Stand or Fall Recap, Plot, Synopsis

Stand or Fall Synopsis

Guan Wen, Jing Zhiqiu, and Chen Xuanxuan are three women with very different personalities who encounter problems and conflicts at their respective ages of 30. The mirror image reflects the painful point of the existence of women and their strong power to against the current in the face of crisis.

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In a bustling metropolis, on this evening, Guan Wen changed her clothes in the restroom and prepared to discuss business. Her superior informed her that he would be returning to headquarters, so his position was likely to be hers. In the following period, Guan Wen worked hard to secure more projects. Just as she was about to leave the restroom, she was unexpectedly vomited on by a drunken Jing Zhiqiu.

Her good friend, Chen Xuanxuan, happened to witness the incident and quickly came over to apologize. However, Guan Wen's dress was already stained. The man who bumped into her offered to compensate her with a dress. Surprisingly, Guan Wen claimed to have a dinner engagement and the man kindly lent her his clothes. Guan Wen took the opportunity to ask for his business card.

In fact, Guan Wen had planned all of this; she wanted to obtain his contact information and facilitate a collaboration. Guan Wen had made thorough preparations to secure a position on the ground floor of the building, and she quickly signed a contract with the man. This incident spread within the company, and it must be said that Guan Wen was indeed very capable. Before Guan Wen arrived in the meeting room, everyone started discussing her. However, when Guan Wen presented her achievements, some people naturally had nothing more to say.

After finishing work, just as Guan Wen was about to leave, she received a message from a friend, informing her that other competitors within the company had reportedly obtained a major project and had already signed a contract. Guan Wen quickly called to inquire about the situation since she had worked hard to secure that project. Guan Wen's subordinates initially thought they could leave work early that day, but as they were preparing to leave, Guan Wen informed them that they would need to work late tonight. Guan Wen then began assigning tasks to her subordinates, as she was determined to win this project.

While Guan Wen was still working late, she unexpectedly received news that her brother, Guan Tengfei, had been hospitalized due to being beaten. When their parents arrived, they had brought food, thinking it was for their son, but to their surprise, it was for Guan Wen. Guan's parents had always shown great care for their daughter, while their son, Guan Tengfei, was always causing trouble, so their parents didn't like him very much.

Guan Wen continued working at the company, focusing on her tasks. She was determined to win back that project. The next morning, Guan Wen went to find Director Lin early in the morning. However, at that moment, her competitor, Lydia, also arrived at the company to meet with Director Lin. Lydia intended to bribe Director Lin with gifts, while Guan Wen showcased her true capabilities. Guan Wen even mentioned sending the proposal to the chairman.

In the end, Guan Wen secured the project, which meant she was likely to be promoted. Lydia and her colleagues were speaking ill of Guan Wen in the restroom, unaware that Guan Wen was also present. It can be said that Guan Wen was very capable, so she naturally wasn't afraid of Lydia. Lydia always liked to use her looks to try to obtain projects, which ultimately wouldn't be successful. Seeing that she would likely be promoted, Guan Wen invited her two good friends, Jing Zhiqiu and Chen Xuanxuan, out for a drink. That night, after having some drinks, Guan Wen arranged for a designated driver.

Unfortunately, they ended up rear-ending the car in front of them. Guan Wen was already intoxicated and believed someone had hit her car. She got out of the car to argue with the other party, only to find out that the person was her ex-boyfriend from university, Ding Ning. Since Guan Wen was drunk, she wrote the words "jerk" on Ding Ning's car using her lipstick. Ding Ning was also very angry and wrote his phone number on Guan Wen's face with the lipstick.

Early in the morning, Guan Wen was awakened by a message on her phone. When she went to wash her face, she discovered that her face was covered in smeared lipstick. Guan Wen was completely dumbfounded. Director Lin Yue once again invited Guan Wen to have dinner in the evening, but Guan Wen had already investigated and found out that he had a wife. Guan Wen even told her good friend Chen Xuanxuan that she would give Director Lin a big gift.

That night, during dinner with Director Lin, Guan Wen continued to discuss work matters. Director Lin even attempted to touch Guan Wen's hand, but unexpectedly, his wife arrived at that moment.

Director Lin never expected that the woman calling him from behind would turn out to be his wife. He quickly signaled Guan Wen to be careful with her words. When Guan Wen saw Director Lin's wife, she claimed to be discussing business with him and placed the prepared drawings on the table. Guan Wen even managed to get Director Lin's wife's WeChat number before leaving on the pretext of something else.

Just as Guan Wen was about to work overtime, she unexpectedly saw Lydia flirting with another married man from the company. This worried Guan Wen. The next morning, during the meeting preparations, Guan Wen learned that Matt had been suspended and was under investigation. She glanced at Lydia, suspecting that Lydia might have had something to do with it. Guan Wen couldn't reach Matt and grew even more anxious.

As a legal assistant, Chen Xuanxuan had lost her temper three times while discussing cases with clients at the law firm, making her superiors very angry. When Guan Wen returned home, she encountered an elevator maintenance issue and coincidentally ran into a delivery guy heading to her floor. Since the delivery guy was busy with the next order, Guan Wen volunteered to take the delivery up.

Guan Wen's mother called her and heard a man's voice in the background, assuming it was her boyfriend. In reality, Guan Wen's parents had been worried about her love life, but she had been focusing on her work and hadn't found a boyfriend all these years.

While at work, Lydia deliberately taunted Guan Wen, knowing that Matt's suspension had affected her chances of getting promoted. Guan Wen decided to involve Lydia in the same project since they both had the responsibility for it. Lydia saw this as a good opportunity and eagerly accepted. As soon as Guan Wen left the company, she messaged Lydia, warning her not to be too arrogant.

Meanwhile, Lydia made plans to have dinner with Director Lin, and Guan Wen decided to invite Director Lin's wife out as well, pretending to set up a dinner appointment via message. However, Director Lin claimed to be in a meeting when his wife asked him to join her for dinner. When his wife entered the restaurant, she was shocked to find Lydia and her husband dining together. Outraged, she confronted Lydia, and a physical fight broke out.

Upon receiving a call from Chen Xuanxuan about his trouble, Guan Wen rushed to check on the situation. Chen Xuanxuan had accidentally torn up the other party's contract, and as a result, the boss was furious and fired her.

Jing Zhiqiu and Guan Wen comforted Chen Xuanxuan, with Guan Wen criticizing Chen Xuanxuan for placing too much importance on her husband, Lin Hao, and accusing her of being blinded by love. They left together.

Returning home, Jing Zhiqiu was informed by the nanny that she had already put their child to bed. She went to the room to check on her sleeping son. Chen Xuanxuan, feeling upset, went home with swollen eyes. Seeing his wife in a bad mood, Lin Hao tried to comfort her.

Jing Zhiqiu planned to have a romantic evening with her husband, spraying on the perfume she had just bought. However, when Wang Liren smelled the fragrance, he sneezed and claimed to be busy with work. Chen Xuanxuan's mother called again, wanting to buy them a car, which Lin Hao had really wanted. However, Chen Xuanxuan refused the offer directly.

Soon, the incident where Lydia and Director Lin were caught dining together by Director Lin's wife in the restaurant spread throughout the company. Guan Wen handed Lydia a resignation letter, but Lydia angrily tore it up. Lydia had originally intended to report Guan Wen, and Guan Wen knew that Matt's situation was a result of their report, but they had no evidence, so the matter was dropped.

At this time, news of personnel changes came out, and it turned out that Lydia's lover had taken over Matt's position. Guan Wen was very dissatisfied but knew that the company would side with Lydia. Guan Wen was angry, knowing that Lydia was trying to sabotage her but couldn't do anything about it.

Guan Wen wanted to invite Director Lin out, but a headhunting company also wanted to poach her. Guan Wen didn't want to continue the discussion and decided to leave. She wasn't one to give up easily.

Guan Wen found Director Zheng and explained her intentions, providing her company's brand information. Director Zheng was impressed with Guan Wen's proposal. He visited Guan Wen's company and showed his approval of her approach.

Ding Ning celebrated his 35th birthday with his close friends. Jing Zhiqiu invited Guan Wen for a drink to celebrate her victory in the recent project. To reconcile Guan Wen and Chen Xuanxuan, Jing Zhiqiu arranged this meeting, hoping to mend their friendship.

During the conversation, Chen Xuanxuan expressed her frustration, feeling that Guan Wen looked down on her and even said she wanted to end their friendship. Chen Xuanxuan even wrote a letter of ending their friendship with lipstick on a tissue. As she was about to leave, she overheard Lydia talking bad about Guan Wen, which led to a fight between the two. Guan Wen found the situation both infuriating and amusing, trying to break up the fight.

Meanwhile, Ding Ning and his friend came to watch the spectacle, and Ding Ning was surprised to see Guan Wen. Accidentally, Guan Wen spilled her food on Ding Ning. They were old adversaries, and Guan Wen didn't expect to run into him there.

Guan Wen's success in securing the project impressed the management, but Lydia's lover, Pete, felt that Guan Wen was uncontrollable and wanted to fire her. They believed Guan Wen was too arrogant and self-centered. Guan Wen disagreed with Pete's claims and said she would submit her resignation before the end of the day.

Guan Wen shared her decision to resign with her two best friends, and they were surprised but fully supported her. They believed Guan Wen deserved a better place where her talents would be appreciated.

The next day, Guan Wen started packing her things to leave the office. Lydia came over to taunt her again, but Guan Wen warned her that one day she would settle the score.

