Episode 14 recap: Cheng Yao-Qian Heng went on a business trip, and Tang Bing had ulterior motives.
Cheng Yao and Qian Heng chatted late into the night. As sleepiness overcame them, Cheng Yao unintentionally climbed onto Qian Heng's bed. At times, Cheng Yao turned over, with one leg pressing against Qian Heng's body, and at other times, Cheng Yao grabbed the blanket, squeezing Qian Heng to the edge of the bed. In the morning, Qian Heng was pushed directly onto the floor, and both of them woke up, feeling both annoyed and amused.
When meeting with the new client, General Manager Tang, upon seeing Cheng Yao's refreshing and beautiful appearance, firmly held Cheng Yao's hands during the handshake. Qian Heng quickly intervened. General Manager Tang briefly introduced the main matters entrusted to the Junheng Law Firm, namely, family trust and company equity. At the entrance of the conference room, a female secretary brought some documents. General Manager Tang unconsciously reached his hand towards the secretary's face, suggesting that she try on the lipstick he had given as a gift. The secretary hurriedly agreed and left the meeting room. Cheng Yao developed a strong aversion towards General Manager Tang.
General Manager Tang introduced the company's main executives, and then Qian Heng communicated with the executives about cooperation matters. General Manager Tang sat aside, doing nothing and secretly taking photos of Cheng Yao with his phone. Cheng Yao was focused on analyzing the case and didn't notice. As it approached noon, Cheng Yao's stomach growled with hunger. Qian Heng, who was sitting next to Cheng Yao, heard it and used the excuse of passing documents to ask Cheng Yao to take his briefcase and replenish energy outside the conference room.
Back at the hotel, Cheng Yao messaged Qian Heng to find some information. Qian Heng was taking a shower and didn't see the message. Cheng Yao thought Qian Heng had fainted from hunger, so they ordered a bowl of porridge to be delivered to Qian Heng's room. Qian Heng, wearing a bathrobe and preparing to work overtime, took a sip of the millet porridge and remarked that the hotel's porridge wasn't as delicious as what Cheng Yao cooked. Cheng Yao immediately started cooking porridge personally. Watching Cheng Yao bustling around, Qian Heng leaned back in the chair and fell asleep, as if experiencing the feeling of living in a shared apartment.
The next day, Tang Bing specially invited Qian Heng and Cheng Yao to have a meal. They chose a five-star restaurant, and Tang Bing prepared good wine. Qian Heng directly stated that he didn't drink alcohol during work, but Tang Bing kept persuading him to drink. Cheng Yao knew that Qian Heng had a weak stomach and couldn't drink, so they thought about taking the drinks on behalf of Qian Heng. Suddenly, they remembered their previous experience at Junheng, where they quit proactively due to their aversion to socializing, as if they had found a similar feeling.
Tang Bing was a client worth billions, so they couldn't just follow their own whims. Cheng Yao picked up the wine glass, but Qian Heng suddenly stopped them and told Tang Bing that he didn't allow employees to drink during work hours.
Tang Bing continued to persuade, but Qian Heng directly stated his principles that should not be violated. The atmosphere became extremely awkward, and Tang Bing had no choice but to give up. After the meal, Qian Heng told Cheng Yao not to bring their previous work mindset to Junheng and emphasized that winning a lawsuit relied on professionalism.
Back in their room, while video chatting with Li Mengting, Tang Bing's assistant messaged Cheng Yao, requesting them to come to the conference room to organize and supplement the materials. Cheng Yao wanted to consult with Qian Heng but didn't want to disturb him for such a small matter. Therefore, they went to the conference room alone.
Tang Bing had been waiting in the conference room for a while. When Cheng Yao arrived, he dismissed his assistant under the pretext of fetching a document. Tang Bing asked Cheng Yao to help fix the router. As Cheng Yao crouched under the table, untangling the cables, Tang Bing began to make inappropriate advances and provocative remarks and actions. Thinking quickly, Cheng Yao picked up their phone and captured Tang Bing's lewd behavior, taking the opportunity to run out of the conference room.
Cheng Yao planned to publish the video online. Suddenly, Qian Heng knocked on the door, requesting printed documents. Upon seeing the video, Qian Heng angrily walked towards the conference room and gave Tang Bing a beating. Tang Bing intended to call the police, but Qian Heng weighed the pros and cons, and Tang Bing had no choice but to sign and terminate the engagement agreement.
Subsequently, Qian Heng grabbed Cheng Yao and walked out of the hotel, reprimanding Cheng Yao for meeting Tang Bing alone without their permission. Although it was a reprimand, Cheng Yao felt enveloped by a warm current.
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