My Lonely Planet Episode 3 Recap
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A group of young people, including Fang Xun, who now possessed the slow reflexes of a turtle, gathered at Dr. Bi Guan's research institute. Dr. Bi, a PhD in astrophysics, explained that a mysterious comet, Comet 666, makes a close approach to Earth only once every 1111 years. He revealed that limited historical records from its last appearance indicated some people developed animal characteristics, exhibiting bizarre behaviors before ultimately being executed as "monsters" by the newly ascended emperor.
Dr. Bi theorized that these animal-like behaviors, which left individuals conscious but unable to control their actions or change their appearance, were triggered by any negative emotion—be it anxiety, disappointment, sadness, dejection, or loneliness. The only way to revert to normal was to experience genuine, heartfelt happiness. Meanwhile, Wang Chen, at a fabric store, found herself frustrated when Sis Zhang claimed a limited European fabric she wanted was sold out.
Wang Chen, whose senses were heightened, detected the fabric's scent, prompting Sis Zhang to admit it was reserved for a "big customer" under contract. Sis Zhang also advised Wang Chen to focus on finding a reliable boyfriend rather than pursuing a serious career. This dismissal of her professional aspirations, coupled with the fabric disappointment, triggered Wang Chen's Coffee persona.
She felt compelled to enforce her boundaries and advocate for her career, telling Sis Zhang that girls deserve to have their own businesses. Driven by her Coffee state, Wang Chen hurried to Walnut, Miao Yu's company, to address the acquisition contract she had signed while previously under the influence of Coffee.
Upon arrival, she found Miao Yu, the company's CEO, being mistaken for a pervert and physically assaulted by a new cleaner for pulling a loose thread from his "Walnut fleece" sweater. His employees quickly intervened to clarify his identity. When Wang Chen confronted him about the contract, she threatened to expose his cat persona, Lady Meow, to everyone.
Miao Yu, worried about his company's image if his condition were exposed, tried to control her by commanding her to "shake" and "turn" like a dog. He managed to silence her and agreed to cancel the acquisition contract if she signed a new confidentiality agreement. They met at Ling Sansan's café, where Ling Sansan, Wang Chen's best friend, initially mistook Miao Yu for a deliveryman before recognizing him as the CEO of Walnut.
She playfully offered her services as a consultant for a potential zodiac-themed clothing line. Wang Chen, having returned to her normal self, noted that Miao Yu was no longer in his Coffee state. Miao Yu explained that his cat persona, Lady Meow, was akin to a 15-year-old girl, while Wang Chen's Coffee persona was like an 18 or 19-year-old boy. Wang Chen revealed she was 24, and Miao Yu, 28.
To confirm his normal state, Wang Chen jokingly sprayed him with water (as Lady Meow disliked water), which he tolerated. During their conversation, Wang Chen also referred to Walnut's designs as "ugly," despite their popularity, expressing her low opinion of Miao Yu's aesthetic taste. Miao Yu presented the new confidentiality agreement, which had more stringent rules for Wang Chen, citing her more frequent and destructive animal-like episodes.
The agreement stipulated that Wang Chen must not go to Walnut's offices or any work-related events, nor could she perform any surgery on Lady Meow before November 11, 2019, to avoid negatively impacting Miao Yu's (and thus Walnut's) sales. In exchange, Miao Yu promised to fulfill three conditions for Wang Chen, provided they were legal, ethical, and within his capabilities. They also agreed to help each other when one was experiencing an abnormal mental state.
Ling Sansan, misinterpreting their serious discussion, teased them about their "date" and left them alone. After Wang Chen signed, she discovered a hidden clause between pages two and three: if she violated the confidentiality agreement, her brand, Sunray (meaning "reborn" in Italian, or "Rinascite"), would be acquired by Walnut for 100,000. She protested, but Miao Yu calmly stated the clause would only be activated if she breached the agreement.
