My Girlfriend Is an Alien 2 Episode 16 Recap
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Xiaobu and Chai Xiaoqi discussed how Fang Leng might surprise Chai Xiaoqi. Given Chai Xiaoqi's fondness for fried chicken, Xiaobu humorously suggested Fang Leng might buy a chicken farm so she could have freshly fried chicken on demand, a surprisingly romantic idea to Chai Xiaoqi. Their conversation was interrupted by the dramatic entrance of Chai, dressed in a striking black evening gown, ready for her date with Dr. Zhang.
Her fashionable attire and energetic dance moves left Xiaobu and Chai Xiaoqi in awe, prompting them to join her in celebration. The following morning, Mr. Han was at the office entrance to greet Chai Xiaoqi, leading her directly to a luxurious new workspace prepared by Fang Leng. This opulent area featured rose aromatherapy, a platter of candies, and a leather massage chair.
Chai Xiaoqi felt overwhelmed and preferred her old spot, but Fang Leng insisted she deserved the lavish treatment, citing the immense value she had brought to the company, including her assistance with the R&D department's perfume and securing The One's project. He even noted the new spot's proximity to his office, inviting her to visit if she ever missed him, which made Chai Xiaoqi blush. Fang Leng began researching the collection of Hormone Element.
Mr. Han reported that Ke Ren, a reclusive expert who had researched hormone extraction and conversion for thirty years and held three related patents, had moved into a forest reserve to avoid disturbance, making him difficult to approach. Fang Leng decided to personally visit Ke Ren the next day and insisted Chai Xiaoqi accompany him. Xiaobu, as Chai Xiaoqi's secretary, also prepared to go. Chai, observing their "ugly" and outdated outfits, confidently took charge of preparing their suitable attire.
Just then, Fang Lie arrived, having heard about their trip and feeling left out. He insisted on joining the group until Xiaobu diverted his attention by inviting him out for supper. Meanwhile, Chai's date with Dr. Zhang began with her striking entrance. She expressed gratitude to Dr. Zhang for inspiring her to open herself to a new relationship.
Dr. Zhang, mistaking her intentions and perceiving himself as her potential new partner, initially advised against rushing into a relationship, citing psychological reasons that a new love might not heal the pain of a first love and could even serve as a mere substitute. However, Chai clarified that the mature, gentle, and considerate person she wished to pursue was, in fact, Dr. Zhang himself. His demeanor immediately shifted to one of delight and agreement.
At the same time, Jiang Shiyi, who had witnessed Chai Xiaoqi and Fang Leng sharing a kiss, became increasingly concerned about Chai Xiaoqi's naivety. He believed she was too innocent to remain on Earth and would continue to be deceived by Fang Leng. He summoned her to his apartment, intending to reveal his true identity. However, his plan was interrupted when Chai Xiaoqi mentioned her upcoming trip with Fang Leng to meet a scientist regarding hormone element collection.
Realizing the timing was not right, he changed his strategy, postponing his full revelation until after the hormone collection task was complete, instead telling her he was her "guardian angel" who could protect her. The next day, Fang Leng, Chai Xiaoqi, Xiaobu, and Fang Lie embarked on their journey to the forest reserve, their spirits high.
Upon arrival, however, Ke Ren was uncooperative, refusing to even listen to their proposal to act as technical consultants and stating he did not lack money, fame, or a desire to sell his technology patents. Chai Xiaoqi then recalled information from Mr. Han's profile: Ke Ren's wife had passed away five years prior, and he had been trying to keep her beloved orchid alive, but it was dying.
Realizing this was the key, Chai Xiaoqi tasked Xiaobu with researching the orchid's needs. They discovered orchids thrive in slightly acidic, highly-permeable, and easily-drained soil, especially with pine bark for fungus growth and a humid environment, contrasting with the dry nutrient soil Ke Ren was using. Chai Xiaoqi and Fang Lie then went to collect suitable soil and pine bark from the back hill.
When the orchid still appeared lifeless, Chai Xiaoqi discreetly used her "Light Wave of Love" to revitalize it, controlling the energy to make its resurgence appear naturally caused by the new soil and pine bark. Impressed by their efforts and the orchid's sudden revival, Ke Ren became receptive.
He presented them with his unique, complex hormone collector, which could be worn on the arm to convert hormones into a more stable form, along with thirty years of notes on hormone purification technology and experimental methods. He warned them that collecting large quantities of hormones for raw materials was extremely challenging, emphasizing the need for the "best experimental sample" as hormone secretion varied among individuals and situations.
Later, while Xiaobu and Fang Lie were sketching by the lake, Chai Xiaoqi discovered Fang Lie's sketchbook, which revealed his feelings for Xiaobu as all the drawings were of her. This caused Xiaobu's system temperature to dangerously rise, forcing her to jump into the lake to cool down. Fang Lie, worried, immediately jumped in after her, only to catch a severe cold from the chilling water.
That evening, as they set up tents and grilled food, Fang Lie, still feeling the cold, insisted on finding a hotel for himself and Xiaobu. This conveniently left Fang Leng and Chai Xiaoqi alone under the starry sky. Fang Leng then theorized that since hormones produce the feeling of being in love, and people in love naturally have heightened emotions that release more hormones, "couples who are in love" would be the optimal experimental samples for hormone collection. He then confessed his love to Chai Xiaoqi, implying they were the perfect pair for the experiment.
