List of Mightiest Mother-in-Law episodes

EPISODE 1 - Qi Hongzhe, a lighting store owner, helps Zhou Ke’en, a designer, solve a problem with the installation of Christmas lights. Hongzhe's wife, Guan Shuhui, takes her children, Qi Zihan and Qi Zicong, shopping. After eating at a shop, she refuses to pay the bill and gets into a dispute with the shop assistant. Hongzhe's mother-in-law, Lv Xiuzhu, calls him to her nightclub to do some lighting repairs. Xiuzhu wants to meet her grandchildren but Shuhui does not allow it. Xiuzhu's husband has long been on the run from his creditors. To repay his many debts, and for the sake of Shuhui's future, Xiuzhu has become a mistress. Shuhui refuses to acknowledge her. At home, Shuhui chides her father-in-law, Qi Yinghao, for being lecherous, and her mother-in-law, Wu Xianglan, for gambling. She even gives her sister-in-law, Qi Wanling, a dressing-down. Shuhui extorts a gold bar and a gold bracelet, which is a family heirloom, from Yinghao and Xianglan, respectively. She knows their secrets. Zicong is given a game console by Xiuzhu. In a rage, Shuhui dumps it, and demands Hongzhe should apologise. Ke’en happens to witness the scene, and draws a smiley face to encourage Hongzhe.

EPISODE 2 - Chen Jian is Xiuzhu's godson. When Xiuzhu was a dance hostess in China, his mother was very close to her. After his mother died, he came to Singapore with hopes of establishing a career, and looked up Xiuzhu. Shuhui lambastes Yinghao and Xianglan and declares she is the head of the family. Secretly, Wanling films her scolding her parents and posts the clip online. Ke’en invites Hongzhe to participate in the Chingay Parade project and take charge of the lighting. He is tempted but lacks the necessary funds. He tries to persuade Shuhui to help him, but she chastises him for his string of failed ventures. He has no choice but to decline Ke’en's invitation. Wanling secretly films people's ugly behaviour on the streets. She mistakes Chen Jian for a thief and tails him into a nightclub. Noticing Wanling's entrance, Yinghao hides. Chen Jian is hired as a bouncer at the nightclub. After Wanling leaves, Yinghao comes out of hiding and flirts with the bargirls. Xiuzhu criticises him for indulging in pleasures even though he has a wife.

EPISODE 3 - Swayed by Evon's words, Shuhui backs out at the last minute after agreeing at first to fund Hongzhe's Chingay project. Hongzhe is disappointed in her. Ke’en deems it a waste for Hongzhe to simply drop out of the project. She is willing to lend him the money he needs, to help him showcase his talent for lighting design. He is grateful. Yinghao, Xianglan and Wanling feel Hongzhe is unfortunate to have a wife who doesn’t support him and keeps damaging his morale. Hongzhe and Shuhui's relationship take a turn for the worse. She sees Ke’en's name card in his pocket and discovers he has been making frequent phone calls to her. Shuhui follows Hongzhe and sees him meeting Ke’en. Incensed, she scolds Ke’en. Hongzhe tries to explain, but Shuhui is convinced they are having an affair. Shuhui posts Ke’en's photo online and makes slanderous statements. She also pastes posters at Ke’en's work place. Hongzhe is guilt-stricken at the repercussions for Ke’en. Left with little choice, he accedes to Shuhui's demands.

