Girlfriend Episode 19 Recap
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News regarding Ye Feimo and Han Hui's relationship became a top trending topic online, with media capturing images of them kissing and reportedly spending a night at Ye Feimo's apartment. Zhou Xiaojing, concerned about how this would affect Wen Xiaonuan, visited her home early in the morning. She explained that the rumor had broken out in the middle of the night, and by the time their company, Anning, reacted, it had already spread widely.
Zhou Xiaojing was particularly worried about Wen Xiaonuan, especially since she had fainted two days prior, and urged her to rest at home rather than go for training. However, Wen Xiaonuan insisted she was fine and intended to get changed and head to the office. Meanwhile, fans online expressed mixed reactions, with many celebrating the news, calling Ye Feimo and Han Hui a "perfect match."
Han Hui, under the impression that Ye Feimo's act of picking her up and caring for her the previous night indicated lingering feelings, attempted to extend her stay by asking to borrow his shirt, claiming her own was dirty. Ye Feimo clarified that his actions were purely out of politeness and reiterated that they no longer had any relationship, urging her to accept this reality. Shortly after, in the elevator, Han Hui coincidentally encountered Wen Xiaonuan.
Wen Xiaonuan, seeing Han Hui in Ye Feimo's shirt, hesitated. Ye Feimo quickly stopped the elevator doors from closing, allowing Wen Xiaonuan to enter, though she seemed unhappy. Han Hui then made a pointed remark, feigning surprise and suggesting that Wen Xiaonuan lived below Ye Feimo, implying they might be living together. Wen Xiaonuan promptly denied it, and she and Zhou Xiaojing quickly exited the elevator.
Outside, Ye Feimo questioned Wen Xiaonuan if she truly didn't mind the situation and why she hadn't asked him about it, but she remained silent. Han Hui then attempted to get a ride with Ye Feimo, but he refused, stating they had different destinations as he had plans to meet a friend near Anning, not at the office. Later, Zhou Xiaojing found Wen Xiaonuan deep in thought, noticing her low spirits since the elevator encounter.
She gently reminded Wen Xiaonuan that an actress's prime years are fleeting and that, at her current stage, nothing should be more important than her career, including relationships. Wen Xiaonuan acknowledged this but subtly suggested that such advice should be directed at Han Hui instead. Elsewhere, Han Hui discussed the online buzz with her agent, confident that Ye Feimo would not clarify the rumor.
She believed that as a well-regarded public figure, the scandal would not harm Anning's reputation and could even maintain their popularity. She admitted her true intention was to use this method to ensure Ye Feimo would constantly see her, as she currently had few opportunities to interact with him. Gu Yunzhou arrived at Ye Feimo's office, expressing concern about the widespread news. He initially pressed Ye Feimo to issue a statement, fearing the negative impact on Wen Xiaonuan.
However, he then playfully suggested that Ye Feimo might be using the rumor to gauge Wen Xiaonuan's reaction, which Ye Feimo dismissed. Getting serious, Gu Yunzhou questioned if Han Hui had deliberately set him up, finding it hard to believe Ye Feimo, who could only be outmaneuvered by Cheng Anya or Wen Xiaonuan, would fall into Han Hui's trap. Ye Feimo admitted that Han Hui had indeed "designed" him, attributing it to his previous failure to truly understand her character.
Gu Yunzhou then stressed the importance of Ye Feimo making a public statement, not just for Wen Xiaonuan's sake but also due to the company's internal stance regarding Han Hui potentially taking over the "Blue Sky Galaxy" project. Ye Feimo, though seemingly calm, was clearly preoccupied with Wen Xiaonuan, and he instructed Gu Yunzhou to organize a meeting. Before Ye Feimo could address the circulating rumors, Mr. Jiang of Yaohua arrived, demanding an explanation regarding the "Blue Sky Galaxy" project.
