Octogenarian, and The 90S Recap, Plot, Synopsis
Octogenarian, and The 90S Synopsis
“Sunshine Home” is a nursing home founded by Grandma Lin, which is small but warm, and houses a group of elderly people with very different personalities.
Under the shelter of her grandmother, “post-90s” Ye Xiaomei has been living a comfortable and happy life. Until her grandmother was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer, before her death, she handed over the nursing home, which had been her life’s work, to Ye Xiaomei.
The “post-90s” thinking and enthusiasm, on the one hand, injected new vitality into the nursing home, but on the other hand, there were constant conflicts with the elderly. In this way, the hidden and touching stories behind each of the elderly slowly emerge.
The world of the young and the world of the old collided with each other from the initial to the final mutual acceptance, and everyone’s life posture changed and became more positive. With the advancement of urban planning, “Sunshine Home” was included in the scope of demolition, and the old people were forced to accept the drastic change of drifting apart.
In the end, Xiao Mei, who could not let go of the “Sunshine Home”, decided to rebuild the nursing home and take up her own responsibility. In the process of rebuilding the “New Sunshine Home” to take care of people with Alzheimer’s disease (dementia), the old people are no longer just residents, but also take on the responsibility of creating a “Truman’s world” for the Alzheimer’s patients.
In the process of rebuilding, the elderly are no longer just residents but have taken on the responsibility of creating a “Truman’s world” for the Alzheimer’s patients, allowing them to live their favorite and most nostalgic scenes of their last years. When the nursing home is knocked down and rebuilt, what is rebuilt is not only the house but also the sincere emotions between people.
Octogenarian, and The 90S Recap
Episode 1 Recap
Lin Sufen, Dean of Sunshine House Nursing Home, arrived early, meticulously checking night patrol records to understand the seniors' sleep patterns. She then proceeded to inspect the cafeteria's food, which she found to be not fresh, prompting her decision to personally visit the market to investigate. Meanwhile, staff members, led by Vice Dean Wu Hui, guided the residents through morning exercises, including movements like patting their bellies and raising their arms.
Lin Sufen gave specific instructions to a staff member for procuring food, including bamboo shoots for Grandpa Hou, and emphasized the importance of taking meticulous care of all residents, especially those who had chosen to live there to ease their children's burdens. She also reminded the staff to ensure that Bu Gaoxing’s cake was prepared without sugar, using maltose instead, suitable for a diabetic.
At the nursing home, a resident named Bu Gaoxing secretly indulged his alcohol addiction, drinking from a hidden bottle in the kitchen. Later, Lin Sufen, while eating in the cafeteria, observed food being wasted. She addressed the residents, urging them to be mindful, stating that "every grain comes from hard work" and that wastage was a "retrograde step." She then experienced a sudden, intense abdominal pain, causing her to drop her bowl.
Bu Gaoxing approached her, offering to "find out" who was wasting food, but Lin Sufen redirected him, asking him to identify a man she had seen smoking behind the trees. Guo Sanshuang, a sales representative for "Future Health," captivated a group of seniors with a persuasive sales pitch, encouraging them to invest in "longevity" through his all-natural, additive-free health products.
He offered a "buy one, get one free" deal for ¥3,000, leading to a frenzy of purchases that significantly boosted his sales performance. This success earned him a promotion to store manager. However, his celebration was cut short when Sun Erniang, a loan company owner, confronted him. She revealed that his ex-girlfriend, Joey, had used his identity card to take out a ¥100,000 loan on her company's app.
Guo Sanshuang insisted he and Joey had broken up years ago and denied any involvement. Sun Erniang, after explaining her failed attempts to locate Joey, who had quit her job and moved, accused him of complicity. She threatened to pursue his grandpa, Guo Jiangdong, for the debt, knowing he had a retirement pension.
She forced Guo Sanshuang to sign a repayment agreement, but he spotted an error in the ID number on the document, creating a distraction that allowed him to make a swift escape, with her men giving chase. Ye Xiaomei, dealing with a recent breakup and unemployment, was startled awake at her grandmother Lin Sufen's house by a call from a friend. Her friend had arranged a well-paying translation task interview for her, urging her to go "right now."
Ye Xiaomei rushed to the company, only to present her manga draft instead of a professional resume to the HR manager. Given a strict deadline to submit a proper resume by noon, she hurried back home. Upon arrival, she realized she had forgotten her house keys. She called Lin Sufen, who was out, and was instructed to wait for her at the nursing home, with the promise that Lin Sufen would return in about 30 minutes.
At the market, Lin Sufen confronted vegetable vendor Old Li, demanding he replace his stale produce with fresh goods for the nursing home and threatening to sever their business relationship. She emphasized that food safety was a serious concern for her residents, unlike for restaurants. She also carefully selected specific ingredients, such as bamboo shoots for Grandpa Hou.
She reiterated her commitment to the meticulous care of her "old children" at the nursing home and reminded her staff about Bu Gaoxing's diabetic-friendly cake. Back at the nursing home, Ye Xiaomei was waiting when Bu Gaoxing, whom she called "Grandpa Ge," approached her, scolding her for her absence and impoliteness.
Ye Xiaomei, noticing the strong smell of smoke and alcohol on him, challenged his denial by pointing to a "No Smoking" sign, reminding him it was a public space and he should respect "public order." Their argument escalated, with Bu Gaoxing accusing her of disrespecting elders and bringing up her parents. When he claimed his chest was feeling suffocated and warned her not to anger him, Ye Xiaomei dismissed it as an act.
Despite her skepticism, Bu Gaoxing dramatically collapsed, feigning unconsciousness. Lin Sufen rushed to the hospital where Bu Gaoxing's son angrily confronted Ye Xiaomei, blaming her for his father's condition. As Bu Gaoxing regained consciousness, Ye Xiaomei immediately accused him of faking it. She exposed his habit of secretly drinking Erguotou, a Chinese liquor, from a water bottle and smoking in the nursing home, asserting that her minor scolding had caused him to feign illness.
Bu Gaoxing's son, still unaware of his father's deception, berated Ye Xiaomei, prompting her to defend herself and her grandmother. When Bu Gaoxing tried to argue but then "fainted" again from agitation, his son intensified his accusations against Ye Xiaomei, demanding an explanation from Dean Lin Sufen. To de-escalate the heated argument, Lin Sufen ordered Ye Xiaomei to apologize. The negative publicity caused by the loan sharks halted Guo Sanshuang's promotion.
His manager sternly told him that while his "merits offset his faults," his promotion to store manager was suspended. The manager offered him a chance to reclaim his position by securing contracts from nursing homes, specifically tasking him with making Sunshine House Nursing Home their new client. Dejected, Guo Sanshuang returned home, only to find the loan sharks had arrived. He quickly hid as they vandalized his front door, spraying "REPAY" in red paint and discussing his ex-girlfriend's cruelty.
To cover the red graffiti, Guo Sanshuang bought red paint and completely repainted his front door. When his grandpa, Guo Jiangdong, returned home with Northeast fried chicken wings, he was confused by the vibrant red door, finding it scary. Guo Sanshuang claimed a "Feng Shui Master" had recommended it, suggesting it meant "getting off to a good start" and would double his luck.
Grandpa Guo, though skeptical, instructed him to cook dinner, listing dishes like eggplant with mashed garlic, Sautéed Pig Kidney, and Chinese cabbage with tofu, and even offered cooking advice like soaking tofu in saline water. Meanwhile, Lin Sufen visited Bu Gaoxing in the hospital, giving him a sugar-free cake and sternly warning him that "faking an illness can actually make it come true" and that his "birthday might turn into his death day," prompting his apology.
Later, Lin Sufen herself experienced severe abdominal pain. She underwent a blood test and CT scan. The doctor delivered a grim initial diagnosis: a 10. 2 x 10 cm tumor on her right lobe and two masses on her left lobe, indicating late-stage liver cancer. Despite her stoic demeanor and experience with "sickness and old age," she was deeply shaken. She agreed to further tests with Director Li of Oncology.
Later that evening, Ye Xiaomei found Lin Sufen sitting alone in the dark. Ye Xiaomei, wanting to comfort her, acknowledged that Lin Sufen had been trying to protect her earlier at the hospital. Lin Sufen, overcome with emotion, asked for Ye Xiaomei's forgiveness and confessed her distress, revealing that her "days are numbered."
Ye Xiaomei, sensing her grandmother's profound sadness, tried to cheer her up, playfully suggesting that if Lin Sufen cried, she would cry too and become "ugly," implying Lin Sufen would then have to take care of her "for the rest of her life." Lin Sufen wept, and Ye Xiaomei continued to console her.
At home, Guo Sanshuang attempted to cook dinner, but his culinary skills were evidently lacking, disappointing his grandpa, Guo Jiangdong, who took over the cooking after expressing frustration. Soon after, a gas bill collector arrived. Guo Jiangdong, claiming his grandson had poor hearing, paid the bill. The collector complimented the newly painted red door.
Later, still wary of the loan sharks, Guo Sanshuang tried to convince Grandpa Guo to temporarily move, citing the humid rainy season and the risk of rheumatism on their second floor. However, Grandpa Guo adamantly refused, declaring his attachment to their home, stating, "Even a shabby house is worth a million. I've been living here for most of my life. I'm used to it. I'm not moving." Ye Xiaomei returned to apologize to Bu Gaoxing for their earlier argument.
Bu Gaoxing accepted her apology but lectured her on traditional rules of junior behavior, suggesting she hadn't been fully forgiven. Ye Xiaomei, in turn, playfully threatened to follow him around all day to "serve him drinks," implying she would prevent him from drinking alcohol, making him try to escape her presence. She then discovered her lost manga draft in a bag Bu Gaoxing had been carrying. Despite his initial denial and feigned memory loss, she retrieved her artwork.
He reminisced about her childhood, noting how Lin Sufen and Sister Hui had confiscated his cigarettes due to his age and health. He claimed he couldn't remember things without smoking, and Ye Xiaomei acknowledged this. Meanwhile, Guo Sanshuang, now focused on his new sales target, arrived at Sunshine House, introducing himself as the Sales Manager for "Future Health."
He attempted to pitch his "value-added" health products to the staff, but Ye Xiaomei, recognizing him as a health product salesman, immediately dismissed him, sternly telling him to "Get out!" and unceremoniously tossing his brochures into the trash.
Episode 2 Recap
As the morning sun illuminated the 'Sunshine House' nursing home, Vice President Wu Hui led the elderly residents in morning exercises. Dean Lin Sufen arrived early, diligently checking night patrol records to monitor residents' sleep and then inspecting the day's meals in the cafeteria. Concerned about food quality, she decided to personally investigate the source of the ingredients. Meanwhile, Bu Gaoxing, a resident with a drinking habit, secretly retrieved his hidden liquor from the kitchen.
Later, Lin Sufen, noticing food waste, decided to eat in the cafeteria herself. She suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain, causing her to drop her meal. Bu Gaoxing, rushing to her aid, ironically reminded her not to waste food. Lin Sufen, enduring the pain, remained silent about her discomfort. Outside the nursing home, Guo Sanshuang, a sales representative for a health product company, successfully pitched his products to a group of seniors, boasting impressive sales figures.
He was on the verge of being promoted to store manager when Sun Erniang, a small loan company owner, arrived with her associates to collect a debt. Guo Sanshuang discovered his ex-girlfriend, Qiao Yi, had used his ID to borrow 100,000 yuan through an app. Despite claiming he had broken up with her, Sun Erniang insisted he sign a repayment agreement, threatening to involve his grandfather, Guo Jiangdong. Guo Sanshuang managed to evade them and escape.
Ye Xiaomei, dealing with a recent breakup and unemployment, was sleeping in at her grandmother Lin Sufen's house. A friend called about a translation job interview, urging her to go immediately. In her rush, Ye Xiaomei mistakenly brought her comic drafts instead of her resume. The HR manager gave her until noon to provide a proper resume, otherwise she wouldn't be hired. Rushing home, she realized she had forgotten her house keys.
She called Lin Sufen, who instructed her to wait at the nursing home. Lin Sufen was at the market with staff, confronting vendor Mr. Li about stale vegetables and threatening to end their business relationship unless he provided fresh produce. She meticulously selected suitable ingredients, showing her deep understanding of each resident's dietary needs. At the nursing home, Bu Gaoxing greeted Ye Xiaomei, complaining about her absence. Ye Xiaomei, detecting the smell of smoke and alcohol, sternly lectured him.
Their argument escalated, and Bu Gaoxing dramatically feigned a sudden collapse. Lin Sufen rushed to the hospital. Bu Gaoxing's son soon arrived, angrily blaming Ye Xiaomei. Ye Xiaomei, discovering a mineral water bottle filled with baijiu on Bu Gaoxing, exposed his secret drinking and smoking, suggesting he was faking his illness. Bu Gaoxing, startled, opened his eyes to protest but then dramatically fainted again due to emotional distress.
His son continued to verbally attack Ye Xiaomei, and Lin Sufen pressured Ye Xiaomei to apologize. Meanwhile, Guo Sanshuang's promotion was stalled due to his creditors' public demand for repayment. His manager reprimanded him, urging him to secure orders from the 'Sunshine House' nursing home residents. Dejected, Guo Sanshuang returned home to find the creditors at his door. He hid, and they spray-painted "REPAY DEBT" on his door before leaving.
Guo Sanshuang bought red paint and covered the graffiti by painting the entire door red. His grandfather, Guo Jiangdong, was puzzled by the new door color, but Guo Sanshuang claimed a fortune teller had advised it, and Guo Jiangdong reluctantly accepted, urging him to cook. Lin Sufen visited Bu Gaoxing in the hospital, warning him not to fake illness and delay actual treatment. Bu Gaoxing apologized profusely. As Lin Sufen left, her abdominal pain returned.
She bravely endured it and went for a hospital check-up, receiving a diagnosis of advanced liver cancer. Although mentally prepared for such news, she found herself plunged into a deep state of confusion. That evening, Ye Xiaomei found Lin Sufen sitting in the dark, lost in thought. She comforted her, and Lin Sufen, unable to hold back, broke down in tears. Lin Sufen tearfully embraced Ye Xiaomei, expressing her regret that life was passing too quickly.
Ye Xiaomei, unsure how to respond, offered words of comfort. Meanwhile, Guo Sanshuang distractedly prepared a meal. His grandfather, Guo Jiangdong, a former chef who had lost his sense of taste, still found fault with every dish. Suddenly, a knock on the door startled Guo Sanshuang, who initially feared it was his creditors. To his relief, it was just the neighborhood committee collecting gas fees. He suggested to Guo Jiangdong that they move, but his grandfather adamantly refused.
Ye Xiaomei sought out Bu Gaoxing to apologize, but he was initially unreceptive. She then promised not to expose his secret of refilling mineral water bottles with baijiu, which finally appeased him. Later, Ye Xiaomei discovered her file containing comic drafts was empty. Grandpa Hou, a resident known for gathering information, claimed he could help her find them if she bought him some cigarettes. Guo Sanshuang later arrived at Sunshine House Nursing Home to promote his nutrition bottles.
However, he was immediately spotted by Ye Xiaomei, who forcibly escorted him out. Ye Xiaomei secretly gave Grandpa Hou a pack of cigarettes, eager for information about her missing drafts. Grandpa Hou, however, feigned ignorance, admitting he only wanted the cigarettes, which exasperated Ye Xiaomei. Around this time, Ye Xiaomei heard that a group of college volunteers had arrived, including a particularly handsome young man, prompting Shi Changsheng to go investigate.
Guo Sanshuang used a card game as an opportunity to pitch his nutrition bottles to the residents. He delivered a passionate speech about his own experience, claiming that at nearly forty, he had regained his vitality thanks to the "epochal pure natural nutrition" and emphasized that "the future only exists when you're alive." Shi Changsheng, deeply convinced, declared his ambition to live beyond 135 years to break the Guinness World Record, and Guo Sanshuang promised to help him achieve this.
Ye Xiaomei rushed into the Activity Hall, publicly accusing Guo Sanshuang of being a fraud. However, Shi Changsheng, now seemingly swayed, claimed he (Shi Changsheng) was Guo Sanshuang's "Grandpa," a claim that the other residents, influenced by Guo Sanshuang's persuasive tactics, also supported. Ye Xiaomei questioned the gatekeeper, Uncle Zhang, about how Guo Sanshuang gained entry.
Uncle Zhang explained that Guo Sanshuang had entered with the college volunteers, presenting a legitimate letter of recommendation, which made it difficult to simply expel him. Seeing an opportunity, Ye Xiaomei convinced Grandpa Hou to impersonate "Mr. Li" from the university's activity department. Grandpa Hou called the student volunteer, reprimanding him for allowing an unauthorized person to sell products in the Activity Hall and instructing him to remove Guo Sanshuang immediately.
The volunteer apologized profusely, explaining that Guo Sanshuang had lied about visiting a forgotten relative. Guo Sanshuang had no choice but to depart, but not before promising the elderly ladies he'd take them to a good place to get their hair permed and declaring, "I'll be back." Ye Xiaomei stopped him at the gate, telling him to take his "Grandpa" (Shi Changsheng) with him, adding that since everyone now knew his face, he wouldn't be able to return.
Despite Guo Sanshuang's departure, Shi Changsheng continued to enthusiastically promote the nutrition bottles, claiming they enhanced immunity and prevented cancer, a "secret national formula" for longevity. Ye Xiaomei forcibly confiscated the bottles, and in the process, accidentally scattered their contents on the floor. While cleaning up, some elderly residents mistook her for a new housekeeper, demanding she clean their rooms, further frustrating her. Meanwhile, Grandma Gui, disoriented with Alzheimer's, sat nearby tearing paper.
Ye Xiaomei was distressed to discover the fragments were from her first short comic manuscript. Grandma Gui, in her delusion, pulled Ye Xiaomei closer, calling her "granddaughter-in-law" and claiming her handsome grandson would visit and she would introduce them. Grandpa Hou gently explained that Grandma Gui suffered from Alzheimer's.
Years ago, her grandson had died in an accident, leaving Grandma Gui in a state of perpetual confusion, constantly speaking of his visits and attempting to arrange matches for him with various girls in the nursing home. Understanding her tragic past, Ye Xiaomei felt a pang of sympathy and began painstakingly collecting the torn pieces. Later, Lin Sufen discovered that Ye Xiaomei had secretly given Grandpa Hou a pack of cigarettes.
Lin Sufen sternly admonished Ye Xiaomei, reminding her of Grandpa Hou's mild cerebral thrombosis and the need to control his smoking to prevent a stroke. Lin Sufen expressed her worry, stating she was "almost dead" and still had to fret over Ye Xiaomei, demanding an immediate apology. Ye Xiaomei, deeply hurt, refused to apologize, revealing the 'cigarettes' were actually candies for quitting smoking.
She expressed her disappointment that after spending decades together in the nursing home, Lin Sufen lacked basic trust and didn't understand that "seeing is not always believing." Ye Xiaomei then left in anger, leaving Lin Sufen to regret her harshness. Feeling remorseful, Lin Sufen went to buy a fish, intending to cook Ye Xiaomei's favorite sweet and sour fish.
Guo Sanshuang, after careful consideration, decided the best strategy was for his grandfather to move into Sunshine House Nursing Home, which would allow him legitimate access to sell his nutrition bottles. Guo Jiangdong was initially furious at the suggestion, but Guo Sanshuang persuaded him by touting the nursing home's excellent environment and care. He also subtly mentioned his acquaintance with Dean Lin Sufen, implying she was single, which piqued Guo Jiangdong's interest.
They engaged in a contentious discussion, with Guo Sanshuang using his father's previous debts as leverage, claiming that living in the nursing home was a "strategy" for "survival in desperation." Guo Jiangdong, though calling it a "trick," agreed to visit the nursing home. Ye Xiaomei returned home late. Lin Sufen was waiting for her, apologizing for her earlier distrust and offering to cook fish. Ye Xiaomei declined, having already eaten.
Lin Sufen expressed her deep fear of dying and leaving Ye Xiaomei alone, emphasizing her desire for Ye Xiaomei to become independent and plan her future. Despite Ye Xiaomei's weariness, Lin Sufen insisted on teaching her to cook the fish, guiding her through each step. Ye Xiaomei was clumsy and unenthusiastic, and the resulting dish was unpalatable. Lin Sufen, however, encouraged her, saying she would do better next time.
Lin Sufen then declared Ye Xiaomei needed to learn to drive and insisted they go practice immediately, citing fewer cars on the road at night. Ye Xiaomei protested, revealing she hadn't touched a steering wheel in three years since getting her license. With Lin Sufen instructing from the passenger seat, Ye Xiaomei struggled, accidentally putting the car in reverse at one point.
Overwhelmed and feeling pressured, Ye Xiaomei angrily questioned why Lin Sufen was pushing her so hard, stating her life was terrible enough. Lin Sufen calmly responded that she wouldn't be with Ye Xiaomei forever and that these were responsibilities Ye Xiaomei would have to handle herself in the future. Ye Xiaomei eventually gave up, claiming she was sleepy and wanted to go home, and Lin Sufen didn't force the issue further.
That night, Lin Sufen, unable to sleep, crept into Ye Xiaomei's room, gently covering her. She noticed Ye Xiaomei's torn comic pieces laid out, missing a small fragment. Lin Sufen immediately returned to the nursing home, searching until she found the last piece under a chair. Knowing her time was limited due to her advanced liver cancer diagnosis, Lin Sufen, accompanied by Vice President Wu Hui, began interviewing professional managers to take over the nursing home.
However, she was disheartened to find that all the candidates viewed the nursing home purely as a profit-making enterprise, directly contradicting her philosophy of care. She struggled to find a suitable successor. Early the next morning, Ye Xiaomei received a call from the gatekeeper, informing her that Guo Sanshuang had returned to the nursing home to sell his nutrition bottles. Initially, Ye Xiaomei wanted to avoid involvement, but upon learning that Lin Sufen and Wu Hui were out on business, she rushed over to investigate.
Episode 3 Recap
Ye Xiaomei woke up one morning to find the missing piece of her comic draft neatly pasted back, correctly guessing her grandmother Lin Sufen was responsible. She immediately went to the nursing home, where she learned that Guo Sanshuang had brought his grandfather, Guo Jiangdong, to stay. Grandpa Hou, upon seeing Ye Xiaomei, lamented that Guo Jiangdong's arrival had quickly captured the attention of the elderly women, overshadowing him. Ye Xiaomei offered words of comfort to him.
Guo Sanshuang, after inspecting the accommodation and dining facilities, was pleased with the nursing home and encouraged his grandfather to settle in comfortably. Suddenly, Grandma Gui rushed over and embraced Guo Sanshuang, repeatedly calling him "Doggie" and mistaking him for her grandson. Guo Sanshuang was startled and tried to get away, but Grandma Gui held him tightly, leaving him unable to move. Lin Sufen arrived to mediate.
Guo Jiangdong was instantly smitten with Lin Sufen and promptly decided to stay at the nursing home, much to Guo Sanshuang's dismay. After Lin Sufen's calming words, Grandma Gui finally released Guo Sanshuang, who quickly escaped. Once Grandma Gui realized what happened, she began crying and looking for "Doggie." Ye Xiaomei witnessed the scene and went to find Guo Sanshuang for help, only to discover he had already vanished.
As Guo Sanshuang reached home, creditors arrived to collect payment, making him too scared to speak. Ye Xiaomei, using the address his grandfather provided on the registration form, came looking for Guo Sanshuang, mistakenly thinking he wasn't home. Later that night, Guo Sanshuang, hearing the creditors snoring outside, quietly escaped through a window, accidentally twisting his ankle. Ye Xiaomei caught him in the act and asked him to pretend to be Grandma Gui's grandson, offering him a sum of money.
Guo Sanshuang, citing financial pressure to keep his grandfather in the home, readily agreed. Wu Hui explained Grandma Gui's background to Guo Sanshuang: her grandson had died in an accidental fall at age five, leading to depression and later Alzheimer's disease. This caused her to mistake Guo Sanshuang for her grown-up grandson, "Doggie." Wu Hui then took Guo Sanshuang to meet Grandma Gui, who was overcome with emotion, crying and hugging him.
Grandma Gui produced a childhood photo, insisting it was a young Guo Sanshuang. She enthusiastically tried to set up Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang, forcefully placing an ancestral jade bracelet onto Ye Xiaomei's wrist. Ye Xiaomei reluctantly played along with Guo Sanshuang. Guo Sanshuang carefully removed the bracelet, promising Grandma Gui he would give it to Ye Xiaomei on their wedding day, which pacified Grandma Gui.
She then repeatedly urged Guo Sanshuang to convey her apologies to his parents for a past mistake. After spending the night comforting Grandma Gui, Guo Sanshuang left at dawn. Lin Sufen thanked him for his cooperation, and Ye Xiaomei walked him out, giving him the 200 yuan. He massaged his twisted ankle before heading to work. Back at the nursing home, Bu Gaoxing asked Ye Xiaomei to draw his portrait. Soon, other residents crowded around, also demanding portraits.
They resorted to feigning symptoms like dizziness to pressure her. Ye Xiaomei sought help from Uncle Zhang, the gatekeeper, who advised her to draw for the seniors in sequential order. The residents were very pleased with her work, showering her with praise, a scene that filled Lin Sufen with contentment. Lin Sufen decided to entrust the nursing home to Ye Xiaomei.
However, Ye Xiaomei expressed her frustration with her grandmother's recently domineering attitude, threatening to move out and insisting she wanted to pursue her own passions. Unable to reveal her serious medical condition, Lin Sufen could only implore Ye Xiaomei to at least try managing the home. Despite initial resistance, Ye Xiaomei eventually yielded to her grandmother's earnest pleas and reluctantly accepted. Later that night, Wu Hui conducted a thorough patrol of the nursing home.
Elsewhere, Grandpa Hou approached Shi Changsheng, suggesting they collaborate to counter Guo Jiangdong, admitting his jealousy over Lin Sufen. Shi Changsheng dismissed his worries, advising him to give up on pursuing Lin Sufen. Undeterred, Grandpa Hou called Lin Sufen late at night, making idle conversation. He mentioned downloading a Soviet-themed song for her, for which she expressed gratitude. He tried to express his deeper feelings but eventually changed the topic to everyday matters.
Lin Sufen, secretly enduring severe abdominal pain, struggled to maintain the conversation. Guo Jiangdong, still determined to woo Lin Sufen, instructed Guo Sanshuang to order a large bouquet of red roses. Observing Grandpa Hou practicing Soviet songs for Lin Sufen, Guo Jiangdong mischievously cut the power supply and enjoyed his disruption from a distance. Meanwhile, Ye Xiaomei officially began her new role at the nursing home. Lin Sufen assigned Wu Hui to guide her through the operational procedures.
Wu Hui meticulously explained the daily schedule, including night patrols and food hygiene protocols, but Ye Xiaomei was primarily engrossed in live-streaming the nursing home's daily life, prompting Wu Hui to caution her about respecting residents' privacy. During her familiarization, Ye Xiaomei attempted to cut a resident's hair, resulting in an unsatisfactory outcome, and later accidentally spilled soup on another resident.
Guo Sanshuang, still holding the roses, discussed with his grandfather Guo Jiangdong how Grandpa Hou's singing had made him too embarrassed to present them to Lin Sufen. Guo Jiangdong, feeling sweaty, wanted to shower. When Guo Sanshuang informed him the men's bathhouse was locked, he suggested Guo Jiangdong use the women's bathhouse, offering to stand guard.
Guo Jiangdong entered, only to be discovered by Lin Sufen, who was horrified and called him a "pervert," leaving him in an extremely embarrassing situation. Guo Jiangdong later encountered Ye Xiaomei, who denied seeing anything. Guo Sanshuang then found his grandfather distraught and recorded him with his phone. Finally, Wu Hui approached Guo Sanshuang and Ye Xiaomei, requesting they accompany Grandma Gui to the park, as she had been asking for them. They agreed and took her there.
Episode 4 Recap
Wu Hui brought Ye Xiaomei to the bathroom. Seeing the worker repairing the men's bathroom, Ye Xiaomei quietly hid. She then found an old grandpa waiting for a haircut. Ye Xiaomei had a sudden idea to design a very trendy hairstyle for him, and the old man was very satisfied. Guo Sanshuang came to see Guo Jiangdong early in the morning. Guo Jiangdong was sulking while guarding a large bouquet of red roses.
He had originally wanted to confess his feelings to Lin Sufen but was instantly defeated by Grandpa Hou. Guo Sanshuang desperately comforted him and cheered him on, which finally made Guo Jiangdong smile. Guo Sanshuang wanted to take a shower, but the men's bathroom was under repair, so Guo Jiangdong told him to go to the women's bathroom next door and even stood guard for him at the door.
Wu Hui couldn't stand Ye Xiaomei's careless work attitude and complained to Lin Sufen. Lin Sufen firmly believed that Ye Xiaomei would gradually grow. In fact, Ye Xiaomei deliberately acted unreliably, wanting Lin Sufen to give up entrusting the nursing home to her. Someone informed Guo Jiangdong to go to the office to find Lin Sufen. Guo Jiangdong happily ran over, having completely forgotten about Guo Sanshuang showering in the women's bathroom.
Ye Xiaomei bumped into Bu Gaoxing head-on as she went out. The health tea in Bu Gaoxing's cup spilled all over her. Ye Xiaomei had to go to the bathroom to clean up and saw Guo Sanshuang showering naked inside. Both of them screamed in fright. Guo Jiangdong rushed over upon hearing the commotion.
