Episode 10 recap: # 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.
Principal Lu decides to buy a smart dog to gift to Lu. He heads to the community to seek help, but the staff there are in a difficult position. They explain that Lu Jie isn’t in trouble; he’s just trying to reconnect with family, which complicates matters. Principal Lu thinks about going to Lu's school to find him, but Jiang Chuan and others quickly intervene, saying it might scare him.
Realizing the situation is tricky, Principal Lu feels he’s being a burden and considers going home. Meanwhile, Lu Jie talks to his wife about their child’s education. His wife wants to transfer their child to a prestigious school, and coincidentally, they could use the property from Lu Jie’s father. Lu Jie disagrees, arguing that he came from a regular elementary school and turned out fine; if their child doesn’t want to study, he shouldn’t be forced.
As Principal Lu packs his things, he reflects that if his late wife were still alive, he might not feel the need to leave. Jiang Chuan and the others confront Lu Jie, criticizing Principal Lu for constantly bothering them. They remind him that this is a family matter and he shouldn’t keep involving them.
Lu Jie feels upset by this and insists that Principal Lu is still his father. He agrees to bring their child to the community to meet him. When Principal Lu finally sees his grandson, he is overjoyed. However, when Lu Jie returns home, he and his wife argue. She thinks it’s not a big deal—they’re family, and she would even help with rent to ensure their child can go to school. But Lu Jie remains resistant to going back.
Jiang Chuan and the others discuss the previous events with Principal Lu, who hopes Lu Jie can succeed. He realizes his strictness may have caused Lu Jie to feel resentful and unwilling to return home. Principal Lu feels regret over his past mistakes. Xia Mei Zhen approaches Lu Jie to help, but he insists that if everyone needs to sign, his mother should too, claiming that if it weren’t for Principal Lu, his mother might have lived longer.
Brother Xiao confronts Lu Jie, asking if he really has to treat his father this way, considering Principal Lu is over seventy and struggles every night. After reflecting on this, Lu Jie feels troubled. He finally makes it to the community to sign the documents, but Jiang Chuan quickly calls Principal Lu, only to find he has turned off his phone.
Xia Mei Zhen urges Jiang Chuan to go to Principal Lu’s house to find him. Jiang Chuan rushes there, finally bringing Principal Lu back. Lu Jie grows impatient waiting to sign, eager to leave, but Xia Mei Zhen insists they need to verify his identity first.
As Lu Jie steps outside, he sees his wife bringing their child to pick him up. Jiang Chuan and Principal Lu arrive just in time, and when Lu Jie sees his father, both are emotional and embrace each other. Zheng Xiang Yang returns from training and officially declines an offer from Huayuan Community, deciding to stay with Ruyi Community instead.
Everyone is thrilled by the reunion and decides to celebrate with a hot pot dinner. Zheng Qingyang reminds them that they have work tomorrow and encourages them to give it their all.
*(End of the Episode)*
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