Episode Guide
Episode 1: # Grandpa Men Refuses to Move
In the first episode, Grandpa Men lives in a centuries-old courtyard that is now considered a cultural relic. The community plans to reclaim the property for preservation, but Grandpa Men is adamantly against moving. Director Xia Mei Zhen sends Zheng Xiang Yang to speak with him again, though Zheng feels there’s nothing more he can do since Grandpa Men is set on staying. >>read more
Episode 2: # Mr. Men Finds Descendants of the Yang Family
In Episode 2, Zheng Xiang Yang approaches Mr. Men to persuade him to donate his house. Initially, Mr. Men is reluctant to part with the property. Zheng Xiang Yang explains that Teacher Huang is very interested in the historical and cultural significance of the alley, which is why he has collected information and written a self-published booklet. Although it may not be considered an official resource, it's more of a personal travel guide. Therefore, if there are inaccuracies in Teacher Huang's statements, Mr. Men shouldn't be upset. >>read more
Episode 3: # Encountering Obstacles in Demolishing Illegal Structures
As the workday ended, Zheng Xiang Yang told everyone to go home. Xia Mei Zhen mentioned that there was an exam the next day, which He Jing Yun and Jiang Chuan both needed to prepare for. Zheng Xiang Yang, feeling a bit left out, insisted that if there was an exam, he should participate too. Xia Mei Zhen quickly clarified that it wasn’t his concern and suggested he not intrude. >>read more
Episode 4: # He Jing Yun Faces Challenges
In Episode 4, Zheng Xiang Yang and the others finally uncover the situation: Man Tai has converted the basement into a lodging house, where over a dozen men are living. Zheng Xiang Yang expresses serious concerns about the safety risks involved in this arrangement, stating that it is absolutely unacceptable. >>read more
Episode 5: # Mr. Lao Refuses the Elevator Installation
In Episode 5, Mr. Zhao struggles to climb the stairs and encounters Mr. Lao just as he is about to leave. Mr. Zhao believes that installing an elevator would benefit everyone and asks Mr. Lao why he disagrees. Mr. Lao explains that during the housing distribution, everyone chose to stay on the first floor, and his family ended up with that unit. Now that the situation has changed, he refuses to support the installation of an elevator. >>read more
Episode 6: # Zheng Xiang Yang and the Team's Efforts
In Episode 6, Zheng Xiang Yang and his team hold a meeting where Xia Mei Zhen points out that the opposition to installing an elevator isn't just from Old Feng in Building 6; others in different buildings are also against it. He Jing Yun notes that the conflict between Old Feng and the residents upstairs has been ongoing for a while, making it difficult to resolve. >>read more
Episode 7: # A New Scam Emerges
In Episode 7, Mr. Ge is busy writing the character for "tiger," intending to put one on either side for a powerful effect. Ms. Qian comments that since she's running a beauty salon, those characters might not be appropriate. Mr. Ge insists he'll write something more elegant, but again ends up writing "tiger," leaving Ms. Qian exasperated and questioning if he can write anything else. >>read more
In Episode 8, Jiang Chuan awkwardly approaches He Jing Yun and pours her a cup of coffee without sugar. He also presents her with two tickets to a play, hoping she'll join him He Jing Yun accepts the tickets Meanwhile, Hou Yixin talks to Ge Daye and Qian Dama, expressing concern about their limited slots for an upcoming event, as many people have signed up However, if they contribute, they could receive a special contribution award >>read more
Episode 9: # Principal Lü's Son Leaves Home for Over 20 Years
In this episode, discussions are underway regarding voluntary lease termination, and Old Jin and the others are debating whether to participate. Principal Lü, who has lived in the old neighborhood for many years, is reluctant to leave.While delivering food in the community, Lü Jie accidentally bumped into Brother Xiao's car. Lü Jie quickly offered to pay for the damage, but Brother Xiao just walked away without saying much. Seeing his father approaching, Lü Jie hurriedly left. >>read more
Ending 10: # Reunion of Lu Jie and His Son
In Episode 10, the fast-acting heart medication arrives, but it’s not delivered by Lu Jie, which frustrates Principal Lu. He asks the courier if Lu Jie is a colleague and if he knows what’s going on with him—whether he’s married or has children. From the courier, Principal Lu learns he has a grandson named Lu, which makes him very happy. He wants to meet his grandson. >>read more
