Episode Summary
Cheng Man struggles with aging after a doctor's visit. Fu Yudong proves handy around the house but clashes with his father-in-law over working manual labor jobs. Zhang Ran lies to her husband about a three-year contract. Ge Kaiyang returns home broke and learns his parents are facing serious jail time for financial crimes. Lu Xinying hunts for a lawyer who owes her money.
Spoiler Alert
Cheng Man Feels Her Age
Cheng Man takes her child to the doctor. The kid was born premature. She is always extra careful with him. But the visit takes a turn. She realizes her vision is blurry. The diagnosis is presbyopia. She needs reading glasses. This hits her hard. She didn't expect to feel old this soon. It adds another layer of stress to her life.
The PhD Handyman
Fu Yudong and Zhang Ran are trying to make it as streamers. Zhang Ran hosts and introduces city landmarks. Fu Yudong films her. It is hard work. Back at home, things get domestic. Fu Yudong wakes up at night. He catches Zhang Ran's dad sneaking meat from the fridge. The dad has liver issues and a bad medical history. His wife banned meat for his health. He just wanted a midnight snack.
Later, the kitchen sink springs a leak. Zhang Ran's parents struggle to fix it. They fail. Fu Yudong steps in. He swaps the pipe quickly. He even teaches the mom how to handle it next time. Then, Zhang Ran's dad goes missing. Fu Yudong finds him chatting with a neighbor, Uncle Zhang. The neighbor has a broken outlet. A repairman wanted to tear open the wall to fix it. That would ruin the new renovation. Fu Yudong fixes the outlet easily without damaging the wall.
He learns about an app for finding skilled labor. He wants to sign up and take jobs. He needs the money. But Zhang Ran's dad hates the idea. He thinks a man with a PhD shouldn't do electrician work. He sees it as a step down.
Zhang Ran's Secret
Zhang Ran meets with Qian Dan again. They clash over her online persona. Qian Dan wants to market her as a "desperate personal shopper." Zhang Ran refuses. She wants to build her own image. But her videos get zero traffic. She scrolls through viral clips and feels confused. She doesn't understand why they are popular. She considers copying them just to get views. The pressure is getting to her. She makes a bad move with Fu Yudong. She tells him her contract is for one year. The truth is much worse. She signed for three years.
Ge Kaiyang's Rough Homecoming
Ge Kaiyang is back in the country. He looks a mess. He has nowhere to go. He ends up crashing at his grandmother's house. It isn't a warm welcome. Grandma hates his dog. Ge Kaiyang feels bad for the pet. His second uncle calls him. The family wants to organize a welcome dinner. He has to face them soon.
Legal Troubles
Lu Xinying meets a friend and seems in good spirits. She is on a mission. She found the lawyer who scammed her previously. She wants her fees back. She goes to the Kuang Law Firm. The guy isn't there. The receptionist tells her to make an appointment. The wait time is three months. She doesn't give up. She snaps a photo of his business card before leaving.
Ge Kaiyang arrives at the same law firm right after her. His situation is heavy. His parents are in trouble for illegal fundraising. They face a long prison sentence. The lawyer fills him in. They need to pay back the stolen money to help the case. The lawyer also drops a bomb. The initial fees only covered the investigation. Ge Kaiyang needs to pay more to keep them on the case. He agrees immediately. He will pay anything to find evidence that helps his parents.