Guan Wen managed to find the headhunting company that had approached her before. She now needed to find a better job. Soon, she went for an interview at the place recommended by the headhunting company. They gave her positive feedback, saying her performance was excellent. Now, she was waiting for their response.

Chen Xuanxuan's parents came to her home and learned that she had been dismissed. Lin Hao was surprised since Chen Xuanxuan hadn't told him about it. Before her parents left, they asked if they should help her secure another position through connections. Chen Xuanxuan directly refused their offer, making Lin Hao angry, but he held his tongue and followed her lead.

Chen Xuanxuan called her friends and told them about her plan to open her own store. Guan Wen, despite leaving her current company, had an interview with a more prestigious one. Though she didn't know the outcome yet, Guan Wen was confident.

Lydia came to taunt Guan Wen, but Guan Wen didn't care and said she would settle the score one day. Lydia mocked her as a loser. Though Guan Wen was leaving, her subordinates liked her. Even though she could be strict, they learned a lot from her.

Just then, Guan Wen received a call from the headhunter. To her surprise, she didn't pass the interview, as they had investigated her and learned about her arrogant and improper relationships with partners. The headhunter couldn't recommend her for another job, which was a significant blow to Guan Wen.

Lydia called Guan Wen to mock her again and said she could speak highly of her to Pete if Guan Wen said some good things about her. Chen Xuanxuan, on her way home, found that the lock on her door wouldn't open. It turned out that Lin Hao's cousin had come. Lin Hao's cousin raised him and treated Chen Xuanxuan harshly when they first met. Now, she scolded Chen Xuanxuan harshly, causing her to fall down the stairs. When she came to Chen Xuanxuan's home, she didn't even bother to greet her and even used Chen Xuanxuan's lipstick casually. Though Chen Xuanxuan was angry, she couldn't say anything.

Guan Wen continued to discuss with her friends about her interview being sabotaged by Lydia. Her parents called again, and she made up an excuse to hurriedly end the call. Everyone had their own troubles, and Jing Zhiqiu was also frustrated. She wanted to be close to her husband every day, but he was always busy with work and didn't have time to sleep in the same bed as her. She went to her husband's office and found him with a much younger secretary. She dismissed the secretary and tried to be intimate with her husband, but he rejected her, leaving Jing Zhiqiu feeling down as she left the office.

Chen Xuanxuan also had to deal with Lin Hao's cousin, who was now asking to borrow money again without repaying the previous loan. Chen Xuanxuan was furious when she heard about it.

Chen Xuanxuan was very angry, so she went archery to vent her emotions. Guan Wen thought she should talk to Lin Hao's cousin clearly, but Chen Xuanxuan began to consider Lin Hao's feelings and hesitated to speak up. In the evening, Jing Zhiqiu changed into nice clothes, waiting for her husband to return. She called him, but he kept saying he was in a meeting. After waiting for a long time, Jing Zhiqiu got angry and blocked her husband on WeChat.

Guan Wen took Chen Xuanxuan home, but unexpectedly, Guan Wen's mother brought a potential suitor named Liu Wei to their house and even introduced him to Guan Wen. Guan Wen made an excuse about a business trip and went back to her room to pack and leave. Just as she stepped out, Jing Zhiqiu also came to find Guan Wen. Since she was angry with her husband, she wanted to stay at Guan Wen's place for a few days. Since none of them wanted to be at home, they ended up going on a trip together. Chen Xuanxuan found a vacation spot for them to relax.

At the vacation spot, Guan Wen met Matt, who had already resigned from the company. She hoped he would find a more suitable job. Guan Wen thought about work even while on vacation, but Chen Xuanxuan hung up her call and insisted that Guan Wen experience skinny dipping since it would be her 33rd birthday tomorrow. Guan Wen stood by the pool in a bathrobe, waiting for Jing Zhiqiu and Chen Xuanxuan to join her, but unexpectedly, Ding Ning came instead, as he was here for a business meeting. Ding Ning arrived just in time to see Guan Wen naked, scaring her so much that she almost fell into the pool.

As a result, she accidentally pushed Ding Ning into the pool. The two began to bicker again, seemingly destined to meet as enemies. After returning to the room, Guan Wen saw that Jing Zhiqiu and Chen Xuanxuan were wearing swimsuits. When she learned that Chen Xuanxuan hadn't locked the door, Guan Wen "scolded" her.

Ding Ning had come for business, but accidentally ran into Guan Wen, disrupting everything. He could only call Chen Xuanxuan again. Afterward, his friend Xiao Yan Cheng called to ask if the business was settled, but Ding Ning said he couldn't make it due to some sudden developments. Later, he received a call from Cathy and went rock climbing in the afternoon, where he coincidentally met Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu. Jing Zhiqiu was discussing whether to have a second child with Guan Wen. Her mother-in-law wanted her to. While Guan Wen was preparing to start climbing, she found someone else took her route.

She was furious when she realized it was Ding Ning and a girl. Guan Wen had to choose another route but accidentally fell during the climb. Ding Ning rushed to catch her, but then he dropped her on the ground. In the end, Ding Ning left with his companion, Cathy. Guan Wen and her friends went to a club to dance, and Ding Ning and Cathy also came. Ding Ning was accompanying Cathy to try and secure a project and just wanted a chance to meet Chen Xuanxuan. When Ding Ning came out of the bathroom, he coincidentally encountered a drunk Guan Wen. They started bickering again, and it led to Cathy leaving.

Guan Wen was completely drunk and passed out the next day. Her friends were surprised to learn it was Ding Ning, as they knew about Guan Wen's strange ex-boyfriend from college. This time, Ding Ning's business trip ended without any achievements, but the most memorable moment was when he saw Guan Wen naked by the pool.

Guan Wen, Chen Xuanxuan, and Jing Zhiqiu had just returned. Both Jing Zhiqiu and Chen Xuanxuan had someone come to pick them up. Chen Xuanxuan was delighted when she found out that Lin Hao came to pick her up and even brought her a pair of flat shoes. They left together. Jing Zhiqiu thought her husband had sent a car to pick her up, but she was surprised to find out that it was Wang Liren's mother who came to pick her up.

She felt speechless about the situation. When she returned home, Wang Liren's mother started complaining. She said her son was working overtime at the company while Jing Zhiqiu was out having fun. She wanted them to have a second child as soon as possible. Jing Zhiqiu mentioned that Wang Liren was sleeping in the study every day. Wang Liren's mother came over to urge them to have a second child. Jing Zhiqiu also wanted to have one, but it required her husband's cooperation.

Lin Hao took Chen Xuanxuan home and informed her that the door code had been changed. He apologized for inviting his cousin over to stay without considering it properly. Chen Xuanxuan felt happier after Lin Hao's apology. In the past, Chen Xuanxuan had a miscarriage after being pushed down the stairs by Lin Hao's cousin. When Jing Zhiqiu and Guan Wen learned about this, they got very angry and scolded Lin Hao severely.

Later, Chen Xuanxuan worried that Lin Hao might mind that she lost a child. However, Lin Hao knelt down and proposed to her, and she was deeply moved and accepted, even without a ring. The next day, Chen Xuanxuan and Lin Hao got their marriage certificate. They were supposed to go for a pre-marital check-up in the afternoon, but Chen Xuanxuan had to go alone because Lin Hao had something to do at work.

Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu went to get their haircuts. Guan Wen got a short haircut, symbolizing a fresh start. Even though Cathy left, she still helped connect Chen Xuanxuan with the company president. This time, Ding Ning successfully secured the project, and he was very happy. Zheng Dong didn't expect Ding Ning to win the project so smoothly. He found out that Ding Ning was meeting Cathy without his knowledge.

Ding Ning tried to explain, but Zheng Dong showed pictures of Ding Ning and Cathy together in a bar. Ding Ning didn't care and said they were discussing relationship-related matters. Since there was no recording, Zheng Dong couldn't do anything.

Guan Wen found Chen Xuanxuan at the mall, but Chen Xuanxuan had already signed a contract for a shop space. Guan Wen felt that Chen Xuanxuan was hiding something from them, but Chen Xuanxuan said she didn't know how to talk about it. Ding Ning found out that Zheng Dong had gone behind his back to gather information on him and was very angry. When Chen Xuanxuan got home, Lin Hao scolded her for turning off her phone in the afternoon. Chen Xuanxuan learned from her check-up that her menstrual cycle was irregular. Lin Hao didn't say anything and just brought her a glass of water.

Chen Xuanxuan said she wanted to spend a million to open a shop, and Lin Hao felt upset that she didn't discuss such a significant matter with him. Chen Xuanxuan did talk to Lin Hao about it, but he was busy with a meeting at that time, so she decided on her own. Chen Xuanxuan knew that Lin Hao was upset about this, so she apologized to him.

Guan Wen went for an interview at Wanli Company, where she demonstrated her skills and ambition, expressing her confidence that she could do better if given the opportunity. Ding Ning was very angry because he offended Zheng Dong, and as a result, he was assigned to Wanli, which had the worst performance.

Ding Ning was unhappy but had to accept the arrangement. During this time, Chen Xuanxuan was busy with her shop, while Jing Zhiqiu's mother-in-law put up many baby pictures at home, hoping they would have a second child soon. Guan Wen cleaned up the house and felt much better seeing the tidy home. Moreover, she passed the interview at Wanli, which made her even happier. However, when she went to work on Monday, the HR department told her that her job offer was put on hold because the new general manager, who just arrived, wanted to review all the interviewees' information. To her surprise, the new general manager turned out to be Ding Ning.