Seeing Guo Sanshuang squatting on the ground in a daze, he mistakenly thought Ye Xiaomei had hurt Guo Sanshuang and recorded it on the spot as evidence. Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang met unexpectedly, and both were very embarrassed. Wu Hui rushed to find them and asked them to accompany Grandma Gui for a walk. They could only reluctantly go. Halfway there, Grandma Gui once again took out a bracelet and asked Ye Xiaomei to wear it.
Guo Sanshuang promised they would talk about it when they got married. Grandma Gui took Guo Sanshuang and Ye Xiaomei to the park to play and forcibly held their hands together. Ye Xiaomei felt very awkward and made an excuse that she had something to do and wanted to leave as soon as possible.
Grandma Gui then sent Guo Sanshuang away and pulled Ye Xiaomei aside to talk about her grandson's childhood stories, wanting Ye Xiaomei to learn more about her grandson. Ye Xiaomei was so bothered that she quickly slipped away to find a Didi driver to pick them up and take them back. Grandma Gui saw children swinging on swings and suddenly remembered bringing her grandson Gouzai to play there when he was little.
Grandma Gui, distraught, walked to the swing, muttering to herself, telling Gouzai not to swing. Ye Xiaomei had arranged for the Didi driver. She returned to find Grandma Gui missing. She and Guo Sanshuang split up to search but found nothing. Ye Xiaomei quickly called Lin Sufen to report. Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang searched everywhere but still couldn't find Grandma Gui. Ye Xiaomei had to call Grandma Gui's son, but he had a cold attitude and ignored the matter.
It started raining heavily. Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang braved the rain to Grandma Gui's former residence and learned that Grandma Gui had been there recently but was now nowhere to be found. Ye Xiaomei suddenly remembered Grandma Gui mentioning taking Gouzai to eat ice cream on the rooftop. So she and Guo Sanshuang went to the rooftop and indeed saw Grandma Gui there. Grandma Gui was holding Gouzai's favorite ice cream in her hand.
When she saw Guo Sanshuang, she happily handed the ice cream to him, and Guo Sanshuang devoured it with great relish. Afterwards, Guo Sanshuang carried Grandma Gui back on his back, with Ye Xiaomei supporting them from behind. Ye Xiaomei came home very late. Lin Sufen severely scolded her, condemning her as unqualified to take over the nursing home.
Ye Xiaomei didn't want to do this at all, so Lin Sufen had to admit that she had late-stage liver cancer and showed her the test results. Ye Xiaomei confirmed them and was immediately stunned. Ye Xiaomei stayed up all night researching liver cancer. Eventually, she got so tired that she fell asleep on the table. Ye Xiaomei went to the hospital early in the morning to consult a doctor about liver cancer treatment options.
Given that Lin Sufen had late-stage liver cancer and was not suitable for surgical resection, the doctor recommended conservative interventional therapy. Wu Hui was reporting work to Lin Sufen, but Lin Sufen was distracted and didn't hear a word. Ye Xiaomei suddenly burst in and forcibly dragged Lin Sufen to the hospital for re-examination. She didn't believe the doctor's diagnosis, so Lin Sufen could only reluctantly get into the car with her.
Wu Hui was worried and called Lin Sufen to understand the situation. Lin Sufen made excuses to cover it up. Ye Xiaomei waited in line to take Lin Sufen for an examination at the tumor department, but the results wouldn't be available for five days. Ye Xiaomei couldn't wait, so she called a friend for help. The friend readily agreed.
Ye Xiaomei took Lin Sufen to the hospital where her friend worked for the examination and encouraged Lin Sufen to have confidence. Guo Sanshuang returned to report his work to the manager, showing him photos of himself with the elderly residents of the nursing home. The manager was very satisfied with his work and immediately gave him three thousand yuan worth of nutrition bottles, encouraging him to promote them at the nursing home.
Guo Sanshuang arrived at the nursing home with many bags. Uncle Zhang reminded him not to promote nutrition bottles. Guo Sanshuang first went to visit Grandma Gui and learned that his Grandpa Guo Jiangdong was sulking and refusing to eat, so he rushed to comfort him. Guo Jiangdong knew he couldn't compete with Grandpa Hou and was packing his things, preparing to leave.
Guo Sanshuang encouraged his grandpa to make a signature dish to please Lin Sufen, but Guo Jiangdong had already lost his sense of taste and had no confidence. Guo Sanshuang cheered him on, and only then did Guo Jiangdong reluctantly agree to try. Guo Sanshuang returned to the Activity Department and found that Grandma Gui had already given away all the nutrition bottles he had brought. Guo Sanshuang felt heartbroken about the three thousand yuan worth of goods.
Grandma Gui gave him a golden dog as compensation, and only then was Guo Sanshuang satisfied and left. That night, Guo Sanshuang scouted around to make sure no one was there before tiptoeing home. He was caught red-handed by Sun Erniang, who confiscated all the money on him and snatched the small golden dog. Sun Erniang forced Guo Sanshuang to sign an IOU, threatening to go to the nursing home to collect the debt from Guo Jiangdong if he didn't.
Since Ye Xiaomei learned about Lin Sufen's illness, she couldn't eat or sleep properly. Lin Sufen saw her distress and felt anxious, yet she forced a smile to cheer her up. Ye Xiaomei went to the wet market early in the morning to buy ingredients and personally made a nourishing soup for Lin Sufen. Lin Sufen was listless due to taking painkillers, and Ye Xiaomei felt very distressed, taking meticulous care of her.
Episode 5 Recap
Ever since learning about Lin Sufen's illness, Ye Xiaomei has matured significantly overnight. She took on all household chores, meticulously organized Lin Sufen's life, and prepared various nutritious meals, even if they didn't taste good, which greatly comforted Lin Sufen. Guo Sanshuang encouraged his grandfather, Guo Jiangdong, to prepare his best dishes to please Lin Sufen. Guo Jiangdong, having lost his sense of taste, was worried he wouldn't do well, but Guo Sanshuang cheered him on.
Guo Jiangdong meticulously prepared a dish but lacked the courage to give it to Lin Sufen. Guo Sanshuang handed him a glass of wine to embolden him, which Guo Jiangdong drank in one gulp. A group of people burst into the nursing home, demanding answers from Guo Sanshuang. They were family members of Old Mrs. Xu, looking for a gold pendant. Guo Sanshuang then realized that Grandma Gui had stolen Old Mrs. Xu's gold pendant and given it to him.
Wu Hui arrived to mediate, and Guo Sanshuang admitted that he had pawned the gold pendant to pay off a debt. Wu Hui was unsure how to proceed and called Lin Sufen, who was at the hospital receiving treatment with Ye Xiaomei. Ye Xiaomei secretly called Wu Hui back, promising to handle the matter quickly and asking Guo Sanshuang to wait for her at the nursing home entrance.
Ye Xiaomei then took Guo Sanshuang to a loan company to see the boss, Sun Er Niang. Guo Sanshuang, seeking commission to pay off his debt, introduced Ye Xiaomei as a client who needed a large loan. Ye Xiaomei then explained her grandmother was ill and required a significant sum for treatment in Beijing. She proposed mortgaging her old house for 750,000 yuan and presented a property certificate.
Sun Er Niang verified the address, 29 Jiefang Road, Jianshe District, Unit 416, which was 65 square meters and south-facing. Despite the location not being worth that much, Sun Er Niang agreed to sign the contract immediately, after Ye Xiaomei pressed for urgency. Seizing the opportunity, Ye Xiaomei asked to buy back the gold pendant, claiming it was a family heirloom. Sun Er Niang initially balked, stating its price had increased from the 3,600 yuan she paid.
Ye Xiaomei insisted, appealing to their "friendship." Sun Er Niang reluctantly agreed to sell it. Ye Xiaomei then claimed she hadn't brought her ID card and promised to send it the next day, asking for the cost of the gold pendant to be deducted from her loan. Sun Er Niang, believing the property certificate was real, kept it and let them leave with the gold pendant. After successfully retrieving the gold pendant, Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang were ecstatic.
Ye Xiaomei revealed that the property certificate was a prop borrowed from her friend's advertising agency, and the detailed address was her ex-boyfriend's. They returned to the nursing home and gave the gold pendant back to Old Mrs. Xu's family. To Ye Xiaomei's dismay, Lin Sufen arrived from the hospital to oversee the situation. Ye Xiaomei angrily rebuked Lin Sufen for leaving the hospital against doctor's orders.
Lin Sufen, asserting her authority as the dean, insisted they return to the hospital so the doctor could thoroughly explain her condition to Ye Xiaomei. The doctor showed Lin Sufen's Liver Function Test results, explaining that GPT and TBIL levels were rising, indicating hepatic failure. He confirmed that intervention surgery was not an option and only intravenous glutathione for liver protection could be administered for a few days to see if the indices improved.
When Ye Xiaomei asked about targeted drugs, the doctor explained they also damage the liver and couldn't be used if the liver function was too poor. Ye Xiaomei was devastated. Unwilling to give up, Ye Xiaomei spent the night researching online, looking for renowned doctors for liver cancer. Her searches yielded grim results, with forums suggesting treatment for advanced liver cancer was futile, urging acceptance and pain management. The harsh reality dawned on her: Lin Sufen's condition was irreversible.
The next morning, Ye Xiaomei arrived at the nursing home early. She pulled Shi Changsheng aside during the morning exercises to ask about folk remedies and nutrition bottles. Shi Changsheng, promoting longevity, showed her an out-of-print collection of folk prescriptions, claiming they could cure any disease. He then strongly recommended Guo Sanshuang's nutrition bottles, calling them a "secret recipe" that boosts immunity and prevents cancer.
Meanwhile, Guo Sanshuang met with his company manager, who was upset that Sanshuang had given away four sets of nutrition bottles as "test cases." The manager accused him of trying to scam him and demanded he either sell ten sets or compensate 3,000 yuan for the four lost sets. Just then, Ye Xiaomei called for Guo Sanshuang, quickly buying ten sets of the nutrition bottles, much to Sanshuang's relief and the manager's delight.
The manager praised Guo Sanshuang, suggesting he had found a major client in the nursing home president's granddaughter and would soon make the entire nursing home their clients. Ye Xiaomei took the nutrition bottles home and immediately mixed a cup for Lin Sufen. Lin Sufen, having accepted her fate, urged Ye Xiaomei to give up. Ye Xiaomei refused, insisting the product was effective. Lin Sufen reluctantly took a sip but instantly vomited.
Ye Xiaomei tried to make another cup, but Lin Sufen protested, expressing a desire to dedicate her remaining energy to the nursing home. Ye Xiaomei, now irritated by any mention of the nursing home, watched as Lin Sufen, in defiance, drank the entire cup before secluding herself in her room. Later that night, Lin Sufen woke up in agonizing pain. As she struggled to get a glass of water, she collapsed, overwhelmed by severe abdominal pain.
At the same time, Ye Xiaomei received a message from an online acquaintance named "Blessing." She rushed to meet the woman, who claimed to be a cancer patient herself. The woman showed Ye Xiaomei her test results, with AFP levels dropping from 1400 to a normal 7. 5, attributing her recovery over ten years to an old Chinese doctor's medicine, despite losing her hair from chemotherapy.
Overjoyed, Ye Xiaomei immediately went to the home of the old Chinese doctor, Dr. Ge, at Number 61, Longhu Alley. Dr. Ge initially denied his identity and tried to dismiss her, saying treating patients would shorten his lifespan. Ye Xiaomei tearfully pleaded, explaining her grandmother's terminal cancer and that only he could save her, promising to kneel at his door until he agreed. After a long wait, Dr. Ge finally let her in.
He demanded 99,000 yuan for three months of treatment, excluding herbs, to compensate for his "shortened life span." Ye Xiaomei eagerly agreed and stepped out to make calls to gather the money. Suddenly, a group of people stormed in, accusing Dr. Ge of being a ruthless old fraud who had cheated their families. They claimed he and the "cured woman" were partners, moving from place to place to deceive people.
Ye Xiaomei, distraught, defended Dr. Ge, insisting she had seen the cured woman with her own eyes. The accusers told her she had also been cheated. Ye Xiaomei, in despair, begged Dr. Ge to speak up and confirm he could save her grandmother. Later, Lin Sufen sat with another elderly resident, Xiang Mei, looking at an old photograph.
Lin Sufen lamented that out of all the people in the picture, only she and Xiang Mei remained, and soon only Xiang Mei would be left. She revealed her terminal cancer diagnosis and her plan to disclose it to everyone soon. Lin Sufen expressed contentment with her life, having enjoyed a peaceful era. She asked Xiang Mei to look after Ye Xiaomei after her passing, as Ye Xiaomei would take over the nursing home. The two women embraced.
Meanwhile, Guo Sanshuang's grandfather, Guo Jiangdong, was again preparing a dish, an orange cake, in the kitchen. Guo Sanshuang encouraged him, offering advice on how to impress someone, suggesting that winning Lin Sufen's heart was important. Ye Xiaomei spoke on the phone with "Sister Eva," who offered to feature Ye Xiaomei's comic strip "Mother" on the front page for Mother's Day, due the next night. Ye Xiaomei, sounding tearful, promised to try to finish the ending.
She then experienced a flashback of herself as a young child being left by her mother, feeling scared and alone. Back at the nursing home, Lin Sufen arrived, prompting Ye Xiaomei to express her frustration about her grandmother's disregard for doctor's orders. Lin Sufen maintained that some critical decisions required the dean's presence.
When Ye Xiaomei offered to handle the tasks, Lin Sufen handed her a stack of documents, instructing her to make decisions promptly with Hui's help, and not to call her if she couldn't manage. Ye Xiaomei, still defiant, accepted. Sitting at Lin Sufen's desk, Ye Xiaomei saw a drawing of the "Sunshine House Nursing Home" with a child's message: "Xiao Mei, Mom is back. Give me a hug, Mom. Mom is finally back. I missed her so much!"
Guo Jiangdong approached Ye Xiaomei, asking about Lin Sufen's favorite foods, colors, and hobbies. Ye Xiaomei, stressed and overwhelmed, snapped at him, demanding they talk another day. She then turned her anger on him and Shi Changsheng, accusing them of being selfish and only thinking of themselves, contrasting their behavior with Lin Sufen's lifelong dedication to others. Guo Sanshuang brought food to Grandma Gui, who, enjoying her meal, admitted she had done wrong but commented that Guo Sanshuang was "worse." Later, Lin Sufen privately met with Guo Sanshuang and candidly revealed her cancer diagnosis, expressing her worry for Ye Xiaomei's future once she was gone.
Episode 6 Recap
The group of patients' family members punched and kicked Dr. Ge. Ye Xiaomei desperately protected Dr. Ge and brought out the netizen "Qifu", who had been cured by him, to prove that Dr. Ge was a good person. The patients' family members publicly exposed that Dr. Ge and that woman were in cahoots, that they rented a house together to deceive people, and after succeeding, they would move to another place to continue their fraud.
Ye Xiaomei did not believe it; she only wanted Dr. Ge to save her grandmother. Dr. Ge, out of guilt, was too scared to say a word. Ye Xiaomei was instantly dumbfounded. Lin Sufen stood alone on the rooftop, lost in thought, holding a photo from when she joined the army years ago. Grandma Gui came to find her. Lin Sufen was filled with emotion, realizing that only she and Grandma Gui remained alive from the photo.
Lin Sufen hoped Grandma Gui would support Ye Xiaomei's work, but Grandma Gui, due to her muddled mind, merely giggled foolishly. Lin Sufen's heart was wrenched with pain. Guo Sanshuang encouraged his grandfather to cook his specialty dishes again. Guo Jiangdong personally brought them to Lin Sufen. He knelt on one knee on the spot to express his feelings to Lin Sufen. Lin Sufen was caught off guard by his sudden gesture and rejected his affection directly.
Guo Jiangdong was greatly disappointed; he went home and poured out his grievances to Guo Sanshuang. A publishing house editor called Ye Xiaomei, wanting to publish a comic novel for her. Ye Xiaomei only had Lin Sufen's illness on her mind and was not in the mood to continue drawing at all. The editor promised to wait for her news at any time.
Ye Xiaomei sat in the car, lost in thought, and accidentally saw a girl running after her mother. The mother and daughter finally hugged each other and cried bitterly. Ye Xiaomei's heart was filled with mixed emotions. Ye Xiaomei returned home to find Lin Sufen absent. She immediately called to complain to her, then went to the nursing home and drove Lin Sufen home to rest, while she continued with the remaining work.
After finishing her tasks, Ye Xiaomei sat listlessly in the yard. Guo Jiangdong asked her about Lin Sufen's preferences, but Ye Xiaomei ignored him. Bu Gaoxing and Shi Changsheng argued, wanting to complain to Lin Sufen. Ye Xiaomei became even angrier, condemning them for being too selfish, only thinking of themselves, and never considering Lin Sufen. Bu Gaoxing and Shi Changsheng had never seen Ye Xiaomei so fierce; they were both bewildered.
Lin Sufen arranged to meet Ye Xiaomei's mother, Jin Li. She straightforwardly explained that she had cancer and would not live much longer. Lin Sufen immediately took out 50,000 yuan as remuneration, only asking Jin Li to spend more time visiting Ye Xiaomei, as Ye Xiaomei only had him as a relative. Jin Li felt a pang of sympathy. Afterwards, Lin Sufen took out a photo of Ye Xiaomei as a child.
Jin Li did not want to see it and also guessed that Lin Sufen had come to see him behind Ye Xiaomei's back. Seeing this, Lin Sufen quickly said goodbye to Jin Li and left. Jin Li couldn't help but recall the scene when he cruelly left Ye Xiaomei as a child. His heart was filled with mixed emotions. Wu Hui discovered cancer treatment drugs in Lin Sufen's office.
Only then did she realize that all of Lin Sufen's recent changes had a reason. Lin Sufen was forced to rest at home for several days. She carefully prepared a few dishes. Ye Xiaomei quietly accompanied her for dinner. Lin Sufen still wanted a glass of wine, but Ye Xiaomei firmly refused. Lin Sufen wanted to go to the nursing home to take a look. After dinner, Ye Xiaomei accompanied Lin Sufen to the nursing home.
They observed the sleep patterns of each elderly person at the entrance. Finally, Lin Sufen brought Ye Xiaomei under a big tree in the yard and spoke of her sweet past memories with her husband there. The grandmother and granddaughter had a heart-to-heart talk. Ye Xiaomei personally cooked two dishes and one soup. Lin Sufen highly praised her cooking skills. Ye Xiaomei also brewed Chinese medicine. Lin Sufen braced herself and drank it.
She asked Ye Xiaomei for leave to attend an event tomorrow. Ye Xiaomei disagreed, wanting to go in her place, but Lin Sufen insisted on going herself, so Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to give up. Lin Sufen went for a walk after dinner. She learned from the fish shop owner that Ye Xiaomei had suddenly bought three fish. Lin Sufen found three stewed fish in the refrigerator.
Only then did she realize that Ye Xiaomei had been practicing with these three fish. She brought them out and tasted them one by one. Wu Hui accompanied Lin Sufen to participate in the "hospice care" activity. The video showed scenes of terminally ill patients and their families shedding tears as they said goodbye. Wu Hui couldn't bear to watch; she cried and ran out. Lin Sufen followed her out and comforted Wu Hui in every possible way.
Episode 7 Recap
At night, Lin Sufen tossed and turned, unable to sleep. She saw Ye Xiaomei staying up late to check cancer information against her lab report. She took the opportunity to ask for a glass of wine. Ye Xiaomei, contrary to her usual self, actually agreed to her request and took out the wine hidden under the cabinet. Lin Sufen pulled Ye Xiaomei to drink together. The two of them exchanged cups.
Lin Sufen knew very well that this was their first and last time drinking together, and she cherished this hard-won opportunity. Ye Xiaomei stayed up late to copy the torn draft, wanting to give it to the publisher's editor as soon as possible. She was rushing to finish it when she suddenly received a call from her mother, Jin Li. Ye Xiaomei was reluctant, but she forced herself to go to the appointment.
Jin Li specially ordered her favorite fish, but Ye Xiaomei didn't appreciate it and spoke to her coldly. Jin Li didn't mind and wanted to slowly explain what happened before in the future. She had unavoidable difficulties when she left Ye Xiaomei, and she was having a hard time. Ye Xiaomei didn't want to waste time with her and asked her to directly state her purpose.
Jin Li admitted that Lin Sufen gave her 50,000 yuan to spend more time with Ye Xiaomei. Ye Xiaomei made it clear that she only had her grandma as a relative, and Jin Li was a stranger. She also retorted Jin Li. Jin Li repeatedly emphasized that Lin Sufen asked her to take care of Ye Xiaomei. Ye Xiaomei left before she could finish speaking. Jin Li asked the waiter to help her download an app to read comics.
She read through Ye Xiaomei's works from beginning to end. Ye Xiaomei poured all her expectations for maternal love into her comics. Jin Li felt mixed emotions. Ye Xiaomei seriously followed her grandma Lin Sufen to learn how to drive, and she gave her a self-drawn comic as a Mother's Day gift. The comic detailed their past of relying on each other for survival. Lin Sufen was very moved and promised to continue teaching her how to drive tomorrow.
Ye Xiaomei consulted a doctor and learned that her grandma's condition was very serious and she had to be hospitalized immediately, otherwise her life would be in danger at any time. Ye Xiaomei took Lin Sufen to the hospital for treatment. Lin Sufen's health deteriorated, and Ye Xiaomei pretended to be relaxed to comfort her.
The boss secretly gave Guo Sanshuang a large bonus, placing high hopes on him, and promised to promote him to vice president at the end of the year, promising him company shares. Guo Sanshuang was overwhelmed by the favor. The boss took the opportunity to ask him to develop new customers in nursing homes. Guo Sanshuang was full of confidence. He immediately told Guo Jiangdong the good news. Guo Jiangdong reminded him not to sell nutrition bottles to Ye Xiaomei.
Ye Xiaomei forced Lin Sufen to drink them every day. Lin Sufen had cancer, and delaying her treatment would be fatal. Guo Sanshuang realized the seriousness of the problem, and he immediately decided to put Grandpa Hou's house on the internet for rent and use the rent to pay back Ye Xiaomei for the money for the nutrition bottles.
The tenant came to see the house soon, and he bargained with Guo Sanshuang, eventually renting it out for 3,000 yuan per month. Guo Sanshuang took the rent and went to Ye Xiaomei, falsely claiming that there were quality problems with the batch of products and that they had to be recalled. Ye Xiaomei didn't ask much and returned all the remaining nutrition bottles to him, and she forcibly kicked Guo Sanshuang out.
Guo Sanshuang carried several large boxes of nutrition bottles out the door and ran into Sun Erniang, who was there to collect debts. Sun Erniang had already found out that he and Ye Xiaomei had colluded to swindle away the little golden dog and forced Guo Sanshuang to repay the money as soon as possible. Guo Sanshuang didn't have a penny. All his belongings were these returned nutrition bottles.
Sun Erniang was unrelenting and forced Guo Sanshuang to swallow the nutrition bottles in front of her. Guo Sanshuang had no choice but to bite the bullet and swallow large mouthfuls. Ye Xiaomei received a notice from the hospital that Lin Sufen suddenly had a massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage. She was so scared that she rushed to the hospital. Guo Sanshuang saw Ye Xiaomei running out of her house from afar and guessed that something had happened to Lin Sufen.
He personally made soup and sent it to the hospital. Wu Hui asked Guo Sanshuang to send Ye Xiaomei home to rest, and she stayed to take care of Lin Sufen. Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to leave first. Ye Xiaomei didn't want Lin Sufen to worry, so she wanted to learn how to drive as soon as possible and asked Guo Sanshuang to teach her overnight.
Ye Xiaomei practiced many times tirelessly, but she still crashed into a pile of bricks. She was very frustrated, so she asked Guo Sanshuang to send her home. Since Lin Sufen was hospitalized, Guo Jiangdong had been unable to sleep because he was worried. He went to the yard alone to relax and saw Grandpa Hou drinking alone. Grandpa Hou also let Guo Jiangdong take a sip. Guo Jiangdong admitted that he had liked Lin Sufen for a long time and asked Grandpa Hou why he liked Lin Sufen.
Episode 8 Recap
Grandpa Hou admitted that he liked Lin Sufen's beauty. Guo Jiangdong felt that Lin Sufen was as clean and flavorful as blanched bok choy. The two rivals in love drank silently and talked about their feelings for Lin Sufen, both wanting to numb themselves with alcohol.
Wu Hui came to inspect the nursing home, guessed that they were both worried about Lin Sufen, and tearfully picked up the remaining wine and drank it all, warning them not to do it again and forbidding them from drinking alcohol in the future. Ye Xiaomei carefully took care of Lin Sufen in the hospital. She unintentionally overheard the children of a cancer patient arguing fiercely about giving up treatment, which weighed heavily on her mind.
Lin Sufen didn't want to wait to die in the hospital and wanted to be discharged and return to the nursing home as soon as possible. Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to consult the doctor. The doctor worried that Lin Sufen would be in mortal danger at any time after being discharged and advised Ye Xiaomei to consider it carefully. Guo Jiangdong personally stewed turtle soup, and Grandpa Hou helped taste it.
Just as they were about to send it to Lin Sufen, Ye Xiaomei rushed back. She respected her grandmother's wishes and agreed to the discharge, wanting to arrange a room for her grandmother first. Guo Sanshuang actively helped her clean up and accompanied Ye Xiaomei to the hospital to complete the procedures. The doctor asked Ye Xiaomei to sign the agreement to waive treatment.
Guo Sanshuang couldn't help but recall that his mother had a terminal illness back then, and his father, Guo Tielin, also signed such an agreement. Guo Sanshuang still holds a grudge to this day, finding it as cruel as abandoning a patient's life. After completing the procedures, Ye Xiaomei pushed Lin Sufen back to the nursing home, with Guo Sanshuang silently accompanying them. During the night, Lin Sufen suddenly woke up.
She dreamed that Ye Xiaomei took her singing, and she also dreamed that her late husband, wearing a white scarf, wanted to take her with him. Ye Xiaomei came over and slept with Lin Sufen, listening to her continue to talk about her dreams. In the early hours of the morning, Lin Sufen saw that Ye Xiaomei beside her was fast asleep, so she quietly got up and wrote a letter to Ye Xiaomei.
Lin Sufen entrusted her affairs to Wu Hui, solemnly handing over her bank cards, property deeds, and various nursing home documents for her safekeeping. She asked Wu Hui to pass her diary to Ye Xiaomei. Afterward, Lin Sufen called Guo Sanshuang and asked him to deliver a birthday gift to Ye Xiaomei on June 12th. She also recorded a video on the spot, listing all of Ye Xiaomei's favorite foods and wanting "I love you" written on the birthday cake.
Meanwhile, Ye Xiaomei pleaded with the elders in the nursing home to help organize a "time-travel" social gathering to let her grandmother relive her youth. She went home and found the white scarf her grandfather wore when he was alive. Ye Xiaomei meticulously applied light makeup for Lin Sufen, who was very pleased and wanted to take the opportunity to take a beautiful portrait for her memorial. Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to comply.
Lin Sufen took Ye Xiaomei to the market, introducing Ye Xiaomei, the new director of the nursing home, to each of the vendors, hoping they would continue to supply the freshest ingredients to the nursing home in the future. Finally, Lin Sufen introduced Ye Xiaomei to the director of the neighborhood committee, asking her to provide more support for Ye Xiaomei's work in the future. Ye Xiaomei was busy until dark before accompanying Lin Sufen home.
Lin Sufen saw a carnation and the white scarf on the table. Seeing these items, she was reminded of someone and couldn't help but burst into tears. Suddenly, the room lit up brightly, and the elders from the nursing home collectively sang "Moscow Nights," Lin Sufen's favorite song. Ye Xiaomei personally tied the white scarf around Lin Sufen, and the grandmother and granddaughter danced gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
Soon after, Lin Sufen's condition worsened, and she passed away. Jin Li came to the wake to bid farewell to Lin Sufen. Grandpa Hou was heartbroken by the loss of his beloved; his heart was twisted in pain, and he slumped to the ground, pulling out a cigarette from his pocket, wanting to take a puff. However, Wu Hui caught him in the act, so Grandpa Hou had to quietly throw it away.
Days passed, and Ye Xiaomei gradually settled into the daily work of the nursing home. Guo Sanshuang continued to promote nutrition bottles. He saw a phone notification, realizing it was Ye Xiaomei's birthday today, so he ordered a birthday cake in Lin Sufen's name and had it delivered by a courier. Ye Xiaomei opened the cake box, which also contained a video recorded by her grandmother before her death.
She watched it tearfully, then silently made a wish before the cake. Ye Xiaomei found Lin Sufen's diary, which detailed every moment of her and Ye Xiaomei's interdependent lives. Lin Sufen was most concerned about the nursing home, which she and her husband had established together. In her heart, it was no longer just a nursing home but Lin Sufen's home. In her diary, Lin Sufen instructed Ye Xiaomei to manage the nursing home well and to also consider it her own home.
Episode 9 Recap
Ye Xiaomei always kept her grandmother Lin Sufen's dying wish in mind. She devoted all her energy to the Sunshine House nursing home, treating it as her own home, and the seniors also regarded her as a family member. Due to Ye Xiaomei's strict supervision, Bu Gaoxing specially made cocktail toothpaste to satisfy his craving for alcohol. Shi Changsheng was very health-conscious. When the weather forecast announced severe air pollution today, he wore a gas mask for his morning exercise.
