Cute Bodyguard Episode 20 Recap
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Su Jingjing and Director Du Yuchuan found themselves unexpectedly locked inside a warehouse, both realizing they had left their phones elsewhere. Meanwhile, at Su's Martial Club, Gu Rong was meticulously preparing a celebratory meal for his one-month anniversary with Jingjing, insisting on doing it himself despite his unfamiliarity with cooking utensils. Mister watched over him, offering guidance and pointing out Gu Rong's clumsy handling of a knife. Back in the warehouse, Jingjing's shouts for help went unheard.
Du Yuchuan was preoccupied, trying to conceptualize "flow" for a Shengda Group design. Noticing a company wall painting and an array of paints, Jingjing was inspired and playfully offered to show Du Yuchuan "the flow of art." They joyfully began spray painting the wall, creating a vibrant, flowing design. As evening approached, Gu Rong proudly finished his dishes and texted Jingjing to come home urgently.
However, her phone was on her desk, and she remained oblivious, still immersed in their creative endeavor. Gu Rong, along with Mister and Ma'am, waited anxiously for her return, but his repeated calls went unanswered. Jingjing observed Du Yuchuan's unconventional artistic methods, noting his willingness to test colors directly on his clothes, though she conceded the final results were impressive. After completing their mural, Du Yuchuan accidentally fell from the ladder, twisting his ankle.
Jingjing urged him not to move, and he dramatically declared his willingness to endure discomfort for "the price of feeling the flow." Their predicament was resolved when a security guard, drawn by Jingjing's persistent shouts, arrived to unlock the door. As they carefully helped the injured Du Yuchuan, Jingjing admitted her hand had also been twisted in the process.
At the hospital, they unexpectedly encountered Han Ran, who greeted Du Yuchuan as "Senior," revealing they had known each other for years but lost touch when Du Yuchuan was abroad. A nurse informed Du Yuchuan his hand injury was minor, and he could be discharged after his IV. Seeing Du Yuchuan's injured hands, Jingjing offered him water and, finding he couldn't hold it, proceeded to feed him. Just then, Gu Rong walked in, witnessing Jingjing feeding Du Yuchuan.
Visibly upset, he immediately told Jingjing to come home, interrupting Du Yuchuan, and declared Du Yuchuan would have a "long holiday." Outside the hospital, Su Jingjing tried to explain the situation to a clearly upset Gu Rong, emphasizing that she simply helped an injured person and missed his calls because her phone was on her desk. Gu Rong remained unresponsive. Upon arriving home, Jingjing was surprised by the lavish meal and asked about the special occasion.
Gu Rong reminded her it was their one-month anniversary, which she had forgotten due to her eventful day. To mend things, she showered Gu Rong with compliments about his cooking, likening him to a "Cooking Master Boy" and claiming his dishes surpassed her father's. Her praise eventually brought a smile to Gu Rong's face, and she promised to keep her phone with her at all times.
Their tender moment was abruptly interrupted when Mister and Ma'am discovered them kissing, leading to an awkward moment where they were told to return to their separate rooms. Later, Jingjing expressed her frustration to Gu Rong about their "secret relationship" at home. Gu Rong then proposed they move into his apartment, which was conveniently located near the company. Jingjing was hesitant, fearing her father would never agree.
However, Gu Rong revealed he had already devised a plan, intending to leverage the Martial Club's growing student numbers for the upcoming winter classes, which would soon exceed its accommodation capacity. He suggested they use this situation to "test Mister's reaction" to their moving out. The next morning, Su Jingjing and Gu Rong staged a hurried departure, setting off alarms and overtly complaining about the long commute from home to the company.
They subtly hinted to Mister and Ma'am about the inconvenience, hoping to plant the idea of them moving out. Mister offered to pick Jingjing up by taxi if she worked late, but Ma'am interjected, questioning why Gu Rong didn't use his own car. Gu Rong quickly improvised, explaining his grandpa had borrowed it and company cars were unavailable. He reiterated the long commute and lack of personal transport.
