You Are So Sweet Episode 9 Recap
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Gu Chenyu smiled at Xia Xiaoning, asking if he was the person she had mentioned. He then revealed his intention to tell her something, beginning with, "I am Mobuyu." Before he could finish, Xia Xiaoning abruptly stood up and confronted him, accusing him of deception. She declared him a "big liar" for playing with her emotions, specifically calling out "Gu Chenyu, Mobuyu!" Xia Xiaoning then took back a gift she had brought for him and stormed out.
Gu Chenyu remained seated, bewildered by her outburst. As she left, Xia Xiaoning’s internal thoughts raced, realizing that Gu Chenyu had seemingly been manipulating her all along, having stood her up twice and feigned ignorance. The mortifying realization that he had seen all the heartfelt messages she had sent to Mobuyu, her idol, made her feel like a "jumping clown" who had confessed to him directly. Xia Xiaoning fled the coffee shop, her mind reeling.
She wrestled with the absurdity of the situation, realizing she had been angry with her idol, Mobuyu, who was also her boss, Gu Chenyu. A friend, Yaoyao, noted Xia Xiaoning's unusually distressed state, reminding her of her past declaration to like him no matter what. Xia Xiaoning confessed that while she stood by her words, she hadn't anticipated such a "tragic" revelation, feeling her reality was shattered.
She questioned Yaoyao what it meant if someone pretended to be another person while chatting, to which Yaoyao suggested it implied either love, hatred, or a compelling story. Meanwhile, Gu Chenyu, swimming, pondered why Xia Xiaoning was so upset, considering he believed she liked him as Gu Chenyu and not Mobuyu. He wondered where the problem lay.
He revisited earlier encounters, remembering how Xia Xiaoning had seemed to be secretly photographing him, and how he had known she was "Hua Xiaoning," her online alias, all along. Xia Xiaoning’s own thoughts turned to her past innocent messages to Mobuyu, including a joyful one about her graduation and another about finding energy in his voice, all of which now felt incredibly naive and embarrassing in light of his deception.
The following day, an undeniable awkwardness hung between Gu Chenyu and Xia Xiaoning at the office. Gu Chenyu placed a framed leaf he had preserved on his desk and called Xia Xiaoning into his office. She immediately stated that she had "nothing to talk about" with him outside of work. Gu Chenyu agreed to discuss work, prompting Xia Xiaoning to launch into a detailed report.
She meticulously covered the "Wang Chuan" meeting preparations, including the female lead audition process and script development, and then moved on to the project book for a modern urban emotional radio drama, which she had already reviewed and sent her feedback via email. Throughout her extensive report, Gu Chenyu attempted to show her the framed leaf and interject, but Xia Xiaoning remained focused on her presentation, offering to print a hard copy if needed.
Unable to get a word in, Gu Chenyu eventually gave up, simply telling her to carry on with her work. That evening, Xie Fei met with Yan Ran. Xie Fei, seemingly frustrated, remarked on the difficulty of finding true love, implying Yan Ran was needlessly complaining.
Yan Ran countered that his own situation wasn't much better, pointing out that while she openly pursued her crush, he had been secretly in love for years, specifically questioning if there had been any progress with "Old Gu." Xie Fei then suggested they should put aside their rivalry and help each other, to which Yan Ran responded she would "think" about it.
Back in the office, Gu Chenyu typed out an apology message on his computer, addressing it to Xia Xiaoning, who was by the copier. He admitted he "shouldn't keep hiding" from her and requested her presence at South Lake Park at ten o'clock the next morning, promising his "sincerest apology" and asking her not to miss it. At home, Gu Chenyu agonized over his outfit for the next day, while Xia Xiaoning fiercely debated whether to even show up.
Despite her internal struggle, where she told herself not to go because he had lied, she couldn't resist the urge to see what kind of "sincere apology" he would prepare. Ultimately, she decided to go, despite her reservations. The next morning, Xia Xiaoning arrived at South Lake Park. As she walked, she found thoughtful directional signs. Suddenly, a familiar voice, Mobuyu's, guided her forward, quoting lines from "Ling Long Jie."
It soon became apparent that Gu Chenyu was observing her from a monitoring room, using a speaker system to direct her. He revealed that he had chosen yellow roses because she had once said they were her favorite, symbolizing his apology for all his "deception and concealment." He also apologized for an "idiot" who had stained her autographed photo, a veiled reference to himself.
Gu Chenyu had placed a recording bear and many of Mobuyu's signed photos with the roses, instructing her to record all her angry thoughts if she couldn't forgive him, or to come to him if she had. Seeing her, Gu Chenyu stepped forward, revealing his full identity: "Gu Chenyu, Mobuyu, it's all me." He offered a sincere apology for his actions, asking for her forgiveness.
Xia Xiaoning, still processing, questioned if she was forgiving "Gu Chenyu" or "Mobuyu," to which he replied, "Both. They all need your forgiveness." He explained that he had meticulously hidden his identity to pursue his passion for voice acting, fearful of public exposure. He recounted how driving to find her in the rain was the first time he had ever lost control, feeling an overwhelming urge to care for and protect someone.
He admitted he hesitated to tell her the truth because he wasn't sure of her feelings for Gu Chenyu, even admitting to being jealous of Mobuyu. Xia Xiaoning confessed her own confusion, liking both Gu Chenyu and Mobuyu, wishing he had told her the truth sooner to avoid their mutual misunderstandings. When Gu Chenyu asked her to repeat herself, she reiterated, "I like you," a sentiment he warmly reciprocated.
Despite her newfound happiness at discovering her idol and the person she liked were one and the same—a dream many girls shared—Xia Xiaoning still found the reality "very unreal," acknowledging her initial anger but admitting to an "unquenchable emotion" of joy. Gu Chenyu expressed his joy in hearing her speak, recalling how he had listened to her voice recordings repeatedly. He offered to speak to her anytime she wanted. He then suggested they go on a date.
They embarked on a boat ride on what Xia Xiaoning observed was the city's largest lake, admiring the scenic beauty, unaware that they were being secretly photographed. Afterward, they decided to go for a meal. Gu Chenyu led Xia Xiaoning to a restaurant she had always longed to visit. Upon arrival, Xia Xiaoning noticed the restaurant was empty, and Gu Chenyu explained that he had reserved the entire place.
She was astonished, mentioning that her friend Yaoyao had often tried but failed to get a reservation. To her delight, all the restaurant's most popular dishes, including the "Rosefish" and the "Pink meets pure white soup," were laid out.
Xia Xiaoning was amazed he knew her preferences, unknowingly confirming Gu Chenyu's earlier review of her social media posts where she had expressed her desires, such as rowing on "South Lake in summer" with "Mo Da" and eating rosefish at this specific restaurant. She then enthusiastically demonstrated how to drink a "Fruit Ice Tower," a limited-edition dessert drink, emphasizing that it shouldn't be drunk with a straw to enjoy its full contents.
As she demonstrated, an ice cube caught her off guard, and Gu Chenyu gently kissed her. Later, they exchanged heartfelt "good nights" over voice messages. The next day, both Gu Chenyu and Xia Xiaoning meticulously prepared themselves before heading out, hinting at their blooming relationship. Xia Xiaoning expressed her determination to succeed in her voice acting audition and appear on the same "cast list" as him, insisting he shouldn't give her preferential treatment.
