You Are So Sweet Episode 3 Recap
> You Are So Sweet Recap
Mr. Xie entered Gu Chenyu's apartment, having figured out the seemingly complex but predictable password. He jokingly suggested that Gu Chenyu was working late to cover for his assistant, but Gu Chenyu insisted his late hours were entirely dedicated to the "Lethe" project. Mr. Xie then accused Gu Chenyu of cunningly using Xia Xiaoning to trick him, a claim Gu Chenyu met with amusement, pointing out that Mr. Xie had been deceived more than once.
Mr. Xie vehemently denied being easily tricked, attributing his misstep to Xia Xiaoning, who had falsely claimed to possess leverage over Gu Chenyu. As Gu Chenyu ate an orange, his mind seemed elsewhere, a faint, contented smile gracing his lips. After a brief exchange, Gu Chenyu dismissed Mr. Xie, declaring he was going to sleep. The following morning, Xia Xiaoning greeted Gu Chenyu, attempting to discuss the previous night's events.
Their conversation was abruptly cut short as other employees exited the elevator, enthusiastically discussing an "explosive" and "stimulating" event from "yesterday." Xia Xiaoning, mistakenly believing they were referring to her and Gu Chenyu, hastily interjected that such occurrences "will never happen again." The employees clarified they were discussing a boxing match, prompting Xia Xiaoning to quickly feign enthusiasm as a boxing fan, praising her idol's resilience.
Later, during a meeting about the "Lethe" project, concerns were voiced about its commercial viability if efficiency didn't improve. Gu Chenyu's voice was played, reciting poignant lines about reincarnation, the Naihe Bridge, Mengpo soup, and the waters of Lethe being formed from tears, expressing a longing to be remembered while also wishing for forgetfulness. Xia Xiaoning, clearly distracted, failed to turn off the audio after the sample, leading to the unexpected playback of a "bonus recording."
This new segment featured Xia Xiaoning's voice declaring, "I want to be drunk with you in the spring of March, I want you to gaze at me with your most affectionate eyes," followed by sounds of a deep kiss. A staff member then revealed that this was a "real" kiss scene. He explained that Gu Chenyu, dissatisfied with the original sample's kiss scene, had specifically called Xia Xiaoning to the recording studio for an authentic take.
The staff member, who happened to be retrieving something, encountered them and promptly recorded this segment that very morning. The revelation caused a significant stir in the room. Gu Chenyu then entered and called Xia Xiaoning out of the meeting. Over coffee, Gu Chenyu playfully asked if Xia Xiaoning expected something "less innocent" from their meeting. Xia Xiaoning, flustered, found Gu Chenyu unusually charming and "flirty."
She expressed concern about delaying afternoon work, but Gu Chenyu hinted that their outing was necessary to address noisy headphones in the recording studio. Later that day, Gu Chenyu drove Xia Xiaoning away from the company. He stopped the car mid-journey to personally fasten her seatbelt. Back at the office, Mr. Xie observed employees playing tarot cards. Intrigued, he requested a reading for himself.
The tarot reader predicted that his "Destiny" would appear simultaneously with his "natural enemy," and this person would "possess a cactus." His reading was interrupted by Sister Yanran, who, visibly annoyed by the "superstition," sharply admonished the employees to return to work. She then confronted Mr. Xie, implying he had strategically placed Xia Xiaoning beside Gu Chenyu, underestimating her and ultimately outsmarting himself.
Later, at a store, Gu Chenyu began reciting dramatic lines from a television program, reflecting on his twenty-eight years, his past disbelief in love, and his eventual realization that he deeply loved someone. Xia Xiaoning, misinterpreting his words as a personal confession, was quickly disabused of the notion when Gu Chenyu curtly told her she was blocking the television's subtitles. He purchased a microphone. He also picked out a pair of headphones for Xia Xiaoning.
When Xia Xiaoning offered to pay for them herself, she realized she had no money, prompting Gu Chenyu to insist on paying for her headphones by deducting the cost from her next month's salary. Gu Chenyu then silently mused that Xia Xiaoning still didn't recognize his normal speaking voice.
As they prepared to part ways, Xia Xiaoning attempted to bring up the events of the previous night, stating that her intoxication led to the kiss and her mistaking him for her 'male idol.' Gu Chenyu, however, brushed off her explanation, claiming he had already forgotten. Xia Xiaoning purchased a small cactus from a child vendor while walking home. Meanwhile, Mr. Xie, driving, ruminated on the tarot prediction about someone carrying a cactus, and then spotted Xia Xiaoning.
