Episode Summary
Zhao Chuxi confronts corrupt executives, uncovers a murder conspiracy tied to Du Xinan’s death, and stabilizes Sanjiang Group with Xu Lin’s financial strategies while crushing rivals He Yuanshan and Wu Heping.
Spoiler Alert
The Boss Flex
The episode kicks off with Liu Jiren, a cocky underling, getting the shock of his life when Zhao Chuxi casually drops his "Chairman of Sanjiang Group" title. Liu’s smug attitude instantly evaporates into panicked apologies. Zhao orders him to "go reflect in the bathroom" (yes, that kind of humiliation) before reporting to Xu Lin. Meanwhile, Qi Si — who’s clearly got a soft spot for our protagonist — lights up when Zhao promises her a post-work dinner. But romance takes a backseat as Zhao returns to Sanjiang Group, where Furong delivers a reality check: "Don’t crumble now, or you’ll fail Aunt Jian’s trust."
Graveyard Smackdowns
Qingyi prepares to leave town, but not before sharing a wordless, soulful meal with Zhao. Their bond? Unshakable. Zhao vows to return to Fenghuang Village with her someday… after he conquers his corporate wars. Tragedy strikes as Du Xinan dies from his car crash injuries, pushing Zhao into full revenge mode. At Du’s funeral, Huangtu confronts the slimy He Yuanshan, who fake-mourns while denying involvement in Du’s death. Zhao shuts him down coldly: "Debts will be paid. Heaven’s watching." Cue ominous cemetery vibes.
Boardroom Bluffs
Chaos brews within Sanjiang Group. Director Chen Tao waffles between supporting Zhao or joining He Yuanshan and Wu Heping’s shady alliance. Chen confronts Zhao, accusing him of tanking the company’s finances and failing to avenge Du. Zhao fires back with a bold promise: fix the cash flow and deliver justice for Du within six months… or resign. No pressure!
Detective Mode Activated
Zhao teams up with Song Qingci to investigate Du’s death. They trace a suspicious payment to Du’s driver, whose wife (desperately needing cancer treatment cash) was bribed by Wu Heping. When Zhao busts into Wu’s interrogation, thugs try to attack — only to get wrecked by Zhao’s bodyguard Zhou Yi. Wu cowers behind a couch, sweating bullets.
The Final Reckoning
He Yuanshan’s empire crumbles as Zhao exposes his embezzlement schemes using evidence dug up by Aunt Jian. Forced to confess, He gets slapped with a $120 million restitution order. Wu Heping, the actual murderer, gets 15 years in prison. Meanwhile, Xu Lin pulls off a financial miracle, securing partnerships and a $500 million cash injection to save Sanjiang Group.
Mic Drop Moment
Zhao’s closing line to He Yuanshan? "This is how you run a company." Cold. Brutal. Effective.
Why You’ll Love This Episode
Corporate drama meets gangster-movie energy, with Zhao serving equal parts CEO swagger and street-smart grit. The villains? Deliciously slimy. The revenge? Chef’s kiss. And that bathroom punishment? Pure petty genius. Stay tuned — this power struggle’s far from over.
