Episode 2 recap: Peng Jin Xi was sentenced and sent to prison.
Luo Hong and Qin Sheng went to visit him, but he didn't want to see anyone now. Qin Sheng pretended to be sympathetic and told Luo Hong that he couldn't help Peng Jin Xi. Luo Hong didn't know the truth, so he didn't blame Qin Sheng.The next day, Peng Jin Xi was criticized as a typical example and sentenced to twelve months in prison. Meanwhile, Luo Hong's father arranged a celebration for his daughter, who had been accepted into university. As the celebratory convoy passed by, Luo Hong ignored everything and ran to see Peng Jin Xi. Time flew by, and soon it was winter of 1978. Peng Jin Xi spent his free time in prison studying newspapers, current affairs, and swimwear. He planned to start a swimwear business after his release, seeing the country's economy opening up.
Although Luo Hong went to university, she still cared about Peng Jin Xi. She would send him letters from the university, encouraging him to work hard and not give up on himself. Peng Jin Xi finally replied to her letter, but apart from thanking Luo Hong for her encouragement, he asked her to forget about him.
In the letter, Peng Jin Xi said that they were no longer people from the same world. She was a university student, while he was a prisoner, so there was no possibility for them anymore. Luo Hong opened the letter with joy but felt very sad after reading it. She had given him a gift, but her job at the supply and marketing cooperative still hadn't materialized. Sun Shu Fen frequently asked about it, and Peng Jin Dong said he had an idea.
On that day, Peng Jin Dong and his younger sister, Peng Jin Xiu, went to pick up Peng Jin Xi upon his release. However, Peng Jin Xi went straight to find Tan You Wei as soon as he was released. Peng Jin Dong secretly followed, fearing that Peng Jin Xi might do something impulsive.
Sun Shu Fen went to the supply and marketing cooperative to grind Qin Zhao Gao and unexpectedly learned that Peng Jin Dong had also tried to find a job for Peng Jin Xiu at the cooperative, but it didn't work out either. At the Industrial and Commercial Administration Bureau, Peng Jin Dong appeared and talked a lot to Peng Jin Xi, who found it both funny and frustrating.
Later, Peng Jin Dong saw his younger brother shaking hands with Tan You Wei, talking and laughing. It didn't seem like they were seeking revenge, so he felt relieved and left. Luo Hong's father was focused on matchmaking his daughter and Qin Sheng. After all, Qin Sheng's father was the director of the supply and marketing cooperative, so if they got together, there would be job prospects for their son at the cooperative.
On the other side, Peng Jin Xi still wanted to discuss his swimwear startup plan with Tan You Wei. However, Tan You Wei said that although the economy had been opened up, it wasn't something that could be achieved overnight. Many people were still observing, and all they could do for now was wait. Despite openly opposing Peng Jin Xi's idea, Tan You Wei still hung the swimwear on the clothesline, showing his support.
Peng Jin Xi could see Tan You Wei's intention and sincerely thanked him from the bottom of his heart. Sun Shu Fen took advantage of Peng Jin Xiu's impulsive nature and intentionally mentioned in front of her that Peng Jin Dong took a metal box of pastries to give to Qin Zhao Gao, but he still hadn't secured a job.
Peng Jin Xiu immediately became furious and grabbed a knife to confront Peng Jin Dong. Sun Shu Fen had to persuade her to take the knife away from her. Coincidentally, as Peng Jin Xiu walked near Qin Zhao Gao's window, she overheard Luo Shi Fu and Qin Zhao Gao talking. Qin Zhao Gao mentioned that once Qin Sheng and Luo Hong's matter was settled, Luo Xian's job at the supply and marketing cooperative was certain.
Peng Jin Xiu couldn't hold back her tongue and rushed straight towards Qin Zhao Gao. Qin Zhao Gao couldn't argue back and obediently returned the pastries to her, but she mocked him for missing one. After learning about the incident, Peng Jin Dong scolded Peng Jin Xiu, and even Sun Shu Fen, who had instigated the situation, was not spared.
Peng Jin Dong's anger dissipated with Peng Jin Xi's return, replaced by a sense of sadness and bitterness. Peng Jin Xi convinced his mother to use the fabric he brought back to make a few swimwear pieces, and he mentioned that Tan You Wei actually wanted him to succeed; otherwise, he wouldn't have shown him the swimwear.
Luo Hong learned that Peng Jin Xi had been released from prison and enthusiastically wanted to take leave and go back to see him. Peng Jin Xi secretly carried the swimwear and asked people if they wanted to buy it. He would be happy if someone bought it.
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