Girlfriend Episode 4 Recap
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After a night that ended with seafood porridge, Ye Feimo implicitly allowed Wen Xiaonuan to stay. The next morning, Wen Xiaonuan had breakfast ready, but before Ye Feimo could enjoy it, Gu Yunzhou arrived. He greeted Wen Xiaonuan, claiming they had met before, which puzzled her and deepened her suspicion about Gu Yunzhou’s relationship with Ye Feimo. She overheard vague remarks about "our relationship" and noticed their seemingly intimate interactions, leading her to believe Ye Feimo preferred men.
In reality, Gu Yunzhou was merely probing Ye Feimo about his progress with Wen Xiaonuan and offering humorous advice on how to deter girls, even joking that Ye Feimo was so oblivious he wouldn't notice a "fairy" right in front of him. Convinced that Ye Feimo was romantically interested in men, Wen Xiaonuan decided to take drastic action. She ordered a set of men's clothing and a wig online, then transformed herself into a handsome male servant.
She softly called out "Sir" to Ye Feimo, which unexpectedly stirred old memories within him, as a similar voice resonated in his past. Ye Feimo, intrigued, asked her to repeat the call in various tones, then suddenly grabbed her tie, slowly pulling her closer. Wen Xiaonuan, startled and embarrassed, quickly turned her head away. Ye Feimo, using Gu Yunzhou's advice to "frighten" her, had simply been teasing her.
Fortunately, a phone call from Gu Yunzhou, concerning Anning Culture's stock, rescued Wen Xiaonuan from the awkward situation. Anning Culture's stock price had intentionally dropped by 2. 5 points during the morning market, a clear sign of manipulation. However, Gu Yunzhou assured Ye Feimo it was manageable and could be recovered during the noon trading session, indicating that their opponents had fallen into their trap.
Gu Yunzhou also relayed another piece of news: Jiang Fang, the newly appointed Production Director of Yaohua, wanted to discuss joining Anning Culture's key project, "Blue Sky Galaxy". Historically, Anning and Yaohua had only collaborated on theater chains. Ye Feimo initially questioned how someone so young and inexperienced could hold such a position, but Gu Yunzhou revealed that Jiang Fang was Miss Jiang Ling'er's fiancé, making him "Yaohua's son-in-law."
Recognizing Jiang Fang and remembering his past entanglement with Wen Xiaonuan, Ye Feimo became interested and agreed to meet him, instructing Gu Yunzhou to tell Jiang Fang to call him in ten minutes, or he wouldn't answer. During their video conference, Ye Feimo gave Jiang Fang a mere two minutes to impress him and explain why Yaohua should be allowed to join "Blue Sky Galaxy".
Jiang Fang, clearly inexperienced and flustered, rambled about his ideas but failed to articulate Yaohua’s core competitive advantages in production, wasting precious time. Ye Feimo cut him off, stating that Yaohua's existing theater chain cooperation was irrelevant and demanding to know their production-side strengths. Ye Feimo then presented a humiliating offer: a 5% share in the project at a 200% premium, which Jiang Fang immediately perceived as an insult.
With Jiang Fang still visible on the screen, Ye Feimo deliberately turned off his own camera and called Wen Xiaonuan over, feigning deep concern for her well-being and telling her she looked tired. Wen Xiaonuan, oblivious to the scheme, was confused by his sudden display of affection, especially when he claimed to have sand in his eye and she offered to help. Once Ye Feimo felt he had sufficiently provoked Jiang Fang, he abruptly ended the communication.
As expected, Jiang Fang was enraged and jealous. He met with Lin Zheng, a mole planted by Yaohua's President Jiang Hao within Anning Culture. Jiang Fang, acknowledging Lin Zheng's trusted position, expressed his goal to surpass Anning, stating that Yaohua would always be second if Anning remained dominant.
He then tasked Lin Zheng with continuing to leak Anning's secrets and, more specifically, to investigate the girl who had recently moved into Ye Feimo's home, as Ye Feimo never allowed girls in his house. Lin Zheng, feigning an urgent document requiring Ye Feimo's signature, went to his residence. Gu Yunzhou had already alerted Ye Feimo that Lin Zheng, restless from a lack of updates, was on his way, advising Ye Feimo that it was "showtime."
Separately, Gu Yunzhou was actively investigating Wang Jiayi, an actress from Yaohua whom he had recently developed an interest in, instructing his contact to report any developments immediately. Upon Lin Zheng's arrival, Wen Xiaonuan, identifying herself as Ye Feimo's "personal nurse," initially seemed to hinder Lin Zheng's access.
However, Ye Feimo then put on an exaggerated display of affection for Wen Xiaonuan, pulling her close, pretending to be ticklish, and expressing concern for her "hard work," all while ensuring Lin Zheng was a witness. Despite Wen Xiaonuan's attempt to return to the office, Ye Feimo insisted she stay and cook for him. Lin Zheng reported back to Jiang Fang that Ye Feimo and Wen Xiaonuan were in an ambiguous relationship and had been seen "cuddling."
While acknowledging that a 24-hour companion might make approaching Ye Feimo more difficult, Jiang Fang resolved that Wen Xiaonuan could, in fact, become their new point of leverage. Meanwhile, unaware she was being used as a pawn, Wen Xiaonuan enthusiastically presented her specialty dish, proudly claiming it was better than Ye Feimo's usual "flashy" meals.
Ye Feimo, though secretly devouring the food and finishing every last bit, publicly dismissed it as "yuck" and "disgusting," falsely claiming he had thrown it away. Wen Xiaonuan, confused by his reaction, questioned why he would waste food. Later, while Ye Feimo was showering, his mother, Ms. Cheng (who appeared in his phone as "Big Princess"), called, intending to inquire about Wen Xiaonuan. Wen Xiaonuan answered, mistakenly believing Ms. Cheng was Ye Feimo's "first love" girlfriend.
With good intentions, Wen Xiaonuan advised Ms. Cheng that Ye Feimo was a "rude, sharp-tongued, narcissistic, and abnormal" man, advising her to "keep her eyes open" when looking for a partner. Ms. Cheng, amused by Wen Xiaonuan's candidness, cheerfully agreed and looked forward to meeting her. Unfortunately for Wen Xiaonuan, Ye Feimo had overheard her entire colorful description from behind her. Furious, he confronted her, sarcastically asking if she wanted to hear her insults again.
He accused her of invading his privacy and affecting his life, demanding that she leave immediately. Wen Xiaonuan, realizing her mistake, pleaded for forgiveness and promised never to answer his phone again, but Ye Feimo remained unyielding, insisting she leave. Wen Xiaonuan, however, defiantly refused to go.
