Episode Summary
Xiao Mucheng handles a PR crisis caused by Yi Ran's negative review, fires a rude employee, and then tries to apologize to Yi Ran. After a misunderstanding, he offers her a paid job as a "sleeper" at the hotel to provide honest feedback. Initially resistant, Yi Ran accepts when she hears the pay. She receives VIP treatment but pushes for a longer stay, eventually getting her way.
Spoiler Alert
The episode kicks off with two very different mornings. Yi Ran wakes up in her modest apartment, rushing through her morning routine and reminding herself it's her birthday as she heads out for another day of odd jobs. Meanwhile, Xiao Mucheng starts his day in a luxurious five-star hotel suite, taking his time and enjoying the finer things.
Xiao Mucheng attends an industry conference where the sharp and efficient Ling Yishu, the event organizer, is clearly interested in him. She also seems to know something about negative online reviews of Quanhai Resort Hotel, which Xiao Mucheng is unaware of. During the conference, calls from Quan Hai's PR department keep coming in, but Xiao Mucheng is too busy to answer. When Ling Yishu presents, she "accidentally" displays Yi Ran's scathing online review of the Quanhai Resort Hotel. Xiao Mucheng, ever the composed professional, smoothly handles the situation, claiming Yi Ran is a "sleeper" they invited to provide honest feedback, emphasizing that negative feedback helps the hotel improve.
After this PR crisis, Xiao Mucheng returns to the hotel and fires the front desk clerk who had previously been rude to Yi Ran, stating that judging guests is unacceptable. He tracks down Yi Ran's phone number and learns from her best friend that she's working on a film set at Chunfeng Road. He heads there, hoping to smooth things over.
Yi Ran is currently working as an extra in a horror movie, covered in heavy makeup and a large costume. Xiao Mucheng doesn't recognize her, but Yi Ran misinterprets his intentions. Thinking he's trying to solicit her, she uses her scary props to give him a good fright, sending him running.
Realizing he needs a new approach, Xiao Mucheng seeks out Yi Ran's best friend. He sincerely apologizes for the hotel's previous treatment of Yi Ran and asks for a chance to make amends. The friend gives him Yi Ran's address and mentions it's her birthday, suggesting a gift might help. Xiao Mucheng buys some cosmetics and heads to Yi Ran's place.
Meanwhile, Yi Ran is at home, waiting for a birthday cake she ordered, which is now half an hour late. Although annoyed, she shows kindness to the delivery driver, a woman with a child, even giving the child a piece of cake. Just as she's about to close the door, Xiao Mucheng bursts into her apartment. He explains the misunderstandings from her previous hotel stay and offers her a job as a professional "sleeper," with all expenses paid and a salary at market rate. Yi Ran is initially hostile, but when she hears the offer of $200 a day, her attitude quickly changes. She eagerly asks about the job requirements, and Xiao Mucheng tells her to simply stay at the hotel and post honest reviews, good or bad, for three days.
The fired employee, distraught over losing her job, learns that Xiao Mucheng has rehired Yi Ran as a sleeper and considers pleading with her for help.
Xiao Mucheng arranges VIP treatment for Yi Ran at the hotel, with the highest standards of service. She's picked up in a luxury car and given a high-end suite. However, Yi Ran tries to extend her stay to seven days. After Xiao Mucheng initially refuses. Yi Ran starts nitpicking every detail, forcing him to agree to the seven-day arrangement. After signing the contract, Xiao Mucheng leaves, and the hotel staff surprises Yi Ran with a cake and wine to celebrate her birthday.
The next morning, Yi Ran begins her first day as a professional sleeper, meticulously scrutinizing every aspect of the hotel. Meanwhile, Xiao Mucheng is working on a crucial contract that is now in jeopardy due to the negative review scandal.
