Hello Mr. Gu Episode 5 Recap
> Hello Mr. Gu Recap
Early in the morning, Gu Nanzhou’s home was visited by Zhou Zixuan, who, finding the door unlocked, entered to discover Gu Nanzhou and Zhou Jianqing asleep together. Enraged, Zhou Zixuan grabbed Gu Nanzhou by his collar, ready to strike. Zhou Jianqing quickly intervened, revealing that she and Gu Nanzhou were engaged. She passionately declared their relationship to be true love, pure and devoid of any financial motives. Zhou Zixuan was unconvinced, demanding to know what they saw in each other.
Zhou Jianqing struggled to answer, attempting to cover for Gu Nanzhou by claiming he was a profound and insightful person who loved her "carefree soul," while she, being shallow, was drawn only to his appearance. She then sent Gu Nanzhou away, insisting on speaking to her brother alone. Zhou Zixuan, still skeptical, questioned Gu Nanzhou's sincerity, especially given their apparent lack of understanding about each other's basic information such as birth dates, university, and previous jobs.
Zhou Jianqing, however, fondly recalled Gu Nanzhou’s romantic proposal, claiming he had proposed among roses and that she felt "doomed" the moment she saw him. Zhou Zixuan dismissed it as an old-fashioned proposal, while Zhou Jianqing dreamt of an even grander one on a hot air balloon above rapeseed plants from 20,000 meters high.
Zhou Zixuan, suspecting she was with Gu Nanzhou to settle her two-million RMB debt, reminded her of their family rule to always repay what was owed, urging her to end the relationship if any problems arose during their "breaking-in period." Zhou Jianqing readily agreed to report any issues. He left, still harboring suspicions about Gu Nanzhou's true nature, warning her he would return the next day.
Fearing Zhou Zixuan’s suspicious nature, Zhou Jianqing pleaded with Gu Nanzhou to let her stay for a few more days, reminding him that their agreement stipulated she would not cause trouble, and he could request services from her in exchange. She offered to do anything within her means, even framing it as an act of charity for good karma.
Gu Nanzhou then outlined a strict list of rules: she was forbidden from making sounds over 30 decibels, must compensate for any damaged items at their original price, always uphold his image, never bring guests or pets into the house, and be solely responsible for all cleaning and waste sorting. Zhou Jianqing found these rules excessively harsh, but Gu Nanzhou, unfazed, added penalties for violations and expulsion after three offenses.
Her attempts to negotiate were met with his stern instruction to leave if she disagreed, making her exclaim that he was "too much." Later, Zhou Zixuan sought out Su Youxia, pressing her for details about Zhou Jianqing’s relationship with Gu Nanzhou. He was convinced Gu Nanzhou was hiding something, pointing out inconsistencies in his behavior and Zhou Jianqing's unusual secrecy, noting that Zhou Jianqing, normally so public, hadn't even posted about it.
Su Youxia, unable to provide answers, later warned Zhou Jianqing that her brother was highly suspicious and would undoubtedly investigate further. Zhou Jianqing, overwhelmed, lamented Gu Nanzhou's eccentricities to Su Youxia, describing him as a "psycho." She recounted his stringent rules, such as alphabetizing books, demanding the immediate disposal of half-finished drinks, forbidding her from flattening sofa pillows, and enforcing strict quiet hours after midnight.
She particularly resented his control over her diet, allowing only bananas while banning high-calorie items like strawberry mousse, cola, and grapes. Zhou Jianqing expressed her distress, feeling that Gu Nanzhou was constantly lecturing her. Su Youxia empathized, acknowledging her brother's persistence and the need for concrete proof to appease him.
Under pressure, Zhou Jianqing prepared chicken soup for Gu Nanzhou, arriving at his office where he was dealing with his team's inability to achieve the desired ethereal visual effects for the "Lake Xingling" project due to technological and budget constraints. Despite his stress and lack of appetite, she insisted he drink the soup she had cooked for two hours, saying it was a token of gratitude for his hospitality.
She then attempted to take a selfie with him, but he immediately forbade it. Zhou Jianqing pleaded with him, explaining she needed the photo to convince Zhou Zixuan, who would otherwise believe she was dating Gu Nanzhou solely for money and would harass him relentlessly. She further revealed that she had already told Gu Nanzhou’s mother about their engagement and needed the photos to reassure her, appealing to his filial piety.
Gu Nanzhou reluctantly agreed to a few photos, mentioning his limited availability during lunchtime. Following this, Zhou Jianqing took Gu Nanzhou to an arcade, encouraging him to try various games. Though initially resistant, he gradually loosened up, competing with her and meticulously attempting to win a plushie from the claw machine. Despite numerous failures, his persistence paid off, and he finally secured a toy, which Zhou Jianqing accepted as a "token of appreciation."
The next morning, Gu Nanzhou found breakfast left for him by Zhou Jianqing, an unexpected gesture that seemed to soften his disposition. However, Gu Nanzhou soon faced more problems at his company, Fengchi, with his financial team warning against increasing investment in "Lake Xingling" due to its high risk and potential lack of support from Mr. Jin. Just as he received a report on the proposed investment increase, Zhou Zixuan unexpectedly appeared again.
Zhou Jianqing, calling Gu Nanzhou "Dear" to maintain their facade, urgently whispered for his help. Zhou Zixuan, addressing Gu Nanzhou as "brother-in-law," immediately presented Gu Nanzhou with ten thousand RMB, outlining a meticulous plan to gradually repay the entire debt with interest, starting with 10,000 RMB per month for the first year and increasing by 50% annually, calculating interest at the bank loan rate, despite Gu Nanzhou repeatedly declining the money.
Zhou Zixuan insisted Gu Nanzhou take it, asserting that even close family should be clear about money. He then gave Gu Nanzhou a "Handbook on caring for Zhou Jianqing," detailing his years of looking after her since their parents passed, implying Gu Nanzhou was inadequate and had even caused her trouble, having "tricked" her away after Zhou Zixuan had raised her with great difficulty.
Later, Zhou Jianqing was informed by her boss that her comic had been incredibly successful, ranking among the top 15 most searched, and she was encouraged to publish another update that week. Annoyed by the additional workload, she then discussed with Zhang Yin how women should be independent and have their own careers, dismissing Zhang Yin's idea of a man providing for his girlfriend as outdated and vulgar.
Gu Nanzhou arrived to pick her up, and she quickly departed with him. Upon returning home, Zhou Jianqing ordered snail rice noodles for delivery, but Gu Nanzhou immediately confiscated the "junk food" and threw it away, citing the late hour and strong smell. Zhou Jianqing protested, arguing she was in her own room and needed to eat to continue rushing for publication.
Gu Nanzhou retorted that it was his house and reminded her that "even you are mine" according to their agreement. She accused him of being unreasonable and controlling, forcing everyone to conform to his lifestyle. He coldly told her she could leave if she was unwilling to comply. Zhou Jianqing, frustrated, revealed she had also had smelly tofu, which he had discarded too. Resigned, she tried to convince herself it was merely a skipped supper for dieting. Gu Nanzhou, after retreating to his room, pondered if he had been "too harsh." When he came out, he found Zhou Jianqing had fainted.
