Why Is He Still Single Episode 9 Recap
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Shen Wu returned to the office and was surprised to see Yu Yu back so quickly, asking if he had already apologized. Yu Yu calmly stated he hadn't gone yet, explaining that he needed to revise a drawing immediately for work but was heading to a construction site. He then asked Shen Wu to handle the drawing revision and send it to him once done. When Shen Wu tried to turn on his computer, he found it was off.
Yu Yu eagerly offered his own computer, stating the drawing was urgent. Once Shen Wu opened Yu Yu's computer, he discovered a video on the desktop. The video clearly showed that Mr. Sun was the actual person who attacked Mr. Zhang, proving Yu Yu's innocence. Lin Sa observed Yu Yu looking triumphant, like a peacock showing off, as he glanced at Mr. Sun.
Soon after, Shen Wu arrived at the construction site and made an exaggerated, almost comical apology to Yu Yu. Lin Sa was initially confused but then understood everything after seeing the clarification video, realizing she had wrongly accused Yu Yu. She asked Yu Yu why he had gone to apologize if he wasn't the one who committed the act.
Yu Yu replied that an apology costs nothing, and as the team's designer, it was his responsibility to take ownership of a team member's mistake. He further added that, as Churchill once said, taking responsibility for others is an act of greatness. Lin Sa remarked that Yu Yu had grown and was starting to act like a leader. Yu Yu, enjoying the praise, instructed them to bow before him.
Lin Sa and Shen Wu were very impressed by Yu Yu's handling of the situation, finding his actions commendable. They immediately became flattering, bowing deeply to apologize to him. Yu Yu seemed quite pleased by their deference. Shen Wu privately felt that Yu Yu had changed, displaying a mix of pride and stubbornness. Lin Sa also sensed a shift in Yu Yu, as if he had been stimulated by something, making him different from the person she once knew.
Yu Yu bought a small watermelon and went to visit Gu Yejia. He showed her a picture of her blind date, making sarcastic comments. Gu Yejia understood his underlying good intentions. Yu Yu then offered to make dumplings for her. Later, Xia Xiaoman called Gu Yejia. Upon learning that Yu Yu was making dumplings for her, Xia Xiaoman became excited and even suggested calling more people to witness Yu Yu's culinary skills.
While making dumplings, Yu Yu was unsure how many folds were traditionally made. He called his mother to ask. His mother, hearing Gu Yejia's voice in the background, realized Yu Yu was at Gu Yejia's place and became a bit flustered, quickly hanging up. Soon after, Gu Yejia started receiving numerous calls from people who had heard the news from Xia Xiaoman, making her regret telling her friend. Despite the commotion, Gu Yejia found Yu Yu's dumplings to be delicious.
She was curious why he excelled only at making dough-based dishes. Yu Yu explained that he ate mostly dough dishes for five years while studying architecture at Tianjin University. He particularly praised Tianjin's famous noodles with eight toppings. At that moment, Gu Yejia's blind date, Mr. Zhang, arrived. He was delighted to see Gu Yejia but grew noticeably reserved upon seeing Yu Yu.
Yu Yu, holding the watermelon, thanked Gu Yejia for giving him the courage to apologize to Mr. Zhang. Gu Yejia clarified that Mr. Zhang accepted the apology because he was her blind date and had been trying to ask her out. Yu Yu immediately retorted, asking if she still hadn't given up on the idea of marriage. Gu Yejia found Yu Yu too blunt and difficult to communicate with.
Yu Yu then proceeded to criticize Mr. Zhang's dumpling shop as unstable and unsuitable for Gu Yejia, suggesting she find someone "roughly like herself." Gu Yejia was annoyed, pointing out Yu Yu was not much better, to which Yu Yu humorously replied he had an extra watermelon.
Lin Sa and Shen Wu attempted to persuade Yu Yu to meet a new client, a wealthy artist named Luo Han, for a large 500-square-meter project that would generate good publicity and allowed creative freedom, especially since the artist specifically requested Yu Yu. Yu Yu initially expressed strong resistance, stating he hated parties.
However, upon hearing about the generous budget, the large scale of the project, and the artist's insistence on his design, Yu Yu reluctantly agreed to take the job. He then informed his colleagues that the gathering required a female companion. When they suggested he pick one, he dismissed them. Later, while walking home, he invited Xia Xiaoman to attend the artist's party with him, enticing her with promises of good food and encounters with wealthy artists.
At the party, Xia Xiaoman found Luo Han to be peculiar, and Wang Xiaoxiao remarked that the artist bore some resemblance to Yu Yu. Luo Han approached Xia Xiaoman, complimenting her beauty and inviting her to try his "Journey Bicycle." He went on to describe the bicycle as embodying his "glorious youth" and "passion from younger days." Yu Yu, observing Luo Han's art, openly criticized one piece displayed, calling it pretentious and lacking vitality, praising only its Rococo-style frame.
