Episode 22 recap: Qiang Mujie and Li Li were taken away by the police.
The police officers came to Zhenyuan to question Li Li, and when Lu Mei Lin learned that Li Li had come from Shenzhen to Shanghai, she spread the news immediately. Ye Shu advised A Bao to be careful and not get involved. The police officer came to their door, accusing Qiang Mujie of manipulating stock prices and engaging in malicious acquisitions, and wanted to take him to the police station for investigation. Qiang Mujie wanted to wait until the stock market closed before leaving. Before leaving, he received a phone call and only said "Goodbye for now" before hanging up.
Qiang Mujie refused to cooperate with the police investigation and was detained according to the law. Ling Zi's Yedongjing restaurant reopened, and both old and new customers came to show their support. The guests kept coming, and Ling Zi was busy and overwhelmed. Ling Hong, Tao Tao, and Teacher Ge, the three major shareholders, were happily unable to stop smiling.
Qiang Mujie was late, so Ling Zi gave his reserved seat to someone else. Tao Tao's friend came to the restaurant for a meal and asked Ling Zi to give up a private room. Ling Zi used the excuse of not making a reservation in advance to refuse, and made a deal with the three shareholders. Tao Tao had to make a concession.
Three days ago, Ling Zi sent an invitation to A Bao, but A Bao had not shown up. Qiang Mujie not only denied manipulating stock prices but also defended himself vigorously. Li Li claimed ignorance when questioned and tried to distance themselves from the investors. They had been taken away for nearly 24 hours. Ye Shu advised A Bao to sell all the stocks of Yingzhou Industries to avoid being trapped completely. A Bao was restless and sought information about Li Li from various sources.
Early the next morning, Ling Zi had someone send thank-you letters to the guests who came last night. Ling Hong packed up to leave, and Ling Zi brought out some money from the store and offered it to Ling Hong. Ling Hong refused to take the money but silently appreciated Ling Zi's gesture. Ling Zi remembered the days when they went through hardships together in Japan, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions.
After Li Li's arrest, Mr. Pan and Min Min struggled to support Zhenyuan. Lu Mei Lin relentlessly slandered Li Li, saying many bad things about her. The waitstaff and chefs came to find Mr. Pan and Min Min, but Min Min desperately tried to calm everyone down.
A Bao suddenly arrived at Zhenyuan, and Mr. Pan felt like he had found a lifeline. A Bao didn't go into a private room but insisted on eating in the lobby. His arrival stabilized the employees' emotions and left Lu Mei Lin and other restaurant owners speechless.
During the investigation, it was discovered that Qiang Mujie was involved in the Blue Field case in Shenzhen. Qiang Mujie insisted that it was a civil case and had already been closed. The criminal investigators continued to question Li Li about her connection to the Blue Field case, but Qiang Mujie explained that he didn't know Li Li at that time. When questioned about the whereabouts of his accomplice, Chen Zhen, he claimed to have no knowledge. At the same time, the investigators presented an identification card belonging to someone named Li Li and asked her to identify the person, but Li Li didn't recognize that individual.
A Bao quietly ordered his meal and ate while the staff surrounded Min Min. Mr. Pan desperately tried to persuade him. A Bao waited at Zhenyuan all afternoon until he finally received a call from Li Li. Li Li was released and went directly back to Zhenyuan. A Bao gave her the promised commission, and Li Li distributed the money to the employees as a bonus, which drew admiration from many.
After Qiang Mujie was released, he immediately went to Ye Dongjing, but it was already closed. He wanted to reserve a table for the next day, but all the tables were fully booked. Qiang Mujie was willing to wait and even promised to send a deposit tomorrow. Ling Zi made it clear that she would only reserve the table for him for thirty minutes. Qiang Mujie readily agreed and even took the initiative to help Ling Zi fix the water heater.
A Bao had been waiting outside for Li Li, wanting to take her out for a meal. However, Li Li was mentally and physically exhausted and just wanted to go home and sleep. A Bao escorted her downstairs, and because of exhaustion, Li Li fell asleep in her seat. A Bao patiently parked the car on the side of the road and waited for her to wake up. Qiang Mujie sent someone to deliver a dishwasher and a water heater to Ye Dongjing, but Teacher Ge didn't appreciate it.
Ling Zi visited the company to see Wang Mingzhu and brought a gift for the reopening. Ling Zi felt responsible for Wang Mingzhu's resignation and promised to compensate her wholeheartedly, leaving Wang Mingzhu feeling warm inside.
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