My Girlfriend Is an Alien 2 Episode 8 Recap
> My Girlfriend Is an Alien 2 Recap
At a cocktail party, Fang Leng, concerned about Chai Xiaoqi causing further trouble, pulls her away. Chen Mengfei witnesses this, feeling displeased. Chai Xiaoqi expresses her frustration, defending the respect due to working people after someone implies she should "know her place." Fang Leng cautions her to watch her step, but despite her confident assertion that she would not, Chai Xiaoqi immediately sprains her ankle. As she is unable to walk properly, Fang Leng simply picks her up.
Witnessing their interaction, an observer remarks on their "sweetness." Suddenly, a commotion erupts as Chen Mengfei's friend, who was earlier behaving waywardly, falls into the swimming pool, seemingly pushed by an unseen force, prompting shouts for help.
Complaining that even her foot is "bullying" her, Chai Xiaoqi explains to Fang Leng that her unusual quietness stems from her fear of the repercussions of the previous night's incident involving Chen Mengfei's friend, believing that offending Chen Mengfei could jeopardize the establishment of the research department. Fang Leng dismisses her as "always my trouble" but thanks her for speaking up for him.
The following morning, Chai Xiaoqi greets Mr. Han with a "Cola Sea Salt with Pudding," only to be warned that Fang Leng is in a foul mood. Mr. Han explicitly cautions her against mentioning the research department, as Mr. Zhou had rejected Fang Leng's proposal the previous day.
Believing her actions at the cocktail party might be the cause, Chai Xiaoqi tentatively asks Fang Leng if his mood is due to the previous night's events and if she is to blame. Fang Leng calmly dismisses her concern, stating that professional rejections are normal and his focus is on finding solutions. He emphasizes that as the company's boss, he bears full responsibility and assures her that she should not feel guilty.
Xiao Bu is thoroughly impressed by Fang Leng's display of responsibility, remarking, "He's so cool. I did not know Fang Leng was such a responsible man. I thought he was going to fire you." However, Chai Xiaoqi remains burdened by guilt, reasoning that since Chen Mengfei is Mr. Zhou's niece, offending her friend could still negatively impact Fang Leng. Xiao Bu observes the complexity of human emotions, noting how Fang Leng's attempt to alleviate her stress inadvertently deepened her guilt.
Realizing Mr. Zhou is unavailable at his office, they decide to seek him out at his home, with Xiao Bu offering to assist with the necessary information. The following day, Chai Xiaoqi, disguised in a cleaner's uniform with the code name "777," arrives at Mr. Zhou's residence.
She immediately overhears a heated argument between Mr. and Mrs. Zhou, with Mrs. Zhou admonishing her husband for his lack of effort in their relationship, specifically criticizing his disinterest in personal grooming and his broken promises regarding their family life. Mrs. Zhou eventually expels him from the house, then invites Chai Xiaoqi inside, handing her a vacuum cleaner which Chai Xiaoqi, unfamiliar with its use, humorously mistakes for a walking cane.
Moments later, the doorbell rings, revealing Fang Leng, who has come to make a final attempt at persuasion. Chai Xiaoqi quickly hides. Mrs. Zhou, surprised to see Fang Leng, makes a dry remark about him arriving too late to see her husband before excusing herself to take a call upstairs. Fang Leng soon discovers a flustered Chai Xiaoqi. When he questions her presence, she deflects, cleverly coaxing him into demonstrating how to use the vacuum cleaner.
As Mrs. Zhou steps away, Fang Leng and Chai Xiaoqi follow, inadvertently overhearing more of the couple's deep-seated conflict. They learn it's Mr. and Mrs. Zhou's wedding anniversary, but Mr. Zhou's gifts – including an "Electronic aromatherapy toilet seat" and an "intelligent housekeeping robot" – have failed to impress Mrs. Zhou, who feels he is "selfish" and has forgotten their "token of love": a specific, discontinued perfume from Future Group's first generation. She simply wants a gift she truly likes.
Fang Leng recognizes the perfume bottle as containing their company's first-generation fragrance, long discontinued with a lost formula. Chai Xiaoqi, however, confidently asserts that her keen sense of smell can recreate it, believing that resolving the Zhou couple's marital issues will improve Mr. Zhou's mood and sway his decision regarding the research department. She successfully persuades Mrs. Zhou to lend her the precious bottle, framing it as a company initiative to revive a classic scent.
With Fang Leng assisting, Chai Xiaoqi meticulously identifies the top notes of jasmine, middle notes of lemon, and base notes of iris, successfully replicating the fragrance. Their close collaboration and occasional brushes create an undeniable romantic tension. Meanwhile, back at the apartment, Xiao Bu struggles with her newly repaired signaller. Despite system checks indicating full functionality, it consistently fails to connect with their home planet, leading her to believe she's afflicted by a "computer virus" and self-medicating with digestion tablets.
