Why Is He Still Single Episode 8 Recap
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Gu Yejia confronted Yu Yu, sensing his unusual and reserved demeanor, and asked directly why he sought her out. Yu Yu casually called her by her childhood nickname, "Jiajia," which made her uneasy and prompted her to threaten to leave. He quickly became serious, urging her to consider marriage for her own good, reminding her that she was no longer young and that her late mother would have wanted her to be happy.
Gu Yejia was startled by his knowledge of her mother's passing. She then noticed her father sitting nearby, realizing they had conspired. Playfully, she teased her father about his lipstick, which looked like he had eaten a dragon fruit, and his past blind date failures, accusing him and Yu Yu of ganging up on her. Yu Yu clarified it was merely a "deal," expressing his annoyance with her father.
Yu Yu then remarked that one of them (Gu Yejia) was self-deluded and the other (her father) was a busybody, before leaving. Gu Yejia firmly told her father she would not participate in blind dates or marry, asserting her desire to remain single and asking if he truly wished for her unhappiness. With that, she departed, mentioning other plans. Yu Yu privately expressed his frustration about being entangled in Gu Yejia's family matters.
Meanwhile, Gu Yejia, still irritated, passed Xia Xiaoman on the street without a greeting. Yu Yu, known for disliking crowds, was informed by Lin Sa that a large, noisy night market was opening near his home. To everyone's surprise, he claimed to love night markets and announced his intention to go, leading Lin Sa and Shen Wu to joke about him experiencing early menopause. Xia Xiaoman, wandering through the night market, spotted Yu Yu repeatedly failing to scoop goldfish.
She found his struggle amusing, but noted that he eventually gave up and bought one, snapping a photo to send to Gu Yejia. Gu Yejia's father later visited Yu Yu's building. He presented Yu Yu with a book he claimed to have authored, asserting his status as a "real wellness expert," and asked to be invited in. Yu Yu, however, led him up several flights of stairs, citing elevator maintenance.
Upon reaching his floor, he placed his newly acquired goldfish into a tank outside his door and then brought out a table and chairs, explaining that almost no one was ever permitted inside his apartment. The father, slightly put off, questioned how his daughter could befriend such a person.
Yu Yu offered him leftover xiaolongbao, which the father enjoyed, remarking that "age hits the teeth first," to which Yu Yu replied that "age hits everything, as long as the heart stays young." The father then had Yu Yu sign the book, declaring it a valuable collectible that he no longer needed to read. Soon after, Gu Yejia arrived.
Yu Yu, worried about being seen with her father, quickly hid, telling him that Gu Yejia was looking for his female neighbor. Gu Yejia found Yu Yu in the hallway, sipping tea and reading by his single fish. She suggested he get another for companionship, but Yu Yu later explained to the fish that being single was better to avoid competition and overcrowding. Later, Yu Yu visited Gu Yejia, who is a doctor, complaining of stomach discomfort.
She diagnosed him with mild gastroenteritis and asked about his recent diet. He mentioned eating xiaolongbao from two days prior, noting that while he only ate one, Gu Yejia's father consumed nineteen, speculating her father must be in much worse shape. Gu Yejia tried to call her father, but his phone was off. Yu Yu, knowing his hotel, was compelled to take her there. They found her father ill and his phone uncharged.
Yu Yu offered to pay his medical expenses since the dumplings were his, but the father refused. Gu Yejia insisted on taking him to the hospital, but he was stubborn. Yu Yu attempted to leave, but Gu Yejia persuaded him to use their "elders' rapport" to convince her father to go, which he reluctantly did.
In the car, Gu Yejia blamed Yu Yu for the spoiled food, leading to a bickering match filled with folk proverbs until she silenced them both. Her father criticized her lack of manners, suggesting it was why she remained unmarried, a point Yu Yu echoed, adding that a mother-in-law would "kick her out." Gu Yejia retorted that she wished to kick them both out.
Suddenly, Yu Yu revealed to a stunned Gu Yejia that her father was remarrying, explaining that her father was too embarrassed to tell her himself. Her father confirmed the news, describing his fiancée as kind, feminine, and virtuous. Visibly upset, Gu Yejia declined her father's wedding invitation, citing other plans. Her father then sought Yu Yu's advice on how to convince Gu Yejia to attend.
