Make My Heart Smile Episode 5 Recap
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Gu Yanluo sent a message to Ye Weimian, warning her that if she didn't come, she would face the consequences of a past express delivery incident. When Ye Weimian arrived, Gu Yanluo presented her with two options: accept the complaint and pay full compensation, or sign a contract to pretend to be his girlfriend. He claimed she had broken her promise first. Ye Weimian accused him of taking advantage, but reluctantly agreed to his terms.
The contract, addressed to "Party B Ye Zhenhan" (the identity Ye Weimian was using), stipulated that she could not reveal their fake relationship, contact his friends or family without permission, or approach him at Charlotte College. However, it also stated that she must appear unconditionally when he needed her, and pretend to be his girlfriend for one year in front of his family, effectively paying off her debt.
Ye Weimian found the conflicting clauses amusing but accepted the agreement, acknowledging his slightly less cruel side. Later, Ye Weimian vented to her friend Lu Yao about Gu Yanluo's arrogance and narcissism, though she admitted his handsome looks and ability to make even a hot pink shirt seem elegant. Lu Yao observed that Ye Weimian had been talking about Gu Yanluo for half an hour, prompting him to ask if she was falling for him.
Ye Weimian vehemently denied it, explaining she was merely forced into a contract with favorable terms. Lu Yao warned her that future mothers-in-law, especially wealthy ones, were formidable opponents. Ye Weimian mentioned meeting Gu Yanluo's mother, who seemed kind, but Lu Yao countered that a woman of her standing wouldn't cause public embarrassment, suggesting that in idol dramas, the "smiling tiger" is often the true antagonist. He worried that Ye Weimian's simple-mindedness wouldn't allow her to survive long.
Soon after, Ye Weimian received a call from Gu Siwan, Gu Yanluo's cousin, confirming Lu Yao's prediction that Gu Yanluo's mother was already asking to meet her. Ye Weimian quickly prepared to leave. Frantically trying to reach Gu Yanluo, Ye Weimian found him unreachable, calling him unreliable in critical moments. She sent him her location, asking for help with his mother.
At the meeting spot, Gu Siwan greeted Ye Weimian, explaining that Mrs. Gu was stuck in traffic and would be about thirty minutes late, suggesting they chat while they waited. Siwan described Gu Yanluo as a Leo, possessing much self-respect, pride, and strong possessiveness, while Ye Weimian revealed herself to be an Aquarius, a sign often in conflict with Leo.
Their conversation about how Ye Weimian met Gu Yanluo was cut short when a cyclist crashed into a street artist, damaging his painting. The artist refused monetary compensation, claiming they had ruined his "inspiration." Ye Weimian offered to try and fix it, skillfully adding a flower to the painting, which the artist praised as the missing element.
Gu Yanluo arrived, having rushed to Ye Weimian's location after seeing her distress message, and observed her artistic talent from a distance before approaching. Siwan, noticing him, praised Ye Weimian's hidden artistic abilities, prompting Gu Yanluo to jokingly call Ye Weimian a "treasure girl." Siwan then excused herself to pick up Mrs. Gu, suggesting Gu Yanluo and Ye Weimian use the time to get along despite their conflicting personalities.
During dinner, Ye Weimian accidentally spilled water on Gu Yanluo's shirt, playfully blaming his mother for making her nervous. They bantered back and forth, appearing sweet and close in Mrs. Gu's eyes. Mrs. Gu expressed her growing affection for Ye Weimian, calling her beautiful, talented, lovely, and of good character, and invited her to their home. Ye Weimian politely suggested that she and Gu Yanluo preferred to focus on their studies for now, which Gu Yanluo agreed with.
Mrs. Gu urged Gu Yanluo to treat Ye Weimian well, while Gu Yanluo warned Ye Weimian not to provoke him, or he would complain to his mother. Mrs. Gu, observing their playful dynamic, suggested they get engaged, which Gu Yanluo said he would discuss with Ye Weimian. After the meal, Ye Weimian reflected on her own shyness and embarrassment, realizing how much the fake relationship was affecting her. Back at her dormitory, Ye Weimian found Yan Jiuyue waiting for her.
