Miss Crow with Mr. Lizard Episode 11 Recap
> Miss Crow with Mr. Lizard Recap
Gu Chuan initiated a call with Jiang Xiaoning, telling her he particularly liked the items she picked out. He then requested her to pick him up the next morning to help him choose some clothes for the upcoming team-building event, admitting he had little experience in buying clothes and that most of his outfits looked the same. Jiang Xiaoning agreed, despite the company's plan for everyone to take a bus together.
The following morning, as the other employees prepared to depart by bus, Su Manlin learned that Gu Chuan would be driving separately with Jiang Xiaoning. She tried to inquire further but was told to ask Jiang Xiaoning directly. Gu Chuan and Jiang Xiaoning then set off in his car. At a clothing store, Jiang Xiaoning helped Gu Chuan select an outfit. A salesperson suggested a matching set for her, referring to Gu Chuan as her "boyfriend."
Jiang Xiaoning quickly denied it, but Gu Chuan encouraged her to try it on. After trying on the outfit, Jiang Xiaoning removed a necklace, a gift from her friend Tang Xu, as it clashed with the new look. Gu Chuan decided to purchase both outfits. On the drive to the Lu Sen Bubble Houses, both Gu Chuan and Jiang Xiaoning exchanged subtle glances, each inwardly pondering their connection.
Meanwhile, Xu Cheng Ran found himself unable to contact Zhao Yan, who ignored his calls and messages, eventually turning off her phone. Xu Cheng Ran felt disheartened as he waited outside the cafe where they had agreed to meet. At her office, Zhao Yan’s manager pressed her to attend a department dinner, reminding her of a previous promise made when she asked for time off.
Despite her reluctance and desire to work late, Zhao Yan was persuaded by her colleagues and Manager Wei to attend. As she boarded Manager Wei’s car, she spotted Xu Cheng Ran waiting outside the building. A surge of emotion swept over her, and her fingers instinctively moved towards her phone, yet she hesitated to make the call.
Upon their arrival at the Lu Sen Bubble Houses, Gu Chuan and Jiang Xiaoning's matching black and white outfits immediately caught everyone's attention, drawing compliments on their coordinated style. Wang Kai announced the "bubble houses" as their accommodation, instructing everyone to choose freely but to reserve the largest for Mr. Gu.
Su Manlin attempted to secure the room closest to Gu Chuan, citing a need for work reports, a move criticized by Qiao Meng Jia, who felt Gu Chuan deserved to relax. As the others excitedly explored the facilities, Su Manlin pulled Jiang Xiaoning aside, reminding her of unfinished work and instructing her to complete it by noon the following day.
Jiang Xiaoning then returned to her room, declining the barbeque but accepting other food and a room key from Hongjie, expressing her tiredness from driving. Su Manlin then rejoined Gu Chuan and the others around the barbeque. Later that evening, Gu Chuan went to Jiang Xiaoning's room. He confessed he couldn't eat the barbeque food and asked if she had anything else. Jiang Xiaoning offered him the Vegetable Shrimp Congee she had prepared overnight, detailing its healthy ingredients.
While they ate, Gu Chuan noticed and corrected errors in her design sketches. Jiang Xiaoning was amazed by his insight, calling him "the savior that God has sent to help me." Soon, fireworks lit up the night sky. Jiang Xiaoning, mesmerized, remarked that she hadn't seen fireworks in a long time, prompting Gu Chuan to offer to take her to see them every weekend if she liked.
She then directed his attention to the stars, lamenting how rarely they were seen in the busy, polluted city and emphasizing the importance of cherishing such moments. Jiang Xiaoning then made three wishes: health for her family, friends, and colleagues; prosperity for the company leading to a raise for herself; and a secret third wish, teasing Gu Chuan that he was likely thinking ill of her.
Gu Chuan smiled as he watched her, then joked that his wish was to be "richer than a country." Simultaneously, Su Manlin, carrying cake and milk for Gu Chuan, found his room door unresponsive. Passing Jiang Xiaoning’s room, she saw two figures inside and realized Gu Chuan was there, leaving in a fit of anger. Jiang Xiaoning continued to revise her designs after Gu Chuan’s corrections. Gu Chuan, meanwhile, had fallen asleep on her sofa.
She gently covered him with a blanket before returning to her work. Gu Chuan awoke from a vivid nightmare, murmuring "Don't, don't." He noticed Jiang Xiaoning asleep, curled up in her chair, and carefully re-covered her with the blanket before quietly leaving the room. Outside, Su Manlin intercepted Gu Chuan, subtly probing about his relationship with Jiang Xiaoning and remarking on his recently relaxed demeanor.
Gu Chuan gave a brief, dismissive response, claiming he was merely checking on Jiang Xiaoning's work because he couldn't sleep. Su Manlin persisted, suggesting Jiang Xiaoning might need assistance with her workload, but Gu Chuan brushed off her concerns, stating that designers were accustomed to long hours. He then excused himself. Zhao Yan returned home heavily intoxicated from her work dinner, leaving her apartment door ajar. Xu Cheng Ran entered, finding her unconscious on the sofa.
He expressed his concern about her excessive drinking and her unlocked door, then brought her hot water. In her confused state, Zhao Yan spoke incoherently, which amused Xu Cheng Ran. She then remarked on the comfort of having a man in the house. Zhao Yan rambled about learning Sanda to protect herself, only to realize that some problems are insurmountable and that she actually needed protection.
She then asked Xu Cheng Ran to sing, and he held her tightly as she cried, expressing her feelings of ordinariness despite having once believed herself different. Xu Cheng Ran reassured her that she was special to him. The next morning, everyone gathered to discuss their free activities for the day using the provided travel brochures.
Jiang Xiaoning, overwhelmed by the numerous options, expressed a desire to visit every attraction, asking questions like whether the amusement park was crowded, how far the bridge was, and if the ancient town was authentic or built for tourism. Gu Chuan then called her aside, supposedly to correct a data error from the previous night, which garnered sympathy from other colleagues who half-jokingly remarked that it indicated Mr. Gu’s attention.
Meanwhile, Zhao Yan woke up with a severe headache, discovering Xu Cheng Ran still in her apartment. He refused to leave, stating he had cleared his schedule to stay with her and acting as her boyfriend. Annoyed, Zhao Yan told him to leave, insisting there was no relationship between them and that their prior encounter was merely a dream.
Xu Cheng Ran, hurt by her words, demanded she take responsibility for him, passionately expressing his deep affection and seriousness, despite her claims of not believing in or needing love. He insisted he would not break up with her and would make her fall for him. Zhao Yan reiterated her disinterest in dating, but Xu Cheng Ran proposed they didn't have to be lovers, officially declaring himself her "good friend" and promising to be her man. Zhao Yan told him to leave, and he departed, promising to send hangover soup and urging her to take care of herself.
