Resumen del episodio 8 de Hello, My Shining Lover
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Du Guruonan felt a profound sadness, believing she had inadvertently jeopardized Sida's budding career and caused him to miss a crucial opportunity. However, Sida quickly dispelled her worries, insisting that without her, he would still be struggling in minor roles and would never have found the courage to grace such a significant runway. He urged her to release any feelings of guilt, assuring her that his words were sincere, not just a comfort.
Relieved by Sida's genuine affirmation, Du Guruonan agreed to continue their celebratory hotpot meal. Sida, filled with excitement, promptly ordered a dozen beers to mark his first successful show. As midnight approached, Ji Mo grew restless waiting for Du Guruonan to return. He called her, only to be met with her drunken defiance from a hotpot restaurant, where she declared she was enjoying herself and would come home whenever she pleased.
Ji Mo immediately went to retrieve her, finding Sida attempting to manage the inebriated Du Guruonan. Irritated by the situation, Ji Mo brusquely dismissed Sida and took Du Guruonan, announcing that she was now living with him before leading her away. Sida was left surprised by this revelation. Back at their apartment, a weary Ji Mo chided Du Guruonan for her weight as he carried her inside, urging her to sleep in her room.
In her drunken haze, Du Guruonan was exasperated by Ji Mo's presence, complaining that she even dreamt of him all day long. She shouted at him to leave, accusing him of being self-righteous. She even dared him to throw her. To Ji Mo's astonishment, Du Guruonan then pulled him into a kiss, murmuring that it was "delicious." Ji Mo stood momentarily stunned by the unexpected intimacy. Later that night, the sudden, bold kiss replayed repeatedly in his mind.
The next morning, Du Guruonan awoke with a pounding headache, unable to recall any details of the previous night or how she had returned home. She found honey water and plain congee on the table, accompanied by a note from Ji Mo, instructing her not to get drunk again as he had no desire to continuously care for a "drunk roommate." Swearing off alcohol, she prepared for the day. Meanwhile, Ji Mo reviewed the public reception of the fashion show.
While the event itself garnered positive feedback, he was infuriated to discover that online comments were predominantly negative, targeting Du Guruonan. His assistant noted that public attention was surprisingly fixated on her. Privately, Ji Mo reacted angrily to a particularly vicious comment by "Invincible Huanhuan," defending Du Guruonan's innocence. He quickly closed his laptop, realizing his impulsive outburst was out of character.
Later, Sida was uncharacteristically cold towards Du Guruonan, prompting her to wonder if she had offended him while drunk. He then revealed he knew they were cohabiting and mistakenly believed they were dating, expressing his disappointment that she hadn't informed him. Du Guruonan quickly clarified that their arrangement was strictly a shared rental, not a romantic relationship, which instantly brightened Sida's mood. Shortly after, Chen Fei'er called, requesting an urgent meeting at a nearby café.
There, Chen Fei'er confided in Du Guruonan about an elusive man she liked, who remained indifferent to her clear hints. Du Guruonan, witnessing her friend's distress, advised her against pursuing such an emotionally complex individual, suggesting a strategy of playing hard to get. Du Guruonan reiterated her disinterest in romantic relationships, stating that Sida's career was her sole focus. She admitted her inexperience with managing models and sought Chen Fei'er's help in securing fashion resources for Sida.
Unaware that Chen Fei'er was describing Ji Mo, Du Guruonan continued to offer advice while lamenting her lack of connections for Sida. Chen Fei'er subtly hinted at the powerful resource already within Du Guruonan's orbit, reminding her of Wing Fashion's influence and Ji Mo's prominent position. The realization dawned on Du Guruonan, who dismissed the notion of developing feelings for Ji Mo, labeling them "sworn enemies" with incompatible personalities. She promptly left, determined to leverage Ji Mo's connections.
Back at their apartment, she cornered Ji Mo, shamelessly pleading for him to introduce Sida to fashion opportunities. Despite Ji Mo's initial annoyance and resistance, he eventually conceded to help Sida secure some shoots, but emphasized that Sida's future trajectory would be entirely Du Guruonan's responsibility. He then offered her coffee or tea. An editor from Chunren Style soon arrived to interview Sida.
Sida, full of gratitude, credited Du Guruonan's unwavering encouragement and support for his success, describing her as an older sister figure. The editor noted the discrepancy between Sida's warm praise and widespread rumors of Du Guruonan being a difficult manager. Du Guruonan nonchalantly responded that any public attention, positive or negative, merely amplified her artist's popularity. She then sent Sida out to buy Americanos, and as soon as he was gone, requested the editor to pause the recording.
Du Guruonan outlined a significant revision to Sida's interview: all expressions of gratitude towards her were to be removed. Instead, the narrative should portray her as an exceptionally strict and demanding agent, emphasizing Sida's grueling training, immense pressure, and eventual triumph over adversity. She instructed the editor to highlight her "unreasonable harshness" and Sida's "pitiable situation."
