Lucky With You Episode 1 Recap
> Lucky With You Recap
Wu Shiyi, a security escort, underwent her company's quarterly assessment. During a demanding timed exercise, her instructor urged her, "Wu Shiyi, what are you doing? Hurry up!" and then, observing her struggle, offered, "I allow you to quit, Wu Shiyi." Despite the pressure, she completed the assessment. Afterward, the results were announced, and while others like Cao Feifei and Wu Xiaohui placed first and second, Wu Shiyi landed in seventh.
This was a disheartening outcome for her, especially considering she was a former national champion, having won the 5th National Sanda Championship in the women's 50kg category with a powerful right hook. A colleague, noticing her sadness, remarked that her practical skills were top-notch, superior to others in technique and experience, but her physical endurance lagged behind those younger competitors at their peak, attributing it to a natural decline she couldn't escape.
Wu Shiyi confessed that her sadness stemmed from feeling powerless. Meanwhile, the wealthy Hou Jue, recently returned from studying in the United States, pursued his passion for wilderness rescue. He sped through mountain roads with his friend, Hai Xing, on a rescue mission. During a phone call, Hou Jue pressed Hai Xing to drive faster, playfully chiding him for not upgrading his car, suggesting that if it broke down, they'd have to rescue him next.
A radio announcement warned all rescue teams about complicated road conditions and urged caution, reminding them, "Safety first." Hai Xing relayed this to Hou Jue, but Hou Jue insisted he would begin the rescue alone if Hai Xing didn't arrive promptly, stating he was "too close" to the scene to wait. Hai Xing cautioned him against acting alone due to the danger. Realizing he had taken a wrong turn, Hou Jue quickly corrected his course and waited for Hai Xing.
At the scene, a car dangled precariously over a cliff. Hou Jue calmly descended on a rope, reassuring the trapped couple, "Relax, don't be nervous. I'm coming down to save you; you will definitely be safe." He skillfully extracted the woman first, then the man, instructing Hai Xing to carefully pull the rope. Despite Hai Xing's concerns about the rope's capacity for three people, Hou Jue confidently told him to simply pull when instructed.
After the couple was safely brought up, an ambulance arrived. The team captain reprimanded Hou Jue and Hai Xing for acting independently, questioning Hou Jue's experience compared to others. Hou Jue countered that he couldn't stand by when people were in immediate danger and that saving lives was the priority. The captain reiterated the importance of following orders and prioritizing one's own safety to avoid unnecessary risks to the rescue effort.
Hou Jue acknowledged the command, while the rescued couple thanked him profusely. Later, Wu Shiyi was on a date with her boyfriend, Da Peng, who presented her with a signed book as a belated birthday gift, jokingly saying it was eleven months early, implying it was for next year. Da Peng expressed his resentment, noting that despite their nearly three-year relationship, they rarely spent time together due to her work.
He, at thirty-four, felt pressure from his parents to marry and have children, hinting that their current situation wasn't sustainable. Wu Shiyi promptly stated she was ready to marry whenever he desired. Their conversation was interrupted when Wu Shiyi received a call from the Neighborhood Committee, informing her that her father, Wu Tianyi, was drunk and causing trouble again. Wu Shiyi apologized to Da Peng, explaining she had to leave immediately, and departed.
At her father's place, she found him in disarray, lamenting that she had to pay 12,000 yuan for damages he caused to a public bulletin board, adding to her existing debts. She pleaded with him to stay home and avoid further trouble.
At work, Wu Shiyi's colleagues were assigned various long-term security roles: some were to protect a singer on a 60-day tour across six cities, others escorted a child to Shanghai, and a client specifically requested the top-performing female bodyguard for a 28-day international trip to protect expensive jewelry.
Feeling left out, Wu Shiyi was eventually given a task by Mr. Zhao: to pick up a crucial document from Yashi Group, have it signed and sealed by Hou Zhirong at Zhirong Construction, and return it to Yashi Group, all before noon. Disappointed that her assignment was merely a delivery that a courier service could handle, Wu Shiyi questioned its importance. Mr. Zhao chastised her attitude, reminding her to treat all work seriously.
Wu Shiyi retorted that she was frustrated with her own performance, which prevented her from receiving more significant assignments. Mr. Zhao sternly warned her that if her performance didn't improve in the next quarterly assessment, she would be dismissed and wouldn't even qualify for courier work. Reluctantly, Wu Shiyi headed to Zhirong Construction. In the elevator, she observed a suspicious individual who identified himself as a "Flash Delivery" person going to the 28th floor.
After entering, the man changed into a property uniform and proceeded towards Hou Zhirong's office. At that moment, Hou Zhirong was on a phone call with his son, Hou Jue, complaining about his habitual tardiness on his first day of work. Suddenly, Xiaowei, a disgruntled former employee who accused Hou Zhirong of intellectual property theft, burst into Hou Zhirong's office with a knife.
