Episode 10 recap: # Wang Xiao Qing Rents Zhang Ze Zhong's House
In this episode, when Zhang Ze Zhong hears that Du Man Tang plans to divorce Wang Xiao Qing, he shakes his head in panic, adamantly refusing to accept it. He feels desperate, believing that Wang Xiao Qing is a rare gem of a wife, one that suitors would line up for.However, Du Man Tang responds by telling Zhang Ze Zhong to "go line up," joking that the kids aren't even real. Zhang Ze Zhong doesn't buy this and insists that Du Man Tang should consider the children more. Frustrated, Du Man Tang jokingly suggests that maybe Zhang Ze Zhong should just live with Wang Xiao Qing and her family of four.
At this moment, Aunt Zhang arrives with a woman to see Du Man Tang, and Zhang Ze Zhong quickly realizes what's happening. The woman hands Du Man Tang a postcard, and he discovers it's from an old elementary school classmate, Guo Zi. When they meet, their warm reunion prompts Zhang Ze Zhong to tease them. Guo Zi mentions that she's been abroad for a while, while Zhang Ze Zhong humorously laments that he still hasn't figured things out back home, and then he leaves. Aunt Zhang, witnessing this, can't help but comment that Wang Xiao Qing just started a job, and now Du Man Tang is getting "double the good fortune," leaving Du Man Tang confused.
It turns out that Guo Rong is there to interview Du Man Tang's father, who is a famous chef. Meanwhile, Wang Xiao Qing is arranging a check-up for Du Li, who panics because she isn't actually pregnant; she only fabricated the story to coax Wang Xiao Qing into coming home. On the way to the check-up, Du Li confesses that it was entirely her idea, unrelated to Du Man Tang. Wang Xiao Qing feels skeptical but heads home to find Du Man Tang happily chatting with Guo Rong. She drops the line, “Du Li is fine for the check-up,” and leaves to stay at Zhang Ze Zhong's place. Guo Rong quickly apologizes, fearing she might have caused trouble.
At Zhang Ze Zhong's home, Wang Xiao Qing pays the rent and asks Du Li about the fake pregnancy. Du Li shakes her head, saying Du Man Tang is unaware. Wang Xiao Qing asks her not to tell Du Man Tang, so he won't worry, and suggests that Du Li take care of herself. Du Li feels mixed emotions, recalling that Du Man Tang had advised her similarly.
Meanwhile, Zhang Ze Zhong devises a plan to help his son, Zhang You Ting, secure a sculpture project for a chicken farm owned by Mr. Sun. He instructs Zhang You Ting to call him "Teacher Zhang" instead of "Dad" and even adopts a trendy name, "Neil Zhang." This tactic works surprisingly well, as Mr. Sun agrees to the collaboration and even gifts them chickens and eggs as a welcoming gesture, which prevents Zhang Ze Zhong from asking for a deposit. In return, Zhang Ze Zhong happily shares the eggs with his neighbors, gaining a good reputation.
Later, Zhang Ze Zhong and Wang Xiao Qing run into each other while chatting, only to be spotted by Du Man Tang as he steps outside. The two engage in a playful exchange of veiled insults. Aunt Zhang approaches, asking Zhang Ze Zhong to help with a cellar project, mentioning that Old Ai is counting on the wine stored there to bring in profits. Each family has its own busy lives and troubles, but that's just life—filled with its own mix of joys and sorrows.
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