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Prince Cheng ‘s pride was hurt but unfortunately nothing else. The Feng girl used similar tricks to be noticed with him and secure her place. What neither of them expected was a foolish Qin girl to add to the mix. Xiang is going to get all the attention she thought she wanted and with these two vipers in place with her in between, she will get everything she deserves and then some. Prince Chi charmed both Gma’s and all were prepared for happy festivities with all three princes’ marriages set to take place. The Emperor is happy Prince Chi seems to have fallen in line but remains agitated with Prince Rui not turning over the talisman. Prince Rui and son had a major row over it and the father would not listen to reason tho he was right in how enemies would take advantage of change in leadership. This cost him his life and the Emperor is very like the over acting artist. His laments are laughably fake. The dowager has collapsed and wants her son returned to her. Prince Chi collapses there but returns his father to the palace and gives the emperor the tiger tally with no other words said. The emperor had no tears for his sibling but was all about clutching the tally. He now feels in control. As evil as Cheng is, this seems more of the Emperor’s doing than his. We will see what comes out in the wash as things unfold. I did enjoy the look on Cheng’s face when the bride’s name was given. They deserve each other. The emperor used this to counter the brother’s death as a hunting accident. He covered up the incidents that led to the death in one quick verdict. Wan has used a very specific technique to prepare the bones from Jin’s mansion and Minister Li noted whose technique it was but didn’t say anything further when she responded with learning from books. He does not want this case brought to the emperor because the deceased is the bodyguard of Prince Jin. This now is a cause to reopen the case and he is most reluctant to have it go there. He does have reasons for hiding this. It is not clear if it is to hide things for the emperor that he keeps stalling or covering up. There is plenty of collusion going on amongst the royals it is just unclear what side is the truth. And once the truth starts shedding light on things, where will the chips fall?
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Wan saying how she will lay low with the Supreme Court minister😝 She has already advertised her endeavors, like he is gonna conveniently forget? 🙄 The wood carver is definitely part of it. Whether he does the actual killing or transports bodies to different location he is accomplice at minimum. That dark flower sure had the artist’s flare, but neither had white mask. The burn case is a stretch when an accident and repentant culprit. Wan needs Bai. As much as I really like Prince and Princess guard wannabes…they have talent, but they are not reliable. The party hardy duo have lost their charm for me. It is becoming a daily event rather than rare occasion. He is pulling her down rather than her making him a better man. They have promised to change their ways but Wan’s reckless behavior needs a firmer hand than these two and Prince Chi can’t be everywhere. He has a weak ass crown Prince to cover up for.😝It was a very sweet gesture of him buying her family home and getting her into the Qin adjoining property. It is a good place to use as a base of operations for their investigations. It can easily home military personnel and keep people under house arrest when necessary, while still having private quarters available. As usual, Prince Chi had this well thought out for her comfort and protection. The coroner is learning what his real job is. He is becoming a better public servant and feeling pride and responsibility with his job. Prince Chi will have to have evidence in hand when he figures out Shuoxi mole. It’s a shame that priorities are askew so that father and son can’t team together to find the culprits undermining the army. Here all roads lead to consort and son.😝 They have been so busy stirring up the pit of misunderstandings between father and son that they are pretty convinced things can only go their way. I have mixed feelings with this episode. I am not happy with how writer is trying to bring balance to Wan’s character. I know that the brothel thing is to get Prince Yan Li in line as a target, but Ning’s choice to drink at every opportunity because she has nothing better to do isn’t working for me either. She could be training with the female soldiers and learning her job or networking with the royals to get the latest gossip. If this is the extent of her efforts she should have stayed home where the dowager could have kept an eye on her. I understand why Wan wanted the princess to know who she really is, but with her alcohol habit getting started, it wasn’t the wisest timing for her to be in the loop. She even said as much. This episode was half headache half decent. The writer knows the objective, but the characters are kinda fumbling around to get there except for Prince Chi and Bai.
