You Are So Sweet Episode 8 Recap
> You Are So Sweet Recap
Xia Xiaoning awoke in a hospital bed, where a nurse informed her she had been hospitalized with a fever but was now stable enough for discharge by 11 AM. The nurse added that her boyfriend had stayed by her side all night, but had to leave urgently that morning after receiving a call, though he thoughtfully bought her breakfast before departing.
Meanwhile, at the company, Gu Chenyu sternly confronted Yanran and Luo Li regarding Xia Xiaoning being sent to deliver documents the previous day. Luo Li explained she had planned to go herself but was called by Mr. Liu for a copyright issue, necessitating Xia Xiaoning's assistance. Gu Chenyu sharply warned her against such unauthorized actions.
He then questioned why Xia Xiaoning was subsequently locked in the factory, to which Luo Li claimed ignorance, suggesting that on-site management might have been unaware someone was inside. Gu Chenyu pressed further, asking why Xia Xiaoning couldn't contact Mr. Li if Luo Li could. Yanran interjected, telling Luo Li to clarify the situation with Mr. Li and then attempted to dismiss Luo Li, but Gu Chenyu stopped her.
He harshly warned that he would terminate all cooperation with unpunctual individuals, then questioned Luo Li's responsibility for Xia Xiaoning's injury due to negligence during heavy rain, demanding accountability. He also questioned why the documents required personal delivery instead of a courier. Yanran then took the blame, stating she deemed the document important enough for personal delivery. Gu Chenyu rebuked her, questioning when his assistant became everyone's assistant and criticizing their inability to handle simple tasks.
Just as this tense exchange concluded, Gu Chenyu's brother, Gu Xiyuan, arrived. Yanran quickly led Luo Li out, assuring Gu Chenyu she would properly educate Luo Li. As Gu Xiyuan entered Gu Chenyu's office, a woman named Fang Yan stormed into the company, loudly demanding "the one surnamed Gu" appear, accusing him of toying with her feelings.
Yanran, encountering Xia Xiaoning nearby, subtly signaled Luo Li to escort Xia Xiaoning away, while she herself calmly took the agitated Fang Yan to her office, promising that General Gu would speak with her later. Outside, Luo Li apologized to Xia Xiaoning for the previous day's incident, admitting it wasn't intentional and that she now owed Xia Xiaoning a favor.
Luo Li confided in Xia Xiaoning, revealing that she had witnessed numerous instances of women like Fang Yan being placated by Yanran on General Gu's behalf. Luo Li expressed sympathy for Yanran and urged Xia Xiaoning to consider who ultimately resolves these situations and who remains by General Gu's side. Inside Gu Chenyu's office, Gu Xiyuan denied any romantic involvement with Fang Yan, claiming she was deluded and comparing her persistence to "a duck" following him.
Gu Chenyu admonished his brother for constantly getting into trouble, having his funds cut off, and running to the company to handle his personal issues, insisting that Gu Xiyuan needed to learn from consequences. After successfully placating Fang Yan by offering "tangible benefits" instead of "true love," Yanran returned to Gu Chenyu. She informed him that Fang Yan had left and then suggested Gu Xiyuan wait for her at the downstairs restaurant for lunch, inviting Gu Chenyu to join them.
Gu Chenyu declined, stating he wasn't hungry. Yanran also discussed Luo Li's punishment, mentioning she had disciplined her and would deduct her performance, but asked Gu Chenyu to reconsider her dismissal given her long service. Gu Chenyu told her to handle it as she saw fit. Later, Xie Fei visited Xia Xiaoning, bringing flowers and skincare products.
He inquired about her health and the previous night's events, which Xia Xiaoning briefly explained, noting that General Gu had taken her to the hospital as it was a work-related injury. Observing her subdued mood, Xie Fei assumed she was upset about missing the "Audition" for the "Lethe" project and offered to arrange a special interview for her.
Xia Xiaoning, however, firmly refused any shortcuts, stating that missing the audition was her own responsibility and that she was determined to achieve her dream of becoming an excellent voice actor through her own efforts. Xie Fei left, asking her to discard the flowers if she didn't want them. Witnessing Xia Xiaoning's sadness, Gu Chenyu, using the identity of "Mobuyu," messaged her on Weibo, informing her that his first recording was complete.
