Episode Summary
The Liu family's vacation is ruined by a typhoon, leading to a frantic journey back to Beijing just in time for school. On the first day, Liu Guoning mistakenly kicks a new transfer student, Sun Jiayu, who becomes his deskmate, while his sister Guobao gets Sun Jiayu's stuttering brother as hers. The family's old friend Tangdou makes a surprise return to class. At the same time, Dai Jing returns to work only to find her former subordinate is now her boss and she's being pushed to resign. Another family, the Yangs, deal with a high-risk pregnancy and the father's failed attempt to buy school supplies.
Spoiler Alert
A Vacation From Hell
The show kicks off with the Liu family. Liu Xiangshang is rewarding his son, Liu Guoning, for better grades. He takes the whole family south for a vacation. They think they’re smart for traveling during the off-season to save money. But a typhoon rolls in. All their flights get canceled.
This is a huge problem for Dai Jing. She just got promoted. She absolutely has to be back at work the next day. Liu Guoning, on the other hand, is thrilled he might miss the start of school. Dai Jing and Liu Xiangshang decide to take a car to a city with less rain. From there, they hope to catch a high-speed train back to Beijing. Their trip turns into a total mess. They finally manage to get plane tickets from Hangzhou. The family doesn't get home until after 11 PM.
First Day of School Drama
Guoning's Big Mistake
Liu Guoning is actually excited to go to school. He made a bet with his friend, Bai Xiaotian. He dared Bai Xiaotian to wear a wig to school. Guoning sees someone from behind with long hair. He assumes it's his buddy. He runs up and kicks them. It was not Bai Xiaotian. It was a girl. He runs away completely embarrassed.
Things get worse. The girl he kicked is a new transfer student named Sun Jiayu. And she's his new deskmate. Guoning tries to protest. It does not work.
New Faces and Old Friends
Sun Jiayu’s little brother, Sun Jiaxin, also joins the school. He ends up in Liu Guobao's class. He's her new deskmate. Guobao is not happy about this. She misses her old friend, Tangdou, who moved to Tianjin. Now she's stuck with a new kid who stutters when he gets nervous.
Yang Shiwu’s class also gets a new student. She is an American exchange student named Mary. Before class, Shiwu is goofing around with friends. He accidentally spills a bucket of water all over her. He doesn't run. He offers to pay for any damages. Mary doesn't seem angry at all. She even asks for his contact info.
The class also gets a new math teacher, Ouyang Jun. He's also the new vice-homeroom teacher. But before class can even start, Tangdou (Ma Zijun) walks into the classroom. Liu Guoning is ecstatic. All the kids rush up to hug him. It turns out Tangdou's grandmother wasn't seriously ill. His family decided the education in Beijing was better. They came right back.
Trouble at Home and Work
The Yang Family's Worries
Yang Mingbiao and his wife, Jing Tingting, are expecting. He's being a very attentive husband. But Tingting suddenly starts bleeding. They go to the hospital. The doctor says the baby's development is slow. This means Jing Tingting is at risk for a premature birth. The private hospital doctor suggests they go to a bigger hospital for more tests. This makes Tingting very anxious.
On top of worrying about the baby, she's stressed about her older daughter, Chu Yi. She needs things for the first day of school. Yang Mingbiao tells his wife to rest. He says he will handle the school supplies. He has no idea what to buy. So he pays his employees 200 yuan each to do the shopping for him. They still buy the wrong sizes. Chu Yi is upset. Yang Mingbiao promises to take her shopping himself after school the next day.
Dai Jing's Career Hit
Dai Jing returns to her company after the chaotic vacation. She discovers there have been some major changes. Her former subordinate, Chen Jing, is now her new boss. The company gives her an ultimatum. She can either accept a 50% pay cut or be transferred to an easier, dead-end job. Dai Jing knows what this really is. The company is trying to force her to quit.
