My Girlfriend Is an Alien 2 Episode 7 Recap
> My Girlfriend Is an Alien 2 Recap
Fang Leng rushed into the swimming pool to rescue Chai Xiaoqi, whose foot was cramping. He gently told her not to move and not to push herself too hard, warning her about potential accidents. Despite her discomfort, Xiaoqi, while still in the water, highlighted that her makeup remained perfect, proving the excellent quality of Future Group's cosmetics, using this as a point to insist on continuing their live stream from the gym.
She asserted that they couldn't let their efforts go to waste or lose viewers' trust in their products. When Xiaoqi asked why he was there, Fang Leng responded that as her boss, it was normal for him to follow up on her work, and he decided to join her. He offered her a towel to dry off and accompanied her through exercises.
As they worked out together, with Fang Leng reminding her to slow down and not pull so hard during sit-ups, viewers online were thrilled, calling them a "cool couple" and exclaiming how "sweet" they were, even suggesting they should get married immediately. During the sit-up session, Fang Leng unexpectedly lost balance and fell onto Xiaoqi.
She internally worried that he might think it was on purpose, while he commented on her poor balance and advised her against doing live streams in the gym again. Quickly recovering, Xiaoqi shifted the focus to her makeup, pointing out that despite being in the water and sweating, her makeup remained perfect, proving the excellent quality of Future Group's cosmetics. Seizing the opportunity, Fang Leng addressed the recent malicious rumors and bad reviews targeting their company.
He expressed gratitude for the continued trust and support from their audience, promising to develop even better products in the future. The live stream's success in countering the negative publicity disappointed Fang Leng's mother, who had orchestrated the malicious rumors, forcing her to devise new plans. Xiaoqi, however, was comically annoyed that everyone was complimenting Fang Leng's looks instead of her makeup.
After the live stream, noticing Xiaoqi still limping, Fang Leng gently picked her up when no one was around and applied a spray to her leg, making her view him as a "warm guy." He then critiqued Xiaoqi’s performance, calling her reckless, impetuous, and lacking self-awareness, though he ultimately told her to rest and not be late for work. Xiaoqi, delighted, exclaimed that he was the "best boss in the world" and promised to perform better.
As a reward for helping the company resolve the negative review crisis, Fang Leng then invited her to dinner. Xiaoqi excitedly accepted, relishing the delicious Australian lobster, foie gras, and caviar, even comically wishing for more company crises so she could enjoy such treats again. Upon returning to his apartment building, Fang Leng still refused to let Xiaoqi inside. Desperate to spend more time with him, Xiaoqi tried to offer company, claiming she was bored at home.
However, their conversation was interrupted by the arrival of Fang Lie and Xiao Bu. Fang Lie, who was seeking financial help, confessed to Xiao Bu his fabricated story about a broken leg to get money from his brother, only for Fang Leng to expose his lie immediately. Fang Lie apologized for lying and for being in a relationship without his brother's knowledge, asserting he should have been honest.
Fang Leng reminded him that he supported Fang Lie's dreams but wouldn't tolerate him being idle. Fang Lie defended his relationship with Xiao Bu, arguing that they were "mutually in love," a sentiment Xiaoqi eagerly seconded. Later, Fang Lie, still somewhat suspicious, confronted Xiao Bu and Xiaoqi, questioning how they knew each other, referencing a previous encounter at a hot springs hotel, and even mistakenly calling Xiaoqi his "future sister-in-law."
Xiaoqi and Xiao Bu skillfully deflected his questions by feigning forgetfulness. After Fang Lie left, Xiao Bu confirmed to Xiaoqi that their fabricated relationship was merely a cover to allow Xiaoqi to get closer to Fang Leng for their mission. The next day at work, Xiaoqi anticipated a change in Fang Leng's demeanor, even fantasizing about a promotion that would help her complete her mission, but he remained cold.
He instructed her to quickly collate and analyze all negative reviews about Future Group’s cosmetics and submit a report to Assistant Han within two days. Xiaoqi was surprised, noting that the malicious rumors had already been resolved, but Fang Leng stressed the importance of addressing consumers' real feedback to improve product competitiveness.
Meanwhile, Assistant Han, overwhelmed by the company’s demanding standards as a top industry player, felt immense pressure and feared being fired if his work was not up to par, even attempting to befriend Xiaoqi to get her to speak well of him to Fang Leng. During a regular meeting for senior management, when asked for suggestions, Xiaoqi bravely stepped forward.
