Created in China Episode 28 Recap
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Because Liu Jun still maintained a conservative attitude, the old employees were deeply puzzled. Luo Qing felt that Liu Jun's work style had always been like this, so he was not surprised by his reluctance to expand. Meanwhile, Liu Jun and Lu Huadong were eating at a restaurant. Lu Huadong's analysis of global industrial development trends was incisive and showed profound industry insights, which deeply inspired Liu Jun.
His original cautious attitude gradually softened, and he finally decided to expand production scale. Just then, a boss offered to order a dish of fish for Liu Jun. Liu Jun recognized him as Boss Wu, who had been at Qian Hongming's dinner party before. Boss Wu's sudden show of favor was because he was currently facing capital turnover difficulties and hoped Liu Jun would intercede with Qian Hongming on his behalf to secure an extension of one month.
Liu Jun agreed to convey the message. Now that the bubble was getting bigger, Shen Jiali organized her daughter's idle clothes, toys, and books and sent them over. Cui Bingbing felt pity, knowing that Shen Jiali was still kept in the dark by Qian Hongming. She wanted to expose the fact that Qian Hongming had a mistress in Shanghai, but also worried that Shen Jiali wouldn't be able to handle it.
She finally suggested going to Shanghai together over the weekend, ostensibly to deliver a surprise, but actually to catch Qian Hongming in the act with Shen Jiali. Coincidentally, Qian Hongying received some fruit from a client and wanted to give it to Shen Jiali's parents. However, Shen Jiali, having lived a life of luxury for so long, was completely unprepared and directly revealed her plan to go to Shanghai to Qian Hongying.
After hanging up, Qian Hongying quickly notified Qian Hongming, which startled him. He first called his mistress, ordering her to move out of the apartment immediately, and then dispatched people to clean the apartment to ensure no traces of his lover's life would be left behind. Originally, Cui Bingbing planned to take Shen Jiali directly to the apartment, but Shen Jiali couldn't remember the address, so Cui Bingbing had to take her to Qian Hongming's company instead.
Qian Hongming tried to calm down and personally received them, suggesting they stay in a hotel due to the apartment being messy. This excuse further confirmed Cui Bingbing's suspicions. She hinted that Shen Jiali should go to the apartment, but Shen Jiali did not understand Cui Bingbing's intention at all and agreed to stay in the hotel. Liu Jun returned from his business trip, and Qian Hongming picked him up at the airport.
The two families gathered to eat and chat. At the dinner table, Liu Jun recounted that three employees had resigned in a short period, and their reasons for resigning were varied, with many of them unable to repay their loans after borrowing money to buy houses. Just then, the apartment manager sent a message announcing that the cleaning was complete. Cui Bingbing particularly noticed Qian Hongming's expression as he checked his phone messages.
The next day, after the two families said goodbye, they parted ways. Liu Jun and Cui Bingbing drove back to Donghai, while Qian Hongming took his wife and daughter back to the apartment. Watching Shen Jiali lead her child away, Cui Bingbing felt both heartache and anger. She always felt that Shen Jiali, an excellent talent who graduated from a prestigious university, had been turned into a naive housewife by her husband, completely unaware of Qian Hongming's affair.
Upon hearing this, Liu Jun once again explained on Qian Hongming's behalf that there was no infidelity. Meanwhile, Shen Jiali discovered that the apartment's unusually clean environment did not match her husband's explanation. She also found residual perfume in the bathroom and an earring under the bed. All these signs confirmed Qian Hongming's affair. Shen Jiali's emotions completely broke down. She called Cui Bingbing, crying and complaining.
After learning of this, Liu Jun and Cui Bingbing drove back to escort Shen Jiali and her daughter home. Shen Jiali stayed at home, not going out, her emotions abnormal, which made Cui Bingbing feel uneasy. Unexpectedly, Shen Jiali suddenly questioned Cui Bingbing why she took her to Shanghai. Cui Bingbing suddenly realized that Shen Jiali had been aware for a long time, but had been deceiving herself, maintaining the so-called beautiful illusion of their marriage.
Even so, Shen Jiali still decided not to divorce. Cui Bingbing also knew that her relationship with Shen Jiali would no longer be the same as before. After the incident, Shen Jiali's parents' attitude towards Qian Hongming changed. To atone, Qian Hongming planned to purchase a rural property for Shen Jiali to relax and even considered emigration. However, the soaring housing prices led to Qian Hongying's company facing operational difficulties, and ultimately, she was forced to suspend operations. Shen Jiali and her daughter stayed at Fu Qiufang's house, and Qian Hongming gave Fu Qiufang a sum of money as thanks.
