Resumen del episodio 5 de Lady of Law
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After a successful mediation of a dispute between a livestreamer and a merchant over a small fine, Song Xiu was commended by Lawyer Bai, who then offered him an opportunity to join Director Tang's team and assist with the intricate evidence collection for an auto repair shop case. Song Xiu readily accepted the new task. Meanwhile, Xu Jie’s investigations revealed that Li Weiying, also known as Winston Lee, was in Geneva, Switzerland, actively developing new pharmaceuticals.
She promptly informed Chen Ran that they needed to prepare for a trip to Geneva. Before their departure, Chen Ran visited her mother's beauty salon. She mentioned that Jian Peiran would be working in Northeast China for at least a year, prompting her mother to express concerns about the long-term separation and its potential impact on their marriage, drawing from her own experiences. Chen Ran, however, dismissed her mother’s worries.
Later, Jian Peiran informed their daughter, Yangyang, about both parents' impending absences, telling her she would stay with her grandma. Yangyang reacted emotionally, expressing a feeling of being a "single-parent left-behind child," which caused distress for both Chen Ran and Jian Peiran. Upon arriving in Geneva, Chen Ran and Xu Jie met with Li Weiying. Chen Ran explained they represented Shengli Group’s creditors and urged him to return to China, noting that the court was aware of the situation.
Li Weiying, surprisingly cordial, wanted them to see his new company, Beta, thriving to reassure the creditors. He asserted that all his efforts were focused on Beta, believing only its successful drug development could salvage Shengli Group, as its current state was beyond immediate revival. Xu Jie questioned the ambitious drug development, given the complexity of statins and Li Weiying's status as a discredited debtor.
Li Weiying confidently stated his Swiss investors were well-informed and backed his promising project, and he was prepared for any actions the creditors might take, as commercial investments inherently carry risks. When asked about Lin Guangshu, Li Weiying claimed his long-time friend understood and supported his endeavors, implying Lin Guangshu also accepted the risks. Checking into their hotel, Chen Ran discovered only one room had been booked due to budget constraints.
Later, while Chen Ran was in the restroom, Xu Jie received a video call from Song Xiu. He confessed he missed her, playfully comparing her moods to a "broken thermometer." Xu Jie, maintaining her composed demeanor, told him she'd "consider" missing him and then quickly ended the call.
Chen Ran then called Li Gongming to update him on their unsuccessful meeting with Li Weiying, reiterating Li Weiying's uncooperative stance and his belief that Beta's potential new drug could eventually resolve Shengli Group's debts. Taking the phone, Xu Jie expressed skepticism about the drug's success and proposed a more direct approach: bypassing Li Weiying and seeking authorization from Lin Guangshu to auction Shengli Group's assets.
She believed she could secure a buyer offering a better price than a judicial auction. Li Gongming found this to be a win-win solution and agreed to proceed once a buyer was found. After the call, Chen Ran confronted Xu Jie for making such a significant decision without consulting her. Xu Jie simply responded that she was "just thinking of solutions." Xu Jie met with President Wang, a potential buyer, to propose he purchase Shengli Group's building.
While Wang expressed concerns about the property's unclear rights due to outstanding debts, Xu Jie assured him their law firm would guarantee a clear title. Chen Ran then intervened, presenting breaking news that Beta's new drug had gained FDA approval and was entering its final clinical trial phase, significantly increasing the potential value of Li Weiying's stock options. President Wang was intrigued, indicating he would purchase the building if the drug was listed, or acquire Li Weiying's equity directly.
He urged Xu Jie to proceed with caution. Xu Jie was visibly displeased with Chen Ran's unexpected intervention, especially since President Wang was a significant client. Chen Ran, however, believed that offering to sell Li Weiying's Beta stock options was the most beneficial solution for both Li Weiying and Shengli Group, even if Li Weiying himself couldn't see it due to his self-centered focus.
Despite her annoyance, Xu Jie ultimately agreed to pursue this new approach, not wanting to damage her professional standing. Xu Jie and Chen Ran revisited Li Weiying, proposing he sell his Beta stock options to a buyer offering a 10% premium. This, Xu Jie explained, would allow him to repay Shengli Group's debts and still retain a substantial amount. Li Weiying vehemently rejected the offer, accusing them of "robbery" and refusing to "cash out."
He remained unwavering in his conviction that his new drug would ultimately save Shengli Group and that Lin Guangshu would continue to support him through the difficult times. Xu Jie countered that Shengli Group lacked the luxury of time for such risky ventures, highlighting Lin Guangshu's strenuous efforts to cover the company's debts back home. Li Weiying, convinced of Lin Guangshu's unwavering loyalty and understanding, abruptly ended the meeting and left.
