Episode 6 recap: Banxia Storage Yard is open for business.
Xu Ban Xia, in order to establish the storage yard, has agreed to all the conditions, whether appropriate or not. With a desperate need for money, she can only seek help from Manager Zhao. After much persuasion from Xu Ban Xia, Manager Zhao agrees to provide funds once the business license for the storage yard is obtained. Chen Yu Zhou, who was listening attentively nearby, immediately expresses that he will take care of this matter.
Soon, Banxia Storage Yard opens in a bustling manner, and Qiu Bi Zheng, accompanied by Deputy General Manager Guo Qi Dong, comes to congratulate them. Chen Yu Zhou feels a bit awkward upon seeing them, but Xu Ban Xia consoles him, saying that this is how business works, and one must always encounter different people. She warmly goes up to greet them.
Guo Qi Dong hands the congratulatory red envelope to Chen Yu Zhou. Chen Yu Zhou still remembers how he had previously impersonated a salesperson and caught Guo Qi Dong engaging in unethical practices. It was indeed an embarrassing situation, but he reluctantly accepts the red envelope. Feng Yu also arrives, and upon seeing that Qiu Bi Zheng and Guo Qi Dong didn't give a red envelope, he jokingly says he will cover for them. Unexpectedly, Feng Yu's red envelope is larger than theirs, which makes Qiu Bi Zheng and Guo Qi Dong quite unamused.
Manager Zhao's arrival today makes Qiu Bi Zheng and Guo Qi Dong, who have dark thoughts, believe that it is due to Manager Zhao's support that Xu Ban Xia was able to establish the storage yard. They speak with a hint of sarcasm. Manager Zhao directly states that he didn't contribute a single penny to the storage yard, and it was indeed Xu Ban Xia's own efforts that made it happen. Furthermore, with the establishment of the storage yard, everyone has a place to store their goods, which is beneficial for all. This leaves the few of them speechless.
Xu Ban Xia gives red envelopes to the workers and invites a few dignitaries to help with the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Thus, Banxia Storage Yard is officially open for business. Tong Xiao Qi has always wanted to celebrate with Xu Ban Xia and decides to do something special. He drives a large truck while his friends play gongs and drums along the way. They present a banner that says "Prosperous Business" and bring the money they have earned recently to celebrate Xu Ban Xia.
The reason why Xu Ban Xia hasn't allowed Tong Xiao Qi to return for so long is because she couldn't get over her own emotional hurdle. Tong Xiao Qi sincerely apologizes and offers to let Xu Ban Xia hit him a few more times if she's still angry. Xu Ban Xia is amused by Tong Xiao Qi and their relationship becomes more relaxed. They all have a lively meal together to celebrate the opening of the storage yard.
That evening, Xu Ban Xia and Chen Yu Zhou were busy paying the workers' salaries when President Gao hurriedly arrived, directly asking for Tong Xiao Qi. Xu Ban Xia was unsure of what had happened and tried to make an excuse, but President Gao immediately became furious and moved the table aside. Sensing the situation was not right, Xu Ban Xia took her to find Tong Xiao Qi.
Inside the fleet of vehicles, Tong Xiao Qi was playing cards with his brothers, and Gao Xin Yi was also present, enjoying the game and filling the yard with laughter. Everyone was startled by President Gao's sudden appearance. Gao Xin Yi, upon seeing her mother, knew she was in the wrong, but she didn't expect President Gao to angrily scold and blame her for not cherishing a good job that others would do anything to get.
Gao Xin Yi didn't like that job at all and started arguing with President Gao. Watching from the side, Tong Xiao Qi thought President Gao was a fierce tigress, just like Xu Ban Xia. Unexpectedly, the words he blurted out made Xu Ban Xia realize something, and Tong Xiao Qi saw the change in Xu Ban Xia's expression and immediately realized he had said something wrong, quickly trying to make amends.
Xu Ban Xia traveled with Qiu Bi Zheng and the others by train for several days until they finally reached the border. They happily took a group photo together, but Qiu Bi Zheng pulled Xu Ban Xia aside and told her that she could only be allocated 5,000 tons. Xu Ban Xia tried to fight for more, but Qiu Bi Zheng accused her of betraying everyone and left no room for negotiation.
Xu Ban Xia had brought a draft with her, but the sudden turn of events left her at a loss. In the end, she called Manager Zhao. Manager Zhao authorized Xu Ban Xia, stating that she was representing him on this trip. Wu Jian She played cards to pass the time on the train, while Xu Ban Xia sat alone in a daze. Although Feng Yu spoke up for her, when Xu Ban Xia asked him for the quota, he wanted to protect his own interests and was unwilling to provide it.
President Gao went to the fleet again to find Gao Xin Yi, but she was not there. Unable to find her, President Gao sarcastically commented to Tong Xiao Qi that he was a person who had been in prison and asked him to stay away from his daughter. After she left, Tong Xiao Qi, despite being angry, took his brothers to the streets to find her. After searching for a long time, he finally found Gao Xin Yi at the ice rink.
I know Guo is cunning and manipulative, cooking the books and all. Qiu gave him a good beating, and I know he said the factory can't function without Guo. But it's surprising how Guo still acts like nothing happened behind his bald head.
I understand that business is all about perpetual interests, but it's hard to imagine in real life, isn't it? Can someone explain this?
What's the deal with Feng Yu's generous red envelope for the opening of the construction site? I thought he didn't have much personal savings, so he used newspapers as money to pretend he had more.
I was embarrassed for him, thinking he didn't want to reveal the truth. But it turns out he's just a genuine person who treats Banxia well and isn't as fake as others, so he gave a larger red envelope?
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Wu Jian She's character portrayal. From the beginning of the drama, he should be an experienced figure in this industry, but also somewhat set in his ways and unaware of the outside world. In the episode where he is deceived, it can be seen that he values brotherhood, otherwise he wouldn't have trusted his old comrade to that extent.
He is a contradictory character, and later on, he will likely resist Xu Ban Xia more because he is more conservative.
I think the plot is quite reasonable. Why would Zhao Lei be so confident in giving money? It's obviously driven by self-interest and the lure of huge profits. Besides, he used a promissory note, which is like having insurance for himself.
Promissory notes have payment deadlines and can be canceled, so he wouldn't suffer any loss at all! Later on, when he was persuaded, he naturally used another promissory note. If it worked out, he would make a big profit.
If not, he wouldn't incur any loss either!
Looking at Xu Ban Xia's age, her father probably married her stepmother after she entered college. So, the stepmother didn't actually raise Xu Ban Xia, and they are both outsiders to each other's families.
Therefore, it's understandable that the stepmother genuinely doesn't want to lend money to Xu Ban Xia because she has no emotional attachment to her stepdaughter, and there may even be some resistance.
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The character development in this TV drama is exceptional! Each character is given depth and complexity, and their growth throughout the story is truly captivating. It's fascinating to see how their relationships and personalities evolve over time.
The writers and actors have done a fantastic job bringing these characters to life!