Resumen del episodio 22 de Never-Ending Summer
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At Lanyue’s internal bidding meeting, Zhou Wan was startled to see that the representative for the rival company, Dingshang Construction, was actually Lu Xixiao. She struggled to maintain her composure. Lu Xixiao sat right next to her, listening as she described her vision for future architectural design concepts. His mind, however, was filled with memories of the humble little hut where they had lived after fleeing the Lu family.
Despite the poor conditions, it remained his most unforgettable residence, a romantic sanctuary filled with happy memories. Zhou Wan's company won the first round of bidding. However, the mood quickly shifted when everyone learned that Dingshang Construction was actually a subsidiary of Lanyue. Like defeated roosters, the others felt discouraged. Since Lu Xixiao was the son of Lu Zhongyue, they wondered if any other company even stood a chance of being selected.
Zhou Wan’s company, Boxing Construction, was very well-known among local peers and possessed extensive bidding experience. Zhou Wan encouraged her colleagues not to lose heart, reminding them that everyone still had a chance until the final results were officially announced. That evening, Lu Xixiao went to a KTV with his colleagues to relax. Seeing Zhou Wan during the day had left him in low spirits, leading him to drink heavily.
When he encountered Zhou Wan at the bar, he thought he was dreaming. He pulled at her, begging her not to leave. Lu Xixiao touched her face—something he only dared to do in his dreams—muttering that she must not leave this time, while also remarking that she seemed different than before. Zhou Wan, believing he was drunk and mistaking her for a drink hostess or another woman, pushed him away angrily and left.
But as she walked out, she heard him calling her name behind her. Seeing Lu Xixiao completely wasted, Zhou Wan could not bear to leave him there alone. She helped him up and took him home. She stayed by his side through the night, talking to him while he mumbled in his sleep, and even accepted a kiss from him. She understood that the two of them could not be together.
Just before dawn, Zhou Wan called Jiang Fan to come and take care of Lu Xixiao. Before leaving, she prepared breakfast and hangover tea. Lu Xixiao slept exceptionally well that night. He felt as though the experience was somewhere between a dream and reality. He expected to see Zhou Wan’s face when he woke up, but instead found Jiang Fan beside him.
The two ate breakfast together, though Lu Xixiao remained angry over Zhou Wan’s refusal to face him and her sudden departure years ago. Jiang Yan submitted his resume to the Lanyue Group. After multiple rounds of assessments, he finally received an offer. On his first day of work, he put a lot of effort into his appearance, but he was shocked when he met the company's general manager.
It turned out that the high-level executive at Lanyue Group was actually Lu Zhongyue. Lu Zhongyue was playing bowling in his office and explained to Jiang Yan that he hadn't used any backdoors for him; he had only been required to sign off on the final stage. Jiang Yan knew he had gone through a rigorous selection process and understood the regulations of large companies, believing it unlikely that Lu Zhongyue would be kind enough to grant him a favor.
In the evening, Zhou Wan and Jiang Yan shared skewers and beer on the terrace. The two had stayed in contact over the years. When Jiang Yan asked for her opinion of him, Zhou Wan admitted she was grateful for his care over the years, noting that his brotherly affection made her feel very secure. Jiang Yan pressed further, asking if she had ever considered letting him continue to take care of her for the rest of their lives.
Zhou Wan was stunned. She stated clearly that she was currently focused solely on her career and had no time for romantic matters. Jiang Yan did not give up, stating he would respect her choice, but as long as she remained unmarried, he would keep waiting for his chance. Lu Xixiao arrived at Zhou Wan’s house just as she was drinking with his half-brother. Jealousy coiled within him like a venomous snake.
He shouted at Zhou Wan in anger, reminding her that he had once sworn that if he ever saw her again, he would make her cry and beg for his forgiveness. Late into the night, Lu Xixiao had his secretary send over the proposal for the next day's bidding. He stayed up all night revising the details and perfecting the key points. The following day, he finally succeeded in winning the bid.
Zhou Wan was not overly surprised by the news because the rival’s proposal was truly comprehensive and much better than before. She realized that the former playboy had now developed a great deal of ambition and drive. Guo Yan came to see Zhou Wan and spoke about many things from the past. In truth, the one who truly caused the death of Zhou Wan’s father was not Guo Yan, but Lu Zhongyue.
Lu Zhongyue had wanted to acquire the land where Zhou Wan’s father’s factory stood, but her father was unwilling to hand over his life's work and refused to agree. Consequently, Lu Zhongyue took ruthless measures, bribing many local material suppliers to stop providing goods to the factory. Guo Yan, who was in charge of procurement at the time, was desperate. A local dealer showed her goods of the same quality for half the price.
Guo Yan bought them quickly, only to discover they were counterfeit and of poor quality. The materials could not be sold, leading to the factory’s decline and eventual closure and sale of the land. After hearing her mother’s account, Zhou Wan felt a deep, bone-deep hatred for Lu Zhongyue. She ran through the rain and saw the dignified-looking Lu Zhongyue returning from a banquet. Fuming, she vowed in her heart to bring him down and make him watch as he lost everything.
