Episode 19 recap: Anxin was forced to start blind dating.
Xiao Qiu told Anxin that no matter how long a butterfly is trapped in its cocoon, it will eventually break free and soar. When Zhao Xiufang learned that Xiao Qiu didn't have a partner, she wanted Anxin to marry him. Lin Tianyu couldn't help but make fun of it, thinking it was unnecessary for a mother like her to worry about such things. Zhao Xiuli was admitted to the hospital, but she made it clear to Chen Ruohua that she must go on blind dates according to her requirements. Otherwise, she would rather die.
Teacher Lia told Lin Tianyu that she didn't want to interfere with his life and that whenever he made up his mind, he could come to Beijing to find her. When Zhao Xiufang saw Lin Tianyu making a phone call, she asked who the person on the other end was. Lin Tianyu deliberately said it was his girlfriend, and Zhao Xiufang teased him a few times. Then she asked for his opinion on whether Xiao Qiu and Anxin were suitable for each other. Lin Tianyu couldn't help but make fun of her again, saying she was a meddlesome mother, and advised her to reconcile with Anxin and stop being hypocritical, hiding in the shop every day and secretly watching the videos Anxin took.
When Zhao Xiuli saw that Chen Ruohua didn't want to go on blind dates, she thought she was still thinking about Zhou Kaize, the scum man, so she continued to refuse to eat. When Chen Ruohua called Zhao Xiufang over, Zhao Xiufang found that her sister was almost in a state of collapse, so she hurriedly sent her to the hospital and advised her not to be angry with her daughter. But Zhao Xiuli stubbornly said that if Chen Ruohua didn't go on blind dates, she would make Chen Ruohua watch her die.
Chen Ruohua initially vowed not to yield to her mother even if it meant death, but when she saw Zhao Xiuli in anger and pulled the needle from her hand, she couldn't help but cry and admit defeat. From then on, Chen Ruohua started going on blind dates according to her mother's arrangements, but she didn't find anyone she liked after seeing several candidates.
Only Lao Hu's nephew could hold a conversation with her, so she temporarily didn't refuse to appease her mother. Lin Tianyu danced with Anxin and always wore a mask. Xiao Qiu was a bit curious and asked him why he didn't take off the mask when he looked so handsome. Lin Tianyu told him that he just didn't want to be recognized by his colleagues.
When they returned home, Lin Tianyu took out his treasured two masks. He and his ex-girlfriend had won several competitions wearing these masks. He put one of the masks on his face and looked at himself in the mirror, but quickly took it off, feeling a pang of pain in his heart. Xiao Qiu bought a dress for Anxin, and when she saw how beautiful it was, Anxin couldn't help but feel a bit melancholic, saying that even when his legs were healed, he had never worn such a beautiful dress.
Xiao Qiu then told Anxin that no matter how long a butterfly is trapped in its cocoon, it will eventually break free and soar.
Anxin didn't expect that Xiao Qiu, who seemed a bit dull, would actually be quite comforting. Zhao Xiuli brought Chen Ruohua to a hospital, originally for a freckle removal treatment. However, to Chen Ruohua's surprise, her mother brought her there to repair her hymen.
The reason her mother did this was that Lao Hu's nephew kept saying in front of Chen Ruohua that he liked her purity. Although Zhao Xiuli explained to Chen Ruohua that the hospital was running a promotion, buy one get one free, and the payment was non-refundable, Chen Ruohua angrily told her mother that she wouldn't delude herself into doing what she wanted. Chen Ruohua vented to Anxin about her mother's actions and expressed her frustration. After pouring out her grievances, Chen Ruohua finally understood one thing: if she wanted to overcome her current predicament, she had to defeat her mother first.
Therefore, during the date with Lao Hu's nephew, she explicitly told him that she was no longer a virgin and confessed that she had had over ten boyfriends in the past. Zhao Xiuli and Lao Hu overheard this conversation and were shocked to hear Chen Ruohua being so promiscuous. Lao Hu angrily left, mocking Zhao Xiuli for always boasting about how pure her daughter was, but today she finally witnessed the truth.
Lao Hu angrily told Zhao Xiuli that she wanted everyone to know what kind of person Zhao Xiuli's daughter was, so that she wouldn't deceive others in the future. Zhao Xiuli chased after Lao Hu, trying to explain that Chen Ruohua was just making things up, but Lao Hu didn't listen to her at all.
Lao Hu's nephew, after hearing all of Chen Ruohua's words, immediately guessed her intentions. Chen Ruohua also apologized to him, saying that this was her war with her mother. After leaving Lao Hu's nephew, Chen Ruohua went to see Anxin again, saying that she had finally won a round today. Anxin wanted to persuade her to go back home, but Chen Ruohua couldn't bear the thought of returning to a home that her mother had turned into a tomb-like place and refused to go back no matter what.
Some people are asking why Qin Feng doesn't pursue a young and beautiful woman. Well, I would say that if he had the opportunity, he would certainly go after beautiful women too!
It's just that pursuing a beautiful woman requires more effort and thought compared to someone with an average appearance. Given Qin Feng's current unstable mental state, he needs an outlet for quick release, and Manager Chu happens to be readily available.
Once he recovers, he will definitely tidy himself up and become a lapdog for beautiful women.
He's like a weak-willed embroidered pillow. He's not malicious, but lacks determination. He no longer desires peace of mind, but his conscience is still intact.
He can't figure out what to do, being led by his parents and the third elder brother. The third elder brother, as his superior, actually understands him well.
He pretends to be indifferent and says "let's break up" casually, making him feel conflicted and indecisive.
Love is between two individuals, but marriage involves two families. There might be some feelings between Ruohua and Zhou Kaize, but the difference in their family backgrounds is too significant. Ruohua doesn't have much to offer, and a girl like her can't afford to gamble.
She can't play the game of love with Zhou Kaize. On the other hand, Zhou Kaize has too much, and it doesn't necessarily mean that Ruohua is the only option for him. It's perfectly normal for him to not want to get married early.
While it's not necessary for couples to come from the same social class to have a happy marriage, having this condition can greatly reduce complications.