Hilarious Family 2 Episode 22 Recap
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Ruan Ling arrived at Wei Shuangxi's room, calling her "Sweetheart." Jing Kan and Ai Sixi were already inside, having a meal. Ruan Ling also called Jing Kan "Sweetheart." Ai Sixi playfully asked if "Chouchou" was Jing Kan's nickname, which he denied, then remarked on how intimate their greetings had become. Ruan Ling had brought perilla leaves, which she said could soothe muscles and benefit the lungs, and suggested rolling them to enhance their fragrance.
As Jing Kan observed this action, he realized that "rolling" was a crucial, missing step in the Seven Bowls of Tea technique. This discovery allowed him to finally successfully brew the Banfang Tea, a tea his mother had perfected. Meanwhile, the county magistrate received reliable information that Jin Buhuan, the murderer of Landlord Song, had fled to Taiping County, which was under his jurisdiction.
Eager to curry favor with Prefect Song, the magistrate ordered his subordinates to immediately begin a county-wide search for Jin Buhuan, demanding his capture within two weeks. Back at the Jing residence, during a family meal with Wei Junyi, Luo Zhusi, Xue Muyun, and Ai Sixi, news arrived that Ai Sixi's mother, Mai Youyou, had returned. Wei Junyi was delighted and warmly welcomed Mai Youyou.
During dinner, Xue Muyun inquired about Luo Aji and Zhu Wan'er's wedding, which Luo Zhusi immediately denied as mere nonsense. Mai Youyou then seized the opportunity to suggest holding a wedding ceremony for Jing Kan and Ai Sixi, as they never had a proper one. Luo Zhusi objected, but Mai Youyou eloquently argued that while their love was clear, not having a formal wedding could lead to gossip and potentially harm the Jing family's reputation.
Wei Junyi, the matriarch, agreed that Jing Kan and Ai Sixi were indeed owed a wedding and decided to proceed with the arrangements. However, Ai Sixi disagreed with the timing, emphasizing that it was a critical period for Jing Kan with the upcoming Tea Contest, and she did not want him to be distracted.
Elsewhere, Lin Donglin was engrossed in his accounts when Jing Zhenzhu brought him some food, an uncharacteristically thoughtful gesture that made him slightly uncomfortable, wondering if he had done something wrong. Suddenly, Xue Muyun burst in, discussing the impending wedding for Jing Kan and Ai Sixi. She expressed her desire for their "first house" to claim credit for this joyous event to maintain the family's traditional balance of good and bad fortune.
Jing Zhenzhu tried to interject, but Xue Muyun paid her no mind. Feeling frustrated and overlooked, Jing Zhenzhu later confided in two friends over drinks. They helped her realize that her unhappiness stemmed from feeling excluded from Lin Donglin's growing success. Ai Sixi approached Jing Kan to discuss the upcoming wedding, still feeling conflicted and worried it would interfere with his Tea Contest preparations.
To her surprise, Jing Kan agreed, revealing that he had always wanted to give her a proper ceremony. He then shared the good news that he had successfully recreated the Banfang Tea, though he still needed to stabilize its quality. Jing Zhenzhu visited Lin Donglin at his pastry shop, which was thriving. Lin Donglin shared his long-held desire to bring his aunt, who had raised him, to live closer and enjoy a comfortable old age with his newfound financial stability.
However, he admitted he had already brought her and her son to a rented house without consulting Jing Zhenzhu first, fearing her disapproval. Jing Zhenzhu was furious, accusing him of acting unilaterally and becoming arrogant with his wealth. The argument escalated, with Jing Zhenzhu stating that his wealth meant nothing to her and that she still saw him as the "loser" he once was.
Hurt, Lin Donglin retorted that he felt no dignity as a live-in son-in-law and declared he would no longer return home, asserting that he was finally acting independently. Jing Zhenzhu watched him leave, heartbroken, realizing he might have desired this separation for a long time. Later that evening, as Jing Kan and Ai Sixi were enjoying some quiet time in their room, Jing Kan encouraged Ai Sixi to soak her tired feet. Suddenly, Mingzhen, a maid, knocked.
She entered with various wedding dresses and pastries, instructing Ai Sixi to choose her preferences. Ai Sixi was annoyed by the numerous choices and how predetermined everything seemed. Mingzhen then dropped the bombshell: the wedding was set for just five days later, and both Jing Kan and Ai Sixi were forbidden from leaving the house. Outraged, Ai Sixi stormed out, intent on confronting her mother, Mai Youyou.
Ai Sixi found Mai Youyou drinking a concoction for her skin and angrily confronted her about the five-day wedding plan. Mai Youyou explained that she had consulted a fortune-teller who deemed the 29th day auspicious for a wedding before noon, promising a long and happy marriage for Ai Sixi and Jing Kan. Ai Sixi reminded her mother of her own childhood lessons about individualism and not interfering in others' choices.
Mai Youyou, initially mentioning the "cash gifts" from a wedding, quickly backtracked, insisting she only wanted what was best for her daughter and that she didn't want Ai Sixi to live with regrets. Despite Mai Youyou's tearful pleas and promises not to interfere again, Ai Sixi called her actions selfish but eventually relented to her mother's desperate request.
On the wedding day, Ai Sixi was astonished by the extravagant array of gold and silver jewelry and other gifts that had arrived. The Jing family organized a magnificent wedding, a spectacle that drew admiration and envy from the residents of Taiping County. During the formal ceremony, as Ai Sixi bowed to her elders, Mai Youyou became visibly emotional, tears welling in her eyes as she watched her daughter get married.
At the wedding banquet, Mai Youyou enthusiastically toasted guests, proudly introducing herself and her daughter, Ai Sixi. Having had too much to drink, Ai Sixi gently guided her mother outside for some fresh air. Soon after, Jing Kan also became intoxicated, and Ai Sixi hurried back inside to tend to him. Yunzhu, who had come to the wedding, noticed Mai Youyou's inebriated state and helped her.
As Yunzhu escorted Mai Youyou away, Mai Youyou cast a lingering, tearful gaze back at Ai Sixi, who, sensing her mother's emotions, turned to meet her gaze, their eyes locking in a moment of poignant understanding.
