Episode 11 recap: Dao Ming Joins Forces to Battle Zhao Kai
In Episode 11, Zhao Kai's company faces a crisis when a shipment is seized at the port due to allegations of counterfeit goods. This incident damages the reputation of Shidai Logistics, and resolving the issue proves to be difficult. At this critical moment, Song Qiao suddenly collapses at the office, forcing Zhao Kai to stay at the hospital. He entrusts Xing Wen Hao with handling the seized goods.
Meanwhile, Xing Wen Hao is dealing with personal troubles. His eldest son is about to be released from prison, and he had planned for him to work at Shidai Logistics, believing it would help the family and provide a good opportunity for his son. Although Zhao Kai agrees, Xing Wen Hao still harbors ulterior motives.
He has long coveted the "big pie" that is Shidai Logistics, especially since Zhao Kai privatized the company and ousted all the old shareholders. These former shareholders are resentful and looking for ways to retaliate against Zhao Kai. They seize the opportunity when they hear about the financial troubles at Zhao Kai's company and secretly reach out to Xu Dao Ming, hoping to use him to undermine Zhao Kai.
However, Xu Dao Ming, despite having differences with Zhao Kai, dismisses their request, as he has no interest in petty schemes. Meanwhile, Song Qiao's medical tests reveal complications from a miscarriage, necessitating another surgery. Seeing Song Qiao weak and vulnerable stirs mixed feelings in Zhao Kai, prompting him to contact Xu Dao Ming.
When Xu Dao Ming arrives at the hospital, he directly questions the nature of their relationship. Song Qiao is evasive, unwilling to give a clear answer, which frustrates Xu Dao Ming. Feeling devalued, he reaches out to the former shareholders to plan a new offensive.
They decide to raise the delivery fees for couriers in an attempt to cripple Shidai Logistics. This tactic quickly backfires as couriers begin to complain, causing instability within the company. However, Zhao Kai remains calm and refuses to raise prices, instructing Xing Wen Hao to look for opportunities to short the stocks of competing logistics firms.
Xu Dao Ming pretends to care for Song Qiao, offering to help her with financial issues, but secretly aims to use her to further undermine Zhao Kai. Song Qiao sees through Xu Dao Ming's true intentions and, infuriated, declares her unwavering support for Zhao Kai, vowing not to let anyone take advantage of the situation.
As the situation escalates, the logistics companies that raised delivery fees face soaring costs and turn to Xu Dao Ming for help. However, he encourages them to double down on their investments to completely crush Zhao Kai. Meanwhile, Zhao Kai's counterattack is already in motion; he leverages Xing Wen Hao's maneuvers to successfully lower his competitors' stock prices, forcing them to confront financial pressures and market distrust.
In the end, in this smoke-free war, Zhao Kai, armed with intelligence and determination, not only preserves the reputation of Shidai Logistics but also effectively retaliates against those who sought to destroy him. Song Qiao's steadfast support provides him with immense courage and strength.
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