My Boss Episode 31 Recap, Plot

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Back at the office, Bao Rui and Yu Fei couldn’t hold back their curiosity any longer and asked Cheng Yao to meet them in the break room, inquiring when she and Qian Heng had officially started dating. Just as Cheng Yao was about to explain, Qian Heng suddenly appeared behind them, accusing Bao Rui of being too nosy. Embarrassed, no one dared to ask further. Qian Heng then offered to buy everyone lunch as hush money.

During lunch, Bao Rui sat on the outermost seat while Yu Fei kept serving dishes to Tan Ying. Bao Rui couldn’t help but call out Yu Fei, asking why he kept giving food to Tan Ying despite knowing about Qian Heng and Cheng Yao’s relationship. Qian Heng cheerfully responded that it was because Yu Fei and Tan Ying were also in a relationship. Cheng Yao hurriedly explained that she had never revealed anything.

Qian Heng elaborated further—months ago, while waiting for the elevator, he saw Yu Fei and Tan Ying leaving work together, which sparked his suspicion. Then, during the company trip, Tan Ying pretended to twist her ankle and fall behind, confirming his hunch. Bao Rui looked dejected, realizing he had been the slowest to catch on. Qian Heng then told Cheng Yao that his father had asked him to come home for dinner that evening to host an old classmate.

Meanwhile, Cheng Yao also received a call from her father, asking her to wear her most expensive outfit for dinner to save face. Since Cheng Xi couldn’t make it, he insisted that Cheng Yao must attend. When Cheng Yao arrived at the restaurant, she saw Qian Heng exiting the restroom. After a brief chat, they realized they were attending the same dinner.

Upon entering the private room together, they discovered that their fathers were old classmates with a strong bond since their school days and a fondness for rivalry. Qian Heng’s father praised his son for founding a top-tier law firm and being talented and capable at a young age. Not to be outdone, Cheng Yao’s father boasted that both his daughters were lawyers, with the younger one working at a prestigious law firm.

After some clarification, they all realized both children worked at Junheng and were currently dating. Cheng Yao’s parents had met Qian Heng before and assumed he was an idle young man living off his partner. Now that they knew his true identity, Cheng Yao’s mother couldn’t help but look at him with admiration. Qian Heng’s mother put a jade bracelet on Cheng Yao’s wrist, and this time Cheng Yao was too embarrassed to take it off.

In return, Cheng Yao’s mother gave a gold bracelet to Qian Heng. Thus, both sides had formally met each other’s parents. Qian Heng then took Cheng Yao to his secret base—a CD experience store. The limited-edition CD he had previously given her was bought there. Together, they listened to classical music and thoroughly enjoyed the moment. That evening, Wu Jun called Qian Heng and said that Cheng Xi’s parents wanted to meet him, asking Qian Heng for advice.

He then rushed over to Qian Heng’s apartment, the place where they had once started their business together. Wu Jun nervously talked about how excited and anxious he felt. Suddenly, he saw Cheng Yao walk into the living room in her pajamas to get water. With just one glance from Qian Heng, Wu Jun immediately understood—they had been dating all along and had kept it from him.

Wu Jun confided in Cheng Xi, lamenting how Qian Heng had always been one step ahead of him since their school days—first to succeed as a renowned lawyer, while he remained an unnoticed back-end operator. Even meeting the in-laws, he was a few days behind. Liang Yiran officially joined Junheng as a partner. With her beautiful appearance and top-tier professional skills, she instantly gained a lot of admiration. Cheng Yao looked up to her immensely.

Liang Yiran took out a small sculpture from her alma mater’s demolition. Qian Heng remarked that the sculpture was of his grandmother, which was the only reason he occasionally looked at it—nothing sentimental. A photo of Qian Heng and Liang Yiran was published in the Lawyers Weekly. Fearing Cheng Yao would be jealous, Qian Heng confiscated the issue. However, Cheng Yao told him she wasn’t someone obsessed with romance and wouldn’t be hung up over Liang Yiran’s joining.

Instead, she was more motivated to improve herself and match Liang Yiran’s capabilities. \-------------------------30----------------------Wu Jun arranged a welcome dinner for Liang Yiran and initially invited Qian Heng, who declined with an excuse. Liang Yiran dressed up carefully but was surprised to see only Wu Jun at the table. Wu Jun explained that although Qian Heng didn’t come, he had specifically asked him to express his good wishes. Liang Yiran was disappointed.

