Resumen del episodio 26 de Lady of Law
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Sun Zhewei approached Xu Jie, attempting to discuss Zhen Xiaoyu's case and suggesting a "win-win" solution. Xu Jie sharply told him he wasn't in a position to discuss the case with her and found his words offensive. Sun Zhewei then feigned sincerity, claiming he was there on behalf of Chengtai and expressing sympathy for her involvement in what he called a "thankless case." Xu Jie dismissed his comments as "nauseating."
He then directly questioned if she came to the hotel to gather evidence, which she confirmed as standard procedure, subtly criticizing his unfamiliarity with proper legal processes. While Xu Jie was momentarily distracted by a hotel administrator, Sun Zhewei took her phone and sent a message to Song Xiu, asking him to come to the hotel lobby. When Song Xiu arrived, he witnessed Sun Zhewei embracing Xu Jie from behind, claiming he was sorry and wanted another chance.
Song Xiu confronted Sun Zhewei, scoffing at his "terrible acting" and asserting his unconditional trust in Xu Jie. However, he made it clear that his belief in Xu Jie would not prevent him from punishing Sun Zhewei for his manipulative actions, leading to a physical altercation between them. Song Xiu later met with Zhen Xiaoyu, informing her that the opposing counsel offered a settlement of 20,000 yuan on the condition of confidentiality, which he immediately rejected.
Zhen Xiaoyu revealed the severe impact of the leaked private video: her internship workplace had received numerous harassing calls spreading malicious rumors, causing her supervisor to deny her a full-time position. Song Xiu reassured her that this was not her fault and promised to bring the case to a swift resolution, hoping she could start a new life. Moved by her situation, Song Xiu decided to broaden the search for victims.
He recorded a video message for social media, introducing himself as a lawyer from Chengtai Law Firm, expressing his outrage over cases that violate social ethics, and inviting anyone with similar experiences to contact him for protection. A female colleague offered to help him by promoting the video through her contacts in self-media. Noticing the bruises on Song Xiu's face, which he downplayed as a "cat scratch," she kindly applied foundation to cover them up.
This seemingly innocent act was secretly photographed by Sun Zhewei, who intended to use the image to stir up conflict between Xu Jie and Song Xiu. Initially, Xu Jie, expressing strong feelings about the case, declared her intention to go to court. Her colleague, Bai Ning, later reported this to Li Gongming, hinting at Xu Jie's impulsiveness and emphasizing Mingtang's long-standing relationship with Shihao Hotel.
Li Gongming, reviewing the case, noted that it was Chengtai that insisted on court, and advised Xu Jie to explore negotiation. During a meeting to discuss the case, Xu Jie accused Song Xiu of being impulsive and causing the situation to escalate beyond their initial plans. Song Xiu retorted that her own approach was impulsive if she truly sought a proper resolution.
He presented anonymous letters and other materials, revealing Zhen Xiaoyu was one of many victims, and argued that the hotel must be held accountable to prevent further harm. Xu Jie believed Song Xiu was unfairly prejudging Shihao Hotel. Song Xiu countered that the prevalence of similar incidents validated his assessment, asserting that public attention was crucial and victims should not hide. Xu Jie reiterated that a court battle would not benefit either Zhen Xiaoyu or the hotel.
Assuming Song Xiu was using public pressure, she asked for his demands. Song Xiu stated his primary goal was a sincere apology for his client, as the incident had severely impacted Zhen Xiaoyu's life and emotional well-being. While agreeing to convey this, Xu Jie suggested that Zhen Xiaoyu's internal "peace with oneself" was more important than an external apology. Song Xiu sharply responded that not everyone possessed Xu Jie's strength.
Later, Xu Jie confronted Song Xiu, asking if he had been avoiding her. He denied it, and she urged him to be direct. Song Xiu, frustrated, confessed that he had been struggling to control his emotions after recent incidents involving Sun Zhewei—specifically mentioning the wedding, a room key, and the photos. He admitted that as her boyfriend, he felt he couldn't openly express his grievances without appearing childish, but he desperately needed quiet time to process his negative feelings.
Xu Jie countered that his secrecy about joining Chengtai, making her the last to know, was itself childish and showed a lack of trust in her or their relationship. Song Xiu simply reiterated his need for space to digest his emotions. Song Xiu's video message garnered significant attention, leading 48 women with similar experiences at Shihao Hotel to contact him. However, none were willing to testify.
Director Huang shared his own career-defining story from 1995, where he successfully represented 104 households against a developer who cut corners. He explained that initial distrust was overcome by his persistent, unpaid, door-to-door visits and meetings, which ultimately convinced the residents of his genuine commitment, leading to their collective participation and a landmark victory. Inspired by this, Song Xiu began visiting victims individually, including Zhou Lin, who had previously contacted him.
