Episode Summary
Xiao Mucheng visits Yi Ran’s childhood home, sparking heartfelt memories. Yi Ran departs for abroad after a chaotic airport goodbye with Xiao (who secretly drives her). A year later, Yi Ran returns as Quanhai’s new marketing manager, leading to a Christmas-themed proposal reunion. Meanwhile, Ling Yishu and Lin Youjia rekindle their bond while trolling Xiao.
Spoiler Alert
The Quirky and the Charming Episode 20: Long-Distance Pining & Sweet Revenge
Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster where childhood nostalgia, airport meet-cutes, and the most chaotic proposal ever collide. Buckle up, folks.
Memory Lane (Literally)
Xiao Mucheng drags Yi Ran to her childhood home like a lovesick detective, and boy, does it deliver. The place is practically oozing flashbacks. On the rooftop, Yi Ran reminisces about her parents waiting up for her no matter the weather — cue all the feels. Meanwhile, Ling Yishu spontaneously decides to ✨find herself✨ at the airport, only to bump into Lin Youjia. Two directionless souls? More like two magnets. She casually links arms with him, and suddenly we’ve got a new power couple in town.
Airport Bamboozle 101
Yi Ran’s pre-departure farewell turns into a masterclass in romantic comedy chaos. Xiao Mucheng — ever the workaholic — gets held up by a client crisis (something about Quanhai’s reputation, yawn), so he sends Chen Mo to drive her instead. Yi Ran puts on her best "I’m totally fine" act... until she’s ugly-crying in the car, roasting Xiao Mucheng like he’s a burnt rotisserie chicken. Plot twist: He’s the driver. Our man wanted to surprise her at the airport but gets verbally flambéed for 20 minutes straight. Sorry, king — your grand gesture just became a roast session.
The Great Time Zone War
Fast-forward through a year of missed calls and workaholic grinds. Xiao Mucheng’s juggling grandma duty and hotel biz while Yi Ran’s off acing her overseas studies (finishing a 2-year program in 12 months? Overachiever alert). At Quanhai’s big awards ceremony, Xiao wins first place and immediately texts Yi Ran a trophy selfie... which gets radio silence. Cue the emotional devastation. But hey, Ling Yishu and Lin Youjia swoop in to rub salt in the wound — flaunting their engagement invites and casually mentioning how Yi Ran’s "totally the type to move on quickly." Savage.
CEO vs. Ex(?)-Crush: Office Edition
Just as Xiao Mucheng’s spiraling over Yi Ran’s ghosting, boom — the new marketing manager arrives. Surprise! It’s Yi Ran, fresh off the plane and serving corporate ice queen realness. Xiao’s so shook he could crack a tooth from gritting his teeth. When he demands answers about her disappearing act, she deadpans: "Business first, personal drama later." A+ for professionalism, F for mercy.
The Proposal Heist
Post-work hours, Yi Ran pulls up in a Santa costume (yes, really) armed with nostalgia bombs. Before Xiao can interrogate her vanishing act, she swaps the suit for a wedding dress and proposes to him. Mic drop. Turns out, she’d been grinding 24/7 overseas just to speedrun her way back to him. Cue Xiao Mucheng — now a sobbing mess — whipping out a ring to seal the deal. Friends and family cheer as these two disaster humans finally get their act together.
Final Hot Take
This episode? A glorious mess of pining, petty revenge, and a Christmas-themed proposal that defies all logic. Yi Ran’s chaotic energy? Iconic. Xiao Mucheng’s ability to survive a year of emotional whiplash? Respect. And Ling Yishu/Lin Youjia’s shameless trolling? We stan.
P.S. Quanhai’s HR department better give Yi Ran a raise for that airport emotional damage she endured.
