Resumen del episodio 14 de The Epoch of Miyu
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At Purong Hotel, internal tensions rise as the finance department begins rejecting reimbursement requests from employees, citing the lack of Wei Siyuan’s specific signature despite the General Manager’s approval. Observing the chaotic state of the accounts and a ten percent drop in the weekend occupancy rate—falling from 58% to 48%—Xue Rui grows increasingly concerned for Ji Feng’s position. Though he submits his resignation, his heart isn't fully in his departure.
While waiting for a train at a small restaurant they frequent, Xue Rui looks at an old photo of himself and Ji Feng. Realizing he cannot abandon his friend in such a precarious situation, he decides to return to Purong. Ji Feng, who was rushing to the station to stop him, finds Xue Rui already standing at the hotel entrance, and a silent look of mutual understanding passes between them.
Xue Rui is appointed as Ji Feng's assistant and immediately outlines the "Iron Triangle" protecting Wei Siyuan’s interests. This group consists of Sales Director Qian Xun (the nephew of Wei’s father-in-law), Finance Director Huang Chengmin (Wei’s lianjin, or brother-in-law), and Housekeeping Director Feng Kaixin (Wei’s brother-in-law). Xue Rui warns that moving against any one of them is an attack on the entire family network.
To undermine Ji Feng, Qian Xun has already orchestrated the suspension of cooperation with major clients like Shijing Technology and Zhanpeng Industries. However, Ji Feng is prepared for this sabotage and personally works to secure a deal with the Libo Group to stabilize the hotel’s performance. Meanwhile, Lu Zhenzhen returns home to her husband, Nie Yucheng, who is handling the contract renewals for Purong.
She advises him to delay signing the new agreement, noting that with Ji Feng’s arrival, the hotel is in such a state of flux that Wei Siyuan’s leadership may be unstable. Lu Zhenzhen is also focused on their future, having found a school district house near top primary schools for their unborn child. She insists that they visit the property over the weekend before it is snatched up by other competitive parents.
When Ji Feng notifies the directors that Marcos Yang, the CBO of Libo Group, is arriving, the power struggle intensifies. Feng Kaixin is incensed that Ji Feng bypassed his authority to place Xu Miyu in charge of the reception. At a gathering, Huang Chengmin advises Feng Kaixin not to fight Ji Feng directly but to set a trap for Xu Miyu.
By ensuring she fails, they can force Ji Feng into a dilemma: either lose the support of his staff by punishing his own protegee or lose his authority by showing favoritism. Following this plan, Feng Kaixin hands Xu Miyu a folder of "client information," deceptively claiming it is a chance for her to prove herself. Xu Miyu prepares with extreme diligence, even working night shifts to memorize the client’s background.
Ji Feng checks on her, noting that Marcos is a sophisticated traveler with a deep appreciation for Chinese culture. The next day, Xu Miyu greets Marcos at the hotel alongside Lu Zhenzhen, who represents the Sales Department. The sabotage begins immediately; Marcos sneezes upon entering his room because he is allergic to the flowers Xu Miyu placed there based on the falsified documents.
Later, in the Executive Lounge, Xu Miyu prepares a meal with mayonnaise and eggs, only for Lu Zhenzhen to intervene and have the dish replaced with chicken and sesame dressing, sensing something is wrong. In front of Feng Kaixin, Ji Feng sternly reprimands Xu Miyu for failing to account for Marcos's documented allergies to pollen and eggs. Xu Miyu is left stunned, as the materials she received contained no such warnings.
However, later in the privacy of his office, Ji Feng reveals he knew the documents were tampered with. Xu Miyu produces photos of her original notes, showing that her version—which she had highlighted with neon markers—was physically swapped for a different copy. Ji Feng provides her with the authentic file and instructs her to report directly to him for all future reception matters to avoid further interference. The next day, the reception strategy shifts successfully.
During a meal, Ji Feng and Xu Miyu provide Marcos with a carefully curated menu featuring Mediterranean veal and Chinese-style braised prawns made with a fresh wild mushroom broth. Marcos is deeply touched by the hospitality, remarking that the service makes him feel at home. Meanwhile, Xue Rui attempts to audit the procurement records in the kitchen. The procurement manager, Chen, refuses to cooperate, claiming he cannot release the books without Head Chef Jia Shikun’s approval.
Ji Feng is unsurprised by the resistance and admits to Xue Rui that he intends to push the hot-tempered Jia Shikun into resigning by pressuring him over his long-standing embezzlement of kitchen funds, knowing the chef already has offers from other establishments like Kuanli Hotel. As anticipated, Jia Shikun reacts to the audit with fury. Feeling his pride and interests are under attack, he quits in a rage and takes the majority of the kitchen staff with him.
The timing is critical, as Lu Zhenzhen arrives with a signed request for a high-profile business banquet for Marcos that evening, involving five tables of industry leaders from the real estate and mining sectors. With the main kitchen crew gone, Ji Feng sees the perfect opportunity to test Li Qiaoqi, a talented, Cordon Bleu-trained chef recommended by Xue Rui. He tasks her with managing the urgent banquet, promising that if she succeeds, she will have his full trust to build her own culinary team from the ground up.
