Episode 16 recap: The village in the city is on fire.
Xiao Li Ming was very surprised. He didn't expect Director Yang to pretend to have a waist injury to win sympathy from his mother. Xiao Li Ming's mother was also very angry, feeling that Director Yang was taking advantage of her kindness. Xiao Li Ming hurried over and asked what was going on. Mayor Fan explained that there was a fire here, but fortunately, it was on the outskirts.
Cheng Hai Jiang was also angry and pointed out that the urban village problem had existed for a long time, questioning why they hadn't solved it yet. Xiao Li Ming's mother was very anxious and quickly took Director Yang for a massage, and even came back to help him apply a medicated plaster. The two talked about recent life, and Director Yang mentioned that Xiao Li Ming's mother made delicious soup. Xiao Li Ming's mother promised to go shopping for groceries with Director Yang and cook soup for him.
Director Yang received a phone call and became excited, even standing up abruptly. Xiao Li Ming's mother immediately noticed that something was wrong. Director Yang quickly explained that he was just too excited. Xiao Li Ming's mother pointed out that even if Director Yang was excited, his waist couldn't have instantly gotten better. She felt that he was treating her like a three-year-old child.
Xiao Li Ming's mother was very angry, feeling that Director Yang was taking advantage of her kindness, and she left directly. Team Leader Yang told Xiao Li Ming about the situation, and Xiao Li Ming was very surprised to learn that Director Yang had pretended to have a waist injury to gain sympathy from his mother.
Xiao Li Ming asked when Director Yang started having such thoughts, and Director Yang said it was the first time he saw Xiao Li Ming's mother at the community center during an event. That's when he started having such thoughts. Director Yang explained that he had been alone for many years, facing an empty room every day, not knowing who to say goodnight to at night, and afraid of cooking too much food for fear of not being able to finish it. He thought that's how his life would be, but after meeting Xiao Li Ming's mother, his heart started beating fast, and he began to have different thoughts.
Xiao Li Ming thought that his mother had been like this for so many years, and having someone who could take care of each other would be a good thing. Director Yang was also happy and didn't expect Xiao Li Ming to not oppose the idea. Xiao Li Ming clarified that not opposing didn't mean agreeing, and he would test Director Yang. Director Yang said that if Xiao Li Ming had any requirements, he should just let him know.
The basketball training school on Fang Shu Ran's side is about to open. Xiao Li Ming discusses this with Fang Shu Ran, who initially thought it was about Jing Yi's issue. During the opening, Jing Yi also arrives and mentions that Director Xiao convinced her mother that she can come and play basketball. Fang Shu Ran is also delighted.
Xiao Li Ming receives a phone call, informing him that there's a fire in Bailu Village. Xiao Li Ming rushes over to inquire about the situation. Mayor Fan explains that there's a fire there, fortunately on the outskirts. Chairman Liu was trying to burn something but was discovered by Li Biao. During the meeting, they discuss the fire in Bailu Village. This incident was caused by the disorderly construction by villagers, and the aging power lines resulted in the fire. The haphazard construction prevented the fire trucks from entering.
Cheng Hai Jiang is also angry, stating that the urban village problem has existed for a long time and questioning why they haven't solved it yet. The urban village issue is indeed the focus of their recent work, but it involves various aspects and is not easy to resolve. Cheng Hai Jiang suggests using the incident in Bailu Village as a template and having the comprehensive governance center and other departments take the lead in solving the problem. They must demolish all illegal constructions and reinstall the power lines.
Mayor Su has no objections, and everyone leaves. Mayor Su is also frustrated, believing that it will have a significant impact on the economy and that the people's lives can only improve when the economy develops. Mayor Fan informs everyone that the village chief agrees to the demolition, but many others oppose it. Zheng Liang rents a house here to run a sweater factory, and the rented house is an illegal construction. Now that it needs to be demolished, the landlord has not discussed compensation with him.
Zheng Liang disagrees with the demolition, and Xiao Li Ming tries to persuade him but unexpectedly, Zheng Liang's wife brings up the topic of divorce. Zheng Liang doesn't even allow Xiao Li Ming to enter and directly drives him away.
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