Episode Summary
Fu Yudong and Zhang Ran move in together, but secrets threaten their peace. Li Daoqi hides that he sold his house to fund their startup. Zhang Ran creates a controversial livestream about father-son relationships, reopening old wounds for Fu Yudong. A new manager named Michael begins isolating the founders from their own company. A surprise birthday party leads to a major fight between Fu Yudong and Zhang Ran.
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New Digs and Risky Business
Fu Yudong and Zhang Ran finally secured their own rental. They are busy nesting. They want the place to feel romantic and cozy. It’s a nice break from the chaos. But the peace doesn't last long.
Fu Yudong and Li Daoqi are moving forward with their cosmetics brand. They registered the trademark. They hit the streets for market research. Li Daoqi looks at high-end products and sees dollar signs. He is already dreaming about market dominance. Fu Yudong is the skeptical one. He feels awkward while Li Daoqi loud-talks in public. He thinks this whole venture feels shaky.
They blow off steam at a soccer field. They play with a bunch of kids. It’s the only time Fu Yudong looks genuinely happy. Then reality calls. Cheng Man calls Li Daoqi. He soothes her. He lies to her. He actually sold their house to fund this startup. He hasn't told her yet. He even makes Fu Yudong cover for him. This is going to blow up in his face.
Livestream Shenanigans
Zhang Ran steps into the lion's den. She joins Lin Anran’s livestream as an "experience officer." It’s a trap. They try to make her look bad with difficult questions and situations. Zhang Ran holds her ground. She handles every curveball. She doesn't embarrass herself.
Lin Anran realizes her plan failed. She apologizes to Zhang Ran. Of course, she doesn't take the blame. She dumps it all on her assistant, Xiao He.
Xiao He is miserable. She hates the constant verbal abuse. Liu Bo sees an opening. He comforts her. He cracks jokes to cheer her up. It works. Xiao He starts venting to him about everything.
Content Mining
Fu Yudong is busy with renovations. Wang Xiaoyan calls him twice. She raves about a foot bath bucket. Fu Yudong realizes Zhang Ran bought it for his mom. He calls Zhang Ran. He isn't happy. He hates that she bought gifts without telling him.
Zhang Ran complains about his reaction. Liu Bo overhears her. He sees an angle. He tells her to make a video about "Chinese Father-Son Relationships."
Zhang Ran takes the bait. She does the livestream. Negative comments roll in. She doesn't delete them. She uses them to heat up the debate. The engagement numbers look great. But her mom sees it. She calls to yell at Zhang Ran. This topic is radioactive. Fu Yudong previously ran away to Canada because Zhang Ran exposed his private life like this.
Fu Yudong watches the video that night. He keeps quiet. Zhang Ran comes home. He asks if she made new content. She lies by omission and doesn't tell him the topic.
The Hostile Takeover
Fu Yudong starts his first official day at the company. They hired a professional manager named Michael. The team fills up fast. Fu Yudong meets Michael and feels weird. He thinks Michael looks like an old classmate. He doubts the guy's skills.
Li Daoqi admits he knows nothing about management. He wants to shadow Michael. He suggests a team dinner. It’s too late. Michael already took the staff out. He didn't invite the founders. Fu Yudong and Li Daoqi are already being pushed out of their own company.
Birthday Disaster
Fu Yudong goes home to a crowded house. Both sets of parents are there. It’s his birthday. Zhang Ran organized a surprise party. She wants to force a reconciliation between Fu Yudong and his dad.
The parents eventually leave. The couple is alone. Fu Yudong explodes. He hates that she made decisions for him. Zhang Ran gets defensive. They fight.
Meanwhile, Li Daoqi goes home. He can't hold it in. He tells Cheng Man he is a boss now. He expects praise. Cheng Man looks worried. She remembers how her family opposed their marriage. She supported him then. Now she just feels anxiety.
