Episode 17 recap: Lu Xiaolu's mother passed away.
Bai Lan finally managed to find a job, but the employer discovered that Bai Lan had been expelled from school for theft. The employer expressed appreciation for Bai Lan's abilities but stated that they couldn't ignore the incident. Later, Bai Lan's competitor confessed to being the one who reported Bai Lan because there was only one opening for regular employment! Ding De Zhong was caught falsifying accounts, and the police came to arrest him. Ding De Zhong suspected that Li Guang Nan had reported him!
Lu Xiaolu's mother completed her surgery, and her mood improved. She started singing in the hospital room. Lu Xiaolu came to visit her mother and was happy to see her in such good spirits. Lu Xiaolu's mother remarked that it had been a long time since Fukcheng had such beautiful sunshine. After speaking, she reached out and touched Lu Xiaolu's hair, thinking it was too long. She contemplated cutting it for Lu Xiaolu. Lu Xiaolu suggested that when she was discharged from the hospital, her mother could do it. However, her mother was eager to leave the hospital and asked Lu Xiaolu to handle the discharge procedures. Lu Xiaolu disagreed, but unable to stop her mother, she sought help from her father. Lu Xiaolu's father agreed with her mother's wishes, and Lu Xiaolu had no choice but to comply.
Bai Lan's days in Shanghai were not easy. She still ate the same pan-fried buns as before, but now she was busy looking for work. Bai Lan went for another interview and considered working on a ship, spending some time at sea. However, the manager stated that the ship was all-male, and it wouldn't be safe for a girl like Bai Lan to join. After saying this, the manager got busy with other matters. Bai Lan noticed and helped answer some questions. The manager discovered that Bai Lan was proficient in English and decided to invite her to work as a translator at the company. If she did well, there would be an opportunity for her to study at sea. However, the probation period would last for a month, and there would be no salary during that time. Bai Lan negotiated and managed to bargain for half a month's salary. Finally, both parties reached an agreement.
Lu Xiaolu's mother returned home, feeling great overall. She began trying to do some things herself, but due to the recent surgery, she accidentally fell. Niu Xiaoying and Lu Xiaolu rushed back home, and everyone was worried. Lu Xiaolu's mother reassured them that she was fine and willing to do something.
Afterward, Lu Xiaolu's mother started to inquire about Lu Xiaolu's romantic situation. Niu Xiaoying sensed something and quickly explained that she and Lu Xiaolu were not in that kind of relationship. She emphasized that she had always treated Lu Xiaolu as a younger brother. Lu Xiaolu immediately cooperated and called her "sister." Lu Xiaolu's mother didn't continue the conversation.
Bai Lan excelled in her work. When faced with perplexing problems at the company, Bai Lan's intelligence and wit quickly provided her with answers. The manager was highly impressed with Bai Lan's proposed solutions and decided to entrust important tasks to her. However, Bai Lan's success also sparked jealousy among her colleagues, and they began discussing her.
On the other side in Fukcheng, after Niu Xiaoying and Lu Xiaolu discussed it, they decided to go on a blind date. Upon hearing about this, Changjiao anxiously followed them and secretly observed from a distance. When he saw the other person continuously belittling Niu Xiaoying, Changjiao couldn't hold back anymore and confronted and scolded the person, even resulting in a fight. On their way back, Niu Xiaoying blamed Changjiao, but in that moment when Changjiao turned around, she couldn't help but smile.
Just when things were going well for Bai Lan for a couple of days, someone reported to the manager about Bai Lan's expulsion from school. The manager implied that the company couldn't accept it, and as a result, Bai Lan was once again fired. Furthermore, someone went through Bai Lan's luggage and discovered her undesirable past. Bai Lan was heartbroken, and the girl who had been competing with her even mocked her.
Lu Xiaolu's mother's illness relapsed, and Lu Xiaolu urgently called the people at the factory, hoping they could send a car to take her mother to the hospital. However, Ding De Zhong was causing trouble inside, and by the time Lu Xiaolu managed to bring her mother to the hospital, it was already too late. Lu Xiaolu's mother passed away.
Due to Li Guang Nan's report, Ding De Zhong faced the consequences he deserved, and the police came to take him away from his home. Lu Xiaolu and her father were deeply saddened by her mother's passing, but they knew that life had to go on, and they had to live well. On the other hand, Changjiao was preparing to go out and pursue his dream of holding a concert. Niu Xiaoying found out and went to see him off. Li Guang Nan teased that now Lu Xiaolu was the only single one left, but Lu Xiaolu expressed her determination to focus on her career!
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