Why Is He Still Single Episode 2 Recap
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Yu Yu, an interior designer, expresses his annoyance when he learns that Shen Wu offered Xia Xiaoman money as compensation, believing his own "first prize" was a more honorable gift. He dismisses Xia Xiaoman as a difficult and noisy neighbor. When Shen Wu mentions Xia Xiaoman's "cute" appearance and "nice" name, Yu Yu informs him that she has a boyfriend named Dao.
Lin Sa, overhearing this, scolds Shen Wu for his inappropriate comments, reminding him of his own girlfriend, Wang Xiaoxiao. Yu Yu then displays a framed poster, clarifying it's not vomit but "seafood broth," which serves as a reminder to persistently dislike things he finds annoying, such as the contractor Sun, whom he regrets being lenient with. He then leaves, stating he is off to see a "vampire."
At the hospital, Yu Yu's brother-in-law, Zhong Liangchuan, a vice director, respectfully greets him and urges him to continue his treatment. Yu Yu, however, dismisses his medical needs, jokingly accusing Zhong Liangchuan of being poor and regretting marriage. Zhong Liangchuan, admitting to regrets, suggests Yu Yu is jealous because "no one likes" him. Yu Yu, confident, asserts that women do not dislike him, citing Dr. Gu as an example.
Later, Zhong Liangchuan attempts to sell a camera to Yu Yu for 20,000 yuan, claiming he needs to invest in a friend's restaurant. Yu Yu, aware of Zhong Liangchuan's secret spending, bargains him down to 10,000 yuan, threatening to reveal to his sister, Yu Jie, that Zhong Liangchuan bought the camera with private funds.
After Zhong Liangchuan appeals to their brotherly bond, he reluctantly agrees to the 10,000 yuan price on the condition that the camera is not a final sale and that he must be allowed to redeem it later. Yu Yu then gives Zhong Liangchuan a bank card, revealing the password is his birthday, which happens to be that day. Zhong Liangchuan, surprised, says they must celebrate with a cake.
Yu Yu rejects a pair of figurines Zhong Liangchuan offers as a gift, calling them childish. Meanwhile, Gu Yejia is interrupted during a meal by her father, who, taking advantage of a "last blind date of the month" loophole, arranges multiple online video dates for her. Annoyed by his intrusive methods, Gu Yejia abruptly ends the call. Yu Yu, having observed the scene, approaches her to offer unsolicited advice.
He tells her that her elders' pressure stems from their "empty lives" and "private desires," and while blind dates can hasten marriage, he also makes remarks that she's an "aging leftover woman." Gu Yejia, irritated, recognizes him as the man from the cinema who insisted on changing seats. Yu Yu, unperturbed, even praises her multiple-date strategy, comparing it to product advertising.
Gu Yejia suggests he needs medical treatment, but Yu Yu lists common reasons people avoid doctors and confidently predicts she will eventually return for treatment herself. Witnessing the exchange, Zhong Liangchuan comments that if even the cultured Dr. Gu dislikes Yu Yu, it highlights Yu Yu's difficult personality. Annoyed, Yu Yu rescinds his offer to lend Zhong Liangchuan money, stating that "business is business."
Back at the design studio, Lin Sa learns from Shen Wu that the contractor Sun has gone on strike, refusing to work unless Yu Yu apologizes for allegedly injuring him. Yu Yu denies the injury, but Lin Sa insists he apologize, threatening that he and Shen Wu will have to lay the flooring themselves if Sun doesn't return. Later, on his birthday, Yu Yu visits Sun.
He exposes Sun's fake injury and questions the strike, emphasizing that Sun's actions negatively impact other people's homes. Yu Yu offers a cake, clarifying it is not an apology gift. Sun, in turn, finds Yu Yu's gesture "childish" and "dramatic," though his wife appreciates the malted milk powder Yu Yu brought, a treat Sun enjoys.
At the office, Shen Wu expresses to Lin Sa that Yu Yu's apology to Sun signifies his personal growth, noting it's his first such act in the eight years they've worked together. Shen Wu jokingly suggests Lin Sa should "settle things" with Yu Yu for the greater good, but Lin Sa strongly objects to such a "sacrifice." Shen Wu reveals his hope that Yu Yu's improvement will lead to a raise, enabling him to marry his assistant, Xiaoxiao.
