My Boss Episode 36 Recap

Deng Ming had previously tried to cozy up to Chairman Zhang, a judge for the Jintianping Award, and provided the bar association with new computers. He casually asked which law firm was most likely to win. Chairman Zhang said he favored Junheng. Junheng had undergone major changes this year, shifting from a sharp and aggressive image to a softer approach. The public welfare department founded after Cheng Xi joined had also received great feedback.

Back at the firm, Deng Ming heard that a long-time client, Wanli Company, planned to switch to Junheng next year. He began playing dirty tricks and spread rumors that Qian Heng had manipulated things behind the scenes for the award and caused a fine, which quickly spread like wildfire in the legal community.

Qian Heng happened to be on vacation, so Bao Rui attended the bar association meeting in his place. Some people speculated that Qian Heng was planning to retire. A new client, hearing rumors against Junheng, called Wu Jun to inquire. Cheng Xi, who was nearby, analyzed the situation and believed Deng Ming was behind it.

Deng Ming appeared on a legal commentary show and, without naming names, accused Qian Heng of bending the law and destroying industry norms for selfish gain. To defend Junheng’s name, Wu Jun contacted the show’s producer, who explained that since it was an entertainment show, they didn’t focus on truth but rather on gaining traffic and attention. Qian Heng added that the only one who could crush Deng Ming was himself.

Cheng Yao suggested that Qian Heng join a debate variety show to prove his innocence and expose Deng Ming’s true face. Qian Heng first recorded a short video, declaring he was about to crush Deng Ming. Unwilling to give up, Deng Ming defamed Cheng Xi online to hold back Junheng.

Cheng Yao called Cheng Xi to ask how to respond. Cheng Xi said that in the past, she had no one to rely on, but now Junheng was her powerful backing. She would seize the opportunity to completely expose Deng Ming. Wu Jun arranged for Bao Rui and Yu Fei to contact the media and use Deng Ming’s smear campaign to build momentum for Junheng.

The program soon went live. Both sides handled a divorce case on-air. Deng Ming asked whether the couple’s intimate life was normal, implying that Miss Sun was overreacting and was the reason for the marriage's breakdown. However, Miss Sun said they had not cohabited before marriage and only discovered Mr. Shi’s domestic violence after tying the knot. Deng Ming continued defending Mr. Shi. Qian Heng directly called him out and criticized Mr. Shi for abuse. He said that while a good marriage should be protected, in cases of domestic violence, women should be encouraged to protect themselves and cut their losses in time.

Cheng Xi also stepped forward, revealing that her divorce from Deng Ming was mainly because he had cheated during the marriage and then tried to blame her. After the divorce, he threatened her with family ties and tried to keep her as a secret lover. After failing, he slandered Junheng’s partner Wu Jun and often incited thugs to beat up plaintiffs to stir up trouble in cases. She presented ample evidence. Before the show even finished recording, Deng Ming was booed offstage by the audience.

Outside the studio, a reporter interviewed Qian Heng, asking why he chose to speak publicly this time when he had never explained being called a "toxic tumor of the industry" before. Qian Heng said it was because knowing someone had changed his thinking. As a lawyer, one should not only help clients fight for their rights but also bear the responsibility of promoting belief in the law.

Cheng Xi finally embraced Wu Jun openly. Cheng Yao, seeing her sister find true love, was full of joy. Qian Heng walked to the plaza, held Cheng Yao's hand, and said his proposal vow: "You are the only irresistible force in my life, and also all of my rights and obligations."