Episode Summary
Wen Pu and Yi Yi affirm their connection, realizing they are soulmates. A visit from Wen Pu's brother, who once raised Wen Pu's son, creates tension when he asks for a job for his own son, Baoliang. After an initial refusal leads to a conflict with his own son, Wen Pu is counseled by Yi Yi, who then finds a job for Baoliang at her factory. The episode ends with Wen Pu and Yi Yi bonding over literature and him giving her a camera.
Spoiler Alert
Wen Pu and Yi Yi: Soulmates Confirmed
So Wen Pu and Yi Yi finally had the talk. They met by a bridge and laid everything out on the table. All those problems Director Fang thought they had? They don't exist. The two of them realized they have no real issues. In fact, the more they talked, the more they seemed like soulmates.
We also get a peek at Zhao Hangong. The guy is in a powerful position. And he's abusing it. He's keeping a mistress in a secret apartment and splitting his time between Shanghai and his hometown. His wife is suspicious. She even told Wen Pu she was worried, but Wen Pu trusted his old friend. He didn't think much of it.
A Favor from the Past
The Ask
Things get complicated when family shows up. Wen Pu's older brother comes to the city from their hometown. He brings his son, Baoliang, with him. He wants Wen Pu to pull some strings. He needs a city job for Baoliang. This puts Wen Pu in a tough spot. There are no extra positions, and worker quotas are incredibly tight.
This isn't just any brother. He raised Wen Pu's son while Wen Pu was busy with the revolution. The brother's family sacrificed a lot. They gave Wen Pu's son the best food. They even made their own son, Baoliang, drop out of school to support the family. Wen Pu owes him. Big time.
The Conflict
Earlier in the day, Wen Pu’s son heard his father say no to helping Baoliang. He got angry and confronted his dad. Wen Pu, already stressed, lost his temper and slapped him. The boy ran off with Baoliang.
Later that night, Wen Pu found them by the river. He brought them bread and actually apologized. Yi Yi gently told Wen Pu later that he can't lose his temper with his son. He definitely can't hit him. The boy is old enough to have his own opinions. She thinks they can solve problems just by talking patiently.
The Solution
Yi Yi saw how desperate Wen Pu's brother was. She immediately stepped in to help. Her factory happens to need a male worker. The job doesn't require any special skills, just the ability to read. It's a perfect fit for Baoliang. Wen Pu's brother was thrilled. It seems Yi Yi is the one who calms Wen Pu down when his work and family stress gets to be too much.
A Different Kind of Goddess
Yi Yi went over to Wen Pu's house on the weekend. They started talking about Greek mythology. They connected on a whole new level. Yi Yi said her personal hero isn't a major god like Apollo. Instead, she admires a goddess who went through a lot. After all her struggles, this goddess chose to become a normal person. She wanted to live and die with the person she loved. Fame and status mean nothing to Yi Yi.
Wen Pu really admires this about her. They just get each other when they talk about literature. Their connection is getting deeper. He then gave Yi Yi a camera for her fieldwork. She was very happy to get the gift.