At breakfast, Shi Changsheng opened two bags of spicy strips and went around promoting them to his old buddies, taking the opportunity to retrieve some side dishes they had brought themselves from their tables. His daughter Shi Huijiao came to the nursing home to visit Shi Changsheng. He boasted everywhere about his filial daughter and how his son-in-law Gaoming was about to get another promotion. Shi Huijiao was in great distress and could only silently stay by his side.
On the weekend, Shi Huijiao picked Shi Changsheng up to have a family dinner at home. Gaoming kept answering work calls, and his grandson Xiaoqi couldn't come back due to extra classes at school. Shi Changsheng was furious, deliberately found fault, complaining the food was unappetizing. Gaoming, scared, held his rice bowl and moved away. Shi Huijiao, with a forced smile, took care of Shi Changsheng, but he remained resentful. After dinner, Shi Changsheng returned to his and Xiaoqi's room.
Seeing the report card with scores of seventy and eighty on the table, Shi Changsheng was very displeased and yelled at Shi Huijiao. Shi Huijiao ignored him. Shi Changsheng was utterly bored, so he rummaged through the room, found it even more uninteresting, and finally just lay on the bed to doze off. Xiaoqi came home very late. Shi Changsheng pestered him with questions and tried to play with him.
Xiaoqi, annoyed, excused himself by saying he was tired and climbed into bed to sleep, leaving Shi Changsheng speechless with anger. Ye Xiaomei packed up her grandmother Lin Sufen's belongings, intending to take them home. Guo Jiangdong asked for a photo of Lin Sufen, so Ye Xiaomei gave one to him. That night, Ye Xiaomei went to the courtyard and drew a portrait of her and her grandmother sitting on chairs and having a heart-to-heart talk.
Ye Xiaomei secretly vowed in her heart to manage the nursing home well and not let down her grandmother's expectations. Ye Xiaomei called an employee meeting, publicly announced new rules and regulations, and distributed a detailed copy to everyone. Wu Hui was very satisfied with her work and placed high hopes on her. As soon as Ye Xiaomei returned to her office, a married couple of employees came to her to resign.
They had found higher-paying jobs, and Ye Xiaomei found it inconvenient to persuade them to stay. She proactively took on the couple's work. Ye Xiaomei came to help an elderly grandma bathe. The grandma was disoriented, resisted Ye Xiaomei in every way, and finally bit her. Ye Xiaomei went to the infirmary to treat her wound and unintentionally overheard employees complaining, all wanting to leave the nursing home.
In a fit of pique, Ye Xiaomei told them to resign as soon as possible. Guo Sanshuang finally found a client after much effort. He tirelessly bought breakfast for the elder every day, performed household chores without complaint, and even took the initiative to whitewash walls. Unexpectedly, a colleague sabotaged him at the last moment, selling nutrition bottles to the elder at a 30% discount. Guo Sanshuang was furious, gritting his teeth, and accidentally fell from the ladder.
He went directly to the company to complain to his boss, but the boss, focused only on profit, instead advised Guo Sanshuang to develop new clients. Guo Sanshuang was feeling melancholic on the street when he suddenly received a call from Grandma Gui. Grandma Gui missed him very much and asked him to call Lin Sufen, mistakenly thinking Lin Sufen had gone on a trip.
Guo Sanshuang found it inconvenient to explain, so he just went to the nursing home to visit Grandma Gui. Guo Sanshuang had only exchanged a few words with Grandma Gui when he was called away by Shi Changsheng. Shi Changsheng showed Guo Sanshuang his collection of various nutrition bottles. Guo Sanshuang was amazed; it was practically a supermarket of health ingredients. Shi Changsheng declared he would live to over a hundred years old by relying on these.
Shi Changsheng wanted to buy the nutrition bottles that Guo Sanshuang had, but Guo Sanshuang found various excuses to decline. Ye Xiaomei heard that Shi Changsheng had fallen behind on a month's living expenses, which left her greatly perplexed. Guo Sanshuang came to visit his grandfather Guo Jiangdong and unintentionally saw Sun Erniang pestering his grandfather with questions. Guo Sanshuang was immediately dumbfounded.
Episode 10 Recap
Guo Sanshuang was worried that Sun Erniang would demand repayment from his grandfather, so he hurried in and called Sun Erniang away, repeatedly pleading with her, hoping to delay repayment for a few days. Sun Erniang didn't believe him at all, threatening and intimidating him. Guo Sanshuang, in a fit of pique, told her to go ask Joey for money. Sun Erniang was relentless.
She accidentally saw Ye Xiaomei walk by and exposed Ye Xiaomei in front of everyone for using a fake property deed to swindle the little golden dog. Ye Xiaomei was so scared she quickly ran away. Sun Erniang repeatedly emphasized that she would come to collect the debt at this time every month, otherwise, she would go to Guo Jiangdong for the money.
Driven to a dead end by Sun Erniang, Guo Sanshuang had no choice but to take Shi Changsheng to a hotel to attend a lecture. Ye Xiaomei saw the two of them sneaking away from the balcony, concluded that they were up to no good, and followed closely behind. Only a dozen or so elderly people came to the lecture in the conference room. Guo Sanshuang extensively lectured on health knowledge.
Shi Changsheng actively cooperated with his speech and even tried the product on the spot, praising the product to the skies. Shi Changsheng prided himself on being a health expert and strongly encouraged the elderly people to buy nutrition bottles. The elderly people believed him and eagerly lined up to buy. Guo Sanshuang couldn't help but look at Shi Changsheng with new respect and gave him the biggest discount. Ye Xiaomei chased them to the hotel.
The front desk clerk had no idea that nutrition bottles were being promoted there. Ye Xiaomei saw the elderly people carrying nutrition bottles coming out and asked them about the meeting location. Ye Xiaomei hurried upstairs to look for them. Shi Changsheng wanted to buy 10,000 yuan worth of nutrition bottles, but he only had 8,000 yuan on his card. Shi Changsheng pretended to be sick and asked Shi Huijiao for 2,000 yuan.
Guo Sanshuang witnessed Shi Changsheng's vivid performance and was utterly impressed by him. Shi Changsheng was just about to swipe his card to buy nutrition bottles when Ye Xiaomei arrived in time to stop him. Shi Changsheng ignored her and was about to enter his password. Ye Xiaomei, with a flash of inspiration, took off her shoe and threw it to stop him. She publicly pointed out that Shi Changsheng owed a month's living expenses.
Shi Changsheng kept saying that his daughter and son-in-law were very rich and wanted to take Ye Xiaomei home to get the money. Ye Xiaomei helped Shi Changsheng carry the nutrition bottles home, but Shi Changsheng tried several times and still couldn't open the door. Shi Huijiao opened the door. Shi Changsheng was furious and questioned why the door couldn't be opened.
Shi Huijiao repeatedly explained that the family had lost 3,000 yuan some time ago, so she had changed the lock. Shi Changsheng had no choice but to admit that he had taken the money and promised to return it to Shi Huijiao when he received his pension. Shi Huijiao was very angry and loudly complained that Shi Changsheng was too selfish. Shi Changsheng retorted by asking her why she had defaulted on the nursing home's living expenses.
The father and daughter immediately got into a big argument. Shi Huijiao had already explained the situation to Wu Hui beforehand, wanting to delay payment for a while. Unexpectedly, Ye Xiaomei came to collect the payment, and Shi Huijiao vented all her anger on Ye Xiaomei. Ye Xiaomei repeatedly emphasized that no one was allowed to default on living expenses. Shi Changsheng accidentally discovered injuries on Shi Huijiao's arm, guessing it was domestic violence from her son-in-law, Gao Ming.
He wanted to call Gao Ming to confront him. Shi Huijiao desperately tried to stop him. Shi Changsheng picked up a cleaver and threatened to kill himself, forcing Shi Huijiao to call Gao Ming back right now. Ye Xiaomei hastily rushed out the door. As she opened the door, she ran into Gao Ming returning home from work. When Gao Ming revealed his own injuries, Shi Changsheng felt a little relieved and advised the couple not to harm each other.
Gao Ming saw the nutrition bottles at the door and couldn't help but complain to Shi Changsheng. He worked hard outside, his parents were also sick and needed money, plus Xiaoqi's tuition fees, yet Shi Changsheng was still spending money on these useless nutrition bottles. Gao Ming was heartbroken. Shi Changsheng kept saying that he bought nutrition bottles because he wanted to see Xiaoqi go to college. Gao Ming pulled him into the bedroom.
The bunk bed inside had been replaced with a single bed. This was Xiaoqi's strong request to change it; he didn't like living with Shi Changsheng. Shi Changsheng was instantly stunned. Shi Changsheng dejectedly carried the nutrition bottles back to the nursing home. All the way, he kept admitting his mistakes to Ye Xiaomei. That night, Shi Changsheng tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
Guo Jiangdong came to see him, pointing out all the ways he usually took advantage of small things and advising him to correct them as soon as possible to avoid incurring public wrath. Shi Changsheng was utterly disheartened but still wouldn't admit it verbally. Shi Changsheng took sleeping pills out of spite. Ye Xiaomei rushed over upon hearing the news, first calling 120 for emergency help, then calling Shi Huijiao to inform her.
She didn't answer at all and eventually turned off her phone. After medical staff made every effort to rescue him, Shi Changsheng finally pulled through. He woke up at 4:30 AM, saw Ye Xiaomei by his side, and forced her to call Shi Huijiao and Gao Ming. Ye Xiaomei repeatedly explained that they weren't answering. Shi Changsheng was relentless. Ye Xiaomei sternly lectured him and then hastily left.
Ye Xiaomei knocked on Shi Huijiao's door early in the morning and told her about Shi Changsheng taking sleeping pills in an attempt to commit suicide. Shi Huijiao was already accustomed to Shi Changsheng's unreasonable behavior and remained indifferent.
Episode 11 Recap
Ye Xiaomei advised Shi Huijiao to visit Shi Changsheng in the hospital. Shi Huijiao knew her father cherished his life and didn't believe he would commit suicide by drinking medicine. She also asked Ye Xiaomei to use her 5,000 yuan medical expenses stored at the hospital to offset living expenses. Ye Xiaomei also learned about their dire situation from Shi Huijiao.
That night, she drove Shi Changsheng to follow Gao Ming and witnessed firsthand that the unemployed Gao Ming was working as a Didi driver, enduring unreasonable demands from drunk customers. Gao Ming, with a forced smile, finally managed to drive the customer home. Seeing this scene, Shi Changsheng fell into deep self-reproach.
All the way, Shi Changsheng kept cursing himself as an old good-for-nothing, unable to share the burden of his daughter's family, and even using the money Gao Ming painstakingly earned to buy nutrition bottles. Ye Xiaomei advised him to turn over a new leaf. Shi Changsheng clearly remembered his wife's dying wish for him to live well. He was trying to fulfill his wife's final wish, but it backfired.
Shi Changsheng asked Ye Xiaomei to call Xiao Qi, wanting to ease the relationship between Shi Huijiao and Gao Ming in his own way. Shi Changsheng felt sorry for Gao Ming, a software engineer with a master's degree, who had to work as a Didi driver. Xiao Qi thought her father was earning money honestly and there was nothing shameful about it.
Shi Changsheng took out all his bankbooks, intending to give his savings of 300,000 yuan to Shi Huijiao and her husband to supplement their household expenses. Xiao Qi, after getting the bankbook password, wanted to leave. Shi Changsheng desperately tried to persuade Xiao Qi to stay a bit longer, looking everywhere for snacks but finding none. Xiao Qi asked for 500 yuan. Shi Changsheng rummaged through his pockets and only managed to gather 300 yuan.
He rushed out to borrow money, but because he was usually too calculating, no one would lend him any. Just as Shi Changsheng was at his wit's end, Ye Xiaomei happened to come in. Shi Changsheng then borrowed 200 yuan from her. By the time Shi Changsheng returned to the room, Xiao Qi had already left without saying goodbye. Shi Changsheng chased all the way to the bus station, seeing Xiao Qi board the bus from afar.
He could only sigh while looking at Xiao Qi's retreating figure, shaking the 200 yuan in his hand. Ye Xiaomei found the diary Lin Sufen had left behind before her death, which detailed Shi Changsheng's preferences. Shi Changsheng loved his wife the most and only wanted to see Xiao Qi grow up.
Ye Xiaomei called Shi Changsheng that night, first affirming his good quality of loving his wife, and then advised him to write down everyone he had taken advantage of or owed. The next morning, Shi Changsheng repaid everyone he had borrowed money from, and even bought fruit out of his own pocket to share with everyone. Everyone looked at him in a new light. Shi Changsheng carefully recalled his entire life and meticulously recorded every wrong he had ever done.
Wu Hui learned that Ye Xiaomei was paying new hires 1,000 yuan more, causing dissatisfaction among the old employees. Wu Hui reminded Ye Xiaomei to consider the feelings of the veteran staff, but Ye Xiaomei dismissed it. She decided to completely overhaul the nursing home, replacing all staff with new employees. Wu Hui strongly objected, urging Ye Xiaomei to adjust her mindset.
The two disagreed, leading to a fierce argument, and Ye Xiaomei, in a fit of pique, threatened to close the nursing home. Early one morning, Ye Xiaomei packed her bags to go home. The elderly residents of the nursing home spontaneously came to the door to see her off and invited her back for breakfast. Unable to refuse their warm invitation, Ye Xiaomei had breakfast with the elders. Ye Xiaomei suddenly received a call from Eva.
She put it on speakerphone, and Eva invited her to join a new studio. The elders all looked at Ye Xiaomei, and she quickly picked up the phone to answer. From that day on, the elders uncharacteristically treated Ye Xiaomei with great respect, trying to please her everywhere.
Grandma Gui's son came to pick her up to take her to another nursing home, but Grandma Gui turned her son away, insisting on staying at "Sunshine House" and waiting for Lin Sufen to return. Only when Ye Xiaomei explicitly stated that she would not close the nursing home did Grandma Gui break into a smile. Other elders, hearing the news, also smiled. Ye Xiaomei felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
Episode 12 Recap
Ye Xiaomei sent Grandma Gui's son away. The elderly residents followed her out, thanking Ye Xiaomei. Ye Xiaomei was embarrassed and urged them to quickly return to the Activity Hall to play. Shi Changsheng got up early and, out of habit, once again tried to use other people's toothpaste. He suddenly had a change of heart and quickly put the toothpaste back.
Shi Changsheng had intended to take someone else's thermos, but ultimately put it back, secretly vowing to break his habit of taking small advantages. Ye Xiaomei filmed Shi Changsheng's changes one by one, then showed these videos to Xiao Qi. Ye Xiaomei continuously spoke well of Shi Changsheng, persuading Xiao Qi to forgive Shi Changsheng's mistakes, but Xiao Qi remained resentful.
Just as Ye Xiaomei was about to leave, Xiao Qi asked Ye Xiaomei to show these videos to his mother, Shi Huijiao. Ye Xiaomei readily agreed. Gao Ming voluntarily came to the nursing home to visit Shi Changsheng. Shi Changsheng was incredibly excited, pulling Gao Ming's hand and sitting down for a heart-to-heart talk. Gao Ming returned the bankbook to Shi Changsheng, saying he had already interviewed with several companies and expected news soon.
Shi Changsheng insisted on not taking the money, telling them to use it to supplement their household expenses. Gao Ming promised to repay him after he received his salary. Shi Changsheng showed great concern for Gao Ming. Gao Ming admitted that company layoffs had caused him to lose his job. He had sent out many resumes in one go but only received seven or eight interview invitations due to his age.
Gao Ming admitted that driving Didi earned him a meager income, but the hours were flexible. Coupled with Shi Huijiao's salary, they barely covered a month's expenses, not including Shi Changsheng's nursing home fees. Shi Changsheng only received two thousand yuan in pension each month, which was far from enough for the nursing home's living expenses. He didn't want to trouble his daughter and son-in-law anymore and decided to earn money by his own means.
Shi Changsheng called Guo Sanshuang and consulted him about ways to make money selling nutrition bottles. Guo Sanshuang, having witnessed Shi Changsheng's sales ability, suggested he act as a shill, promising him ten percent of the sales revenue, split fifty-fifty. Shi Changsheng readily agreed, and the two hit it off immediately. From that day on, Guo Sanshuang went around peddling nutrition bottles, while Shi Changsheng casually acted as a shill beside him, urging customers to buy the products.
They cooperated seamlessly, and sales steadily climbed. Guo Sanshuang praised Shi Changsheng's ability endlessly, even providing him with glasses to pretend to be a health professor. Shi Changsheng followed Guo Sanshuang, bustling around promoting sales. Their sales performance was excellent, and they split the money on the spot. Shi Changsheng was overjoyed and took Guo Sanshuang to the school to see Xiao Qi.
Seeing Xiao Qi arguing with a classmate, Shi Changsheng rushed over to investigate, even snatching an old person's cane from the roadside to cheer Xiao Qi on. Xiao Qi ran away. Shi Changsheng, breathless, caught up with Xiao Qi and only then learned that he had lost his classmate's phone. Shi Changsheng received a lot of commission. He not only paid two months of living expenses but also repaid Ye Xiaomei for the medical fees she had advanced for him.
Ye Xiaomei was surprised, not knowing where he got so much money. Shi Changsheng lied, saying it was money repaid by others, and promised that from now on, he would cover his own nursing home expenses, not letting Ye Xiaomei ask his daughter and son-in-law for it. Shi Changsheng was giving an enthusiastic lecture on health knowledge on stage when a group of people suddenly rushed in, yelling that he was a swindler.
Luckily, Ye Xiaomei arrived in time and escorted Shi Changsheng back to the nursing home. Shi Changsheng insisted on returning, saying he couldn't let Guo Sanshuang be beaten alone. Ye Xiaomei couldn't stop him and had to let him go. Shi Changsheng rushed back to the scene and saw Guo Sanshuang being ganged up on, covered in egg liquid and rotten vegetable leaves. Shi Changsheng quickly shielded him.
Ye Xiaomei arrived shortly after and, after much persuasion, managed to get them out of trouble. Ye Xiaomei cooked dumplings for Guo Sanshuang and Shi Changsheng and earnestly advised them not to conspire to deceive people anymore. Guo Sanshuang was unconvinced and argued with Ye Xiaomei, who exposed him, saying that what he was selling was just protein powder, which couldn't fight or prevent cancer at all, and that they were engaging in false advertising.
Shi Changsheng vehemently defended Guo Sanshuang. Ye Xiaomei immediately searched on Baidu for the standards and requirements for health foods and explained them one by one to Guo Sanshuang and Shi Changsheng, warning them not to continue deceiving people, otherwise it would be a criminal offense. The two were dumbfounded. Guo Sanshuang was successfully promoted to manager thanks to his impressive sales performance.
His boss had high hopes for him and even called on everyone to learn from him, but unexpectedly, Guo Sanshuang resigned on the spot. The nutrition bottles sold by Guo Sanshuang were investigated, and relevant personnel were penalized. Shi Changsheng promised not to buy nutrition bottles and not to act as a shill anymore, but Ye Xiaomei was still uneasy. Shi Changsheng wanted to go out to buy fruit, and Ye Xiaomei followed him closely.
Only after Shi Changsheng made a solemn promise did Ye Xiaomei feel relieved enough to let him go out. Guo Sanshuang arrived at the nursing home with a suitcase and bedding to seek refuge with Ye Xiaomei. Ye Xiaomei was greatly perplexed. Guo Sanshuang directly barged in to find his room, claiming repeatedly that Lin Sufen had entrusted him before her death to move into the nursing home to protect Ye Xiaomei, with free room and board.
Ye Xiaomei didn't believe him, so Guo Sanshuang asked her to call Wu Hui to testify. Wu Hui confirmed that this was Lin Sufen's decision before her death. In the blink of an eye, it was the weekend. Shi Changsheng specially bought two large bags of food. Ye Xiaomei personally escorted him home. Gao Ming and Shi Huijiao warmly welcomed Shi Changsheng home.
Episode 13 Recap
Shi Huijiao asked Ye Xiaomei to go back and calculate properly, saying she would pay back the nursing home's money as soon as possible. Ye Xiaomei explained that Shi Changsheng had already paid it all back. Shi Huijiao and Gao Ming were both surprised, unable to guess where Shi Changsheng had raised this money. This was Ye Xiaomei and Shi Changsheng's secret. Ye Xiaomei told Shi Changsheng to stay at home with peace of mind.
The original bunk bed had been swapped back, and Shi Changsheng was overjoyed. Ye Xiaomei felt relieved and left only after seeing their family reconcile. Shi Huijiao repeatedly thanked Ye Xiaomei. That night, Ye Xiaomei stood on the nursing home's roof, looking at the twinkling stars in the sky, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Wu Hui came to talk to Ye Xiaomei, affirming her work, saying she had even surpassed Lin Sufen.
Ye Xiaomei grew up in the nursing home and had deep feelings for it. Ye Xiaomei enthusiastically told Wu Hui Shi Changsheng's story and even drew his story into a comic. Since Shi Changsheng returned home, he completely stayed away from nutrition bottles, got along well with his family, and often came to the nursing home to visit. Ye Xiaomei felt that his mental state had undergone a tremendous change. Guo Sanshuang officially started working at the nursing home.
He wholeheartedly assisted Ye Xiaomei's work. The two of them cooperated seamlessly, and the nursing home's work was carried out vibrantly. Jin Li proactively called Ye Xiaomei for a meeting, wanting to introduce her to a comic studio. Ye Xiaomei didn't buy it at all, wanting to continue staying at the nursing home. Jin Li then brought up Lin Sufen's dying wish, wanting to use his connections to pave the way for Ye Xiaomei's comic career. Ye Xiaomei flatly refused.
Jin Li wanted to introduce her to a real estate boss to take over the nursing home, and Ye Xiaomei could also receive a large compensation. Ye Xiaomei didn't want to listen to his nagging, so she stood up to leave. Jin Li reminded her to think twice and not to waste her career becoming another Lin Sufen.
Ye Xiaomei suddenly received a call from Uncle Zhang, the nursing home's doorman, learning that Guo Sanshuang was again promoting sales at the nursing home. She rushed back to find out what was going on. Guo Sanshuang was not content to just stay in the nursing home like this; he wanted to use his skills in sales. He carefully selected medical devices with qualification certificates and peddled them to the elderly residents of the nursing home.
Guo Jiangdong secretly prayed that Ye Xiaomei would return later. Bu Gaoxing enthusiastically tried out Guo Sanshuang's induction wheelchair. He rode it around the nursing home and immediately decided to buy one, but the price of ten thousand yuan was too expensive, making him hesitate. Ye Xiaomei rushed back. Guo Sanshuang eagerly introduced these medical devices to her, wanting to partner with Ye Xiaomei for sales. Ye Xiaomei ignored him. Ye Xiaomei went alone to the rooftop to zone out.
Guo Sanshuang followed closely behind her. Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang empathized with each other, opening up their hearts. After Guo Sanshuang's mother passed away, his father started a business but hit walls everywhere, accumulating a large amount of foreign debt. Guo Sanshuang started working hard after graduating from high school, struggling for ten years, and finally paid off his father's foreign debt. He is still helping his ex-girlfriend repay small loans.
Ye Xiaomei was abandoned by her mother when she was young and lived with her grandmother for many years. The more Ye Xiaomei spoke, the sadder she became, wanting to drown her sorrows in alcohol. Guo Sanshuang drank with her. Ye Xiaomei couldn't hold her liquor and quickly got drunk and unconscious. Guo Sanshuang carried her back to her room and settled her down. Guo Jiangdong was cooking in the room and accidentally caused a fire.
Fortunately, it was quickly extinguished, and there were no casualties. Guo Jiangdong complained that the cafeteria food was too bad and wanted to cook his own meals to improve his diet. Ye Xiaomei learned from Wu Hui that she had no choice but to reduce the daily meat portion. Due to the impact of bird flu, the prices of meat, eggs, and milk soared. The nursing home's funds were insufficient.
Wu Hui asked Ye Xiaomei to explain this to the elderly residents. Ye Xiaomei personally went to the vegetable market to investigate meat prices. She went back to organize the income and expenditure accounts and found that Lin Sufen and Wu Hui often used their own money to subsidize the nursing home. She was anxious and at a loss. Guo Sanshuang brought her vegetarian Sanxian dumplings.
Ye Xiaomei took the opportunity to pour out her grievances to him, wanting to take out her savings to cover the meat price difference, hoping it would improve after receiving government subsidies next month. Ye Xiaomei gave the money to the cafeteria administrator, instructing him to still follow the original meal standards and not lower them because the meat price was too high. The administrator revealed that Wu Hui had given him a sum of money for subsidies yesterday. Finally, Ye Xiaomei went to Jin Li, wanting to get back the 50,000 yuan Lin Sufen gave her before she died. Jin Li flatly refused.
Episode 14 Recap
Jin Li learned that Ye Xiaomei wanted to use money to subsidize the nursing home. He spoke sarcastically to her, advising her to give up the nursing home as soon as possible and not repeat Lin Sufen's mistakes. Ye Xiaomei didn't want to listen to his nagging. She only wanted her 50,000 yuan back. Jin Li firmly refused to give it, wanting to use it as leverage to coerce Ye Xiaomei, so that Ye Xiaomei would visit him often.
The mother and son quickly got into a heated argument, and finally parted ways unhappily. Guo Sanshuang changed his strategy and promoted inexpensive but good quality bamboo mat sleeping pads to the elderly residents of the nursing home. The elderly enthusiastically bought them. Guo Sanshuang quickly sold out all the mats. He returned to the office and saw Ye Xiaomei crying bitterly and sadly.
He quickly took out the 2,000 yuan he earned from selling the mats, wanting to use it to improve the residents' meals. Only then did Ye Xiaomei stop crying, and she repeatedly thanked him. Ye Xiaomei angrily cursed Jin Li for being indifferent to her plight. Guo Sanshuang advised her to humble herself and ask Jin Li for help, which could also help ease tensions with Jin Li. Ye Xiaomei firmly refused to soften her stance.
Ye Xiaomei wanted to publish her comic works for money. She invited the editor-in-chief to dinner, with Eva accompanying them. While eating, the editor-in-chief casually glanced at the works a few times. Ye Xiaomei wanted to get the signing fee first for urgent needs. The editor-in-chief made various excuses to evade, telling her to go back and continue revising. Ye Xiaomei felt extremely bitter. Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou craved meat.
They called on Old Li to pester Gatekeeper Master Zhang to play a match-three game. Bu Gaoxing took the opportunity to steal the keys and open the main gate. He and Grandpa Hou secretly went out, following the cafeteria chef to the market to buy pork hock to satisfy their craving. However, the nearby market was closed for renovations, so they went to another market to buy.
Guo Sanshuang came to a fitness equipment store to conduct a survey and visit. He found that the store lacked products suitable for the elderly, so he proposed reasonable suggestions to the manager. Guo Sanshuang suddenly received a call from Ye Xiaomei, so he hurried to see her. Only then did he learn that Ye Xiaomei's comic work had been rejected by the editor-in-chief. Ye Xiaomei was very sad.
Guo Sanshuang casually flipped through it and offered her suggestions for revision. As the market had recently relocated to a distant place, the chef spent three to four hours buying vegetables every day, leaving no time for cooking. Ye Xiaomei and Wu Hui discussed finding a purchasing agent to ensure fresh vegetables every day. Wu Hui recommended Guo Sanshuang. Ye Xiaomei concluded that Guo Sanshuang would not agree to do it.
Early the next morning, Ye Xiaomei and Wu Hui arrived at the market early. They bought a full tricycle load of vegetables in one go. With an uphill slope ahead, the two of them pushed the tricycle uphill with all their might, one in front and one behind. Jin Li and a friend passed by. His friend kept praising her own dutiful daughter. Jin Li saw Ye Xiaomei struggling to push the tricycle and felt deeply lost.
Ye Xiaomei didn't want to admit defeat in front of him. In a fit of pique, she pedaled the tricycle uphill. However, due to exhaustion, she let go, and the tricycle crashed directly into Jin Li's leg. Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to take Jin Li to the hospital. Jin Li pretended his injuries were severe and insisted on inpatient treatment. The doctor repeatedly emphasized that hospitalization was not necessary, but Jin Li's mind was made up.
Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to agree to go home and take care of him. Only then did Jin Li leave contentedly. Ye Xiaomei called a Didi (ride-hailing service). Jin Li limped over. Ye Xiaomei ignored him. The driver quickly helped Jin Li into the car. Ye Xiaomei had not returned very late. Bu Gaoxing, Grandpa Hou, Grandma Gui, and others were all worried. They forced Guo Sanshuang to call Ye Xiaomei, but her phone was never answered.
Ye Xiaomei settled Jin Li in and also helped him tidy his room. Ye Xiaomei wanted to rush back to the nursing home as soon as possible. Jin Li suggested soaking his feet before going to bed. Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to bite the bullet and wash his feet for him. Jin Li clamored for food and also asked Ye Xiaomei to cook for him personally.
Ye Xiaomei saw that there was only green cabbage and eggs in the refrigerator, so she made hand-torn cabbage and scrambled eggs. Jin Li looked at Ye Xiaomei's back as she cooked and felt deeply comforted. Ye Xiaomei openly exposed his pretense of limping, telling him to wait obediently for dinner. Jin Li ate both dishes Ye Xiaomei made in one go and praised her highly. Guo Sanshuang kept calling Ye Xiaomei's mobile phone, but it was never answered.
