My Girlfriend Is an Alien 2 Episode 13 Recap
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Chai Xiaoqi returned home disheartened after failing to persuade Fang Leng. She apologized to Chai, who admitted she had anticipated this outcome. With limited options, Chai suggested they temporarily reside in their milk tea shop, extending its operating hours to save on rent and boost their income, hoping to earn enough to move into a larger house sooner. The following day, seeing Chai's quiet despair, Xiaoqi and Xiaobu felt immense guilt.
Xiaoqi decided to find someone to comfort Chai, settling on Dr. Zhang as a suitable candidate. She fabricated a story to lure him to the shop, then strategically left him and Chai alone. Unfortunately, Dr. Zhang proved to be brutally honest.
When Chai confided in him about her past heartbreak and her feelings of inadequacy for not being able to keep her "first love" despite reading countless romance novels, Dr. Zhang starkly informed her that her "first love" had clearly broken up with her, not just asked for space. This blunt revelation shattered Chai's self-deception, leaving her furious and threatening him with a bad review for his lack of empathy. Meanwhile, Chai Xiaoqi was determined to win Fang Leng's favor.
Mr. Han, Fang Leng’s assistant, subtly hinted that Fang Leng was worried about securing funds for the research department. Seizing the opportunity, Xiaoqi diligently explored various unconventional fundraising methods. She presented Fang Leng with suggestions like "private lending," "generous rewards," and even a public "call for donations." However, Fang Leng remained unimpressed and coldly told her that his time was precious and he had no time for her to "seek attention."
Left alone in the milk tea shop, Xiaoqi vented her frustration, finding Fang Leng's demands impossible to meet, as she couldn't resort to illegal or exploitative means. A significant opportunity for Fang Leng emerged when Mr. Zhou informed him that his sister, renowned as the number one female investor on Wall Street, had returned to the country and shown considerable interest in Future Group.
Mr. Zhou invited Fang Leng and his parents to a family dinner, clearly hoping to foster a relationship between Fang Leng and Chen Mengfei. Fang Leng's father approved of the match, viewing it as a beneficial alliance. However, Fang Leng's mother privately expressed concern to her sister that if Fang Leng gained such a powerful financial backer, it would be far more difficult to remove him from his position.
At the dinner, Chen Mengfei personally invited Fang Leng to a business reception the following evening. Fang Leng initially declined, citing a prior engagement, but Mr. Zhou interceded, reminding him that it was an excellent chance to secure further investment for the research department and expand his network. Recognizing the strategic importance, Fang Leng accepted the invitation. Fang Leng's mother, intent on disrupting his potential alliance with Chen Mengfei, discussed her plans with her sister.
She mentioned hearing from staff that Chai Xiaoqi and Fang Leng had an "ambiguous relationship" and suggested they could leverage this to "drag Fang Leng down." Elsewhere, Xiaobu was helping Fang Lie by creating a fake admission letter for a seemingly prestigious, yet obscure, local university. Overjoyed, Fang Lie excitedly touched Xiaobu's head. This unexpected contact caused Xiaobu's system temperature to rapidly increase, and she instantly transformed into a turtle. Shortly after, Fang Lie's mother arrived.
Delighted by her son's newfound, albeit feigned, academic enthusiasm and his stated desire to study locally to prepare for taking over Future Group, she readily agreed to his plan. Later, Xiaobu needed Chai Xiaoqi to cool her down before she could revert to human form. She asked Xiaoqi why she kept transforming into a turtle whenever Fang Lie touched her head.
Xiaoqi then asked about symptoms like increased body temperature, flushed face, rapid heartbeat, and a tingling sensation, which Xiaobu confirmed. After some thought, Xiaoqi concluded that during their very first encounter, Fang Lie must have "damaged" Xiaobu's "central processing unit" when he bumped her head. Xiaoqi theorized that this initial damage caused Xiaobu's system to automatically activate "turtle mode" whenever Fang Lie made physical contact with her head.
Xiaobu found this explanation perfectly logical and vowed to avoid Fang Lie's touch in the future, completely unaware that these were signs of burgeoning affection. Jiang Shiyi, desiring to see Chai Xiaoqi, placed a large order for milk tea, using it as a pretext. He then invited Xiaoqi to the upcoming business reception, subtly implying it could lead to much-needed investment for Fang Leng's research department.
Xiaoqi, initially reluctant due to her delivery duties, agreed once she understood the potential financial benefit. After she left, Jiang Shiyi placed the newly ordered milk teas into a refrigerator already filled with numerous identical drinks, confirming his true motive was merely to spend more time with her. Later, Fang Leng's mother once again cleared Xiaoqi's milk tea shop.
She presented Xiaoqi with a beautiful gown, instructing her to wear it to the reception to "charm Fang Leng with dangerous beauty," hoping to disrupt his connection with Chen Mengfei. Xiaoqi, unaware of the full extent of Fang Leng's mother's intricate scheme, was delighted with the elegant dress. At the reception, Chai Xiaoqi diligently prepared an investment proposal, specifically tailored for the "hormonal perfume" project, convinced that her efforts and stunning appearance would finally earn Fang Leng's forgiveness.
She entered the venue with Jiang Shiyi, who had advised her to walk arm-in-arm, presenting themselves as a pair. Fang Leng observed their arrival. When Xiaoqi introduced herself as a representative from Future Group, another guest, Mr. Li, mistakenly assumed she and Jiang Shiyi were a couple, complimenting their apparent compatibility. Shortly after, Chen Mengfei arrived, and other attendees openly praised Fang Leng and Chen Mengfei as a "match made in heaven."
Fang Leng and Chen Mengfei then moved away to discuss investment matters. A guest named Nana confronted Xiaoqi, accusing her of seducing powerful men. Jiang Shiyi quickly intervened, revealing himself as the CEO of The One Design. Fang Leng, overhearing Nana's accusations and Jiang Shiyi's revelation, publicly informed Xiaoqi that she did not need to report to work the following day, effectively dismissing her.
Xiaoqi attempted to explain her presence, but Fang Leng confronted her, accusing her of being "tactful" and trying to please both him and Jiang Shiyi. Xiaoqi retorted that her sole purpose in coming was to secure sponsorship for the research department. Disgusted, Fang Leng declared that he was "sick of the sight of her" and officially canceled the "hormonal perfume" project, stating she no longer needed to seek investment for it.
Fang Leng then introduced Mr. Gu from Sanshu Technology to Chen Mengfei. Chen Mengfei asked Fang Leng to escort her home, but as Fang Leng seemed preoccupied, Mr. Gu offered to take her instead. A heartbroken Chai Xiaoqi turned to Jiang Shiyi for comfort. Jiang Shiyi consoled Xiaoqi, explaining why he always carried candy.
He recounted a childhood memory: being sad and alone in a garden when a little girl approached him, offered a piece of candy, and told him it would make him happy, teaching him to smile. He revealed that this act of kindness had a profound impact on him, leading him to smile constantly in the hope of spreading happiness to those around him.
Jiang Shiyi reassured Xiaoqi that he found her to be gentle, kind, helpful, cute, and interesting, asserting that if she were considered annoying, then no one in the world would be worthy of affection. He added that just as the moon appears differently to various people, so too can individuals be perceived, and it is impossible to please everyone.
He emphasized that for every sadness one experiences, joy will inevitably follow, and told Xiaoqi that she looked her very best when she smiled. He then offered to take her home.
