Episode 4 recap: # Liu Xingyu Captured by Sister Chang
In Episode 4, Zhang Ze Zhong feels incredibly frustrated as he watches a good opportunity slip away, disrupted by Du Man Tang. Just when he’s down, he spots an elderly man bringing Liu Xingyu outside. The old man, a bit out of sorts, mistakenly thinks Liu Xingyu is Du Man Tang's brother, Du Manyi.
Zhang Ze Zhong casually asks where they’re heading and learns they’re off to the airport. Without hesitation, he drags both of them along. Du Man Tang, watching via surveillance, realizes Zhang Ze Zhong intends to profit from Liu Xingyu.
Zhang Ze Zhong takes Liu Xingyu to a chicken farm owned by Mr. Sun, claiming he’s helping a friend and asking Liu Xingyu to say a few auspicious words on stage. Liu Xingyu, surprised at the prospect of going on stage, assumes he needs makeup. Zhang Ze Zhong waves it off, saying there’s a makeup artist ready, and quickly gets Liu Xingyu presentable. Then he hands Liu Xingyu the script, instructing him to read it. Liu Xingyu, however, refuses and expresses a desire to sing instead. He wants to show his gratitude for the trouble he’s caused these past few days.
Zhang Ze Zhong’s head spins at this turn of events, worried it’ll complicate things financially. But there’s no turning back now; he lets Liu Xingyu prepare. As soon as Liu Xingyu begins to sing, the audience erupts, and the video goes viral. Meanwhile, Liu Xingyu’s mother, Sister Chang, sees the commotion online and immediately rushes over with her team.
Du Man Tang confronts Zhang Ze Zhong, inquiring about Liu Xingyu’s whereabouts. Zhang Ze Zhong points out that the elderly man is quite happy, suggesting that Du Man Tang should take him out more often; maybe he’ll be more lucid. As for Liu Xingyu, Zhang Ze Zhong claims he’s having a great time.
Skeptical, Du Man Tang is about to press for more information when police sirens blare. Sister Chang arrives with officers, accusing Du Man Tang of kidnapping. He quickly defends himself, pointing to Liu Xingyu, who seems to be enjoying himself. Seeing this, Sister Chang decides to take Liu Xingyu home, reminding him not to forget their agreement along the way.
On their way home, Sister Chang is silent, while Liu Xingyu promises to be obedient. Finally, she smiles but then surprises him by taking him to the airport, saying there’s still time for him to go somewhere. Though confused, he recalls his mother’s advice and happily goes along.
Meanwhile, Du Man Tang and Zhang Ze Zhong return home, where Du Man Tang cooks dinner. At the table, Zhang Ze Zhong discusses Wang Xiao Qing, noting how much she has sacrificed for the family, transforming from an artistic youth into a housewife. Du Man Tang counters, claiming he treats her well, or she wouldn’t have stuck by him for so long. Just then, Wang Xiao Qing encounters a man surnamed Jiang downstairs. They reminisce about their past, recalling their dreams in the Forbidden City back in 1987.
This day is filled with surprises and changes for everyone. Life has a way of catching you off guard, delivering unexpected joys or shocks, yet we must keep moving forward.
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