Episode Summary
In this episode, Gun Changpu and Ma Qinghao's friendship is tested over Gun Yueliang, but they reconcile. Two potential suitors create awkward and complicated situations for both Gun Yueliang and Ma Qinghao, whose parents are pushing a match he doesn't want.
Spoiler Alert
A Punch, a Fight, and a Warning
Gun Changpu promised Wu Aicao he wouldn't start any fights. That promise lasted about five minutes. He sees Ma Qinghao bringing his sister, Gun Yueliang, back home. He doesn't say a word. He just walks up and punches Ma Qinghao square in the face.
Ma Qinghao is obviously furious. He just got a black eye for no clear reason. The two of them immediately start brawling right there. Gun Yueliang hears the commotion and runs out. She has to physically pull them apart. She gets in the middle, stops her brother first, and then turns to Ma Qinghao. She tells him, very coldly, to stay out of her family's life from now on.
The Aftermath and Old Wounds
Later, Ma Qinghao finds Wu Aicao. He needs to know what the village used to say about Gun Yueliang back in the day. Wu Aicao gets emotional just thinking about it. He doesn't give all the details. But his reaction is enough. Ma Qinghao finally understands how much Gun Yueliang went through. He even realizes that his best friend, Wu Aicao, used to hate him for it. Now, Gun Changpu’s rage makes perfect sense.
Gun Yueliang knows her brother was just trying to protect her. Still, she has a serious talk with him. She reminds Gun Changpu that he, Ma Qinghao, and Wu Aicao grew up together. They were inseparable. She doesn't want her problems to tear them apart. She's afraid they'll end up bitter enemies, just like their fathers, Gun Dayue and Ma Yongbing.
Gun Changpu finally calms down. He asks her about the blind date she went on. He tells her to be careful when choosing a life partner. He also promises to talk to their dad. The constant pressure to get married isn't helping anyone.
Suitors, Suitors Everywhere
Gun Yueliang tries to get back to her routine. She focuses on her work and spends time in the mountains. Sometimes she runs into Yang Jinhua and sits for a while, just listening to her sing.
At the same time, the village officials, Zhou Ji and Chen Rui, are worried about Wu Enyun. They try to convince the older woman to move down from the mountain into a new house. They argue her old place is unsafe. But Wu Enyun is stubborn. She says she's perfectly fine living alone and can still manage her garden and get water. She tells the two young officials not to worry about her.
The Singing Suitor
Then there's Li Jinbao. He shows up at Gun Yueliang’s house. He’s holding his phone, recording himself singing a love song to her. Her parents, Gun Dayue and Ye Mei, walk in and catch him mid-serenade. He freezes. Then he instinctively calls them "mom and dad." It's incredibly awkward. Despite the weirdness, Li Jinbao tries to be polite. Before he leaves, he gives them some peppercorns and peppercorn oil from his family's farm. The gesture works. Gun Dayue and his wife actually think the kid is sincere and honest.
The "Perfect" Match
While all this is happening, Liu Caie brings Lei Tiantian to the Ma family's home. Ma Qinghao isn't there. He's in the city getting advice from his friend, Jiang Dekai, who runs a design company. He needs help with his guesthouse plans. Jiang Dekai has great ideas. But the total cost is way over Ma Qinghao's budget.
Back at the house, Ma Qinghao's parents, Ma Yongbing and Luo Xiaolin, are giving Lei Tiantian the grand tour. They hear her family owns hundreds of sheep and has property in the city. They also see that she's pretty and has good manners. They are completely sold on her. Liu Caie sees her chance. She tells them the man needs to be more proactive. Luo Xiaolin agrees and promises to get her son to contact Lei Tiantian more.
Making Amends and Moving Forward
Wu Aicao decides to play peacemaker. He sets up a dinner and invites Ma Qinghao. When Ma Qinghao arrives, he sees Gun Changpu is also there. He immediately knows what this is about. It's a setup for them to make up.
Even though they had a nasty fight, their friendship is old and strong. They share a drink, and just like that, the fight is forgotten. Gun Changpu even tells Ma Qinghao he won't interfere with him and Gun Yueliang anymore.
Just then, Ma Qinghao’s parents call. They demand he come home immediately. After he hangs up, he sees his friends looking at him suspiciously. He quickly explains he has zero interest in Lei Tiantian. The conversation shifts. Gun Changpu tries to convince Wu Aicao to quit his cattle farming idea and grow sorghum with him instead. Wu Aicao refuses. He's determined to see his own plan through.
Elsewhere, Gun Yueliang and Wu Enyun finalize a new embroidery design. Gun Yueliang gives the drawings to Ma Xiumei. Gun Changpu sees them all talking and decides to wait to speak with his sister. After Ma Xiumei leaves, he asks Gun Yueliang to go with him to collect honey. She thinks he's acting a little strange, but she agrees to go.
The episode ends with Ma Qinghao arriving home. His parents immediately surround him. They won't stop talking about how wonderful Lei Tiantian is.