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The two vying prince’s are a direct product of mama’s training and posturing. Can’t blame the Empress for wanting her son smarter. I don’t get why she wants to encourage a wife and consort when she knows from personal experience how that plays out. 😝 The consort is all pleased at her son’s display of superiority in complete agreement. Hopefully there will be no wife for him. Their kind really doesn’t need to procreate.😝I am glad Xiang got caught being lippy. She refuses to learn from her mistakes. I understand why the family wants to marry her off soon and I pity the family stuck with her. Yu puts on a good act but at heart I think she is on par with the Xiang girl in her actual feelings. Her mother’s constant harping on her isn’t helping matters. While it will give her a coveted title, she is too smart to truly be happy with that cowardly indecisive crown prince. However, she may prefer beta’s so she can rule the house. They already know which prince Wan prefers. However, so did the visiting princess. After seeing one prince lose out, she stakes her claim on Prince Chi first thing. It has shocked the men in the room. 😂 She is probably quite talented so hoping our Princess Ning can give her competition. I am sure Wan will wish she could shoot arrows in a particular direction.😂 The dowager continues to improve so that’s a good thing. The emperor has made Wan her personal physician. This is a double edged sword, but will help give her access to royal files pertaining to her family. The gossiping aunt about prince Rui. 😝At least Wan sees it for the scheming it is and forewarned. She has managed to get tokens from two members of royal family in the same day. This too is a double edged sword as all the ladies are wanting to trip her up and watch her fall. This is truly treacherous territory for both of them. Prince Yan Li’s attendance was noted. The emperor gave him a stunned long side eye. Princess Ning was quite pleased tho. I do have one question, why does the emperor choose head piece that has bead shade over eyes? Is this for shade from sun? It would drive me crazy trying to see through beads when conducting business or enjoying festivities. The prince with the fox made a big show of putting jewelry on the princess. The ruby piece was lovely, but furry cuteness can never be underestimated. We may get whiplash turning head back and forth watching the royals take swings at each other. 🧐🫣😂
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In retrospect this is not surprising. Both of these two were the best DIYers. Duo and BingWen tended to handle things personally and did not waste funds having people work for them. Duo refused carriage rides and BingWen handled his own repairs. BingWen also argued the calmest in court and tried to keep Cao and Marquis at bay through the turmoil. He helped Zang Hai on several occasions as well and tried very hard to get the Emperor to go lighter rather than heavier in punishing. I think the only exception was his demand of immediate harsh punishment of the ‘bandits’ that burned down Duo’s home. Zang Hai thought to cover evidence but maybe this was the only retribution BingWen could bring for his friend’s death. These two must have been very close for Duo to trust him with his family. And since he handled repairs, Duo may have had conversations about his son and tunnels sneaking in and out of the kitchen. We will probably not be given this background story, but it is quite likely these two were the upright thorns that tried to keep the corruption at bay. I don’t know why he made a point to help steer the son. I don’t know if he saw Zhinu as hope for the future or best suited to derail the past and present. This part we might get an answer to as things unravel.
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Zang Hai figured out that the original builders of the tomb did not waterproof it correctly. The Marquis’ eldest son embezzled the building funds for another project or for himself. The henchmen all knew that this would uncover their fraud and plotted to bury him within the tomb if he successfully fixed or execute him for failing. They planned his death either way. It was a touching scene with his uncle. Now he knows he sounds like his dad and he has retained their wisdom. His uncle was kicked out of imperial service and given tomb duty. He would not say why but I am sure the colleague that helped get Zang Hai’s family killed was responsible. The mentor holding still with a knife to his eye while he played blind was impressive. He did a nice slight of hand with the fortune sticks. I am sure his prediction will involve Zang Hai and waiting to see how the tables are turned on these wicked men. It was even more disgusting that the Marquis agreed to their heinous plot to cover for his son. They knew that he would but was seeing if there was any shred of decency in him. Nope. No wonder his sons are like they are.😝Zang Hai knew he was going to get entombed, but I don’t think he expected all those other men to be with him. I would like to think that they will honor whatever promises they made to these men, but I don’t think there is any chance in hell their families will receive restitution for their sacrifice. Tonight they drink and tomorrow they see the inside of the tomb….permanently. I am hoping that whatever Zang Hai attempts in getting to the river that he gets some or all of the others out with him. I also hope they show a follow up of the burned girl. I hope she lives and can manage to speak. These miscreants keep racking up sins so I hope his revenge takes into account every single person and fraud they have done. I am glad his mentor is assisting. I was wondering at his motives initially, but he has gone to some significant lengths to assist. I am curious what Zang Hai has spotted in the tomb to think there is possible escape.
