Girlfriend Episode 15 Recap
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The teaser featuring Wen Xiaonuan and Ye Feimo quickly gained immense popularity upon its release, accumulating over a million clicks across various platforms within five minutes and setting a new record, with continuous public praise for Wen Xiaonuan. Colleagues eagerly planned a celebration for Wen Xiaonuan's birthday and the broken record. While hesitating about allowing them to party at her home, knowing Ye Feimo lived just one floor above her, Ye Feimo overheard their celebration plans.
Wen Xiaonuan, pestered by her colleagues, reluctantly called Jiayi, who enthusiastically agreed to the party, leaving Wen Xiaonuan feeling helpless. Later, Ye Feimo informed Zhou Xiaojing of an urgent business trip to Los Angeles, instructing her to ensure Wen Xiaonuan didn't slack off in his absence. This news delighted Wen Xiaonuan and her colleagues, who saw it as an opportunity for uninhibited celebration and to avoid Ye Feimo discovering their proximity.
They finalized plans to party at Wen Xiaonuan's place after work. Meanwhile, Ye Feimo meticulously prepared a birthday card for Wen Xiaonuan, but dissatisfied with his handmade efforts, he decided to order a bouquet of flowers instead. On the day of the party, Wen Xiaonuan’s colleagues confirmed Ye Feimo was not at work and headed to her apartment.
Ye Feimo, holding the flowers, arrived at Wen Xiaonuan’s door to surprise her, but was taken aback to find the apartment already filled with company employees. He contemplated leaving, feeling awkward, but an observant colleague invited him to join the festivities, so he stayed. During a "truth or dare" game, Ye Feimo was asked about the taste of his most unforgettable and most wonderful kisses. He revealed his most wonderful kiss tasted like ocean water.
For his most unforgettable kiss, he paused and looked at Wen Xiaonuan before stating it tasted like garlic. This prompted excited chatter among colleagues, who quickly linked the "garlic kiss" to Wen Xiaonuan, recalling her asking for candy garlic during the "Blue Sky Galaxy" teaser shoot. Wen Xiaonuan, embarrassed, denied eating garlic, claiming it was for mosquito repellent, which her colleagues playfully ridiculed.
Ye Feimo intervened, explaining that the garlic was used as an acting technique to help him convey the complex emotions of the "entangled love" concept in their teaser, joking about his colleagues’ vivid imaginations. Just then, Jiayi arrived with a cake, shifting everyone's attention. As Wen Xiaonuan made a wish, hoping to clear her debt and regain her freedom, Ye Feimo watched her with love.
Based on big data analysis, the teaser's success was immense, generating widespread discussion and glowing reviews online. The audience's anticipation for "Blue Sky Galaxy" reached a peak, and all metrics surpassed the standards Ye Feimo had set for Wen Xiaonuan. Consequently, Ye Feimo officially approved Wen Xiaonuan as the leading actress for "Blue Sky Galaxy." High-level executives suggested releasing another image film starring Wen Xiaonuan to maintain momentum.
However, Ye Feimo disagreed, arguing that the teaser had already achieved its marketing objective and further releases risked negative public perception. He emphasized the importance of maintaining an actor's mystery and prioritizing the quality of the final work, stating that "works are always the most important." His reasoning gained the support of the other executives, and Anning soon publicly announced Wen Xiaonuan as the female lead.
Upon learning of Wen Xiaonuan's new role, Jiang Ling'er angrily confronted Jiang Fang, accusing Anning of favoritism and questioning Yaohua's standing, given their investment in "Blue Sky Galaxy." She harshly criticized Wen Xiaonuan, calling her "tricky" and claiming she had manipulated Ye Feimo, expressing fears that Wen Xiaonuan would ruin both companies. Jiang Fang attempted to de-escalate the situation, asserting it was a business matter and promising to handle it.
Later, Jiang Ling'er independently sought out the male lead of "Blue Sky Galaxy," falsely telling him that Ye Feimo found his image "awful" and was considering replacing him, warning him that taking the role would inevitably lead to trouble. Meanwhile, Jiayi called Wen Xiaonuan from Anning, where she was auditioning, disappointed that Wen Xiaonuan wasn't there. Wen Xiaonuan then revealed that Gu Yunzhou, whom Jiayi knew, was actually Anning's Vice President, not just an employee.
Jiayi calmly replied that she already knew, explaining that after losing everything she had, she learned to discern who truly cared for her and preferred to wait for Gu Yunzhou to reveal his true identity himself. Gu Yunzhou was in the middle of giving instructions when Jiayi approached. He clumsily tried to avoid her by moving away, then impulsively pretended to be a security guard.
His colleagues, understanding the situation, humorously intervened, granting him a "half-day off" for his excellent performance. Gu Yunzhou seized the opportunity, inviting Jiayi to dinner, and she accepted. During their meal, Jiayi subtly probed Gu Yunzhou, emphasizing the importance of sincerity in friendship and asking if he had anything to tell her. Gu Yunzhou, however, evaded the question, instead asking if she was full.
Disappointed, Jiayi ended the dinner, promising to give him the photos of their previous encounter another day. Separately, Han Hui was observed watching the "Blue Sky Galaxy" teaser, specifically the kiss scene between Ye Feimo and Wen Xiaonuan. She then received news that the male lead for "Blue Sky Galaxy" had gone on strike. She promptly arranged a meeting with Jiang Fang, who had been attempting to contact her.
Around the same time, Wen Xiaonuan was undergoing a costume fitting, and Li Can expressed his strong satisfaction with her performance, praising her dedication to work. Li Can also harbored lingering feelings for Zhou Xiaojing and was about to express them when news of the male lead's strike dramatically reached the set, causing a stir. During her meeting with Jiang Fang, Han Hui proposed that if she were cast as the female lead, she would seriously consider Yaohua's contract offer.
Jiang Fang agreed to amplify the strike news, admitting he had already been looking for an excuse to replace Wen Xiaonuan. He cited his concern for Wen Xiaonuan, his ex-girlfriend, fearing she wouldn't be able to handle the pressure and might be exploited. He then questioned Han Hui's unwavering desire for the "Blue Sky Galaxy" role despite Yaohua offering better projects. Han Hui confessed that she returned to the country "for a heart." Understanding her unspoken motive, Jiang Fang acknowledged their shared objective and agreed to cooperate with her to secure the female lead role for her.