The HR leader at Wanli informed Guan Wen that she couldn't start working there because the management disagreed with her hiring. As compensation, they offered her six months' salary. Guan Wen knew that Ding Ning was intentionally targeting her, so she didn't make things difficult for others. When Ding Ning finished work and saw Guan Wen near his car, they couldn't stand each other. They were like arch-enemies, not even letting each other speak.

Ding Ning refused to work with Guan Wen, so she threatened to approach Zheng Dong. Guan Wen knew that Ding Ning saw her as a rival, so she used Zheng Dong as leverage, and Ding Ning had no choice but to agree. Guan Wen shared the situation of working with Ding Ning with her close friends, but they thought she didn't have to stick to Wanli and could work elsewhere. However, Guan Wen believed that Wanli was the company she felt was more suitable for her.

Chen Xuanxuan's coffee shop had already opened, and everyone would gather and chat there. Guan Wen was always favored by her parents, and they pushed all the responsibilities onto her brother. Whenever Guan Wen returned home, her parents would prepare a table of delicious food for her.

If her brother tried to sneak a bite, he would be scolded. Guan Wen was the pampered one at home, but sometimes she would also help her brother with serving food. Jing Zhiqiu returned home and found that her brother had already come back. She complained that her mother-in-law had visited and urged them to have a second child. Wang Liren was quite speechless and didn't say much because his mind was solely focused on work.

On her first day of work, Guan Wen noticed that her office colleagues were quite lazy, which was one of the reasons why Wanli wasn't developing well. Guan Wen suggested having dinner together, but everyone refused. Unexpectedly, only one colleague agreed to have dinner with her. In the office, when secretary Lisa entered, she intentionally made her skirt very short and unbuttoned a button.

Jing Zhiqiu happened to pass by and saw the scene, so the other person had to leave. Soon after Guan Wen arrived at the company, Ding Ning called her into his office. He had prepared performance plans for her, which were quite demanding. However, Guan Wen wasn't bothered by them and was confident in handling everything.

Jing Zhiqiu had dinner with a group of wealthy ladies, and they were all comparing themselves to each other. Jing Zhiqiu also couldn't help but secretly compare her own appearance. Guan Wen learned from a new colleague that the reason they didn't want to eat with her was because they knew the general manager didn't like her and suspected that she wouldn't stay for long. Guan Wen wasn't afraid and thought that having a meal together wouldn't hurt.

This team was challenging to manage, as everyone had their own ideas. Guan Wen understood that this colleague had originally come to Wanli's headquarters as the first-ranked person, but due to special circumstances, she was downgraded to Wanli. Guan Wen wasn't afraid and her next task was to win hearts.

While helping Lin Hao tidy up his clothes, Chen Xuanxuan unexpectedly found a list of expenses for a trip to Macau in Lin Hao's pants pocket. It seemed Lin Hao had his own secrets. Guan Wen had planned for everyone to attend the meeting on time, but except for the colleague who had dinner with her yesterday, everyone else arrived late. Seeing them trickling in, Guan Wen didn't say anything and just adjourned the meeting.

Chen Xuanxuan felt disappointed as she found no one in the shop, but Guan Wen came over. Chen Xuanxuan was feeling down because of Lin Hao's matters, so Guan Wen started advising her not to focus all her energy on men, as it would be detrimental to herself. During this time, Chen Xuanxuan had also been studying the operation strategies of internet-famous cafes and wanted to make her coffee shop better.

After working late at night, Guan Wen prepared to go home, but she ran into Ding Ning at the door. The two rivals exchanged some banter, but suddenly the power went out, and Guan Wen immediately grabbed Ding Ning as she was afraid of the dark. They had to use their phone flashlights to go down the stairs, but Guan Wen found it difficult to walk with her high heels. Seeing her struggle, Ding Ning pretended to be very calm, and in the end, he had to find an excuse to leave first so that Guan Wen would take off her high heels.

In fact, Ding Ning had been observing Guan Wen from afar and shook his head helplessly as he watched her struggling with her high heels. The next day, Guan Wen held a meeting at the company and adjourned it as soon as everyone arrived, leaving everyone wondering what she was up to. Even so, Guan Wen didn't back down, and this continued for the next few days. However, there was one subordinate named Sun Fei who was late every day. Guan Wen directly mentioned letting Sun Fei resign to show everyone that she meant business. This action made everyone start to respect Guan Wen's management.

Guan Wen told Ding Ning about the incident of firing a colleague, as she wanted to make an example to encourage others to change their lazy ways. She needed to use her own methods to unite the team and get them to work wholeheartedly. Guan Wen also reprimanded a person who was grabbing coupons during working hours. Guan Wen went to Chen Xuanxuan's coffee shop and found that they had many customers today. Unexpectedly, Chen Xuanxuan used bargaining to increase sales.

As Guan Wen was going back to her office with a cup of coffee, she accidentally spilled it on Ai Zong, who demanded compensation from the company as she had signed a contract with the previous director. Guan Wen almost fell, but fortunately, Ding Ning caught her. They later talked to Ai Zong, and when the situation became a stalemate between Guan Wen and Ai Zong, Ding Ning stepped in and offered to compensate, which surprised Guan Wen. Afterward, Guan Wen asked Ding Ning why he did that since it might affect the company, but Ding Ning seemed indifferent.

Later, Guan Wen took her subordinates to a mall for research and found that there were very few visitors, and only a few stores were open. Chen Xuanxuan went to the airport to pick up Lin Hao and saw him chatting and laughing with his colleagues. Chen Xuanxuan wanted to introduce herself to them but was stopped by Lin Hao. Chen Xuanxuan felt a bit upset, but Lin Hao comforted her with a few words, and she didn't get angry. In terms of them officially getting married, Lin Hao said he was waiting for the right opportunity to tell his colleagues.

Jing Zhiqiu happened to be in a restaurant having coffee with a friend. They were talking about how men are easily tempted by seductive women when Jing Zhiqiu saw her husband, Wang Liren, with Lisa. Jing Zhiqiu used the excuse of making a call to Wang Liren and was surprised when Lisa answered. It turned out that Lisa was trying to seduce Wang Liren and wouldn't let any opportunity slip by.

Guan Wen handed her proposal to Ding Ning, and he remembered the time when they had plans to watch a movie together but Guan Wen broke the promise. Ding Ning sighed, realizing that Guan Wen hadn't changed from before. Just when Guan Wen was going to work, she received a call from her brother, Guan Tengfei, asking her to lend him 500,000 yuan. Guan Wen wanted her brother to find a proper job, but Guan Tengfei's job conditions were demanding. Guan Wen was speechless and prepared to leave, but Guan Tengfei hugged her, and this scene was seen by her colleagues.

Chen Xuanxuan was at home thinking about work when Lin Hao returned. Seeing Chen Xuanxuan had just eaten takeout, he immediately helped with cleaning. Lin Hao was doing this to improve his chances of promotion, and now it was crucial for him to get help from Chen Xuanxuan's father. On the other side, Jing Zhiqiu arrived at the hotel and saw her husband and his secretary coming.

She was very angry and rushed over, but Lisa deliberately tried to create misunderstandings to embarrass Jing Zhiqiu. Jing Zhiqiu realized she had been impulsive, so the next morning, she put on her "battle outfit" and came to the company, distributing employee welfare cards. Lisa intentionally brought up the fruit-cutting incident from the day before, but Jing Zhiqiu didn't back down; she was the legitimate one, after all, and not afraid of anything Lisa might say.

Guan Wen went to her former business partner and persuaded them not to close their store temporarily. With Guan Wen's plea, they agreed. Then she went to her previous company because she needed them to prevent Pete and his team from closing their store.

However, Pete and his team proposed very demanding conditions. Guan Tengfei had been taking care of it for Guan Wen, but she was in a meeting at the time, so she hung up the call. Guan Tengfei then sent a message using his good friend's phone, saying he was at the police station. When Guan Wen saw this, she got angry and immediately went to the police station, only to find out that her brother had lied to her. Guan Wen was furious.

Feeling tired from wearing high heels, Guan Wen took them off, and Ding Ning happened to come over. Ding Ning taunted Guan Wen, but she didn't back down and expressed her determination to handle the matter well. Jing Zhiqiu went to Chen Xuanxuan's coffee shop.

Although she had many customers every day, she was still losing 40,000 yuan. Jing Zhiqiu helped Chen Xuanxuan reprice her items. After working overtime, Ding Ning prepared to go to the meeting room to get something and saw Guan Wen asleep, exhausted from her busyness. Ding Ning remembered the time when they were still a couple, and Guan Wen had neglected his birthday due to study commitments. Despite that, they were both very happy.

Wang Liren took Lisa to socialize and drank quite a bit. Lisa saw Wang Liren drunk and deliberately leaned towards him, even leaving her lipstick mark on him, all to make Jing Zhiqiu misunderstand. After returning home, Wang Liren naturally discovered the lipstick mark, and Jing Zhiqiu quickly went to the restroom to wash it off.

Guan Wen told Ding Ning about her plans and needed his help for the next step, which required him to negotiate with the leaders while she worked behind the scenes. Guan Wen also prepared a second plan, but surprisingly, the first one was already successful. The next step of their work proceeded even more smoothly.

