Episode 11 recap: Divorce and Breakups Together
In Episode 11, Shen Lei's actions tonight deeply disappoint Xie Mei Lan; she never expected him to be so despicable. Shen Lei questions whether the 100,000 yuan was borrowed from Lu Jie, and Xie Mei Lan not only admits it but reveals it was actually 400,000. To Lu Jie, this amount is insignificant, but it puts Xie Mei Lan in his debt.
Since her mother fell seriously ill, Xie Mei Lan realized that being broke was not an option. After her mother's passing, she resolved to improve her life. However, Shen Lei, who has become complacent, fails to provide her with a sense of security, a home that can accommodate a crib and stroller, or a car for their future child. Consequently, Xie Mei Lan decides to divorce Shen Lei.
Shen Lei is left in shock, recalling the first time they viewed their home together, when Xie Mei Lan was completely satisfied. Now, everything has changed. Lao Na sends a document to Qin Ling Ling, cleverly leading her to discover that Li Xiao Yue, recently fired by Qin Feng, is quite disliked.
Qin Ling Ling insists on bringing Li Xiao Yue back and re-employing her. Qin Feng feels awkward but complies, trying to call her twice, only to be hung up on both times. It’s only after Lao Na calls that Li Xiao Yue reluctantly agrees to return to the company.
After Lao Na leaves, Qin Ling Ling scolds Qin Feng, and he, with red eyes, promises to start learning how to manage talent, beginning with Li Xiao Yue. A candidate reviewed by Shen Lin is rejected by Hu Hai Li because the applicant is already 31, likely lacking the energy needed, and has no children, which doesn’t meet the customer service department's hiring criteria.
During a meeting, Shen Lei frequently checks his phone. Afterward, his supervisor reminds him to stay focused on his work. Unexpectedly, Shen Lei reacts angrily, asserting that anyone who wants to work can do so. Li Xiao Yue is unwilling to accept the position of marketing manager; her demand is simply to be made a permanent employee.
Caught off guard by this, Qin Feng finds it amusing, but Li Xiao Yue finally agrees to return to work the next day. However, this means she can only supervise the renovations on weekends. Shen Lei refuses to sign the divorce agreement, trying to rekindle Xie Mei Lan's feelings for him, but it’s clear their relationship has already deteriorated.
In a fit of emotional distress, Shen Lei irrationally concludes that Xie Mei Lan must be involved with Lu Jie, which is why she’s eager to divorce him. Ultimately, Xie Mei Lan grows tired of explaining and reluctantly admits that she indeed can't wait for Lu Jie. Shen Lei, both crying and laughing, burns the signed divorce papers, firmly stating that he will not get divorced.
Li Xiao Yue shares a hot pot meal with Shen Lei, who learns she has turned down a promotion and raise, leading to his displeasure as he believes she lacks ambition. Conversely, Li Xiao Yue values enjoying life; in Beijing, even a couple of hundred yuan can allow for theater visits or sunset views in a park.
Na Juan harshly criticizes her, saying that in Beijing, if you can’t reach the top, you’ll be stuck as a burden to others. This comment stings Li Xiao Yue, prompting her to retort that he’s merely a beggar who spends his life trading time for money.
As Li Xiao Yue stands to leave, Na Juan apologizes, but she declares that she wants to break up. Meanwhile, Xie Mei Lan moves out of her small apartment, and Lu Jie helps her find a larger place, ensuring he doesn’t interfere with her situation with Shen Lei.
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