Episode Summary
Ma Weiguo tricks Wang Chunsheng into admitting his cooking isn't the best by swapping his food with takeout, leading to a massive fight where Wang threatens to quit. Meanwhile, Tong Qiu struggles with work pressure and his father's health, while Jin Tong uses a documentary project to get closer to Ma Weiguo.
Spoiler Alert
Parenting Fails and Old Flames
Li Lianbao tries to be the fun parent. He takes his daughter and Dong Qian’s son to the square to play. It backfires immediately. Dong Qian shows up and is not happy. She scolds Li Lianbao for letting the kids skip homework.
Wang Chunsheng is having a rough night too. He is worried sick about his son. He can’t sleep. He blames Ma Weiguo for taking the kid’s phone away. Now he has no way to check on the boy. He feels helpless.
Jin Tong is in a nostalgic mood. She finds old photos on her computer. They are pictures of her and Ma Weiguo from their time abroad. She looks at them and smiles. She is definitely remembering the good times.
The Roast Duck Tour
The restaurant business is still the main focus. Wang Chunsheng checks every step of his roast duck process. He finds zero issues. Ma Weiguo has a different idea. He suggests they go taste test other famous roast duck places in Beijing. He wants to find that original flavor.
Wang Chunsheng hates this idea. He thinks it is embarrassing to spy on competitors. Li Lianbao agrees with him. He complains to Li Jing about it over a meal. He refuses to go at first.
But plans change. Jin Tong visits Ma Weiguo with a box of drinks. They are chatting when Li Lianbao bursts in. It is time for the scheduled tasting tour. Ma Weiguo panics. He hides Jin Tong quickly. Wang Chunsheng and Li Lianbao decide to tag along after all.
The Taste Test Trap
The brothers sit down to discuss the results. Wang Chunsheng is stubborn. He refuses to admit his duck needs work. Ma Weiguo suggests a blind taste test. He asks Wang to cook his best dishes.
This is a setup. Ma Weiguo conspired with Tong Qiu and Li Lianbao. They hide Wang’s actual cooking. They replace it with takeout from other restaurants. Wang Chunsheng tastes the food. He picks the best dishes. He claims he made them.
Ma Weiguo reveals the truth. The "best" dishes were takeout. Wang Chunsheng realizes he just insulted his own cooking. He is furious. He feels played. He tries to kick everyone out. Li Lianbao suggests hiring a famous chef to improve quality. This makes Wang even madder. He threatens to break up the partnership entirely.
Health Scares and Bank Troubles
Tong Qiu is struggling at his new branch. His performance numbers are low. The manager gives him a stern talk. Tong Qiu gets desperate. He calls Li Lianbao. He needs Li to transfer funds to the bank immediately. He needs those numbers to look good.
Tong Qiu’s family life is also stressful. His father coughs all night. His mother asks Ma Weiguo for help. Ma takes the father to the hospital. Sitting in the hallway triggers Ma. He remembers his own health checkups. It rattles him.
Jin Tong is making moves on Ma Weiguo. She says she wants to film his daily life. She follows him to the market. She tags along while he shops. They are spending a lot of time together. Their relationship is getting closer.
