Episode 12 recap: Wu Xiaowei exposed a photo of Liang Jingren and Zhang Jiayan.
Xu Xiaowei quickly searched for her phone to chat with Liang Jingren as soon as she returned to the office. Liang Jingren also saw Xu Xiaowei and suddenly realized that something was wrong. Shortly after, Xu Xiaowei called Liang Jingren, and now their chat records have been made public. Liang Jingren told Xu Xiaowei not to worry and assured her that he would handle things well.
Soon, Zhang Jiayan began activities related to her special program, and the first thing she did was to investigate the reconstruction of old neighborhoods. Liang Jingren was discussing their upcoming news when Wen Huixin came in and directly denied their news. Wen Huixin also demanded that Liang Jingren not appear on the news until he resolved the matter. Liang Jingren was very angry but had no choice but to agree.
Liang Jingren had a meal with Wen Huixin, and he mentioned the past. In fact, they used to have a superior-subordinate relationship, but now they can't even be considered friends. Wen Huixin said that she used to admire Liang Jingren, but now she is only disappointed in him. Liang Jingren said that the reason he helped Xu Yingfei was that Wen Huixin only cared about herself. He even said that even if he died, he would drag Wen Huixin down with him.
Soon, rumors started circulating within the company about Liang Jingren's chats with other women. Later, it was discovered that makeup artist Zhao Kaixin was acting strangely. After questioning by Wu Xiaowei, she even suspected that Zhao Kaixin was the anonymous complainant who wrote the letter. She hurriedly went to find Liang Jingren, who suspected that someone might have incited Zhao Kaixin to do so since he hadn't done anything to her.
Wu Xiaowei happened to see Liang Jingren in the office writing down the names of all the girls, even highlighting her name. Wu Xiaowei clearly stated that if she were really the whistleblower, she would offend both sides, which would be detrimental to her. Wu Xiaowei then directly placed the emphasis on Zhang Jiayan's name.
Years ago, when Liang Jingren and Zhang Jiayan were still a couple, they had just returned from a trip to Japan when they ran into Liang Jingren's ex-wife. Although Liang Jingren had been separated from his wife for two years, they hadn't officially divorced yet, so Zhang Jiayan felt like a third party. She told Liang Jingren that she needed some time to calm down.
Zhang Jiayan was very sad. They had planned their future together, but this incident dealt a significant blow to Zhang Jiayan. She kept telling herself to love herself through a voice recorder.
Liang Jingren attended a banquet and invited a good friend whose father knew Mrs. Fang. He did it intentionally to let Xu Yingfei overhear and to persuade him to stop investigating this matter.
Xu Yingfei also understood Liang Jingren's actions. Afterwards, Xu Yingfei went to inform Wen Huixin, and the matter was dropped since no victim was found.
Wen Huixin found Wu Xiaowei because the surveillance happened to capture the scene of Wen Huixin secretly meeting Liang Jingren, which Wen Huixin happened to see. Wen Huixin also took Wu Xiaowei's spare phone and questioned her about which side she stood on. Wu Xiaowei recalled that Liang Jingren still kept things related to Zhang Jiayan and understood what she should do.
In fact, Xu Shiqing had sided with Wen Huixin a long time ago. It was also because she happened to witness Liang Jingren asking Wu Xiaowei to pick him up after a banquet. Xu Shiqing's actions were also for her own purposes.
Xu Shiqing also wanted to advance through this means, and Wen Huixin expressed that her team needed someone like her. Wen Huixin, along with Xu Xiaowei, was preparing to hold a meeting with senior executives when unexpectedly, an anonymous letter exposing an ambiguous relationship between Wen Huixin and another subordinate colleague emerged. In fact, this was a well-played move by Liang Jingren. Since he couldn't clear his own name, he wanted to drag Wen Huixin down with him.
Wen Huixin found Xu Shiqing, who made it clear that she didn't do it. Xu Shiqing naturally wanted to secure her own way out. Xu Shiqing also stated that she would seize the right opportunity to act and wouldn't tarnish Wen Huixin's hands.
Wu Xiaowei found Liang Jingren and played the recording on her phone. Liang Jingren was naturally very angry. If it weren't for the scandal involving Wen Huixin in her possession, Wu Xiaowei would have revealed their relationship today, and she would be the victim.
Liang Jingren told Wu Xiaowei that due to the current intense situation, they shouldn't meet for the time being. Xu Xiaowei asked Liang Jingren if he had used her. Liang Jingren said that he initially liked Wu Xiaowei and only later thought of using her resources against Wen Huixin.
After questioning Wu Xiaowei, Wen Huixin didn't find any relevant intimate photos, and currently, the only photo available was the one of Zhang Jiayan and Liang Jingren together. It was quickly posted online, and it was mentioned that Zhang Jiayan knew at the time that Liang Jingren hadn't divorced yet.
Initially, the company planned to delete the news, but Liu Yan believed that Zhang Jiayan would definitely respond directly. At that moment, Zhang Jiayan was being interviewed, and the public asked about the matter. Zhang Jiayan explained that she indeed didn't know Liang Jingren hadn't divorced yet and repeatedly stated that she was not a third party.
To be honest, Liang's use of investment as a threat against Wen Jie disgusts me. Do you remember the earlier episodes when Cathy, Liang, and Xiao Wei had their showdown in the stairwell? Cathy said something to Liang: "All your sponsorships are brought in by me.
If the investors pressure us, it won't end well for anyone." At that time, Liang didn't dare to confront Cathy directly. Instead, he used sweet words to persuade her. What does this indicate? It means that what Cathy said was true, she brought in all the sponsorships.
Now, Liang is using the investments as leverage against Wen Jie. Essentially, he is taking the sponsorships that Cathy brought in and using them as bargaining chips for himself. In reality, he didn't bring in any sponsorships at all.
Cathy made it clear back then with her use of the word "all." This guy is completely dependent on women, and the sponsorships are not his achievements nor his merits.
Back then, when they were separated but not officially divorced, I clearly stated that I didn't want to be a third party. But when others questioned me, I denied being a third party.
No wonder people doubt the significance of a marriage certificate with black and white words on it. What's the point?