Make A Wish Episode 12 Recap
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Late at night, Ma Gaofei stealthily entered the bookstore, attempting to steal a surveillance camera when he was discovered by Chi Yan, Xiao Xiu, and Qin Mingming. Caught red-handed, Ma Gaofei confessed that he had no malicious intent. He explained that he knew Chi Yan was writing a book for Zhang Yi and that the two had conflicts.
His plan was to record any potential confrontations during the upcoming book launch at Chi Yan's bookstore and sell the footage to reporters for money. He added that he despised Zhang Yi, feeling treated like a servant while working for him. Qin Mingming questioned if he was acting on Zhang Yi's behalf, to which Ma Gaofei clarified he wasn't. Chi Yan then revealed that Ma Gaofei's camera, far from harming him, could actually help clear his name.
The group convinced Ma Gaofei to accompany them to the police station to testify on Chi Yan's behalf. Meanwhile, He Meng was distressed, searching for her lost tabby cat, the same one Qin Mingming and Xu Zihao had previously found. Xiao Xiu enthusiastically offered to help, quickly drawing a crude, yet recognizable, cat portrait for a missing cat poster. After smelling the cat's litter box, Xiao Xiu declared she would find it.
Dr. Luo, on his way to Chi Yan's bookstore, encountered a neighborhood girl playing with a stray cat, which was He Meng's missing pet. Dr. Luo located Chi Yan's obscure bookstore and commented on its hidden location. He admired a unique, recently repaired book, noting that such books survive only through careful maintenance. Spotting cat hair, Dr. Luo asked if Chi Yan still kept cats, recalling the cat cashier that made the store famous online.
Chi Yan confirmed he no longer kept it, aligning with his preference for avoiding crowds. Dr. Luo encouraged Chi Yan's continued writing, promising to be his first reader. Meanwhile, Xiao Xiu, proudly pointing out her "artistic" missing cat poster to He Meng, spotted Dr. Luo. She attempted to greet him, but the young girl He Meng was with, who knew Dr. Luo from a previous injury, interjected, stating her strong dislike for him.
Later, while helping a neighbor search for a cat, Chi Yan made a grim discovery: two small cats had been poisoned to death. He immediately called Xu Zihao for help, expressing his disbelief at such cruelty. Separately, Lin Mo received a phone call from a friend asking for an errand fee, and he stalled for a few more days, claiming a lack of funds.
Observing Chi Yan's low spirits, Qin Mingming empathetically asked if the incident with the dead cats reminded him of a painful high school experience, noting that pet loss can be as devastating as losing a loved one. Chi Yan admitted his distress stemmed more from incomprehension than sadness, unable to grasp such evil. Qin Mingming shared that as a journalist, she'd witnessed similar injustices, acknowledging that most people prioritize conformity over truth, as she herself once did in high school.
She vowed to help him this time, alongside Xu Zihao and Xiao Xiu. Chi Yan then requested she keep the day's tragic discovery from Xiao Xiu, fearing her impulsive nature due to her love for cats. Qin Mingming agreed to secretly investigate and offered to share dinner, but Chi Yan declined, explaining Xiao Xiu would worry if he was unreachable.
Gathering her courage, Qin Mingming confessed her feelings for Chi Yan, acknowledging his likely lack of reciprocation but stating she needed to say it to move on, feeling lighter afterward. Unbeknownst to her, Xu Zihao had overheard her confession and was visibly disheartened. He continued to follow her, expressing concern she might cry, though she denied it, her spirits clearly low. After work, He Meng arrived with Xiao Xiu's missing cat poster.
Lin Mo found the drawing amusing and offered to help search for the cat. Xiao Xiu, still concerned about the book signing incident, discussed it with Lin Mo, expressing worry that if the suspicious wine was indeed poisoned, Chi Yan was the intended target. Lin Mo acknowledged the difficulty in pinpointing the culprit due to the large crowd.
Meanwhile, a heartbroken Xu Zihao sought solace with Chi Yan, lamenting Qin Mingming's confession to Chi Yan and Chi Yan's lack of reciprocation. He admitted to a fleeting moment of schadenfreude but seeing Qin Mingming's subsequent sadness made him wish they would just be together. Qin Liangliang called Xu Zihao, informing him Qin Mingming was out running and suggested he come over. Xu Zihao, despite Qin Liangliang's warning about his sister's marathon experience, rushed to find Qin Mingming.
