Episode Summary
In Episode 13 of "Double Happiness," Youyou starts a strange new job at a cemetery, while Qian Hao endures a bizarre acupuncture treatment and pays a hefty fee to see his children. A brief panic ensues when Mei Chengyi momentarily loses the kids, who are found by Youyou. Meanwhile, Hu Xiaojiao becomes more deeply involved with a mysterious online stranger, unknowingly falling into a potential "pig-butchering scam."
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Double Happiness Episode 13 Recap: A Lost Child, a High-Stakes Bet, and a Dangerous Web
This Episode , the tangled lives of our favorite characters get even more complicated. Youyou stumbles into a bizarre new career, Qian Hao seeks a questionable cure, and Hu Xiaojiao gets drawn deeper into a potential online scam. Meanwhile, a moment of panic brings Xu Kaixin and Mei Chengyi closer, even as the shadow of her ex-husband looms large, armed with a checkbook and a demand to see his children.
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Youyou's Peculiar New Job
Youyou's unique talents—being a master gamer and having the uncanny ability to fall asleep anywhere, including a cemetery—land her an apprenticeship under its director, Hu Pei. However, her professional napping doesn't sit well with her new boss. After finding her asleep on the job for two days straight, Hu Pei gives her a stern warning: the workplace is for working, not for dreaming.
Qian Hao's Bizarre Cure
Elsewhere, a disguised Qian Hao seeks medical help for his own issues. He finds himself in the office of a drowsy, eighty-year-old traditional doctor. The doctor's young assistant tries to build confidence by showing off a family photo, but Qian Hao remains skeptical. The consultation ends with the old doctor placing a single acupuncture needle in a peculiar spot on Qian Hao's hand, promising results in a month. Clutching his receipt, Qian Hao debates whether to file a complaint but ultimately walks away in frustrated disbelief.
Panic, Ultimatums, and Family Politics
The Case of the Missing Kids
A peaceful day in the neighborhood takes a terrifying turn when Mei Chengyi, distracted by a work call, loses sight of his children, Yu An and Yu Le. He frantically searches for them, even running to his in-laws' house, but finds no trace. Just as he's about to call the police, Youyou appears, holding the hands of the two children, who are happily munching on snacks. It turns out she saw them playing alone and took them to a local shop, but her attempts to inform Mei Chengyi were lost while he was on the phone.
A New Dad on the Horizon?
The incident seems to soften Xu Kaixin's stance on Mei Chengyi. While chatting with her friend, Sister Lili, the idea of bringing Mei Chengyi home for "inspection" comes up. Kaixin sharply retorts, "That's what you used to say about Qian Hao." Unbeknownst to them, her children are listening from the bedroom. Her daughter, Xiaomi, asks her older brother, Dami, if they're getting a new father. With wisdom beyond his years, Dami calmly replies, "An uncle is always an uncle. But if he's good to Mom, he's a good uncle."
The Price of a Reunion
Desperate to maintain appearances for an upcoming class reunion, Qian Hao approaches his ex-wife, Hu Xiaojiao, to play the part of a happy couple. When she boasts that her acting skills are on par with his, an enraged Qian Hao clenches his fist, threatening to expose their charade if she pushes him any further. The two part on bitter terms.
Money, Lies, and Digital Deception
An Expensive Visit
Later, Qian Hao calls Xu Kaixin, demanding to see their children over the weekend. Kaixin agrees but on one condition: he must pay a hefty security deposit. If their son, Dami, returns home upset, Qian Hao forfeits the money. When he tries to negotiate the price down, Kaixin immediately raises it to eight thousand yuan. Left with no choice, Qian Hao transfers the money, staring at his phone with a bitter laugh and muttering that this visit is costing him more than an acting gig.
Deception and Danger
The episode is rife with deception. At the dinner table, Youyou's father complains about Mei Chengyi constantly bringing the kids around. To placate him, Youyou spins a tale about landing a high-level management job at a state-owned enterprise, overseeing thousands of people. Her father, thrilled, opens a bottle of wine to celebrate her "success."
At the same time, Hu Xiaojiao is becoming more entangled with her online chat partner, "Tianya." She repeatedly asks for his true identity, but he remains evasive and mysterious. She is completely unaware that she is walking directly into a classic "pig-butchering scam," a romance-based fraud designed to exploit her financially.
Lingering Questions:
The episode leaves several plot threads hanging. Will the strange acupuncture treatment have any real effect on Qian Hao? As Hu Xiaojiao falls deeper into the "Tianya" trap, how long will it be before she uncovers the scam? And with Xu Kaixin slowly warming up to Mei Chengyi, what kind of drama will erupt when she and Qian Hao inevitably cross paths at his class reunion?
