Got a Crush on You Episode 1 Recap
> Got a Crush on You Recap
Song Xingchen, a doctor known for her stunning appearance and unconventional daily attire, often became the subject of her female colleagues' gossip. They openly criticized her for dressing like a "female star" and for consistently ranking last in the hospital's performance metrics, implying her promotion to attending doctor was due to her looks rather than merit. During what was supposed to be a celebration of her promotion, Song Xingchen arrived late.
When a colleague suggested she have a special drink with Mr. Zhang, the director, to express gratitude, Song Xingchen instead toasted everyone present, thanking them and Mr. Zhang for their support. She then dropped a bombshell: the gathering was not a promotion banquet but a "farewell dinner," as she had resigned. She explained that she prioritized professionalism over performance before bidding everyone goodbye.
Reflecting on her life, Song Xingchen, now 29, recalled being the "sensible and excellent child" who followed her family's path, attending medical school, completing her residency, and securing a position at a private hospital. Her career seemed set, but she decided to take a different path. After her resignation, Song Xingchen met her friend Han Xiaoli. Han Xiaoli commended Song Xingchen's courage in making such a significant life change, acknowledging that it had been a long-contemplated decision.
Han Xiaoli expressed her relief, saying she couldn't stand seeing Song Xingchen's demanding doctor's life anymore, with its endless shifts, academic pressure, and frequent two-day-two-night work periods. Song Xingchen, however, maintained that being a doctor inherently involved such sacrifices and expressed her intention to pursue further training. Han Xiaoli then proposed a different path: instead of more studies, Song Xingchen should join her in starting a women's supply store. Song Xingchen enthusiastically agreed.
The next morning, a hungover Song Xingchen remembered her promise to help Han Xiaoli and immediately regretted it. However, Han Xiaoli soon faced a crisis: the bulk of her ordered inventory was about to expire within a month. The supplier confirmed they were old stock, which was why they were cheap, and disavowed any responsibility for sales. Upon Song Xingchen's arrival, a distressed Han Xiaoli tried to retract her business proposition, claiming she had been drunk.
But Song Xingchen, already aware of the situation, saw it as a "crisis that is an opportunity." She proposed a solution: she would invest 150,000, considering the store's valuation at 300,000, and offer her own efforts, suggesting they split profits equally. Despite Han Xiaoli's reluctance to involve her friend in such a "troublesome" situation, Song Xingchen reassured her, stating that even if it was "a big pit," they could "level it."
She reminded Han Xiaoli of her own resilience, proclaiming, "When things are tough, Song Xingchen will overcome all obstacles." They set an ambitious goal: to sell all the inventory within two months. Returning to the hospital to collect her belongings, Song Xingchen once again became the subject of her former colleagues' gossip. They criticized her for not wanting to work and for her perceived arrogance, noting her consistent last-place ranking in performance metrics.
On her way out, she encountered a distressed child pointing to a small dog precariously perched high on the third floor of a building. A security guard informed them that the residents were abroad and the door was locked, suggesting they call for professional rescue. However, a man swiftly and skillfully scaled the building. Song Xingchen, watching with a mix of fear and admiration, repeatedly cautioned him to "be careful" and remarked on how "impressive" his feat was.
The man successfully rescued the dog and handed it to her. As Song Xingchen examined the dog, noting its "front leg is twisted" and advising the child on its care, the man received a call reminding him it was his "duty day," and he had to leave immediately, impressed by Song Xingchen's caring nature. The man who rescued the dog, Su Qingche, rushed to his inauguration as the new captain of Polar Night Rescue.
During his introduction, his impressive background was highlighted: a graduate of the International Security Academy, a leading global counter-terrorism institution, with experience in international rescue missions and as an instructor at the Lorburg Counter-Terrorism School. Su Qingche addressed his new team, emphasizing that Polar Night Rescue, a purely voluntary and unpaid organization, served as a crucial government auxiliary rescue force, operating at the heart of disasters.
His goal was to expand and strengthen this grassroots force to help more people and elevate the team's brand. Meanwhile, Song Xingchen made a surprise return home for dinner. Her parents, unaware of her resignation, questioned her sudden free time. She fabricated a story about being on break due to accumulated overtime. Her father, keen on supporting her career, suggested arranging a dinner with Mr. Zhang, her former director.
Song Xingchen vehemently refused, telling her parents to stop meddling in her professional life. Her mother, however, persisted, presenting a profile for a blind date. Song Xingchen protested, asserting her preference for "handsome" men and emphasizing her desire for a "mutual and balanced love" rather than a forced arrangement. When her mother used the threat of inviting Mr. Zhang for dinner as leverage, Song Xingchen reluctantly chose to go on the blind date.
