Because of Love Episode 27 Recap
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Before the board meeting, Sheng Fangting cautioned Nie Yusheng to remain rational and not be swayed by those "having their backs," subtly referring to Mr. Quan. Nie Yusheng had never suspected Mr. Quan of disloyalty, even hoping his past relationship with Nie's father would keep him in check. However, Mr. Quan indeed stirred up trouble during the meeting, confirming Sheng Fangting's prediction.
Nie Yusheng's proposed option reward system, intended to motivate key employees and boost company efficiency, faced resistance from the board. When shareholders questioned the "business optimization" and demanded assurances for their losses, Nie Yusheng challenged them. He reminded them that during Dongyuan Group's recent fund shortage, when Qingsheng Group proposed pledging shares, no shareholder was seen taking risks, yet now they were quick to demand returns. He admitted he couldn't guarantee profits, but he possessed the "confidence and drive."
He then offered a stark choice: those who believed the "enterprise structure optimization" could revitalize Dongyuan should stay to "brave through the difficulties together and share the glory." Those who lacked faith were free to leave without resentment. Nie Yusheng then announced Sheng Fangting's appointment as a board member and Deputy General Manager. Nie Yusheng then publicly revealed a problem he had uncovered regarding supplier payments.
He stated that Mr. Quan's "mistake in his decision" to misappropriate funds to invest in real estate led to unsold commercial properties and the failure to recoup costs. Mr. Quan attempted to shift the blame to Nie Yusheng's comatose father, claiming it was his father's decision to temporarily shift funds and that it was a long-standing Dongyuan tradition. Nie Yusheng countered that his father had explicitly proposed to gradually reduce real estate investments three years prior.
When Mr. Quan lamented his inability to prove his innocence with Nie's father in a coma, Nie Yusheng declared that while "time will prove everything," Dongyuan Group "can't wait anymore" and must "put an end to such mistakes." He then announced that Mr. Quan would no longer participate in the company's projects and would be transferred to the Logistics Department. With that, the meeting was adjourned, leaving Mr. Quan alone in the conference room.
After the meeting, Sheng Fangting observed that the "heart of people you meet in the business world is much more complicated than the heart of the people you encounter during surgery." Nie Yusheng agreed, noting that while a patient's heart never changes, the "hearts here change every day." Sheng Fangting expressed admiration for Nie Yusheng's management skills, questioning why he became a cardiac surgeon.
Nie Yusheng admitted it was initially "for Tan Jing" and due to "rebellion" against his father, Nie Dongyuan, who was rarely home and seemed to care only for Dongyuan Group. Nie Yusheng would rebel to get his father's attention, but now, having taken over Dongyuan, he truly understood his father's immense difficulties. Nie Yusheng then asked about Sheng Fangting's own father, and Sheng revealed that his father left him and his mother long ago.
Chubster informed Nie Yusheng about negative online news circulating about Dongyuan Group. His investigation into old construction contracts revealed significant irregularities, including fake names for contractors, such as "Lei Laoda," "Lin Dagou," and "Li Erdan." Furthermore, the addresses were vague, often just listing a village name like "Dagouzi Village," of which there were twenty-nine in the province.
Chubster highlighted the difficulty of finding these individuals, comparing the chances to winning a lottery jackpot, but Nie Yusheng remained hopeful, pointing out that someone still wins. Nie Yusheng subsequently introduced a new incentive scheme for the company. He announced an increase in the sales performance bonus ratio from 3% to 5%. Additionally, sales performance would now be "calculated based on orders and settled monthly," instead of quarterly, with prompt payouts from the Finance Department.
During this announcement, Nie Yusheng received a video call from Sun Ping, who proudly showed his drawing of a stethoscope. Unbeknownst to Nie Yusheng, his phone screen was accidentally projected onto the conference room's main display, showing his colleagues the intimate interaction with Sun Ping and Tan Jing. The staff were surprised by Nie Yusheng's gentle side, commenting on the resemblance between him and Sun Ping.
After the call, Nie Yusheng quickly wrapped up the meeting, joking that he needed to go home to buy groceries. Meanwhile, Sun Zhijun, continuing his investigation, inquired about Lei Wanxing (Mr. Lei) at a street stall. The vendor informed him that Mr. Lei had died elsewhere after falling ill, and many others had also come to collect debts from him. Later, while picking out a toy for Sun Ping at another stall, Sun Zhijun received a call from Sheng Fangting.
