Episode 26 recap: Sheng Ni Na Faces the Risk of Account Hacking
In Episode 26, the story begins with Jiang Shi Yan preparing to take Tang Yang home. On the way, he receives a call from the company about an urgent situation: one of their signed artists, Sheng Ni Na, is embroiled in a scandal. Realizing the importance of the matter, Tang Yang urges Jiang Shi Yan to return to the office promptly.
Upon arriving, Jiang Shi Yan meets with Feng Wei Ran, who explains the severity of the situation. Sheng Ni Na has been hacked, and false videos and photos have been circulated online. Although the images are fabricated, they could harm the brand's reputation. Feng Wei Ran believes it would be best to terminate Sheng Ni Na's contract immediately to minimize the negative impact.
Jiang Shi Yan expresses his concerns, stating that he initially invited Sheng Ni Na to join the company because of her intellect and warmth. He feels it would be unfair to terminate her contract without first clarifying the facts. He does not agree with Feng Wei Ran's recommendation. At that moment, Cheng Hui, who had taken a leave of absence, leaves the office hurriedly, leaving Jiang Shi Yan puzzled about his sudden departure.
Cheng Hui calls Sheng Ni Na and, after obtaining her permission, goes upstairs to secure her online accounts. Since it is late and she hasn't had dinner, he makes her some wontons. After she eats, he prepares to leave but offers her some comforting words. He advises her not to worry about the negative reactions from netizens, saying that those who truly support her will not be swayed by outside noise. He shares that he spent three to four months in the mountains repairing instruments, and when he returned, he continued living his life, unaffected by external opinions.
Cheng Hui's words bring comfort to Sheng Ni Na, and she feels relieved as she prepares to rest. Later, Jiang Shi Yan returns to Tang Yang's place after a chaotic day at the office. He finds it most relaxing to be with her. Noticing that his shirt cuffs are dirty, Tang Yang suggests he change into a clean one, offering to wash his clothes along with hers.
Tang Yang was busy tidying up the room when she noticed Jiang Shi Yan staring at the washing machine with a smile on his face. Confused about why he seemed so happy, she asked him about it. Jiang Shi Yan explained that seeing their clothes tumbling together in the washing machine brought him great joy.
Realizing that this was the reason behind his happiness, Tang Yang felt that Jiang Shi Yan truly cared for her and couldn't help but hug him. Just a few days later, representatives from a due diligence company came to inspect Jiang Shi Yan's firm. Coincidentally, the head of the team was his old classmate, Song Jing. There had been rumors in high school that Song Jing had dated Tang Yang for a short time before they broke up.
Initially, Jiang Shi Yan considered mentioning this to Tang Yang but later decided against it after Feng Wei Ran advised him that it was better to avoid unnecessary complications. If either of them still held onto past feelings, it wouldn’t benefit anyone.
At noon, Jiang Shi Yan, Feng Wei Ran, and Cheng Hui joined Song Jing and other employees for lunch. Just then, Tang Yang stopped by Jiang Shi Yan's office to grab a meal. Jiang Shi Yan discreetly mentioned that Song Jing would be inspecting the company today. Noticing Tang Yang's expression was neutral, he felt relieved and invited her to join them for lunch.
When Tang Yang met Song Jing, she didn't show any surprise or reaction, but Song Jing, feeling nervous, immediately stood up to help her find a seat, forgetting about his meal. Feng Wei Ran noticed that Song Jing was staring at Tang Yang without blinking, which amused her. Even Cheng Hui couldn’t help but see Song Jing’s awkwardness. Meanwhile, Tang Yang focused on her food, and when a piece fell from her mouth, Song Jing quickly grabbed a napkin to help her wipe it. Tang Yang promptly refused, saying her boyfriend would assist her instead. Jiang Shi Yan, picking up on this, discreetly handed her a tissue. Cheng Hui and Feng Wei Ran exchanged knowing glances, impressed by the couple's chemistry, while Song Jing stood there, feeling a pang of jealousy at Jiang Shi Yan's expression.
Later, Song Jing invited some other classmates to dinner and specifically asked about Tang Yang. They informed him that she seemed to still be single and that her mother was arranging blind dates for her, clarifying that her relationship with Jiang Shi Yan was just one of close friendship. Hearing this eased Song Jing's heart; after all these years, he still had strong feelings for Tang Yang.
Comments(Episode 26)