Episode Guide
Episode 1: A Bao had an unexpected car accident and is searching for the culprit.
A Bao had an unexpected car accident and is searching for the culprit.A Bao (portrayed by Hu Ge) lived in Shanghai in 1922, a time when stock markets were booming and countries were engaging in frenzied stock trading. A Bao was no exception, driven by his ambitious nature to live a prosperous life amidst the bustling city. >>read more
Episode 2: A Bao was hit for a reason, and everyone is searching for the culprit.
A Bao went to Ling Zi's place after freshening up. She reported all the stock market profits during the time when he had the accident. Chen Liang never contacted her, but he frequently called to inquire about A Bao's condition when the accident happened. Furthermore, though she lent him money to buy crickets and he returned the money after winning, she later discovered that Chen Liang had lied during their phone conversations. >>read more
Episode 3: "A Bao" declares war on Zhizhen Garden.
Zhizhen Garden chose to open on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, a day to welcome the God of Wealth, and the scene was extremely grand. However, A Bao stayed at home with his friends. With the help of a dedicated lawyer and A Bao's understanding, A Bao's son's sentence was reduced by 10 years to a conviction for drunk driving. Ye Shu advised A Bao to quickly sell off his stocks while the market conditions were favorable, dissolve any unnecessary ties, and not to be trapped by personal feelings and women. >>read more
Episode 4: A Bao used a plan to facilitate a business deal between Mr. Fan and Mr. Wei.
At that moment, Mr. Wei was angrily berating Xiao Liuzi over the phone. Mr. Fan apologized to him, explaining that it was unintentional on Miss Wang's part. Before leaving, Miss Wang specifically took Mr. Fan with her, while Li Li made a point of seeing Miss Wang off, expressing that Zhi Zhen Garden needed the support of well-known individuals to thrive. Li Li knew that Mr. Fan's business would surely attract the attention of President Bao, so she wanted to ensure that President Bao visited Zhi Zhen Garden. >>read more
Episode 5: A Bao successfully secured the Three Sheep T-shirt foreign trade deal.
Li Li was defeated by Mr. Bao's strategy, and the news of Zhi Zhen Yuan's overnight success spread throughout the streets and alleys of Shanghai, gaining a reputation as a place where winners take all. Miss Wang noticed that A Bao never told her about anything, suspecting that he was keeping something from her. Ye Shu realized that Li Li was not an ordinary woman, as she managed her own restaurant in Shanghai without relying on any connections and accumulated wealth on her own. >>read more
Episode 6: The Three Sheep T-shirt opened the market with the song "A Blaze in the Winter."
A Bao was invited by Li Li to have a meal, and her intriguing words compelled A Bao to visit Zhizhen Garden to see her capabilities. Following Ye Shu's instructions, Bao went directly to the back door of Zhizhen Garden and saw the true appearance of the restaurant. If the Three Sheep wants to establish a foothold in Shanghai, they must blossom on Nanjing Road. >>read more
Episode 7: Zhi Zhen Yuan has been retaliated against by other shops.
Zhi Zhen Yuan's booming business has aroused jealousy among local competitors. They took advantage of the situation and reported to the police, blowing the matter out of proportion, accusing Li Li, an outsider, of coming to Shanghai to steal business. In 1993, the Three Sheep T-shirt experienced a buying frenzy, and the Shanghai Composite Index reached a historic high, causing a direct boom in the Shanghai market. Ling Zi held a knife and argued with A Bao, crying and saying that she was the woman who once protected him from a knife. >>read more
Episode 8: A Bao collaborated with Zhujin to develop a brand.
Li Li knew that those people were betting that she wouldn't open her restaurant for a day, thinking it would be impossible for her to find a replacement chef team in such a short time. However, since she had come to Shanghai, she wouldn't return empty-handed. A Bao, on the other hand, said that he would show them what he's capable of and that Huanghe Road was not under their control. The people from Zhujin were not sincere, so A Bao went to negotiate the business. Miss Wang, worried that he might come looking for her, had an accident on the way. >>read more
Episode 9: A Bao helped Zhi Zhen Garden deal with the "Yellow River Road".
