Make A Wish Episode 6 Recap
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Chi Yan took Xiao Xiu shopping for new clothes, explaining that her constantly wearing his oversized garments was impractical and didn't suit her. Xiao Xiu, initially startled by the high prices on the tags, remarked that it would be better to remain a cat. Chi Yan selected several outfits for her, assuring her that the new clothes fit well, and purchased all of them. Afterward, Xiao Xiu pulled Chi Yan to a children's trampoline park.
Though Chi Yan was hesitant to join, Xiao Xiu eventually tackled him, finding his body surprisingly comfortable. Flustered, Chi Yan quickly announced he was going to buy her a phone, leaving Xiao Xiu to play while reminding her to stay safe and wait for him to return. After choosing a pink phone for Xiao Xiu, Chi Yan unexpectedly encountered his mother. The atmosphere between them was tense.
They sat down for coffee, where his mother remarked on his age and asked about his work. Chi Yan revealed he owned "Chi Tang Bookstore" in the city's north. She tried to add sugar to his coffee, recalling his childhood love for sweets and his introverted nature. She then inquired if he truly didn't mind sharing authorship of his book, to which Chi Yan explained it was merely a transaction for quick money.
As he prepared to leave, his mother expressed a desire to reconnect after so many years, wanting to understand his experiences better. However, Chi Yan questioned her sincerity and clarified that his name was Chi Yan, not "Xiao Yi" as she had called him. Their conversation was abruptly interrupted by Zhang Yi, when his mother told him to pay for a bag for "Jiajia," explaining it was her welcome gift.
Chi Yan was then lost in a painful memory of his childhood: his mother had left money for him while he slept, and he could only watch helplessly as she was driven away, leaving him heartbroken. Back in the present, Chi Yan suddenly realized he had left Xiao Xiu behind in the mall. He rushed back, frantically searching for her and asking staff for help.
Meanwhile, Xiao Xiu, unable to find Chi Yan, ingeniously made her way to the mall's broadcasting room. Over the loudspeaker, she loudly called for "Chi Yan," declaring, "it's me, your Xiao Xiu is waiting for you in the mall." Chi Yan quickly heard her unique broadcast and found her, whereupon Xiao Xiu excitedly recounted her adventure with the "magic mic" that had broadcast her voice throughout the entire building.
Chi Yan began teaching Xiao Xiu how to use her new pink phone, explaining it needed a SIM card but could still be used. He showed her how to power it on and use the touchscreen, and they joyfully took many selfies together. Later, a news report announced that Zhang Yi’s novel, "The Bully in The Alley", had become a massive hit, and he was being hailed as a "genius writer."
A new book launch for its sequel was to be held, where Zhang Yi would appear to discuss his "inspiration" as a result of hard work and research. Meanwhile, Chi Yan received a letter from Yu Shan, his high school homeroom teacher, who remained a very important person in his life through years of continued correspondence. Xiao Xiu asked if she could also write to Yu Shan, but Chi Yan declined.
Soon after, Xiao Xiu saw the news report featuring Zhang Yi claiming authorship of "The Bully in The Alley", which she immediately recognized as Chi Yan's work. Confused and upset, she questioned why Zhang Yi was presented as the author instead of Chi Yan. Chi Yan received a call about the situation, where he was informed that Zhang Yi had publicly claimed authorship, and his studio was unreachable. Chi Yan simply acknowledged the news.
Xiao Xiu, however, was furious, denouncing Zhang Yi as a "liar" and "evil." Zhang Yi publicly claimed authorship of the novel, celebrating his skyrocketing fame with his team. Despite the book's immense success, Zhang Yi's assistant confirmed that Chi Yan's payment remained unchanged. Zhang Yi maintained that "The Bully in The Alley" owed its success entirely to his marketing, arguing that without him, Chi Yan's writing would go unread.
He confidently stated he would convince Chi Yan without increasing his compensation. Later, Zhang Yi sought directions to Chi Tang Bookstore from Xiao Xiu. Recognizing him, Xiao Xiu feigned adoration as a fan and deliberately gave him a long, confusing route that led through a back alley filled with trash.
Returning home, Xiao Xiu delightedly informed Chi Yan that she had avenged him, vividly describing how Zhang Yi was now lost, hot, thirsty, and covered in flies, a stark contrast to his polished television image. After much wandering, Zhang Yi eventually found the bookstore. Xiao Xiu quickly hid as Zhang Yi entered, expressing admiration for Chi Yan's talent. He proposed continuing their collaboration on "The Bully in The Alley" series, offering increased royalties.
