Episode Summary
Dayu tries to shame Ge Kaiyang online, but it leads to a friend moving in with Kaiyang. Daoqi tries to coach a terrified Fu Yudong for a solo livestream. Cheng Man clashes with her mother-in-law over parenting but agrees to join Zhang Ran's livestream team after a heart-to-heart. Yudong initially bombs his broadcast but finds success by using his technical knowledge to sell skincare products.
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Dayu's Low Blow
Dayu decides to get petty. He wants to humiliate Ge Kaiyang. He takes a video of Kaiyang working as a designated driver and posts it to their study abroad group chat. He wants everyone to see how far Kaiyang has fallen. This backfires in a way Dayu didn't expect. An old friend sees the clip. He realizes Kaiyang is back in the country. This friend tracks Kaiyang down at his house. He needs a place to crash for a while. Kaiyang doesn't hesitate. He agrees to let his friend stay.
The Reluctant Star
Li Daoqi checks the plan for the pilot broadcast. He notices a problem. Only Fu Yudong is on the list. Daoqi calls Manager Li immediately. He wants to join the broadcast too. The manager shuts him down. He wants Yudong to do this solo.
Yudong walks in and hears the news. He looks crushed. He hates the spotlight. He is socially awkward and wanted Daoqi there as a buffer. Daoqi tries to help. He coaches Yudong on the script. He tries to help him find the right "vibe." It goes poorly. Yudong just can't act natural.
Relationship Woes
The coaching session turns into a heart-to-heart. Daoqi feels guilty. He worries about the tension between Yudong and Zhang Ran. He asks for an update. Yudong admits he messed up. He went home that night to explain himself. But things got chaotic. He skipped the apology entirely. Now he feels it is too late to bring it up. He is just stalling.
Daoqi gets annoyed. He tells Yudong to man up. He drops a truth bomb. Zhang Ran actually reached out to Cheng Man recently. She wanted advice on how to be a better wife. She is trying. Yudong needs to match that effort.
Parenting Clashes
Daoqi heads home. Cheng Man is out, so his mother is watching the child. This creates friction. Cheng Man and her mother-in-law have opposite parenting styles. Cheng Man is protective. She wants the kid safe inside. The mother disagrees. She thinks kids need to run around outside to get tough.
Cheng Man returns later. She catches the mother giving the child candy. She loses her temper. She scolds her mother-in-law for breaking the rules. The mother prepares to leave. Despite the argument, Cheng Man isn't heartless. She hands the mother a stack of cash before she goes.
The Business Pitch
Zhang Ran invites Cheng Man to dinner. Cheng Man isn't stupid. She knows this isn't a social call. She asks Zhang Ran what she wants. Zhang Ran pitches her idea. She wants Cheng Man to join a "livestream bestie group." Cheng Man rejects her immediately.
Zhang Ran looks defeated. But she doesn't leave. She starts talking for real. She opens up about her struggles. She gets vulnerable. This honesty cracks Cheng Man's armor. She sees Zhang Ran is sincere. Cheng Man changes her mind. She agrees to join the team.
Yudong's Big Moment
The test broadcast begins. Yudong is a nervous wreck. They have ten makeup brands to cover. He gets five minutes per product. He chokes. He rambles about random things. He forgets the product details.
Sister Wanwan steps in. She is a pro. She gently steers the conversation back to the products. Yudong relaxes. He stops trying to be a host. He starts acting like a technician. He uses his professional knowledge to explain the science behind the skincare. He breaks down the ingredients.
The audience loves it. It feels authentic. They trust his expertise. The products sell out instantly. Viewers flood the chat asking for more tips. After the stream, Wanwan asks Yudong to stick around. She wants to talk strategy. She knows they struck gold.