Guo Sanshuang was burning with anxiety. Jin Li ordered Ye Xiaomei to mop the floor. Before Ye Xiaomei had even finished her work, Jin Li asked for glutinous rice balls and fruit. Ye Xiaomei was overwhelmed by his constant demands.
Episode 15 Recap
Ye Xiaomei patiently cooked tangyuan, cut fruit, and inserted toothpicks into each piece of fruit as Jin Li requested. Jin Li, feigning tiredness, said he couldn't eat and told Ye Xiaomei to eat all the tangyuan and fruit. Ye Xiaomei, who had been busy all day, was already starving and ate it all in one go.
It was late at night when Jin Li finally allowed Ye Xiaomei to go back and rest, instructing her to come back early the next morning and to buy steamed buns from Chen's Shop for breakfast. Ye Xiaomei, only wanting her 50,000 yuan back, urged Jin Li to fulfill his promise quickly. Jin Li politely refused, finding her attitude unsatisfactory. Ye Xiaomei left Jin Li's house disheartened, only to find that Guo Sanshuang had been waiting for her downstairs.
Ye Xiaomei took the opportunity to vent her frustrations to him, complaining that Chen's Shop was not only far away but also had long queues every day. Guo Sanshuang, however, thought Jin Li was trying to find an opportunity to get closer to her. Ye Xiaomei didn't buy it at all. Guo Sanshuang seized the chance to propose being her boyfriend. Ye Xiaomei firmly refused, repeatedly stating that she wanted a boyfriend with a monthly salary of 100,000 yuan.
Ye Xiaomei woke up late in the morning. She hurriedly got up to go to Jin Li's house. Guo Sanshuang had already bought steamed buns and tofu pudding and asked Ye Xiaomei to deliver them to Jin Li.
Ye Xiaomei learned that Guo Sanshuang had bought buns from another shop and was worried she wouldn't be able to pass them off, but it was too late to go queue up again, so she could only take the buns and tofu pudding to Jin Li. Jin Li recognized on the first bite that they weren't from Chen's Shop but didn't expose Ye Xiaomei.
Jin Li wanted to mend his "mother-son" relationship with Ye Xiaomei and persuaded her to leave the nursing home. Ye Xiaomei flatly refused, her mind solely on the 50,000 yuan. Jin Li offered to introduce her to a friend who did fresh produce cold chain business, suggesting the friend deliver vegetables to the nursing home every day. Ye Xiaomei didn't appreciate it and insisted on buying groceries herself.
Jin Li, helpless, could only watch as Ye Xiaomei left in the rain. When Ye Xiaomei returned to the nursing home, she learned that Guo Sanshuang had gone to the market to buy groceries. She hurried out to meet him and saw Guo Sanshuang struggling to push a cart full of vegetables in the pouring rain. Ye Xiaomei ran over to help him push the cart. Guo Sanshuang caught a cold from the rain.
Guo Jiangdong felt very sorry for him and couldn't help but complain a few words. Ye Xiaomei came to visit Guo Sanshuang. Guo Jiangdong, being tactful, went out and quietly hid outside the door to listen to Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang chat. Grandpa Hou also came to join in the fun. Grandma Gui came looking for Guo Sanshuang and Ye Xiaomei, and Guo Jiangdong quickly called her aside. Guo Sanshuang advised Ye Xiaomei to accept Jin Li's help.
Ye Xiaomei did not want to give Jin Li any chances and would not budge despite Guo Sanshuang's numerous persuasions. The elderly residents of the nursing home secretly bought self-heating hot pots. They hid in the kitchen and heartily enjoyed them, even asking the chef to taste some. The chef highly praised the self-heating hot pots. Ye Xiaomei took Guo Sanshuang to the farmers' market for supplies when she suddenly received a call from Jin Li.
Jin Li promised to give her 50,000 yuan. Ye Xiaomei rushed over, only to find that Jin Li had taken her to collect a debt, promising her the 50,000 yuan after the matter was resolved. Boss Qiu had borrowed money from Jin Li's company for capital turnover but couldn't repay it when due. Jin Li dared not press for the debt and could only help Boss Qiu find ways to raise money, even wanting to reduce his interest.
Ye Xiaomei couldn't understand why a debt collector would still have to plead with the debtor. Jin Li wanted her to experience how difficult it was to earn money. Jin Li brought Ye Xiaomei to see Boss Qiu. Boss Qiu was drowning his sorrows in alcohol; all the influencers he had cultivated had run off, and he was now penniless. Boss Qiu proposed another six-month extension. Jin Li pleaded with Boss Qiu to find a way to raise some money.
Boss Qiu found Ye Xiaomei very beautiful and wanted to cultivate her into an influencer to make money, even forcing her to drink with him. Ye Xiaomei was disgusted and tried desperately to avoid him. Jin Li frantically tried to defuse the situation. Boss Qiu, enraged and frustrated by his bankrupt business and broken family, had long wanted to end his life. He immediately turned on the gas, intending to die with Jin Li and Ye Xiaomei.
Ye Xiaomei, terrified, desperately tried to persuade Boss Qiu, bringing up his children to soften him, encouraging him to pull himself together and not disappoint his children. Jin Li, in a fit of pique, threatened to light a match. Boss Qiu was immediately stunned. Ye Xiaomei seized the opportunity to turn off the gas and open all the doors and windows for ventilation. Boss Qiu was mortified by Ye Xiaomei's words. He crouched helplessly on the ground.
Ye Xiaomei, empathizing with him, picked up a glass of wine and drank it in one go, advising Boss Qiu not to be discouraged. She told him that by spending more time with his children and being their backbone, he could slowly win back their hearts. Jin Li felt a mix of emotions after hearing Ye Xiaomei's words.
Guo Sanshuang was purchasing a cart full of vegetables when he suddenly received a call from a friend who worked in medical equipment. The friend claimed that their boss recognized Guo Sanshuang's sales talent and wanted to recruit him into the company. Guo Sanshuang was overjoyed. He asked the roadside stall owner to keep an eye on his cart of vegetables and hurried to the company for an interview.
The boss was very satisfied with Guo Sanshuang and promised him generous remuneration and benefits. Guo Sanshuang rushed back to retrieve his vehicle, only to find that the tricycle and all the vegetables were gone. He was furious. Ye Xiaomei and Jin Li worked together seamlessly and finally managed to get the money back. Ye Xiaomei, still shaken, specifically invited Jin Li to dinner. Jin Li praised her performance earlier.
Episode 16 Recap
Ye Xiaomei asks Jin Li to fulfill his promise and return the fifty thousand yuan. Jin Li promises to give Ye Xiaomei 500,000 yuan as a dowry when she gets married. Ye Xiaomei, in a fit of pique, insists on pestering him for money every day. Jin Li wishes Ye Xiaomei would cling to him every day. Ye Xiaomei is so angry she's speechless, so she has to ask Jin Li for help with food delivery.
Ye Xiaomei drunkenly returns to the nursing home. Uncle Zhang quickly opens the door, wanting to take her back to her room. Ye Xiaomei insists on stumbling back by herself. Guo Sanshuang is bored in his room. Ye Xiaomei suddenly shows up to demand an explanation, complaining that he didn't call or text her. Guo Sanshuang loudly protests his innocence, saying he made countless calls, but Ye Xiaomei never answered. Ye Xiaomei then realizes her phone was off.
Ye Xiaomei collapses drunkenly on Guo Sanshuang's bed. Guo Sanshuang takes the opportunity to report about losing the tricycle. Ye Xiaomei no longer pursues the matter; she has already asked Jin Li for help with food delivery. Guo Sanshuang wants to join that company and work in Zhuhai for a few months. Ye Xiaomei disagrees. The next morning, Ye Xiaomei wakes up groggily, finding herself sleeping on Guo Sanshuang's bed. Guo Sanshuang explains repeatedly.
Ye Xiaomei then realizes she had taken off her clothes and slept there last night. She is so ashamed she wants to disappear, and quickly pushes Guo Sanshuang out to change clothes. The elderly residents gather at the door to watch the commotion. Guo Sanshuang is unable to defend himself. Guo Jiangdong reminds Guo Sanshuang not to repeat his father Guo Tielin's mistakes. Ye Xiaomei, after changing clothes, calmly walks out of Guo Sanshuang's room.
The elderly residents look at each other in confusion. Jin Li recharges 100,000 yuan to the fresh cold chain company. The company sends a large truckload of food items. The vegetables are fresh and individually packed in specialized preservation boxes. Wu Hui worries the price is too expensive. Ye Xiaomei advises her not to worry. Guo Sanshuang comes to bid farewell to Ye Xiaomei. Ye Xiaomei doesn't allow him to leave.
Just then, Jin Li proactively visits Ye Xiaomei, showing concern for her and giving her the latest model bag. Ye Xiaomei is unmoved. Jin Li just wants her to say "Thank you, Mom." Ye Xiaomei avoids the topic, promising to pay him back when she has money. Jin Li decides to take over the nursing home, letting Ye Xiaomei focus on comic creation, and also promises to help him with packaging and promotion.
Ye Xiaomei then realizes that the online likes were all arranged by him with money. Jin Li admits this without hesitation. Ye Xiaomei clearly states that her dream is to fulfill Lin Sufen's dying wish. Jin Li doesn't force her. Ye Xiaomei refuses to accept the bag Jin Li gave her. Jin Li tells her to return it for money and put the money in the nursing home. Guo Sanshuang takes Ye Xiaomei to eat at a popular internet-famous restaurant.
They waited a long time to get a table. Guo Sanshuang gives all the beef balls to Ye Xiaomei. He again proposes going to Zhuhai to work for a few months. Ye Xiaomei firmly disagrees, worried that he might go back to his old ways. Guo Sanshuang then takes out the company's detailed introduction. Ye Xiaomei thinks it's a legitimate company, so she reluctantly agrees to let him try.
Guo Sanshuang had wanted Ye Xiaomei to continue to keep him, and he feels very disappointed. Today is the day Guo Sanshuang goes to Zhuhai. He and his friend arrive at the airport early. Ye Xiaomei is late to see him off, and also calls Guo Sanshuang to inform him. Guo Sanshuang is very disappointed. He asks Ye Xiaomei to help take care of Guo Jiangdong, then boards the plane without looking back.
Ye Xiaomei sends a photo of Guo Sanshuang's back at that moment. Guo Sanshuang then realizes she was hiding nearby, and his heart blossoms with joy. He sends a message asking Ye Xiaomei to wait for him to return. Ye Xiaomei works diligently at the nursing home every day. Her days pass peacefully and comfortably. She draws portraits of every elderly resident in the nursing home and then posts them on their doors.
Guo Tielin drives a Mercedes-Benz to the nursing home to visit his father Guo Jiangdong. Gatekeeper Uncle Zhang stops him, asking him to register according to regulations. Later, he finds that Guo Jiangdong's records do not mention this son at all. He suspects Guo Tielin is selling insurance or promoting nutrition bottles. Guo Tielin tries every possible explanation, but Uncle Zhang simply doesn't listen. Guo Tielin had already inquired and confirmed that both Guo Jiangdong and Guo Sanshuang live there.
Uncle Zhang firmly refuses to let him in. Guo Tielin has no choice but to call his superior leader, asking the leader to call the director of the nursing home. Guo Sanshuang reports his itinerary to Ye Xiaomei countless times every day. Ye Xiaomei is greatly bothered by it. Wu Hui receives a call from her superior leader and reports to Ye Xiaomei about Guo Tielin visiting Guo Jiangdong.
Ye Xiaomei calls Guo Sanshuang to confirm, but he is constantly on the phone. Ye Xiaomei rushes to Guo Jiangdong to confirm. Guo Jiangdong only asks her to relay two sentences to Guo Tielin. Guo Jiangdong doesn't acknowledge Guo Tielin as his son and tells him to "go back to where he came from." Ye Xiaomei comes to the door to meet Guo Tielin. She conceals Guo Jiangdong's first sentence, only relaying the second sentence.
She repeatedly clarifies that Guo Jiangdong's records do not mention this son. Guo Tielin doesn't get angry. He leaves several large boxes of fruit and tonics for Guo Jiangdong and then leaves. Wu Hui advises Ye Xiaomei to tell Guo Sanshuang the truth. Ye Xiaomei doesn't want Guo Sanshuang to worry. That evening, Ye Xiaomei records the story of Guo Jiangdong and Guo Tielin in comic form. She calls Guo Sanshuang late into the night.
Guo Sanshuang is drinking with clients and is already dead drunk. He never answers the phone. Ye Xiaomei then comes alone to that internet-famous restaurant. She sees Guo Tielin eating noodles alone there. Ye Xiaomei proactively greets him and recommends the specialty beef balls to him. Guo Tielin immediately orders a portion.
Episode 17 Recap
Guo Tielin admitted that he shouldn't have left home back then, dumping a mess on Guo Sanshuang and Guo Jiangdong. Guo Tielin claimed that he had made a lot of money now and wanted to come back to compensate them both properly. Ye Xiaomei suggested that he spend more money to appease Guo Jiangdong. Guo Tielin bought leather shoes, a belt, and gold ornaments for Guo Jiangdong and had a courier deliver them to the nursing home.
Guo Jiangdong was initially happy, but receiving different expensive gifts every day made him uneasy, as he didn't want Guo Sanshuang to waste money anymore. Guo Jiangdong immediately called to remind Guo Sanshuang, but Guo Sanshuang was incredibly busy. His colleague was discussing buying things with public funds, and Guo Jiangdong mistakenly thought Guo Sanshuang was embezzling public funds.
Worried that he would continue to make mistakes, he rushed to Ye Xiaomei to report it, asking Ye Xiaomei to stop Guo Sanshuang. Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to admit that all those things were bought by Guo Tielin. Guo Jiangdong was furious; he adamantly refused to accept anything from Guo Tielin. Ye Xiaomei's earnest persuasion was futile. Wu Hui rushed over upon hearing the news and only managed to persuade Guo Jiangdong to leave after much effort.
Ye Xiaomei truthfully reported Guo Jiangdong's attitude to Guo Tielin and advised him not to worry. Guo Jiangdong brought all the gifts from Guo Tielin to Ye Xiaomei, asking her to inform Guo Tielin to take them away. Ye Xiaomei made various excuses to shirk the responsibility. Finally, Guo Jiangdong agreed to let Guo Tielin come to the nursing home to return the items to him personally. Ye Xiaomei was overjoyed that Guo Jiangdong finally agreed to see Guo Tielin.
She quickly told Guo Tielin the news. Guo Tielin arrived at the nursing home early, but Guo Jiangdong was very cold towards him, forcing him to take the items away. Guo Tielin had no choice but to obediently take all the gifts back. Guo Jiangdong's anger had not subsided. He warned Guo Tielin not to buy him anything in the future. Ye Xiaomei came to urge Guo Jiangdong to eat.
Guo Tielin wanted to treat his father to a good meal, but Guo Jiangdong insisted on eating in the cafeteria. Guo Tielin was helpless and could only follow Guo Jiangdong to dine in the cafeteria. Guo Tielin and Guo Jiangdong ate face to face. Guo Tielin seized the opportunity to suggest taking Guo Jiangdong out for a stroll after dinner, but Guo Jiangdong didn't buy it at all and even scoffed at him.
Guo Tielin was rebuffed and had to leave dejectedly. Ye Xiaomei wanted to help smooth things over between Guo Tielin and Guo Jiangdong but couldn't think of a better way. She was at her wit's end. Wu Hui advised her not to be too hasty. Guo Sanshuang sent WeChat messages to Ye Xiaomei daily to report his safety. Ye Xiaomei dared not reply or tell him about Guo Tielin, not wanting it to affect his work.
Guo Sanshuang couldn't wait and quickly called Ye Xiaomei. Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to reveal that Guo Tielin had come to apologize to Guo Jiangdong and spoke highly of Guo Tielin. Guo Sanshuang adamantly refused to allow Guo Tielin to see his grandfather, fearing that he wanted to swindle his grandfather's money again. To his surprise, Ye Xiaomei had already arranged their meeting.
Guo Sanshuang was so anxious he stomped his feet, but his phone suddenly ran out of battery, so he had to give up. Guo Tielin was drinking with his friends. He drank a lot in one go and eventually got so drunk that he passed out, so he called a designated driver. Guo Tielin stumbled, trying to get into the car, when he suddenly vomited fresh blood. The designated driver quickly took him to the hospital.
The doctor's preliminary examination indicated Guo Tielin's condition was very bad, suspecting gastric bleeding caused by liver cirrhosis. The designated driver found Guo Tielin's phone and called Ye Xiaomei to inform her. Ye Xiaomei rushed to the hospital. The doctor had already arranged for Guo Tielin to undergo a CT scan. The results showed it was caused by stomach ulcers. The doctor advised Ye Xiaomei to contact Guo Tielin's family.
Ye Xiaomei was in a dilemma and could only stay to take care of Guo Tielin. Guo Tielin fell asleep peacefully. Ye Xiaomei remembered Guo Sanshuang's words and quickly took the keys to check the car, confirming that the luxury Mercedes-Benz belonged to Guo Tielin. Guo Tielin woke up early to see Guo Jiangdong lying beside him; he was too emotional to speak. Guo Jiangdong severely reprimanded him. Ye Xiaomei returned with breakfast and quickly tactfully slipped away.
Before leaving, she reminded Guo Tielin not to anger Guo Jiangdong again, as Guo Jiangdong had been very anxious when he learned of his illness and hospitalization earlier that morning. Guo Tielin plastered on a smile to appease Guo Jiangdong, personally peeling an egg for him, but Guo Jiangdong didn't buy it at all.
Episode 18 Recap
Guo Tielin desperately tried to please Guo Jiangdong, picking up the rice and personally feeding him. Seeing his servile appearance, Guo Jiangdong immediately softened. Before leaving, he even promised Guo Tielin that he could visit him at the nursing home. Guo Tielin was overjoyed. Guo Jiangdong resented Guo Tielin for being a disappointment, not only making him sad but also dragging down Guo Sanshuang.
Ye Xiaomei was curious why Guo Sanshuang hated Guo Tielin so much, so Guo Jiangdong recounted the past events in detail. Guo Sanshuang's mother had a terminal illness, and Guo Tielin signed the agreement to give up treatment, then brought his wife home. Guo Sanshuang witnessed this scene firsthand, and he held a grudge against Guo Tielin. Guo Sanshuang tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He video-called Ye Xiaomei late at night, repeatedly apologizing to her.
However, Ye Xiaomei wasn't buying it. She revealed to Guo Sanshuang that Guo Tielin had a stomach hemorrhage. Guo Sanshuang believed Guo Tielin was staging a 'bitter-meat trick' to trick his grandfather out of money. Ye Xiaomei firmly believed that Guo Tielin was truly repentant, and she had even secretly checked Guo Tielin's driver's license. Guo Sanshuang was still uneasy and wanted to find time to ask his grandfather about the situation.
Unable to resist the instigation of Grandpa Hou and others, Guo Jiangdong joined them to eat steamed buns at a nearby restaurant. Guo Jiangdong inadvertently saw Guo Tielin drinking and discussing business with several boss-like individuals in a private room. Guo Jiangdong directly burst in, publicly exposing Guo Tielin as unreliable and even claiming his currency was virtual. He advised those bosses not to do business with Guo Tielin.
However, things backfired; when the bosses learned that Guo Tielin understood how to make money with virtual currency, they became even more convinced by him. Guo Jiangdong had no choice but to leave dejectedly. Guo Tielin came to the nursing home to visit Guo Jiangdong, bringing gifts for all the elderly residents and specifically buying a gift for Uncle Zhang, the doorman.
The seniors repeatedly praised Guo Tielin for his filial piety, and one after another, they went back to call their own children to hold them accountable. After delivering the gifts, Guo Tielin came to see Guo Jiangdong. Guo Jiangdong reminded him not to be too arrogant and to live a low-key life. Guo Tielin, however, dismissed it.
He had now found a reliable way to make money and promised to soon let Guo Jiangdong live a life free from worries about food and clothing. Guo Tielin was eager to see his son, Guo Sanshuang. Guo Jiangdong reminded him not to get happy too soon, as Guo Sanshuang still hated him. Guo Jiangdong worried that Guo Tielin was involved in illegal business. Guo Tielin boasted that it was a high-return industry and that he could effectively avoid risks.
Guo Jiangdong was still uneasy, so Guo Tielin promised to take him to see it sometime. Bu Gaoxing, Grandpa Hou, and Old Li heard that Guo Tielin's business had a very high return rate, so they each took out their retirement salary cards, wanting to get rich with Guo Tielin. Guo Tielin firmly refused to accept them and reminded them to take good care of their pension money. Guo Jiangdong saw this scene from the window and felt deeply comforted.
On the weekend, Guo Tielin took Guo Jiangdong and Ye Xiaomei to see a villa. The real estate agent detailed the "king of buildings" property to them: the community had a beautiful environment, the house layout was reasonable, and the decoration was luxurious and grand. Guo Jiangdong didn't understand what Guo Tielin was really up to. Guo Tielin decided to buy this house, putting Guo Jiangdong's name on the property deed, so that the whole family could live together.
Guo Tielin also specially prepared a large kitchen for Guo Jiangdong, allowing him to utilize his skills. Guo Jiangdong was very satisfied with the house and asked Guo Tielin to put Guo Sanshuang's name on the property deed, hoping that Guo Sanshuang would get married and have children there. Guo Tielin readily agreed. He took Guo Jiangdong and Ye Xiaomei to tour the second floor.
Guo Tielin and Guo Jiangdong stood on the balcony, looking at the distant lake and mountains, and Guo Tielin yearned for a beautiful new life in the future. Guo Tielin brought Guo Jiangdong and Ye Xiaomei to the sales office and paid a 500,000 yuan deposit on the spot. Guo Jiangdong carefully checked the purchase contract, fearing he might be cheated by Guo Tielin. He also asked Ye Xiaomei to verify the contract.
Only after Ye Xiaomei confirmed its accuracy did Guo Jiangdong readily sign his name. Guo Tielin specifically instructed the staff to ensure Guo Jiangdong's name was on the property deed. That night, Ye Xiaomei video-called Guo Sanshuang and sent him photos of the house. Guo Sanshuang suspected Guo Tielin of fraud and asked Ye Xiaomei to check it out at the police station.
Only after Ye Xiaomei personally witnessed Guo Tielin paying the money did Guo Sanshuang believe it was true, eagerly wanting to marry Ye Xiaomei in the new house. Ye Xiaomei smiled without answering. Guo Sanshuang was still uneasy and asked Ye Xiaomei to inquire about Guo Tielin's business. Guo Tielin helped Guo Jiangdong complete the procedures and took him away from the nursing home. Guo Jiangdong was reluctant to leave and couldn't help but shed tears.
Ye Xiaomei and Wu Hui brought the other elderly residents to bid farewell to Guo Jiangdong, congratulating him on his new home. Guo Jiangdong invited everyone to his housewarming party in a few days. That night, Guo Jiangdong called Guo Sanshuang, who was wandering the streets, falsely claiming he was drinking with friends at a bar. Guo Jiangdong hoped he would return soon. Ye Xiaomei stayed up all night drawing the story of Guo Jiangdong and his son.
Wu Hui conducted her usual rounds, checking on the rooms, and only relaxed when she saw all the elderly residents sleeping peacefully. Guo Jiangdong invited the elderly residents from the nursing home for a dinner gathering at his new house. Ye Xiaomei arrived with everyone on time. The elderly residents' eyes lit up, and they endlessly praised the big house, repeatedly complimenting its beautiful decoration.
Guo Jiangdong was busy cooking in the kitchen with his most accomplished apprentice, inviting them to look around freely. Bu Gaoxing, out of jealousy, was nitpicking in every way, which drew cynical remarks from Grandpa Hou and others. Guo Tielin was late, so Guo Jiangdong asked Ye Xiaomei to call and urge him to come.
Episode 19 Recap
Ye Xiaomei kept calling Guo Tielin, but his phone was switched off, and Ye Xiaomei was extremely anxious. Guojiangdong and his apprentice, Xue Ding, were busy all morning and finally prepared a large table of dishes. Guojiangdong quickly invited his old friends to take their seats, and Xue Ding toasted the elders with water instead of wine.
Guo Tielin was late, and Ye Xiaomei lied that Guo Tielin's phone was constantly busy, so Guojiangdong had no choice but to dine with everyone first. Ye Xiaomei suddenly received a call from Guo Tielin. She quietly went out to meet Guo Tielin, who was hiding behind the bushes, afraid to show his face. He claimed that he had some business issues and asked Ye Xiaomei to take Guojiangdong back to the nursing home first.
Ye Xiaomei was worried that Guojiangdong would not be able to accept it, but she couldn't resist Guo Tielin's persistent pleas, so she reluctantly agreed. Ye Xiaomei used the excuse that the elders needed to go back for their medication, wanting to take them back to the nursing home as soon as possible.
Bu Gaoxing was unhappy that they were still reluctant to leave the table full of delicacies, and Guojiangdong had already set up the mahjong table, wanting to play a few rounds with everyone after dinner. Ye Xiaomei quietly told him the truth. Guojiangdong, learning that Guo Tielin was hiding outside, had no choice but to let everyone leave first. As soon as Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou walked out, they saw a group of people aggressively approaching Guojiangdong's house.
Guo Tielin advised Guojiangdong to return to the nursing home for a few days and come back after he had dealt with his business matters. Guojiangdong felt too embarrassed to do so, while Guo Tielin was worried that someone would come to their house to cause trouble. No sooner had Guo Tielin finished speaking than three bosses arrived with people, demanding money. Without a word, they started moving things out of the house. Ye Xiaomei quickly called the police.
Guojiangdong forbade anyone from touching his belongings, clearly stating that the property deed was in his name. But the bosses were relentless, repeatedly claiming it was only right for a father to pay his son's debts. Guojiangdong picked up a kitchen knife and held it to his neck, threatening to die, but the bosses were unfazed. Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou arrived in time to show their support. They took a stance, ready to go all out against the bosses.
Ye Xiaomei shouted loudly that she had already called the police, and only then did the bosses reluctantly leave with their people. Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou were still worried, so they stood guard at the doorstep to support Guojiangdong. Guo Tielin recounted the whole story to Guojiangdong in detail. He had found a high-yield investment project, but he didn't have enough funds, so he pulled in those three bosses as partners. The investment failed, and they lost everything.
Guojiangdong wanted to know how much he had lost, but Guo Tielin was afraid he wouldn't be able to handle it and refused to say. Guojiangdong tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He woke up early to find that Guo Tielin had prepared breakfast for him and left a note, advising him not to worry about the money. Just then, the police came to inquire about the situation.
Guojiangdong truthfully answered their questions and strongly defended Guo Tielin, repeatedly explaining that Guo Tielin and the bosses were business partners, everyone lost money, and there was no such thing as Guo Tielin scamming money. The police only wanted to talk to Guo Tielin to understand the situation. Guojiangdong promised that once Guo Tielin returned, he would go to the police station for investigation. Guojiangdong went out alone and immediately felt someone was following him.
He took a bus and wandered around, visiting a bank and a real estate agency for consultations. That person kept tracking him from behind. Guojiangdong approached the person and exposed him for tracking him. The person was so scared that he repeatedly explained that his boss had instructed him. Guojiangdong then went with him to the company to meet the bosses.
Guojiangdong found the three bosses together, pretended to have a heart attack, grabbed one of them, and demanded to negotiate with them, forcing them to reveal the exact amount of the loss. Guojiangdong took out two property deeds and all his savings to pay Guo Tielin's debts, but it was still far from enough. Guojiangdong pointed out to their faces that they were in the wrong, and Guo Tielin had also lost money.
Even if they sued and had Guo Tielin put in jail, he would still have no money to repay them. The three bosses discussed it privately and finally decided to accept Guojiangdong's proposal. They promised to withdraw the case at the police station as soon as possible. Guo Tielin was hiding in the car downstairs and only left once he personally saw the three bosses seeing Guojiangdong out.
That night, Guo Tielin quietly returned home and saw Guojiangdong sitting sadly on the stairs. Guo Tielin learned that Guojiangdong had sold the house to repay the debt. He wanted to confront the three bosses, but Guojiangdong firmly disagreed. Guo Tielin, in a fit of pique, threatened to run away again. Guojiangdong was furious and advised him to let go of his pitiful vanity and start over, not to wander around to avoid debts. Guojiangdong worried that Guo Sanshuang would be as unreliable as Guo Tielin.
Episode 20 Recap
Guo Jiangdong severely lectured Guo Tielin. Guo Tielin was filled with self-reproach, feeling that he had owed Guo Sanshuang too much over the years. Guo Jiangdong advised him to stay at home and wait for Guo Sanshuang, stating that only by being together as a family could they feel secure. Guo Tielin was unwilling and wanted to go get his money back. Guo Jiangdong tried desperately to stop him but couldn't.
Guo Tielin showed up early in the morning with a brick to confront Boss Zhu. Boss Zhu sent his subordinates to subdue him. Guo Tielin pleaded with Boss Zhu to return the property deed and money to Guo Jiangdong, stating that he wanted to repay the money through his own efforts. Boss Zhu was relentless and forcibly drove Guo Tielin away.
