Episode Summary
Hu Xiu moves back to the attic while Zhao Xiaorou exposes Qian Jinxin's lies online, leading to his firing. Qian retaliates with a car chase, but Pei Zhen intervenes. Later, Hu Xiu's father discovers she is living with Qin Xiaoyi and has changed careers, but Qin helps her overcome the embarrassment through their shared work.
Spoiler Alert
Moving Day and Internet Drama
Hu Xiu is packing her bags. She is ready to move back to the attic. Zhao Xiaorou stops by with a cake to see her off. It is a sweet moment. Zhao admits she was worried about Hu Xiu living alone. They> Reviewing and Refining Article
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share a hug. Then Zhao drives her friend and the luggage back home.
But things are not all peaceful. That guy Qian Jinxin is a piece of work. He is still bitter about the conflict during the script murder game. He decides to play dirty. He edits a video of the game to make Hu Xiu look bad and posts it online. He does not stop there. He uses his connections to pressure the coffee shop's landlord. He wants Zhao Xiaorou evicted.
The Truth Comes Out
Zhao Xiaorou is tough. She ignores the threats to her business. She sees her friend getting bullied and takes action. She posts the full, unedited surveillance footage online. The internet sees the truth immediately. Everyone realizes Qian Jinxin is the villain here.
The park owner sees the video too. He realizes Qian is abusing his power and hurting the company's image. He fires Qian on the spot.
Road Rage and Rescue
Qian Jinxin loses his job and loses his mind. He spots Zhao and Hu Xiu driving nearby. He chases them. He cuts them off aggressively. Hu Xiu is behind the wheel. She drives hard to dodge him. She is extra careful because she is driving her boss's car.
Qian refuses to let it go. He speeds up. The girls are terrified. Luckily, Pei Zhen is driving home from work. He sees Hu Xiu swerving to avoid the crazy driver. He steps in to help. He intercepts Qian and ends the chase. The police take Qian away. The girls thank Pei Zhen for saving them.
The Dad Surprise
Peace returns to the coffee shop. The park management fixes the mistake and renews the contract. Life in the attic gets into a rhythm too. Hu Xiu becomes Qin Xiaoyi's right hand. She helps him modify design drafts. They work well together.
Then disaster strikes. Hu Xiu’s father knocks on the door. Panic sets in. Hu Xiu shoves Qin Xiaoyi into the bathroom. She opens the door for her dad. He just wanted to drop off some fruit. She acts weird and rushes him to leave. Her dad is confused.
He leaves but realizes he forgot to change his shoes. He walks back in. He finds a strange man in his daughter's apartment. The jig is up.
Confessions and Blueprints
Hu Xiu sits her dad down. She explains everything. She and Qin Xiaoyi are just innocent roommates. She also drops another bomb. She quit her old job a long time ago. She is now an assistant engineer. Her dad worries she is taking on too much. Hu Xiu stands firm. She tells him architecture is her dream. She refuses to give up.
The confrontation leaves her drained. She feels embarrassed. She hides under her blanket for a long time. Qin Xiaoyi understands. He gently coaxes her out for dinner. He mentions the flowers need care. She finally emerges. He puts her right back to work on the design drawings. He teaches her specific details. The work distracts her. She forgets her troubles.
