Episode 29 recap: Slow Returns on Online Loans
In this episode, Shen Lei is troubled as he sees the old houses near the mountains undergoing renovations. His vegetables have just matured, and his succulents are thriving, but he faces a tough decision. Dong Zhiyong visits Lao Ke, half threatening and half persuading him, and Lao Ke agrees to go up the mountain to convince Shen Lei to leave.
When they arrive at the old house on the mountain, they find it completely empty, with all traces of life cleared away. At this point, Shen Lei is already on the suspension bridge, looking back at the mountains with a sense of nostalgia. Before leaving, he asks Xiao Xue to take care of his goose, Ba Dou, ensuring it lives out its days and isn't cooked.
Na Wei invites Jiang Shan out for a meal and casually brings up borrowing $100,000. Jiang Shan, feeling helpless, explains that since his pay cut, his income is only half of what it used to be. He could manage to lend $30,000 or $40,000 but $100,000 is too much. Na Wei quickly clarifies that he was just joking about borrowing that amount.
Later, Na Wei decides to take the plunge and borrows $100,000 online, signing a supplemental agreement with Lao Gao. Lao Gao assures him that as soon as his cousin's company transfers the money, he will send Na Wei a total of $230,000.
Meanwhile, Shen Lin spends her day taking care of the baby. Ding Songtao, whether intentionally or not, gets too close while playing with the child, making Shen Lin uncomfortable. She quickly hands the baby over to him. Just then, Bai Hanning comes out of the bathroom, and Ding Songtao leaves.
Shen Lei resumes his stop-and-go lifestyle. On a bus, he meets a girl named Liang, and they chat amiably. Na Wei keeps advancing funds to ensure the activities can continue, and the overall planning is going well, pleasing the management. Lao Gao promises Na Wei the money will arrive by tomorrow at the latest.
Shen Lin, busy all day, finally gets a moment to shower after the baby settles down. However, Ding Songtao barges in to use her shampoo and tries to shut the bathroom door. Startled after her shower, Shen Lin braces the door with her hand, and Bai Hanning comes over, telling Shen Lin to go upstairs to soothe the baby.
Ding Songtao acts as if nothing is wrong and takes the shampoo. Bai Hanning criticizes Shen Lin for not being more mindful of the timing and for not keeping her distance from the male host. Shen Lin feels wronged but remains cautious. When she encounters Ding Songtao again, she keeps her guard up. Although Ding Songtao doesn’t cross any lines, his comments are inappropriate, suggesting Shen Lin come to his room that night so he can teach her how to make more money easily.
After Ding Songtao leaves, Shen Lin immediately tells Bai Hanning that Ding Songtao has been harassing her. Bai Hanning intends to settle things immediately. However, she doesn’t believe Ding Songtao would be interested in Shen Lin and suspects Shen Lin might be the one flirting. Shen Lin then pulls out her phone to show the recorded evidence.
With a dark expression, Bai Hanning calls Ding Songtao down to address the situation. Ding Songtao demands Shen Lin hand over her phone. Shen Lin, having anticipated this, stands her ground, and Bai Hanning and Ding Songtao, realizing they've acted wrongly, reluctantly give Shen Lin a month's salary.
Back home, Shen Lin sees her family but chooses not to share her experience. Instead, she goes to the bathroom to turn on the tap, using the sound to mask her tears.
Following this incident, Bai Hanning's family is careful not to give Shen Lin a bad review. Shen Lin hopes Manager Wu can help her keep an eye out for families with divorced or single mothers. Na Wei calls Lao Gao to check on the payment status. Lao Gao asks him to meet at the hospital, explaining that his cousin's company has discovered their family relationship, which they hadn't disclosed, leading to regulatory issues that delay the payment.
To prove he isn't lying, Lao Gao writes Na Wei an IOU, including interest. Li Xiaoyue realizes Na Juan hasn’t been taking her medication as prescribed and persuades her to try a different treatment approach. Na Wei confides in Shen Lin about the IOU, and although Shen Lin’s eyes fill with tears, she agrees to use their family savings to help Na Wei cover the online loan.
As for the fact that their family finances will be down to $30,000 afterward, Na Wei already knew, and Shen Lin doesn’t want to dwell on it further.
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