Why Is He Still Single Episode 4 Recap
> Why Is He Still Single Recap
Yu Yu hurried, holding a loudspeaker and repeatedly apologizing to Gu Yejia, insisting he was referring to a car, not her. As his loudspeaker ran out of power, Gu Yejia called out to him. Yu Yu apologized again, clarifying that his earlier comment about something "rusting" was indeed about a car, not her. He then added that she looked "pretty young," which she found embarrassing. Yu Yu quickly corrected himself, emphasizing that she was "very young."
Gu Yejia chuckled at his earnest, self-reproaching demeanor. Li Huaiqing, the owner of a disc shop, spotted Yu Yu talking to a woman outside and quickly ushered his friends inside. Curious about Yu Yu, who rarely interacted with women, Li Huaiqing brought two coffees and tried to discreetly listen in on their conversation, hoping for gossip, but Yu Yu eventually shooed him away. Yu Yu then took Gu Yejia inside Li Huaiqing’s shop, explaining the Blu-ray movies.
When Gu Yejia suggested watching them on her laptop, Yu Yu deemed it a "waste of heaven's gifts," arguing that a laptop screen was too small for films, especially those shot on film, which require a large projector for proper texture and an immersive viewing experience. He suggested she buy a projector, and Li Huaiqing offered Gu Yejia a 30% discount as Yu Yu’s friend. Gu Yejia thanked him.
Later, Gu Yejia was surprised when Yu Yu actually bought a TV suitable for watching movies and had it delivered to her home. Yu Yu visited her office, looking pleased with its setup. Before leaving, he asked if she enjoyed the movie he sent, and she politely replied that she did. However, when Gu Yejia visited Li Huaiqing's shop to buy some romance films, she unexpectedly ran into Yu Yu.
Li Huaiqing accidentally mentioned that she had fallen asleep less than ten minutes into "The Great Escape," a film Yu Yu had given her. Yu Yu confronted her, calling her a liar for saying she liked it. Gu Yejia explained it was merely out of politeness. Li Huaiqing then asked Yu Yu to pay for Gu Yejia’s purchase, to which Yu Yu grumbled about having only small change.
Yu Yu then startled Gu Yejia again, asking if she was looking at properties, implying she wanted a large one for future marriage. He speculated she was contemplating a bigger place for an "accidental marriage" and living with a man. She questioned his phrase "accidentally get married." Gu Yejia questioned why a famous designer like him lived in a small, poorly soundproofed apartment.
Yu Yu explained he lived alone and the sound issues were due to Xia Xiaoman's uncle's shoddy renovation. He also mentioned that he himself had bought the collector's edition of "The Great Escape" and found it hilarious, laughing every time, unlike her who fell asleep. Meanwhile, Yu Yu’s mother, while visiting her son-in-law Zhong Liangchuan at the hospital, deliberately feigned illness to see Gu Yejia.
She observed Gu Yejia intently, like a prospective daughter-in-law, and tried to give her homemade snacks. Gu Yejia politely refused, citing hospital rules against accepting gifts from patients. Yu Yu’s mother insisted she wasn’t a patient and the snacks were inexpensive, then cheekily suggested Gu Yejia could return a 50 yuan gift. She also "forgot" a fan at Gu Yejia's place, telling Gu Yejia that Yu Yu would retrieve it and treat her to coffee.
She revealed Yu Yu’s childhood nickname, "Dao" (from his original name Yu Dedao), claiming his current name "Yu Yu" sounded like a coachman, and described him as introverted. At dinner, Yu Yu's mother praised Gu Yejia to Yu Yu and Zhong Liangchuan. Zhong Liangchuan, who had secretly asked Yu Yu for money earlier, inadvertently revealed that their mother had met and been introduced to Gu Yejia, which angered Yu Yu. Yu Yu called Gu Yejia to discuss his mother's visit.
Gu Yejia expressed her reluctance to meet him solely for the fan, offering three options: express delivery, self-pickup, or a third party, then hung up. Gu Yejia later discovered Yu Yu had booked an appointment with her through the hospital system. She called him, advising him to cancel to avoid wasting public resources, and instead offered to meet him on her day off. When Yu Yu eventually met Gu Yejia to retrieve the fan, he tried to scare her.
He then scrutinized her bag, criticizing its disorganization and "useless" contents. Gu Yejia then sheepishly admitted she had forgotten the fan at home, in the pocket of a different jacket. Yu Yu proceeded to highlight the superior organization of his own bag, with its clear compartments. Gu Yejia jokingly suggested he buy a similar bag for his mother, implying she shared Yu Yu's mother's forgetful tendencies.
At work, Lin Sa complained about a client, who lost their job, wanting to cut their budget by 50,000 yuan. She found Yu Yu too rigid for refusing to compromise his design principle of an open kitchen, believing his stubbornness would hinder him from finding a wife. Shen Wu suggested a closed kitchen to save costs, but Yu Yu rejected it, citing his principles, which worried Shen Wu about losing his commission.
Yu Yu commented that dating two girls takes double the effort, leading Lin Sa to clarify that Shen Wu was only dating Wang Xiaoxiao. Yu Yu bought an expensive, vintage board game called "Simulated Life," a variant of Master Chess, designed in 1972 and published in 1979, costing over 1,000 yuan. Lin Sa was exasperated by his frivolous spending, especially given Shen Wu's financial struggles.
Xia Xiaoman later complained to Yu Yu in the elevator about her 4,000 yuan monthly property fee compared to his 1,000 yuan, highlighting her financial strain from using credit services like Huabei, Jiebei, and Baitiao. Yu Yu, playing the board game alone, mused that marriage was a "shackle" leading to a wife demanding more money and eventual abandonment, deciding he no longer wanted to play. Lin Sa admired Yu Yu's design but noted its unaffordability for clients.
Shen Wu, overhearing Lin Sa mention his dating life to Wang Xiaoxiao, called Lin Sa a "blabbermouth." Shen Wu arranged a meeting with Xia Xiaoman and Wang Xiaoxiao. Wang Xiaoxiao, observing Xia Xiaoman's expensive makeup and perfume, concluded that she and Shen Wu were "innocent," reasoning that Shen Wu couldn't afford her and she wouldn't be interested in him.
The initial tension eased as Xia Xiaoman defended herself against being seen as materialistic, and the two women bonded over Shen Wu's coupon-using habits, which Wang Xiaoxiao proudly confirmed teaching him. Wang Xiaoxiao also noted that they hadn't met often enough to develop feelings. When Shen Wu suggested they all eat together using a discount coupon, Xia Xiaoman declined, having other plans, while Wang Xiaoxiao left with Shen Wu for dinner.
Xia Xiaoman then invited Gu Yejia to go shopping and told her that Shen Wu and Wang Xiaoxiao were a perfect match. Xia Xiaoman also remarked that Gu Yejia had a certain resemblance to Yu Yu. While browsing bags, Gu Yejia commented on a partitioned bag, similar to Yu Yu's, but stated she preferred less organized bags, finding joy in rummaging through items. Xia Xiaoman bought two shirts of the same style but in different colors.
When Gu Yejia questioned this, Xia Xiaoman explained her habit of buying multiple colors of items she liked. Xia Xiaoman then asked Gu Yejia to style an outfit for her, hoping a new look would herald a new life. Later, they saw Yu Yu trying on a green hat. Shen Wu also heard about it and found it difficult to comment. Yu Yu eventually wore the green hat to work, prompting further remarks from Shen Wu.
