Episode 7 recap: Lin Qiang Investigates Wenhu Group's Irregular Lending Practices
In Episode 7, Lin Qiang, an employee at the bank who stands firm on principles, was transferred to a lackluster branch after refusing to sign off on a few suspicious loan documents. Meanwhile, Qian Cai and Hao Wei teamed up to skillfully maneuver those two questionable loans through the approval process.
Feeling wronged, Lin Qiang decided to delve into the situation and get to the bottom of it. To his dismay, he uncovered major irregularities in the loan approval process. Resolute, he reported everything to the bank's headquarters, determined to clear his name and expose the wrongdoing.
However, the situation was complex. Hao Wei was not about to let Lin Qiang succeed easily. He carefully orchestrated a plan, using Zhang Jiaming as a pawn to turn the tables and accuse Lin Qiang of improper conduct during the approval process.
Though deeply frustrated, Lin Qiang recognized the need to respond calmly. At this point, Zhu Fengshan, a seasoned colleague, stepped in to advise Lin Qiang to consider the bigger picture and not let personal grievances impact the team's interests.
Reluctantly, Lin Qiang agreed to reflect carefully and avoid impulsive actions. Then, Zhang Jiaming personally visited Lin Qiang to apologize. Recognizing Zhang's predicament, Lin Qiang chose to be forgiving and understanding. To make amends, Zhang arranged for his daughter to perform piano at an upcoming wealth management product promotion event, hoping to improve their relationship.
The event was a lively success. Though initially nervous and nearly forgetting his lines, Lin Qiang's quick wit and humor captured the attention of the university students, effectively promoting the bank's wealth management product.
However, tragedy struck when Zhang's daughter, due to her autism, refused to go on stage. In this critical moment, Lin Qiang displayed remarkable empathy and understanding. Instead of blaming her, he encouraged her to perform in her most authentic form. Together, the father and daughter completed the special performance, earning thunderous applause from the audience.
Later that night, Lin Qiang unexpectedly received an anonymous email from overseas, exposing a shocking secret about the Wenhu Group's use of fraudulent means to obtain bank loans.
After carefully reviewing the email's contents, Lin Qiang realized that the loan funds of multiple companies had ultimately flowed into the Wenhu Group, suggesting the existence of a vast systemic fraud network. Faced with this discovery, Lin Qiang's determination to continue the investigation only grew stronger, despite the unknown dangers that lay ahead.
To gather more evidence, Lin Qiang did not hesitate to sneak into the bank's records room late at night. There, he unexpectedly encountered the also-working-late Lin Xiaozao. To prove his innocence, Lin Qiang requested to review the surveillance footage with Zhu Fengshan, but was met with discouragement.
Zhu Fengshan privately revealed that the headquarters had already deemed the loans legitimate, and hinted that Lin Qiang's position at the bank had become precarious and difficult. However, Lin Qiang remained undeterred. Knowing the importance of justice, he resolved to continue exposing the Wenhu Group's conspiracy.
Meanwhile, some minor incidents were also unfolding within the bank. Zheng Shuai's playful banter with a colleague inadvertently led to Luo Sha's misunderstanding. Luo Sha mistakenly believed that Zheng Shuai was interested in her, and was further embarrassed by the exposure of her ID photo on the computer. Although Zheng Shuai tried to explain, the misunderstanding left him somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Qiang.
Yet, these personal grievances seemed insignificant compared to Lin Qiang's grand goal of revealing the truth about the Wenhu Group. To salvage the situation, Hao Wei attempted to halt the bank's support for industrial upgrading by reporting the bad loans in the overseas fishing industry, but was firmly opposed by Chen Xingyuan.
Hao Wei's scheme failed once again, leaving him increasingly infuriated. This series of events only further strengthened Lin Qiang's resolve: regardless of the obstacles ahead, he would fight for justice and expose the Wenhu Group's conspiracy, restoring the bank's integrity.
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