Hilarious Family 2 Episode 29 Recap
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Chief Tan orchestrated a dinner, inviting Jing Nanfeng. After a few rounds of drinks, Chief Tan, with a beaming smile, congratulated the Jing family on their victory in the Tea Contest. Tan, secretly calculating, aimed to stir conflict between Jing Nanfeng and Luo Zhusi to benefit himself. Jing Nanfeng, however, stated he had no merit in the matter, suggesting instead that they had taken the spotlight from Chief Tan.
Chief Tan quickly retorted, asserting that Luo Zhusi, being merely a woman, could not have achieved such a great feat without Jing Nanfeng's influence in turning the Jing Clan's fortunes around. Jing Nanfeng, however, refused to acknowledge the credit, insisting that Luo Zhusi was still the Chief. Chief Tan then brazenly declared that Jinyu Tea rightfully belonged to Jing Nanfeng, calling Luo Zhusi a usurper.
Jing Nanfeng, though, expressed a reluctance to be seen as profiting effortlessly from a woman's accomplishments, suggesting that even if he took the position, he wouldn't hold it securely. Seeing this, Chief Tan assured Jing Nanfeng he had already devised a plan to help him secure the position. Meanwhile, after Wei Shuangxi and Ruan Ling openly expressed their feelings for each other while drunk, they let go of their inhibitions.
Wei Shuangxi frequently accompanied Ruan Ling, even tirelessly assisting her in selling tea. Jing Kan’s newly developed Anzhou Sweetie became immensely popular, drawing long queues of eager customers. People lined up, sometimes for hours, and some asked for Aji Tea but were redirected to the Jinyu Tea main store, as only Anzhou Sweetie was sold there. The popular tea often sold out, leaving some customers disappointed. During a quiet moment, Ai Sixi and Jing Kan discussed Luo Aji’s origins.
Ai Sixi revealed that rumors were rampant, claiming Luo Aji was Luo Zhusi's illegitimate son. She also recounted hearing rumors that Luo Zhusi was involved in Grandpa's death, and that Luo Zhusi was responsible for Wei Junyi’s recent fall. Jing Kan, however, found the latter hard to believe, noting that Luo Zhusi was not even home on the day of the incident. Ai Sixi further speculated that Jing Nanfeng might be spreading these rumors.
Jing Kan added that Luo Zhusi had been noticeably melancholic and wary of Jing Nanfeng, despite winning the Tea Contest, which seemed highly abnormal. He felt a sense of empathy, acknowledging her difficult situation. Later, they decided to get some roasted pork trotters for dinner. Wei Junyi convened all the family elders and key decision-makers to deliberate on the Chief position of Jinyu Tea. She noted two recent joyous events: Jinyu Tea winning the contest and Jing Nanfeng's safe return.
While the tradition dictated the winner remain Chief, she felt it best to discuss the matter openly to prevent future disputes. Wei Junyi voted for Luo Zhusi to continue as Chief, praising her past contributions and magnanimity in managing Jinyu Tea. Another elder agreed with Wei Junyi, also supporting Luo Zhusi. However, a different elder argued that Jing Nanfeng, as the eldest and only son of Dayou, was the rightful heir, and Luo Zhusi’s tenure was merely temporary.
He emphasized that proper succession was vital for the clan's prosperity. Unexpectedly, Mr. An voted for Jing Kan, highlighting his innovative Anzhou Sweetie and his potential as the future of Jinyu Tea, noting that he also bore the Jing surname. The other elders, however, reminded Mr. An that Jing Kan was not among the candidates being considered. Faced with this, Mr. An chose to abstain from the vote.
Earlier, before the meeting, Jing Nanfeng had confronted Luo Zhusi, using the secret of Luo Aji's parentage to threaten and coerce her into relinquishing her position. Left with no choice, Luo Zhusi reluctantly agreed. As the discussion continued, Jing Nanfeng publicly declared his vote for Luo Zhusi, praising her management skills and appealing to everyone to prioritize Jinyu Tea's overall stability.
