Make A Wish Episode 3 Recap
> Make A Wish Recap
After being released by the police, Xu Zihao was met by Qin Mingming, who quickly apologized for the misunderstanding. Xu Zihao, ever the charmer, engaged her in conversation, introducing himself as a vet and complimenting her bravery as a journalist. He tried to add her on WeChat, but she refused, stating she didn't have pets. When he then asked for a ride, she mentioned she rode a motorbike. Undeterred, he asked her to give "him" a ride.
When she reminded him he had previously said he'd get a cab, Xu Zihao faked a phone call and then claimed his phone was dead. He then exaggerated being run over by her motorbike, dramatically feigning injury to convince her to take him to a hospital. Qin Mingming, still feeling guilty, reluctantly agreed to give him a ride. As Qin Mingming rode her motorbike, Xu Zihao commented on how far out she lived.
She eventually dropped him off at the Zhaojiatun Bus Stop, instructing him to take a bus back eleven stops. Realizing he had been tricked, Xu Zihao tried to protest, but Qin Mingming exposed his deception about his foot being injured and left him there, even throwing his helmet to him. Stranded and with a dead phone, Xu Zihao discovered the bus route was suspended. In desperation, he found a public phone and called his friend, Chi Yan, pleading for help.
He explained he was in a tunnel, surrounded by the sea, with nothing else around. Chi Yan was initially hesitant, reminding Xu Zihao he hadn't driven since getting his license, but relented after Xu Zihao dramatically threatened to never be seen again. Chi Yan agreed to pick him up, asking for the detailed address, which Xu Zihao, unable to send a message, provided by naming the Zhaojiatun Bus Stop.
Xiao Xiu overheard the call and insisted on accompanying Chi Yan, even threatening his beloved fish to ensure her inclusion. Chi Yan, a novice driver, drove at a snail's pace, much to Xiao Xiu's boisterous encouragement to "overtake them." Upon reaching Xu Zihao, Chi Yan immediately tossed him the car keys, telling him to drive. Xu Zihao was thrilled but quickly found that the car wouldn't start.
Chi Yan relayed information from his rescue contact that they could only reach the tunnel entrance due to an impending tunnel closure. With no other option, Chi Yan and Xu Zihao began pushing the car. Xiao Xiu initially sat in the driver's seat, playing with the steering wheel, but Chi Yan soon made her get out and help push.
However, Xiao Xiu barely exerted any effort, leading Xu Zihao to complain to Chi Yan about her lack of help, even calling her names. In response, Xiao Xiu cheekily extended her cat tail to scare him. Tired of their bickering, Chi Yan ended up pushing the car almost entirely by himself while Xiao Xiu sat on the car roof, excitedly cheering them on.
At one point, Xu Zihao, startled by a reflection, screamed about seeing a ghost, which Chi Yan quickly dismissed. Back at Chi Yan's place, Xu Zihao commented on Xiao Xiu's presence, wondering how she had managed to make Chi Yan "fall for her" and move in. Xiao Xiu clarified that she was only "temporarily living in Chi Yan's box." She then approached Xu Zihao, asking if he knew Chi Yan's wishes or desires, as he always seemed unhappy.
Xu Zihao explained that Chi Yan's biggest problem was having no apparent wishes, or perhaps his only wish was for the health of himself and those around him. Xiao Xiu pondered this, concluding that "those around him" couldn't possibly refer to Xu Zihao.
Determined to make Chi Yan wish for something, she later sent him a message, threatening to harm his pet fish if he didn't meet her at the park's east gate, signing the message "Valerie Edward II, Enemy of rats, protector of cats." At the park, she tried to force Chi Yan to make a wish by threatening to release his fish.
She instructed him to close his eyes, intending to push him into the water, but accidentally slipped and fell in herself, calling out to Chi Yan for help. Chi Yan, despite his initial annoyance, quickly jumped in and saved her. As he walked away, visibly frustrated, Xiao Xiu followed, trying to explain her intentions. Chi Yan patiently but firmly told her that the human world was far more dangerous than she imagined and urged her not to act recklessly.
