Hello Mr. Gu Episode 11 Recap
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Preoccupied with thoughts of his kiss with Zhou Jianqing, Gu Nanzhou worried that she might retaliate by using his toothbrush to scrub the toilet, prompting him to hide it. The following morning, an awkward tension lingered between them. Zhou Jianqing excitedly announced that her submission to the Youxun comic competition had been nominated as an "Excellent Work" and would be published online, with a chance to enter the play-offs if her popularity ranked in the top 50.
When she grabbed his arm in excitement, Gu Nanzhou coldly pulled away, telling her to maintain social distance to avoid misunderstandings. Zhou Jianqing, infuriated by his hypocrisy, questioned if he liked her, given how often he touched her. Gu Nanzhou vehemently denied it and reiterated his demand for distance, leading her to call him crazy. Later, while Gu Nanzhou discussed working with an international special effects company, Bule Ray, Zhang Yin found Zhou Jianqing lamenting her financial situation.
Seeing her ledger, he expressed concern that she was paying off a massive debt on her own despite being married to Gu Nanzhou, questioning the point of their marriage if he couldn't support her. Zhou Jianqing defended her financial independence, claiming that love is sometimes illogical.
Shortly after, Gu Nanzhou found Zhou Jianqing eating snail rice noodles in her room and became infuriated, confiscating the food and scolding her for wearing short shorts, which he deemed improper and a detriment to the house's style. Unable to eat at home, Zhou Jianqing went to Su Youxia's apartment to enjoy her noodles and vent about Gu Nanzhou's controlling behavior.
Meanwhile, Su Youxia confided that her mother was pressuring her with blind dates, though she denied Zhou Jianqing's suggestion that she already had someone she liked. Unbeknownst to them, Gu Nanzhou was looking at Zhou Jianqing's social media, where he saw a list of her ideal traits in a man—"positive, humorous, straightforward, and warm"—and realized he possessed none of them.
His foul mood led him to snap at Jiang Xiaochuan, who had casually suggested a woman was interested in Gu Nanzhou. Another day, as Zhou Jianqing walked with Zhang Yin, Gu Nanzhou pulled up and ordered her into his car, claiming he needed someone to carry his bags at the supermarket. Zhang Yin objected, but Gu Nanzhou dismissed him, asserting that his relationship with Zhou Jianqing was none of Zhang Yin’s business.
In the car, Gu Nanzhou asked if Zhang Yin was interested in her. She clarified that Zhang Yin was her assistant and only glared at Gu Nanzhou because he mistakenly believed Gu Nanzhou was abusing her, adding that he currently resembled a "gentle-looking psycho." Throughout their shopping trip, Zhou Jianqing repeatedly referred to Gu Nanzhou as "Party A" (the client), explaining it was her professional mindset as a "Party B" (the service provider) to always treat the client well.
Her constant use of the term frustrated Gu Nanzhou. When he bought a large cart of snacks, she thanked "Daddy Party A" with exaggerated gratitude, which only irritated him further. That evening, Zhou Jianqing cooked dinner with the groceries. Touched by the warm atmosphere, Gu Nanzhou questioned whether her kindness was a professional act or something more. Zhou Jianqing firmly guaranteed she had no intentions beyond their "Party A/Party B" relationship.
Gu Nanzhou then cornered her, asking if she felt nothing for him, reminding her that they were a single man and woman living together. She staunchly rejected any romantic possibility. When she turned the question on him, he immediately denied having feelings for her and launched into a tirade about her flaws: she was not gentle or elegant, lacked taste, had bad habits, and there was a generation gap between them.
Infuriated, Zhou Jianqing told him not to eat the food she cooked, but he defiantly continued eating. Later, Gu Nanzhou's phone rang unanswered. Zhou Jianqing picked it up to find Jiang Xiaochuan on the line, who urgently asked her to check the blue pill box by Gu Nanzhou's bed. Finding it empty, Zhou Jianqing grew concerned. Jiang Xiaochuan revealed that Gu Nanzhou had previously overdosed on the medication and nearly died, requiring an emergency stomach pump.
Fearing the worst, Zhou Jianqing burst into the bathroom and found Gu Nanzhou bathing, holding his breath underwater. He chided her for barging in, but she explained her fear over the empty pill box. He dismissed her concerns and told her to leave. She called Jiang Xiaochuan back, explaining the situation and expressing doubt about Gu Nanzhou's mental stability.
Jiang Xiaochuan confessed that Gu Nanzhou was under immense stress, likely stemming from his brother's death, and had refused all attempts to see a psychologist. He pleaded with Zhou Jianqing to try, admitting he was at his wit's end. Afterward, Jiang Xiaochuan asked for and received a ride from Zhou Jianqing. The next day, Zhou Jianqing drove Gu Nanzhou to a psychology clinic, but he adamantly refused to get out of the car.
To force him, she staged a dramatic public scene, shouting false accusations that he had been hitting her since she was eighteen, had gotten her pregnant, and suffered from psychological issues, which quickly drew a crowd. The commotion caused Gu Nanzhou to have a panic attack, but Zhou Jianqing gently helped him regain focus before leading him inside.
The psychologist later told Gu Nanzhou that Zhou Jianqing had cried on the phone, expressing deep concern for him, and noted how lucky he was to have someone who cared so much. During a guided visualization session, Gu Nanzhou recalled a traumatic childhood memory involving his brother and a dropped Rubik's cube in a crowd. He became increasingly agitated, and sensing his distress from outside, Zhou Jianqing rushed in. In his disoriented state, Gu Nanzhou instinctively pulled her into a tight embrace, finding a moment of comfort as he held her close.
