My Bargain Queen Episode 25 Recap
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Xia Qian and Sheng Zhening were on a video call, discussing their upcoming trip to Shaxi. Xia Qian, who had already bought matching pajamas for them, told Sheng Zhening not to bring his own. However, Sheng Zhening suddenly received a call from Ning Meng, asking him to come over because something was happening. He quickly ended the video call with Xia Qian.
Shortly after, Sheng Zhening called Xia Qian back to explain that he couldn't accompany her to Shaxi because Ning Meng was suffering from a bipolar disorder episode and her emotions were unstable; he had to take her to see a psychologist. Although a colleague remarked that Ning Meng acted on purpose, Xia Qian, while slightly upset, expressed concern for Sheng Zhening's difficult position, emphasizing that health was paramount.
The following morning, Xia Qian opened the door, hoping to see Sheng Zhening, but it was An An, who informed her that Sheng Zhening had sent him to take her to the airport. An An also handed her bug repellant, a thoughtful gesture from Sheng Zhening who warned about insects on the mountain. Later, Sheng Zhening called Xia Qian, advising her to be careful in Shaxi, where it had been raining, and to take care of herself.
However, their conversation was cut short when Ning Meng called Sheng Zhening, complaining of discomfort and asking him to get her medicine. Sheng Zhening, hearing Ning Meng's request, reluctantly told Xia Qian he had to go and would get the medicine for Ning Meng, then ended their call. Fu Shuangshuang's live stream performance was exceptional, with high audience engagement and a dramatic increase in sales, making her suspect a computer error.
Qin Hebo then revealed that he had signed a swap deal with the platform, which placed her live stream on the homepage for increased exposure in exchange for meeting specific sales targets. Fu Shuangshuang worried about the high penalty if she failed, fearing she might cause Qin Hebo to go bankrupt, but he assured her he could afford it, emphasizing the high returns that come with high risks.
Jiayu, a colleague, suggested they celebrate the good sales data with a dinner. Qin Hebo, however, declined, offering a bonus instead, stating he needed to go home for dinner. Jiayu then offered to treat everyone. At the restaurant, Qin Hebo, visibly annoyed by Jiayu's presence as a "third wheel," remarked that the lights were too bright. Jiayu, distracted by a potential rain shower, momentarily left to check on her quilt, but quickly returned, unable to find a taxi.
Qin Hebo then arranged for his driver to take Jiayu home, ensuring he and Fu Shuangshuang could dine alone. Fu Shuangshuang, appreciating the quiet meal, commented that they could finally enjoy their dinner. Days later, news reported heavy rains and a landslide in Shaxi. Sheng Zhening, worried, called Xia Qian, who initially didn't answer. When she called back, she reassured him she was fine, staying indoors, and wasn't affected by the landslide, planning to return in two days.
She promised to inform him when she decided on her return date so he could pick her up. However, during subsequent video calls, Xia Qian repeatedly used a pillow to hide her face, claiming her face was swollen from an allergy due to the unfamiliar environment. Sheng Zhening, suspicious, called her hotel to check on her. During another video call, Xia Qian claimed someone was at her door and went to answer it, only to find Sheng Zhening himself.
Surprised, she confessed that her chin was injured. She explained that she was running during the landslide chaos when someone accidentally pushed her, causing her to hit her chin on a rock. Sheng Zhening gently touched her chin, and Xia Qian admitted that seeing him made the pain subside, though she couldn't smile fully because of the injury. Meanwhile, back home, Ning Meng, upset that Sheng Zhening had gone to Xia Qian, confided in Chen Manhui.
Chen Manhui suggested that Xia Qian was merely faking illness to win Sheng Zhening's sympathy, portraying her as manipulative. That night in Shaxi, Sheng Zhening changed into the couple's pajamas Xia Qian had brought, which included a Patrick Star design for him and SpongeBob for her. While he initially found them childish, he appreciated that Xia Qian had anticipated his visit and packed them. Later, as Xia Qian slept, her healing chin wound caused her to scratch it unconsciously.