Despite considering a grand celebration for Yu Yu, Shen Wu and Lin Sa ultimately decide against it, anticipating Yu Yu would dismiss it as "childish" and a "silly game." Yu Yu's mother calls, unable to celebrate with him, and he declines her offer to have Yu Jie cook for him, preferring to cook for himself. Later, Shen Wu hesitantly calls Yu Yu to wish him a happy birthday, then quickly hangs up.
Annoyed, Yu Yu immediately calls back to discuss work. Shortly after, Yu Yu receives and misses a retracted text from Lin Sa. He calls her, and she feigns ignorance before telling him the finance department needs his insurance card. Xia Xiaoman's friend, Qingqing, reaches out to Yu Yu for help after Xia Xiaoman, heartbroken from a breakup, becomes unreachable. Yu Yu climbs from his balcony to hers, startling Xia Xiaoman, who is on the phone with Qingqing.
Confused and scared, she questions his presence, but he lets Qingqing in. Qingqing arrives to find Xia Xiaoman distressed and recounting the "creepy uncle" on her balcony. As Qingqing tries to comfort her, Xia Xiaoman faints. Yu Yu calls for an ambulance and takes her to the hospital. There, a nurse informs him that Dr. Gu has pumped Xia Xiaoman's stomach and her condition is stable but requires careful monitoring, leaving Yu Yu to care for her after Qingqing leaves.
Still at the hospital, Yu Yu orders a birthday cake. He quietly celebrates his birthday alone, lighting a candle, making a wish, and blowing it out. He then takes a slice of cake to Gu Yejia, offering a sincere apology for his previous comments about her blind dates, admitting his comparison of her to a "commodity" was a poor example from an era of slavery. Despite Gu Yejia's clear annoyance, Yu Yu concludes his apology.
As Yu Yu prepares to finally leave the hospital, he is suddenly struck by intense anal pain and collapses. Gu Yejia examines him, dismissing his protests against a rectal exam and reminding him that Zhong Liangchuan specifically requested she perform it. She blames his severe relapse on his failure to follow medical advice. During the uncomfortable exam, Gu Yejia softly wishes him a happy birthday. Meanwhile, Xia Xiaoman wakes up, disoriented.
Gu Yejia explains she drank too much due to her breakup and had her stomach pumped. She reassures Xia Xiaoman that she did nothing wrong and guides her through a cathartic stress-release exercise, encouraging her to "grow through heartbreak." Xia Xiaoman expresses her resolve to be more discerning in future relationships and is delighted to discover her close proximity to Gu Yejia, inviting her for meals and movies.
Gu Yejia accepts, reminding her to balance food enjoyment with health and planning to rest after her night shift. Later, Yu Yu arrives at Gu Yejia's workplace with a framed banner in a box sealed with wax, explaining the seal is a reference to ancient doctors like Bian Que and Hua Tuo. The banner reads, "Though talkative, medical skills are solid."
Gu Yejia questions the "talkative" part, and Yu Yu explains he gave it to her because she was the only one to wish him a happy birthday, even though he claimed he didn't need it. Gu Yejia sarcastically thanks him for his "recognition" and directs him to retrieve his test report. In her clinic, Yu Yu jokes about keeping his pathology slides.
Gu Yejia informs him that polyps are also known as "tumors," which immediately sends Yu Yu into a morbid contemplation of writing his last will, fearing cancer. Gu Yejia quickly assures him his polyps are benign but warns of dangerously high cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. She advises a strict low-fat, low-salt, low-sugar diet. Yu Yu dismisses her advice, declaring his life is his own to decide, even if it means indulging in fatty meat.
Gu Yejia tells him to take care, and as he leaves, he reminds her of the banner's message about her being "talkative." Yu Yu then meets a new client regarding a design project. He begins to elaborate on exotic ingredients like air-flown spinach and Italian parsley, hinting at a luxurious design philosophy.
Shen Wu attempts to explain Yu Yu's approach, emphasizing that Yu Yu prioritizes "happiness" in a home and advocates for high-quality, imported materials for essential areas like the kitchen and bedroom. However, this significantly increases the project's cost. The client, intending to simply renovate the apartment for rental income, objects to the excessive expenditure, refusing to pay for a stranger's "happiness." Yu Yu counters, arguing the client would gain a sense of "achievement and gratitude."
Unsatisfied, the client threatens to hire a competitor, Ou Yang Design. Yu Yu tries to discredit Ou Yang by showing examples of copied designs, but the client remains unimpressed, valuing aesthetics over originality. Shen Wu intervenes, securing a two-day extension to propose a compromise. Observing the chaotic interaction, Lin Sa silently concludes that Yu Yu is "out of his mind."