Miss Wang hopes to become a "Plan 27" like her master in the future. A Bao used the entire year's salary of the entire factory to do this business, which made Director Jin embarrassed. Zhi Zhen Garden began openly competing with surrounding restaurants, especially Lu Mei Lin. Zhi Zhen Garden indeed encountered problems, and Ling Zi intentionally came to watch the show at Zhi Zhen Garden. >>read more
Episode 10: Lu Mei Lin was completely defeated.
Assistant Pan looked at the menu in her hand. She had only seen it on TV and hadn't encountered it in real life. A Bao indicated that everything was in place and now it was up to the big snake. Lu Mei Lin, accompanied by a local shop owner, arrived at Zhi Zhen Garden to cause trouble, using methods such as chef poaching, power outage, shortage of supplies, and damaging the establishment. Finally, the battle to defend Huanghe Road began. >>read more
Episode 11: Mr. A's relationship with Li Li is suspected by Mr. A Bao.
The Three Sheep T-shirts are now available in various shopping malls throughout Shanghai and are selling well. However, Ye Shu reminds Mr. A Bao not to be too eager and rush into things. Li Li didn't expect to spend 300,000 yuan on this fish. Tao Tao's female tenant was beaten by another lady. Ling Zi is jealous of Miss Wang and complains that Mr. A Bao is willing to help Miss Wang late at night but not her. >>read more
Episode 12: Miss Wang was falsely accused of bribery and was dismissed from her position.
Li Li couldn't believe that she had paid a high price for a catfish. Helpless, she turned to A Bao for assistance. Many women surrounded A Bao, but he treated them all as friends. Xiao Ningbao advised him to clarify the situation to avoid further harm. Jinke emphasized the red lines regarding discipline in the foreign trade company. At this moment, Mei Ping informed Miss Wang to go to the organizational department. It turned out that she had been reported for bribery. Miss Wang strongly defended her innocence, claiming that she was loyal to her country and clients. >>read more
Episode 13: The invoice caused a rupture in the friendship among the people.
A Bao insisted that no matter what method the other party used, he must see the purchase invoice tomorrow. However, there was a problem at a critical moment. Hong Ling encountered a situation and hastily packed up the valuable items in the store. Ling Zi stated that if Miss Wang wanted to go to court, she would accompany her, as it was all because of her earrings. >>read more
Episode 14: Miss Wang was transferred to a factory.
As time passed, Ling Zi and A Bao were watching the sunset on the rooftop. Ling Zi asked about his girlfriend's appearance, and A Bao said she had turned into a goldfish and wandered away. A Bao had a breakdown at a restaurant, and Ye Shu said it was the second time he had seen him like this since they met. >>read more
Episode 15: A Bao gave up the distribution rights for Wang Mingzhu.
Ye Shu felt that fate deliberately entangled A Bao between Ling Zi and Wang Mingzhu. A Bao met Wang Mingzhu through Ling Zi, and now they are fighting because of Wang Mingzhu. A Bao confronted Mei Ping, warning her not to bully Wang Mingzhu, and he would not let it go easily.Master Fan intentionally made things difficult for Wang Mingzhu, asking her to organize the goods in the warehouse by herself. Master Fan was convinced that she couldn't complete the task and arrived early with people to inspect, intending to teach Wang Mingzhu a lesson. However, Wang Mingzhu neatly arranged the goods in different categories, surprising Master Fan. He respected Wang Mingzhu and offered her an ice cream to cool down. They chatted casually, and he learned that Wang Mingzhu's idol, Fan Zhiyi, was his neighbor. He made an effort to befriend her and even arranged for her to unload goods for an important client, Mr. Diao. >>read more
Episode 16: A Bao and Xue Zhi unexpectedly met in Hong Kong.
Ling Zi and A Bao had a disagreement and ran away from home. With Ling Zi's birthday only two days away, A Bao wanted to wait for her to return so they could celebrate together. If Ling Zi didn't show up by then, he would close the Tokyo branch. Before leaving the hospital, Yamamoto gave A Bao a business card, inviting him to do business in Japan. >>read more
Episode 17: A Bao was slapped by Lu Mei Lin.
