Episode Summary
Family drama explodes as Yi Ran confronts her long-lost mother, Xiao Mucheng defies his controlling father, and Ling Yishu battles mixed feelings for Lin Youjia. Secrets, slaps, and simmering tensions dominate this emotionally charged episode.
Spoiler Alert
Hold onto your dumplings, folks—Episode 13 is a drama bomb with family secrets, parental showdowns, and enough emotional whiplash to power a K-drama marathon. Let’s break it down!
Daddy Issues 101
Xiaolu bursts in like a startled squirrel to report that Xiao Mucheng just got slapped by an old man. Yi Ran, our fiery heroine, grabs a wine bottle (priorities!) and storms off to defend him, only to discover the "old man" is Xiao’s father. Cue awkwardness! Daddy Xiao wants Yi Ran gone, but Xiao Mucheng pulls a classic "I’ll leave with her" move. The tension? Thicker than Beijing smog.
Mom Trauma Unlocked
Yi Ran sulks into the hallway and—plot twist!—runs into a woman who looks suspiciously like her long-lost mom. A kid calls the woman "Mom," and Yi Ran freezes like she’s seen a ghost. Later, the mom (now confirmed as Yi’s birth mother) tries to reconnect, tearfully explaining she had "no choice" but to abandon Yi Ran 20 years ago. Yi Ran’s response? A frosty "You stopped being my mom the day you left." Ouch. Xiaolu eavesdrops (bless her chaotic soul) and fumes on Yi Ran’s behalf.
Rich People Problems
Meanwhile, Ling Yishu (the queen of denial) realizes she’s crushing on Lin Youjia but douses him with water instead of confessing—classy. Over at the Xiao family dinner, Daddy Xiao forces Yi Ran to serve his guests (including Ling’s parents) to humiliate her. Xiao Mucheng tries to stop it, but it’s too late. Yi Ran glares through the meal while the families discuss Xiao and Ling’s ~arranged future~. When Xiao finally drags her out, Yi Ran snaps: "Just tell me where we stand already!"
Punching Feelings & Secret Agendas
Yi Ran hits a night market to drown her sorrows in booze (relatable) and wakes up to Xiao Mucheng babysitting her hangover. He takes her to a rage room (aka a punching session) where she sobs into his chest about her mom and dad’s past. Post-catharsis, she worries Daddy Xiao will retaliate, but Xiao vows to protect her. Aww…if only his dad wasn’t a human iceberg.
Bonus Chaos:
- Lin Youjia’s shady plans against Quanhai finally surface—surprise, he’s not just here for the love triangle!
- Yi Ran gets bullied by a bratty kid (and the kid’s mom, who turns out to be her half-sister?!), leading to another slap from her estranged mom.
- The mom offers to take Yi Ran away, but our girl shuts it down: "Too late."
Final Takeaway: This episode’s got enough family drama to make Succession blush. Will Yi Ran forgive her mom? Can Xiao Mucheng defy Daddy Dearest? And why does Ling Yishu keep carrying water bottles? Stay tuned!
Next time: More slaps, fewer answers.
