Episode 13 recap: Tang Yang and Jiang Shi Yan Celebrate New Year's Eve Together
In Episode 13, Tang Yang never imagined he would one day become a rival to Zhou Mo. Zhou Mo quickly won over the bank president using some tactics, leaving Tang Yang's investigation report unable to sway the leader's opinion. Meanwhile, Jiang Shi Yan was determined to spend New Year's Eve with Tang Yang, so he frequently visited Tang Yang's home to fix the water purifier and chat with his aunt, always keeping an eye on their needs. When he overheard Tang Yang’s parents discussing how to celebrate the New Year, he immediately suggested that they fly south to celebrate. However, Tang Yang's mother was reluctant to leave her daughter behind. Jiang Shi Yan then proposed taking a cruise, but Tang Yang's parents were concerned about seasickness.
Jiang Shi Yan said he would think it over. To bring everyone together, he asked a colleague to help him find the most luxurious New Year's Eve dinner package. As expected, during this peak season, all restaurants and resorts had doubled their prices and were fully booked.
Desperate, Jiang Shi Yan ended up paying a high price for a presidential suite, which included not only a festive dinner but also access to a hot spring, as well as space for gatherings and games. Knowing his mother was sensitive about money, he falsely claimed that his company had helped promote a resort, and in gratitude, they gifted him the suite.
At first, Jiang Shi Yan’s mother wanted to decline the offer, but she couldn’t resist her son’s enthusiasm and eventually agreed.
To prepare for this reunion, Jiang Shi Yan spent the entire morning planning, gifting each friend a small token, and preparing presents for Tang Yang’s parents and aunt. He also bought several outfits for himself, carefully laying them out to decide which one to wear. Jiang Shi Yan even encouraged his mother to wear something festive.
Just as everything was set, Tang Yang was about to drive his parents to Qianshui Bay when he received a call from Jiang Shi Yan. It turned out Jiang Shi Yan's grandfather had injured his foot that morning and insisted on returning to his hometown after a hospital check-up. Jiang Shi Yan regrettably informed Tang Yang that he would be spending the New Year at home and wished him and his family a great time at Qianshui Bay.
While Jiang Shi Yan’s mother urged his grandfather to take his medicine, Jiang Shi Yan suddenly heard Tang Yang’s voice. It turned out Tang Yang had brought his parents and aunt to visit Jiang Shi Yan’s hometown. At last, Jiang Shi Yan was thrilled, his eyes squinting with joy. Tang Yang’s parents brought small gifts for Jiang Shi Yan and his grandfather and even packed some New Year’s Eve dinner to share. The courtyard was lively as Tang Yang presented his mother’s gift—a small jacket—to Jiang Shi Yan’s mom, who exclaimed how much she loved it, as she had been worried about cooking in a bulky coat.
Following village customs, people write couplets on New Year's Eve. Tang Yang and Jiang Shi Yan spontaneously picked up brushes to write, and their friends, noticing the chemistry between them, playfully urged them to turn their pure friendship into a romantic relationship.
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