Miss Wang arrived at Zhi Zhen Garden holding flowers. To welcome her, Tao Tao and the others specially celebrated for her, but Lu Mei Lin caused a scene at Zhi Zhen Garden. Ling Zi returned to Ye Dongjing, expressing that she and Ye Dongjing were starting anew. In the first half of 1993, the stock market fluctuated, and the country modified its regulations, allowing corporate entities to open securities accounts. Shanghai quickly developed. >>read more
Episode 18: Miss Wang stands on her own feet.
Ling Zi arrived at Zhi Zhen Garden, and Miss Wang also wanted to establish her own independence. She aimed to become a strong and independent woman and deliberately secured a position at Zhi Zhen Garden. Ling Zi began researching new recipes that impressed Tao Tao. Mei Ping, holding a note in her hand, looked at Director Jin with a frightened expression, as he had seen through her scheme. >>read more
Episode 19: Ling Zi and A Bao went their separate ways.
When it comes to doing business, there are different approaches: one that emphasizes personal relationships and another that doesn't. Ling Zi closed down her restaurant in Tokyo and opened one on Nanjing Road, openly competing with Li Li. A Bao wanted to meet with Qiang Mu Jie but didn't want to trouble Ye Shu, so he asked Commander Cai to invite You Piao Li and Fat Auntie. >>read more
Episode 20: Qiang Mujie and A Bao engage in a hidden struggle.
Wang Mingzhu and A Bao compete for Walmart's orders. Ye Shu advises A Bao not to confront Wang Mingzhu directly and suggests approaching the situation from downstream. Wang Mingzhu and A Bao openly compete, refusing to back down. Wang Mingzhu and Wei Hongqing establish their company in the Bin Peng Business Building in Hongkou District, where the environment is poor and a mix of people from all walks of life gather. Due to limited funds, Wang Mingzhu and Wei Hongqing have no choice but to temporarily settle there. >>read more
Episode 21: Li Li's stock trading has triggered an investigation by an inspection team.
On the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival in 1993, Baoying's big battle officially began. Zhang Mujie led the entire company to show their skills. Unintentionally, as everyone placed orders and entered the stock market, A Bao made a bet of five million yuan on a number. Ling Zi told Tao Tao that once the Tokyo Gate opened tonight, there would be no turning back. They used to rely on General Bao, but now they rely on their own abilities. >>read more
Episode 22: Qiang Mujie and Li Li were taken away by the police.
The police officers came to Zhenyuan to question Li Li, and when Lu Mei Lin learned that Li Li had come from Shenzhen to Shanghai, she spread the news immediately. Ye Shu advised A Bao to be careful and not get involved. The police officer came to their door, accusing Qiang Mujie of manipulating stock prices and engaging in malicious acquisitions, and wanted to take him to the police station for investigation. Qiang Mujie wanted to wait until the stock market closed before leaving. Before leaving, he received a phone call and only said "Goodbye for now" before hanging up. >>read more
Episode 23: Mr. Bao and Mr. Qiang compete for the listing quota.
During the early stage of the Shanghai stock market, the trading market was regulated by the People's Bank of China and financial institutions. Companies needed approval to go public, and this was the beginning of the real showdown between A Bao and Zhang Mujie. The Night Tokyo Hotel started to gain popularity, and the media rushed to interview Ling Zi. Her dream was to take Night Tokyo worldwide. >>read more
Episode 24: The stock market plummeted, causing a shrinkage in all market conditions.
Jin Ke instructed Wang Mingzhu that this was her first deal and she must do it well, not just for Mr. Bao, but to showcase it to the entire Shanghai. Ye Shu noticed that Wang Mingzhu was not good at accounting and only focused on the upper level, neglecting the implementation at the lower level, which could potentially lead to legal troubles. Miss Wang was organizing documents at the foreign trade company, all of which were observed by Mei Ping. >>read more
Episode 25: A Bao borrowed thirty million from Li Li.
Commander Cai told Mr. Bao that he couldn't borrow that much money near the end of the year. Ye Shu reminded A Bao not to treat the funds entrusted to him by people as his personal assets, and it was suicidal for A Bao to dare to borrow money from such people. Li Li told Mr. Qiang that a letter of appointment could determine his fate. >>read more
