Resumen del episodio 16 de My Bargain Queen
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Sheng Zhening booked an entire amusement park for Xia Qian, where they shared a romantic date and kissed in a hot air balloon. Xia Qian playfully asked for more annual or two-year cards since they had the place to themselves, to which Sheng Zhening agreed. Back at home, Xia Qian reminded Sheng Zhening that, considering Ning Meng, they should keep their relationship a secret for now, and he readily agreed.
The next morning, Ning Meng lovingly prepared breakfast for He Zhijuan, promising she would no longer visit him at the hospital with meals, choosing instead to make him breakfast every day. He Zhijuan expressed his gratitude, and Ning Meng, watching him eat, beamed with happiness. Meanwhile, Sheng Zhening instructed An An not to deliver the larger appliances he had ordered but instead to bring a dress for Xia Qian.
He specifically told An An to remove the original price tag, fearing Xia Qian would worry about his spending. When Xia Qian tried on the dress, she liked it but questioned the price and origin. Sheng Zhening claimed it was a cheap find from Taobao, bought with a coupon for only 320 yuan. At Evergreen Hotel, a board meeting was held to discuss the upcoming 30th-anniversary celebration.
Mr. Gao, a senior and influential shareholder, unexpectedly returned from abroad and stormed into the meeting, demanding to know why he hadn't been notified. Qin Hebo explained that Mr. Gao’s absence meant he was unaware of recent personnel changes, but this did not appease Mr. Gao. Mr. Gao then criticized the proposed guest list for omitting long-standing clients like Mingcheng Group, Yongli Group, and Kangming Travel, asserting they should be invited.
He declared that the celebration required Sheng Zhening's presence and threatened that the Housekeeping Department would refuse cooperation if Sheng Zhening did not return. Yielding to Mr. Gao's significant influence, Qin Hebo promised to personally invite Sheng Zhening to oversee the celebration. Sheng Zhening received a call from An An, who informed him about the board meeting and Mr. Gao’s insistence, as well as Qin Hebo’s agreement.
As Sheng Zhening was concluding his call with An An, Xia Qian called him to a meeting, playfully warning him about keeping their personal and professional lives separate and jokingly threatening to deduct his salary if he was late again. Sheng Zhening then asked An An to keep him updated on hotel matters. Later, Sheng Zhening met Qin Hebo at a bar.
Qin Hebo urged Sheng Zhening to return, emphasizing that Evergreen's long-term clients from Senior Sheng's era would be suspicious if he wasn't involved, and acknowledged Sheng Zhening’s extensive experience with previous anniversary events. Sheng Zhening agreed to return but asked not to be assigned any specific duties, preferring to assist Qin Hebo in an advisory role.
As Sheng Zhening left to go home for dinner with Xia Qian, Charlie, observing him, commented to Qin Hebo that Sheng Zhening was clearly in love, having seen him happily engrossed in his phone. Charlie then turned the conversation to Qin Hebo's own romantic situation. Upon returning home, Sheng Zhening told Xia Qian he was returning to work at Evergreen, which meant he could no longer accompany her to work.
Xia Qian, though initially surprised, masked her reluctance, quoting a poem about enduring love. Sheng Zhening, sensing her hidden feelings, asked if she wasn't a little sad, but Xia Qian maintained her cheerful demeanor. He Zhijuan's hospital director offered him a rare opportunity to study abroad at Philip Psychological Clinic, a top-tier institution with a medical approach perfectly aligned with his specialization.
He Zhijuan was thrilled, having followed the clinic for some time and knowing many of his seniors also aspired to go, acknowledging the fierce competition for the single spot. However, Ning Meng, later learning about this opportunity from the director at her cake shop, became visibly distressed. Fearing He Zhijuan's departure, she falsely informed the director that she and He Zhijuan were planning to have a baby this year, leading the director to reassign the study spot to another doctor.
That evening, He Zhijuan confronted Ning Meng, expressing his anger and frustration, highlighting the significance and rarity of the opportunity he had just lost. Ning Meng tried to apologize, offering to immediately inform the director of her lie, but He Zhijuan, overwhelmed by emotional distress, simply told her "No need" and clutched his stomach in pain. The next morning, Xia Qian helped Sheng Zhening with his tie before he left for Evergreen.
