Episode 23 recap: Jiang Ya Nan Decides to Become a Beauty Influencer
In Episode 23, Jiang Ya Nan and Feng Wei Ran discuss starting their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend to see if they are compatible. Feng Wei Ran feels both excited and intrigued by this new role. He discovers that he is getting to know Jiang Ya Nan from a fresh perspective, learning to respect her thoughts more, and rekindling the art of communication.
Meanwhile, Cheng Hui notices that Feng Wei Ran has been spending a lot of time away from home, and she starts to worry, thinking their marriage might be in trouble. In reality, Feng Wei Ran is simply annoyed with Cheng Hui's constant probing; he is actually enjoying the sweetness of being in love.
On another front, Gan Yi Ming confronts Tang Yang directly, asking if she is intentionally delaying the loan for Qinglai Group. Tang Yang admits that the group has been behind on employee salaries for several months. This is not just her opposition; even the senior executive, Zhou Xing, firmly disagrees with approving the loan.
Seeing this, Gan Yi Ming shifts the topic and calls President Zhou to confirm the situation. Just two days later, Qinglai Group is in the headlines for a major scandal: one of its board members has absconded with funds, prompting police involvement in the investigation.
Jiang Shi Yan, recently discharged from the hospital, is eager to return to work. During her lunch break, Tang Yang sneaks over to visit him. They haven't seen each other for two days due to their busy schedules and feel like they have so much to catch up on. They plan to share a warm embrace in Jiang Shi Yan's office, but Cheng Hui unexpectedly barges in repeatedly with coffee, interrupting their intimate moment and preventing them from even holding hands.
As Jiang Shi Yan walks Tang Yang downstairs, he suggests that they should make their relationship public. However, Tang Yang believes this decision requires careful consideration of the pros and cons. Back at the bank, during a staff meeting, Tang Yang learns that the president praises the decision to avoid financing risks with Qinglai Group. Thankfully, they didn't approve the loan, or the bank would have faced significant bad debt risks.
In the evening, Tang Yang and Jiang Shi Yan carefully analyzed the pros and cons of going public with their relationship and ultimately decided to keep things low-key for now. For them, as long as their feelings for each other remain strong, it doesn't matter whether they are public or private. Just as Jiang Shi Yan was about to give Tang Yang a goodnight kiss, Jiang's mother unexpectedly came home, interrupting their sweet moment.
It turned out that Jiang Shi Yan had bought movie tickets for his mom, but she had returned home halfway through the show, becoming an unintentional "third wheel" once again. To ease the awkwardness, Jiang Shi Yan made an excuse for Tang Yang to help him review some company reports, which helped diffuse the tension.
Meanwhile, while out shopping, Jiang Ya Nan unexpectedly discovered her unique insights into makeup. At a beauty counter, she effortlessly created a stunning look for a customer with just a few strokes, leaving both the customer and the sales associate in awe. Someone suggested she consider a career as a makeup artist, teaching makeup techniques through live streams. This idea excited Jiang Ya Nan; she realized her passion for makeup might even surpass her love for her original profession as a designer.
As for Tang Yang and Jiang Shi Yan, they had originally planned to enjoy a weekend getaway at a hotel apartment, but the bank suddenly scheduled Tang Yang for new employee training, disrupting their plans. Jiang Shi Yan suggested he could join Tang Yang after work, and just as they were discussing this, Cheng Hui’s car appeared at an inopportune moment. Jiang Shi Yan quickly pulled Tang Yang down, fearing they would be discovered by Cheng Hui.
Of course, what they feared happened: Cheng Hui spotted them and curiously asked what they were doing. This scene left Jiang Shi Yan and Tang Yang feeling both amused and exasperated, thinking, "Cheng Hui, why can’t you just leave us alone like a little tail that won’t shake off?"
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