EPISODE 4 - Ke’en's business partner, Charles, shares that Hongzhe was highly recommended by Ke’en even though he isn’t from a big firm. She even took a bank loan to help him. Knowing Ke’en is having lunch nearby, Hongzhe heads over to the restaurant. She is actually with Shuhui, trying to explain there is nothing going on between her and Hongzhe. However, she does not conceal her liking for him. Outraged, Shuhui splashes a glass of water on her and makes a scene. Outside the restaurant, Hongzhe apologises to Ke’en on behalf of Shuhui. Ke’en expresses her feelings for him and runs away. He rescues her when she falls into a pool. Unable to restrain herself, she kisses him and he starts to develop feelings for her. Ke’en confesses to her psychiatrist, Zhang Zhongming, that she is plotting to wreck a man's marriage. She was badly hurt in a past relationship and became mentally unstable. Now, she finds joy in ruining families. Xiuzhu confronts Ke’en for intruding into Shuhui's marriage. Ke’en maintains that the problem lies with Shuhui, not her. Xiuzhu advises Shuhui to tame her temper to save her marriage. Refusing, Shuhui picks a fight with her and they tumble down the stairs.

EPISODE 5 - Shuhui and Xiuzhu are hospitalised. Baby and Angela, hostesses from Xiuzhu's nightclub, visit her. Shocked to see Baby, Yinghao hurriedly pulls on a mask to hide his face. Hongzhe returns a sum of money to Ke’en that is more than what he owes. She tries to give the excess back but he says it's compensation. She tells him she won’t see him again. Wanling meets with John, a person she has met online. He claims to be a pilot and is charming. Chen Jian finds out John is a pimp at the nightclub. Shuhui no longer trusts Hongzhe and checks his phone secretly. He is disappointed in her. Ke’en schemes to befriend Xianglan and gain her trust. John proposes to Wanling. Shocked, she escapes to the toilet. She bumps into Chen Jian, who informs her that John is a pimp. She doesn’t believe him. John tries to dope Wanling. She is rescued by Chen Jian, who subsequently is punished by John's lackeys. Shuhui takes her children along when she goes in search of Hongzhe. Finding him with Ke’en in his car, she flares up and chases the car. Zicong trips and a mini-van runs over him.

EPISODE 6 - Zicong crawls out from under the vehicle, and Hongzhe pulls him into his arms. Wracked with shock, Zicong sobs. The Qis chide Shuhui. She points the finger at Hongzhe, who accuses her of playing the blame game and never taking responsibility for any of her own wrongs. Incensed, she asks for a divorce. She moves out; no one stops her. Zicong has a nightmare and wakes up crying. Visiting with storybooks and toys, Ke’en comforts him. The next day, Shuhui arrives and notices the storybooks and toys. She throws them away in a rage. Zicong wails that he hates her. Shuhui goes back to the Qis and sees Hongzhe and Ke’en taking the children home. Infuriated, she hits Ke’en and, yet again, demands a divorce. Hongzhe confides in Zhongming that he is developing feelings for Ke’en but doesn’t want to betray his wife. Separately, Ke’en tells Zhongming she is confident the married man will fall in love with her. He is unaware they are talking about each other. Xianglan and Yinghao invite Ke’en to stay at their house after they hear she is being harassed by a former suitor.

EPISODE 7 - Ke’en prepares breakfast for the Qis. They have never experienced this kind of family warmth before. Chen Jian pretends to be paralysed. Wanling feels guilty and agrees to care for him. She is incensed when she realises he is playing a prank on her. Xiuzhu panics when she learns Hongzhe and Shuhui's marriage is in trouble. She launches a frantic search for her daughter. Xiuzhu finds Shuhui at an old folks’ home, in a disheveled state. She gives her a sound scolding and insists she should pull herself together and triumph over the mistress. Xiuzhu discusses with Chen Jian the strategy to defeat the mistress. They discover Hongzhe and Ke’en have not reached the stage of holding hands; Zihan is neutral towards their relationship; and Wanling's position is not clear. However, all others are supportive. Xiuzhu accidentally causes Xianglan to sprain her ankle. She grabs the chance to move into the Qis to help take care of her grandchildren. Ke’en sees through her ploy but does not say a word about it.

