Episode Summary
Daddy Lin resigns and loses his fortune, forcing Ling Miaomiao to teach him survival skills. She shares a tragic "dream" about her modern life, stirring emotions. Midnight flirting fails with Mu Sheng lead to awkward chess games. The monster-hunting squad reluctantly adopts Miaomiao after she rigs the economy (thanks to future knowledge). Mu Sheng vows to expose her secrets as they sail away.
Spoiler Alert
From Riches to Ramen
Daddy Lin just pulled the ultimate retirement flex—quitting his government job, liquidating ALL family assets, and sending servants packing until only he and daughter Ling Miaomiao remain in their cavernous mansion. While the former aristocrat mopes about his princess having to slum it, street-smart Miaomiao drags him to the market for a masterclass in haggling. Watching his girl negotiate cabbage prices like a pro, Daddy Lin's like: "Since when does my porcelain doll know how to throw elbows at vegetable vendors?"
The real plot twist? Miaomiao cooks him a humble feast that night, proving poor people food can slap. Take notes, Salt Fat Acid Heat—this girl's making poverty look delicious.
Trauma Dump o'clock
Over pickled radishes, Miaomiao drops a bombshell "dream" about her modern past life—complete with bullied classmates, boba tea runs, and a car crash that left her orphaned. Daddy Lin ugly-cries into his soup, because apparently even fictional dead dads get helicopter parent guilt ("I should've taken better care of youuuu!").
Cue Mu Sheng eavesdropping in the shadows like the emotionally constipated hottie he is, silently adding this to his "Reasons Miaomiao is Sus" list.
Flirting 101: How NOT to Play Hard-to-Get
Midnight chess sesh? Romantic. Midnight five-in-a-row challenge? Desperate. When brooding bad boy Mu Sheng confronts Miaomiao about her sketchy backstory, our girl panics and suggests playing connect-five instead of Go. Three lost games later, the system notification might as well scream: [Mu Sheng's Affection -25%].
Pro tip: If your love interest asks about your secret identity and you respond "Call me Ling Miaomiao—it’s my ✨nickname✨," maybe don't follow it up with "BTW I suck at strategy games."
Found Family (Whether They Like It or Not)
The next morning, angsty exorcist squad tries to ghost Miaomiao. But plot armor is thicker than Liu Fuyi’s eyebrows! After:
- Mu Sheng’s reluctant ✅
- Liu Fuyi’s begrudging ✅
- Mu Yao’s eye-roll ✅
...the quartet becomes official monster-hunting roomies. Bonus: Miaomiao rigs the economy by advising Daddy Lin to buy a temple that’s sitting on GOLD MINE (literally). Who needs character development when you’ve got insider trading?
End Credit Zinger
As our heroes sail away, Mu Sheng drops his villain origin monologue: "FYI I helped burn that magic map. Also you’re definitely evil. Can’t wait to expose youuu~"
