Episode 11 recap: Wang Xiaoqing is Unemployed
In this episode, while Du Mantang is giving his father a bath, he reflects that being idle isn't a long-term solution and decides he needs to find a job. He rummages through his belongings and discovers a set of shirts and a suit he hasn't worn in ages. He realizes that Wang Xiaoqing used to iron these clothes for him, making them look sharp.
In a flurry, he ties his tie and prepares to head out to look for work. Meanwhile, Wang Xiaoqing is packing her things and notices the tie she intended to give Du Mantang, which brings back a wave of memories. Just then, Zhang Zezhong passes by, and Wang Xiaoqing hands him the tie, asking him to deliver it to Du Mantang while jokingly referring to him as "that guy."
Zhang Zezhong understands perfectly that "that guy" is Du Mantang. He arrives at Du Mantang's place just as Du Mantang is getting ready to leave. Zhang Zezhong shares that he recently became the neighborhood manager, and Du Mantang laughs and acknowledges this before heading out, appearing in good spirits despite facing a divorce.
Elsewhere, Wang Xiaoqing receives a frantic call from the factory manager urging her to return. Confused, she hangs up the phone. Meanwhile, Zhang Zezhong visits Old Ai, who excitedly offers him some newly brewed snake bile liquor. Zhang Zezhong declines, mentioning that he's about to become a grandfather and needs to stay sober.
The conversation shifts to Zhang Zezhong’s son, Zhang You Ting, who is getting married. Old Ai becomes interested and asks numerous questions. Seizing the opportunity, Zhang Zezhong shows Old Ai a video featuring a chubby guy who became popular online, which boosted the restaurant’s business. Envious, Old Ai remarks that the chubby guy deserves a share of the profits, and Zhang Zezhong advises him to be cautious not to lose face, suggesting he film his own backyard project and post it online for potential fame.
Upon returning to the factory, Wang Xiaoqing learns that the factory has been acquired, and they will all be laid off. Fortunately, the manager has applied for benefits, ensuring everyone will receive their pensions and a compensation of 300,000 yuan each. Everyone is thrilled, especially when they hear there’s an additional 100,000 yuan bonus.
Inspired by Zhang Zezhong's suggestion, Old Ai begins filming his backyard project, dreaming of becoming an internet celebrity. Du Mantang tries his luck at a restaurant owned by a former colleague, but learns they have enough staff. A colleague suggests he check with Xiao Gao, but when Du Mantang arrives, Xiao Gao is unwelcoming. Coincidentally, he runs into Teacher Guan, an old acquaintance, who greets him warmly, leaving Xiao Gao feeling ignored.
With their newfound funds, Wang Xiaoqing and her colleagues start enjoying life, going shopping, getting manicures, and even discussing the idea of opening a bed-and-breakfast.
Finally, Zhang Zezhong takes his son to meet a client, but their electric bike runs out of battery. They end up pushing the bike to a convenience store, only to find out they need to make a purchase to recharge it, leading to a humorous situation.
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