He quickly became exhausted trying to keep up with her. Qin Mingming eventually stopped, embarrassed by her behavior, and asked Xu Zihao to forget the day's events. Xu Zihao, however, firmly stated that there was no shame in liking someone and vowed never to forget anything about her, promising to catch up to her, metaphorically, just like a marathon runner.
Seeing Lin Mo escort Xiao Xiu home, Chi Yan quickly went to bed, feigning sleep and ignoring Xiao Xiu's persistent knocking. The next morning, as Xiao Xiu prepared breakfast, Chi Yan noticed Lin Mo calling Xiao Xiu again, a hint of unease crossing his face. Lin Mo had successfully located He Meng's cat, but Chi Yan's primary concern was Xiao Xiu, who seemed to have caught a cold.
Ignoring Chi Yan's offer of medicine, Xiao Xiu, eager to help, hurried to meet He Meng at the veterinary hospital. Lin Mo transported the rescued cat to Xu Zihao's clinic, where it received immediate attention, much to He Meng's relief. After Lin Mo departed for work, He Meng treated Xiao Xiu to bubble tea, a beverage Xiao Xiu instantly adored, proclaiming it even better than beer.
Soon after, a limping Xu Zihao arrived, explaining his soreness was from running a half marathon with Qin Mingming to cheer her up after her confession to Chi Yan. When Xiao Xiu heard that Qin Mingming had confessed her feelings to Chi Yan, she abruptly stood up, visibly angered. Furious, Xiao Xiu headed to confront Qin Mingming but was intercepted by a beauty salon worker who convinced her to get a dramatic "battle makeup" for her impending showdown.
Simultaneously, Xu Zihao urgently called Chi Yan, revealing his accidental slip-up about Qin Mingming's confession to Xiao Xiu. Chi Yan rushed to meet Xu Zihao, who was driving to prevent a potential conflict. Xiao Xiu, now adorned in her fierce new makeup, confronted Qin Mingming, declaring Chi Yan as hers and forbidding Qin Mingming from liking him. Qin Mingming, maintaining her composure, advised Xiao Xiu to first understand Chi Yan's true feelings.
Before Xiao Xiu could fully process this, a police dog suddenly appeared, startling her into a terrified yelp, causing her to cling to Qin Mingming. From a distance, Xu Zihao, seeing the unexpected embrace, momentarily feared the women had indeed come to blows. Later, Xiao Xiu grumbled about her defeat being due to the police dogs and mocked Xu Zihao for comparing her makeup to the Powerpuff Girls.
Dejected, Xiao Xiu commanded Chi Yan not to like Qin Mingming, and he quietly assented. She then asked if he liked her, reminding him of her drunken confession. She admitted that despite his often grumpy demeanor, being around him had changed her, making her worry for him and forget her original goal of repaying a kindness, which fueled her anger when Qin Mingming confessed.
Citing the tragedy of the Little Mermaid, Xiao Xiu declared her love for Chi Yan and her desire for his affection in return. Chi Yan, however, apologized, stating he wasn't ready to consider such matters. Shortly after, they found an unconscious kitten by the roadside and rushed it to the veterinary hospital. Fortunately, it had only been sedated, not fatally poisoned, though a larger dose would have been lethal.
As Xiao Xiu developed a fever, Chi Yan grew concerned, and Xu Zihao drove them home. Xiao Xiu was convinced that the recurrent incidents with stray cats were not accidental, observing a disturbing decrease in their numbers, suggesting they were being captured. She vowed to uncover the perpetrator. Xu Zihao, before leaving, urged Chi Yan not to shoulder his burdens alone, emphasizing their friendship. Back home, Xiao Xiu was horrified to discover her "battle makeup" was completely waterproof.
Chi Yan, after researching online, purchased makeup remover and pads, then painstakingly worked to remove her elaborate makeup. Once her face was clean, Xiao Xiu drifted off to sleep, and Chi Yan gently covered her with a blanket. He reflected that while Xiao Xiu had dramatically changed his life with her brave, cheerful, and energetic presence—a stark contrast to his own somber nature—he knew she ultimately belonged to another world and he could not reciprocate her feelings.