The trip to Switzerland also had another purpose: to locate Rachel Zhang in Lucerne. Upon arriving at a villa where a woman was gardening, Chen Ran, sensing she might be Rachel Zhang, hesitated to approach, worried Rachel might recognize her as Chen Wenguang's daughter. Xu Jie agreed to investigate, jokingly demanding "interest" on the favor. Posing as a prospective homebuyer whose agent was late, Xu Jie engaged Rachel Zhang, who introduced herself as Rachel.
Rachel, a former journalist and now a housewife, mentioned that her husband frequently traveled to China for a significant project, keeping him away for extended periods. She also revealed they had a 22-year-old son named Chen Ke, who was studying law. Xu Jie relayed this information back to Chen Ran, confirming Chen Ran's earlier premonition. Chen Ran struggled to process the revelation, staring at a complex family tree.
She expressed her confusion about how to approach Rachel Zhang, questioning whether she should do so as Chen Wenguang's daughter or as a lawyer from Mingtang. Xu Jie, offering a sugar-free drink, reminded Chen Ran that her true identity was simply "Chen Ran," and her personal worth was not defined by these external roles or relationships.
As Chen Ran continued to feel the emotional weight of the discovery, her left eyelid began to twitch, which Xu Jie lightheartedly interpreted as a sign of good fortune. Meanwhile, back home, Chen Ke, a law student, received a call from Chengtai's HR department, inviting him for a job interview the following Tuesday, an offer he readily accepted.
Overwhelmed, Chen Ran received the final, confirming detail from Xu Jie: a family photo in Rachel's living room clearly showed Chen Wenguang as the male lead. The revelation that she had a half-brother named Chen Ke left Chen Ran deeply shaken. Unable to sleep, she secretly arranged for someone to investigate Rachel Zhang and Chen Ke further, keeping her mother in the dark.
In her distress, she almost called her mother, but hung up after one ring, later feigning an accidental pocket dial when her mother called back. She also contacted Xiao He, asking him to look into two individuals, likely Rachel and Chen Ke. Early the next morning, as Chen Ran sat alone on a park bench trying to process her emotions, her mother-in-law called with alarming news: Yangyang had fallen and was hospitalized, urging Chen Ran to return home at once.
Simultaneously, a freshly woken Xu Jie received a call from Li Gongming, who informed her that Judge Zhou Bin had announced Shengli Group's intention to change debtors and file for bankruptcy liquidation, signaling the company's last resort. Li Gongming urged her to return to China immediately, but Xu Jie requested him to stall for one more day, stating she needed time to handle things on her end. Panicked by the news, Chen Ran quickly booked a flight back home.
Xu Jie instructed her to secure Lin Guangshu's cooperation as an "inside man" once she returned to buy them one more day. Chen Ran, preoccupied with her daughter, initially said she would "try," but Xu Jie insisted it was a "must." Upon arriving at the hospital, Chen Ran found Jian Peiran already there. He reassured her that Yangyang's injury was not serious, just a sprain, and she would recover with rest. Seeing Yangyang's good spirits, Chen Ran's worries finally eased.
Back in Geneva, Xu Jie returned to Li Weiying's office, showing him a draft agreement and emphasizing the urgency of Shengli Group's impending bankruptcy liquidation. She explained their optimized plan, for which Chen Ran was already in China securing Lin Guangshu’s signature. The plan involved selling Shengli Tower to President Wang for a better price than a judicial auction and leveraging Li Weiying's Beta shares to repay debts.
The arrangement would allow Shengli Group to retain usage rights to the tower, and upon the drug's success, he could use his new technology to revitalize the company. Li Weiying was torn between his new venture and his lifelong commitment to Shengli. Xu Jie then used harsh words, reminding him of Lin Guangshu's immense sacrifices, including offering personal funds for workers' wages, while Li Weiying remained in hiding.
She bluntly questioned if their decades-long brotherhood was worth less than mere stock options, asserting that Lin Guangshu's loyalty to him far surpassed his in return. Li Weiying, though hurt by her words, admitted they were not as harsh as the words Lin Guangshu had faced from angry workers. He finally conceded that if he continued to delay, he would be dragging his friend down, jeopardizing their chance to "fight side by side" again.
Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Li Weiying finally yielded. Xu Jie immediately called Chen Ran, asking her to put Lin Guangshu on the phone. After a brief conversation with Li Weiying, Lin Guangshu, with newfound resolve, willingly signed the agreement, effectively bringing a crucial step in the Shengli Group case to a close.
