"Nianhua, Mom just isn't used to Dad not being at home."
Fang Manyin, who knows what's really going on, speaks up to explain.
"It's okay, Mom, I'm here with you." Xu Nianhua picks some food for Jiang Wanru, and says, "Mom, the heart of the cabbage today is really delicious."
...
Orient Hotel, Peony Hall.
Pei Yicheng has attended plenty of dinner gatherings, but tonight, he's giving it his absolute all—this meal will decide if he can marry his girl.
"Yicheng, I've heard your perfumes and hand creams are quite impressive. Lately you've taken over the Pei Family's business—you really are a youngster to be reckoned with!" Su Jinrong starts by praising Pei Yicheng, then adds, "You're so busy, but you still came to this meeting. I'm glad, truly."
Pei Yicheng's heart tightens; he hears the hidden meaning in Su Jinrong's words. Humbly, he says, "It's just small business ventures, nothing compared to what you do, Uncle Su."
