Pretty Man Episode 6 Recap
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Lu Jinnian left silently, leaving Qiao Anhao consumed by a profound sense of longing. She constantly checked her phone, hoping to see a message or call from him. Lu Jinnian, too, missed Qiao Anhao, but he felt that his background and status were unworthy of the prestigious Qiao family's daughter. He vowed to work hard and build a better life, determined to become someone worthy of saying "I love you" to her.
University began, and Qiao Anhao was overjoyed to discover that Zhao Meng was assigned to the same dormitory at Rong Hai University. The two friends embraced excitedly, calling their reunion and shared dorm room the "eighth" and "ninth wonders of the world." At the university supermarket, a bold thief attempted to pickpocket someone. While others hesitated, Song Xiangsi, a striking and straightforward girl, intervened. Xu Jia Mu quickly stepped in to help her subdue the thief.
Afterward, Xu Jia Mu teasingly asked if she owed him a thank you. Song Xiangsi simply replied with a curt "Thanks," leaving Xu Jia Mu intrigued by her composed demeanor. During the class introductions, Song Xiangsi briefly introduced herself, stating her hobby as reading and her special skill as earning money. Xu Jia Mu then gave a more elaborate introduction, even making a literary reference to his and Song Xiangsi's names.
He boasted about his numerous hobbies, including racing, playing piano, basketball, golf, and video games, captivating many female students. Song Xiangsi, however, watched him with a cool, indifferent expression. Meanwhile, at Qing Shui University, Lu Jinnian was frequently pestered by Huang Xiao Jie, a persistent classmate. She tried to engage him in conversation at the library and even found a photo of Qiao Anhao in his book, questioning him about it.
Lu Jinnian, maintaining his usual distant demeanor, retorted that looking through others' things without permission was rude. Despite Huang Xiao Jie's efforts, Lu Jinnian remained aloof, his heart still set on Qiao Anhao and his ambition to achieve success. Missing Lu Jinnian, Xu Jia Mu suggested to Qiao Anhao that they visit him in Qing Shui City, expressing concern for him being alone.
The two friends traveled to Qing Shui University and had a warm reunion with Lu Jinnian, deciding to eat at the cafeteria. There, Huang Xiao Jie joined them, acting intimately with Lu Jinnian and offering to be their tour guide for the weekend. Feeling increasingly uncomfortable, Qiao Anhao feigned a headache, prompting Lu Jinnian to walk her and Xu Jia Mu back to their hotel.
Back at the hotel, Xu Jia Mu excitedly shared his plan to form an e-sports team and compete internationally, announcing he would visit a renowned team in Qing Shui City that night. Lu Jinnian also mentioned he had "plans," which meant going to his part-time job. Feeling disappointed and left alone, Qiao Anhao decided to wander the city by herself. While exploring, Qiao Anhao stumbled upon a restaurant and ordered salmon sashimi.
To her astonishment, Lu Jinnian, dressed as a waiter, brought her order. He was visibly flustered by the unexpected encounter, torn between happiness at seeing her and embarrassment over his current occupation. Yi Jie, the restaurant manager, noticed Lu Jinnian's reaction and later discreetly asked him if he liked Qiao Anhao, remarking on Qiao Anhao's expensive attire. Lu Jinnian denied it, claiming Qiao Anhao was merely a "normal friend."
As Qiao Anhao passed by, she overheard his words, which deeply hurt her. Yi Jie then shared a cautionary tale about love and the importance of socioeconomic compatibility, emphasizing that "bread" is also crucial in a relationship. Lu Jinnian reflected on his desire to become successful and not be seen with pity by Qiao Anhao. Heartbroken, Qiao Anhao returned to her hotel room and drank herself into a state of severe intoxication.
Later that night, Xu Jia Mu returned to find Qiao Anhao crying, unable to articulate her pain. Unable to console her, he called Lu Jinnian, who immediately rushed to the hotel. They were both puzzled, as Qiao Anhao rarely drank. After moving her to the bed, Xu Jia Mu, exhausted, fell asleep on the sofa, joking about Qiao Anhao's "naughtiness" even in her sleep. Lu Jinnian stayed awake, diligently tending to Qiao Anhao, bringing her water throughout the night.
Watching her sleep, he silently vowed to work tirelessly and ensure her happiness. The next morning, Qiao Anhao woke up, disheveled and embarrassed to be seen by Lu Jinnian, quickly rushing to tidy herself. Lu Jinnian found her amusingly cute. Xu Jia Mu, still unaware of the true reason for her drunkenness, jokingly asked if she had been "dumped." Shortly after, Xu Jia Mu and Qiao Anhao returned to Rong Hai University.
There, Zhao Meng playfully teased Qiao Anhao, suggesting that she and Xu Jia Mu were a perfect match, being childhood sweethearts with compatible backgrounds. Back on campus, Xu Jia Mu again encountered Song Xiangsi and remarked on her interesting personality, noting her cool exterior yet underlying sense of justice. She dismissed him with an indifferent attitude. However, a rare smile graced Song Xiangsi's face when she answered a phone call from her father.
She reassured him about taking his medication and not worrying about the cost, emphasizing that his health was all that mattered to her, even as her father expressed guilt about her having to work to support him. Meanwhile, an agent from Lead Culture Media, scouting for new talent at Qing Shui University, spotted Lu Jinnian and was immediately captivated by his "perfect" looks, declaring him destined for stardom.
The agent tried to persuade Lu Jinnian to consider an acting career, highlighting their company's influential position in the entertainment industry. However, Lu Jinnian showed no interest in the offer and even threatened to call security.
