Episode Summary
Li Wu struggles to adapt to his new life, hiding a seafood allergy and ill-fitting shoes from Cen Jin. Cen Jin discovers her husband's mistress is pregnant, explaining his rush for a divorce. Li Wu starts school and gets placed in Class 3. In a flash-forward to 2024, a successful Li Wu returns to town and heads to Cen Jin's house after a business dinner.
Spoiler Alert
The Allergy Scare
Things start off messy. Li Wu turns out to be allergic to seafood. He eats crab and feels terrible but doesn't say a single word. He just sits there in silence. Thankfully, they catch it in time. It doesn't cause any major damage.
Cen Jin is furious. She isn't just mad about the crab. She finds out his shoes don't fit either. He didn't tell her that, either. She hates having to guess his every thought. Chun Chang plays peacemaker here. She points out the obvious. The kid is in a totally strange environment. He isn't used to people caring about him. He is walking on eggshells. It makes sense that he is afraid to speak up.
Secrets at the Hospital
Cen Jin gets the allergy meds. She tries to reassure Li Wu. She tells him her care isn't a burden. She wants him to get comfortable before school starts.
Then things get awkward. Cen Jin goes to the bathroom and spots a familiar face. It's Bian Xinran. She is at the gynecology clinic. She is discussing early pregnancy with a doctor. This explains a lot. Cen Jin tries to hide. Li Wu notices her panic. He steps in front of her to block the view. It is a small moment of protection.
Later that night, the vibe shifts. Cen Jin digs up an old smartphone. She gives it to Li Wu so they can stay in touch. She teaches him how to use it. She even goes to her bedroom and calls him just to test it out. She apologizes for snapping at him earlier. Li Wu says he was never angry.
First Day Jitters
The next day is school drop-off. Cen Jin sends him 2,000 yuan for living expenses. Li Wu is embarrassed to take it. She tells him to relax and eat well. They hit the cafeteria. The topic of uniforms comes up. Cen Jin joins the parent group chat. It feels weird. She is only a few years older than him. She jokes about adding her dad, "Teacher Cen," to the group instead. They both laugh.
Cen Jin leaves to run errands. Li Wu walks through campus. He feels lighter. He meets his roommates. Cheng Rui and Ran Feichi are in Class 3. Lin Honglang is in Class 4. Everyone talks about the "Rocket Class." That is Class 1. It is full of geniuses. Li Wu wants to get in. He takes the placement test. He ends up in Class 3. He is disappointed. Cen Jin comforts him. He missed a whole year of school. Getting into Class 3 is already impressive.
The Divorce Fast Track
Cen Jin buys Li Wu a digital watch and heads to work. She finds out her husband, Wu Fu, got a promotion. He used her sick leave to his advantage. He played the role of the supportive husband to look good.
The office gossip is brutal. Colleagues whisper that Wu Fu only climbed the ladder because Cen Jin gave him resources years ago. Wu Fu hears it. Cen Jin hears it. Neither says anything about the job. But Wu Fu is in a rush. He wants the divorce done now.
They meet at a coffee shop. Wu Fu lays out the terms. He is all business. Cen Jin asks why he is in such a hurry. He doesn't mention Bian Xinran is pregnant. Cen Jin knows the truth. She doesn't call him out on it. She just lets him talk.
2024 Timeline
We jump forward to 2024. Cen Jin's parents are over. They are cooking dinner. They mention Li Wu visited recently. He is back in the country. He has a startup with friends. Cen Jin had no idea.
Her dad starts nagging her about marriage again. He wants her to spend more time with Dr. Lu. Cen Jin promises to think about it. Meanwhile, Li Wu is at a business dinner. Old Yi dragged him there. The night ends. Cheng Rui offers him a ride. Li Wu declines. He takes a taxi straight to Cen Jin's house.
