Cute Bodyguard Episode 13 Recap
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Gu Rong's grandfather, the Chairman of Gu Group, instructed Chief He to fulfill any requests made by Jingjing, believing that Jingjing could persuade Gu Rong to return home. He assembled the Gu Group's finance and legal teams to assist, explicitly stating that Jingjing should not be allowed to leave until she agreed. He also reminded Chief He of Jingjing's proficiency in martial arts.
Chief He affirmed his understanding, acknowledging the Chairman's deep concern for his grandson and expressing confidence that Gu Rong would eventually appreciate his grandfather's intentions. Gu Rong and Jingjing's mother returned home from grocery shopping, exchanging pleasantries with neighbors. However, they were met by Jingjing's panicked father, who announced that Jingjing was missing and her phone was off, which was highly unusual for her. He had already contacted Ai Mi, but she had no information about Jingjing's whereabouts.
Both parents were extremely worried about their daughter. A nearby plum syrup vendor, after some thought, recalled seeing a group of men in suits take Jingjing away earlier. Upon hearing this, Gu Rong quickly reassured Jingjing's parents that he knew where she was and would bring her back safely. Gu Rong immediately called Xie Te to inquire if his grandfather was at the company.
Xie Te confirmed that the Chairman had left at noon, prompting Gu Rong to hang up without further explanation, as he had already guessed. Puzzled by the call, Xie Te then noticed An Rou and recounted Gu Rong's unusual question. An Rou, however, seemed to grasp the underlying situation and quickly departed, leaving Xie Te completely baffled. Jingjing was presented with a blank check, with the offer to fill in any amount if she cooperated.
She found this method typical of the Gu family, recalling Gu Rong's similar initial approach. Her sole request was to be left alone. When she attempted to leave, she was physically restrained by the men, who further tried to coerce her by mentioning their financial and legal teams were at her disposal. Refusing to be intimidated, Jingjing quickly fought off her captors. As she tried to escape, more men in suits appeared.
At that moment, Gu Rong arrived, ordering the men to stop and declaring his intention to protect Jingjing. Confronting his grandfather, Gu Rong angrily demanded an explanation for why Jingjing had been brought there, warning that he would not tolerate any harm coming to her. Gu Rong's grandfather asserted that Gu Rong's feelings for Jingjing were merely a fleeting infatuation, given his constant exposure to exceptional women. Jingjing overheard this.
In response, Gu Rong took Jingjing's hand, declaring his clear understanding of his own emotions. He described Jingjing as outwardly ordinary but intrinsically kind, simple, and never demanding. He revealed his lifelong struggle with haphephobia, emphasizing that Jingjing was his unique exception, allowing him to feel completely unburdened and truly himself, free from the roles of Gu Zhenhua’s grandson or the Gu Group's sole heir. He affirmed his desire to be a simple, happy-go-lucky person for her, prioritizing her happiness.
Jingjing then stepped forward to address Gu Rong's grandfather, explaining that he didn't truly understand his grandson. She admitted her initial perception of Gu Rong as a pampered, pretentious young master. However, she had witnessed his genuine transformation through his actions: he regularly jogged and practiced martial arts with her father, even sharing simple street food like one-and-a-half-yuan steamed buns. He actively helped her mother recruit new members and assisted their neighbor, Mr. Li, by walking his dog.
Jingjing highlighted that Gu Rong no longer paraded his wealth or acted arrogantly; instead, he was considerate of others' feelings and cared for everyone around him. She questioned why such a changed Gu Rong shouldn't remain by her side. Gu Rong's grandfather was visibly stunned by these revelations, astonished by the extent of Gu Rong's transformation. Realizing Jingjing’s complete acceptance, Gu Rong then kissed her openly.
That evening, Gu Rong and Jingjing walked hand-in-hand, enjoying their new relationship as they shopped for matching couple items, including towels, toothbrushes, and pajamas. Jingjing playfully questioned the necessity of buying so many items they already possessed, to which Gu Rong teased her, suggesting she could have accepted his grandfather's ten-million-yuan check if she was truly concerned about spending.
Later, An Rou was seen drinking alone at a bar, where she was harassed by a man who identified himself as "Little White in the Waves." Han Ran promptly intervened, confronting the man and offering to keep An Rou company and drink with her until she felt better. Meanwhile, Gu Rong took Jingjing to a blind box store, which he proclaimed had the most extensive collection and the highest probability of yielding rare secret figures.
Jingjing, excited by the prospect of finding "Jelly Princess" or a ninja series figure, learned Gu Rong’s unique technique of identifying secret figures by their subtle differences in weight and height. She was overjoyed when he gifted her a blind box. Afterward, Han Ran escorted a heavily intoxicated An Rou back to her home. As he helped her inside, she unexpectedly kissed him. That evening, Jingjing's parents were at home, relaxing with face masks.
Jingjing's mother voiced her concern about their daughter being out so late, but her father reassured her of Gu Rong's reliability. When Gu Rong and Jingjing eventually returned, her parents playfully attempted to hide their masks. Jingjing's father initially feigned annoyance at their late arrival, but his demeanor quickly changed to delight when Jingjing confessed that they were now officially dating. Her mother, thrilled, embraced Jingjing and eagerly pressed for details about their new relationship.
Her father then laid down some ground rules, emphasizing his open-mindedness but sternly warning against any "transgressive behavior." He then sent them to their respective rooms. Despite the late hour, both Gu Rong and Jingjing were too excited to sleep. After a short while, they independently decided they couldn't wait until morning and quietly left their rooms, only to meet each other. Jingjing's father, who was still awake, observed their late-night attempts at a secret rendezvous but chose to feign ignorance, making a wry comment about their persistence.
