Episode Summary
Cen Jin goes public with her relationship, causing her mother some distress. Chun Chang and Shen Yiyang resolve their marriage dispute after he spends the night outside her door. Li Wu struggles with the bidding war against a major competitor but finds a technical solution after a pep talk from Cen Jin. Both couples end the episode on solid ground.
Spoiler Alert
Making It Official
Li Wu heads over to Shengcan to see Cen Jin. He is confused about her latest social media move. She posted about their relationship publicly. She tells him he is a gift to her. This references their first phone call where she misheard his name. Li Wu is thrilled. He finally feels like an equal partner in this relationship.
Cen Jin’s mom sees the post. She didn't get blocked. She accidentally "likes" the photo. This causes immediate panic. She makes Cen's dad help her undo the like. She feels it betrays her stance against them. The dad disagrees. He thinks Li Wu is a good kid. He sees that Li Wu is devoted to their daughter. The mom just isn't ready to accept it yet. She shuts down the conversation.
The Sidewalk Sleepover
Chun Chang is under pressure. Her mother keeps pushing for marriage. Shen Yiyang seems too relaxed about the whole thing. Chun Chang snaps. She locks him out of the apartment. She tries to call him later, but his phone is off.
She finds him the next morning. He sat outside her door all night. His battery died. Her anger vanishes. She asks if he ever thinks about marrying her. He admits he doesn't care about the formalities. But he tells her he is ready to marry her anytime she wants.
Business and Feelings
Li Wu is working late at home. He is prepping for the second round of bidding. He starts worrying about Cen Jin's parents again. He suggests going over to apologize for pursuing her. Cen Jin thinks that is ridiculous. She says love doesn't require an apology. She believes time will prove everything to them.
Her mom is having a hard time letting go. She cleans Cen Jin's room and finds old toys. She finds a camcorder. She watches a video of Cen Jin’s sixth birthday. She realizes her daughter is an adult now. She cries alone in the room.
Crunch Time
The business rivalry heats up. Shen Yiyang brings news. Tongchen made it to the final two. Their opponent is Kejun. This is bad news. Kejun is an industry giant. They have deep pockets and connections. They even skipped the pre-review process.
Li Wu knows they can't beat Kejun on price. He is stressed. Cheng Rui is anxious too. Li Wu works until his phone dies. He charges it and sees missed texts from Cen Jin. He rushes to her place.
She fell asleep waiting for him. He tries to cook a late-night snack but forgets to add water. His head is clearly elsewhere. He explains the pricing disadvantage. Cen Jin gives him a new perspective. She tells him to stop fighting on traditional tracks. He should use his unique strengths. This sparks an idea. He runs back home to work through the night.
The Final Push
Cen Jin faces her own work crisis. The client keeps rejecting Shengcan's jewelry proposals. The team is exhausted. Cen Jin decides to pivot. She changes the concept to "giving rings freedom." She argues that rings aren't just for marriage. The client loves this modern take. They approve the plan.
Shen Yiyang and Chun Chang visit Li Wu. He shows them his new plan. He lowered costs through technical innovation. Shen Yiyang thinks it works. They just need to verify the environmental standards. They run the tests. The results come back the next day. Everything passes. The team is ecstatic.
Li Wu buys a pair of walkie-talkies. He gives one to Cen Jin. It is a backup for when their phones die. They chat over the radio that night. Li Wu is too restless to sleep alone. He runs over to her apartment. They fall asleep in each other's arms.
