Nothing But Thirty Episode 7 Recap
> Nothing But Thirty Recap
Wang Manni was invited by Zhong Xiaoqin to Gu Jia’s house. Upon entering the upscale building, Wang Manni remarked to Zhong Xiaoqin that it was her first time entering a client's house, as her job usually restricted her to waiting at the door when delivering goods. Zhong Xiaoqin reassured her not to treat Gu Jia as a client, but as her best friend. Wang Manni and Gu Jia then recognized each other.
Gu Jia apologized for spilling coffee on Wang Manni previously, and Wang Manni confirmed her clothes were cleaned. Zhong Xiaoqin was surprised they already knew each other. Zhong Xiaoqin explained that Gu Jia had an urgent request to buy a particular purse. Gu Jia mentioned that the salesperson had told her there would be a long wait for this specific item, which she needed as a "stepping stone" to resolve a recent problem.
Wang Manni immediately offered to help, explaining that she knew a former colleague, Sister Ling, who had transferred to that brand. Wang Manni called Sister Ling, emphasizing the urgency and importance of the request for her friend. To secure the bag quickly, Wang Manni offered to transfer all her annual sales credits to Sister Ling. After the call, Wang Manni reassured Gu Jia that Sister Ling would find a way.
Gu Jia expressed her gratitude, offering to help Wang Manni with her sales if needed, but Wang Manni insisted it was her pleasure to help Zhong Xiaoqin's friend. At work, Chen Yu was criticized by his superior during a review meeting for a news report he edited about a mother and her two children.
Although the report had successfully raised 200,000 yuan for the family, his superior admonished him for not confirming the subjects' identities and for acting on his own initiative while she was on vacation. She warned that any future unauthorized actions would not be tolerated. Chen Yu expressed frustration, feeling unable to do his work. Later, at home, Chen Yu arrived in a bad mood and refused to eat with Zhong Xiaoqin.
He dismissed her questions, saying she wouldn't understand the complexities of TV station operations. He simply stated he might lose his job one day. Zhong Xiaoqin then brought up her recent decision to reject a promotion due to the impending child.
Chen Yu retorted that the child hadn't come at the right time and questioned their readiness, remarking that some children are "the icing on the cake" while others "add insult to injury," implying their child would be the latter due to their financial instability. Gu Jia found herself short on funds for the purchase. Xu Huanshan was dismayed, questioning why she needed such an expensive purse when they had already mortgaged their house and were under significant financial pressure.
Gu Jia explained that this particular purse was essential for her to be included in the wealthy women's group photo. She revealed her strategy: these women possessed valuable resources. She specifically mentioned Mrs. Yu, whose family owned three amusement parks, hoping to secure a fireworks supply contract that would solve their financial troubles.
Xu Huanshan found the idea exaggerated, but Gu Jia argued that the purse was a "weapon" to open a door of opportunity, a necessary "burning the boats" move. Seeing her conviction, Xu Huanshan reluctantly agreed to help her gather the remaining funds. Knowing Gu Jia's goal was to enter the elite circle, Wang Manni gave her crucial advice: to spend more to get a limited-edition version, which would be far more effective than a common design.
Gu Jia agreed and secured the funds. She picked up the rare bag from Manni late at night and, to show her gratitude, also bought other items from the store to help with Manni's sales figures. The strategy was a success, helping Gu Jia finally get into the wealthy women's social circle. The three friends gathered, their bond strengthened by Gu Jia's successful bag purchase. Gu Jia treated Wang Manni to dessert.
During their conversation, Zhong Xiaoqin shared her nervousness about her upcoming hospital visit for pregnancy registration, asking her friends to keep her pregnancy a secret at work. Wang Manni then inquired about Gu Jia's experience with cruise travel, as her company had rewarded her with a European cruise.
Gu Jia explained the significant difference between a regular cabin and a stateroom, strongly recommending upgrading to a stateroom to gain access to exclusive areas and events like the Captain's Banquet for a more upscale experience. She also suggested bringing elegant dresses for such occasions. That evening, Wang Manni decided to upgrade her cruise ticket to a stateroom, paying the extra cost herself as it might be her only chance for such an experience.
Gu Jia called her and encouraged her to dress up beautifully for the trip. Inspired, Wang Manni went shoe shopping. She decided on a classic, expensive pair, explaining that in her thirties, she valued quality over quantity. She then received a package from Gu Jia, who had sent her two dresses suitable for the captain's dinners. Wang Manni also called her bank to temporarily adjust her credit limit for use in Europe and inquired about installment payment offers.
Chen Yu drove Zhong Xiaoqin for her prenatal check-up. On the way, they discussed baby names; Zhong Xiaoqin suggested "You Zi" (Grapefruit) while Chen Yu enthusiastically proposed "Xiao Dao." Upon arriving at the hospital, Zhong Xiaoqin emerged from her appointment in tears, informing Chen Yu that the fetus had died due to poor development, with no detectable heartbeat. The doctor confirmed the fetal demise, explaining that the embryo had failed to develop properly, and advised an immediate uterus clearing surgery.
Chen Yu, prioritizing her health, went to arrange the surgery, only to find the operating rooms fully booked. He quickly called a contact to secure an earlier appointment, successfully arranging it for two days later. However, Zhong Xiaoqin was deeply hurt by Chen Yu's efficient, seemingly emotionless approach. She tearfully accused him of being more relieved than sad and that he acted as if the lost child wasn't his, believing the child knew he didn't want it.
Mrs. Wang hosted a gathering for the wealthy women at her home and had asked Gu Jia to prepare desserts. Upon Gu Jia's arrival, Mrs. Wang urged her to start. While Gu Jia presented the desserts, she observed the other women engaging in conversations about French desserts and private art collections, making her feel like hired help rather than a guest. After the guests departed, Mrs. Wang told Gu Jia to clean up.
Gu Jia, however, confronted Mrs. Wang, pointing out her blunder: hosting an afternoon tea at a high-top table. Gu Jia explained the historical context, distinguishing between "high tea" for servants and "low tea" for the true leisure class at low tables. She then offered Mrs. Wang a partnership, suggesting her unique strengths could help Mrs. Wang elevate her position within the elite circle. Wang Manni embarked on her cruise. After seeing her small cabin, she inquired about upgrading.
A staff member showed her a Yacht-class suite, but the upgrade cost an additional 18,000 yuan. Wang Manni ultimately decided against it, finding the cost too high. Instead, she chose to pay separately to dine at one of the more upscale restaurants on board, though she couldn't secure a window seat without a reservation and was informed of a 15% service charge. Gu Jia received a call from Chen Yu and immediately rushed to Zhong Xiaoqin's home.
Chen Yu explained that Zhong Xiaoqin had locked herself in the bathroom after returning from the hospital. Standing outside the bathroom door, Gu Jia patiently spoke to Zhong Xiaoqin, offering comfort. She dismissed the upcoming procedure as a minor surgery and promised to accompany her to the hospital on the day of the operation.
