Episode 20 recap: Cheng Yao was deceived in buying jade.
Tong Xin, after getting drunk, fell asleep directly on Cheng Yao's shoulder. Although it was the weekend, Tong Xin received an urgent call from the company and had to go there to handle the matter. Tong Xin instructed her son to take care of his own meals. When Cheng Yao returned home, he saw Peter alone. Peter claimed not to be afraid, but deep down, he was very scared of taking a shower and sleeping alone. Cheng Yao stayed at the door, keeping an eye on him. After Peter finished showering, he sat nearby and read a book. He also saw a place he really wanted to visit and shared it with Cheng Yao.
Coincidentally, Tong Xin also returned home, and the two accompanied their child to go shopping. Cheng Yao mentioned that he had never seen this side of Tong Xin before because in his eyes, Tong Xin had always been a strong and independent woman. He even told Cheng Yao about his mother's fondness for the character Zhu Bajie from the Chinese literary classic "Journey to the West." When Cheng Yao intentionally turned the sugar painting to Zhu Bajie, Tong Xin pretended it was for her son's sake, but she was actually very happy.
Cheng Yao was still troubled by breaking Tong Xin's jade, so he searched online but couldn't find anything similar. He decided to search in the antique market. After a long search, he finally found something similar, but the seller asked for a price of 88,000 yuan, which instantly discouraged Cheng Yao.
However, he still kept this matter in mind. He later went to the company to find Lin Xi and inquire about his recent manuscript fees, hoping for an advance payment. Lin Xi knew something was bothering him, and Cheng Yao candidly shared his concerns. Lin Xi assigned Cheng Yao some quick-paying jobs to help him earn money as soon as possible.
Xiao Yi Cheng and Lin Xi would have private conversations during meetings at the company, but they didn't want others to know about their relationship, which hadn't been made public yet. Unfortunately, Xiao Yi Cheng accidentally picked up the wrong cup and drank from Lin Xi's cup, causing a very awkward atmosphere. Afterwards, Xiao Yi Cheng called Lin Xi into the office. Pretending it was work-related, Xiao Yi Cheng got close to Lin Xi, and just as they were about to kiss, Assistant Mao Mao walked in once again, ruining the intimate moment that had been building up.
Lin Xi believes that for now, they should prioritize their work. Even if they are personally okay with it, other shareholders in the company may not accept their relationship. Xiao Yi Cheng eventually agrees with Lin Xi's suggestion to wait until their collaboration is over before publicly acknowledging their feelings for each other. They had planned to watch a movie together that evening, but suddenly Xiao Yi Cheng's company encountered issues with financing, so he couldn't make it for the time being. Lin Xi learned that Xiao Yi Cheng had to go to another city to meet with the boss for work-related matters, so she advised him to stay safe on the journey.
Wei Tian wants to quickly end the collaboration between Chen Ji and Tan Sha Sha because Tan Sha Sha is now his girlfriend, and he doesn't want others to get too close to her. Lin Xi has also been asked by a superior in the past to do mundane and boring tasks. At that time, she complained in her heart, but in the end, she realized that those tasks laid the foundation for her current achievements.
After receiving the money, Cheng Yao went straight to the antique market and finally found a similar jade. He had planned to find someone to help carve it into the same shape, but it turned out that his jade was identified as fake. Cheng Yao felt very disappointed, and his grandmother could tell that he made this decision because of someone he liked. Cheng Yao didn't fully accept it and went to confront the other party about it.
Lin Xi waited at home for Xiao Yi Cheng to return. They had a scheduled conference call the next morning, and she hoped that the financing this time would be successful. Tong Xin sent the latest data to Xiao Yi Cheng. Although the medical robot had been developed, Tong Xin was concerned that there might still be some issues. However, Xiao Yi Cheng was eager to promote the new product as quickly as possible. Tong Xin advised him to be cautious if it's not necessary.
After preparing the meal, Lin Xi found Xiao Yi Cheng already asleep on the sofa. She woke him up to eat. Although it was just a simple tomato and egg noodle dish, it tasted as delicious as before.
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