyfully embraced her, unwilling to let go as their friends cheered.
Lu Jingwen then playfully told Jiang Yicheng he'd better treat Lu Li well, declaring himself her family now and threatening to intervene if he ever bullied her. Zitong, still struggling to find her own passion, sought Lu Li's advice. Chen Yiming had promised to seriously consider their relationship if she found a career she truly loved, giving her strong incentive.
Recalling Zitong’s innate fashion sense and love for branded cosmetics and skincare, Lu Li suggested she leverage her expertise through live-streaming and short videos, similar to how Gu Xiaoqi sold clothes online. This idea finally clicked with Zitong, providing a clear direction for her future. At a family gathering, Gu Xiaoqi and Gu Mo faced their parents. The elders, having heard about Gu Mo’s girlfriend, were eager to arrange a blind date for Gu Xiaoqi with a recently graduated architect.
Gu Mo, who had been jovial, grew silent. Provoked by the thought of Gu Xiaoqi being set up, he grabbed her hand, stood up, and declared to everyone's surprise that Gu Xiaoqi was his girlfriend. To their relief, the parents were remarkably open-minded and quickly accepted the news, celebrating the happy turn of events. Later, Jiang Yicheng received an urgent call from Chen Yiming.
Their rival, Chendong, had unexpectedly announced a new MMORPG with features strikingly similar to "Xuan Zhong Ji", including a "64-square-kilometer seamless world," a technological feat nearly impossible to achieve in such a short time. Chen Yiming suspected a core programmer had leaked their source code. The company faced not only significant financial losses but also demands for substantial compensation from EG Gaming.
Jiang Yicheng, struggling to contain his fury, ordered Chen Yiming to find the traitor and prepare a lawsuit against Chendong. As he wrestled with the crisis, his phone rang again; it was Xu Yuanzhi.
