Episode 20 recap: Wen Hui Xin and Zhao Wen Hui Xin reached a settlement.
Xu Xiao Wei's good friend took her for a ride, but their car broke down on the way back. Fortunately, they managed to capture what they wanted. During the company meeting, Liang Jing Ren was preparing to buy a massage chair when Zhao Min Hua arrived. From others, Liang Jing Ren learned that Zhao Min Hua had already secured a collaboration deal.
Liang Jing Ren secretly investigated Zhao Min Hua and discovered that she was actually going through a divorce with her husband, which was a sensational piece of news for him. Zhao Min Hua intentionally placed the massage chair she bought in Liang Jing Ren's office, almost as a declaration of dominance.
Liang Jing Ren didn't care and even mocked Zhao Min Hua, stating that the law of the jungle applied to human survival. Liang Jing Ren made it clear that he was the master of the room, advising her not to harbor any delusions. Liang Jing Ren also mentioned Zhao Min Hua's husband, stating that it was impossible for her to step on him. Zhao Min Hua claimed that she had to endure everything for the sake of her son.
Zhao Min Hua even deliberately provoked a direct comparison between Liang Jing Ren and Wen Hui Xin. During the company meeting, everyone expressed their opinions regarding the upcoming news report. Liang Jing Ren and Wen Hui Xin had different views, and it was decided to vote on the matter. Zhao Min Hua also got involved, while Xu Ying Fei cleverly maintained a neutral stance.
While driving, Wen Hui Xin discussed investment matters. After arriving at the radio station, they began the meeting. Zhao Min Hua felt it was unfair to others since she had occupied the prime time for a week. Xu Ying Fei aimed to maintain a balance and refrained from interfering.
After Xu Xiao Wei's sister passed away, his demeanor changed. It was the first time Liang Jing Ren brought Xu Xiao Wei along, but Xu Xiao Wei showed no signs of nervousness and effortlessly engaged in conversation. Xu Xiao Wei even mentioned going racing with them, but Liang Jing Ren understood that Xu Xiao Wei wanted to investigate something, so he quickly declined.
Wen Hui Xin found Zhao Min Hua and expressed her intention to reconcile. She now knew that Liang Jing Ren was instigating behind the scenes. Wen Hui Xin mentioned bringing a settlement agreement, and Zhao Min Hua believed she had nothing to lose. She was determined to have possession of both her son and her job.
Surprisingly, Wen Hui Xin obtained evidence of Zhao Min Hua's husband's infidelity, something even the best private detectives in Hong Kong failed to uncover. Wen Hui Xin had all the evidence in her hands. Moreover, Wen Hui Xin was the boss of the most skilled private detectives in Hong Kong, including Zhao Min Hua's husband. With this evidence, Zhao Min Hua could naturally claim a portion of her husband's assets.
As a condition, Zhao Min Hua had to voluntarily resign from her current position. Upon learning this, Xu Ying Fei hurriedly went to dissuade her.
However, Zhao Min Hua had made up her mind, and this time, thanks to Wen Hui Xin's help, she decided not to continue the fight. It can be said that Zhao Min Hua reached a settlement with Wen Hui Xin, thanks to her assistance.
Afterward, Zhao Min Hua handed over the original news video of Chen Zi Jie shooting Wen Hui Xin during her first interview to Liang Jing Ren. On the surface, it was a reconciliation with Wen Hui Xin, but in reality, Zhao Min Hua still felt that Wen Hui Xin had too much ambition, and this reform would naturally be detrimental to the company.
Xu Xiao Wei went for a ride with her good friend and took photos. Her friend also expressed their love for Xu Xiao Wei, even though they knew she had a boyfriend. Xu Xiao Wei kissed the person directly, and they couldn't help but respond to Xu Xiao Wei's passionate kiss.
Zhang Jia Yan was very concerned about the truthfulness of the report, but the leadership was not willing to pay attention to her. After all, Zhang Jia Yan had also been transferred from the television department and naturally did not receive the respect she deserved in the department. Zhang Jia Yan returned home, and her husband brought flowers to celebrate, but she was unhappy because of her work. Her husband comforted her and suggested that if she didn't like her current job, she could switch to another one, and he would help her arrange it.
However, Zhang Jia Yan didn't want to live a life as a wealthy housewife. But these were not what Zhang Jia Yan wanted. Even so, Zhang Jia Yan attended the banquet with her fiancé, but she still felt uncomfortable inside. She felt like she was just a backdrop for her husband.
At the banquet, Zhang Jia Yan also met Tang Zhi Yao. Since Tang Zhi Yao left the TV station, he had been doing better and even thought that Zhang Jia Yan should find a new life. Zhang Jia Yan saw that her secret base was going to be taken over by the government, and the cause she had been fighting for, defending the rights of the people, was also losing support from the people. Zhang Jia Yan completely collapsed.
Back at home, she burned all her educational credentials, which shocked her fiancé when he came back. Zhang Jia Yan told him that she wasn't suitable to be someone's wife and then directly suggested breaking up.
Jiayan is truly a pure idealist. I see a lot of barrage comments criticizing her for being selfish, but I don't think that's her character. How else can she uphold her ideals? As she said, after learning so much and being a highly accomplished woman, how can she be content with being trapped?
Trapped in her current situation, trapped within her family. Even I, who am not as outstanding as her, refuse to accept it. I still want to explore the vastness of this world. And Zhang Jiayan, who possesses stronger ideals, beliefs, and abilities than me, would certainly feel the same.
Men truly have their own cunning ways. They may appear to be well-spoken on the surface, but in reality, they have been brainwashing Jiayan since the very beginning to become a housewife. Liu Yan, at least, mentioned the possibility of balancing family and work, but this man doesn't even bring up work and forcefully wants to confine her to the household.
