Episode Summary
Fu Yudong deals with the grief of Li Daoqi's death while Xing Kai tries and fails to save the company through deceit. Zhang Ran and Fu Yudong break free from their toxic contracts and resolve to start a genuine life together. Meanwhile, Xing Kai goes to jail, and Lu Xinying finally finds romance and reconciles with her parents.
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The Heavy Aftermath
We open at Li Daoqi's funeral. It is a grim scene. Fu Yudong stares at the photos on the big screen. He can barely process that this is real. The atmosphere is suffocating. He steps out to the corridor to breathe. His father joins him. They have a tough conversation. Fu Yudong asks about the decision to stop his mother’s treatment. His father admits it tore him apart. He had no other choice.
Guilt is eating Fu Yudong alive. He keeps thinking about that rooftop. He believes he made a mistake by leaving. If he had stayed, Li Daoqi might still be alive. He carries that weight on his shoulders.
Corporate Greed vs. Loyalty
Fu Yudong is done with the company. He packs up to leave. Xing Kai shows up. He isn't there to offer condolences. He is terrified Fu Yudong will bolt and leave him with the massive debt. He wants Fu Yudong to share the financial burden.
Fu Yudong has integrity. He promises he won't run. Li Daoqi was his brother. He will handle the cleanup and the debts out of loyalty. Xing Kai sees an opening. He suggests a new plan. He wants to cut ties with Li Daoqi’s memory. He wants to blame all the company's failures on the dead man. That way, the company can pivot to new influencers.
Fu Yudong is disgusted. He refuses to pin the blame on his friend. He walks away for good. Xing Kai tries to salvage the situation alone. He starts a livestream to defend the "Dr. Fu" brand. It backfires instantly. The internet roasts him. The comments are vicious. The platform bans his stream.
Breaking the Chains
Boss Chang and Zhang Ran watch Xing Kai’s disaster unfold. Boss Chang tries to spin it. She points to Xing Kai’s shamelessness as a reason Zhang Ran should stick with her agency. Zhang Ran isn't buying it. She wants to terminate her contract.
Boss Chang plays dirty. She threatens to expose the fake marriage scandal. She says she will ruin Zhang Ran’s family. Zhang Ran calls her bluff. She doesn't care about the threats anymore. She stands her ground and walks away.
Justice and a Clean Slate
Karma finally hits Xing Kai. The authorities investigate him. They find evidence of false marketing and tax evasion. Police arrest him. Giant Wave Network collapses completely.
Fu Yudong and Zhang Ran are back to zero. They have no money and no fame. But they have each other. Fu Yudong drives her to her parents' house on his motorcycle. They reflect on the craziness of the past few months. Zhang Ran wanted to be a top streamer. Instead, she became a joke and lived a lie. Fu Yudong admits he turned into a fake marketing shill. They agree to stop the act. They promise to support each other and live honestly from now on.
A Happy Ending for the Side Crew
Lu Xinying is closing up the Malatang shop. She counts the day's cash. Ge Kaiyang drops by with his dog. She cooks him a bowl of soup. They sit and chat. The vibe is easy. Ge Kaiyang bought tickets for a play on Sunday. He asks her to go. She plays it cool. She says she might be too busy with customers. But she is smiling.
Later, Zhou Ailing and her husband return from their trip. They head straight to the shop. Lu Xinying cooks for her parents. It is the first time they have eaten a meal she made with her own hands. Sunday arrives. Ge Kaiyang waits outside the theater. Lu Xinying shows up. She is dressed to kill. They head inside together.
