You Are So Sweet Episode 19 Recap
> You Are So Sweet Recap
Following his harsh rejection of Jin Yao, who had cried at his door, Xie Fei reflected on the incident, questioning if he had been too harsh. Despite Jin Yao's typically carefree demeanor, he realized she was still a girl, yet quickly dismissed his concerns, reminding himself that she was not his responsibility. Meanwhile, in a car, Gu Chenyu informed Xia Xiaoning that his mother knew about her injury and had prepared a nourishing soup for her.
He invited Xia Xiaoning to his home for lunch, which prompted her to express concern that Gu Chenyu's mother was aware of her recent fight. Xia Xiaoning also worried about her appearance for the family meeting, mentioning her need for more formal attire and a fresh look.
Xie Fei reviewed the successful suppression of negative online discussions regarding Xia Xiaoning, attributing it to the strategic release of content related to the "Lethe" project's male lead guesses and Mo Buyu's recording bloopers. He then noticed Jin Yao's absence and instructed Leader Wang to repeatedly call her, even involving the HR department, as Jin Yao was neither at work nor answering her phone. Separately, Xia Xiaoning diligently researched tips for meeting parents for the first time on her phone.
Xie Fei approached her, inquiring about Jin Yao's whereabouts. Xia Xiaoning offered to call Jin Yao, who, upon answering while packing, declared her intention to "travel around the world" and abruptly ended the call. Xia Xiaoning relayed this news to Xie Fei, who became exasperated by Jin Yao's irresponsibility. Elsewhere, Hao Yanran entered Gu Chenyu's office and was visibly dismayed by numerous sticky notes covering his computer.
She apologized for not suppressing public opinion about Xia Xiaoning's situation sooner, acknowledging the negative impact on the company. Gu Chenyu questioned why Tang Xue had been present at the interview. Hao Yanran vaguely suggested Tang Xue might have found out about the interview and deliberately caused trouble. She then proposed a team-building event for the "Lethe" project to boost promotion.
Gu Chenyu agreed to the team building but informed Hao Yanran that he would be having lunch at home with Xia Xiaoning and requested that she keep their relationship confidential within the company. At Gu Chenyu's home, his mother proudly showed off a new outfit she bought specifically to meet Xia Xiaoning. She informed Gu Xiyuan that Gu Chenyu and Xia Xiaoning were coming for lunch.
Gu Xiyuan, expressing his familiarity with Xia Xiaoning, criticized her, claiming she "dominates" and "bullies" Hao Yanran at the company, making it "a mess," and mentioning that negative information about Xia Xiaoning had been exposed online. He further accused Xia Xiaoning of misleading Xie Fei to get the female lead role and now entangling with Gu Chenyu.
Gu Chenyu's mother, however, defended Xia Xiaoning, believing her to be a "well-behaved and honest child," and dismissed Gu Xiyuan's claims as mere online gossip. Gu Chenyu's father also expressed skepticism after seeing the online rumors, but Gu Chenyu's mother continued to defend Xia Xiaoning, dismissing the online gossip. Meanwhile, Gu Chenyu and Xia Xiaoning practiced for the upcoming family dinner, reviewing "Tips for seeing parents for the first time."
Xia Xiaoning practiced maintaining a polite smile and delivering compliments, praising Gu Chenyu's mother for her youth and beauty, and his father for his handsome appearance. She also practiced finding common topics, like skincare or cooking, although Gu Chenyu reminded her his mother would not be cooking. He reassured Xia Xiaoning to "just be yourself" and that his parents would surely like her. At the dinner table, Gu Xiyuan kept finding fault with Xia Xiaoning.
Gu Chenyu's mother warmly welcomed Xia Xiaoning, explaining that she prepared dishes based on Xia Xiaoning's preferences. When Gu Chenyu's mother inquired about Xia Xiaoning's role at the company, Xia Xiaoning clarified she was Gu Chenyu's assistant and that she obtained the female lead role through an open audition process for newcomers. However, Gu Chenyu's father rudely dismissed her explanation.
He then directly questioned Xia Xiaoning about the online "scandal" involving her and Xie Fei, implying that the dubbing industry was "messy" and warning Gu Chenyu not to tarnish the family's reputation. Both Xia Xiaoning and Gu Chenyu attempted to explain their genuine passion for dubbing, hoping for his father's understanding of the industry and Gu Chenyu's aspirations. Unyielding, Gu Chenyu's father bluntly demanded that Xia Xiaoning resign from her job if she wished to marry into the Gu family.
This ultimatum sparked a heated argument between Gu Chenyu and his father, with Gu Chenyu asserting that neither of them would abandon their passion and that his father had never acknowledged his work or value. Frustrated by his father's lack of understanding, Gu Chenyu threatened to leave if their communication remained impossible, prompting his father to angrily storm away from the table.
Later, Gu Chenyu's mother urged her husband to properly communicate with their son, suggesting he had not truly understood Gu Chenyu's desires for years and should reflect on what his son truly wanted. Gu Chenyu arranged a meeting with Tang Xue, offering her intercepted paparazzi photos of herself, which he assured her had been destroyed without backup. In exchange, he sought the truth about past events.
Tang Xue, appreciating his directness, reciprocated by handing him a card, stating that the money inside was given to her by Hao Yanran, and asked Gu Chenyu to return it, considering it her way of repaying Xia Xiaoning for past help. Meanwhile, Xia Xiaoning discovered a new dress in a gift box, believing Gu Chenyu thoughtfully prepared it for their upcoming dinner.
Later, at the "Lethe" project team dinner, Xia Xiaoning arrived wearing the dress, only to find that all other attendees were uniformly dressed in black T-shirts. Her outfit drew whispers and curious gazes from colleagues, who speculated about who she dressed up for, noting Xie Fei's absence but acknowledging Gu Chenyu's potential arrival. Hao Yanran approached Xia Xiaoning, commending her recent excellent performance and initiating a toast to celebrate her.
Just then, Gu Chenyu arrived, cast a stern glare at Hao Yanran, and promptly took Xia Xiaoning's hand, leading her away from the gathering. Later, Xie Fei found Jin Yao at a bar, drinking with a man. He confronted her, pulling her away and questioning why she would stop liking him after she was the one who initiated their romantic pursuit and publicly declared him her boyfriend.
Jin Yao retorted that she grew "tired" of the lack of response from him, explaining that humans were naturally drawn to new stimuli and that unrequited affection was a "waste of her time and life." Despite Xie Fei's desperate pleas for her to continue liking him, Jin Yao dismissed him as "naive" and left with her companion. Meanwhile, Xia Xiaoning expressed her frustration to Gu Chenyu about the inappropriate dress he chose for the barbecue restaurant.
Gu Chenyu acknowledged his mistake, but Xia Xiaoning remained upset. Seeking a quick solution, Gu Chenyu researched how to appease an angry girlfriend and discovered that feigning illness was often effective. He then called Xia Xiaoning, pretending to have a high fever and requesting her personal care. Xia Xiaoning, initially concerned by his supposed temperature, soon realized he was faking it when she observed his normal body temperature and suspected his ruse. Gu Chenyu playfully "confessed" that merely seeing her made him feel better, and suggested they now "take care of each other," leading to their reconciliation.
