Dear Enemy Recap, Plot, Synopsis
Dear Enemy Synopsis
Luoman and Chen Kaixi, once equally matched and close friends with similar starting points, reunite after several years, only to find their circumstances vastly different. Luoman, a somewhat famous screenwriter, is dissatisfied with her career achievements and hopes to elevate her life through marriage, aiming to stand on equal footing with Chen Kaixi.
Meanwhile, Chen Kaixi, a wealthy lady from a prestigious family, faces Luoman's sarcastic remarks and teasing. Though she retaliates at times, she is deeply mired in the struggles of her marriage, with the need to salvage her love and marriage becoming more urgent. Amid the rising tensions between the two, the young and beautiful Zhong Qingcheng becomes a key figure in their rivalry.
Dear Enemy Recap
Episode 1 Recap
On the city streets, traffic was jammed bumper to bumper. Luo Man sat in the car, looking at the long queue of vehicles outside, feeling helpless. Chen Kaixi called Luo Man. Chen Kaixi had specially organized a blind date party for Luo Man. Because Luo Man hadn't arrived yet, Chen Kaixi thought Luo Man wasn't interested in the blind date setup.
However, Luo Man clearly remembered the time was 7:30, while Chen Kaixi told Luo Man the party time was 6:30. Luo Man showed a helpless expression. After hanging up the phone, she recalled her time at school. It was in class, analyzing a novel by Zhang Ailing. Luo Man and Chen Kaixi were classmates and had different opinions. Luo Man publicly contradicted Chen Kaixi, which shows their relationship was quite delicate.
Seeing the traffic completely stuck, Luo Man had no choice but to walk, running towards the party location. While running, she recalled the past. At that time, their relationship seemed very good, but no one expected that at such an important party, Chen Kaixi deliberately gave the wrong time. Luo Man also decided she would definitely not let Chen Kaixi have her way. Chen Kaixi, Zhong Qingcheng, and Zhou Musun were having a pleasant conversation at the banquet.
Suddenly, Luo Man's arrival surprised Chen Kaixi, but she quickly recovered and expressed her welcome to Luo Man. As soon as she arrived, Luo Man took control of the dinner, successfully attracting Zhou Musun's attention. The two quickly found a common topic through food, which piqued Zhou Musun's interest. Going back three days, Luo Man, Chen Kaixi, and Zhong Qingcheng were talking together.
Chen Kaixi suddenly asked Zhong Qingcheng if she was still single and proactively offered to introduce her to a boyfriend, proposing to take Zhong Qingcheng to Zhou Musun's private club for a blind date. Luo Man also wanted to join, using the reason that she had never been to a private club. Chen Kaixi couldn't refuse, but deliberately gave the wrong time. After returning home, Luo Man also specifically researched Zhou Musun's information, mastering everything about his past and hobbies.
This resulted in Luo Man immediately finding common ground with Zhou Musun as soon as they met. Going back to three days prior again, from Zhou Musun's perspective, Chen Kaixi sent him a message wanting to introduce a girlfriend to him. He happened to be playing ball with Chen Kaixi's husband, Chen Mian.
Seeing that Zhou Musun and Luo Man were getting along better than expected, which went against her initial intention, Chen Kaixi deliberately sought another topic to try and redirect Zhou Musun's attention back to Zhong Qingcheng. However, it seemed Zhou Musun was not interested in Zhong Qingcheng. Luo Man felt there must be something fishy about Chen Kaixi being so attentive to a stranger, so she kept trying to disrupt things.
No matter how Chen Kaixi tried to shift Zhou Musun's attention to Zhong Qingcheng, Luo Man always found a way to pull his attention back. Chen Kaixi kept trying to showcase Zhong Qingcheng's beauty to Zhou Musun, unaware that he had already developed a strong interest in Luo Man. Luo Man also handled the situation perfectly. After the banquet ended, Chen Kaixi knew she had completely lost tonight, letting Luo Man gain the upper hand again.
On the way home, Luo Man was secretly gloating, but she kept hiding her inner excitement so others wouldn't notice. Chen Kaixi was also very helpless. After parting ways with Zhong Qingcheng, she immediately blocked Luo Man. At this point, Luo Man still wanted to send a voice message in a victorious manner, but after taking out her phone, she found she had been blocked on WeChat.
Feeling a bit flustered, she called Chen Kaixi, but the other party didn't answer. Chen Kaixi's phone kept ringing after she returned home, all calls from Luo Man. Chen Kaixi initially didn't want to answer, but felt it was awkward to just hang up, so she had to pick up. The two began complaining about each other's faults over the years.
Finally, Chen Kaixi told Luo Man that Zhou Musun was actually a "bottomless pit", with no intention of getting married. He just wanted to rely on his charm to conquer women and show off his superiority, making him a complete scumbag. Luo Man was puzzled. If Zhou Musun was a scumbag, why introduce him to Zhong Qingcheng? Chen Kaixi frankly explained that it was because her own husband, Chen Mian, had been seducing Zhong Qingcheng.
The two women confessed their feelings accumulated over the years. Although they had been frenemies for many years, they had long considered each other their best friend.
Episode 2 Recap
Luo Man went to Chen Kaixi's house out of special concern for Chen Kaixi, but Chen Kaixi deliberately pretended to be indifferent and even said she didn't need pity. Luo Man was there to comfort Chen Kaixi, and in order to make Chen Kaixi happy, she deliberately humbled herself. That was the first time the two met after many years, and Chen Kaixi had become a wealthy lady, no longer worrying about food, clothing, and housing, dealing with high-end things.
Luo Man felt a hint of jealousy from this. She didn't have common topics when meeting those wealthy ladies with Chen Kaixi, but she always wanted to find some satisfaction in her heart. Luo Man concernedly asked Chen Kaixi how she found out, trying to advise Chen Kaixi to be open about it later. She admitted she had looked at her husband's phone.
Based on the dance studio address posted by Zhong Qingcheng, she deliberately created a chance encounter and finally became good friends with the other party. Luo Man also wanted to comfort Chen Kaixi, saying that if she really wanted to give the other party money, she wouldn't do it through tips. Under Luo Man's comfort, Chen Kaixi's mood indeed brightened significantly.
Luo Man originally wanted to leave, but felt worried and went back to check, only to find Chen Kaixi sitting on the stairs crying. It turned out that Chen Kaixi's earlier calm demeanor was just an act; when she was left alone, she finally couldn't hold back her tears. Luo Man recalled their time in school again; Chen Kaixi was still that gentle and weak little girl and hadn't changed. The scene of Chen Kaixi's wedding was still vivid.
At that time, Chen Mian doted on Chen Kaixi immensely and even swore that he would love Chen Kaixi forever. When Chen Kaixi initially married Chen Mian, Chen Mian had nothing, and all her family opposed it. Only Chen Kaixi herself insisted, preferring to endure hardship with Chen Mian. After returning home, Luo Man felt a bit physically and mentally tired, but she received a message from Zhou Musun. It was already 1:30 AM.
Zhou Musun suddenly sending a message, Luo Man knew he definitely didn't have good intentions. She even told Chen Kaixi about it. Chen Kaixi advised Luo Man to stay away from Zhou Musun and not get herself involved, but Luo Man was confident and felt she wouldn't be that foolish. Luo Man deliberately left Zhou Musun waiting without immediately replying to his message. She waited for an hour before deliberately saying she had just showered.
Zhou Musun was also very uneasy because he hadn't received a reply from Luo Man. After receiving the message, he was finally satisfied and prepared to rest. The next day, after Luo Man went to work, she presented her creative work, but the other party was very dissatisfied with Luo Man's work. Chen Kaixi called Luo Man, but Luo Man didn't answer because she had been in meetings. Finally getting a moment to breathe, Luo Man called Chen Kaixi back.
Chen Kaixi signed up for an emotional consulting course and wanted Luo Man to accompany her all the way. However, when Luo Man saw the price of the consulting course, she was very shocked, feeling it was a "tax on intelligence". The emotional consultant asked Chen Kaixi about her current marital status, but Luo Man kept thinking the other party was just trying to deceive and swindle money.
She even specifically raised some questions, which made the emotional consultant feel somewhat uncomfortable, even though she guaranteed she could help women successfully win back men. Luo Man's aggressiveness made the emotional consultant struggle to answer. To prevent Luo Man from disrupting things, Chen Kaixi specifically asked Luo Man to leave first.
In reality, Chen Kaixi didn't entirely want to find an emotional consultant just to win back her husband's heart; she just wanted someone to talk to because there were many things she couldn't even discuss with her good friend. Luo Man recounted her marital situation over the years, and the emotional consultant became a loyal listener. After Luo Man returned home, Zhou Musun sent another message.
Because Luo Man had accompanied Chen Kaixi to emotional consulting, Zhou Musun saw her, and Luo Man admitted it frankly. Luo Man told Zhou Musun her understanding of emotional consulting, and Zhou Musun's reply was perfect. Luo Man knew she had encountered a master of relationships, and Luo Man had also been playing hard to get. Zhou Musun proactively asked Luo Man out for dinner, and Luo Man felt she had everything under control.
Luo Man and Zhou Musun had arranged to have dinner. She happened to see Chen Kaixi's husband in the hotel lobby, and at the same time, she also saw Zhong Qingcheng arrive at the hotel.
Episode 3 Recap
Zhong Qingcheng came to the hotel bathroom. When she looked at herself in the mirror, time went back to the time in the dance class. Chen Kaixi and Zhong Qingcheng danced together in the dance class, and the two of them partnered very well. After practice, Zhong Qingcheng curiously asked Chen Kaixi about Luo Man's whereabouts, thinking Luo Man was coming. Chen Kaixi gave Zhong Qingcheng a cosmetic product she had bought.
Zhong Qingcheng was also very excited after seeing the brand of the cosmetic product because many top-tier celebrities were using it. Chen Kaixi took the opportunity to ask about the progress between Zhong Qingcheng and Zhou Musun. Actually, after returning that night, Zhou Musun had already sent a message to Zhong Qingcheng and wanted to invite her to dinner alone.
However, during the dinner, Zhong Qingcheng also saw that Zhou Musun was interested in Luo Man, yet he still sent her messages, clearly having impure intentions. Zhong Qingcheng lightly said she had no contact with Zhou Musun and also used being young as a reason for not wanting to find a boyfriend. While talking, Zhong Qingcheng learned that Chen Kaixi's husband was named Chen Mian. Chen Kaixi took Zhong Qingcheng home to cook together.
Zhong Qingcheng also highly praised Chen Kaixi. While they were talking, Zhong Qingcheng received a WeChat message. Chen Kaixi thought it was from Zhou Musun, and Zhong Qingcheng found an excuse to leave. The person who sent the message was Zhong Qingcheng's Top Supporter. Zhong Qingcheng didn't want to lose someone who kept giving her gifts because this kind of person was much better than Zhou Musun. Zhong Qingcheng was not as simple as she appeared.
When she first met Zhou Musun, she knew he was a very stingy man and had no interest in him. Because Zhong Qingcheng's own father was also such a man, meticulously dressing himself up to go see other women. During Zhong Qingcheng's livestream, this Top Supporter suddenly kept sending rockets. After sending an unknown number of rockets, he actively requested a meeting.
Zhong Qingcheng naturally didn't want to lose the person who was giving her gifts, so she agreed to meet. When Zhong Qingcheng met the Top Supporter, it was Chen Mian. Chen Mian was very talkative, which also made Zhong Qingcheng develop a good impression of him. Time returned to reality again. Zhong Qingcheng was sitting in the car on her way to the hotel where she had arranged to meet Chen Kaixi.
This was exactly why Luo Man had seen Zhong Qingcheng and Chen Mian appear at the same hotel earlier. After Chen Kaixi saw the photos sent by Luo Man, she quickly rushed towards the hotel. At first, Luo Man was also uneasy, wanting to ask Chen Kaixi if she had decided for sure to go to the hotel to catch them in the act.
The constantly anxious Chen Kaixi kept overthinking in the car, imagining how Zhong Qingcheng would enter the hotel room and be intimate with her husband. When Zhong Qingcheng entered the room, it wasn't as Chen Kaixi had imagined. Instead, she deliberately found a topic to start talking with Chen Mian. Ultimately, Chen Mian still expressed his feelings to Zhong Qingcheng, wanting to start an extramarital affair with her.
Chen Kaixi arrived at the hotel and met Luo Man in the lobby. Luo Man was also very worried. If Chen Kaixi really went up and exposed them, the situation would be irreparable. However, Chen Kaixi did not want to completely drive everyone to a dead end; she just wanted to beat the bush to scare the snake.
On Zhong Qingcheng's side, she was very surprised to hear Chen Mian say he is married and also understood that this man was putting her in the position of a mistress. Although Zhong Qingcheng was very angry in her heart, she still hesitated because she didn't want to lose this Top Supporter. Seeing that Zhong Qingcheng was not angry, Chen Mian became even bolder and directly hugged Zhong Qingcheng from behind.
Zhong Qingcheng wanted to resist but didn't dare use too much force. Just then, Chen Kaixi called Chen Mian, and Zhong Qingcheng also took the opportunity to free herself. Zhong Qingcheng also saw Chen Kaixi's name on Chen Mian's screen, so she quickly left. Chen Mian was also very annoyed with Chen Kaixi, but hearing that Chen Kaixi was in the hotel lobby, he couldn't say much and could only go to meet his wife.
