Episode Summary
In this episode, a new baby joins the family, which causes Chu Yi to worry about her place. Liu Guoning becomes convinced Liu Xiangshang isn't his biological father and confronts his parents for a paternity test. Meanwhile, Dai Jing has to manage relationship drama between her brother and Teacher Wang, which spills over into the chaotic parent group chat.
Spoiler Alert
A New Baby and a Big Scare
Chu Yi's Fears
The episode kicks off with Shiwu finding a worried Chu Yi. Her mom, Tingting, is at the hospital, and Chu Yi wants to bring her flowers. Shiwu, being the good big brother, goes with her. It’s a sweet moment. Mary sees them together and figures everything is under control, so she heads back to school.
Later, Shiwu figures out what’s really bothering Chu Yi. It’s not just about their mom being in the hospital. She’s scared that a new baby will mean less attention for her. So, he writes her a note. He tells her how he felt when she was born. He says seeing her for the first time made him want to protect her forever. He promises that a new baby brother won't change anything. It will just give them one more person to love.
Welcome, Baby Shiqi
Everyone eventually ends up at the hospital. Dai Jing gets a call from Shiwu confirming Chu Yi is safe and heads over, bringing the other kids with her. Tingting gives birth to a healthy baby boy. Old Yang names him Yang Shiqi, with the nickname Shiqi, which means seventeen. He was born on the 17th. It’s a happy moment for most of them.
Liu Guoning's Identity Crisis
The Doubt Sets In
While everyone else is celebrating the new baby, Liu Guoning is stuck in his own head. He’s been trying to talk to Dai Jing about his real father, but she’s been too distracted. He now knows for sure that Dai Jing is his biological mother. This leads him to believe Liu Xiangshang isn't his real dad. The question of who his father is starts to consume him.
His whole attitude at home changes. He becomes overly polite and respectful to Liu Xiangshang, which is weird for him. He’s also super sensitive. He watches how Liu Xiangshang treats his younger sister and feels like he's getting the cold shoulder. He’s convinced he can see the difference between how a father treats his biological child and a non-biological one.
The Confrontation
The obsession gets worse. Liu Guoning decides he needs a paternity test. He starts searching the house for a strand of Liu Xiangshang's hair. He gets caught by his dad, who just got home from a business trip. Just as he’s about to get yelled at, Dai Jing walks in.
Liu Guoning decides this is his moment. He lays it all out on the table. He tells them he doubts Liu Xiangshang is his real father. His parents are just stunned. They think the whole idea is completely ridiculous.
Neighborhood and Family Drama
The Tire Slasher Returns
The tire-slashing problem is back. After Old Yang installed a security camera, his car has been fine. But now other cars in the neighborhood are getting hit again. The community chat group starts buzzing. Most people guess the target is Xiao Cao, since he tends to rub people the wrong way.
Teacher Wang and Dai Bing's Fight
In other news, Dai Bing and Teacher Wang are fighting. He’s still jealous of her work relationship with Teacher Ouyang. He can't accept that she, as the head teacher, needs to communicate with other teachers.
This fight creates a headache for Dai Jing. Her parents adore Teacher Wang and pressure Dai Jing to fix her brother's relationship. So, Dai Jing goes into problem-solving mode. She starts by asking her daughter, Guobao, for any gossip. Guobao mentions she heard Teacher Wang tell Dai Bing not to call her during work hours.
Unfortunately, another kid, Gao Yuxuan, also heard this. He tells his mom, who immediately posts in the parent group chat. She asks Dai Jing directly if Teacher Wang and Dai Bing broke up. This, of course, starts a firestorm of gossip. Parents start worrying that a heartbroken teacher will take her bad mood out on their kids. Dai Jing knows she has to handle this fast.
Guobao ends up being the peacemaker. She asks her uncle, Dai Bing, to pick her up from school, creating a chance for him to talk to Teacher Wang. Dai Bing apologizes, and Teacher Wang forgives him. She also admits she was wrong and had been ignoring him during their dates. She promises to do better.
