Please Love Me Episode 7 Recap
> Please Love Me Recap
Pei Youyou helped Yi Han analyze the underlying issues in his relationship with Kan Di. She pointed out that their dynamic was unbalanced, with Yi Han harboring romantic feelings while Kan Di saw him as more of a child, never a suitable man for romance.
Pei Youyou illustrated this with an example from when she first moved in, recalling how Yi Han had dramatically left home after an argument, only for Kan Di to confidently predict his return by morning and console him with toys, a gesture Pei Youyou equated to motherly comfort. She advised Yi Han to alter his interactions with Kan Di, emphasizing the need for him to become a man she couldn't control.
Later, Kan Di visited Yi Han on set, revealing she had been preoccupied with her divorce, handling certification, property division, and moving arrangements. She mentioned that post-divorce, she had many admirers, even considering a 27-year-old junior from a research institute. Yi Han was angered by this, questioning why she wouldn't consider him now that she was single. Kan Di firmly stated that she did not like him, adding, "No matter how you change, I still won't like you."
She clarified that she valued him as an important family member and the closest person to her in the city. Kan Di also spoke about her professional approach, which involved making the best use of all resources within her control, implying this extended to Yi Han and even Pei Youyou's connections. Distraught by Kan Di's words, Yi Han immediately called Pei Youyou for help.
Pei Youyou, speaking to him over the phone, urged him to control his anger, explaining that only children throw tantrums, while adults manage their emotions. A colleague nearby saw Pei Youyou smiling as she received a photo from her "boyfriend," remarking on the good relationship between Pei Youyou and Yi Han. Qingqing, witnessing their interaction, showed visible jealousy. Pei Youyou instructed Yi Han to break free from his usual pattern of emotional outbursts.
Yi Han subsequently managed his temper on set, surprising his colleagues. When Kan Di sent him a limited edition action figure assembly kit, Yi Han refused it, telling his assistant to return it and firmly declaring that he was not a child. Pei Youyou applauded his progress, noting that his unexpected change in behavior would undoubtedly make Kan Di question him, an early sign that she might develop feelings for him.
Pei Youyou then outlined the next phase: Yi Han needed to shed his image as an immature, petulant, and egotistical person. She suggested he prepare a "breakfast full of love" for Kan Di, believing it would touch her. Yi Han spent an entire night attempting to cook but produced an inedible meal. He then offered to pay Pei Youyou to prepare the breakfast daily, emphasizing his desire to appear dependable rather than manipulative.
The following morning, Yi Han presented the breakfast prepared by Pei Youyou to Kan Di. Kan Di found it quite good and noted that Yi Han seemed "quite different these few days," which pleased him. She also praised his recent performance, mentioning Director Lin had lauded his "chemistry" during filming. Yi Han was amused, recalling a drunken night out with Director Lin where they demonstrated surprising camaraderie.
Yi Han believed this approach was effective, so he continued to hire Pei Youyou to make breakfast for Kan Di daily. Pei Youyou woke up that morning to a birthday message from a real estate company, self-deprecatingly noting she often forgot her own birthday, and only the real estate company remembered. She prepared to make breakfast for Kan Di, but Yi Han suddenly informed her that it was a special day for him: his ten-year contract anniversary with Kan Di.
He explained that Kan Di had flown to Beijing and would return that night, and he planned to treat her to French cuisine, so Pei Youyou wouldn't need to cook for her. Pei Youyou's earlier good mood quickly vanished. Later, while Pei Youyou was working at her nail salon, Yi Han called and told her his assistant, Dawei, would pick her up for something good. Pei Youyou wondered if he was finally showing some consideration.
Dawei, driving her, further hinted that Yi Han was likely buying her something at the jewelry store, making Pei Youyou feel a surge of happiness. However, upon arrival, Yi Han asked her to help him select a gift for Kan Di, dashing Pei Youyou's hopes. Despite her disappointment, she thoughtfully helped him choose a necklace from the Aurora series, named "Mountain and Sea," which symbolized love overcoming all obstacles, a design also favored by Yi Han.
To thank her for her advice, Yi Han then bought a second necklace for Pei Youyou. At the nail salon, Qingqing noticed the necklace on Pei Youyou, and her mind became even more twisted. She reported to Gao Lang that she hadn't found any significant clues. Gao Lang acknowledged the necklace but dismissed it as a "small benefit," stating there was "no crisis" currently, and suggested that their relationship was inherently fragile and would break under any real challenge.
He planned to use other means to make Pei Youyou realize the dangers of being involved with Yi Han, hoping she would leave him. Separately, Director Lin Tiannuo asked Yi Han about his plans for Pei Youyou's birthday, only to discover that Yi Han was unaware it was her birthday. Recognizing the situation, Director Lin called Pei Youyou to invite her to a birthday dinner.
Pei Youyou was touched that he remembered her true birthday, which even her father often forgot and was different from the date on her ID. However, to maintain her image, she lied to Lin Tiannuo, claiming Yi Han was taking her to dinner that night and declined his invitation. In another scene, Ran Zishu was filming a rain sequence. Upon seeing Lu Ming arrive on set, she deliberately requested an additional take. After the scene, Lu Ming, noticing she was drenched, covered her with his jacket, an act that made Ran Zishu feel her efforts were worthwhile.