Zhong Qingcheng took the elevator down and happened to run into Chen Kaixi at the elevator entrance. At the moment they met, Zhong Qingcheng's expression was very surprised and a bit flustered.
Episode 4 Recap
Chen Kaixi and Zhong Qingcheng met at the elevator entrance. After seeing Chen Kaixi, Zhong Qingcheng didn't know how to face her. Instead, Chen Kaixi pretended it was a chance encounter and was very enthusiastic towards Zhong Qingcheng. After Zhong Qingcheng walked out, she saw Luo Man in the lobby. Zhong Qingcheng immediately realized that it was very likely Luo Man who had tipped them off. She even felt a hint of hatred towards Luo Man because of this.
However, she also understood that Chen Kaixi might have suspected her, so she immediately went back to explain to Chen Kaixi, claiming that her purpose for coming was to see a friend and she didn't know the other person was married. Chen Kaixi arrived at the door of Chen Mian's room and deliberately pretended to be very surprised. She also specifically checked the bed and was relieved to find that it hadn't been moved.
Chen Kaixi took out what she had made, but found that the egg tarts were a bit collapsed and not very presentable. However, Chen Mian didn't mind and ate them with great relish instead. Seeing him eat, Chen Kaixi was very pleased and felt that her efforts hadn't been in vain. At this moment, Chen Kaixi remembered the psychological counselor's advice to use the child as a bond.
She talked to her husband about the child and specifically used the child as an excuse, wanting her husband to come home often. However, Chen Mian immediately saw through Chen Kaixi's intentions. Chen Mian also calmly went with Chen Kaixi to pick up the child, and Chen Kaixi was still very happy in her heart. Chen Kaixi left with Chen Mian, then chatted with Luo Man again and asked about the relationship between Luo Man and Zhou Musun.
After Chen Kaixi returned home, she was very upset when she found a cup Zhong Qingcheng had used, wanting to throw it away. However, she remembered what the psychological counselor said about controlling her emotions, and Chen Kaixi had been restraining herself. Chen Mian had a great time playing with his son. Chen Kaixi looked at the warm scene and felt it was beautiful, forgetting her worries from just now.
Zhou Musun finally arrived at the meeting place, and Luo Man also feigned reserve, making Zhou Musun wait for another 10 minutes. After meeting, Zhou Musun specifically handed the menu to Luo Man and pretended to be very generous, telling Luo Man to order anything she wanted. On Chen Kaixi's side, a family dinner was taking place. The family of three sat together warmly having dinner.
The tutor also happened to arrive, and seeing they were eating, she considerately offered to wait. The son also took the opportunity to suggest that his father stay at home, and Chen Mian actually agreed. Chen Kaixi was very happy to see that the method the tutor taught was effective, and immediately sent a message like this to the tutor, expressing her gratitude. Luo Man and Zhou Musun were having dinner together, subtly interacting with each other.
However, some of Zhou Musun's worldviews resonated with Luo Man. She also sent a message to Chen Kaixi, still believing that Zhou Musun was someone who didn't believe in marriage. Of course, these views were very suitable for someone who didn't believe in marriage. However, after interacting, Luo Man's attitude towards Zhou Musun seemed to have improved slightly. While shopping, she deliberately acted like a shy young girl and even agreed to go home with Zhou Musun.
Zhou Musun even actively suggested wanting to hug Luo Man. Luo Man had no way to refuse, but her hands were clenched into fists, ready. If Zhou Musun dared to make a further move, Luo Man would definitely hit him in his vital parts. Unexpectedly, Zhou Musun did not make any further moves. Instead, he suggested watching a movie with Luo Man. Zhou Musun and Luo Man sat together watching a movie in a very ambiguous atmosphere.
Luo Man was also deliberately controlling her emotions, intentionally complying with Zhou Musun. After the movie, Zhou Musun even knew how to create a very romantic atmosphere. On Chen Kaixi's side, she had also prepared thoroughly according to the counselor's method and deliberately created an atmosphere. Zhou Musun took Luo Man to the bathroom to let her take a shower. This made Luo Man a bit nervous and confused, so she quickly sent a message to Chen Kaixi.
Although Chen Kaixi had prepared carefully, in the end, Chen Mian still left, and it wasn't successful. Luo Man had no choice but to obediently finish her shower and walk out of the room. At this point, Zhou Musun was also all ready, wearing only a bathrobe. When Zhou Musun took Luo Man to the bed, ready to make a further move, Luo Man ultimately refused.
Episode 5 Recap
Because Luo Man's temporary idea made Zhou Musun very uncomfortable. Zhou Musun was originally burning with desire and was decisively rejected, which made him very angry. He didn't even ask Luo Man to stay the night and sent her straight back. So, Luo Man and Zhou Musun were just testing each other, playing subtle games. Luo Man was mentally prepared for rejection, but being suddenly sent away like that still made her feel a bit sad.
Chen Kaixi's careful preparation was also decisively rejected by her husband, which made her very sad. Both women subconsciously picked up their phones wanting to check the other's WeChat. After Chen Kaixi saw the message Luo Man forwarded, she thought about it repeatedly but ultimately did not reply to Luo Man. When they woke up the next day, both women had adjusted their uncomfortable moods. Chen Kaixi also called Luo Man to ask about her situation with concern.
Luo Man deliberately pretended to be relaxed and spoke casually, and also asked about Chen Kaixi's situation with concern. Chen Kaixi also pretended as if nothing had happened. The lies ultimately couldn't keep the two women talking for long. Luo Man found an excuse to hang up the phone. Zhou Musun and Chen Mian had made an appointment to play badminton together. After playing, they talked about business again.
Because Zhou Musun's investor had been unwilling to accept it, and Zhou Musun was very optimistic about this project, he wanted Chen Mian to mediate. Chen Kaixi was invited to attend an event. Many of the people at the event were prominent wealthy women.
Zhong Qingcheng also came to the event site, but seeing that Chen Kaixi was busy, she was hesitant to go up and greet her, and kept following behind until someone reminded Chen Kaixi, who then took Zhong Qingcheng to a secluded place. Zhong Qingcheng proactively admitted her mistake, stating that it was indeed due to her vanity that she deliberately maintained some relatively ambiguous contact with Chen Mian.
In order to gain Chen Kaixi's sympathy, Zhong Qingcheng also specifically recounted her tragic childhood. Zhong Qingcheng was also deliberately maintaining her relationship with Chen Kaixi because Chen Kaixi was the only socialite Zhong Qingcheng knew, and there was also Luo Man, who was on the rise. These were resources that Zhong Qingcheng had always dreamed of.
Zhong Qingcheng then went to find Luo Man and implored Luo Man for a way to resolve the issue between her and Chen Kaixi. Luo Man also told Zhong Qingcheng about the art exhibition Chen Kaixi was about to attend and how to beg for Chen Kaixi's forgiveness. This is why Zhong Qingcheng suddenly appeared at the art exhibition. As expected, with Luo Man's help, Zhong Qingcheng's words evoked pity in Chen Kaixi again.
Someone else sought out Luo Man, wanting her to help write a script. Coincidentally, at the meeting place, Luo Man ran into her ex-boyfriend Wu Hao. The two hadn't seen each other for many years, but after meeting again, Luo Man seemed more composed. They added each other on WeChat. When Luo Man met Zhong Qingcheng that evening, Luo Man told her about running into her ex-boyfriend. Zhong Qingcheng asked Luo Man why she broke up with her ex-boyfriend.
It was because their statuses differed too much back then; he was an elite in the same field, while Luo Man was just a small, obscure editor with even unstable income. However, it was precisely this breakup that led Luo Man to seclude herself at home for half a year, and she also completed her first play, thus becoming a very promising editor.
But by the time they met again now, Luo Man's future was bright, while her ex-boyfriend Wu Hao's status had clearly declined and was not as illustrious as before. During their conversation, Wu Hao sent a message, wanting to pick Luo Man up the next day.
After seeing Zhong Qingcheng off, Luo Man initially wanted to tell Chen Kaixi about the message, but then she remembered what Chen Kaixi had said – not everyone is Luo Man, and the actors in the script will perform their roles according to Luo Man's own arrangements – so she dismissed the idea. Luo Man and Wu Hao went to watch a movie together and unexpectedly saw Zhou Musun also watching with a lady.
Episode 6 Recap
Zhong Qingcheng went for the audition, found the other party was very informal, so she left. However, after entering the elevator, another new director called, wanting to audition Zhong Qingcheng. In order to make a good impression on the director, Zhong Qingcheng specifically put on makeup inside the elevator. Just then, the elevator door happened to open and was seen by others. Looking at their eyes, Zhong Qingcheng knew these people might have misunderstood, but she also left completely indifferently.
Luo Man watched a movie with Wu Hao and saw Zhou Musun with a beautiful lady. Although she pretended to be unconcerned on the surface, Luo Man was still somewhat concerned inside. After the movie ended, some people from the film and television industry strongly invited Luo Man to a gathering, but Zhou Musun suddenly appeared. Luo Man refused the gathering and started chatting with Zhou Musun instead. While Luo Man was chatting with Zhou Musun, Chen Kaixi called.
Chen Kaixi was playing outside with her child when suddenly something happened to the child. Zhou Musun also took advantage of Luo Man answering the phone and left with the beautiful lady. After seeing Zhou Musun, Luo Man was still a bit angry inside, but she still quickly drove towards the hospital with Wu Hao. Chen Kaixi was very worried because she was afraid she would be blamed by Chen Mian for not keeping an eye on the child.
Luo Man rushed to the hospital. While making a call and looking for Chen Kaixi's location, she accidentally bumped into a doctor carrying medicine. Luo Man met with Chen Kaixi and learned that Chen Mian's brilliant cousin, Fang Chi, worked as a doctor at this hospital. When Luo Man turned around to look, she suddenly realized it was the doctor she had just bumped into. Chen Kaixi introduced Luo Man and Fang Chi.
Not knowing what had happened between the two before, both Luo Man and Fang Chi spoke sarcastically, which confused Chen Kaixi. In order to prevent Chen Kaixi from being blamed, Luo Man wanted Chen Kaixi to deliberately tell a lie. However, the entire process was seen by the child's English tutor. Lying wouldn't work, so Luo Man suggested Chen Kaixi explain it to the English tutor to help cover it up, but the English tutor was not trustworthy.
Chen Kaixi suspected Chen Mian was having an affair with the tutor. However, Luo Man had also bribed Chen Mian's assistant and learned Chen Mian's schedule. Knowing it would still take some time for Chen Mian to get home, Luo Man decided to help Chen Kaixi cover it up, so she helped Chen Kaixi begin analyzing the tutors.
Luo Man wanted to determine if the English tutor had the affair with Chen Mian before entering the household or after, because there was a huge difference between the two. If the two had the affair before coming in, it proved the tutor was specially arranged by Chen Mian to come in, and her words would carry a lot of weight.
After analysis, Luo Man suggested Chen Kaixi call Chen Mian first, telling him about the child's injury, and then arranging various matters to push all the blame onto the English tutor. At first, Chen Kaixi was still hesitant, not wanting to involve the child, but thinking that if she divorced because of this and the child was taken by another woman, Chen Kaixi still decided to proceed according to Luo Man's method.
After Chen Mian rushed home, he hurried to visit his injured son. Chen Kaixi did not tell the child according to Luo Man's method. She also voluntarily admitted her mistake to Chen Mian, saying that she was too careless while replying to messages, causing the child to get injured after leaving her sight. While visiting the child, Chen Mian specifically asked the child if he liked the English tutor, Sister Amy.
When he came out, Chen Kaixi thought she would be blamed by Chen Mian, her face full of apology, but the result was Chen Mian showed no blame at all and instead comforted Chen Kaixi. However, Chen Mian did not stay at home for long, found an excuse and left again, and at this time, Chen Kaixi also did not deliberately try to keep Chen Mian from leaving.
Chen Kaixi and Luo Man chatted while drinking alcohol and were full of doubt about their current lives because they didn't know how many other women were interested in Chen Mian, and also felt that the two of them were slowly becoming enemies. That night, Luo Man stayed over at Chen Kaixi's house to sleep, and the two of them seemed to have returned to their student days.
Episode 7 Recap
At night, the two best friends lay in bed, and Chen Kaixi complained to Luo Man, afraid of losing everything she had. Luo Man also confided her inner thoughts. Both best friends had things they feared, and gradually, they fell asleep while chatting. The next morning, Chen Kaixi got up early to make breakfast. Luo Man and Chen Kaixi were eating breakfast when Wu Hao sent a message. Luo Man told Chen Kaixi about her encounter with Wu Hao.
Realizing that Wu Hao wanted to rekindle their relationship, Luo Man was somewhat hesitant. Chen Kaixi also deliberately joked, wanting to help Luo Man test the waters. Zhong Qingcheng suddenly received a call from the director. The TV series she was about to star in had a problem and she could no longer participate. Zhong Qingcheng's life was also very tight right now.
