Episode 23 recap: Zhu Da Li wants to sever the father-son relationship.
Zhou Yu expressed that he can provide support for Gu Mo Li, both in her artistic career and personal life, wherever she goes. Zhu Da Li caused trouble again by summoning Wang Ling Xiao, Huang Qian Niu, and others, and announced that he wants to completely sever ties with Zhu Jing Cao, which would result in the properties under his name being returned.
Zhu Jing Cao is going to work in another city and he agrees to let Coco stay with Jasmine. He has already prepared a supplementary agreement for this purpose. Zhou Yu's words have had some impact on Gu Mo Li, reigniting dreams that had long been worn down by life. Zhu Jing Cao has a job opportunity, not in a large company but rather an outsourcing company that provides accommodation and meals. The work location is in Wuxi and requires frequent overtime.
Due to life's pressures, Zhu Jing Cao decides to accept this job, even though it seems like a waste of his qualifications to join such a small outsourcing company. Gu Mo Li, who has been unable to make a decision, goes to find Liuliu for support. Liuliu encourages her to pursue her dreams, even if she fails, so that she won't have regrets in the future. Gu Mo Li finally makes up her mind and agrees to sign a contract with Zhou Yu as an artist. Zhou Yu can provide support for her, both in her artistic career and their personal relationship, no matter where they end up.
Zhu Jing Cao goes to the gallery to find Gu Mo Li, and Zhou Yu doesn't avoid him. Zhu Jing Cao confronts Jasmine face to face, asking if she still wants to start over with him. Gu Mo Li states that she wants to start fresh on her own and that all she wants to do now is paint. Her rejection is clear, and Zhu Jing Cao turns and leaves.
He goes to drink and vent his frustrations with Wang Ling Xiao and Huang Qian Niu. The sorrow of a middle-aged man is vividly displayed in him, and it is evident that he truly loves Gu Mo Li. Wang Ling Xiao and Huang Qian Niu, being his brothers, don't know what to say to console him, so they pour him a drink.
The next day, Zhu Da Li calls them all to his home, including Gu Mo Li, and announces that he has something important to announce and wants all the young people present as witnesses.
Zhu Da Li said that he wants to sever ties with Zhu Jing Cao, terminate their legal father-son relationship, and demands that Zhu Jing Cao either transfer the house and move out or repay him the money for the house at market value.
Regarding Coco's custody, Zhu Da Li firmly states that Coco is of the Zhu family's bloodline and should be raised by the Zhu family. He proposes that Coco stays at the Zhu family's home from Monday to Friday and can go to the Gu family on weekends. Gu Mo Li immediately opposes this, stating that if Coco's custody doesn't belong to her, it should be given to Coco's father, Zhu Jing Cao, rather than the so-called Zhu family.
Zhu Da Li pays no attention to Gu Mo Li's objection. Furious, Gu Mo Li stands up to leave, but Zhang Shan Ya quickly stops her and tries to console her with gentle words. However, Zhu Jing Cao stands up and declares that the family has nothing to do with Jasmine and that she can leave.
The situation becomes too overwhelming, and Wang Ling Xiao and Huang Qian Niu make excuses to leave. Zhu Da Li's actions, taken to assert his authority, have deeply saddened Zhang Shan Ya. Wang Ling Xiao hasn't forgotten Huang Qian Niu's slip of the tongue earlier in the morning. Huang Qian Niu mentioned that Wang Ling Xiao and Zhu Jing Cao are both responsible family men. After leaving the Zhu family, Wang Ling Xiao questioned him about Liuliu's pregnancy, and Huang Qian Niu admitted it.
Zhang Shan Ya confronts Zhu Da Li again and demands a divorce. Zhu Jing Cao is going to work in another city, and he agrees to let Coco stay with Jasmine and includes the division of property in the supplementary agreement. Gu Mo Li is surprised by how clear-cut Zhu Jing Cao wants to divide their assets and expresses her anger.
Since Zhang Shan Ya brought up the divorce, Zhu Da Li has been sitting silently at home. Meanwhile, Zhang Shan Ya is consulting Jiang Hai Tao about divorce matters. If Zhu Da Li refuses to agree to a divorce agreement, the only option left is to pursue a legal divorce. Zhang Shan Ya hopes that after hearing about her experiences over the years, Jiang Hai Tao will decide whether or not to help her return to her hometown and fight the legal battle.
Zhu Jing Cao arrives at the outsourcing company in Wuxi. Although his programming language skills are still intact, he expects to work overtime and stay up late.
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