Episode Summary
Su Chengcheng and Tang Qi's workplace romance becomes public, while a major product launch featuring Bai Mingzhu faces a technical crisis. Su Chengcheng uses her powers to save the day, impersonating a younger Bai Mingzhu. Secrets are revealed, relationships deepen, and a drunken Tang Qi expresses his love.
Spoiler Alert
The day after their romantic evening, Su Chengcheng and Tang Qi head to work together, sharing a ride and an elevator from the underground parking garage. Their coworkers are stunned to see them emerge from the garage, especially because Tang Qi, usually stoic and unsmiling, is visibly cheerful. The coworkers, unused to this side of Tang Qi, nervously joke that something major must be happening at the company.
Meanwhile, Zhou Jinli and Gu Yu arrive, their serious expressions further fueling the speculation of impending trouble. However, it's all a ruse. Zhou Jinli reveals that Bai Mingzhu has agreed to be their spokesperson, a major coup for the company. Everyone is thrilled, and Su Chengcheng, as the project lead, dives into the preparations. Tang Qi, ever attentive, notices Su Chengcheng's discomfort in her high heels after a long day and thoughtfully provides her with a pair of flats. In a tender moment, they embrace, only to be interrupted by a coworker who walks in on them. To hide her secret, Su Chengcheng quickly transforms herself into a mop, leading to an awkward scene where Tang Qi appears to be kissing a cleaning tool.
Later, Tang Qi drives Su Chengcheng home. They share a lingering goodbye hug outside her apartment, which her parents witness from their window. Misinterpreting the situation, they assume Tang Qi is coming up to meet them and frantically prepare for a formal introduction. However, Su Chengcheng arrives alone, much to their surprise.
Confused by her parents' odd behavior, Su Chengcheng calls her friend Lin Yuan for advice. Lin Yuan, who is with Gu Yu, reveals that Su Chengcheng's parents had seen their text messages. Su Chengcheng decides to play it cool and pretend she doesn't know anything to avoid further awkwardness. After the call, Gu Yu, emboldened by the romantic atmosphere, passionately kisses Lin Yuan, who doesn't resist.
The launch event for the new fragrance is a grand affair, drawing a large crowd thanks to Bai Mingzhu's involvement. The presentation incorporates impressive high-tech elements, but disaster strikes backstage. The crucial holographic projection system malfunctions, threatening to derail the entire event. This hologram is particularly important, as it's meant to showcase Bai Mingzhu in her 22-year-old form.
To buy time for repairs, the event schedule is altered, and Bai Mingzhu performs live. Gu Yu notices the change and rushes backstage with Tang Qi, but the technical issues persist even as Bai Mingzhu's song nears its end. In a desperate move, Su Chengcheng uses her "filter" ability to transform into a 22-year-old Bai Mingzhu. Her live performance, more realistic than any hologram, captivates the audience and amplifies the event's impact.
Afterward, Tang Qi, Su Chengcheng, Lin Yuan, and Gu Yu celebrate with hot pot. Gu Yu witnesses Su Chengcheng and Tang Qi's transformations, finally understanding the secret of the filter.
Tang Qi and Su Chengcheng officially announce their relationship to their coworkers. Tang Qi, overjoyed, drinks heavily. Su Chengcheng helps him home, where he drunkenly mumbles about not wanting to be thrown away. This triggers a memory for Su Chengcheng: the first time she got drunk and took a heavily intoxicated Tang Qi home, she unceremoniously dumped him on the floor. She tucks him into bed, and he repeatedly confesses his love for her, preventing her from leaving. Su Chengcheng, touched by his drunken sincerity and finding his behavior adorable, is happy.