It's nauseating.
That's right, this is the poison of traditional thinking. They want to turn a talented woman into a housewife, controlling her life, doing household chores and taking care of children at home.
I can't even imagine how boring that kind of life would be.
Many men think Jia Yan is being unreasonable, but I think that lawyer is being wishful. He knows that his woman likes to work in journalism, yet he insists on making Jia Yan a housewife. Men are strange, they always want to turn successful career women into housewives.
And those who actually want to focus on being housewives are not chosen.
Looking at it from Jia Yan's perspective, her work is unsatisfactory, and she feels helpless. She watches her ex-boyfriend, who used to be a small reporter like her, become more and more successful while she has lost everything. Her ice cream parlor, which used to be her place of relaxation, is gone.
The mountain peak where she used to find solace is also gone.
Having one's beliefs collapse is already terrifying, let alone experiencing the collapse of multiple beliefs at the same time. Can't you see what she's going through instead of just criticizing her?
The problem between Jia Yan and her fiancé actually stems from a lack of understanding. The man doesn't comprehend the significance of journalism to Jia Yan, and Jia Yan doesn't understand why he always wants her to quit her job.
On top of that, both of them are busy with work and never have time to sit down and communicate properly. They just talk past each other, and over time, problems arise. Moreover, Jia Yan is currently experiencing a career slump, so the words spoken by her fiancé only make her more frustrated.
Ultimately, both sides have no idea what the other truly wants.
Many people dislike Zhang Jia Yan, but personally, I find this character quite well-rounded. In the early stages, he was too righteous, which made him seem unrealistic. But later on, it became evident that he had a sense of self.
Overall, he prioritizes his career. However, Zhang Jia Yan is highly educated. Who with such qualifications would choose to be a housewife? He is ambitious and I think this man has a gentle side as well.
Of course, it's undeniable that he loves Jia Yan. Also, this is how society works. No matter how idealistic you are, in the end, you have to play by the existing rules. Otherwise, you'll be kicked out of the game.
I think it's unfair to accuse Zhang Jia Yan of double standards in her work. As for their breakup, why can't they? Clearly, they have such different ideologies. Zhang Jia Yan has rejected her boyfriend's proposal of being a housewife so many times, and he still insists on it.
Isn't he just pretending not to understand and hoping the other person will compromise? Since they've been together for so long and he still doesn't understand why she's been acting out recently, yet continues to provoke her by suggesting she become a housewife, it's obvious they're not compatible.
In the comments section, if you think his suggestions are so great, why not put yourself in his shoes and marry him? You would be a perfect match, but both of you are career-oriented individuals. Especially considering Zhang Jia Yan is an idealist, it's just not possible for them to have a successful relationship.
It's not about who's right or wrong, it's simply a matter of incompatibility.
Zhang Jia Yan is not likable, but there are also plenty of critical comments in the bullet comments. People curse at her when they're together, and they continue to curse at her after they break up. I mean, come on, she's an outstanding woman with such a great education and high intelligence.
Why should she sacrifice her career aspirations to become a housewife? Lawyer Shao brainwashes her and pressures her to resign at the first opportunity. Isn't that selfish? Just because he has a gentle demeanor, does that automatically make him a good man?
Your standards for men are really low. Don't be so infatuated with men, I'm telling you. Did he offer any encouragement or support when he noticed that Zhang Jia Yan was struggling at work? Did he show any concern?
No, all he did was push her to resign relentlessly. That's pure selfishness. Those who criticize Zhang Jia Yan mostly believe that women should sacrifice their careers for the sake of the family. Well, you pampered wives can't possibly understand that women can have aspirations too.
Zhang Jia Yan doesn't need your understanding.
When facing both career and family, Jia Yan, as a woman, has to give up one in order to achieve balance. But her partner doesn't have to. He can casually suggest that she becomes a wealthy housewife.
He has never worried about the family because he simply assumes that Jia Yan will take care of it.
Oh my, I'm trying to figure out why Jia Yan is so frustrated and conflicted. She graduated from a prestigious university and has talent in journalism, which is why she can continue working in the company without taking sides.
She has always reported news based on her own principles, but it turns out that those who focus on politics and have no real skills can maintain their positions better. At first, she didn't think much of being demoted.
After all, she believed she was a shining talent anywhere she went. But over time, she realized it wasn't the case, and she started to panic, longing to return to familiar ground. I'm just speculating here, but I still don't understand why she resists entering into marriage.
Balancing ideals and reality is indeed difficult, and ideals are hard to achieve. It's normal for Jiayan to have a breakdown in her values. Without the support of her loved ones, it's like being a fresh graduate facing the harsh realities of society.
She can only choose between life and ideals.
Jia Yan has always had a smooth-sailing life without encountering many setbacks, and she is very ambitious. I feel that her current state is quite normal. She suppresses herself, not because of the external influences on her, but because she has always believed herself to be an outstanding person.
Being in the blogging department where she can't write what she wants, it feels like her talent is being buried and she can't shine as she should.
Everyone has their own beliefs that they hold onto and consider as part of their self-identity. Jiayan is an idealist, and her previous experiences have always been smooth sailing, which has reinforced her belief in her principles and values.
However, now that her career is in a slump, the words of Tang Zhi Yao, as well as Sha Niu Rong's immigration, and every little thing that happens, all seem to be telling her that what she holds dear doesn't work, ultimately shattering the very foundation of her existence.
But Lawyer Shao fails to understand Jiayan's breakdown, and suggesting that she becomes a homemaker only distances her further from her true self. Because she is so afraid of losing herself, Jiayan chooses to leave. Idealists like Jiayan, who are so dedicated to their subjectivity, can even come across as selfish and out of place in today's society.