Episode 17 recap: Xing Wen Hao Withdraws from Shidai Logistics
In Episode 17, recently, the heads of three major logistics companies—Liu from Yuguang, Yi from Yisheng De Cai, and Lü from Xinkuang—approached Xing Wen Hao. They persuaded him to consider forming an alliance among the four courier companies. By agreeing on shipping prices and unifying logistics warehouses and distribution, they could maximize their competitiveness, as they are currently the largest players in Hong Kong's courier industry.
Xing Wen Hao was quickly swayed by their arguments and discreetly consulted Xu Dao Ming, showing him the invitation contract from the other three companies. Xu Dao Ming, who had been intent on defeating Zhao Kai, saw this as a significant opportunity. Cleverly, he supported Xing Wen Hao's decision, noting that this move would greatly reduce previous costs, although he worried that Zhao Kai might not agree.
Anticipating this concern, Xing Wen Hao reassured Xu Dao Ming that he would find a way to discuss it with the other shareholders without Zhao Kai's presence. With Xu Dao Ming's backing secured, Xing Wen Hao left satisfied. However, after reviewing the alliance contract, Xu Dao Ming shredded the document in a paper shredder. Later that night, a shadow appeared in the office of Shidai Logistics' top leadership—it was Cheng Lu! Cheng Lu had been a hidden spy within Shidai Logistics for years; she had not only installed listening devices in the boardroom but also monitored documents on the desks of board members, including the contract Xu Dao Ming had just shredded.
Patient and meticulous, Cheng Lu collected the shredded pieces from the trash and carefully reassembled them at home, uncovering the confidential contract. She quickly reported her findings to Ding Ning in the U.S. Zhao Kai had already been informed and knew that Xu Dao Ming and Xing Wen Hao would attempt to sway the board members during the upcoming meeting to push for the merger of the four courier companies. He instructed Fang Fang to familiarize herself with every detail of antitrust law within a day. With many clauses to memorize, Fang Fang, who had always trusted Zhao Kai's decisions, stayed up all night reciting the regulations.
Meanwhile, Song Qiao called Ding Ning in the U.S. to inquire about his earlier comments regarding acquiring some Chinese courier companies, wondering if he intended to acquire Shidai Logistics. Ding Ning declined to answer her question directly but kindly warned her that Zhao Kai and Song Qiao might be in danger soon.
Xing Wen Hao, determined to prevent Zhao Kai from attending the board meeting, went so far as to bribe a dark organization. He arranged for them to kidnap Zhao Kai using the same method as last time, and this time he even took a personal role in the operation. Meanwhile, Xu Dao Ming had secretly informed Zhao Kai about Xing Wen Hao's scheme, so to be safe, Zhao Kai brought several bodyguards with him that day.
On her way to the company, Song Qiao was inexplicably kidnapped. While traveling, Zhao Kai noticed a van following them. Later, he received a photo of Song Qiao being held captive, forcing him to comply with the kidnappers' demands and stop instead of attending the board meeting. However, he immediately sent Fang Fang to the meeting, instructing her to do everything possible to block the proposal.
Upon hearing about Song Qiao's kidnapping, Xu Dao Ming rushed back to the company and violently confronted Xing Wen Hao's son. From Xing Qi Rong, he learned the location where Song Qiao was being held and quickly drove there. After rescuing Song Qiao, Xu Dao Ming encountered an accident on the way back. Despite feeling extremely unwell, he persevered and continued on foot to find her.
Zhao Kai obtained video evidence of Xing Wen Hao colluding with the dark forces to carry out the kidnapping. Faced with undeniable proof, Xing Wen Hao had no choice but to announce at the board meeting that he was withdrawing his proposal from the morning and resigning from his position as executive director of Shidai Logistics.
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