Episode Summary
Jin Chao restores a car with help from Pan Kai's connections. He and Jiang Mu share a romantic night that solidifies their bond. San Lai gets kidnapped by his father's debt collectors. Jin Chao rescues him once, then gets beaten up trying to save him a second time before police intervene.
Spoiler Alert
The Garage Grind
Jiang Mu drags Jin Chao to see Pan Kai. Pan Kai makes introductions. He brings in Ren Guodong. Ren is the chief engineer at his dad's factory. Jin Chao actually knows him already. Jin Chao wants to restore a car. Ren provides the blueprints. He also offers solutions. Jin Chao drives the vehicle to Pan Kai’s family factory. The work begins. Jin Chao teams up with "Iron Rooster" and Xiao Yang. Ren guides them. They fix the car piece by piece.
San Lai stops by with food. He doesn't notice the danger behind him. A car trails him. It watches him enter the factory. The stalkers are patient. Inside, the group finishes eating. Jin Chao thanks Pan Kai. He is serious about it. He makes a distinction. He will return this favor personally. This is not on Jiang Mu.
Sparks Fly
Jiang Mu visits Jin Chao later with a late-night snack. She wears a cheongsam. It definitely works for her. Jin Chao needs some air. He steps outside. Jiang Mu follows him out. They hug. It’s a quiet moment. Jiang Mu asks a big question. She wants him to come to Nanjing. They could open a coffee shop. Maybe a garage. Jin Chao hesitates. He asks for a few days. He will give her an answer then.
The mood shifts. They kiss. Pan Kai walks right into the scene. He is shocked. Jin Chao shoots him a sharp look. It’s a clear warning. Pan Kai gets the message. He promises to keep his mouth shut. He scrambles away.
A Night Out
The car is finally fixed. Jin Chao invites Jiang Mu for a test drive. She is his navigator. They have no destination. They just drive. They stop near a street performance. A singer is there. Jiang Mu steps up. She sings an English song. Jin Chao watches her. He smiles. They lock eyes. The rest of the world disappears. Jin Chao has a surprise. He sets off fireworks for her. He also gives her a gift. It is a new fountain pen.
Old Debts and New Fights
Later, Jiang Mu catches Jin Chao sketching. He is drawing her. He tries to act cool about it. He claims he is just scribbling. Jiang Mu teases him. She tells him to draw her properly. He agrees. It is a sweet scene. But trouble interrupts them. Someone grabs San Lai. They drag him away. Jin Chao reacts instantly. He jumps in his car. He chases them down. The kidnappers are debt collectors. San Lai’s dad owes them money. They are using the son to get to the father.
Jin Chao forces their car to stop. He beats the guys up. He rescues San Lai. This triggers a memory for San Lai. We see a flashback to their school days. San Lai was an outcast. He wanted to play basketball with the other kids. He never tied his shoelaces. He feared the time it took to tie them would make him lose the group. He didn't want to be left behind. Jin Chao saved him from his dad's creditors back then too. Jin Chao gave him advice. Tie your shoes. I will wait for you.
The Showdown
Back in the present, they discuss the debt. Jin Chao asks for the number. He offers to help pay it. San Lai is grateful. He is lucky to have a friend like this. He talks about his future. He wants to open a restaurant. But he is still short on cash. He tries to fix it himself. Jin Chao goes to the pet shop later. San Lai is gone. He left a note. He went to find his dad. Jin Chao knows this is bad. He calls Lu Wan for backup.
San Lai brings money to redeem his dad, Lai Qide. The creditors count the cash. San Lai pulls a knife. He tries to threaten them. It backfires. One guy takes him down easily. They beat him up. Jin Chao arrives just in time. He fights the group. He lands some heavy hits. But the bad guys play dirty. They take San Lai hostage. Jin Chao stops fighting. He lets them beat him to protect his friend. The police arrive at the last second. They save the day.
Quiet Aftermath
Things settle down. Jiang Mu gives Jin Chao a present. It is a Lego set. A space rocket. They spend time together. They clean the dirt off Lightning. Jin Chao finds some clothes for Jiang Mu to wear.
