Episode 24 recap: The stock market plummeted, causing a shrinkage in all market conditions.
Jin Ke instructed Wang Mingzhu that this was her first deal and she must do it well, not just for Mr. Bao, but to showcase it to the entire Shanghai. Ye Shu noticed that Wang Mingzhu was not good at accounting and only focused on the upper level, neglecting the implementation at the lower level, which could potentially lead to legal troubles. Miss Wang was organizing documents at the foreign trade company, all of which were observed by Mei Ping.
Zhang Mujie expressed that A Bao would have an even more miserable fate, and Ling Zi asked if he was seeking revenge against A Bao. Ye Shu received a telegram with the word "withdraw" written on it. Ye Shu stated that he himself wanted to handle the Walmart deal, allowing A Bao to handle the clothing listing alone. In case the listing was unsuccessful, Walmart would serve as A Bao's retreat.
A Bao was very grateful for Ye Shu's foresight and advised him to take more rest due to his old age. However, Ye Shu told him to take care of himself instead. At this time, Miss Wang was also worried about the jeans issue. The landlord came over, and Miss Wang intended to delay paying the rent for a few more days. However, she learned that her father had already paid three months' worth of rent for her, and Mr. Wei had sold his only mink coat to raise money.
Mr. Wei came to the foreign trade company to distribute business cards, and Mei Ping overheard the mention of "Mingzhu Company" and intentionally ridiculed Mr. Wei. Mr. Wei sensed her tone and directly referred to her as "Director Mei," suddenly realizing that she had not been promoted and changed his address to "Xiao Mei." This made Mei Ping furious, and she left with the intention that Mr. Wei's company would inevitably suffer from her words.
Jin Ke calculated the price given by Miss Wang and found that after deducting transportation costs, there was no profit to be made, and it might even result in a loss. She proposed settling the payment in US dollars, and Jin Ke recalculated, hoping that Wang Mingzhu would do it to impress the whole of Shanghai, not just for A Bao. Mei Ping deliberately gave Ye Shu a copy of Wang Mingzhu's quotation. When A Bao returned, he ignored Mei Ping, so she had no choice but to leave.
A Bao analyzed that the price was not workable, while Ye Shu analyzed that Wang Mingzhu's actions were directed at him. Although the deal went out, the factories below did not implement it. A Bao sensed that Ye Shu had someone keeping an eye on Miss Wang, and Ye Shu didn't hide the fact that he wanted to know his opponents well. Wang Mingzhu told Mr. Wei that if he wanted to compete with A Bao, the price should not exceed 17 yuan.
Mr. Qiang came to Ye Dongjing again and felt that the dish was not that great, with too much vinegar, and he couldn't get two billion without A Bao. Ling Zi said that Ye Dongjing couldn't handle a deal worth two billion and advised him to go to Shanghai Road. Mr. Qiang was willing to share the story of Zhizhen Garden with Ling Zi, so he brought her to Xinlanju, the private room where A Bao and Li Li often dined. Mr. Qiang analyzed that A Bao sat in this position, aspiring to become the Buffett of Shanghai Road, while Li Li had a reputation for being ruthless.
At that time, Li Li and A Bao often discussed stock market prices, and the circulating shares of the clothing company were a piece of cake for Nanguo Investment. A Bao always emphasized the advantages of the clothing company, while Li Li pointed out its weaknesses behind his back.
Mr. Qiang told Ling Zi about Mr. A's deeds, how he led them to establish a foothold in Shenzhen, but later expanded too quickly, resulting in scattered goods. Li Li also left later. She was Mr. A's only disciple and his favorite woman. When they collapsed, people from all sides grabbed the stocks, including A Bao. Mr. A didn't want both sides to suffer, so he extended an olive branch, but Mr. Qiang didn't have Mr. A's magnanimity. Because A Bao took their stocks, Mr. Qiang remembered this group of scavengers, and even when Li Li came to Shanghai, he deliberately had her investigate him. One of the reasons was that Ling Zi was a woman Mr. Qiang liked.
Mr. Qiang had liked Ling Zi since their time in Japan. He finally got his visa and later found out that she had been taken to Shanghai by A Bao. Mr. Qiang also thanked A Bao because it was because of him that he didn't miss out on the stories and his current self in Shenzhen. He wouldn't give others a chance anymore.
Ling Zi thanked Mr. Qiang and said that she had never been cared for like this before. Li Li advised A Bao to give up, as this battle required no less than two billion in funds, and luck wouldn't last forever. A Bao said that he wouldn't give up until he reached the Yellow River, and this phrase piqued Li Li's interest. She mentioned that she had a friend with money, but they had to win.
The Shanghai stock market went through a period of decline, and A Bao transitioned to focus on short-term investments. He noticed that Mr. Qiang had been using the address 248 of Ye Dongjing's house for his stock accounts in recent days. A Bao intended to go to Ye Dongjing, but Ye Shu informed him that it was hard to get a reservation there now. A Bao had no choice but to seek Tao Tao's help. Tao Tao complained to A Bao that everything had changed, as the woman he once liked had gotten married.
Tao Tao's secret stash of money had been completely taken by Fang Mei, leaving him with nothing. A Bao gave him all the loose change he had, and their signature move was to button their collars and look at each other. The next day, Ye Shu received an urgent letter and immediately made a phone call to inform the other party to escape. The Shanghai stock market faced strict scrutiny, causing it to shrink and decline continuously. A Bao's funds also decreased by one-third.
Meanwhile, Qiang Mujie found himself in a precarious situation due to his aggressive style. It was no longer a matter of losses for the company but a matter of life and death. Nanguo Investment was hit even harder, as their frequent buying and selling of stocks raised suspicions of stock manipulation, leading to demands for reports. Li Li said that Mr. Qiang's fate was just a dismissal letter.
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