Despite their clear attempts, Mister and Ma'am remained oblivious, simply encouraging them to "overcome" the difficulties as young people should. Later, at a meeting for the Fanfun Mall's 10th-anniversary celebration, Director Du Yuchuan specifically sought Jingjing's input on the proposed design. Jingjing articulated her ideas thoughtfully, suggesting a more direct approach to conveying the concept of "fun," particularly for older customers. Impressed, Du Yuchuan assigned Jingjing full responsibility for the significant project.
Although some colleagues expressed reservations about Jingjing's recent hiring and lack of experience, Du Yuchuan dismissed their doubts, asserting his confidence in her and stating he would personally oversee the project. Afterward, Gu Rong reassured Jingjing, affirming his unwavering belief in her capabilities. Gu Rong then extended an invitation to Mister and Ma'am to visit his apartment, presenting it as a potential solution to the Martial Club's accommodation shortage for the upcoming winter classes.
Mister and Ma'am were thoroughly impressed by the spacious, well-decorated apartment, its modern appliances, and its convenient location near the company, noting there were enough rooms for everyone. Gu Rong then revealed the apartment was his and emphasized that providing a comfortable home was the "most basic thing" he could offer if they were willing to entrust Jingjing to him.
However, Mister's initial satisfaction quickly turned to fury when Gu Rong clarified his true intention: for him and Jingjing to move into the apartment, thereby freeing up rooms at the Martial Club for the students. Enraged, Mister threatened Gu Rong with his falchion, declaring he would turn Gu Rong's "birthday into his death day." Ma'am intervened, chastising Mister for his aggressive language, and suggested that while Gu Rong's idea was good, it might have been presented too hastily.
Defeated, Gu Rong later sought advice from Han Ran. Han Ran, witnessing Gu Rong's frustration, advised him that direct confrontation with Mister, a martial artist, was unwise. Instead, he counseled Gu Rong to "conquer the unyielding with the yielding" by demonstrating utmost sincerity. Later that evening, Gu Rong arrived to pick up Jingjing, who was disheartened that her father still hadn't agreed to her moving out and that she was struggling to find work inspiration.
Gu Rong promised he had something that would help her. Back home, he presented her with a new series of blind boxes. Jingjing was thrilled, immediately finding inspiration and playfully kissing Gu Rong, who teased her about living together. Unbeknownst to them, Mister witnessed their intimate moment. The next day, at a conference, Jingjing presented her revised anniversary proposal for Fanfun Mall.
She detailed a unique collaboration with Singaporean artist Lin Yaozhong to create co-branded blind boxes, to be sold through an immersive exhibition and "treasure hunt" experience using blind box machines throughout the mall. When questioned about attracting online customers, Jingjing highlighted an exclusive "secret figure" blind box only obtainable at the physical event, asserting this would transform the mall into a youthful, fashionable destination. Both Director Du Yuchuan and Gu Rong appeared extremely proud of her presentation.
Later that evening, Ma'am attempted to soften Mister's stance, encouraging him to accept Gu Rong. Gu Rong, following Han Ran's advice to "conquer the unyielding with the yielding," took out alcohol to share with Mister and ensured Mister's falchion was put away. Mister initially resisted, but Ma'am urged him to give Gu Rong a chance to prove himself. Gu Rong had prepared a lavish meal for them, but Jingjing could not join due to overtime.
Gu Rong offered to take food to her later, even requesting brown sugar and warm paste for Jingjing from Ma'am, demonstrating his sincere concern. As Gu Rong left with the food, Mister remained resistant, but Ma'am pointed out Gu Rong's genuine care for Jingjing. Gu Rong later told Han Ran that the "conquer unyielding" strategy hadn't fully worked yet.
Mister, overhearing Gu Rong mentioning his high-quality crisper that would keep the food warm, finally deduced that Gu Rong's ultimate goal was to gain his consent for him and Jingjing to move out.
