Episode 18 recap: Lin Qiang Submits Evidence of Xing Li's Wrongdoing
In episode 18, as the big signing event between Longyuan branch and Huayu Bank approaches, Xing Li began to play tricks. He forcibly pulled in Chen Xing Yuan and Zhu Feng Shan for a meeting, preventing them from participating in this crucial moment. He also tried to disrupt the collaboration under the pretext of the headquarters' board of directors.
Time was of the essence, so Lin Qiang quickly came up with a plan. He directly approached Qiu Zhi Zhang and asked for his help to save the situation. Qiu Zhi Zhang was initially hesitant, but Lin Qiang's heartfelt words exposing Xing Li's greed and unfairness ultimately convinced him. The two rushed to the signing venue.
At the signing ceremony, Qiu Zhi Zhang, representing Lianzhong Bank as an elder, delivered a speech, and the ceremony proceeded smoothly, averting the crisis. Afterward, Chen Xing Yuan and Zhu Feng Shan learned of Lin Qiang's clever plan and quickly arrived at the scene to witness this moment. Xing Li, though arriving late, could only accept the fait accompli.
At the celebration dinner in the dormitory, Lin Qiang, Zhang Jia Ming, Yuan Guan Kui, and female colleagues celebrated this hard-won victory with laughter and cheer. However, Lin Qiang had to leave abruptly due to Xia Xin's urgent call, leaving the others to continue the celebration. Meanwhile, Hao Wei privately invited Zhang Jia Ming to join the Longyuan Central Branch as the deputy manager, but Zhang Jia Ming, though grateful, insisted on staying at the Longyuan branch.
At Qiu Zhi Zhang's home, a "family dinner" concealed a brewing storm. Qiu Zhi Zhang harshly criticized Xing Li's actions and hinted that the consequences would have been dire had Lin Qiang not intervened. Xing Li, in turn, accused Chen Xing Yuan of attempting to divide the team. Although Qiu Zhi Zhang tried to console Chen Xing Yuan, he already had plans of his own. After the meal, Qiu Zhi Zhang privately confronted Xing Li, directly asking if he had any improper transactions with Wenhu Group, to which Xing Li vehemently denied, but failed to escape Qiu Zhi Zhang's scrutiny.
Lin Qiang rushed to Xia Xin's home and was relieved to learn that the director was safe and sound.
Xia Xin praised Lin Qiang's courage, but also expressed concern for his future, advising him to think carefully before acting. Xia Xin revealed that they had all become targets of someone's schemes, which only strengthened Lin Qiang's determination to investigate the Wenhu Group loan fraud case.
Yuan Guan Kui returned to the Longyuan branch, full of vigor. Lin Qiang assigned tasks, asking him to handle the business interface with Huayu Bank, while dispatching Zheng Shuai to recover the old project from Zhu Feng Shan. Zheng Shuai was filled with fighting spirit, vowing to defeat Hao Wei.
Meanwhile, Lin Qiang announced a startling decision - he planned to resign and go to the headquarters to submit key evidence. Zheng Shuai and Yuan Guan Kui were puzzled, but Lin Qiang explained his reasoning, and they came to understand the deeper meaning and courage behind his actions.
After Lin Qiang submitted the evidence at the headquarters, Xing Li was shocked and felt a crisis looming. The supervisory department intervened and demanded to review the original contracts of the Wenhu Group loans, their independence leaving Xing Li helpless and forced to cooperate. Before completing his resignation procedures, Chen Xing Yuan delivered a final warning to Xing Li and announced his own resignation, urging Zhu Feng Shan to take action.
The three of them immediately agreed to jointly establish Shengye Bank, starting a new chapter in their careers, and sincerely invited Lin Qiang to serve as the president.
At this time, Qiu Zhi Zhang, on the sidelines of a game, learned of the actions taken by Lin Qiang and the others, as well as the progress of the Wenhu Group case, finally realizing the complexity and seriousness behind this turbulent situation.
He chose to focus on the game at hand, but was already secretly contemplating how to address the impending changes and challenges.
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