Armor of Love

• Small Potato
• Urban

• Ep. 1
  Zoe Hale, visibly drunk and distressed, stumbles into a confrontation with a delivery man. She angrily declares she would never marry the "scoundrel" she’s been forced to wed, Tom Cole. The delivery man, frustrated and in a hurry, tries to leave, but Zoe insists he take her home. She boasts about her beauty and popularity, claiming suitors line up for her, but her drunken state makes her erratic. She threatens the delivery man with 300 negative reviews if he doesn’t comply, warning it could ruin his livelihood for a year. The scene escalates as Zoe’s desperation and the delivery man’s irritation clash, setting the stage for her troubled life and the challenges ahead.
• Ep. 2
  Joe Leed and Zoe Hale are in a car, with Zoe visibly distressed and refusing to fasten her seatbelt. Joe insists, but Zoe remains defiant. The tension escalates when a group of men confronts them, mocking Zoe's status as the "Huo family heiress" and taunting her about her family's financial troubles. The men, claiming allegiance to a powerful figure named "Xi Ge" from the "War God Temple," belittle the Huo family's influence. They make lewd suggestions, implying Zoe should relieve her stress by entertaining them. Zoe, terrified, warns them about the car's surveillance, but the men dismiss her concerns, leaving her vulnerable and desperate. The scene highlights Zoe's precarious situation and the looming threat she faces.
• Ep. 3
  In a tense confrontation, a man aggressively demands that another man step aside, threatening violence if he doesn’t comply. The situation escalates as the aggressor claims to be a "prince" and mocks the other man’s identity. The woman, caught in the middle, defiantly declares that anyone who wants to harm her will have to go through her man first. The aggressor, enraged, begins to destroy property, shouting that he will not be stopped. He orders his men to bring gasoline, hinting at a horrifying plan to burn them alive. The woman and her companion grow increasingly fearful, realizing the danger they are in, as the aggressor’s threats become more violent and unhinged. The scene ends with a sense of dread as the woman questions whether they will survive.
• Ep. 4
  Joe Leed, the retired Advisor of Shaston, finds himself in a tense confrontation. A group of aggressive individuals surrounds him, questioning his identity and abilities. They mock him, asking why someone as skilled as him would be delivering food. Joe, calm and composed, responds with a sharp wit, stating that in his eyes, people are only divided by their intentions, not their capabilities. The tension escalates as the group prepares to attack, but Joe's confidence remains unshaken. His mysterious past and combat skills leave them bewildered, hinting at the depth of his character and the challenges he has faced. The scene sets the stage for Joe's continued journey to protect Zoe Hale and confront the forces threatening her.
• Ep. 5
  Joe Leed, now working as a delivery man, surprises a customer with his unexpected fighting skills. The customer, confused, questions why someone so capable is delivering food. Joe brushes it off, focused on his mission to find someone important. Later, he delivers an order and reminds the recipient to confirm the completion. A man named Zhang notices Joe’s dirty clothes and offers to clean them at his place, but Joe declines, insisting on handling his own affairs. Zhang warns Joe about potential trouble, hinting at a looming conflict. The tension escalates as Joe is confronted with a provocative remark, testing his patience. Despite the chaos, Joe remains determined, driven by his decade-long search for the girl who once helped him.

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