EPISODE 8 - Xiuzhu arranges for Hongzhe to meet with Shuhui to talk. Ke’en overhears and hatches a plan. Ke’en tries to sow a discord between Hongzhe and Shuhui. Xiuzhu ropes Angela in to counter Ke’en. Ke’en is infuriated her plan is being ruined by Xiuzhu. Hongzhe meets with Shuhui, who picks on him incessantly. Disappointed they are unable to reach an understanding, he leaves. Wanling finds out Chen Jian and Xiuzhu had colluded and caused Xianglan's injury. Chen Jian begs Wanling to keep their secret and promises to do her bidding. Intentionally, Vivian tells Hongzhe that Ke’en and Charles have fallen out and dissolved their partnership on his account. Hongzhe is guilt-stricken. Ke’en persuades Hongzhe to set up his own lighting brand and expresses her support. Touched, he holds her hands. At this moment, Xiuzhu turns up with the children. He is embarrassed and rushes the children out.

EPISODE 9 - Ke’en voices her hatred for Xiuzhu. She tells Zhongming she won’t give up her plan. He is stunned to learn she is talking about Hongzhe. Wanling sets up an online business. She instructs Chen Jian to photograph her modeling the clothes. They bump into John, who is trying to cheat another girl. They put on disguises and aim to teach him a lesson, but John recognises Wanling. Xianglan and Yinghao get the mistaken idea that Chen Jian is Wanling's boyfriend. Chen Jian kisses Wanling out of desperation and she is shocked. Xiuzhu senses that Shuhui's marriage is in jeopardy. She wants Chen Jian to think of something to chase Ke’en away. He does not pay attention to her, but confesses he may be in love with Wanling. Zhongming tries to persuade Ke’en to halt her plan. She won’t, until Hongzhe tells her he loves her. Zhongming encourages Hongzhe to express his love for Ke’en so that she will terminate her game.

EPISODE 10 - Ke’en's hard work pays off, and Hongzhe is touched by the things she is doing for him. They express their inclination towards each other. Shuhui is unable to face herself after a quarrel with the old folks at the nursing home. She finds herself so loathsome that she decides to end her life. Xiuzhu and Chen Jian panic when they find her on the rooftop of their old house. Xiuzhu uses her own experiences to coax Shuhui to pull herself together and save her failing marriage. Estranged mother and daughter draw closer to each other. Ke’en puts in great pains to build Hongzhe's house brand of lighting accessories. Their relationship deepens with each passing day. Ke’en notices that Uncle Bing is Xiuzhu's informer, so she plays petty tricks to buy his favour. Xianglan is jealous that her husband, Yinghao, is friendly with Xiuzhu. To make matters worse, Wanling falsifies their relationship. Xianglan becomes even more uneasy. She is infuriated when Xiuzhu massages Yinghao's stiff neck. Chen Jian poses as a buyer, so as to meet Wanling. He apologises for stealing kisses from her. Refusing to forgive him, she warns him not to harass her. As she storms off, she runs into John. He wants to get back at her for making fun of him. Chen Jian comes to her rescue and offers to be punished in her place. Hoping to widen Shuhui's horizons, Xiuzhu takes her to the nightclub. It is Shuhui's first time at a club, and her uneasiness overwhelms her.

EPISODE 11 - By Channel 8 Published: 2 May 2017 Audio: Chinese

Cast Tong Bingyu 童冰玉

Cavin Soh 苏智诚 Chen Li Ping

Paige Chua

Thomas Ong Bonnie Loo

Jeffrey Xu

Lin Mei Jiao While in the nightclub, Shuhui is reminded of the way she treated the Qi family. Sobered, she leaves the place. Xiuzhu explains why the trip to the nightclub was necessary. Shuhui refuses to let Xiuzhu give her a makeover; she feels there is nothing wrong with her. When Xiuzhu is critical, Shuhui retorts that only she is the victim of Hongzhe's infidelity and she is unwilling to change to save her marriage. Xiuzhu stages a show to test Zihan, and Shuhui witnesses her daughter's selfishness. Unwittingly, Zihan says she will send Shuhui to a nursing home someday. Shuhui is startled but is fully aware she has influenced her daughter. She is filled with regret. Chen Jian suggests Shuhui should rebuild her marriage for the sake of her children. Shuhui changes for the better. She runs into Ke’en, who shows off by making it clear she has replaced her. Shuhui controls her temper but Ke’en slaps her. A mystery man appears, claiming to be Ke’en's boyfriend. Hurriedly, she drags him away. Xiuzhu shows a photograph of Ke’en and Guoqiang to the Qi family. Yinghao and Xianglan become suspicious of Ke’en. Sensing a storm brewing, Ke’en moves out and pretends to be pitiable, to gain sympathy from Hongzhe. During a visit to the nursing home, Zihan meets an old lady with Alzheimer's disease. The experience prompts her to rethink her stance.

