Why Is He Still Single Episode 1 Recap
> Why Is He Still Single Recap
Yu Yu, an interior designer, possesses an extreme dedication to detail, a trait so pronounced that many find him pretentious. His pursuit of perfection even extended to his name; he changed it from Yu Dedao, a traditional name his mother gave him for longevity, to the more symmetrical Yu Yu. He believes that a decent life begins with such meticulous details. One day, at a cinema, Yu Yu confronted Gu Yejia, a doctor, claiming she was in his seat.
He explained his habit of sitting in that specific spot, which he had precisely calculated to offer the best audiovisual experience in the entire hall. Gu Yejia, however, pointed out that the purpose of buying tickets was to sit in one's assigned seat. She refused his request to switch, and soon after, Yu Yu's assistant, Shen Wu, called him away to deal with an urgent work matter.
At a renovation site, Yu Yu became agitated upon seeing a wall being painted green by Mr. Sun, the painter. He insisted the design blueprint specified "deep scarlet" and accused Mr. Sun of disregarding the plan. Shen Wu tried to intercede, explaining the homeowner had requested the green color. When the homeowner arrived and expressed satisfaction with the green, Yu Yu passionately argued that deep scarlet was elegant and dignified, perfectly suiting her noble temperament.
He warned that green would disrupt the room's color balance, increase costs, and potentially lead to emotional issues like irritability and anxiety. The homeowner, however, dismissed his concerns, stating her preference for green and asserting her authority. Frustrated, she called Lin Sa, Yu Yu's manager, to complain. Lin Sa later confronted Yu Yu, reminding him that a professional designer has no right to criticize a client's aesthetic and should focus on integrating practicality with design philosophy, not making "rookie mistakes."
To mend client relationships and promote his work, Lin Sa brought Yu Yu to a promotional seminar. Yu Yu, however, found the event filled with superficial guests and "smooth talkers," making him reluctant to participate. He saw it as a place for newcomers and questioned why he, a senior designer, needed to be there. Lin Sa explained he was there to "hold down the fort" and provide gravitas.
Yu Yu even chose to have Shen Wu give his presentation, showcasing his concept of the "warm zone" and "human warmth" in design, where home is a sanctuary for love and family meals. While wandering the venue, Yu Yu found a Tianjin noodles stall but critiqued it as inauthentic. He met a young woman named Andi (who preferred to be called Huaiqing), who admired his design philosophy. Inspired, Yu Yu decided to personally cook authentic Tianjin noodles for her.
However, by the time he finished, he found her chatting happily with a friend, making him feel like a fool. He handed the noodles to Shen Wu and left. Later, a friend of Yu Yu's teased him about his inability to connect with women, claiming he could annoy any woman within ten sentences. Yu Yu took this as a challenge. He approached Andi at her Blu-ray rental store, attempting conversation by comparing Tianjin noodles to curry.
When she chose curry, he asked what she thought of him. Her polite "Pretty good" was immediately followed by her hasty departure, much to his friend's amusement. Still unconvinced, Yu Yu tested his friend's "ten sentences" theory at a convenience store. He purposefully engaged the cashier in a series of odd questions about a loyalty card and chewing gum, ending with "Do you dislike me?" The cashier, clearly unnerved, stared at him in disbelief.
As Yu Yu left the convenience store, he briefly passed by Gu Yejia, though they did not interact. Meanwhile, Xia Xiaoman, heartbroken after a breakup, was walking dejectedly down the street, unaware she had dropped her beloved doll. Yu Yu, who had picked up the doll, followed her. Initially startled and wary of him, Xia Xiaoman soon realized he was her new neighbor. Yu Yu, ever focused on details, commented oddly that "This wall is bad."
Back in their respective apartments, Xia Xiaoman played loud music to drown her sorrows, prompting Yu Yu to retaliate with his own loud music. When Xia Xiaoman came to complain about the noise, she found Yu Yu collapsed in pain. Believing it to be a severe hemorrhoid flare-up, she rushed him to Zhongjing Private Hospital. In the taxi, the driver referred to Yu Yu as her "husband," which she quickly corrected.
At the hospital, Yu Yu's condition was diagnosed as a strangulated hernia, a life-threatening condition. Gu Yejia, the attending physician, opted for a challenging manual reduction to avoid surgery, successfully returning the bowel to the abdominal cavity. She then ordered a CT scan for him. Later, when a nurse mentioned a rectal exam, Yu Yu, who thought he was admitted for hemorrhoids and was now feeling better, tried to escape.
Gu Yejia found his aversion amusing but sternly informed him that his apparent recovery was due to medication and that he still needed tests to prevent a relapse. She also noted his age, observing that he now answered calls with a simple "Hey" rather than "Hello." Meanwhile, Xia Xiaoman's boyfriend, hearing she had taken a man to the hospital, reacted with extreme jealousy.
Yu Yu's family, including his mother, father, and uncle, also visited him, with his mother pushing him to find a girlfriend by offering him "red eggs" for good luck in love. Gu Yejia herself was facing similar family pressure to marry, enduring a series of blind dates where potential partners discussed topics like inheritance and having many children, which she found unsuitable for her desire for a partner with shared interests and easy conversation.
Days later, Shen Wu visited Xia Xiaoman to return the money she had advanced for Yu Yu's medical fees. He also gave her his own thoughtful gift, explaining that Yu Yu's initial gift (movie tickets and a lollipop from a lottery win) was rather meager and he had wanted to compensate. They exchanged WeChat contact information so Xia Xiaoman could reach him if Yu Yu ever needed help. Meanwhile, Yu Yu returned to work, still adhering to his strict standards.
He engaged in a heated argument with Mr. Sun over an unaligned line in a design, insisting it be torn down despite Mr. Sun's protests about his family's long history as craftsmen and the client's lack of complaint. During their physical altercation over the material, Yu Yu experienced a sudden, sharp anal pain, forcing him to back down. Lin Sa arrived and found Yu Yu in pain, scolding him for not having informed her about his condition earlier.
She jokingly blamed his "blunt" nature for his "straight guts" issues and advised him to avoid prolonged sitting to prevent further relapses. Shen Wu later asked Yu Yu to reimburse him for the more generous gift he gave Xia Xiaoman, to which Yu Yu insisted his original lottery prize gift was a symbol of his "good luck."
