Resumo do episódio 13 de Dream of Golden Years
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In 1998, a young Xia Xiaolan was enjoying a trip with her parents. The car was filled with laughter and promises of future travels, but the joy was shattered by the sudden, piercing screech of brakes. This haunting memory of a car accident lingered as Xiaolan woke up years earlier in the 1980s.
The next morning, she noticed Kang Wei was finally up, and they shared a brief conversation about the new term "white-collar" to describe office workers like Zhou Cheng. Despite her own lingering shadows, Xiaolan encouraged Zhou Cheng to be ambitious. Following her advice, Zhou Cheng headed to Zhiyuan Law Firm. Though he had only been there a short time, he approached his senior to ask for a case.
Impressed by his initiative, the senior handed him the Radio Smuggling Case, suggesting he collaborate with Shi Kai. The goods had been found with local fishermen who claimed they simply found them at sea, and Zhou Cheng prepared to investigate both sides of the story. Meanwhile, Xiaolan was determined to help Bai Zhenzhu and Kang Wei snap out of their depression following their recent business failure. She bought them new clothes to signify a fresh start, but they remained lifeless.
Granny Yu, returning from her sweeping duties, observed the pair with a critical eye. She noted that without proper posture and spirit, even the finest clothes would look cheap. Granny Yu commanded Kang Wei to stand tall and criticized Bai Zhenzhu for her unrefined sitting habits. Under the old lady’s authoritative guidance, the two began to regain their confidence. Seeing how well Granny Yu handled them, Xiaolan took the opportunity to ask her to train the employees at Luna.
Xiaolan explained that as a national brand, Luna needed staff who were distinguished and professional. Granny Yu, who had seen the world as a daughter of a prestigious family with businesses across Southeast Asia, eventually agreed to help. At the Luna office, Xiaolan and Chen Xiliang surveyed the newly renovated space. Xiaolan suggested a bold move: getting performers for the Chinese New Year Gala to wear Luna’s clothing.
Though Chen Xiliang found the idea nearly impossible, he was inspired by Xiaolan’s conviction. For Xiaolan, Luna held a special significance; in her previous life, she had been an overlooked salesperson for the brand, watching it rise and fall. Now, as an entrepreneur, she was determined to claim the success she had once been too afraid to pursue. While they discussed business, Chen Xiliang’s wife called him, complaining about his move to Shengcheng.
It became clear that Chen Xiliang was using the business as an escape from his complicated family life, where his in-laws constantly pressured him for money. In another part of the city, Tang Hong'en accompanied Liu Fen to the wholesale market. Despite the chaos and crowds, Tang Hong'en enjoyed the bustling energy. However, the trip took an embarrassing turn when Tang Hong'en accidentally split his pants while trying to help Liu Fen.
To resolve the situation, Liu Fen helped him pick out a new outfit at the market. The vendor complimented Liu Fen’s taste, mistakenly assuming they were a married couple. The experience brought them closer, and when Tang Hong'en later walked her home, the two shared a quiet, tender moment. However, their interaction did not go unnoticed, as Liu Yong spotted them together. Back at the Yuanhui office, the team prepared their bidding documents for the Shengcheng Guesthouse renovation.
Xiaolan and Kang Wei set off to submit the bid, but their journey was interrupted when a motorcyclist working for Ke Yixiong tried to snatch the documents. The thief had been sent by Liu Tianquan, who wanted to rig the bid. Fortunately, Liu Yong was nearby in his car and managed to intercept the thief.
With the documents safe, Xiaolan successfully submitted the bid at the guesthouse office, reflecting on how life-changing events often happen in the blink of an eye. The day took a tragic turn when Du Zhaohui, furious at Liu Tianquan for interfering with the bid, drove recklessly through the city to find Xiaolan and explain himself. At a crossroads, his car collided violently with Xiaolan’s. The crash triggered Xiaolan’s childhood trauma, and she drifted into a daze of past and present.
When she came to, she saw a panicked Du Zhaohui trying to pull her from the wreckage. Xiaolan was more concerned for Kang Wei, who was unconscious, but Du Zhaohui insisted on taking her to the hospital immediately while his assistant handled Kang Wei. At the hospital, Xiaolan blamed Du Zhaohui’s reckless family tactics for the tragedy, while Du Zhaohui desperately tried to claim it was a misunderstanding born of his affection for her.
The tension escalated when Bai Zhenzhu arrived and, in a fit of rage, punched Du Zhaohui, knocking out one of his teeth. Kang Wei’s surgery for a head injury and fractured ribs was successful, but he remained in a coma. His mysterious and powerful uncle, Kang Lianming, arrived at the hospital. Kang Lianming met with Du Zhaohui and demonstrated that he knew everything about the Du family's internal power struggles and history.
He warned Du Zhaohui that the family would face severe consequences if anything happened to Kang Wei. Meanwhile, Kang Wei’s mother, Yun, was distraught and blamed Xiaolan for bringing her son into such a dangerous environment. She wanted to transfer him back to the capital immediately, but Bai Zhenzhu convinced her to wait until he was stable enough to travel, even promising to personally ensure he left Shengcheng once he recovered.
That night, Zhou Cheng sat by Xiaolan’s bed, but the nurse eventually forced him to leave because they weren't officially family. Alone in the dark, Xiaolan replayed the accident in her mind, realizing that Du Zhaohui’s panic seemed genuine and that it might have truly been an accident. However, Zhou Cheng quietly snuck back into the ward later that night, unable to leave her side.
They shared a deep, emotional embrace, with Zhou Cheng admitting how terrified he was of losing her. Outside, a kind girl assisted Kang Wei’s mother with her errands, bringing a momentary sense of peace to the grieving mother. The following morning, Zhou Cheng prepared to leave for the law firm. Xiaolan felt that he seemed different, perhaps weighed down by something she didn't yet understand.
When Zhou Cheng returned to the office, he learned from his senior that Shi Kai had been involved in a suspicious "accident" while following a lead on the smuggling case. The senior suggested it was no coincidence and urged Zhou Cheng to travel to Shi Kai’s hometown to deliver compensation to his family. It was clear that the case had become dangerous, and Zhou Cheng was told to stay away for a while to protect himself and his loved ones. Back at the hospital, Xiaolan sat in her bed, staring into space and wondering about the shadows currently haunting her life.
