Episode Summary
Zhao Chuxi survives a boardroom coup with Du Xinan’s help, only to face sabotage attempts (suspicious crashes!) and a rival exec’s power grab. Meanwhile, Phoenix Village is wiped out by an avalanche, pushing Li Qingyi to rebuild. Zhao vows to fight back after a grief-fueled breakdown.
Spoiler Alert
Alright, Sanjiang Group fans, buckle up—this episode is a rollercoaster of betrayal, icy disasters, and a guy named Zhao Chuxi who just can’t catch a break. Let’s dive into the chaos.
Boardroom Brawl (But Make It Passive-Aggressive)
After narrowly keeping his CEO title thanks to ally Du Xinan’s last-minute support, Zhao Chuxi faces immediate heat from grumpy old exec He Yuanshan and his cronies. They’re pissed Du backed Zhao, but Du drops a cryptic mic drop: “A debt of gratitude lasts forever”.He’s loyal to the late Jian Ying, not Zhao—but hey, same result.
Zhao, though? No fear. He shuts down the skeptics: “Yeah, I’m young and green. Doubt me all you want. But I made a promise to Jian Ying, and I’m not quitting.” Cue dramatic stares. He even warns them he’ll fight dirty if they do. Boss move? Or baby CEO move? Time will tell.
Du’s Exit… and a Very Suspicious Crash
Post-meeting, Du Xinan resigns, nominating Xu Lin as his replacement. He admits he initially distrusted Zhao but now sees why loyalists like Furong and Huangtu follow him. Zhao tries to keep Du onboard, but Du’s done with corporate drama—he wants to retire and “spend time with family.” Classic final words, right?
Cut to: Furong sprinting into Zhao’s office later, panicking. Du’s car crashed on his way home, leaving him comatose. Oh, and He Yuanshan’s holding a press conference to spin off his subsidiary from Sanjiang. Zhao’s like, “Priorities first—let’s visit Du!” But fate’s not done: On the snowy drive to the hospital, a semi-truck plows into their SUV, flipping it like a pancake. Everyone survives (TV logic!), but yikes—someone’s out for blood.
Meanwhile, in Disasterville…
Over in Phoenix Village, Li Qingyi (saintly teacher vibes) and Hu Zi return from shopping to find… nothing. A freaking avalanche buried the entire town. Survivors huddle in the school, where villagers reveal the old chief died saving others. Li, heartbroken, vows to rebuild but tearfully leaves, promising the kids she’ll return.
Zhao’s Breakdown (and Comeback?) Back in the City
Zhao deduces He Yuanshan’s behind the crashes—turns out playing CEO isn’t just spreadsheets and coffee runs. Then Li Qingyi drops the avalanche bomb. Zhao collapses (drama queen moment), vanishes for a week, and… resurfaces at Qin Ran’s grave, swearing to “rise after every fall.”
Post-credits teases: On a train back to Sanjiang, Zhao roasts a sleazy manager (Liu Jiren) harassing a flight attendant. New enemy unlocked? Probably.
Spoiler Snacks:
- Du Xinan’s crash = 100% sabotage. He Yuanshan’s shady empire-building is on.
- Phoenix Village’s destruction sets up Li Qingyi’s arc as a rebuild-the-community warrior.
- Zhao’s grief spiral? Temporary. Dude’s got a hero complex and a train full of new problems.
Final Thought:
This episode’s all about loyalty—how it saves you (Du), destroys you (RIP village chief), or turns you into a rage-filled CEO (Zhao). Also, snow: 0/10, would not recommend.
Catch you next time for more boardroom backstabs and questionable driving in blizzards!