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Should have known it was the second son stealing from treasury. I wish he would have had more time to check out secret room. It’s also a shame that the son had more spunk and character as a child than when grown. He is on the fast track to useless. 😝Zang Hai was genius with his inventory ledger and knew just how to stroke the Marquis’ ego. It got him attention, but now the three henchmen want to either integrate him into their slimey ways or kill him. He had his chance at the ‘bday’ party for Yang. I am sure he would have figured out a different response to the poor singer had he known what Yang would do. There are special places in hell for the Marquis and his three. Whoever the gal manager is was surprised that Zang Hai would actually care for the welfare of the girl. It proves again that even on revenge path there are depths he won’t go. That speaks well for him, but also as pointed out by his mentor, it shows the no bottom line for this group. Even the son has a play stupid or die outlook for dealing with it. He tried to gain audience with the Marquis through the son but that also met with dead end. He does now know there are secret locations in the hall where only authorized guests can go. His golden time to get closer to Marquis is getting significantly smaller so he needs to find a way to circumvent the gang of three. Noted that Xiao Zhan is gifted with excellent micro expressions. This drama is intense but I am all in to see how he makes these four pay. The bodies keep stacking up and I’m sure he is keeping track of them.
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Zang Hai gets introduced to swindling city ways. He still needs training because he shared his observations with girl hustler and finds himself turned into Mr 8. 😝 He did get the scoop on the Emperor by her explaining the play to him. I enjoyed the politicians being shown as jumpy toads.😂 Here is where I wonder if his mentor set him up for further training because he is right there to rescue him and it’s a bit too convenient. Our revenge seeker shows he still has kindness because he rescues the little boy as well as getting into the party of Feng shui experts. His nonchalant attitude and nap taking on the way is funny. But he is right that to get worked up isn’t going to keep mind clear. When they get to the tomb area the group is split up and he finds himself on the side that has a long hallway. Everybody knows this is creepy but nobody knows what to do. One guy suggests to stay by the wall and finds himself pinned with a spear. Everybody starts freaking out and Zang Hai tells them to stay put and shut up so they can live. He has figured out the stars and pattern from their lores and manages to traverse the hall. He and two others reach the end. He has been spot on but his last suggestion took out the other two leaving him the only one past the traps. It does not make sense to him and he is trying to figure out what was wrong. As Zang Hai is reciting Star poem so is Marquis on archery field. He is annoyed that he can’t find one capable to get the Emperor out of his troubles. He is not a patient man as a chatty servant found himself getting his tongue removed. We also see the Marquis’ son and his father warning him to be careful. There are machinations everywhere and nobody can be trusted.
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It starts with showing workers in a mine. Dongxia has been conquered and Great Yong has built Fengshan Altar to declare victory across the land. Under ground the man in charge said they had dug far enough and the men could stop. He was called by a report that something was wrong in the mine. He investigated to find that all the men were knocked out by something. He saw a tunnel leading further and went to investigate. The structure looked like it was upside down and had what appeared to be a jade carving inside. He and another were attacked by the undead. He was reaching for the carving when it cut to a different scene. A young boy is waiting for his father to get home with the royal procession. He found the princess instead and got whipped for his nosiness. He received a sword shaped welt across his back. There was another boy in the procession that was dumped out of carriage in an accident. The boy and two friends hid the boy and beat him trying to get information. When the two older boys left the one seeking his father shared some treats his mother made. The sister discovered the captured boy and told mom. All the boys were then punished. Her son wasn’t happy because all the tunnels he had built to impress his father had to be sealed. There was gossip that all the men in the mine perished when the alter collapsed. The boy denied this because he knew how good a builder his father was. Later that night his father showed up and was trying to get all of family out of the city. He would not explain why and was stopped by guards who started killing people. The leader was accusing the dad of taking something that didn’t belong to him. The mom had son and daughter hide. The boy took his sister to the barn and hid her while he returned to his tunnels getting rid of the seals he had just put in. The soldiers ended up killing them all but the boy. His close friend pretended to be him so the attackers thought they had killed both his children. He watched as his family was slaughtered. His father at the end said they would never find what they were looking for. With his last breath he told his son to live. They staged a robbery and then set everything on fire. The leader finds something in the dad’s pocket and keeps it. The boy had passed out from the smoke but was found by someone who knew to look for him. The mystery man takes the child and exits. A very eventful first episode.
