Time To Fall In Love Episode 2 Recap
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Su Yanxi, using the hotel room keycard provided by He Jinxi, hesitantly entered the room. She soon realized that the interview she had participated in was actually an audition to be a "girlfriend." Gu Xicheng instructed her to write down her personal details, including her name, family background, personality, zodiac sign, and date of birth.
He clarified that although they had a contract, they didn't know each other well, and he needed her to be prepared for when he introduced her to his grandma. He warned that if his grandma discovered they were strangers, their cooperation and the deposit in her account would be terminated. Concerned about her mother's transplant funds, Su Yanxi agreed to write everything he wanted to know.
As she wrote, she grew bored and playfully used the paper to peek at Gu Xicheng, who was resting with his eyes closed. Gu Xicheng, not asleep, caught her. After she finished, Gu Xicheng reviewed her "strengths" and "hobbies," which listed things like chocolate cookies, cheese cake, milk skittles, milk tea, Luosifen, crayfish, and enjoying lie-ins, as well as being good at choosing restaurants.
Gu Xicheng found them amusing, prompting Su Yanxi to challenge him to share his own, implying she would mock his in return. Gu Xicheng revealed that he was simply a normal group president and that Su Yanxi needed to memorize all his hobbies and daily routines. He emphasized that the contract was to make his grandma happy, and if Su Yanxi failed to memorize these terms and exposed their pretense, everything she desired would disappear.
While studying his extensive list, Su Yanxi noticed a peculiar requirement: all items used and displayed must be in even numbers. Gu Xicheng, annoyed by Su Yanxi's ponytail while she was studying, pulled off her hair tie, letting her hair fall. When she asked about the 'even numbers' rule, Gu Xicheng confirmed that everything around him, including her, must be an even number. He then proposed they get married.
Su Yanxi was taken aback, pointing out that marriage wasn't in their contract and internally wondered why her most romantic 'firsts' had to be given to 'that person.' Gu Xicheng clarified that he didn't intend a real marriage, only a small ceremony or wedding photos to satisfy his grandma's wish to see him settled. He reiterated his warning about the consequences if she failed to comply.
The next day, Gu Xicheng brought Su Yanxi to meet Madam Gu, who greeted Su Yanxi as "Jinxi" and stated they had met before. Madam Gu, pleased with "Jinxi," immediately pushed for their marriage to be put on the agenda and insisted Su Yanxi move into the Gu family home the very next day.
Su Yanxi and Gu Xicheng tried to slow things down, citing the need for time to pack and prepare, but Madam Gu dramatically feigned an angina attack. Seeing his grandma's distress, Gu Xicheng relented, promising to pick Su Yanxi up the following evening. Outside, Su Yanxi was furious, accusing Gu Xicheng of being crazy for agreeing to such a quick move.
Gu Xicheng reminded her of a clause in their contract stating her unconditional obligation to cooperate with any unexpected conditions due to unavoidable circumstances. Su Yanxi, feeling trapped, lamented that He Jinxi had gotten her into this mess. Gu Xicheng reassured her that he would respect her boundaries and treat her as a work partner, promising she would get what she wanted and leave safely once his grandma recovered.
Su Yanxi confided in her best friend, An'an, about the rapid developments. An'an was alarmed by the idea of Su Yanxi living alone with Gu Xicheng and prepared a "wolf-prevention kit" including a stun gun, pepper spray, a glare flashlight, and a self-defense alarm, insisting these items would buy Su Yanxi time if Gu Xicheng had ill intentions. Su Yanxi, though skeptical that she would need such items, accepted them as An'an rushed off for a designated driving job.
Shortly after, Su Yanxi received a call from He Jinxi, who informed her that she was taking her mother abroad for better medical treatment and urged Su Yanxi to complete her task, promising their reunion in a few months. Su Yanxi protested, but He Jinxi hung up. Worried, Su Yanxi immediately hailed a taxi to the airport, but en route, she was involved in a car accident. The other driver, Fu Boya, took her to the Municipal Hospital.
