Hello Mr. Gu Episode 26 Recap
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Gu Nanzhou, feeling down, messaged Zhou Jianqing, apologizing for the previous day's incident and promising not to let anyone sit in his passenger seat again. Unimpressed by the brief apology, Zhou Jianqing complained to Su Youxia that Gu Nanzhou never truly took the initiative to make amends. Su Youxia offered to help her break up with him, but Zhou Jianqing admitted she still couldn't let him go.
She voiced her insecurities, wondering if he didn't care for her because she had pursued him, or because he had once told her she wasn't his type, as he preferred "intellectual, independent, and elegant women" like Jiang Jingxuan.
Su Youxia reassured her, arguing that Gu Nanzhou wouldn't be with her if he didn't have feelings for her, and advised Zhou Jianqing to confront him directly about the suspicious "shower and ribbon" incident from Valentine's Day to avoid a breakup based on a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Jiang Jingxuan nervously shredded some documents. The next day, Zhou Jianqing went to Gu Nanzhou's company.
When Jiang Jingxuan informed her that Gu Nanzhou was napping after a meeting, Zhou Jianqing, annoyed by Jiang Jingxuan's proprietary tone, went to his office. She found Gu Nanzhou asleep on the sofa, looking exhausted, and her anger softened as she gently covered him with a blanket. Soon after, Zhou Jianqing received an exciting call from an editor at Senka Press, expressing great interest in her comic, "Paradise Street 19," and inviting her to collaborate.
Overjoyed, she readily agreed to meet. Later, Jiang Jingxuan entered the office and, seeing Gu Nanzhou waking up, pretended she was the one who had covered him, reminding him to take care of his health. At that moment, an employee rushed in with a legal letter from Lejiabao. They had substantial evidence of plagiarism for an animation Xingyun had imported and were demanding an exorbitant amount in compensation.
Gu Nanzhou learned from his attorney, Ms. Zhuang, that Xingyun had little chance of winning the case and that their best option was to negotiate for a lower settlement. That evening, Zhou Jianqing called Gu Nanzhou, excitedly sharing the news about her comic and her desire to celebrate. Preoccupied with the lawsuit, Gu Nanzhou told her he would be home late. Despite his busy schedule, he insisted on returning home that night.
He arrived to find Zhou Jianqing asleep on the sofa, waiting for him with untouched food on the table. He gently touched her head, congratulating her on her dream coming true. The following morning, Zhou Jianqing woke up to find Gu Nanzhou already gone, but a carefully prepared breakfast waiting for her, leaving her with mixed feelings of disappointment and warmth.
Facing immense pressure, Gu Nanzhou decided to sell his personal properties, including his house, to raise capital and keep his projects afloat, especially "Lake Xingling." Jiang Xiaochuan warned him that even selling the house wouldn't cover all the debts, but Gu Nanzhou remained resolute. Later, while they were out, Zhou Jianqing told Gu Nanzhou she forgave him, acknowledging his hard work. Gu Nanzhou then brought up selling their house and asked her to temporarily stay with Su Youxia.
Sensing his stress, Zhou Jianqing offered to share his burdens, which he gratefully accepted. Shortly after, Jiang Jingxuan called Gu Nanzhou, offering a vacant apartment she owned near the company for him to use, and he accepted, lacking the time to find a place himself.
When Zhou Jianqing went to help Gu Nanzhou move, she was shocked to find Jiang Jingxuan there, who revealed that Gu Nanzhou was moving into her apartment and implied he had kept it from Zhou Jianqing. Zhou Jianqing confronted Jiang Jingxuan, demanding to know why she heard a shower running during their supposed meeting on Valentine's Day.
Jiang Jingxuan brazenly declared her feelings for Gu Nanzhou, asserting that he needed her, someone who could help him, not a "child" who only caused trouble. Enraged, Zhou Jianqing pushed Jiang Jingxuan just as Gu Nanzhou arrived. He immediately scolded Zhou Jianqing for her actions. Zhou Jianqing tearfully questioned why he had told Jiang Jingxuan about the move but not her, listing his recent actions she found unacceptable. Frustrated, Gu Nanzhou called her "unreasonable."
Heartbroken, Zhou Jianqing retorted that he must see Jiang Jingxuan as "better"—gentle, considerate, and helpful—while she was "just a little girl" to amuse him when he was bored, and told him to go live with Jiang Jingxuan. Later, a tearful Zhou Jianqing confided in Su Youxia, feeling her relationship was over and that Gu Nanzhou's admirable qualities made her feel increasingly inadequate.
Meanwhile, Gu Nanzhou faced another crisis as multiple investors, having learned of the plagiarism lawsuit, announced their intent to withdraw their investments. He stressed the importance of continuing "Lake Xingling" and vowed to secure the necessary funds. After leaving Senka Press, Zhou Jianqing was approached by Lu Ziming from Gu Group. He presented her with an "Equity Transfer Agreement," offering to buy her shares at a fair market price.
He then alleged that Gu Nanzhou's marriage proposal was a "conspiracy," claiming Gu Nanzhou intended to use her brother's two-million-yuan debt to acquire her 5% of Gu Group's shares for a fraction of their worth. Disturbed, Zhou Jianqing called Gu Nanzhou, but he, in a crucial meeting, dismissed her. She then texted him, stating she knew what he had been hiding and that they "must talk today," but he once again replied that he was busy.