Later, Chi Yan instructed Xiao Xiu to take a bath, explaining how to use the shampoo, shower gel, and towel, and assuring her the water was a perfect temperature. However, Xiao Xiu, naturally afraid of water, hid in a corner, convinced he intended to drown her. Chi Yan, recalling how he had just saved her, reassured her that wasn't the case.
He eventually lured her into the bathtub with a bath sponge, and to her surprise, Xiao Xiu found herself thoroughly enjoying the comfortable soak. Chi Yan presented Xiao Xiu with a "Coexistence Contract," outlining rules such as no nudity, no interfering in personal relationships (especially matchmaking), no endangering others, and contributing to the bookstore in exchange for room and board.
Xiao Xiu, however, insisted on adding three clauses of her own: Chi Yan must buy her any delicious food she desired, he must immediately tell her if he developed any wishes, and he must smile at her daily because his face was too serious. Though he initially resisted the third clause, Chi Yan ultimately conceded to her demands.
He then officially named her "Xiao Xiu," explaining it was inspired by "Hugh Williams," a name associated with survivors of historical shipwrecks, a fitting name for her resilient nature. Xiao Xiu loved her new name. Excited, Xiao Xiu ran to Qin Liangliang, introducing herself as "Xiao Xiu," leading to a playful back-and-forth repetition of their names. Meanwhile, Xu Zihao had an awkward encounter with Qin Mingming at a crossroads.
Separately, Xiao Xiu, still curious about Chi Yan's wishes, explored his room and discovered a photo of him with an older man. Chi Yan, upon finding her, became angry, pushed her out of his room, and quickly put the photo back, ignoring her explanations that it had fallen accidentally. Feeling discouraged by Chi Yan's lack of wishes and frequent anger, Xiao Xiu sought advice from Uncle Fu, lamenting her inability to fulfill her "repayment" and return home.
Uncle Fu reassured her that everyone has wishes, though some just need a "stimulus." He explained that humans, much like cats hiding their treasures, hold their diaries as deeply private, considering them like a cat's belly—something only they can choose to reveal. Xiao Xiu wondered when Chi Yan would "show his cat belly" to her.
Uncle Fu also acknowledged Chi Yan's chosen name for her, Xiao Xiu, was a good one, and that a name, once given, would always be hers, regardless of whether she used her old one. Elsewhere, Qin Mingming visited a pet adoption center and adopted a stray dog. She was advised to spend time with the dog and pat its head, and was told to take it to an "East side pet hospital" for vaccinations.
It was there that she once again ran into Xu Zihao, who was a vet at the clinic. Their encounter was still awkward, with Qin Mingming admitting her fear of dogs but explaining she adopted this one because her brother, Qin Liangliang, loved golden retrievers. She asked about his leg, and he assured her it was perfectly fine, thanks to her "lesson," adding that he was now more careful.
She then wondered why he was afraid of dogs, to which he retorted it was better than bothering girls. Xu Zihao helped her with the dog's injection. After she left, Xu Zihao covertly snapped a picture of her registration information from the counter. Uncle Fu later continued his counsel to Xiao Xiu, emphasizing the complexity of humans—how they can appear one way but be another, both cold and warm.
He spoke of inevitability rather than coincidence, urging Xiao Xiu to slowly build her understanding and relationship with Chi Yan. Convinced, Xiao Xiu decided to apologize to Chi Yan. On her way, she was drawn by the enticing aroma of a bar. Inside, she quickly consumed several drinks, becoming completely intoxicated. In her excited state, her cat ears emerged, and she began to dance energetically on the dance floor. Back home, Chi Yan grew increasingly worried about her prolonged absence.
At the bar, people noticed Xiao Xiu's ears, mistaking them for a novelty "kitty camera" filter, and eagerly began asking for photos. Realizing her transformation, Xiao Xiu's drunken haze instantly cleared. Panicked, she fled the bar, with the curious crowd chasing after her. She eventually managed to hide, trembling with fear.
