Episode Summary
Zhang Ran finds success doing comedy skits, which the boss uses to pressure Lin Anran. Ge Kaiyang falls for a trap set by Dayu, gets arrested, and later humiliated upon release. Lu Xinying loses her work bonus unfairly and ruins a family reconciliation by revealing she is banned from entering Canada. After Ge Kaiyang fails to explain his disappearance, Lu Xinying blocks him.
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The Clickbait Hustle
The company has a new direction for Zhang Ran. They want her to be funny. Qian Dan takes charge here. She drags Zhang Ran to meet "Tiger Lady." This woman is famous for doing goofy stuff in period costumes. The plan is simple. They want Zhang Ran to dance with her and chase internet traffic.
Zhang Ran commits to the bit. She doesn't really want to do it. But she wants the views. She swallows her pride and keeps dancing. Liu Bo watches this happen. He feels bad for her. It looks painful to him. Qian Dan sees it differently. She sees Zhang Ran's grit.
The collaboration is a hit. The numbers go up fast. The boss loves it. He wants more of this duo. He is also manipulative. He uses Zhang Ran’s success to shame Lin Anran. He tells Lin Anran she needs to step up her game.
Ge Kaiyang Walks Into a Trap
Ge Kaiyang is chatting with Lu Xinying when his phone rings. It’s an unknown number. He ignores it at first. The person keeps calling. He finally picks up. It’s Dayu. This is the guy who humiliated him before.
Dayu sounds different this time. He apologizes. He claims he wants to make amends. He says he can introduce Ge Kaiyang to a big shot who can help his family. Ge Kaiyang falls for it. He rushes to the meeting spot.
There is no big shot. Dayu set him up. Ge Kaiyang gets framed for something he didn't do. The police arrive and take him away. He ends up in detention.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Lu Xinying has a rough day at the office. A parent named Mr. Gu comes in. He wants advice on study abroad programs. He likes Lu Xinying’s attitude. He decides to sign with her. It looks like a win.
Then things go wrong. A mistake happens with the paperwork. It isn't Lu Xinying's fault. It is the other party's error. Mr. Gu gets angry anyway. The company blames her. They deduct her monthly bonus. She feels completely cheated.
Her mom, Zhou Ailing, is still worried about her. She asks Zhang Ran to intervene. Zhang Ran talks to Lu Xinying. It actually works. Lu Xinying goes home for dinner. The vibe is good for a while. Her parents are happy.
Then Zhou Ailing ruins it. She brings up Canada again. She starts planning Lu Xinying's life back overseas. Lu Ming tries to change the subject. The mom won't let it go. Lu Xinying finally snaps. She drops the truth. She has a visa problem. She can never go back to Canada.
Zhou Ailing loses it. She assumes Lu Ming knew about this and hid it. The parents start screaming at each other. Lu Xinying can't handle the guilt. She runs out of the house. She goes to her best friend Li Manfei’s place to vent.
The Ultimate Low Point
Ge Kaiyang finally gets released from detention. Dayu and his crew are waiting outside. They don't beat him up. They do something worse. They offer him money as an insult. Ge Kaiyang is broken. He doesn't fight back. He takes the cash and walks away in silence.
He gets home and checks his phone. He has been ghosting Lu Xinying for days. She is confused and worried. He calls her. He can't bring himself to tell the truth. He is too ashamed of the jail time and the humiliation. He tries to make a vague excuse.
Lu Xinying is not in the mood for games. She thinks he is just being selfish. She gets mad and blocks his number.
