Episode 3 recap: Fang Fang Faces Retribution from Competitors
In Episode 3, Fang Fang has a big plan; she wants to become the exclusive franchisee for Shidai Logistics in Haitang Town. With her funds ready, she heads straight to meet Zhao Kai at Shidai Logistics. However, upon arrival, Zhao Kai's assistant stops her at the door, saying she can't enter without an appointment. Quick-thinking, Fang Fang claims she is there to repay a debt, and this tactic works—she gets to see Zhao Kai right away.
Zhao Kai is surprised to hear that Fang Fang wants to be the exclusive franchisee. She follows up by pointing out that many delivery points are mixing Shidai Logistics packages with those of other companies, which slows down their service and harms their reputation. The couriers are overwhelmed and their customer service suffers, leading to numerous complaints.
Zhao Kai realizes this is a serious issue and decides to let Fang Fang take charge of ensuring the couriers maintain good service and attitude. He instructs his assistant to investigate; if Fang Fang's claims prove true, they'll eliminate the poorly performing franchisees and offer the exclusive opportunity to her. The two have a productive conversation, and Fang Fang asks for Zhao Kai's phone number for easier communication in the future.
Meanwhile, Zhao Kai wants to buy a plane and assigns Xu Dao Ming to handle it. However, purchasing a plane requires contacting Song Qiao. Even though Zhao Kai and Song Qiao are divorced, he doesn't want to owe her any favors. He tells Xu Dao Ming that if he can't manage it, he'll step in personally. When Song Qiao hears that someone from Shidai Logistics is coming, she initially shows enthusiasm, but upon realizing it's not Zhao Kai, she turns to leave.
Just as Zhao Kai finalizes the exclusive franchise deal, his competitors protest. The heads of fifteen logistics points corner him in his office, locking the door and splashing water on him, which prompts Zhao Kai to call the police in a panic.
The next day, upon hearing that Fang Fang has also been threatened, he rushes to the police station without hesitation. Fang Fang is touched by Zhao Kai's concern. At that moment, Zhao Kai receives a call from the company, informing him that the original franchisees have surrounded the office. Remembering that Fang Fang offered to help, he takes her back to the company.
When they arrive, they find a crowd of over a hundred people outside, leaving Fang Fang stunned. Zhao Kai remains calm and asks whether they have come to cause trouble or to resolve issues. He offers to discuss matters in the conference room, and surprisingly, they clear a path for him. He strides in with Fang Fang.
Once inside the conference room, the franchisees start accusing Fang Fang of using unscrupulous methods to secure her exclusive deal, claiming she has tricked and extorted them. Fang Fang is furious and stands up to defend herself. Seeing the situation, Zhao Kai realizes she can't handle these seasoned competitors alone, so he pretends to believe their accusations and says he will cancel Fang Fang's exclusive contract.
This catches the franchisees off guard, and Zhao Kai seizes the opportunity to ask if they have done anything excessive to Fang Fang, like splashing water on her. They admit to it. Zhao Kai, having anticipated this, records their confession and warns them that if they ever mistreat Fang Fang again, they’ll meet in court.
Meanwhile, Xu Dao Ming and Song Qiao run into each other at a bar. As they chat and enjoy the music, things take an unexpected turn. The next day, when Song Qiao finds out that the person she was negotiating with was Xu Dao Ming, she feels incredibly awkward. Xu Dao Ming, on the other hand, realizes that Song Qiao is Zhao Kai’s ex-wife, and now he feels he's stepped into a minefield, wondering how things will unfold from here.
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