Episode 25 recap: Cheng Yao handled the case independently.
Qian Heng sent a message to Cheng Yao inquiring about her whereabouts since she hadn't returned yet. Cheng Yao replied that she hadn't finished her tasks yet, so she couldn't come back temporarily. Qian Heng started studying books on how to navigate office romances and was also afraid of potential issues arising between the two of them.
While Cheng Yao was still meeting with the client, the woman mentioned that during a high school reunion, she had consumed a considerable amount of alcohol and ended up being supported by her classmates. Due to the deep emotional connection they had, they became intimate. A month later, she discovered she was pregnant, but she was already married at the time. The child was taken for a checkup immediately after birth, where her ex-husband noticed a mismatch in blood types. Additionally, the child was diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Her ex-husband completely ignored them and didn't provide any support.
You mentioned that she wanted to seek help from the biological father of the child since their family conditions were very different. However, the other party was unwilling. Cheng Yao asked the client to provide her with the contact information, and she planned to talk to him herself. As Cheng Yao was taking longer than expected, Qian Heng decided to light incense and meditate to relieve the high level of stress he was experiencing, as it was the only way he could find some relief.
Cheng Yao arranged a meeting with the other person. The young man is now about to get married and initially didn't want to have anything to do with them. But under Cheng Yao's insistence, the man named Lu Jian agreed to sit down with them for 10 minutes. Currently, Lu Jian completely denies being the father of the child, and the woman demands a paternity test. He even threw some money at her in anger before leaving.
In truth, she didn't want things to escalate to this point because their daughter is sick and requires a significant amount of funds. Cheng Yao had secretly recorded the conversation from the beginning, and Lu Jian had already admitted to having a relationship with her. The woman was very grateful to Cheng Yao, who also gave her some of her own money to buy food for the child.
When Cheng Yao returned, it was already past mealtime. This public welfare case proved to be more challenging than expected. Qian Heng called Cheng Yao into the office since he was also very concerned about her handling her first case.
Qian Heng intentionally told Cheng Yao that he had been having trouble sleeping lately, which was actually a technique he learned from the book to deepen their relationship. Later, when he returned home, he quietly put the book back in its original place. Cheng Yao was busy until late before finally going home. After finishing her personal hygiene, she planned to read the book. She even searched Qian Heng's bookshelf and came across his love guidebook. When Qian Heng returned and realized his book was missing, he became worried but didn't dare to tell Cheng Yao what kind of book it was.
Qian Heng approached Cheng Yao, still holding onto his curiosity about the book's whereabouts. Cheng Yao naturally claimed not to know, but under Qian Heng's pleading, she eventually brought it out. From then on, their time together at work was very sweet. While Wu Jun was at work, he sent a message to Cheng Xi, but she didn't reply. Wu Jun couldn't help but worry and called Cheng Xi repeatedly throughout the journey. Based on the location, Wu Jun arrived at Cheng Xi's whereabouts. At that moment, he suddenly heard Cheng Xi scream. Wu Jun thought they were in danger and rushed over, but it turned out to be just a mouse.
Nevertheless, Cheng Xi felt relieved because whenever something happened, Wu Jun would come and care for her. Cheng Yao wanted to say something, but Wu Jun thought she was about to confess her feelings to him, so he planned to find a more suitable place to have that conversation. Cheng Xi, however, whispered in his ear that she actually wanted to hear what Wu Jun had to say, which can be seen as an acknowledgment of their relationship.
The next morning, Wu Jun proudly showed Qian Heng the tie that Cheng Xi had lent him. Cheng Xi waited for him outside the courthouse after his hearing, and Wu Jun was very happy. They can be considered officially dating. Cheng Yao came out of the shower and heard Qian Heng mentioning a business trip. She even helped him check if he had forgotten anything. Qian Heng lovingly used a hairdryer to dry Cheng Yao's hair. Despite the upcoming business trip, their feelings for each other remained strong.
While waiting at the airport, Liang Yi Ran, their business partner for this collaboration, approached them and greeted them. They made a great couple, and they took a photo together and shared it in their group. Cheng Yao accompanied lawyer Lin Fengjuan to the courtroom, and surprisingly, the opposing party had brought in Deng Ming. Deng Ming mocked Cheng Yao again, but the trial quickly began. Unexpectedly, the other side presented a report on their own infertility, attempting to prove that the child was not their biological child. Lin Fengjuan became extremely agitated and left the courtroom immediately.
Cheng Yao didn't want to give up on this opportunity, so she began investigating online for evidence related to infertility. Just as she was on the phone with someone, Qian Heng called. Through the living room's surveillance footage, Qian Heng saw Cheng Yao discussing infertility on the phone. He quickly explained the photos sent by Bao Rui, but Cheng Yao's colleagues didn't have a chance to see those photos.
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