Luo Man took a car back home and kept looking at the photos Wu Hao had sent her. At this time, her father called again, wanting to urge Luo Man to get married. Under her father's urging, Luo Man was helpless and could only hang up the phone without a clear answer. Chen Kaixi attended a gathering with a group of wealthy ladies, mutually complaining about their current men.
After listening to these wealthy ladies' words, Chen Kaixi also felt a trace of worry. Luo Man's script was also being criticized because the female protagonist in Luo Man's script was too weak, not in line with the tastes of young people offline.
However, Luo Man felt that her arrangement was very reasonable because people's standards were too high now, wanting women to be gentle, considerate, kind, and good at taking care of the family, while also going out to earn money. Luo Man's complaints directly stunned everyone. Li Wei'an, who was being complained about by the ladies on Chen Kaixi's side, suddenly appeared. Everyone felt awkward and quickly found an excuse to leave.
Li Wei'an thought she was an unpopular person and planned to leave as well. Chen Kaixi not only did not show any intention of wanting to stay away from Li Wei'an, but also accepted a gift that Li Wei'an gave her. Li Wei'an also knew that many people kept their distance from her now and was very touched after receiving Chen Kaixi's gift. Zhong Qingcheng's roommate suddenly felt very uncomfortable, and Zhong Qingcheng took care of her very considerately.
Suddenly, she saw her roommate pick up the phone on the living room table. Someone was calling, and the caller was none other than Zhou Musun. Zhong Qingcheng was a little caught off guard. Zhong Qingcheng wanted to persuade her roommate, but accidentally learned about the scene when Luo Man met Zhou Musun in the cinema. It turned out that the woman next to Zhou Musun that Luo Man saw in the cinema was Zhong Qingcheng's roommate.
In the evening, when Luo Man was at home, her mother sent a message to comfort Luo Man. Luo Man arrived at Wu Hao's home. Wu Hao's parents were very welcoming after seeing Luo Man and praised her endlessly. In the evening, Luo Man and Wu Hao walked the dog together. They walked on the once familiar streets, but the changes were very big.
Inadvertently, Luo Man's hand was held by Wu Hao, but Luo Man did not resist too much. When Wu Hao was sending Luo Man home, he expressed his feelings, but Luo Man couldn't make up her mind at this time and didn't dare to bravely take that step. Luo Man also deleted Zhou Musun's WeChat. Luo Man met with Chen Kaixi and Zhong Qingcheng for dinner.
During the meal, they talked about the matter between Luo Man and Wu Hao again. Luo Man decided to try dating him again, but Chen Kaixi felt that Wu Hao was not a man to entrust for life. In the evening, Wu Hao sent another message, wanting to take Luo Man to attend a friend's wedding. Luo Man remembered that when they were dating before, Wu Hao was unwilling to bring Luo Man into his circle.
Luo Man followed Wu Hao to attend a friend's gathering. When she went to the bathroom, she was complained about by several of Wu Hao's female friends. When she returned to the dinner table, Luo Man also heard it. Unable to bear the shameless words of the many men, she stepped forward to retort to everyone and then turned and left, not planning to associate with Wu Hao anymore.
Luo Man came to a bar to drink and relieve her boredom, and also sent a message to Chen Kaixi. As a result, when she was drunk, she saw Zhou Musun by her side. Although Zhou Musun showed enthusiasm, Luo Man was still wary of Zhou Musun. However, under Zhou Musun's carefulness, Luo Man couldn't help but complain about the grievances in her heart to Zhou Musun.
Episode 8 Recap
Luo Man, drunk, once again followed Zhou Musun back to his home. When getting out of the car, Zhou Musun even asked Luo Man if she regretted it, but Luo Man firmly stated that she had never regretted anything she had done. After arriving at Zhou Musun's house, Zhou Musun took the initiative to pour Luo Man a glass of water, and then once again asked Luo Man to take a bath.
This time Luo Man was more composed, but while taking a bath, Luo Man suddenly realized that her period had started. She was very embarrassed to ask Zhou Musun if he had any sanitary napkins at home. When Zhou Musun heard this, he was filled with surprise, because Luo Man thought Zhou Musun always brought girls home, so he should have these feminine products.
Not only did Zhou Musun not have any, but Zhou Musun's place of residence was a high-end residential area, and there were no convenience stores nearby, so she couldn't buy any at all. Helpless, Luo Man could only buy online and have it delivered. Chen Kaixi was happily picking out bags. Just a few hours before, Chen Kaixi and Zhou Musun were playing badminton together.
During the break, Chen Kaixi asked Zhou Musun what industry she should get into if she wanted to start her own business. Zhou Musun claimed that his company was recently investing in a beauty industry, and Chen Kaixi was very suitable for this industry. He took the initiative to invite Chen Kaixi to the company, and Zhou Musun also took the opportunity to ask Chen Kaixi about the location of her dinner with Luo Man that night.
This is precisely why Zhou Musun appeared at the bar where Luo Man was drinking. After taking a bath, Luo Man wore very little clothing and didn't pay attention to the surrounding environment. She directly lay on the bed, wanting to rest her tired body, and suddenly found Zhou Musun was in the closet next to her. At this moment, Zhou Musun slowly walked to the bed, deliberately acting ambiguous, wanting to tease Luo Man, but Luo Man looked panicked.
She even overcame her physical discomfort in her heart. However, at this time Zhou Musun did not seem to want to continue, but instead turned around to take a shower. After taking a bath, Zhou Musun saw Luo Man sleeping and gently got into bed, but Luo Man was not asleep, and asked Zhou Musun about the doubts in her heart. Zhou Musun's answer was quite considerate of Luo Man, and both developed a slight interest in each other.
Luo Man even opened her heart and told Zhou Musun about things from her childhood. The next day, Luo Man was both working and flirting at Zhou Musun's house. Zhou Musun was also very considerate, and even personally cooked delicious food for Luo Man. Luo Man also complained to Zhou Musun about work matters from time to time, like a little housewife after marriage.
After experiencing a jerk like Wu Hao again, Luo Man felt that Zhou Musun was a very considerate man. She even indulged in the process of dating Zhou Musun and couldn't suppress the smile in her heart even when going out with Zhong Qingcheng. Luo Man, Chen Kaixi, and Zhong Qingcheng are all busy with their careers. Zhong Qingcheng can finally officially join the crew for filming, while Luo Man does not forget to flirt with Zhou Musun after work.
In order to cater to Zhou Musun's tastes, Luo Man is even discussing garlic, which she doesn't like to eat. Zhong Qingcheng is working as an assistant to a very famous actress, and has also seen many different secrets in the entertainment industry. She was even noticed by Ken, who added her on WeChat. Zhong Qingcheng took the opportunity to beg Ken for a chance, but happened to be seen by the passing actress.
Chen Kaixi also came to Zhou Musun's company to work. On her first day of work, she was very busy. Zhou Musun took the initiative to invite Chen Kaixi to dinner, but Chen Kaixi deliberately kept her distance from Zhou Musun and did not agree. Ken quickly invited Zhong Qingcheng to dinner, and even directly expressed his feelings to Zhong Qingcheng.
Zhong Qingcheng didn't want to be someone's mistress, but Ken actually took out a divorce certificate to prove that he was currently single, and took the initiative to ask to be with Chen Kaixi. Zhong Qingcheng didn't want to or dare to refuse directly, but Luo Man and Zhou Musun happened to pass by and helped Chen Kaixi out of the situation.
Episode 9 Recap
Zhou Musun and Luo Man were very much in sync, which made Ken feel confused and ask about their relationship. At this moment, neither Zhou Musun nor Luo Man could accurately describe their relationship. Zhou Musun's description even made Luo Man unable to stop herself from laughing. That night, after the two returned home, Luo Man even actively threw herself at Zhou Musun.
After their passion, Zhou Musun and Luo Man lay in bed, holding each other and talking about their feelings. Zhou Musun woke up in the middle of the night and suddenly found that Luo Man had a fever. He considerately put a piece of clothing on Luo Man and also got her some medicine. Zhong Qingcheng finally seized the opportunity to act, but she was targeted everywhere, and her colleagues constantly sneered at her.
Her scene partner was the previously mentioned famous actress. Because the actress saw that Chen Kaixi and Ken were being ambiguous, she deliberately made things difficult for Zhong Qingcheng during filming. Chen Mian brought his cousin Fang Chi to play badminton with Zhou Musun and coincidentally saw Luo Man and Zhou Musun together. When Luo Man arrived at Chen Kaixi's home, she still couldn't help but tell her about her relationship with Zhou Musun.
Luo Man thought that after she told her, she would be blamed by Chen Kaixi, but Chen Kaixi's reaction was very normal. Chen Kaixi asked Luo Man if her relationship with Zhou Musun was heading towards marriage. Luo Man hadn't thought about how their relationship would end, but she admitted frankly that she had indeed developed feelings for Zhou Musun and wasn't overly pursuing the final outcome.
During the badminton game, Zhou Musun kept feeding the ball to Director Song, which made Fang Chi very uncomfortable. Chen Mian also learned that Chen Kaixi was working for Zhou Musun and was quite surprised, but he still pretended to be calm and composed. After playing, Chen Mian returned home very angry, blaming Chen Kaixi for working for Zhou Musun.
This Zhou Musun had always wanted to drag Chen Mian down, and Chen Kaixi working for Zhou Musun instead affected Chen Mian. Luo Man also felt that Chen Kaixi working for Zhou Musun was inappropriate and considered it a "fire pit". Chen Kaixi argued that it was not wrong, citing Luo Man's relationship with Zhou Musun as a reason. The two good friends had a dispute over this.
After returning home, Zhou Musun kept recalling Chen Mian's reaction when he found out about Chen Kaixi working for him, looking quite pleased with his dispirited expression. Luo Man also went to find Zhou Musun, and they had an argument because of Chen Kaixi's matter. Luo Man blamed Zhou Musun for not telling her when he hired Chen Kaixi to work at his company.
Zhou Musun felt that these matters were his own business and had nothing to do with Luo Man. Furthermore, Zhou Musun felt that Luo Man's current awkward position was because Luo Man had put herself in an awkward position; as long as Luo Man could understand this, she wouldn't be so awkward. Moreover, Zhou Musun's actions were purely commercial.
Because Zhou Musun had seen that Chen Mian was not sincerely intending to cooperate with him, hiring Chen Kaixi to his company was indeed intended to be a means of utilizing her. However, Luo Man still couldn't agree with Zhou Musun's explanation. She felt that Zhou Musun's actions made it impossible for her to explain to Chen Kaixi.
Furthermore, Luo Man had also seen how Chen Mian reacted when Chen Kaixi went to work outside, which seriously affected the relationship between Chen Kaixi and Chen Mian. Originally, there were already significant problems between Chen Kaixi and Chen Mian, and this incident could very likely accelerate their separation. Because Luo Man and Zhou Musun each held their own views and couldn't see eye to eye, they could only break up in the end.
Zhong Qingcheng also encountered obstacles in her work because she was constantly being made things difficult for her. The three women coincidentally all faced difficulties. Although Luo Man and Chen Kaixi had an argument, Luo Man was still worried about Chen Kaixi's well-being and kept thinking about how to explain to Chen Kaixi and tell her not to work for Zhou Musun. Just at this moment, Chen Kaixi also sent a gift to Luo Man via express delivery.
That night, while in the car, Luo Man was even moved to tears looking at the note included by Chen Kaixi in the gift. Even when arguing, the two best friends cared for each other, and afterward, what they valued most was their relationship; neither wanted to abandon the other.
Episode 10 Recap
Because Zhong Qingcheng had just started acting, her acting skills weren't very good. Coupled with someone deliberately making things difficult for her, she was complained about by the crew. Just then, Luo Man arrived at the set with the director. With Luo Man's help, the director specifically coached Zhong Qingcheng, explaining how to act.
Even the famous actress who had been jealous of Zhong Qingcheng didn't dare to make things difficult for her anymore when she saw the director helping Zhong Qingcheng so much. During Zhong Qingcheng's free time, Luo Man and Zhong Qingcheng chatted. Zhong Qingcheng asked about the past grievances between Luo Man and the director.
It turned out that the reason Luo Man and the director had such a good relationship was that they met during their early stages of climbing up. Back then, they were scolded together, bore the brunt together, and gradually their friendship was established. Zhong Qingcheng also asked about the matter between Luo Man and Zhou Musun. Luo Man told Zhong Qingcheng the whole story. Zhong Qingcheng, however, felt that what Zhou Musun said was not wrong.
She also felt that this was a matter between Zhou Musun and Chen Mian, a business matter, without personal grudges mixed in. Although Luo Man admitted that Zhong Qingcheng's words made sense, she still couldn't have the same understanding and perspective as Zhou Musun. Chen Kaixi also learned about the matter discussed between Luo Man and Zhou Musun. She specifically invited Luo Man out to express her gratitude.
When talking about the past argument, Chen Kaixi also felt that it was Luo Man's fault. Chen Mian returned home and saw Chen Kaixi playing happily with their child, also showing a look of relief and a satisfied smile. Chen Kaixi also learned that she was hired by Zhou Musun not because he valued her abilities, but simply to use her, and she resolutely decided to resign. Luo Man had been looking up information about Zhou Musun's ex-girlfriend at home.
