Our Glamorous Time Episode 32 Recap
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Prior to her departure, Lin Qian met with Gu Yanzhi to discuss her resignation from Aida. She explained that people face different choices in life, and her original desire was simply to become a designer, free to create without external pressures or the need to copy others. She realized her time at Aida had clarified her true direction. Gu Yanzhi, while sad to see her go, understood her reasoning.
He acknowledged that he, too, sometimes felt like throwing everything away to pursue his own desires, but he also encouraged her to keep fighting. Lin Qian then assured him that her leaving didn't mean she wouldn't support Li Zhicheng, as she would always stand by him. Lin Qian went to Amanda to hand over some remaining work. Amanda, exhausted from working without enough sleep, suddenly fainted due to low blood sugar. Lin Qian quickly helped her to a resting area.
Although Amanda initially insisted on completing her own work, Lin Qian urged her to prioritize her health, emphasizing that she had already resigned and they were no longer competitors. Lin Qian promised to help without altering Amanda's designs, only completing the necessary tasks. Later, Amanda woke to find Lin Qian still diligently working. She noticed an ingenious design detail Lin Qian had added—an extra line in the collar to prevent it from collapsing.
Lin Qian humbly explained it was a "little trick" she learned in college, adding that ingenuity comes from inspiration, which in turn stems from a deep love for design. Amanda reflected on the challenges and varied motivations of designers, acknowledging how easy it is to lose sight of one's original passion.
She then apologized to Lin Qian, admitting she had previously mistaken her for a "gold digger," but now recognized her as a "good digger" who creates wealth from her dreams. Amanda expressed her anticipation for Lin Qian's future success as a designer, and the two women shook hands in a gesture of mutual respect. Wasp presented surveillance footage to Gu Yanzhi, showing Amanda's assistant secretly entering Lin Qian's studio on the night the design drafts were leaked.
Although there was no direct video of the assistant using Lin Qian's computer, the timing of her entry perfectly coincided with the leak, making her the prime suspect. Gu Yanzhi took the evidence to Amanda, who was shocked and expressed guilt that Lin Qian had been forced to resign because of the incident. Amanda stated firmly that the assistant should be fired, and a public announcement must be made to clear Lin Qian’s name.
The assistant was called in for questioning. Initially, she feigned ignorance, but her demeanor changed upon seeing the surveillance video. Still, she attempted to deny her involvement. Gu Yanzhi then bluffed, claiming that Wasp had collected fingerprints from Lin Qian's computer and sent them to the police, emphasizing that leaking company secrets was a serious financial crime. Panicked, the assistant confessed that she had deliberately leaked the design drafts as a "prank" against Lin Qian, admitting her foolishness.
Amanda, enraged by her assistant's actions, immediately ordered her to pack her belongings and leave, stating she never wanted to see her again. Separately, Chen Zheng met Chen Yayi for a meal, playfully teasing her about not having money to pay the bill. Annoyed, Chen Yayi paid for the meal herself and stormed off, leaving Chen Zheng to deal with the bill.
Afterward, Chen Yayi went to a hair salon, declaring her intention to cut her hair short as a symbol of her commitment to a new goal: to improve herself and strive for success, just like Lin Qian. Later, Gu Yanzhi and Li Jinyuan were at a bar. Li Jinyuan expressed gratitude to Gu Yanzhi for his unwavering loyalty and support for Li Zhicheng. Gu Yanzhi, gazing at her intently, responded that he would do anything to make her happy.
Li Jinyuan playfully challenged him to sing in front of everyone. Taking her seriously, Gu Yanzhi walked onto the stage, took the microphone, and sang a heartfelt song, declaring Li Jinyuan "his everything." After the song, he made a direct and passionate public confession, asking her to give him a chance to be with her and care for her in a different way. Overwhelmed, Li Jinyuan apologized and quickly left the bar.
Gu Yanzhi followed her, where she explained that their current friendship was the best state for them, and she was afraid to "step over the line" and risk their comfortable dynamic of cheering and teasing each other. Gu Yanzhi listened, speechless. Meanwhile, Li Zhicheng returned home late one night during a heavy rainstorm, finding his father waiting for him at the door.
