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Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice (2017) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2017 · 108 mins · Chinese
Directed by
Li Haishu, Yanwei Huang
Starring
Mike Angelo, Li Yu, Jin Chen, Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei, Dilraba Dilmurat, Leon Zhang

Online writer Tang Nan Nan crosses path with Zhu Hou, a second-generation rich boy “sea turtle”, resulting in hilarious situations and face-offs.

On this page (5)
  1. 1 Events in order (15)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Movies like Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice
  5. 5 Every angle

15 events in order · contains spoilers

Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice (2017) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Misguided ceremony and its immediate consequences

    Zhu Hou's grand plan to win Mo Mo backfires when a ceremonial mishap is performed on Tang Nan Nan instead. The mix-up leaves Zhu Hou hospitalized and Tang Nan Nan with a swollen face from a pollen allergy. The incident throws their lives into chaos and sets the romance on a difficult path.

  2. Hospital fallout and a restitution demand

    Tang Nan Nan confronts Zhu Hou at the hospital, demanding restitution for the damages. A scuffle erupts and Zhu Hou's wallet is knocked into a dumpster during the confusion. The moment exposes the fragility of their strained relationship.

    Where
    Hospital
  3. Mo Mo intervenes and Zhu Hou is discharged

    Mo Mo arrives and settles the matter by paying Tang Nan Nan, implicitly signaling that a future romantic relationship with Zhu Hou is unlikely. Tang Nan Nan accepts the money, but Zhu Hou is later kicked out of the hospital for not paying his bill. The day ends with Zhu Hou facing a new reality outside the hospital walls.

    Where
    Hospital
  4. Zhu Hou becomes homeless

    Because of a condition that makes him forget the code to his house, Zhu Hou is left living on the streets. The city becomes a harsh new world as he struggles to survive without a home. His vulnerability marks a turning point in his life.

    Where
    City streets
  5. Tang Nan Nan takes him in

    Zhu Hou encounters Tang Nan Nan again and begs her to take him in. Out of pity, she offers him a place to stay, and the pair begin living together despite their ongoing frictions. The fragile arrangement seeds the possibility of something more between them.

    Where
    Tang Nan Nan's home
  6. Growing connection despite clashes

    Although they argue over habits and beliefs, a cautious bond forms as they learn to coexist. The mutual care gradually eclipses their initial resentment, guiding them toward a deeper connection. Their shared moments begin to hint at a potential romance.

  7. Drunken night and eviction

    A night of binge spending drains their remaining money, stressing their fragile relationship. The next morning, Tang Nan Nan is evicted for failing to pay the rent, forcing them to confront their unstable living situation. The incident tests their commitment to each other.

    Where
    Apartment
  8. Returning home and meeting a friend

    They make their way back to Zhu Hou's house, where Tang Nan Nan unexpectedly helps reopen his life by breaking the lock to re-enter. Meanwhile, Zhu Hou reconnects with his friend Xiao Jian Jun, who instantly takes a liking to Tang Nan Nan. The two relationships begin to intersect in new ways.

    Where
    Zhu Hou's house
  9. Tension and a breakup of habit

    Tang Nan Nan feels hurt by Zhu Hou's insistence that he had been living horribly and decides to leave. The separation underscores the complexity of their bond and foreshadows further complications.

    Where
    City
  10. Intervention during a double date

    During a date between Xiao Jian Jun and Tang Nan Nan, Zhu Hou steps in and carries Tang Nan Nan away. The act shifts the dynamic of their triangle and rekindles unresolved feelings.

    Where
    Public venue
  11. Dinner with the ex and his wife

    Tang Nan Nan is invited to dinner by her ex Jiang Hai and his wife Fang Qiqi to humiliate her. Tang Nan Nan arrives with Xiao Jian Jun and Zhu Hou, and the trio defend her from insults. The confrontation tests their loyalty and resolve.

    Where
    Dinner venue
  12. Protecting and confessing on the bus

    After the heated dinner, Zhu Hou protects Tang Nan Nan from Fang Qiqi's taunts. They flee by bus, and on the ride, Tang Nan Nan thanks him for helping her move on from Jiang Hai as they finally admit their feelings for each other.

    Where
    Bus
  13. Moving in and dating

    The couple moves in together and officially starts dating, continuing to navigate their differences while supporting each other's dreams. They begin to build a shared life built on mutual care.

    Where
    Shared home
  14. World travel opportunity and breakup

    Tang Nan Nan is offered a yearlong world travel opportunity to write a travelogue, choosing to bring her grandmother along. She breaks up with Zhu Hou so he can pursue his dreams without compromise. A year passes with Zhu Hou rising as a successful entrepreneur.

    Where
    Around the world
  15. Verona reunion at Juliet's House

    One year later, Zhu Hou visits Milan for a conference and traces Tang Nan Nan to Verona. With her grandmother's encouragement, she confirms she hasn't forgotten him. They share a kiss on the balcony of Juliet's House, sealing their reunion.

    When
    One year later
    Where
    Verona, Italy (Juliet's House)

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:06

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Timeline questions answered

Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice (2017): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why is Zhu Hou kicked out of the hospital?

Zhu Hou is kicked out of the hospital because he cannot pay his medical bill. After Mo Mo pays Tang Nan Nan for the damages and leaves, Zhu Hou discovers he lacks the money to cover his own hospital stay, forcing the staff to discharge him.