Luo Han, however, revealed that he only made the frame, not the painting itself, and was pleased by Yu Yu's discerning eye. Impressed by Yu Yu's artistic insight and unique perspective, Luo Han confidently decided to entrust the renovation project to him, and they planned to sign the contract soon. Meanwhile, Zhong Liangchuan, Yu Yu's brother-in-law, asked Yu Yu for help.
Yu Yu's mother was staying with Zhong Liangchuan's family indefinitely, and Zhong Liangchuan explained the difficulties of living with her, from her strict routines to her particular tastes. As a son-in-law, he felt he couldn't ask her to leave without causing tension. Seeing his brother-in-law's predicament, Yu Yu went to their home to speak with his mother. However, the conversation was immediately derailed as his mother interrogated him about his relationship with Gu Yejia.
Yu Yu tried to downplay it, stating they were simply doctor and patient, but his mother scoffed, asking what kind of patient makes dumplings at a doctor's house. She then insisted on shadowing him on future dates to monitor their progress. Amid the frustrating exchange, Yu Yu accidentally spoiled a cartoon for Zhong Liangchuan's child. Having failed to address the original problem and now causing more chaos, Yu Yu was told by his frustrated brother-in-law to just go home.
On his way home, Yu Yu encountered Xia Xiaoman, who was being harassed by Luo Han, the artist. Xia Xiaoman was visibly distressed but felt compelled to endure it to protect the project and her colleagues' jobs. Yu Yu firmly told her not to tolerate such behavior. He later spoke with Xia Xiaoman over the phone about Luo Han, asking why she didn't just block him.
Xia Xiaoman explained it felt impolite and that she worried about the project affecting Yu Yu, Shen Wu, and Wang Xiaoxiao, who needed the work. Yu Yu, in turn, described Luo Han as a "citrus person" who "marries all kinds of fruit and produces all kinds of fruit," but then told Xia Xiaoman to just mind her own business.
The next morning at the office, Yu Yu announced to Lin Sa and Shen Wu that he was refusing the artist's job. When pressed for a reason, he clarified that it wasn't because of Xia Xiaoman, but because he strongly disliked Luo Han's view of a home as merely a venue for lavish parties that could be torn down and redecorated on a whim.
Yu Yu argued that his design was art, just like Luo Han's paintings, and if Luo Han intended to demolish it casually, there was no point in creating it. Lin Sa and Shen Wu reminded him of the financial implications, the signed contract, and the many people in the company relying on the project. Yu Yu offered to pay the penalty himself, then abruptly left the office, leaving his colleagues frustrated.
Back home, lost in thought, Yu Yu heard a doorbell. It was Xia Xiaoman, who thanked him for his concern but assured him he didn't need to sacrifice the project for her. She admitted she was worried about affecting him and her colleagues, who needed the project, and confessed she would have tolerated the harassment if not for him.
Yu Yu, however, reiterated that his decision wasn't solely because of her, calling her the "final straw" in his existing reluctance to take the job. He questioned why he should have to tolerate such a client. Later, Gu Yejia met Lin Sa at a DVD rental store. Lin Sa, still fuming, recounted how Yu Yu had abandoned the major project despite a signed contract, frustrating everyone.
Gu Yejia advised Lin Sa not to get angry with Yu Yu, acknowledging that he was just "that way" and not likely to change. She suggested Lin Sa vent to her instead to avoid internalizing the stress. Soon after, Gu Yejia went to see Yu Yu, who immediately suspected she wanted him to make dumplings for her. She admitted she did, and he began preparing them.
Gu Yejia carefully broached the topic of the artist's project, asking if he would reconsider. Yu Yu firmly said no, explaining he couldn't create a design for someone whose core values clashed so severely with his own understanding of a "home." He argued that while she deals with "lives" as a doctor, he deals with "homes" as a designer, both requiring responsibility.
Gu Yejia then used the analogy of his friends, Lin Sa and Shen Wu, tolerating his quirks, suggesting that if he made them happy by taking the project, he would ultimately be happier too, as they are his closest people. She highlighted that their tolerance for him came from respect, not obligation. This conversation prompted Yu Yu to reflect deeply on the nature of interpersonal relationships and the responsibilities of friendship.
The next morning, Yu Yu arrived at the office and announced that he had decided to take on Luo Han's project. His colleagues were overjoyed, planning celebrations and trips. Yu Yu, in a lighter mood, told Shen Wu to order anything for lunch except dumplings. Lin Sa immediately called Gu Yejia to share the good news, thanking her profusely and calling her a "miracle worker" for persuading Yu Yu. Gu Yejia, however, modestly said she hadn't really said much.
