Make My Heart Smile Episode 8 Recap
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Ye Weimian visited her sister, Zhenhan, in the hospital, where she learned about a free exchange student quota at an Ivy League school, a long-held dream. Zhenhan’s condition was improving, a good sign after starting new medicine. During her visit, Yan Jiuyue also arrived, bringing some of Zhenhan's favorite books.
He expressed concern to Ye Weimian about the growing rumors regarding her and Gu Yanluo at Charlotte College, noting how anything connected to Gu Yanluo there was amplified, posing a significant risk to her identity as Gu Yanluo's housekeeper. Ye Weimian acknowledged the danger, feeling she was "walking on a bomb," but resolved to be more cautious and maintain a low profile to prevent any complications.
Upon Ye Weimian's return to Gu Yanluo’s residence, he feigned illness, claiming a 39-degree fever and demanding the "Soup for patients" she had prepared that morning. Ye Weimian, realizing he was tricking her as a minor retaliation, reluctantly agreed to make the soup. After serving it, she informed him it was overtime work and charged him 200 yuan.
Gu Yanluo scoffed at the price, but then suffered a nosebleed after consuming the soup, which Ye Weimian admitted contained over a dozen nourishing ingredients like caterpillar fungus and gastrodia tuber, intended to strengthen his seemingly delicate constitution. She quickly retrieved ice to help him, and his fever surprisingly subsided. The next morning, Ye Weimian prepared old duck soup for Gu Yanluo, reminding him of her pending overtime payment, even setting up a QR code for his convenience.
She then headed out for a two-hour food delivery shift, but forgot her helmet. Gu Yanluo, referring to her as "Ye Zhenhan," caught up in a luxury car and offered her a ride, which she refused, stating her electric bicycle was more agile. Annoyed by his persistence, she attempted to outmaneuver him, only to be pulled over by traffic police for speeding and not wearing a helmet. Her electric bicycle was impounded, and she was issued a fine.
Gu Yanluo, now driving her to complete her deliveries, inadvertently caused a milk tea spill when swerving to avoid a pedestrian. Faced with a disgruntled customer who was accustomed to drinking milk tea at 2:30 PM daily, Gu Yanluo impressively improvised by making a fresh cup using the customer's own ingredients, earning high praise for his skill and quick thinking.
Despite the successful recovery of the delivery, Ye Weimian was in no mood for lunch, fuming over her impounded bicycle, spilled milk tea, and the customer complaint that arose after Gu Yanluo's comments about powdered tea. Gu Yanluo, however, had a plan.
At a restaurant, a service staff member informed Ye Weimian that she had been randomly selected for a double free meal, a "lucky" draw based on the last two digits of a consumer coupon and phone number being 77. Though initially suspicious, Ye Weimian agreed to eat. Realizing it might be a trap, she cunningly ordered an extra steak, intending to escape before the bill came.
When the service staff finally presented the 799 yuan bill, Ye Weimian claimed to have no money. The staff revealed that Gu Yanluo had arranged the "free" meal and was supposed to pay. Gu Yanluo reluctantly covered the cost, leading Ye Weimian to lament spending what amounted to her entire month's living expenses. Despite his apology, she insisted on packing the remaining food, explaining her thrifty nature.
Later, Mu Ze met Gu Yanluo at a cake shop, where Gu Yanluo was wearing a T-shirt that looked suspiciously like a cheap "couple T-shirt" he had purchased with Ye Weimian. Mu Ze, having made a "breakthrough" with Yao and even kissed her, sought Gu Yanluo's help in choosing a gift. Gu Yanluo questioned if girls would like a particular cake, to which Mu Ze explained that while girls desire to be slim, they secretly enjoy treats.
Mu Ze then pointed to a "Red Rose" cake, calling it passionate and representative of true love, though Gu Yanluo found it gaudy. Mu Ze bought it anyway, suggesting Gu Yanluo get one for his "little girlfriend," warning him to act on his feelings. Gu Yanluo declined but ended up buying the shop's best-selling cake, which needed to be consumed within six hours for optimal taste. Meanwhile, Xia Yuanqing and her friends spotted Gu Yanluo in the unusual T-shirt.
After looking it up online, they discovered it was a mere 50 yuan, initially disbelieving, but then rationalizing that a truly handsome man could make any cheap attire look good. Upon returning home, Gu Yanluo placed the cake in the refrigerator. He tried to subtly prompt Ye Weimian to discover it by asking for water, but she suddenly received a call offering double pay for an urgent job and rushed out, leaving him without water.
Separately, Mu Ze presented the "Rose Sand" cake to Yao, thanking her for "saving his life." When Yao accidentally bumped the cake, Mu Ze nearly fell but was caught by Yao, making him feel he had "earned" something. When Ye Weimian finally returned, Gu Yanluo, who had been waiting for her, urged her to cook.
Ye Weimian discovered the cake in the fridge, and Gu Yanluo explained he got it as part of a "buy one, get one free" deal with Mu Ze. Ye Weimian, initially planning to cook, was persuaded by Gu Yanluo to just eat the cake, as cooking would take too long.
They shared the cake, lighting candles and pretending it was Ye Weimian's birthday, as she had never had the time or money to celebrate it properly due to her constant work. They each made a wish, with Ye Weimian wishing for her sister Zhenhan to recover quickly so they could both return to their normal lives.
Gu Yanluo then informed Ye Weimian that she needed to reduce her work hours to focus entirely on preparing for the upcoming Challenge Cup Knowledge Contest, a competition she had initially forgotten about after taking his place. He provided her with his review materials from previous years, emphasizing that Charlotte College had won for five consecutive years, placing significant pressure and honor on her.
Though Ye Weimian usually achieved good grades, it was her first time participating, so Gu Yanluo offered to highlight key points for her, an offer she politely declined to conceal her actual academic struggles. He then offered his personal notes, which she also declined, promising to review the materials herself.
Later, Ye Weimian's business partner excitedly informed her that the cheap T-shirts she sourced from the night market were selling exceptionally well, particularly among students from Charlotte College and nearby schools. Students were wearing them, believing it was a "Gu Yanluo style," prompting her business partner to suggest ordering even more from the factory to make a fortune.
Gu Yanluo, however, discovered Ye Weimian was not adequately preparing for the Challenge Cup, noting she had five incorrect answers out of eight in a draft. He sternly told her that the Challenge Cup concerned the honor of the entire college and that her current state would lead to their biggest defeat. He demanded she stop all other work for a week and return home on time daily to prepare.
To motivate her, he offered double pay if she complied, but threatened a double deduction if she failed. Ye Weimian questioned why he would help her, given their strained employer-employee relationship, but Gu Yanluo maintained it was solely for the glory of Charlotte College. Despite his arrogant demeanor, Ye Weimian recognized his underlying concern. He then pushed her to begin studying immediately, stating they wouldn't sleep until she got the answers right.
