Episode Summary
Gu Yunsu's novel becomes a hit, and she successfully keeps her role as screenwriter. Wu Limei goes into labor, and after a dramatic delivery room scene involving a fainting Li Jianxiong, she gives birth to a baby girl. A year later, Yunsu's drama airs, and the family enjoys watching it together, offering humorous critiques. The episode, and series, ends on a note of familial love, career success, and overall happiness.
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The episode opens with Gu Yunsu waking up to a flood of positive online comments supporting her decision to refuse changes to her novel, boosting its popularity. Her father, Lao Gu, arrives with a bottle of wine to celebrate. Yunsu expresses heartfelt gratitude to her mother, Wu Limei, acknowledging her unwavering support through tough times. She also thanks Li Jianxiong, her stepfather, for making her mother happy.
Later, during a celebratory toast, Yunsu surprises everyone. While her father expects a toast dedicated to him, she raises her glass to everyone's happiness, especially her father's, thanking him for living life on his own terms.
Meanwhile, Zhang Han, seeing the buzz around Yunsu's novel and speculation about his involvement, clarifies that he has never met the author and isn't involved with the novel. However, he praises the author's integrity. He also announces he's changing his management team.
Yunsu successfully renegotiates her contract, maintaining her role as the screenwriter with the original timeline. Afterward, Xu Wenbin takes her for a walk. Yunsu expresses her cautious approach to marriage, and Wenbin assures her he understands and is willing to wait.
As the Spring Festival approaches, Wu Limei is busy helping Yunsu with the drama's finale, offering valuable suggestions. The family gathers to make dumplings, and despite Yunsu's clumsy attempts at rolling the dough, the scene is filled with warmth and laughter.
The family enjoys watching Li Jianxiong dance the cha-cha in the outfit Wu Limei gifted him. However, the joyous moment is cut short when Wu Limei experiences sudden, intense abdominal pain. They rush her to the hospital.
At the hospital, Xu Wenbin swiftly moves Wu Limei into the operating room. Li Jianxiong, delayed by parking, misses this. Gu Yunsu, worried about her mother, insists on being present during the delivery. The doctor finds that Wu Limei is only two centimeters dilated and suggests an epidural, which Wu Limei initially refuses, recalling she didn't have one when giving birth to Yunsu. Eventually, the pain becomes unbearable, and she screams for the epidural.
Li Jianxiong, overwhelmed with anxiety outside the delivery room, asks Yunsu to be with Wu Limei. Yunsu, though scared, reminds him that he's the father and should be there. Li Jianxiong musters his courage, only to faint at the sight of the large epidural needle. Yunsu quickly changes into scrubs and rushes in, comforting her mother and helping her regulate her breathing. Wu Limei successfully delivers a baby girl.
Wu Limei, overcome with emotion, embraces Yunsu, reminiscing about the past. Yunsu rushes out to share the joyous news with Xu Wenbin. Li Yan, who was anxiously waiting, jumps for joy upon hearing the good news. Li Jianxiong rushes to his wife's side as they are wheeled out of the operating room. Yunsu captures the heartwarming scene, thinking of her grandmother in heaven and her new little sister.
A year later, Yunsu's drama is finally airing. Wu Limei reminds Yunsu that no work is perfect and to be open to audience critiques. Ironically, as the actress portraying Wu Limei appears on screen, Wu Limei immediately criticizes the portrayal. Yunsu tries to calm her, and Wu Limei reluctantly agrees to watch five episodes before deciding whether to "smash the TV." The family gathers around the screen, playfully critiquing each character, filling the house with laughter.
Ending Explained:The drama "180-Day Restart Plan" concludes with a multi-faceted happy ending:
- Family: Wu Limei and Li Jianxiong clear up misunderstandings, and Wu Limei even helps Li Jianxiong's ex-wife find work. The birth of their daughter solidifies their family bond. Gu Kangqi and Li Jianxiong also unexpectedly become friends.
- Career: Gu Yunsu successfully overcomes challenges, retains control of her novel's adaptation, and achieves her dream of becoming a screenwriter.
- Romance: Gu Yunsu and Xu Wenbin's relationship blossoms. Wu Limei finds happiness with Li Jianxiong. Li Yan, though slightly disappointed about Yunsu and Wenbin's relationship, chooses to bless them.
Overall, the ending emphasizes themes of dreams, resilience, positive attitudes, and the rewards of family, love, and personal growth.