Pete brought Lydia, as this month's sales were very low, and Lydia wanted to use her charm to prevent Pete from blaming her. At this time, the secretary came and said that Wanshi and Hengtian were going to join forces, so they could only temporarily not close Wanshi's store. Jing Zhiqiu chatted and arranged flowers with the rich ladies, but she was starting to worry about her husband and Lisa. When Jing Zhiqiu went home to pack Wang Liren's things, she found out that Lisa was going on the business trip with him. This news made Jing Zhiqiu feel uncomfortable.

Guan Wen held a meeting at the company and shared her ideas with Ding Ning, who also gave some suggestions. Other colleagues told Guan Wen that no one had ever dared to contradict Ding Ning during a meeting. Later, Guan Wen's two subordinates were discussing whether Ding Ning had a girlfriend or not, but they didn't know that Ding Ning and Guan Wen were right behind them, blocked by a billboard. When they got out of the elevator, Ding Ning quietly told them to leave. Guan Wen thought that Ding Ning was going to fire the two, especially when Ding Ning had made a call to the office, but it turned out that Ding Ning just asked the workers to leave the elevator.

Chen Xuanxuan had dinner at home with Lin Hao and informed her parents about getting married. Chen's mother was very happy, but her father felt that Chen Xuanxuan hadn't achieved anything yet and had still gotten married. Chen's father said his daughter had no experience and opened a coffee shop. Chen Xuanxuan stuttered while speaking, but Lin Hao kept helping her. Then Chen Xuanxuan talked about Lin Hao's job, and it turned out that there was a promotion opportunity, and the leader was friends with Chen's father, so there was a good chance.

A group of friends asked Guan Tengfei to sign a partnership agreement. If he signed, they would transfer money to him. Guan Tengfei found it strange that he was the only one signing, but he signed it anyway, despite his doubts. Chen Xuanxuan decided to improve her coffee shop's popularity by buying a batch of high-quality coffee beans. However, the sales were still not good, and she began to think about finding a skilled barista.

After Ding Ning sent off a client, he saw Guan Wen writing and drawing in the office. He asked Guan Wen why she wasn't going out for business development, and she was analyzing the characteristics of each brand. Guan Wen said that Wanshi was not qualified to make choices for them, and her idea was for everyone to do their job well so they could have a better future. Chen Xuanxuan visited the school to bring fruits to her father, secretly hoping her father would introduce her to a student good at making coffee. Her father advised her not to interfere with her students' lives.

Just then, a student arrived, and Chen Xuanxuan asked who was good at making coffee. The classmate mentioned He Yifei. Chen Xuanxuan quickly found He Yifei's contact information in her father's directory and contacted him. Initially, He Yifei thought Chen Xuanxuan was from a club. When he found out she was Professor Chen's daughter, he reluctantly shook hands with her. Chen Xuanxuan said she just wanted He Yifei to help her at her coffee shop, but then she accidentally revealed that her father knew she was coming to him, and He Yifei left immediately.

Wang Liren and Lisa went on a business trip, and Jing Zhiqiu followed them. Wang Liren was surprised to see Jing Zhiqiu and asked why she was there. Just then, Lisa came over, dressed very revealingly, and didn't expect to see Jing Zhiqiu there. Wang Liren asked Lisa to rest today, and though Lisa was unwilling, she had to agree. When they left, Jing Zhiqiu deliberately declared sovereignty, which made Lisa so angry that she twisted her foot.

Jing Zhiqiu and Wang Liren were about to have a romantic time in their room, but Lisa unexpectedly showed up and said there was a work-related matter that Wang Liren needed to handle immediately. Before leaving, Jing Zhiqiu kissed Wang Liren's face, which made Lisa very uncomfortable.

Every day, Chen Xuanxuan kept pestering He Yifei, hoping he would help her, but He Yifei just entered the café. Chen Xuanxuan didn't give up and persisted in getting He Yifei's help. Finally, He Yifei reluctantly agreed to go to Chen Xuanxuan's coffee shop, which made Chen Xuanxuan very happy. Afterward, she told Lin Hao about this, and then her cousin called. Chen Xuanxuan learned from the call that Lin Hao had already told her cousin about their marriage.

Guan Pengfei came to the company to inquire why the company was in a mess, and the other three partners were acting indifferent, but it was Guan Pengfei who signed the documents, and now they were putting all the blame on him. The head of the personnel department told Ding Ning that Guan Wen's team was requesting more work, and the emotions in the business development department were running high. Ding Ning decided to go and see what was happening. He found that everyone was discussing business development in groups, and he couldn't help but admire Guan Wen's management skills.

As Guan Pengfei had signed the loan documents without any involvement from the other three partners, he was solely responsible now that the company was facing problems and the repayment deadline was approaching. Guan Pengfei had to go to the loan company, hoping to get an extension and reduce some interest charges. However, after learning about Guan Pengfei's purpose, the loan company firmly refused to grant any extension. They then introduced a financial product to Guan Pengfei, promising that he could earn one million without worrying about paying interest. Guan Pengfei was tempted and the only requirement was for him to provide his credit card.

Jing Zhiqiu went to the gym and unexpectedly ran into Lisa. Lisa started to deliberately imply that Wang Liren had asked her to go there, suggesting that their relationship was getting closer. Jing Zhiqiu was clever and always suppressed Lisa in various ways, which made Lisa very dissatisfied. The recent promotional activities at Wanli increased customer traffic significantly, and Ding Ning asked his subordinates about the details, but they couldn't provide any information. Just then, Guan Wen brought a business partner to the company and introduced the situation of the shopping mall. Ding Ning couldn't help but smile and took the initiative to talk to them.

Guan Wen was about to leave when Ding Ning arrived in his car. Guan Wen initially didn't want to get in, but Ding Ning insisted, and she eventually got into the backseat, much to Ding Ning's surprise. Lisa deliberately returned her gym card to Wang Liren at the office and said that it seemed like Jing Zhiqiu didn't like her going there. However, Wang Liren didn't say anything, and Lisa left, pretending to be very wronged. In fact, Lisa just wanted to make Wang Liren think that Jing Zhiqiu was petty, and her plan worked.

Thanks to He Yifei's help, Chen Xuanxuan's coffee shop suddenly attracted many customers, which made her very happy. Jing Zhiqiu also thought Chen Xuanxuan's approach was excellent. Guan Wen suddenly received a call from the police station saying that her brother had assaulted someone. At first, she thought her brother was just trying to deceive her, but after multiple calls, she had no choice but to go to the police station.

To her surprise, Guan Pengfei had indeed been involved in a fight and was at the police station. After returning home, Guan Wen learned that Guan Pengfei had lost one million due to a failed investment, which was a significant amount for them. She was initially very angry but then checked the agreements signed by her brother and made some calls to her colleagues, telling them to gather all their friends tomorrow.

Jing Zhiqiu returned home and found that all the condoms at home had been taken away. She later learned that it was Wang Liren's mother who took them, hoping that Jing Zhiqiu would get pregnant soon. Although Jing Zhiqiu wanted a child, Wang Liren had been busy with work and had no time for it. Chen Xuanxuan's coffee shop made 50,000 in revenue that day, and she couldn't believe that He Yifei's presence could have such a big impact. Lin Hao was also very surprised.

When Wang Liren returned home, Jing Zhiqiu saw the provocative photos that Lisa had sent him. When Wang Liren came to see them, Lisa deliberately withdrew the message.

Guan Wen, dressed like a boss, brought Guan Pengfei's friends to confront the person who wanted Guan Pengfei to invest one million. The person was surprised to find that Guan Wen was very knowledgeable about the matter and even threatened to report to the police. In the end, the person had no choice but to return the money to Guan Pengfei, and Guan Wen recorded evidence of the fraud. After that, Guan Wen instructed Guan Pengfei's friends to delete her brother's contact information from their phones. They were all afraid of Guan Wen, and when Guan Pengfei tried to defend them, she blocked him.

The police arrived at the scene after they reported the case, and the suspect was arrested. After cooperating with the police and making statements, they received a serious warning from the police for their vigilante actions. Guan Wen and the others realized their mistake and deeply reflected on their actions. Thanks to Guan Wen's innovative methods, six companies have shown interest in renting their space, proving her efficiency in handling matters.

After work, Guan Wen went to the gym to discuss business and tried to persuade the other party to rent their space. She decided to join in exercising to encourage the deal, even though she was not familiar with fitness. However, the next day, she ended up with sore back and waist. Ding Ning saw this scene and couldn't help but make fun of her, but Guan Wen didn't back down and playfully bumped into Ding Ning, refusing to admit defeat.

Zheng, the president, learned that Wanli's customer traffic had increased significantly and the business prospects were optimistic. He attributed this success to Guan Wen's efforts and decided to test Ding Ning by adding an assessment of rental return rate.

Chen Xuanxuan and Lin Hao got married, and both sides' parents were invited to a dinner. Chen Xuanxuan's aunt even mentioned grand wedding plans and demanded substantial dowries, including a building. Chen Xuanxuan's father found all of this absurd, and Lin Hao couldn't do anything to mediate the situation. He even got a bit ill when he tried to help. Chen Xuanxuan had to leave with her mother after the quarrel. Lin Hao later apologized to Chen Xuanxuan's father and even asked her to speak on his behalf. Chen Xuanxuan's father was concerned about her future, so he agreed to help Lin Hao talk to his boss for a promotion opportunity. Lin Hao promised to treat Chen Xuanxuan well for the rest of his life.

After returning home, Lin Hao cooked noodles for Chen Xuanxuan and revealed that he had given all his savings to her aunt. Chen Xuanxuan promised to give all her recent earnings to him. Lin Hao suggested selling the coffee shop and building a house in their hometown, but Chen Xuanxuan didn't want to do it, and they ended up arguing and she left the house.

