• Last updated: 2024-08-03 01:57

Meanwhile, Ai Wen's aunt Liu is causing drama at her publishing house, trying to undermine her co-workers through voting. In episode 6, there is tension between Zhou Quan and Che Li over how to raise their son Ai Wen. Zhou Quan wants Ai Wen to take on more chores and responsibilities, but Che Li disagrees. They argue about this in front of Ai Wen, and eventually let him decide whose approach to follow.Meng Fei, the editor, is stressed and has to keep pushing Che Li to finish her new book manuscript. Che Li is actually quite pleased with Zhou Quan's parenting approach, and the whole family gets involved in voting on the best way to raise Ai Wen.

Che Li has to travel to Nanjing for a book promotion event. She's hesitant to leave, but Zhou Quan promises to take good care of Ai Wen. While in Nanjing, Che Li keeps in touch with them via video chat and is relieved to see Zhou Quan and Ai Wen camping together on the balcony.

Che Li's Nanjing event goes well - she ends up giving an emotional, impassioned speech about Zhou Quan quitting his job to stay home with Ai Wen, which really resonates with the audience.

Back home, Zhou Quan is able to get Ai Wen a new motorcycle, courtesy of their old friend Yuan Yi. Ai Wen is thrilled and rides it around the neighborhood.

The Episode Review

Episode 6 of "As Husband as Wife" continues to showcase the complex family dynamics at the heart of the show. The central conflict between Zhou Quan and Che Li over how to raise their son Ai Wen drives much of the episode's plot, as the two parents argue and vie for Ai Wen's support.

The writers do an excellent job of balancing the marital tension with humorous and heartwarming moments. The family's impromptu voting sessions on parenting decisions add levity, while Che Li's emotional speech during her book event in Nanjing provides a touching, sincere look at Zhou Quan's decision to be a stay-at-home dad.

Supporting characters like Ai Wen's aunt Liu and editor Meng Fei also get interesting storylines that add depth to the overall narrative. Liu's office politics and Meng Fei's stress over Che Li's manuscript provide engaging subplots.

Ultimately, Episode 6 succeeds in furthering the show's exploration of modern marriage and parenting, with the central couple's disagreements feeling authentic and their eventual compromise feeling earned.