Chai Xiaoqi returns, confiscates the pills, and reassures a despondent Xiao Bu that even if the signaller fails, her hormone-collecting device can still transmit a signal once full. She reminds Xiao Bu that with Fang Leng's progress on the research department, they will soon be able to produce and collect the Hormone Element, ensuring their return home. Unbeknownst to them, their efforts are being monitored and obstructed.
Jiang Shiyi, a candidate for leader from their home planet, has arrived on Earth. Driven by his feelings for Chai Xiaoqi, he instructs his assistant, Candy, to intercept all signals from Chai Xiaoqi, identified by her home planet designation, Jilisikaqiusuolakalaka No. Seven. A discussion among alien leaders reveals that a neutron star explosion altered Chai Xiaoqi's time-travel route, necessitating her continued presence on Earth to obtain the as-yet-undeveloped Hormone Element, whose existence threatens their Keplerian faith.
Despite concerns about the mission's increased difficulty and Chai Xiaoqi's limited capabilities, it is decided that the mission should continue. Jiang Shiyi volunteers to oversee Chai Xiaoqi, discreetly protecting and assisting her, using their former space hub on Earth, now disguised as "The One design company," as his cover. His successful completion of this mission would secure his position as the next leader.
Jiang Shiyi, now on Earth, begins his surveillance, deciding to "assist Xiaoqi for now" without directly revealing himself. To reconcile Mr. and Mrs. Zhou, Fang Leng instructs Mr. Han to deliver two special cards to them. These are Chai Xiaoqi's ingenious creations, as she boasts, "There's nothing that I, Niuhuru Seven, can't do," referring to her skill in forging their respective handwritings.
The cards contain apology letters, each appearing to be from the other spouse, inviting them to dinner at the Rose Restaurant. Fang Leng, impressed by the unconventional but effective approach, attributes the "shady business" idea to Chai Xiaoqi. At the restaurant, Mr. and Mrs. Zhou arrive but remain silent for an awkward ten minutes.
Their subsequent conversation quickly devolves into another argument, with Mrs. Zhou rejecting her husband's perceived apology, accusing him of feigning pitifulness on the card, and criticizing his impersonal, practical gifts like the "Electronic aromatherapy toilet seat" and "intelligent housekeeping robot." She insists he neglects their family despite his busy work schedule. Observing the escalating conflict, Chai Xiaoqi decides to intervene, declaring her intention to "use her superpower to save a couple from a quarrel."
She unleashes her "Light Wave of Love," causing an array of flowers to bloom and instantly affecting both Mr. and Mrs. Zhou. Their anger dissolves, replaced by warmth, and they embrace as if years of bitterness had vanished. Fang Leng then appears, presenting the restored perfume to Mrs. Zhou. He attributes the entire setup, including the fireworks exploding outside and the restaurant arrangements, to Mr. Zhou's thoughtful planning for their anniversary.
Mrs. Zhou is deeply touched by this "surprise," while Mr. Zhou, now under the influence of the "Light Wave of Love," looks at Fang Leng with gratitude and newfound respect. He tells Fang Leng that if the research department can demonstrably bring value to the company, he will fully support its establishment.
Chai Xiaoqi confirms to Fang Leng that she personally arranged for the fireworks, securing Mr. Zhou's agreement for the research department, which will be formally established at a board meeting the following day. Later, Fang Lie is caught off guard by a persistent video call from his mother, who constantly monitors his studies abroad.
Xiao Bu, witnessing his distress, cleverly uses her language talent to create the illusion of a bustling project deadline, allowing Fang Lie to cut the call short. Fang Lie expresses his frustration about perpetually hiding his presence in China, fearing his mother's overbearing nature. Xiao Bu then confides that despite her own "complicated difficulties," she feels better in his presence, considering him the "simplest thing on earth" and finding purpose in helping him.
Abruptly, Xiao Bu complains of thirst due to an emotional shock causing her temperature to rise rapidly and sends Fang Lie to get drinks. Moments later, she transforms into a turtle and plunges into a nearby body of water, leaving Fang Lie with a strange sense of familiarity upon seeing the creature. Meanwhile, Fang Leng questions Chai Xiaoqi about the "Light Wave of Love," specifically asking if the sudden blooming of flowers was merely an "Instagrammable gimmick."
Chai Xiaoqi attributes it simply to a "natural phenomenon." Back at her apartment, Chai Xiaoqi celebrates her success, her reward being fried chicken, which Fang Leng disparagingly labels "junk food." Chai Xiaoqi, however, champions its deliciousness and, after consuming three cans of fruit beer, becomes heavily intoxicated. In her drunken state, she playfully attempts to force Fang Leng to eat the fried chicken, leading to an accidental kiss between them. Fang Leng takes the unconscious Chai Xiaoqi home.
Once alone, he immediately researches the psychological effects of a kiss, anticipating Chai Xiaoqi's "anxious, excited" reaction the following morning. However, Chai Xiaoqi wakes up with no memory of the kiss, though her hormone collector shows a significant increase in "Hormone Element," indicating Fang Leng's growing affection for her. Upon learning of Fang Leng's apparent feelings, Chai, her friend, advises Chai Xiaoqi to "play hard to get" to truly capture his heart.