He said he had come to "work together" with her, reaching out to hold her hand. Ye Weimian pulled away, explaining there might be a misunderstanding. Yan Jiuyue, confused, reminded her that she had accepted his gift and expressed a desire to "fight for a bright future" with him. Ye Weimian clarified that her understanding of "working together" was different. Yan Jiuyue, probing further, asked if she disliked his handmade gift or if he wasn't good enough.
Ye Weimian reassured him that he was indeed a good person, though different from her initial impression. He then confessed his feelings, saying he was used to her presence and noticed her recent distance. Ye Weimian quickly interjected, saying his pace was too fast and she needed time to calm down before hurrying into the dormitory, leaving a puzzled Yan Jiuyue wondering why all "indexes" had dropped so sharply since the vacation.
The next day, Yan Jiuyue observed Ye Weimian practicing English much earlier than her usual time at the lakeside corridor. Ye Weimian explained she now planned to eat before studying, believing it was more efficient. Yan Jiuyue, surprised by her changed habits, mused that she seemed abnormal and might have a crush. He jokingly offered to "try" a "straight-A girl" type if she wasn't interested, which Ye Weimian quickly shot down.
He then teased her about being "territorial" and suggested she play games with him all night to "make him happy" if she didn't want him to pursue her. Ye Weimian dismissed him as weird. Meanwhile, Gu Yanluo messaged Ye Weimian during her accounting class, invoking "Item 4" of their agreement, demanding her immediate attention. Ye Weimian, annoyed, told him she was in class and refused his request for tomorrow's availability.
Yan Jiuyue then asked Ye Weimian if she was free to go out with him tomorrow for his birthday. Ye Weimian, surprised, agreed after he offered to find a replacement for her library shift. Gu Yanluo called her again, insisting she come to his mother's place tomorrow. Ye Weimian refused, feigning illness, leading Gu Yanluo to remind her of "Item 4." Ye Weimian retorted by reminding him of "Item 3," which prevented her from approaching him on campus without permission.
Later, a student council member asked Gu Yanluo to join a trip to a suburban hot spring, but he declined, stating he had no time. On his birthday, Yan Jiuyue took Ye Weimian to an amusement park, claiming it was "Ye Zhenhan's" favorite place. He lightheartedly remarked that a "straightforward man's" idea of romance might be limited to an amusement park, but it was still better than an "icy man's." They decided to ride a roller coaster.
Ye Weimian, feigning initial fear, became surprisingly excited during the ride, while Yan Jiuyue turned pale. After the ride, Yan Jiuyue suggested they try the Ferris wheel next, recalling "Ye Zhenhan's" fondness for high views. Ye Weimian, secretly suffering from acrophobia, tried to stall, claiming she was tired and thirsty, and asked Yan Jiuyue to buy her a bottle of water.
While he was gone, she frantically called Lu Yao, complaining about her phone battery dying and Gu Yanluo's "arbitrary items" and unreliability, desperate for a way out of the Ferris wheel predicament. Just as her phone was about to die, Gu Yanluo finally called. Ye Weimian seized the opportunity, claiming an urgent emergency and promising to be at his beck and call if he helped her.
Gu Yanluo then claimed he had an urgent task as the student union president and needed her back on campus immediately. Ye Weimian agreed to leave. As Yan Jiuyue returned with the water, he "accidentally" spilled it on her. While wiping her knee, he noticed the absence of a crescent-shaped scar. He then confronted her, revealing he knew she wasn't Ye Zhenhan.
He explained that the real Ye Zhenhan never forgot his birthday, which wasn't today; she was terrified of roller coasters but loved Ferris wheels for their high views; and most importantly, she had a distinctive crescent scar on her leg, which Ye Weimian lacked. The scene shifted to a hospital, where Gu Siwan, observing Gu Yanluo and Ye Weimian, expressed hope for their relationship. Gu Yanluo vehemently denied any possibility of reconciliation, stating there was no room for discussion.
Siwan, however, believed that Ye Weimian, being kind and gallant, would surely like Gu Yanluo, and that Gu Yanluo, being handsome and intelligent, would surely like Ye Weimian. Gu Yanluo scoffed, calling Ye Weimian arrogant, proud, and brash, stating he would never like her. Ye Weimian retorted, calling him odd, irascible, and a liar, equally asserting her dislike for him. Despite their sharp words, Siwan continued to perceive their bickering as sweet, seeing love in their eyes.
