Why Is He Still Single Episode 7 Recap
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Shen Wu confided his negative feelings to Xia Xiaoman and Gu Yejia. Xia Xiaoman questioned why he wouldn't discuss these issues with his girlfriend, instead calling them out. Shen Wu explained he preferred not to bring such negativity home. Gu Yejia understood, noting that friends often serve this purpose. Their conversation was interrupted by Ouyang's arrival at the bar. Shen Wu and Ouyang exchanged a polite "Hi."
Gu Yejia remarked on Ouyang's seemingly wealthy appearance, noting his Maison Margiela coat, and showed some interest. Shen Wu, however, gave a friendly warning, urging her to stay far away from Ouyang, stating that not only did Yu Yu despise him, but almost everyone did, and she would soon understand why he was so annoying. Meanwhile, Yu Yu was in the hospital, enraged that his design had been altered. He insisted on being discharged, ignoring Gu Yejia's medical advice.
Gu Yejia, as his doctor, commanded him to rest, warning him about his "three highs" and recent fainting episode, emphasizing the serious consequences of not treating himself. Yu Yu, however, adamantly stated that his work was everything, and his entire life revolved around it, accusing Gu Yejia of assuming he was merely afraid of Ouyang stealing his project. He clarified that he simply didn't want his design deleted or rewritten.
Gu Yejia countered that resting would allow him to return refreshed and outshine Ouyang, a point Yu Yu grudgingly conceded. Later, Lin Sa visited Yu Yu, bringing Cantonese slow-simmered soup, attempting to mend their rift. She asked if he was still angry and assured him he would like the songs on a tape she brought.
She explained that with the contract signed and the schedule fixed, and Shen Wu unable to handle the project, Ouyang was the only person who could complete the work. She promised Ouyang would preserve as much of Yu Yu's design as possible and advised Yu Yu to incorporate more flexibility into his future design cycles. When Yu Yu inquired about the client's reaction, Lin Sa vaguely stated she could handle it and left.
Shen Wu was at his girlfriend, Wang Xiaoxiao's, home, having been sent away by Yu Yu. He complained that Yu Yu had "snapped" at him for no reason and said he wanted him gone, declaring he would never return. However, Yu Yu soon appeared at Wang Xiaoxiao's place, asking for Shen Wu.
After being told Shen Wu was inside, Yu Yu instructed Wang Xiaoxiao to tell Shen Wu he didn't need him, angry that Shen Wu had given his design to Ouyang to "mess up." Wang Xiaoxiao agreed that was Shen Wu's fault, but Yu Yu then began to soften, attributing the decision to Lin Sa's concern for his health. He still found Shen Wu's "talking back" rude but admitted he had provoked Shen Wu first.
Despite criticizing Shen Wu's lack of improvement, Yu Yu confessed he would feel "a bit off" if Shen Wu suddenly disappeared, comparing it to a computer losing its mouse. He abruptly ended his monologue and left, leaving Wang Xiaoxiao to ponder if that constituted an apology. Hearing Yu Yu had shown up in person, Shen Wu surprisingly decided to go back to work, dismissing Wang Xiaoxiao's surprise by saying "Guys don't overthink stuff like that."
Later, Gu Yejia called Yu Yu, mock-apologizing for having run away from the hospital, then directly asking if he had lost a USB drive labeled "Yu Yu Design Studio." She revealed she had it and offered to return it only if he let her into his apartment. Yu Yu, eager to retrieve his work, agreed to let her come. When she arrived, he swiftly snatched the USB drive from her and slammed the door shut, much to her annoyance.
Xia Xiaoman and Shen Wu then arrived, joining Gu Yejia outside Yu Yu's apartment. Gu Yejia, still frustrated, told them Yu Yu had run out of the hospital for no reason. Xia Xiaoman wondered what mysterious things Yu Yu was hiding in his apartment. Shen Wu proposed a tactic: he would knock, rush in, get thrown out, and then report what was inside. Gu Yejia, amused, commented that Yu Yu's craziness was rubbing off on her.
Suddenly, they heard loud banging from Yu Yu's apartment. Concerned, Shen Wu wondered if Yu Yu had fainted again. After failing to get a response, they considered climbing across the seventh-story balcony but dismissed it as too dangerous. Shen Wu then revealed that Yu Yu had thinned the 54-centimeter wall between their apartments by 14 centimeters and replaced the soundproofing material, making it easier to break through.
