Episode 23 recap: Dong Dong En refuses Li Li An's compensation.
Li Li An gave Dong Dong En 500,000 yuan, claiming that it was for Dong Dong En's mental distress. However, Dong Dong En pointed out that the most she could sue for was defamation, and it wouldn't make much difference. Dong Dong En asked Li Li An if he was accustomed to solving everything with money.
Li Li An stated that if Dong Dong En wanted to marry Lou Yuan, these were the hardships she had to endure, and he advised her to wear the crown of responsibility. Wang Zong expressed that from now on, Sanjiao Company would be under Su Qi's control, but Su Qi declined.
Han Chun's father visited their company and reviewed the cases they had worked on but didn't say much. Dong Dong En arrived at the company and saw Ke Mao Xu and others looking downcast. Han Chun was also absent. Ke Mao Xu felt that if this time didn't work out, they would have to think of another solution. Han Chun returned and revealed that his father indeed wanted to take him away, but he refused. His father explained that Hangshi Group had already invested, and if their revenue didn't meet the requirements, the company would be ruined, leaving him with no choice but to return and inherit the family business. Ke Mao Xu reassured that they would work hard to achieve the revenue target.
Dong Dong En and Lou Yuan came downstairs. Dong Dong En realized that her recent struggles were due to her own mindset, and if she didn't figure things out, she would continue to be defeated by such circumstances. Dong Dong En acknowledged that she needed to think carefully about how to be with Lou Yuan in the future. Lou Yuan admitted that this incident was indeed a result of his lack of thorough consideration. Dong Dong En was encouraged to think it over but not to lose herself in the process.
Back at home, Dong Dong En's father asked Su Qi when her vacation would end, stating that young people should focus on their work. Su Qi didn't want to explain much and a disagreement ensued between her and her father, with him finding her very immature. Dong Dong En's father felt distressed, so Dong Dong En quickly took him to the hospital. The doctor revealed that Su Qi's father had previously been diagnosed with lung cancer and recommended surgery, but he refused. The doctor advised Su Qi and her family to have a serious discussion and consider the surgery as the best option.
If there's someone who loves me that much, even if the whole world disapproves, I would accept it without hesitation. Even if the outcome isn't good, at least I won't regret it. There are many unexpected twists in life, and we can't avoid them just because we're afraid.
Some things won't always go according to our wishes.