My Girlfriend Is an Alien 2 Episode 12 Recap
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Feeling down and drenched in the rain, Chai Xiaoqi sat alone on a bench, contemplating her next move regarding Fang Leng. Jiang Shiyi appeared, offering her an umbrella and a sweet treat. Chai Xiaoqi found the candy delicious, admitting that sweets always cured her mood. She explained that she used to be cheerful, but ever since meeting Fang Leng, worries had become constant.
Jiang Shiyi, who claimed sweets were foreign to his homeland but effective in lifting spirits, offered his friendship, telling her to let him know anytime she felt down. Chai Xiaoqi felt a strange familiarity with his smile, as if they had met before, to which Jiang Shiyi responded that this made them even more destined to be friends. They shared a moment, sealing their new friendship before Chai Xiaoqi headed inside.
Meanwhile, at the office, a senior colleague voiced concerns about Fang Leng to Ms. Chen, suggesting he wasn't reliable enough to handle major responsibilities. However, Ms. Chen found Fang Leng quite trustworthy, believing in giving younger professionals room to grow. Just then, a soaked Fang Leng walked in, mistakenly greeting Ms. Chen as "Ms. Li." The colleague mocked Fang Leng for forgetting Ms. Chen's surname after just getting rained on.
Mr. Han, Fang Leng's assistant, quickly intervened, explaining that Fang Leng's unique condition made it difficult for him to form deep memories when wet. Despite Mr. Han's attempt to remind Fang Leng that Chai Xiaoqi was his "true love" and "destined partner," Fang Leng immediately ordered Mr. Han to fire her. Chai Xiaoqi was stunned to hear the news of her dismissal.
Xiao Bu tried to comfort her, suggesting that misunderstandings and anger were just "concoctions" between lovers, which could ultimately strengthen their bond. Unwilling to face Chai Xiaoqi, Fang Leng instructed Mr. Han to book him a hotel for the night, threatening to fire Mr. Han if he dared reveal the address. Chai's Sister advised Chai Xiaoqi that a sincere apology was all it would take to win Fang Leng back.
Taking the opportunity, Chai Xiaoqi and Xiao Bu confessed to Chai's Sister that they were not Li Chunjiao's daughters. Chai's Sister revealed she had known all along, having been informed by the landlady that Li Chunjiao's daughter had moved overseas long ago. She explained that she wasn't angry, understanding they had nowhere else to go and that their attempts at deception were quite clumsy.
She then urged Chai Xiaoqi to apologize to Fang Leng, hoping he would invest in her "coastal style hotel" in the future. That evening, Fang Leng held a video conference from his hotel room. Chai Xiaoqi, disguised as room service, entered with a tray of food. He initially paid her no mind, but the managers on the video call noticed her and tried to draw his attention. Annoyed by the interruption, Fang Leng finally realized Chai Xiaoqi's presence.
She began to apologize, even singing a "forgiveness cake" song, but Fang Leng was unmoved. He immediately ordered Mr. Han to call security. Chai Xiaoqi pleaded for just a minute to explain, but when asked to clarify her past deceptions—like pretending to be his neighbor or ex-girlfriend, or why she first approached him—she merely stated she "couldn't tell him." Frustrated, Fang Leng called her shameless and warned her not to appear before him again, or he would call the police.
Chai Xiaoqi argued that she was valuable to the company, having made perfumes for them, and that the company's rules prevented her dismissal unless for serious violations. Fang Leng, however, dismissed her claims. Though she protested that he wouldn't believe her truth, Fang Leng stated she could continue working for the company, but her success depended on her own abilities.
He then told her to go home, leading Chai Xiaoqi to lament Fang Leng's "old tactic" of "stay if you're good, leave if you're not." The next day, in a regular meeting, Fang Leng assigned Chai Xiaoqi the difficult task of securing a contract with The One design company, a feat no one else had managed despite multiple attempts.
Mr. Han and other colleagues expressed doubt, pointing out that The One had repeatedly rejected their proposals due to restrictions on creative freedom, and questioned Chai Xiaoqi's lack of experience. Fang Leng, however, was resolute, reiterating that Chai Xiaoqi was now responsible for all projects related to The One and demanded results by the following afternoon, telling her to resign if she couldn't handle it. Chai Xiaoqi inwardly fumed, calling him an "unscrupulous businessman" for such a challenging task.