Gu Yejia grabbed a hammer, but Shen Wu took it, then smashed a hole in the shared wall. They found Yu Yu sprawled on the floor. Shen Wu comically declared Yu Yu "surrounded" and demanded he "put down your weapons and kneel." Yu Yu woke up, irritated, asking why they had smashed his wall. He clarified that he hadn't fainted but merely "fell asleep" out of exhaustion and was "too lazy" to pick up his fallen chair.
Gu Yejia administered medication, surprising Yu Yu, who wondered how she knew what he needed. She advised him to remember his medicine the next time he ran from the hospital. As Yu Yu attempted to leave, she reminded him about his shoes. When she offered to walk him out, he instructed them to use the front door if they were bringing food later.
Shen Wu later asked Gu Yejia about Yu Yu's apartment, but she could only recall "nothing special," just a desk with a computer, as she had been too focused on treating him. Xia Xiaoman identified the music playing from Yu Yu's apartment as "Merci," the French word for "thank you," remarking on Yu Yu's "deep and subtle" way of expressing himself.
Sometime later, Lin Sa was shown in a beautifully designed room, expressing how wonderful it would be to live in such a warm and cozy space, and asking to thank Yu Yu, only to be told he was on leave. Gu Yejia, after cooking for Yu Yu, asked if he liked the food. Yu Yu bluntly stated it was "too salty" and warned her not to cook it for others. Gu Yejia internally grumbled about his ingratitude.
Yu Yu then found himself at a wedding, mistakenly bringing a funeral wreath due to a misunderstanding of his mother's vague voice message. He tried to offer a wedding gift of 1314 yuan, symbolizing "forever," but the groom's relative preferred 1688 yuan, "get rich all the way," mocking Yu Yu's "goodbye all the way."
The bride, mistaking the wreath for a threat from an ex-girlfriend, instigated a fight, which escalated as Yu Yu tried to clarify his relationship to the groom. Back home, Yu Yu confronted his mother, who explained her message was about his uncle's son's wedding, with "seven bridesmaids" in the bridal suite. Lin Sa called, urging Yu Yu to come to a client meeting. His mother insisted he apologize to the wedding party and made him wear a red suit.
At the meeting, Yu Yu's colleague awkwardly explained that Yu Yu believed "dressing festively" showed the "greatest respect" to clients. Yu Yu proceeded to offer unsolicited and pessimistic advice to clients about having two bathrooms and living with in-laws. Another colleague commented on Yu Yu's "mean mouth" despite his red attire. Yu Yu then abruptly left, stating he was going to "escape reality" and "spend money." Feeling dizzy after being assaulted, Yu Yu visited the hospital for a CT scan.
Gu Yejia confirmed his scan was normal, disappointing him. He recounted the wedding brawl, blaming his mother's ambiguous voice message. In the waiting room, Yu Yu complained about the high air conditioning temperature. When he tried to discuss it with an elderly gentleman, Gu Yejia intervened, pulling the elder away and addressing him as "Dad." Gu Yejia's father, seeing Yu Yu, suspected he was his daughter's boyfriend.
To escape her father's relentless attempts to set her up on blind dates, Gu Yejia quickly declared Yu Yu was her boyfriend. Yu Yu, bewildered, tried to deny it, but Gu Yejia kept up the charade. Gu Yejia's father then questioned Yu Yu about his name and his knowledge of the historical figure Yu Boya, clearly suspicious. Seeking refuge from her father's matchmaking efforts, Gu Yejia fled to Xia Xiaoman's apartment.
She recounted the incident where she pretended Yu Yu was her boyfriend to escape her father, who was pressuring her into three blind dates a month. Meanwhile, Yu Yu encountered Gu Yejia's father again, who appeared to be following him. Yu Yu, uncomfortable, confronted him. Gu Yejia's father revealed that Yu Yu was his daughter's "only male friend" and, seeing how lonely Gu Yejia was in Shanghai, asked Yu Yu to "take her on a date," which surprised Yu Yu.
The next morning, Xia Xiaoman prepared freshly ground five-grain soy milk for Gu Yejia, who praised Xiaoman's domestic skills. Yu Yu called Gu Yejia, affectionately addressing her as "Jiajia," and stated he wanted to see her at their usual spot that afternoon, adding he "just really wanted to see" her. Xia Xiaoman teased Gu Yejia, suggesting Yu Yu might be asking her out or even confessing.
Gu Yejia, calling Yu Yu "weird," decided to respond to his "strange" behavior with "strange tactics" and proceeded to dress up extravagantly for their meeting. When they met, Yu Yu was visibly taken aback but still called her "Jiajia."
