Rewriting Destiny Episode 4 Recap
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Having entered a contractual marriage, Xia Yubing and Xu Ziyan began to implement their agreement. To conceal Xu Ziyan's medical practice from his father, Xu Guangling, they decided to divide the Xu Apothecary. Xia Yubing would manage the front as "Xu Snack Store" for her business, while Xu Ziyan would operate his clinic discreetly in the back. A'Guang, Xu Ziyan's servant, found him secretly running his clinic, remarking on his dedication despite being newly married.
Xu Ziyan instructed A'Guang to keep his free clinic for men a secret from Xu Guangling. Meanwhile, Xu Guangling was spending time with Xia Yubing, who was making teacakes for him, and Xu Guangling was explaining the benefits of the Baihui acupoint. Xu Ziyan, observing this, was convinced Xia Yubing was trying to curry favor with his father.
He reminded her of their agreement for her to have half the apothecary and asked for her help in future discussions with his father, proposing a secret signal: he would massage his Baihui acupoint, and she would back him up. Xia Yubing agreed. During dinner, Xu Ziyan tried to pass his disliked carrots to Xia Yubing, unaware they were her favorite. Xu Guangling scolded his son for his behavior.
He then pressed the couple about when they would have a grandchild, creating an awkward silence. Xia Yubing seized the opportunity to suggest that the apothecary business wasn't profitable and they should consider a different venture. Xu Ziyan attempted their agreed-upon signal, but Xia Yubing pointed out he was massaging the wrong spot, causing him to falter. Impressed by Xia Yubing's business ideas, Xu Guangling declared that she should manage the business.
He instructed Xu Ziyan to learn from his wife and insisted they run the business together, splitting the profits. He even offered to write a formal pledge to prevent Xu Ziyan from backing out. Xia Yubing then set about transforming the apothecary. She ventured out with a servant to purchase supplies, cleverly negotiating for chairs by offering free medical services at the Xu Apothecary. Back at the shop, she mentally planned the layout of her snack store.
The servant later presented her with a bag of consultation fees, explaining that Xu Ziyan's free clinic was exclusively for women, but men who insisted on being treated had to pay five times the normal fee. Xia Yubing, delighted by the unexpected income, claimed that her husband's earnings were hers. She also learned that Xu Guangling charged Xu Ziyan monthly rent for the apothecary.
Assuring the servant she would address the rent issue with Xu Guangling, she then sent him to the mansion for ice cubes. Upon his return, Xu Ziyan found the Xu Apothecary completely transformed into a bustling "Xu Snack Store" with a "20% off" banner. His clinic had been moved to a private back room.
To his surprise, he found the new, secluded clinic space quite satisfactory, noting it was much better than his previous setup which was often interrupted by his father. Xia Yubing's new specialty, fruit smoothies, became an instant sensation, attracting long lines of customers. However, a wave of women soon arrived at Xu Ziyan's clinic, complaining of severe stomachaches and internal coldness. They all admitted to consuming multiple bowls of Xia Yubing's "sweet and cool" smoothies.
Initially, Xu Ziyan was pleased, thinking Xia Yubing was recommending patients to him. But upon discovering the cause of their ailments, he became furious. He accused Xia Yubing of harming people for profit and trying to ruin the Xu family's reputation, adding that she had learned such unscrupulous methods from her 'good uncle'. Xia Yubing defended herself, explaining she added brown sugar to balance the coldness and make the smoothies both nourishing and refreshing.
Xu Ziyan dismissed her explanation as nonsense and strictly forbade her from selling smoothies. He realized the ice must have come from his father's supply and ordered A'Guang to return it and warn Xu Guangling against further supply, threatening to disown him. Upset, Xia Yubing accused Xu Ziyan of hypocrisy, reminding him of how he made her test potent herbs and how he was afraid she would ruin his reputation. She argued that her earnings enabled his free services.
Xu Ziyan, unwavering, vowed never to accept a penny from her again. Xia Yubing stormed out but collapsed in a faint just outside the door. Xu Ziyan carried Xia Yubing to a room. When she regained consciousness, he tried to give her medicine, but she refused. Just then, Xu Guangling approached. To prevent his father from discovering his medical practice, Xu Ziyan quickly took a mouthful of the medicine and transferred it to Xia Yubing's mouth.
Xu Guangling opened the door, witnessed what appeared to be an intimate moment, and quietly closed it, expressing his hope for grandchildren. Later, Xia Yubing observed Xu Ziyan practicing self-acupuncture to test new medicines. Soon after, Ye Wenzhao arrived at the snack store, seeking temporary refuge to avoid his father, who was attempting to arrange a marriage between him and Xia Liuqing. Xia Yubing, ever the businesswoman, agreed to let him stay for a fee.
She also made it clear to A'Guang that she would not be the first to reconcile with Xu Ziyan, despite being willing to share the income from Ye Wenzhao's stay. Xu Guangling, determined to see his son and daughter-in-law produce an heir, forced Xu Ziyan into the room with Xia Yubing, even removing his outer jacket. To convince his father that they were being intimate and make him leave, Xia Yubing and Xu Ziyan intentionally made suggestive noises.
Satisfied, Xu Guangling finally departed. Afterward, Xia Yubing confided in Xu Ziyan that she felt bloated and wondered if she was pregnant. Xu Ziyan took her pulse and informed her that she was simply having her period. Having lost her mother at a young age, Xia Yubing was unaware of menstruation. Despite their recent argument, Xu Ziyan prepared her some brown sugar water.
Xu Guangling witnessed this act of care, feeling relieved that his son was finally tending to his wife. Xu Ziyan then questioned Xia Yubing's intense desire to earn money, pointing out that her original family had always provided for her. Unable to reveal her true motive of "buying her fate," Xia Yubing explained that since their marriage was merely a contract, she needed to secure her own financial future and independence.
The next morning, Xia Yubing found a hairpin placed by her bed. She realized that Xu Ziyan, despite his harsh words, possessed a kind heart, believing he made it to comfort her homesickness. Xia Yubing later sought out her sister, Xia Liuqing, to invite her to co-manage the snack store. Xia Yubing clarified that she had no relationship with Ye Wenzhao and was already married, trying to reassure Xia Liuqing.
However, Xia Liuqing was cold and made Xia Yubing stand as a target for her archery practice, seemingly to torment her. Xia Yubing left in anger. To persuade Xia Liuqing, Xia Yubing then dramatically 'exploited' child workers in front of her sister, exaggerating her grievances. Unable to stand Xia Yubing's tears, Xia Liuqing finally agreed to partner with her. Later, during a thunderstorm, Xia Yubing, terrified, instinctively clung to Xu Ziyan. Xu Ziyan asked why she was afraid of thunder.
Xia Yubing falsely claimed she had been afraid since childhood, while inwardly she believed her fear stemmed from his past poisonings during storms. Xu Ziyan then provided her with earplugs to help her cope with the thunder. Xu Ziyan later asked A'Guang to take some herb tea to Xia Yubing. A'Guang returned, reporting that Xia Yubing was too preoccupied with "low income" and declined the tea.
Xu Ziyan then instructed A'Guang to give her the property deed, stating that he would provide for the family and she shouldn't worry about money. A'Guang praised Xu Ziyan's generosity towards Xia Yubing. However, A'Guang soon returned again, reporting that Xia Yubing had rejected the deed, claiming Xu Ziyan wasn't the landlord and couldn't make such a decision, calling it "fake generosity." A'Guang added that Xia Yubing was currently engaged in conversation with another young master.