EPISODE 12 - Little does Xiuzhu realise Ke’en is scheming to turn the situation to her advantage. Hongzhe falls for her plot. Hongzhe and Xianglan suggest Ke’en should move back for her own safety. Xiuzhu is blamed for falsely accusing her. To make things worse, Wanling accuses Xiuzhu of causing Xianglan to be hospitalised. Shuhui condemns Xiuzhu for staging Xianglan's fall and creating trouble rather than helping. Ke’en tells Zhongming she now wants all of Hongzhe's love. When he asks if she has fallen in love with Hongzhe, she denies it. Wanling shoos Shuhui away when she visits Xianglan. Shuhui bumps into Hongzhe. Governed by the mistaken idea that Shuhui and Xiuzhu are in cahoots to hurt Xianglan, he chides her. In her darkest moments, Shuhui receives a call from Zicong's school with regard to his emotional instability. She is infuriated to learn Xiuzhu has been plying him with fictitious zombie tales and he is traumatised. Overwhelmed by negative emotion, Shuhui digs up the unhappy past and vows she will never forgive Xiuzhu. The relationship between mother and daughter spirals downhill.

EPISODE 13 - At the hospital, Ke’en intentionally topples the soup Shuhui has brought. Both of them are hurt. Shuhui is heartbroken when Hongzhe showers Ke’en with care but neglects her. Zhongming attends to Shuhui's injuries, and their friendship deepens. Chen Jian is upset Wanling does not reciprocate his feelings. He confesses his love again. Startled, she runs off in a panic. Zicong gets into a fight in school. At the teacher's suggestion, Shuhui decides to take him to see a psychologist. Shuhui consults Zhongming, who assesses that Zicong is affected by his parents’ separation. Shuhui is ridden with guilt. She is thankful for Zhongming's recommendations. Zhongming advises Shuhui to meet Hongzhe to discuss Zicong's behaviour. Hongzhe is aware Shuhui is trying hard to help Zicong overcome his emotional problems. He is pleased but is firm on his stand that they will never reconcile. Ke’en nearly has a breakdown, caring for Xianglan. Hongzhe dotes on her so intently that she is sincerely moved.

EPISODE 14 - Xiuzhu sneaks into Ke’en's room to find evidence of her other man. She is shocked to discover Xianglan gambles online. Unable to detain Wanling any longer, Chen Jian quickly alerts Xiuzhu to leave. He is beaten up by Wanling. A clue on Ke’en's table planner refreshes Xiuzhu's memory of the day they had seen a well-dressed woman slapping Ke’en and calling her a vixen. She is astonished by the irregularities. Xiuzhu's investigations uncover Ke’en's affair with her professor, Huo Yingjie, 10 years ago. She guesses the woman is Mrs Huo. Xiuzhu hopes Mrs Huo can help her expose the real Ke’en. Her persistence finally move Mrs Huo. Shuhui learns what Xiuzhu has done and rants at her for not learning from her mistakes. She warns her not to stir up enmity in the Qi family. Not wanting to oppose Shuhui, Xiuzhu decides to send the evidence anonymously. Hongzhe receives the evidence and tries to sound Ke’en out. Much to his disappointment, she denies everything. When she realises he knows about her past, she retreats by suggesting they break up. She moves out of the Qi family home. To take better care of Xianglan, Shuhui signs up for a homecare course at the hospital. There, she often meets Zhongming and they grow closer. Xiuzhu decides to devise a plan to make Shuhui and Hongzhe fall in love with each other again.

