Episode 2 recap: Marriage Alliance Between the Jiang and Yu Families
In Episode 2, before the Yu family relocates, they share a harmonious relationship with their neighbor, Zhu Bai Zhong, and his mother. However, an unexpected crisis plunges the Yu family into turmoil, leaving Yu Xi Chen deeply traumatized and unable to walk. During this challenging time, Zhu Bai Zhong and his mother offer unwavering support, a kindness that Yu Man Yue profoundly appreciates.
To show her gratitude, Yu Man Yue arranges for Zhu Bai Zhong to work at the Shi Ji garage, recognizing that this job will provide convenient vehicle maintenance for the Jiang family. Soon after, she reveals a deeper plan to Zhu Bai Zhong: Uncle Jian is set to make him the full-time driver for the Jiang family, and this is all part of their revenge scheme.
When Jiang Ji Jun returns from out of town, Yu Man Yue personally leads Zhu Bai Zhong, now the driver, along with Uncle Hai from the Jiang family, to welcome him. She skillfully conceals her deep-seated hatred for Jiang Ji Jun, approaching the task with professionalism.
Yu Man Yue meticulously plans Jiang Ji Jun’s return, organizing everything from visits to affected workers to participating in official events for neighborhood reconstruction, ensuring each step is flawless. Her efforts quickly enhance Jiang Ji Jun's public image, contributing to a significant rise in Bao Lei Group's stock prices.
However, Cheng Feng is suspicious of Jiang Ji Jun's sudden reappearance, prompting Su Bi De to investigate. Meanwhile, Jiang Ji Jun surprises everyone by not returning home to reunite with his family, but instead heading to a private club.
Utilizing a password from his memory, Zhu Bai Zhong orchestrates a covert operation to gather evidence. Unfortunately, an unexpected intruder, Kuang Wen Hai, disrupts their plans, but Yu Man Yue's machinations continue unabated. She further devises a scheme involving a poetry performance under the guise of a journalist and blocking cars on the street, elevating her revenge plot to new heights.
The next day, when Yu Man Yue is invited to the Jiang residence, she unexpectedly witnesses Jiang Zhe Xian severely reprimanding Jiang Ji Jun. She feels a thrill of satisfaction internally, though she remains outwardly composed. To her surprise, she learns about Jiang Ji Jun's upcoming marriage, but the identity of the bride remains a mystery.
From Yu Man Yue's perspective, Jiang Ji Jun appears indifferent to her as a "lower-class person," underestimating the power of the impoverished to resist. Little does he know, she is weaving a web of revenge step by step.
While encountering Cheng Feng in the laundry room, Yu Man Yue discovers the key to the Bao Lei Group's revival: an investment from the Wang Zhuo Group. When Cheng Feng proposes a collaboration, she neither accepts nor declines but hints at the secret of the marriage alliance between the Jiang and Yu families. Through a video call with Zhu Bai Zhong, she uncovers the bride's true identity—Zhuo Hui Yun, the granddaughter of Zhuo Hao Tian, who once worked alongside her and is now about to marry into the Jiang family.
Reflecting on her past with Zhuo Hui Yun (then known as Li Hui Yun), Yu Man Yue feels a mix of emotions. At a tree-planting event, Zhuo Hui Yun's infatuation with Jiang Ji Jun is evident, while Jiang Ji Jun seems dismissive, even giving her a gift meticulously chosen by Yu Man Yue.
Despite this, Zhuo Hui Yun revels in her connection with Jiang Ji Jun, unaware that she is stepping into a complex family marriage. Meanwhile, Yu Man Yue continues her intricate plans and patiently waits on this path of intertwined love and revenge.
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