Episode Summary
Sanjiang Group’s tourism project becomes a trap when Zhang Shengbai plants a fake executive to steal Zhao Chuxi’s plans. However, Chuxi’s team outsmarts him, letting rival Lin Corporation win the bid while exposing Zhang’s past fraud. Xu Shaoqing spirals into violence, Su Xiluo begs Chuxi to spare her family, and a guilt-ridden Zhang Shengbai collapses after a brutal confrontation with his son.
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"My Name Is Zhao Chuxi" Episode 29 Recap & Spoilers: Corporate Chess, Betrayals, and a BBQ Showdown
The chessboard of Jiacheng’s business world just got flipped over—again—and Zhao Chuxi’s team is serving up more twists than a soap opera on espresso. Let’s unpack the chaos.
The Fakeout Heist
Sanjiang Group’s big play? A cultural tourism project that’s got everyone’s wallets sweating. Huangtu, Chuxi’s right-hand man, coordinates with Jiacheng Tourism Group’s "Mr. Chen"—or so we thought. Turns out, this "Mr. Chen" was a plant by Zhang Shengbai, the sneaky puppet master who’s been pulling strings since dial-up internet. After Chuxi pitched his grand vision (and handed over all the plans like a trusting soul), Fake Chen skipped off to deliver the goods to Zhang. Cue the villainous cackling.
Except Zhang Shengbai messed up the one rule of corporate espionage: never underestimate the guy with plot armor. When the real bidding war began, Sanjiang didn’t even submit a proposal. Instead, Beicheng’s Lin Corporation—controlled by Lin Sanwu and Li Qingyi—swooped in like a surprise Marvel post-credits scene. Oh, and Li Qingyi dropped a truth bomb at a press conference: Zhang Shengbai swindled her father’s shares years ago. Cue the gasps and frantic stock sell-offs.
Double Agents and Daddy Issues
Plot twist: Huangtu was never a traitor. He and Chuxi staged a fake betrayal to lure Zhang into complacency. Classic Ocean’s Eleven vibes. But Chen Tao, Zhang’s crony, couldn’t handle the L and mocked Chuxi like a bitter ex: "You’re just Aunt Jian’s puppet!" Chuxi, done with the drama, tossed Chen’s crimes to the cops. Bye, Felicia.
Meanwhile, Xu Shaoqing—Zhang’s unhinged son—is unraveling faster than a cheap sweater. After the Lin Corp loss, he spirals into rage, terrorizing his wife Su Xiluo (who tried to negotiate with Chuxi at a BBQ joint of all places). When Xu storms into her home, screaming about "taking what’s his," bodyguard Wang Dachui crashes the party. Cue the heroic rescue and Xu’s full descent into unhinged-villain territory.
Family Feuds and Hospital Confessions
Zhang Shengbai’s karma arrives via heart attack (literally). After his son drags him for past sins ("Enjoy your well-deserved downfall!"), Zhang collapses, alone and regretful. Meanwhile, Chuxi and Li Qingyi head to the hospital—probably not with a "Get Well Soon" balloon.
Su Xiluo, stuck between her crumbling empire and unhinged husband, finally cracks. Her teary plea to Chuxi? "Spare my family." But Chuxi reveals his "Sanjiang withdrawal" rumors were just bait to smoke out snakes. She’s stunned. He’s smug. The tension? Palpable.
Final Notes
- Xu Shaoqing’s villain arc peaked with a yikes domestic violence scene. Therapy, anyone?
- Li Qingyi’s takedown of Zhang Shengbai? Iconic.
- The real MVP? BBQ restaurants. Perfect for hostile negotiations.
Next episode: Will Zhang Shengbai redeem himself… or take his secrets to the grave? And will Chuxi’s "I’m not the bad guy here" energy hold up? Stay tuned.
