Episode Summary
Xu Yan confesses her lies to her in-laws and moves out, attempting to start a new life. She and Shen Haoming try to divorce but are forced into a one-month cooling-off period. As punishment for the messy marriage, Shen Haoming's father votes against his board appointment and exiles him to a remote office. Xu Yan, unable to find work, takes a job as a livestreamer but struggles with her new role.
Spoiler Alert
The Confession Tour
Xu Yan Comes Clean
So, Xu Yan finally did it. She goes right to her mother-in-law, Yu Lan, and lays it all out. Every lie, every secret, the whole story about her background. She promises she won't bring shame to the family name. She even has a cover story ready. Before the divorce is final, she’ll just tell everyone she left to start her own business. It’s a sad, tearful exit, and her in-laws are left completely stunned.
Shen Haoming Gets a New Perspective
Shen Haoming hears from someone that Xu Yan has been visiting his mother. This catches him off guard. He always thought Xu Yan was this cold, calculating person who would do anything to get ahead. Now he’s seeing a sincere side to her, and it’s clearly messing with his head.
A Messy Fresh Start
An Old Friend and a Leaky Pipe
Xu Yan is on her own, and things are already going wrong. Her drain is leaking, because of course it is. But then Yu Yiming shows up and fixes it for her. He tells her to call him if she needs anything and notices she's eating poorly. He tells her to take care of herself. Xu Yan immediately gets defensive, thinking he still has a crush on her. He shuts that down fast. He says he just wants to help a friend.
The World's Most Awkward Roommate Situation
You have to laugh at the timing. Just as Yu Yiming is washing up, Shen Haoming shows up at the door. Xu Yan tries to slam it in his face, divorce papers in hand. But he just pushes his way in and plops down on her sofa like he owns the place. Yu Yiming sees the tension and wisely decides to leave.
The Government Says 'Not So Fast'
Xu Yan and Shen Haoming actually make it to the Civil Affairs Bureau to file for divorce. But they hit a snag. The office tells them there’s a mandatory one-month cooling-off period before they can finalize anything.
The Shen Family Power Play
A Dinner Nobody Wants to Eat
Back at the Shen mansion, the mood is terrible. Yu Lan and Shen Haochen can barely eat the food. They say there’s no warmth at the dinner table anymore. The only person enjoying his meal is Shen Haoming. He just eats while the other three leave, thinking they're the strange ones.
The Boardroom Betrayal
Shen Haoming thought he had a spot on the board of directors locked down. He was wrong. In a huge move, his own father casts the deciding vote against him.When Shen Haoming confronts him, his dad rips into him for marrying a woman full of lies. The punishment doesn't stop there. He gets demoted and sent to a remote branch to "train."
Rock Bottom for Everyone
Xu Yan, the Livestreamer
After quitting her job, Xu Yan struggles to find new work. Her connection to the Shen family is making her toxic to employers. A friend finally helps her get a job as a livestreamer selling home goods.Her new boss, Mr. Qiu, is not impressed. He says she sounds like a news anchor and has to personally coach her on how to sell things with a bit more personality. She’s so inexperienced that she gets demoted to a streaming assistant.
Shen Haoming in Exile
Shen Haoming arrives at his new "office," and it's a dump. The place is a mess, the files are disorganized, and there's no real plan for anything. His new team already knows he was exiled by his dad. They see him as a prince who lost his crown, so they don't even bother being nice to him. In his downtime, he scrolls through Xu Yan's social media, only to find she’s wiped it clean.
A Sister's Visit
Xu Yan's sister, Qiao Lin, happens to see one of her livestreams and comes to visit. Xu Yan is dealing with a stomach ache while Qiao Lin complains about how unreliable Shen Haoming is. But Xu Yan isn't really bitter. She says when you make mistakes, you have to pay the price. She feels free now, earning her own money without constantly looking over her shoulder. Qiao Lin is just happy to see her sister is finally finding her own way.
