The Epoch of Miyu Episode 21 Recap
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Ji Feng took Xu Miyu out to purchase a new teacup, explaining that since she had gifted him the tea, her opinion was essential in selecting the right vessel. As they walked back to the hotel, Ji Feng remained protective, shielding Miyu from the busy traffic. The atmosphere between them grew heavy when Ji Feng brought up the night they spent together on the island.
Miyu quickly labeled it an accident, explaining she only stayed to care for him because of his fever and exhaustion. Although Ji Feng agreed to forget it, a lingering tension remained as they bid each other goodnight. Back in her dormitory, Miyu reflected on her growing feelings for Ji Feng, realizing his repeated acts of kindness had moved her. However, she reminded herself that she was freshly out of a failed marriage and burdened with significant debt.
To her, love was a luxury she couldn't afford; she needed to focus on her career and financial recovery. Meanwhile, Ji Feng sat alone with the new teacup and received a mysterious text from an old acquaintance who expressed pleasure at being back in the country and requested a meeting. In an effort to resolve the ongoing friction in the kitchen, Xue Rui organized a barbecue outing for Li Qiaoqi and Chef Guo Luda’s team.
Guo Luda took the opportunity to clear the air, insisting he never intentionally sabotaged the restaurant. He explained that his team were disciples of the Huaiyang master Zheng Shuolin and had earned their positions through genuine skill. Li Qiaoqi’s anger finally softened, and the team reconciled over hundreds of lamb skewers. At the hotel, Miyu learned from the HR Director that she was now eligible for a career assessment.
Ji Feng had recently reformed the employee development system, allowing even those with less than a year of service to evaluate their professional potential. Miyu was thrilled and immediately prepared to take the test to understand her future prospects in the industry. The peace was interrupted by a noise complaint from Room 1810. Miyu arrived to find Daniel and his elderly friends practicing as a band.
Understanding their passion but needing to respect other guests, Miyu moved the group to a basement warehouse. However, Ji Feng reprimanded Miyu for the safety risks, noting that the underground space was poorly ventilated for people in their seventies. He then revealed he had already arranged a proper rehearsal room for them on the second floor near the restaurant. Ji Feng used this gesture to ask Daniel for a favor.
The Lusia University Alumni Association was holding its 60th-anniversary reunion at the hotel, and the elderly guests wanted to hear the classic Shanghai jazz of their youth. Daniel’s band fit the style perfectly, and he happily agreed, calling the timing "providential." Before leaving, Ji Feng pulled Miyu aside, urging her not to avoid him and promising to support her as her superior if she would only trust him more.
During a general meeting, Ji Feng announced that the Chinese restaurant’s revenue had hit record highs. He then detailed the upcoming reception for over a hundred alumni, many of whom were over the age of eighty. To make room for the large group, Ji Feng moved out of his executive suite. As Miyu cleaned the vacated room, she felt a sudden sense of emptiness, while Ji Feng found himself distracted and constantly thinking about her.
The day of the reunion arrived with a massive influx of guests. Manager An, who was pregnant and suffering from a herniated disc, struggled with the crowd before eventually fainting in the lobby. As an ambulance arrived, she pleaded with Miyu to stay and manage the floor. Miyu immediately took charge, calling in extra staff and setting up an information desk to ease the pressure on the front desk.
Miyu handled the chaotic check-in with high efficiency, calling out names and escorting groups to their floors. She went above and beyond for the elderly guests, ordering diabetes medication for a man in Room 817 and arranging room swaps for those with physical ailments like rheumatism. Throughout the process, the receptionist Lu Xiaoyan remained hostile, refusing to assist with "messy" room changes and mocking Miyu’s helpfulness. Despite the pushback, Miyu successfully settled all the guests.
By the end of the grueling day, the staff meals ran low. Lu Xiaoyan took the last remaining box for the Lobby Manager, dismissively telling Miyu to go check the canteen herself. However, Ji Feng arrived with extra food he claimed to have "accidentally" over-bought and gave it to Miyu, telling her to take care of her health. Later, Xue Rui and Ji Feng discussed the vacancy for the Lobby Manager position.
Xue Rui pointed out that while Lu Xiaoyan had some authority among the junior staff, she lacked the leadership and professional skill to handle major events alone, noting that Miyu was the one who truly managed the day’s crisis. Ji Feng then showed Xue Rui Miyu’s career assessment results; the scores were exceptionally high, proving she was a natural talent for the hotel industry with a bright future ahead.
