Girlfriend Episode 25 Recap
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Ye Feimo hosted an end of shooting celebration for "Blue Sky Galaxy," but his intention to spend time with Wen Xiaonuan was immediately complicated by Mo Xiaobai, who strategically sat between them, causing an immediate shift in the atmosphere. The director acknowledged the significant contributions to the film's success, specifically commending Wen Xiaonuan for her exceptional performance as a rookie, noting she even managed to perform despite an injury, setting an example for everyone.
Wen Xiaonuan humbly accepted the praise, stating it was her duty to match the team's effort and thanking them for their support. When Ye Feimo was about to speak, Mo Xiaobai quickly suggested playing truth or dare instead. During the game, Mo Xiaobai chose 'truth' and openly declared Wen Xiaonuan was his type, prompting a subtle kick from Ye Feimo.
Mo Xiaobai then playfully asked Wen Xiaonuan about her preference, and she described him as "not bad," which led to the crowd chanting for them to get together. When it was Ye Feimo's turn, he was dared to confess to the first person in his WeChat chat history. To everyone's surprise, it was Wen Xiaonuan, whose name was pinned at the top of his chat.
Mo Xiaobai, sensing Ye Feimo's hesitation, took the call on Wen Xiaonuan's behalf, but Ye Feimo struggled to utter the confession, leaving everyone disappointed. As the celebration wound down, Ye Feimo advised a slightly tipsy Wen Xiaonuan to drink in moderation. He then insisted on driving her home, dismissing Mo Xiaobai's offer to do so. Later, Mo Xiaobai, feeling abandoned, called his aunt, Ms. Cheng, complaining that Ye Feimo had prioritized Wen Xiaonuan and left him behind.
Ms. Cheng, however, expressed delight at Ye Feimo's actions, seeing it as a sign of progress, and assured Mo Xiaobai that a car would be sent to pick him up. On the drive home, Wen Xiaonuan, still in a state of happy intoxication, praised Ye Feimo's scent and expressed her deep happiness, emphasizing it was beyond just the completion of "Blue Sky Galaxy."
Ye Feimo tried to prompt her to say more and even attempted to confess his feelings, but she fell asleep before he could finish. The next day, Ye Feimo discussed the previous night's events with his friend, Gu Yunzhou. Gu Yunzhou, exasperated by Ye Feimo's missed opportunity, criticized him for wasting such a prime moment and for his apparent shyness, despite his outward reputation.
He sarcastically questioned if Ye Feimo would wait until Wen Xiaonuan became his sister-in-law before acting, pointing out that even if Mo Xiaobai dared not, other potential suitors would emerge. Gu Yunzhou further criticized Ye Feimo's outward reputation as a 'playboy' contradicting his true shyness and hesitation. Ye Feimo, while defensive, eventually steered the conversation to business, confirming that "Blue Sky Galaxy" was in post-production.
Gu Yunzhou raised concerns about Yaohua's "Magpie Bridge," highlighting its significant hype and Han Hui's determination to compete with them. Ye Feimo remained confident, pointing out that "Blue Sky Galaxy" had the advantage of finishing shooting first, allowing for more extensive post-production, and reiterated his belief that Wen Xiaonuan's exceptional performance would ensure their success. Meanwhile, "Magpie Bridge" had successfully concluded its shooting, generating high market expectations.
Yaohua's executives were highly impressed with Jiang Fang's work, praising his role in signing Han Hui and confirming his promotion to Production Director. Jiang Fang expressed his commitment to fulfilling his duties and continued to strive for the company's success. Separately, Jiayi's agent attempted to smooth things over after a previous incident involving Mr. Xu, dismissing it as a misunderstanding due to his intoxication.
However, Jiayi firmly declared that Mr. Xu's actions constituted a crime, not a mere misunderstanding, and insisted on terminating her contract. The agent became aggressive, accusing Jiayi of being arrogant and having found a "backer." At that moment, Gu Yunzhou arrived, asserting himself as Jiayi's backer. He informed the agent that Jiayi's contract was terminated and warned her against further contact with Jiayi, stating that the police would handle the criminal matter. The agent, infuriated, left with a threat.