Sheng Zhening stayed awake, gently holding her hand to prevent her from irritating the injury. Meanwhile, Qin Hebo and Fu Shuangshuang were seen walking home after grocery shopping, carrying many bags. Passersby mistook them for a couple, a misunderstanding Qin Hebo seemed to enjoy, much to Fu Shuangshuang's slight annoyance. After a live stream, Fu Shuangshuang accidentally left it running, and private moments between her and Qin Hebo were broadcast to their fans, leading to online speculation about their relationship.
Fu Shuangshuang was concerned and planned to clarify the misunderstanding in the next live stream. Qin Hebo offered to join her, stating he cared more about her feelings and didn't want her to be misunderstood, despite his enjoyment of the earlier mix-up. The following day, during a live stream, Qin Hebo addressed the rumors, clarifying that he and Fu Shuangshuang were indeed work partners, not a couple.
However, he then openly confessed that he was actively pursuing her and, although she hadn't agreed yet, he would continue to wait for her. Fu Shuangshuang immediately dismissed his confession as a cliché, saying it wouldn't work on her, and denied having any feelings for him. Later, experiencing persistent nausea and vomiting, Ning Meng went to the hospital for a check-up and was surprised to discover she was pregnant.
She excitedly shared the news with He Zhijuan, who, after her pleas not to leave her, decided to move back home that day to care for her. Ning Meng also proposed staying in a hotel for the initial period of her pregnancy so He Zhijuan could focus on his work, which Sheng Zhening agreed to. After returning from Shaxi, Xia Qian invited Sheng Zhening to a simple birthday celebration for Uncle Hu at her family's barbecue restaurant that evening.
Sheng Zhening readily agreed, promising to join her after work. However, while on his way, he received a call from Ning Meng and had to apologize to Xia Qian, explaining he couldn't make it because Ning Meng was in the hospital due to her pregnancy. Xia Qian's mother, knowing about Ning Meng's past bipolar disorder and her strong dependence on Sheng Zhening after their parents' tragedies, cautioned Xia Qian.
She worried that Ning Meng's evident dislike for Xia Qian and her temperament would lead to many troubles if Xia Qian were to marry into the Sheng family, urging her to be mentally prepared. Later that evening, Sheng Zhening arrived at Xia Qian's home after the celebration, bringing red wine for Uncle Hu.
He reassured Xia Qian that Ning Meng was fine and, seeing Xia Qian's concern for his exhaustion, he agreed to stay the night there rather than driving back to his hotel. Sheng Zhening offered to drive Xia Qian to the hospital the next day to remove her stitches, but Xia Qian insisted she would meet him at the hotel to spare him the extra travel.
However, later that day, just as they were about to have dinner, An An called Sheng Zhening, reporting that Ning Meng had not eaten all day and was nauseated by the hotel food, now demanding waxberries at night, which An An couldn't find. Realizing Ning Meng's deliberate attempts to call him away from Xia Qian, Sheng Zhening rushed to the hotel. He found Ning Meng happily eating waxberries, speculating that she was having a boy.
Sheng Zhening confronted her, accusing her of emotional blackmail and deliberate manipulation. He urged her to mature, reminding her that she was soon to be a mother and needed to understand responsibility, rather than acting like a spoiled child.
Later, at the hospital where Sheng Zhening had accompanied Xia Qian to remove her stitches, Ning Meng unexpectedly confronted Xia Qian, declaring her strong dislike and vowing to never let Xia Qian marry into their family, promising to relentlessly pursue Xia Qian as long as she remained with Sheng Zhening. Xia Qian called her "hopeless."
As Xia Qian was being attended to, An An called Sheng Zhening again, reporting that Ning Meng's bipolar disorder had truly flared up, causing her to cry uncontrollably. The doctor then explained to Sheng Zhening that pregnancy could cause hormonal imbalances, potentially leading to a recurrence of bipolar disorder, which would be complicated to treat during pregnancy.
Xia Qian, understanding the situation, urged Sheng Zhening to go back to Ning Meng, reassuring him that she could manage on her own, though Sheng Zhening insisted on picking her up after she finished.
