Stop! Miss Hua Episode 2 Recap
> Stop! Miss Hua Recap
Hua Mingyue pulled on the paparazzi's camera strap, causing him to fall into the water, and Qin Donghai quickly jumped in to rescue the struggling man. Once safe, the paparazzi confessed that his editor had instructed him to secretly photograph Hua Mingyue and write an article criticizing her for lavish shopping while her grandfather was gravely ill. However, Hua Mingyue was more upset about how unflattering the photos were, claiming they made her look "fat and ugly."
She dismissed the idea of it being a "sneak shot," insisting it was merely "street shooting." She even accused Qin Donghai and the paparazzi of colluding, suggesting Qin Donghai's rescue was an "anti-routine" to "seduce" her. Qin Donghai, frustrated by her irrationality, pointed out her unusual way of thinking and her self-centered focus on her appearance. He reminded her his duty was to protect her reputation, as promised to her grandfather.
Hua Mingyue, however, rudely told him she didn't want his help and wished him to disappear. Qin Donghai, calling her "incorrigible" and "stubborn and unyielding, beyond saving," left in exasperation. Hua Mingyue, with the help of the same paparazzi, recorded a new video for social media. In the video, she clarified that her shopping trip was not for leisure but to buy a "wish gift" for her hospitalized grandfather.
She claimed that her previous "persona collapse" was due to her strict self-image requirements, but now her true advantages were showcased, and the paparazzi had become her "exclusive photographer." She gloated to Hua Mingchen about her successful image reversal, believing she had frustrated her hidden detractor. Meanwhile, Qin Donghai's team noticed his intense exercise regimen, believing he was deeply hurt by Hua Mingyue's behavior.
His colleagues suggested dating apps, but he was interrupted by Aunt Zhao, who kept trying to set him up. When a colleague showed Qin Donghai the trending video of Hua Mingyue, he noted that she was not as hopeless as he thought, seeing her clever "comeback." Qin Donghai attempted to visit Chairman Hua at the hospital but was blocked by a guard under Hua Mingyue's orders. Hua Mingyue confronted Qin Donghai, chastising him for following her.
Qin Donghai urged her to consider who might be behind the paparazzi incident, implying it was someone close to her. Hua Mingyue immediately suspected her "plastic sisterhood" friend, Huang Shasha, claiming a previous incident with a fake handbag as a motive. While arguing, Hua Mingyue noticed a young girl desperately begging for money for her father's medical treatment. Moved by this, Hua Mingyue devised a plan to help the girl and herself.
She started a street fundraising drive for "low-income families with severe patients," quickly gaining public praise, with many noting her kindness surpassed her brother, Hua Mingchen. When Hua Mingchen arrived, Hua Mingyue pulled him into the spotlight, announcing that he had organized the event and established the Flora Group Charity Fund to help more people. She then, on his behalf, publicly declared a donation of five million yuan.
This grand gesture from "Hua Mingchen" inspired many others to join the donation queue. Hua Mingyue proudly showed Hua Mingchen a banner she received, declaring her an "Angel of Charity" and "Light of Flora." She suggested hanging it in his office to highlight his charitable nature. Hua Mingchen, however, told her to keep it, saying it might be her "only honor" and warning her against "exploiting" his generosity too often.
Hua Mingyue, undeterred, declared her intention to involve her socialite friends in future charity work. Hua Mingchen, anticipating her downfall, thought to himself that the higher she was praised, the harder she would fall, and that no one would help her afterward. Soon, a scandalous video surfaced online showing Hua Mingyue in a hotel room with three men, leading to widespread accusations of promiscuity and even fraudulent donation under the Flora Group's name.
During a press conference, Hua Mingchen coldly stated that Hua Mingyue's personal behavior had no connection to the Flora Group and threatened legal action against baseless accusations of fraud. He then publicly announced his decision to sever ties with his sister. Hua Mingyue was subsequently locked out of her family home by Uncle Fat, who advised her to stay with friends, explaining that Junior Chairman Hua was furious and would not see her.
Hua Mingyue pleaded with her brother, asserting the scandals were fake and promising explanations, but her pleas went unanswered. Hua Mingchen later visited his girlfriend, Ye Xue Er, who expressed concern that his actions toward Hua Mingyue were too ruthless, especially since he had just taken over the company.
Hua Mingchen, with a cold face, revealed his deep-seated resentment, blaming Hua Mingyue and her mother for driving his own mother insane and taking his father away, believing they were the truly heartless ones. Alone and shunned, Hua Mingyue tried to call her friends but found herself blocked by her social circle. She lamented her misfortune, questioning why she couldn't just be a simple rich heiress and why God was so unfair to her.
She encountered homeless individuals under a bridge; after they invited her to join them, she declined, stating she was just experiencing "mercury retrograde" and was unaccustomed to sleeping on the street. However, she was then chased by the homeless people, and in her panic, almost got hit by a car. Soon after, she was accosted by a drunk man, but Qin Donghai arrived just in time, rescuing her. Noting the cold, Qin Donghai took her to his home.
Fearing impropriety, Hua Mingyue resisted entering, but Qin Donghai carried her inside, assuring her they wouldn't be alone. She was surprised to find a dog and Qin Donghai's colleagues (Gao Ren, Qi Fei, and Hao Shuai) there.
Her attempts to leave were thwarted as the men humorously described the dangers of every route out – a massive, smelly garbage dump to the west, a road closed for repairs to the east after a car accident, and a park to the north where a murder had occurred. The only option was a 10-kilometer walk to the south, which discouraged her, leaving her no choice but to stay.
Hua Mingyue, disgruntled, had to settle for a makeshift shower in a converted warehouse, complaining about the primitive conditions and lack of hot water. Qin Donghai informed her that her sleeping arrangements would be with Qin Xiaowang, the dog, as it was the only available room. Hua Mingyue was indignant, accusing him of favoritism for having a large private room while his teammates shared bunk beds.
Qin Donghai explained his need for a quiet environment due to neurasthenia and Qi Fei's health issues. Claiming similar needs, Hua Mingyue insisted on sleeping in Qin Donghai's bed, leading to a comical struggle. During the scuffle, Qin Donghai accidentally touched her cheek, startling both of them. He then unexpectedly fell asleep beside her, which caused Hua Mingyue to scream, attracting Gao Ren and Qi Fei who captured the awkward moment with photos.
Surprisingly, Qin Donghai experienced a full eight hours of dreamless sleep that night, a first in a long time. The next morning, Hua Mingyue woke up next to the dog, groggy amidst the sounds of military training. She watched Qin Donghai and his bare-chested teammates exercising, momentarily amused before realizing she smelled of dog. She went to shower but was soon interrupted as Qin Donghai, Gao Ren, and Hao Shuai also headed for the shared shower.
To avoid an embarrassing encounter, Qin Donghai quickly grabbed Hua Mingyue and carried her on his back, pretending a mouse was inside the shower to deter his colleagues. Hao Shuai, though suspicious, only saw a pair of legs and didn't realize Hua Mingyue was there. Inside, Hua Mingyue complained about the cold water, saying Qin Donghai had used it all last night. He offered to heat more for her.
Back in her makeshift room, Hua Mingyue longed to return home, hoping her brother would forgive her. While checking her phone, she discovered her fiancé, Chen Jingran, was in one of her group chats. Seeing this as an opportunity, she planned to seek his help, convinced it would be more effective than her current situation. She attempted to announce her unique status in the group chat, only to find she had been kicked out. Undeterred, Hua Mingyue dismissed it as jealousy and vowed to prove she was the true protagonist.