Wu Jun, knowing her thoughts, advised her against going after someone like Qian Heng, saying it would only lead to heartbreak. Liang Yiran replied that she understood the high standards expected of a partner at Junheng and would focus on improving her skills. On her way home alone, Liang Yiran muttered to herself, wondering how to get closer to Qian Heng. The next day at work, she discussed a case with Qian Heng, who nonchalantly said he trusted her judgment.

Liang Yiran asked Cheng Yao to help print some documents but accidentally saw Cheng Yao’s WeChat messages. In them, Bao Rui mentioned how Qian Heng always glanced at Cheng Yao lovingly when passing by their desks. Liang Yiran was visibly annoyed but didn’t say anything. Later, while browsing Qian Heng’s Moments, Liang Yiran discovered his secret relationship with Cheng Yao. She casually shared the information with a gossip-loving employee.

Within a day, everyone at the firm knew, and rumors started spreading that Cheng Yao had advanced in her career due to her looks. When Cheng Yao went to the pantry to get water, she overheard a heated discussion. Liang Yiran pretended to scold the gossipers and even extended an olive branch to Cheng Yao, inviting her to join her new team—conveniently also to avoid suspicion. Confused by how fast things had escalated, Cheng Yao vented to Cheng Xi.

Cheng Xi shared her past experience of being labeled “the boss’s wife,” which seemed like a compliment but actually dismissed her own capabilities. She urged Cheng Yao not to give up and to persevere. Despite her internal struggle, Cheng Yao decided to drop the trust case she had taken over. While Qian Heng and Bao Rui were on a business trip, Bao Rui heard the gossip from the "Ronghua Fugui" group chat.

Worried that Cheng Yao might not be able to handle it, Qian Heng immediately booked a return flight and publicly confirmed their relationship at Junheng. He stated that if anyone suspected he had given Cheng Yao special treatment, they were free to report him. Cheng Yao, now resolute, decided to join Liang Yiran’s team. Liang Yiran, who witnessed their public display of affection, angrily returned to her office. Tan Ying noticed her expression and warned Cheng Yao to stay alert.

Liang Yiran introduced the other two team members to Cheng Yao but didn’t assign her any tasks. When Cheng Yao asked for work, she was given errands like evidence collection, document retrieval, and coffee runs—none requiring any legal expertise. Though reluctant, Cheng Yao said nothing, having just joined the team. It had been 100 days since Cheng Yao and Qian Heng started dating. Cheng Yao wanted to buy him a necklace as a gift.

Liang Yiran told her that Qian Heng only liked luxury goods and then assigned her an English contract to translate. Cheng Yao spent the entire day researching and using translation tools, only to be told by Liang Yiran that a Chinese version existed but she had been too busy to mention it. Her entire day was wasted. That evening, Cheng Yao wanted to get off work early to celebrate. Unbeknownst to her, Qian Heng had booked a flight for that evening.

When Liang Yiran saw his itinerary, she deliberately gave Cheng Yao extra work—organizing contracts and sourcing new clients. By the time she finished, it was already late at night. \---------------31------------------Back at the apartment, Cheng Yao didn’t see Qian Heng’s suitcase and assumed he had left for the business trip. Her celebration plan ruined, she sat on the couch, feeling down. Suddenly, Qian Heng appeared with a small cake. Cheng Yao was shocked and overjoyed.

Qian Heng explained he had changed his flight just to keep their promise. Deeply moved, Cheng Yao embraced and kissed him, and the night turned romantic. The next morning, Qian Heng got up early for his flight. When Cheng Yao woke up and reached out for him, she found a large body pillow with Qian Heng’s photo on it.

He had left a note asking her to take care of herself and saying that their night together was his 100-day anniversary gift to her. Even at the airport, just before boarding, Qian Heng messaged Tan Ying, asking her to look after Cheng Yao. Tan Ying agreed, saying since Yu Fei was under Qian Heng’s command, she would do her utmost to protect Cheng Yao. Liang Yiran’s assistant took on a divorce case involving an elderly couple.

Liang Yiran told her to avoid such cases in the future—they involved small claims and too much hassle. Suddenly thinking of Cheng Yao, she assigned the case to her. Cheng Yao accepted and quickly went to the client's home to collect evidence. The client lived in an old house and wanted every item bought by her family during marriage—down to a two-yuan feather duster—accounted for in compensation. Cheng Yao made no complaints and carefully recorded everything.