Ye Xiaomei learned that Guo Tielin had gone to confront someone, worried that he might get beaten, and immediately sought help from the police. Since Ye Xiaomei could not provide concrete evidence, the police refused to open an investigation. Having no other options, Guo Tielin chose to jump from a building. The police received the alarm and immediately took Ye Xiaomei to the scene. Guo Jiangdong rushed over upon hearing the news.
Without a word, he climbed to the rooftop and earnestly pleaded with Guo Tielin. Guo Tielin wanted to get Guo Jiangdong's house and money back, but it was in vain, and he no longer wanted to live. Guo Jiangdong didn't care about these things; he only wanted to live a peaceful life with him. After Guo Jiangdong patiently and earnestly persuaded Guo Tielin, he finally felt a little relieved and completely gave up the idea of suicide.
The police rescued him. Guo Jiangdong almost fainted from extreme anxiety; fortunately, Ye Xiaomei and Wu Hui supported him in time. Guo Sanshuang saw his colleagues gathered together watching a video of Guo Tielin attempting suicide by jumping from a building. His heart was filled with mixed emotions. His colleagues strongly condemned Guo Tielin's actions. Guo Sanshuang argued with them reasonably, admitting that Guo Tielin was his father. His colleagues sneered at him and hurled insults.
Guo Sanshuang could no longer tolerate it and lashed out at his colleagues. Guo Sanshuang decided to resign and go home. No matter how much his friends pleaded with him, it was no use. His friends guessed that he was returning to deal with family matters and promised to welcome him back anytime. As soon as Guo Sanshuang returned, he asked Ye Xiaomei to lead the way to the villa to pick up his grandfather.
Guo Jiangdong had packed his luggage, intending to leave with Guo Tielin. Guo Sanshuang suddenly came in, wanting to take Guo Jiangdong to stay elsewhere. Guo Tielin casually asked a question, and Guo Sanshuang unleashed all his anger on him, calling him a jinx. Guo Jiangdong stopped Guo Sanshuang and vigorously defended Guo Tielin. Without another word, Guo Sanshuang took Guo Jiangdong and left. Guo Sanshuang brought Guo Jiangdong to a dilapidated small hotel.
The room was very small, with only two beds. Outside the window, neon lights flashed, making it difficult for Guo Jiangdong to sleep. Guo Sanshuang gave him an eye mask and promised to find a new place to move out quickly. Guo Jiangdong was not used to living there, but Guo Sanshuang was very optimistic. Guo Jiangdong wanted to go help at his apprentice Xue Ding's restaurant. Guo Sanshuang strongly disagreed, but Guo Jiangdong had made up his mind.
Guo Jiangdong arrived at Xue Ding's restaurant early in the morning. Xue Ding mistakenly thought he had come to borrow money and offered to transfer it to him on the spot. Guo Jiangdong explained his purpose, wanting to work at the restaurant. However, the restaurant was not short of staff; the kitchen had already been outsourced, and the front desk was also fully staffed.
Just as Guo Jiangdong was about to leave, Xue Ding agreed to let him stay, wanting to use Guo Jiangdong's name for advertising. Guo Jiangdong dared not admit that he had lost his sense of taste and did not want to cook in the kitchen. Xue Ding insisted that he make his signature dish to draw customers and even had him wear a gold medal for a photo. Guo Jiangdong officially started working at Xue Ding's restaurant.
Xue Ding formally introduced him and asked him to make his signature stinky mandarin fish for guests on the spot. Guo Jiangdong felt nervous but still braced himself and prepared the fish. Xue Ding immediately served it to the guests. The guests complained that the fish was too terrible to eat. Xue Ding took a bite, found it inedible, and told the waiter to quickly remove it. Soon after, more guests reported that the fish was too unpalatable.
Xue Ding quickly apologized to everyone with a forced smile. At the end of the day's work, Xue Ding had a total of ten plates of fish removed and instructed the waiter not to tell Guo Jiangdong. Xue Ding personally cooked two dishes and wanted to have a drink with Guo Jiangdong. Xue Ding deliberately put a lot of salt when cooking the fish. Guo Jiangdong tried it with a serious demeanor and highly praised his cooking skills.
Xue Ding instantly realized that Guo Jiangdong had lost his sense of taste, but he did not expose him directly. Guo Sanshuang bought a magnetic therapy massage pillow for Guo Jiangdong. Guo Jiangdong felt very comfortable, but his anger had not subsided, and he was still unwilling to forgive Guo Sanshuang. Guo Sanshuang excitedly boasted that he had sold thirty-seven massage pillows today. Guo Jiangdong asked him to try it too.
Guo Sanshuang wanted Guo Jiangdong to go home and rest once he earned money. Guo Jiangdong bragged that his cooking skills were as good as ever. Guo Sanshuang had already fallen asleep from exhaustion. Guo Jiangdong felt very pained for him.
Episode 21 Recap
Guo Jiangdong took out the massage pillow, letting Guo Sanshuang sleep soundly. Ever since Xue Ding learned that Guo Jiangdong had lost his sense of taste, he instructed the kitchen staff not to let Guo Jiangdong cook for dine-in guests, only to let him be responsible for takeout. Guo Jiangdong felt very upset. He personally made his signature stinky mandarin fish for the waiters and chefs as lunch, but everyone scattered.
Guo Jiangdong brought the dish back to Guo Sanshuang, who noticed the taste was off. Guo Jiangdong had made it entirely according to his usual experience, and there were many good reviews for the takeout orders. Guo Sanshuang checked his phone and confirmed it was correct. After Xue Ding saw the customer's positive reviews, he told Guo Jiangdong to continue making stinky mandarin fish for takeout.
Guo Jiangdong felt uneasy, so he personally followed the delivery driver Xiao Dong to thank the customers. Xiao Dong rode his motorcycle, taking Guo Jiangdong from door to door to express gratitude. He unintentionally saw Ye Xiaomei picking up takeout from a customer. Guo Jiangdong immediately understood everything; those online takeout orders were all placed by Ye Xiaomei through her friends, and afterwards, Ye Xiaomei would retrieve them one by one from her friends.
Guo Jiangdong squatted by the door, watching Ye Xiaomei ride away. His confidence was completely shattered. After Xue Ding discovered Guo Jiangdong had lost his sense of taste, he called Ye Xiaomei to the restaurant and asked her to taste Guo Jiangdong's signature stinky mandarin fish. Ye Xiaomei found it so salty that it was hard to swallow.
Xue Ding dared not tell Guo Jiangdong directly, fearing his self-esteem would be hurt, yet he couldn't just watch the restaurant go out of business. Finally, Ye Xiaomei consulted with Wu Hui and Grandpa Hou, and they each found friends to order Guo Jiangdong's specialty dishes. When Guo Jiangdong learned the truth, he was completely defeated and became dejected ever since. Ye Xiaomei kindly advised him, encouraging him to pull himself together and not lose heart.
Guo Jiangdong made a dish, and Ye Xiaomei personally tasted it, honestly stating whether the taste was good or bad. Guo Jiangdong was very timid and dared not use seasonings, resulting in a very bland taste. Ye Xiaomei encouraged him to cook according to his usual experience. Guo Jiangdong then made a few more dishes for Ye Xiaomei to review. Guo Jiangdong returned to the small inn very late. Guo Sanshuang had been waiting for a long time.
He had selected several houses for Guo Jiangdong to look at. Guo Jiangdong realized that he had been looking around the nursing home, evidently not wanting to be too far from Ye Xiaomei. Early the next morning, Guo Jiangdong came to Xue Ding to resign. Xue Ding promised not to make him work and was willing to support him. Guo Jiangdong felt too ashamed to stay there any longer.
Xue Ding gave him a sum of money as salary, but Guo Jiangdong returned it as compensation. The two politely deferred to each other. Just then, Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou arrived at the restaurant with the old folks from the nursing home, wanting to taste Guo Jiangdong's specialty dishes. Guo Jiangdong was very happy and immediately went to the kitchen to make stir-fried pork kidneys. Xue Ding personally served the dishes.
Bu Gaoxing, Grandpa Hou, and the others ate heartily, praising Guo Jiangdong's craftsmanship highly, and even took photos as souvenirs. Guo Jiangdong knew they were lying, so he leaned in close to observe their expressions one by one. Guo Jiangdong took the dish away. Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou quickly spat out the food in their mouths; Guo Jiangdong had made it too salty.
Guo Jiangdong discussed with Xue Ding that he would continue cooking, with Xue Ding tasting beside him, and only serving the dishes once Xue Ding was satisfied. Guo Jiangdong decided to play along with the old folks. Guo Jiangdong and Xue Ding cooperated closely and finally prepared a large table of dishes. Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou ate very happily.
Guo Jiangdong made the last dish, and he and the old folks drank and chatted, sincerely thanking everyone for their support. Thanks to the strong support of the old folks and Xue Ding, Guo Jiangdong's cooking skills returned to their previous standard, becoming the signature of Xue Ding's restaurant. Ye Xiaomei drew Guo Jiangdong's story into a comic and saved it. Guo Sanshuang came to Sun Erniang to repay money and learned that Joey had already paid it back.
Guo Sanshuang called Joey, who admitted that she had initially wanted Guo Sanshuang to pay her debt for her, but later her life improved, and she felt bad about Guo Sanshuang, so she voluntarily paid back the money. Finally, Joey asked Guo Sanshuang to help her take care of her nine-year-reold daughter.
Episode 22 Recap
Guo Sanshuang reluctantly agreed to help Joey take care of her daughter, Qiao Xiaobao. He went to Joey's aunt's house according to the address to pick up the child and saw the aunt ordering Qiao Xiaobao to do this and that. Guo Sanshuang called Qiao Xiaobao aside and explained his purpose. Qiao Xiaobao didn't believe him and asked him to call Joey to confirm, but Joey kept not answering the phone.
Guo Sanshuang, in a fit of pique, turned and left. Qiao Xiaobao suddenly burst into tears. Guo Sanshuang rushed over to comfort her. Qiao Xiaobao mistakenly thought that Guo Sanshuang, like her aunt, owed her mother money, which was why he agreed to take her in.
Guo Sanshuang learned that Qiao Xiaobao was living under someone else's roof at her aunt's house and was beaten for stealing her cousin's snacks, so Guo Sanshuang took her to the supermarket to buy snacks. Qiao Xiaobao bought a whole cart full of snacks in one go. Guo Sanshuang complained endlessly and could only buy them on installment, then he sent Qiao Xiaobao back to her aunt's house. The annual nursing home rating event was about to begin.
Sunshine House had been on the list for the past nine sessions. This year, several new nursing homes opened one after another, making Ye Xiaomei feel immense pressure. She wanted to personally visit and investigate to know herself and her enemy, so Ye Xiaomei asked Guo Sanshuang to be an undercover agent. Guo Sanshuang accompanied Ye Xiaomei on a secret visit to one of the most capable nursing homes.
The staff took them on a tour and explained in detail the supporting facilities and hardware management of the nursing home. Ye Xiaomei dared not underestimate the strength of this nursing home; she felt unsure. Guo Sanshuang encouraged her and cheered her on. Ye Xiaomei reported the situation of that nursing home to Wu Hui in detail. She was greatly inspired by it and came up with a plan to continuously recommend Sunshine House nursing home.
Guo Sanshuang came home very late and saw Qiao Xiaobao hiding at the alley entrance, waiting for him. Guo Sanshuang disguised himself and dodged left and right. Qiao Xiaobao relentlessly pursued him. Guo Sanshuang ignored her, so she lay on the ground and acted spoiled. The neighbors all criticized Guo Sanshuang. Guo Sanshuang had no choice but to take Qiao Xiaobao home, only to learn that she had caused trouble again.
She had instructed her cousin to go bird-nesting, and as a result, her cousin broke his finger. Guo Sanshuang first treated her to a meal. After the meal, Guo Sanshuang sent Qiao Xiaobao home. Qiao Xiaobao adamantly refused to go back to her aunt's house. Guo Sanshuang persuaded her to go back and admit her mistake, trying to gain her aunt's understanding. Qiao Xiaobao nervously went home and sincerely apologized to her aunt.
Her aunt yelled at her, and Guo Sanshuang, hiding outside the door, heard everything clearly. Ye Xiaomei installed a "Sunshine Mailbox" at the entrance of the nursing home, where the elderly could write letters and express their wishes freely. The first letter Ye Xiaomei received was from Grandpa Hou. He, under the guise of everyone's name, requested an outdoor Yue Opera movie screening. Ye Xiaomei agreed to meet his request.
Grandpa Hou was overjoyed and immediately reported the good news to his old friends, encouraging them to also write letters to the Sunshine Mailbox. Ye Xiaomei stayed up all night drawing a large poster for the Yue Opera movie. Guo Sanshuang helped her place it at the main entrance. Wu Hui and the staff meticulously decorated the courtyard. Guo Jiangdong also prepared exquisite small snacks for everyone.
Guo Sanshuang went to the street to hand out flyers, inviting passersby to the nursing home to watch the opera. Hu Meng, a retired famous Yue Opera performer, saw Guo Sanshuang distributing flyers and scoffed at him. Guo Sanshuang wasn't angry and invited her to the nursing home to watch the Yue Opera. Hu Meng was moved by this.
Hu Meng bought groceries and went home, hearing her neighbor, Old Li, playing the erhu, but he couldn't find the right tune. Hu Meng angrily knocked on Old Li's door and reminded him not to make noise anymore. Old Li was a lonely elderly man, usually accompanied only by a small dog. He ignored Hu Meng's words, only worried that his dog might run away when he opened the door.
Hu Meng angrily went home, saw her house was a mess, and her son was sound asleep on the sofa. Hu Meng quickly took down the burnt porridge from the stove and opened the windows to air out the house. Hu Meng severely lectured her son and advised him to quit his tiring and unprofitable salesman job as soon as possible. Her son was unconvinced and argued with Hu Meng. Hu Meng, in a huff, went out to eat.
As night fell, Ye Xiaomei welcomed the guests who came to watch the opera at the entrance. The nursing home was soon packed. After the movie started, Hu Meng passed by and hid at the entrance to watch the movie. Seeing her appearance from her youth inside, her heart was filled with mixed emotions. After the movie ended, Guo Sanshuang highly praised Ye Xiaomei, saying her idea was very successful.
Hu Meng came home very late and heard Old Li still playing the erhu. Just as she was about to knock on the door to stop him, she suddenly heard no more sound. Hu Meng desperately banged on the door, but there was no answer. She quickly called the 120 emergency number, only to learn that Old Li had fallen ill and fainted. Hu Meng felt a pang of sympathy and voluntarily took in Old Li's dog.
After much consideration, Hu Meng went to visit Ye Xiaomei early in the morning. Ye Xiaomei was catching up on sleep, and Wu Hui had to call her for a long time before she woke up. Hu Meng introduced herself as the leading actress of the Yue Opera movie and asked Ye Xiaomei to give her a tour of the nursing home.
Hu Meng was dissatisfied with the environment, decoration, and food of the nursing home, and she pointed out many flaws. Ye Xiaomei secretly prayed that she wouldn't move in, otherwise, she would be too difficult to serve.
Episode 23 Recap
Grandpa Hou heard that his idol Hu Meng was visiting the nursing home, and his heart blossomed with joy. He immediately went to Ye Xiaomei to inquire about the situation, eager to have Hu Meng move in. Ye Xiaomei still had lingering fears about the picky Hu Meng. Wu Hui promised to discuss it further. Hu Meng decided to go to "Sunshine House" nursing home.
She started packing her luggage early in the morning, but her son firmly disagreed, worried about being labeled unfilial. However, Hu Meng's mind was made up, and she urged him to get married and have a grandson soon. The mother and son had a fierce argument at the slightest disagreement. Hu Meng knew her son was still thinking about his ex-girlfriend who went abroad for further studies; her son had given his spot to his girlfriend, but she never returned.
Hu Meng hugged the puppy and called her son. Her son, in a fit of pique, told the puppy to carry on the family line, then locked himself in his room. Hu Meng knew the nursing home didn't allow pets, but she was worried that no one would take care of the puppy. Hu Meng arrived at the nursing home early in the morning with her documents to complete the procedures. Wu Hui offered to help her move her luggage.
Hu Meng disliked others touching her belongings, so Wu Hui had no choice but to take her to the room. Hu Meng was dissatisfied with the room's facilities and hygiene, so she asked Wu Hui to quickly find someone to clean it. Grandpa Hou rushed over after hearing the news to help. He claimed to be Hu Meng's opera fan and was utterly obedient and compliant with her every word. Hu Meng went out for a walk wearing sunglasses.
The old rascal and Old Li mocked her sarcastically. Hu Meng was so angry her teeth gnashed. Ye Xiaomei hurried over to smooth things over. Grandma Gui grabbed the old rascal and Old Li, making them apologize to Hu Meng, and they had no choice but to comply. Hu Meng secretly put the puppy in a box and brought it into the nursing home, tiptoeing it into her room. Grandpa Hou came to bring Hu Meng some fruit.
Hu Meng was startled and quickly hid the puppy, but Grandpa Hou still discovered it. Hu Meng begged him to keep it a secret. The puppy suddenly barked twice. Grandpa Hou deliberately coughed loudly to try and cover it up. Bu Gaoxing heard the dog barking, and he quickly came out to search but found nothing.
Ye Xiaomei invited Guo Sanshuang to work at the nursing home, promising to pay his "five insurances and one housing fund," but Guo Sanshuang was not interested. At night, Grandpa Hou stood guard in front, clearing the way, while Hu Meng followed behind, holding the puppy and letting it relieve itself in the yard. Bu Gaoxing heard the barking and came out.
Grandpa Hou and Hu Meng cooperated, using the excuse that they were practicing vocalization to try and fool him. Bu Gaoxing didn't believe them at all and reminded them to be careful not to be discovered by Ye Xiaomei. Grandpa Hou worried that the matter of keeping the puppy would eventually be exposed, but Hu Meng didn't want to be separated from the puppy.
She offered to teach Grandpa Hou opera, as long as he continued to help her conceal the matter. Grandpa Hou was naturally delighted. From that day on, Grandpa Hou covered for Hu Meng every day. The two of them would take the puppy to the park for a stroll. Hu Meng taught him how to sing opera, but Grandpa Hou was always off-key and never quite got the knack of it.
Ye Xiaomei was out strolling with her best friend when she learned that community leaders were conducting a surprise inspection at the nursing home. Without a word, she hailed a taxi and rushed back. The leaders thoroughly understood Ye Xiaomei's service philosophy for the nursing home and were very satisfied with her work. Suddenly, a leader stepped in dog poop, leaving them speechless with anger. Ye Xiaomei quickly called the cleaning staff to understand the situation.
Wu Hui checked the surveillance footage and conducted interviews, learning that many people had heard dog barking from Hu Meng's room, suspecting she was secretly keeping a dog. Hu Meng and Grandpa Hou returned from walking the dog and were blocked at the entrance by Ye Xiaomei. Hu Meng and Grandpa Hou vehemently defended themselves, but Ye Xiaomei opened her bag, discovered the puppy, and forcibly took it away.
In a fit of anger, Hu Meng threatened to go on a hunger strike. Wu Hui's earnest persuasion was fruitless. Ye Xiaomei explained the consequences to Hu Meng, advising her to eat properly or face the repercussions herself. Hu Meng was furious and, in a huff, threw out her meal. Ye Xiaomei asked Guo Sanshuang to foster Hu Meng's puppy at a pet store.
Guo Sanshuang had just finished the procedures and was about to leave when he suddenly received a distress call from Ye Xiaomei, only then realizing Hu Meng was on a hunger strike.
Episode 24 Recap
Ye Xiaomei asked Guo Sanshuang to properly handle Hu Meng's hunger strike, and promised to make him a full-time employee. Guo Sanshuang rushed back to the nursing home without a word. Grandpa Hou was worried that Hu Meng wouldn't eat and her body couldn't take it, so he bought her a large pile of bread. However, Hu Meng didn't appreciate it; she just kept drinking coffee to satisfy her hunger, and she wouldn't even drink instant coffee.
To please Hu Meng, Grandpa Hou asked Ye Xiaomei what coffee was best. Ye Xiaomei was busy organizing accounts for the leader's inspection, and she was very impatient, forcibly driving Grandpa Hou out. Grandpa Hou heard that civet coffee was famous, so he took coffee beans and looked for cats everywhere. He finally found civet droppings and wanted to mix them with coffee to give to Hu Meng. Grandpa Hou met Guo Sanshuang head-on.
Guo Sanshuang explained that civet coffee was not made that way and advised him to buy coffee at the supermarket. Guo Sanshuang specifically bought oranges to see Hu Meng and kindly advised her. Hu Meng was determined to get her puppy back. Guo Sanshuang could only smile and say nice things. Hu Meng cried inconsolably with sadness. Guo Sanshuang, using his persuasive tongue, painstakingly persuaded Hu Meng, promising to take her to see the puppy.
Only then did Hu Meng agree to eat. Guo Sanshuang saw many trophies on Hu Meng's table and couldn't help but look at her with new respect. However, Hu Meng didn't care, feeling that the trophies were cold and lacked warmth. Hu Meng saw the puppy at the pet store and was so happy she couldn't stop smiling, yet she also felt sorry for the puppy being locked in a cage.
Grandpa Hou went to several supermarkets and finally bought the coffee Hu Meng liked. Hu Meng invited him to eat oranges. Grandma Gui rushed over after hearing the news, insisting that these oranges were bought for her by Guo Sanshuang. Hu Meng had no choice but to give her a few oranges. Guo Sanshuang returned to report to Ye Xiaomei. Ye Xiaomei had another annoying matter: dog poop almost caused the community leader to slip.
Ye Xiaomei wanted to regain the community leader's approval and asked Guo Sanshuang to bring the community leader to inspect the nursing home again. Hu Meng received a call from her son. Her son asked her to move back home and promised to accompany her to watch Yue Opera. Hu Meng guessed that he was short on money again. Her son claimed he had spent all his money on wedding gifts this month.
Hu Meng advised him to get married and have a child as soon as possible. Guo Sanshuang squatted at the entrance of the community office with a sign that said "Injustice", finally blocking the leader. He earnestly begged the leader to inspect the nursing home and even made up a touching story: because the leader stepped on dog poop and got angry, his girlfriend got mad and ignored him.
Guo Sanshuang asked the leader to help him and his girlfriend reconcile. The leader couldn't stand his persistent pestering and reluctantly agreed to find time to inspect the nursing home. Sun Erniang called Guo Sanshuang to meet. Guo Sanshuang agreed to transfer money to her, but Sun Erniang insisted on returning the money in person. Guo Sanshuang could only brace himself to meet Sun Erniang. Halfway there, Guo Sanshuang saw Joey waving at him from afar.
Joey ran over to apologize to him, persistently asking to reconcile with him. Guo Sanshuang strongly condemned Joey for using his ID card to borrow money. Joey promised to accompany him to repay the money. Guo Sanshuang brought Joey to meet Sun Erniang. Joey held Guo Sanshuang tightly and wouldn't let go, promising to repay Sun Erniang with principal and interest after some time. Only then did Sun Erniang let them leave.
Joey persistently pestered Guo Sanshuang, thanking him for helping take care of Qiao Xiaobao. Guo Sanshuang was curious where she got the money. Joey claimed it was a triangular debt, and asked Guo Sanshuang to help her find a house and then pick up Qiao Xiaobao. Joey was afraid to see Qiao Xiaobao, feeling she owed her too much, and begged Guo Sanshuang to call Qiao Xiaobao out. Guo Sanshuang, left with no choice, had to agree.
Guo Sanshuang came to pick up Qiao Xiaobao. Qiao Xiaobao was eager to buy snacks. Guo Sanshuang asked about her test scores, and Qiao Xiaobao retorted sharply. Joey suddenly appeared. As soon as Qiao Xiaobao saw her, she turned and ran. Guo Sanshuang had to use a lot of persuasion to stop Qiao Xiaobao. Joey decided to treat Guo Sanshuang and Qiao Xiaobao to dinner. Ye Xiaomei was upset and came alone to Xue Ding's restaurant to find Guo Jiangdong.
Guo Jiangdong cooked his specialty dish for her. Ye Xiaomei ate while pouring out her troubles to him. Guo Sanshuang also brought Joey and Qiao Xiaobao to this restaurant to eat. Guo Jiangdong saw them from afar, waved Guo Sanshuang to the back kitchen, and complained that he shouldn't bring women to eat here, telling him to wait until Ye Xiaomei left before coming out.
Joey smiled to please Qiao Xiaobao, promising to buy her a desk and a bookshelf, but Qiao Xiaobao didn't buy it. Joey waited for a long time but didn't see Guo Sanshuang come out. She called out Guo Sanshuang's name loudly. Ye Xiaomei heard it clearly. Joey ran to the back kitchen and pulled Guo Sanshuang out. Guo Jiangdong was stunned. Joey wanted to have a drink with Guo Sanshuang and talk, but Guo Sanshuang firmly refused.
Ye Xiaomei deliberately called out Guo Jiangdong's name loudly, saying she was leaving and wanted to pay the bill. Guo Sanshuang was fidgety. Seeing this, Qiao Xiaobao quickly grabbed Guo Sanshuang's hand and ran out. Guo Sanshuang bought Qiao Xiaobao a hamburger. Qiao Xiaobao saw that Guo Sanshuang liked Ye Xiaomei, and since she didn't want to sit and eat with Joey, she took the opportunity to pull Guo Sanshuang out.
Guo Sanshuang sent Qiao Xiaobao home and saw Joey squatting by the roadside, looking dejected. She regretted leaving Qiao Xiaobao in the first place. Guo Sanshuang told her to act like a mother so Qiao Xiaobao would accept her as soon as possible. Joey begged Guo Sanshuang to help her.
Episode 25 Recap
Joey wanted to drink to bolster her courage before going to find Qiao Xiaobao. She pulled Guo Sanshuang to drink with her. Guo Sanshuang excused himself by saying he had quit drinking, letting Joey pour for herself. Joey threatened and intimidated him, so Guo Sanshuang had no choice but to drink with her. Joey poured out her grievances to him, fueled by the alcohol.
Guo Sanshuang suggested she first learn to love Qiao Xiaobao, and took the opportunity to ask who Qiao Xiaobao's father was. Joey regretted being blind back then and completely denied the man's existence. Ye Xiaomei was distraught. She called her best friend out late at night to complain. Her best friend saw that she was jealous, but Ye Xiaomei vehemently denied it.
The next morning, Ye Xiaomei came to the Activity Department and saw Guo Sanshuang sleeping soundly on the sofa. She sarcastically mocked him, forbidding him from staying in the nursing home. Guo Sanshuang then remembered he had blacked out last night. Ye Xiaomei found a long strand of woman's hair on his neck and angrily turned to leave. As Ye Xiaomei left, she saw Joey coming to find Guo Sanshuang.
Joey repeatedly thanked Ye Xiaomei, and even distributed fruits to Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou to curry favor with them. Ye Xiaomei was speechless with anger. Joey brought breakfast for Guo Sanshuang, falsely claiming that Guo Sanshuang had been holding her all night. Guo Sanshuang, worried about gossip, quickly took her to the Activity Department, pretending that Joey was his aunt. However, Joey was relentless, clinging to Guo Sanshuang affectionately. Guo Sanshuang desperately struggled to break free from her embrace.
From a distance, Joey saw Ye Xiaomei staring at the Activity Department and realized that Ye Xiaomei liked Guo Sanshuang. She deliberately acted intimately with Guo Sanshuang, flirting with him. Ye Xiaomei angrily turned and left. Guo Sanshuang rushed out to explain, but Ye Xiaomei wasn't buying it. She severely chastised him, telling him to take Joey outside to be intimate. Guo Sanshuang forcibly drove Joey away.
Hu Meng learned from her son that her unit leader wanted her to show up for appearance's sake. She lied, claiming she was traveling in Australia. Hu Meng carefully selected a few scenic photos from abroad and hastily posted them on her Moments. Her former colleagues immediately called her, asking to meet after she returned to China. Grandpa Hou invited Hu Meng to see puppies. Hu Meng left in a hurry, leaving her phone on the bed before going out.
Grandma Gui passed by Hu Meng's room and saw oranges she liked to eat on the table. She went in to take some to eat. A colleague happened to call Hu Meng, so Grandma Gui answered it, exposing Hu Meng's lie about being abroad. She even held the phone up, allowing the colleague to tour the nursing home. Halfway there, Hu Meng remembered she had forgotten her phone.
She rushed back to get it and saw Grandma Gui on a video call with her friend using her phone. She was dumbfounded. She severely reprimanded Grandma Gui and, in a fit of pique, shut herself in her room and cried uncontrollably. Grandma Gui quickly went to apologize. Bu Gaoxing and others couldn't stand Hu Meng's vain behavior and harshly lectured her. Hu Meng then picked up a feather duster and came out to chase and hit Bu Gaoxing.
Wu Hui rushed over upon hearing the news to comfort Hu Meng. Hu Meng adamantly insisted that Grandma Gui had stolen her phone and violated her privacy. Grandma Gui was so scared that she hid in a corner, trembling. Suddenly, a community leader came to inspect the nursing home. Ye Xiaomei accompanied him on a tour. Suddenly, a cup was thrown from Hu Meng's room, landing right at the leader's feet. The leader was startled.
Ye Xiaomei quickly went over to investigate. Hu Meng continued to cry and make a scene. Grandma Gui repeatedly apologized and even offered her oranges to eat. Hu Meng was ungrateful, spoke harshly to her, and pushed Grandma Gui away with a wave of her hand. Grandma Gui lost her balance and hit a table corner. The trophy on the table fell to the ground and shattered.