Guan Wen worked hard to secure a collaboration with Mr. Qi and went to the gym every day. Due to her persistence, Mr. Qi finally agreed to give her some time for the collaboration. Chen Xuanxuan later shared her situation with Lin Hao with her two girlfriends. Guan Wen had always been against Chen Xuanxuan being with Lin Hao, and now her true intentions were revealed.

Jing Zhiqiu thought that marriage should not be complicated, and she felt embarrassed to tell her friends that she was already married. Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu were surprised to hear this news, and Guan Wen thought that if Chen Xuanxuan really didn't want to be with Lin Hao, there might still be a chance. She wanted them to separate, but Jing Zhiqiu felt that Lin Hao was a decent person, and no marriage was perfect. The matter of marriage caused a disagreement between Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu. In the end, Chen Xuanxuan decided to take a break from Lin Hao, which angered Jing Zhiqiu, and she left while Guan Wen simply turned off Chen Xuanxuan's phone.

Jing Zhiqiu returned home in the morning, while Wang Liren prepared to go to work. He casually suggested that Jing Zhiqiu should go to the gym or do flower arrangements instead of going to the company. Jing Zhiqiu could tell that Wang Liren didn't want her to go to the company, but he denied it. Jing Zhiqiu guessed that Lisa had already complained to Wang Liren, and she was determined not to let Lisa get away with it. She informed Guan Wen about the situation. Guan Wen hobbled to work in the morning, and to her surprise, she almost missed the elevator.

It turned out that Ding Ning was inside, and the two enemies found themselves together in the elevator. Meanwhile, Lin Hao was at work, and Chen Xuanxuan messaged him saying they would break up if he didn't apologize. Worried, Lin Hao immediately called her, but she refused to answer. A colleague noticed that Lin Hao seemed troubled and asked if it was about the job promotion. Lin Hao, who initially didn't want to talk about it, changed his attitude when he learned that the colleague's cousin had a good relationship with Director Zhang.

From Guan Wen's subordinates, Ding Ning learned that Guan Wen was hobbling due to her efforts to persuade the fitness company's CEO, Mr. Qi, to move into Wanli Mall for better development. Chen Xuanxuan was absent-minded because Lin Hao hadn't replied to her messages, and He Yifei said he would go to school in the afternoon. Chen Xuanxuan confided in He Yifei about her situation with Lin Hao, and he advised her not to lose herself for others.

Mr. Qi encountered Guan Wen at the gym again, but she was persistent in her efforts, refusing to give up unless he signed the contract. Ding Ning saw Guan Wen at the gym, and Mr. Qi was still training her. Ding Ning couldn't help shaking his head. He approached Guan Wen and teased her, intending to help her, but she declined his assistance. At that moment, Mr. Qi also came over, and Ding Ning greeted him. Mr. Qi thought both of them came to discuss business, but Ding Ning clarified that only Guan Wen was here for work. Mr. Qi admired Guan Wen's persistent spirit.

Guan Wen mentioned Mr. Qi's concerns about Wanli and explained the mall's concept. Finally, Mr. Qi agreed to cooperate, making everyone happy. Although Wanli was doing well now, Ding Ning knew that Chairman Zheng wouldn't let him off easily. He might use the rise in performance as an excuse to assess him.

Guan Wen took Jing Zhiqiu to meet with people from a headhunting company, hoping to help Lisa find a new job so that she could leave Wang Liren. Jing Zhiqiu didn't understand why Guan Wen and Ding Ning broke up in the past, and Guan Wen told her about their dispute over a study abroad opportunity. Guan Wen intentionally distanced herself from Ding Ning over this matter, and in the end, she won the opportunity.

In reality, Guan Wen pointed out the issues with Ding Ning's thesis, but she was willing to give up the opportunity to study abroad. Unfortunately, due to this incident, they had a misunderstanding, and Guan Wen didn't explain anything.

Ding Ning reported Wanli's situation to the headquarters, and Chairman Zheng again mentioned the change in financial returns as an assessment criterion. Unexpectedly, Ding Ning readily agreed to use investment returns as an assessment, and Chairman Zheng's actions were all aimed at driving Ding Ning away.

Knowing that Guan Wen successfully secured the gym, her subordinates admired her. Ding Ning heard from her subordinates that he had offended Chairman Zheng at the headquarters, and now the assessments seemed to target Wanli. When Ding Ning finished work, he saw Guan Wen by his car. Guan Wen asked why he didn't go to the gym, and Ding Ning made excuses, but Guan Wen knew he was just being stubborn.

After returning home, Guan Wen informed Chen Xuanxuan about the incident, and she purposely sent the messages to Lin Hao on behalf of Chen Xuanxuan. Chen Xuanxuan was still speaking up for Lin Hao even now, and Guan Wen felt even angrier after hearing it. Jing Zhiqiu also brought some red wine, and the three girlfriends prepared to have a good drink together.

Ding Ning met with his good friends and discussed their future performance. They found it challenging to compete with each other. Guan Wen and her two friends were drinking and venting their frustrations. Jing Zhiqiu talked about her mother-in-law coming to their house every day, pressuring her to have a second child, while Wang Liren was always busy with work and even slept in the study. Guan Wen thought there were no major issues between Jing Zhiqiu and Wang Liren, but Chen Xuanxuan was surprised that Jing Zhiqiu tried to reconcile with her husband when they argued, but Guan Wen advised her and Lin Hao to break up. Guan Wen always felt that Lin Hao was not suitable for Chen Xuanxuan.

During a company meeting, Guan Wen analyzed the situation of the brands moving into their mall. She believed the focus should be on the entry of the TL company she used to work for. If they invested a lot of time in renovating and improving products in Wanli, it would be more beneficial than having more brands. She took her subordinates to negotiate with TL, but before the negotiation began, Guan Wen received a call from her mother saying that Guan Tengfei was covered in blood and foaming at the mouth. Worried, she rushed home and ran into Lydia at the doorstep. Guan Wen apologized hurriedly, claiming that she had urgent matters to attend to. Lydia said it was alright on the surface, but she was thinking about how to reject Wanli.

Upon returning home, Guan Wen found Guan Pengfei sitting on the sofa. Guan Tengfei came back covered in paint, and their mother scolded him when he tried to wash up in the bathroom. To get their mother's attention, Guan Tengfei pretended to faint, which made Guan Wen angry. Guan Wen rushed back to the company for the meeting, hoping to discuss the TL's entry matter in time.

During the company meeting, Wang Liren and Jing Zhiqiu planned to leave together to pick up their son from school. Just as they were about to leave, Lisa stopped Wang Liren and brought up work-related matters. Wang Liren asked other subordinates to handle it. The skirt Jing Zhiqiu was wearing that day was a dress Wang Liren had bought for her when she was still a star and had to attend an award ceremony. Jing Zhiqiu said there was already a rift between them, and she had wanted to communicate with Wang Liren, but he was always busy with work, and they didn't get a chance to talk.

The headhunting company found Lisa and discussed her job requirements. Initially, Lisa didn't want to go for an interview, but after learning that the general manager was a wealthy heir from a prominent family, born in the 1980s, she agreed to the interview. The headhunter then informed Guan Wen, who was delighted by the news.

In the morning, Guan Wen was informed at the company that Lydia had complained about her, and Pete had not shown up at the time. Ding Ning severely reprimanded Guan Wen, asking what was going on at her home. Guan Wen refused to explain but promised to resolve the matter quickly. The headquarters also gave Ding Ning a strict order to deal with Guan Wen, leaving Guan Wen troubled.

Guan Wen met with Lydia alone and proposed her own way to resolve the issue, but Lydia found it absurd that they had suddenly changed the schedule. Besides, they still had conflicts, so she didn't think it was possible for her to help Guan Wen. Guan Wen's subordinates went to Ding Ning and defended Guan Wen, telling him the reason for her hasty departure. Guan Wen told Lydia that she could help her secure a position in a smaller city since Lydia hadn't closed any deals during this period. Maybe the one leaving next would be her. Lydia remained unwilling to agree and angrily splashed water on Guan Wen's face. Guan Wen remained calm and hoped that Lydia would still help her.

After learning about Guan Wen's situation, Ding Ning personally went to the company to apologize for her. The headquarters agreed to give Guan Wen one more day. Chen Xuanxuan knew that Guan Wen was busy these days, so she didn't want to disturb her and left with her luggage. Since she didn't have her ID, she planned to spend the night at a shop. While hiding from security at the shop, she almost got scared by He Yifei. He Yifei asked why she was there, and she said she came to pick up her belongings. Seeing her luggage, He Yifei realized that Chen Xuanxuan was homeless and offered her a blanket.

Jing Zhiqiu originally wanted to have a good talk with Wang Liren, but he got drunk again.

Guan Wen arrived at Ding Ning's office, and it was already the deadline. The company required a formal apology letter from Guan Wen to let her stay. At that moment, the company received an apology letter from Lydia, admitting their mistake, and Ding Ning was surprised that Guan Wen actually convinced Lydia to apologize. Guan Wen was about to leave when Ding Ning told her to confide in him if she encountered any difficulties in the future, but Guan Wen said it was unnecessary.

Lisa suddenly received an interview notice and informed that she had passed the interview. Wang Liren asked Lisa to come and help him book a restaurant and flowers. Lisa felt frustrated and decided to resign, which was the result that Jing Zhiqiu and Guan Wen intended to achieve.