The client then insisted on having a meal together, made Cheng Yao pay, claimed the firm would reimburse it, ordered several dishes, and even packed two desserts to go. Cheng Yao could only shake her head helplessly. Back at the firm, Cheng Yao worked overtime to organize the asset list, which was detailed and complete. Liang Yiran asked her assistant to find flaws, but the assistant found none. Cheng Yao was the last to leave the office that night.

After she left, Liang Yiran returned and secretly took an important IOU from Cheng Yao’s desk drawer, planning to cause trouble. The next day, just before the court session, Cheng Yao discovered the IOU was missing. She searched all her documents in a panic. Tan Ying suggested checking the surveillance footage, but with no time before the hearing, Cheng Yao had to rush to court. The client, Ms.

Wu, was furious and demanded Cheng Yao write a note promising to pay 100,000 yuan in damages if they lost the case. Cheng Yao signed it. Li Chengxuan of Jincheng Law Firm had just wrapped up a case with Gu Beiqing. Seeing that Cheng Yao was about to start her hearing, he decided to observe. When Ms. Wu’s husband heard about the missing IOU, he flatly denied borrowing money before marriage.

Calm and composed, Cheng Yao presented the transfer records and a copy of the IOU, winning the case. Her performance impressed Li Chengxuan, who offered his business card and invited her to join his firm. Back at the office, while chatting with Tan Ying, Cheng Yao suddenly heard Ms. Wu shouting at the door. She rushed over, only to have Ms. Wu throw a raw egg at her, accusing her of losing the IOU and demanding exemption from legal fees.

Cheng Yao responded that there had been no actual loss, so the fees couldn’t be waived. Liang Yiran stepped in, offering to cover the cost herself, which indirectly admitted Cheng Yao’s fault. Tan Ying called Wu Jun, who quickly came to the office. After hearing the full story, he demanded that Liang Yiran give a public explanation at the next team meeting.

He reminded her that as a partner at Junheng, there had never been a precedent of waiving legal fees arbitrarily and advised her to focus on work instead of letting personal emotions interfere. \------------------32-----------------------Cheng Yao proactively approached Wu Jun to apologize for the incident with Ms. Wu and offered her resignation. Wu Jun urged her to reconsider, saying the matter hadn’t harmed the firm and that he had a few solutions.

First, he could approve her paid leave and let her return once things settled. Second, he could investigate the matter thoroughly and clear her name. Lastly, if she insisted on leaving, he would write her a recommendation letter. Cheng Yao sincerely thanked Wu Jun but said her decision wasn’t solely due to the incident. As a lawyer, constantly being seen as “Qian Heng’s girlfriend” wasn’t what she aspired to. Seeing she was determined, Wu Jun said no more.

The next day, Tan Ying was upset about Cheng Yao’s resignation and angrily slammed the letter on Wu Jun’s desk. Wu Jun replied that respecting Cheng Yao’s decision was the best solution. Cheng Yao also prepared to leave the “Ronghua Fugui” group. Since company policy forbade former employees from staying in work groups, Tan Ying said they could start a new one for work purposes, but the four members of Ronghua Fugui would always stick together.

Cheng Yao didn’t tell Qian Heng about her resignation. After finishing business, Qian Heng, Bao Rui, and Yu Fei waited at the airport. Yu Fei suggested buying lipstick for Tan Ying, and Bao Rui followed suit. Qian Heng, thinking Cheng Yao wasn’t materialistic, didn’t buy anything at first. But seeing the others return with bags of gifts, he panicked and went on a shopping spree, buying every lipstick color because he didn’t know which one she liked.

Back at the office, Qian Heng noticed Cheng Yao’s desk was empty and felt something was off. Liang Yiran asked about the limited-edition lipstick she had requested, but Qian Heng had completely forgotten. He summoned Tan Ying to his office. Tan Ying, reluctant to explain directly, pretended to be on a call with a client and subtly revealed that Cheng Yao had resigned. Cheng Yao, still hesitant, prepared her resume to look for new jobs.

Back at the apartment, Qian Heng had dinner ready. Cheng Yao finally shared her decision and explained that she found it strange how all evidence had been together, yet only the IOU disappeared. No one would believe it wasn’t intentional. Qian Heng firmly stated that he absolutely believed her. That night, Qian Heng couldn’t sleep. He pulled up the office surveillance footage, determined to clear Cheng Yao’s name. He then arranged to meet Wu Jun at the boxing gym. Seeing the furious Qian Heng, Wu Jun quickly explained how everything had unfolded. . .

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