In this episode, Xin Shuangshuang resigns from her job, leaving Zhou Quan to find a new nanny to care for their son Zhouaiwun.Zhouaiwun's grandmother, Che Mu, suggests they hire an older nanny, but Zhou Quan disagrees Che Mu wants to continue caring for Zhouaiwun herself, but her arthritis flares up, so Che Li convinces her to get it checked out
Every morning, Zhou Quan takes Zhouaiwun to school, and Zhouaiwun is thrilled that Xin Shuangshuang won't be coming around anymore. Che Li tries to convince her mother Che Mu to go to the hospital, but Che Mu doesn't want to waste money on her chronic condition. Che Li wants to buy Che Mu a small apartment in Sanya so she can retire there, but Che Mu refuses, believing Zhou Quan is capable of caring for the child full-time.
When Che Li is away, Che Mu goes to talk to Zhou Quan, urging him to stay home and be a full-time dad. Zhou Quan is reluctant, having just landed a new job. Meanwhile, Meng Fei and Che Li look at office spaces for their new business, with Che Li preferring a more affordable option over Meng Fei's pricey choice.
After much consideration, Zhou Quan decides to resign from his new job and become a stay-at-home dad. He has Che Li draw up a formal contract outlining his responsibilities and compensation. Zhou Quan then calls his former boss, Manager Guan, to resign, and Guan is disappointed to lose him.
To save money, Che Li handles setting up the new office space herself, with Meng Fei assisting. Zhou Quan tells Zhouaiwun about his new role, and creates a detailed learning plan to develop Zhouaiwun's academic, physical, and social skills. Zhouaiwun enjoys the hands-on activities, though Che Mu worries it's too much for him. Zhou Quan stands firm in his parenting approach, frustrating Che Mu.
The Episode Review
In this episode, the focus shifts to Zhou Quan's decision to resign from his new job and become a full-time stay-at-home dad. After Xin Shuangshuang's departure, Zhou Quan is left to find a new childcare solution, but his mother-in-law Che Mu has her own ideas, wanting to continue caring for her grandson Zhouaiwun herself.
The episode highlights the tensions that arise as Che Mu tries to influence Zhou Quan's parenting choices, while he stands his ground in wanting to be the primary caregiver. Zhou Quan's commitment to hands-on learning and a structured routine for Zhouaiwun is both admirable and a source of friction with the more traditional Che Mu.
The subplot involving Che Li and Meng Fei's new business venture provides an interesting contrast, as Che Li demonstrates her pragmatic side in finding a cost-effective office space. Overall, the episode delves into the challenges of balancing family dynamics and individual aspirations, making for a compelling and relatable narrative.
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