Episode Summary
Sheng Xuezhu's public takedown of fake medicine dealers leads to a violent attack on her home. Unable to reach Wang Xiao, she calls Yu Leshan for help. Wang Xiao's late arrival and suspicious behavior reveal he was having dinner with Tao Xiyun, creating a major crack in his marriage. Meanwhile, Xuezhu gets a promotion that is tainted by rumors about Leshan's influence, and Qiao Zhengjun embezzles company funds.
Spoiler Alert
The Good, The Bad, and The Awkward
A Few Good Deeds
So, Zhang Xiaoyan is finally getting out of the hospital. She and her husband are super grateful to Sheng Xuezhu. They also ask her to thank Yu Leshan. This is news to Xuezhu. She finds out Leshan secretly paid the hospital fees. She picks up the phone to call him but chickens out and hangs up.
Then, a huge donation arrives at the OB/GYN department. Four new ultrasound machines and a fetal heart monitor. Xuezhu is thrilled about this anonymous donor. I think we all know who it is. Leshan is playing the long game.
In other news, Guo Hongqi and Zhang Yadan are back on. He took great care of her while she was sick. His genuine effort won her over. They've decided to give their relationship another shot. It’s nice to see something actually work out for a change.
The Men Are a Mess
Qiao Zhengjun pops up again. He saw Nuan Nuan and suddenly grew a conscience. He tries to give Wang Xiao a pile of cash for her. Wang Xiao is not having it. He flatly refuses the money. He tells Qiao that Nuan Nuan is his daughter, period. Then he warns him to stay away for good.
Later, Qiao’s girlfriend, Liu Tianyao, has a brilliant idea. She wants him to "borrow" 200,000 from his company. A friend needs it for a toy business. The friend promises to pay it back in a month with interest. Qiao knows this is embezzlement. He knows it's a crime. But the money sounds good, so he agrees to think about it. Of course, he does more than think. He cooks up a story for the finance guy and gets the money transferred. This will end well.
Meanwhile, Wang Xiao is making his own terrible choices. Tao Xiyun learns Xuezhu is working a night shift. She invites Wang Xiao over for a private dinner. He says yes. The two of them have a great time. They talk for hours and really connect. You know exactly where this is heading.
An Attack and a Lousy Alibi
Xuezhu's World Falls Apart
Xuezhu makes a bold move. She goes on a TV program to expose the criminals selling fake medicine. It's the right thing to do. But it puts a massive target on her back. The dealers see the broadcast and immediately vow to get revenge.
That revenge comes quickly. Nuan Nuan gets a sudden stomach ache and goes to the hospital for a key. Xuezhu, worried, leaves work early to go home and cook for her. That's when things get scary. Bricks start flying through their windows. The glass shatters. Nuan Nuan is terrified. Xuezhu tells her to hide.
She tries to call Wang Xiao at his office. No answer. She looks outside and sees three shady guys lurking nearby. She's out of options. She calls Yu Leshan.
The Aftermath
Yu Leshan and his friend Chen Zhiqiang show up almost instantly. They get the situation. Leshan knows Xuezhu made some powerful enemies. He takes her and Nuan Nuan to Sheng Bijie's house to keep them safe.
Much later, Wang Xiao finally arrives. He is not happy to see Yu Leshan there. He actually blames Xuezhu for the attack. He says she shouldn't have gotten involved. Then he questions why Leshan is even there. When Xuezhu says she couldn't reach him, Wang Xiao lies. He claims he was in the bathroom. He even has the nerve to complain that she didn't call him more than once.
It gets worse. After Wang Xiao takes a shower, Xuezhu smells perfume on his clothes. The suspicion hits her hard. The next morning, she confronts him. He admits he had dinner with Tao Xiyun. For some reason, Xuezhu accepts this explanation.
Promotions and Problems
New Job, New Gossip
The hospital promotes Sheng Xuezhu. She is now the head of the gynecology department. But the celebration doesn't last. Gossip starts spreading immediately. Everyone is saying she only got the job because Yu Leshan donated all that expensive equipment. A student tells Xuezhu what people are saying. She claims she doesn't care, but you know that has to hurt.
Things aren't getting any easier at home. Tao Xiyun keeps finding excuses to get close to Wang Xiao. He is now actively trying to avoid her, but it's a little too late for that. The seed of doubt has been planted with Xuezhu.
