Recaps

Ji Mingzhu married Gu Shang in place of Ji Zhian and began treating their arranged marriage as a real partnership, while Gu Shang remained suspicious of his motives. After deciding to bring Gu Shang a home-cooked meal, Ji Mingzhu went to Gu Corporation and was mistaken for an escort.

• Ji Mingzhu refused the Ji Family's plan to marry him to Gu Shang to steal a secret document, but Ji Yonglin kept him under watch until the wedding.
• Ji Mingzhu chose stylish clothes despite Ji Zhian's protests, and Shan Ziyu paid for them on Gu Shang's behalf.
• Chu He made Ji Mingzhu's wedding attire, then told Gu Shang that Ji Mingzhu was exceptionally good-looking.
• At the wedding, Ji Mingzhu made a camellia ring, and Gu Shang gave him a pink diamond ring before they exchanged vows.
• At the Gu Residence, Ji Mingzhu sought out Gu Shang, cried when he was scolded, and called him "Hubby" as they began sharing a bedroom.
• Ji Mingzhu and Gu Shang spent the night together, and Gu Shang gave him a black card before Ji Mingzhu learned Ji Yonglin expected him to visit the Ji Family alone.
• Ji Mingzhu asked Uncle Chen about Gu Shang's health and decided to bring him food at work, while the Ji Family insulted him and Ji Zhian gathered people to mock him.
• Ji Mingzhu arrived at Gu Corporation with the food, but the receptionist refused him entry and Manager Wang called him an escort.

Ji Mingzhu grew closer to Gu Shang while facing the Ji Family’s demands during his post-wedding visit. Gu Shang tried to keep his distance, but Ji Mingzhu continued to seek his affection as he began preparing for classes.

• Ji Mingzhu exposed Wang Chuan’s disrespect at Gu Shang’s company, and Gu Shang made Wang Chuan apologize while considering what Ji Mingzhu was planning.
• Gu Shang learned about Ji Mingzhu’s difficult childhood and arranged wealthy-wives’ classes for him, while Ji Mingzhu made Gu Shang a matching wedding robe.
• Gu Shang accompanied Ji Mingzhu to the Ji Family home, where Ji Yonglin and Cao Wanhua demanded his ring before Gu Shang intervened.
• Ji Mingzhu rejected his family’s offers and returned items they had given him, while Ji Zhian planned to pursue Gu Shang and outshine Ji Mingzhu.
• Gu Shang bought Ji Mingzhu a phone and clothes, and they exchanged kisses after Ji Mingzhu grew jealous of a woman in Gu Shang’s WeChat feed.
• Ji Mingzhu thanked Gu Shang for his gifts, while Gu Shang privately struggled with his growing attachment and tried to stop them sharing a bed.
• Ji Mingzhu practiced ironing, writing, and sketching, hoping to design a necklace for Mrs. Gu, then climbed into Gu Shang’s arms after he removed a pillow from the bed.