Despite the editor's concerns about the potential damage to her own public image, Du Guruonan insisted it was inconsequential, prioritizing her artist's benefit above her personal reputation. Du Guruonan's strategic management quickly propelled Sida into the spotlight as a popular male model, gaining substantial momentum in the fashion industry. An enthusiastic employee congratulated Du Guruonan on Sida's latest magazine cover and his rapidly expanding fan base, a praise Du Guruonan readily accepted.
However, her colleague, Tong Tong, approached with a cynical demeanor, questioning if the deluge of negative online press about Du Guruonan, despite Sida's success, bothered her. Du Guruonan dismissed the concern, stating she was proud that her artist's swift rise had "proven some people wrong."
Tong Tong then openly accused Du Guruonan of manipulating Ji Mo to secure preferential treatment for Sida, highlighting that Ji Mo had rejected all other established models in favor of him, implying Du Guruonan was using men to advance her career. Du Guruonan sharply retorted, advising Tong Tong to rely on intellect and ability rather than mere words.
She underscored the fundamental difference between them: Sida's rapid ascent on Wing Fashion's runway contrasted with Tong Tong's inability to do anything but voice envious remarks online. Ji Mo was informed that Sida's rising popularity had led to a Wing Fashion promotional shoot, where Du Guruonan, as his agent, would likely be present. He reluctantly decided to attend. During the shoot, Sida struggled to portray "sweet love" in his eyes.
Du Guruonan attempted to coach him, urging him to relax and imagine the camera as a loved one. Sida's expression improved slightly, earning cautious approval from the photographer. Ji Mo then arrived, asserting his presence as CEO. Du Guruonan, capitalizing on the situation, publicly flattered Ji Mo, implying a close relationship to bolster Sida's standing. Onlookers immediately began speculating that the rumored affair between them was true.
When Sida again lost his focus for the "anger" and "sadness" segments, Ji Mo instructed Du Guruonan to remain still if she truly wished to help. He then deliberately embraced Du Guruonan, eliciting a clear reaction of jealousy from Sida. This emotional jolt dramatically enhanced Sida's performance, allowing him to execute the "anger" and "sadness" shots with remarkable intensity, much to the admiration of the typically reserved photographer.
Ji Mo later explained to Du Guruonan that "jealousy is the best catalyst," hinting at his calculated use of Sida's emotions to achieve optimal results. To express her gratitude, Du Guruonan invited Ji Mo and Chen Fei'er to dinner. Ji Mo, however, chose an exceptionally expensive restaurant, playfully reminding Du Guruonan of her earlier boasts about being wealthy. Chen Fei'er, attempting to align with Ji Mo's seemingly strict diet, ordered a simple vegetable salad, which Ji Mo criticized as unhealthy.
Du Guruonan, in turn, teased Ji Mo about his own late-night snacking. When ordering, Du Guruonan provocatively chose a "fatty German pork knuckle," and Ji Mo followed suit with equally extravagant dishes, including Sweetbreads, Escargot, and Romanée-Conti wine. During the meal, Chen Fei'er, despite her strict dietary habits, tried a piece of meat.
She later rushed to the restroom to vomit, explaining to Du Guruonan that years of extreme dieting had left her digestive system unable to tolerate rich food, causing it to purge automatically. Du Guruonan, though tipsy herself, gently chided Chen Fei'er for forcing herself. Later, as Du Guruonan became heavily intoxicated and spontaneously embraced Ji Mo, Chen Fei'er decided to stay overnight to prevent any drunken mishaps.
Sida, equally concerned, also insisted on staying to look after Du Guruonan and ended up sleeping in Ji Mo's room. The next morning, Sida questioned Ji Mo about his sleepwalking, worried he might have acted inappropriately towards Du Guruonan. He even suggested Ji Mo relinquish the apartment to her. Ji Mo, however, clarified his profound attachment to the apartment, revealing it held precious memories with his ex-girlfriend, Su Xiao.
He emphasized that Su Xiao occupied an irreplaceable place in his heart and vowed never to love Du Guruonan or any other woman due to past trauma. This confession brought Sida a sense of relief, while Du Guruonan, despite her outward composure, felt a subtle pang of bittersweet emotion upon learning the truth. Meanwhile, the now-conscious Song Zihao in the hospital found himself unable to contact Du Guruonan.
Tong Tong arrived with flowers, ostensibly to visit, but covertly aiming to sow discord. She informed Song Zihao that Du Guruonan had been demoted from her position as head of the talent department due to his accident, with Tong Tong now overseeing all her clients. To Tong Tong’s surprise, Song Zihao defended Du Guruonan, admitting his own culpability for the accident by not heeding her advice and promising to clear her name with the company.
He then mentioned that, even while in a coma, he had distinctly heard Du Guruonan's voice. Tong Tong quickly dismissed this as mere hallucinations, questioning why Du Guruonan would ever visit him.