Hu Meng was immediately enraged by humiliation, condemning Grandma Gui for personally causing the death of her own grandson. Grandma Gui fainted from excessive grief. Ye Xiaomei and Wu Hui quickly sent her to the hospital. The leader downstairs heard everything clearly and quietly left. Wu Hui contacted Grandma Gui's son, but he made an excuse and did not come. Bu Gaoxing couldn't stand Hu Meng's actions and verbally attacked her. Grandpa Hou strongly defended Hu Meng.
The two started an intense argument at odds with each other, which Wu Hui fortunately arrived in time to stop. Due to frequent incidents, the nursing home failed its star rating evaluation. Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to take down the plaque at the entrance. She came to negotiate with Hu Meng, advising her to move out first and wait until Grandma Gui's matter had settled. Hu Meng packed her luggage and resolutely left the nursing home.
Hu Meng returned home disheartened, seeing her house in a mess. She was furious and told her son, Changqing, to send Grandma Gui a flower basket tomorrow. Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang meticulously cared for Grandma Gui. Unexpectedly, Grandma Gui's son sent a lawyer to handle the matter. The lawyer went to the nursing home to understand the course of events.
Episode 26 Recap
The lawyer went to the nursing home to investigate, sensationalizing it as an intentional injury accident. Grandpa Hou strongly protested, strenuously defending Hu Meng. Bu Gaoxing and the other seniors also refused to cooperate, instead ridiculing and scoffing at the lawyer, before they all returned to their rooms. Hu Meng woke up early in the morning and saw Changqing sound asleep on the sofa after getting drunk. She couldn't wait to ask him about Grandma Gui's condition.
Changqing casually spoke nonsense, claiming Grandma Gui was already lively and energetic and had even said hello to Hu Meng. Hu Meng was so angry at his lies that she was speechless. The lawyer showed Ye Xiaomei the civil compensation agreement. Grandma Gui's son demanded Hu Meng pay a large sum in compensation and also made the nursing home bear corresponding responsibility. The lawyer also asked Ye Xiaomei to cooperate with the execution.
Ye Xiaomei hurriedly called Hu Meng to inform her, telling her the lawyer's compensation terms one by one. Hu Meng absolutely refused, vowing to contend with Grandma Gui's son to the very end. Hu Meng went to the pet shop and brought the puppy home. The puppy accidentally scratched Hu Meng's arm. Changqing was furious after receiving a call from the lawyer. When he got home and saw Hu Meng injured, he was even more enraged.
Without a word, he went to the entrance of the nursing home and made a big scene, loudly cursing that it was a heartless nursing home. Passersby gathered to watch. Bu Gaoxing couldn't stand listening to it anymore and wanted to rush out and reason with Changqing. Grandpa Hou hurriedly stopped him. Ye Xiaomei rushed over upon hearing the news, wanting to take Changqing to the police station.
Hu Meng followed shortly after, so she went with Ye Xiaomei to the police station to explain the situation. Afterward, Hu Meng came to the hospital, saw that Grandma Gui was still unconscious, and her heart filled with guilt. She admitted that her injury had nothing to do with Grandma Gui, and then she left with Changqing. Ye Xiaomei saw that the always self-centered Hu Meng felt guilty, and her heart was greatly comforted.
Changqing woke up early in the morning and was very surprised to see Hu Meng, who never cooked, actually making hand-shredded pancakes. Hu Meng discussed with him her desire to sell the house to pay for Grandma Gui's hospitalization fees. Changqing absolutely refused, claiming the house was left to him by his father. Changqing searched everywhere for the property deed, but Hu Meng had already hidden it.
Changqing, in a huff, stood guard at the door, not allowing Hu Meng to leave the house a single step. Late at night, Hu Meng quietly opened the door to go to the bathroom and saw Changqing sitting at the door, sleeping. Changqing again forced her to hand over the property deed, but Hu Meng flatly refused. From that day onward, Changqing lied that Hu Meng was seriously ill and took leave from work.
He never left Hu Meng's side, and Hu Meng was extremely bothered by him. Guo Sanshuang and Ye Xiaomei came together to the restaurant to find Guo Jiangdong. Guo Jiangdong learned that Grandma Gui was still in a coma and sighed with regret. Guo Sanshuang got furious when he mentioned this matter, as Grandma Gui's son had not shown up or paid any money to this day, and he had advanced all the hospitalization fees.
Guo Jiangdong felt that Hu Meng should pay this money. Hu Meng was strolling on the street, holding the puppy, with Changqing following closely behind. Hu Meng had no choice but to hide in the bathroom and secretly call Ye Xiaomei. She promised to pay Grandma Gui's medical expenses, but Changqing kept following her, and she couldn't get away. Hu Meng asked Ye Xiaomei for help to persuade Changqing to leave.
Immediately after, Hu Meng again called Grandpa Hou for help. Changqing waited outside for a long time, holding the puppy, but didn't see Hu Meng come out. He shouted loudly from outside. Hu Meng went to the park to sing opera, and Grandpa Hou recorded the whole process next to her. After finishing a section of the opera, Hu Meng found an excuse to go to the bathroom. Changqing wanted to follow her, but someone suddenly called Changqing.
Grandpa Hou secretly let go of the puppy's leash. Changqing discovered the puppy had run away, hung up the phone, and hurried to chase it. Hu Meng took the opportunity to go to the real estate agency to consult about selling the house. Hu Meng had just come out of the real estate agency when Ye Xiaomei hurriedly came to find her.
Without a word, she took Hu Meng to the police station to clarify a matter, because Changqing couldn't find Hu Meng and went to the hospital to make a big scene with Grandma Gui. The police arrested Changqing and took him to the police station. Hu Meng explained the situation to the police and got Changqing released. Changqing threatened that if Hu Meng dared to sell the house, he would still go to the hospital to make a big scene.
Hu Meng was so angry she gritted her teeth, but had no choice but to go home, take out the property deed, and give it to Changqing. Grandpa Hou publicly defended Hu Meng. The seniors at the nursing home all isolated him. Guo Jiangdong came to talk to Grandpa Hou, and Grandpa Hou found the video of Hu Meng singing opera and posted it online. This video quickly caused a big reaction. Netizens all praised Hu Meng for singing well, and a flood of positive reviews and articles appeared online. Hu Meng became an internet celebrity overnight.
Episode 27 Recap
Guo Jiangdong watched Hu Meng's opera video with great interest. Guo Sanshuang suddenly had an idea, wanting to use Hu Meng's influencer power to make money. Early in the morning, Guo Sanshuang met with two bosses who sold jade bracelets via live streaming. He strongly recommended Hu Meng to them. The bosses requested that Hu Meng have over one million followers, and Guo Sanshuang promised to complete the task within a week.
To expand influence and attract more followers in a short period, Guo Sanshuang made thorough arrangements. He specifically chose to film on the city wall, also hired a costume designer and makeup artist to repackage Hu Meng. Guo Sanshuang personally recorded Hu Meng, while Grandpa Hou took photos nearby. Hu Meng sang meticulously, and her follower count steadily climbed, but she was still fifteen thousand people short of a million.
Ye Xiaomei had been covering Grandma Gui's medical expenses, and she was almost unable to bear it anymore. After much consideration, Ye Xiaomei came to the nursing home with Guo Sanshuang, asking the elderly residents to help forward Hu Meng's video. Except for Grandpa Hou, all the other seniors strongly objected. Ye Xiaomei explained the pros and cons to everyone, but the elderly residents still didn't buy it; they all sided with Grandma Gui.
Guo Sanshuang came to the hospital to keep Grandma Gui company. From a distance, he saw Hu Meng visiting Grandma Gui. Hu Meng apologized to Grandma Gui, saying that for most of her life, she had been pampered by her husband and company leaders, never having suffered any grievances, which led her to speak rudely to Grandma Gui. Hu Meng became more and more agitated as she spoke, finally bursting into tears.
Guo Sanshuang saw everything clearly from outside the door, and he reported Hu Meng's actions in detail to the nursing home residents. Just then, a lawyer came to find Ye Xiaomei. Since he couldn't find Hu Meng, he asked Ye Xiaomei to hand over the court summons to Hu Meng. Seeing this, Bu Gaoxing was the first to call Changqing, asking him to help forward Hu Meng's video. The other elderly residents also called their families.
Hu Meng's follower count quickly surpassed a million. The two bosses signed a contract with Hu Meng. Hu Meng live-streamed selling jade, and Guo Sanshuang assisted her. Hu Meng's influence grew wider and wider, with many merchants seeking her out to endorse and sell goods, which overwhelmed Hu Meng. Entrusted by a friend, Changqing asked Hu Meng to endorse a physiotherapy clinic. Hu Meng found it hard to refuse and agreed.
After live-streaming sales for a period, Hu Meng quickly accumulated enough compensation for Grandma Gui. The lawyer stepped in and signed a settlement agreement with Hu Meng. To thank the nursing home residents, Hu Meng specifically bought several large boxes of fruit for them and also sent VIP cards for the physiotherapy clinic. Everyone looked at each other, not taking them.
Bu Gaoxing was the first to take the fruit and VIP cards, and the other seniors also took what they needed. From that day on, the nursing home residents all filmed short videos and posted them online, and they enjoyed it immensely. Guo Sanshuang and Ye Xiaomei took turns caring for Grandma Gui. Grandma Gui finally woke up. Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang consulted the doctor to understand Grandma Gui's condition, learning that her situation was very bad.
Not only did she have severe post-stroke sequelae, but she might also be paralyzed. However, rehabilitation treatment would involve a very painful process, and neither Ye Xiaomei nor Guo Sanshuang dared to make a decision. Ye Xiaomei called Grandma Gui's son to ask for his opinion. He told Ye Xiaomei to ask for Grandma Gui's thoughts, only agreeing to pay but not to be responsible for the care. Guo Sanshuang came to see Grandma Gui.
She uncharacteristically didn't recognize Guo Sanshuang and didn't want to eat oranges anymore. Ye Xiaomei came to see Grandma Gui, admitting that she was Lin Sufen's granddaughter and stating that Lin Sufen had already passed away. Grandma Gui was stunned. Ye Xiaomei took the opportunity to ask Grandma Gui for her opinion on rehabilitation treatment. The jade bracelets recommended by Hu Meng received complaints from netizens due to their poor quality.
Hu Meng discussed with the two bosses, wanting to offer refunds to netizens, but they firmly refused. Hu Meng came to see Grandma Gui and took the opportunity to pour out her troubles to Ye Xiaomei, saying that after Grandma Gui was discharged, she no longer wanted to take advertisements and just wanted to sing opera in her spare time. Hu Meng wanted to move back into the nursing home.
Ye Xiaomei readily agreed and also wanted to use Hu Meng's influence to heavily promote the nursing home. Grandma Gui finally recovered and was discharged. Hu Meng personally picked her up and brought her back to the nursing home, even live-streaming with her phone, filming the entire nursing home inside and out for publicity. Ye Xiaomei bought rehabilitation training equipment for Grandma Gui. Grandma Gui didn't want to practice, but Hu Meng gently persuaded her, and Grandma Gui reluctantly agreed.
Guo Sanshuang and Ye Xiaomei were eating out when they accidentally saw on TV that the owner of the physiotherapy clinic endorsed by Hu Meng had absconded with the money. Customers who had paid deposits were protesting at the entrance. Guo Sanshuang was instantly dumbfounded. Hu Meng saw the online abuse and curses directed at her and was speechless with anger.
Hu Meng, completely covered up, arrived at the physiotherapy clinic, only to see that the main entrance had been sealed. The security guard, mistaking her for another victim, advised her not to wait any longer.
Episode 28 Recap
Hu Meng receives harassing calls from netizens every day, who verbally abuse and insult her over the phone. Hu Meng is furious and wants to find the lawyer hired by Grandma Gui's son to help her with a lawsuit. Grandpa Hou and Hu Meng pushed Grandma Gui to the park for a stroll. Members who had bought cards at a physical therapy shop recognized Hu Meng and surrounded her. Grandpa Hou quickly covered for Hu Meng, allowing her to leave.
That evening, Hu Meng scrolled through the online comments and messages slandering her, feeling an indescribable sense of injustice. Someone downstairs accidentally broke Hu Meng's window with a drone. Hu Meng quickly went downstairs to confront the perpetrator, mistakenly thinking the person was using the drone to secretly film her. Neighbors recognized Hu Meng as an influencer involved in fake endorsements and started to accuse her. Hu Meng was frightened and quickly fled home.
Wu Hui consulted Ye Xiaomei, not wanting Hu Meng to return to the nursing home, worried about affecting its reputation. Just then, Changqing rushed to Ye Xiaomei for help, saying Hu Meng had run away from home and hadn't taken her phone. Changqing had already called the police. Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang quickly went their separate ways to search for her, but found nothing. Hu Meng left home with a large suitcase.
She deliberately sought out secluded places, worried about being recognized, but was still recognized by kind fans who repeatedly praised her singing in operas. Hu Meng felt a little comforted. Changqing started a live stream, asking netizens for help finding her, crying and pleading with everyone to let Hu Meng off the hook. A kind netizen saw Changqing's live stream and called to reveal that Hu Meng was staying in a small hotel.
Changqing, Ye Xiaomei, Guo Sanshuang and others rushed to the small hotel. The receptionist refused to reveal Hu Meng's room number. Fortunately, the police arrived in time, and the receptionist then disclosed the room number, explaining that Hu Meng had left early that morning. Changqing and the others hurried off to search for Hu Meng. Desperate, Hu Meng went to the riverside alone, smashing all her trophies to pieces, wanting to end her life.
Changqing suddenly arrived and called out to her. Hu Meng cried heartbrokenly, saying she had never suffered so much abuse and slander from so many people. Ye Xiaomei earnestly persuaded her, explaining that Changqing had already sold his house and was preparing to compensate the affected netizens. The police assured them they would catch the fraudsters and seek justice for Hu Meng. Only then did Hu Meng feel a little relieved.
Ye Xiaomei promised to let Hu Meng and her son move into the nursing home. Joey quickly found a house and eagerly brought Qiao Xiaobao to visit, but Qiao Xiaobao was unimpressed and spoke coldly to her. Joey didn't get angry and tried hard to please her. Hu Meng returned to the nursing home, and the elderly residents welcomed her with care, putting aside past grievances. Grandpa Hou was especially overjoyed.
Changqing's first love girlfriend saw the live stream online and suddenly returned to China to reconcile with Changqing. Seeing this, Hu Meng felt deeply relieved, regretting her impulsive act of breaking them up back then. Police from the local station came to report good news to Hu Meng: they had caught the owner of the physical therapy shop and asked Hu Meng to go to the police station to cooperate with the investigation. Hu Meng was ecstatic.
Joey came to the nursing home to find Guo Sanshuang, but he avoided her, shutting her out beyond the main gate. Joey pressured Guo Sanshuang to move in with her and her daughter as soon as possible, but Guo Sanshuang flatly refused. Joey then used Qiao Xiaobao's name as an excuse to invite Guo Sanshuang for a housewarming party at her place. Guo Sanshuang bought gifts and came to Joey's rental apartment.
He was worried about being entangled by Joey and wanted to drop off the gifts and leave. Guo Sanshuang knocked and entered, only to learn that Qiao Xiaobao hadn't returned from a classmate's house. Joey had only invited him, ostensibly for a housewarming, but actually to celebrate their eighth anniversary of meeting. Joey had dressed up carefully and spoke endlessly about their past eight years.
Seeing things were going in the wrong direction, Guo Sanshuang wanted to make a run for it, but Joey desperately tried to keep him. Joey and Guo Sanshuang drank and chatted happily. The two of them drank a lot of alcohol in one go. Joey, fueled by the alcohol, tried every way to seduce Guo Sanshuang, who quickly hid in the bathroom. Ye Xiaomei met up with her best friend for drinks to vent her grievances.
Her friend called Guo Sanshuang's phone, but unexpectedly, Joey answered, claiming it was her and Guo Sanshuang's eighth anniversary of meeting and that Guo Sanshuang was already asleep. Ye Xiaomei angrily hung up the phone. Guo Sanshuang came out of the bathroom, poured a glass of cold water over Joey's head, advised her to calm down, and then stormed out, slamming the door. The more Ye Xiaomei thought about it, the angrier she got. Ignoring her best friend's objections, she wanted to call Guo Sanshuang, but unexpectedly, Guo Sanshuang also came to drink there. Ye Xiaomei taunted him with sarcasm.
Episode 29 Recap
Guo Sanshuang was so humiliated by Ye Xiaomei that he wanted to find a hole to crawl into. He repeatedly explained that he was forced to go to Joey's house for a drink, and Joey pestered him relentlessly while drunk. He repeatedly stated that he was very popular, but Ye Xiaomei didn't buy it. In a fit of pique, she told Guo Sanshuang to leave the nursing home and focus on dating.
Guo Sanshuang swore he would stick to Ye Xiaomei forever. There would be a parent-teacher conference at school tomorrow. Her classmates sarcastically teased Qiao Xiaobao for not having parents attend. Qiao Xiaobao, in a fit of rage, hit a classmate. The classmate's parents came to school to settle scores with Qiao Xiaobao. It was only thanks to the teacher's mediation that the issue was resolved. Qiao Xiaobao came to ask Guo Sanshuang to attend the parent-teacher conference.
Guo Sanshuang flatly refused. Qiao Xiaobao then threatened him by bringing up Ye Xiaomei, so Guo Sanshuang reluctantly agreed and asked Qiao Xiaobao to keep it a secret from Ye Xiaomei, lest she become suspicious. Bu Gaoxing accidentally overheard Guo Sanshuang and Qiao Xiaobao's conversation and felt indignant for Ye Xiaomei. Guo Sanshuang arrived at the parent-teacher conference on time. Joey arrived shortly after, pestering Guo Sanshuang to pretend to be her husband. Guo Sanshuang was extremely annoyed.
He repeatedly stated that he only had Ye Xiaomei in his heart and would stick with her to the end. Joey claimed she had lost faith in marriage and would commit herself to anyone who was good to Qiao Xiaobao. Guo Sanshuang was so scared he dodged left and right. Joey only asked Guo Sanshuang to be Qiao Xiaobao's father for two days; as long as Qiao Xiaobao called her "Mom," she would do anything.
Guo Sanshuang quietly called Qiao Xiaobao over. Qiao Xiaobao timidly called Joey "Mom" and urged her to return to the classroom for the parent-teacher conference as soon as possible. Joey was overjoyed and walked away holding Qiao Xiaobao's hand. Guo Sanshuang successfully got rid of Joey's pestering, and he was secretly delighted. Ye Xiaomei, standing on the stairs, saw everything clearly.
Guo Sanshuang turned around, saw Ye Xiaomei, and returned to the nursing home with her, seizing the opportunity to express his feelings. Soon after, Hu Meng was invited back to teach at the provincial opera school. She often came to the nursing home and taught Grandma Gui and others to sing opera. Grandma Gui's condition gradually improved. Changqing reconciled with his first love, and Hu Meng's worries were completely resolved.
Sun Erniang was reported for alleged illegal loans, and Joey was also relieved, living happily with Qiao Xiaobao. Ye Xiaomei wanted to open a class at the nursing home to teach the elderly how to use smartphones. Guo Sanshuang thought it was redundant. Wu Hui and other staff members all supported Ye Xiaomei's decision. Ye Xiaomei publicly announced that Guo Sanshuang would teach the elderly.
Guo Sanshuang complained endlessly; he didn't want to do this thankless task, but he couldn't resist Ye Xiaomei's threats. An elderly person in the nursing home passed away. Bu Gaoxing, Grandpa Hou, and others went to his funeral. Many elderly people came queuing up, wanting to join Ye Xiaomei's nursing home. Zhang Shaolan was one of them. She waited a long time for this rare opportunity. Her daughter brought her to the nursing home to complete the admission procedures.
Ye Xiaomei sent someone to empty the room of the deceased elderly person. Grandpa Hou was very displeased. He went to Ye Xiaomei's office to argue. Upon entering, he saw the gentle and refined Zhang Shaolan and fell in love with her at first sight. Grandpa Hou learned that Zhang Shaolan had mysophobia, so he proactively came to help clean and tidy her room, trying his best to please Zhang Shaolan.
Bu Gaoxing also developed a fondness for Zhang Shaolan and brought her a bouquet of fresh flowers every day. Grandpa Hou felt a pang of jealousy and forcibly took Bu Gaoxing away. Guo Sanshuang came to bring fruit to Ye Xiaomei. From outside the door, he heard her laughing and chatting animatedly with a man. Guo Sanshuang pushed the door open and immediately recognized the man as Li Haotian, who had once come to the nursing home as a volunteer.
Ye Xiaomei told Guo Sanshuang to put the fruit down and forcibly drove him out. Outside the door, Guo Sanshuang heard Ye Xiaomei warmly inviting Li Haotian to eat fruit, and his heart ached terribly. Guo Sanshuang came to Wu Hui to pour out his grievances. Wu Hui explained that Li Haotian was invited by Ye Xiaomei to help. She kept praising Li Haotian for being handsome and a software engineer who would teach the elderly how to use smartphones.
Guo Sanshuang was very unconvinced. Early in the morning, Grandpa Hou took Zhang Shaolan for a walk in the park and vividly read poetry to her. Bu Gaoxing gritted his teeth in anger upon seeing this. Unwilling to admit defeat, he secretly went to Ye Xiaomei's office after dark, wanting to check Zhang Shaolan's information. However, Ye Xiaomei caught him red-handed.
Bu Gaoxing pretended to be sleepwalking, but Ye Xiaomei didn't believe him at all and exposed his lie on the spot. Bu Gaoxing quickly made an excuse and left. Li Haotian gave a class to the elderly. They surrounded him, eagerly trying to introduce him to girls from their relatives' families. Guo Sanshuang sat in a wheelchair and listened in. Li Haotian taught theoretical knowledge about smartphones, but the elderly couldn't understand.
They asked him to directly explain how to use apps. Guo Sanshuang chimed in from the side, so Li Haotian had no choice but to comply, demonstrating how to use each app one by one. After lunch, Zhang Shaolan was relaxing on the rooftop. Grandpa Hou was reading poetry to her nearby. Bu Gaoxing rushed over excitedly. He went to great lengths to buy Zhang Shaolan's favorite strawberries, washed them thoroughly, and brought them to her.
Zhang Shaolan warmly invited Grandpa Hou to eat with them. Grandpa Hou felt a bit sour. He went to Guo Sanshuang for help, and Guo Sanshuang suggested that he cater to Zhang Shaolan's preferences. Grandpa Hou heard that Zhang Shaolan suffered from rheumatic knee pain, which worsened particularly on cloudy and rainy days. He then learned massage techniques from TV and later apprenticed at a blind massage parlor.
The masseur massaged Grandpa Hou all over, and he thought he had mastered the massage techniques, eagerly returning to massage Zhang Shaolan. Bu Gaoxing was also eager to try and started massaging Zhang Shaolan, but he used too much force and accidentally fractured Zhang Shaolan's cervical spine. Ye Xiaomei quickly sent Zhang Shaolan to the hospital and then severely reprimanded Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou.
Episode 30 Recap
Grandpa Hou voluntarily admitted his mistake. Ye Xiaomei learned that this was Guo Sanshuang's idea, and she was so angry that she gnashed her teeth, immediately returning to settle accounts with him. Ye Xiaomei called Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou together, intending to mediate their conflict. The two of them refused to give in to each other, pushing all the blame onto the other party. Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou started arguing fiercely at the slightest disagreement.
Ye Xiaomei desperately pulled Grandpa Hou and Bu Gaoxing apart. Bu Gaoxing felt that Grandpa Hou had ill intentions towards Zhang Shaolan. Grandpa Hou felt very wronged; he and his deceased wife shared a common interest and both loved literature. Grandpa Hou originally wanted to take his wife to travel across the beautiful landscapes of the motherland, but his wife passed away due to ineffective medical treatment.
His wife's dying wish was for Grandpa Hou to find a like-minded person to travel across the beautiful landscapes of the motherland. Grandpa Hou felt that Zhang Shaolan's smile was exactly like his late wife's. Li Haotian came to Ye Xiaomei to complain that the elderly people didn't like his classes, and he didn't know how to communicate with them. Ye Xiaomei advised him to be more sincere and patient with the seniors.
Grandpa Hou went to the "Sunset Red" matchmaking agency in the rain to seek marriage. The manager personally received him and introduced him to many potential partners, but Grandpa Hou was not satisfied with any of them. Grandpa Hou came to Bu Gaoxing overnight to discuss the matter. Bu Gaoxing advised him to be cautious and not to think about finding a wife all day long.
Grandpa Hou couldn't resist the manager's constant inducements, so he went to the matchmaking agency, paid the fee, and got VIP service. The manager provided him with a lot of information about women. Grandpa Hou took a liking to Chen Xiaohong and went to the agreed meeting place. Chen Xiaohong came out walking a group of dogs and met him casually. Grandpa Hou was so scared that he ran away instantly.
Grandpa Hou first went to his late wife's grave to pour out his grievances, and then he complained to Bu Gaoxing. Bu Gaoxing advised him to think clearly before seeking marriage again. Grandpa Hou rattled off 47 requirements in one breath. The manager was exasperated but, for the sake of money, continued to introduce potential partners to Grandpa Hou. Grandpa Hou went to each meeting full of enthusiasm, but all his blind dates failed for various reasons.
Grandpa Hou took a liking to Madam Su, one of his blind date partners, but Madam Su was indifferent to him. Grandpa Hou, however, was tireless and dated her several times in a row. Finally, Grandpa Hou decided to propose to Madam Su. He even specifically sought out Guo Sanshuang to ask for advice on dressing and grooming.
Guo Sanshuang felt it was unreliable, worrying that the woman might be a marriage scammer, so he quickly reported the matter to Ye Xiaomei. Grandpa Hou specifically booked a Western restaurant, prepared a large bouquet of flowers, and even hired musicians for accompaniment. Grandpa Hou proposed to Madam Su in public. Madam Su refused on the spot, then rushed out the door, leaving Grandpa Hou stunned. Madam Su went to the matchmaking agency to confront the manager.
The manager immediately gave her a large red envelope and compensation for emotional distress. Guo Sanshuang walked in and saw this scene, secretly filming it as evidence. Li Haotian saw Grandpa Hou looking dejected and went over to comfort him. Grandpa Hou hugged Li Haotian and burst into tears. Guo Sanshuang rushed over upon hearing the news and showed Grandpa Hou the video he had filmed. Only then did Grandpa Hou realize that Madam Su was a marriage scammer.
Guo Sanshuang suggested that he go to the matchmaking agency and cause a scene. Grandpa Hou arrived at the matchmaking agency early in the morning. The manager and staff refused to admit that Madam Su was a marriage scammer, and even argued eloquently. Grandpa Hou, in a fit of pique, sat in the shop and lingered with them. In a rage, the manager turned off both the air conditioner and the fan. Grandpa Hou, though sweating profusely, still persisted.
Bu Gaoxing rushed to the "Sunset Red" matchmaking agency. Grandpa Hou pretended not to know him, reminding him not to seek marriage there, as all the potential partners were marriage scammers. The manager tried every means to quibble. Bu Gaoxing warned the manager not to do unethical things, or he would eventually face retribution.
Episode 31 Recap
After Bu Gaoxing left, the manager stubbornly insisted on confronting Grandpa Hou. Old Li and Grandpa Liu came to the matchmaking agency together to find a partner. Grandpa Hou reminded them not to look here, as the manager was using professional matchmakers to deceive people. Old Li and Grandpa Liu were scared and quickly left. Seeing this, the manager had no choice but to beg Grandpa Hou for mercy and immediately returned the matchmaking fee to him in full.
Grandpa Hou left the matchmaking agency content. Guo Sanshuang had been waiting for him outside; this was carefully designed by Guo Sanshuang and Grandpa Hou. Grandpa Hou's daughter received the matchmaking fee and immediately called Ye Xiaomei, asking her to keep a close eye on Grandpa Hou. His daughter strongly opposed Grandpa Hou finding a partner. Ye Xiaomei was in a difficult position, so she had to consult with Wu Hui and Guo Sanshuang.
Wu Hui suggested following Grandpa Hou's daughter's wishes. Li Haotian came to see Ye Xiaomei and even treated her to a self-heating hotpot. Guo Sanshuang was very jealous and reminded Li Haotian to understand the concept of first come, first served, which earned him a scolding from Ye Xiaomei. Guo Sanshuang attended Li Haotian's class as an auditor. After class, Li Haotian asked him for advice on how to increase the elderly's interest in lectures.
Guo Sanshuang suggested that he assess the seniors. The seniors strongly protested. Seeing this, Guo Sanshuang left Li Haotian high and dry and ran away. Ye Xiaomei took Grandma Gui for a follow-up check-up at the hospital and instructed Guo Sanshuang to properly assist Li Haotian with his work. Guo Sanshuang and Li Haotian took the seniors on a public bus, having them scan their codes to board, and the seniors were very happy.
Next, Guo Sanshuang took the seniors to the community for self-service scan-code health check-ups. The seniors eagerly rushed to experience it. Bu Gaoxing was the first to complete all items, and he couldn't stop smiling with joy. Guo Sanshuang and Li Haotian had the seniors form pairs, taking photos and recording videos of each other, and then completing the third assessment item together. The seniors found their partners and followed Guo Sanshuang to the pedestrian street to experience scan-to-pay.
