Episode 13 recap: Lou Yuan asked Dong Dongen out for a dinner date.
Hi Mei found out about the situation and asked Dong Dongen what they thought about it. Dong Dongen still believed that they couldn't date someone from the studio. Lou Yuan mentioned that they had made a reservation at a restaurant for the evening and invited Dong Dongen to have a meal together. However, Dong Dongen said they already had plans. Lou Yuan asked if they genuinely had plans or if they just didn't want to have a meal with them. Dong Dongen explained that their clothes got dirty, and Lou Yuan asked Judy to bring some clothes for them.
The next day, Dong Dongen woke up and said they wanted to go find Lou Yuan. Hi Mei asked if Dong Dongen had a change of heart, but Dong Dongen clarified that they wanted to tell Lou Yuan three words: "Give me money." Hi Mei was speechless. Dong Dongen mentioned that they were likely about to have their menstrual period and felt very uncomfortable. Hi Mei wondered why there wasn't a legal menstrual leave, but Dong Dongen told her not to think too much about it.
Dong Dongen went to report to Lou Yuan about their work and brought up the topic of shooting an advertisement. They had already selected two directors: Xue Dao, who had received awards for their works, and Liu Dao, a specialist in advertising. Dong Dongen stated that both directors were equally good, and the final decision would depend on Lou Yuan. Lou Yuan said they would review the information carefully before deciding.
Lou Yuan mentioned that they had made a reservation at a restaurant for the evening and invited Dong Dongen to have a meal together. Dong Dongen said they already had plans, and Lou Yuan asked if it was a genuine arrangement or if they just didn't want to have a meal with them. Dong Dongen insisted that they indeed had prior plans, and Lou Yuan didn't say much about it. Dong Dongen mentioned that their clothes got dirty due to their menstrual period, and Lou Yuan gave them their own coat to wear. Dong Dongen felt embarrassed about the situation.
Dong Dong En went to the bathroom to handle something and called Hi Mei, hoping that Hi Mei could help her deliver some clothes. However, Hi Mei was currently live streaming, and Dong Dong En couldn't reach her on the phone. Lou Yuan asked Zhu Li to deliver the clothes to Dong Dong En, and Dong Dong En was very grateful to Zhu Li, who said it was all Lou Yuan's idea. Dong Dong En had a meal with Hi Mei, who commented that Dong Dong En looked great in a particular dress. Dong Dong En finally realized that she should invest in buying expensive clothes for work, as her previous wardrobe was not up to par.
Dong Dong En mentioned that the dress belonged to Cao Ya and explained what happened that day. She felt that Lou Yuan had only done what a friend should do, while she herself hadn't fulfilled her responsibilities. Hi Mei pointed out that under the circumstances of that day, Lou Yuan had simply helped someone in need.
The next day, Dong Dong En brought the cleaned clothes to Lou Yuan. Lou Yuan was lying on the couch and fell asleep. Dong Dong En tried to wake him up but ended up being pulled into his embrace. Lou Yuan woke up and felt embarrassed, thinking he was still dreaming. Dong Dong En quickly reassured him, and Lou Yuan mentioned that the director, Xue Dao, had been finalized. Lou Yuan had watched Xue Dao's works and found him to be a director with unique ideas who suited them well.
A new intern named Wei Kaile attended a meeting with Cao Ya. Instead of calling Cao Ya "General Cao," Wei Kaile referred to her as "Sister Cao Ya" and often approached her for no reason. Hi Mei decided to move and live with Ma Cheng Shu, hoping to overcome her cleanliness obsession together. Dong Dong En also supported the decision.
Dong Dong En and Xue Dao had discussed and decided that the shooting location would be in Xingyun Village. Xue Dao felt that the place met their requirements, and Dong Dong En had grown up there. Su Qi arranged for an undercover agent at the Peony Company, who learned about Dong Dong En and their filming plans and decided to find a way to sabotage their shoot.
While on the way, Dong Dong En and the others had a car breakdown, and it was raining heavily. Dong Dong En got off the car to seek help but couldn't get a signal, so she walked to the side. Suddenly, someone appeared and pushed her down. Lou Yuan noticed that it had been raining heavily in Xingyun Village and drove over to find them. He happened to see Dong Dong En falling and helped her into the car.
Lou Yuan asked why Dong Dong En didn't call him when she needed help. Dong Dong En explained that Lou Yuan's phone was busy, but she had thought of him as soon as she needed assistance. Hi Mei moved in with Ma Cheng Shu but didn't bring many belongings.
Dong Dong En finished washing the clothes and brought them over to return to Lou Yuan. She found Lou Yuan asleep, leaning against the sofa. Just as she was about to wake him up, he suddenly pulled her into his embrace. Both of them felt awkward, but it was also quite sweet.
Hi, sis. I think Lou Yuan is wealthy, handsome, and attentive. However, Dong Dong En believes that this dress belongs to Cao Ya, and at most, Lou Yuan did what a partner should do, but failed to fulfill their own responsibilities completely.
Wang Zi Jian agreed to have dinner with Huang Mi Shu. During the meal, he couldn't help but complain about Wei Kai Le. Huang Mi Shu revealed his feelings for Cao Ya and confessed her own emotions to him. At the same time, she decided to let go of this affection and promised not to entangle with him anymore.
It's a matter of dignity for adults.
I rarely come across a domestic romantic comedy series that keeps me from fast-forwarding even for a moment. I stayed up all night watching over a dozen episodes, couldn't stop at all.
The actors' performances are excellent, and the director did a great job as well.