• Last updated: 2024-08-10 02:12

Episode 13 recap: Zhou Quan Joins the Stay-at-Home Dads' Group

In episode 13, Cheli thoroughly vetted all the samples sent by the vendors, but was unsatisfied with them all. She remained adamant about quality, unwilling to let down her fans. Luckily, Meng Fei had a backup option in the Shengduo Umbrella brand. After Cheli personally tested and approved it, she felt comfortable signing the contract, ensuring a successful first live broadcast.

To expand his business, Meng Fei reached out to the well-connected Yuan Yi, hoping he could introduce some high-quality clients. Yuan Yi readily agreed and proposed a profit-sharing arrangement, which Meng Fei happily accepted, and the two quickly struck a deal.

On the other side, Old Zhou frequently urged Shen Shou Lan to come home, and when he saw that Zhou Quan and Cheli had the household running smoothly, he felt reassured enough to return home himself. But once there, he immediately began complaining about the chores, leaving Shen Shou Lan to silently tidy up. For Zhou Quan, this meant he no longer had to "act" in front of his mother.

At the kindergarten mixer, the children's multitalented performances left Zhou Quan and Cheli feeling the pressure, so they decided to enroll Zhou Aiven in some extracurricular activities. Zhou Quan chose ice hockey, feeling it would suit the child and cultivate teamwork. Cheli agreed and also planned to add a musical instrument class.

When Shen Shou Lan returned home, she was dismayed by the household chaos, and Old Zhou not only failed to help, but also griped at her. When Zhou Quan took Zhou Aiven to hockey practice, he unexpectedly met fellow stay-at-home dad Sam, and they hit it off, making new like-minded friends.

Returning home to find the pair missing, Cheli advised her mother-in-law to take a trip to unwind. Late at night, an excited Zhou Quan returned with the sleeping Zhou Aiven, happily sharing about his new friends, which amused Cheli.

Idle at home, Old Zhou frequently grumbled at Shen Shou Lan and Zhou Quan, but Shen Shou Lan patiently comforted him.

Through Yuan Yi, Meng Fei obtained a client list and quickly secured new contracts. She personally visited to express gratitude, bringing food and wine, and the two ended up intimately involved after their celebratory drinking.

When Yuan Yi invited Zhou Quan for drinks, Zhou Quan counseled him to consider marriage, but Yuan Yi remained undecided.

Cheli's team's efforts finally paid off, as Shengduo Umbrella received its first batch of orders. Cheli also discovered that Li Zi Liu was living in the studio due to an impending rent deadline, so she pre-paid Li's wages to help her find a new place, even inviting her to stay at their home. During dinner, Cheli noticed Zhou Quan's attentive gaze towards Li Zi Liu, and tactfully defused the awkwardness.

During this period, everyone was hustling for their livelihoods, while also searching for their own happiness and balance.