Later, Jiang Ling'er was seen picking out engagement rings with Jiang Fang, who appeared distracted and gave curt, unenthusiastic responses to her questions about the rings' designs, even when she tried to engage him in conversation. Growing frustrated with Jiang Fang's indifference, Jiang Ling'er confronted him. She recounted how she had single-handedly managed all the wedding preparations, from booking venues to planning meals, and now, even with something as simple as choosing a ring, he was dismissive.
She questioned his sincerity about marrying her, to which Jiang Fang retorted that he had set aside work to accompany her. Jiang Ling'er pressed on, noting that ever since "Magpie Bridge" launched, Jiang Fang had become increasingly preoccupied and less attentive. She accused him of no longer needing her now that his position at the company was secure, a claim he denied, explaining his increased workload was due to Han Hui's signing and business expansion.
Jiang Ling'er then listed all his past excuses for delaying their marriage—waiting for her brother's approval, signing Han Hui, the completion of "Magpie Bridge," and now its premiere and his dividends. She declared she was tired of waiting and only cared about his present commitment, demanding a clear answer on whether he intended to marry her.
Meanwhile, Mo Xiaobai continued to playfully tease Ye Feimo during his workout, suggesting his bad mood was due to Wen Xiaonuan's busy schedule, implying Ye Feimo had trapped himself with his own rules. Mo Xiaobai then contacted Ms. Cheng, exaggerating Ye Feimo's relationship woes to spur her into action, warning that his "daughter-in-law" might slip away. Taking the hint, Ms. Cheng called Ye Feimo, inviting him home for dinner.
When he initially declined, she casually mentioned Wen Xiaonuan would be there, prompting Ye Feimo to immediately agree and rush home. At the dinner, Ye Feimo, now impeccably dressed, arrived to find Mo Xiaobai already present. Feeling a familiar surge of competitive urgency, Ye Feimo subtly maneuvered to sit next to Wen Xiaonuan. Ms. Cheng, collaborating with Mo Xiaobai, deliberately encouraged the playful rivalry, further fueling Ye Feimo's jealousy.
Unable to contain his emotions any longer, Ye Feimo took Wen Xiaonuan aside, urgently telling her he had something very serious to confess. He explained the gravity of the matter, describing how it had completely disrupted his life, causing him to lose sleep and appetite, and constantly distracting him from his work. He admitted that he was no longer his old self, or perhaps, this was his true self emerging.
When Wen Xiaonuan still seemed confused, Ye Feimo, no longer able to hold back, confessed his love and asked her to be his girlfriend, then pulled her into an embrace and kissed her. After Ye Feimo's confession and kiss, Wen Xiaonuan, overwhelmed, quickly ran off. Seeing her plan succeed, Ms. Cheng happily announced she would arrange a flight for Mo Xiaobai to return home, to which Mo Xiaobai playfully accused her of "kicking down the ladder."
Mo Xiaobai then made a call, seemingly to Mo Yao, expressing his happiness upon receiving a positive response about a return. The next morning, Ye Feimo eagerly planned to go to work with Wen Xiaonuan, but learned from Zhou Xiaojing that Wen Xiaonuan had already left early. Ye Feimo then couldn't find her at the company and questioned Zhou Xiaojing about Wen Xiaonuan's whereabouts, as she was supposed to be training.
Zhou Xiaojing informed him that Wen Xiaonuan had accepted an endorsement deal for Adolph shampoo and had already departed for Changbai Mountain for a month-long shoot. Ye Feimo expressed his surprise at not being informed, but Zhou Xiaojing reminded him that he hadn't required daily reports. Later, Ye Feimo finally managed to reach Wen Xiaonuan by phone, but the loud background noise made it difficult to hear her. He tried to express his concern and how much he missed her, but the call was cut short, leaving his feelings unexpressed.
