Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice 2017

Misguided ceremony and its immediate consequences

Zhu Hou's grand plan to win Mo Mo backfires when a ceremonial mishap is performed on Tang Nan Nan instead. The mix-up leaves Zhu Hou hospitalized and Tang Nan Nan with a swollen face from a pollen allergy. The incident throws their lives into chaos and sets the romance on a difficult path.

Hospital fallout and a restitution demand

Tang Nan Nan confronts Zhu Hou at the hospital, demanding restitution for the damages. A scuffle erupts and Zhu Hou's wallet is knocked into a dumpster during the confusion. The moment exposes the fragility of their strained relationship.

Mo Mo intervenes and Zhu Hou is discharged

Mo Mo arrives and settles the matter by paying Tang Nan Nan, implicitly signaling that a future romantic relationship with Zhu Hou is unlikely. Tang Nan Nan accepts the money, but Zhu Hou is later kicked out of the hospital for not paying his bill. The day ends with Zhu Hou facing a new reality outside the hospital walls.

Zhu Hou becomes homeless

Because of a condition that makes him forget the code to his house, Zhu Hou is left living on the streets. The city becomes a harsh new world as he struggles to survive without a home. His vulnerability marks a turning point in his life.

Tang Nan Nan takes him in

Zhu Hou encounters Tang Nan Nan again and begs her to take him in. Out of pity, she offers him a place to stay, and the pair begin living together despite their ongoing frictions. The fragile arrangement seeds the possibility of something more between them.

Growing connection despite clashes

Although they argue over habits and beliefs, a cautious bond forms as they learn to coexist. The mutual care gradually eclipses their initial resentment, guiding them toward a deeper connection. Their shared moments begin to hint at a potential romance.

Drunken night and eviction

A night of binge spending drains their remaining money, stressing their fragile relationship. The next morning, Tang Nan Nan is evicted for failing to pay the rent, forcing them to confront their unstable living situation. The incident tests their commitment to each other.

Returning home and meeting a friend

They make their way back to Zhu Hou's house, where Tang Nan Nan unexpectedly helps reopen his life by breaking the lock to re-enter. Meanwhile, Zhu Hou reconnects with his friend Xiao Jian Jun, who instantly takes a liking to Tang Nan Nan. The two relationships begin to intersect in new ways.

Tension and a breakup of habit

Tang Nan Nan feels hurt by Zhu Hou's insistence that he had been living horribly and decides to leave. The separation underscores the complexity of their bond and foreshadows further complications.

Intervention during a double date

During a date between Xiao Jian Jun and Tang Nan Nan, Zhu Hou steps in and carries Tang Nan Nan away. The act shifts the dynamic of their triangle and rekindles unresolved feelings.

Dinner with the ex and his wife

Tang Nan Nan is invited to dinner by her ex Jiang Hai and his wife Fang Qiqi to humiliate her. Tang Nan Nan arrives with Xiao Jian Jun and Zhu Hou, and the trio defend her from insults. The confrontation tests their loyalty and resolve.

Protecting and confessing on the bus

After the heated dinner, Zhu Hou protects Tang Nan Nan from Fang Qiqi's taunts. They flee by bus, and on the ride, Tang Nan Nan thanks him for helping her move on from Jiang Hai as they finally admit their feelings for each other.

Moving in and dating

The couple moves in together and officially starts dating, continuing to navigate their differences while supporting each other's dreams. They begin to build a shared life built on mutual care.

World travel opportunity and breakup

Tang Nan Nan is offered a yearlong world travel opportunity to write a travelogue, choosing to bring her grandmother along. She breaks up with Zhu Hou so he can pursue his dreams without compromise. A year passes with Zhu Hou rising as a successful entrepreneur.