Episode 5 recap: Lu Cen Yang used to have a romantic relationship with Bu Ran.
Lu Cen Yang's actions ruined Taylor's reputation, but it was considered a favor for Bu Ran. This greatly moved her, as the usually sharp-tongued Bu Ran was speechless at the moment and could only look at Lu Cen Yang with tears in her eyes. The press conference announcing the signing between Yi Hua and Taylor was interrupted, and Chairman Hua quickly stepped forward to salvage the situation. He claimed that Yi Hua was not aware of Taylor's despicable behavior beforehand, and as a result, the collaboration between the two parties was terminated.
Fake Taylor handed Lu Cen Yang a card, claiming that it contained the money Yi Min Cai used to bribe him. He revealed that he and the real Taylor were twins, and he had been used as a pawn by the real Taylor. Lu Cen Yang's intervention saved him from falling into the abyss. In the process of exposing Taylor's actions, Carrie played a crucial role. Consequently, Lu Cen Yang generously forgave her for drugging him in the past and appointed her as the Director of the Marketing Department at Brand Excellence.
Yi Hua also suffered losses in terms of interests. They were disqualified from participating in the competition for the welfare institution reconstruction project, and Brand Excellence took over as the contractor for the reconstruction. However, Chairman Hua seemed unconcerned and appeared to have a backup plan. But the package sent by Lu Cen Yang made her furious. Inside was the bribe money received by fake Taylor from Yi Min Cai. Chairman Hua stormed into Yi Min Cai's office in anger and demanded that he kneel down and reflect on his actions for humiliating her. It was only when Yi Min Cai's wife arrived and persuaded her that she resolved the situation. After Chairman Hua left, Yi Min Cai's wife slapped him.
Bu Ran went to a noodle shop to have a meal and unexpectedly ran into Lu Cen Yang. Bu Ran expressed her gratitude to him, and Lu Cen Yang mentioned that he taught Taylor a lesson not only for her but also for the children in the welfare institution. He officially invited Bu Ran to join the welfare institution reconstruction project. Bu Ran was excited to hear this and was about to accept when Chairman Hua called her and asked her to get close to Lu Cen Yang to reveal the details of the reconstruction project. Bu Ran had no choice but to tell Lu Cen Yang that she needed to consider it before giving a response.
In the evening, Bu Ran called her grandmother and expressed that the welfare institution should not be used as a tool in her and Brand Excellence's power struggle. This also meant politely declining to become a spy for Chairman Hua. On the other side, Lu Cen Yang was eager to know Bu Ran's thoughts, so he went to her place to inquire. Bu Ran, being a bit stubborn, said that she could join Brand Excellence, but Lu Cen Yang needed to apologize first. Lu Cen Yang dangled a bait, offering a sincere apology from Taylor if she joined Brand Excellence and promising to help her become an internationally renowned designer. Bu Ran immediately changed her attitude and nodded in agreement.
After returning home, Lu Cen Yang called Yao Mi and asked her to arrange Bu Ran's onboarding at Brand Excellence the next day. Yao Mi thought it was a tactic of the boss to deal with Yi Hua, but Lu Cen Yang genuinely believed in Bu Ran's abilities. The following day, Bu Ran arrived at the hospital with a cheerful face to pick up her mother and shared the news of joining Brand Excellence with her parents. Yi Min De was not surprised by this news. Qin Xun came to pick them up, and they all went to have a meal at the old buddy's place.
Yi Zi He learned that Qin Xun also played a role in ruining Taylor and planned to seek revenge. Lu Cen Yang saw this and stepped forward to help. Yi Min De, seeing the situation was not favorable, also joined them. Yi Zi He tried to provoke a feud between Yi Min De and Lu Cen Yang, as Yi Min De was involved in the death of Lu Cen Yang's foster father.
Yi Min De easily resolved the issue, forcing Yi Zi He to retreat. He also mentioned that Lu Cen Yang and Bu Ran had a childhood affection, which surprised both Bu Ran and Lu Cen Yang. Bu Ran secretly felt fortunate that the childhood affection didn't develop into something more, while Lu Cen Yang felt somewhat indignant.
Comments(Episode 5)