Episode 22 recap: Fang Zhi Heng caught Fang's father and his girlfriend together.
Director Wang and his friends had dinner and had some drinks. He suddenly had the idea to message Zhu Zhe and ask where she was. Zhu Zhe responded directly with a video and after some casual conversation, she hung up. Zhu Zhe shared her competitive relationship with Director Wang with her younger brother, Zhu Minjie. Initially resistant, Zhu Minjie gradually realized that everyone had real abilities, which completely changed his impression of her.
That night, Zhu Zhe accompanied her younger brother home and shared some of her experiences with him, helping him understand the importance of helping in emergencies but not enabling dependence. Zhu Minjie, unusually obedient, watched his sister leave and smiled, finally distinguishing the differences between his older and second sister. Meanwhile, Zhu Zhe silently stood nearby, watching Zhu Minjie eat leftovers in the car, feeling uneasy and conflicted about whether to help him.
Fang Zhi Heng didn't call in advance but waited downstairs at night. As expected, he caught Fang's father returning home with his girlfriend. Judging from their intimacy, it was evident that Fang's father was having an affair within his marriage. This disappointment made Fang Zhi Heng hesitate to entrust Mian Mian to him.
Therefore, Fang Zhi Heng firmly demanded to secure his and Mian Mian's interests, claiming three-eighths of the family's assets and ensuring a solid guarantee for Mian Mian's future education and living. Fang's father refused to let go and angrily accused his daughter of being unfilial, even resorting to unreasonable behavior. Fang Zhi Heng advised him to resolve the matter peacefully, warning that if it escalated to the court, it would be a public affair. Fang Zhi Heng also hinted that the old mistress, knowing that the family wealth was being divided, might reconsider marrying him.
In the end, Fang's father couldn't withstand the pressure and asked Fang Zhi Heng if she wasn't afraid that he had already transferred the assets elsewhere. Fang Zhi Heng lied and claimed that she had recorded their conversation. Clearly believing her, Fang's father had no choice but to accept the fact of dividing the assets. Fang Zhi Heng, however, felt extremely sad. She never expected that the father and daughter would reach this point. As someone who stood for justice, she was surprised to find herself resorting to pretending to have recorded the conversation to intimidate her father. She always seemed to encounter various melodramatic situations in life.
Dai's mother didn't return home overnight, and Dai Wei waited outside all night. Early in the morning, he arrived at the doorstep and called Ye Zhen Zhen to explain the situation. Yu Chu Hui, aware that he was not yet outstanding enough, declined Liu Su's invitation for a date and went to Ye Zhen Zhen to confide in her. After finishing the plan to read a book, he planned to buy a mobile phone for his mother.
At this time, Zhu Zhe also came to talk to Ye Zhen Zhen. With their advice and guidance, they decided to temporarily put aside the assistance for Dai Wei. On the other hand, Director Wang had already sensed that the General Manager was taking action against him. His primary concern was Zhu Zhe, so he started finding reasons to investigate Zhu Zhe's position. He was worried that the General Manager and Zhu Zhe were having secret discussions and wanted to test her obedience.
When He's father received the message from his daughter, he rushed over immediately because he was worried. He came to handle things on behalf of He Min Hong. Although He Min Hong was terrified inside, he still pretended to be tough and claimed not to be afraid of Qi Mu coming to find him. He thought that finding someone in such a big city like Shanghai would require money and time. Even if he prepared for the worst, what could he possibly do in a society governed by the rule of law?
However, after going through so much, He's father had already seen through Qi Mu's true nature. He realized that the He family was not good at dealing with people, which was why Qi Mu deliberately instigated conflicts between He Min Hong and Zhu Zhe and others. Only by isolating her could they easily control her. Now, He's father advised He Min Hong to learn to interact with people, as understanding social etiquette would be beneficial for future salary increases and promotions, providing security for her to stay in Shanghai.
Unfortunately, despite his earnest persuasion, He Min Hong still didn't take it to heart, which made He's father very angry. To avoid the division of inheritance, Fang's father decided to take Mian Mian back for custody, but Fang Zhi Heng refused. Yu Chu Hui bought gifts and supper for his mother, who felt that she had never been so at ease before and hoped that she could find a partner and get married soon.
On the way, Yu Chu Hui met Zhu Zhe and Ye Zhen Zhen and hitched a ride with them to go home together.
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