Make My Heart Smile Episode 4 Recap
> Make My Heart Smile Recap
Ye Weimian accompanied Gu Yanluo to a clothing store, where Gu Yanluo insisted he only wanted shirts identical to his own. Ye Weimian provocatively suggested he might be incapable of wearing other styles, a challenge Gu Yanluo promptly accepted. She picked out a suit for him, which he wore with a reserved CEO-like demeanor; she then presented him with other outfits, and he looked handsome in every one.
Despite his impressive appearance in various styles, Gu Yanluo remained firm on only wanting a shirt that was an exact match to his own. A shop assistant found a suitable one, but when Ye Weimian discovered the price was 629 yuan, she quietly admitted her budget was insufficient. She quickly pulled Gu Yanluo away, then approached the front desk to ask for a pin.
She carefully used it to secure the torn part of Gu Yanluo's shirt, an action he suspected was deliberate, though she denied it, telling him to be more optimistic. Later, Ye Weimian led Gu Yanluo to a street stall selling clothes. He was reluctant to try them on, prompting Ye Weimian to provoke him by implying his handsome looks relied solely on expensive brands. To prove her wrong, Gu Yanluo tried on a T-shirt.
Both Ye Weimian and the shop assistant praised his new look, noting that he looked like a "boy-next-door," far more handsome than in his usual shirts. Seeing an opportunity, Ye Weimian proposed that Gu Yanluo, acting as a model, help sell the clothes for a commission, a suggestion he futilely protested, but yielded to her argument that he should experience the "fun of common life." With Gu Yanluo's cooperation, sales soared, especially for the "couple T-shirts" featuring cartoon figures.
Ye Weimian even gave a discount to an elderly couple who purchased two shirts. In return for his help, Ye Weimian promised to join him for dinner at his home, and he secured a promise from her that she would always appear whenever he needed her. Later, while enjoying fermented bean curd, Ye Weimian expressed immense happiness, which puzzled Gu Yanluo.
She explained that even inexpensive items like a fifty-yuan T-shirt could bring joy to people, and that the true importance lay not in what they ate, but in sharing the moment with loved ones. Gu Yanluo observed that since their first meeting, Ye Weimian had displayed a multitude of different personas, always appearing distinct, even behaving differently in front of others compared to how she was with him. He admitted he was confused about which one was the real her.
Ye Weimian dismissed his concerns, saying girls are multifaceted and everyone has secrets. Ye Weimian then suggested they take photos to commemorate Gu Yanluo's first "trip to the night market." The first photo displeased him, as he thought he looked ugly, but Ye Weimian noted it was free. He then paid, telling her to take as many as she liked but to avoid taking any more ugly photos of him.
After a pleasant photoshoot, Ye Weimian offered him a few photos as keepsakes. Gu Yanluo, despite feigning indifference and calling them childish, secretly tucked them into his pocket. As Ye Weimian prepared to take a bus home, Gu Yanluo expressed concern for her safety so late at night and proceeded to follow her in his car, ensuring her safe return. Upon reaching her dormitory, Ye Weimian spotted Yan Jiuyue waiting downstairs, causing her to drop the photos in surprise.
Yan Jiuyue kindly helped her pick them up, noticing the two of them pictured together. He explained he was waiting because he had been unable to contact her and was worried. Ye Weimian quickly attributed it to her phone battery dying and swiftly departed. Back at his home, Gu Yanluo gazed at the couple T-shirt and the photos. He recalled the evening's events and the delightful moments they had shared.
He even pondered the "risk rate" of their relationship having reached one hundred percent and wondered about the probability of them ever becoming a couple, a smile forming on his face. Meanwhile, Yan Jiuyue, feeling dejected, encountered a good friend on his way back. His friend, sensing his low spirits, probed about a potential quarrel with a girl.
The friend advised him that girls nowadays prefer straightforwardness: giving gifts if one has money, or being sweet-talked if not, and generally being romantic to "establish boyfriend status." Yan Jiuyue thoughtfully considered this advice. The very next morning, Yan Jiuyue, dressed in a fresh shirt, waited outside the girls' dormitory. Ye Weimian emerged and greeted him.
He then awkwardly presented her with a gift, explaining that he always thought they understood each other through eye contact, but someone told him girls preferred straightforwardness. Ye Weimian was momentarily uncertain, wondering if it was a confession. Upon reading the message inside the gift box, "Let's work together and make a bright future. Fighting!" , she felt relieved, concluding it was not a declaration of love.
She then sent him a text message, thanking him for the gift and affirming their shared future. Shortly after, Lu Yao arrived, intending to meet Ye Weimian. Along the way, she encountered Mu Ze, who was immediately captivated by her. He boldly expressed his admiration, calling her beautiful and asking for her name. Lu Yao, however, swiftly dismissed him, calling men like him "playboys" and stating she was not interested in "little boys."
Mu Ze, who claimed to know every beautiful girl at Charlotte College and boasted about being the "No. 1 in Charlotte’s Rank of Perfect Lover," recognized Ye Weimian and learned Lu Yao was her friend, attempting to claim them all as his friends. Lu Yao quickly clarified that she was not close to Gu Yanluo and was not his friend, then told Mu Ze to stay away from her.
Mu Ze, intrigued by her strong personality, recognized her as Lu Yao, the "prettiest girl of Fashion Department." Lu Yao, wanting to deter him, sarcastically asked if he wanted to be her boyfriend and then humorously claimed she was cursed, stating that anyone who confessed their love to her would face bad luck. Mu Ze found her excuse to be extraordinarily unique. While reviewing Ye Weimian's design sketches, Lu Yao noticed Ye Weimian's dark circles and inquired about her well-being.
Ye Weimian complained about her overwhelming academic and work commitments. Lu Yao then directly asked if Gu Yanluo was the "fake boyfriend" Ye Weimian had mentioned before. Upon confirmation, Lu Yao warned her about Gu Yanluo's immense popularity as the "school hunk of the main campus," noting his fan club and online forum. She cautioned Ye Weimian that being seen with him would make her a conspicuous target.
Lu Yao further warned Ye Weimian to avoid Mu Ze, describing him as a notorious "playboy and gossipy blogger" in their college, fearing that if he tracked Ye Weimian, he might inadvertently expose Lu Yao's own department. Ye Weimian assured Lu Yao that she would protect her. Lu Yao then advised Ye Weimian to focus on her studies and not to be distracted by romance. Later, Gu Yanluo approached Ye Weimian at school.
She immediately invoked their third agreement: "Do not contact each other on the campus." Gu Yanluo accused her of hypocrisy, pointing out her own frequent rule-breaking. He then informed her that dinner with his mother would be soon and intended to brief her on the rules. Ye Weimian tried to back out, suggesting they part ways. Gu Yanluo, undeterred, threatened to increase the "installment interest" by five percent if she reneged on their agreement.
Despite her protests, he asserted that this tactic always worked on her, sarcastically praising her as a "clever and farsighted straight-A student." Meanwhile, Mu Ze approached Yan Jiuyue, brazenly asking for Lu Yao's WeChat and phone numbers, citing Gu Yanluo's connection as leverage. Yan Jiuyue refused, prompting Mu Ze to snatch his breakfast. Yan Jiuyue questioned Mu Ze's persistence in bothering Ye Weimian, leading to a brief, tense exchange before Mu Ze tossed him back his breakfast.
