Master of My Own Episode 25 Recap
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You Qi tearfully confided in Ning Meng, recounting how she had checked He Yueluan's phone the previous night and discovered a reservation for a karaoke room. When she confronted He, he claimed to be working overtime at the office. Driven by suspicion, You Qi went directly to the karaoke room, where He explained he had gone there with a client after finishing his overtime work.
Ning Meng tried to reassure You Qi, suggesting that if He's explanation was true, her outburst might have caused him to lose face in front of his clients. However, You Qi's intuition told her that He seemed to have changed. To ease You Qi's distress, Ning Meng continued to console her and even spoke on He's behalf.
Yet, Ning Meng couldn't shake the memory of seeing He at a hotel, visibly drunk and holding a woman's arm without any attempt to hide their closeness. She cautiously asked You Qi what she would do if He had truly betrayed her. You Qi, having been with He for many years, was unwilling to easily end their relationship and refused to even consider the possibility of him cheating.
Ning Meng tried to explain it was a hypothetical situation, but You Qi became distraught, stating she didn't know how she could live if they broke up. Ning Meng arrived at a restaurant to celebrate You Qi's birthday and unexpectedly ran into Lu Jiming and Zeng Yuhang. After exchanging a few brief pleasantries, they parted ways, though Zeng Yuhang found their interaction strange.
Later, He Yueluan presented You Qi with a beautiful necklace, which delighted her so much that she immediately forgave him for the previous misunderstanding. Lu Jiming's fears were confirmed: Shuangxun's acquisition of Qinhe's shares had exceeded twenty percent, reaching twenty-two percent. Zeng Yuhang was incredulous upon hearing the news. Lu Jiming believed that Shuangxun's true objective was to seize control of Qinhe.
He explained that his father and Qinhe's executives held twenty-one percent, and his plan was to acquire an additional two percent from the secondary market, bringing their combined stake to twenty-three percent. Concerned about his father's health and knowing that once Shuangxun reached thirty percent ownership, a tender offer would be triggered, Lu Jiming prepared to raise funds to help his father and prevent a hostile takeover.
He called Ning Meng, asking for her help to arrange a meeting with He Yueluan, as Renning Insurance held the crucial seven percent stake needed to reach thirty percent and gain control. Ning Meng was also worried about Qinhe's situation and, since Lu Jiming had actively sought her assistance, she was determined to do everything she could to help. To prevent any misunderstanding with Su Weiran, Ning Meng specifically told him about the situation.
Su Weiran encouraged Ning Meng to proceed, assuring her he wasn't a petty boyfriend. Lu Jiming proposed that Renning Insurance and Qinhe form a concerted action group to gain the upper hand. However, He Yueluan informed them that Shuangxun had already contacted Renning before their arrival. Lu Jiming and Ning Meng exchanged knowing glances, understanding that this was to be expected. Although it was anticipated, both Lu Jiming and Ning Meng felt a sense of disappointment.
He then shifted the conversation, stating that the company's executives and board members fully supported cooperation with Qinhe, acknowledging Qinhe's strong qualifications and Lu Senior's contributions to environmental efforts. He assured them he would supervise the Shenzhen headquarters to expedite the necessary internal processes, though he couldn't give an exact timeline for the agreement's signing. With He's commitment, a slight burden was lifted from their minds.
After the meeting, Ning Meng encountered a female colleague of He Yueluan's in the company and subtly implied the deep bond between He and You Qi, hoping to deter any romantic intentions the colleague might have. During this encounter, Ning Meng also overheard the colleague discussing Lu Jiming's recent financial difficulties, mentioning a struggling new energy vehicle stock he held that was nearing its lock-up expiry and negative news causing its value to drop.
Pleased that the matter was seemingly resolved, Ning Meng suggested having dinner with Su Weiran. In the car, Mr. Zhai unexpectedly called Su Weiran to thank him for his help with bond issuance. Ning Meng sensed something was amiss, and her suspicion grew when she learned Mr. Zhai was from Zhoushan. They arrived at Su Weiran's newly renovated apartment, which he had bought in full, and sat on the floor watching a movie together in the evening.
Su Weiran subtly put his arm around Ning Meng's shoulder, hinting for her to stay the night. However, Ning Meng felt uncomfortable and declined his invitation, citing a prior commitment to You Qi for yoga. Many days passed, but there was still no news from Renning Insurance. Ning Meng repeatedly asked He Yueluan, but he consistently replied that the process was still ongoing.
During a meal, Lu Jiming discussed the situation with his father, who expressed deep self-reproach, feeling like a "sinner" for Qinhe's predicament. However, his father refused to listen to Lu Jiming's advice regarding the current business climate and his strategies, particularly about fundraising. This led to another heated argument, with his father cautioning him against misusing funds.
Despite their disagreement, Lu Jiming was concerned about his aging father's health and went to urge him to eat, feeling a pang of sadness as he looked at him. One day, Ning Meng coincidentally met a senior she knew, who had previously been in a relationship with Su Weiran. As they reminisced, the senior suddenly asked Ning Meng if she and Su Weiran had ever quarreled.
The senior also advised Ning Meng to give Su Weiran more space if they ever argued and to avoid contention until he calmed down, while also expressing remorse for past issues in their own relationship with him. Ning Meng was puzzled by the senior's words and felt a growing sense of unease. That evening, Ning Meng told Su Weiran about her encounter with his senior.
