Episode Summary

Two stubborn fathers nearly get into a fistfight, but their children intervene. Ma Qinghao wins his future father-in-law's respect through grueling physical labor. The team selects a scenic plank road for their fashion show, avoiding a muddy disaster. The episode concludes with a successful runway event and a village feast.

The Depths of Wumeng: Episode 21

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Battle of the Dads

Ma Yongbing heads over to see Gun Yueliang with his son tagging along. The visit goes south immediately. Gun Dayue charges out of the house like a bull. The two men get right in each other’s faces. They point fingers and poke chests. It looks exactly like two stubborn old goats fighting for dominance. Ma Qinghao and Yueliang have to step in. They drag their respective fathers away before punches get thrown.

Later, Ma Yongbing sits outside and stews. He is still angry. He starts plotting ways to get back at Dayue. Qinghao panics. He begs his dad to let it go. He is trying to date Yueliang, and a family feud will ruin his chances. Yongbing actually listens. He decides to be the bigger man for the sake of his son’s love life.

The Runway Strategy

Yueliang and her team finish the costumes. They are ready for the spotlight. She needs Wu Aicao to livestream the event for publicity. The group also sets up a modeling pair. They put Liu Yangxuanyu with Xiaodie. He is the only male model in the whole lineup. Yueliang looks at the designs and feels confident. She wants to host the show right in the fields.

Meanwhile, Qinghao tries to win over his future father-in-law. He unloads an entire truck of Red Tassel Sorghum by himself. He is dripping with sweat. Gun Changpu stands by and watches the show. Xiao Baihe uses the moment to praise Qinghao to Dayue. The old man finally cracks. He signals for others to help Qinghao.

Location, Location, Location

Wu Aicao sets up his stream by the river. Some female fans show up to support him. He talks up the Cliff Village scenery and the embroidery. He gives the fans some small gifts. Yueliang and Long Fengbi walk in on this scene. Aicao gets flustered and can’t speak properly. Yueliang steps in and smooths things over.

They get down to business. Yueliang wants the fashion show right there by the river. Aicao shuts that down. He knows city people won't walk on muddy dirt roads. He suggests the plank road instead. He takes them there. The view is wide and open. Yueliang loves it immediately. They lock it in.

The Big Show

Shen Yuechuan stops by to check the harvest. The crop is huge. He is happy. He says his goodbyes to the villagers and heads back to the city.

Back at the Ma house, Yongbing analyzes the situation. He tells his wife that Qinghao made a smart move. Helping Dayue with the grain showed class. It shuts up the gossips like Ye Mei. It puts Dayue in a position where he owes them a favor. Yongbing is proud.

The episode wraps up with the event itself. The village throws a massive banquet. Then the show starts on the plank road. Yueliang leads the team. Tourists, local aunties, and even kids take turns walking the runway. The crowd loves it.

Episode Summary

Two stubborn fathers nearly get into a fistfight, but their children intervene. Ma Qinghao wins his future father-in-law's respect through grueling physical labor. The team selects a scenic plank road for their fashion show, avoiding a muddy disaster. The episode concludes with a successful runway event and a village feast.