Episode 10 recap: Qu Yipeng Discovers He Zhinan is a False Princess
As soon as Han Su returns to work in Hong Kong, she runs into Lawyer Hu, who kindly offers her a ride. During their drive, Hu curiously asks about Han Su's purpose for coming back. Han Su candidly reveals that she's here to break up with her boyfriend. Hu jokingly comments that with this trip, her promotion is just around the corner. Apparently, their law firm has an unwritten rule: anyone who brings in a client within a month is eligible for a promotion.
Hu shares his own "bloody history," explaining that it took him thirteen months to sign his first client, encouraging Han Su to challenge that timeline.
Thinking it over, Han Su enlists her friend Alex to help her connect with Gao Peng, an executive at a company about to go public. Alex is more than willing to assist, noting that Gao had recently inquired about the law firm.
Alex advises Han Su not to rush into business discussions during their first meeting and to focus on building a friendship first. Soon, Gao Peng arrives as planned, and through Alex's introduction, he and Han Su hit it off smoothly.
Meanwhile, Zeng Cheng and her husband Zhou Bin face a troubling situation. Zeng Cheng learns from a doctor that she has difficulty conceiving. Even with IVF, the success rate is only between twenty-five to fifty percent, and the risks involved with a failed procedure are significant. This news overwhelms Zeng Cheng, bringing her to tears, while Zhou Bin tries to comfort her, reminding her that they’ve already adapted to a child-free lifestyle and shouldn't feel pressured.
At the office, Sun Han Han notices Zeng Cheng's distress and tries to ask Xin Jie about it, but is advised to mind her own business. Sun privately wonders if Zeng Cheng is hiding something, while Xin Jie, in turn, expresses concern about Sun's personal life. After some casual conversation, both women leave with heavy hearts.
Later that evening, while Sun Han Han is working late, Zhou Bin texts her to grab dinner. She has to decline, citing work commitments. At the same time, He Zhinan and Qu Yipeng discuss their differing lifestyles. He Zhinan mentions that among her colleagues are hidden wealthy individuals, like the daughter of a real estate tycoon, and she shares a funny story about mistakenly eating expensive white truffles.
Qu Yipeng, reflecting on He Zhinan's spending habits, begins to suspect things aren't as they seem. He later learns through J姐 that He Zhinan's lavish lifestyle is supported by a wealthy boyfriend. He also discovers the true background of their colleague Chen Shishi, which leads him to become distant toward He Zhinan.
Over the weekend, Zeng Cheng treats everyone at work to pizza, sharing sweet stories about her relationship with Zhou Bin, which stirs mixed feelings in Sun Han Han, who secretly likes Zhou Bin. That night, feeling guilty about Zhou Bin waiting for her, Sun and Zhou end up arguing about her work issues. Zhou promises to give her three months to think about their future, but Sun's tears reveal her deeper anxieties and hopes.
On the other hand, Han Su and Alex finally get the chance to talk with Gao Peng. During the meeting, Alex accidentally discovers a private message on Gao Peng's social media featuring He Zhinan and Qu Yipeng, making the atmosphere suddenly tense. Gao Peng hastily ends the meeting, citing other commitments, but politely offers to drop Han Su off afterward.
This unexpected turn of events leaves Han Su with mixed feelings about the upcoming collaboration.
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