She felt that Zhou Musun's ex-girlfriend was a very perfect person, and since even she couldn't handle Zhou Musun, Luo Man also started to hesitate about whether to continue the relationship. --- Zhou Musun had dinner with a group of big bosses, including Chen Mian. Chen Mian took the opportunity to talk about Luo Man's shortcomings in front of Zhou Musun.
Zhou Musun did not express great dissatisfaction with Luo Man because of this; instead, he only said, "I think Luo Man is quite interesting. " Chen Mian took Chen Kaixi to attend a banquet. When many rich wives heard that Chen Kaixi used to play the cello, they wanted her to demonstrate.
However, Chen Kaixi hadn't played the cello for many years since getting married and felt a bit flustered, but Chen Mian also wanted Chen Kaixi to perform on stage. Zhou Musun actively invited Luo Man to meet, and Luo Man still had feelings for Zhou Musun and did not refuse. Chen Kaixi went on stage to perform, and her beautiful melody shocked everyone. Many rich wives praised Chen Kaixi for her profound skill.
Chen Kaixi seemed to have returned to her student days, doing what she loved. When Chen Mian saw Chen Kaixi back on stage, playing the cello, it was as if the whole world stood still. The people around ceased to exist; only he was there, deeply captivated. After the performance, Chen Kaixi also received recognition from everyone, and applause erupted from the audience. Luo Man followed Zhou Musun back to his home.
However, remembering the resolute words she said when she left before, that she wouldn't step into Zhou Musun's room again, she felt this moment was quite embarrassing and contradictory. Zhou Musun was also very considerate. He stepped forward and hugged Luo Man, letting Luo Man step on his feet so she wouldn't step on the ground. After being captivated by Chen Kaixi's performance once again, Chen Mian finally stayed home for the night.
The two of them also experienced a tenderness they hadn't had in a long time. On Luo Man's side, she seemed to be having a nightmare while sleeping that night. In a daze, she actively hugged Zhou Musun. Chen Kaixi also took advantage of Chen Mian falling asleep, picking up the cello she hadn't used for many years and recalling her past grace and glory when performing on stage.
The next day, Zhou Musun woke up early to prepare breakfast for Luo Man. The two also apologized to each other for their previous argument. However, on the level of their relationship afterward, Zhou Musun's lengthy discourse made Luo Man feel somewhat uncomfortable, but she didn't know where to start refuting him.
Episode 11 Recap
Chen Kaixi showed Zhong Qingcheng the video of herself playing the cello. Zhong Qingcheng was very envious after seeing it. Chen Kaixi also proudly showed off her achievements to Luo Man and Zhong Qingcheng, who were both happy for her. Chen Kaixi gained confidence and had the idea of starting her own business. Luo Man reminded Chen Kaixi that there would be many challenges during the entrepreneurial process, for example, many people, including family members, would oppose it.
Chen Kaixi also asked Luo Man for advice on choosing a path for her venture. Luo Man gave her two options, and Zhong Qingcheng also suggested that Chen Kaixi create her own brand. If successful, she would own her main jewelry industry. However, while it would be glamorous after success, the probability of failure was also very high. Just then, the housekeeper at home asked Chen Kaixi about the methods for some dishes.
Chen Kaixi easily rattled off a whole set of preparation methods, which made Luo Man and Zhong Qingcheng very envious and also gave Luo Man an idea. Luo Man suggested that Chen Kaixi become a food blogger. Chen Kaixi was very willing after hearing this, as this was exactly the field she was good at. Luo Man and Zhong Qingcheng immediately helped Chen Kaixi start setting up, and they even specifically found a photographer.
Chen Kaixi finished her first food video. In the evening, she asked Chen Mian for his opinion. Chen Mian was very supportive of Chen Kaixi and even offered some practical suggestions. That night, Luo Man stayed up late working on her script. Zhou Musun had sent her messages. Luo Man thought Zhou Musun would return home tomorrow after his business trip, but she didn't expect him to be waiting downstairs at that moment.
Luo Man happily ran downstairs to meet Zhou Musun, and as soon as they met, they hugged each other. The next day, Chen Kaixi sent Luo Man a message. The two best friends boasted to each other about their happiness. Chen Kaixi started working on her second video. However, during the filming of the video, Zhong Qingcheng had a disagreement with the photographer.
Zhong Qingcheng felt that the photographer wasn't shooting very well, saying that it looked like it could make people fall asleep. The photographer was also very unconvinced, feeling that Zhong Qingcheng was not a professional and was not qualified to lead him, and he left angrily. Luo Man watched the video and also felt that the shooting quality was subpar, but when talking to the photographer, she changed her words and also told the photographer about Zhong Qingcheng's efforts.
After hearing this, the photographer's view of Zhong Qingcheng changed. Chen Kaixi took her child out to play and also met other rich wives. She heard that her friend Li Weian was currently in a difficult situation and was very worried. Zhou Musun took Luo Man to a high-end Western restaurant for dinner, but Luo Man's attire was quite unsuitable for the restaurant's atmosphere.
This was because other ladies who came with men were wearing evening gowns, some of which were slightly revealing. Only Luo Man was dressed very conservatively, in something resembling casual sportswear. However, Zhou Musun didn't feel that Luo Man was out of place. Luo Man and Chen Kaixi went for beauty treatments together. Since Luo Man finished first, she waited outside. Just then, the clubhouse needed to conduct a questionnaire survey.
However, the pen the waiter gave Luo Man was out of ink. Suddenly, a lady next to her came in and lent her a pen. Luo Man was surprised when she saw the lady who lent her the pen, because it was exactly Zhou Musun's ex-girlfriend. Luo Man sensed from Chen Kaixi's tone that she wasn't very happy at home, because last night, Chen Mian had proposed breaking up with Chen Kaixi.
Yue Hao was also surprised to hear this, because Chen Kaixi was wholeheartedly devoted to Chen Mian, silently supporting him no matter what decision he made. She didn't expect them to still separate in the end. However, Chen Kaixi didn't want Luo Man to feel sad with her, so she didn't plan to tell her about it. Luo Man also felt deeply about Chen Kaixi's feelings, because once a person grows up, they have to bear many things.
When they were young, they could say whatever was on their mind, but the older they get, some things have to be kept inside. Perhaps this is the price of growing up. Luo Man also recalled that because Zhou Musun had to leave immediately last night, Luo Man originally thought she wouldn't be able to get up because it was too early, but Zhou Musun insisted that Luo Man leave with him, not wanting anyone else to be in the house.
Episode 12 Recap
Luo Man and Chen Kaixi complained to each other about the troubles of growing up. Sometimes, due to awkwardness, they even had to ask the other person to help find excuses. Luo Man made plans to have dinner with Director Jiang and Zhong Qingcheng. While Zhong Qingcheng hadn't arrived yet, Luo Man asked Jiang Ya if a relationship between her and Zhou Musun could really happen, because Luo Man wasn't sure about the current state of things with Zhou Musun.
However, Jiang Ya used the excuse that he was just a director who liked directing scripts and didn't directly answer Luo Man's question. Luo Man wanted to continue asking, but Zhong Qingcheng's arrival directly diverted the topic. During the meal, Jiang Ya even deliberately found topics to talk about with Zhong Qingcheng, which made Luo Man realize that Jiang Ya was very interested in Zhong Qingcheng.
Because it happened to be Jiang Ya's birthday today, Luo Man and Zhong Qingcheng celebrated his birthday together. Luo Man and Jiang Ya joked with each other during the meal, proving their relationship was very good. On the way back, Jiang Ya wanted to go to the restroom but found it awkward to say.
Zhong Qingcheng, however, was very understanding and falsely claimed she wanted to take Luo Man and Jiang Ya back home to have a look and experience the life of ordinary people. Jiang Ya took the opportunity to agree. As soon as Zhong Qingcheng arrived at her doorstep with Luo Man and Jiang Ya, they were blocked by someone. Zhong Qingcheng knew Jiang Ya was anxious to go to the restroom, and she was also fearless when facing the threatening people.
She found an excuse and directly led Luo Man and Jiang Ya back home, and as soon as they got home. Zhong Qingcheng immediately pointed out the location of the restroom to Jiang Ya and told him to go. Seeing Zhong Qingcheng's ability to read people, Luo Man was also very impressed, because Luo Man hadn't noticed at all that Jiang Ya was anxious to use the restroom. Later, she consulted an emotional teacher again.
However, after hearing about Chen Kaixi's situation, Teacher Qin Chang felt the situation was quite complicated and said there would be an emotional supervisor coming to help, but further payment would be required, close to 100,000 yuan. Chen Kaixi heard this and felt it was a bottomless pit, so she had no intention of renewing the payment. The people blocking the door wanted something; they wanted Zhong Qingcheng to hand over a watch.
But Zhong Qingcheng claimed she hadn't taken any watch. Just then, Chen Kaixi finished her call with Luo Man. Luo Man took the opportunity to start a video call to show Chen Kaixi. Jiang Ya finished using the restroom and came out. He was recognized by the group of thugs blocking the door, who then threatened to expose scandals and forced Zhong Qingcheng to hand over the watch. Zhong Qingcheng lost her previous imposing demeanor at this moment.
Instead, she looked pitiful and pleaded with the thugs who came to block the door. The thugs also noticed that Luo Man was filming. Because Luo Man was filming, providing evidence, Zhong Qingcheng also became very assertive at this point. The thugs had to leave. After chasing away the three thugs, Luo Man and the others were chatting. Zhong Qingcheng's roommate returned.
Luo Man immediately recognized Zhong Qingcheng's roommate as the woman who was with Zhou Musun at the cinema that day. Zhong Qingcheng was about to leave. It turned out that her roommate had used Zhong Qingcheng's name, which was why that group of thugs had come looking for her. Worried about Zhong Qingcheng's safety, Luo Man and Chen Kaixi took Zhong Qingcheng back to their home. The three women chatted while drinking wine.
The next day, Luo Man explained the script concept to everyone. Suddenly, a colleague found photos of Luo Man and Jiang Ya on their phone. It turned out that Luo Man and Jiang Ya usually treated each other without distinction, so they weren't very careful in their interactions, and were photographed and gossip spread. Coincidentally, Zhou Musun also sent Luo Man two messages, asking to meet that evening.
While Zhou Musun and Luo Man were having dinner, Jiang Ya called again. He had a very tricky script that he needed Luo Man's help with. Seeing that Luo Man insisted on going, Zhou Musun firmly offered to take her. Luo Man and Jiang Ya discussed late into the night. Zhou Musun started using the excuse that his phone was out of battery, wanting to take Luo Man away.
However, Luo Man still insisted on staying with Jiang Ya until they finished working. Zhou Musun then left. After the discussion ended, Luo Man came out and found that Zhou Musun had been waiting for her the whole time, which made her feel very happy. However, Zhou Musun was a bit jealous of the lack of distinction in interactions between Luo Man and Jiang Ya, and told Luo Man to interact less with Jiang Ya.
This caused some arguments between them, and Luo Man became a little angry. But at this moment, Zhou Musun took out a hand warmer he had bought beforehand. Luo Man's anger instantly disappeared, and she was quite touched instead. The next day, Luo Man had to go out to help again. Zhou Musun was very reluctant but didn't want to admit he was jealous.
--- Because Luo Man suggested that neither of them had met the other's friends, Zhou Musun took Luo Man to meet his good partner, who was very close to Zhou Musun and had given him a lot of help. This greatly surprised Luo Man. While they were taking a walk in the evening, Zhou Musun also completely opened up his heart to Luo Man, which brought their relationship one step closer.
Episode 13 Recap
After the open-heart conversation, the relationship between Zhou Musun and Luo Man seemed to have deepened, and the barrier that Luo Man had initially felt seemed to be slowly disappearing. Luo Man finally felt that she had touched the deepest part of Zhou Musun's heart, and even felt a little heartache for Zhou Musun's past. Chen Kaixi continued her food blogger career. Although her Weibo followers were high, the viewership was very low.
To attract more viewers, she even organized retweet lotteries, but it was all in vain. Luo Man and Zhong Qingcheng were also helping Chen Kaixi brainstorm ideas. While chatting about gossip during dinner, Luo Man suddenly had an idea. She thought Chen Kaixi should find someone else to chat with while doing food vlogging, discussing gossip that people were interested in to attract more viewers.
Zhong Qingcheng chose a very suitable partner for Chen Kaixi, and Luo Man greatly admired Zhong Qingcheng's logic. Luo Man also suggested that if Chen Kaixi's friend Li Weian was invited as well, the live stream would be even more explosive. That evening, Chen Kaixi learned from Chen Mian that Luo Man and Zhou Musun had argued. Chen Mian speculated that Luo Man and Zhou Musun would break up soon, which made Chen Kaixi also start to worry.
However, Zhou Musun and Luo Man were sweetly embracing each other, sitting on the sofa watching a movie, and there was no sign of their relationship breaking down as Chen Mian had suggested. However, the two had a disagreement about whether to attend the wedding. Luo Man insisted on going. Zhou Musun, unable to dissuade her, had no choice but to agree, reminding Luo Man that his ex-wife might also attend. Chen Kaixi also had to attend.
