My Fated Boy Episode 5 Recap
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As a child, Lu Zhengan was often dressed as a girl by Lin Yang, who affectionately called him her sister. He recalled how Lin Yang, despite being a young child herself, was very protective, assuring him, "Don't be afraid, I am here. I will protect you." His mother even noted a period when Lin Yang was particularly fond of him, always wanting to take him out to play, a reason Lu Zhengan himself never understood and Lin Yang never explained.
Upon her return to the office, Lin Yang met with Mr. Hua, who expressed concern for her recovery. Mr. Hua admitted it was his oversight that Li Tian, a new intern and Lin Yang's assistant, was hired without her prior consultation. He praised Li Tian as ambitious and a quick learner, even comparing her to a younger Lin Yang, though Lin Yang playfully interjected that she wasn't old yet.
Mr. Hua expressed his high expectations for Li Tian and his trust in Lin Yang to mentor the new intern. Lin Yang, however, sought clear assurances that as Li Tian's direct supervisor, she would have the final say on the intern's work arrangements and future, including whether she would be kept on after her probation. Mr. Hua affirmed her authority, which Lin Yang accepted with relief, promising to guide Li Tian fairly.
Later, Lin Yang encountered Li Tian preparing coffee for Mr. Hua. Lin Yang quizzed Li Tian on Mr. Hua's specific order – a hot Americano with one and a half spoonfuls of sugar – which Li Tian answered correctly, indicating her diligence. Asserting her authority, Lin Yang canceled the coffee, explaining Mr. Hua had an afternoon meeting elsewhere. She then sternly reminded Li Tian: "You're my assistant, not Mr. Hua's.
Before serving tea and water, you have to understand the relationships here. Do not overstep." She also insisted that Li Tian, being seven years younger, address her as "sister" out of respect and assigned her to email the meeting records by the end of the day. Enraged, Li Tian immediately called her older sister to complain, accusing Lin Yang of becoming arrogant after visiting their brother-in-law's office.
She vented that Lin Yang was "a villain adorning herself with borrowed plumes" and that she refused to be her assistant, believing Lin Yang didn't deserve it. Her sister advised her to control her emotions at work and, crucially, not to reveal her identity. Meanwhile, Ma Le worried about Lu Zhengan, who had been secluded for two days working on his creation without sleep or food.
However, he and a colleague found Lu Zhengan peacefully asleep, marveling at his long eyelashes and handsome features, even remarking he looked like "a beautiful woman." When Lin Yang called, Lu Zhengan immediately feigned a severe illness, claiming to be dizzy, feverish, and weak. Worried, Lin Yang decided to visit him. After hanging up, Lu Zhengan celebrated triumphantly, only to see Ma Le and his colleague, who had witnessed his entire act.
He quickly composed himself, reminding them to maintain his public persona as an "aloof, handsome man." Li Tian had left work early after using a photo of Lin Yang to lure Lu Zhengan into a meeting. She revealed she had become Lin Yang's assistant and had confronted Lin Yang at the hospital, declaring her feelings for Lu Zhengan and telling Lin Yang to stay away.
Li Tian confessed she had expected his "wife" to be a goddess, but was disappointed by Lin Yang, whom she disparaged as "ugly, bad-tempered, and without merit." Angered, Lu Zhengan retorted that he only came because of the photo. He stated unequivocally that Lin Yang was his "bottom line" and that he had rejected Li Tian from the start, warning her to stop wasting her time and bothering Lin Yang.
As he left, a weeping Li Tian threatened to get Lin Yang fired, to which he calmly replied, "I believe you'll try, as long as you can do it." Later, while in a car with Mr. Hua, Lin Yang spotted Li Tian crying on the street after being harshly rejected by Lu Zhengan. Back at home, Lin Yang’s foul mood was evident as she aggressively chopped cucumbers.
She vented to Yao Dan about Li Tian's unprofessionalism and Mr. Hua's favoritism, evidenced by Li Tian knowing his private coffee preferences. Yao Dan, however, suggested Lin Yang's anger was really about Lu Zhengan. She argued that Li Tian's persistent pursuit, combined with their similar ages and the fact that Lu Zhengan ran out to meet her despite having a fever, would likely lead to a relationship.
When Yao Dan suggested he would eventually fall in love, marry, and have children, Lin Yang fiercely declared, "He wouldn't dare! If he does, I'll call his mother immediately, and she'll kill him in a minute." After Yao Dan left, Lu Zhengan called. Lin Yang confronted him about seeing him with Li Tian when he was supposedly bedridden.
He explained he went because he heard Li Tian was her new assistant and feared she would make things difficult for Lin Yang. Misunderstanding, Lin Yang began defending her own actions, assuming he was worried about her upsetting Li Tian. Agitated, Lu Zhengan interrupted, "I don't care about her. I'm afraid you'll be wronged. Do you understand? You're the only one I care about." Stunned by his directness, Lin Yang apologized.
Lu Zhengan, having walked to her apartment building, told her he envied Li Tian's fearlessness and urged Lin Yang to overcome her own fear of losing face, saying, "When we have something we desire, we should go to great lengths to vie for it. Don't be afraid." The next day, Lin Yang brought chicken soup to Yunlang Music to celebrate Lu Zhengan's new song launch and official signing ceremony.
She was told by the front desk that she couldn't see him without an appointment but insisted on waiting, identifying herself as his sister. Inside, Ma Le gave a passionate speech before Lu Zhengan, dressed in a black suit, took the stage at a piano to perform. Watching him, Lin Yang was overcome with emotion, realizing the clingy "little kid" she knew had truly grown up, and perhaps she was the one who hadn't.
She felt an immense sense of pride, thinking, "Lu Zhengan, you are the best, as expected!" After the successful event, Ma Le tried to usher Lu Zhengan to a celebratory dinner, but Lu Zhengan spotted Lin Yang and immediately refused. He rushed to her side and, feigning illness again, took her hand and placed it on his forehead, claiming to feel dizzy and cold before collapsing dramatically into her arms.
Annoyed but forced to support him, Lin Yang urged him to get up, reminding him of his new public status. Ma Le quickly intervened, explaining to the bewildered executives that the woman was his "sister—no, his cousin," who had just returned from abroad and had poor self-care skills, thus requiring frequent family visits.
