Episode 17 recap: Xie Guang Kun asked Xie Yong Qiang to send a gift to the Wang family.
Wang Xiao Meng, you said that this time we were fortunate because of Bai Qing Ming's investment, but Xie Guang Kun still hasn't agreed to it. This matter has made Wang Xiao Meng very frustrated. When Wang Meifeng found out that her husband had actually fired two service staff, she was very angry. Zhao Si quickly told her that it was because their salaries were too expensive, and Liu Neng had taken over all the work, so there was no need to spend so much money. However, Wang Meifeng still felt that something was not quite right about this situation.
Early in the morning, Xie Yong Qiang was waiting at the soy products factory. Bai Qing Ming noticed that something was off and left first. Xie Yong Qiang came over to ask his wife to go back home. Since he didn't inform his father about the situation, things became chaotic on the spot. Wang Xiao Meng believed that even if her father-in-law knew about this, he would still cause a scene. Moreover, at a time when the soy products factory needed a lot of investment, they were unwilling to compromise, regardless of Xie Guang Kun's opposition.
Li Xiu Lian didn't want to keep living at Xie Guang Kun's house, but Liu Neng wanted to make money. He said it was for the two of them, so they wouldn't have to trouble their children in the future. However, Li Xiu Lian disagreed. But now that the contract has been signed, they argued again, and Liu Neng said that the contract was already done and there was no way to change it. Li Xiu Lian felt very helpless.
When Wang Xiao Meng's father learned that his daughter and son-in-law were arguing, he advised her to let it go and not to conflict with Xie Guang Kun. On the other hand, Xiu Gang scolded his son and even said that his son couldn't handle Wang Xiao Meng. Xie Guang Kun made the situation sound very serious, but Xie Yong Qiang asked his father not to worry and assured him that their relationship with his wife would improve.
Tang Dun Dun went to find Da Zhuang again, but Da Zhuang was very uncomfortable. Tang Dun Dun brought some fruits with her, and Da Zhuang said he was feeling better, but Tang Dun Dun was worried that she might be bothering him. In reality, Da Zhuang was just trying to find a way to get Tang Dun Dun to leave, but no matter what, Tang Dun Dun insisted on staying by his side to take care of him. Wang Mu Sheng was still sleeping while holding a lamb, and suddenly felt like he saw Ding Ning coming in a wedding dress. Wang Mu Sheng was very happy to see her, and Ding Ning told him not to move. Then she arranged for someone to take their wedding photos, but Wang Mu Sheng's face was barely visible in the pictures.
Later, Wang Mu Sheng turned around and became a cameraman, only to see Ding Ning getting married to someone else. It turned out that Wang Mu Sheng had a nightmare, dreaming that Ding Ning had left him. He was very anxious, but fortunately, a companion helped wake him up.
Wang Mu Sheng also reassured everyone that he was fine, but deep down, he felt a bit uneasy, afraid that Ding Ning might really get married.
Zhao Si prepared a meal and called Liu Neng and his wife to come and eat. However, unexpectedly, they were only served a bowl of porridge and some vegetarian dishes. Liu Neng felt a bit embarrassed, and Zhao Si explained that they were currently focusing on saving money. Liu Neng didn't know what to say in response.
Li Xiu Lian went along with Zhao Si, thinking that having something to eat was good enough. However, as soon as she took a bite, she found it to be too salty. In reality, Zhao Si had prepared a proper meal but secretly hid it to prevent Liu Neng from drinking. Zhao Si was playing mind games with Liu Neng, but Wang Meifeng felt that it was unnecessary.
Xie Guang Kun bought some gifts and asked his son to deliver them to Wang Xiao Meng's father. Now Xie Yong Qiang was completely confused by his father's actions, and Xie Guang Kun was instructing his son on how to speak to his father-in-law. Xie Yong Qiang had no choice but to agree. Next, both Liu Neng and his wife were working in the guesthouse, and the toilet cleaning duties were also handed over to Liu Neng. He felt it was very unfair. If he didn't want to continue, he would have to pay a penalty of 7,500 yuan. Liu Neng was very angry, but he didn't want to pay the penalty, so he had to continue working.
Li Yin Ping came to see Du Xiao Shuang and expressed her unhappiness. Du Xiao Shuang immediately guessed that it must be because of Bai Qing Ming. Du Xiao Shuang suggested that they go watch a movie together to relax.
Song Xiao Feng prepared a welcoming feast for Tang Dun Dun and invited Da Zhuang as well. However, at the moment, Da Zhuang and Song Xiao Feng were not on good terms. They still didn't want to acknowledge each other's presence, but luckily, others mediated between them. Xie Yong Qiang arrived at the Wang family's house with the gifts, and Wang Xiao Meng didn't say much. Her father, on the other hand, was very pleased.
However, Xie Yong Qiang took the initiative to say that the gifts were bought by his father, as an apology to everyone. Wang's father didn't dwell on it too much. Jin Yan planned to video chat with Du Xiao Shuang in the evening, but Du Xiao Shuang was busy having dinner with Li Yin Ping, so she didn't answer the call.
During dinner, there was still some awkwardness in the atmosphere among Song Xiao Feng's family. Song Xiao Feng still didn't want to drink with Da Zhuang, and Song Qing Lian hurriedly played the role of peacemaker.
Ah! The characters Xie Yong Qiang and Zhao Si have undergone the biggest transformation in this drama. They are not as likable as they were in the previous installments. The storyline of this part is outstanding.
Especially when I saw Xiao Meng shedding tears, it felt like I was back in Part 8. Xiao Meng has been through so much hardship in the past, finally had some peace in the last few parts, and now it starts all over again!
The story has more depth than the previous parts. Moreover, I really like the editing in this part. It is layered and the logic flows smoothly. The story is tightly woven, and the switching between characters is excellent.
It particularly gives me a strong sense of resemblance to the first and second parts of "Love in the Countryside"! The negative and positive characters have now created a distance between them.
The divide has emerged, and the conflicts have escalated, but there are still joyful elements present. Unlike the previous parts, which were relatively friendly, all the pressure was on Xie Guang Kun.
This time it is more balanced, reflecting the realities of life that often come with helplessness! It feels very real.
Everyone's choices may vary. Marriage is not everything in life. And I think this time Xiao Meng has undergone significant changes. He actually sees things very clearly, including Yongqiang's transformation and Xie Guang Kun's actions!
Helplessness and powerlessness. Repeated experiences lead to repeated disappointments. People will eventually explode after accumulating enough. And many things are mixed with reality. There's no way, many things cannot be avoided. In that case, you can only choose one, and you will definitely choose what you have always believed in and firmly stood for.
In a relationship, there must be give and take. Both individuals are relatively radical, and if the relationship cannot continue, it used to be that Xie Yongqiang was more accommodating and would act as a mediator. He would defend Xiao Meng in front of Xie Guang Kun and speak gently to her.
He used to handle things more gently. But now? He tends to listen to Xie Guang Kun. In regards to Xiao Meng, he mostly takes an opposing or neutral stance! That's the change, but Xiao Meng will not retreat, she will only move forward because she has her own convictions.