The Fox's Summer Season 2 Episode 6 Recap
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Li Yanshu told Gu Chengze he didn't need to pack; if anyone was leaving, it would be her, as his current behavior was not how someone in love acts. Gu Chengze, putting down his clothes, asked if she enjoyed being pursued by two men at the same time. Li Yanshu, infuriated, called him a "bastard" and stormed downstairs. From upstairs, Gu Chengze watched Li Yanshu pack her bags and leave.
His mind replayed a conversation he'd overheard between Li Yanshu and her mother, where her mother had questioned Li Yanshu's involvement with Gu Chengze, calling him "someone with no brain" and warning her about a "love triangle." Her mother emphasized that while Gu Chengze was Sheng Hong's CEO, he was adopted and had no inheritance rights, unlike Gu Jinyun, the true successor, whom Li Yanshu should focus on.
Li Yanshu had insisted that she and Gu Chengze were merely colleagues and told her mother to mind her own business, stating she knew what she was doing. Her mother, seemingly reassured by Li Yanshu’s denial of interest in Gu Chengze, had then expressed relief. Gu Chengze's expression was unreadable as he let Li Yanshu depart. Helena refused to cooperate with the shooting, claiming she was "not happy" despite feeling well.
Li Yanshu attempted to communicate calmly, but Helena arrogantly declared that she wouldn't resume work unless Gu Chengze personally apologized. Gu Chengze, in a meeting, refused to apologize and instructed the legal department to issue lawyer's letters. Li Yanshu was perplexed, explaining that initiating a lawsuit against a spokesperson during New Face brand's critical promotion period would cause significant negative publicity.
Gu Chengze revealed that Helena had long been pursuing him, and he refused to "betray his actual feelings" for work. He added, somewhat mockingly, that he was "not like" Li Yanshu, who would "betray feelings to achieve goals." Confused and annoyed by his unclear accusation, Li Yanshu demanded clarification. Gu Chengze then recounted the conversation he'd overheard between Li Yanshu and her mother at the Han family’s house.
He quoted Li Yanshu's mother advising her to focus on Gu Jinyun, the true successor of Sheng Hong, as Gu Chengze was merely an adopted son with no inheritance rights. He also recounted Li Yanshu's response, dismissing her relationship with him as purely professional and insisting her mother mind her own business.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Li Yanshu urgently grabbed his hand to explain, saying she had only said those things to deceive her mother and prevent her interference in her love life. However, Gu Chengze pulled his arm away, stating he couldn't easily trust her lies, especially since she had never "given him a clear answer" about their relationship.
He concluded that he might have been "naive" and that it was merely his "wishful thinking," instructing her to clear her mind before approaching him again. Gu Jinyun, learning of Helena's uncooperative behavior, directly took Li Yanshu to confront Helena. Helena, however, was rude and arrogant, dismissing Gu Jinyun's attempts to mediate and telling him not to bring "Tom, Dick or Harry" to talk to her if they didn't have the authority to make decisions regarding Sheng Hong.
Li Yanshu, who had been trying to smooth things over with a forced smile, later asked Gu Jinyun what kind of person she was when they were dating. He fondly recalled her as "cute, interesting, and very direct," saying he was "very happy" being with her. He also noted that she became "very sensitive" and like a porcupine, bristling with "lots of spines" when facing difficulties, but added that to a lover, even disadvantages could be endearing.
Gu Jinyun then earnestly urged her to leave Gu Chengze and choose him, promising to treat her well for life. Li Yanshu responded with a smile, admitting that if it weren't for Gu Chengze, she "might really choose" him. As they chatted and laughed downstairs, Gu Chengze watched them from a distance, his lips tightly pursed, finding the scene painful to witness.
In contrast to the tumultuous events involving Gu Chengze and Li Yanshu, Gao Yang was happily sitting by the river with his girlfriend, Qiao Na, watching the sunset. They were having a sweet moment, discussing having twins and appreciating each other's qualities. Qiao Na confessed she loved his sincerity, while Gao Yang praised his own attributes, humorously admitting he lacked only money.
Their peaceful evening was interrupted when Gu Chengze called Gao Yang, summoning him to meet a client within thirty minutes. Gu Chengze, despite Gao Yang's protests about having been promised half a day off, insisted on his immediate presence, stating the client was "very important" before abruptly hanging up. This unexpected call left Qiao Na quite displeased. Although Li Yanshu had left, her presence lingered throughout the house, with magazines on the table and her drawing book on the sofa.
As Gu Chengze flipped through the drawing book, he found a portrait of his own handsome face. Holding the book, he leaned back on the sofa, deep in thought, chastising himself for forgetting his negotiation skills and for having been so harsh with his words earlier, wondering why he had created such a "dead end" in their conversation and regretting his inability to leave some room for maneuver.
He lamented that he had told her to clear her mind before coming to him, but she had not returned, asking himself, "Are you a pig-brain? What's taking you so long?" He wondered if he was happy with the current situation he had created. Li Yanshu mysteriously pulled Gao Yang aside, her face beaming as she confided that she planned to confess her feelings to Gu Chengze.
She had a complete plan and just needed Gao Yang to bring him to the designated location and invite some friends. Gao Yang, impressed by Li Yanshu's bravery, was surprised when she included Gu Jinyun on the guest list, asking if it wasn't "too cruel," to which Li Yanshu responded it was "a little," but better than him "deceiving himself." As they plotted by an indoor pool, Gu Chengze, prone to jealousy, saw them together.
He immediately called Gao Yang back to his office, interrogated him with a stern expression, and issued a warning not to have any "inappropriate thoughts" about Li Yanshu, claiming she was "his girlfriend." Gao Yang, caught in the middle, had to lie about their conversation, saying they were discussing the advertising video's progress, and then swore he had no such intentions towards Special Assistant Li, making him an innocent victim of Gu Chengze's possessiveness once again.
To execute Li Yanshu's plan, Gao Yang accompanied Gu Chengze, enduring his usual sharp remarks. To persuade Gu Chengze to go out, Gao Yang feigned a breakup with Qiao Na, stating he was "so sad" and wanted to "drink some beer." Gu Chengze, feeling a kinship as they were "in the same situation," agreed to go, but was surprised when Gao Yang led him to an amusement park instead of a bar. The park was deserted and dimly lit.
Suddenly, a person in a fox mascot costume approached Gu Chengze and led him forward. The lights then flickered on, and a group of people emerged, each holding a rose. Li Yanshu removed the fox head, proclaiming loudly, "Gu Chengze, I like you! Will you be my boyfriend?" As she spoke, Gu Chengze's mind raced through all their memories together.
He slowly approached the girl who had so boldly declared her feelings, gazed at her intently, and then leaned in for a passionate kiss. From a distance, Gu Jinyun silently watched the scene unfold. Gu Jinyun silently departed, walking alone into the vast night. His mind was filled with memories of Li Yanshu, replaying old conversations.
He remembered her telling him that it was "impossible" between them, urging him not to ruin his family relationships because of her, and asserting, "I don't like you anymore." He had desperately questioned her, pointing out her kindness in caring for his injuries, but she insisted she would do the same for "a stray cat or a stray dog," telling him not to "over-think" it.
He clung to the belief that as her "childhood sweetheart" and "first love," he knew her "likes and dislikes by heart," and thus still had a chance, only to be met with her unequivocal statement that she no longer liked him, despite his perceived handsomeness. These painful recollections served as a somber farewell to his lost love.
