Episode 26 recap: Du Man Tang Prepares to Transfer the House to Du Man Yi
In Episode 26, Du Man Tang is about to have a discussion with Du Man Yi when a phone call unexpectedly pulls him away. Du Man Yi jokes that the timing couldn’t be worse. Shortly after, Du Man Tang, Wang Xiao Qing, and Zhang Ze Zhong rush to the hospital.Upon arrival, Du Man Tang and his wife bombard Du Li with questions, clearly anxious. It turns out Du Li had gone out to earn some money for the family, which led to the incident. Meanwhile, Zhang Ze Zhong is frantically searching for his son, Zhang You Ting. Each time he tries to ask about Du Li’s condition, he is interrupted by Du Man Tang and Wang Xiao Qing.
Finally, Du Li informs them that Zhang You Ting is asleep in his hospital room, and everyone hurries over to check. They find Zhang You Ting lying quietly in bed. The doctor diagnoses him with broken ribs and a mild concussion but assures them he won’t suffer memory loss.
Zhang Ze Zhong is extremely worried and pulls Du Man Tang and Wang Xiao Qing into the hallway. He states that the medical expenses aren't the issue; the real concern is that his son just landed a job and now faces setbacks, needing to rest for six months due to his injury. He angrily questions Du Man Tang about how to account for the brain injury. Wang Xiao Qing urges him not to panic, but how can Zhang Ze Zhong stay calm when it's his own son?
Just then, the police arrive with good news: Zhang You Ting played a crucial role in helping them bust a major pyramid scheme and is recognized for his bravery. Hearing this, Zhang Ze Zhong’s anger dissipates, and he rushes to share the news with Du Man Tang and his wife. He also suggests that Du Li should marry Zhang You Ting to repay his life-saving act. Wang Xiao Qing, however, disagrees, insisting that the kids should decide for themselves.
Meanwhile, Du Li, exhausted from keeping vigil, has fallen asleep by Zhang You Ting’s bedside. As Zhang You Ting reaches to stroke her hair, Su Su enters, startling him, and he quickly pretends to be asleep. Seeing their close relationship, Su Su jokes around, and although Zhang You Ting keeps his eyes shut, he feels overjoyed inside.
On another front, Du Man Tang plans to sell the coffee shop, but his partner Pierre firmly opposes, claiming it is his home. Du Man Tang reluctantly abandons the idea. At the same time, he decides to transfer the house to Du Man Yi so he can address his immediate challenges.
Du Man Yi is thrilled and vows to earn enough money to buy the house back in the future. However, on their way to the notary, things take a turn. When asked if Du Man Yi is his son, the elderly man suddenly stands up from his wheelchair in excitement, only to fall. Du Man Tang quickly helps him up, and the elderly man, in tears, begs not to be abandoned, saying Du Man Yi is his only son.
This commotion puts the house transfer on hold, but it complicates Du Man Yi’s situation even further. Meanwhile, Zhang Ze Zhong is also busy; he decides to take Guan Xi to meet Mrs. Liu, hoping to secure a new job for Zhang You Ting. However, Mrs. Liu's unsettling gaze upon seeing Guan Xi raises concerns about what might happen next.
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