The Epoch of Miyu Episode 4 Recap
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Standing in their living room, Xu Miyu placed the divorce papers in front of Nie Yucheng, demanding he sign them before leaving. Yucheng tried to deflect, questioning if she was serious, but Miyu remained cold, noting she had already provided her signature. He eventually relented, claiming he would review the documents at the office and return them that evening. At work, Yucheng faced the immediate fallout of Miyu’s scene at the victory banquet.
His superior, Mr. Hu, showed him the viral video of the confrontation, mocking the idea that it was some kind of AI face-swap. Mr. Hu was livid, explaining that Yucheng’s promotion to Deputy General Manager, which was set to be announced that week, had been abruptly suspended by the group office. He berated Yucheng for being foolish enough to hand his enemies such ammunition at a critical moment.
Though Mr. Hu promised to speak on his behalf, he made it clear that the promotion was now a matter of fate and that Yucheng needed to settle his "personal style" issues immediately. That night, Yucheng returned home and attempted to reconcile. He apologized for his previous outbursts, swearing that he loved Miyu and promising to make a clean break from Lu Zhenzhen.
Miyu was unimpressed, asking if he truly wanted to save the marriage or if he was simply trying to delay the divorce until after his promotion was secured. When Yucheng accused her of trying to ruin his career and forgetting their ten years together, Miyu countered that she was the one with no retreat. She refused to remain a "parasite" in his home, living without dignity while enduring his lies. Exhausted by the argument, Yucheng finally agreed to the divorce.
The negotiation over their marital property quickly turned bitter. Yucheng claimed the house belonged to his parents and that the car, while marital property, should stay with him since Miyu couldn't drive. He insisted he had no savings, claiming his entire salary had been spent on household utilities, their travels, and subsidies for Miyu’s family. Miyu then produced an insurance investment document worth eight million yuan.
Yucheng was stunned that she knew about it, lamely claiming it was a surprise intended for a future school district house if they ever had a child. Miyu stood firm, demanding an equal split of the investment upon maturity to reclaim some of her lost dignity. Yucheng signed the papers in a rage, telling her she was free to see what kind of life she could manage without him.
Elsewhere, Ji Feng faced a crisis at Sway Hotel regarding a contract with Landy Horse. His colleague, Andy, informed him that the Future Group had already signed a deal the previous day. Ji Feng suspected a bluff, knowing the Chairman of Landy Horse had been on a meditation retreat and wouldn't have attended meetings. Taking matters into his own hands, Ji Feng successfully secured the contract.
When he presented it to Andy, the latter arrogantly credited his own team for the success. Uninterested in further corporate infighting, Ji Feng told Andy to keep the contract and informed him that he was resigning. Miyu packed her belongings and left the only home she had known for a decade. She checked into the Purong Hotel, but when the front desk tried to assign her to room 1819—a suite associated with Yucheng’s membership—she demanded a different room.
Once settled, she ordered a lavish feast of Boston lobster, bluefin tuna, and liquor-preserved crab. She reflected on how she had neglected herself for ten years, treating her own needs carelessly while serving another. Now, she was determined to live for her own happiness. However, the night of excess took its toll; the next morning, she was charged over 6,000 yuan, a bill that included the expensive seafood and damages for ruined rugs and a broken crystal ornament.
Her situation worsened when she spoke to her lawyer, Mr. Su. He revealed that the eight-million-yuan investment project was currently hemorrhaging money and was over two million yuan in debt. Yucheng had "generously" offered to bear the debt alone, a move Miyu recognized as a scheme to keep the assets for himself until they became profitable again after the divorce. Mr. Su warned that they lacked the evidence to sue successfully at the moment.
Despite this, Miyu vowed to find the proof she needed to get her fair share. As Miyu left the Purong Hotel, she accidentally bumped into Ji Feng, who was arriving to check in. Ji Feng was unimpressed by the front desk's attempt to upsell him a 50,000 yuan membership just for an early check-in. He eventually secured his room using his Black Card and requested a tour.
As he walked through the halls, he saw reflections of his younger self starting out as an intern years ago. However, his professional eye was critical; he complained about the pungent smell of disinfectant and the lax attitude of the staff. He bluntly asked his new housekeeper, Yin Xiang, how a prestigious place like the Purong Hotel expected to retain guests with such poor standards.
Miyu’s search for a new life led her to a cramped apartment where she paid six months' rent upfront, leaving her with barely any cash. She struggled to find work in hotel management, as her ten-year gap as a housewife made her "mismatched" for most senior roles. She eventually accepted a sales position at the Pony Hotel with a low base salary of 3,500 yuan. To earn a bonus, she met a client named Mr. Mai at a KTV.
The encounter turned ugly when Mr. Mai tried to force her to drink and eventually began to grope her. Miyu pushed him away, sparking a confrontation that was interrupted by Li Qiaoqi. After rescuing her, Qiaoqi was shocked to find Miyu in such a state. Miyu broke down, admitting she was divorced and had lost everything. Qiaoqi encouraged her to stop worrying about what others thought and to focus on herself.
Knowing Miyu’s background in hotel management, Qiaoqi offered to refer her for an interview at the Purong Hotel. Though Miyu feared running into Yucheng there, she decided she didn't care anymore and was ready to pursue what she truly wanted. Meanwhile, Lu Zhenzhen’s life also began to crumble. She received a phone call from her boss, Mr. Yang, who told her not to come back to work. The video of Miyu exposing her as a mistress at the banquet had reached their clients, and the company was firing her to protect its reputation.