EPISODE 15 - Hongzhe is grateful Shuhui is helping him through a financial crisis. He refuses to let a customer buy the star lamp. At the bar, Hongzhe tells Zhongming his relationship with Shuhui is over. Shuhui is unsuccessful at a job interview. Zhongming invites her to help him in his clinic. Xianglan is mired in online gambling debts. Shuhui agrees to make the payments and keep the problem a secret. For lunch, Shuhui eats bread and drinks plain water. When Zhongming offers to lend her money to pay off Xianglan's debts, she feels the burden of obligation. Chen Jian faints briefly after modelling Wanling's range of fashion wear. In spite of being ill, he cooks up a storm in the kitchen, and Wanling is impressed. Shuhui rejects Zhongming's offer to help her with Hongzhe's financial problems. Shuhui feels comforted during a family dinner. However, Hongzhe soon accuses her of going back on her word when she asks for more time to raise the money he needs. Yinghao belittles her and insists the couple should divorce. Guilt-stricken, Xianglan stands up for Shuhui.

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Mightiest Mother-In-Law - EP16

45 MINS ;Some Sexual References 些许性相关语 By Channel 8 Published: 9 May 2017 Audio: Chinese

Cast Tong Bingyu 童冰玉

Cavin Soh 苏智诚 Chen Li Ping

Paige Chua

Thomas Ong Bonnie Loo

Jeffrey Xu

Lin Mei Jiao Xianglan and Yinghao get into a heated argument on account of Shuhui. Watching from the sidelines, Hongzhe is drained. Wanling does not answer Chen Jian's text messages. Shuhui insists on boiling soup for Xianglan despite being ill. A gas leak becomes a hazard when Chen Jian closes all the windows in the house. To clear the misunderstanding between Shuhui and Hongzhe, Xianglan confesses her online gambling debts to Hongzhe. Hongzhe finds Shuhui unconscious in the gas-filled house. He rushes her to the hospital. She feels blessed when carried by him and nurses hopes of a reconciliation. To make Chen Jian give her up, Wanling rejects him with harsh words. She tells Hongzhe she does not love Chen Jian at all. Zhongming is overwhelmed with emotion as he watches Shuhui and Hongzhen leave the hospital together. Shuhui hints to Hongzhe that she still has feelings for him. To her disappointment, he tells her they are merely friends. Hongzhe is troubled about Ke’en. Wanling mentions seeing her car a few days ago. Hongzhe dashes to Ke’en's house excitedly. He discovers she and Zhongming are friends. Hongzhe apologises to Ke’en and they make up. Ke’en tells Hongzhen about her abortion. He assures her that her past does not bother him. Touched, she leans forward to kiss him.

EPISODE 17 - Ke’en's attempt to get intimate with Hongzhe is thwarted by his skin problem. Yinghao is happy to see Ke’en back home and urges Hongzhe to marry her. In the room, Hongzhe promises to take care of Ke’en. She grabs the opportunity to take down his wedding portrait. At the clinic, Zhongming reasons that since Hongzhe is willing to leave his family for Ke’en, it is time for her to give him up. However, she declares she has fallen in love with Hongzhe. Shuhui is hurt that her wedding portrait and belongings have been thrown out of the room. In the privacy of her own home, she breaks down. Xiuzhu is shocked Shuhui has left the Qi family. She is equally surprised to find Chen Jian a different man. He tells her that he is willing to do any job to earn money, so as to win Wanling's heart. To save Shuhui's marriage, Xiuzhu approaches Xianglan for help. At Chen Jian's suggestion, she buys a holiday package for Shuhui and family, in the hope that they would spend quality time together. Ke’en's lantern qualifies for the final round of the Mid-Autumn Lantern competition. Hongzhe and Yinghao are delighted. Yinghao strongly disapproves of the family holiday. Xiuzhu sets a trap to make him agree to go. Hongzhe wants to take Ke’en along on the family holiday, but he returns from the travel agent a disappointed man and insists on cancelling the plans.

