Episode 25 recap: Chen Xing Yuan and Qiu Zhi Zhang's Split
In Episode 25, Qiu Zhi Zhang has a grand ambition: to get Lianzhong Bank back on course. The board members gather to vote, and they all support Qiu Zhi Zhang, believing he’s the right person for the job. However, he has his eyes set on Chen Xing Yuan, wanting him to take the helm.Unexpectedly, Chen Xing Yuan proposes a different idea: he wants to separate Linhai Bank and run it independently. Alarmed, Qiu Zhi Zhang quickly tries to retract that suggestion, thinking it’s unacceptable. But Chen Xing Yuan is stubborn and firmly refuses to take on the new leadership role, insisting on Linhai Bank's independence.
Frustrated, Qiu Zhi Zhang urges Chen Xing Yuan not to act rashly and calls for another vote. In a dramatic turn, Chen Xing Yuan outright resigns, presenting resignation letters from over seventy executives, causing an uproar in the meeting room.
Qiu Zhi Zhang is pained by Chen Xing Yuan's actions, questioning why he would do this at such a critical moment. Chen Xing Yuan, however, feels overwhelmed by the problems plaguing Lianzhong Bank and believes he can’t save it. In response, Qiu Zhi Zhang offers to step aside, handing full control to Chen Xing Yuan.
This unexpected move stuns everyone in the room. Chen Xing Yuan, looking into Qiu Zhi Zhang's serious eyes, feels a mix of emotions. At this moment, Lin Qiang steps up to encourage Qiu Zhi Zhang. Chen Xing Yuan bows to Qiu Zhi Zhang, reiterating his desire to separate Linhai Bank while retaining his shares in Lianzhong Bank to ensure the financial security of everyone involved.
The board votes again, and a majority now supports Chen Xing Yuan. As the meeting concludes, Qiu Zhi Zhang is the last to leave, his steps heavy with concern. Following this, he and Chen Xing Yuan engage in a heated dispute over the ownership of the seventy branches, each refusing to back down.
Finally, everything was settled, and the family was divided.
On the other hand, Zhu Feng Shan wanted to follow Qiu Zhi Zhang, but Chen Xing Yuan wouldn’t allow it. Chen Xing Yuan pleaded with Zhu Feng Shan not to leave, offering to let him be his assistant. However, Zhu Feng Shan felt that the conflict between Chen Xing Yuan and Qiu Zhi Zhang wasn't sustainable; he preferred to stick with Qiu Zhi Zhang for a more stable path.
Lin Qiang felt the same way. When he returned to the Longyuan branch, he discussed the situation with the staff. They all agreed they didn’t want to follow either Chen Xing Yuan or Qiu Zhi Zhang; they wanted to stay loyal to Lin Qiang. After considering their options, Lin Qiang decided to keep everyone at Lianzhong Bank.
The next day, when Lin Qiang arrived at the Longyuan branch, he saw Qiu Zhi Zhang busy introducing services to clients. Lin Qiang pulled Qiu Zhi Zhang into the office and expressed his desire to work with him, citing concerns about dealing with Chen Xing Yuan.
Qiu Zhi Zhang assured him that he would fully support Lin Qiang. But before he could finish his sentence, Chen Xing Yuan showed up. Qiu Zhi Zhang had to step aside, leaving Lin Qiang to talk with Chen Xing Yuan.
Chen Xing Yuan still tried to win Lin Qiang over, asking him to bring the Longyuan team to the Financial Street branch. However, Lin Qiang was well aware of his feelings for Longyuan and didn’t want to leave. Later, Lin Qiang also took Zheng Shuai to approach Mo Xi Jun, hoping to take their previous collaborative projects with them in order to start his own venture.
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