Time To Fall In Love Episode 4 Recap
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Su Yanxi encountered Fu Boya, who expressed interest in signing her to his company after her contract with Huayan Group expired. Because Su Yanxi was not accustomed to high heels, she stumbled, and Fu Boya immediately helped her. Gu Xicheng witnessed this interaction, becoming visibly jealous. He approached them, stating that his Grandma had asked them to come home for dinner, subtly asserting his claim.
Fu Boya then invited Su Yanxi to serve as a publicity advisor for his brand, The Flower of Osmanthus, ensuring it wouldn't violate any trade secrets. With Gu Xicheng sitting nearby, giving him a fierce look, Su Yanxi quickly excused herself and left with Gu Xicheng, bidding farewell to Mr. Fu. On the way home, Gu Xicheng reminded Su Yanxi of their contract, which prohibited her from having overly close relationships with other men.
Su Yanxi defended herself, stating their meeting with Fu Boya was a mere coincidence, but Gu Xicheng hinted it might not have been. He then questioned her about her resume, noting the absence of her professional makeup skills and past experience as a live streamer. Su Yanxi explained that her family viewed such activities as improper, which is why she omitted them from her official records.
She clarified that despite her family's views, she personally cherished the work for its ability to bring beauty and happiness to others. Gu Xicheng then informed Su Yanxi that he had arranged for Situ Shuo to purchase supplements for Grandma, asking Su Yanxi to present them. Su Yanxi, remembering Grandma's previous attempts to interfere and her potent chicken soup, readily agreed.
Upon their return, Su Yanxi presented the supplements to Grandma, explaining that Gu Xicheng wished her to take good care of her health. Grandma, perceptive as ever, playfully wondered if it was truly about her well-being or a subtle hint not to interfere in their relationship, an observation affirmed by Gu Xicheng's quick assurance that he would be good with Su Yanxi and that Grandma shouldn't worry about them.
Later, Su Yanxi privately questioned whether it was right to deceive Grandma, given her kindness. That night, Su Yanxi felt hungry and asked Gu Xicheng for food. He had initially offered oatmeal, but upon hearing her concerns about Aunt Mei's cooking, he prepared her Sanxian noodles.
Su Yanxi recounted her past as a live streamer, where she often ate only one bowl of instant noodles a day due to her busy schedule and lavish spending on luxury items like bags and high heels. When Gu Xicheng brought out two bowls of noodles but didn't join her, Su Yanxi noticed a pattern in his home and office: everything was arranged in pairs. She deduced he had an "even number obsession" and disliked anything "single."
Gu Xicheng confirmed his aversion to anything solitary. However, when Su Yanxi questioned if this indicated OCD, he sternly reminded her of their contractual relationship and asserted that he did not need her to comment on or analyze his personal life. Later, Situ Shuo and An'an engaged in a drinking game, with the loser obligated to call the winner "daddy." Feeling on the verge of losing, An'an called Su Yanxi for help, sending her location from a noisy bar.
Su Yanxi, cautious of disturbing Gu Xicheng, quietly slipped out. Discovering her absence, Gu Xicheng called her, but the loud bar environment prevented her from hearing the phone. He then called Situ Shuo, and hearing Su Yanxi and An'an's voices in the background, he pinpointed her location. Arriving at the bar, Su Yanxi found both An'an and Situ Shuo heavily intoxicated.
As she attempted to take An'an home, a man approached her, claiming to know He Jinxi and insisting Su Yanxi drink with him. He even pointed out her high heels, saying he had given them to He Jinxi. Su Yanxi, who did not recognize him, tried to escape his grasp, but the situation escalated. At that critical moment, Gu Xicheng arrived, intervening to protect Su Yanxi and resolve the confrontation.
Gu Xicheng arranged a private car to take Situ Shuo and An'an home. In the car, An'an and Situ Shuo, still determined to finish their drinking challenge, decided to go to An'an's apartment at Star Mansion to continue their contest. Meanwhile, Gu Xicheng questioned Su Yanxi about her relationship with the man at the bar, which she vehemently denied, explaining he had simply mistaken her for someone else.
Wishing to avoid disturbing Grandma with the late-night commotion, Gu Xicheng decided to drop the issue and head home. However, Su Yanxi's high heel broke, leaving her unable to walk. Anticipating her embarrassment, Gu Xicheng swiftly picked her up and carried her to their car. Later that night, Gu Xicheng carefully cleaned and dressed the wounds on Su Yanxi’s foot, noting her recurring injuries from ill-fitting shoes.
Su Yanxi, feeling awkward, commented on seeing him smile, to which he responded by telling her to be quiet. He also reminded her to call him "Xicheng" at home, not "Mr. Gu," before instructing her to sleep in the bed while he took the sofa. Separately, Situ Shuo and An'an woke up in bed together, both screaming in shock. Situ Shuo lamented that his "more than 20 years of virginity" had been ruined by An'an.
An'an, equally furious and disoriented, struggled to comprehend how she could have ended up with him. They quickly agreed that nothing had happened between them and declared their drinking bet over. An'an, still seething, vowed to hit Situ Shuo every time she saw him, before angrily dismissing him. Meanwhile, Fu Boya, discussing his strategy to surpass Gu Xicheng's Huayan Group, received a new design of comfortable high heels from a brand.
Thinking of Su Yanxi, he decided to send them to her, hoping they would metaphorically lead her closer to him. Su Yanxi received the package, which contained a note describing the "glass slippers" as non-rubbing and ideal for her. Gu Xicheng saw the delivery and, after Su Yanxi explained that Fu Boya likely sent them because he had noticed her discomfort with high heels, he brought her to a room with a wall adorned with various sneakers.
He reminded her of his promise to buy all her shoes, asserting that she would no longer need to wear uncomfortable high heels or engage in activities she disliked. Su Yanxi, however, returned the shoes to Fu Boya, politely declining his kind gesture. While on her way home, Su Yanxi encountered Fu Boya, who offered her a ride, noting her heavy bags and suggesting she avoid public transport.
As they rode, Fu Boya observed that she had returned his high heels and was now wearing flat shoes, a change Su Yanxi confirmed. He then invited her for a walk to talk. They strolled to a familiar place where Fu Boya used to learn drawing and had met many friends. He reminisced about his childhood there and how he lost contact with his friends after going abroad.
Su Yanxi, lamenting her current "special situation," expressed a wish that they could simply reconnect as old friends. Fu Boya shared details about his work as an agent for "The Flower of Osmanthus," an organic cosmetics brand. Su Yanxi, already aware of his background from her research, acknowledged his deep understanding of their brand. Fu Boya expressed a desire to collaborate with her, regretting that he always seemed to miss opportunities.
Su Yanxi lightly suggested he could approach her for work in the future, but Fu Boya implied his interest extended beyond a professional contract. As they continued their walk, a water sprinkler suddenly activated. Su Yanxi instinctively shielded Fu Boya from the spray, getting wet herself. This action triggered a memory for Fu Boya; he recalled a similar instance from their childhood when Su Yanxi had protected his artwork from water. Realizing the woman before him was indeed the Su Yanxi he knew from the past, Fu Boya confirmed his suspicion and invited her to his birthday party.
