Pretty Man Episode 1 Recap
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On a boundless blue beach, Lu Jinnian stood, a storm of emotions on his face. Meanwhile, at the press conference for the new drama "Yu Sheng You Ni Cai An Hao" (You Make My Life Complete), chaos erupted due to Lu Jinnian's absence. His assistant received a text from him, requesting a meeting at Lu Wei Beach, revealing his location. Ms. Zhen, managing the press conference, proceeded with Plan B.
Reporters at the press conference questioned the close relationship between Lu Jinnian and Lin Shiyi, a famous and beautiful actress, speculating that she might become Mrs. Lu. In the filming set, aspiring actress Qiao Anhao (also referred to as Qiao Yi) watched the news with interest and inadvertently chuckled, angering Lin Shiyi.
Lin Shiyi retaliated by intentionally knocking Qiao Yi's phone to the ground and stepping on it, insulting Qiao Yi's status as a "nobody" and berating her and her agent, Zhao Meng (also referred to as Meng Meng). When Meng Meng defended Qiao Yi, Lin Shiyi threw a cup of water on Meng Meng's face. Fueled by resentment, Lin Shiyi attempted to slap Qiao Yi during a scene. However, Lu Jinnian intervened, his expression icy, stopping Lin Shiyi's hand.
His unexpected arrival and actions silenced everyone, leaving them to wonder about his motives. Lu Jinnian then reprimanded Lin Shiyi for her unprofessional behavior on his set. Later that evening, Qiao Yi was preparing dinner when Lu Jinnian arrived at her doorstep. He entered her home without hesitation, and during their dinner, Lu Jinnian suggested changing Qiao Yi's agent and offered to arrange her next show, having Zhao Meng meet with him.
Qiao Yi hesitated, fearing their relationship would be exposed, but Lu Jinnian insisted he knew how to handle it. As Qiao Yi drank wine, she was reminded that she was still bound by a marriage arrangement to Xu Jia Mu, seeing Lu Jinnian as merely a substitute. As Qiao Yi became intoxicated, Lu Jinnian went to take a shower.
Leaning against the doorframe, she wondered when their relationship had turned so cold and why Lu Jinnian treated her with such indifference. Lu Jinnian emerged from the bathroom, his expression visibly troubled, and took the wine glass from her. He told her to stop drinking and asked if she had regrets and what Jia Mu would think.
Qiao Yi, crying, lamented about her deceased parents, Jia Mu's hospitalization, and the bullying she faced at work, wondering if she was unlikable since all the girls at school liked Jia Mu, and even Lu Jinnian didn't seem to like her. Lu Jinnian comforted her, saying everyone liked her. She tearfully embraced him. At first, Lu Jinnian hesitated, knowing she harbored feelings for someone else, but they eventually kissed passionately, leading to a night together.
Lu Jinnian silently apologized to Jia Mu. The narrative then shifted to a rainy day in their student days. Qiao Anhao, wearing glasses, unknowingly stained her skirt. Lu Jinnian chivalrously covered it with his jacket, an unspoken first encounter. Qiao Anhao's parents had passed away, and she lived with her aunt, though she was the heiress of Qiao's Group. She and her younger brother, Qiao Anyi, were unaware that Jia Mu had an older brother.
Later, his half-brother, Xu Jia Mu, visited Lu Jinnian for dinner and planned to stay the night. Despite Lu Jinnian's coldness and refusal to acknowledge their father, Jia Mu remained friendly and genuinely treated Lu Jinnian as his brother. Their father called Jia Mu, who lied about being at a friend's house playing video games. As the new semester approached, Jia Mu picked up Qiao Anhao and Qiao Anyi for school. He told them he would introduce them to someone important and asked them to be on their best behavior.
