Episode Summary
Zhao Keyan struggles with office tensions under boss Jiang Nanfeng, while Shan Chong’s silent pining for Wei Zhi explodes into a hospital hug after a training scare.
Spoiler Alert
Your favorite snow-drama serves up angst, accidental thirst traps, and a hospital dash that’ll have you screaming into your popcorn.
Late-Night Snacks & Office Tension
Zhao Keyan (aka "Lao Yan") survives another soul-crushing overtime shift, only to get dragged to a midnight snack run by his boss-turned-mentor Jiang Nanfeng. Despite their new corporate hierarchy, she still affectionately calls him "Lao Yan" (Old Smoke) — a nickname that probably sounds way cooler in Chinese. While Nanfeng keeps tossing career opportunities his way, Lao Yan’s feeling that ~everything has changed~ since their college days. Girl, same.
Moonlight Therapy Session
Over post-dumpling chit-chat under the ✨romantic Beijing smog-free sky✨, Lao Yan drops a bombshell: he wants to quit. Why? Because now that Nanfeng’s the "moon" shining on him (his words, not mine), he can’t handle the pressure of their new dynamic. Back in their training days, he could simp freely as her "舔狗" (literal translation: licking dog. Yes, that’s a Chinese meme). But now? Awkwardness reigns. Nanfeng’s low-key shook by his poetic moon metaphor — who knew this guy had a soft boy era?
Meanwhile, on Shan Chong’s Ice-Cold Grind…
Pro snowboarder Shan Chong’s killing it at training camp, impressing coaches with his rapid progress. Rest breaks? He’s just staring at photos of Wei Zhi’s smile like a lovesick golden retriever. Teammate Dai Duo decides to be That Guy™, taunting Shan Chong by facetiming his own girlfriend right in front of him. "Real couples aren’t afraid to be cringe!" he declares, roasting Shan Chong’s repressed yearning. Sir, this is a workplace.
Wei Zhi’s Anxiety Arc
Art blogger Wei Zhi gets invited to the training center for a "采风" (artistic research trip). Translation: She’s been low-key stalking Shan Chong’s life through his sister Shan Shan because ✨communication is hard✨. The night before her visit, she’s so nervous she calls Nanfeng for emergency pep talks. "Just TALK to him! You’re both disasters!" Nanfeng yells, basically voicing every viewer’s frustration.
The Reunion We’ve All Been Waiting For (Sort Of)
At the training center, Wei Zhi spins around dramatically — and BAM — locks eyes with Shan Chong. Cue: awkward small talk, blushing cheeks, and Shan Chong fleeing to "train" (read: panic). But when rumors spread about an athlete crashing on the slopes, Wei Zhi sprints to the ER thinking it’s him. Plot twist: It’s not. Cue hysterical crying… right as Shan Chong walks in unharmed.
FINALLY.
They crash into a hug so charged, you’ll swear the snow outside melted. Shan Chong’s inner monologue? "You’re the only reason I bother with this frozen hellscape." Wei Zhi’s? "Never scare me like that again, you emotionally constipated snowman."
Next Episode Tease: Will Lao Yan actually quit? Can Shan Chong form a full sentence around Wei Zhi? And why is Dai Duo still third-wheeling? Stay tuned, chaos enthusiasts. ❄️
