Cute Bodyguard Episode 11 Recap
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Following his plan to make Su Jingjing jealous, Gu Rong continues his efforts during a meal. He offers Jingjing some seafood fried rice, which she finds incredibly delicious and immediately asks for the recipe. However, she clarifies the recipe is for her father to learn, so he can cook it for her. Gu Rong loses his appetite, but Jingjing cheerfully consumes his portion as well, not wanting to waste food.
On the car ride back, Jingjing thanks Xie Te for the recipe, promising to invite him and Ai Mi over once she masters the dish. Xie Te then prompts Gu Rong to talk about his meeting with Qin Xiaoxiao. Jingjing offers an "objective analysis," stating that Qin Xiaoxiao seems unsuitable for Gu Rong. Seizing the opportunity, Gu Rong praises Qin Xiaoxiao's beauty, personality, and capabilities, suggesting that since Jingjing rejected him, he should pursue a relationship with her.
Jingjing laughs, reminding him that his haphephobia would prevent him from developing a relationship with anyone. Gu Rong concedes his condition only seems to have an "immunity" to her, and while he wants to be with her, she has to agree. After Jingjing exits the car, Gu Rong complains to Xie Te that his jealousy ploy failed.
When Xie Te admits he is out of ideas, a frustrated Gu Rong threatens to interfere with Xie Te's relationship with Ai Mi unless he devises a new plan. Xie Te protests but, upon hearing Gu Rong's firm declaration that Jingjing is the only one for him, suggests a "bitter trick" to make her worry about him. That evening, Gu Rong contemplates the "bitter trick."
Deciding against anything that might leave a scar, he opts for a "bloodless" approach by taking a cold shower. Jingjing walks in and, noticing the lack of steam, immediately realizes what he did. They bicker, with Jingjing mocking his physique and declaring it's impossible for her to like him. Provoked, Gu Rong begins doing sit-ups, determined to get abs. He continues his self-inflicted torment by sleeping without a blanket.
The next day, Xie Te finds Gu Rong in the freezing room but discovers his temperature is still normal. Xie Te suggests that the trick only needs to convince Jingjing, and he goes out to buy props to fake an illness, including a warm patch to place on Gu Rong's forehead. Xie Te explains that making Jingjing worry will help her realize her true feelings. Gu Rong agrees and sends Xie Te downstairs to tell Jingjing he is gravely ill.
Xie Te informs Jingjing that Gu Rong has a high fever. She rushes to Gu Rong's room and scolds him for taking a cold shower. Feigning weakness, Gu Rong refuses to go to the hospital and asks for fever medication. Since they have none, Jingjing offers to buy some from a nearby pharmacy. Gu Rong then claims to be hungry and manipulates her into making him seafood fried rice.
Gu Rong finds her attempt unappetizing but forces himself to eat it all, telling himself her effort is what counts. Later, while Jingjing is out, she discovers a receipt for "warm patches" in the car's glove compartment and realizes Gu Rong faked his fever. She returns, believing he is still pretending, and is shocked when he takes the real medicine she bought. During a brief struggle over the pills, Gu Rong's phone accidentally sends a video to Jingjing's mother.
The video shows him crafting the very sculpture Jingjing had broken. The ensuing call from her parents creates chaos. Misinterpreting the situation, Jingjing's father, Su Zhengkui, becomes enraged, believing his daughter is "selling herself to pay off a debt." He also berates Gu Rong as a player for pursuing Jingjing while supposedly being involved with "Miss Bai." Gu Rong vehemently denies any feelings for Bai Anrou, and Xie Te confirms his sincerity.
Under pressure from the parents, Xie Te is forced to reveal the truth: the broken sculpture was made by Gu Rong, meaning Jingjing's 300,000 yuan debt is to him. After scolding Jingjing for incurring such a huge debt, her parents insist that Gu Rong still be provided with his standard meals, ordering Jingjing to take the food up to him. Late that night, Xie Te and Ai Mi arrive to take a genuinely ill Gu Rong to the hospital.
At the hospital, Jingjing confirms he has a real fever and expresses her regret for not believing him sooner. Ai Mi tells Jingjing how much Gu Rong cares for her, making himself sick just to get her attention, and asks if she isn't moved. Jingjing admits her feelings are a mess and she needs time to think. After the doctor confirms Gu Rong can be discharged the next day with medication, Jingjing reflects on his childish behavior.
She asks Xie Te and Ai Mi to leave so Gu Rong can rest. Before he goes, Xie Te reveals Gu Rong's tragic past: he lost both parents in a plane crash at age five, and his grandfather, the Chairman, was too preoccupied with the family corporation to raise him, leaving him to grow up like an orphan. Jingjing is filled with sympathy, and Xie Te expresses his relief that Gu Rong now has her to care for him.
