The Fox's Summer Season 2 Episode 4 Recap
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Gu Chengze finally caught up to Li Yanshu after following her for half a street. He wanted to know if she would have accepted Gu Jinyun’s proposal had Han Junyao not snatched the diamond ring. Li Yanshu, surprised he was even there, countered by asking if he would have intervened to stop Gu Jinyun’s proposal.
Gu Chengze paused, then replied hesitantly that he probably would not have, explaining that as an adult, she had the right to make her own choices, and he did not want to interfere with her decisions. Li Yanshu was exasperated by his overly calm and analytical response, criticizing him for being so detached when the person he liked was being proposed to.
Gu Chengze confessed that he felt guilty and conflicted, not wanting to hurt Gu Jinyun, who seemed serious about Li Yanshu this time, but also unwilling to give her up. Li Yanshu, seizing the moment, advised him to end his "idiot's pursuit" of her immediately. Later that night, as Gu Chengze adjusted his telescope to look at the stars, he saw Li Yanshu's face superimposed on the crescent moon. Disturbed, he called Gao Yang for advice on his current predicament.
Gao Yang, roused from sleep, tried to sound helpful despite his drowsiness, but ultimately fell asleep during the call. Realizing that external help was not going to work, Gu Chengze went directly to Li Yanshu's door. He called out to her, announcing that he had made up his mind and would never give up on her, no matter what.
Li Yanshu, still awake, expressed her annoyance by throwing things, asserting that such actions were also a form of expressing her opinion. Meanwhile, Gu Jinyun returned home to find his grandmother waiting for him in the living room, unusually cordial. He was puzzled and wondered if Han Junyao had kept his proposal a secret from his grandmother, suspecting some hidden agenda on her part.
His grandmother, however, was suspicious of his late return and called Han Junyao to inquire about Gu Jinyun's day. Han Junyao confirmed he was home but, to Gu Jinyun's surprise, did not mention the proposal. The next morning, Li Yanshu had a satisfying dream where she was a queen, and Gu Chengze was her loyal servant, dutifully repeating his vows to protect, love, and spoil her. Her alarm clock interrupted the dream, but it did not diminish her good mood.
At the office, Gao Yang, feeling guilty for falling asleep during Gu Chengze's late-night call, eagerly offered strategies to help his president win Li Yanshu's affection. He suggested sending flowers and chocolates daily, ensuring no two gifts were alike from Monday to Sunday, and choosing thoughtful presents. Recalling Li Yanshu's fondness for crispy durian cake, Gu Chengze told Gao Yang to buy some.
Gao Yang, being overly enthusiastic, not only bought crispy durian cakes but also added two whole durians, thinking Li Yanshu would surely appreciate more of what she liked. Li Yanshu returned to her office to find it filled with the pungent "aroma" of durian. Her colleagues, wearing masks, explained that Secretary Gao had delivered the durians, claiming she loved them.
Infuriated, Li Yanshu called Gu Chengze, sarcastically telling him she "loved" the gift so much she wanted to smash it with his head. Gu Chengze, upon learning of the durians, docked half a month's salary from poor Secretary Gao, who remained utterly bewildered as to his mistake, still believing Li Yanshu simply preferred more durian. Later, Gu Chengze invited Li Yanshu to dinner, but she declined, stating she had a concert date with David.
A surge of jealousy prompted Gu Chengze to kiss Li Yanshu in the office. She quickly pushed him away, concerned about the impropriety of the situation. Gu Chengze deliberately misinterpreted her reaction, accusing her of not wanting to take responsibility for him. Annoyed, Li Yanshu stormed off, leaving Gu Chengze grinning foolishly to himself.
As Li Yanshu prepared to leave for the concert, an announcement informed everyone of an urgent meeting and that she was required to report to the President's office regarding the Helena project. Rolling her eyes, Li Yanshu entered, realizing Gu Chengze was deliberately stalling. He openly admitted his intention to prevent her from attending the concert with David, even threatening to question her work attitude if she did not cancel.
Li Yanshu, feigning compliance, excused herself to the restroom and promptly made her escape. Gu Chengze soon discovered her trick and, accompanied by Gao Yang, rushed to intercept her. They found Li Yanshu and David at the concert hall, having already missed the first movement. Gu Chengze insisted Li Yanshu return to work and even demanded payment for the crystal shrimp dumplings he had ordered for their aborted dinner.
David defended Li Yanshu, prompting Gu Chengze to bluntly state his "principle" was to utilize people for their useful parts. Li Yanshu then declared she would only return to work after eating, as she was hungry. They all ended up at a street barbecue stall. Gu Chengze looked on with disdain at the "dirty" food, while Li Yanshu, David, and a delighted Gao Yang enjoyed the meal.
After observing them for a while, Gu Chengze suddenly pulled Li Yanshu towards him, declaring he wanted to "be a bad guy" and "fulfill himself" by being with her. He earnestly asked for her agreement. Li Yanshu finally smiled at him and shyly nodded. Gao Yang later recounted Gu Chengze's unconventional confession to Qiao Na, who was equally stunned. He even showed her the bruise on his arm from when Li Yanshu pinched him to confirm she wasn't dreaming.
As they playfully bickered, Gao Yang lamented that he would undoubtedly be even busier, and likely face more pay deductions, once the President fully committed to courting Li Yanshu. He stubbornly maintained his belief that Li Yanshu loved durians and that his mistake was simply not buying enough. Elsewhere, Gu Jinyun was at a jewelry store, buying another ring, convinced the previous one had been "defiled."
He then ran into Han Junyao, who was at the mall buying a birthday gift for her younger brother, Junrui. The two immediately clashed, exchanging barbs. Gu Jinyun demanded to know why she hadn't told his grandmother about the proposal. Han Junyao sarcastically threatened to do so now, prompting Gu Jinyun to quickly retract his question. She then stated that their previous altercation (her taking the ring, him pushing her) made them even.
When she mentioned buying a gift for her brother, Gu Jinyun realized it was Li Yanshu’s brother as well and wanted to buy a gift too, even attempting to pay for Han Junyao's purchase, which she refused. Meanwhile, Li Yanshu, avoiding the Han family, had bought a cake and gone to the autism rehabilitation center to celebrate Junrui's birthday early. Gu Chengze, having overheard from Gao Yang that Li Yanshu had a lunch date that wasn't with him, followed her. He observed her putting a birthday crown on Junrui and wishing him a happy birthday, acknowledging that she hadn't been there for his previous birthdays.