He reminded Ye Feimo of their agreement for a joint venture, which included a commitment to avoid scandals. Mr. Jiang complained that the male lead had walked out and the female lead was a rookie, causing indefinite delays. He presented an ultimatum: either Anning replace the male lead with an equally famous actor, or Han Hui become the female lead. Ye Feimo confidently asserted that Anning would fulfill its promise to start filming on time, regardless.
He subtly questioned the timing of the news, implying Han Hui's frequent contact with Mr. Jiang. Dissatisfied, Mr. Jiang then approached Wen Xiaonuan, feigning concern by "fixing" her elbow protector. He maliciously suggested that Ye Feimo had never truly loved her, didn't care for her feelings, and would abandon her. Wen Xiaonuan firmly retorted that she had no relationship with Ye Feimo and therefore could not be abandoned, urging Mr. Jiang to stop making such statements.
Mr. Jiang, confident in his manipulation, stated his plan would succeed once Wen Xiaonuan realized a relationship with Ye Feimo was impossible. In a high-level company meeting, Ye Feimo explicitly stated that he had no relationship with Han Hui and warned against any internal gossip. The Public Relations Department took responsibility for the rapid spread of the rumor, admitting their failure to control it at 3 AM when the photo was released.
Ye Feimo, however, declared it an accident and no one's fault. He ordered the production of "Blue Sky Galaxy" to continue, with Wen Xiaonuan starting filming soon, emphasizing the need to begin on time. When the PR department suggested a press conference to clarify the situation, Ye Feimo refused, not wanting to give Yaohua and Han Hui further opportunities for self-promotion. Later, Cheng Anya furiously confronted Ye Feimo, demanding to know if the photos were real.
He confirmed the photos were authentic but that the "rest" of the story was false. Cheng Anya expressed her anger, stating that she had just approved Wen Xiaonuan as the family's daughter-in-law, only for Han Hui to act immediately. Ye Feimo assured her he was confident the rumor would not last long. Cheng Anya, however, was frustrated by his apparent cluelessness about relationships, especially his assumption that Wen Xiaonuan was unaffected.
She called him "pretty dense" and admonished him to cherish Wen Xiaonuan, highlighting her unique value for not being proactive given the Ye family's status. Cheng Anya sternly warned him that if he let Wen Xiaonuan go, he would never be allowed to step foot into the Ye family home again.
Meanwhile, Jiang Fang boasted to Jiang Ling'er that his plan was succeeding, as he had issued an ultimatum to Ye Feimo: either find a famous male lead or replace the female lead with Han Hui, which would force Han Hui to sign with Yaohua. Jiang Ling'er, worried about Jiang Fang's busy schedule and wanting him entirely to herself, proposed they marry soon. Despite his lack of genuine enthusiasm, Jiang Fang agreed.
Elsewhere, Li Can found Zhou Xiaojing, who had pulled an all-nighter to revise the "Blue Sky Galaxy" project plan due to recent changes. Li Can offered comfort and expressed confidence that "Blue Sky Galaxy" would be a success, attributing it to Ye Feimo and Wen Xiaonuan's involvement. Han Hui, discussing the situation with her agent, recalled Cheng Anya mentioning that Ye Feimo had gotten together with her because she had saved his life.
Han Hui, however, had no memory of such an event. This fueled her suspicion, wondering if Ye Feimo had lied to Cheng Anya. Regardless, she decided to seize the opportunity, instructing her agent to prepare Ye Feimo's laundered shirt for her to return, intending to further solidify the rumor and leave Wen Xiaonuan no room to maneuver. Following his encounter with Jiang Fang, Ye Feimo summoned Wen Xiaonuan to his office.
When Wen Xiaonuan arrived, Ye Feimo attempted to explain the situation, questioning why she didn't ask him about the rumors. Wen Xiaonuan, however, maintained a distant stance, stating she only discussed work matters with him. Just as Ye Feimo was about to delve into details about the previous night, Han Hui was announced at the office door, holding Ye Feimo's shirt. This interruption only solidified Ye Feimo's resolve to give Wen Xiaonuan a clear and satisfactory explanation.
