Episode Summary
Shen Haoming's father reveals he was faking his coma to outsmart their rivals. Fang Lei drops a bombshell confession that Shen Haochen is not Haoming's biological son. After this reveal, Fang Lei leaves the country with Han Weiping. Professionally, Xu Yan and Shen Haoming pitch a successful joint project, which leads to Haoming finally earning a spot on the board. The episode ends with happy resolutions for the main couples and families.
Spoiler Alert
The Big Reveals
A Not-So-Sick Dad
So, you remember Shen Haoming’s dad being in a coma. Well, that was all an act. I’m not even kidding. He tells Haoming that he actually woke up when Mr. Qu came to visit. He just pretended to be unconscious. This was a strategy to make their rivals let their guard down. Haoming is impressed with his dad's acting skills. His father is just happy to see his son has grown up so much and is proud to help him.
The Ultimate Betrayal
This is the big one. Fang Lei comes to Shen Haoming with a DNA test. She finally tells him the truth. Shen Haochen is not his son. Her sister wasn't pregnant with his child. She got pregnant after a night out at a bar with someone else. She was desperate and decided to pin it on Haoming.
Fang Lei admits her own part in this mess. She originally thought the child was a link between her and Haoming. So she secretly swapped the birth certificates. She hoped it would keep them together. Obviously, it just made everything a thousand times worse. She apologizes over and over, but the damage is done. Xu Yan points out the obvious. The child, Shen Haochen, is the most innocent person in all of this. He's the one who got hurt the most by their schemes.
Tying Up Loose Ends
Cleaning House
Fang Lei has no credibility left. She knows it. She finds Han Weiping and basically says they're both terrible people. She figures she might as well take another bad person off the streets. They decide to leave the country together and start a new life. Good riddance.
Lin Tao also leaves the city. He heads back to his quiet little town. And in some good news, Qiao Lin and Yu Yiming finally make it official. They announce they’re together and happy.
Family Matters
Grandma finally gets to meet her granddaughter. She sees that Shen Haoming has really changed for the better. She's happy to stay with them for a bit. Xu Yan tries to convince her to stay longer. But Grandma prefers her own small courtyard. The big city is nice, but it isn't home for her. Before she leaves, Haoming takes a picture of the three of them together. It’s a genuinely happy family moment.
We also learn that Xu Yan’s father has turned a new leaf. He sold his shop so he could properly take care of Grandma. Hearing this, Xu Yan finally accepts her parents, both in her heart and out loud.
The Road to Success
A Professional Partnership
While all this drama is happening, Xu Yan’s business is thriving. Yan Yi Fang is getting bigger and more popular. Her modern take on traditional Chinese fashion is a huge hit.
Shen Haoming, on the other hand, is still hitting a wall. He tells Xu Yan his application to join the board of directors was rejected again. He’s losing confidence. Xu Yan gives him a much-needed pep talk. She uses her own experience starting a business as an example. She tells him it’s not just about timing. It's about hard work.
This inspires them. They decide to work on a project together. They pitch a new concept to the board. The idea is to create a project that integrates traditional culture and gives people a sense of belonging. The board loves it. They think the plan has a lot of potential.
This success is exactly what Haoming needed. His hard work and the brilliant new proposal get him recognized. The board holds another vote. This time, he’s approved to join with a unanimous decision. His father is thrilled. He hopes his son will lead the company into a new era of success. The show ends with Xu Yan and Shen Haoming having a happy family and a strong business partnership. They're finally on a new, better path.