She had originally planned to go with Zhong Qingcheng. Unexpectedly, on the day Chen Kaixi and Zhong Qingcheng had agreed to go to the wedding together, Chen Mian had not left and instead wanted to go with Chen Kaixi. The three of them coincidentally met up. The three of them, including Chen Kaixi, could only awkwardly sit in the car together on the way to the wedding. At the wedding, Zhou Musun's ex-wife Yu Qiaoqiao proactively greeted Luo Man.
Yu Qiaoqiao introduced Zhou Musun to Luo Man in detail and also spoke about Luo Man's position in Zhou Musun's heart, which greatly moved Luo Man. Chen Mian also kept trying to curry favor with Chen Kaixi and wanted to ask Zhong Qingcheng out, but Zhong Qingcheng kept deliberately avoiding him. When Luo Man saw Chen Kaixi, she was also very surprised when the three of them arrived together. Zhong Qingcheng also encountered her ex-boyfriend at the wedding.
However, her ex-boyfriend humiliated her. Just then, Luo Man and Chen Kaixi arrived, helping Zhong Qingcheng out of the situation and supporting her. The wedding ceremony officially began, but suddenly someone emerged to disrupt it. The person was Li Weian. Li Weian did not oppose the marriage; she just wanted to publicly demand her son back. Li Weian stepped forward to cause a scene, but she was misunderstood by many people.
Everyone thought it was because she hadn't been paid enough money, and that with such a commotion, the child wouldn't follow Li Weian when they grew up. --- After the wedding, Luo Man and the two others sat down to talk. Seeing Li Weian being carried away in a disheveled state, while the groom was instead escorted off the stage by a group of people, they felt it was very unfair.
Because Chen Mian left early, Chen Kaixi found Luo Man and Zhong Qingcheng, planning for the three sisters to leave together. It just so happened that Zhong Qingcheng's ex-boyfriend passed by. Since her ex-boyfriend had also stood up to help defend the groom at the wedding, Luo Man suggested that they should prank Zhong Qingcheng's ex-boyfriend. As expected, Zhong Qingcheng pretended to be pitiful and found her ex-boyfriend. And Zhong Qingcheng's ex-boyfriend really fell for it.
After eating, Zhong Qingcheng took her ex-boyfriend to the restroom, pretending she wanted to get intimate. However, just as Zhong Qingcheng's ex-boyfriend was getting ready, Luo Man and Chen Kaixi suddenly rushed out, falsely claiming they were going to beat up a pervert. They hit Zhong Qingcheng's ex-boyfriend a couple of times and then locked him in the restroom. Just as the three women walked out triumphantly, they saw Zhou Musun and Yu Qiaoqiao together. Luo Man instantly felt very awkward.
Episode 14 Recap
Zhou Musun and Yu Qiaoqiao were talking together when they happened to see Luo Man helping Zhong Qingcheng prank her ex-boyfriend and coming out happily. Luo Man's unique character also touched the deepest part of Zhou Musun's heart, causing him to change. Yu Qiaoqiao also saw the change Luo Man brought about in Zhou Musun and felt that he had finally found his other half.
Luo Man and her two best friends stood rooted to the spot, feeling a little lost, their bare feet on the ground. However, Zhou Musun did not feel any annoyance or discomfort towards Luo Man. Instead, he thoughtfully picked her up and took her away directly. This sweetness also deeply touched Chen Kaixi and Zhong Qingcheng. Luo Man wrote a script whose story content also deeply attracted Zhou Musun.
He planned to help Luo Man promote it and had been encouraging her to build her own career. Zhou Musun's thoughtfulness made Luo Man feel very happy, and she even showed off quite a bit when she went shopping with Chen Kaixi. Under Zhou Musun's promotion, a film company intended to invest in Luo Man's script. The audacity of the script also deeply surprised Luo Man, and they even gave her some suggestions for improvement.
However, when seeing off the film company boss, Cindy, Luo Man was surprised to find that it was Zhou Musun's ex-wife, Yu Qiaoqiao, who came to pick her up, wearing a look of astonishment. In the evening, Chen Mian was preparing to leave home for a dinner party.
Before leaving, he suddenly heard that the guest Chen Kaixi was watching in her video invitation was not Li Weian, so he asked with confusion, because Li Wei's current situation was not very suitable for recording videos. Chen Kaixi briefly explained, but she was happy, thinking her husband cared about her career. Instead, Chen Mian sat down and watched the video with Chen Kaixi. He also praised the guest Mrs.
Zheng for being talkative and reminded Chen Kaixi to add more elements in the future when making videos, such as interactive elements. Luo Man, Chen Kaixi, and Zhong Qingcheng got together. Luo Man complained to her two best friends that Zhou Musun had been a bit petty lately, always interjecting a few words, and Luo Man's personality also didn't back down.
However, in the eyes of Chen Kaixi and Zhong Qingcheng, this was a sign of their sweet love, and they even thought Zhou Musun would give Luo Man some surprises for her upcoming birthday. Luo Man's parents decided to pool money to help Luo Man buy a house as her birthday gift. Chen Kaixi was discussing the topic for the next video with the photographer when Chen Mian suddenly returned angrily, blaming her for finding a lawyer for Li Weian.
However, Chen Kaixi felt that Li Weian should gain custody of the child, and they argued about it. Chen Kaixi felt that Chen Mian was being unreasonable and turned around to leave in annoyance. In the evening, Luo Man started consulting with a real estate agency to buy a house. However, because of limited funds, the house Luo Man liked was unaffordable. On the other hand, Luo Man was unwilling to buy houses that were within her budget.
Zhou Musun gave Luo Man advice, telling her to choose the house she liked at first sight. Chen Kaixi sat on her bed alone, unable to sleep because she was in a bad mood. Luo Man had just finished her script and sent Chen Kaixi a message. Chen Kaixi replied instantly. Seeing that Chen Kaixi was still awake so late, Luo Man sent that kind of message to ask.
Luo Man and Chen Kaixi exchanged gifts, but their gifts were surprisingly similar. Since their school days, the gifts they gave each other hadn't changed much. Chen Kaixi asked Luo Man with concern what kind of birthday gift Zhou Musun would give her. Luo Man couldn't guess either because Zhou Musun was currently away on a business trip. In the evening, Luo Man lay in bed and refused to sleep until 12 o'clock.
She finally received the first birthday greeting video from Zhou Musun and then fell asleep contentedly. On Luo Man's birthday, Zhou Musun also suddenly returned and cooked a lavish dinner for her. Luo Man also admitted that she had lied about not being able to cook when they first met, but Zhou Musun had already seen through her pretense of being good at cooking back then. Luo Man was curious about how Zhou Musun saved her on WeChat.
She found that Zhou Musun had noted her birthday on WeChat and was very happy to share this news with her two good friends. Chen Kaixi also made a lavish dinner, planning to wait for Chen Mian to come back and celebrate her birthday together. However, Chen Kaixi's wait was in vain. Chen Mian didn't come home, leaving Chen Kaixi alone and sad. Everything on your side was very happy, but when receiving the gift, it made Luo Man feel that her position in Zhou Musun's heart was not that high.
Episode 15 Recap
Because of the gift issue, Zhou Musun and Luo Man had a disagreement. Zhou Musun felt that Luo Man didn't truly care about being with him as much as she appeared to, so Luo Man could only take a car home. Zhou Musun, instead, sent Luo Man a red envelope, telling her to buy a gift for herself. Luo Man also had a premonition that this disagreement between the two might never heal and that they would completely separate.
Half a month later, Luo Man was still busy with her screenwriting career and had not received any news from Zhou Musun. He had even blocked her from seeing his Moments. Chen Kaixi's video suddenly became popular, and she also received an invitation from a TV station. Chen Kaixi was sharing her joy with Luo Man when she suddenly received a call. It was from Li Weian.
Luo Man also realized that Chen Kaixi was helping Li Weian with her divorce lawsuit. After hearing this, Luo Man opposed Chen Kaixi helping Li Weian. In Luo Man's opinion, Li Weian's lawsuit to gain custody of her child was bound to fail and would cause difficulties for many people. The two best friends also argued due to their differing opinions. Inadvertently, both best friends said the most hurtful things to each other. Luo Man angrily left Chen Kaixi's house.
Because she was in a bad mood, she sprained her ankle while walking. Under multiple blows, Luo Man could no longer bear it and cried. Just then, the real estate agency called. Because the landlord of the house Luo Man wanted to buy had something to do and needed to go abroad, they wanted to view the house a day earlier. Sitting in the house, Luo Man suddenly felt a sense of loneliness. Sad memories kept surfacing.
She even recalled lying on the bed with Chen Kaixi in their student days, talking about their respective families. Chen Kaixi was also alone at home, reminiscing about her wedding day and the blessings her best friends gave her. Zhong Qingcheng also noticed that Luo Man and Chen Kaixi seemed off. She decided to wait a few more days for their moods to lighten before asking them carefully.
Zhong Qingcheng was approached by a wealthy second-generation rich guy on the set, but she was not interested in his advances. Chen Mian brought a group of friends home for dinner, and Chen Kaixi was very happy, even specially making a very rich meal. She unexpectedly learned from Chen Mian's good friend Zhang Fan that when the company went public, Chen Mian signed the agreement concerning the change of company equity without any hesitation, which deeply moved Chen Kaixi.
After years of hard work, Chen Mian finally achieved his dream, and Chen Kaixi was also happy for him. The couple once again became intimate. Chen Mian also promised Chen Kaixi that from now on he would definitely be together with Ye Hao properly and would not do anything to hurt Chen Kaixi again. Luo Man's parents finally arrived and went with Luo Man to see the selected house.
However, Luo Man thought of Zhou Musun's suggestion about buying a house. Luo Man still followed Zhou Musun's advice and chose the house she liked at first sight. However, she would face significant financial pressure. Luo Man still decided to buy it resolutely. In the evening, while having dinner with her parents, her father still brought up the idea of Luo Man getting married early and even compared her to Chen Kaixi. The father and daughter argued.
Luo Man left home in a fit of anger and found Zhong Qingcheng. It happened that Zhong Qingcheng was preparing to follow a production crew for filming and would be away for two months. She generously let Luo Man stay at her place.
Zhong Qingcheng also took the opportunity to talk about her tragic childhood, saying she still envied Luo Man because even if Luo Man argued with her family, that home was still a place Luo Man could return to. The next day, Luo Man suddenly found that negative news about Zhong Qingcheng dominated the entire internet headlines. Even Chen Kaixi noticed it. Luo Man also personally stepped in to teach Zhong Qingcheng how to counterattack online.
Under Luo Man's direction, Zhong Qingcheng's counterattack was well-reasoned and well-founded, and the scandal quickly fell apart. Chen Kaixi also secretly helped by posting her own comments. With Luo Man's help, the internet quickly returned to a positive atmosphere, and Zhong Qingcheng was also noticed by several directors because of this gossip news.
Episode 16 Recap
Luo Man returned home, intending to reconcile with her parents as if nothing had happened, but she found the situation at home was not right. Upon asking her mother, she learned that her father had discovered a shadow on his lung during a check-up, which was very likely cancer. Luo Man, in turn, comforted her father, and at this point, her parents no longer had any intention of rushing Luo Man into marriage.
Luo Man wanted to help her father get treatment but couldn't find any doctor friends. She suddenly thought of Fang Chi. Luo Man was currently in a stage of arguing with Chen Kaixi, but in order to help her father get treatment, she still proactively contacted Chen Kaixi and asked Chen Kaixi, her former classmate, to help introduce Fang Chi. After meeting, Chen Kaixi didn't blame Luo Man excessively; instead, she comforted Luo Man.
At this moment, Luo Man was no longer as strong as she appeared in front of her parents. Chen Kaixi took Luo Man out for a cold drink to relax and also told Luo Man the news that she was having a child. Luo Man was happy for Chen Kaixi. In the evening, Chen Kaixi handed the pregnancy test stick to Chen Mian.
Chen Mian was also very excited when he learned that Chen Kaixi was pregnant and even claimed he definitely wanted a daughter. He even planned to take Chen Kaixi for a prenatal check-up, but on the day of the appointment, Chen Mian still didn't go, and Chen Kaixi went to the hospital alone. Chen Kaixi saw that everyone at the hospital was in pairs, and she felt a bit sad being alone.
Just then, Luo Man called, wanting to arrange a meeting with Fang Chi. Luo Man wanted to get an expert appointment for her father but couldn't get one. She could only call Fang Chi to beg for help, but Fang Chi didn't know the expert in the specific field Luo Man needed.
However, he told Luo Man that Director Fang would release a batch of consultation slots on the day of the consultation, but she would need to queue at the hospital. To get an expert appointment for her father, Luo Man got up early and endured her tiredness. Luo Man finally managed to get an expert appointment. Luo Man originally thought Fang Chi had helped, but Fang Chi told Luo Man it might have been Zhou Musun.
Luo Man couldn't help but call Zhou Musun. Zhou Musun didn't blame her at all; his words were full of concern. The accumulated grievances, exhaustion, and guilt she felt for days caused Luo Man to finally break down and cry. Because she had just bought a house and paid the down payment, Luo Man and her parents didn't have much money.
To save up for her father's treatment expenses, Luo Man was desperately writing scripts, even finding free time to write in the corridor when she was at the hospital. After examination, Luo Man's father's condition was not very good. The doctor recommended immediate hospitalization. For her father's health, Luo Man didn't hesitate at all and immediately agreed to the doctor's request.