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It was a cute outing feeding the deer and gotta grin at Jiang Rui’s knees covered with snack plates as he chats with XiGuang. He has challenged Lin to a race and Lin accepts. I like that XiGuang has her mini snow sculptures lined up nicely on her balcony ledge, but there is no way I would share the front and have their backsides facing the room. It would be much easier to admire them facing the other way. 😝While I usually like the sibling relationship of XiGuang and Jiang Rui, his brotherly protective stance and loud blabbermouth talking has alerted Xu’s wingman to Lin’s “chasing” status. The last thing Xu needs is hope.😝 I hope Chris finds a way to thump the traitor soon. She specifically asked him to not tell and he took the first opportunity when she was out of earshot. It is nice that Lin is taking the time to be on good terms with Jiang Rui, but I also like that he sets him straight on not being able to call the shots with XiGuang. This was a good and proper boundary, plus the collector snow board bribe wasn’t a bad consolation prize. I like the mothers together. They had the possibility of a good friendship had family and bad investor now ‘ex’ husband been out of the way. I hope that their children bring this full circle to what should have been. XiGuang’s mom has felt a bit lost since the divorce and wanting to find new purpose. I think XiGuang asking her those business questions and Lin’s mom stating matter of factly she always felt she had better sense of business than Nie is letting her brain churn and get creating again. I would like to see this group get close without the bad eggs interfering. Not gonna happen but I can wish. For now I most want to clobber the wingman guy for planting a seed in Xu’s brain about XuGuang. He should play back his mean words and actions and stay bowed out gracefully. This episode is more about setting up for interference to the nice tranquil setting. 😝
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Lin makes a perfect entry for XiGuang. Nice touch with the mini snow sculpture. Jiang Rui isn’t buying the instructor story completely but he’s willing to play along. Lin finds himself getting a side gig and entrenched with XiGuan and family for the day. He is on his best behavior because he wants to leave a good impression on them. There is an encounter with Xu on the slopes. Chris shuts down his would be wingman letting them all know XiGuang has a boyfriend. She is such a good influence for them. She segues the conversation to help Xu save face and not be embarrassed. If he has any sense at all he will thank God that a quality girl really likes him. Her dreamworthy hug 😂🤣 She takes the time to note how cute the bf is and that they need to step up 😂🤣 That rescue catch from Lin. He literally plants himself and lets her crash into him relishing the chance to hug her.🥰 He also sweetly embraces her off the ski lift so she’s not embarrassed by falling. One thing that stands out peripherally is how great the two moms are. XiGuang and Yu sen have been blessed with mothers that have survived tragedy but raise their kids in a loving hate free environment. I have no clue who Bokai is that keeps coming up in conversation, but I am thinking shady brother of Lin’s mom. There is such a dark story here. It is very sad and tragic and that Lin can stand with both sides of family without resentment, is completely due to a loving mom that raised him right. XiGuang is naive in guy choosing, but she knows how to travel and do the leg work herself. Her Gma and mom have not spoiled her or made her equate wealth with entitlement. Lin and XiGuang have the potential to be the power couple that gets things done in an un pretentious manner. They genuinely care for people in general and do not have the typical class issues that wealth is associated with. They treat people as people and class is irrelevant. When Lin’s mom goes right up to the table and calls him out.😂🤣 I like that Lin shoulders the blame for the prank and tells right away they are colleagues. This will gain immediate approval from family and let him not be locked in a fake instructor status the entire time there. I don’t know why Lin calls step dad Mr. Luo, but even with that title separation, it is clear he loves Lin’s mom and is a positive force for them. What I wasn’t expecting is that the moms knew each other. She knew right away that Nie was bad news. Lin’s dad was made the fall guy and literally banished to a remote location and when his mom intervened it resulted in his early death. I am thinking this might have been the spur for Lin to work so hard in medicine. XiGuang’s aunt is a force to be reckoned with. It is quite clear where Jiang Rui gets his vibrant extrovert behavior from.😂🤣She wants all the tea and straight up asks for it.😂🤣 Lin was spared giving his weibo info to her.😂🤣 XiGuang’s uncle is telling his side of Lin’s family tragedy and waiting to see if Nie is involved in the unethical business practices Lin’s uncles apparently were. With this history it makes sense for Lin to stay at a side corporation rather than in their immediate vicinity. For now it will be interesting to see what happens when these two moms get together.
