Arc 11Engagement and Family Reckonings
Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang got engaged while navigating family tests, comic mishaps, and the strains of their intimacy. As Ji Wuqiu handed over company responsibilities and Wen Ruohuai faced the consequences of his actions, Xie Zhuzhou kept a secret from Chu Yanzhang and awaited the reward Chu had requested.
- Xie Zhuzhou met Xie Guanxia, learned she was his mother, and then asked Ji Wuqiu to confirm her identity and warn him about her dangerous work.
- Xie Zhuzhou accepted Xie Guanxia’s transforming robot, left her with Ji Wuqiu, and agreed to get engaged to Chu Yanzhang after the pair discussed their future.
- Xie Zhuzhou’s brothers tested Chu Yanzhang before accepting him, and Xie Zhuzhou and Chu exchanged rings at a small engagement banquet that was disrupted by escaped frogs.
- Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang grew closer, though Xie Zhuzhou struggled with their intimacy, and Xie Zhuzhou later got Chu to wear a black maid dress after Ji Wangyan’s prank caused an awkward misunderstanding.
- Xie Zhuzhou exposed Ji Wangyun’s recovered memory and assigned Ji Wangyan a week of offerings at Lili’s grave, while Ji Wuqiu announced his retirement and gave Ji Wangchen authority over company affairs.
- Xie Zhuzhou visited Chu Yanzhang at work, and Chu asked for a reward after Xie raised the prospect of seeing him in a red qipao.
- Chu Yanzhang revealed that Xue Lang was his biological older brother, while Xie Zhuzhou kept his own secret from Chu and decided not to interfere in Li Yankai’s romantic life.
- Wen Nan refused Wen Ruohuai’s plea for help, and Xie Zhuzhou left work planning to bring dinner and books to his older brother while anticipating Chu’s promised request.