Created in China Episode 24 Recap
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Following Qian Hongming's suggestion, Liu Jun had no choice but to go to Macau alone to avoid trouble, attempting to alleviate the knots in his heart. Although Cui Bingbing repeatedly reminded Liu Jun not to gamble, when Liu Jun was caught in the decadent luxury of Lihao Entertainment City, he felt a moment of confusion.
At a critical moment, Lin Yue suddenly appeared, uncharacteristically and sternly persuading Liu Jun to stay away from the casino, even using the consequence of a broken family as a warning. Upon hearing this, Liu Jun felt puzzled. They had old grievances, so why would Lin Yue kindly advise him? Liu Jun thought Lin Yue had ulterior motives and insisted on entering the entertainment city.
Unexpectedly, Lin Yue pretended to call Song Yunhui to complain, which scared Liu Jun into hurrying over to explain, only to realize upon closer inspection that the call had not actually gone through. After Lin Yue left, Liu Jun called Lin Chuan to mention the matter and revealed Lin Yue's unusual habit of frequently going to Macau to gamble. Lin Chuan reacted calmly, clearly already accustomed to it.
One of the reasons her sister-in-law wanted to divorce Lin Yue was his excessive gambling. Clearly, Liu Jun had a change of heart about Lin Yue and felt a touch of gratitude for his advice, realizing that if it weren't for his intervention, Liu Jun might have made a big mistake. Lin Chuan hinted to Liu Jun that her brother perhaps didn't want to see such an industry talent go astray.
Liu Jun was silent for a moment, then said Lin Chuan was a very good friend and wished her future happiness. It was precisely because of these words that Lin Chuan finally revealed a gratified smile. The next morning, An Xinhua proactively contacted Liu Jun. Given Liu Jun's candid attitude, he frankly stated that the group was in a phase of intense reform, and subsequent audits would become normal. He suggested Liu Jun focus solely on technological research and development.
Time flew by, and soon it was 2006. Tengfei welcomed new development opportunities, but the renovation of Liu Jun and Cui Bingbing's new home was repeatedly delayed due to work. Although Cui Bingbing occasionally complained, she was also touched by her husband's hands-on and earnest attitude.
On the eve of Chinese New Year, when Qian Hongying was distributing year-end bonuses to employees, she unexpectedly found a suspicious phone in her brother Qian Hongming's bag, suspecting it was a tool for him to maintain an extramarital affair. Qian Hongming insisted he had broken off contact with his lover, but Qian Hongying completely disbelieved her brother. She believed her brother and sister-in-law's marriage was pathological, with one side cold and distant, and the other unrestrained and indulgent.
It was precisely Shen Jiali's excessive trust in him that made him so reckless. To save her brother's marriage, Qian Hongying personally went to Shen Jiali's home to persuade her to work as a cashier. Seeing that her elder sister was asking for her help, Shen Jiali reluctantly agreed. However, Qian Hongming was anxious.
He had to seek Liu Jun's help alone, claiming he was worried that after his wife started handling company finances, she might relapse into the anxious state she had experienced years ago from stock trading due to the vast sums of money in the real estate industry. Yet, he dared not directly oppose his sister's arrangement and hoped Liu Jun could dissuade Shen Jiali from working.
On the other hand, Cui Bingbing heard their conversation and speculated that Qian Hongming was actually afraid that his wife, after engaging with society, would hinder his philandering outside. However, Liu Jun firmly believed in Qian Hongming's character. The next day, Liu Jun and his wife, along with Qian Hongming and his wife, had a meal with their children. Liu Jun subtly tried to persuade Shen Jiali to give up the financial job.
Unexpectedly, Qian Hongying had already anticipated his arguments and preemptively blocked all angles of persuasion. Seeing the stalemate, Cui Bingbing also didn't want her husband to be in a difficult position. So, from a professional perspective, she analyzed the tediousness of cashier work, telling Shen Jiali that she would need to handle complex reimbursement processes and even argue with people to protect her rights. It was precisely because of these words that Shen Jiali finally declined the offer voluntarily.
Meanwhile, An Xinhua apologized to Liu Jun for the delay in three installments of payment, frankly admitting that the capital chain would remain tight until the reform was completed. Facing the predicament, Liu Jun made a surprising decision: he paid for the goods out of his own pocket, vowing to see the development of "Eastern No. 1" through to the end. However, this decision strained the factory's finances, putting him under immense pressure.