While Luo Man was preparing to pay the medical expenses, she received another piece of news: Luo Man's script was canceled, and her source of income was cut off. To thank Jiang Ya for his help, Zhong Qingcheng invited Jiang Ya to dinner. Jiang Ya noted that Zhong Qingcheng's living conditions were not very good, so he suggested she move into his place. Zhong Qingcheng hesitated upon hearing this.
Because she had no stable source of income, Luo Man kept calling people, hoping to settle her manuscript fees or find work. Coincidentally, Fang Chi witnessed Luo Man's difficult situation. Just when Luo Man was at a loss and didn't know what to do, Zhou Musun suddenly appeared at the hospital entrance. The moment she saw Zhou Musun, Luo Man felt as if she had found her anchor, and her heart began to feel strong again. She hugged Zhou Musun.
That evening, Luo Man returned home with Zhou Musun, and Zhou Musun was very considerate, constantly comforting Luo Man. Luo Man came to the hospital to visit her father. Her father took Luo Man to sit on a garden bench outside the hospital and handed Luo Man a piece of paper with some relatives' contact information on it. Luo Man was very sad when she saw it, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Zhou Musun came to visit Luo Man and brought her many supplements and things she liked to eat. Zhou Musun was about to leave, but Luo Man remembered her father's wish and wanted to invite Zhou Musun to visit her father together.
Episode 17 Recap
Luo Man wanted to invite Zhou Musun to visit her father together, but Zhou Musun did not agree. Luo Man's father needed surgery. Luo Man signed the consent form for the surgery. In the hospital corridor at night, all the lights were off, and Luo Man felt even more lonely. Her outward strength was just an act; deep down, she desperately longed for someone to help her, for a hand to pull her through.
Luo Man didn't know who to confide in, and finally, she called Chen Kaixi. Chen Kaixi's arrival was very ceremonial; she brought many things, including mala hot pot, and chatted with Luo Man while they ate, complaining about various things. With Chen Kaixi's arrival, Luo Man's mood indeed lightened considerably. After eating, the two best friends lay on the bed and reminisced about past events, because Chen Kaixi had not contacted Luo Man since she got married.
Luo Man thought Chen Kaixi stopped contacting her because Chen Mian had once pursued Luo Man. The next day, Luo Man's father formally underwent surgery. Luo Man, Chen Kaixi, and her mother all waited at the operating room entrance. The moment he entered the operating room, her father even instructed Chen Kaixi to take care of Luo Man.
When Luo Man heard her father's words, her inner vulnerability was exposed once again, because others saw Luo Man as very strong, but only her father saw her vulnerable side. Even when his life was threatened, his first thought was still to have someone take care of Luo Man. Other patients who had successful surgeries were constantly being wheeled out of the operating room, while Luo Man stood at the entrance, restless and unable to receive any news.
Fang Chi also rushed to the operating room entrance to see Luo Man. Just then, Luo Man's father's surgery had finished and was very successful. Luo Man, her mother, and Chen Kaixi embraced each other and cried. Fang Chi, who had already taken out tissues, never found the courage to hand them to Luo Man. Luo Man's father was discharged smoothly.
Luo Man happily called Chen Kaixi to report the good news, only to find out that Chen Kaixi was having a medical abortion in the hospital. It turned out that when Chen Kaixi went to the hospital for her prenatal check-up, the fetus inside her had no heartbeat and had stopped developing. Chen Kaixi couldn't believe it, she was very surprised and kept seeking confirmation from the doctor, but all the news she received was disappointing.
Luo Man quickly went to Chen Kaixi's ward to visit her and felt sad about Chen Kaixi's situation. After seeing Luo Man, Chen Kaixi also showed her vulnerable side and shed tears. Luo Man saw Chen Kaixi's sadness and vulnerability and advised Chen Kaixi to cry freely if she wanted to, stating that everything would get better after she cried. Seeing Chen Kaixi lying alone in the ward, Luo Man was very angry.
She called Chen Mian, scolded him for not caring about Chen Kaixi, and told him about Chen Kaixi's miscarriage and hospitalization. Chen Mian also felt very guilty. He immediately rushed back home to take care of Chen Kaixi and was very considerate, sharing various responsibilities for Chen Kaixi and telling her to rest well. Zhong Qingcheng's career was developing rapidly, and her acting skills were getting better and better.
She constantly received praise from directors and was even assigned an assistant. In her free time, Zhong Qingcheng sent Luo Man a message and also learned about Chen Kaixi and Luo Man's situation. She had her assistant take her to a temple to pray for her friends. Luo Man's father's surgery was very successful, and his health had almost recovered, so he prepared to leave.
However, he was very puzzled about Luo Man buying a new house while still living in a rented room. As the New Year approached, Luo Man also came to Chen Kaixi's home to celebrate. At the same time, Zhong Qingcheng, who was filming in another city, sent a video message to congratulate them.
After a year of turmoil, Luo Man was also full of emotions and felt fortunate, because if her father's illness had been discovered half a month later, it was very likely he couldn't have been saved. Chen Kaixi also brought her parents over for the New Year. In the evening, Zhou Musun returned home, and everyone had the New Year's Eve dinner together.
Fang Chi wanted to come too, but he couldn't attend the gathering because he was on duty for someone else at the hospital. He could only be brought to the hospital after dinner. Luo Man, being on the way, voluntarily took on this task.
Episode 18 Recap
Luo Man sat on the sofa, tears streaming down her face as she looked at the epidemic situation. Her fingers trembled slightly without her realizing it. She wiped away the tears that slid down the corners of her eyes, feeling incredibly sad. Taking a deep breath, she looked up at the sunlight outside, cherishing her current life immensely. Since Zhong Qingcheng, Luo Man, and Chen Kaixi were all unable to go out, they could only pass the time video chatting.
Luo Man had a couple of drinks, lamenting the difficulty of life, and how the best material indeed comes from life. Now, Gu Qingcheng checks in healthy every day. Chen Kaixi advised Luo Man not to always scroll through online news, or her emotions would fluctuate greatly. While Chen Kaixi verbally told Luo Man to drink less, she couldn't help but suggest having her driver send some good wine over to Luo Man.
As the three of them were chatting, the light in Chen Kaixi's room suddenly went out. Chen Mian immediately came to comfort her, personally going to check for a circuit problem. When the light turned on, Chen Kaixi smiled. During Luo Man's parents' hospitalization, they received meticulous care from Fang Chi. Fang Chi always carefully inquired about their condition, patiently explained the treatment plans for them, and often brought some fruits and small gifts to cheer them up.
Luo Man's parents saw this, and felt warmth in their hearts, and thus started thinking about Fang Chi. They specifically instructed their daughter, suggesting she might try to seize the opportunity to develop a deeper relationship with Fang Chi. Afterwards, her parents even strongly requested that Luo Man have a deep talk with Fang Chi. Luo Man hesitated repeatedly, but still plucked up the courage to send Fang Chi a message, asking him if he already had a girlfriend.
Upon hearing this, Fang Chi's excitement was palpable; he stated directly that the person in his heart must be very independent, capable of supporting him in life and facing difficulties together. Luo Man was gracious and, thinking that her cousin was also of marriageable age, introduced her cousin to Fang Chi. Fang Chi smiled and asked if her cousin's temper wouldn't be as bad as hers, and particularly emphasized that his first impression of Luo Man was excellent.
His words seemed to hide a different kind of affection. On the other side, Zhong Qingcheng's ex-boyfriend managed to contact her, his tone full of anticipation, hoping to meet her. Zhong Qingcheng felt a mix of emotions; past sweetness and pain surged like a tide, and for a moment she didn't know how to respond. Meanwhile, Luo Man went to visit Chen Kaixi's home.
As the two chatted, they mentioned Chen Mian's cousin, Fang Chi, and both lamented that he hadn't met a suitable person yet. However, the peaceful life was quickly broken. Zhong Qingcheng suddenly vomited uncontrollably in the bathroom. Just as she was feeling unwell, a strange number kept calling her. She was full of impatience and casually picked up her phone, unaware that a storm was quietly approaching.
Soon after, a rumor that Zhong Qingcheng had abandoned her father, who had cancer, began to spread wildly online. Public opinion was instantly in an uproar, and netizens accused her of being heartless, unjust, and morally corrupt. Upon hearing the news, Luo Man and Chen Kaixi were burning with anxiety and rushed to Zhong Qingcheng's home. Zhong Qingcheng sat on the sofa, her eyes empty, tears welling up.
For her, she and her mother had depended on each other since childhood; her father had heartlessly abandoned them, and she had never felt the warmth of fatherly love. Now, her father was down and out and suffering from cancer, yet he was attempting to return to her mother and also trying to extort huge sums of money from her.
Those keyboard warriors online who didn't know the truth were arbitrarily accusing her without understanding her past, which made her feel incredibly wronged and angry. Luo Man and Chen Kaixi decided to accompany Zhong Qingcheng to a restaurant to confront her father face-to-face. In the restaurant's private room, the atmosphere was so tense it felt like it could ignite the air. As soon as Zhong's father saw them, he made an exorbitant demand, proposing a million in compensation.
Upon hearing this, Luo Man was immediately furious. She suddenly stood up and severely accused Zhong's father of completely disregarding Zhong Qingcheng's difficult circumstances as a father. It's already not easy for a small actress to struggle in the entertainment industry, so how could she possibly produce such a huge sum of money? But Zhong's father made outrageous claims, threatening to expose his daughter on a TV program and create a city-wide scandal.
Zhong Qingcheng was filled with grief and anger, tears gushing out. She cried, recounting how she had been heartlessly abandoned by her father when she was ten years old. Growing up, her mother had always taught her to rely on herself and never foolishly hope for her father's return.
She questioned her father if he had felt even a shred of remorse over the years, but Zhong's father acted shamelessly in front of everyone, claiming that he was the weak one now and that Zhong Qingcheng had to produce the money no matter what. In fact, Luo Man had already prepared for this. Before meeting Zhong's father, she cleverly hid a voice recorder in the hotel's flower bushes and recorded all of Zhong's father's extortionate words.
Afterwards, she and a lawyer found Zhong's father and played the content of the recording for him to hear. Zhong's father's face instantly turned pale; he hadn't expected his ugly actions to be recorded. Luo Man sternly told him to choose between signing a contract and going to jail. Under compulsion, Zhong's father had no choice but to sign the contract and left unhappily with tens of thousands of yuan.
Luo Man had originally thought that introducing her cousin to Fang Chi would allow her cousin to find a beautiful relationship. But at this moment, her cousin called, pouring out her grievances to Luo Man, saying that Fang Chi was like a blockhead; he would answer if you asked a question, but never proactively speak if not asked, completely perfunctory.
Furthermore, her cousin always felt that he seemed more interested in Luo Man, mentioning Luo Man intentionally or unintentionally in every conversation. When educating her child, Chen Kaixi's attitude was firm, advocating that one should never give up halfway and must cultivate the child's perseverance and sense of responsibility; however, Chen Mian felt that children at the age for playing should go out and play freely to enjoy the happiness of childhood.
The two had a fierce argument over this, neither giving way. Ultimately, Chen Kaixi reluctantly compromised and could only drag her son to continue learning music. Seeing her son's unwilling face, her heart was full of helplessness. On the other side, Luo Man suddenly experienced unbearable abdominal pain. She curled up on the ground, her clothes soaked with cold sweat.
At this moment, she remembered what her father had said to her before: even having one person by her side could provide care at critical moments. At this moment, the first person she thought of was Fang Chi. So she lay on the ground and painstakingly dialed his number. Upon hearing this, Fang Chi was burning with anxiety and rushed over. He picked up Luo Man and quickly headed to the hospital.
Along the way, everything he said implicitly conveyed signals of pursuing her. Upon hearing this, Luo Man was somewhat surprised, and a ripple formed in her heart. Luo Man was diagnosed with abdominal pain caused by hemorrhoids and returned home after the treatment that day. Fang Chi meticulously took care of her while she rested, bringing her tea and water, and occasionally telling jokes to amuse her.
Just then, she received a call from a colleague, demanding that the draft must be submitted tomorrow. However, due to her physical condition, Luo Man was truly unable to complete it herself. Seeing this, Fang Chi had Luo Man dictate while he diligently typed for her next to her. Luo Man began to write the dialogue between the male and female protagonists; the dialogue was full of romance and warmth, yet also humorous and witty.
As Fang Chi listened, he found it somewhat difficult to accept and couldn't hide his smile. After a night of careful editing, he also gained a deeper understanding of female psychology. When Fang Chi left, it was raining heavily outside. Holding an umbrella, he suddenly turned back to look upstairs. Luo Man was standing at the window, looking at Fang Chi. Both of them unconsciously smiled. Luo Man took on a job.
While on a video call, the director was having a video meeting to discuss wanting a doctor to join, but the other party strongly disagreed no matter what. Luo Man saw that the photo was of Fang Chi, smiled, and said she could handle it.
Episode 19 Recap
Luo Man invited Fang Chi to dinner to discuss going to the film crew. Fang Chi was unwilling to go because his work was too busy. Luo Man thought that medical staff had been the most hardworking over the past few months, and it was a very meaningful thing that everyone should see the greatness and worthy contributions of the medical staff. But Fang Chi did not agree immediately.