Su Yanxi recognized him but wanted to keep her identity hidden. Fu Boya, having accessed her ID from her bag to contact her family, called her 'Miss He' and apologized for going through her belongings, assuring her he would take full responsibility for the accident. Just then, An'an rushed into the hospital, having been terrified by an unknown hospital contact from Su Yanxi's phone.
An'an called out "Su Yanxi," but Su Yanxi quickly gave her a look, prompting An'an to switch to calling her "He Jinxi." Su Yanxi then fabricated a story for An'an to maintain her cover with Fu Boya. An'an quickly understood the situation. As they prepared to leave, Gu Xicheng arrived at the hospital. Gu Xicheng and Fu Boya, known rivals, immediately clashed. Fu Boya explained he was taking care of "Miss He" due to the accident.
Gu Xicheng dismissively declared Su Yanxi his girlfriend, ordering his assistant, Situ, to prepare a lawyer's letter for Fu Boya by the next morning. Fu Boya questioned if Su Yanxi was truly Gu Xicheng's girlfriend, attempting to stop her from leaving. Su Yanxi intervened, defusing the tension by agreeing to go with Gu Xicheng and thanking Fu Boya for his help.
An'an tried to follow Su Yanxi, but Situ blocked her, leading to a heated argument where An'an called Situ a "green onion" and "crazy," and Situ retorted by calling An'an "crazy" and implying she had a "big illness." On the drive back to Su Yanxi's apartment to collect her luggage, Su Yanxi complained of a headache from the accident.
Gu Xicheng briefly checked her head, then reminded her of her promise to his grandma to move into his house that night. Su Yanxi pleaded for more time to prepare, but Gu Xicheng insisted she needed nothing but to "come to him." He added that as his girlfriend, she was not permitted to go out alone late or meet people he didn't approve of. Su Yanxi retorted that she was merely a "contractual girlfriend."
Gu Xicheng, dismissing her comment, stated he would accompany her to get her luggage and head back to the Gu family home. A few days later, An'an, working as a designated driver, found her next client to be a heavily intoxicated Situ, who was talking to his 'baby' on the phone. An immediate argument ensued as Situ tried to cancel the order.
During their struggle over his phone, An'an was nearly hit by an oncoming car, but Situ quickly pushed her out of the way, resulting in them falling into an embrace. An'an discovered her wig had fallen off, leading to a comedic argument about baldness. The designated driver app then confirmed the order, overriding Situ's attempt to cancel. In the car, Situ, still in high spirits, gloated about An'an serving him, claiming she was "obedient now."
An'an abruptly slammed the brakes, reacting to his taunts. Situ then tried to leave a negative review for her service. Another struggle for the phone ensued, culminating in an accidental kiss as they wrestled, which left An'an furious. Situ's phone confirmed the "poor" rating. An'an, enraged, threatened to abandon him, but Situ insisted she couldn't leave him drunk and demanded she take responsibility.
An'an refused, calling him shameless, and Situ challenged her to a competition, with the loser calling the winner 'dad' ten times. An'an accepted the challenge. Later, Gu Xicheng helped Su Yanxi carry her luggage into his home. To maintain their facade, they were to share a single bedroom. Su Yanxi was surprised, noting there was only one bed.
Gu Xicheng, claiming the sofa was too small for him, insisted she sleep on it for a few days until he could arrange a mattress. While unpacking, Su Yanxi rediscovered the self-defense items from An'an, bewildered why she even had them. Gu Xicheng, heading for a shower, warned her not to touch anything, especially the cabinet. Left alone, Su Yanxi idly fiddled with a remote control from a box.
Just as Gu Xicheng emerged, shirtless, from the shower, she accidentally turned off the lights. Startled, Su Yanxi reflexively pushed him away, quickly apologizing and claiming she hadn't seen anything, but their unexpected contact created a palpable and awkward tension in the room.
