Nothing But Thirty Episode 10 Recap
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After Zhong Xiaoqin and Chen Yu underwent a prenatal examination, Zhong Xiaoqin secretly photographed Chen Yu's sperm quality analysis report on her phone and sent it to her mother. Chen Yu, discovering her actions, confronted her angrily, feeling his privacy was violated. Zhong Xiaoqin tried to justify it by saying her mother wasn't at ease otherwise, but Chen Yu retorted that while her mother might be at ease, he felt betrayed.
Later that evening, Zhong Xiaoqin attempted to reconcile by offering Chen Yu tangerines, but he brushed her off, saying his hands weren't clean. He then showed her his newly acquired Tiger Skin fish, using them as a metaphor for their fading relationship. He explained that young, vibrant fish eventually lose their patterns and colors, becoming old and hunched, just like people.
He concluded that their marriage wasn't losing its color, but rather they, as individuals, were becoming dulled by trivial matters, making their days more boring. Zhong Xiaoqin’s mother later called her, confirming with relief that Chen Yu’s sperm survival rate was 95%, so there was no problem with his health. Meanwhile, a real estate agent, introduced by Wang Manni's landlord who planned to sell the apartment, found a new place for Wang Manni.
It was located in a more remote district, farther from the city center, but offered a spacious, clean environment at a lower rent. Wang Manni, recalling her cruise experience where she saw the stark differences between economy and business class, decided to take it, embracing the idea of having her own living room, bathroom, and kitchen. She believed a smaller living space would limit her perspective, and the rent savings could fund an annual long-term vacation.
Zhong Xiaoqin came to help Wang Manni pack, expressing her envy for Wang Manni and Gu Jia, who always seemed to have plans for everything, unlike herself, who felt constantly confused. Inspired by Wang Manni's decisiveness, Zhong Xiaoqin resolved to cancel her vacation and return to work. In the dead of night, Gu Jia was startled awake by a nightmare in which her father suffered a heart attack with no one around to help.
She frantically called his cell phone, but it was continuously busy. Panicked, she prepared to rush home, but Xu Huanshan calmly suggested she try calling the landline. Her father soon answered, seemingly well and asleep, which finally allowed Gu Jia to breathe a sigh of relief. The next morning, Gu Jia visited her father, bringing him many gifts, and discovered expired salted vegetables and ham in his refrigerator.
She offered him three options: install a security camera, hire a housemaid, or move in with her. Her father rejected all three, stating he didn't want to be monitored, have a stranger in his house, or live under his daughter's roof, believing distance was better for their relationship. Gu Jia explained her nightmare and worries, emphasizing her need for peace of mind.
Her father then revealed his intention to move into a nursing home, having already researched some and finding them quite satisfactory. He felt it was a good opportunity to experience new things while in good health, without burdening his daughter. Unable to persuade each other, they agreed to visit a few nursing homes together. At work, Chen Yu’s recent proposals were repeatedly rejected.
He sought out his superior, Sister Lu, who chastised him for lacking energy and having his mind elsewhere, sarcastically suggesting he use his annual leave to clear his head. Frustrated, Chen Yu took his leave. Simultaneously, Zhong Xiaoqin returned to her office. She learned that Zhong Xiaoyang’s department rotation was over, and he was now permanently assigned to her department.
He was delighted to see her back and offered his assistance, reminding her not to constantly rely on doing menial tasks to prove her worth. Later, in the parking garage, Zhong Xiaoyang swiftly pulled Zhong Xiaoqin out of the path of a speeding car, cursing the driver and ensuring she was unharmed. Gu Jia, Xu Huanshan, and Gu Jia’s father visited several nursing homes.
While Gu Dad found them all satisfactory, praising their meals and activities, Gu Jia was disappointed with the limited menu and lack of nutritional balance. Xu Huanshan sided with Gu Jia, suggesting there were better options. Gu Dad tried to discreetly convince Xu Huanshan to settle for one of the places, but Xu Huanshan instead tried to persuade him to move in with them. Gu Dad remained steadfast, not wanting to be a burden on his daughter.
During a visit to a high-end nursing home, Gu Dad’s expression changed dramatically upon learning the monthly cost was twenty-seven thousand yuan, in addition to a two-million-yuan membership deposit. Despite this, he reiterated his desire to live in a nursing home but insisted that he would have the final say in choosing which one, especially after his grandson, Zi Yan, gave him a GPS-enabled watch, asking him to wear it so his mother could sleep soundly.
Gu Dad declared that after sixty years of never troubling others, he would not start now by making his four-year-old grandson worry. Gu Jia's improved relationship with Mrs. Yu bore fruit when Mrs. Yu praised her to her husband. The next day, Mr. Yu invited Xu Huanshan to play golf. During their game, Mr. Yu, without reviewing any designs, promptly offered Xu Huanshan his company’s fireworks business for a new park in Beijing, asking only for their company's license.
Xu Huanshan was astonished by the ease with which the significant order was secured. That evening, as they celebrated, Xu Huanshan suggested Gu Jia return to the company, but she declined. She announced her intention to focus on the "madames' circle," believing it could lead to more business opportunities. Xu Huanshan expressed concern, deeming her approach dangerous and highlighting the superficiality he observed, noting how Mr. Yu cheated at golf.
Gu Jia, however, was resolute, explaining that she understood the vast difference between herself and them. She cited being cropped out of their group photo as proof she wasn't truly in their circle and felt that the huge disparity would prevent her from being negatively influenced. She planned to leverage their afternoon tea parties, which served as a valuable intelligence exchange.
During her move, Wang Manni endured a difficult mover who tried to overcharge her and cynically remarked that people moving away from the city center always look miserable. Later, while working at the department store, Wang Manni unexpectedly encountered Liang Zhengxian. Initially, she tried to ignore him, but Liang Zhengxian made his intentions clear, stating that he came to Shanghai specifically to see her.
He confessed that after the cruise, he had traveled to many places but always felt he was missing her. He revealed he had tracked her down through the cruise ship company. Noticing she was still wearing the bracelet he had given her, Liang Zhengxian admitted he simply couldn't forget her and slipped her a card with his hotel room number. Unable to suppress her feelings, Wang Manni requested leave that afternoon and went to his hotel. Upon opening the door, she embraced him passionately, and they spent the night together.
