Something Just Like This Episode 36 Recap
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Cola and Little Yellow Duck's live stream on Cloud Live showed impressive statistics. The two broadcasters had an interesting style, switching outfits to create a novel look, which Chen Lang had meticulously planned. Meanwhile, Duan Ran was preparing a big surprise for Chen Lang. Cloud Live, with Cola and Little Yellow Duck's numbers continuing to rise, maintained its lead over Rui Live's overall popularity, as Jiang Zheyang's fan appeal had peaked, offering little room for new strategies.
Suddenly, Duan Ran and Mao appeared in a new Rui Live room, both wearing face masks. They began enthusiastically selling beauty products, like "ex-face masks" that promise to make one so beautiful their exes would return. Duan Ran meticulously demonstrated how to apply the mask, emphasizing not wasting any essence. This unexpected move caught Chen Lang's attention.
Chen Lang, determined not to be outdone, decided to open his own live stream, instructing his assistant, Zhu Wan, to monitor Duan Ran and sell identical products. The two live streams, Rui Live and Cloud Live, entered a fierce head-to-head battle, with Duan Ran and Mao playfully promoting foundation, toners, and lipsticks. Chen Lang, despite his self-proclaimed "steel-straight man" persona, mirrored their efforts, even applying lipstick himself.
Seeing the intense competition, Ouyang quickly made a call to a contact, "Yuan," to arrange an urgent hot search for Jiang Zheyang, who was already live streaming with Yuanbao. She also directed Yuanbao and Jiang Zheyang to switch products and to be more enthusiastic, and told Yu Shi to initiate a flash sale to ensure Rui Live surpassed Chen Lang.
Yuanbao and Jiang Zheyang's food live stream, featuring river snails rice noodles and self-heating hot pots, quickly gained traction and topped the hot search. Yu Shi's flash sales were also successful, selling items at a "dirt cheap" price of 99 yuan from 499 yuan. Thanks to everyone's combined efforts, Rui Live successfully entered the main ranking page, filling Qian Xixi and Ouyang with excitement.
Just as midnight approached, Chen Lang, seeing Rui Live's progress, instructed all Cloud Live broadcasters to simultaneously release 50% discount coupons, hoping to capture more sales. With seven hours remaining until Rui Live's account was officially unsuspended, Duan Ran suggested everyone rest. However, Ouyang interjected, stressing the critical importance of the post-unblock sales for Singles' Day and the company's survival.
To ensure optimal performance, she had invited her friend, Li Yanyan, an entertainment industry veteran, to conduct an impromptu training session for all Rui Live broadcasters. Li Yanyan, adopting an artist-standard approach, advised Zhang Jiayun to embrace her "princess" persona and instructed Mr Five, who had a more androgynous look, to work on his "expression management."
Duan Ran, acknowledging Ouyang's significant contributions of "fresh blood and energy" to Rui Live, playfully told Qian Xixi that he still only had eyes for her. Qian Xixi, feigning jealousy, asserted her ownership over him, prompting Duan Ran to proudly declare his online persona as the "perfect boyfriend" of the live streaming world. As the 12-hour food live stream concluded, Jiang Zheyang and Yuanbao were visibly exhausted, falling asleep in the live stream room.
Su Su, also tired, dozed off in the control room until Qian Xixi offered her coffee. Qian Xixi, admiring their dedication, vowed to reward Yuanbao and Jiang Zheyang with big bonuses. Feeling light-headed as he tried to leave, Jiang Zheyang leaned on Qian Xixi, and playfully requested a private dinner with the CEO. Qian Xixi, pretending not to understand, suggested Zhang Jiayun accompany them, which amused Jiang Zheyang, accepting the support as a reward.
Witnessing this interaction, a jealous Duan Ran instructed Mao to carry a "princess-style" Jiang Zheyang away to rest. Qian Xixi then asked Duan Ran for a similar hug, but he playfully declined. At 8 AM, Rui Live's account was officially unsuspended, marking the start of a new round of competition on Singles' Day. Chen Lang rallied his Cloud Live team, urging them to give their all to prevent Rui Live from recovering.
However, Rui Live's newly launched clothing lines, featuring diverse styles, were met with overwhelming success. Their first wave of coupons was instantly snatched up, and within moments, Rui Live's sales volume skyrocketed, surpassing Cloud Live. Qian Xixi enthusiastically cheered on her team. By the end of the Singles' Day event, Rui Live's overnight sales volume had exceeded ten million, officially outperforming Cloud Live. Qian Xixi and Duan Ran, elated, went to the seaside to celebrate.
Meanwhile, Ouyang saw Jiang Zheyang off. Jiang Zheyang, expressing his admiration for Rui Live's collaborative work atmosphere, reaffirmed his intention to continue pursuing Qian Xixi. Ouyang appeared subtly disappointed. At the seaside, Duan Ran reminded Qian Xixi of their past struggles, when Rui Live was left desolate. He recounted his commitment to save Rui Live because Qian Xixi had once described the company as "her child."
He had sworn a "pledge" to revive Rui Live within six months, a promise he had now fulfilled. Qian Xixi, overcome with emotion and exhaustion, leaned into Duan Ran's embrace, falling asleep as he held her. Back at Cloud Live, Little Yellow Duck and Cola, despite their good performance, were puzzled by Chen Lang's deep frustration after their loss. Cola concluded that Chen Lang, having never won anything in his life, was deeply affected. Little Yellow Duck suggested they celebrate their new status as "head broadcasters" with beer and grilled fish, but Cola declined, stating she had a gym appointment.