EPISODE 18 - No one wants to cancel the family holiday. When asked, Hongzhe reveals he does not want to go because of Ke’en. Shuhui is upset. While distributing pamphlets in the mall, Chen Jian runs into Wanling. Although he is alarmed by the way she shops, he promises to work hard to give her happiness. She challenges him to win a car for her. To tackle the crafty Ke’en, Xiuzhu sends a car to pick Shuhui and the others up and take them to the airport. Hongzhe worries when he is unable to contact Ke’en. He goes looking for her. Xiuzhu confronts Ke’en when she learns the latter has self-inflicted an asthma attack to stop Hongzhe from going on the holiday. Meanwhile, Xiuzhu also mistakes Zhongming for Jim. Knowing Hongzhe needs staff, Chen Jian lies that he is an electrician. He gets into an accident and Hongzhe tells him off, but gives him a job in his shop. Xiuzhu instructs Chen Jian to keep an eye on Ke’en and “Jim” at the hospital. Chen Jian chooses to participate in the “Win a Car Challenge”. He is so thrilled to see Wanling that he lifts his hand off the car and waves to her.

EPISODE 19 - relationship between Zhongming and Ke’en. Zhongming maintains the confidentiality. At the competition site, Chen Jian is fatigued and faints. He is disqualified. Wanling changes her mind about him and accepts him. Chen Jian clashes with Ke’en at work. She is in the midst of seducing Hongzhe when Chen Jian barges into the room. Chen Jian tells Ke’en the star lamp was specially designed by Hongzhe for Shuhui. Ke’en fumes. At the airport, Yinghao makes things difficult for Shuhui by refusing to allow her to ride in Hongzhe's car. Zhongming arrives and relieves her from the awkward situation. This infuriates Yinghao even further, as he thinks Shuhui is making a cuckold of Hongzhe. Hongzhe asks his children if they can accept Ke’en as their mother. Their innocent and heartfelt words set him thinking. Chen Jian shows off his bracelet to Ke’en. He tells her Shuhui had bought each of her family members one as a gift. Ke’en is not pleased that Hongzhe is wearing one too. At dinner, Hongzhe is frazzled by Zhongming's consideration for Shuhui. Ke’en burns with jealousy when she learns Hongzhe had dinner with Shuhui. She throws his bracelet into the toilet bowl and destroys the lantern for the Mid-Autumn Lantern competition. The next morning, Hongzhe and Chen Jian find the lantern destroyed and are shocked.

EPISODE 20 - Hongzhe and Chen Jian discover the lantern maliciously damaged. The CCTV recording shows only Ke’en coming in the night before. When questioned, she claims the lantern was intact when she was there. Chen Jian's notices Ke’en's bandaged hand. His suspicions are aroused and he confides in Xiuzhu. They find a blood-stained lantern fragment. Xiuzhu and Chen Jian confront Ke’en, who admits her deeds. Hongzhe is shocked. Ke’en apologises tearfully, saying she had acted out of jealousy. He forgives her. Xiuzhu is incensed when Hongzhe declares it's impossible for him and Shuhui to get back together. Shuhui kneels before him to beg him to change his mind, but to no avail. Shuhui sits in a daze in the park. Ke’en arrives and humiliates her. Xiuzhu slaps her. Xiuzhu and Shuhui drink to drown their sorrows. Xiuzhu confesses to the sleeping Shuhui that she regrets the past, and promises not to leave her again. The next day, Xiuzhu becomes dizzy and falls. Her nose starts to bleed.

