Make My Heart Smile Episode 7 Recap
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Gu Yanluo confronts Ye Weimian, accusing her of getting too close to other men and forgetting the terms of their agreement. He specifically calls her out for revealing their fake relationship to Siwan. Ye Weimian retorts that their contract only requires her to pose as his girlfriend in front of his family, and at school, they are meant to maintain distance.
She explains that when Siwan questioned her, she couldn't conceal the truth, but assures him that Siwan promised not to inform Mrs. Gu. Gu Yanluo, however, insists that Ye Weimian is not permitted to have any male friends on campus, a demand Ye Weimian dismisses as an "arbitrary item" and an infringement on her freedom to make friends. Gu Yanluo counters that her interactions with other men interfere with the agreement's execution.
Ye Weimian firmly tells him to respect the contract and not bother her beyond its stipulated terms. During a class, Ye Weimian dozes off, and her teacher gently wakes her, reminding her about the importance of adequate sleep for effective learning. Ye Weimian's mind, however, is consumed by her financial struggles. She mentally calculates her meager earnings, including contributions from Yan Jiuyue and Lu Yao, along with income from part-time jobs at the library, a supermarket, and food delivery.
Despite these efforts, she realizes the sum is far from sufficient to cover her sister Ye Zhenhan's escalating medical bills, which include check-up, hospitalization, and nursing fees. Her teacher then announces the results of the previous practical class, revealing that the "Straight-A couple," Gu Yanluo and Ye Weimian, achieved the first-place position. Their marks have been uploaded to the intranet as an example for other students.
Mu Ze eagerly approaches Lu Yao, expressing his interest, but Lu Yao's attention is fixed on Gu Yanluo, whom she directly addresses. Mu Ze, feeling ignored, grumbles about Gu Yanluo being a "third wheel." Gu Yanluo, in turn, questions Lu Yao, identifying her as Ye Weimian's best friend, about Ye Weimian's recent behavior, noting her constant hurriedness and pale complexion.
Lu Yao reveals that Ye Weimian's family seems to be facing some problems, possibly a financial shortage, which has led her to overwork herself. Lu Yao suggests Gu Yanluo should speak directly with Ye Weimian. Gu Yanluo then makes a sarcastic remark about Mu Ze being "cold," "not gentle," and "not romantic," which Mu Ze acknowledges with an apology. Gu Yanluo unexpectedly intercepts Ye Weimian, abruptly telling her to move into his home.
Ye Weimian immediately reacts with suspicion, accusing him of having "wild desires" and calling him narcissistic and arrogant, stating she would not serve such an employer. Gu Yanluo clarifies that he simply needs a housekeeper and suggests that this arrangement would also prevent their fake relationship from being exposed. He then offers a monthly salary of 5,000 RMB, with three months' pay advanced. Realizing this significant sum would greatly help cover her sister Ye Zhenhan's medical expenses, Ye Weimian agrees.
However, she imposes strict conditions: he must not disclose her roles as his fake girlfriend or housekeeper to anyone, nor interfere with her private life. Gu Yanluo readily accepts, provided it does not impede her work or compromise their existing agreement. Despite his agreement, Ye Weimian remains wary, contemplating the possibility of a trap. Ye Weimian arrives at Gu Yanluo's doorstep, pulling her suitcase, and feels a surge of apprehension, recalling Lu Yao's playful warnings about Gu Yanluo's character.
She wonders if he might flirt with her, if his room would be a pigsty, or if he would attempt to keep her up all night, potentially exposing her identity. Noticing her hesitation, Gu Yanluo impatiently asks why she is lingering at the door. Once inside, he tells her to make herself comfortable and offers a drink. He then hands her a lengthy list of "Housekeeping Rules" that she must memorize and strictly obey.
Ye Weimian notes his obsession with cleanliness and strict dietary requirements, including specific macronutrient ratios. He also dictates his precise daily schedule, requiring breakfast to be ready by 6:30 AM. He permits her to engage in any activities during his study hours from 8 PM to 11 PM, "except for singing, running, or jumping." Ye Weimian mentally labels him a "crazy man for lists" and narcissistic. He instructs her to hang the list by her bed as a constant reminder.
