Love's Ups and Downs

• Broken Heart
• Romance

• Ep. 1
• Ep. 2
  Susanna, reeling from the betrayal of her boyfriend Cory and half-sister Caroline, impulsively throws her engagement ring into a swimming pool. In a desperate attempt to retrieve it, she nearly drowns, but Jaycob intervenes, saving her life. In the aftermath of her emotional turmoil, Susanna and Jaycob form a pact to obtain a marriage certificate and pretend to be a couple. Jaycob, needing a spouse to inherit his father's estate, proposes a marriage of convenience, agreeing to end the charade after two years. Despite her initial shock, Susanna agrees to the plan, seeing it as a way to secure her future and spite her unfaithful ex. They set a time to meet at the civil affairs bureau, and Jaycob provides Susanna with生活费, outlining the terms of their arrangement, including no contact outside of what's necessary. Susanna, in a moment of reflection, reassures her deceased father that she is now married and will be taken care of, hinting at a mix of personal satisfaction and strategic maneuvering in the face of adversity.
• Ep. 3
  Susanna, reeling from the betrayal of her boyfriend Cory and half-sister Caroline, finds herself in a state of turmoil. In a fit of anger, she discards her engagement ring into a swimming pool, but fate intervenes when Jaycob rescues her from a near-drowning incident. Together, they devise a plan to acquire a fake marriage certificate and pretend to be a couple. Meanwhile, Susanna's life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters her long-lost husband, who is now the representative of the wealthiest individual in Jiangcheng and has seemingly not recognized her. As she navigates this complex web of relationships and deceit, Susanna must confront the reality of her past and the implications it has on her present, all while maintaining the facade of her new identity alongside Jaycob.
• Ep. 4
  Susanna, reeling from the betrayal of her boyfriend Cory and half-sister Caroline, finds herself in a desperate situation. In a moment of anger, she throws her engagement ring into a swimming pool. Jaycob, who saves Susanna from drowning, becomes an unexpected ally. Together, they devise a plan to acquire a fake marriage certificate and pretend to be a couple to save face and deal with the fallout from the scandal. As they navigate through the complexities of their fake relationship, they encounter awkward encounters, such as the one with an old acquaintance who suggests an uncomfortable reunion after two years of separation. Susanna's half-sister,陆锦柔, taunts her with an invitation to her own wedding, challenging Susanna to show up with a significant other. Susanna, determined not to be outdone, claims she is already married, roping Jaycob into playing along. As they continue their charade, they must deal with probing questions and suspicions, all while trying to maintain the illusion of a happy marriage. The subtitles hint at tense phone calls, confrontations, and the growing intimacy between Susanna and Jaycob, as they navigate the tricky waters of their fake relationship.
• Ep. 5
  Susanna, reeling from the betrayal of her boyfriend Cory and half-sister Caroline, finds an unexpected ally in Jaycob, who saves her from drowning after she impulsively throws her engagement ring into a swimming pool. In a twist of fate, they decide to obtain a fake marriage certificate and pretend to be a couple. As their charade unfolds, Jaycob playfully teases Susanna about their new marital status, hinting at a future together once he's divorced, while Susanna, still reeling from her discovery, struggles with the reality of her situation. Amidst the chaos, Susanna realizes she's left her personal phone in Jaycob's car, leading to a tense exchange where Jaycob, committed to his no-cheating rule, insists on returning it during the day. Meanwhile, Jaycob's assistant, Lin, observes the unusual dynamics between Jaycob and Susanna, noting her fearlessness and the potential for a genuine connection. As Jaycob's plans for a divorce move forward, his family objects, reminding him of the sacrifices his wife has made during his absence. Tensions rise as Jaycob's interest in Susanna grows, and the lines between their fake marriage and real emotions begin to blur.

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