Nothing But Thirty Episode 25 Recap
> Nothing But Thirty Recap
Wang Manni's colleagues attempted to persuade her to reconsider her resignation, but she remained resolute. Stating that she no longer wished to work there, she walked out of the store, leaving her lipsticks with a colleague. Meanwhile, Gu Jia prepared to inspect tea packaging materials, instructing Xu Huanshan not to take their son, Xu Ziyan, outside due to flu season. After Gu Jia departed, Xu Ziyan complained about being bored at home.
Remembering Lin Youyou's earlier remarks about him living within a shell and not being his true self, Xu Huanshan secretly took Ziyan to a playground. Upon their return, he coached Ziyan to keep their outing a secret from Gu Jia, telling him to say they had been playing with toys and watching cartoons. The following morning, Gu Jia discovered Xu Ziyan had a high fever. She and Xu Huanshan rushed him to the hospital.
While waiting to see the doctor, Xu Huanshan received a text message from Lin Youyou, announcing her arrival in Shanghai. Feeling guilty, he confessed to Gu Jia that he had taken Ziyan out to play soccer, which led to his cold. Gu Jia revealed she had already known, having noticed the mud and grass on Ziyan's shoes, but she wasn't angry, appreciating the joy Ziyan experienced spending time with his father.
Back home, Xu Ziyan's fever persisted, prompting Gu Jia to stay awake and care for him through the night. Xu Huanshan, however, became fixated on his phone. He would secretly check it when it buzzed, smiling at pictures sent by Lin Youyou. To avoid Gu Jia's detection, they switched to communicating via email, and Xu Huanshan diligently cleared his inbox. When Ziyan later asked to play with his father's phone, Gu Jia, sympathetic to Ziyan's discomfort, allowed it.
Xu Huanshan quickly deleted Lin Youyou's messages before handing the phone over. He offered to care for Ziyan that night but fell asleep, leaving Gu Jia to take over. She observed Xu Huanshan's constant attachment to his phone, a change he nervously avoided addressing. The next day, with his fever broken, Xu Ziyan happily drew pictures of fireworks with a distinct "UU" shape, explaining they were like his dad's fireworks. Gu Jia, surprised, asked Xu Huanshan about the unusual shape.
He faltered, claiming he had tried to make two "O"s but failed, a response that fueled Gu Jia's growing suspicions. Gu Jia took Xu Ziyan to visit her father at the nursing home. Her father noticed she seemed preoccupied and inquired if there were issues between her and Xu Huanshan. Gu Jia dismissed his concerns, attributing Xu Huanshan's absence to a large fireworks order their company had received.
Her father encouraged her to face life bravely, reminding her that he was still there for her if she ever needed support. His words brought a sense of reassurance to Gu Jia, despite her lingering unease about Xu Huanshan. Later, Xu Huanshan received a photo from Lin Youyou, taken outside his company building. Startled, he rushed downstairs to confront her.
She calmly informed him that she had quit her job, confessing that she chose him over fireworks and had moved to Shanghai with the intention of staying. Meanwhile, Wang Manni had been spending her days at home, feeling utterly despondent. Jiang Chen, having obtained her address from Gu Jia, arrived at her apartment with groceries. He immediately began cleaning her messy home and prepared a hearty meal.
Overwhelmed by his kindness and the comforting scent of food, Wang Manni wept quietly in bed. She offered him money for his efforts, which he accepted before leaving. He suggested he could cook for her again, but she declined, ready to pick herself up. The following morning, Wang Manni appeared invigorated as she enjoyed breakfast at Jiang Chen's coffee shop. To further lift her spirits, Jiang Chen took her on a trip to a vibrant local market.
Surrounded by fresh produce and the lively chatter of people, Wang Manni began to regain her resolve and started submitting resumes for new job opportunities. In another part of the city, Zhong Xiaoyang continued his week-long tradition of bringing chocolate cakes for Zhong Xiaoqin's afternoon tea, much to the exasperation of their colleagues. Zhong Xiaoqin herself admitted to tiring of the routine.
During a routine check at the mall, Zhong Xiaoqin encountered a couple creating a scene, alleging that the shoes they purchased were fake. She intervened as a property manager, attempting to de-escalate the situation by explaining the mall's strict quality inspections and pointing out the shoes' evident wear. When the female customer tried to strike a salesperson, Zhong Xiaoqin instinctively stepped in to protect the employee. This led the couple to falsely accuse Zhong Xiaoqin of assault.
Onlookers recorded the incident, and the videos quickly went viral online, portraying the mall as selling counterfeit products and its staff as violent. Following the public outcry, Director Xu suspended Zhong Xiaoqin, citing the extremely negative impact on the mall's reputation. He then revealed that an expert had indeed confirmed the shoes were fake, much to Zhong Xiaoqin's astonishment and dismay. On her bus ride home, Zhong Xiaoqin was recognized by enraged online users.
One individual smeared chewed gum in her hair, prompting Zhong Xiaoyang to fiercely defend her. However, other passengers, swayed by the viral videos, demanded that Zhong Xiaoqin get off the bus. Later, Chen Yu received an anonymous package containing a dead frog, a chilling sign that their home address had been exposed. He immediately called Zhong Xiaoqin, urging her to stay at Gu Jia's for her safety. Zhong Xiaoyang answered Zhong Xiaoqin's phone, telling Chen Yu that Xiaoqin was unavailable.
Chen Yu instructed him to tell Zhong Xiaoqin to stay with Gu Jia. Zhong Xiaoyang, however, was manipulative, implying to Zhong Xiaoqin that Chen Yu was actively trying to avoid her. He then took Zhong Xiaoqin to a bar. While she was drunk and asleep, he kissed her. Throughout the night, he ignored multiple calls from Chen Yu, hanging up and deleting the call history from Zhong Xiaoqin's phone.
Concerned for his parents-in-law's safety, Chen Yu arranged for them to stay at a relative's house. When they attempted to call Zhong Xiaoqin, he found an excuse to prevent them from disturbing her. Zhong Xiaoyang eventually dropped the intoxicated Zhong Xiaoqin off at Gu Jia's apartment. To better care for her friend, Gu Jia decided to sleep with Zhong Xiaoqin, sending Xu Huanshan to sleep with their son. Seizing this unexpected opportunity, Xu Huanshan used his phone to message Lin Youyou, who had posted about losing her wallet, asking about her hotel and offering assistance.
