Tao Wuji believed there must be a reason why Wu Xiaofei sold her the house at a reduced price, but Tian Xiaohui revealed all the truths in their argument, including what she had done for Shen Jing and Wu Xiaofei. Tian Xiaohui’s words shocked Tao Wuji deeply, and he couldn’t understand why she had changed so much.
However, Tian Xiaohui told Tao Wuji not to hold onto the naive dream of innocence, as they couldn’t possibly stay out of each other’s affairs and love each other at the same time. Tao Wuji advised Tian Xiaohui that companies like Yuanzhou and Junlong, which made money through improper means, were in the minority. With the current environment tightening regulations, only standardized companies could survive. He warned Tian Xiaohui not to continue, or she would eventually be trapped in a quagmire.
Nevertheless, Tian Xiaohui resolutely rebutted Tao Wuji because she realized they were heading in different directions in life. Tian Xiaohui revealed the harsher truths about Zhao Hui to Tao Wuji, causing Tao Wuji’s small world to collapse instantly. He then directly proposed breaking up, and the two eventually parted ways.
Xie Zhiyuan was sentenced to five years in prison and fined ten million yuan for multiple crimes, including embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, and bribery of non-state personnel. Shen Jing personally visited Xie Zhiyuan in prison, and Xie Zhiyuan thought she would bring a divorce agreement, but to his surprise, she was still maintaining their marriage, keeping his only hope alive.
Now, Wu Xianlong was thriving, thanks to the success of the Changtan project, which brought Junlong Group to fame. Xie Zhiyuan ironically remarked that despite all his scheming, he ended up benefiting Wu Xianlong. Shen Jing comforted Xie Zhiyuan, telling him to relax because five years would pass quickly. She decided to return to Shengyuan Fund and believed that victory or defeat was still uncertain until the very end.
Tian Xiaohui, remembering Shen Jing’s words, returned to work at Junlong Group with a heavy heart but found nothing unusual. Little did she know that Wu Xiaofei was already plotting revenge. Xie Zhiyuan continued to report Zhao Hui, although Zhao Hui had already submitted a written self-criticism in advance. However, the disciplinary committee insisted on conducting a thorough investigation and prepared to transfer two more personnel from the audit team to expedite the process.
As Zhao Hui’s daughter’s donation account was opened overseas with the help of Miach’s ex-wife, Miach was also implicated and had to avoid suspicion. Recognizing Tao Wuji’s previous diligent and responsible work attitude in auditing, the leaders of the head office directly named him to participate in this case. Tao Wuji felt caught in between Miach and Zhao Hui. Zhao Hui told Tao Wuji and Miach that he had been mentally prepared since the moment he handed them the USB drive. He had never felt as relaxed and happy as he did now and was enjoying his pursuit of the position of bank president.
So, in Zhao Hui’s eyes, no matter what Xie Zhiyuan did to him, he only focused on how to use his position to benefit the people. This candid atmosphere allowed Zhao Hui, Miach, and Tao Wuji to momentarily forget their worries and enjoy each other’s company. Tao Wuji’s growth was also evident to both of them, bringing them great comfort.
Later, Zhao Hui carefully selected flowers to welcome his daughter, Zhao Rui, at the airport. Seeing her daughter’s restored eyesight filled him with joy from the bottom of his heart. When Zhao Rui learned that Zhou Lin had moved away from the neighboring apartment, she urged Zhao Hui to find her, but he refused and personally made a phone call to Zhou Lin.
After finishing work, Wu Xiaofei went to find Tian Xiaohui, asking her if she lacked money for not buying the house and even entrusted her with important contracts, instructing her to accompany him on a business trip the next day. Tian Xiaohui saw Tao Wuji waiting downstairs after work, and although Tao Wuji wanted to salvage their relationship, Tian Xiaohui believed that things had already happened, and they could never go back to how they were.
Tao Wuji advised Tian Xiaohui to be cautious of Wu Xiaofei and to scrutinize the contracts carefully. Tian Xiaohui tossed and turned in bed that night, and upon inspecting the contracts, she indeed found problems. Quietly, she went to the company, and Wu Xiaofei changed his itinerary, allowing Tian Xiaohui to represent the company and sign the contract with the client.