Luo Man then lowered her stance and pleaded, but Fang Chi still refused to go. Instead, he looked at Luo Man with interest and reminded her to eat, but Luo Man had no appetite at all. Fang Chi and Tiaotiao had agreed to go camping together. Unexpectedly, Luo Man came uninvited, claiming that Tiaotiao had a fever and couldn't come, so she came instead. The two of them grilled food and played with fireworks together.
Fang Chi specially made the hospital's signature skewers and flatbread for Luo Man to eat. The two of them enjoyed the rare leisure time. Luo Man also expressed understanding towards Fang Chi, as after all, there were only a few talented people left in the hospital, and the competition was fierce. However, if Fang Chi went for the filming, it would be easier for him to gain recognition and attract the attention of his mentors.
Moreover, there was another outstanding person, Liu Yiran; he had already gone to participate in programs, but Fang Chi felt that Liu Yiran was already very capable himself, and it was normal for him to be surpassed.
Luo Man, however, felt that Fang Chi was very laid-back, unlike herself, who had been trained by her father since childhood to be a competition dog, wanting to compete for first place in everything and always wanting to win, which also made her very tired. Fang Chi also talked about himself.
He felt that in the medical profession, there was no need to distinguish between first and second place; as long as the diagnosis and treatment for all patients were correct, that was a form of winning. Fang Chi suddenly asked Luo Man if she also wanted to win in everything, including relationships. Luo Man was suddenly a little flustered.
After a brief silence, Luo Man suggested resting because it was too late to go down the mountain, so they could only make do in the tent for the night. Fang Chi retorted by asking if Luo Man trusted him that much. Luo Man teased that Fang Chi was just a kid. Fang Chi stood up and suddenly moved closer to Luo Man.
Luo Man stood there blankly, not expecting Fang Chi to suddenly laugh and say her heart was beating at 120 bpm. The next day, Luo Man meticulously prepared some video material for Chen Kaixi. While chatting, Chen Kaixi casually asked about her feelings regarding the camping trip in the suburbs the previous night. Luo Man, however, stammered and dared not mention Fang Chi, who was with her.
It turned out that Fang Chi seemed to have launched a pursuit, leaving her a bit flustered and unsure how to explain the complicated situation to Chen Kaixi. The hospital video recording work officially began. Luo Man was busy running around like a top, arranging various matters. That evening, Jiang Ya and Zhong Qingcheng had dinner with Xu Ge.
After a few rounds of drinks, Xu Ge deliberately made things difficult for Jiang Ya in the private room, and the atmosphere became tense. Seeing this, Zhong Qingcheng quickly got up to toast and kept praising Xu Ge for being righteous and loyal. Xu Ge was attracted by Zhong Qingcheng's cleverness, and the two talked happily, surprisingly becoming friends. After dinner, Jiang Ya took Zhong Qingcheng home.
Along the way, Jiang Ya was filled with gratitude for Zhong Qingcheng helping him out, and his love for her grew stronger. So he plucked up the courage to suggest a relationship, also confessing his past with his ex-wife, hoping to impress her with his sincerity. Zhong Qingcheng smiled and responded, saying that she had actually noticed Jiang Ya's feelings long ago, but she didn't think they were suitable for developing into a romantic relationship.
After a busy day, Luo Man was so tired that she slumped into a hospital chair and unconsciously fell asleep. Fang Chi quietly walked over, and the two of them snuggled up and fell asleep like that. When Fang Chi woke up, he found Luo Man holding him tightly. He did not disturb this sweetness but quietly enjoyed this warm moment.
When Luo Man woke up, she looked at Fang Chi, pretending to be calm on the surface, praising this "little brother" for being sensible and considerate, allowing her to rest assuredly, but her heart was already blooming with joy. By chance, Luo Man captured a heartwarming scene of Fang Chi sending a little girl patient home after her discharge.
Watching Fang Chi patiently instruct the little girl on precautions, with a warm smile on his face, Luo Man was deeply moved. She knew that doctors not only had to cure diseases and save people but also provide spiritual comfort to patients, becoming their reliance during illness. That evening, the weather suddenly changed, and heavy rain poured down.
Instead of romantically holding an umbrella to shield Luo Man from the wind and rain like in an idol drama, Fang Chi handed her a plastic bag, and the two of them rushed into the rain hand in hand. When they got home, both were drenched. Luo Man felt sorry for Fang Chi and proactively helped him dry his clothes.
When she saw Fang Chi's strong abdominal muscles, Luo Man couldn't help but feel her heart race and her cheeks flush. Fang Chi stood up and slowly walked towards her. Luo Man instantly became nervous and flustered. However, because the rain had stopped, Fang Chi turned around to tidy up things. Only then did Luo Man realize that this "little brother" was playing hard to get, and she couldn't help but show a sweet smile.
The next day, Chen Kaixi invited Luo Man and Zhong Qingcheng to a gathering. While chatting, she mentioned how Chen Mian was particularly concerned about Fang Chi's marriage, as if he were Fang Chi's father, worrying about everything for him. Zhong Qingcheng arrived late because she was busy with social engagements. She punished herself with a glass of wine, feeling guilty for making her two good friends wait every time.
She sat there eating with them, but actually couldn't eat anything and could only listen to gossip. Zhong Qingcheng knew that Chen Mian's company had encountered some problems and had asked Zhou Musun to help, after which the company returned to normal. Just then, Zhong Qingcheng received another phone call and left in a hurry. Chen Kaixi felt uncomfortable.
She had originally wanted to help Chen Mian, but Chen Mian's problem was solved, and she had to hear about the solution from others. Zhong Qingcheng had another social engagement, so she left in a hurry. Chen Kaixi and Luo Man also had to leave, but each had something on her mind. The scene where Fang Chi sends off the patient needed to be reshot.
The director failed to communicate with Fang Chi and had no choice but to find Luo Man, hoping she could talk to Fang Chi. However, Luo Man refused, believing that this was a documentary, and staging it might not produce a good effect. The director was unhappy with Luo Man's protectiveness and sent her to the emergency department to film instead. Fang Chi, however, was standing outside the door and heard these words.
He hadn't expected Luo Man to stand up to the director for him. Therefore, Fang Chi came to thank Luo Man. Luo Man, however, responded with a relatively firm attitude, stating that documentaries inherently don't require staging, and it would be the same for anyone else. Fang Chi felt uncomfortable, thinking that there might be something different between him and Luo Man, but Luo Man stated that there was no difference between the two of them.
Because Luo Man defended Fang Chi, the director constantly asked her to do various communications. What Luo Man didn't expect was that the person she had to communicate with this time turned out to be Zhou Musun. The two met again and gazed at each other.
Episode 20 Recap
Luo Man wanted to find a patient to film for the documentary and discovered it was none other than Zhou Musun. Meeting again, the two were much calmer than before. Zhou Musun could even tell that Luo Man had lost weight and asked about her recent life with concern. Luo Man thought Zhou Musun would refuse to be filmed and did not ask further, but Zhou Musun agreed to participate in the documentary to support Luo Man's work.
After the documentary was filmed, Zhou Musun suggested taking Luo Man out for dinner, but Luo Man flatly refused, claiming she was going out to eat with Fang Chi. Hearing this, Zhou Musun became a little sarcastic, perhaps wanting to assert his dominance. Fang Chi didn't pay much attention and deliberately made their relationship sound very close, appearing composed.
After they left, Luo Man thanked Fang Chi for helping her escape the difficult situation, but Fang Chi was angry when he heard the content of Luo Man's thanks. Chen Mian's car was caught violating traffic rules, and the photo coincidentally captured him being intimate with a woman in the car. When Chen Kaixi saw the photo, she called Chen Mian. They didn't say much, and Chen Kaixi didn't have the courage to bring up the photo.
She just said a few simple words and hung up. Luo Man was being persistently questioned by Fang Chi to admit their relationship. The usually composed Luo Man was now a bit timid and didn't know how to answer. Just then, Chen Kaixi called Luo Man. When the two best friends met, Chen Kaixi told her about Chen Mian. This time was different from before because the woman was pregnant.
Luo Man was furious upon hearing this and gave Chen Kaixi advice, telling her she must get evidence. Luo Man helped Chen Kaixi search her computer for evidence regarding Chen Mian. She found that Chen Mian often played games on his computer and that Zhong Qingcheng was among his contacts.
Their conversation had a hint of ambiguity, revealing that Zhong Qingcheng and Chen Mian had been in contact all along, contrary to the surface appearance that Zhong Qingcheng had distanced herself from Chen Mian. Coincidentally, Zhong Qingcheng and Chen Mian also arranged to meet. Their conversation was like that of very familiar friends. Luo Man and Chen Kaixi found Zhong Qingcheng and asked about her relationship with Chen Mian.
Zhong Qingcheng immediately denied it, finding an excuse that she was currently in the prime of her career and it was impossible for her to have a child with Chen Mian. Just then, Zhou Musun passed by and saw them. Luo Man and Chen Kaixi, of course, knew Zhong Qingcheng was making excuses. This meeting also signaled the complete end of the three women's friendship.
Luo Man watched the documentary footage and saw that Fang Chi and Liu Yiran were very close, which made her feel a pang of jealousy. That night, Luo Man secretly called Chen Kaixi out of worry for her. The next day, Chen Kaixi showed Luo Man a video of Chen Mian with a pregnant woman. Chen Kaixi also knew the woman; she was Chen Mian's assistant.
Luo Man also felt that Chen Mian had gone too far and said she would always support Chen Kaixi, even claiming that Chen Mian was their common enemy. Chen Mian even invited Luo Man to dinner, and Luo Man readily agreed. She pretended to be nonchalant and went to Chen Kaixi's house. Chen Mian also invited Fang Chi and Zhou Musun, stating that it was to thank Zhou Musun for helping him. After dinner, everyone sat together chatting.
Chen Mian constantly spoke with a sarcastic tone towards Luo Man and also saw that Fang Chi wanted to be with Luo Man, continually advising Fang Chi against it. Fang Chi wanted to defend Luo Man, but Luo Man stopped him. Luo Man directly expressed her meaning to Chen Mian, telling him to just say what he wanted to say. Just then, the nanny at the house brought something, saying it was from her hometown.
When Chen Kaixi saw the gift, she looked flustered. It turned out to be a pair of shoes. She then claimed she suddenly felt unwell and asked everyone to leave first, also dismissing the nanny. Only Chen Kaixi and Chen Mian were left. When they were alone, Chen Kaixi became angry. The shoes were for the child, and Chen Mian's family had made a mistake.
Episode 21 Recap
Facing the evidence and Chen Kaixi's anger, Chen Mian not only showed no remorse but became even more furious, claiming that Chen Kaixi was investigating him without reason and was just listening to baseless rumors. He still wouldn't admit that he had someone outside until Chen Kaixi stated the truth. Only then did Chen Mian admit his mistake to Chen Kaixi.
That evening, Chen Kaixi told Luo Man what had happened and asked Luo Man what Chen Mian should do next. Luo Man told Chen Kaixi that Chen Mian would definitely continue to invest heavily (try to appease her). The next morning while eating, Chen Kaixi's father called to ask about the villa. Chen Kaixi was unaware.
Chen Mian took the call and spoke with Chen Kaixi's father, and only then did Chen Kaixi understand that it turned out Chen Mian had specifically bought a villa for Chen Kaixi's parents. Chen Mian's action happened to confirm Luo Man's prediction, which made Chen Kaixi feel even more uneasy. Luo Man was at home when Zhou Musun suddenly sent her a photo. It was a photo taken when Luo Man and Chen Kaixi were eating together before.
And behind that photo, Zhou Musun happened to be eating at a restaurant as well. The implication was that he wanted to tell Luo Man that they had a connection long ago. Luo Man smiled slightly after seeing the photo, because she was very familiar with this kind of tactic and it was completely ineffective on her. Chen Mian came to the hospital to bring food to Fang Chi.
Fang Chi also advised Chen Mian to consider his family, especially a woman like Chen Kaixi, who is very good. Chen Mian paid no mind and took the opportunity to bring up Luo Man, because Chen Mian saw through Fang Chi's desire to pursue Luo Man and kept advising Fang Chi not to find such a woman. Luo Man continued filming the documentary.
When chatting with Fang Chi, she learned that Chen Mian was planning to give Fang Chi a house. Luo Man actually advised Fang Chi to accept, but Fang Chi didn't take it seriously. While they were talking, Fang Chi had a task? Because there was an emergency patient, Fang Chi quickly ran off to the emergency room. This was rare material, and the film crew quickly started filming.
However, the patient ultimately could not be saved, and all the doctors were very disappointed, including the film crew, who were also very sad. A vibrant life was just gone. Luo Man looked at the sad Fang Chi and stepped forward to comfort him. Luo Man took Fang Chi to the hospital rooftop for some air. Several other doctors who participated in the rescue also came to the rooftop to look into the distance.
The next day, the sun rose as usual. The moment he saw the sun, Fang Chi seemed to see hope again, and his mood eased quite a bit. Luo Man interviewed Fang Chi and asked him why they continued the rescue when he could have practically declared the patient dead upon arrival.