Ye Weimian wakes early, determined to make a positive impression and make amends for an accidental pepper spray incident that had affected Gu Yanluo the previous night. She prepares a lavish breakfast, ensuring that the dishes, such as air-fried corn cakes and low-fat pitaya yogurt drinks, strictly adhere to his requested 5:3:2 nutritional ratio, having made multiple options due to her unfamiliarity with his preferences.
Gu Yanluo, however, immediately criticizes the meal as "oily" and reminds her of his strict calorie control. He also explicitly states his dislike for white pepper. He instructs her to pack his sports bag for an upcoming basketball game, giving her only eight minutes before his departure. Later, while doing laundry, Ye Weimian accidentally splashes water on Gu Yanluo and triggers an automatic clothes rack, leading to minor mishaps.
Gu Yanluo dismisses her attempts to help, instructing her to leave his underwear alone and place other clothes on the sofa. While Gu Yanluo is showering, the water temperature fluctuates wildly, prompting him to blame Ye Weimian. Gu Yanluo plays basketball with Mu Ze. After the game, he retrieves a towel from his bag to wipe his sweat, only to discover it is a pink Hello Kitty towel.
Female fans notice this, finding his "contrast cuteness" endearing and feeling a sense of closeness to him, much to Gu Yanluo's embarrassment. Later, he confronts Ye Weimian at the supermarket, implementing a new "housekeeping rule" that explicitly forbids her from mixing his belongings with hers. In response, Ye Weimian presents her own set of rules for him, including requirements to avoid nudity during sports and maintain polite conduct in public.
She also stipulates that Saturdays are her days off, during which her activities are not to be interfered with, though she can apply for emergency leave in advance. Gu Yanluo sarcastically questions her right to set rules after confusing his towel, but Ye Weimian asserts her rights, citing labor law, and interprets his silence as implicit agreement. She then playfully asks him if he finds Hello Kitty adorable.
Mu Ze, having obtained information from Lu Yao's classmate, waits for her at the swimming pool, trying to portray their encounter as destined. He boasts about his swimming proficiency and offers to personally teach her. After warming up, they both enter the water. Mu Ze immediately feigns drowning and then collapses, prompting Lu Yao to swiftly pull him out. When he appears unresponsive, she initiates CPR, including mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Mu Ze secretly opens his eyes, only for Lu Yao to catch him in the act, realizing he was conscious all along. He then brazenly claims he was "kissed awake," declaring the nearly fatal experience fortunate because it resulted in his first kiss, and demands Lu Yao take responsibility. Enraged by his trickery, Lu Yao playfully threatens to "kill him again." Gu Yanluo overhears Ye Weimian arranging to meet Yan Jiuyue at the hospital at 7 PM.
Determined to obstruct her, he begins to intentionally create obstacles. First, he critiques Ye Weimian's cooking, complaining the rice is too bland, then too hard, demanding porridge, and refusing the soup she prepared for a patient. Next, he orders her to polish every pair of shoes in his cabinet for his use the following day, rejecting her request to postpone the task and insisting she do it immediately and in his presence.
During the shoe-polishing, Ye Weimian accidentally splashes water on him, apologizing profusely. He tells her to continue the work while he goes to shower. Seizing the opportunity, Ye Weimian discreetly turns off the hot water, leaving him with cold water. Gu Yanluo shouts for her, demanding to know why the hot water is off. Shortly after, Ye Weimian accidentally pepper-sprays Gu Yanluo, causing him eye irritation.
Despite his earlier demanding behavior, Gu Yanluo asks if she is alright and offers eye drops or a trip to the hospital, which she declines. Gu Yanluo later complains to a friend on the phone about the chaotic first day of living with Ye Weimian, describing her as annoying. His friend jokingly suggests Ye Weimian might be flirting and advises him to run on the treadmill while removing his shirt to impress her.
Gu Yanluo attempts this, only to regret it and label himself as one who "loves to bare himself" after Ye Weimian comments on his physique. Later, Ye Weimian interacts with Cute Bean, Gu Yanluo's AI, who playfully observes their dynamic, noting that they are "kindred spirits, but not about love."
