Episode Summary
Hu Xiu discovers that her idol, Qin Xiaoyi, is secretly living in her attic after a failed cover-up attempt involving his friend. She struggles with family expectations and walks out of a disappointing job interview, unknowingly meeting the company's General Manager in the elevator. Later, she rescues Qin from suspicious neighbors, leading to their first honest introduction.
Spoiler Alert
The Allergy Excuse
Hu Xiu gets a rude awakening. A friend calls early and needs coffee beans. Hu Xiu realizes she left her ID card back at the rental unit. She heads back to retrieve it. Qin Xiaoyi hears her coming. He panics. He doesn't want a face-to-face meeting yet. He finds the card. He opens the door just a crack. He slides the ID out. He claims he has severe allergies and can't see anyone. Hu Xiu buys it. She is too nice. She even runs to the pharmacy to buy him allergy medication.
Busting the Cover
The lease says Gong Huaicong is the tenant. But Qin Xiaoyi is the one living there. Hu Xiu is confused. She is working at the coffee shop later. She sees Gong Huaicong outside. He is driving a flashy sports car. He looks healthy. He definitely does not have allergies. She tracks him to a murder mystery game club. The staff calls him the boss. Hu Xiu starts to get suspicious.
The Attic Tenant
Hu Xiu heads home after work. She spots Qin Xiaoyi walking back with takeout. He heads straight for the attic. The lights turn on upstairs. It clicks. Her idol is living in her attic. This is huge. She spends the entire night tossing and turning.
The Bed Test
Hu Xiu needs to confirm her theory. She buys a bed for the attic the next day. She insists the delivery guys assemble it inside. Qin Xiaoyi tries to stall. He tells her to leave it outside. She refuses. Qin calls Gong for backup. Gong rushes over. He is a mess. He forgets which room it is. He goes to the neighbor's house. He has to jump from their balcony to get into Qin's attic.
Hu Xiu finally gets inside. Gong is there wearing pajamas. He looks guilty and panicked. It doesn't work. Hu Xiu sees right through the act. She knows Qin is the real resident.
Family Pressure
Hu Xiu goes to her parents' house for dinner. She hasn't told them she lost her job. They think everything is fine. They give her a bottle of expensive liquor. They want her to give it to her boss. They hope it will help her career. Hu Xiu feels terrible. She hides the truth. Luckily, her phone rings. It is the Zhuling Group. They want her to come in for an interview.
Shared Passions
Qin Xiaoyi finds a box in the attic. It belongs to Hu Xiu. He opens it. It is full of architecture books. She studied the same major as him. He takes some time to relax. He goes out to sketch ancient buildings in the neighborhood. The sun is shining. He looks peaceful. He finds a new architectural detail he likes. He marks it down on his paper.
The Interview Disaster
Hu Xiu goes to the interview. It is a bait-and-switch. The HR manager tells her the architect assistant job is gone. They offer her a position as the General Manager's assistant instead. They say her experience fits that role better. Hu Xiu is angry. She did that job for three years already. It is just admin work. She walks out.
She is upset. She gets into the elevator holding her box of work samples. She can't reach the buttons. She asks a man in the elevator to help. She doesn't know who he is. He is the General Manager of Zhuling Group. He sees her resume. He looks interested.
The Rescue
Qin Xiaoyi is sketching in a narrow alley. The neighbors get suspicious. They think he is casing the joint for a robbery. They surround him. Hu Xiu shows up just in time. She explains everything. She saves him from the angry mob. They finally have a proper introduction. Qin tells her his real name. He agrees to sign a new lease.