Finally, Guo Sanshuang took the seniors to a supermarket, giving each group a shopping list for them to purchase items according to it. Grandpa Hou quickly completed the task. He asked Guo Sanshuang for leave to wander around a nearby park. Unknowingly, he arrived at a matchmaking corner. Grandpa Hou scanned the code to enter, only to find that it was all for parents arranging blind dates for their children. Grandpa Hou was unwilling to give up just like that.
He spent 50 yuan to get a card from the staff and posted his information and photos. Guo Sanshuang announced the results of this assessment. Grandpa Hou won first place, and Guo Sanshuang even presented him with a large red flower on the spot, making him feel delightful. Bu Gaoxing was unconvinced, took out his own large red flower from retirement, pinned it to his clothes, and stood in front of the mirror, enjoying himself.
Aunt Wang came to find a partner for her son, but she took a liking to Grandpa Hou at first sight. She actively called him to arrange a meeting. Grandpa Hou was overjoyed. He gave Master Zhang a bucket of pistachios, wanting to secretly go out for the meeting. Master Zhang insisted that he must have Ye Xiaomei's approval slip. Grandpa Hou, in a fit of pique, took back the pistachios.
Grandpa Hou came to see Ye Xiaomei and gave her the bucket of pistachios. Ye Xiaomei guessed he had something to ask. Grandpa Hou had to admit that he wanted to go out for a meeting. Ye Xiaomei was worried he might be deceived, but she couldn't resist Grandpa Hou's earnest pleas. Grandpa Hou promised that if this blind date failed, he would give up completely. Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to sign his leave pass.
Grandpa Hou hurried to the park's matchmaking corner. Aunt Wang had been waiting for him all this time. Grandpa Hou offered Aunt Wang Gaomai rice, but she didn't eat a single bite; she preferred noodles. Aunt Wang couldn't help but pour out her troubles to Grandpa Hou. Grandpa Hou deeply understood her difficulties in getting along with her children. The two hit it off immediately and found more and more common ground as they talked.
Grandpa Hou treated Aunt Wang to noodles. Aunt Wang was very satisfied with Grandpa Hou and wanted to establish a relationship with him as soon as possible. Grandpa Hou felt that he was older than her and worried she might be wronged, but she didn't care about any of that. Grandpa Hou was naturally delighted, and the two began a passionate relationship. Grandpa Hou came to Ye Xiaomei again to ask for leave.
Ye Xiaomei was worried, so she asked Guo Sanshuang to go with him on the date. Grandpa Hou had Guo Sanshuang pretend to be his grandson. Grandpa Hou arrived at the park on time with Guo Sanshuang for the meeting. Aunt Wang had been waiting for a long time. She enjoyed listening to opera and strongly encouraged Grandpa Hou to sing a piece. Grandpa Hou couldn't refuse and started to sing.
Episode 32 Recap
Grandpa Hou and Guo Sanshuang returned to the nursing home, just in time to see Li Haotian saying goodbye to everyone. Ye Xiaomei tried hard to keep him, but Li Haotian insisted on leaving. He claimed to have found a new job. Guo Sanshuang impatiently pushed him out the door. Li Haotian's girlfriend drove a sports car to pick him up at the entrance, and only then did Guo Sanshuang completely relax.
Ye Xiaomei inquired in detail about Grandpa Hou's blind date partner, worried that Grandpa Hou would be deceived again, and wanted to personally help him vet the person. Grandpa Hou and Wang Dama went out on a date. Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang pretended to coincidentally meet them, and the four of them went to eat together. The restaurant was overcrowded, so they could only wait patiently at the entrance. Ye Xiaomei was very impatient.
Guo Sanshuang went to the waiter to say nice things, lying that Grandpa Hou had diabetes. The waiter reluctantly agreed to help inquire. Wang Dama immediately changed her expression upon hearing Grandpa Hou had diabetes, and Ye Xiaomei saw it all. The customers in front voluntarily gave their number to Ye Xiaomei and the others. Grandpa Hou eagerly went in to order food.
Guo Sanshuang kept reminding him that he had diabetes, so Grandpa Hou did not dare to order anything too greasy and only ordered some light vegetarian dishes. Ye Xiaomei was also fanning the flames from the side, lying that Grandpa Hou's pension was very small and he had no house, and Guo Sanshuang still owed car loan payments.
Wang Dama grudgingly agreed to take out her salary and spend it with Grandpa Hou, and also asked Grandpa Hou to move into her house. Wang Dama took Grandpa Hou to buy clothes. Grandpa Hou happily tried on one item after another. Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang stood aside, constantly paying attention to Wang Dama's every move. Grandpa Hou returned to the nursing home and started packing his luggage.
Disregarding Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang's dissuasion, he happily moved into Wang Dama's home. Grandpa Hou and Wang Dama soon got their marriage certificate. Grandpa Hou was immersed in his happy new life, enjoying himself. Shortly after Grandpa Hou moved out, a hot-tempered old rural man named Jiang Liumao came to the nursing home. After his old house was demolished, he had been living with his nephew in the city.
Jiang Liumao felt the demolition compensation was too little, and his negotiations with the developer were ineffective. Jiang Liumao's temper got worse and worse, so his nephew sent him to a nursing home in town. He smashed the glass on his first day there. The nephew, having no other choice, had to ask community leaders to help Jiang Liumao find a nursing home. Jiang Liumao visited many places in one go but was not satisfied.
The development zone leader brought Jiang Liumao to Sunshine House nursing home. When he learned that this nursing home was run by Lin Sufen, an old acquaintance, he reluctantly agreed to stay, and even suspected the developer had bribed Lin Sufen. Jiang Liumao suspected the food was poisoned. Holding a magnifying glass, he rummaged through it. Guo Sanshuang came over to persuade him and even tasted a bite on the spot.
In a fit of anger, Jiang Liumao threw a bowl of soup in his face. Ye Xiaomei and Wu Hui rushed over to mediate upon hearing the news. Jiang Liumao insisted on seeing Lin Sufen. Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to explain that Grandma had passed away. Jiang Liumao immediately flew into a rage, rushed out the door, wanting to leave with the community leader.
Ye Xiaomei chased after him to dissuade him, promising to treat every elder like Lin Sufen, and reasoned with Jiang Liumao. Only then did he agree to stay. Early the next morning, Wu Hui led the elders in morning exercises. Jiang Liumao, holding his cane, danced up and down in the courtyard. Guo Sanshuang couldn't stop him and had to tell the elders to quickly run for their lives.
Jiang Liumao suspected the food was poisoned, so he used silver chopsticks to test for poison. Ye Xiaomei advised him to eat without worry, because he paid the nursing home monthly; if he were poisoned to death, the nursing home wouldn't receive any more money. Jiang Liumao thought it made sense and only then agreed to eat obediently. Late at night, Wang Dama suddenly received a call from her son.
She quietly got up to answer it and chatted with her son for most of the night. Grandpa Hou didn't sleep well and woke up early feeling groggy and listless, couldn't help but complain loudly. Wang Dama used the excuse that her son was under great work pressure, so she talked with him a bit longer. Grandpa Hou remembered Wang Dama often chatted with friends late at night. Wang Dama, as usual, made bread, ham, and milk in the morning.
Grandpa Hou was not used to eating them and felt Chinese food was more comfortable. Wang Dama, in a huff, told him to order takeout. Wu Hui checked the rooms at night and saw Jiang Liumao hiding in the pavilion, muttering to himself. Wu Hui quickly went over to see what was happening. Jiang Liumao adamantly claimed there was a boy standing in the corner. He said he would only go back to rest after coaxing the boy to sleep.
Wu Hui carefully looked but didn't see a single person, but Jiang Liumao insisted there was a little boy. Wu Hui was terrified and couldn't help but pour out her troubles to Ye Xiaomei.
Episode 33 Recap
Wu Hui pleaded with Ye Xiaomei to kick Jiang Liumao out, otherwise the elderly residents would sooner or later be driven crazy by him. Ye Xiaomei was helpless and could only gently persuade Wu Hui. Just then, an elderly resident cried out for help. Jiang Liumao was causing trouble again, and Ye Xiaomei was utterly distraught. Jiang Liumao caused a ruckus every day in different ways, and the elderly residents were exasperated.
Bu Gaoxing gathered everyone, wanting to go with them to complain to Ye Xiaomei and have Jiang Liumao expelled as soon as possible. Grandma Gui worried that Jiang Liumao would have nowhere to go. Finally, everyone agreed that as long as Jiang Liumao was willing to correct his mistakes, he could continue to stay. Bu Gaoxing volunteered to be the leader and took everyone to complain to Ye Xiaomei.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Liumao blocked the doorway, scaring everyone into fleeing, and Bu Gaoxing had no choice but to give up. In the middle of the night, Jiang Liumao intensified his antics and started shouting again. He banged on washbasins and iron buckets, calling everyone to get up, and the elderly residents were full of complaints. From that day on, wherever Jiang Liumao went, the elderly residents would hide far away.
Grandpa Hou and Aunt Wang often had conflicts due to their different habits, living a bittersweet life. Grandpa Hou began to miss his carefree life at the nursing home. Ye Xiaomei advised Jiang Liumao not to cause trouble in the middle of the night. Jiang Liumao vented all his anger on Ye Xiaomei, claiming that the developer was unfair and gave him too little compensation. Ye Xiaomei tried her best to persuade him, but he was relentless.
Ye Xiaomei promised to help him report the issue to secure compensation, only asking him not to disturb everyone's rest at night. Jiang Liumao believed that Bu Gaoxing and the others had made malicious complaints about him, and he had long disliked them. He also threatened to eat in his own room from then on, so Ye Xiaomei had to concede. After much consideration, Grandpa Hou still moved back to the nursing home.
He first went to find Bu Gaoxing to reminisce. Bu Gaoxing was secretly drinking when Guo Sanshuang arrived after hearing the news. Bu Gaoxing was so scared that he threw the mineral water bottle containing baijiu onto the floor. Guo Sanshuang took Grandpa Hou to tidy up his room, and Bu Gaoxing followed closely behind. Grandpa Hou felt a mix of emotions returning to a familiar place.
Jiang Liumao saw that Bu Gaoxing's door was open, so he quietly went in to look around. He suddenly saw half a mineral water bottle filled with baijiu discarded in the corner and secretly took it. From that day on, Jiang Liumao collected empty bottles, old books, and magazines everywhere. Wu Hui discovered that her ledger was missing, and Old Li's back scratcher had also disappeared without a trace. Bu Gaoxing found that half his bottle of liquor was gone.
They were all extremely anxious. Jiang Liumao got up early, brandishing his cane and rushing around, and banging on basins in the middle of the night. Ye Xiaomei received a complaint and went to find Jiang Liumao, discovering that he had collected a lot of junk in his room. She advised him to throw it all out, but Jiang Liumao instead complained that she didn't know how to live.
Ye Xiaomei had no choice but to agree to help him contact the developer. Ye Xiaomei wanted to ask Jin Li for help but couldn't bring herself to speak. She was hesitant and decided to toss a coin, but Guo Sanshuang came in and disrupted her. Guo Sanshuang directly dialed Jin Li's number. Ye Xiaomei was too scared to speak and hung up. Jin Li quickly called back.
Ye Xiaomei was afraid to answer, but he kept calling, so Ye Xiaomei had to pick up. Jin Li was very happy and couldn't wait to know what had happened to her. Ye Xiaomei hesitated to speak. Jin Li said he would come to the nursing home to find her and clarify, so Ye Xiaomei recounted Jiang Liumao's matter in detail. Jin Li knew several developers' wives, but he was unwilling for Ye Xiaomei to intervene in Jiang Liumao's matter.
Ye Xiaomei argued with him logically. Guo Sanshuang quickly snatched the phone and asked Jin Li for help. Ye Xiaomei hung up before he could finish speaking. Guo Sanshuang delivered food to Jiang Liumao and personally helped him remove the fish bones. Jiang Liumao recognized him as the person he had splashed with vegetable soup. He was touched that Guo Sanshuang didn't hold a grudge and enthusiastically helped remove the fish bones, making his heart feel warm.
Jiang Liumao ate with peace of mind. Guo Sanshuang was sweating profusely and only then realized that Jiang Liumao hadn't turned on the air conditioning. Jiang Liumao claimed this saved money, so Guo Sanshuang had no choice but to give him his fan. Jiang Liumao woke up early for a stroll and found no one in the courtyard, which greatly puzzled him. Guo Sanshuang brought staff to build shelves for planting vegetables.
Jiang Liumao voluntarily came over to help, dismantled all the shelves they had built, and then meticulously built vegetable trellises. Grandma Gui and the elderly residents then dared to come out to exercise. Guo Sanshuang felt deeply comforted seeing this scene. From that day on, Jiang Liumao dedicated all his energy to that plot of land, carefully nurturing the vegetable seedlings. Bu Gaoxing finally discovered Jiang Liumao's weakness. At night, Jiang Liumao started banging on basins again.
Ye Xiaomei sent Guo Sanshuang over to live with him because Guo Sanshuang had made a mistake by privately cultivating land for vegetables. If Jiang Liumao didn't take Guo Sanshuang in, he would be expelled from the nursing home, and the vegetable patch would have to be restored to its original state. After much consideration, Jiang Liumao reluctantly agreed to take in Guo Sanshuang.
Jin Li set up a card game, inviting the real estate boss's wife to play mahjong, asking her to help Jiang Liumao secure compensation. The boss's wife, knowing Jin Li's deep love for his daughter, readily agreed to help. Soon after, community leaders informed Ye Xiaomei that Jiang Liumao's compensation issue had been resolved.
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At night, Jiang Liumao snored loudly and kept tossing and turning. Guo Sanshuang tried to go to bed several times but was kicked out of bed by Jiang Liumao, and he complained endlessly. The developer only offered 70 square meters of compensation, and Ye Xiaomei worried that Jiang Liumao would not accept it. She learned from the community leader that Jiang Liumao loved collecting trash when he lived with his eldest nephew, and his nephew was very displeased with him.
Ye Xiaomei asked Guo Sanshuang to persuade Jiang Liumao to accept the developer's terms, or else they would have to live together indefinitely. Guo Sanshuang and Grandpa Hou discussed a strategy, then collected news about leaky buildings online and deliberately revealed it to Jiang Liumao. Jiang Liumao sought Grandpa Hou to confirm the matter, then eagerly went to find Ye Xiaomei and agreed to accept the developer's agreement. Soon after, Ye Xiaomei accompanied Jiang Liumao to complete the relevant procedures.
Jiang Liumao successfully received the compensation and returned to the nursing home feeling satisfied. Jiang Liumao wanted to hide his passbook, but he felt unsafe no matter where he put it. He finally felt relieved only after placing it under a large stack of old books. One morning, Guo Sanshuang didn't see Jiang Liumao working in the vegetable patch, only to hear that he was sick. He rushed over to visit him. Ye Xiaomei brought a doctor to examine him.
Jiang Liumao insisted that the toilet cleaner sprayed by the cleaning staff made him uncomfortable and caused him to have incessant diarrhea. Ye Xiaomei suddenly discovered a bottle of spoiled canned fruit on the table. Jiang Liumao had no choice but to admit he had eaten the canned food, which left Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang speechless with anger. Guo Sanshuang threw out the junk from Jiang Liumao's room.
Jiang Liumao suddenly remembered that his passbook was under the stack of old books, so he followed Guo Sanshuang out to look for it, only to find that the trash at the entrance had all been taken away. Jiang Liumao stomped his feet in a fit of anxiety. Guo Sanshuang took him to the bank to report the loss and get a new passbook. Jiang Liumao held the passbook in his hands, and Zhang Bihua watched clearly from the side.
Just as Jiang Liumao was about to leave, Zhang Bihua suddenly called out to him. Jiang Liumao recognized her as his old acquaintance, Zhang Bihua. The two reunited after a long separation, and their excitement was palpable. Seeing this, Guo Sanshuang quickly slipped away. Zhang Bihua took Jiang Liumao to a Western restaurant to reminisce. They used to be lovers.
Jiang Liumao left home to join the army for many years, and Zhang Bihua was forced by her parents to marry into the city. Her husband died young, and Zhang Bihua and her daughter depended on each other. Because she left the countryside early, she didn't even receive any relocation compensation, which Jiang Liumao found regrettable. After the meal, Zhang Bihua quietly took a voucher to pay the bill, only spending 15 yuan.
Jiang Liumao promised to treat her to dinner next time. When Jiang Liumao returned to the nursing home, he uncharacteristically sought Guo Sanshuang's help to tidy up his junk, wanting to throw away everything useless. Guo Sanshuang didn't want to deal with his troublesome matters, but Jiang Liumao threatened to complain to Ye Xiaomei. So, Guo Sanshuang reluctantly helped him. Ye Xiaomei found Jiang Liumao very strange. Zhang Bihua came to the nursing home to find Jiang Liumao.
Master Zhang asked her to register, but Zhang Bihua firmly refused. Ye Xiaomei happened to return and asked Zhang Bihua to register according to the rules. Guo Sanshuang arrived shortly after, recognized Zhang Bihua at a glance, and kindly persuaded her, only then did Zhang Bihua register and enter. As soon as Jiang Liumao saw Zhang Bihua, he eagerly pulled her to visit his vegetable garden.
Guo Sanshuang and Ye Xiaomei had never seen Jiang Liumao so happy and finally understood why he had actively asked to clean up his room full of junk: he wanted to make a good impression on Zhang Bihua. After Jiang Liumao saw Zhang Bihua off, his second nephew came to the nursing home with his wife to visit him, warmly inviting Jiang Liumao to live at his home and promising to take care of him in his old age. Jiang Liumao politely declined, but his second nephew and wife took turns pleading with him.
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Jiang Liumao suspected his second nephew and his wife were after his compensation money. They both tried every means to explain, but Jiang Liumao insisted on living in the nursing home. His second nephew had no choice but to give up, leaving resentfully with his wife. Jiang Liumao told them to take everything they brought with them. Zhang Bihua worked as a nanny at Mrs. Zhang's house.
She was busy preparing dinner, but Mrs. Zhang had a temporary engagement and couldn't come back to eat. She had no choice but to put away the prepared meal, then took a bowl of leftover rice to the balcony to eat, her heart full of melancholy. After dinner, Zhang Bihua dressed up beautifully to go dancing. Yan Ming actively came over and struck up a conversation with her, and the two danced gracefully.
Jiang Liumao ate alone in his room, Zhang Bihua's image lingering in his mind. His eldest nephew came to the nursing home early in the morning to see Jiang Liumao. When Jiang Liumao saw him, he became furious. The eldest nephew learned that his second brother and his wife had visited him yesterday and suspected they were asking Jiang Liumao for money. Jiang Liumao flatly denied it.
The eldest nephew tried hard to take credit in front of him, repeatedly claiming that he had taken care of Jiang Liumao for a period, while his second brother never bothered to inquire. Jiang Liumao, out of spite, threatened to donate the money to the nursing home. The eldest nephew rummaged through the room, but found nothing. He relentlessly pressured Jiang Liumao, forcing him to hand over his passbook. Jiang Liumao firmly refused and was cornered by his eldest nephew.
Guo Sanshuang and the elderly residents rushed over upon hearing the news, all condemning the eldest nephew. Guo Sanshuang seized the opportunity to record the scene of the eldest nephew's assault. The eldest nephew rushed over, snatched Guo Sanshuang's phone, and knocked him to the ground. The police received the report and came to the nursing home, arresting the eldest nephew and asking Guo Sanshuang to go with them to give a statement.
Yan Ming wanted to visit Zhang Bihua's home, but she politely declined, citing inconvenience. She took the opportunity to ask Yan Ming to help repair her computer. Yan Ming didn't know how to repair it either but promised to pay for the repair and immediately transferred 3700 yuan to her. His second nephew came to the nursing home again, insisting on taking Jiang Liumao home to live with him.
Jiang Liumao proposed that Guo Sanshuang go back with him, worried that his second nephew would sell him off. Yan Ming invited Zhang Bihua to go shopping, taking the opportunity to express his feelings to her, vowing never to dance with other women again. Zhang Bihua made various excuses to prevaricate. Yan Ming wanted to buy her a new phone and took her directly to a phone store.
His second nephew took Jiang Liumao shopping, wanting to buy him new clothes. Jiang Liumao didn't want any and wanted to go to the western restaurant Zhang Bihua had taken him to last time. Suddenly, he saw Zhang Bihua and Yan Ming in the phone store. Jiang Liumao quickly went over to greet Zhang Bihua. Learning that Yan Ming was going to buy Zhang Bihua a phone, he became furious. Yan Ming quickly pulled Zhang Bihua away.
Jiang Liumao, feeling indignant, impulsively spent over 5000 yuan to buy a new phone. Guo Sanshuang witnessed the second nephew's pretense of filial piety, and also saw Zhang Bihua's insincere affection towards Jiang Liumao. He went back to report to Ye Xiaomei. Yan Ming bought the phone Zhang Bihua desired and delivered it to her overnight. Zhang Bihua's heart bloomed with joy, though she still feigned refusal.
Only when Yan Ming insisted on giving it to her did she happily accept. Zhang Bihua returned home with her new phone and suddenly received a call from Ye Xiaomei. Ye Xiaomei warned her to keep a certain distance from Jiang Liumao. Zhang Bihua claimed repeatedly that she had never deceived Jiang Liumao and would not allow Ye Xiaomei to meddle.
Early in the morning, Zhang Bihua received a call from the county hospital, urging her to pay her daughter's treatment fee of 5800 yuan as soon as possible. Zhang Bihua had no choice but to return the phone Yan Ming had given her. Jiang Liumao stood aside and saw everything clearly. He apologized to Zhang Bihua and invited her to eat at that western restaurant. Jiang Liumao took out a new phone and gave it to Zhang Bihua.
Zhang Bihua flatly refused, also complaining that he was wasting money. Jiang Liumao claimed he was willing to do it. Zhang Bihua admitted that they were just friends now and listed all the ways Jiang Liumao was inferior to Yan Ming. Zhang Bihua wanted to marry Yan Ming and stay in the city. Jiang Liumao instantly became disheartened, taking his phone to return it. Zhang Bihua excitedly went to find Yan Ming.
Yan Ming publicly exposed her lies, stating that her daughter was not running an online store at all, and Zhang Bihua was merely working as a nanny in that community. Zhang Bihua was utterly ashamed. Yan Ming forced her to repay the money as soon as possible and hand over the phone. Zhang Bihua returned home dejectedly.
Mrs. Zhang immediately noticed that Zhang Bihua had secretly worn her clothes, and she had also learned from the security guard that Zhang Bihua was lying and deceiving people. She told Zhang Bihua to pack her things and leave. Zhang Bihua pleaded desperately.
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Zhang Bihua knelt down and begged Mrs. Zhang for another chance. Mrs. Zhang knew her daughter was sick and needed money, and considering she had worked at her home for three years, she gave her an extra month's salary. Zhang Bihua packed her luggage overnight and left Mrs. Zhang's house. Zhang Bihua was homeless, so she had to call Jiang Liumao for help. Jiang Liumao asked Guo Sanshuang to pick her up together. Zhang Bihua cried heartbrokenly without stopping.
Jiang Liumao kindly advised her, and Guo Sanshuang quickly helped Zhang Bihua tidy up her room. Zhang Bihua wanted to find a job as soon as possible, first to pay back Yan Ming's money, and then to save up for her daughter's medical expenses. Jiang Liumao took out the new phone and asked Zhang Bihua to return it to Yan Ming. Zhang Bihua didn't want to cause him trouble.
Jiang Liumao knew Zhang Bihua had never deceived him, so he promised to help Zhang Bihua. Ye Xiaomei worried that Zhang Bihua might deceive Jiang Liumao, but Guo Sanshuang firmly believed that Zhang Bihua was truly repentant this time. That night, Ye Xiaomei brought Guo Sanshuang to Jin Li's house for dinner. The three of them made wontons together, casually mentioning that Zhang Bihua had not hesitated to sell herself to raise medical funds for her daughter.
Jin Li felt a deep sigh in his heart, understanding how difficult it was for Zhang Bihua as a mother. Just as Ye Xiaomei was about to sit down to eat wontons, she suddenly received a call from Wu Hui, learning that Jiang Liumao had a fever from being caught in the rain. Ye Xiaomei wanted to rush back to the nursing home as soon as possible, and Jin Li offered to drive them both back.
Jiang Liumao was unconscious due to a high fever. Doctors performed emergency treatment on him. His eldest nephew and second nephew rushed over after hearing the news, but Guo Sanshuang turned them away. After the doctors' full efforts, Jiang Liumao finally woke up. Guo Sanshuang repeatedly confirmed that his passbook was hidden safely before finally feeling relieved. The eldest nephew and second nephew jumped over the wall to enter the nursing home and were caught red-handed by Ye Xiaomei.
They insisted on going in to see Jiang Liumao. Ye Xiaomei desperately tried to stop them, but they were relentless, worried that Jiang Liumao's money would be swindled. They even threatened to beat Ye Xiaomei, but Jin Li rushed out in time to protect Ye Xiaomei. Just as both sides were at a standstill, Guo Sanshuang helped Jiang Liumao out. Jiang Liumao clearly stated that his only relative was Zhang Bihua. Zhang Bihua rushed back to the nursing home.
She had gone back to ask for her daughter's opinion, and her daughter agreed for her to live with Jiang Liumao. Jiang Liumao was very happy and eagerly took out the marriage certificate. The eldest nephew and second nephew were instantly dumbfounded. Jiang Liumao wanted to move out and live with Zhang Bihua. Before leaving, he left everything in his room to Guo Sanshuang, and then hugged Guo Sanshuang goodbye. Jiang Liumao carried his luggage to the main entrance.
Ye Xiaomei and Wu Hui brought the elderly residents of the nursing home to see him off. Bu Gaoxing sincerely congratulated him on his happiness. Jiang Liumao was also extremely emotional, repeatedly apologizing to everyone. Jin Li brought the wontons made last night for the elderly to share. Jiang Liumao sat down and ate wontons with everyone. Ye Xiaomei casually called out "Mom," and Jin Li, hearing the long-awaited address, was too emotional to speak.
Jiang Liumao took Zhang Bihua to rent a house near the county hospital to facilitate caring for Zhang Bihua's daughter. Jiang Liumao and Zhang Bihua lived a warm and peaceful life. Ye Xiaomei drew their story into a comic. Guo Sanshuang was tidying up the things Jiang Liumao left behind when Bu Gaoxing came to see him, urging him to propose to Ye Xiaomei as soon as possible to avoid someone else getting there first.
Grandma Gui urged Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang to get married soon. Guo Sanshuang promised to do it right away, but Ye Xiaomei took it as a joke and didn't take it seriously. Guo Sanshuang invited Ye Xiaomei to watch a movie in his room that night. Ye Xiaomei was not interested. Suddenly, her foot slipped, and the clothes in her basin slipped from her hands, causing her to fall directly into Guo Sanshuang's arms.
Guo Sanshuang was very excited and wanted to take the opportunity to express his feelings to her, but Ye Xiaomei quickly ran away. That night, Guo Sanshuang meticulously arranged the room and let Ye Xiaomei choose a movie. The two sat side by side on the sofa enjoying it. Ye Xiaomei fell asleep on the sofa due to overwork.
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Guo Sanshuang saw Ye Xiaomei drowsy, so he quickly took off his jacket and draped it over her. Ye Xiaomei suddenly woke up, mistakenly thinking he had malicious intentions. Guo Sanshuang was unable to defend himself, so he simply threw the clothes on Ye Xiaomei and left. His carefully planned romantic night was ruined just like that. Jin Li's mother-in-law was strong-willed by nature and even called herself Wen Jie.
She not only offended the neighbors but also drove away one nanny after another, causing her son Haishan to be pointed at and gossiped about. Haishan couldn't help but scold her a few times. After Haishan left for work, Wen Jie went out in her wheelchair. Wen Jie went to the market and bought two packets of highly toxic rat poison, then drank it upon returning home.
Wen Jie had originally intended to take her beloved cat, Dami, with her, but she couldn't bring herself to do it, so she prepared enough cat food for the cat. Wen Jie sat in her wheelchair, waiting to die, but unexpectedly, she woke up after a sleep. Wen Jie was furious and cursed the rat poison seller as a fraud. Wen Jie tried to get up from her wheelchair but fell to the ground due to lack of strength.
Jin Li returned home and saw his mother-in-law lying on the ground. He quickly helped her up, intending to send her to a nursing home, but his mother-in-law flatly refused. Jin Li had no choice but to call Ye Xiaomei, asking her to help find a caregiver. He also detailed his mother-in-law's situation, explaining that his mother-in-law had saved Jin Li's life, and he wanted to show filial piety to her. Ye Xiaomei promised to help look.
Wen Jie, in her wheelchair, went to confront the rat poison seller, scolding him as a fraud. Guo Jiangdong suddenly called Guo Sanshuang, advising him to forgive Guo Tielin. Guo Tielin was now following a boss in a real estate business and was developing quite well. Guo Sanshuang didn't believe it at all and even advised Guo Jiangdong not to be deceived by Guo Tielin. Jin Li drove his mother-in-law, Wen Jie, to the nursing home.
Wen Jie repeatedly emphasized that she would only stay there for two days, and Jin Li readily agreed before she would get out of the car. Guo Sanshuang took Wen Jie on a tour of the nursing home. Wen Jie suddenly recognized a tree in the courtyard, remembering that she had been there before, and began talking about her connection with Lin Sufen. Ye Xiaomei admitted that Lin Sufen was her grandmother, and Wen Jie's tone softened considerably.