Yu Yu's team presented a revised design plan to a client family, showcasing how they successfully maintained two bathrooms while incorporating clever storage solutions. The client expressed gratitude for meeting their complex needs, which Yu Yu humbly dismissed, remarking that ultimately only the couple would reside there. Shen Wu and Lin Sa offered supportive comments and blessings, diffusing any potential tension.
Later, Gu Yejia's father visited her at the hospital with food, concerned she might be hungry after her late shift. Gu Yejia, initially distant, shared her long-held resentment, believing he had forgotten her mother and that their family had dissolved after her passing. Her father explained that he would take long walks to cope with missing them both.
Gu Yejia countered that he seemed happier after her mother's death, and this perception fueled her aversion to blind dates, fearing a marriage where one partner could be so easily forgotten. Her father reassured her by bringing her dishes her mother used to make, proving he remembered every detail. Moved to tears, Gu Yejia apologized.
When she asked where he found the food so late, he revealed that Yu Yu had prepared it without hesitation after learning they were her mother's special recipes. Gu Yejia then promised to attend her father's wedding.
After he left, Gu Yejia recorded an emotional voice message for her deceased mother, sharing that her father had not forgotten her, introducing Yu Yu as a quirky man similar to her father, and playfully asking her mother for advice on how to deal with such men. Gu Yejia acknowledged Yu Yu's attentiveness to small details despite his eccentric behavior.
Later, at her father's wedding, Yu Yu teased her about her red outfit and her future prospects, joking that with her father's new, equally stubborn wife, any future husband would have to face two difficult in-laws. There, Gu Yejia encountered her blind date, Mr. Zhang, who complimented her attire. He presented her with a detailed personal booklet, a suggestion from her father, and advised her to update her blind date photo, joking it resembled a "romance scam."
He also told her about his new "DIY dumpling shop." During their conversation, Gu Yejia seized an opportunity to escape when Xia Xiaoman called, feigning a hospital emergency. Gu Yejia then met Xia Xiaoman at her panda-themed apartment. Xia Xiaoman contrasted their homes: hers filled with dolls, Gu Yejia's with books. Gu Yejia described Mr. Zhang as "okay" but not her type, finding him humorless.
Xia Xiaoman showed Gu Yejia a collection of storybooks, including "Little Women," which reminded Gu Yejia of her past frustration at the library when she could never borrow the book. The story led to a discussion about marriage not being a woman's sole purpose. Gu Yejia then confided in Xia Xiaoman about a past engagement that ended when she realized their fundamental values were incompatible, causing her to lose confidence in their future.
Elsewhere, Yu Yu offered unsolicited advice to a reflective Xia Xiaoman, suggesting her goal should be a "reliable man." He contrasted Shanghai's average annual salary with the nineteen million yuan required for financial freedom. Upon learning she earned more than the average, Xia Xiaoman abandoned the goal and decided to pursue handsome men instead. Yu Yu then suggested she consider older, divorced, or widowed men, as they were more likely to be wealthy, which she found rude.
Gu Yejia's blind date, Mr. Zhang, turned out to be a client of Yu Yu's design firm. During a renovation, Mr. Zhang confronted Yu Yu's employee, Old Sun, about a crooked door frame. A neighbor then complained about sawdust entering her home. When Old Sun dismissed her as "dramatic" behind her back, Mr. Zhang overheard and criticized Old Sun's rudeness. The argument escalated into a physical altercation, and Mr. Zhang was hit in the nose.
Back at the office, Shen Wu claimed he saw Old Sun deliver the punch. However, the client demanded an apology from the firm's boss, putting pressure on Yu Yu. Lin Sa emphasized the need for Yu Yu to apologize to prevent Mr. Zhang from involving the police or property management. Yu Yu vehemently refused, stating, "I didn't hit him," and labeled those who complain as "childish."
Lin Sa reminded him of his own numerous complaints that month, which he defended as acting out of "public spirit." Ultimately, Lin Sa pressured Yu Yu to apologize. He reluctantly agreed but instead went to the property manager, requesting access to the construction site's surveillance footage to "find the real culprit" and clear his name.
