Hilarious Family 2 Episode 13 Recap
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Jiao'e was delighted, anticipating her revenge on Ai Sixi and Wei Shuangxi. She mused to herself that once she had the Qingming Staff, she would wield supreme power within the household, allowing her to punish the young ladies as she pleased. When Ai Sixi and Wei Shuangxi walked past, she commanded them to gather the following morning at the Mao hour, emphasizing that no one should be late.
Ai Sixi and Wei Shuangxi, however, did not acknowledge her, absorbed in their own cheerful conversation and commenting on her possession of the Qingming Staff, which greatly angered Jiao'e. Meanwhile, Jing Kan, having been appointed the third boss, celebrated with his fellow gang members. Despite the festivities, he remained deeply dejected, believing that Ai Sixi intended to divorce him.
He had received a letter from her suggesting a divorce, but the gang leaders quickly pointed out that letters were not permitted at the Plantation. His obvious distress and a fiery confrontation with a subordinate, which showcased his "ruthless" side, only deepened the gang's admiration for him as a tough man. Confronting Ruan Ling, Jing Kan, in his despair, accused him of imitating Ai Sixi's handwriting and cleverly embedding an acrostic poem in the letter, implying malicious intent.
Ruan Ling insisted he merely wrote the letter, which Jing Kan did not believe. Feeling betrayed, Jing Kan declared their friendship over. The first and second bosses of the Qinglong Gang, however, weren't ready to let Ruan Ling off. They reminded him of a previous hundred tael debt owed to Jing Kan, which Ruan Ling had cunningly collected using despicable means.
They then forced Ruan Ling to sign an IOU for 200 taels, threatening him with physical harm if he refused. After Ruan Ling reluctantly signed, the first boss warned him against ever crossing their path again, stating he would be beaten every time. Jiao'e's attempts to discipline Ai Sixi and Wei Shuangxi proved challenging as they skillfully turned the tables on her, even mocking her name. Wei Junyi, observing the unruly scene, scolded Ai Sixi and Wei Shuangxi.
To reinforce Jiao'e's authority, Wei Junyi entrusted her with the Qingming Stick, a symbol of power. Jiao'e was overjoyed, believing the stick would grant her boundless influence. Ai Sixi and Wei Shuangxi, however, immediately tried to warn Wei Junyi that Jiao'e would use the stick for revenge. Wei Junyi countered that their misbehavior was the root cause, and threatened to reassign their shop to Erniang if they didn't learn their lesson.
Following his confrontation with Jing Kan, Ruan Ling's life at the Plantation became increasingly miserable. Although Jing Kan hadn't explicitly ordered his subordinates to torment Ruan Ling, they largely ignored him, refusing him food and sleep, and even labeling the privy to exclude him. Desperate, Ruan Ling approached Jing Kan, begging him to intervene and restore their relationship. Jing Kan, though still angry, also harbored some brotherly affection and wished to let Ruan Ling cool down.
Ruan Ling confessed to writing the letter to cancel his hundred tael debt, admitting he was starting to believe in karma, but claimed the acrostic poem was a coincidence. Jing Kan dismissed Ruan Ling's explanations. Ruan Ling bitterly pointed out Jing Kan's newfound status as the third boss contrasted with his own deplorable conditions and stated he had said all he needed to say and was leaving.
Afterward, Jing Kan instructed his subordinates to give Ruan Ling "staple food" to make him calm down, intending to alleviate Ruan Ling's situation. However, Jing Kan's subordinates misinterpreted his instructions. They presented Ruan Ling with dirty pastries and then forcibly fed him many bowls of rice, treating him harshly. When Jing Kan discovered this, he rushed to stop them, realizing they had misunderstood his intention for Ruan Ling to simply be well-fed.
But Ruan Ling, deeply resentful and interpreting this as further humiliation, pushed Jing Kan away, angrily stating he would not forget what had transpired and stormed off, ignoring Jing Kan's warnings to watch his step. Later, Jing Kan learned about some of the Qinglong Gang's key members, including the notorious thief "Sky-climbing Rat" and "Jin Buhuan," a man who had been a scapegoat for poisoning.
Afterward, Jing Kan found Ruan Ling again, genuinely attempting to apologize and explain that the misunderstandings were mere coincidences, and admitting that both were at fault. However, Ruan Ling remained unforgiving, responding sarcastically and accusing Jing Kan of hypocrisy given his newfound status. Ruan Ling bitterly pointed out Jing Kan's position as third boss contrasted with his own deplorable conditions, demanding Jing Kan stop calling his name and to "take his nobility and get lost."
Jing Kan then admitted that the biggest regret of his life was lying to Ruan Ling. Ruan Ling, however, only angrily told him to leave, declaring he wouldn't forget this day, leading Jing Kan to finally sever their ties with the words, "From now on. . ." Jiao'e then punished Ai Sixi and Wei Shuangxi by making them wash clothes under her watchful eye, intent on asserting her authority and shaking off the "maid" label.
The two cleverly feigned incompetence, lavishing Jiao'e with praise for her superior washing skills. Lost in their flattery, Jiao'e accidentally tore a silk garment, which Ai Sixi quickly identified as Luo Zhusi's cherished item, a gift from her nephew-in-law. Ai Sixi and Wei Shuangxi used this as leverage, agreeing not to tell Wei Junyi if Jiao'e would take them to a tailor to fix the dress. Seeing her predicament, Jiao'e reluctantly agreed to take them along.
Out on the street, Ai Sixi and Wei Shuangxi, now free, celebrated their brief escape. However, they soon encountered the Tong family's housekeeper, who rudely insulted them and the Jing family, prompting a brawl. Jiao'e, emerging from the tailor's shop, found herself caught in the fray when the housekeeper's group mistook her for one of Ai Sixi and Wei Shuangxi's allies. During the chaotic fight, Jiao'e's Qingming Stick broke.
Despite the broken stick, the shared ordeal brought the three women closer. When they returned, Wei Junyi was already aware of the fight, as the Tong family had complained about three "madwomen" from the Jing family. She scolded Jiao'e for colluding with Ai Sixi and Wei Shuangxi, calling them "three rotten apples," and musing that Luo Zhusi would make the fourth. Just then, a servant announced that a woman was at the door, asking for Ai Sixi. It was Ai Sixi's mother, Mai Youyou, who tearfully embraced her daughter, relieved to have finally found her.