Guan Wen took her subordinates to negotiate business partnerships. She enthusiastically spoke with potential partners she wanted to cooperate with and showed her sincerity. Guan Wen also expressed that Wanli was willing to make their store better and that General Manager Qi's gym was also in the mall.

Lin Hao dressed up nicely and prepared to discuss his promotion with his colleague, Xiao Yun. However, Xiao Yun canceled the meeting at the last minute due to something urgent, which made Lin Hao angry. He then messaged Chen Xuanxuan to apologize, but she had already blocked him.

Wang Liren, knowing that Jing Zhiqiu was unhappy, took the initiative to apologize by inviting her to dinner and buying flowers. He also planned to go to bed early that night and be romantic. Wang Liren told Jing Zhiqiu that Lisa had left, and Jing Zhiqiu pretended to express approval of Lisa while feeling secretly pleased. Wang Liren claimed that he had always focused on the family and never got distracted. Jing Zhiqiu prepared a romantic evening, but Wang Liren suddenly didn't feel well. Jing Zhiqiu advised him not to worry and that he was probably just tired.

Guan Wen's mother started to introduce potential suitors to her since Guan Wen was getting older and should get married soon. Guan Tengfei came out of his room, and their mother left. Guan Wen asked her brother what he planned to do next, and Guan Tengfei said he hadn't figured it out yet.

Next, Guan Wen brought the brand partners to visit Wanli. Ding Ning saw them, and although he didn't say anything, he approved of Guan Wen's approach in his heart. Guan Wen aimed to activate this chessboard and achieve a win-win situation.

Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu arrived at Chen Xuanxuan's café, thinking that she had gone home, but later found out that she had been living at the shop all along. Guan Wen said that this was against the rules, and she was worried about Chen Xuanxuan. Guan Wen advised her to think things through, whether to separate or divorce, as dragging it out was not a solution.

Lin Hao was currently troubled by his thoughts about the promotion and couldn't find peace. He considered that perhaps it would be better to apologize to Chen Xuanxuan's father instead of finding Xiao Yun's cousin. Now, he had to apologize to Chen Xuanxuan.

Chen Xuanxuan was discovered by security while living at the restaurant and was eventually driven out. When she didn't know where to go, Lin Hao surprisingly came with a bouquet of flowers to apologize, and Chen Xuanxuan went home with him. After taking a shower, Lin Hao brought up the promotion issue again, and Chen Xuanxuan thought about what Guan Wen had said - maybe marriage wasn't just about two people and involved many interests.

Guan Wen received a message from her mother during the meeting, asking her to choose a suitor for marriage. Unfortunately, Ding Ning saw her being distracted. He called Guan Wen and asked about her views on International Women's Day. Although Guan Wen didn't hear much, her responses were sensible. She had done her homework beforehand and was able to focus on the key points during the meeting. When Guan Wen got home, she found out her mother was feeling dizzy. Her mother wanted to talk about the matchmaking issue and intentionally lured her back home. Guan Wen didn't want to go through with the matchmaking, but her mother kept persuading her with kind words, so Guan Wen reluctantly agreed.

Chen Xuanxuan bought a lot of things and returned home. However, her father was still angry with Lin Hao's cousin, who had made unreasonable demands. Chen Xuanxuan had been defending Lin Hao and hoped her father could help him. The matter had been settled, and when Lin Hao learned about it, he was very happy and treated Chen Xuanxuan very well.

Jing Zhiqiu was still spending time with her son, practicing skipping rope, while Wang Liren was busy with work. Since there was no administrative secretary now, many tasks were assigned to others. Jing Zhiqiu noticed her husband working overtime and brought him a pot of soup. Wang Liren was struggling to make a presentation, and Jing Zhiqiu helped him complete it quickly, impressing him. In the evening, they planned to be intimate, but Wang Liren couldn't perform, and Jing Zhiqiu reassured him that it was probably due to fatigue, though Wang Liren began to doubt himself.

After taking a shower, Guan Wen received many WeChat friend requests from potential suitors. To deter others, she intentionally posted an unattractive woman's photo on her Moments. However, some people still saw her real photo and initiated chats with her, leaving Guan Wen speechless. While trying to discuss work with her subordinates, the suitors kept sending messages, disrupting her work. At that moment, Ding Ning sent a message to gather for a meeting. During the meeting, Guan Wen and Lei Zong had a disagreement, and Ding Ning scolded them both severely. They were in the same company and needed to cooperate rather than compete.

Feeling inadequate recently, Wang Liren wanted to get a thorough examination at the hospital. He intentionally locked the office door but unexpectedly, Jing Zhiqiu came over. He had to hastily hang up the phone. Jing Zhiqiu and the HR department were interviewing executive secretaries, hoping to find one to help Wang Liren.

Ding Ning went to the headquarters for a meeting, and Boss Zheng started asking about recent developments in Wanli. Luo Zong was angry, feeling that Wanli was taking away business from Hengtian. Ding Ning explained that it was due to International Women's Day, which eased Boss Zheng's concerns.

Ding Ning learned that Guan Wen had made plans to meet with a group of people, including Pete. He didn't allow her to go and said he could handle the situation. Guan Wen found it strange why Ding Ning didn't want her to go. Ding Ning explained that such a dinner gathering was not suitable for her. Without giving Guan Wen a chance to argue, Ding Ning left with another colleague. Curious about Ding Ning's dinner gathering, Guan Wen decided to follow and see what was going on. Ding Ning had indeed drunk a lot and was discussing work with Pete. In this state, he would easily get drunk with so much alcohol. Guan Wen noticed Ding Ning drinking heavily and knew he couldn't handle it all.

Pete intentionally kept filling Ding Ning's glass and made sharp and sarcastic remarks. Soon, Ding Ning passed out. Guan Wen saw this and went over to help him drink. Pete tried to make Guan Wen drink, but she accidentally spilled the drink on Pete's face. As Pete was about to retaliate, Ding Ning unexpectedly grabbed Pete's hand. In reality, Ding Ning wasn't drunk; he had faked it because he knew it was a trap set up by Pete, and he wanted to avoid getting too drunk and ending up in the hospital. In the car, Ding Ning wanted to kiss Guan Wen, but she avoided it. They both still had feelings for each other, and they worried about each other, but there were misunderstandings between them that hadn't been resolved.

Close friend Xiao Yan Cheng also learned about Ding Ning's recent adventure and called to "greet" him. Jing Zhiqiu took her son to the hospital for a checkup, while Wang Liren also visited the hospital, trying to avoid being recognized. He was embarrassed when he realized the doctor was female, but he complied when she asked him to take off his pants for examination. The doctor found that Wang Liren was likely under too much stress and there was nothing serious, so she prescribed some medicine and let him leave. As Wang Liren was about to get the medicine, he saw Jing Zhiqiu coming with her son and quickly left.

For this year's International Women's Day, Guan Wen sought other agents to encourage more businesses to participate. One of the businesses mentioned that Pete had arranged a meeting with them in the afternoon. Guan Wen hurriedly contacted other agents, and they agreed to participate. Jing Zhiqiu learned about Wang Liren's recent stress at work and asked them to share the client list with her so she could help.

While working late at the company, Guan Wen noticed the water dispenser was empty. As she was about to heat water, the power suddenly went out. She heard footsteps approaching and hit the person on the head with a water bottle, only to realize it was Ding Ning. Guan Wen quickly put a band-aid on Ding Ning's head and said that, after her efforts, Pete would surely call the next day to agree to participate in the International Women's Day event. Surprisingly, the next day, Pete did call and agreed to join the event, but Lei Zong took credit for Guan Wen's work, which angered her subordinate, Da Luo. This incident served as a warning to Guan Wen.

Jing Zhiqiu made an appointment with the wife of Zhang, Wang Liren's superior, for afternoon tea to try and secure more opportunities for her husband. Through her persistent efforts, she managed to build a relationship with the woman, who promised to support Wang Liren's company.

With Chen Xuanxuan's father's help, Lin Hao was almost certain to get the promotion this time. He even invited his colleagues to dinner, and they all congratulated him. Jing Zhiqiu happened to meet Lisa and her boyfriend while going out to eat. At first, Jing Zhiqiu pretended to be regretful for not saying goodbye to Lisa. However, Lisa honestly admitted that her job change was related to Jing Zhiqiu. She wanted to change her life and advised Jing Zhiqiu to cherish Wang Liren, as he was a good man.

After dinner, Lin Hao was planning to go singing with his colleagues but received a message from Chen Xuanxuan, asking for his help. He quickly rushed back home, only to find Chen Xuanxuan searching frantically for her ID card. Seeing the mess, Lin Hao thought of his colleague Xiao Yun, who had also congratulated him on his promotion. Xiao Yun then invited Lin Hao to play soccer. While leaving, Lin Hao used an excuse to avoid Chen Xuanxuan, who didn't suspect anything.

Early in the morning, Lin Hao sprayed cologne and was about to go play soccer when Chen Xuanxuan smelled it. He found a quick excuse, saying he had an appointment with someone named Xiao Yun. Chen Xuanxuan didn't think too much of it. After the soccer game, they all went to eat together. Accidentally, Xiao Yun spilled juice on Lin Hao's clothes. He went to the restroom to clean up and met Xiao Yun there. Xiao Yun intentionally seduced Lin Hao, who quickly fell for it and invited her to a hotel. Once there, Xiao Yun pretended not to want to ruin anyone's family, but Lin Hao admitted he didn't even like Chen Xuanxuan and promised to find a way to break up with her. They spent the night together at the hotel.

