The episode of “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai” kicks off with Sanjay grilling Krish with legal questions, leading to incorrect answers and a scolding from Sanjay. Sanjay emphasizes the importance of Kaveri’s imminent arrival at the workplace and the necessity to avoid hiring someone perceived as a failure.
Simultaneously, Armaan (Shehzada Dhami) informs Charu about Kaveri’s potential rejection for an internship due to their family’s conservative views on women working. Charu requests Armaan to speak to Kaveri on her behalf, expressing her desire for an interview. Armaan agrees and instructs her to head directly to the office.
Vidya urges Armaan to take Ruhi for treatment, leaving Charu waiting for him at the office. Krish confides in Abhira (Samridhii Shukla) about his reluctance to participate in a law interview. Swarna expresses displeasure over Vidya sending Armaan with Ruhi to the hospital. Ruhi confides in the doctor about feeling safe and happy with Armaan. Torn between commitments, Armaan leaves for the office, hoping Charu secures the internship.
Abhira questions Krish about his aversion to the interview, and he reveals his lack of interest in pursuing law. Charu waits at the office, where Kaveri and Sanjay also anticipate Krish. Kaveri notices Charu and scolds her, stating that the Poddar family’s daughters should not work outside the home.
Manish attends a business interview, acknowledging Abhira’s significance in his life. Abhira, aspiring to become a top lawyer, contemplates her future while searching for a passport-sized photo. Armaan arrives at the office to find Charu in tears. Charu expresses doubt about talking to Kaveri, believing it to be futile. Armaan reassures her, claiming that Kaveri won’t resist him.
Sanjay resorts to slapping Krish, who insists on his inability to become a lawyer. Abhira intervenes, urging Sanjay not to force Krish. Sanjay berates her, but Abhirama remains firm in supporting Krish. Armaan enters with Charu, declaring that two family members are in tears, and they cannot bear to see that. Armaan challenges Kaveri’s traditional views, pointing out the unhappiness of her own family’s children. Sanjay accuses Armaan of eliminating his competitors from the competition. Tensions escalate as Armaan’s father and Sanjay engage in a heated argument, prompting Kaveri to intervene.