You Are So Sweet Episode 16 Recap
> You Are So Sweet Recap
Gu Chenyu diligently explained to Xia Xiaoning the nuances of dubbing, particularly focusing on emotional flexibility, which he noted was a common challenge for newcomers. He used their interactions, both online and offline, to illustrate how emotions can shift when she understands his true identity. He challenged her to set aside her fan perspective and truly internalize the emotional changes in his voice as he demonstrated a segment of his play.
After teaching her, Gu Chenyu worked on his own tasks. When he noticed Xia Xiaoning had fallen asleep, he gently carried her to his bed and covered her with a blanket before going to shower. Xia Xiaoning later woke up to find herself in his bed, with the sound of the shower still audible. Her imagination ran wild, but as soon as the water stopped, she quickly scurried back to her own bed.
When Gu Chenyu entered, he asked why her face was so red, to which Xia Xiaoning, flustered, attributed it to the thick quilt being too warm, and quickly made her exit. The next morning, Jin Yao was late for work by over thirty-five minutes. Her boss, Mr. Xie, dismissed her offer to work late to compensate, firmly stating that as his personal secretary, she must always adhere to his schedule.
He issued her a demerit, sarcastically noting she had nine chances left before being dismissed. He then informed her that her second demerit was imminent, given the extensive paperwork his small company had, and demanded she accompany him for outside work, disregarding her protests about pending files. Meanwhile, Xia Xiaoning was seen getting out of Gu Chenyu’s car, leading to immediate speculation among onlookers about a potential romantic involvement.
Later, Gu Chenyu was informed that a recently purchased batch of equipment had been seized, requiring him, as the legal representative, to travel immediately. Director Hao confirmed that a five o’clock flight had already been booked for him. Gu Chenyu stressed the importance of tomorrow’s media conference, emphasizing that it was their company’s first official public statement and no errors could be tolerated. Director Hao assured him she would fully assist.
At the same time, Mr. Xie was on set for a "Pineapple Radio" commercial, receiving high praise for his charisma. He then suggested that the advertisement needed a female lead and offered Jin Yao, his secretary, for the role, complimenting her pure, cute, and elegant demeanor. Though the director initially expressed reservations about changing the script, he conceded that Mr. Xie’s secretary was undoubtedly capable. Jin Yao, eager to impress, highlighted her extensive background in performance and screenwriting.
The director instructed her to convey a "warm feeling" that would move viewers to tears while simply eating a pineapple. Despite the director’s praise for her performance, Mr. Xie found it too melancholic and demanded a more youthful, happier, and girlish portrayal, even suggesting she dance while eating for added dynamism. Jin Yao continued to eat pineapples through multiple takes, eventually worrying about the amount she was consuming, but Mr. Xie remained indifferent.
Later, Mr. Xie, thoroughly entertained by Jin Yao’s plight, happily recorded a video of her dancing while eating a pineapple. Xia Xiaoning expressed concern about Gu Chenyu’s immediate departure. He reassured her about the upcoming media conference, advising her to relax and answer questions naturally, confident that her preparation for the script content would prevent any difficulties. He playfully opted for the stairs instead of the elevator to extend their time together.
That evening, at the cinema, Jin Yao snatched Xia Xiaoning's phone, catching a text from Gu Chenyu expressing how much he missed her during their separation. Jin Yao humorously called it "dog food" and warned Xia Xiaoning not to mention "pineapples" due to her recent ordeal. Gu Chenyu later advised Xia Xiaoning to get enough sleep to avoid dark circles for the conference, and despite her nervousness, he wished her goodnight, giving her comfort in his absence.
The following day, as preparations for the media conference began, Mr. Xie deemed Xia Xiaoning’s attire unsuitable for a female number two, instructing Jin Yao to help her dress up and find a new dress. Leader Wang ushered the visiting interview team into the rest room, urging staff to attend to them well. Director Hao greeted Chief Reporter Teacher Zhang from Coolpad Entertainment, presenting her with a gift and exchanging pleasantries.
During their conversation, it was subtly implied that Xia Xiaoning, despite being the female number two, had been granted a special interview, while other supporting roles would only participate in group interviews. Luo Li, in a hushed conversation with Teacher Zhang, further fueled speculation, revealing that Xia Xiaoning had supposedly secured her role through connections, displacing veteran voice actor Tang Xue, and that Mr. Xie had personally arranged her special interview.
Director Hao quickly intervened, attempting to silence Luo Li and dismiss the rumors. Meanwhile, Jin Yao was applying makeup for Xia Xiaoning, emphasizing that as “the boss’s wife,” Xia Xiaoning needed to look impeccable to uphold Gu Chenyu’s image. Xia Xiaoning worried about being late, but Luo Li soon arrived, informing Jin Yao that Mr. Xie needed her urgently. Though Jin Yao was hesitant to leave Xia Xiaoning, Xia Xiaoning insisted she go.
Luo Li then took over the makeup, reassuring Xia Xiaoning that there was still plenty of time as others hadn’t arrived yet, and even suggested changing her dress, claiming its color was unsuitable. Xia Xiaoning insisted her current dress was fine. Just then, a staff member announced that everyone had arrived except for the female number two, Xia Xiaoning, leading to murmurs about her apparent diva behavior.
At that moment, Tang Xue arrived, graciously offering water and snacks to the reporters. Recognizing her, the journalists immediately pressed her about losing her role in the "Lethe" project to a newcomer, Xia Xiaoning. Director Hao attempted to deflect, acknowledging some "biases" in the company’s decision-making but urged reporters to focus on the main creators, not "side matters."
However, the reporters persisted, stating that "Lethe" was a major project and could not tolerate a "black sheep" who gained a position through connections, demanding exposure. Prompted by Director Hao, Tang Xue subtly implied that Xia Xiaoning’s frequent presence in the office and good relationship with Mr. Xie might have played a role. She concluded by stating that she believed Xia Xiaoning had replaced her based on "strength," if Director Hao’s assessment of a "decision problem" was to be trusted. As Tang Xue finished speaking, Xia Xiaoning entered, elegantly dressed in a black gown, observing the satisfied smiles exchanged between Tang Xue and Director Hao.
