Nothing But Thirty Episode 16 Recap
> Nothing But Thirty Recap
At her new media company, Zhong Xiaoqin was taking a selfie when Zhong Xiaoyang playfully leaned into the frame. As she turned, she accidentally knocked off his contact lens. Zhong Xiaoyang feigned helplessness, claiming he was blind without it and needed her to take him home. Zhong Xiaoqin offered to pay for a taxi, but he insisted she take him, arguing his motorcycle would be stranded. Feeling responsible, Zhong Xiaoqin ended up pushing his motorcycle while he steered.
During the journey, Zhong Xiaoyang sincerely told her that he wasn't the one who spread the rumors about her divorce, but Zhong Xiaoqin remained unconvinced. The next day, Zhong Xiaoqin overheard colleagues discussing her divorce and realized it was Director Xu, not Zhong Xiaoyang, who had disclosed the information. She felt guilty and apologized to Zhong Xiaoyang.
He brushed it off, advising her not to worry about what others say and to live in the moment, as long as she is happier than she was yesterday. Later, struggling with a creative block for a work proposal, Zhong Xiaoyang suggested she needed to become a different person to have a different idea. He took her out for a day of new experiences, including dancing at a club and riding a roller coaster.
That night, a drunk but exhilarated Zhong Xiaoqin told him she was incredibly happy and had never known two people could have so much fun together. After Zhong Xiaoyang put her in a taxi home, she arrived at her apartment and drunkenly declared to Chen Yu that getting a divorce was the right decision, as she was now free and lively. When she started to stumble, Chen Yu carried her to her room.
The next morning, she was horrified to find her clothes had been changed and furiously confronted Chen Yu, calling him a gangster. Meanwhile, at Wang Manni's store, she was leading a morning meeting when the store manager introduced Daisy, the new assistant manager transferred from headquarters. Daisy, who had studied in France and interned at headquarters, immediately challenged Wang Manni's suggestion of using an anti-static spray on garments, arguing it could damage high-end fabrics and lowered the brand's standards.
The store manager praised Daisy, leaving Wang Manni feeling diminished. Gu Jia had been pursuing Mrs. Li's tea factory. After researching, she found the factory suitable, noting its clear qualifications and production lines. She proposed a payment plan to Mrs. Li, offering to pay the three million yuan transfer fee over three years, with 20% of the company's annual profits as interest.
Mrs. Li was hesitant but offered Gu Jia a chance: if Gu Jia could host her upcoming charity auction at her dessert shop, she would reconsider the terms. Gu Jia eagerly accepted. Later, while delivering clothes to Mrs. Wang with Daisy, Wang Manni was further undermined. Daisy openly vied for Mrs. Wang's attention, recommending a unique white dress that was the only one in Shanghai. Mrs. Wang chose Daisy's recommendation and added her on WeChat.
Back in the car, Wang Manni confronted Daisy, who defended her actions as prioritizing the customer's request. Manni expressed her frustration to Gu Jia about Daisy's superior qualifications and energy. Gu Jia reassured her, reminding her of the advantages of being thirty and the importance of creating a "forward path" instead of worrying about a "back road."
Gu Jia shared her determination to acquire the tea factory to build a stable foundation for her family, offering it as a future workplace for her friends if they needed it. The charity auction at Gu Jia's dessert shop was a success, raising money for children with autism. Mrs. Li was impressed and agreed to transfer the tea factory, accepting an initial payment of 1. 5 million yuan.
However, in her dedication to the auction, Gu Jia forgot her promise to attend Xu Ziyan's school performance. Their nanny, Sister Chen, attended in her place, and Xu Ziyan was deeply upset that his mother didn't come. Meanwhile, in Beijing, Lin Youyou saw Xu Huanshan off at the airport. She gifted him a Buzz Lightyear charm, saying his passion for fireworks was like Buzz Lightyear lighting up the universe.
Upon his return, Xu Huanshan found Xu Ziyan still sulking and became frustrated when Gu Jia excitedly told him about the tea factory. He accused her of "blindly messing around" and criticized her for shifting her focus away from their son. Gu Jia countered that the tea factory was a sound investment and proposed hiring a professional nursery teacher to care for Xu Ziyan, freeing up her time. Despite his and her father's reservations, Xu Huanshan reluctantly agreed.
Later, he secretly read a WeChat message from Lin Youyou, who had sent a photo of her dinner. With the deadline for the tea factory's initial payment approaching, Gu Jia attempted to get the 1. 5 million yuan from the fireworks company's funds. However, the finance manager refused without Xu Huanshan's direct approval. Facing financial pressure, Gu Jia made the difficult decision to sell her newly opened dessert shop to secure the funds.
