Cute Bodyguard Episode 12 Recap
> Cute Bodyguard Recap
At the hospital, Jingjing falls asleep at Gu Rong's bedside. He gently drapes his coat over her and strokes her hair, a contented smile on his face. Meanwhile, Jingjing's parents are deeply troubled. Her mother recounts an encounter with Mr. Li, who witnessed Jingjing fighting several men in suits. Mr. Li explained that the men were with an elderly man whom Gu Rong addressed as "grandpa," and he nearly set his dog on them, fearing for Jingjing's safety.
He urged them to be cautious about Gu Rong's background. The conversation escalates their concerns; while Gu Rong was just a tenant, his pursuit of Jingjing changes everything. They worry about his powerful family, potential enemies, and the risk to Jingjing. Her mother also fears that Gu Rong's grandfather disapproves of Jingjing and that marriage would condemn their daughter to a life of servitude as a housekeeper, pressured to bear numerous children.
They both agree such a future is unacceptable for Jingjing. Miss Bai arrives at the hospital with a variety of health supplements for Gu Rong. She condescendingly explains the uses of anti-glycation and antioxidant products, implying the Su family's diet is unhealthy and their home is ridden with mites. Pulling Jingjing aside, she attempts to drive a wedge between the couple, emphasizing that Gu Rong, as the chairman's grandson, belongs to a different world.
She suggests his interest is a temporary whim to escape his grandfather's control and that a simple girl like Jingjing should stick to a simple life. Influenced by these words and her parents' worries, Jingjing later tells Gu Rong they are incompatible and should remain colleagues. She clarifies that her forgiveness is not an acceptance of him, as they are from two different worlds that cannot be forced together.
That evening, as a light rain falls, Jingjing walks alone, crying as she reflects on her journey with Gu Rong. The disapproval from everyone around her leaves her feeling heartbroken and isolated. The next morning, Jingjing confronts Gu Rong, who, to her astonishment, offers her the account numbers and passwords to all his private funds. He naively believes that balancing their financial status will bridge the gap between their "two worlds."
Exasperated, Jingjing calls him an "idiot," explaining their differences are ideological, not material. She likens his presence in her home to that of a "wandering tourist" who has never truly integrated into her world of "household affairs and trifles." Confused, Gu Rong seeks advice from Ai Mi, who explains that his monetary solution was childish and insulting, further proving their incompatibility. She advises him to genuinely understand Jingjing's life instead of expecting her to revolve around his.
Taking her words to heart, Gu Rong begins to integrate himself into the community. He helps Ms. Chen, a local herbal tea vendor, set up an online takeout service, which soon generates hundreds of daily orders. He also has his company purchase fifty beauty salon cards from Jingjing's mother's salon as employee benefits, putting them all under her name and delighting her. Later, Jingjing and her father notice the neighborhood square dancers are all wearing wireless Bluetooth headphones.
They learn Gu Rong provided them to resolve noise complaints, allowing the dancers to enjoy their music without disturbing others. Gu Rong also creates an H5 promotional page for the Su's Martial Club, successfully marketing their summer class to a new generation of parents and bringing in a surge of students. He then asks Jingjing's father to teach him martial arts, determined to shed his pampered image and earn his trust. Surprised but willing, his father agrees.
Gu Rong dedicates himself to the training and household life. He struggles initially but quickly adapts, waking early for morning exercises and helping with chores like cleaning, washing dishes, and doing laundry. He learns to make tea and cook soup with Jingjing's mother and even helps walk Mr. Li's dog after he injures his foot. Jingjing's mother observes his transformation, remarking that she feels like she has gained a son.
One afternoon, Jingjing finds Gu Rong asleep in a chair and gently covers him with a blanket. When he wakes, he jokes that his insomnia is cured, just like her. He earnestly explains that he is changing to be closer to her and genuinely loves his new, grounded life, feeling a sense of security he's never known. He tells her that her parents have given him a chance and asks for her decision.
Conflicted, Jingjing says she hasn't decided and nervously sips plum juice, avoiding the conversation even as a nearby vendor teases her about how handsome, wealthy, and kind Gu Rong is. Suddenly, Chief He appears and escorts Jingjing to a meeting with Grandpa Gu. The chairman gets straight to the point: he wants Jingjing to convince Gu Rong to return to the Gu Group. He offers her any terms she desires, confident in her influence over his grandson.
When Jingjing tries to refuse, he gestures to his waiting finance and legal teams, ready to negotiate any condition. He then instructs his men to detain her until she agrees, reminding them to be careful as "she knows kung fu."
