Cute Bodyguard Episode 14 Recap
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The morning began with Han Ran still present at Bai Anrou's place, much to her surprise, following the events of the previous night. He offered her honey water for a hangover, explaining he'd ordered takeout as her fridge was empty. However, Bai Anrou declined, stating her peanut allergy, and asked him to eat it himself before leaving and shutting the door, as she had urgent matters to attend to.
Han Ran then commented that she was much cuter when she was drunk. Bai Anrou dismissed his words, asserting that nothing happened yesterday and correcting his perspective: a beautiful journey still ends in regret if the outcome isn't what one desires, and she had no intention of regretting anything. Meanwhile, at Su's Martial Club, Jingjing's mom was preparing breakfast when Jingjing inquired about Gu Rong.
Her mother explained that Gu Rong had woken up early asking about river snails rice noodle, and upon learning Jingjing loved it, he immediately went out to buy some. Jingjing guessed he headed to Mr. Zhang's shop on the street corner and decided to go find him. Arriving at the shop, Jingjing found Mr. Zhang had just opened and Gu Rong wasn't there yet.
She ordered two bowls, mentioning her boyfriend would be joining her later, piquing Mr. Zhang's curiosity about the man who won Jingjing over. Mr. Zhang then revealed he opened early because an old friend, who heard about his shop, wanted to try his noodles. Jingjing internally noted the shared passion for the dish. Just then, Gu Rong's grandfather, Gu Zhenhua, arrived, much to Jingjing's surprise.
She found it incredibly down-to-earth that a billionaire loved river snails rice noodle, momentarily feeling a wave of disbelief. Mr. Zhang served Jingjing her order, including snails, and mentioned that Gu Zhenhua also liked snails, adding that it was the last portion available. Jingjing, realizing who he was, offered to share her snails with Gu Zhenhua.
As they ate, Jingjing questioned why Gu Rong, whom his grandfather wanted to take over the Gu Group, didn't even know what river snails rice noodle was, despite his grandfather's fondness for it. Gu Zhenhua admitted he hadn't asked Gu Rong, stating he didn't want to force his preferences and believed inheriting the company was Gu Rong's best choice. Jingjing countered that even good things shouldn't be forced, pointing out Gu Rong had never explicitly refused to inherit.
Just then, Gu Rong texted Jingjing, saying he had returned to the martial club. Jingjing then told Gu Zhenhua that their main issue was a lack of communication, urging them to sit down and talk. She even suggested that if all else failed, a bowl of river snails rice noodle could solve their problems. Gu Zhenhua found Jingjing quite insightful, admitting she understood his grandson better than he did.
Gu Rong later explained to his parents that he had gone to a supermarket, thinking river snails rice noodle was like instant noodles. At the same time, Jingjing's father, Su, received an abrupt call from their landlord, Mr. Zhang, informing them that Su's Martial Club had been sold and they needed to vacate within three days. It was then revealed that Bai Anrou had purchased the property on behalf of Chairman Gu.
Bai Anrou presented Gu Rong with the signed contract, giving them one week to move out. She clarified that Chairman Gu's intention was to force Gu Rong to return home by transforming the martial club into a "Gu family" property, thus compelling those who didn't belong to leave. Gu Rong confronted Bai Anrou, asking if his grandfather had indeed ordered this. Bai Anrou affirmed his grandfather's unwavering resolve and her own consistent efforts to help Gu Rong.
Gu Rong, however, dismissed his grandfather's methods as outdated. The Su family, unable to afford buying the property themselves, refused Gu Rong's offer to cover the difference. Jingjing's mom then devised a plan: they would exaggerate every flaw of the old house—such as an outdated kitchen flue, falling tiles, and leaking bathroom—to deter the buyer.
However, Bai Anrou remained unfazed, stating that she wouldn't be living there herself and that the house's condition would only be an issue if Gu Rong couldn't accept it. Gu Rong apologized to the Su family for their involvement in his family's dispute, but they reassured him, comparing it to common family disagreements.
Immediately after this, Gu Zhenhua contacted his assistant to halt all of Bai Anrou's projects, reassigning them and penalizing the assistant's bonus, while also ordering close surveillance on Bai Anrou. As the Su family began packing, Su Zhengkui discovered their old wedding rings and photos, prompting him and Tian Caixia to playfully re-enact his proposal. Amidst the nostalgia, Tian Caixia also uncovered Su Zhengkui's hidden stash of cash, which she promptly confiscated, lecturing him about hiding money.
She then told Gu Rong that raising children was a demanding endeavor for any parent, including his grandfather, who must have endured many hardships. This resonated with Gu Rong, triggering a flashback to his childhood, where he tearfully asked his grandfather if he would disappear like his parents, and his grandfather lovingly promised to always be by his side.
During this period of packing, Gu Rong reassured his parents, asking for more time to handle the housing situation, and secretly arranged for the martial club's property to be rented back to Jingjing's family at a lower rate through his assistant, ensuring his girlfriend would not suspect his involvement. That evening, Jingjing asked Gu Rong about his experiences at the Gu Group.
He revealed that his grandfather had made him work in every department for a year, but he found the company's overall operations outdated and soon to fall behind market changes. He lamented that Gu Zhenhua rarely listened to his proposals for change, and their discussions often escalated into arguments, compounded by his own haphephobia which he had never disclosed to his grandfather. During this conversation, Gu Rong secretly placed his parents' wedding ring on Jingjing's finger.
Later that evening, Jingjing messaged Gu Zhenhua to meet at the river snails rice noodle shop the next day. At their meeting, Jingjing confronted Gu Zhenhua, reiterating that Gu Rong's difficulties stemmed from a communication breakdown with his grandfather, and asking if he was truly behind Bai Anrou's actions. Gu Zhenhua claimed he had just learned of the signed contract but admitted he had considered such a tactic to bring Gu Rong home.
Feigning a heart condition and emphasizing his advanced age and recent operation, he pleaded with Jingjing for continued assistance, admitting he had initially relied on Bai Anrou but now saw Jingjing as his only hope. He urged her to use Gu Rong's affection for her and his guilt over the eviction to persuade him.
He also explained that he understood Gu Rong's desire for company reform and his preference for professional managers, but he worried about Gu Rong's youth and impulsiveness. Gu Zhenhua, now 75, expressed his trust in Gu Rong's capability to manage the Gu Group, stating he could only rest easy with the company in his grandson's hands, and earnestly asked Jingjing for her help.
