Hello Mr. Gu Episode 21 Recap
> Hello Mr. Gu Recap
Determined to confess his feelings, Gu Nanzhou prepared a special dinner for Zhou Jianqing. The atmosphere was awkward until Gu Nanzhou brought up their camping trip, nervously stating he would be responsible for what happened. He downed a glass of wine but couldn't elaborate. Zhou Jianqing refilled his glass, and they drank until the bottle was empty, yet Gu Nanzhou still struggled for words. He then placed a diamond ring on the table but remained silent.
Taking matters into her own hands, Zhou Jianqing pushed him into his chair, confessed, "Gu Nanzhou, I love you," and kissed him. Though speechless, Gu Nanzhou's actions clearly reciprocated her feelings. The next morning, Zhou Jianqing awoke in Gu Nanzhou's bed and, remembering the previous night, tried to flee. Gu Nanzhou blocked her path, playfully offering to re-enact the events to jog her memory. When she insisted she remembered, he reminded her of her own words about taking responsibility.
Zhou Jianqing asked what he expected, and Gu Nanzhou declared that she must take full responsibility, announcing they were now in an official relationship. He defined his new role as her fiancé and boyfriend, insisting she publicize their status and fulfill all girlfriend duties, starting with a daily morning kiss, to which she happily agreed. Later, Zhou Jianqing sorted through her lipsticks, discarding shades like "Sunset Boulevard" and "The Last Kiss" in favor of one named "Everlasting Love."
In the kitchen, Gu Nanzhou's attempt to make breakfast went awry. Following instructions from his smart assistant on how to create "dark cuisine," he nearly set the kitchen on fire with a smoking pan. Zhou Jianqing rushed in to take over. Seeing her new lipstick, Gu Nanzhou teased her about being poisoned. Zhou Jianqing retorted that it hurt, playfully blaming him for being too rough the previous night.
Before he left for work, she helped him with his coat, and they shared a series of sweet farewell kisses, with Zhou Jianqing reminding him to miss her. Zhou Jianqing met with Su Youxia, eagerly sharing that she and Gu Nanzhou were together. To save face, she claimed Gu Nanzhou had confessed first because he couldn't hold back, and then demanded she "be responsible," leaving Su Youxia utterly confused.
Su Youxia then awkwardly revealed that she had also started a relationship, promising to introduce her new partner later. At lunchtime, Zhou Jianqing went to buy Gu Nanzhou's favorite fish congee, only to run into Jiang Jingxuan buying the same thing. Suspecting it was also for Gu Nanzhou, Zhou Jianqing rushed to the office to get there first. However, Jiang Jingxuan had already arrived and presented Gu Nanzhou with fish congee and rice noodle rolls.
Faced with two meals, Gu Nanzhou awkwardly suggested giving one to Jiang Xiaochuan. Annoyed, Jiang Jingxuan silently took her congee and left. Zhou Jianqing then playfully asserted her new authority, making Gu Nanzhou promise that from now on, he would only eat her "girlfriend special" lunch. He laughingly agreed, calling her his "fierce girlfriend." Later, Zhou Jianqing offered to find a match for Zhang Yin, asking about his ideal type.
A shy Zhang Yin deflected before asking if she was free the next night for a personal matter, wanting to take her to a quiet, atmospheric place. Just then, Gu Nanzhou arrived to pick her up. Zhou Jianqing immediately introduced him as her "real boyfriend." Sensing the situation, Gu Nanzhou quickly announced that they had a gathering the next evening, effectively blocking Zhang Yin's invitation. A dejected Zhang Yin made a hasty exit.
Zhou Jianqing, pleased, told Gu Nanzhou she couldn't wait to announce their relationship to the world. Their new relationship quickly blossomed, with Gu Nanzhou exhibiting a jealous streak that Zhou Jianqing found endearing. They began setting rules for their partnership. When Gu Nanzhou saw her on a late-night work call with Zhang Yin, he established a rule: she was not allowed to answer calls from other men after 10 p. m.
, especially not from Zhang Yin, whom he believed had ulterior motives. He also forbade her from spending time alone with him. Finding his jealousy cute, Zhou Jianqing agreed but set her own conditions for Gu Nanzhou: he could not go out with Jiang Jingxuan alone, smile at her, accept her fish congee, or let her sit in his passenger seat. Gu Nanzhou readily agreed to all her terms.
They added that they must always answer each other's calls and not be out past 10 p. m. , with exceptions for work if they notified each other. They concluded by happily planning a date for the next day. However, their first official date was a disappointment for Zhou Jianqing, as Gu Nanzhou spent the day on his phone handling work issues related to "Xingyun" and instructing Jiang Jingxuan and Jiang Xiaochuan to take charge.
That evening, feeling neglected and unwell from the day's cold wind, she went to bed angry. After finishing his calls, Gu Nanzhou came to comfort her. He brought a basin of hot water for her cold feet and gently dried her damp hair, reminding her to take better care of herself. He apologized sincerely, promising to finish all his work before their future dates. His attentiveness melted her anger, and she quickly forgave him. He held her close as she pretended to fall asleep, feeling comforted and warm.
