Nothing But Thirty Episode 6 Recap
> Nothing But Thirty Recap
Zhong Xiaoqin sat with her colleagues, lost in thought as she read aloud wedding vows she had penned. Her vision of a transformed marriage involved daily dinners, no phones at the table, shared TV time, and no more pets because, as the vows declared, "no cat or fish or dog is as cute as you." The promises continued: no arguments carried to bed, and a husband who would help her with necklaces and never lose contact.
Her colleagues were deeply moved by her words, lamenting that her talent was wasted on writing reports. They then launched into a discussion about marriage, with some stating that giving birth to a child was like "fighting monsters and leveling up," transforming a relationship into an "unbreakable comrade relationship" and curing any "literary youth" tendencies. One colleague shared how her daily step count shot up to 20,000 at home, chasing her child.
Later that evening, after her colleagues' gathering, Zhong Xiaoqin called Chen Yu, asking him to pick her up. He curtly told her he was busy, tending to his fish, and instructed her to take a cab before hanging up. Despite her disappointment, upon returning home, she discovered motion-sensor nightlights Chen Yu had installed along the hallway. Feeling a flicker of hope that he might be changing, she woke him, claiming pregnancy nausea and a craving for sour plum soup.
Chen Yu, annoyed, mumbled that she should just order it through a phone app, crushing her renewed hope. At work, Wang Manni was awaiting disciplinary action for allegedly privatizing customer points. Zhong Xiaoqin, upon hearing the news, rushed into the manager's meeting. She explained that she had seen a different woman using Wang Manni's name to deposit points the previous day around 3:30 p. m. and urged them to check the surveillance footage.
The footage revealed a woman who was indeed not Wang Manni. While Wang Manni didn't recognize her, she found the face familiar. A quick check of her WeChat Moments confirmed the woman was Linda's friend. Linda, driven by jealousy over Wang Manni's recent big sale and a promotion she had long coveted, had orchestrated the scheme. Linda vehemently defended her actions, claiming Wang Manni had "stolen her spot."
However, Wang Manni insisted on company rules: Linda should be dealt with in the same way Wang Manni would have been punished, leading to Linda's termination. To express her gratitude, Wang Manni invited Zhong Xiaoqin to her apartment for dinner. Zhong Xiaoqin noticed a large stock of shampoo, which Wang Manni explained she bought in bulk during an online discount, as they would eventually be used.
Wang Manni also shared that her apartment's rent was 7,000 yuan a month, a significant portion of her income, but she loved the balcony view, which made her feel as if she belonged in Shanghai. Zhong Xiaoqin remarked that she had never lived alone, having even attended college in the same city. Wang Manni reflected on her eight years in Shanghai, admitting she still lacked a sense of belonging and was uncertain about her future.
She told Zhong Xiaoqin that if she ever needed help, she shouldn't hesitate to ask, as Wang Manni also disliked owing people favors. Back home, Zhong Xiaoqin recounted the day's events to Chen Yu, mentioning she might have offended her manager. Chen Yu was indifferent, reminding her that she insisted on having the baby and that if she lost her job due to pregnancy, he couldn't afford to support both of them.
Zhong Xiaoqin playfully hit him with a pillow, claiming the baby wanted dumplings. Despite his initial grumbling, Chen Yu went to the fridge to cook them, asking for the baby's preference. Meanwhile, Gu Jia spoke with Chen Xu, learning that Li Ke had not only crashed the client dinner but also encouraged Xu Huanshan to throw files at Mr. Wan.
Confronting Li Ke, Gu Jia stated that the company was a joint effort between her and Xu Huanshan before she became a full-time housewife. Gu Jia criticized Li Ke for focusing on charming male superiors rather than developing professional skills, using her "gender advantage to receive more favor and care," which ultimately caused a loss for the company. Gu Jia had a resignation letter prepared, asking Li Ke to sign it and "leave with dignity."
Xu Huanshan felt Gu Jia was overreacting by firing Li Ke, but Gu Jia insisted it was for their peace of mind, especially for a fireworks company where fanning flames could be deadly. Given their significant financial risk after mortgaging their new home for a company loan, Gu Jia emphasized they could not afford any more risks. Xu Huanshan eventually agreed.
Gu Jia reassured him, believing they could overcome this challenge as they had others over their ten years together, and promised to find a solution for their financial woes. At work, Zhong Xiaoqin's manager, Manager Xu, called her into the office. Zhong Xiaoqin, fearing she was about to be fired for contradicting her, started to apologize. Manager Xu clarified that she was offering Zhong Xiaoqin a promotion and a three-month transfer to the Operations Department for market research.
Manager Xu passionately urged Zhong Xiaoqin to seize this opportunity, emphasizing the significance of "standing at thirty" and being alert to all opportunities in work, love, and life. However, Zhong Xiaoqin, citing undisclosed "personal reasons," repeatedly declined the transfer, feeling she would be "completely drained." Later, Mrs. Wang took Gu Jia to a gathering of wealthy wives.
Gu Jia noticed their designer handbags were all limited edition luxury items, while her own branded bag felt out of place, causing her to hide it behind her when sitting. The other wives, particularly Mrs. Liu, were condescending, mocking Mrs. Wang and Gu Jia. Gu Jia observed Mrs. Yu, a former actress who married a much older man, proudly asserting her husband's wealth.
Though initially dismissive, Gu Jia’s ears perked up when she learned Mrs. Yu's husband operated the top three amusement parks in the country—a potential client for Xu Huanshan’s fireworks company. Gu Jia immediately added Mrs. Yu on WeChat. After the event, Gu Jia discovered she had been cropped out of the group photo posted on social media. Realizing she needed to bridge the social gap, Gu Jia decided to purchase a luxury bag similar to the other wives'. She reached out to Zhong Xiaoqin for help finding a specific brand, as many stores were out of stock. Zhong Xiaoqin suggested asking Wang Manni, who worked in luxury sales.
