Episode Summary
Xu Yan's team worries about their finances, so she secretly seeks investors and secures funding from a new acquaintance, Jiang Liang. Shen Haoming needs Xu Yan to pose as his wife to land a major client who values family. She agrees in exchange for one million and a smooth divorce. At a resort, they get the client's attention but are forced into a public couples game, where a final, personal clue reveals a flicker of their old connection.
Spoiler Alert
Building a business is tough. But Xu Yan's team is starting to get nervous. They've poured a lot of cash into this new venture. All that money on clothes and equipment is adding up. Guan Guan is especially worried. They aren't seeing any returns. He's afraid this is just another project that will go nowhere.
Xu Yan Makes a Move
Xu Yan overhears her sister and Guan Guan talking. She feels the pressure. So, she decides to handle things herself. She quietly starts meeting with potential investors. This isn't glamorous work. She’s drinking and making small talk, doing whatever it takes to get more funding. She has to swallow her pride to get the money.
While she's out, Shen Haoming spots her. She's drunk and stumbling down the street alone. He looks worried. He starts following her from a distance. Qiao Lin sees him lurking and is not impressed. She thinks his concern is cheap. He didn't care when Xu Yan was actually in love with him. Now that she's moved on, he suddenly wants to play the hero.
Then, a new guy enters the picture. Jiang Liang approaches Xu Yan. He tells her to call him President Liang. Xu Yan explains she's looking for investors. He surprises her. He knows his numbers inside and out. He rattles off profit margins and figures. He's clearly not the simple playboy people say he is. Xu Yan asks if he'll invest. He says he can't officially, but he can help her as a friend. He agrees to give her money for the project. They even add each other on WeChat.
A Very Awkward Business Proposal
Shen Haoming has his own crisis to deal with. He's back at headquarters. He needs to land a huge client named Mr. Steven. There's a catch. Mr. Steven is a big family man. He wants to travel with his wife and will only do business with people he respects. He puts a lot of stock in a happy marriage.
This means Shen Haoming needs a wife. Or at least, someone to pretend to be his wife. He almost calls Xu Yan but stops himself. Later, Jiang Liang sees Xu Yan working and finds her captivating. He tries to put his coat over her shoulders. She smoothly dodges the advance. She tells him she's focused on her design work and nothing else. He seems to find her rejection even more interesting.
Eventually, Shen Haoming has no choice. He goes to Xu Yan for help. He needs her to pose as his wife to win the deal. Qiao Lin tells her sister it's a terrible idea. But Xu Yan sees a way out. She just wants her divorce to be finalized. So she agrees to help him.
The Million-Dollar Fake Marriage
The first thing Xu Yan does is put Shen Haoming in his place. He's the one asking for a massive favor. Yet he's still acting arrogant and superior. He immediately drops the attitude. He tells her to name her price for the cooperation.
She asks for one million.
He is completely shocked. But he's desperate. He bites the bullet and agrees.
The Game Is On
The two of them head to a resort to find Mr. and Mrs. Steven. The whole situation is awkward for Xu Yan. They come up with a plan to get the couple's attention. They book a romantic package for the Stevens. Then, they pretend to be hotel staff who delivered it to the wrong room. It’s a pretty weak excuse, but it works. Xu Yan uses the opportunity to invite the Stevens for a drink. The four of them hit it off.
Later, the resort hosts a game night to test couples' chemistry. Shen Haoming wants to participate. Xu Yan flatly refuses. She is sick of him acting like he's her boss. She thinks he's constantly trying to show off and put her down. She's ready to walk away. But the host calls them up to the stage anyway.
The first game is simple. You splash water on your partner. Xu Yan does not hold back. She absolutely soaks Shen Haoming. The next game is word guessing, and he's terrible at it. He misses almost every clue.
For the final word, Xu Yan tries something different. She subtly touches her wrist. It's a private gesture. She's testing him, seeing if he remembers a moment from their past.
Shen Haoming gets it immediately. He says "band-aid." He finally answered one correctly.
