My Bargain Queen Episode 6 Recap
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Xia Qian was perplexed by Sheng Zhening's actions regarding the car group buying project. However, her friend Fu Shuangshuang immediately understood Sheng Zhening's true intention. He wanted to keep Xia Qian around but couldn't find a direct reason, hence his elaborate method. Fu Shuangshuang, on the other hand, had delayed her resignation from Evergreen, claiming she couldn't bear to leave a stray cat she'd found and was secretly feeding, though the full truth was known only to her.
He Zhijun, having been discharged from the hospital, quickly immersed himself in wedding preparations with Ning Meng. They had taken their wedding photos and were making desserts to share with friends and family. Qin Hebo presented Ning Meng with a personalized wedding gift.
Ning Meng had hoped that both Qin Hebo and Sheng Zhening could walk her down the aisle at the wedding, but Qin Hebo gently declined, explaining that it wouldn't be appropriate and that he would be happy to witness her happiness from the audience. The following day, Xia Qian, dressed formally to deliver the signed car group buying contract and express her gratitude to Sheng Zhening, arrived at the hotel.
She told her colleague that Evergreen was truly the best party A she had encountered, praising their efficiency and prompt payments. Since Sheng Zhening was not in his office, she entrusted the contract to An An. As she walked through the hotel garden, Xia Qian recognized Sheng Zhening, who was disguised as a gardener. Knowing he was pretending, she decided not to expose him immediately.
She approached him and, after some initial, perhaps sarcastic, praise calling Sheng Zhening "handsome" and "a nice guy," she candidly shared her own, more critical, assessment of Sheng Zhening with "the gardener," calling him "weird," having "OCD," being "troublesome," "narrow-minded," and "totally unreasonable," though she ultimately conceded he was "a good guy." She expressed regret that they might not meet again soon, as she had wanted to thank him for his unexpected help.
Sheng Zhening, still in his gardener persona, subtly hinted that he frequented the garden at that time every afternoon. He quickly changed into a suit and returned, feigning a coincidental meeting with Xia Qian. However, his act was unconvincing. Xia Qian confronted him about his gardener disguise, recalling a past instance where he, as the gardener, had warned her about poisonous flowers.
She revealed that she had discovered his identity after seeing the handkerchief he had left behind in her room during their business trip. Sheng Zhening thanked her, expressing his anticipation for their next encounter. Xia Qian reiterated her thanks for his comfort that day and told him that the rest of her thoughts had already been shared with the "gardener." Upon her return, Xia Qian reflected that Sheng Zhening was, in fact, "not that annoying" after all.
However, Mu Xiaoyan became very dissatisfied, seeing her frequent interactions with Sheng Zhening. Fu Shuangshuang noticed Mu Xiaoyan's somber mood. Mu Xiaoyan confided in her, admitting that he had harbored feelings for Xia Qian since college. He explained that he couldn't confess back then because Xia Qian was with He Zhijun. Now, just when an opportunity arose, Sheng Zhening had unexpectedly entered the picture.
Fu Shuangshuang expressed her support for Mu Xiaoyan's pursuit of Xia Qian and promised to keep his secret. Meanwhile, Qin Hebo, to thank Fu Shuangshuang for looking after his cat, invited her to a luxurious restaurant. Beforehand, he instructed the waiter to present the bill for his signature, ensuring Fu Shuangshuang believed he was treating her as a thank you.
Initially cautious about the expensive menu, Fu Shuangshuang, upon realizing the meal was on him, ordered a lavish spread of dishes, including Fried yam with fungus, Fried abalone with XO sauce, Crispy shrimp balls, Baked beef short rib with red wine, Ginger kale, Stewed Dalian mussels with black truffle, Iced Mochi, Egg tart, and watermelon juice, abandoning her diet for the night. She savored the meal, marveling at her "super strong fighting capacity."
Ning Meng was meticulous in her wedding preparations, desiring every detail to be perfect. During the wedding rehearsal, Chen Kang, the projectionist, pulled Fu Shuangshuang aside to assist with music playback. Feeling unwell, Fu Shuangshuang called Xia Qian to bring her some painkillers. Xia Qian arrived and took over the music duties. Chen Kang simply told her to play any romantic and lyrical song.
Unaware of the specific context, Xia Qian, after learning it was a wedding rehearsal, selected a romantic violin piece. The music triggered a severe emotional response in Ning Meng, causing her to relive the traumatic memories of her father's car accident, leading her to collapse. Sheng Zhening was furious, sternly reprimanding Xia Qian before personally attending to Ning Meng until she regained her composure.
Chen Kang blamed Fu Shuangshuang for the incident and immediately fired her, explaining that she had ruined Sheng Zhening's sister's wedding rehearsal. As Fu Shuangshuang argued vehemently against her unfair dismissal, Qin Hebo intervened. He not only saved Fu Shuangshuang's job but also compelled Chen Kang to apologize to her. This incident, however, revealed Qin Hebo's true identity to Fu Shuangshuang, leaving her stunned. She accused him of deceiving her for so long.
Qin Hebo playfully reminded her of her own confident assertion of being "very familiar" with him and that she herself had arranged for him to be a "driver." He also pointed out that a boss wouldn't keep a stray cat on the rooftop. Fu Shuangshuang attributed her insight to instinct. After teasing her, Qin Hebo offered dinner, but Fu Shuangshuang, still processing the revelation, declined, promising to continue feeding the cat if he was away on business.
Later that evening, following Ning Meng's persuasion, Sheng Zhening sought out Xia Qian to apologize and explain the full story behind the incident. He revealed that the song had been playing in his father's car during the fatal car accident. After the tragedy, Ning Meng developed a rare condition where that specific melody would trigger overwhelming traumatic memories. He expressed regret for his uncontrolled emotions earlier.
As a gesture of compensation, Sheng Zhening offered to treat her to dinner, allowing her to choose any restaurant, regardless of cost. Xia Qian readily accepted, playfully threatening to "rip him off." They ended up at a roadside stall, sharing crayfish. Sheng Zhening, initially hesitant about the street food, was encouraged by Xia Qian, who peeled a crayfish for him and offered water to mitigate the spice. He eventually gave in.
During their meal, Sheng Zhening asked why Xia Qian had chosen to become a bargainer, noting it was an unusual profession. Xia Qian explained that she was raised by her mother in financially difficult circumstances, leading her to learn to bargain from a young age to save money. She found a deep sense of accomplishment in it. As an adult, she realized many people needed help bargaining but were either too shy, not eloquent, or lacked product knowledge. This inspired her to dedicate her skills to helping consumers obtain desired items at the lowest possible prices, further deepening their connection.
