Episode 34 recap: Selling Marinated Delicacies Together
As soon as Brother Zhiguo arrived, Shen Lin quickly woke up Na Wei, who had gotten completely drunk the night before. Brother Zhiguo intended to discuss some matters from the big market with Na Wei, but instead, Na Wei suggested that Shen Lin should stop selling marinated snacks at the market.
This comment drew an immediate response from his mother-in-law, who confronted him. Na Wei became angry, starting to complain that whoever brought in the most money should be the one in charge. He reminded them of the time he contributed significantly to the household finances, saying that they lived quite comfortably back then. Now, he couldn't even get a simple fried pancake without his mother saying there was none.
Shen Lin listened in silence, feeling frustrated but holding back her emotions. Her mother-in-law's eyes were red with concern for her daughter-in-law. Shen Lin turned to grab some clothes to take a shower and calmly told Na Wei, "From now on, I will support this family."
Na Wei spent a restless night, and in the middle of the night, he decided to leave the house. Shen Lin, worried about him, quietly followed, fearing he might do something foolish. As they walked past night stalls, Na Wei felt a mix of emotions seeing people hustling for a living, but he remained silent. Shen Lin bought two portions of fried noodles and chatted with Na Wei, asking him to help her at the stall starting tomorrow since she couldn't manage alone.
Though Na Wei agreed, it was clear he was still uncomfortable with the idea. Meanwhile, Na Juan's resignation went smoothly. He stood outside the office he had worked in for many years, took one last look, and then left. He tried to contact Li Xiao Yue to invite her to dinner, but she said she was meeting Liu Miaoying and might be late, so she told him not to wait.
Na Juan didn’t press the issue further. Shen Lei was busy moving, cleaning up the rented house. He left behind furniture like the sofa for the landlord, taking only a suitcase and a bag as he left the place he had lived in for years. Na Wei walked ahead while Shen Lin pushed the cart, but Na Wei acted as if he didn't see her and didn’t help.
Once they reached the big market, Na Wei stood aside watching Shen Lin hustle. Shen Lin wanted him to lend a hand, but he was reluctant to learn or assist, opting to sit down and play on his phone after serving customers.
Unexpectedly, a customer tried to evade payment, claiming he had already paid. Shen Lin chased after him, asking to see the payment code, but he refused and began shouting. Na Wei couldn’t stand by any longer and jumped in to confront the man. Shen Lin, desperate to help, grabbed a pot to assist Na Wei, and together they managed to scare off the customer. Other vendors praised Shen Lin for her bravery, noting that the customer frequently tried such tricks.
Na Wei ended up getting his clothes wet from the scuffle, and Shen Lin told him to go home and change. Meanwhile, Li Xiao Yue was at a gathering with friends, and Liu Miaoying noticed she was in a bad mood. Li Xiao Yue expressed her desire to break up with Na Juan, but seeing him unwell made her hesitate. Outside, the snow began to fall, and Shen Lin continued to set up her stall every day while Na Wei gradually started to help out.
The couple began working together to push the cart to the market, and in the evenings, Na Wei would even help Shen Lin dry her hair, showing gradual change in his behavior. Eventually, Na Wei made a decision: he sold his BMW to Brother Zhiguo and exchanged it for a car from him, receiving 325,000 yuan in the process. He said he was ready to let go of his pride and work alongside Shen Lin selling marinated snacks.
They saved this money, allowing Shen Lin to focus more on her business. Shen Lei returned to his hometown, but his parents seemed a bit worried. Shen Lin’s business continued to thrive, although some competitors began to undercut her prices to steal customers. During a family discussion on how to handle the situation, Shen Lin agreed to offer discounts but insisted on not going too low, knowing that her marinated delicacies were made with quality ingredients.
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