Xia Xiaoning immediately became excited upon seeing the message. She excitedly reported the news to Gu Chenyu, who, as her boss, instructed her to write a feedback report for "Mobuyu's" recording. Both seemed pleased. Subsequently, Xia Xiaoning and Mobuyu (Gu Chenyu) continued their conversation on Weibo, discussing the "Lethe" audition. Xia Xiaoning expressed her strong determination to excel in the next round, and Mobuyu offered encouragement, which Xia Xiaoning gratefully attributed to his support.
That evening, Xie Fei went to a bar to drink and confide in the bar owner, Steven. Ordering strong Polish vodka, Xie Fei lamented falling for a girl who, according to his tarot reading, was his "Destiny," sharing a "cactus" bond. He explained that he had seen her with a cactus on the street on the day of his reading, solidifying his belief that she was his destined match, and revealed she was also an employee of his company.
Despite her average appearance, he found her cute, simple, and hardworking. However, he was frustrated because she seemed completely devoted to an "outdated little net celebrity" voice actor, Mobuyu, who didn't even show his face, making Xie Fei feel like he couldn't compete. Meanwhile, in her office, Xia Xiaoning was absorbed in listening to Mobuyu's voice, expressing her positive feedback but awaiting further comments from the project team.
Later, Gu Chenyu confidently offered to walk Xia Xiaoning home after work, but she declined, stating she wanted to finish listening to Mobuyu's audition first. A heavily intoxicated Xie Fei slurred about his "Destiny" not liking him at the bar. As Steven prepared to help him, Jin Yao arrived. Recognizing Xie Fei as her friend and neighbor, Jin Yao volunteered to take him home.
On the way, Jin Yao pressed Xie Fei about the "Destiny" matter, and he drunkenly explained his tarot reading and the "cactus" bond with Xia Xiaoning. After dropping him off, Jin Yao relayed this strange story to Xia Xiaoning, who found Xie Fei's reasoning for affection odd but fitting for his personality. Soon after, Gu Chenyu arrived at the same bar. Steven informed him that Xie Fei had just been sent home drunk.
Gu Chenyu then discussed Xia Xiaoning again, leading Steven to point out that Xia Xiaoning's idol, Mobuyu, was in fact Gu Chenyu himself. Steven advised Gu Chenyu to bravely and sincerely reveal his identity to Xia Xiaoning, asserting that if they are the same person, her initial affection was for him all along, and the name is unimportant. The next day, during a meeting, everyone listened to Mobuyu's first audition.
Gu Chenyu stated that Xia Xiaoning had already prepared feedback and invited others to submit their comments to her. Xie Fei praised Mobuyu's performance and Xia Xiaoning's discerning eye, while another colleague suggested Tang Xue for the female second lead. The general consensus was satisfaction with Mobuyu's stable dubbing and suitability for "Lethe."
Gu Chenyu then specifically tasked Xia Xiaoning with arranging a face-to-face meeting with Mobuyu to discuss the project further, emphasizing that some things are better communicated in person, despite Mobuyu's previous reluctance to meet. Xia Xiaoning acknowledged her previous failed attempts and agreed to try again. Back at her computer, Xia Xiaoning meticulously drafted a message to Mobuyu, debating how to phrase it to avoid misinterpretation of her personal intentions.
She eventually sent a formal request for a meeting, stating that General Gu required her to communicate in person. To her surprise, Mobuyu immediately agreed to meet at "New Smile Coffee" tonight at 8 PM. The time for their meeting finally arrived. An excited Xia Xiaoning presented Mobuyu with a carefully prepared gift, expressing that it was the fourth year since she first liked him.
Mobuyu then revealed that he had read all her Weibo private messages over the past four years, feeling her sincerity and appreciating her sharing of emotions and life details. He admitted that he initially thought such feelings were blind, but over time realized their profound sincerity. Then, Mobuyu directly asked Xia Xiaoning if she truly liked him.
Xia Xiaoning, flustered, quickly denied having romantic feelings for him, emphasizing her admiration and gratitude for his voice's companionship as a "tree hole" and "spiritual support" in her "two-dimensional" world. She clarified that her meeting was purely for work and that she already had someone she liked, though that person seemed aloof and distant, like they were separated by thousands of mountains despite working behind a glass wall. As Xia Xiaoning confided in him about the pain of her relationship, Mobuyu slowly removed his sunglasses.
