My Love, Enlighten Me Episode 5 Recap
> My Love, Enlighten Me Recap
Gu Li, captivated, watched Han Xue's period drama on his phone, repeatedly exclaiming how adorable she was. He then answered a call, surprised to learn about an upcoming decoration project. During a meeting with his visual design team, a subordinate objected to the project—a promotion for a small clothing store—deeming it a waste of their world-class talent and numerous awards. However, their boss, Han Che, disagreed, asserting it was not beneath them and abruptly ended the meeting.
Nuannuan was delighted by the renovated layout of the clothing store, discovering that Gu Li was behind the impressive new look, which perfectly aligned with her vision. After arranging for makeup artists, Nuannuan confidently took full responsibility for any potential issues, inspiring the staff with renewed enthusiasm. As the store opened, it was instantly bustling with customers.
Nuannuan's warm assistance reignited a college senior's passion for her dream of studying film in Paris, particularly after the store's new virtual dressing screen displayed the Eiffel Tower. Meanwhile, at the head office, the company was struggling with poor sales performance. The CEO, Mr. Fu, was deep in thought when he received news of the Xicheng Branch Store's overwhelming success, observing the long queues outside.
After closing, the Xicheng Branch Store staff gathered to celebrate their achievement, which saw their store rank first nationally in sales. Everyone praised Nuannuan's innovative ideas, though she humbly deflected the compliments, attributing the success to team effort. Xiaoli, their top seller, challenged Nuannuan to a sales competition, leaving Nuannuan feeling the pressure. Returning home, Nuannuan was overcome with emotion upon reading a letter from her mother, who expressed regret for past misunderstandings and pride in Nuannuan's new job.
Nuannuan then thanked Han Che, expecting him to acknowledge his team's contribution to the store's success. Instead, Han Che confessed that he owed her, implying he had hurt her when she needed help the most by destroying her dream. Nuannuan, misunderstanding his true meaning, believed he was referring to an incident where he had previously told her to leave her living arrangement.
She assured him it was in the past and even thanked him, crediting that experience with her personal growth and newfound determination. Han Che was deeply impressed by her magnanimity. Gu Li later expressed similar admiration for Nuannuan's forgiving nature. Han Xue, however, realized during a phone call with Nuannuan that Nuannuan had completely misunderstood Han Che's apology, prompting a helpless chuckle from Han Xue.
Nuannuan arrived at the store the next morning, excited for the day, only to be informed by the store manager that she would be accompanying her to the company's national new product ordering meeting. Xiaoli's visibly disgruntled expression made the situation awkward for Nuannuan. Despite initial skepticism from his subordinates about the Xicheng Branch Store's unusual participation, Mr. Fu emphasized the importance of clear rewards and punishments, specifically naming Nuannuan as a required attendee.
Han Xue, upon hearing Nuannuan's good news, felt a pang of despair, contrasting Nuannuan's success with her own struggle as an untrained actress competing against two professionally trained individuals for a role. Gu Li arrived with bubble tea to comfort her. During her subsequent audition for the role of Xiaojing, Han Xue endured inappropriate advances from a leering director who demanded she remove her makeup and then her jacket to assess her figure.
Hearing her distress, Gu Li rushed in, angrily declaring the director was unworthy of even looking at her and pulling her away from the uncomfortable situation. Observing Gu Li's indignant expression afterward, Han Xue tried to calm him, assuring him she could handle herself and that he mustn't tell Han Che, who already disapproved of her career choice. Moments later, a call confirmed that Han Xue had secured the role, filling both her and Gu Li with immense joy.
The group decided to celebrate their good news by having a hotpot dinner at home. After deciding to invite Lin Jiayi and Fang Hanchen, Nuannuan pulled Han Che along to buy groceries. She tried to discern why he seemed unhappy by analyzing his body language, which made him visibly uncomfortable. He retaliated by offering a deal: if she didn't buy coriander, which he detested, he would reveal a store with the cheapest and freshest groceries.
Though initially skeptical, Nuannuan followed his advice, successfully bargaining for a bounty of fresh ingredients. Meanwhile, as Han Xue attempted to hang decorative lights, she slipped. Fortunately, Gu Li caught her in a warm embrace. After recovering from her shyness, she asked him to remove the tangled lights from her head, but he deliberately prolonged the embrace, cherishing the moment. Upon Fang Hanchen's arrival, Nuannuan formally introduced him to Han Che, who maintained a distant demeanor.
When the others became distracted, Fang Hanchen found a moment alone with Nuannuan in the kitchen. He inquired about her well-being, and she vented her frustrations about Han Che's eccentric habits. Their conversation was interrupted by the cat, Hotpot. As Han Che returned, he accidentally slipped and tumbled to the floor, landing in an awkward embrace with Nuannuan. Just then, Han Xue and Lin Jiayi walked in.
Han Che and Nuannuan quickly scrambled to hide beside the bed, where they overheard the two women discussing their desire to set up Lin Jiayi and Han Che. Nuannuan stifled giggles, while Han Che appeared utterly exasperated. Only after Han Xue and Lin Jiayi departed did they cautiously emerge. As dinner began, Han Che refused to join them at the main table.
Lin Jiayi then offered to join him at his separate table, but he politely declined, stating he preferred not to share a hotpot with others. Han Xue presented the liqueur that Fang Hanchen had brought, jokingly teasing Nuannuan about accepting Fang Hanchen's affections, which visibly annoyed Han Che. The group then shared their recent good news: Nuannuan's success in the fashion industry, Han Xue's secured acting role, and Fang Hanchen's song nomination for the Golden Melody Award.
They raised their cups in celebration of these "triple happy events." During a subsequent game, a question about their hiding place inadvertently revealed that Han Che and Nuannuan had been hiding by the bed, leading to a moment of widespread awkwardness and a quick denial from the pair.