  • hospital
  • discharge
  • Zhu Hou
  • medical bill
  • Mo Mo
Q2

Why does Mo Mo pay Tang Nan Nan and walk away?

Mo Mo pays Tang Nan Nan as compensation for the ceremonial mishap that caused her swollen face. By paying and leaving, Mo Mo signals that she has no intention of pursuing a romantic future with Zhu Hou, effectively ending their potential relationship.

  • Mo Mo
  • payment
  • Tang Nan Nan
  • rejection
  • future
Q3

Why can't Zhu Hou go back to his own house?

Zhu Hou cannot return home because he suffers from a condition that causes him to forget his house access code. This condition leaves him locked out and forces him to live on the streets until he reunites with Tang Nan Nan.

  • homeless
  • house code
  • Zhu Hou
  • lockout
  • memory
Q4

Why does Zhu Hou interrupt Tang Nan's date with Xiao Jian Jun?

Zhu Hou interrupts the date because he cannot suppress his romantic feelings for Tang Nan Nan anymore. Despite initially pushing her away, seeing her with another man triggers his jealousy and compels him to claim her, carrying her away from the date.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Tang Nan Nan pulled away from Zhu Hou after he criticized her lifestyle, creating tension that foreshadows his inability to let her go.

  • interruption
  • date
  • Xiao Jian Jun
  • Zhu Hou
  • jealousy
  • feelings
Q5

Why does Jiang Hai's wife invite Tang Nan Nan to dinner?

Jiang Hai's wife Fang Qiqi invites Tang Nan Nan to dinner specifically to humiliate her in front of her ex. The dinner is a deliberate power move meant to make Tang Nan Nan feel small, but the plan backfires when Zhu Hou and Xiao Jian Jun defend her.

  • dinner
  • humiliation
  • Fang Qiqi
  • Jiang Hai
  • ex-wife
Q6

Why does Tang Nan Nan break up with Zhu Hou before her world trip?

Tang Nan Nan breaks up with Zhu Hou because she wants him to pursue his own dreams without being held back by her. Though she loves him, she believes her yearlong travel opportunity would be unfair to Zhu Hou, so she sacrifices their relationship for his success.

  • breakup
  • travel
  • dreams
  • sacrifice
  • Tang Nan Nan
  • Zhu Hou
Q7

How do Zhu Hou and Tang Nan Nan reunite in Verona?

Zhu Hou finds Tang Nan Nan in Verona while attending a conference in Milan. He visits Juliet's House after discovering a play she wrote inspired by Romeo and Juliet, realizing she is also there. Her grandmother encourages her to confront her feelings, leading to their reunion.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, the couple thanks each other for helping move on from past relationships, establishing their mutual unresolved feelings.

  • Verona
  • reunion
  • Juliet's House
  • Milan
  • conference
  • play
Q8

Why does Tang Nan Nan agree to let Zhu Hou stay with her?

Tang Nan Nan takes Zhu Hou in after seeing him homeless on the streets. Though they were strangers turned adversaries, she feels pity for his situation and agrees to shelter him despite their clashing personalities, which eventually leads to their romantic connection.

  • homeless
  • shelter
  • pity
  • Tang Nan Nan
  • Zhu Hou
  • cohabitation
Q9

Why does Zhu Hou tell Tang Nan Nan she lived her life incorrectly?

Zhu Hou criticizes Tang Nan Nan's lifestyle because he is a spoiled rich boy accustomed to a certain standard of living. His heavy-handed insistence that she has been living wrong comes across as arrogant, pushing Tang Nan Nan to distance herself from him.

  • criticism
  • lifestyle
  • arrogance
  • Zhu Hou
  • Tang Nan Nan
Q10

Why is Tang Nan Nan evicted from her apartment?

Tang Nan Nan is evicted because she and Zhu Hou lose track of their money during a night of drinking. With no funds left to pay rent, she is forced out of her apartment, and they must seek shelter at Zhu Hou's house.

  • eviction
  • rent
  • drinking
  • money
  • apartment
Q11

Why do Zhu Hou and Tang Nan Nan confess feelings on the bus?

Zhu Hou and Tang Nan Nan confess their feelings on the bus because the dinner confrontation with Fang Qiqi forces them to protect each other. The emotional defense of one another breaks down their barriers, and Tang Nan Nan thanks Zhu Hou for helping her move on from Jiang Hai, leading to their mutual admission of love.

Foreshadowing: Their earlier arguments and jealousy hints at underlying feelings that finally surface after defending each other.

  • confession
  • bus
  • feelings
  • love
  • Fang Qiqi
  • defense

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  • romantic
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  • playful
  • conflict-driven
  • witty
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  • Tone: light, playful, romantic
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Stories where forced living arrangements lead to hilarious situations and personal growth. Fans of the living situation hijinks in Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice will enjoy these movies about the comedy and romance of sharing a home. These stories explore the humorous friction and eventual connection that arises when very different people are thrown together under one roof.

  • comical
  • playful
  • hopeful
  • domestic
  • character-driven
  • uplifting
  • Tone: light, comical, hopeful
  • Pacing: steady
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Why they belong together: This grouping is defined by a shared situational premise that generates a specific type of lighthearted, character-based humor. The movies share a focus on domestic friction, personal growth through compromise, and the feeling of a found family or unexpected romance blossoming in a shared home.

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