Episode 18 recap: Li Li An Returns to the Country
Xie Yi handed the contract to Zhen Zhen, asking her to keep one copy and send the other to the Dongshi side. Zhen Zhen remembered what Su Qi had told her before, asking her to give the supplementary agreement to herself. Zhen Zhen struggled for a long time, unsure whether she should give this supplementary agreement to Su Qi.
She felt that she had already promised to help Su Qi and would definitely assist him, but she also thought that Dong Dong En and the others were good people, and she couldn't betray them. After much contemplation, Zhen Zhen ultimately decided to give the supplementary agreement to Su Qi because she considered him her brother.
Zhen Zhen confirmed the dimensions with the printing factory, and they started the printing process. Dong Dong En and the others came to have a look and discovered that the dimensions were incorrect. The design should have had bleed areas on all four sides, but Zhen Zhen had printed it according to the actual dimensions, rendering the materials unusable. Zhen Zhen expressed that she genuinely didn't know about these things, and Dong Dong En didn't blame her.
Dong Dong En and the others went to discuss with Manager Tong about how to handle this situation and requested a few days' extension for the delivery. Su Qi arrived and mentioned that their activities were about to start, asking Manager Tong and the colleagues until when they could deliver the materials. Manager Tong replied that it would be two days later. Su Qi insisted on following the contract. After Ke Mao Xu returned, he discussed with everyone and wondered if losing one order would have any significant impact. They all agreed that the contracts from Mudan Company were already sufficient for them, so losing this one order wouldn't matter much.
Tong Zong informed Su Qi about these matters and asked if he should continue with other tasks. Su Qi indicated that the timing wasn't right yet. Hai Mei packed her things and prepared to fly to the filming location. Ma Cheng Shu expressed concerns, as casting decisions in the film industry are usually made very carefully and they wouldn't easily replace someone. Hai Mei acknowledged her own worries but stated that she had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time and didn't want to give up. She mentioned that she only had a small role this time and would be back soon. Ma Cheng Shu helped her pack her belongings.
Dong Dong En's father has accepted Lou Yuan and thinks that Lou Yuan is good. Dong Dong En also feels somewhat strange and wonders if there might be any issues. Soon, Dong Dong En's parents are about to leave, and Lou Yuan comes to help them pack and see them off. Dong Dong En lies on the sofa with a stomachache, and Lou Yuan brings a hot water bottle for Dong Dong En. Lou Yuan takes Dong Dong En's dirty clothes to wash them, which impresses Dong Dong En's father.
Zhen Zhen comes to find Su Qi and asks if he can return the supplemental agreement, believing that their company is small and Su Qi doesn't need to do anything to them. Su Qi acknowledges her request. Lou Yuan finishes work and returns to Dong Dong En's place, feeling that nowhere else is as comfortable as this little nest.
Li Li An has returned to the country and visits Lou Yuan's mother. Lou Yuan's mother mentions that when she was young, she used to say she would marry Lou Yuan, but Li Li An dismisses it as childhood joking. Li Li An talks to his mother about this matter, stating that he won't stay because the Peony Company is already declining. However, considering his previous reputation and experience, his future development will be better. Li Li An also mentions that they should maintain distance at work and not let others say they rose to their positions through connections.
Li Li An arrives at the company, and Lou Yuan's mother introduces him to everyone, stating that Li Li An will be the director of the planning department. Li Li An brings gifts for everyone, and Lou Yuan's mother recalls the childhood playing between Li Li An and Lou Yuan, to which Li Li An responds that it's all in the past. Dong Dong En overhears the conversation. Lou Yuan and Li Li An go to the market to look at chili peppers and discuss a case from abroad. Li Li An expresses that Lou Yuan has always been his role model, and he has achieved what he has today because of Lou Yuan.
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