Su Qingche met his friend, Lu Qun, at a Taekwondo gym for a sparring session. Su Qingche, ever the safety-conscious professional, pointed out the insufficient firefighting equipment. Lu Qun, dismissing it as a financial issue for their charity organization, was met with Su Qingche's retort that it was a fundamental "safety awareness problem."
Changing the subject, Lu Qun urged Su Qingche to prepare for his blind date the next day, admitting that Old Mr. Su was deeply concerned about his only grandson's unmarried status. Lu Qun revealed that he was the one who had compiled and sent Su Qingche's resume—detailing his assets, best photos, and home address—to the matchmaker. That evening, Han Xiaoli called Song Xingchen, asking if she had revealed her resignation to her parents.
Song Xingchen admitted she had chosen to go on the blind date rather than confess. She reaffirmed her priorities were managing her store and her studies, expressing her belief that if a suitable partner existed, a blind date wouldn't be necessary, as she desired a "mutual and balanced love." Han Xiaoli mused that blind dates typically involve socially awkward individuals trying to charm equally challenging prospects.
Declaring her intention to "mess it up," Song Xingchen outlined her strategy: she would "deliberately be late," wear "revealing clothes," and "argue about everything," confident that "no man can endure this three-pronged attack." Following her plan, Song Xingchen arrived at the blind date 15 minutes late, deliberately dressed in revealing clothes. She immediately recognized the man as Su Qingche, who in turn realized she was the woman who had tended to the injured dog.
Both quickly established that they were there only due to "family requirements." The conversation quickly turned contentious. Song Xingchen, referring to his profile, questioned if he was a "counter-terrorism enthusiast" rather than a real instructor, while Su Qingche retorted that only "naive girls" would believe her "crafted image." Song Xingchen bluntly announced she was no longer a doctor but the "manager of a women's supply store." Desperate to end the encounter, Song Xingchen proposed they "get to the process."
Su Qingche began asking standard questions about her height and weight, which she deemed "impolite." She then turned the tables, demanding details about his "house, car, and exes," unwilling to trust his profile. She accused his profile of having a "big gap," questioning his photo and his claim of "no dating experience," sarcastically asking if he had been "single since childhood" and accusing him of "acting innocent." Both mentally dismissed each other, with each concluding the other was "unreliable."
Fed up, Song Xingchen abruptly ended the date, telling Su Qingche to "hurry to the next date," leaving him bewildered. Back at the store, Song Xingchen recounted her disastrous blind date to Han Xiaoli. Han Xiaoli then revealed a new crisis: a customer had left a bad review because their delivery was late and a promised free gift was missing. The customer insisted on receiving that specific gift, but their stock of it was depleted.
Song Xingchen immediately decided to resolve the issue herself by buying the required items and sending "triple the gifts as compensation," instructing Han Xiaoli to demand the bad review be canceled. While at the supermarket, she spotted Su Qingche picking up a packet of sanitary pads. This led Song Xingchen to conclude that Su Qingche must have a girlfriend, fueling her disdain for his hypocrisy. Old Mr. Su questioned his grandson about the blind date.
Upon hearing it was unsuccessful, he criticized Su Qingche's taciturn nature. Su Qingche explained that the woman was no longer a doctor but was "selling women's underwear." Old Mr. Su, initially shocked by this revelation, stating she could have chosen a more "decent" profession, quickly shifted his stance and supported Su Qingche's decision to end things. Later that evening, the matchmaker called Song Xingchen's mother, complaining about Song Xingchen's "conduct" and her "embarrassing" choice of business.
Overhearing the conversation, Song Xingchen took the phone and launched into a furious tirade against Su Qingche, calling him a "rascal" and "hypocritical" for blind dating while having a girlfriend, denouncing his professional discrimination, and retorting that he was a "rotten cabbage no one wants." This confrontation finally exposed Song Xingchen's secret to her parents. Her mother, piecing together the matchmaker's words and Song Xingchen's outburst, realized her daughter had resigned. Both parents were furious.
Her mother lambasted Song Xingchen for abandoning a "good job" for a "crooked job." Her father, however, suggested this was merely Song Xingchen's "rebellious phase" and that she needed to "experience failure" to understand. He offered gentle support, telling her to "come home often." Driven by a desire for retribution, Song Xingchen mailed Su Qingche a package containing women's products from her store. While Su Qingche was having dinner with his rescue team, including Lu Qun, the package arrived.
The delivery person announced it was from "Happy Kitten." Lu Qun snatched the package and opened it in front of everyone, revealing the contents and sparking widespread gossip within the team. Later, Su Qingche confronted Lu Qun, who gleefully informed him that his new team image was "the sexy prince who just returned to the country." Su Qingche accused Lu Qun of being a "dog-leg" for reporting to his grandfather, but Lu Qun tried to deflect by bringing up a "rescue exercise" he had arranged.
