Episode 6 recap: Husband
In Episode 6, back in high school, Shen Xingruo was the acknowledged top student, while Lu Xingyan often left teachers exasperated with his grades. Eventually, a clever teacher decided to seat them together. Shen Xingruo, being loyal, helped Lu Xingyan with his studies, creating many warm memories for both of them during that time.
Fast forward several years, and everyone has gone their separate ways. They reunite thanks to He Siyue, who arranges a meeting with Qin Qin. He Siyue’s admiration for Qin Qin has never faded since their school days, especially after he confidently defended her against Li Qi. He was pleasantly surprised to see how much Qin Qin has excelled over the years. During this reunion, He Siyue takes the initiative to recommend Qin Qin for a show hosted by Shen Xingruo, expressing his desire to support the "Double Star CP" and not shying away from revealing his feelings for Qin Qin, especially since they are all old friends and comfortable with each other.
Qin Qin feels both surprised and delighted, realizing that a missed connection can be rekindled in such a way. Chen Zhu and Shen Xingruo are happy for Qin Qin, but Shen Xingruo is especially pleased that Qin Qin agreed to participate in the show. Meanwhile, General Manager Yang, concerned for his daughter Jiajiao, arranges for her to join Shen Xingruo’s team.
Jiajiao is thrilled; she’s a die-hard fan of the "Double Star CP" and hopes for a reconciliation between them. Shen Xingruo treats her equally and insists she take her work seriously instead of just fangirling. Far from feeling overwhelmed by Shen Xingruo's strictness, Jiajiao finds herself liking him even more.
At the resort, Jiajiao unexpectedly runs into Lu Xingyan and excitedly bombards him with questions about Shen Xingruo. However, Lu Xingyan is eager to find Shen Xingruo and, upon hearing that she went alone to a building materials market, he quickly contacts her. It turns out Shen Xingruo had fabricated a story about decorating a new marital home, claiming that her "husband" only provided a budget of five thousand, and anything beyond that was off-limits.
When Lu Xingyan arrives, they seamlessly put on a show in front of the shopkeeper. It’s the first time Lu Xingyan hears Shen Xingruo call him "husband," and he can’t help but beam with joy, almost grinning from ear to ear.
Lu Xingyan is well-versed in sourcing materials at the resort and takes Shen Xingruo around, personally haggling to save her some money. However, Shen Xingruo feels the prices should be lower, so Lu Xingyan silently understands and continues negotiating with the shopkeeper. Unfortunately, with a budget of only fifteen thousand, the shopkeeper refuses to budge, prompting Shen Xingruo to suggest they check out more options.
Once outside the store, Lu Xingyan lifts Shen Xingruo into a cart and pushes her along. The two of them look just like a newlywed couple shopping together. To spend more time with Shen Xingruo, Lu Xingyan playfully acts coy in front of the shopkeeper, and Shen Xingruo goes along with it. They share snacks and reminisce about their school days, discovering how much they’ve both changed.
As the atmosphere shifts, Lu Xingyan gazes at Shen Xingruo, almost ready to say “let’s start over,” but memories of past grievances hold him back, and he swallows the words.
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