Ye Xiaomei arranged a room for Wen Jie and advised her to send the kitten away. Wen Jie adamantly refused, insisting on staying with the kitten, even preferring to live in the courtyard. Ye Xiaomei wanted to call Jin Li to explain the situation, but Wen Jie reminded her to give up early, because Jin Li also knew her temper well and would never force her to send the cat away.
Guo Sanshuang smiled and tried to take care of Wen Jie, but Wen Jie showed no appreciation and spoke coldly to him. Guo Sanshuang went to Ye Xiaomei to discuss a plan, thinking that if they kept the kitten first, Wen Jie would be willing to stay. Guo Sanshuang brought cat food and toys to coax the cat. Wen Jie told Guo Sanshuang to inform Jin Li to pick her up at the same time tomorrow.
Wen Jie defiantly wheeled her chair around the courtyard, and Guo Sanshuang, worried, followed behind her. Wen Jie wet her pants due to urgency. Guo Sanshuang saw it and felt anxious. Ye Xiaomei brought a caregiver to help Wen Jie bathe and also cleaned the wheelchair thoroughly. Wen Jie cried bitterly, calling herself a big trouble and saying she should have died long ago.
She refused the caregiver's offer to put on a diaper, finally threatening to go on a hunger strike. Ye Xiaomei was at her wits' end and had no choice but to call Jin Li to report the situation. Jin Li knew that Old Ma could handle Wen Jie, so he called him overnight for help. Jin Li personally drove to pick up Old Ma and took him to the nursing home.
Old Ma had prepared Wen Jie's favorite egg pancakes and fish soup in advance. Wen Jie still refused to eat. Old Ma gave Wen Jie a stern lecture, and she, contrary to her usual behavior, obediently got up to eat. Ye Xiaomei and Jin Li hid outside the door, listening clearly. Old Ma then showed a video of him dancing with his dance partner, Juan Mei. Wen Jie was very angry, but when she found out that Juan Mei was a middle school student, she finally smiled.
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Old Ma personally fed Sister Wen fish soup. Sister Wen poured out her heart to him, saying she didn't want to continue living a miserable life and wished to die. Old Ma, in a fit of pique, picked up the fish soup and began to drink it.
Sister Wen knew Old Ma was allergic to fish and eggs, so she desperately stopped him, picked up a bowl of fish soup, and drank it all herself, urging Old Ma to quickly take anti-allergy medicine. Old Ma repeatedly emphasized that he had made the egg pancake while wearing gloves. Sister Wen was moved to tears and obediently finished the egg pancake as well.
Ye Xiaomei saw this scene and felt a mix of emotions, reminded of when her grandmother was alive, she also used the same method to force her grandmother to drink nutrition bottles. Old Ma watched Sister Wen finish her meal before leaving reassured. Ye Xiaomei invited him to dinner. Old Ma recounted in detail his childhood memories with Sister Wen, how they grew up together, and many interesting anecdotes about Sister Wen.
Ye Xiaomei was curious why the two of them didn't end up together. Old Ma expressed great regret and advised Ye Xiaomei not to repeat his mistakes, but to cherish the person in front of her. Guo Sanshuang came out after his night patrol. Ye Xiaomei suddenly hugged him from behind. Neither of them spoke, but their hearts were full of unspoken words.
Ye Xiaomei called Grandpa Hou and Bu Gaoxing, asking them to take the lead in not bickering with Sister Wen. The two of them were very resistant. After Ye Xiaomei pleaded for a long time, they reluctantly agreed. Sister Wen received a message from Jin Li early in the morning. Jin Li advised her to settle down in the nursing home first and take the opportunity to experience a new environment.
Sister Wen suddenly realized her cat was missing and hurriedly wheeled herself out to look for it. Bu Gaoxing accepted Ye Xiaomei's suggestion and rallied the seniors to help find the cat. Finally, the cat was found in a tree. Everyone looked at each other, afraid to climb up. Guo Sanshuang rushed over upon hearing the news. He climbed the tree to catch the cat. Sister Wen left contentedly, holding her cat.
The seniors also dispersed, completely disregarding Guo Sanshuang, who was left complaining bitterly, sprawled in the tree. From that day on, Sister Wen sat far away, watching Bu Gaoxing and others play cards, and even exposed Bu Gaoxing's cheating. Ye Xiaomei witnessed it all. When it was lunchtime, Sister Wen claimed she had no appetite and didn't want to eat. Ye Xiaomei tried hard to persuade her. Sister Wen suggested she wanted to eat hamburgers and fries.
Ye Xiaomei didn't want her to eat junk food, but she was worried that Sister Wen would continue to refuse food, so she had no choice but to buy hamburgers and fries. Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou both wanted to eat some. Sister Wen generously shared them with everyone. Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou took the opportunity to instigate Sister Wen to ask Ye Xiaomei for hotpot and malatang.
Sister Wen proposed to Ye Xiaomei that she wanted to eat hotpot and malatang. Ye Xiaomei and Wu Hui both disagreed, worried that the high oil and high salt would be detrimental to her health. Sister Wen threw a tantrum. Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou vigorously argued on the side, and only then did Ye Xiaomei reluctantly agree, preparing hotpot and malatang for Sister Wen. Sister Wen invited the seniors to eat together, and everyone feasted heartily and happily.
Grandpa Hou and Bu Gaoxing discovered that Ye Xiaomei was always responsive to Sister Wen's requests, so they stirred up trouble in front of Sister Wen, asking to extend the evening activity hours, claiming it would be good for Sister Wen's cat. Sister Wen readily agreed. Wu Hui worried that Sister Wen would lead the seniors in the nursing home astray and advised Ye Xiaomei to send Sister Wen away, but Ye Xiaomei disagreed.
Haishan taught English at an educational institution. To compensate for his students' lack of spoken English, he had the children read aloud, which resulted in complaints from parents. Haishan vigorously defended himself, but the principal reminded him to teach systematically, otherwise, he would be reassigned to teach mathematics. Haishan bought chicken, which his mother loved, and came to the nursing home. From a distance, he saw Old Ma and his mother chatting animatedly.
He was furious, suspecting that his mother came to the nursing home simply to facilitate dates with Old Ma. Old Ma couldn't stand it and scolded him. Haishan refused to listen and insisted on taking his mother away from the nursing home. Jin Li arrived just in time to stop him. Haishan pushed him away, causing Jin Li to lose his balance and fall to the ground.
Haishan was about to push his mother away when Ye Xiaomei rushed over to stop him, forbidding Haishan from taking Sister Wen away, and also called on the seniors to take out their phones and record Haishan's actions.
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Bu Gaoxing filmed Haishan's violent behavior and intended to post it online. Haishan was instantly dumbfounded and stomped off in a huff. Ye Xiaomei hurriedly chased after Haishan, clearly stating that she was the director of the nursing home and also Jin Li's daughter. She warned Haishan not to lay a hand on Jin Li again, or she would not be polite. Ye Xiaomei helped Jin Li back to the office, feeling distressed that he had been hit by Haishan.
Jin Li admitted that Haishan had been drinking frequently over the years, and while they argued a lot, there was less physical violence. Ye Xiaomei was still worried. Manager Jin came to Jin Li to discuss cooperation. Ye Xiaomei helped by serving tea and water. Jin Li praised Ye Xiaomei's competence and filial piety in front of Manager Jin. Manager Jin signed a contract with Jin Li on the spot.
Joey personally baked bread and asked Qiao Xiaobao to deliver it to Guo Sanshuang. She saw the scene where Ye Xiaomei cleverly dealt with Haishan. Qiao Xiaobao repeatedly praised Ye Xiaomei for her bravery and admitted that Haishan was her English teacher. Haishan was distraught, so he found a good friend to drink with and relieve his boredom. His good friend strongly recommended an app that could help pass the time.
Sister Wen deliberated repeatedly and promised Ye Xiaomei that she would abide by the nursing home's rules from now on, but she just asked that Old Ma not visit her anymore. Sister Wen didn't want to cause trouble for Old Ma. Soon after, Jin Li came to the nursing home to celebrate Sister Wen's 70th birthday. The elderly residents of the nursing home all came to congratulate Sister Wen.
Sister Wen was very happy and took the opportunity to request to go out. Haishan came to deliver a birthday cake to his mother, but Master Zhang refused to let him in. Haishan suddenly received a call from his student Xiaoyu's mother. She gave Haishan a severe scolding. Haishan explained that he had customized a study plan for Xiaoyu, but Xiaoyu's mother didn't buy it at all and angrily threatened to withdraw the tuition fee.
Immediately after, the principal called and lectured Haishan, telling him to find a way to keep Xiaoyu, otherwise other parents would follow suit and withdraw their children. Haishan wanted to give the birthday cake to some passing primary school students, but they flatly refused. Haishan then tried to give the cake to the convenience store owner, but the owner dared not take it. Haishan had no choice but to place the cake on top of a trash can.
Sister Wen asked Guo Sanshuang to push her out for a walk and also asked him to have a drink with her. Sister Wen's alcohol tolerance was astonishing; she drank a lot of alcohol in one go, yet still chatted and laughed merrily. Guo Sanshuang, unable to hold his liquor, squatted by a trash can, vomiting uncontrollably. He couldn't help but look at Sister Wen with new respect. Sister Wen then recounted stories from her youth.
She was naturally strong-willed and never willing to admit defeat. Guo Sanshuang, emboldened by the alcohol, also confided in her. Since coming to the nursing home, Guo Sanshuang had truly experienced happiness. The two of them became happier the more they chatted. Ye Xiaomei recommended a rehabilitation device to Sister Wen, but Sister Wen didn't appreciate it. Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou saw Sister Wen's cat swaggering around the nursing home and also wanted to adopt cats.
They even pulled Grandma Gui along to petition Ye Xiaomei, claiming they wanted to keep Sister Wen's cat company. Ye Xiaomei smiled but did not answer. That evening, Ye Xiaomei discovered the rehabilitation device had been thrown into the trash can. She felt very uneasy and sought out Jin Li to vent her frustrations.
Jin Li had previously bought an identical rehabilitation device for Sister Wen, but Sister Wen used it for a while without seeing any effect, which led to her developing a resistant attitude. A few days later, Grandma Gui kept goldfish, Bu Gaoxing brought a cat, and Grandpa Hou kept a small pig. Other elderly residents also adopted their own small pets, even wanting to collect all twelve zodiac animals. Ye Xiaomei was overwhelmed by the bother.
Sister Wen voluntarily entrusted her beloved cat to Master Zhang for temporary care. Others also handed their pets over to Master Zhang, who complained endlessly. Ye Xiaomei, Wu Hui, and Guo Sanshuang prepared a long row of iron cages to house the elderly residents' pets collectively. They were so happy they couldn't stop smiling.
Episode 40 Recap
Wenjie's cat Dami died of old age. Ye Xiaomei accompanied Wenjie out for a walk to clear her mind. Wenjie mentioned that Dami was given to her by her husband twelve years ago, and her husband passed away soon after. Wenjie treated Dami as a spiritual solace, and Ye Xiaomei quietly stayed by her side. Haishan came to the nursing home to borrow 100,000 yuan from Wenjie.
He disapproved of the profit-driven practices of the educational institution he currently works for and wanted to partner with friends to open a tutoring center. Wenjie felt something was suspicious, so she dismissed him with a few words and immediately called Jin Li to check on Haishan's recent situation. Jin Li came home and saw Haishan drowning his sorrows in alcohol. She confronted him directly, exposing his habit of borrowing money from his mother to gamble.
Haishan was dead drunk and remained silent. Jin Li discovered that her mother-in-law's jewelry, hidden in a secret compartment, was all gone. She guessed Haishan had taken it to gamble. Jin Li was furious and angrily threatened to divorce Haishan. Haishan, enraged, grabbed Jin Li by the collar, trying to snatch her necklace. Just then, the police came to the door looking for Haishan. He had been reported by a friend for organized gambling, and the police took him away.
Haishan was detained for five days, suspected of online gambling. Five days passed in a blink. Jin Li pushed Wenjie to pick up Haishan. Wenjie directly handed him a bank card, telling him to go gamble to his heart's content. Jin Li also made a harsh declaration that they, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, would cut ties with Haishan from then on. Haishan took the bank card and walked away haughtily.
Wenjie propelled her wheelchair forward, directly knocking Haishan to the ground. Wenjie also fell to the ground. She fiercely bit Haishan's leg and wouldn't let go, and Haishan cried out in pain. Wenjie was heartbroken. When Haishan bought the house back then, he had solemnly promised to take care of her in her old age, but now it had come to this. Wenjie endured the pain and stood up, encouraging Haishan to also pull himself together and start anew.
Haishan was deeply moved. Haishan returned to the educational institution to pack his belongings. Qiao Xiaobao suddenly came to find him, begging him to stay and continue teaching English. She also asked him for help with a few questions, and Haishan explained them to her one by one. Qiao Xiaobao listened very attentively. Haishan mailed the bank card to Jin Li, and Jin Li had mixed feelings.
Two elderly grandmothers, drawn by its reputation, came to the nursing home for a consultation. Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang received them. They were good friends and wanted to live in the same nursing home, but there were no beds available. Ye Xiaomei promised to notify them as soon as a vacancy appeared. Guo Sanshuang drove the grandmothers home, and they invited Guo Sanshuang and Ye Xiaomei inside for sour plum juice.
Guo Sanshuang and Ye Xiaomei came to the grandmothers' residence and discovered that six elderly people were living together for mutual care. They curiously inquired about the reasons. The two grandmothers had originally intended for everyone to live together and look after each other, but the six elderly people often had conflicts due to different habits and incompatible personalities. That's why the two grandmothers had the idea of living in a nursing home.
Ye Xiaomei heard that there were also several other elderly people living together for support nearby, so she took Guo Sanshuang to visit them and learn about their situation. The elderly people lived on the top floor, and Guo Sanshuang was panting, exhausted from carrying gifts. The grandmother thought they were from the community offering warmth, so she asked Guo Sanshuang to help go downstairs and buy rice. Ye Xiaomei asked the grandmother about their group elderly care situation.
The grandmother introduced each person's situation one by one, explaining that they were very lonely and all longed for their children's care. Ye Xiaomei felt very emotional. That night, Ye Xiaomei saw Wu Hui standing on the rooftop, lost in thought, so she went over and expressed her concern for her. Wu Hui admitted that she was homesick and talked about the small teahouse her parents ran in town.
Episode 41 Recap
Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang came again to visit the elderly living together on the rooftop for communal retirement. They installed a doorbell for them. The old granny praised the delicious rice Guo Sanshuang bought last time and asked him to buy two more 20-jin bags and bring them up. Ye Xiaomei readily agreed, and although Guo Sanshuang complained endlessly, he had no choice but to comply.
After Ye Xiaomei finished her night patrol, she suddenly saw Wu Hui standing by the flowerbed downstairs, secretly weeping. By the time she rushed over, Wu Hui had already left, and there was a letter on the ground. Early in the morning, Ye Xiaomei came to find Guo Sanshuang, bringing the resignation letter written in Wu Hui's tone. Guo Sanshuang could tell it wasn't written by Wu Hui.
The two of them saw Wu Hui searching for something around the flowerbed, so Ye Xiaomei returned the letter to her. Wu Hui admitted that her mother had written it on her behalf, as she wanted to go back to her hometown to see her sick mother. Ye Xiaomei readily agreed. Wu Hui simply handed over her work and packed her bags, ready to leave.
The elderly residents of the nursing home all came out to see her off, and Ye Xiaomei personally drove her home. Wu Hui brought Ye Xiaomei to the small teahouse run by her mother. The place was full of elderly people chatting, all of whom had watched Wu Hui grow up since childhood, and they stood up one after another to greet her.
Wu Hui's mother disliked tap water for making tea and insisted on fetching mountain spring water every day. She soon returned with the water, glared at Wu Hui, and sulkily returned to the house to busy herself without saying a word. Wu Hui didn't take it seriously either. That night, Wu Hui and Ye Xiaomei slept in the tea hall, but Wu Hui's mother called them both to stay in a room.
Early in the morning, Wu Hui's mother prepared a sumptuous breakfast, which Ye Xiaomei enjoyed heartily. Wu Hui's mother urged Wu Hui to leave the nursing home as soon as possible and find some young people for blind dates. Wu Hui firmly refused. The mother and daughter had a big argument over a disagreement, and Wu Hui's mother's blood pressure rose from anger.
Ye Xiaomei tried to mediate, and Wu Hui had no choice but to agree to go on blind dates. Ye Xiaomei accompanied Wu Hui to her blind date. Guo Sanshuang called Ye Xiaomei for help, saying the nursing home was already in a complete mess, but Ye Xiaomei told him to handle it himself. Wu Hui bumped into her first love, Wu Yun.
Wu Yun learned that Wu Hui was being forced by her mother to go on blind dates and sympathized with her, as he was often urged by his grandfather to get married. Wu Yun promised to host a welcome dinner for Wu Hui that evening. Ye Xiaomei took the opportunity to instigate Wu Hui and Wu Yun to rekindle their old flame, but Wu Hui made an excuse that they had a difference in generational standing.
Wu Hui and Ye Xiaomei arrived for the appointment on time. Ye Xiaomei indirectly asked Wu Yun about his views on love. Wu Yun said that as long as he and his partner shared common aspirations, he didn't care about long-distance relationships. Ye Xiaomei encouraged Wu Hui to hold on to Wu Yun tightly, or she would regret it later, but Wu Hui tried her best to avoid the topic.
On this day, Wu Hui came to meet her last blind date according to her mother's request. Unexpectedly, it was Wu Yun. Wu Yun met all of Wu Hui's mother's conditions. He worked hard to win her over, and only then did Wu Hui's mother give him the last opportunity. Wu Yun promised to marry Wu Hui as soon as possible and keep her in their hometown. Wu Yun showed Wu Hui her mother's medical examination report.
Wu Hui's mother had high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol (three highs), and some minor cerebrovascular problems, which made Wu Hui very sad. Wu Yun knew that all the elderly people in the town were very lonely. He had already applied to the civil affairs bureau to open a care facility for the elderly in their hometown and persuaded Wu Hui to stay and help him.
Ye Xiaomei wanted to take Wu Hui back to the nursing home and couldn't help but complain that Wu Yun was going back on his word, but Wu Yun tried his best to explain. Wu Hui's mother prepared a sumptuous meal and invited Wu Yun and his grandfather to come for dinner. Ye Xiaomei stayed in the small town for a few days and personally witnessed the loneliness of the elderly in the town.
Ye Xiaomei felt that they needed Wu Hui more, so she drove away alone. As soon as Ye Xiaomei returned to the nursing home, she saw Guo Sanshuang sleeping on a chair outside. He had been eagerly awaiting her return and couldn't help but tightly embrace Ye Xiaomei, pouring out his suffering from her absence. Ye Xiaomei visited and investigated several care facilities for the elderly.
Then she approached the community to apply for expanding the nursing home's services, partnering with three surrounding nursing homes. With government support, she integrated home-based care and community-based care for the elderly, establishing the "Sunshine Watch Volunteer Team" to provide elderly services in various communities and set up community senior restaurants. Ye Xiaomei came to see the old granny who was receiving home-based care on the rooftop. She welcomed the old granny to visit the flower shop downstairs.
The old granny hadn't been downstairs for a long time, so Ye Xiaomei supported her, guiding her down step by step. They walked slowly, stopping periodically, and the old granny finally saw the outside world again. She was so happy she couldn't stop smiling and praised Ye Xiaomei incessantly.
Episode 42 Recap
Years ago, Guo Tielin's wife learned she had a terminal illness. She voluntarily requested to abandon treatment and asked Guo Tielin to sign an agreement. Guo Sanshuang witnessed Guo Tielin signing that moment, and has resented him ever since, refusing to accept him to this day.
His wife was most worried about Guo Sanshuang, repeatedly instructing Guo Tielin to take good care of Guo Sanshuang, support him through college, and even if Guo Sanshuang couldn't get into college, to help him find a good job. Guo Tielin kept all of this in his heart. Guo Tielin woke up groggily, changed into a crisp suit, and left.
Soon after, Guo Jiangdong came to Guo Tielin's rented room, saw it was a mess, and silently helped him clean up, finally falling asleep on the bed from exhaustion. Guo Tielin came home very late. He woke up Guo Jiangdong and advised him not to come and clean anymore. Guo Jiangdong saw him intoxicated and pressed him hard for his whereabouts. Guo Tielin claimed he recently met a Chaoshan boss, and that he was busy with the boss every day.
Guo Jiangdong advised him to reconcile with Guo Sanshuang as soon as possible, but Guo Sanshuang avoided seeing Guo Tielin. Guo Jiangdong suggested he ask Ye Xiaomei for help. Guo Tielin met with Ye Xiaomei, asking her to persuade Guo Sanshuang not to always be immersed in romance, but to build a career. Ye Xiaomei told him to talk to Guo Sanshuang in person.
Guo Tielin bit the bullet and went to see Guo Sanshuang, seeing him hand-washing clothes for the elderly, and incessantly complained about him being unpromising. Guo Sanshuang argued with him reasonably, and the two had a fierce argument, ending unhappily. Ye Xiaomei persuaded Guo Sanshuang to go see Guo Tielin. Guo Sanshuang adamantly refused but couldn't withstand Ye Xiaomei's coercion.
Guo Sanshuang secretly followed Guo Tielin, and personally saw him chug a bottle of wine to please a client, and even do push-ups on the ground before the client left satisfied. Guo Sanshuang looked at the exhausted Guo Tielin, feeling an indescribable bitterness in his heart. Guo Sanshuang taunted him with sarcasm. Guo Tielin claimed he had to humble himself for the sake of making a living. Guo Sanshuang was heartbroken.
He saw Guo Tielin was too drunk to stand, so he carried him home on his back. Guo Jiangdong came to see Guo Tielin early in the morning and gave him a severe scolding. Guo Jiangdong didn't want to see Guo Tielin living a drunken, dreamlike existence every day, and even less did he want to see an elder bury a younger person. Guo Jiangdong, in a fit of pique, picked up a bottle of alcohol and drank it heartily.
Guo Tielin quickly got up to stop him, promising to quit drinking immediately. Guo Jiangdong felt very distressed and advised him not to demean himself for money. Guo Jiangdong lovingly stroked Guo Tielin's face, encouraging him to live with his head held high. Guo Tielin felt a warmth in his heart. Guo Jiangdong poured all of Guo Tielin's alcohol down the toilet.
Guo Tielin couldn't bear it and desperately pleaded with Guo Jiangdong to leave him the bottle of vintage wine worth over ten thousand. Guo Jiangdong was also reluctant to part with it, wanting to save it for Guo Sanshuang's wedding. Ye Xiaomei took Guo Sanshuang to the park. Guo Sanshuang sat on a chair, lost in thought. Ye Xiaomei could tell he had something on his mind. Guo Sanshuang refused to admit that he felt sorry for Guo Tielin.
Guo Jiangdong arrived shortly after with Guo Tielin. Guo Sanshuang actively invited Guo Tielin to play 'Eagle Catching Chicks' with him. Guo Sanshuang desperately protected the children behind him. Guo Tielin had a great time playing. After the game, Guo Sanshuang asked Guo Tielin to help out at the nursing home. Guo Tielin firmly refused. Guo Sanshuang felt that external relations work suited him well, and even brought up Guo Jiangdong to make his point. Guo Tielin still wouldn't budge.
Guo Sanshuang timidly called him 'Dad'. Guo Tielin felt delighted in his heart, and he readily agreed. Guo Tielin officially started working at the nursing home. Ye Xiaomei fully entrusted him with the renovation of the Sunshine Watch Elderly Care Service Company's branch. Guo Tielin was busy every day and even used his former clients to develop business. Ye Xiaomei and Guo Sanshuang witnessed all of this. Soon after, the service company officially opened for business.
Elderly people, having heard of its reputation, came in an endless stream, and Guo Tielin was extremely busy. Bu Gaoxing and Grandpa Hou proactively offered to help Ye Xiaomei. They went together to bring warmth to the lonely elderly people supported by the nursing home, helping them with tasks within their ability. Bu Gaoxing saw a seventy-something-year-old son taking care of his ninety-year-old mother, and couldn't help but think of his own mother. He hid aside, secretly shedding tears.
Ye Xiaomei expressed concern for him. Bu Gaoxing recounted that when he was eleven, his father unfortunately passed away. His mother then remarried and moved back to her hometown with his younger siblings. He hadn't seen his mother for over sixty years. His mother used to send Bu Gaoxing money and gifts, but he refused to accept them. A few years ago, Bu Gaoxing even received a call from his mother.
Episode 43 Recap
Ye Xiaomei encouraged Bu Gaoxing to call his mother. Bu Gaoxing mustered up the courage and dialed his mother's number. His mother's voice was old, and her hearing was poor; she hung up before he could finish speaking. Not long after, his mother asked the neighbor's little boy, Tongtong, to call Bu Gaoxing back. Bu Gaoxing poured out his sixty years of longing for his mother over the phone, and Ye Xiaomei quickly slipped away.
Bu Gaoxing insisted on returning to his hometown to take care of his 99-year-old mother. His son disagreed but couldn't talk him out of it, so he had to come to Ye Xiaomei for help. Just then, Bu Gaoxing's elderly mother personally came to the nursing home to find her relative. Ye Xiaomei heard the news and hurried out to greet the old lady. Grandpa Hou called Bu Gaoxing to the main entrance.
Bu Gaoxing recognized the white-haired old woman in front of him as his mother. He was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. Mother and son embraced and cried bitterly. Everyone present was touched by the scene. Bu Gaoxing cried tears of joy, introducing the elderly residents of the nursing home to his mother one by one. Bu Gaoxing hadn't seen his mother for over sixty years, and he called himself an unfilial son.
Grandma Gui was moved by the scene, muttering, "Mommy is coming to see her son," and ran out of the nursing home. Relying on her vague memories, she transferred nine bus lines and asked passersby more than two hundred times, finally finding her son's home at dusk. Grandma Gui was already shivering from the cold; she just wanted to see her son.
Her son quickly draped a coat over her and poured her a cup of hot water to warm her up. Grandma Gui looked at her son's familiar home, too emotional to speak. Her son hurried to the kitchen to cook noodles for her. Grandma Gui went into the bedroom and saw a photo of her grandson on the bedside table. She suddenly remembered that her mistake had caused her grandson's death years ago.
She knelt on the ground, confessing her sin to her son. Her son cried inconsolably in grief, holding Grandma Gui tightly and refusing to let go. Ye Xiaomei heard the news and came to see Grandma Gui. She saw that Grandma Gui had fallen asleep peacefully, holding her grandson's photo. Ye Xiaomei repeatedly apologized to Grandma Gui's son, admitting her work error had allowed Grandma Gui to run out. The son promised to visit Grandma Gui often in the future.
Ye Xiaomei felt greatly comforted. She went back and drew all these moving scenes into her comic book. Bu Gaoxing let his mother stay on the big bed in his room, while he willingly slept on the sofa, wanting to take good care of his mother. His mother saw that Bu Gaoxing also had a head full of white hair and felt deeply moved.
She also wanted to take care of him to make up for more than sixty years of regret. Bu Gaoxing was so touched that he choked with emotion. From that day on, his mother played poker with Grandpa Hou, Old Li, and others. She gave all the snacks she won to Bu Gaoxing. His mother found all the cigarettes and alcohol Bu Gaoxing had hidden and had Ye Xiaomei confiscate them all at once.
Bu Gaoxing didn't like to eat vegetables, so his mother forced him to eat them just like when he was a child. The other elderly residents couldn't help but chuckle. Bu Gaoxing wanted to accompany his mother back to their hometown. His mother wanted to stay in the nursing home with Bu Gaoxing and even planted melons in the vegetable patch. Grandpa Hou helped set up a shed.
Someone came to Ye Xiaomei for help, having heard of her reputation, wanting to help his father retrieve his past memories. Ye Xiaomei learned that his father was once a teacher at an art academy, so she opened an art studio in the nursing home. She and Guo Sanshuang followed the teacher to learn painting. The teacher praised Ye Xiaomei's artistic talent endlessly. Guo Sanshuang's painting was a mess and he was reprimanded by the teacher.
Ye Xiaomei hid outside the door, watching the fun. The elderly residents were playing 'passing the flower while the drum beats'. They were playing enthusiastically. Bu Gaoxing was caught twice, so he made an excuse and hid to the side. Guo Sanshuang witnessed how happy the elderly residents were playing and also joined in the fun. Ye Xiaomei returned to her dormitory and saw a small box hanging from the ceiling. Inside was a bracelet handmade by Guo Sanshuang.
When Ye Xiaomei came to work in the morning, the elderly residents automatically lined up on two sides and made heart gestures for her. Guo Sanshuang stood at the very end. Ye Xiaomei showed the bracelet. Guo Sanshuang cheered with joy. The elderly residents applauded together, cheering for their love. Bu Gaoxing's elderly mother sat by the edge of the vegetable patch for a long time.
Ye Xiaomei learned that the old lady was watching seeds sprout, so she accompanied her. Guo Sanshuang arrived shortly after, silently accompanying them from behind. Ye Xiaomei drew a comic fable titled "One Hundred Year Old Kindergarten." The story depicted the lives of each elderly resident in the nursing home. The End.