During a meeting, Lei Zong was supposed to present the plan for International Women's Day, but the printer ran out of ink and the computer malfunctioned. Lei Zong couldn't give the presentation, showing that he wasn't dedicated to his work and relied on his subordinates to do everything. Ding Ning glanced at Guan Wen; he knew it was all her doing and decided to publicly admonish Lei Zong. Guan Wen's mother called her to inquire about her upcoming blind date, but Guan Wen evaded the question with an excuse. Lei Zong suspected that Guan Wen was responsible for the computer and printer issues, so he deliberately tried to sow discord between her and her subordinates.

Ding Ning witnessed this and didn't like people who engaged in such behind-the-scenes tactics. So he called the HR department to improve the assessment system for directors, intending to punish Lei Zong.

Chen Xuanxuan received a call from Lin Hao, saying he was going to play soccer. She wanted to ask more questions, but Lin Hao used sweet talk to avoid further inquiries. Guan Wen felt she had gained weight recently, so she decided to go to the gym. Ding Ning learned about this and went there as well. He arrived just in time to stop a young boy from harassing Guan Wen. Ding Ning knew that Guan Wen didn't eat breakfast, so he intentionally invited their colleagues to have breakfast together to ensure she had a proper meal.

While shopping for books at the bookstore, Jing Zhiqiu suddenly overheard a lecture on marriage. She, too, wanted to find the right way for her and Wang Liren to get along. Following her mother's request, Guan Wen reluctantly went on a blind date. To make the potential suitor lose interest in her, she intentionally dressed extravagantly.

Unfortunately, Ding Ning saw the whole scene and couldn't help but laugh. He then conveniently arranged a meeting to get Guan Wen out of the awkward situation. However, Guan Wen had to go to the office in her "eccentric outfit." As she arrived at the building, she hurriedly wiped off her lipstick, and Ding Ning saw everything. Then Ding Ning announced the meeting's cancellation, making Guan Wen feel that he was deliberately targeting her.

Recently, Wang Liren had been going home early, wanting to be close to his wife. However, due to his physical condition, he always found excuses to reject Jing Zhiqiu's signals for intimacy.

The Goddess Festival has arrived, and Wanli has prepared everything. The mall is crowded with people, and Guan Wen is delighted to see the bustling atmosphere. At this time, Ding Ning also arrives, but when he sees Guan Wen, he doesn't even greet her and leaves directly. Ding Ning learned that the entire management team would attend the celebration banquet, but since Guan Wen wasn't going, he found an excuse not to attend either. Chen Xuanxuan has been distant and absent-minded these days, but fortunately, He Yifei is there to help her so she doesn't lose customers. He Yifei advises her not to waste time on men and focus on self-improvement, which Chen Xuanxuan finds reasonable.

Ding Ning and Xiaoyan Cheng play table tennis. When Xiaoyan Cheng learns that Guan Wen has been busy with blind dates, he is surprised that Ding Ning still hasn't solved the situation with Guan Wen. Ding Ning feels helpless as he hasn't been able to solve it either. Zheng Dong and the general manager of Hengtian are going to have tea together. The Goddess Festival event has revived Wanli, but it poses a big threat to Hengtian.

When Guan Wen returns home, she finds her mother there. Her mother is angry after knowing that Guan Wen deliberately dressed strangely for the blind date. Guan Wen says the suitor isn't her type, but her mother asks what type she likes. Guan Wen doesn't have a clear answer, and since she's too hungry, her mother cooks, but Guan Wen falls asleep before eating. Her mother, seeing her exhausted, decides not to scold her and leaves.

Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu have coffee at Chen Xuanxuan's shop. Jing Zhiqiu goes to greet her husband Wang Liren, and Guan Wen happens to see Guan Wen trying to close a project list when she comes over. Guan Wen feels something is wrong and quickly returns to hold a meeting. Guan Wen begins to worry that many businesses will settle in a small mall near Wanli, so she asks Da Luo to follow up on the matter.

Wang Liren secretly takes medicine at home and almost gets caught by Jing Zhiqiu. As the owner of this mall, Wang Liren is competing with Wanli for resources. He tells his wife not to share work matters with Guan Wen. Jing Zhiqiu gets angry because they have barely talked about anything other than work. She later goes to a marriage agency to check on the status of their relationship. Wang Liren also goes but sees a different consultant. Both feel there are problems in their marriage. Jing Zhiqiu thinks Wang Liren doesn't love her, while Wang Liren avoids her because of his health issues. There are misunderstandings between them.

Chen Xuanxuan returns home to find Lin Hao not there. She sends him a message, but Lin Hao has been with Xiao Yun these days. Chen Xuanxuan becomes angry when she orders takeout and senses that Lin Hao has been wearing cologne recently. Lin Hao uses the excuse of being a deputy director to justify the cologne and even scolds Chen Xuanxuan. After cleaning the house, Chen Xuanxuan apologizes to Lin Hao.

Guan Wen informs Ding Ning about the company's situation and hopes he can solve the problem of other malls using similar brands. Ding Ning also finds a consultant to help the company. Ding Ning returns to work at night and is surprised to find Guan Wen still working. He suspects that someone is controlling everything from behind the scenes.

Ding Ning went to the company to meet with Chairman Zheng, but Zheng deliberately made excuses not to see him. However, Ding Ning waited outside the door and finally met with Chairman Zheng in the afternoon. Ding Ning got straight to the point and stated his purpose for coming. Chairman Zheng was unwilling to help Ding Ning, and when Ding Ning brought up Chairman Zheng's intentional matchmaking, he didn't refute it. In fact, Chairman Zheng has been targeting Ding Ning because Ding Ning doesn't obey his commands. Since they couldn't reach a cooperation agreement, Ding Ning left directly.

Xiao Yan Cheng met up with Ding Ning and thought it was futile to reason with rogues like Chairman Zheng. Suddenly, Ding Ning received a call from Guan Wen, who informed him that Mr. Huang came to them voluntarily. Mr. Huang showed Guan Wen the conditions offered by the other mall and stated his own requirements, but they were very demanding.

Guan Wen directly rejected them, and together with Ding Ning, they managed to get the other mall to agree to sign the contract and obtained their floor plan. After returning, Guan Wen and Ding Ning analyzed the situation of the other mall and reached a unanimous agreement. Now, they have to persuade major brands to stay in Wanli. After the conversation with Guan Wen and Ding Ning, many brands began to hesitate about moving to another mall. The war between Ding Ning, Guan Wen, and Chairman Zheng has officially begun.

Xiao Yan Cheng realizes that Guan Wen might also be interested in Ding Ning. Guan Wen notices that Jing Zhiqiu hasn't been in touch with her for two weeks, so she decides to talk to her. Jing Zhiqiu only mentions that her husband asked her to keep her distance from Guan Wen, and Guan Wen admits that it's necessary, as Wang Liren has taken away their brands. Now, both sides are competitors. As Wanli has been pressing down costs, Wang Liren's mall is now in a passive state. Guan Wen knows that Jing Zhiqiu is not contacting her because of her husband. Guan Wen makes it clear to Jing Zhiqiu that even though they are competitors, their friendship will never change.

Chen Xuanxuan found a girl's earring in Lin Hao's bag when she was doing the laundry in the morning. After Lin Hao came home, Chen Xuanxuan questioned him about the earring. Lin Hao came up with a lousy excuse to evade the question, and Chen Xuanxuan starts to doubt him. Ding Ning knows that Guan Wen has been going to the gym recently, so he goes there to find her. He follows her and suggests having supper together after exercise, which surprises Guan Wen, as Ding Ning is acting unusually.

Chen Xuanxuan intentionally brings up the idea of having a child, and Lin Hao hesitates. Under Chen Xuanxuan's pressure, Lin Hao reluctantly agrees. Wang Liren wants to overcome Wanli by lowering the rent, but now he disagrees, and he is very angry.

Zhang Zong said that Chairman Zheng came to see him; otherwise, he wouldn't have taken this project. Wang Liren suddenly realizes that he has become a pawn in their internal struggle. Chen Xuanxuan and her mother go to the hospital to wait for Lin Hao to do the examination, but at that moment, Lin Hao is entangled with Xiao Yun. Later, Lin Hao hangs up the phone directly, using the excuse of going to a meeting.

This time, Guan Wen and Ding Ning also received news that other brands want to sign with Wang Liren. Guan Wen came up with another plan, and Ding Ning advised her to take some time to rest. As Guan Wen just came out, she meets Wang Liren. Wang Liren wants to know where Jing Zhiqiu went, but Guan Wen suggests he should figure it out himself. This scene of them chatting is coincidentally seen by Ding Ning, who is surprised to discover their secret relationship.

Guan Wen is now worried that the other mall will make a desperate move and snatch all their cooperative partners. If that happens, Wanli might be finished. This situation has dealt a heavy blow to Guan Wen, and some people are even considering leaving the company. Guan Wen can only relieve her stress by going for a run. In the evening, Guan Wen goes to the company and finds that Ding Ning is also working overtime. They start analyzing together, hoping to find the best solution for Wanli. Ding Ning never expected that he would one day discuss work with Guan Wen, and Guan Wen didn't expect it either. Ding Ning suddenly mentions a win-win approach, which deeply touches Guan Wen. Perhaps they can find a win-win solution.

