Make A Wish Episode 17 Recap
> Make A Wish Recap
Chi Yan was telling Xiao Xiu a story when Gao arrived, looking displeased at their closeness. Gao, holding a fire, demanded Chi Yan make a wish to protect his bookstore, which he said was left to Chi Yan by his grandfather. Xiao Xiu, however, doused the flames with a basin of water. Gao then threatened Chi Yan with his pet fish, demanding he make a wish, or he would throw the fish down or eat it.
Xiao Xiu, with an expressionless face, took the fish away, clearly upset by his actions. Concerned that Gao would cause trouble for Chi Yan, Xiao Xiu took her father with her to the brewpub where she worked. She offered him various juices (orange, grape, apple) and soda, telling him it was her treat and to sit quietly.
She then asked a colleague to keep a close eye on Gao, explaining that he was her father and that she didn't want him to run off. However, after sampling the drinks, Gao grew bored and slipped away unnoticed. Gao found Chi Yan and tied him to a high ledge, demanding he make a wish. He threatened Chi Yan with a fall that would leave him crippled, stating he didn't trust humans and wouldn't give Chi Yan a chance.
Chi Yan, however, stated that his only wish was to be with Xiao Xiu. He explained that if he didn't make a wish, Xiao Xiu's mission would remain incomplete, preventing her return to Meow Planet, and believed Gao's actions would only push Xiao Xiu further away, making her want to stay on Earth even more. Gao remained unmoved, asserting that all humans had desires and that there was no precedent for refusing a wish.
Chi Yan pleaded for Gao to trust him, promising to make Xiao Xiu happy and proving his sincerity. Gao, reiterating his distrust of humans, refused to give him a chance. Chi Yan then defiantly told Gao to let go, stating that his only wish was to be with Xiao Xiu, and he had no other desires. Xiao Xiu arrived, panicked at the sight, and quickly rescued Chi Yan.
Due to her concern, she then had a heated argument with Gao, accusing him of going too far and questioning if he truly believed pushing Chi Yan would make her return to Meow Planet. She insisted that Chi Yan was a good person, despite Gao's warnings about the dangers of humans. Gao maintained that his actions were out of love for her, but Xiao Xiu retorted that his love was destructive and that he always believed he was right.
Chi Yan caught up to a distressed Xiao Xiu, acknowledging that her father meant well but shouldn't treat Chi Yan in such a manner. He comforted her, explaining that both she and her father were viewing the situation from their own perspectives, and neither was entirely wrong, as conflicts are unavoidable within a family. Chi Yan reassured Xiao Xiu that while her father loved her, he too loved her, and with their combined efforts, they could eventually earn Gao's trust.
Meanwhile, Fu met with Gao, telling him that he knew Chi Yan and his family well, and vouched for Chi Yan's character. Gao, however, still believed that humans and cats were fundamentally incompatible. Fu argued that Gao shouldn't sacrifice Xiao Xiu's happiness and pursuits over an uncertain future, urging him not to make a judgment based on an unknown outcome that cannot be 100% proven without traveling to the future.
Later, Chi Yan and Xiao Xiu returned to his bookstore, but Chi Yan realized he had forgotten his keys. Xiao Xiu, transforming into a cat, slipped into the house through a small opening. Unbeknownst to them, Lin Mo witnessed this transformation. He later contacted a compatriot, revealing his discovery that his colleague, Xiao Xiu, was also from Meow Planet and bore a striking resemblance to his lost girlfriend, both in human and cat forms.
His compatriot then deduced the connection, explaining that Lin Mo's girlfriend's father (Gao) had also come to Earth, thus linking Xiao Xiu to Lin Mo's lost love. Xiao Xiu later apologized to Gao for her earlier outburst, explaining that Chi Yan had helped her understand that neither of them was entirely wrong. Gao, having caught some small fish, offered them to Xiao Xiu and also apologized for his behavior and losing his temper.
He confessed that his opposition stemmed from the lack of precedent for human-cat relationships and the pain of losing Xiao Xiu's sister, fearing the worst for his remaining daughter if she stayed with a human. Xiao Xiu, to ease his fears, recounted how Chi Yan had given her the name "Xiao Xiu" (Hugh) after rescuing her from the water.