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I love the sibling relationship between Jiang Rui and XiGuang. He gets immediately that XiGuang's dad has her in a sad mood and he knows just how to butter up Gma.😂🤣 He is a much needed spirit raiser in XiGuang’s life with all the negativity her dad brings.😝They are celebrating the fireworks and teasing each other about red envelopes. I like that she and Lin are texting and that cousin and Lin’s mom notice. I see this as a future comfort blanket of support for XiGuang in the future to counteract dad’s gf and daughter vibes.😝Xu’s little brother meant well, and I honestly like him. He is friends with Jiang Rui so it already proves he’s nicer than his brother. The trip to the lodge with the cute bickering of the family. They have a fun vibe and I like that they are close and truly enjoy each other’s company. There was an awkward encounter at the ski shop when Jiang Rui sees Xu. I love that he shields his cousin and instinctively doesn’t like Xu around her. He has made it pretty clear that he is his cousin’s protective wall. I liked how he asked Xu directly why he came to visit while he was away and I am grateful the maid misunderstood. Xu’s brother got a convenient stomach bug that prevented him from going. He is truly good hearted trying to look out for his brother, but he really isn’t taking into account the toxic environment they made for XiGuang that was based far more on Rong’s perceived fiction than true fact. By the second Lin will be there and cousin can be wingman. Can’t wait to see these two get acquainted. Xu’s colleague realized her mistake asking XiGuang to take group photos for them. Unlike Rong, she had no mean intentions and just thought asking Xu’s acquaintance to take pics. Jiang Rui showed up just in time to bail her out. He thinks Xu instigated the photos and retaliated asking him to take some. I was hoping he’d see pics of Lin on her phone.😝Jiang Rui wants the air cleared so he’s trying to find out Xu’s intentions for his cousin. For once Xu is innocent and he is the fall guy for his brother’s good intentions. He lets his brother know he stuck his nose where it didn’t belong and not to repeat. His brother urges him to fight for her, but again where’s his brain? Doesn’t he have any recollection of how mean and cutting they were to XiGuang on a regular basis? I don’t know why he expects that slate to be wiped clean due to wishful thinking.😝He has no idea how big of a jerk his brother was at the wedding or I don’t think he would have plotted for them to meet. Who I do like is Xu’s colleague. She encouraged him to talk to XiGuang but is told there is a bf. I think she’s happy with this news and will hopefully keep Xu distracted and away from XiGuang. If Xu will stop mourning his loss, he is actually around a decent group of people in his colleagues. They could help him grow into a more personable being. I can only hope that happens for him. But whether or not he ever manages to mature EQ wise, I can’t wait to see him and Lin cross paths at the resort. I think this will be the last of Xu’s influence on XiGuang and I am hoping she leaves the resort with her youthful past truly in the past. Let the snow games begin❄️
