Episode 35 recap: Breaking Up Due to Conflicting Values
In Episode 35, Shen Lei decides not to return to Beijing and instead will go to the mountainous region of Guangxi to teach. His parents don't understand, especially his father, who is very upset. His mother is perplexed and feels that it's a waste for a graduate student to go teach. She later tells his father that when their son returns, they should help him find a path at home; he absolutely cannot go teach.
Shen Lin and Na Wei are forced to hang a discount sign for "50 off 15," but in the blink of an eye, their colleagues Lao Jin and Lao Qian put up a "50% off everything" sign. That evening, Lao Na comes up with an idea: enemies should resolve their differences rather than deepen them. On a day of nationwide temperature drops, the market's heating is broken, and there are no customers. Luckily, a customer requests delivery, so Shen Lin and Lao Na aren't completely idle; they manage to sell a bit of the marinated goods.
Eventually, when the chicken runs out, Lao Na recalls that Lao Jin sells smoked chicken and recommends Lao Jin's Sanhe smoked chicken to the customer, asking Shen Lin to buy two bottles of baijiu. Once at the dinner table, it becomes Lao Na's domain. He eloquently explains the situation while Shen Lin takes the initiative to toast and apologize. "You shouldn't hit someone who is smiling," and Lao Jin and Lao Qian also clear the air.
Lao Na admits that before coming to the small market, Shen Lin had already done promotions in the community, which is why so many people came. Lao Jin and Lao Qian’s smoked chicken and duck also need promotion for wider recognition. In terms of promotional expertise, Lao Na is a professional, and Lao Jin and Lao Qian listen intently, considering asking Lao Na for help.
Thus, the malicious price competition in the market is easily resolved by Lao Na. The house has been renovated, and Na Juan invites Xiao Yue over to propose, but unexpectedly, Xiao Yue is there to break up with him. Although Li Xiao Yue and Na Juan have shared joyful moments, there has been more tension between them.
Na Juan doesn't understand; he believes that loving someone means sacrificing for their happiness. However, Li Xiao Yue seeks her own joy and happiness, thinking that one person can be full without starving the whole family. She doesn't want to bear so many responsibilities.
Their differing values ultimately lead them apart. Na Juan has a feeling that this breakup may be final.
Lao Na feels he lacks core value, but Shen Lin disagrees; she believes Lao Na is impressive for solving her long-standing problems. Shen Lei wants help with the greenhouse, and Shen's mother instructs him to get some free-range chickens from Li Ping to send to Shen Lin in Beijing. Sister Li Ping has also returned from the big cities and is currently doing live streams to promote local specialties.
After finishing her stream, Li Ping chats with Shen Lei and asks for his help with some new media operations. Shen Lei expresses that he is still young and wants to pursue what he truly enjoys. Li Ping understands and doesn't press the issue.
That night, Shen Lin calculates the numbers. On good business days, they can earn three to four hundred, which is enough for food and drink, but there's no savings. If something unfortunate happens to the family, life could become very difficult, leading Shen Lin to feel anxious.
Na Wei voluntarily suggests registering as a delivery driver, focusing on delivering Shen Lin's marinated goods during busy times, and taking orders from delivery platforms during slow periods. Shen Lin is deeply moved but sees that Na Wei is genuinely happy doing this. He jumps right in, quickly gets a delivery uniform, and starts working. At first, he struggles to grab orders due to inexperience, but he distributes promotional flyers for Shen Lin's marinated goods everywhere.
While delivering orders, he also hands out promotional cards, advertising Shen Lin's marinated goods. Life becomes busy yet fulfilling.
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