Cute Bodyguard Episode 15 Recap
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Ai Mi and Xie Te spoke on the phone, with Xie Te remarking on Gu Rong’s affection for Jingjing. He noted that since Jingjing’s recent move was Gu Rong’s fault, it was only right for him to offer her a house. Ai Mi agreed not to divulge this information to Jingjing.
Shortly after, Jingjing arrived with cash, eager to open one hundred blind boxes, but was frustrated when she only managed to draw two, receiving three identical items from the same series, which she found unwanted.
Ai Mi then playfully questioned Jingjing about her plan to team up with Gu Rong’s grandpa to trick him, marveling at the dramatic shift in their story from a clichéd romance where his grandpa tried to buy her off, to what now felt like a spy show.
Jingjing, accepting that "family feuds" are standard for wealthy families, cautioned Ai Mi not to tell Xie Te, admitting she was unsure how Gu Rong would react if he found out, and resigned herself to fate. She also reminded Ai Mi about the fifty yuan she owed. Later, Jingjing and Gu Rong went to view a rental property. Jingjing initially hesitated, believing the area would be too expensive, but the real estate agent insisted it was a "super steal."
The agent explained that the owner was anxious to rent, offering a low price for a property with clear ownership, smart features like remote-controlled curtains, intelligent appliances, constant temperature and humidity, and imported European mattresses. Gu Rong encouraged Jingjing to see it, and despite her initial skepticism about the unbelievably low price, she found the apartment impressive. The agent even offered a discount on the brokerage fee and a free cleaning service if she signed that day.
Jingjing expressed a need to call her parents for a discussion and borrowed Gu Rong's phone. To her surprise, his phone automatically connected to the apartment's Wi-Fi. Realizing the truth, Jingjing confronted Gu Rong, who, with no room for denial, admitted the apartment was his. He apologized for his deception, explaining that he knew she wouldn't accept the offer if he had been upfront, and felt responsible for her family's forced relocation.
Gu Rong continued to apologize to Jingjing, expressing deep regret for hiding the truth and for his part in their move. Jingjing, recalling her grandpa’s earlier advice to leverage Gu Rong’s guilt, decided to speak her mind.
She told Gu Rong that despite her frustration with the move, she believed his grandpa was not truly stubborn and suggested they, as family, should sit down and talk to mend their strained relationship, quoting a TVB show’s saying that "a family should stay together merrily." She also reaffirmed her commitment, telling him that as his bodyguard, she would always stand by him.
Gu Rong, deeply moved, embraced her tightly, asking her to promise to stay by his side wherever he went. That night, Gu Rong found Su's Mister in the old house, who was fixing the lights and making repairs. Su's Mister explained he wanted to leave the house in perfect condition for the next renters, reflecting on the sudden move.
He told Gu Rong that he and Su's Auntie were not worried about the move itself, but rather about the strained relationship between Gu Rong and his grandpa, and how it affected Gu Rong and Jingjing. Su's Mister urged Gu Rong, as a man, to face his problems directly for Jingjing’s sake, noting Jingjing’s wholehearted devotion to him. Gu Rong promised to give them a satisfactory answer.
During their heartfelt conversation, Su's Mister unconsciously placed his hand on Gu Rong's shoulder. Su's Auntie, noticing this, joyfully exclaimed that Gu Rong's Haphephobia was completely cured, as he showed no reaction. Everyone celebrated, embracing Gu Rong, who, grateful for their role in his recovery, offered to help with the repairs. Su's Mister, however, simply attributed the cure to "the power of love." The next morning, Gu Rong awoke to find Jingjing gone.
He went to a street snail rice noodle shop, where the owner confirmed Jingjing had visited with his grandpa. Gu Rong then went to the company, where Miss Bai advised him against acting impulsively. Gu Rong clarified he only had some matters to resolve.
In his meeting with his grandpa, Gu Rong laid down his conditions for returning to Gu Group: the company must undergo transformation and be handed over to him so he could improve it and embrace the younger market. He also demanded that his grandpa no longer interfere with his work or private life, especially concerning the Su family. His grandpa agreed to all terms, even acknowledging Jingjing as a good girl and telling Gu Rong to cherish her.
Back at home, Su's Auntie was furious upon learning that Jingjing had conspired with Gu Rong’s grandpa to deceive Gu Rong. Su's Mister intervened, calming her down and explaining that Jingjing’s actions were for Gu Rong’s benefit, ultimately ensuring their family wouldn’t have to sell Su’s Martial Club. Gu Rong later spoke to Jingjing, assuring her that the martial club no longer needed to be sold and they could live there indefinitely.
He explained that his time living with her family had cured his Haphephobia and helped him realize he needed to confront his grandpa and take responsibility for himself and the company. He stated his return to the company was essential and that he would not move out from their home. As a playful punishment for her recent cunning, he insisted she accompany him to work as his personal bodyguard.
Jingjing, surprised and delighted, eagerly agreed, pledging to go wherever he goes. The following morning, Gu Rong woke to find Jingjing had already left. She had taken Ai Mi racing, demonstrating impressive drifting and turning maneuvers that left Ai Mi feeling queasy. Jingjing explained she was honing her driving skills to prepare for her role as Gu Rong's bodyguard.
On the day of their first appearance at the company, Jingjing arrived fully prepared, sporting sunglasses and carrying pepper spray, determined to project a professional image. She instructed Xie Te to drop her off 500 meters from the office, wishing to keep her dual role as Gu Rong's bodyguard and girlfriend discreet to avoid becoming the subject of office gossip. Inside, the president's office staff enthusiastically welcomed Gu Rong back as CEO, presenting him with flowers.
Gu Rong then introduced Jingjing as his personal bodyguard, and her workstation was strategically placed close to his office. Later, Miss Bai assigned Jingjing a seemingly trivial but physically demanding task: moving a large, heavy plant that supposedly blocked her view. Jingjing, however, creatively reinterpreted the instruction by simply pruning the plant's branches, asserting that she was solely Gu Rong's bodyguard and not Miss Bai's.