The arrangement would remain the same: Chi Yan would write, and Zhang Yi would handle the marketing. However, Chi Yan firmly refused, stating that once the publisher settled their previous accounts, their partnership would be completely severed. Zhang Yi then brought up seeing Chi Yan's mother at the cafe, remarking that she was his stepmother and had asked him to look after Chi Yan's career. Chi Yan retorted that his relationship with his mother was none of Zhang Yi's concern.
Zhang Yi then twisted the knife, claiming Chi Yan’s mother had abandoned him to marry his own father, enduring compromises just to secure a better life. He ended by deriding Chi Yan, asserting that without his marketing and promotion, anything Chi Yan wrote would be ignored, and told him to call when he reconsidered. Later, Xiao Xiu strategically bribed a group of stray cats with cans of cat food, directing them to attack Zhang Yi.
As Zhang Yi was on a call, boasting about his success, the cats ambushed and scratched him, much to Xiao Xiu's amusement. A disheveled Zhang Yi aggressively confronted Xiao Xiu, but Chi Yan quickly intervened, protecting her and apologizing on her behalf. Xiao Xiu then questioned Chi Yan, asking why he would write such brilliant books for Zhang Yi instead of publishing them himself, believing he could achieve greater success independently and that Zhang Yi didn't deserve his talent.
She tried to inquire about Chi Yan's mother, but her attention was diverted by a passerby's sausage. Chi Yan, understanding her distraction, gave her money to buy one. Upon returning home, Chi Yan had installed the SIM card in Xiao Xiu's new phone. Fascinated by its calling feature, Xiao Xiu began to repeatedly call Chi Yan, even when they were in the same room.
Chi Yan grew increasingly exasperated, eventually setting a rule that she could only call him if they were further apart than the distance between the bookstore and the brewpub, before finally turning off his phone in frustration. Xiao Xiu confronted him about this, but Chi Yan simply stated he no longer wished to receive her calls and suggested she bother her "cat friends" instead. Xiao Xiu, however, playfully insisted that he was the only one she wanted to bother.
One day, Xiao Xiu discovered Chi Yan's account book was entirely in the red, indicating consistent losses. Realizing they were quickly running out of money, she became determined to find a job, vowing not to return home until she did. While searching, she was captivated by a Lolita dress display and immediately went to try one on. In the fitting room, she was unexpectedly joined by Lin Mo, who, desperate to escape debt collectors, had burst in.
Xiao Xiu, with quick thinking, helped him hide, fending off the pursuers by pretending to be alone. After the collectors left, she playfully questioned Lin Mo about his troubles, which he casually dismissed. He offered to buy her the Lolita dress as a thank you, on the condition that she keep his escapade a secret, but Xiao Xiu teased him about how "cute" he looked in his predicament.
Meanwhile, Qin Liangliang brought his dog, Bulb, for a check-up with the pet doctor, Xu Zihao. Qin Liangliang expressed his usual disdain for Xu Zihao, but his brother, Mingming, found him to be good. Xu Zihao diagnosed Bulb with a common cold, advising Qin Liangliang to keep the dog's bed dry and ensure it stayed hydrated. Qin Liangliang's sister found Xu Zihao to be annoying and overly talkative, warning her brother not to emulate him.
The publishing house later tried to persuade Chi Yan to continue "The Bully in The Alley" series, acknowledging Zhang Yi's misconduct but urging Chi Yan to accept compensation and renegotiate for a better deal, citing his financial needs for the bookstore. However, Chi Yan remained firm, stating he had fulfilled his obligations and desired no further compensation. To ensure the bookstore’s survival, he reluctantly agreed to write a "sweet romance" novel, a genre he typically avoided.
Upon learning of Chi Yan's decision, Zhang Yi was enraged. Chi Yan's mother, trying to console Zhang Yi with a bowl of Ganoderma soup, offered to persuade Chi Yan to continue the collaboration. Zhang Yi, however, reacted with rude impatience, questioning her loyalty and accusing her of secretly meeting Chi Yan, asking whether she was helping him or Chi Yan. Separately, Xiao Xiu approached Uncle Fu, seeking advice on finding a high-paying job with minimal effort to fund a lawyer.
She explained the lawyer would help uncover Chi Yan’s true wishes for her to fulfill her "returning the favor" mission more quickly. Uncle Fu suggested using job-seeking apps. Xiao Xiu soon found a potential job opening at a brewpub near the bookstore, the same place she had previously failed to get hired. To prepare for the interview, she asked Chi Yan to teach her about beer. Though annoyed, Chi Yan provided her with several books on brewing and reluctantly agreed to give her a brief lesson.
