This episode showcases the deeply dysfunctional family dynamics of the Chen Xiaolong family. To curry favor with the powerful, Chen Xiaolong forces his biological mother, Qin Xiulan, to conceal her identity and live in their home as a housekeeper named "Aunt Qin." At the dinner table, his snobbish wife Zhou Ling and mother-in-law repeatedly humiliate Qin Xiulan, even forbidding her from joining them at the table. Chen Xiaolong not only fails to defend his mother but also subserviently agrees with them. Subsequently, Chen Xiaolong mentions receiving a major business deal from Walker Group (Mu Tianchen's company), and the entire family is immersed in dreams of wealth and dividing the spoils, while showing disdain for the hardworking Qin Xiulan. At night, Zhou Ling discovers her ring is missing and immediately accuses Qin Xiulan of theft. Chen Xiaolong cowardly follows suit, and the couple storm into Qin Xiulan's room aggressively to question her, setting the stage for an imminent confrontation.
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