Tao Wuji rushed to see Tian Xiaohui and was relieved to learn that she had left Junlong Group. Initially, Tao Wuji thought they could reconcile, but Tian Xiaohui resolutely told him that their positions and aspirations were completely different now. She couldn’t rely on others like Zhao Rui, born to be adored, and had to rely on herself to survive.
Tian Xiaohui had now seen many harsh realities and was unwilling to be manipulated and exploited any longer. She knew she could never be as virtuous as Tao Wuji, and he didn’t need a girlfriend like her. Thus, she hoped they could part amicably and have no further contact.
Shen Jing aimed to reestablish herself at Shengyuan and sought to enlist Su Jianren to deal with Zhao Hui. She called Su Jianren personally, informing him that Zhao Hui was under investigation. She mentioned that the evidence collected by the disciplinary committee was detailed, including the unclear origin of his daughter’s surgical fees, and believed Su Jianren would be summoned soon. Su Jianren understood Shen Jing’s intentions and assured her that he knew what to do.
Zhao Rui wanted to matchmake Zhao Hui and Zhou Lin, so she prepared a restaurant and gifts, pleasantly surprising Zhou Lin, who harbored a small hope in her heart. While Zhao Rui was in the restroom, Zhou Lin asked Zhao Hui about his true intentions, but his response disappointed her greatly. Heartbroken, she left the restaurant and arranged to meet Su Jianren at a bar, realizing that only Su Jianren was genuinely devoted to her. She decided to try dating him.
The disciplinary committee spoke with Zhao Hui, advising him to confess some matters personally, as the nature might be different if they discovered them. Zhao Hui insisted that he had operated diligently in the industry without any ambitions and was willing to cooperate with the bank’s arrangements.
Soon, the head office issued a notice suspending Zhao Hui’s current work and requiring him to fully cooperate with the disciplinary committee’s investigation. Jiang Rui came to tutor Zhao Rui and brought fruit. Zhao Hui told him that he might not be able to arrange work for him in the near future. Jiang Rui understood and promised to continue tutoring Zhao Rui.
Just as the disciplinary committee was preparing to investigate Zhao Hui further, Su Jianren unexpectedly came forward and reported some situations to them. Su Jianren stated that Zhao Hui wasn’t fully aware of the entire situation, and only he and Xie Zhiyuan were truly involved. He also insisted that there was no sexual bribery between him and Zhou Lin, as she was his lover, and they planned to get married. The watch was a token of their affection.
Since Su Jianren took all the responsibility upon himself, the disciplinary committee closed Zhao Hui’s case. Even though Tao Wuji found issues in the fundraising accounts, Wang Lei didn’t accept these problems and told him to keep quiet about them and not bring up the matter again.
When Zhou Lin learned that Su Jianren had protected Zhao Hui, she asked him why he did it. Su Jianren admitted it was for her sake. Although Su Jianren wished to see Zhao Hui fall from grace, he didn’t want to see Zhou Lin upset, so he helped Zhao Hui. Touched by Su Jianren’s actions, Zhou Lin ultimately accepted his proposal. That night, Su Jianren booked a restaurant and invited a cellist. He also introduced Zhou Lin to Cheng Jiayuan, announcing his engagement to Zhou Lin. The sudden news caught Cheng Jiayuan off guard, and feeling uncomfortable calling Zhou Lin “mom,” he quickly made an excuse and left. Su Jianren was somewhat angry, but Zhou Lin comforted him, suggesting giving Cheng Jiayuan some time to adjust.
The next morning, Gu Shen called Zhao Hui to his office and informed him that the previous matter had been clarified. The disciplinary committee confirmed that it was Xie Zhiyuan’s false accusation, so Zhao Hui no longer needed to worry. Gu Shen encouraged him to unleash his potential, promising his full support. As Zhao Hui left Gu Shen’s office, he encountered Miao Che at the corner of the corridor.
