Episode 31 recap: Yao Zhi Ming and Mai Cheng Huan's relationship is public.
When Mai Lai Tian learned that Yao Zhi Ming and Mai Cheng Huan were dating, he had a heart-to-heart talk with Yao Zhi Ming. Yao Zhi Ming expressed his sincere feelings for Mai Cheng Huan and gained Mai Lai Tian's approval.Yao Zhi Ming immediately shared the good news with Mai Cheng Huan, who was very happy. However, they still maintained a distance and were worried that Liu Wan Yu would discover their relationship. Mao Mao swore to fight for custody of Ding Ding at any cost, and Mai Cheng Zao wholeheartedly supported her in the legal battle.
Yao Ren Fu suddenly came to see Liu Wan Yu and informed her about Yao Zhi Ming and Mai Cheng Huan's romantic involvement. Liu Wan Yu confronted Yao Zhi Ming, seeking an explanation, and Yao Zhi Ming pleaded with Liu Wan Yu to give him a chance.
After dinner, Mai Cheng Huan sat alone in the yard lost in thought. Mai Lai Tian noticed that she was troubled and approached her for a heart-to-heart conversation. Mai Cheng Huan revealed in detail how Yao Ren Fu caused a scene at the hotel, without hiding her concern for Yao Zhi Ming. Mai Lai Tian realized that Mai Cheng Huan liked Yao Zhi Ming and sympathized with Yao Zhi Ming's situation. He advised Mai Cheng Huan to treat Yao Zhi Ming well and make up for the lack of family affection he had experienced over the years.
He Dong came to see Yao Ren Fu and unintentionally revealed that Yao Zhi Ming and Mai Cheng Huan were in a romantic relationship. Yao Ren Fu suddenly understood everything. Upon learning that Yao Ren Fu had caused trouble at the Xing'an Hotel, Liu Wan Yu went to confront him. From a distance, she saw Yao Ren Fu stirring up trouble and inciting employees to resist Mai Cheng Huan.
Unable to bear it any longer, Liu Wan Yu rushed forward to hold Yao Ren Fu accountable. Yao Ren Fu refused to back down, and they got into a heated argument. In the end, they parted ways without resolving their issues. Liu Wan Yu went to find Mai Cheng Huan and warned her to be cautious of Yao Ren Fu's mischief behind the scenes.
Mai Lai Tian invited Yao Zhi Ming to go fishing by the river and took the opportunity to inquire about his relationship with Mai Cheng Huan. Yao Zhi Ming admitted his feelings for Mai Cheng Huan, and Mai Lai Tian agreed to their relationship. Yao Zhi Ming was overjoyed and immediately shared the good news with Mai Cheng Huan.
Song Huai Min appointed Luo Mingli as the defense lawyer. Upon learning that Mai Cheng Zao was Mao Mao's lawyer, Luo Mingli didn't take him seriously at all and Mai Cheng Zao didn't back down either, responding to him with sarcastic remarks. Mai Cheng Zao was concerned that he might not be a match for Luo Mingli and advised Mao Mao to find a more experienced lawyer. However, Mao Mao had great confidence in Mai Cheng Zao.
Zhang Pei Sheng took the initiative to collaborate with Yao Ren Fu, offering him a large sum of money to reclaim the Xing'an Hotel. They quickly reached an agreement. With the Shanghai Tourism Festival approaching, Mai Cheng Huan wanted to seize the opportunity to promote the Xing'an Hotel. She discussed feasible marketing plans with Zhang Zi Yu.
After careful consideration, Yao Ren Fu decided to create a rift between Liu Wan Yu and himself. He approached Liu Wan Yu to discuss Yao Zhi Ming and Mai Cheng Huan's marriage plans. Unaware of the situation, Liu Wan Yu called Mai Cheng Huan, but she was in a meeting and couldn't answer the call. Liu Wan Yu directly went to Bottega to confront Yao Zhi Ming.
Liu Wan Yu questioned Yao Zhi Ming's motives towards Mai Cheng Huan, and Yao Zhi Ming earnestly explained that his feelings for Mai Cheng Huan were genuine. Liu Wan Yu demanded that he prove himself as a son-in-law and subjected him to a test. Yao Zhi Ming readily agreed.
Yao Zhi Ming went to inspect some stores, and Liu Wan Yu voluntarily accompanied him. They visited several physical stores, and the work kept them busy until late at night. Liu Wan Yu witnessed Yao Zhi Ming's dedication and responsibility towards his job, which left her satisfied.
In a hurry to pick up Mai Cheng Huan after work, Yao Zhi Ming was joined by Liu Wan Yu. She called Mai Cheng Huan and brought them together, listing a few requirements for Yao Zhi Ming. She was concerned that Yao Ren Fu might cause trouble again. Yao Zhi Ming assured her that he would handle the issues between him and Yao Ren Fu properly, ensuring that their lives would not be disrupted.
Upon returning home from work, Mai Lai Tian overheard the conversation between Liu Wan Yu and Yao Zhi Ming. He had high hopes for Yao Zhi Ming. Liu Wan Yu was surprised to learn that Mai Lai Tian had known about Yao Zhi Ming and Mai Cheng Huan's relationship all along, while she had been kept in the dark.
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