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Gma stopping XiGuang from helping with the baby broccoli.😂 Lin chats with mom but it is not mentioned why she doesn’t want the family knowing she’ll be local. XiGuang is helping Gma by adding wood to a very old fashioned stove. I gotta laugh picturing any of her college “friends” trying that. 😝 Gma makes it very clear how unimpressed she is with her son and his current living arrangements. She gives XiGuang tips on how to keep a husband in line.😂🤣 When XiGuang is leaving, Gma continues with dating advice. She is kinda freaking at the prospects of returning to work and seeing Lin. She is adorable thinking she has blocked seeing him so well when he quietly reveals to her he has no excuses left to stay away from the office and she’s going to have to deal with him being in the vicinity. Lin makes himself most popular boss with a paid week’s vacation and promise of replacing unliked caterer at their meeting. Jie finds out offering to handle office party is a bigger job than expected. While they are out of the office she quizzes XiGuang on why she’s been acting weird around boss and dumping work on her to get signed. She is saved by the bell of her phone to find herself at dinner with ShingYi who promises to spill some tea. He reminds me of an older version of her cousin😂🤣 a total pain in the arse but good natured so put up with 😂🤣 instead of tea, he is more trying to be Lin’s wingman. He is putting her on the spot that if YuSen doesn’t make the cut who on earth can?😂🤣 He also says she is getting more like him which she definitely struggles with processing. ShingYi comments in what a great catch Lin is and that every girl in the medical building would be envious of her.😂🤣 Lin tells his friend to shut up and brushes XiGuang’s coat on purpose. He is wanting her to become used to closer proximity without weirdness between them. He congratulates her for being brave enough to sit with him for the meal and she cannot figure out how on earth he is calmly eating dinner from their leftovers and then paying the bill. ShingYi did well, the restaurant chosen has a walking area so she can’t escape in a cab right out the door. She is forced to walk some with him. As they are chatting she wonders what would have been had she met YuSen first and said it aloud. When she’s annoyed with his friend for getting him to assist in medical matters knowing he can’t be a doctor he surprises her with his thinking. He said he’d had a year to be dramatic about his hands and that was more than enough. Why hold on it forever? She took a minute to process that. He comments on her dark eye circles and the stress she has suffered because of him and apologizes sincerely for blindsiding her with his confession. This makes her think back to her text apologizing to Xu for confessing. She tells him not to apologize and they agree to not be awkward at work anymore. He wants to take her to the worksite and he goes to an area not earmarked for any project and asks her what should go there. She wants a garden/snack area for the workers and he gives it to her for a work project to be in charge of. She is recovering from the flip of suggesting an idea for him to make happen to him telling her she’s in charge and he will sign the paperwork.😂She then gets introduced to BIPV vs BAPV. She and Jie are trying to process what this all means and XiGuang is unhappy that she created her own trap.😂🤣 Their supervisor needs taste testers for new caterers and decides the only fair method is to draw for it. Only two can go. Lin enters the mix and it comes down to him and XiGuang with the last two strips. Lin says she got the last chance to go.
