Episode 34 recap: Du Man Tang Prepares to Build a Museum
In Episode 34, Wang Xiao Qing was about to clarify that there was nothing going on between her and Mr. Jiang when Du Man Tang interrupted, saying he already knew. Wang Xiao Qing asked why he was jealous then, and Du Man Tang replied that it was a different matter. She pointed out that having someone pursue her showed her good taste, but Du Man Tang didn't want to see other men bringing her flowers, especially with Mr. Jiang’s name on them.
While at the market, Du Man Tang mentioned he needed to go home to cook and encouraged Wang Xiao Qing to speak more at the upcoming recognition ceremony. Meanwhile, Zhang Ze Zhong returned home with a bottle of Maotai, prompting Zhang You Ting to ask why he bought it on an ordinary day.
Zhang Ze Zhong invited Zhang You Ting to join him for a drink, but she was busy with work. He hesitated, wanting to share that he had seen Su Ma Li, which caught Zhang You Ting's attention since she was referring to her mother. She quickly told him to stop talking, and as Zhang Ze Zhong prepared to say more, Zhang You Ting hurried to her room and lay down on her bed.
Zhang Ze Zhong took the Maotai to find Du Man Tang, who tasted it and remarked that the imitation was quite good. Zhang Ze Zhong informed him it was the real deal and that he had met Zhang You Ting's mom. Du Man Tang was surprised and suggested it was good news since their family could be reunited.
However, Zhang Ze Zhong explained that Su Ma Li was now running a successful business, pointing to a nearby microwave with “Hui Rong Appliances” written on it, which was produced by her company. He noted that Su Ma Li was now called Su Hui Rong, leaving Du Man Tang in shock. Zhang Ze Zhong admitted he was equally stunned to learn this, noting that she was a prominent entrepreneur while he felt like just a greasy uncle from the alley.
Du Man Tang encouraged him not to think that way, reminding him that he was still Zhang You Ting’s father, and Su Hui Rong was her mother. Du Man Tang asked if Su Hui Rong would attend the wedding, to which Zhang Ze Zhong responded that it seemed unlikely. He then asked Du Man Tang what he should do, but Du Man Tang admitted it was a complicated situation.
Zhang Ze Zhong insisted that they would soon be a family, asking again for Du Man Tang’s advice. Du Man Tang said it was hard to say, and Zhang Ze Zhong wondered if this was a good thing for Zhang You Ting.
Du Man Tang also said it was hard to say and suggested that Zhang Ze Zhong ask Zhang You Ting for her thoughts. The alley entrepreneurs' recognition ceremony began, with both Wang Xiao Qing and the chubby guy giving speeches. When it was Du Man Tang's turn, he used the opportunity to announce his desire to transform the old courtyard in the alley into a museum.
Du Man Tang believed that those old items were not only his memories but also memories for everyone. As someone who had experienced the development of Beijing over the years, he felt deeply about this. He emphasized that those items were more than just antiques; they were history, and history should not be forgotten. He proposed building a museum so that future generations could visit and see these artifacts, which would inspire their spirit of striving, ultimately contributing to a better future for Beijing.
His passionate speech received enthusiastic applause, and everyone agreed with his idea. Su Hui Rong instructed her assistant, Eva, to meet with Zhang You Ting, but Zhang You Ting was unwilling to go. No matter what Zhang Ze Zhong said, she refused, and it was only after he got angry that she agreed to accompany him.
When they first met, Su Hui Rong attempted to hug Zhang You Ting, but she avoided it. Su Hui Rong then gave Zhang You Ting a diamond to pass on to Du Li and asked him how he felt about the 660,000 yuan betrothal gift. She informed Zhang You Ting that she might not be able to attend the wedding, as the board had warned her that her presence could cause unnecessary trouble. After she finished speaking, Zhang You Ting told her he was leaving.
Zhang Ze Zhong hurried after her, and the two went to a lamb soup restaurant for a meal. As soon as Zhang Ze Zhong mentioned Su Hui Rong, Zhang You Ting said she would stop eating if he kept talking about her.
Meanwhile, because Du Man Tang had brought up the museum idea, the leaders of the alley and Aunt Zhang came to his house to discuss the specifics. Aunt Zhang even gathered everyone in the alley for a meeting to brainstorm how the museum should be built. Du Man Tang entrusted the design of the project to Zhang You Ting.
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