Episode 5 recap: Zhuang Jie and Chen Mai Dong passionately kissed.
Because Zhuang Jie was soon returning to Shanghai, she made plans to have a meal with Chen Mai Dong before leaving. It was rare to see Chen Mai Dong smile. Chen Mai Dong openly admitted that due to the nature of his work, he had to control his emotions. Over time, it became a habit, and he would not actively participate in joyful events to avoid being criticized by others.
However, Zhuang Jie believed that Chen Mai Dong's profession was great and told him not to let others' opinions hinder him. Those who truly understood him would understand. When they parted ways, Zhuang Jie reached out to shake hands with Chen Mai Dong and made plans to meet again in Nanping Town next time. However, Chen Mai Dong responded that they shouldn't shake hands and shouldn't even say goodbye.
As Zhuang Jie watched Chen Mai Dong leave in the car, Chen Mai Dong momentarily returned to the past. Chen Nai Nai felt that Chen Mai Dong had developed feelings for Zhuang Jie and reminded him to muster the courage to pursue her. The funeral parlor staff were about to pick up a recently deceased elderly man, but unfortunately, the son of the deceased had a superstition that by placing a basin of water at home and waiting for the noon sunlight to reflect on the wall, he would be able to see his father's soul.
Feng Xilun had no choice but to call Chen Mai Dong for help. Chen Mai Dong patiently accompanied the family until the clock struck noon. As the holiday was coming to an end, the family hurriedly packed Zhuang Yan's luggage and then He Zhangyue drove him to the train station.
Because Zhuang Jie heard that the yams in Yanggou Village were not selling well, she asked He Zhangyue to take her there for an on-site inspection that afternoon. She learned that someone was planning to purchase these yams, but they were pushing down the price too much. They were unable to bring in machines and had to rely on manual labor, which consumed time, energy, and lowered the price. Wu Xuehua visited residents one by one for a population census. When she arrived at Chen's house, she did not see Chen Mai Dong, only Chen Nai Nai alone in the yard.
Chen Nai Nai no longer gave Wu Xuehua a hard time about arranging blind dates for her grandson. Instead, she had her read a thank-you letter on the town's radio station, praising Chen Mai Dong's contributions to Nanping Town. Zhuang Jie heard the broadcast content in the car and looked at the scenery outside the window, recalling what Chen Mai Dong had said that night.
In Zhuang Jie's eyes, Chen Mai Dong was someone who was willing to shine in his hometown, and he had a deep emotional attachment to Nanping Town that she found difficult to understand. Deeply moved, she suddenly made a bold decision, which was to help sell all the yams in Yanggou Village. Chen Mai Dong felt helpless about the act of having someone read a thank-you letter on his grandmother's behalf, but Chen Nai Nai told him that if he didn't pursue Zhuang Jie, she would have to intervene personally.
Meanwhile, Zhuang Jie used her personal connections to contact many friends and found yam buyers and processing factories, sending them the information she had prepared.
Liao Tao was a woman with a sharp tongue but a tender heart. While complaining about her husband and daughter causing her face to break out in an allergic reaction from handling yams, she still applied cucumber slices to soothe them, and the whole family lived harmoniously.
Soon, Zhuang Jie found sales channels for Yanggou Village and secured a three-year cooperation agreement. This brought great joy and pride to the villagers of Yanggou Village, and the town's radio station repeatedly played thank-you messages to Zhuang Jie. The news spread quickly among the neighbors, and the customer flow at the braised chicken shop soared. Everyone praised Zhuang Jie, and Liao Tao, as a mother, felt gratified and proud.
This achievement gave Zhuang Jie a sense of accomplishment and purpose. Chen Nai Nai liked Zhuang Jie even more and warmly invited her to her home, sharing stories of Chen Mai Dong's childhood.
At that moment, Chen Mai Dong returned from outside, and the atmosphere became inexplicably awkward. Chen Nai Nai made an excuse to go for a walk, leaving the two alone. Curious, Zhuang Jie wanted to visit Chen Mai Dong's room but became angry at his words.
Since Zhuang Jie was soon returning to Shanghai, Chen Mai Dong took the initiative to invite her for a meal. It was partly to apologize and partly to bid her farewell. Zhuang Jie readily agreed, and it was a rare sight to see Chen Mai Dong smile. Chen Mai Dong admitted that due to the nature of his work, he had to control his emotions. Over time, it became a habit, and he would not actively participate in joyful events to avoid being criticized by others.
As they walked back, Zhuang Jie mentioned their time in school and expressed her admiration for Chen Mai Dong, who had never changed. She believed that his profession was great and advised him not to let others' opinions hinder him. Those who truly understood him would understand. When they parted ways, Zhuang Jie and Chen Mai Dong exchanged contact information and shook hands, making plans to meet again in Nanping Town next time.
However, Chen Mai Dong believed that they shouldn't shake hands and shouldn't even meet again. As he passed by the entrance of the middle school, memories from the past flooded his mind. Zhuang Jie had left Nanping Town before, and now she was leaving again. Chen Mai Dong told Chen Nai Nai that there were some people and things that couldn't be expected, and those who were meant to leave would eventually leave.
The next morning, Chen Mai Dong still went to the train station, pretending to see off a friend but actually to catch a glimpse of Zhuang Jie. As he helped her with her luggage and turned to leave, Zhuang Jie took the initiative and kissed him. He was momentarily stunned but then responded by kissing her back passionately. They kissed boldly and passionately, reluctant to part, until the train warning bell rang.
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