Episode 23 recap: Xiao Yi Cheng accepted various challenges from Lin Xi's father.
After returning home, Lin Xi remembered what Chen Xiao had said to her. Perhaps she had imposed her way of being good to others, without realizing that it was not what they wanted. The things she pursued eight years ago might be completely different from what Chen Xiao wants now. Although she knew she wasn't easy to get along with, she never expected that she would be seen so negatively by others. However, Xiao Yi Cheng was always there comforting Lin Xi, hoping she could quickly overcome this difficult time.
When Lin Xi got home, she video-called her mother. Her mother mentioned that her father had been growing some vegetables during this time and asked Lin Xi to come home more often. Lin Xi decided to go home for the National Day holiday, but to her surprise, as soon as she stepped out, Xiao Yi Cheng was already waiting at the door, pretending to coincidentally meet her, but actually intending to accompany Lin Xi home.
Lin Xi didn't refuse, and the two of them drove back. Since Xiao Yi Cheng also needed to visit his parents along the way, he planned to buy some things on the roadside to bring back and save face. However, there were no expensive alcoholic beverages in the countryside, so Xiao Yi Cheng could only buy some local specialties.
Lin Xi was happy to see how serious Xiao Yi Cheng was about it, and Xiao Yi Cheng was embarrassed to find out that Lin Xi's home was actually a rural resort. Moreover, the things he bought were fruits grown in Lin Xi's family farm. Fortunately, Lin Xi was there comforting him all along.
After Xiao Yi Cheng was introduced as their daughter's boyfriend, Lin Xi's parents intentionally made him explain the gifts he brought. Xiao Yi Cheng later learned that Lin Xi's family had an ecological garden, and everywhere he could see now was in the vicinity of Lin Xi's place. In fact, Lin Xi's father's business didn't prosper much at first, but it gradually improved when Lin Xi was in high school.
Xiao Yi Cheng and Lin Xi had been in a relationship for many years, but he had no knowledge of these things. Lin Xi's father also told his wife that he intended to test Xiao Yi Cheng thoroughly, and his wife agreed to it.
When it was time for dinner, Lin Xi's father intentionally invited villagers to come over, each bringing their own specialty dishes. He expressed that the local custom here was to eat a lot as a way of showing approval to everyone. Xiao Yi Cheng originally had a very small appetite, but he didn't want to refuse, so he ate everything the villagers brought.
Lin Xi's father also wanted to see how deep Xiao Yi Cheng's feelings were for his daughter, so he asked him to demonstrate his abilities. Xiao Yi Cheng was very confident. The first challenge Lin Xi's father set for him was to make a sofa. At first, Xiao Yi Cheng didn't quite understand, but he explained that the first gift he made for his wife when they were together was a sofa. Being able to make a good sofa would show whether a man had the capability and responsibility to bear the burden of the entire household. Only in this way would his daughter not suffer in the future.
Tong Xin had work to do and needed to find Xiao Yi Cheng, so she entrusted her son to Cheng Yao. When Cheng Yao learned that Tong Xin had to go to a faraway place, he voluntarily offered to drive her there. Pete was already sleeping in the car. At first, Tong Xin sat in the back seat, but when she noticed that Cheng Yao was feeling drowsy, she moved to the passenger seat and handed him her earphones, hoping to help him relax and relieve his fatigue.
Lin Xi's parents warmly welcomed Tong Xin and her group's visit. After Xiao Yi Cheng finished dealing with work matters, he prepared to go to the mountains to cut bamboo. Lin Xi even gave him her father's clothes to wear. Xiao Yi Cheng felt a bit embarrassed when he went out, as no one recognized him at first. But when they learned that he was going to the mountains to cut bamboo, they joined him.
During dinner, Lin Xi noticed that Xiao Yi Cheng had injured his hand. Despite her father's objections, she quickly took Xiao Yi Cheng inside to dress his wound. Lin Xi felt a sense of guilt seeing Xiao Yi Cheng endure so much pain for her. However, Xiao Yi Cheng didn't mind at all; on the contrary, as long as he could be by Lin Xi's side, he could face any situation with optimism.
In the evening, Pete and Cheng Yao were packing their things. At first, Tong Xin didn't know what they were up to, but she discovered the next morning that they had been observing the entire process of a butterfly breaking out of its cocoon. Pete was also very happy, and Tong Xin couldn't help but shed tears.
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