Episode Summary
Qin Wenbin’s loyalty to ex-wife Pan Yue sparks tension with Liu Ziyi, who withdraws from her surgery role amid office gossip. Wang Gaosheng’s mother rejects city life, while Jiang Yu navigates Hao Hao’s orphanage transition. Gu Shiyi stirs romantic speculation during a group dinner, and Pan Yue’s surgery fears trigger a risky doctor swap.
Spoiler Alert
Qin Wenbin ignores Liu Ziyi’s messages, prompting her to send another text bluntly offering help. The next day at work, Liu Ziyi learns about Pan Yue’s hospitalization during a morning meeting. Office gossip swirls when colleagues speculate that Qin Wenbin’s constant support for his ex-wife Pan Yue might rekindle their romance, leaving Liu Ziyi visibly agitated. Meanwhile, Wang Gaosheng’s elderly mother visits his home, cooking a feast but stubbornly refusing to move in, preferring her rural village life. Unable to sway her, Wang Gaosheng’s brother Wan Li reluctantly agrees to keep working as a hospital security guard and living in the dorm.
At the hospital, Qin Wenbin still refers to Pan Yue’s parents as “Mom and Dad,” insisting they go home to rest while he stays with Pan Yue. Pan Yue fears her upcoming surgery—particularly the risk of facial paralysis ending her dance career. As Qin Wenbin reassures her, Director Yin enters with Liu Ziyi and others. Liu Ziyi coldly ignores Qin Wenbin, clinically outlining Pan Yue’s condition and treatment plan. Later, Sister Liu pulls Qin Wenbin aside, questioning his decision to let Liu Ziyi—his current romantic interest—lead the surgery. She warns that any complications or post-op issues could blow up if Pan Yue’s parents discover their relationship. Though Qin Wenbin initially defends Liu Ziyi’s professionalism, his mother’s concerns plant seeds of doubt.
Elsewhere, Jiang Yu and Lv Qingqing take Hao Hao to an orphanage. Worried about the boy’s social integration due to his unique appearance, Jiang Yu grills the director while Gu Shiyi—a former orphanage resident now volunteering there—plays with the kids. Lv Qingqing subtly probes Gu Shiyi about Jiang Yu’s hobbies. After settling Hao Hao in with a GPS-enabled watch, Jiang Yu exits to find Gu Shiyi already gone. During a later checkup, Jiang Yu thanks Gu Shiyi for her help, but the conversation awkwardly pivots to whether Jiang Yu is dating Lv Qingqing. Gu Shiyi shrugs off her own question, claiming curiosity, before leaving for her appointment.
Pan Yue’s anxiety peaks after witnessing another patient’s post-surgery facial paralysis. She flees her room, refusing to face the risks. Qin Wenbin, now second-guessing Liu Ziyi’s involvement, secretly arranges for Doctor Cheng to replace her as Pan Yue’s surgeon. At lunch, Gu Shiyi invites Liu Ziyi to dinner at a new spot, casually revealing she’s dating single dad Gao Chen. When Liu Ziyi mentions his ex-wife’s return, Gu Shiyi muses about their messy “hemorrhoid romance” (a running joke about complicated relationships). The mood shifts as Qin Wenbin and Wang Gaosheng arrive. Gu Shiyi tactfully swaps seats, leaving Liu Ziyi and Qin Wenbin alone. Qin Wenbin tentatively asks why Doctor Cheng took over Pan Yue’s case—a question loaded with unspoken tension.
The surgeon swap creates a rift between Qin Wenbin and Liu Ziyi, while Gu Shiyi’s new relationship and Jiang Yu’s guarded dynamic with Lv Qingqing hint at future romantic entanglements. Pan Yue’s surgery outcome remains a ticking time bomb for multiple relationships.
