Rise of the Son-in-Law

• Comeback
• Marriage

• Ep. 1
  The son-in-law is scolded by his family for being useless and not providing for them. His sister's husband is considered a better catch, and the family feels that their daughter married down by choosing him. The son-in-law tries to explain that he has been trying to get a raise, but it's not working out. He only makes 2000 yuan per month and has to give 1000 to his brother-in-law as allowance, leaving him with barely enough for household expenses. His family is unhappy with his smoking habits and feels that he should be more frugal. The conversation reveals the tension and financial struggles within the family.
• Ep. 2
  A family discussion revolves around a valuable jade pendant. The son-in-law, Chen Xuan, refuses to sell it, citing its importance to his past and identity. His wife's parents try to persuade him, offering other compensation, but he insists on keeping the pendant. They question his priorities, comparing the pendant's value to their daughter's marriage. The atmosphere becomes tense as they debate what is more important: the pendant or their family ties. Chen Xuan's determination to keep the pendant suggests a deeper significance, leaving the family uncertain about his true intentions.
• Ep. 3
  A heated conversation unfolds as someone refuses to hand over a precious jade cup, emphasizing it belongs to two people. Tensions rise, with one person expressing frustration and desperation. Meanwhile, in another scene, the sister-in-law discovers her brother-in-law has awoken, noticing the smell of smoke that betrayed his consciousness. She confronts him, asking how she knew he was awake, and he reveals it was the scent of smoke that gave him away. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken emotions and underlying conflicts.
• Ep. 4
  The son-in-law is consoled by his sister after being beaten. She promises to find a way to cure his eye injury as soon as possible and believes he will earn a lot of money to help her. Meanwhile, the father scolds someone, telling them to stop causing trouble and get back to work. The atmosphere is tense, with the son-in-law trying to recover from his injury while the family deals with internal conflicts. The sister tries to take care of him, warning him to stay at home and avoid the kitchen. The scene is filled with a sense of unease and anticipation for what will happen next.
• Ep. 5
  The family is gathered at home when the son-in-law returns. He is scolded for being late and told to get to work. The mother asks him to wash something that will be needed soon. Later, the son-in-law introduces his new friend, "Biao Ge", who has connections on Windy Street. The family welcomes Biao Ge and offers him food, asking what he would like to eat. However, the atmosphere becomes tense as someone complains about the eating arrangements, leading to a confrontation.

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