Episode 2 recap: Jiang Shi Yan Accidentally Sparks a Rumor
In the elevator, Jiang Shi Yan gently helps Tang Yang put on a necklace, creating a somewhat flirtatious atmosphere. Tang Yang immediately asks if everything’s going well at Jiang Shi Yan's company. Given Jiang Shi Yan's smooth nature, Tang Yang has always felt confident that he can handle any situation effortlessly.
The HR department at the bank gives Tang Yang an employment verification form. Just then, Tang Yang sees on her phone that Jiang Shi Yan’s colleague, Li Ya, has resigned. Concerned, she calls Feng Wei Ran to get more details. Feng Wei Ran, a former high school classmate, is now a family man, having settled down early compared to their peers.
Worried that Jiang Shi Yan might be upset about Li Ya's departure, Tang Yang invites him to dinner. They share a strong rapport at the table, and Jiang Shi Yan reminds Tang Yang to call him if she faces any work-related troubles. When she asks about a tip, Jiang Shi Yan quips that material rewards are important for motivation, leading them to banter like a couple. In reality, they’ve been "best buddies" for thirteen years.
Feng Wei Ran drives Jiang Shi Yan home and, upon seeing the two together, jokingly suggests they should date since they are both single. Both Tang Yang and Jiang Shi Yan flatly refuse in unison, implying they’re too familiar with each other. Eventually, a flustered Tang Yang gets out of the car to head home.
Alone, Jiang Shi Yan can't stand Feng Wei Ran's attempts to set him up, and he jokingly warns that if he really had feelings for Tang Yang, he’d rather get hit by a car. Just as he says this, a delivery bike nearly collides with him, sending a chill down his spine—could it really be that ominous?
Currently, Jiang Shi Yan still lives with his mother in their old house, not because he can't move to a high-rise, but because his mother has nurtured too many plants that wouldn't survive in an apartment. He shares her love for greenery and understands her attachment to their home.
Jiang Shi Yan's company officially invites Sheng Ni Na to be the company's host and even holds a press conference to celebrate the occasion. Before the meeting starts, Jiang Shi Yan realizes one of his cufflinks has fallen on the floor and is missing. Sheng Ni Na kindly offers him her own earrings, which fit perfectly. At the end of the press conference, as Sheng Ni Na walks, she stumbles due to her high heels. Jiang Shi Yan quickly steps in to support her, and a journalist captures this moment in a photo. When they zoom in on the picture later, they notice Jiang Shi Yan's cufflink, leading to speculation that he and Sheng Ni Na are wearing matching accessories.
That evening, the photo of Sheng Ni Na being supported by Jiang Shi Yan goes viral online. Tang Yang reads the fans' comments and finds them amusing, with some praising Jiang Shi Yan's looks. Jiang Shi Yan, surprised by the attention, thinks it’s great for his role as the company's operations director to have something to generate buzz, especially since it’s free publicity. He explains the situation to Tang Yang and jokingly asks if she’s particularly eager for him to find a partner soon.
Tang Yang, appearing serious, says that although Jiang Shi Yan is still single and can share her own pressure of being single, it should not affect his personal happiness. They both smile at each other, unaware of each other's true feelings. Jiang Shi Yan thinks it’s odd that Tang Yang isn’t jealous, which makes him feel she doesn’t see him as someone she’s interested in.
At the bank, there’s also a subtle competition going on, with colleagues discussing Tang Yang’s strong start and strategizing their alliances. They all believe Tang Yang is impressive for gaining the boss’s recognition through hard work while quietly securing her own office. When Tang Yang returns to her hometown, she often calls Jiang Shi Yan after work, and they visit the bookstore and small restaurant they used to frequent in high school. The bookstore is still in the same spot, and they reminisce about their innocent high school days, recalling many fun memories, including a time when they stubbornly ignored each other, each giving the other the silent treatment.
One time, Jiang Shi Yan even had the brilliant idea to go to the broadcasting station to call out Tang Yang's name.
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