The housekeeper mentioned his father often stayed up, hoping for his early return, and that his condition was worsening. Li Zhicheng comforted his father, promising to bring Aida back into Wenda. His father then spoke about his illness, which caused him to lose his temper and curse, and asked Li Zhicheng to lock him away if he ever did so, wishing to preserve a good image for his children.
Li Zhicheng, with tears in his eyes, told his father to dismiss such thoughts and to curse at him if needed, but not to hold it in. He assured his father that both he and Li Jinyuan were there for him, and a simple phone call would bring him home, no matter where he was. His father expressed regret that he might not be able to articulate these feelings in the future.
Li Zhicheng then visited Lin Qian to inform her that the design leak had been resolved, with Amanda's assistant confirmed as the culprit, clearing Lin Qian's name. Lin Qian acknowledged that Gu Yanzhi had already told her and that the matter was behind them, emphasizing that her departure from the company was not due to this incident. Li Zhicheng expressed regret for not being able to keep her at Aida.
Lin Qian clarified that not working together didn't mean their relationship was over. She explained that love shouldn't force anyone to abandon their true self, but rather inspire them to become a better person. She reiterated the difficulty of balancing their careers and relationship, especially with a "CEO giving orders." Li Zhicheng promised to always support her choices and paths, and as her boyfriend, his sole duties were to love and protect her.
The next day, Li Zhicheng and Grace signed an agreement for him to repurchase Aida's shares at a generous price. Grace acknowledged her initial help was out of obligation to his brother, but she now saw his maturity and vision, recognizing he no longer needed her guidance. She affirmed they would remain friends and offered her support for any future challenges in his life or work. Li Zhicheng expressed his profound gratitude.
Concurrently, Ning Weikai, having previously discussed using Snowy Smoke silk to "distract people," visited Teacher Geng. After pleasantries over tea, Ning Weikai proposed a collaboration with Xinbaorui to develop Snowy Smoke silk using modern technology for large-scale production, believing this would elevate it into a high-end brand and be the best way to preserve the traditional craft. Teacher Geng politely deflected his business propositions, insisting they simply enjoy tea.
Ning Weikai highlighted Xinbaorui's strong financial backing, but Teacher Geng remained unmoved, preferring to discuss only tea. Li Zhicheng moved back to his family home. His father, in good spirits, informed him that he had instructed lawyers to prepare an authorization for Li Zhicheng to become the chairman of Wenda. Li Zhicheng decided to enter Wenda as a substitute Chairman of the board, aiming to compete for the CEO position.
Gu Yanzhi warned him that the internal power struggle within Wenda was intense, and Xue Mingtao would not easily relinquish control. Gu Yanzhi had already secured support from about 40% of the board, matching Xue Mingtao's faction. He identified Zhao Wenzhuo, the largest shareholder among the undecided members, as crucial to winning the election. He also cautioned Li Zhicheng about the Executive Financial Director Hao Ling, who was allied with Xue Mingtao, as a significant obstacle.
Meanwhile, Lin Qian traveled to Mudu Township and visited Teacher Geng, explaining that she felt lost after leaving Aida and wanted to learn about Snowy Smoke silk, a craft she deeply loved. Teacher Geng welcomed her for tea but stated her family's strict rule: the craft was passed down only to apprentices, not outsiders.
Lin Qian expressed her dream of using her designs to introduce Snowy Smoke silk to the world, but Teacher Geng remained firm, questioning the commitment of young people, citing past students who quickly gave up. Lin Qian earnestly pleaded to be taken as an apprentice, assuring Teacher Geng of her unwavering will and love for the craft, but her pleas were met with a suggestion not to waste her time.
A male apprentice also discouraged her, lamenting the struggles of traditional crafts and cynically advising her to marry a rich man instead. Later, Li Jinyuan was in Chen Zheng's car, her thoughts replaying Gu Yanzhi's public confession. She received a call from Gu Yanzhi offering to pick her up from the shooting location. She coldly declined, stating that Chen Zheng would drive her home and advising Gu Yanzhi to focus on his work.
Chen Zheng, overhearing, was surprised and asked if he had heard correctly about driving her home from then on. Li Jinyuan immediately stopped the car, then coldly clarified that her words were only meant to politely deter Gu Yanzhi, and that he should not get any wrong ideas.
