My Girlfriend Is an Alien 2 Episode 25 Recap
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Jiang Shiyi anxiously paced, concerned by Chai Xiaoqi's prolonged absence after she went out to buy candy. He questioned Candy about her whereabouts, just as Chai Xiaoqi returned with a box full of various candies. She explained that she wasn't sure which kind he liked, so she bought many flavors, having visited several malls to find them. Jiang Shiyi happily sampled the candies.
Chai Xiaoqi, though tasting one, emphasized her dislike for sweets, admitting that after getting accustomed to them, they no longer seemed so bad. Jiang Shiyi felt a subtle unease, noting that while Chai Xiaoqi was now obedient and well-behaved, something vital seemed missing. He reflected on his fantasies of a life together, envisioning them chatting, walking, or him offering her his favorite candies, wishing she would simply remain by his side.
However, he lamented their current reality on Earth, far from Cape Town. He also felt a familiar pain, indicating his body temperature was low, but reassured Chai Xiaoqi that they would soon return home, where his condition would improve. He then went to get her a blanket. The doorbell rang, and Jiang Shiyi opened it to find Fang Leng holding a bouquet of lavender.
Fang Leng disregarded Jiang Shiyi, immediately asking for Chai Xiaoqi and attempting to give her the flowers, noting her past preference for lavender. Chai Xiaoqi, seemingly annoyed, rejected him outright and closed the door. Despite Chai Xiaoqi's clear refusal, stating that she and Jiang Shiyi were genetic matches and there was no possibility between them, Fang Leng remained undeterred, insisting he wouldn't give up.
He explained that their Cape Town planet's genetic matching system was designed for producing superior offspring through high-tech means, essentially omitting emotional processes to advance technology, rather than fostering emotional bonds. To protect Chai Xiaoqi from further harassment, Jiang Shiyi appointed her as his assistant, aiming for constant close protection.
Just then, music filled the air as Fang Leng appeared dressed as Xu Xian, carrying an umbrella, a clear attempt to re-enact a past encounter where Chai Xiaoqi had approached him in a similar costume. He hoped this would spark her memories, but Chai Xiaoqi, having been brainwashed, showed no recognition. Instead, she questioned if Fang Leng was mentally unwell due to a past accident, which Fang Leng surprisingly admitted to.
Jiang Shiyi sternly warned Fang Leng to cease bothering Chai Xiaoqi, threatening serious consequences. Fang Leng, however, defiantly vowed to win her back. Jiang Shiyi was about to use his superpowers in frustration, but Chai Xiaoqi quickly intervened, reminding him that using their powers on Earth was strictly forbidden and would consume her still-recovering energy, as Candy had warned. Jiang Shiyi reluctantly desisted, and Fang Leng concluded that simple attempts to rekindle memories wouldn't work after the brainwashing.
Fang Leng then tried to use the scent of hormones to awaken Chai Xiaoqi's memories, but she pushed him away, asking him to keep his distance. She rebuffed his attempts to connect, stating she was merely learning from his past persistence. Chai Xiaoqi then remarked that she had previously only approached him to obtain the Hormone Element, and now Jiang Shiyi carried the same scent, even stronger than Fang Leng's.
This observation alerted Fang Leng, who then brazenly sniffed Jiang Shiyi, confirming the presence of hormones. He swiftly conveyed this revelation to Xiaobu, who explained that their home planet strictly prohibited emotions and the Hormone Element. This meant Jiang Shiyi could not return with Chai Xiaoqi until the hormones in his system fully dissipated, and he acquired a new Hormone Element to complete the mission. This revelation gave Fang Leng more time to delay their mission.
As part of his plan, Fang Leng personally confronted Jiang Shiyi, showing him a video of himself pouring out the Hormone Element. This bold move was meant to ensure Chai Xiaoqi's mission, which required her to acquire the Hormone Element, remained unfulfilled, thus preventing her from leaving Earth.
Fang Leng proposed a deal to Jiang Shiyi: if he wished to take Chai Xiaoqi back to their home planet, Chai Xiaoqi must return to Future Group and assist Fang Leng in developing the Hormone Element. Jiang Shiyi, torn between the mission's completion (which would secure his succession as leader and clear Chai Xiaoqi of punishment) and his concern for Chai Xiaoqi, reluctantly agreed.
He was confident that Chai Xiaoqi's brainwashed state would prevent her from being swayed by Fang Leng, and he specifically warned her that Earthlings were fickle, suspicious, and could try to mislead her. Chai Xiaoqi returned to the company, initially met with a cold reception from colleagues, which was a pre-arranged tactic. However, the colleagues soon launched into an overly enthusiastic welcome, which Chai Xiaoqi found indicative of Earthlings' low intelligence.
Her primary objective was clear: to swiftly obtain the Hormone Element. She constantly urged Fang Leng to accelerate the collection process, but he, fully aware of her true motives and having consulted Fang Lie for delaying tactics, deliberately made excuses and feigned disinterest to delay her. That evening, Fang Leng offered to drive Chai Xiaoqi home, but she, frustrated by the day's lack of progress in collecting hormones, rejected his offer and used her superpowers to instantly disappear.
The next day, Fang Leng led Chai Xiaoqi to collect the Hormone Element, but the machine repeatedly malfunctioned. Unbeknownst to Chai Xiaoqi, Fang Leng, following Fang Lie's suggestion, was wearing high-tech underwear specifically designed to block the emission of hormones, causing the collection device to fail. Chai Xiaoqi noticed the outfit felt hot and found the situation strange but couldn't uncover the truth.
Jiang Shiyi, anxious about the Hormone Element collection and any potential change in Chai Xiaoqi's loyalty, was relieved when she expressed her persistent annoyance with Fang Leng. Fang Leng attempted to stir Chai Xiaoqi's memories by creating a "love museum" based on what he believed was her "love diary," intending to showcase their shared past. However, Chai Xiaoqi quickly corrected him, stating that her diary was merely a record of her mission.
She dismissed his efforts as a waste of time and admitted she felt like hitting him, a sentiment Jiang Shiyi humorously echoed, pleasing him. Chai Xiaoqi found herself still feeling unwell, pondering why her condition remained poor after so many days of rest and why she experienced strange dreams. Jiang Shiyi apologized that his own poor health prevented him from taking her out.
Xiaobu, speaking with Fang Leng, revealed details about Chai Xiaoqi's origins, explaining that her parents were genetically matched on Cape Town, and that Chai Xiaoqi's favorite pastime for her birthday was stargazing. Armed with this knowledge, Fang Leng began meticulous preparations for a starry-themed surprise, a romantic gesture for Chai Xiaoqi's birthday. To buy time for his preparations, he sent her on an errand to purchase candy, having already depleted the city's supply.
