Nothing But Thirty Episode 32 Recap
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Zhong Xiaoqin confessed her innermost thoughts to Gu Jia, admitting that despite dating Chen Yu for a year and being married for three, and sleeping in the same bed every night, she still didn't truly understand him. She realized that she had been praised for being clueless and not taking anything to heart, which she mistakenly took as a compliment.
Gu Jia pointed out that their core problem was that "one doesn't ask, one doesn't speak," and Chen Yu lacked communication skills. Zhong Xiaoqin reflected on how much Chen Yu must have quietly done without her knowledge, like cleaning the vacuum cleaner and changing remote batteries. She even deposited her salary into his account every month out of laziness, yet still complained about their life being boring.
She felt she had wronged Chen Yu by taking him for granted and neglecting his efforts. She had only recently begun to understand the "mundane tidbits" Chen Yu often spoke of – the small, everyday things that make up life, like toothpaste, cat hair, keys, and dishes piled in the sink, realizing life isn't just a "world of play." Gu Jia comforted her, reminding her that she was already divorced and starting a new life.
Meanwhile, Gu Jia received troubling news from her tea factory. A sudden drop in temperature had caused frost damage to a large portion of the tea trees in the mountains, threatening the spring tea season. The Village Leader estimated it would cost between 160,000 to 170,000 yuan to protect the trees by burning lime and mulching with straw.
Faced with this financial strain, Gu Jia decided not to ask Xu Huanshan for money, recalling her promise not to borrow from him. She instead called her father, who immediately agreed to lend her 150,000 yuan, reassuring her he didn't need the money. Gu Jia also instructed her housekeeper, Sister Chen, to sell her limited edition blue purse at a used goods store to raise more funds.
At the same time, Xu Huanshan was preparing to go to the fireworks factory to destroy expired fireworks. Gu Jia, unable to accompany him due to the tea factory crisis, reminded him to be diligent and ensure all hazardous fireworks were properly incinerated for safety. As soon as Xu Huanshan was alone at the airport, Lin Youyou appeared, having secretly booked a ticket to join him on his business trip.
She insisted on going with him, offering to pose as his secretary and promising not to cause trouble. Xu Huanshan reluctantly agreed. At the factory, Lin Youyou saw the vibrant blue fireworks that were slated for destruction. She expressed deep admiration for their unique color, lamenting that destroying them would be a waste and a disservice to Xu Huanshan's talent.
Swayed by her praise, Xu Huanshan, against Gu Jia's clear instructions, secretly ordered the factory to continue manufacturing the blue fireworks. Later, during a video call with Gu Jia, he lied, assuring her all the fireworks had been destroyed and even sent her a picture as "proof." Zhong Xiaoqin successfully obtained her driver's license. Zhong Xiaoyang was waiting for her outside the driving school and surprised her with a spontaneous trip to Chongming Island.
He had already booked a hotel room with a queen-sized bed, telling her she only needed to bring her ID and could buy anything else she needed there. During their outing, Zhong Xiaoqin received a phone call from Chen Xu, who told her that Chen Yu was taking an early flight home the next morning and would likely not return. This news left Zhong Xiaoqin deeply unsettled and anxious.
Later that evening, back in their hotel room, Zhong Xiaoyang tried to get intimate with Zhong Xiaoqin, expressing his belief that such gestures were natural between two people who liked each other. However, Zhong Xiaoqin felt a strong resistance and admitted she didn't feel it was natural for them. While tense, she reached into her pocket and discovered her wedding ring, which she had been unable to find since before their divorce.
Realizing her true feelings, she apologized to Zhong Xiaoyang, telling him she had to return home that very night because Chen Yu was leaving. She felt a strong need to apologize to him in person for her past mistakes, explaining she would feel "very uneasy" otherwise. Although disappointed, Zhong Xiaoyang understood her need for clarity and space. Unable to find a taxi, Zhong Xiaoqin accepted a ride from a passing car.
However, she grew increasingly alarmed when the driver deviated from the main road onto a dark, secluded path. Frightened, she quickly opened the door and jumped out, scraping her hands and knees. She hid in the bushes as the driver eventually left. Lost and alone in the cold, dark woods, Zhong Xiaoqin desperately called Chen Yu.
After several attempts, he answered, reassuring her and instructing her to stay calm, check for landmarks, conserve her phone battery, and remain in one spot while he came to find her. Relying on his past experience doing an ecosystem report on Chongming Island, which required him to drive through the area regularly, Chen Yu managed to pinpoint her general location. When he finally arrived, Zhong Xiaoqin, overcome with emotion and relief, rushed into his arms.
On the way back, Chen Yu offered Zhong Xiaoqin warm water to help her recover from the cold. He questioned her urgent return, prompting her to confront him about his supposed departure to his hometown. Chen Yu laughed, revealing that Chen Xu had misled her. He clarified that he was indeed going back to his hometown, but only to appease his mother, who had been insisting on visiting him since learning about their divorce.
He was worried she would overwhelm Zhong Xiaoqin, so he planned to go first and manage his mother's emotions, not to resign from his job or leave permanently. Zhong Xiaoqin was both relieved and exasperated, realizing she had gone through a terrifying ordeal for nothing. Upon reaching her home, Chen Yu carefully treated her scraped hands and knees. He noticed the wedding ring back on her finger, and she sheepishly explained she had just found it the previous day.
Zhong Xiaoqin, deeply touched by his care, thanked him profusely and apologized for many things from their past. Chen Yu instructed her not to get her wounds wet, to take a warm shower, and to rest well.
