Hello, I'm At Your Service Episode 23 Recap
> Hello, I'm At Your Service Recap
After visiting Ba'er Creative, Han Chun's father's attitude softened. Unable to persuade his son to take over the family business, he set a condition: as a new shareholder, Han's Group would require Ba'er Creative to meet specific revenue targets. If they failed, he would personally ruin the company, leaving Han Chun with no choice but to return home and inherit the family fortune. Despite the high stakes, Ke Maoxu and the team remained confident they could meet the challenge.
Dong Dong'en and Lou Yuan had a heartfelt conversation where she explained her recent emotional struggles. Feeling overwhelmed and inadequate, she confessed that she needed time to work through her own insecurities before she could truly stand by his side. Lou Yuan, while reminding her of their promise to face problems together, understood her need for space. He agreed to wait, playfully warning her not to forget him in the process.
Meanwhile, Su Qi argued with his father, frustrated by the constant pressure to return to work. During the heated exchange, his father collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. A doctor informed a shocked Su Qi that his father had a previously diagnosed lung tumor, which now showed signs of cancerization and required immediate surgery. Overwhelmed with guilt, Su Qi reminisced about a childhood wish for his father to get sick so he could prove his devotion.
As his father recovered, he admitted that his harsh criticism was his way of motivating Su Qi to be better. The two finally reconciled, and Su Qi shared his new startup idea: an "Urban Vegetable Garden" for city residents. His father, proud and supportive, offered financial backing, which Su Qi politely declined, confident he could secure his own investors. Dong Dong'en remained conflicted about her relationship with Lou Yuan.
Her friend Hai advised her to be honest with her feelings, warning her not to let insecurities lead to a breakup as it had for her. That night, Dong Dong'en couldn't sleep, replaying memories with Lou Yuan. The next morning, she visited Wang's steamed bun shop, a favorite spot. The owner mentioned Lou Yuan had recently visited and left messages on a board.
Reading his heartfelt notes—defending her against online trolls and expressing his deep admiration and love—moved Dong Dong'en to tears. At that moment, Lou Yuan called to meet. She rushed to the restaurant, relieved to find him there. They openly reaffirmed their love, with Dong Dong'en admitting her struggles stemmed from feeling unworthy of his affection and Lou Yuan apologizing for being too hasty and not respecting her need to overcome challenges on her own.
He promised to wait for her and support her dreams. Having already gathered evidence about the smear campaign, Lou Yuan had his lawyer contact Lilian. Lilian then met Dong Dong'en and offered 500,000 yuan as compensation, admitting she wanted to resolve the issue before moving to France. Dong Dong'en refused the money, disgusted by Lilian's attempt to buy her way out of trouble.
Lilian warned that being with Lou Yuan meant constant public scrutiny, but Dong Dong'en retorted that only the weak care about others' opinions. Lilian revealed she was leaving for a job at a company called Silma in France and planned to marry her new boss. Her mother, Zhao Guifen, was the last to find out and could only offer a sad blessing.
To unmask the culprits, Ke Maoxu and Fatty from Ba'er Creative posed as clients and secretly recorded staff from an online marketing studio bragging about orchestrating the "Cinderella scandal" against Dong Dong'en. With the video evidence, the team decided on a dual strategy: turn the evidence over to the police and release the video publicly. They planned to use the scandal's exposure to clear Dong Dong'en's name and launch a new promotional campaign for Peony's sauces.
The video's release caused a swift reversal in public opinion and renewed interest in the company. Separately, an associate named Mr. Wang discussed a large order of beef, mentioning a cheap but high-quality batch and detailing rigorous production checks, including the use of Brabander viscometers. Later, Zheng Chao sought out Lou Yuan. He first encountered Lou Yuan's mother, who, enraged by his betrayal, slapped him.
When Lou Yuan arrived, Zheng Chao confessed to sabotaging the tasting event and stealing company data, claiming Su Qi had threatened and forced him to do it. He offered to testify against Su Qi. Lou Yuan's mother demanded they call the police, but Lou Yuan stopped her. He placed Zheng Chao on suspended leave, ordering him to report to the office daily and remain silent.
Lou Yuan explained to his family that he suspected Zheng Chao was being manipulated by someone more powerful than the now-sidelined Su Qi. He theorized that a hidden rival was trying to provoke a fight between Peony and Su Qi. By letting Zheng Chao go, they could observe the real mastermind's next move and turn Zheng Chao into a more willing witness when he realized he'd been abandoned. Lou Yuan's family agreed with his strategic approach.
