Episode Summary
Zhao Chuxi’s loyalty is tested when Zhou Bin colludes with scheming rival Xu Shaoqing to cripple him in exchange for corporate power. A brutal ambush leaves Zhao injured and his friend Sanqiang beaten, forcing Zhao to flee Jiacheng with help from allies Jiang Qingxuan and Su Xiluo—but Xu’s spies are already tracking his escape.
Spoiler Alert
TL;DR: Friends stab you in the front, enemies stab you in the back, and Zhao Chuxi’s just trying not to bleed out.
Hold onto your dumplings, folks—Episode 17 of My Name Is Zhao Chuxi is a rollercoaster of backstabs, bar fights, and one very messy corporate power play. Let’s break down the chaos.
The Devil’s Bargain
Xu Shaoqing finally shows his cards during a tense meetup with Zhou Bin. With Zhou’s company teetering, Xu offers to make him CEO… for a price. That price? Destroying Zhou’s own right-hand man, Zhao Chuxi. Zhou hesitates ("He’s my loyal lackey!"), but ambition wins. He agrees to help Xu cripple Zhao—literally. Xu smirks like a Bond villain, declaring Zhao and himself "immortal enemies." (Drama level: soap opera.)
Bar Nights & Bad Decisions
Meanwhile, Sanqiang (Zhao’s ride-or-die buddy) is living his best life, drowning in bottomless drinks and good vibes… until Zhao drags him back to reality. Over beers at Fusheng Barbecue, Zhou Bin calls with a "super urgent" mission: collect a shady debt at a remote factory tonight. Zhao reluctantly obeys, Sanqiang tags along (bless his loyal heart), and Zhou’s henchman joins the party.
Plot Twist: Everyone’s a Snake
Plot twist! Zhou Bin rats out Zhao’s location to Xu Shaoqing in real-time—but their convo is overheard by Jiang Qingxuan (MVP of the episode). She frantically warns Zhao to run. Cue a heart-pounding escape as Xu’s goons ambush Zhao and Sanqiang at the factory. The pair fights like cornered tigers, but Sanqiang sacrifices himself, taking a brutal beating to buy Zhao time to flee. (Cue everyone screaming at their screens.)
Rescue, Revenge, and Regret
Jiang Qingxuan swoops in like a ninja, rescues Zhao, patches his wounds, and hands him cash + a disguise (she’s basically Jason Bourne’s mom at this point). But Zhao’s not done. He storms into Xu Shaoqing’s ally Su Xiluo’s mansion, accusing her of betrayal. Su, equal parts furious and baffled, swears innocence. After a very tense chat, Zhao begrudgingly believes her. Su begs him to flee Jiacheng, but Zhao’s hellbent on avenging Sanqiang.
Escape Plan (With a Side of Espionage)
Su Xiluo books Zhao a one-way ticket to Sanjiang City. But here’s the kicker: Xu’s spy, the family maid Nanny Wu, rats out Zhao’s hideout. As Zhao sneaks out at dawn, he bumps into his pal Zhang Maodun. Their bittersweet goodbye is cut short—Zhao’s got a train to catch, a brother to avenge, and a city full of enemies to outsmart.
Final Shot:
Zhao boards that train with a bloodstained shirt, a broken heart, and enough rage to power a rocket. Meanwhile, Xu Shaoqing’s smirk grows wider. Game on.
Spoiler Snacks:
- Sanqiang’s fate? Unclear. (Prayer circles, anyone?)
- Nanny Wu’s betrayal sets up Xu’s next move.
- Zhao’s Sanjiang arc = new allies? New enemies? Stay tuned.