Meanwhile, Xiao Bu visited Fang Lie, who was confined at home. She brought him his favorite grilled sausages and snacks. Fang Lie, craving freedom, asked about escape methods. Xiao Bu presented three ideas: giving up his painting dream to inherit family wealth, cutting ties with his family to pursue art as a pauper, or pretending to study finance locally as an excuse to continue painting. Fang Lie rejected the first two, valuing both his dream and his family.
He favored the third option, though he worried about passing exams, to which Xiao Bu confidently declared she would handle it. Their conversation was abruptly cut short by the arrival of Fang Lie's mother. Xiao Bu quickly transformed into a small tortoise to hide. Fang Lie tried to cover for her, but his mother discovered the hidden snacks and grew upset that he'd rather converse with a tortoise than her.
She confiscated all his food and warned him that the tortoise would be taken away if he didn't behave, leaving Xiao Bu to lament her constant transformations. Chai Xiaoqi tirelessly worked through the night, almost collapsing from exhaustion, determined to finalize The One design company's cooperation plan. During her late-night work session, Chai Xiaoqi nearly collapsed from exhaustion, but Fang Leng, observing her, subtly helped by steadying her head.
At the negotiation, she initially presented the standard proposal, which was met with skepticism. Then, she expressed her genuine conviction, passionately arguing that The One's unique creative spirit perfectly aligned with the Future Group's brand. She highlighted that while The One sought creative freedom, collaboration with Fang Shi was an exclusive match, and they were the ideal partner for each other.
Mr. Wang from The One, acknowledging Chai Xiaoqi's excellence and implicitly trusting Jiang Shiyi's judgment, promptly agreed to sign the contract. Chai Xiaoqi was surprised by the quick agreement and asked Jiang Shiyi if he had helped because of their friendship. Jiang Shiyi assured her to believe in her own ability, explaining that Mr. Wang was moved by her sincerity and that he wouldn't risk his company's business for personal favors.
Chai Xiaoqi thanked him, and Jiang Shiyi suggested she call him "Eleven." The contract successfully secured, Chai Xiaoqi informed Fang Leng, proudly stating he now had no reason to fire her. Mr. Han later confirmed to Fang Leng that The One had accepted all terms without revision and agreed not to work with competitors, praising Chai Xiaoqi's eloquence and dedication.
However, office gossip soon reached Fang Leng, as he received a photo of Chai Xiaoqi appearing close to Mr. Jiang, prompting talk about the "Leng-Qi couple" potentially breaking up. Mr. Han tried to dismiss it as a mere coincidence, but Fang Leng, observing Chai Xiaoqi's recent actions, concluded that she was "not as innocent as she looks." Mr. Han suggested minimizing contact if she was a nuisance. Realizing they were neighbors, Fang Leng formulated a new plan.
Later, Chai Xiaoqi and Xiao Bu found Chai's Sister in tears. The property management had informed them that Fang Leng had bought their house and they had to move out that very day. Chai's Sister explained her deep emotional attachment to the house, revealing it was left by her first love, Yun Hai, whom she had been patiently waiting for since he went abroad.
Before Chai Xiaoqi's arrival, Mr. Han had tried to dissuade Fang Leng from proceeding with the eviction, but Fang Leng remained firm, stating it was too late to reverse the decision. Distraught by the loss of both the house and her unresolved past, Chai Xiaoqi confronted Fang Leng. She pleaded with him to allow Chai's Sister to stay, telling him he could fire or hate her, but not force Chai's Sister to leave a place so dear to her heart.
Fang Leng coldly retorted that it was a private transaction between him and the owner, irrelevant to others. Chai Xiaoqi passionately argued about Chai's Sister's unwavering hope and long wait for Yun Hai, asserting that some people do believe in waiting. She then accused Fang Leng of denying others the belief in love simply because he himself didn't trust it. Infuriated, Fang Leng declared that Chai Xiaoqi, having repeatedly lied to him, was the least qualified person to discuss love with him.
