Episode Summary
Jiang Mu pranks Jin Chao by faking a wedding, which causes him to panic and reveal he still cares. They share a tense moment in Beijing and later bond over the dog, Lightning, though Jiang Mu lies about having a boyfriend to make him jealous. The episode ends on a cliffhanger when Jiang Mu visits Jin Chao's house and finds Julia living there.
Spoiler Alert
Digital Games and Heart Attacks
Jiang Mu finally connects with Jin Chao on WeChat. She notices a detail immediately. His avatar is a sunrise. Hers is a moon. They match. It feels intentional. She chose her career path to follow in his footsteps. He was always the dream. Now he is helping her live it.
But the warm fuzzy feelings don't last. Jin Chao acts cold in their messages. Jiang Mu gets annoyed. She decides to shake things up. Gu Zhijie mentions a colleague named Xi Ning is getting married. Jiang Mu gets an idea. She photoshops her own face onto Xi Ning’s wedding photos. She sends the picture to Jin Chao. She tells him she is getting married next week.
The Wedding That Wasn't
Jin Chao is at the gym when he gets the news. He panics. He is sweating profusely. Julia calls him during his workout. She warns him about his core strength. She tells him to slow down. But Jin Chao is distracted by the wedding bomb. Jiang Mu twists the knife. She tells him he needs to show up as family. She demands he bring the traditional gold gifts.
The wedding day arrives. Jin Chao actually shows up. He is tense. He realizes quickly it is a prank. The relief washes over him. He admits he bought the gold gifts. He had the money ready too. Jiang Mu keeps the game going. She lies about a fight with her fiancé. She says the wedding is off for now. She tells him to keep the gifts safe for later.
Business Trips and Slip-ups
Jiang Mu heads to Beijing for work. She messages Jin Chao. He claims he is out of town too. He isn't lying. He is also in Beijing. He gives a presentation on new energy vehicle technology. He looks confident on stage. He glows with purpose.
Jiang Mu returns to the cafe to dig for information. She grills the employee, Xiaojia. Xiaojia slips up. She mentions Jin Chao doesn't work a corporate job because his body can't handle it. She tries to backtrack. Jiang Mu catches the slip. She doesn't buy the excuse. She takes the dog, Lightning, home with her. She forces Jin Chao to come pick him up.
Jealousy Games
Jin Chao arrives to get the dog. He waits downstairs. Jiang Mu looks at him from above. She realizes something important. He is the only man who makes her nervous. She goes down to meet him. She decides to lie again. She talks about her "boyfriend." She describes him as broke and addicted to games. She says they fight over money.
Jin Chao knows she is lying. It still bothers him. They walk together. Jiang Mu brings up her status as an "ex-girlfriend." She compares herself to her current "loser" boyfriend. Jin Chao gets angry. He asks why she stays with a guy like that. She says she is getting old. He tells her to stop joking. The jokes hurt him.
The Roommate Problem
The next morning starts sweetly. The weather changes. They text each other reminders to dress warmly at the exact same time. Jin Chao listens to "The Moon Represents My Heart." The mood seems perfect.
Jiang Mu goes back to the cafe. The vibe shifts. Xiaojia drops a bombshell. She claims Jin Chao is married. She says his wife and kid are abroad. But the staff saw a pretty woman at his house. Jiang Mu is furious. She gets his address. She storms over to his place. She knocks on the door. Julia opens it. Julia says she lives there.