She affectionately told him she almost forgot he was a general manager, and he, in turn, reminded her to only remember him as her boyfriend. He informed her he wouldn't be home for dinner and would wash the dishes upon his return. At Evergreen, during a meeting, a proposal was made to feature Sheng Zhening in a promotional video to showcase the hotel's leadership and culture. Sheng Zhening rejected this, stating that Evergreen's success was a collective effort.
He proposed instead to create promotional videos highlighting outstanding employees and the heartfelt stories of long-term customers, emphasizing that "sincerity matters the most." Later that evening, Xia Qian messaged Sheng Zhening, asking about his dinner and when he would return, but received no reply.
Concerned about his exhausting daily commute of nearly two hours from her home to the hotel, Xia Qian, without consulting Sheng Zhening, instructed An An to move all his luggage back to the hotel, thus initiating their "long-distance relationship." Sheng Zhening was initially annoyed by her unilateral decision, but Xia Qian insisted and he conceded. He then had to awkwardly explain to An An that Xia Qian hadn't consulted him about moving the luggage.
Missing Sheng Zhening, Xia Qian sleepwalked that night and fell out of bed, injuring her forehead. Determined to see him, Xia Qian strategically rescheduled a client meeting for her company's collaboration with a live-streaming platform to take place at Evergreen Hotel. After successfully concluding the meeting, she called An An to ascertain Sheng Zhening's whereabouts and learned he was likely in the restaurant.
Xia Qian waited expectantly at the restaurant entrance, but when Sheng Zhening emerged, conversing with an employee about promoting Building No. 2, he walked past her, seemingly ignoring her. Disheartened, Xia Qian was about to leave when she received a message from Sheng Zhening, asking her to come to his room. She rushed to his room, where they shared a tender embrace.
Sheng Zhening noticed her injured forehead, learning it was from a sleepwalking incident, and expressed concern, even suggesting he should move back in. An An then interrupted, asking about a Marketing Department meeting. Sheng Zhening suggested canceling, but Xia Qian, asserting her newfound influence, declared he would attend immediately, leading An An to jokingly comment on who truly held power in their relationship. Sheng Zhening then left for the meeting, but not before Xia Qian asked for a ten-second hug.
Fu Shuangshuang, monitoring Qin Hebo's cat via surveillance, worried when she saw it seemed unwell. After failing to reach him by phone, she rushed to his home, only to find the cat was merely barking up hairballs, not truly sick. While she was there, Qin Hebo returned, and she quickly hid, overhearing his phone call with Mr. Xue.
Mr. Xue, surprised by Qin Hebo's seemingly passive decision to invite Sheng Zhening back, reminded him of his past decisive and cunning actions, including the power failure in Building No. 2, the elevator incident with a star reviewer, and manipulating the renovation budget to ensure Sheng Zhening purchased termite-infested African logs. This conversation shocked Fu Shuangshuang. She realized that Qin Hebo had been present when she prepared the comparison budget, confirming her suspicion that he was behind the tampered data.
Distraught, Fu Shuangshuang quietly left Qin Hebo's home, unknowingly leaving her bag behind. Later that evening, as she wandered the streets, grappling with the complex nature of the man she thought she knew, Qin Hebo called, having found her bag. Her cold and distant response during their brief phone call, where she asked him to send the bag via flash delivery the next day, alarmed him.
After pondering, Qin Hebo decided to text her, inviting her to dinner to return her bag, hoping to see her. Concerned about Xia Qian's sleepwalking and recent injury, Sheng Zhening gave her a new watch. He explained it had a GPS function so he could track her movements at night, easing his worries. He also highlighted its ability to make and receive calls, serving as a backup if her phone died, thus providing "double insurance."
Xia Qian, though finding the watch unattractive, accepted it, and Sheng Zhening tried to convince her it was cute and looked good on her. Later, Xia Qian introduced new partners, Lie'er and Ai, for their company's live-streaming project. Lie'er, a famous anchor, would serve as a guest in early live streams, and Ai was an excellent selection manager. Xia Qian encouraged her team to seek their advice.
During the introductions, a male colleague mentioned buying a contour stick from Lie'er's previous live stream, jokingly preparing for a future girlfriend. However, Xia Qian later excused herself from an evening welcome party, citing a headache and a cold due to lack of sleep, apologizing for her recent poor work performance. Her colleagues reassured her, emphasizing their team spirit.
