Mr. Bad Episode 1 Recap, Plot

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Nan Xing, who is passionate about writing novels and also quite a lovestruck narcissist, is walking home alone when she encounters a stranger trying to strike up a conversation. The man wants to go with Nan Xing to a book signing event but ends up witnessing her brave act of justice, which scares him off in a hurry. Nan Xing sends a thief to the police station and continues back to school to practice discus throwing.

She tells her friend that she’s going to interview at Lu Zichen’s company, hoping to become his assistant. After losing her father and younger brother, Nan Xing now lives with her mother. She's always been devoted to writing novels and often imagines herself as the female protagonist, marrying her idol Lu Zichen. Viewers who read the preview of Nan Xing’s novel question the plot, thinking she’s just obsessed with the male lead and that the storyline lacks twists and turns.

Determined to improve the story, Nan Xing decides to introduce a new character—a handsome and extraordinarily intelligent and strong martial arts villain, Xiao Wudi. Nan Xing’s mother approves of Xiao Wudi’s character in the novel, as he seems more charismatic. Nan Xing disagrees and runs to Xianzi Spring to make a wish. After being provoked by a nearby couple, she wishes for a love that would be unforgettable and soul-stirring.

At that moment, a fortune-telling young immortal by the spring grants her wish. As she makes her wish, the coin necklace around Nan Xing’s neck falls into the spring. Instinctively grabbing the coin, Nan Xing ends up saving a handsome man from the water—none other than Xiao Wudi. Nan Xing thinks she’s dreaming, but it turns out to be real. When Xiao Wudi wakes up, he finds himself in Nan Xing’s arms and is confused about why he’s here.

Nan Xing pushes him away and wants to go home quickly, assuming he’s just some guy with a costume obsession wandering around at night. Xiao Wudi is puzzled—he was supposed to be in the Ming Dynasty and has no idea how he ended up here. After shaking off Nan Xing, Xiao Wudi walks alone through the streets, drawing attention from women who admire his traditional outfit.

Xiao Wudi pretends to play along, though he doesn’t understand much about the modern world. To avoid revealing his identity, Xiao Wudi sneaks into a library at night and devours history books, discovering that he has traveled 500 years into the future. Yet he still doesn’t know why he’s here—only that he constantly senses Nan Xing’s call. Nan Xing goes to interview at Lu Zichen’s company but doesn’t perform well.

When asked about her strengths, she admits she has no work experience—only determination. When she sees Lu Zichen enter the room, she’s left speechless. Ye Qing, Lu Zichen’s long-time partner, receives public thanks from him in front of the media. Knowing she won't be selected, Nan Xing quietly leaves. On her way out, she gets her high heel stuck in the ground. People pass by without helping; a nearby couple even laughs at her.

Feeling extremely embarrassed, Nan Xing cries for help from the bottom of her heart. Xiao Wudi hears Nan Xing’s call and instantly appears before her. Coincidentally, someone is handing out roses—Xiao Wudi grabs one and gives it to Nan Xing, helping her out of the situation.

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