He pulled over, criticising Gu Chenyu's perceived lack of chivalry for allowing Xia Xiaoning to walk alone after their outing. Xia Xiaoning clarified they had only been buying a microphone, not on a date, and politely declined his offer of a ride. However, Mr. Xie persisted, subtly pressuring her by referencing her past "disrespectful" behavior, such as leaving a dinner party early and refusing his previous offers of assistance.
As they walked through the neighborhood, Xia Xiaoning sincerely apologized to Mr. Xie for past contract disputes, attempting to appease him by praising him as an "approachable, understanding, handsome, and kind-hearted" boss who surely wouldn't hold a grudge. Mr. Xie, still curious, offered to forgive her past deceptions if she would reveal any "leverage" she might have on Gu Chenyu. Their conversation was interrupted by the appearance of a small dog named Niuniu.
Mr. Xie, terrified of dogs, quickly hid behind Xia Xiaoning. Unfazed, Xia Xiaoning lovingly picked up the dog. Observing her with the dog, Mr. Xie recalled the tarot prediction: "Your Destiny will appear with your natural enemy and possess a cactus," concluding that this must be "heaven's arrangement." Later, Mr. Xie continued to ponder the tarot prediction while showering at home.
Later that night, in the office, Gu Chenyu and Sister Yanran discussed potential character adjustments for the heroine in the "Lethe" script. A message notification from "Hua Xiaoning" to "Mo Da" then alerted Gu Chenyu, prompting him to realize that "Hua Xiaoning" was, in fact, Xia Xiaoning. Simultaneously, Xia Xiaoning returned to her apartment and presented the cactus to her roommate, Yaoyao, whose home was already filled with numerous cacti.
Yaoyao expressed her delight, reaffirming her admiration for Mo Da and her dream of collaborating with him on the "Lethe" project. The following day, Mr. Xie meticulously practiced his speech, intending to offer Xia Xiaoning a position as his "first special assistant," complete with a 50% salary increase and an early end to her probation, ensuring she would no longer work under Gu Chenyu. When Xia Xiaoning arrived, Mr. Xie formally extended his offer.
However, Xia Xiaoning firmly declined, explaining that the marketing department's work didn't align with her career aspirations. She reiterated her satisfaction with her current role in the production department, emphasizing her desire to dedicate herself to learning dubbing and continue working alongside Gu Chenyu, whom she described as a "wise, decisive, and open-minded" leader. She stressed her commitment to not taking any shortcuts in her career.
Unwilling to accept her refusal, Mr. Xie challenged her to a game: if she won, the proposed job transfer would be rescinded, allowing her to remain in her current position with Gu Chenyu. Xia Xiaoning accepted and consistently won every round against Mr. Xie, much to his growing frustration but also grudging admiration. As Xia Xiaoning prepared to leave, she stumbled and twisted her ankle.
Both Mr. Xie and Gu Chenyu, who appeared to have been nearby, moved to assist her. Gu Chenyu, however, forcefully pushed Mr. Xie aside and immediately tended to Xia Xiaoning, asking if she was hurt. He then confronted Mr. Xie for allowing Xia Xiaoning to play games during work hours and causing her injury.
Xia Xiaoning attempted to clarify that her fall was accidental and not Mr. Xie's fault, but Gu Chenyu, seeing that she could not stand, lifted her into a princess carry. Gu Chenyu then offered to take Xia Xiaoning home, remarking on their close proximity. In the elevator, Xia Xiaoning asked to be put down. Gu Chenyu gently lowered her, then knelt to massage her sprained ankle, instructing her to apply the medicine he had bought for her.
Xia Xiaoning reassured him that she was not swayed by Mr. Xie's enticing job offer, reaffirming her steadfast commitment to working under Gu Chenyu and diligently pursuing her passion for dubbing, even if it entailed a more challenging path. Upon arriving home, Xia Xiaoning recounted the day's events to her roommate, Yaoyao, explaining how her ankle injury was a consequence of declining Mr. Xie's persistent job offer.
Yaoyao initially speculated if Mr. Xie was retaliating, but Xia Xiaoning dismissed the idea, attributing the fall to her own clumsiness. Xia Xiaoning mentioned that Gu Chenyu brought her home and even bought her medicine. Yaoyao, applying her experience as a screenwriter, dramatically analyzed the dynamic: Gu Chenyu as the "cold" boss and Xia Xiaoning as "stupidly cute," declaring it a "classic enemies-to-lovers opening." Suddenly, the apartment's power went out.
Yaoyao stepped out to investigate and discovered Mr. Xie right outside their door, much to her delight. Gu Chenyu then also emerged from his own apartment. Mr. Xie proudly announced that he had moved into the adjacent apartment, emphasizing that they were now "just as close."
