My Bargain Queen Episode 34 Recap
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An An informed Sheng Zhening that Xia Qian had returned the watch and wedding dress, to which Sheng Zhening simply replied, "Got it." An An also presented Sheng Zhening with his recent itinerary, asking if it was too packed, but Sheng Zhening seemed intent on burying himself in work.
Mu Xiaoyan called Fu Shuangshuang to inform her of the breakup between Xia Qian and Sheng Zhening, expressing that he and Ai didn't know how to comfort Xia Qian and thus had to call her. Fu Shuangshuang was greatly concerned, stating that Xia Qian must be devastated and immediately decided to go to her, with Mu Xiaoyan offering to drive her.
Upon arriving at Xia Qian's home, Fu Shuangshuang had to call out to her multiple times before Xia Qian opened the door. Xia Qian downplayed her feelings, claiming she was fine and that breaking up was not a big deal. She refused to eat the food Fu Shuangshuang brought, but eventually, overwhelmed with emotion, admitted her profound sadness.
Xia Qian confessed that she couldn't forget Sheng Zhening, as his presence lingered in every corner of her home and at Evergreen Hotel, and that perhaps she herself was unwilling to let go. She lamented that the car accident was an unchangeable fate, rendering her speechless when Sheng Zhening broke up with her, with no words to express her desire to stay with him.
She wished the whole situation was just a dream and that they were still together, but acknowledged it was real and she felt helpless. Fu Shuangshuang encouraged her to eat and rest, hoping things would improve. Meanwhile, colleagues in the E-commerce Department noticed that Sheng Zhening had stopped picking up Xia Qian from work, speculating that both were simply too busy.
Mr. Wang overheard this and, hoping to bring them back together, approached Xia Qian with a feigned migraine, asking her to attend a departmental meeting on his behalf to discuss her group purchase proposal. Xia Qian agreed and went to the designated meeting room. Sheng Zhening, seeing Xia Qian, immediately exited the meeting. He then called An An, instructing him to summon Mr. Wang to his office.
An An rebuked Mr. Wang, revealing that Sheng Zhening and Xia Qian had broken up and warned him not to stir up trouble. Mr. Wang was shocked to learn about the breakup, realizing his well-intentioned plan had backfired, and admitted his headache was now genuinely painful. In the meeting room, Mr. Chen arrived, announcing he was filling in for Sheng Zhening, confirming Xia Qian's suspicion that Sheng Zhening was deliberately avoiding her.
Heartbroken, Xia Qian submitted her resignation application to Mr. Wang. She explained that her primary task of launching the App at Evergreen was complete, so her work there was finished. Mr. Wang tried to persuade her to stay, acknowledging her as one of his most outstanding employees and praising her contributions to the App's successful launch. Despite his efforts, Xia Qian's resolve was firm, so Mr. Wang agreed to process her resignation through the Personnel Department.
An An informed Sheng Zhening about Xia Qian's resignation, asking if he had any instructions, but Sheng Zhening remained outwardly composed, simply inquiring about his next meeting. When An An pressed him, asking if he cared about Xia Qian's resignation, Sheng Zhening curtly told him to leave. As Xia Qian gathered her belongings, her colleagues expressed their sadness at her departure, commending her as a capable and fair leader who never made her subordinates take the blame.
They also questioned Sheng Zhening's actions. Before leaving the Marketing Department, Xia Qian distributed organized materials on product selection for the App to her colleagues. She politely declined their offer to walk her out. Later, in the lobby, Xia Qian passed Sheng Zhening, who feigned indifference until she had walked away, then turned to watch her leave.
Concurrently, Director Lu approached He Zhijuan, remarking on his recent stay in the staff dormitory and assuming he had a quarrel with Ning Meng. Director Lu provided He Zhijuan with customized Japan travel vouchers arranged by his wife, praising He Zhijuan's romantic travel plan. He advised He Zhijuan that couples should not let grievances linger and emphasized the importance of balancing work with personal life and cherishing romantic relationships.
He Zhijuan denied any quarrel, saying he was busy, but accepted the advice. He later ordered a cake from Ning Meng's shop for self-pickup, leaving a message that the cake was delicious and thanking her. Ning Meng responded, thanking him for his support. Back at Worth Or Not, Xia Qian brought milk tea for Ai and Mu Xiaoyan. Ai observed that Xia Qian seemed to have recovered well, actively working and appearing to have moved past her breakup.
Curious about Sheng Zhening, Ai urged Mu Xiaoyan to ask An An, threatening to expose Mu Xiaoyan's in-office gaming if he refused. Mu Xiaoyan reluctantly contacted An An, who complained that Sheng Zhening was working relentlessly, "twenty-five hours a day," to numb himself, dragging An An down with him. An An noted it was the first time he had seen Sheng Zhening so devoted to a woman.
Mu Xiaoyan shared that Xia Qian was doing the same, admitting that while Xia Qian seemed fine, something about her still felt off. Driven by a desire to help Sheng Zhening and Xia Qian reconcile, Mu Xiaoyan proposed sharing An An's apartment, pointing out its proximity to their company. An An vehemently refused. Mu Xiaoyan sweetened the offer, first proposing to pay 60% of utility bills, then 70%, but An An remained steadfast.
Finally, Mu Xiaoyan appealed to An An's desire for the couple to get back together, arguing that cohabiting would allow them to "exchange information at any time and offer advice" for the reunion, preventing them from missing crucial opportunities. This idea seemed to sway An An. Soon after, a representative from Happy World Amusement Park visited Worth Or Not to request online live streaming promotion.
Ai and Mu Xiaoyan immediately recognized it as the location where Sheng Zhening had proposed to Xia Qian. Fearing it would upset Xia Qian, they tried to politely decline the offer, citing a lack of experience in that specific type of business. The representative, however, insisted it was simple, offered to provide the copywriting, and promised annual passes as an incentive. Xia Qian then walked in during the conversation.
Despite a momentary pause at the sight of the park photos, she quickly composed herself and accepted the order. She explained that she didn't want the company to lose business because of her and reassured Mu Xiaoyan and Ai that she was fine and no longer sad about the past. Ai commented to Mu Xiaoyan that Xia Qian seemed to have "moved on completely," reasoning that anyone else would burst into tears seeing such a meaningful place.
Later, while tidying her home, Xia Qian discovered a hidden childhood photo of herself that Sheng Zhening had placed on a high shelf. A flashback showed Sheng Zhening placing it there, saying she would miss him when she couldn't reach it. Another flashback recalled her asking him for a photo from his wallet, which he teasingly claimed she would never find. In the present, she found the photo. It had "My Summer" written on it.
This discovery shattered her composed facade, and she broke down in tears, lamenting, "You wrote 'my summer' at that time. What's the point of finding it now? Why let me find it?" revealing her deep, unhealed pain.
