Something Just Like This Episode 3 Recap
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With only three minutes remaining until the live broadcast, Qian Xixi, already made up and with her phone ready, asked a yacht crew member for assistance with filming. Meanwhile, Mr. Wu of Pineapple arrived at Rui Live, where Finance Director Yu Shi tried every tactic to stall him.
At the beach, Chen Lang had agreed with Duan Sheng Yun to proceed with the Pineapple special live stream before discussing company shares, but after hanging up, he refused to provide the necessary clothes for the broadcast. Duan Ran, angered by this, confronted Chen Lang, just as Su Su announced that Qian Xixi had already begun broadcasting from the yacht. Mr. Wu expressed his delight at the unexpected sea broadcast, calling it a pleasant surprise.
Duan Ran, in front of Chen Lang, deliberately praised the beautiful backdrop, vibrant colors, and Qian Xixi's appearance on screen. He instructed the other streamers to board the approaching yacht immediately and begin their broadcasts, ordering Chen Lang to make the arrangements. Chen Lang then explained that earlier there had been a slight misunderstanding about whether the Pineapple special would air, but since Mr. Duan had specifically come, they would proceed. He then distributed phones to the streamers.
When Duan Ran pressed for the clothes, Chen Lang admitted that some pieces, particularly the Nishiyama Yohji collaboration items, were missing. He claimed to have left them on the beach rocks and promised to retrieve them. However, the rising tide had already soaked all the clothing. Duan Ran, furious, engaged in a physical altercation with Chen Lang. Just as Qian Xixi’s large yacht arrived, the missing Nishiyama Yohji pieces were located.
Duan Ran ceased fighting and urged everyone to board the yacht with the now-wet clothes to begin their streams. Mr. Wu grew impatient with only Qian Xixi streaming. Yu Shi explained it was due to signal issues at sea but assured him that all other streamers would be online shortly. True to his word, all the other live streams soon appeared. Duan Ran and Qian Xixi, relieved, exchanged a high-five, acknowledging each other’s hard work.
Mr. Wu was especially pleased to see Qi Yuan Yuan, whose sales consistently topped the charts. However, Qian Xixi quickly discovered that the clothes, especially the limited-edition Nishiyama Yohji items vital for Mr. Wu’s launch, were discolored from being soaked in seawater, causing her distress. She attempted to call her friend Zhang Jiayun for help, but Zhang Jiayun was preoccupied chatting with a handsome man.
Qian Xixi, learning that Zhang Jiayun was working at a counter in Xiamen, arranged for a Pineapple staff member to bring the Nishiyama Yohji items to her to stream from her store. Su Su quickly set up the live stream room and sales link for Zhang Jiayun. Mr. Wu again voiced his concern about the absence of the Nishiyama Yohji collection, but Yu Shi reassured him that the main attraction would appear soon.
Zhang Jiayun, known as Ms. Yun on the Qianjiang Forum, went live, showcasing the limited-edition Nishiyama Yohji collection. Despite being her first time streaming, her natural sales ability shone through, allowing her to explain the garments effortlessly. Her live stream was quickly promoted to the homepage, and her first item sold out rapidly. Qi Yuan Yuan’s sales also surged.
Qian Xixi later mentioned to Duan Ran that she had traded the bag he gifted her for the limited-edition yellow outfit that Qi Yuan Yuan was wearing. Zhang Jiayun's impressive broadcast drew much praise, but it incurred the wrath of her store manager. The manager reprimanded Zhang Jiayun for streaming for another brand during work hours, leading to her termination. Zhang Jiayun, angered by the accusations of being a spoiled and useless young lady, promptly resigned.
Meanwhile, Chen Lang called Mr. Ding, who instructed him to plan his next move cautiously and on a larger scale. Chen Lang requested naming his new company "Cloud" (Yun), which Mr. Ding approved as a personal touch. The live stream concluded successfully, with a total turnover of 5. 09 million yuan for Pineapple, of which Qi Yuan Yuan alone accounted for over 1 million yuan.