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Episode begins with XiGuang practicing her interview in Chinese and English. This gives her a chance to get a job independent of her parents. She and friend are trying to determine Zhang Xu’s motivation to refer her to his senior in the company. Does this mean he LIKES her or not? XiGuang finds out that her interview is a formality and she has the job. Scene shifts to a board meeting where Lin is asked for his opinion on what has been discussed. In this, he is similar to Xu speaking directly and frankly with no shmoozing to the board members. He does, however, use more tact and is respectful to the people he is speaking to and about. He hasn’t endeared himself to the Wuxi group with his assessment. When the roommates gather over lunch they get on XiGuang’s case because she wants to consider the job rather than rush to accept. Everybody is looking out for Rong’s feelings. XiGuang is pleased she got her first job on her own. She thinks a celebratory dinner is being planned but is blindsided by Rong who believes she wasn’t told about her interview. She has all this proof about the time that the call was made and employees account of how the message was supposed to have been passed on. It is very clear to me that the chipper low EQ roommate who is away for a few days the culprit, but she is not even considered. Everybody is convinced she tried to bury Rong’s chance of an interview and XiGuang is hurt they don’t believe her. Rong goes out of her way to be a royal b to XiGuang and Zhuang Xu doesn’t help matters. There is a flashback of a confession where he apologizes for not accepting. She wasn’t deterred but said she would keep trying. So now the department can gossip about her bf stealing and her lying about the interview call for Rong. They really drag this out for all they are worth. I thought a bit excessive since Rong is getting her interview. Her cousin is being his goofy self to try to cheer her up. Rong now throws daggers about finding a trusting lover. She’s showing off the phone Xu got for her. Chirpy roomie comes back and starts setting things straight about the interview call. She wants to know why XiGuang moved out. As she explains what really happened and that the company failed with follow-up call, Rong has to do some self reflection. I like how her friend speaks to their entire dept setting things straight. These two…they gathered evidence like a court case with timestamps and recorded call verifying exactly what really happened and why neither was guilty of any wrongdoing. At this point XiGuang says she finds the company unreliable and doesn’t plan on working for them. Her roommates did apologize and they now move forward rejoicing over the flip from social media as the truth is spread on campus. Rong and Xu didn’t show up at the truth be told dinner. I find I don’t care about their absences. The meal was a happier event without them. Xu’s senior is apologizing via phone call about the lies and misunderstanding of Rong’s interview call. His mom is really pushing a relationship with Rong but that is not where his heart is. The episode ends with her meeting her professor and finding Xu in the room.
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Why Is He Still Single? Episode 1
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We are introduced to YuYu, a man who speaks his mind unfiltered and who expects top quality in everything he deals with whether food or design materials. He is somewhat antisocial by choice and amuses his colleagues with his ability to inadvertently annoy women in particular with his word choices in communication. He is perfectly comfortable alone and in fact declares that is his preference. He doesn’t want to mingle but he does want to share things he appreciates, like the noodles. But unfortunately that fell flat and he was embarrassed at the young designer he feels is showing him up. He is not pleased with design changes and shoddy workmanship and is not winning popularity points there either. At the movies he is a stickler for the rules but expecting the woman to move twice rather than once. He just gave her every reason to keep the seat. I enjoyed her reaction to him being called away.😂🤣 He ends up in the hospital for hemorrhoids and does not recognize Dr Gu as the woman he met at the movies. He has interesting relationships with his colleagues and they scheme together with cash quickly passing back and forth with YuYu usually winning.😂 It’s a fun start of drama as he meets his new neighbor with plushie drop and in spite of his gruff nature, he wants her to get her item back. He is prickly by nature yet rather thoughtful when understood.
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This episode gave the stepmom’s history and I found that I didn’t give a free flying about it. I was not even going to register this an 8 til the tournament game started. That made this episode worth the watch. Stepmom’s mentor was enlisted to get Asuka back into competing. She brought him to the table with her game and her attitude. I liked when she went over to get the snack and said that age and gender shouldn’t register when sitting down at the game. And then she beat him as well.😁 Her step brother finally grew a spine with his mom, but he showed himself a complete ass for the match. Too bad the dad wasn’t watching to see his kids play. Guess new wifey had better game, but she was weak with the game and a bully to get her way so she was no prize. Her son is just like her and his fiancée would do well to rid herself of the lot of them.😝 Asuka successfully kicked little bro’s ass and they had a brief chat. She was neither fearful or impressed with the idea of competing against monster dad. She knew what he was at five.😝 I like her stepping stone comment. Good on her. She’s got the grit for it. So the brother I think is the culprit releasing the pics of Asuka and knife at that match to the press. Somehow she still gets to keep playing and that certainly rocked her world, but I am glad to know the father was made aware of what his daughter thought of him. I don’t even know if he is capable of having that register, but maybe it pinged somewhere in that shogi brain of his what a complete ass and loser he was with his first family. The ones that made the mistake of loving him more than the damn game. That affection was wiped off the planet and he should know that. I want her to wipe the floor with him and tell him to stop playing like he did to her. I really hope to see that moment. Then she should walk away without another glance like he did her and her mom. I can dream right?
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