Ling Sansan, returning, accidentally saw the contract and found the terms unbelievable, but then playfully suggested that Wang Chen's connection with "Mr. Meow" (Miao Yu, whose surname also means "cat") was "fate," and the start of a "romantic story." Wang Chen vehemently rejected the idea, calling Miao Yu a "stupid businessman" with "aesthetic cancer." She confided to Ling Sansan that her "deliveryman" (Qin Sirui) was actually a restaurant owner, prompting Ling Sansan to advise her to thoroughly investigate him.
Later that evening, Qin Sirui (Ray) sent Wang Chen a WeChat friend request. Wang Chen wondered how he had obtained her contact information, and almost immediately, Qin Sirui messaged, "I just tried to try with your phone number. Guess I’m pretty lucky." He then expressed his gratitude for her advice on a new dish and inquired about the inspiration behind her "painting as a dish" concept.
Wang Chen decided to keep it a secret for now, promising to tell him someday. She found his ability to seemingly read her thoughts incredibly comforting. The next day, Wang Chen diligently called her customers to apologize for Sunray's inability to fulfill dress orders on time due to a fabric shortage, refusing to use substitute fabrics. Many customers responded with anger and accusations, leaving Wang Chen feeling deeply upset.
This negativity caused her to glow pink, signaling her transformation into Coffee again. Immediately, she sought out Miao Yu. Miao Yu, already eating, recognized her Coffee state. He offered her meat at the restaurant, noting that Coffee loved the establishment's meat and how it was prepared to avoid dental harm. Wang Chen, as Coffee, devoured the meal.
She then questioned Miao Yu about her recent changes in taste, stating she no longer enjoyed spicy or salty food and couldn't taste sweetness. Miao Yu explained that cats naturally cannot taste sweetness and avoid overly spicy or salty foods, joking that she was a "cat person, not a pig person." He then took her phone, jokingly claiming he wanted to assess the "aesthetic taste" of someone (referring to Qin Sirui) who frequently disparaged his own.
While scrolling through Qin Sirui's Moments, he accidentally "liked" a very old post, much to Wang Chen's horror. He advised her against un-liking it, as it would only draw more attention. Meanwhile, Qin Sirui, discussing a new "valentine set" with flower-shaped chocolates with his employee Luca, observed Wang Chen's accidental "like" on his old social media post. Taking it as an opportunity, he promptly invited her to the restaurant to try new dishes.
Despite being full from her meal with Miao Yu, Wang Chen, feeling happy about the invitation, eagerly accepted, rushing off, causing Miao Yu to lament that his "big bones were gnawed for nothing." At dinner with Qin Sirui, Wang Chen felt awkward and had to excuse herself to the restroom multiple times, as she was still full.
Qin Sirui expressed his admiration for her, stating she was "special" and "more real" than other girls who only posed for photos with their food. He confessed his desire to know more about her life before they met and asked for her opinion of him. Feeling overwhelmed, Wang Chen tried to leave, but Qin Sirui presented her with a beautifully designed chocolate flower.
Touched by the gesture, Wang Chen stayed and later, for the first time, posted a picture of the flower on her social media, which surprised Ling Sansan. The next day, Miao Yu's employee, Ken, accidentally sent a group message inviting his colleagues to a bar for drinks after work. Miao Yu, who was in his Lady Meow persona, surprisingly accepted, prompting his team to awkwardly join him at the bar.
Earlier that day, in his Lady Meow state, Miao Yu had demonstrated an unusually strict adherence to company procedures, challenging his employee Yu Yang about a supplier recommended by Mr. He (who was Mr. He's cousin). He questioned Yu Yang's loyalty ("Are you an employee of Walnut or Mr. He?" ) and ultimately refused to sign a contract that bypassed the competitive presentation and review process for suppliers.
At the bar, finding his colleagues' reserved behavior boring, Lady Meow, acting like a confident 15-year-old girl, suddenly jumped onto the bar and began an energetic dance, astonishing everyone with his moves. Two other investors from a venture capital meeting recognized him, complimenting his success and mistakenly thinking he was hosting a team-building event. After a night of heavy drinking, Miao Yu was completely inebriated. Ken took him home, where the drunken Miao Yu playfully called Ken the "fattest" and then unceremoniously told him to "Get out of my house."
