Ms. Cupid in Love Episode 7 Recap
> Ms. Cupid in Love Recap
Shangguan Ya was flustered by the accidental kiss. Fortunately, Ouyang Jing arrived, informing her that Official Xu wanted her at the county magistrate's office. Shangguan Ya quickly left the awkward situation, but her relief was short-lived. Upon her arrival, Xu Yunchuan began to play the zither for her, though Shangguan Ya, having no musical appreciation, found herself growing drowsy.
Xu Yunchuan explained his plan to support Top Matchmaker by consolidating all of Yueyang City's matchmakers under its management, with government funding. Shangguan Ya was ecstatic, and soon, matchmakers from across the city arrived to register and receive their red tags. Chu Ye, observing Shangguan Ya and Xu Yunchuan's closeness, was clearly displeased.
When Xu Yunchuan suggested replacing Shangguan Ya's wilted potted plant, Chu Ye quickly interjected, insisting that several expensive jade corals were needed to properly adjust the feng shui. Shangguan Ya, however, did not care for such trivial things; her true desire was to revive the withered Hongluan tree.
Chu Ye later questioned Li Fu about the tree's origin, learning it grew from a fallen red string from the heavenly pool of fate and love, which then blessed Yueyang City with successful marriages. Li Fu revealed that Chu Ye himself had damaged this string of fate, causing the tree to wither and leading to the current marital chaos. Chu Ye, despite being a deity, found his attempts to revive the tree with divine power futile.
Li Fu sighed, reminding him that if it were so simple, the Emperor of Heaven would not have sent him to the mortal realm. Shangguan Ya diligently organized the registers of single men and women, hoping Chu Ye would help memorize them to ease Xu Yunchuan's workload. However, Chu Ye, still holding ill feelings towards Xu Yunchuan, refused, stating it was none of his business. As he coldly walked away, Shangguan Ya criticized him for his lack of responsibility.
Later, Xu Yunchuan used the pretense of designing new uniforms for all matchmakers to subtly assess Shangguan Ya and Chu Ye's relationship. Shangguan Ya nervously measured Chu Ye's waist, and it was evident their interactions were not those of a loving couple. Master Shangguan, irritated by Chu Ye's presence, directly summoned him. Xu Yunchuan, with his sharp perception, then revealed to Shangguan Ya that he knew her engagement to Chu Ye was a sham.
He explained that since Wan Yuanming was now imprisoned, she no longer needed to pretend and promised to protect her. Unable to deny the truth, Shangguan Ya confessed but continued to defend Chu Ye, asserting that despite his cold demeanor, he was not heartless. Xu Yunchuan countered by emphasizing the importance of rectifying the chaos of marriage and upholding Top Matchmaker, which sounded quite reasonable.
Master Shangguan eagerly suggested driving Chu Ye away, but Shangguan Ya intervened, offering Chu Ye a position as a clerk if he wished to remain. Chu Ye, hearing Shangguan Ya's affectionate use of "Official Xu," grew intensely jealous. Their heated argument escalated, culminating in Shangguan Ya tearing up their contract. Chu Ye then stormed off to Li Fu's residence to brood.
Worried about him, Shangguan Ya, despite her usual frugality, quickly packed some belongings and sent Hongdou with silver to Li Fu's place. Li Fu advised Chu Ye that while he could be a solitary figure in heaven, the mortal realm required him to embrace human warmth and integrate with others. Chu Ye acknowledged that Top Matchmaker was the best place to mend human relationships but felt he had no reason to return.
Li Fu, producing a large chest of gold bars obtained from the God of Fortune, suggested that Chu Ye find a compelling reason that aligned with Top Matchmaker's needs. The next day, Chu Ye and Li Fu arrived with the chest of gold, declaring their intention to invest in Top Matchmaker on the condition that Chu Ye be appointed the head manager.
Shangguan Ya was initially against it, but Master Shangguan, swayed by the vast amount of gold, readily agreed, even sending Lian Li to help Li Fu move his belongings into the residence. Shangguan Ya then gave Chu Ye a tour, explaining the various matchmaking tools such as the love lock and the bell of harmony. She demonstrated the traditional "fanning-leaving" ceremony for brides, captivating Chu Ye with her elegance.
She apologized for her harsh words the previous day, and Chu Ye, unfazed, accepted her apology, assuring her he bore no grudges. He reiterated their new partnership to work together and revitalize Top Matchmaker. Later, Xu Yunchuan, surprised to find Chu Ye still at the residence, listened as Shangguan Ya explained the situation. Despite the explanation, Xu Yunchuan found himself mesmerized by her charming presence.
Reminiscing about his childhood and how he used to throw gold pieces at her, Shangguan Ya finally realized that Xu Yunchuan was the "Little Fatty" from her past, joyfully declaring him her sworn brother. Xu Yunchuan then challenged Chu Ye, asserting his authority as the Imperial Censor to assess the qualifications of Top Matchmaker's head manager. He warned that if Chu Ye failed his assessment, he would be dismissed.
Chu Ye confidently accepted the challenge, though Li Fu cautioned him that matters of the heart were far more complex than they appeared. Recognizing the need for a solution, Chu Ye proposed establishing a "counseling room" to mediate couples' emotional problems on the spot. While Xu Yunchuan praised the innovative idea, Chu Ye's insistence on offering the service for free prompted Shangguan Ya to suggest collecting a symbolic payment from those seeking advice. Despite her concerns about Top Matchmaker's damaged reputation, they decided to spread the news and "give it a try."
