Screenwriter Liu Xiangshang has a relatively free schedule in his daily schedule. He is responsible for the education and care of his son Guoning and daughter Guobao at home, while his wife Dai Jing chooses to work in an out-of-town company with a higher salary.
Liu Xiangshang’s family goes on a southern vacation after Guoning’s exam improvement, but a typhoon cancels all flights, forcing them to travel back to Beijing under chaotic circumstances.
Liu Xiangshang prepares a birthday surprise for Dai Jing, but the house is messy and neighbors Sun Jiayu siblings move in across the street, creating tension.
Guoning fails the class president election; Liu Xiangshang patiently teaches her to accept disappointments, while Dai Jing learns to be a wise mother.
Dai Jing reflects on her parenting, plans to comfort Tingting, and focuses on children’s emotions and family harmony.
The new upstairs neighbors, the “Radish Couple,” behave poorly; Ma Yingjie confronts them, causing conflict.
Liu Xiangshang schemes to handle Diao Zimo’s grandfather’s pick-up, while Guoning leads classmates in a protest against secondhand smoke, causing a school commotion.
Dai Jing confronts a car owner about a parking dispute; Lao Yang buys a printer for the kids, but it fails to connect, adding small chaos.
Parents complain about kids’ misbehavior; Liu Xiangshang explains Dai Jing’s intentions for posting photos, but tensions rise.
Shiwǔ and Yang Mingbiao have a big argument; Chuyi worries she’ll be neglected after a third baby, and Tingting reassures her.
Tang Xiaowei’s nail salon passes a strict inspection; Ma Ziheng defends his mother against the landlord’s judgmental behavior.
Chuyi goes missing, causing panic; Guoning questions whether he is their biological child while Dai Jing is preoccupied.
Guoning learns his parents kept him despite originally planning to remain childfree; the delayed marriage certificate symbolizes family love. Guobao brings more good news.
Guobao is addicted to her phone; Dai Jing punishes her and changes her parenting approach, using videos to show the harm of overuse.
Ma Yingjie is set to have a tooth extracted due to decay; Tang Xiaowei cleverly turns it into a lesson for Ma Ziheng. An accidental tooth loss resolves the issue.
Sun Jiayu confesses her fault; Liu Xiangshang slightly eases up but still requires Guoning to copy mistakes ten times as punishment.
Guoning secretly buys new shoes with money from grandparents, hides them, and treats them like a treasure, showing childlike innocence.
Guoning is exhausted from caring for Guobao alone; teachers communicate concerns to parents, and Liu Xiangshang worries about his children’s studies.
Guoning unexpectedly gets the lead male role in a school play about Qu Yuan after another student gets injured.
Tang Xiaowei lets Tingting adapt to working in her store, helping her write copy and manage accounts, which Tingting happily accepts.
Dai Jing skillfully resolves conflicts between Guoning and Guobao; Guoning improves in studies, and Liu Xiangshang celebrates, highlighting family warmth.
During a southern vacation, Lao Yang struggles to manage the kids, but Liu Xiangshang returns in time to restore temporary order.
Tingting struggles to choose a shop to rent; Lao Yang secretly contacts friends for assistance, showing family support and attentiveness.
Ma Yingjie works hard to find a job after realizing Tang Xiaowei desires stability, easing tensions and rekindling their relationship.
Yang Mingbiao and Tingting argue over divorce but don’t truly mean it. They each confide in friends, showing family care.
Guoning breaks Jiayu’s model gift. Ma Yingjie shows his skill fixing collectibles, impressing the kids, while Tang Xiaowei jokes about selling repaired items online.
Guoning threatens to fast for attention. A hospital check confirms Dai Jing isn’t pregnant, and the couple accepts the result.
Yang Mingbiao gives Shiwu his study abroad application and apologizes. Dai Jing and Liu Xiangshang remind Guoning not to stay angry, and Yang sets clear expectations for his son.
Guoning admits his mistakes after seeing Jiayu’s careful money management, and turns to Liu Xiangshang for help.
Guoning admits his mistakes after seeing Jiayu’s careful money management, and turns to Liu Xiangshang for help.
Yuan Aijun and Chang Xiaowen hold their wedding. Shiwu tries to avoid Yang Mingbiao, who ends up leaving in frustration.
The trio performs Für Elise. Xiao Jiarui reluctantly accepts his mother’s gilded plates for the school flea market.
Yang Mingbiao faces a business setback. Guobao ties in a class committee election, with the final result pending another student’s return.
Dong Cheng recommends an investor to Tang Xiaowei. Yang Mingbiao lets Tingting manage the shop funds, encouraging her despite doubts.
Guoning dresses up to impress Jiayu during their outing, following Dabai’s advice to show sincerity.
Dai Jing receives a layoff notice. Guoning seeks his father’s help to support Jiayu, while Jiaxin turns to Ma Ziheng for guidance.
Mr. Zhu invites Liu Xiangshang to be a partner. Liu explains to the kids that their mother’s efforts are for their best, asking them not to question her layoff.
Tingting considers selling the house after being scammed and checks its market value.
Shiwu apologizes to Ma Li. Tang Xiaowei covers staff salaries with her credit card and encourages them to develop clients and sales.
Jiayu’s family plans to leave Beijing. Tingting learns Shiwu withdrew his study abroad application and calls everyone home.
Guoning and Jiayu exchange farewell gifts. Guoning performs, and Jiayu supports him with tears, creating a touching moment.