Chi Yan explained that in three major human shipwrecks, the survivors all had the same name, Hugh Williams, signifying survival, which Gao acknowledged as a good name. Gao then extended his apologies to Chi Yan, explaining his parental worries and desire for Xiao Xiu to live a safe and healthy life.
Chi Yan, in turn, thanked Gao, revealing that he had not been afraid when pushed to the ledge, as it offered a chance to prove his genuine love for Xiao Xiu. He expressed his only wish: for Gao to believe in their love. Separately, Xu Zihao and Qin Mingming were on a date at an arcade when they encountered Qin Mingming's godmother, Aunt Lou, who was Uncle Gao's wife.
Aunt Lou immediately brought up marriage, causing Xu Zihao to vomit due to his fear of commitment. Later, Xiao Xiu took Gao shopping for clothes, but much to Gao's chagrin, she ended up buying many items for Chi Yan. Qin Mingming, still concerned about Xu Zihao's health, prepared a stomach-soothing porridge for him. While watching a wedding-themed TV show, Xu Zihao vomited again, leaving Qin Mingming utterly confused.
Xu Zihao sought advice from Chi Yan, who unexpectedly congratulated him on finding true love. Xu Zihao then agonized over whether to reveal his "problem" to Qin Mingming, fearing she would leave him. Chi Yan advised him that his real issue was a lack of honesty. Gao again questioned Xiao Xiu's commitment, warning her that a relationship with Chi Yan, being a human, would have no future.
Xiao Xiu countered that the lack of a "result" was merely because no one had ever dared to try. She used Gao's own love for her mother as an analogy, asserting that just as he would never abandon her mother, she would never abandon him, her mother, or Chi Yan, regardless of what happened. As Xiao Xiu went to fetch a drink for Gao, Lin Mo discreetly passed him a note, requesting a meeting.
During their meeting, Lin Mo revealed himself as a fellow cat and the lover of Xiao Xiu's late sister. He showed Gao some of her cat hair, confirming her identity, and recounted how they had met on Earth before she disappeared. Lin Mo then shockingly accused Chi Yan of murdering her. Gao vehemently denied this, explaining that he had investigated past poisoning incidents involving stray cats and dogs at Chi Yan's school and believed Chi Yan was innocent.
Lin Mo, however, insisted that everyone at the school had pointed to Chi Yan, leading to his transfer. Gao urged Lin Mo to see past his hatred, reminding him that gossip could obscure the truth and that Chi Yan was not the murderer. Lin Mo, blinded by his grief and desire for vengeance, refused to be swayed and vowed to kill Chi Yan himself.
Gao, understanding Lin Mo's deep love for his daughter, implored him to let go of his obsession and live a good life, but Lin Mo remained resolute. Gao returned home to find Xiao Xiu and Chi Yan intimately reading together, which left him feeling somewhat disheartened. The next day, Xiao Xiu, Chi Yan, and Gao went to a park to feed stray cats. Gao observed Chi Yan's patient and gentle care for the felines.
Xiao Xiu recounted a past poisoning incident there, explaining how she and Chi Yan had rescued the affected animals and sent them to a rescue station. Lin Mo then appeared and transformed into his cat form in front of Xiao Xiu, explaining that the human-form medicine he took had masked his scent and dulled his sense of smell, preventing their earlier recognition. Xiao Xiu confided in Lin Mo about Gao's disapproval of Chi Yan.
Lin Mo, in turn, surprisingly expressed his belief that Chi Yan was a good person and wished them happiness, acknowledging his previous prejudice against Chi Yan. He then shared an ancient legend from Meow Planet about a "cat seal," a relic granted to humans who earn a cat's approval. This seal, he explained, could forge a love pact, transforming the cat into a true human with a fixed form and human lifespan.
Xiao Xiu, incredibly excited by this possibility, immediately ran back to question Chi Yan about any such cat seal he might possess, but Chi Yan had never heard of it. Chi Yan then informed Xiao Xiu that the next day was his grandfather's death anniversary and asked if she would accompany him to his old mansion. He extended the invitation to Gao, who declined, stating he had made plans to go fishing with Fu.