Zhou Lin, now married, was hesitant to get involved again, fearing further damage to her privacy, but Song Xiu conveyed the urgency of holding the hotel accountable to prevent more women from being harmed, as she was the only one who left him an address. Meanwhile, Xu Jie, still feeling the emotional distance, called Song Xiu, who was busy trying to convince witnesses.
He briefly answered, stating he was "out of town" and then quickly ended the call, leaving Xu Jie feeling unresolved. Ultimately, Song Xiu's relentless efforts proved fruitful. Shihao Hotel agreed to an out-of-court settlement, offering Zhen Xiaoyu a five-million-yuan compensation. Song Xiu insisted that the hotel staff personally apologize to Zhen Xiaoyu, which they did, acknowledging their responsibility for the privacy breach and management flaws. This sincere apology finally brought a sense of relief to Zhen Xiaoyu.
She invited Song Xiu to dinner to express her gratitude, but he politely declined, explicitly mentioning that he had a girlfriend. This made Xu Jie feel a pang of guilt over her recent hot-headedness. Later that evening, Xu Jie received a video call from a heavily intoxicated Chen Ke, who was embroiled in a fight at a bar. She rushed to his location, intervened in the brawl, and subsequently bailed him out of the police station.
Officer Sun, who was familiar with Xu Jie from previous incidents, humorously questioned if she was "doing legal outreach work in bars" and advised her against further arrests, noting that Chen Ke was fortunate the other party settled for a verbal apology. He also questioned why a lawyer would resort to violence when legal channels were available. Xu Jie then contacted Chen Ran, arranging for the siblings to meet.
Over tea, Chen Ran offered comfort to her younger brother, Chen Ke, who expressed his deep regret at never getting to ask their late father, Chen Wenguang, why he had caused such chaos in their family and if he ever truly considered them family. Chen Ke reflected on his impulsive nature and how he had often defied his father, from refusing to stay in Switzerland to intentionally not attending his father's preferred university.
He admitted that his decision to join Chengtai was partly to spite his father and partly to investigate his father's case. Chen Ran empathized, sharing her own past resentments but also acknowledging her lack of "capital to be impulsive" and her subsequent return to a normal life. She pondered if they had ever truly tried to understand their father, rather than just complaining about him.
Recognizing the shared grief and unanswered questions, Chen Ran invited Chen Ke to help her organize Chen Wenguang's memorial service, which she believed would be their last opportunity to truly understand their father. Chen Ke gratefully accepted. At Chen Wenguang's memorial service, Jian Peiran and Chen Ran oversaw the final preparations.
Although Jian Peiran had initially suggested that Chen Ran consider her mother's feelings regarding Chen Ke and Zhang Qinglan's attendance, Chen Ran ultimately decided to invite Chen Ke, feeling a responsibility to care for him as she had promised her father. She expressed her grief, feeling like she only now fully comprehended her father's passing, and hoped her mother would also find a way to reconcile with past events, believing it was her father's wish.
Meanwhile, Sun Zhewei proposed that Song Xiu assist him on the Lianchuang Group case, but Song Xiu declined, citing other caseloads and his lack of expertise in finance. Director Huang, having observed the tension, later spoke with Song Xiu privately. He acknowledged the rumors of personal conflict between Song Xiu and Sun Zhewei, cautioning Song Xiu that Chengtai was in a critical phase and emotions shouldn't interfere with their work.
He also reminded Song Xiu of professional conduct, emphasizing the competitive relationship with Mingtang and the need to prevent any internal Chengtai information from reaching his former colleagues. Director Huang then confirmed his attendance at Chen Wenguang's memorial, reflecting on his deep personal memories of working with "Old Chen" during Mingtang's early days, working together from nothing. At the memorial, Chen Ke quietly arranged a wreath, standing alone amidst the somber atmosphere.
Director Huang and Song Xiu arrived, and Director Huang approached Li Gongming, offering his condolences. He nostalgically recalled their past days as co-founders of Mingtang, working together from nothing, and remarked that while death might resolve old grievances, the living must move forward. He pointed out that with Chen Wenguang's death, Mingtang had lost a crucial leader, increasing Li Gongming's burden. Li Gongming acknowledged the constant pressure of their industry.
The underlying rivalry surfaced when Li Gongming subtly inquired about Chengtai's business expansion. When Director Huang questioned his interest, Li Gongming stated his broad interest in all law firms in Jinghai.
