Episode Summary
Xu Shaoqing attempts to reconcile with Su Xiluo, who focuses on freeing her company from the Zhang family’s control. Jiang Qingxuan dumps Zhou Bin, while Zhao Chuxi rises at Sanjiang Group. Three years later, CEO Jian Ying names Zhao her successor before dying.
Spoiler Alert
Xiluo vs. Xu Shaoqing: The Art of Gaslighting & Garlic Shrimp
Our girl Su Xiluo is busy ignoring her ex-fiancé Xu Shaoqing, who crashes her quiet night with a tray of homemade dishes. (Note to self: Guys who say "You’re my oxygen!" while you’re mid-PowerPoint probably aren’t keeper material.) Shaoqing pulls out all the manipulative stops: "Sure, I maybe-tried-to-ruin Zhao Chuxi’s life, but you’re my soul, babe! Wouldn’t you fight for your soul?!" Xiluo’s response? The silent treatment and aggressive noodle-slurping. Chef’s kiss.
Meanwhile, Xiluo’s dad Su Jianqiang drops by for some father-daughter bonding (and passive-aggressive corporate advice). Xiluo’s big plan? Untangle Luo Shen Group from the Zhang family’s shady empire. Dad’s like, "But the Zhangs own this city!" Xiluo, channeling her inner Elle Woods: "Then I’ll build a better city."
Jiang Qingxuan’s Glow-Up Era
In the messy exes department: Jiang Qingxuan finally dumps Zhou Bin, tossing his gifts back like expired milk. "Keep your dirty money," she declares, keeping only the apartment (priorities!). Her parting wisdom? "Stop being a pawn, dude." Mic drop.
Zhao Chuxi: From Broke to Boss Mode
Over at Sanjiang Group, our boy Zhao Chuxi is grinding hard. CEO Jian Ying makes him start from the bottom (classic rich people hazing), but three years later? King of spreadsheets. Department manager. 15k bonus. Slow clap. He even sends his bonus to Li Qingyi to fund Fenghuang Village’s school—cry-worthy character growth.
Meanwhile, In the "Life’s Not Fair" Dept:
- Security guard Zhang Maodun quits to become an entrepreneur (RIP his sweet uniform).
- Lin Sanwu’s still punching stuff in a montage somewhere.
- Xu Lin pays off debts and becomes a ✨cottagecore queen✨.
- Han Sanqiang? Yeah…we don’t talk about Han Sanqiang. (Pour one out.)
The Episode-Ending Bomb
CEO Jian Ying drops the C-word (cancer, not that C-word) at a board dinner, watching executives squirm like rats in Gucci suits. Plot twist: She names Zhao Chuxi as her successor per her mentor’s will! Li Qingyi speed-rushes to Sanjiang with paperwork, leaving us screaming at our screens. But wait—Jian Ying dies minutes later?! Cue credits.
Next episode: Zhao Chuxi inherits a corporate dumpster fire, Xiluo’s engagement ring weighs a ton, and someone better check on Li Qingyi’s stress levels. Pass the popcorn.