Duan Ran began to praise Qian Xixi for her half-hour solo broadcast on the yacht, but she suddenly fell asleep standing. He carried her to the cabin to rest, finding her adorable in her sleep, though he humorously noted she was "deadly" when awake. He soon dozed off beside her. Qi Yuan Yuan reflected on her transition from celebrity to e-commerce streamer, acknowledging the financial benefits but feeling increasingly disconnected from her original aspirations.
Later, Mr. Wu called Qian Xixi, expressing his satisfaction with the live stream's impact but questioning the impromptu trip to Sanya. Qian Xixi promised to provide an explanation when they met. Duan Ran called his father, confirming the live stream’s success and mentioning their plan to stay an extra day in Sanya before returning to Xiamen. His father assured him that QE’s board would handle Chen Lang’s issues and advised against extreme measures.
Qian Xixi then arranged for a bus to take the other staff to a hotel. Qian Xixi confessed to Duan Ran that she was 110,000 yuan short of her contract target with Mr. Wu, meaning she faced the penalty of cleaning toilets. Duan Ran playfully suggested it was good exercise, but refused to go in her place. Zhang Jiayun called Qian Xixi, asking about the urgent need for her help and informing her that she had been fired.
Qian Xixi immediately offered her a position as a streamer at their company, but Zhang Jiayun declined, expressing a preference for a more relaxed lifestyle compared to Qian Xixi's demanding schedule. Qian Xixi explained to Duan Ran that Zhang Jiayun, despite being scouted by talent agencies since college due to her looks, always rejected such offers, preferring a simpler life as a counter saleswoman.
Duan Ran, however, was confident he could recruit Zhang Jiayun if he opened a live stream company, a claim Qian Xixi doubted, citing Chen Lang's past failed attempts. Duan Ran acknowledged that the sea live stream had been a truly impactful experience. At a bar, Duan Ran and Qian Xixi reminisced with Su Su about their childhood entrepreneurial ventures, selling toys from Qian Xixi’s mother’s small shop to earn pocket money.
Duan Ran shared that he once believed that with Qian Xixi by his side, he could achieve great success, though he later blamed her procrastination for their "company's" downfall. Qian Xixi retorted that it was Duan Ran who squandered their earnings. During their conversation, Duan Ran subtly added more alcohol to Qian Xixi's cocktail. A tipsy Qian Xixi was eventually carried back to their hotel room by Duan Ran. Meanwhile, Chen Lang was executing his own scheme.
He instructed his assistant, Zhu Wan, to gather all the other streamers, and they moved overnight to a new location in Xiamen. The next morning, Su Su discovered Duan Ran and Qian Xixi still sound asleep. Upon realizing Chen Lang and the streamers were gone, they called Yu Shi, who confirmed Chen Lang had given him a day off and had already left. Qian Xixi immediately suspected a conspiracy, and they quickly departed for Xiamen.
At the new location, Chen Lang addressed the assembled streamers, announcing the establishment of "Cloud Live," which would have no affiliation with Rui Live or QE. He voiced his frustration with Duan Sheng Yun's "Big Brother" approach from the traditional retail industry, which he felt stifled their e-commerce business. Chen Lang revealed he had secured 25 million yuan in angel investors' funds and was confident they could build a company far superior to Rui.
He presented two contracts: one for termination with Rui Live and another for employment with Cloud Live, promising that the new company would cover any breach of contract fees. Chen Lang dismissed the absence of Qian Xixi and Qi Yuan Yuan, stating that Qian Xixi, as Duan Sheng Yun’s foster daughter, would not join them. He vowed to transfer all of Rui Live's resources and connections to Cloud Live, leaving Rui with nothing to stream for a significant period. Chen Lang then promised a salary increment to everyone who joined Cloud Live, which was met with enthusiastic approval from the streamers.
