Episode Summary
Yu Leshan rescues Hong Qi and decides to open a new factory in Guangdong. While he is away, Wang Xiao attempts suicide out of despair over his paralysis. Overcome with guilt, Sheng Xuezhu proposes marriage to save him. Leshan returns, ready to propose to Xuezhu himself, only to discover she has just married Wang Xiao, leaving him heartbroken.
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Leshan's Southern Business Trip
The episode kicks off with Yu Leshan. He made it all the way to Guangdong to rescue Hong Qi. He finally gets him out of whatever trouble he was in. Leshan’s first move is to call Zhang Yadan and let her know they're both okay.
But Hong Qi doesn't want to go back home. He wants to stay in Guangdong and make some real money. He talks Leshan into staying with him for a bit. Leshan figures he can look for business opportunities while he's there. He calls his factory manager, Chen Zhiqiang, to check in. That's when he learns the bad news. Wang Xiao was paralyzed while saving Sheng Xuezhu. Leshan tells Zhiqiang to pass a message to Xuezhu, telling her not to worry.
Wang Xiao Hits Rock Bottom
Back at the hospital, things are grim. Wang Xiao is disabled. He has completely lost his will to live. Sheng Xuezhu is his only lifeline. She cheers him on and gives him a reason to keep going. He gets so dependent on her that he refuses to eat or drink unless she visits.
Xuezhu is running herself into the ground. She works her job and then spends every other waking moment taking care of him. You can see she's exhausted, but she feels like she can't stop.
While this is happening, Leshan and Hong Qi find work at a construction site. Leshan is sharp. He notices the site has no steady hardware supplier. He sees an opportunity and decides he's going to build a branch factory right there. Hong Qi is all in and wants to be his partner.
A Suicide Attempt and a Heartbreaking Letter
Wang Xiao's injuries start to heal physically. The doctor even says he can be discharged soon to recover at home. He has a quiet moment with Nuan Nuan. He asks the little girl to call him "Dad."
But he doesn't want to be a burden on Xuezhu. He sends her away to take Nuan Nuan home. He also sends his mother to a guest house to rest. Once he is alone, he slits his wrists. Luckily, the hospital staff finds him in time and saves his life.
Xuezhu rushes back to the hospital to find him unconscious. Wang Xiao's mother completely breaks down. She gets on her knees and begs Xuezhu not to leave her son. Then, she hands over his suicide note. In the letter, Wang Xiao confesses how much he loves Xuezhu. But he feels worthless now. He thinks he doesn't deserve her and that death is the only way out.
A Shocking Proposal
Reading the letter guts Xuezhu. She keeps flashing back to the moment he risked his life to save hers. The guilt is eating her alive.
Leshan, meanwhile, finds the perfect plot of land for his new factory. He and Hong Qi head back home to get the money together. Leshan has one thing on his mind. He's going to register his marriage to Xuezhu the second he gets back.
Back at the hospital, Wang Xiao finally wakes up. He still has no desire to live. That’s when Xuezhu does something I did not see coming. She asks him to marry her. He immediately refuses. He says he won't drag her down and ruin her life. But she won't take no for an answer. She tells him she doesn't want to live with guilt for the rest of her life. She promises to be his legs. She says they can get through it together. Wang Xiao just breaks down and cries.
The Worst Timing in History
Xuezhu tells her brother, Sheng Bijie, that she's marrying Wang Xiao. He is completely against it. He says he can't watch her throw her life away. Bai Yufei tries to reason with her. She reminds Xuezhu that she's in love with Leshan. But Xuezhu’s mind is made up.
Leshan drops Hong Qi off at his house. They find that Zhang Yadan has moved out. She left behind signed divorce papers.
Then Leshan goes straight to the hospital to find Xuezhu. A colleague tells him the worst possible news. Xuezhu and Wang Xiao left to get their marriage license. Leshan races to the civil affairs office. He's too late. He walks in just as they are holding their official marriage certificate. He is just stunned. He can't even process it. Xuezhu walks over and offers him a piece of their wedding candy.
He asks her what she wanted to tell him before he left. She lies, saying she just wanted to tell him about her wedding. He knows it's a lie. You can see the anger, but he forces himself to congratulate her. Wang Xiao invites him to the wedding banquet and then leaves with Xuezhu, happy. Leshan is left standing there, completely devastated.
He ends up at the factory, drinking with Chen Zhiqiang. Leshan just unloads all his pain. He says that no matter how successful his business becomes, it all means nothing without Xuezhu.