Fang Chi explained that it was to spare the patient's family grief, because only when the family saw the doctors genuinely trying to save them could they feel at peace. Gradually, the two started talking and Luo Man asked about Fang Chi's family. It turned out that Fang Chi's parents were also doctors and had strongly opposed him becoming a doctor at first. Fang Chi was very confused at the beginning, wondering why his parents would object.
Now, Fang Chi finally understood, because as doctors, they constantly face life and death, and it's a hurdle many people find hard to overcome. Fang Chi suddenly overheard a conversation between Chen Mian and his friend Zhang Fan and discovered that many things Chen Mian presented were faked and not as good as they seemed. Chen Mian knew his brother was wrong.
Feeling guilty towards Chen Kaixi, he called Chen Kaixi to remind her to pay close attention to Chen Mian's business affairs. Chen Kaixi went with Luo Man to find a lawyer to investigate. They found that all of Chen Mian's company shares were held by Zhang Fan on his behalf. This meant that everything Chen Mian had said before about not arguing with Chen Kaixi over shares was false. This was equivalent to Chen Kaixi not getting any shares.
Luo Man also found Fang Chi and blamed him for telling Chen Kaixi the truth. Fang Chi remembered that Chen Kaixi smiled very happily when she got married, but now Chen Kaixi's face was completely gray, showing no sign of happiness. Fang Chi felt it was Chen Mian's fault.
Episode 22 Recap
Zhou Musun introduced a new screenwriter to Luo Man. The new screenwriter was very interested in the script Luo Man wrote. After seeing the screenwriter off, Zhou Musun still wanted to continue dating Luo Man like a typical couple. But Luo Man always kept a certain distance from him. Their walks together were not as happy as before; instead, they didn't talk much.
Zhou Musun would occasionally look for topics, but Luo Man seemed not very willing to chat with him. She even wanted to return the flowers Zhou Musun gave her back to him. Zhou Musun wanted to invite Luo Man to his home again, but this time, she directly refused. Zhou Musun used the excuse of the movie they hadn't finished watching, and Luo Man finally agreed.
However, this time they didn't hug each other like before when watching a movie; instead, they sat separately. Zhou Musun wanted to continue trying to win back her feelings. At first, Luo Man wanted to leave, but Zhou Musun suddenly started talking about things from his childhood, which also caught Luo Man's interest. Just as Zhou Musun was being sentimental, Chen Kaixi suddenly called. It turned out Chen Kaixi still planned to continue enduring, which made Luo Man very angry.
After hanging up the phone and returning, Zhou Musun advised Luo Man not to get too involved in other people's family affairs. Zhou Musun seized the opportunity to try to give Luo Man a very expensive necklace. Luo Man did not accept it. This also meant that the relationship Zhou Musun was trying to save was impossible. Luo Man returned the necklace to him and then left. Chen Kaixi planned to separate from Chen Mian.
So, when taking their child to school, she didn't ask Chen Mian to come along. And when the child saw only his mother, he seemed slightly disappointed. That evening, Chen Mian gave Chen Kaixi a divorce agreement, and he gave her most of his property, claiming this was a guarantee to her and an expression of his sincere desire not to separate from her.
At first, Chen Kaixi was determined to divorce him, but influenced by Chen Mian's efforts, her heart softened once again. The next morning, Luo Man came to find Chen Kaixi. She saw that the relationship between Chen Kaixi and Chen Mian seemed to have improved quite a bit and was a bit surprised. Chen Kaixi originally wanted to bring Luo Man home to talk, but Luo Man was very angry seeing the current situation.
She felt there was no need to hide anything from Chen Mian. Chen Kaixi lied, claiming it was entirely because the child didn't want to separate from Chen Mian. But faced with Chen Kaixi's repeated change of heart and weakness, Luo Man was very angry afterward. The two best friends angrily parted ways once again. When Chen Mian, sitting in the car, saw Chen Kaixi and Luo Man having another argument, he was quite pleased.
Luo Man and Chen Kaixi both posted messages on WeChat Moments complaining about each other. When Chen Mian saw this, he was very smug. He felt he had succeeded, and his hanging heart finally settled. He even added Chen Kaixi and the child to the list. Luo Man invited Zhou Musun for dinner. Zhou Musun also knew about the argument between her and Chen Kaixi and asked Luo Man if they had reconciled.
Luo Man felt that now she should focus entirely on her career, which meant her relationship with Chen Kaixi was still in the angry phase. Chen Mian also happily bathed and played with the child. Chen Kaixi and Chen Mian also appeared very harmonious, as if everything had returned to their previous sweet times. Chen Mian also felt he had completely controlled Chen Kaixi.
He also invited Zhang Fan and Zhou Musun to plot together, and the few of them were happy about the success of their plan. Chen Mian invited Zhong Qingcheng to go mountain climbing together, showing no remorse, and Zhong Qingcheng happily agreed. Chen Mian once again proposed that he wanted to be with Zhong Qingcheng. Zhong Qingcheng did not refuse, nor did she completely object; she just changed the subject. Chen Mian's company officially went public and started its roadshow.
During the bell-ringing ceremony, Chen Kaixi and the child were clearly present. Luo Man and Zhong Qingcheng also watched the live broadcast the whole time. It turned out that the night before, Chen Kaixi had shown the results and photos from her investigation of Chen Mian.
Episode 23 Recap
Chen Mian still wanted to use words to coax Chen Kaixi, but Chen Kaixi knew everything Chen Mian had said to Zhong Qingcheng. It turned out that Zhong Qingcheng had also intentionally met with Chen Mian to test him for Chen Kaixi.
Chen Mian still thought Zhong Qingcheng was deliberately sowing discord and wanted to salvage the situation, continuing to deceive Chen Kaixi with lies, saying it was all Chen Mian's nonsense and that she just wanted to break up his family. But at this moment, Chen Kaixi would no longer believe Chen Mian. She even became emotional and shouted, feeling that Chen Mian was disgusting, still thinking about lying and shirking responsibility at this time.
Chen Kaixi had already lost all hope long ago. Everything before was just a facade to make Chen Mian lower his guard. She was waiting for this moment. Chen Kaixi no longer hesitated and took out the divorce agreement she had prepared, asking Chen Mian to sign it. Seeing that Chen Mian was unwilling to sign after reading the contents, because if he signed the divorce agreement Chen Kaixi presented, Chen Kaixi would take away a lot of shares.
In other words, she would take away several hundred million yuan in funds, which Chen Mian did not want to see. The reason Chen Mian had previously transferred the shares to Zhang Fan to hold on his behalf was to prevent the company's shares from falling into Chen Kaixi's hands. Chen Mian thought that as long as he didn't sign, Chen Kaixi would have no way. However, Chen Kaixi also had her means.
Chen Kaixi told Chen Mian that at this moment, Luo Man was at Zhou Musun's home. If Chen Mian did not sign, then Luo Man would use Zhou Musun's phone to send out the news, and then the next day, Chen Mian's company would not be able to go public. This was precisely what the women had discussed together, to leave Chen Mian with no retreat at this moment. Chen Mian did not believe it and immediately called Zhou Musun.
The person who answered the phone was Luo Man. Seeing that everything was under their control, Chen Mian could only reluctantly sign the divorce agreement. Both Chen Mian and Chen Kaixi understood that the moment the divorce agreement was signed, it proved that their relationship had completely ceased to exist. Luo Man found a reason to do a jigsaw puzzle together at Zhou Musun's home. The two of them did the puzzle until late.
Everything had succeeded, and there was no longer any need for Luo Man to stay, so she found an excuse to go home. After the bell ringing ceremony, Chen Mian returned home furious, because this meant that several hundred million yuan had been distributed to Chen Kaixi, which Chen Mian strongly disapproved of. The three women also happily gathered together.
The three women's plan had finally succeeded, and Chen Kaixi had also successfully obtained the share she deserved, celebrating together happily. Chen Kaixi also expressed her gratitude to Zhong Qingcheng. It turned out that Chen Kaixi and Luo Man had discovered that there was a connection between Zhong Qingcheng and Chen Mian. So they found Zhong Qingcheng, and at that time Zhong Qingcheng did not know that the person she was playing games with was Chen Mian.
Zhong Qingcheng also used this connection to help Chen Kaixi gain Chen Mian's trust and obtain evidence. Chen Kaixi had also always appeared very obedient and had forgiven Chen Mian, but she secretly searched for evidence at home when Chen Mian was not paying attention. This was how she obtained the nominee shareholder agreement when Chen Mian was completely unprepared, and it became the only trump card to take down Chen Mian in one blow.
The three women drank wine, celebrating while recalling the success of their plan. It could be said that the plan was perfectly seamless, entirely orchestrated by Luo Man, and the three women had completely turned the tables. Although they were celebrating, each woman felt uncomfortable inside, especially Chen Kaixi. Although Chen Kaixi had successfully obtained the sum of money she deserved, Chen Kaixi had also once invested her emotions.
Chen Kaixi was truly willing to be with Chen Mian, and at the beginning, she had persisted despite facing opposition from many family members. However, this relationship did not end well for her. As she spoke, Chen Kaixi began to cry sadly, leaning into Luo Man's embrace.
Episode 24 (Ending) Recap
In order to completely separate from Chen Mian, while Chen Mian was taking a bath, Chen Kaixi specifically took out a very ill-fitting piece of clothing. At first, when Chen Mian put on the clothes, he felt they were a bit tight and didn't pay much attention. However, after realizing, he thought Chen Kaixi had other men outside.
Chen Kaixi did not refute either, but simply told him directly that the two of them should no longer call each other husband and wife in the future. This represented a complete break. Chen Mian also learned that the cause of everything was Fang Chi. If it weren't for Fang Chi informing Chen Kaixi, then the subsequent events would not have happened, and everything would have proceeded according to plan. Furious, he beat Fang Chi up.
Fang Chi also decided not to stay in this city, so he applied to the hospital for an expatriate position. But when Luo Man learned that Fang Chi was preparing for an expatriate assignment, she called him. But the two of them only wished each other well and said nothing more. Luo Man went alone to a Japanese izakaya she once liked to drink. Just then, Zhou Musun arrived.
The two met again, smiled at each other, and very naturally sat down together. Luo Man also asked about Zhou Musun's reaction when he didn't get the money at that time. She also guessed that Zhou Musun would likely go crazy. Luo Man's guess was correct. The next morning, when Zhou Musun woke up and learned the money was gone, he guessed it was related to Luo Man, but he did not call Luo Man.
However, at this moment, Zhou Musun did not blame Luo Man. Instead, he felt a sense of relief. Luo Man was also very frank, saying that she knew Zhou Musun had a certain affection for her, but even with that little bit of love, Zhou Musun still factored in calculations. Zhou Musun was very surprised. What benefit could Luo Man get from helping Chen Kaixi obtain the money she wanted?
But Luo Man told Zhou Musun that not many things in this world can be measured by interests. Zhou Musun and Chen Mian were both the same kind of people: selfish, cruel, and cold. Zhou Musun did not deny Luo Man's comments, but in Zhou Musun's opinion, all men in the world were the same, even Fang Chi, whom Luo Man currently had a good impression of. The documentary was filmed very successfully.
The director also held a premiere for the documentary. Luo Man was also invited to attend. At the banquet, Luo Man searched everywhere, hoping to see Fang Chi. But she couldn't find him anywhere. Just as Luo Man was feeling disappointed, she suddenly saw Fang Chi burst through the door. It was as if a ray of light shone in. Meeting again, Luo Man also acted very proactively, unlike how she had deliberately avoided him before.
With such proactiveness, Fang Chi also felt that Luo Man seemed to be interested. It was another New Year. Luo Man, Chen Kaixi, and Zhong Qingcheng, the three women, celebrated together. Zhong Qingcheng had now finally become a big star with very high popularity. As they talked, Chen Kaixi told Luo Man and Zhong Qingcheng that Chen Mian wanted to redeem the shares held by Chen Kaixi. Chen Kaixi had not made up her mind yet.
She planned to negotiate with Chen Mian slowly. Zhou Musun and Chen Mian also gathered together, eating hotpot and celebrating the New Year. The two talked about women again. Chen Mian thought of Chen Kaixi and felt very sorry for her. Zhou Musun also felt very sad, because Zhou Musun truly liked Luo Man. The three women saw Fang Chi again while watching the documentary.
They deliberately discussed Fang Chi while Luo Man was pretending to be completely unaware next to her computer. Zhong Qingcheng still had work to do, so she quickly left. Only Luo Man and Chen Kaixi remained. Chen Kaixi asked how the relationship between Luo Man and Fang Chi was going, and if there was an intention to continue. Luo Man felt that Fang Chi was still too young. The age gap between them was still too large.
Moreover, because of her previous relationship with Zhou Musun, she still had a faint sense of caution in her heart, afraid of meeting someone like Zhou Musun again. Although Fang Chi currently appeared completely opposite to Zhou Musun, who could guarantee that in the future, Fang Chi wouldn't become like Zhou Musun? Luo Man was still dreaming sweetly. She was suddenly woken up by continuous WeChat messages.
Looking again, she found that Fang Chi had posted a photo of the two of them sitting together at the hospital. Although the photo was from the back, they were still recognized. Luo Man went to the hospital and found Fang Chi. After meeting, Fang Chi held Luo Man in his arms. The two of them also officially established their relationship.
