Cute Bodyguard Episode 24 (Ending) Recap
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One evening, Gu Rong sought advice from Jingjing's father on the secret to a harmonious relationship with his wife. Jingjing's father, sharing his past as a "steel straight man" who made many mistakes, revealed his transformation from a "lone wolf into her puppy," finding happiness as long as his wife was happy. He advised Gu Rong to simply spoil Jingjing, assuring him this method was effective. Gu Rong decided to give it a try.
Determined not to fight an unprepared battle, Gu Rong engaged in intense physical training, doing various exercises. After a shower, he donned his pajamas and brought red wine to Jingjing, suggesting they share a "cross cup" to celebrate their successful anniversary. However, Jingjing found the wine made her feel hot and quickly grew sleepy, expressing her wish to go to bed.
As Gu Rong began to unbutton his shirt, she pragmatically reminded him to keep his clothes on to avoid catching a cold, and then bid him goodnight, leaving Gu Rong feeling perplexed. The next day in the car, Gu Rong pondered whether his lack of success with Jingjing was his fault or hers, given his efforts. Xie Te pointed out that Gu Rong only displayed a "posture" without "practical effort," hence the clear lack of results.
Xie Te urged Gu Rong to be more confident and proactive, as girls prefer such men. This advice, however, only frustrated Gu Rong, who then declared that if Jingjing did not agree to marry him, Xie Te and Ai Mi's wedding would also be postponed, insisting his marriage to Jingjing must precede theirs. Xie Te protested, citing their completed wedding preparations, but Gu Rong remained resolute.
Later, Jingjing accompanied Ai Mi to a bridal shop, where Ai Mi tried on a beautiful dress chosen by Xie Te. Ai Mi persuaded Jingjing to try on a new arrival herself, and though initially hesitant, Jingjing eventually agreed. As Jingjing emerged from the dressing room, the lights unexpectedly dimmed. She called out for Ai Mi, but received no reply.
Stepping out, she found the environment transformed into a romantic setting filled with cherished memories she shared with Gu Rong and items she adored. Gu Rong, holding a bouquet, slowly approached her. He knelt on one knee, presenting a ring, and asked for her hand in marriage. Jingjing, deeply moved, was brought to tears. Just then, Xie Te, Ai Mi, and even some colleagues from the design department burst in, cheering them on.
With heartfelt emotion, Jingjing exclaimed, "I do," to everyone's delight. Gu Rong, nervously but joyfully, slipped the ring onto her finger. He then promptly declared they would marry next Monday, emphasizing the need to strike while the iron was hot. The couple embraced sweetly, with Gu Rong promising to cherish Jingjing forever. In the office, Xie Te proudly showed Gu Rong his meticulously designed wedding plan, which featured a romantic, blue starry night theme and a couple’s name: Ai Te.
He also warned Gu Rong not to plagiarize his ideas. However, Gu Rong found the designs to be quite ordinary. Xie Te explained that Ai Mi's preferences might not align with Jingjing's and revealed he had already contacted Ninghai City's best wedding planning team.
He had shared all of Jingjing's preferences with them, ensuring they would arrange every detail, from the auditorium wedding and hotel banquet to fireworks and live band performances, even hiring a celebrity makeup artist to fulfill Jingjing's every wedding dream. Gu Rong praised Xie Te, acknowledging his growing competence, and decided to personally oversee the preparations. Meanwhile, Jingjing's parents were busily decorating Su's Martial Club, adorning it with festive red stickers, strings, and lanterns.
Jingjing's mother affectionately urged her to rest, put on a facial mask, and get a good night's sleep to be the most beautiful bride on her big day. Jingjing started to cry, feeling a bittersweet reluctance at leaving home. Her parents, though teasing her not to cry, were equally emotional, reminiscing about her childhood and expressing their deepest wish for her everlasting happiness, a sentiment they showed more openly after she went upstairs.
Gu Rong's grandfather was even more impatient, already thinking of names for his future great-grandchildren. He confessed he had long awaited Gu Rong's marriage and expressed his immense joy that it was finally happening. Gu Rong thanked his grandpa for his years of nurturing. His grandpa, however, only had one expectation for Gu Rong: to expand the family with many children, even suggesting he had prepared five names already, which made Gu Rong blush.
On the wedding day, the car carrying Gu Rong and Jingjing suffered a flat tire on the way to the auditorium. Gu Rong, after a brief moment of anxiety, quickly devised a plan. He suggested they bypass the formal auditorium and instead hold the wedding at Su's Martial Club, arguing it held far more significance and shared memories for them.
They promptly returned to Su's Martial Club, where, surrounded by neighbors who had watched Jingjing grow up, and within the walls of the martial club that had witnessed their journey and love, the couple finally exchanged their vows. The ceremony included traditional bows to heaven and earth, to their parents, and to each other, followed by a tea ceremony.
Both Jingjing's father and brother playfully warned Gu Rong not to mistreat Jingjing, while Gu Rong's grandfather humorously reminded him of his "mission" to have many great-grandchildren, urging them to proceed to the bridal chamber amidst laughter and cheers from the guests.
