Episode 9 recap: Zhang Jia Mu requested to reconcile, but became angry and embarrassed after the failed attempt.
Lou Yuan found out about Dong Dongen meeting with their ex-boyfriend and became extremely worried. They contacted the orchard and rushed over. Dong Dongen happened to see Lou Yuan and was surprised. Lou Yuan explained that they happened to be passing by. Dong Dongen was even more surprised, wondering how they could coincidentally end up there. Dong Dongen talked about what had happened and thought they wouldn't get upset anymore, but realized they were still affected by the situation. Lou Yuan pointed out that it indicated Dong Dongen hadn't truly let go.
Lou Yuan mentioned that they had ordered crabs and invited Dong Dongen to join them. Dong Dongen agreed immediately. Earlier, Dong Dongen had picked a large and sweet loquat specifically for Lou Yuan and offered it to them. Dong Dongen and Lou Yuan ate the crabs together, with Dong Dongen peeling a crab for Lou Yuan. Lou Yuan remarked that Dong Dongen had become skilled at peeling crabs, while Dong Dongen mentioned feeling embarrassed about the last time they ate crabs together and promised to practice more.
Lou Yuan asked how Dong Dongen and their ex-boyfriend had met. Dong Dongen explained that they were classmates in college, with Zhang Jia Mu being a year ahead. They often worked on projects together, and their relationship developed naturally. However, they eventually broke up, and now Zhang Jia Mu was a high-ranking executive at Xianling, while Dong Dongen was just a customer service representative. Dong Dongen felt they needed to become a better version of themselves to meet someone better. Lou Yuan reassured them that someone who truly liked Dong Dongen would love them no matter what and would grow together with them.
At that time, Dong Dong En was selling things in the mall dressed in a doll costume when she received a breakup text message. She was very upset, but then she ran into Ke Mao Xu. Ke Mao Xu thought Dong Dong En was very talented and told her not to let herself be affected by a scumbag. So Dong Dong En has always been grateful to Ke Mao Xu and also enjoyed working there, which is why she has stayed.
Zhang Jia Mu came to their studio and criticized their proposal, saying it was worthless and needed to be redone. Zhang Jia Mu asked Dong Dong En to come out for a moment, admitting that he was at fault before and hoping she would give him another chance. Dong Dong En stated that they were only professional colleagues. Seeing Zhang Jia Mu acting all wishy-washy, Ke Mao Xu and the others quickly intervened. Zhang Jia Mu told Dong Dong En not to regret it and left in anger.
Zhang Jia Mu came to the Peony Company to discuss a collaboration on air conditioning. Zhu Li mentioned that Zhang Jia Mu was Chairman Ling's son-in-law, which surprised Lou Yuan as she didn't know Zhang Jia Mu was already married. Lou Yuan called Dong Dong En over to report on her work, and Dong Dong En complained about how despicable Zhang Jia Mu was and how different he was from Lou Yuan. Lou Yuan didn't think Dong Dong En meant anything by it, so she didn't tell her about Zhang Jia Mu's marriage.
Late at night, Zhang Jia Mu called Dong Dong En, saying there were problems with their proposal and asked her to come to Mike's place immediately. Lou Yuan also called Dong Dong En, and Dong Dong En told her she needed to go to Mike's. Dong Dong En had no choice but to go, only to be humiliated by Zhang Jia Mu. Su Qi happened to see it and intervened. Zhang Jia Mu mocked Dong Dong En for climbing up the social ladder. Lou Yuan also arrived and announced that Dong Dong En was her girlfriend. Zhang Jia Mu didn't know who Lou Yuan was and humiliated her as well. Lou Yuan took Dong Dong En outside, and Dong Dong En took Lou Yuan to eat buns, feeling that Zhang Jia Mu had become a different person after becoming wealthy and started to humiliate others.
Representatives from Xian Ling's company came to the Peony Company to discuss collaboration, and that's when Zhang Jia Mu realized Lou Yuan's identity, which shocked him. The chairman wanted to treat Lou Yuan to a meal, so Lou Yuan called Dong Dong En and said she was her girlfriend. Dong Dong En was also surprised to see Zhang Jia Mu. These people were very polite to Dong Dong En and asked Zhang Jia Mu to pour them drinks, so he had no choice but to do it. Yuan Mi Si even asked Zhang Jia Mu to sing a song to liven up the atmosphere, and although he was unwilling, he reluctantly sang.
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