The Quirky and the Charming Episode 17 Recap, Plot

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Yi Ran saw Pan Yiyi off as she got into the car, and the two reluctantly bid farewell. Sitting in the car, Pan Yiyi couldn’t hold back her tears. She had accepted her fate, but she hoped Yi Ran wouldn’t do the same—that she would persist in chasing her dreams and keep moving forward. On the way, Pan Yiyi received a call from Yi Ran.

It turned out that Pan Yiyi’s livestream from the previous night had gone viral, and suddenly, there was a chance for a turnaround. Leng Yishu asked Xiao Mucheng to take a walk with her that evening. There was something she had always wanted to say to him face-to-face. Leng Yishu had once liked Xiao Mucheng and always believed that he liked her as well.

She had quietly waited for his confession, convinced that they were the only ones truly meant for each other. But now, she finally realized that what she felt wasn’t real love. To her, Xiao Mucheng was a great rival, a great friend—nothing more. She let go of him completely. Pan Yiyi’s livestream had taken off, and suddenly, she had many fans. The version of herself who stayed behind was no longer alone.

Yi Ran and Lin Youjia went to the beach they used to visit as children. Lin Youjia had thought he would have a lot to say to her, but at that moment, his mind went blank. On the surface, Yi Ran seemed brave and strong, but deep down, she was actually very lonely. In the end, Lin Youjia decided to stay by her side and be her best friend.

At the hotel, Lao Cui was grabbed by a guest, who accused him of drinking his liquor. Lao Cui denied it, and when Xiao Mucheng arrived to handle the situation, the guest continued to curse and cause trouble. Frustrated, Xiao Mucheng decided to fire Lao Cui. Yi Ran was upset about the situation, but Lao Cui reassured her that he had chosen to leave on his own. He was already seventy-two years old—it was time for him to step away.

Lao Cui didn’t want them to misunderstand Xiao Mucheng. He was a good person and had always treated them like family. Realizing she had wrongly blamed Xiao Mucheng, Yi Ran quickly brought him a late-night snack as an apology and even handed him a "universal coupon," allowing him to ask for anything he wanted. Xiao Mucheng requested a massage, and Yi Ran reluctantly agreed, massaging him for a long time—only for the whole situation to end with her feeling annoyed.

Suddenly, Quan Hai started receiving a flood of negative reviews. Many guests were deliberately causing trouble, and the online buzz was spiraling out of control. Xiao Mucheng decided to take a calm approach and prepare internally for further developments. Investigating the security footage, Xiao Mucheng noticed a familiar-looking man. He was the head of a PR firm, and among the companies behind him was Teng Yue.

Xiao Mucheng was convinced this wasn’t a coincidence and stormed into Lin Youjia’s home, demanding to know what he was trying to do. Lin Youjia, caught off guard, was completely clueless—he had no reason to go after Quan Hai. When Lin Youjia called to investigate, he found out that it had all been orchestrated by his father. Xiao Fu and Chairman Lin met in person—they were old acquaintances.

Years ago, when Quan Hai was founded, Chairman Lin had been involved, but due to differences in business philosophy, he eventually left and made his fortune in real estate. Over the years, he had kept a watchful eye on Quan Hai. This time, Chairman Lin had returned to force Quan Hai into a partnership with Teng Yue. Xiao Fu understood that it was because of an old grudge, but even so, Chairman Lin had no intention of reconciliation.

Lin Youjia confronted Chairman Lin, questioning his actions. They had agreed that he would be in charge of Quan Hai’s affairs, so why was he suddenly retracting that decision? Chairman Lin berated him, calling him useless and incapable. Recently, Xiao Mucheng had been exhausted from handling the crisis at Quan Hai. To help him recover, Yi Ran specially ordered herbal flower tea to restore his energy. Yi Ran suggested working with local fruit farmers to hold events that would attract customers.

Xiao Mucheng thought it was a great idea—she had a keen business mind. The next day, Yi Ran had an important interview. She stayed up late reviewing in Xiao Mucheng’s office, and the two of them worked side by side. The following morning, Xiao Mucheng held Yi Ran’s hand as he walked her to her interview. However, they soon learned that Xiao Fu had convened a board meeting regarding Teng Yue’s acquisition of Quan Hai.

Chairman Lin intended to buy out Quan Hai and transform it into a smart hotel, reducing human staff by 90%. Yi Ran performed excellently in her interview, but in the end, she still failed—on Xiao Fu’s orders. Xiao Mucheng was devastated to learn that Xiao Fu planned to sell Quan Hai to Teng Yue. To him, Quan Hai was more than just a hotel—it was a legacy built by him and his late mother.

Xiao Fu had once promised to protect it, but now, he had broken that promise. In anger, Xiao Fu slapped Xiao Mucheng, arguing that despite his recent improvements to Quan Hai, it was still no match for modern smart hotels. Heartbroken and disappointed in his father, Xiao Mucheng walked away. When he learned about Yi Ran’s interview results, she tried her best to hide her disappointment. Seeing her like this, Xiao Mucheng suggested they take a vacation to unwind—and get a hotel room together.

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