Episode 32 recap: Qiu Bizheng conspired with Qin Fangping to make money.
Su Guoliang had a friend who had just returned from studying abroad, and both of them had great confidence in the internet. They hoped Xu Banxia would invest in this project. When Gao Xinyi heard that they needed ten million, she immediately became furious and said it was absolutely impossible. After all, the company had more than ten million reserved for emergencies and couldn't be easily touched.
Xu Banxia didn't express her stance in the meeting; she just said she needed to think about it. Once back in her office, Gao Xinyi hesitantly asked for money because she and Tong Xiaoqi saw potential in a logistics project and needed investment. Xu Banxia would definitely support Gao Xinyi and Tong Xiaoqi, but the internet project was also promising, so she needed more time to think.
When Jia Chang'an found Su Guoliang, he deliberately teased him not to neglect his work just because Xu Banxia wouldn't invest. Su Guoliang said he would never do that and would still do his best in precise design.
Jia Chang'an took out a check and placed it in front of Su Guoliang, making him extremely happy. While holding the check, he went to find Jack, who was leaving for Shenzhen. He also called Xu Banxia to assure her that he would never let her down.
Qiu Bizheng was in charge of sales for the new steel plant, and Qin Fangping approached him, promising him numerous benefits, trying to secure a cooperation with the steel plant. Qiu Bizheng had always been money-driven, so under the prospect of profit, he helped Qin Fangping arrange a meeting with Xu Banxia. Unexpectedly, Zhao Lei came along with Xu Banxia, which infuriated Qin Fangping. He scolded Qiu Bizheng, realizing that he had never been sincere about making it happen.
Xu Banxia straightforwardly stated that Zhao Lei came as a family member today, and she wouldn't cooperate with him. However, she asked Qiu Bizheng to prioritize the company's interests before considering anything else. The Universal Steel Plant opened, and Xu Banxia chose this day to hold her wedding.
During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Chen Yuzhou's words echoed in her ears, the scene of the three of them planning together, and Chen Yuzhou's expectations for the steel plant. Now that the steel plant was finally completed, one of Chen Yuzhou's last wishes had been fulfilled, which brought Xu Banxia a sense of relief.
Wu Jianshe complained that only Xu Banxia could pull off opening a business and getting married on the same day. Xu Youren, holding Xu Banxia's hand, walked towards Zhao Lei and couldn't help but complain that Xu Banxia's family was wealthy and influential but had arranged the wedding in the cafeteria. If he had known, he would have paid for it himself.
Xu Banxia said that this was exactly what she wanted, to marry herself off and bring the steel plant home.
Feng Yu and Qiu Bizheng prepared a special wedding gift for Xu Banxia. They brought it up and uncovered it, revealing a photo taken when the five of them went to the north to work in the steel industry. Everyone was getting along well and smiling happily at that time.
As Xu Banxia looked at the photo, she felt a mix of emotions. After the failure of their venture into the steel industry, each of them had taken different paths. Xu Banxia had sent Guo Qidong to prison and used her connections to earn a significant amount of money for everyone. However, during the bidding for the Second Steel Company, she and Wu Jianshe had been at odds, resulting in both of them losing. Fortunately, Zhao Lei had opened up new possibilities for her, and eventually, they all reunited and achieved a satisfactory outcome.
Gao Xinyi gave Xu Banxia a large red envelope with her and Chairman Gao's blessings. Xu Banxia asked Gao Xinyi to take it back and said she would provide additional financial support for their logistics business. This made Gao Xinyi feel a bit embarrassed. So Xu Banxia changed her wording, expressing her hope that they would become wealthy and asking Gao Xinyi to help her handle the alcohol later.
While in prison, Guo Qidong called Qiu Bizheng and requested to meet him. Qiu Bizheng immediately rushed over, and when they met, Guo Qidong eagerly shared his expertise, looking forward to working with Qiu Bizheng after his release.
Since joining Xu Banxia, Qiu Bizheng had been more successful, but he had no intention of working with Guo Qidong or using Xu Banxia as a shield. Guo Qidong pleaded with Qiu Bizheng in a submissive tone, asking for a way out and the opportunity to utilize his skills, but Qiu Bizheng refused to agree.
In a fit of anger, Guo Qidong tore up the notes he had painstakingly made and ended the visit early. Qin Fangping instructed Qiu Bizheng to falsely report steel data to gain more benefits. After completing a transaction, Qin Fangping arranged to meet Qiu Bizheng in the bathhouse, handing over a key and reminding him not to open the wrong locker.
Qiu Bizheng worried that Qin Fangping would harm him while being tempted by the immense profits he had gained. Guo Qidong was released from prison, and Qiu Bizheng personally went to pick him up. During their meal, Guo Qidong mentioned that the steel plant was going public, which made him feel even more bitter as he had missed out on this opportunity.
Qiu Bizheng handed two bags of cash to Guo Qidong, hoping he would stop thinking about continuing in the steel industry.
I've noticed something strange. Because of Zhao Liying's portrayal of Banxia, I find Li Guangjie's portrayal of Zhao Lei very charismatic, and the two of them have great chemistry. But whenever I see Li Guangjie in variety shows or interviews, he just doesn't seem to match the character at all.