She presented a detailed comparison of Future Group's cosmetics with top international brands, highlighting how their success stemmed from high-tech processes and signature products. She cited examples like a foundation with traditional herbal ingredients, a lipstick containing royal jelly and mango, and a loose powder with oil control and sunscreen properties. Xiaoqi proposed that Future Group needed to invent its own innovative "signature product" to create a sensation in the beauty industry.
Assistant Han attempted to interject, reminding her that the discussion was for managers. However, Fang Leng acknowledged her point, admitting he had considered the issue and that while the company consistently launched new products, it lacked a classic signature item due to current technological limitations. He then proposed immediately establishing a dedicated research department to control core production technology and handle all future product development.
Meanwhile, Fang Leng's mother, learning of his plan, immediately contacted her associate, Kang Shu, to devise a strategy to prevent Fang Leng from securing funding from Chairman Zhou, fearing that if he succeeded, it would make her efforts to sabotage the company much harder. Fang Leng, aware of attempts to hinder his efforts, found it difficult to secure a meeting with Chairman Zhou, who consistently used the same excuse of urgent matters to avoid him.
Separately, Xiao Bu confided in Xiaoqi about their difficult mission to acquire the hormone element and approach Fang Leng, to which Xiaoqi responded by saying she was also having a tough time. They celebrated the upcoming "hormone element," hoping it would free them from their current predicament.
Xiaoqi wondered if unforeseen changes would occur during the year-long research period for the hormone element, but Xiao Bu reassured her, stating that as President, Fang Leng's decision to establish the research department was final. However, Fang Leng's mother and her associate expressed concerns that Fang Leng couldn't proceed with the research department without board support, explicitly mentioning Chairman Zhou, a conservative board member who reportedly disliked Fang Leng's focus on the beauty line.
This group anticipated Chairman Zhou's opposition would naturally hinder Fang Leng's plan at the upcoming annual meeting. Fang Leng, aware of attempts to sabotage his efforts, found it difficult to secure a meeting with Chairman Zhou, who consistently used the same excuse of urgent matters to avoid him. The company was abuzz with rumors that Fang Leng would take Xiaoqi as his date to Chairman Zhou's upcoming cocktail party, fueling speculation of an official announcement.
Xiaoqi, initially believing Fang Leng exploited her too much to let her enjoy a party, was surprised to find a new gown and a pair of heels, along with a note from him inviting her to meet him downstairs at 8 PM.
Though she briefly wondered if he intended for her to be a server in the elaborate outfit, her friend, Chai, immediately recognized the gown as the latest, limited-edition design from Jubilee House, and the heels as crystal shoes she had always dreamed of owning, marveling at the expense Fang Leng must have incurred. Xiaoqi briefly considered pretending not to see them due to exhaustion, or even giving them to Chai, but Chai's excitement persuaded her to try them on.
On the way to the cocktail party, Fang Leng strictly instructed Xiaoqi not to cause any trouble, emphasizing that his main goal was to secure Chairman Zhou's investment for the research department. Xiaoqi tried to subtly ascertain if Fang Leng was trying to reconcile with her by inviting her, but he dismissed the idea.
At the party, Fang Leng attempted to discuss his plans with Chairman Zhou, but Chairman Zhou, reiterating that the event was for relaxation, skillfully avoided the topic of work. While Xiaoqi enjoyed the food, she intervened when a woman named Nana verbally abused a server. This act immediately drew Nana’s ire, who accused Xiaoqi of being blind and demanded compensation for the expensive heels she claimed Xiaoqi had damaged—a birthday gift to Chen Mengfei, rare and expensive.
Chen Mengfei, Chairman Zhou's niece, gently tried to calm Nana. Nana continued to insult Xiaoqi, calling her a "lowly employee" who didn't know her place and falsely claiming the heels Xiaoqi wore were knock-offs that Xiaoqi had absurdly claimed Fang Leng gave her. Xiaoqi, hoping to avoid further trouble, downplayed her connection to Fang Leng, stating she was just a colleague to his assistant. Shortly after, Chen Mengfei was introduced as the new spokesperson for Future Group’s makeup line.
Xiaoqi immediately worried to Fang Leng that by offending Chairman Zhou’s niece, she might have jeopardized his chances of securing the necessary funding. When Nana further pressed the issue of the "knock-off" shoes, Fang Leng subtly affirmed the authenticity of the shoes by stating he would handle his own employees, implying his ownership of the gift, which Fang Lie later confirmed to Chen Mengfei.
As they left, Fang Leng, though accustomed to Xiaoqi causing trouble, thanked her for speaking up for him, explaining that one should know who they are dealing with before hitting a dog, a comment Xiaoqi found puzzling.
