My Little Princess Episode 5 Recap
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After their first kiss, a flustered Lin Xing Chen confronts Jiang Nianyu, but he dismisses her, acting as if nothing significant happened. He deflects her attempts to discuss the incident by focusing strictly on their tutoring sessions. Frustrated by his coldness, Lin Xing Chen hopes he won't show up for their next lesson, but he arrives late, attributing his tardiness to car trouble and immediately diving back into their studies, leaving her concerns unaddressed.
Meanwhile, Zheng Chu Yao, unable to ask about Lin Xing Chen’s dance progress himself due to his pride, urges Zhou Wei to call her. When Zhou Wei refuses, Liang Qi Fan takes Zheng Chu Yao's phone and makes the call. Lin Xing Chen answers excitedly, but Jiang Nianyu, who is tutoring her, snatches the phone out of jealousy, reminds her that calls are forbidden during class, and hangs up.
The next day, Zheng Chu Yao questions Lin Xing Chen about the male voice he heard. She lies, claiming it was their butler, Uncle De, but Zheng Chu Yao is skeptical. That night, he makes a surprise visit to her mansion. Alerted just in time, Lin Xing Chen shoves Jiang Nianyu into a bookshelf to hide him. Zheng Chu Yao enters her room and spots two cups of water and two books, which she clumsily explains away.
He seems to leave, only to return unexpectedly, forcing Lin Xing Chen and Jiang Nianyu back into the cramped bookshelf. When they finally emerge, they find Zheng Chu Yao sitting at the piano, stunning all three of them. Following the encounter, a jealous Zheng Chu Yao vehemently denies his feelings to his friends, reaffirms his preference for Yu Yang Yang, and orders 100 roses to be sent to her.
Lin Xing Chen blames Jiang Nianyu for the incident, but he coldly reminds her that he is only her tutor and not responsible for her "messy love life." Feeling down, Lin Xing Chen visits the Three Bears Book Store for a "big frustration meal," only to find the Bear Knight is absent. The owner explains he is in a bad mood and taking the day off.
She also gives Lin Xing Chen a flyer for an upcoming collaboration between the store and Four Leaf College, which Lin Xing Chen agrees to support while lamenting how frustrating all men are. Elsewhere, Chen Ming Li discovers an acquaintance, Zhu Li Ya, has used her private beauty card without permission. Chen Ming Li angrily confronts her and firmly dismisses Zhu Li Ya’s attempts to use her connection with Lin Xing Chen as leverage.
Later, Jiang Nianyu is at the children's hospital telling a story to the children in a monotonous, unengaging manner when Lin Xing Chen arrives. She criticizes his delivery and takes over, captivating the children with her animated storytelling. Unconsciously, Jiang Nianyu watches her with a soft gaze and a subtle smile. Back home, he tries to practice smiling in a mirror but finds the expression unnatural.
Zheng Chu Yao decides to prank Lin Xing Chen by putting a large insect in her toothbrush cup. While in her room, he discovers a membership card for the Three Bears Book Store and junk food flyers in her closet. Amused by this contrast to her public image, he realizes he has a secret he can use against her. Lin Xing Chen, bewildered by how he could know her habits, begins to suspect that he is the Bear Knight.
When the book store sets up a promotional event at the college, Zheng Chu Yao sees the flyer and decides to investigate further to uncover more of her secrets. Lin Xing Chen finds him and vaguely asks if he has a secret hobby, like dressing up as a bear. Misunderstanding completely, Zheng Chu Yao assumes she’s talking about the insect prank and brazenly admits to it, calling it a "lesson."
Believing he has just confessed to being the Bear Knight, Lin Xing Chen apologizes. Zheng Chu Yao, still thinking about her defiance, accepts her apology but threatens to expose her "secret" if she gets close to other men. To test if he would still protect her now that his "identity" is revealed, Lin Xing Chen fakes a fall from her horse. Zheng Chu Yao rushes over in concern but, upon realizing it's a trick, walks away annoyed, reiterating his threat.
As Lin Xing Chen tries to follow him, she genuinely sprains her ankle. Stranded and scared as night falls, she calls for help until the Bear Knight appears. Relieved, she leans against him, murmuring, "Zheng Chu Yao," believing her prince has rescued her. The Bear Knight, who is actually Jiang Nianyu, hears her words, and his heart sinks.
