Episode Summary
Xia Fenghua hides a brain tumor diagnosis while clashing with protective Xie Wanghe. A delivery site erupts in corporate vs. worker tensions as Shao Xingchi battles Xie’s harsh quotas. Sun Sanliang schemes to expand a iconic canal-side restaurant, while Zhou Yanlin resists to preserve culinary roots. Meanwhile, dementia-stricken Zhou Yipu spirals, and neighbors rally to help.
Spoiler Alert
Here’s your juicy breakdown of this Episode emotional rollercoaster. Grab your herbal foot soak and let’s dive in!
Xia Fenghua’s Midnight Meltdown
After fleeing the hospital, our girl Xia Fenghua hides at the planetarium (because obviously that’s where you go to ugly-cry). When Xie Wanghe texts her, she reluctantly shares her location. Mr. Knight-in-Shining-Suit rushes over, but Xia plays it cool with an "I’m just anemic, bro" lie. Classic Xia—she’d rather swallow nails than admit vulnerability.
The ride home gets ✨awkward✨ when Xie suggests she take medical leave. Xia shuts it down hard, insisting she’s #FitAsAFiddle. But here’s the kicker: Xie catches her snoozing in his passenger seat, triggering a nostalgia slideshow of their shared history. Later, he gifts her traditional Chinese foot-soaking herbs (romance isn’t dead, folks!) which leads to Xia sobbing over a dusty high school photo of their friend squad. Someone get this girl a hug and a therapist.
The Great Takeout War of Beijing
Over at Delivery Site 203, CEO Barbie Xie Wanghe is pissed. Rider boss Shao Xingchi capped daily orders to protect his team’s sanity, but corporate shark Qiu Lin uses this as ammo against Xie. Cue the showdown: Xie storms in, demands higher quotas, and threatens to fire the lowest performers. Shao fights back with "We’re humans, not robots!" energy... until Xie yoinks control of the site.
Later, rider Wang Yuan drops truth bombs at a dive bar: "We’re all broke, man—we need the cash." Shao wanders Beijing’s glittering streets, crushed by the weight of capitalism. Bonus points for the visual of him side-eyeing luxury stores while delivery bags pile up.
Sun Sanliang’s Culinary Power Play
Remember that slacker Sun Sanliang? Plot twist: He’s now a business tycoon! His latest scheme? Convince chef Zhou Yanlin to expand Canal Family restaurant into the city for a government-backed Huaiyang cuisine project. But Zhou refuses, giving us this chef’s kiss line: "These dishes belong to the canal—move them, and you lose their soul."
Meanwhile, Zhou’s grandpa Zhou Yipu’s dementia worsens. He’s now mistaking Zhou for a child and panic-knocking on neighbors’ doors at night. The Flower Street crew rallies to help, but let’s be real—we’re all side-eyeing that "Grandma Ma’s visiting her daughter-in-law" cover story.
The Tumor in the Room
Biggest gut-punch: Xia Fenghava’s brain tumor is growing. Doctors push for surgery, but she chooses risky conservative treatment instead. Why? "Too much left to do." Cue collective audience screaming at screens.
Final Thoughts
This episode served equal parts tears and takeout ethics. Will Xia tell the truth about her health? Can Shao Xingchi save his riders from corporate greed? And why is no one talking about Xie Wanghe’s weirdly specific foot-soak game? Tune in next week—we’ll be here with popcorn and tissues.
P.S. If you’re not ugly-crying over Xia’s high school photo scene, check your pulse.