He taunted Hou Zhirong for ignoring his calls and refusing him entry, revealing how he used a courier uniform and an expired ID to bypass security. He angrily reiterated how Hou Zhirong had destroyed his future and denied his intellectual property, demanding five million yuan and a public apology. Hou Jue, still on the phone, heard his father's alarmed cries and realized something was amiss, driving frantically through traffic.
Wu Shiyi, having completed her delivery to Hou Zhirong and sensing trouble, returned to the office. She discreetly called the police and informed Ma Zong, a company executive, about the hostage situation. She calmly advised Ma Zong to stall Xiaowei by mentioning Hou Zhirong's high blood pressure and heart condition, suggesting that a female secretary bring water and medicine. Xiaowei, despite his agitation, agreed, but threatened to kill Hou Zhirong if anyone else entered.
Wu Shiyi quickly donned a secretary's jacket and entered the office, feigning fear. She attempted to give Hou Zhirong water, who dramatically exaggerated his chest pain and difficulty breathing. When Xiaowei ordered her to retrieve Hou Zhirong's medicine from a cabinet, she seized the opportunity to tackle him, with Hou Zhirong joining the struggle. They successfully subdued Xiaowei. Hou Jue, having just arrived at the building, was briefly stopped by Wu Shiyi outside. He then rushed in with security personnel.
Wu Shiyi, her mission accomplished, quietly slipped away, changed back into her own clothes, and left, arriving late for her document delivery. At the hospital, Hou Zhirong continued to scold Hou Jue for his tardiness, reminding him of his past failed startup where he squandered his father's investment.
He voiced his frustration, suggesting he would rather hand over Zhirong Construction to Ma Zong due to his diligence and intelligence, but couldn't because Ma Zong was an "outsider" who might develop "ulterior motives" as theirs was a family business. Hou Jue, concerned for his father's health, promised to take his work seriously starting the next day. Meanwhile, Wu Shiyi was reprimanded by her boss for her late delivery, which resulted in a customer complaint.
Her boss emphasized the company's core principle: "Always put the customer's interests first; there is no reason to harm the customer's interests." As punishment, she was suspended for one month without pay and ordered to write a self-reflection report. Feeling dejected, Wu Shiyi called Da Peng, hoping to commiserate over hot pot. Da Peng curtly dismissed her, claiming he was in a meeting and busy all day, adding, "I believe you can survive by yourself."
With Hou Zhirong hospitalized, Hou Jue took charge at Zhirong Construction, enjoying his newfound authority. He was greeted with enthusiasm by employees and immediately ordered his assistant, Lili, to replace his chair, disregarding her explanation that all office furniture was uniformly configured according to his father's specifications. He insisted that "Xiao Hou is also the general manager." Later, his girlfriend, Huang Yue, messaged him to meet at Meilu Hotel on Qixian Road. Hou Jue, filled with anticipation, confirmed the location.
Coincidentally, Wu Shiyi received an ambiguous message on her phone from Da Peng, detailing directions to the "Meilu Hotel, Qixian Road 0237," and affectionately addressing someone as "my big-eyed cat," asking, "you won't get lost again, will you? Come on, my love." Sensing something was amiss, Wu Shiyi borrowed a friend's car and sped off.
Hou Jue arrived at the hotel to meet Huang Yue, who, after a brief exchange where Hou Jue mentioned Bai Quan lived nearby, presented him with her wedding invitation – Huang Yue and Bai Quan. She coolly instructed him to stop sending her numerous WeChat messages, explaining that she was now "someone else's wife" and would block him if he continued.
Hou Jue, reeling from the shock, questioned if it was real and how she could have married someone within a month of returning home. Huang Yue simply said, "It doesn't matter anymore. Dear, learn from your mistakes. Remember, some women are unreliable." She then bid him farewell, leaving Hou Jue stunned and confused, realizing he had just been dumped. Meanwhile, Da Peng realized his accidental message was a mistake, but it was too late.
Wu Shiyi, furious, arrived at the Meilu Hotel to confront him. Da Peng desperately tried to prevent his new girlfriend from opening the door, claiming it was just someone distributing flyers. Wu Shiyi, however, bypassed them by confirming Da Peng's identity and room number, "Zhu Dapeng, ID 440303198609060017," with the front desk, gaining entry. As Wu Shiyi stormed in, shouting "Zhu Dapeng!" , he frantically climbed out the window to escape, muttering about her being "too unreliable."
Downstairs, a dazed Hou Jue witnessed Da Peng descend, followed by Wu Shiyi, who narrowly avoided landing on his car. He inquired about the chaotic scene as Wu Shiyi continued her pursuit of Da Peng. Hou Jue, getting in the way, was swiftly thrown over her shoulder by Wu Shiyi. Limping, he managed to record Wu Shiyi catching Da Peng in the bushes and angrily beating him, while Da Peng pleaded, "Wu Shiyi, you misunderstood me! I really didn't cheat!"