EPISODE 21 - Xiuzhu is diagnosed with liver failure. Her heart sinks. Hongzhe appreciates Ke’en's moral support. However, she is impatient with Zicong and Zihan. She tries to maintain a perfect image in front of Hongzhe, but the children are not fooled. Zhongming, Shuhui and a kleptomania patient are trapped in a lift. The patient becomes hysterical and attacks Shuhui with a knife. Zhongming shields her and his arm is cut. Zhongming and Shuhui bump into Ke’en and Hongzhe. Ke’en discredits them for having an unusual relationship. Zhongming hints to Shuhui to start a new relationship and allow her hurts to heal. She is unmoved. Chen Jian feels helpless when Xiuzhu refuses to seek treatment. Her priority is to salvage Shuhui's marriage. Incited by Ke’en, Hongzhe signs the separation papers. Shuhui worries her uncertain financial circumstances will mar her children's future and decides to drop the custody battle. Xiuzhu observes Ke’en's erratic behaviour. She and Chen Jian set a trap, causing Ke’en to go berserk in public. Her actions are recorded on handphone.

EPISODE 22 - Guan Shu Hui's (Paige Chua) domineering ways causes a rift between her husband Qi Hong Zhe (Thomas Ong) and his family. Hong Zhe is unhappy with his wife but chooses to put up with her, until Zhou Ke En (Tong Bing Yu) enters his life. Ke En is pretty, intelligent and most of all, she listens to Hong Zhe's problem and supports his dreams. Ke En also manages to win the approval of Hong Zhe's family, leaving Shu Hui feeling helpless. Shu Hui's estranged mother Lu Xiu Zhu (Chen Li Ping) steps in and tries to salvage her daughter's marriage. Xiu Zhu tries to outwit Ke En who is actually a malicious and mentally unstable woman. How will the battle between the mightiest mistress and the mightiest Mother-in-Law end? Will Shu Hui be able to save her marriage?

EPISODE 23 - Ke’en confesses she had deliberately drawn close to Hongzhe to break his family up but found herself falling in love with him. He is sorely disappointed in her. Ke’en goes to the work studio at night. After Hongzhe rejects her request to elope, she plots her revenge. Ke’en initiates a mass transfer of all the workers helping Hongzhe with the Christmas decorations. Xiuzhu persuades the foreman, A-hua, to lend a helping hand. Although her health is clearly deteriorating, she presses on. Hongzhe refuses to return to Ke’en. She vents her anger by wrecking the work studio. Additionally, she makes use of Wanling to draw Chen Jian away. Chen Jian discovers Wanling on Ke’en's side and quarrels with her. Ke’en entices Guoqiang to kidnap Shuhui. Xiuzhu witnesses Shuhui being forcefully taken away and grabs a taxi to give chase. She calls Hongzhe to contact Ke’en and find out Shuhui's whereabouts. Ke’en ignores the phone calls. She takes Shuhui to an abandoned factory and forces her to swallow some pills. Xiuzhu arrives, and Ke’en turns hysterical and threatens to hurt Shuhui with a knife.

EPISODE 24 - Xiuzhu volunteers to eat the pills on Shuhui's behalf. Though Xiuzhu starts to vomit, she pushes herself to divert Guoqiang and Ke’en's attention, so that Shuhui can escape. Hongzhe turns up just in time. Guoqiang and Ke’en are arrested. Xiuzhu is rushed to the hospital in a critical condition. Even though Hongzhe still has feelings for Shuhui, he is at a loss. He confides in Zhongming, who is in a similar predicament. After Hongzhe and the Qis install the last Christmas decorations at the shopping mall, Xiuzhu passes out. Her condition has worsened. Shuhui is guilt-stricken at the thought of her mother's sacrifice and decides to donate her liver. After the operation, Hongzhe and Shuhui's relationship shows no improvement. However, a carefully thought-out plan by Xiuzhu makes Hongzhe declare his love for Shuhui in front of everyone. She is touched. On Christmas Eve the next year, the Qis are strolling contentedly along Marina Bay, admiring the Christmas lightings. Xiuzhu is absent.

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