Suddenly, he spotted Mr. Lei walking by. Ending the call abruptly, Sun Zhijun trailed Mr. Lei home. That night, Sun Zhijun ambushed Mr. Lei at his doorstep, demanding to know the truth about "what happened years ago." Despite Mr. Lei's initial resistance and threats, Sun Zhijun injured his leg, forcing him to agree to reveal the mastermind. Shu Qin was planning her wedding and reviewing the guest list, noting that her father had invited "almost all of our relatives."
She asked Sheng Fangting if he had any relatives to invite, but he revealed that he had no family members to invite, as his uncle and cousin had lost touch after his grandfather's death. Shu Qin comforted him, promising, "I'll be your family after this." At the hospital, Shu Qin also visited Nie Yusheng's comatose father, sharing her wedding news and expressing confidence that he would send his best wishes, even though she wouldn't become his daughter-in-law.
Later, Sheng Fangting showed Shu Qin a photo of his mother, Rujin, named after the "hibiscus flower." Shu Qin, touched, suggested using hibiscus as the main flower for their wedding, wanting his mother to be with them on their special day. Nie Yusheng continued to visit his comatose father, reflecting on whether his father needed him to talk more or if he needed to talk to his father.
He acknowledged that he had to get used to the responsibility of Dongyuan Group, his father's life's work, and ensure it wasn't ruined under his leadership. He expressed gratitude for Sheng Fangting's presence. Nie Yusheng's staff reported that a new start-up company, "Hibiscus Co., Ltd.," was actively acquiring Dongyuan Group's retail investor stocks in the secondary market.
Shortly after, Nie Yusheng, preparing for a meeting with Mr. Tang, realized he had forgotten a hard drive containing updated PowerPoint slides at home. He called Tan Jing, and she offered to deliver it. Upon arriving at Dongyuan Group, Tan Jing was surprised that all the employees recognized her. Nie Yusheng explained that during a recent video call with her and Sun Ping, his phone screen was accidentally "projected on the slide," revealing their family life to his colleagues.
Tan Jing playfully called him clumsy, but Nie Yusheng responded by saying, "We're a family. What is it about us that can't be known to others?" Nie Yusheng then invited Tan Jing to accompany him to a banquet in two days, where Dongyuan Group had reached an agreement, hoping to discuss future collaborations. He emphasized the importance of presenting a stable family image at such events.
Tan Jing, with a wink, agreed to be his "most competent female secretary" and translator. At the banquet, Nie Yusheng spoke about Dongyuan's successful foray into the medical device market, crediting his father's foresight. Tan Jing added her insights, highlighting the potential of combining medical services with the internet. A guest complimented Nie Yusheng on having a "very beautiful and compassionate wife," noting the common saying about an "outstanding woman behind a successful man."
During the event, Tan Jing mentioned her son Sun Ping's congenital heart condition, which prevented them from having pets. Sheng Fangting, also present, acknowledged the difficulties but advised her not to complain, stating, "No one has it easy with the current market." Tan Jing then spoke about her love for dogs, having cared for a stray, and her desire to adopt it when Sun Ping's health improved, mentioning an upcoming "World's Stray Animals Day" charity event.
Sheng Fangting discussed Dongyuan Group's grim financial situation with Nie Yusheng, citing zero profit from beverages and an expanding deficit in the real estate sector. He revealed that a creditor named Li was pressing for payments. Sheng Fangting advised immediate action: to "cut the losses in time" and "cut off the real estate sector," acknowledging that few would be willing to take it over given the current market.
He believed that only those whose interests were tied to Dongyuan's stock increase would consider it. He then instructed his assistant to arrange a meeting with Mr. Fang of Qingsheng Group. During the meeting, Nie Yusheng confidently presented Dongyuan's potential for real estate recovery, promising returns several times higher than before. He reminded Mr. Fang that Qingsheng was a major shareholder and that a rise in Dongyuan's stock price would result in a "win-win situation."
Mr. Fang, however, expressed reservations about the significant investment impacting Qingsheng's future operations and promised a prompt response. Later, Nie Yusheng speculated that Mr. Fang would likely demand an "increase in holdings." Sheng Fangting explained that despite the current market pessimism, Dongyuan's core food and beverage business remained strong with leading market share, and the contract with PQC would only impact the company for about six months before a turnaround.
He concluded that Mr. Fang was interested in "Dongyuan Group's future profit." Nie Yusheng, however, worried that an increase in Qingsheng's holdings would mean losing "the management rights to Dongyuan Group."