Luo Zhusi then announced her decision to resign as the Chief of Jinyu Tea, expressing gratitude to Wei Junyi and Jing Nanfeng for their recognition. She then formally recommended Jing Nanfeng to take over the position. Jing Nanfeng initially feigned humility, stating his unworthiness for such a significant responsibility, but ultimately accepted the role, vowing to expand Jinyu Tea and uphold the family's trust. After securing the Chief position, Jing Nanfeng immediately started to implement his aggressive plans.
He sought to consolidate all Jinyu Tea shops under central management, which effectively meant reclaiming the Anping Bridge Shop, the last remaining shop operated by Jing Kan and Ai Sixi. Ai Sixi vehemently refused, stating that the Anping Bridge Shop was not originally part of Jinyu Tea and had been built painstakingly through Jing Kan’s hard work. Even Jing Zhenzhu, Jing Nanfeng’s own daughter, stood by Ai Sixi, finding her father's actions unreasonable.
Ai Sixi boldly told Jing Nanfeng that their shop could cease operating under the Jinyu Tea brand, to which Jing Nanfeng angrily retorted that it would still be Jing family property. Jing Zhenzhu confronted her father, questioning his right to simply take back a shop that others had worked so hard to build. Jing Nanfeng, infuriated, yelled, "I am your father!" Ai Sixi, unfazed, clarified that their defiance was directed at him, not the family.
Jing Kan and Ai Sixi then left the dinner in protest. Luo Zhusi, observing that the rumors about Luo Aji’s true parentage had spread widely, decided to reveal the truth to him herself. Her maid, Mingyue, suggested that if anyone had to tell Luo Aji, Luo Zhusi was the most suitable person. Luo Zhusi then recounted the painful history to Luo Aji. Twenty-seven years ago, as an unmarried woman, she was deceived by a servant and became pregnant.
The servant abandoned her, and her enraged father tried to force an abortion. To save the Luo family's reputation and protect the child, her brother falsely announced that his wife had given birth to twins. Luo Aji initially dismissed her revelation as a joke, believing his mother and sister were playing a trick on him. However, Luo Zhusi confirmed the painful truth: he was the child she carried.
Overwhelmed with shock and grief, Luo Aji refused to believe her and ran away crying, desperate to escape the harsh reality. Jing Nanfeng, now relaxed in his new role, resumed his old habit of gambling, joining Chief Tan for drinks and a dice game. Chief Tan allowed him to win. However, when Chief Tan reminded Jing Nanfeng about his promise to share the Aji Tea and Anzhou Sweetie recipes, Jing Nanfeng grew evasive.
He explained that acquiring the methods was a delicate and time-consuming process that couldn't be rushed to avoid suspicion, but he assured Chief Tan that he would eventually deliver. After Jing Nanfeng left, Chief Tan, fuming with frustration, dismissed everyone from the room. He expressed his anger at Jing Nanfeng's failure to uphold their agreement and suspected Jing Nanfeng was trying to betray him.
He warned that if Jing Nanfeng dared to double-cross him, he would not be held responsible for his retaliation. That night, Jing Zhenzhu sat alone, visibly upset. Her mother, Xue Muyun, brought her food, encouraging her to accept Donglin's gestures of kindness, highlighting his consistent support. Jing Zhenzhu, however, was preoccupied with her father, Jing Nanfeng, and questioned whether he had truly changed, recalling his past as a gambler and drunkard. Xue Muyun expressed hope for harmonious family life.
Just then, Jing Nanfeng stumbled in, visibly intoxicated. He rudely called Jing Zhenzhu "fat" and, treating his wife like a servant, ordered her to make him osmanthus and lotus seed congee. Jing Zhenzhu, enraged, stepped forward to defend her mother, confronting her father about his disrespectful behavior. Jing Nanfeng, taken aback, tried to appease them, promising to speak more softly and change his ways. He frantically sought his wife's and daughter's trust, promising he had truly changed.