Soon, Wang Liren and his team are preparing for a celebration, but Wang Liren has been busy with work, neglecting Jing Zhiqiu, who hasn't been home for two days. Guan Wen also arranges to meet Wang Liren, as she knows the difficulties his company is facing and hopes for a win-win opportunity. After learning that Guan Wen plans to meet Wang Liren, Ding Ning understands her intentions. He can't help but think that Guan Wen has some feelings for him. However, Ding Ning feels that Guan Wen doesn't report anything to him, so he plans to punish her when the time comes.

After finishing work, Guan Wen runs into Ding Ning at the company entrance, and they accidentally bump into each other, causing Ding Ning to twist his waist. Guan Wen has no choice but to take Ding Ning to the hospital, promising to take responsibility for his waist. Ding Ning is very happy, as he appreciates Guan Wen taking care of him. He asks Guan Wen how she convinced Wang Liren, and she reveals that she explained Wang Liren's difficulties and proposed a mutually beneficial strategy. Guan Wen even suggests that both malls can capitalize on their strengths and exchange resources, which intrigues Wang Liren.

Ding Ning thinks Guan Wen's ideas are excellent. The next day, Wang Liren goes to Wanli to sign the contract with Ding Ning. When Guan Wen returns home, she finds her brother, Guan Tengfei, there. Guan Tengfei claims he came to help clean up the house, but he actually wants his sister's help in finding a job. Chen Xuanxuan comes home and questions Lin Hao about why he didn't come to the hospital yesterday. Lin Hao says it's because there was a leader who came for an inspection, and Chen Xuanxuan starts to distrust him. When Lin Hao goes to the restroom, Chen Xuanxuan decides to check his phone, but she finds that the password has been changed, indicating that Lin Hao indeed has secrets.

Jing Zhiqiu wants to go home to get their son's vaccination record while Wang Liren is away. However, she unexpectedly finds medicine in Wang Liren's study, and suddenly everything becomes clear to her. Later, Jing Zhiqiu finds a wealthy lady and obtains the contact information of a Chinese medicine practitioner. Chen Xuanxuan is emotionally down because of Lin Hao's actions, and she even comes to the cafe very late. He Yifei sees her and approaches to ask what's wrong. Chen Xuanxuan admits that she feels tired, so He Yifei decides to close the cafe early and goes to console her. Jing Zhiqiu gets the prescription from the Chinese medicine practitioner and prepares the medicine for Wang Liren according to the pharmacy's instructions. When Wang Liren returns, he is pleasantly surprised.

Now, Jing Zhiqiu and Guan Wen have reached a collaboration agreement, which eases Jing Zhiqiu's mind. However, Jing Zhiqiu has no intention of telling Wang Liren what's in the herbal medicine. After Ding Ning and Wang Liren sign the contract, Guan Wen happens to see her assistant, Da Luo, rushing out. Later, Guan Wen learns that Da Luo's parents have been urging her to return to their hometown, but Da Luo wants to stay and make a living in the big city. At home, Wang Liren also sees the prescription that Jing Zhiqiu prepared for him. He feels that Jing Zhiqiu came back out of pity for him, and although she hurriedly explains, Wang Liren feels embarrassed and even leaves abruptly.

Jing Zhiqiu confided in two close friends about her situation with Wang Liren, and she has started to resist this marriage. On the other hand, Chen Xuanxuan tells Guan Wen that she plans to reconcile Jing Zhiqiu and Wang Liren. Guan Wen suggests that she can arrange to meet Wang Liren, while Chen Xuanxuan will meet Jing Zhiqiu. Ding Ning learns that Guan Wen and another person have booked tickets to Lijiang, and that person is Wang Liren.

When Wang Liren finds out, he makes an excuse to go to Yunnan as well. At the airport, Guan Wen waits for Wang Liren, and unexpectedly, Ding Ning also shows up. Ding Ning deliberately engages Wang Liren in a work-related discussion to keep him away. Ding Ning wants to know the relationship between Guan Wen and Wang Liren, but Guan Wen dodges the question. Ding Ning goes to Kunming for a meeting, but his mind is still on the matter between Guan Wen and Wang Liren.

Wang Liren and Jing Zhiqiu finally sit down to have a proper talk. Wang Liren takes the initiative to apologize to Jing Zhiqiu. In fact, Jing Zhiqiu had already guessed Guan Wen and Chen Xuanxuan's intentions. Jing Zhiqiu believes that when problems arise, one should take the initiative to resolve them rather than avoid them. Wang Liren doesn't want to make things difficult for Jing Zhiqiu, but he is unsure about the future with Guan Wen. He doesn't know how to explain it to her. While drinking alone, Wang Liren recalls the first time he met Jing Zhiqiu. She was being harassed by two thugs, and he intervened, leading to them being together.

Chen Xuanxuan goes to Yunnan, and Lin Hao brings his lover, Xiao Yun, to his home. Lin Hao plans to drag things along for now, but he intends to divorce Chen Xuanxuan later. Xiao Yun tells him that she can't wait, especially since she is pregnant. Jing Zhiqiu tells her best friend about her argument with Wang Liren yesterday, and Chen Xuanxuan suddenly says some discouraging words, causing Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu to suspect that Chen Xuanxuan must have had a fight with Lin Hao. Coincidentally, today is the Water Splashing Festival, and Wang Liren specially brings water guns.

Although Jing Zhiqiu doesn't say anything, she is secretly delighted. Guan Wen watches Chen Xuanxuan and Jing Zhiqiu having fun when suddenly someone pours water on them from behind. It turns out to be Ding Ning. Ding Ning playfully embraces Guan Wen and asks who the woman next to Wang Liren is. However, Guan Wen never explicitly revealed the nature of her relationship with Jing Zhiqiu. Later, the group goes to play a treasure hunt game arranged by Wang Liren. Guan Wen accidentally falls, and Ding Ning jumps down to rescue her. However, they both get stuck because of Ding Ning's injured foot. Ding Ning quickly bandages Guan Wen's wounds and sincerely expresses that no matter how she treats him, he will always be sincere to her.

They spend the entire day together and talk about their theses and competing for exchange opportunities. Guan Wen reveals that she has never competed for an exchange opportunity and even offers to give hers to Ding Ning. Ding Ning suddenly realizes that he misunderstood Guan Wen for so long, and he hopes for a chance to start over with her. Guan Wen also has feelings for Ding Ning, and they share a kiss. Unexpectedly, Chen Xuanxuan arrives at that moment, but after Guan Wen and Ding Ning openly discuss their relationship, they officially become a couple.

Guan Wen and Ding Ning are eventually rescued, and Jing Zhiqiu and Chen Xuanxuan feel that Ding Ning is a rare talent and ask him to cherish it. After returning home, Jing Zhiqiu and Wang Liren go to a convenience store to eat instant noodles. However, two drunken men take an interest in Jing Zhiqiu and start harassing her. This leads to a fight between Wang Liren and the men.

Meanwhile, Guan Wen and Ding Ning are shopping, and they have a great time together, like a young couple in love. Chen Xuanxuan eventually decides to call Lin Hao. At first, Lin Hao doesn't want to pick up the phone, but Xiao Yun intentionally answers it and makes some noises in the background. Chen Xuanxuan starts to suspect that Lin Hao might be having an affair.

Ding Ning couldn't help but laugh when Guan Wen mentioned that she was still on probation. At that moment, Ding Ning received a phone call informing him that Wanli (the company) was in trouble. It turned out that someone spread rumors that Wanli was selling counterfeit goods. Ding Ning didn't find this surprising, but someone was making a big deal out of it. The intention was to target Ding Ning and drive Guan Wen away from his side.

After returning, Jing Zhiqiu helps Wang Liren with his injuries, and he is moved by her gesture. After all, it was the first time they met, and Wang Liren had helped her. After this trip, Jing Zhiqiu and Wang Liren have reconciled. In the morning, Guan Wen prepares to look for Ding Ning, but Ding Ning says he has urgent matters at the company and leaves first.

Jing Zhiqiu and Wang Liren are now affectionate and holding hands while eating, but Chen Xuanxuan says she plans to return in the afternoon, citing that she needs to deal with matters at the café. However, Guan Wen can tell that something is off with Chen Xuanxuan. After questioning, Chen Xuanxuan admits that she had an argument with Lin Hao. Guan Wen advises them to resolve their issues as they are married.

After Ding Ning returns, he starts thinking about how to handle the situation. Guan Wen also inquires about the situation with Da Luo's company and decides to return to work with Ding Ning. Guan Wen arrives at the company building and doesn't want to be protected by Ding Ning from behind; she wants to fight alongside him. Later, Ding Ning finds the boss of a brand, and he knows that someone is manipulating everything from behind. The boss doesn't refute, as Ding Ning had already guessed that it was related to Zheng Dong (someone's name).

Guan Wen also starts to fight back officially, hoping to resolve the issue quickly. Lin Hao and Xiao Yun are still enjoying each other's company at home, but unexpectedly, Chen Xuanxuan returns. Seeing the mess in the house, Chen Xuanxuan goes straight to the bedroom, and Lin Hao suddenly becomes nervous. Afterward, Chen Xuanxuan searches the room, and at first, Lin Hao scolds her for overreacting.

He even urges her to take a shower while continuing to panic. Chen Xuanxuan can clearly sense Lin Hao's unease, and indeed, she finds Xiao Yun hidden in the wardrobe. Lin Hao hurriedly sends Xiao Yun away and tries to explain to Chen Xuanxuan, but she doesn't listen and kicks him out of the house. This time, Chen Xuanxuan is thoroughly disappointed with Lin Hao. She cleans up the house and throws away anything that Xiao Yun touched.

Guan Wen analyzes the situation for Ding Ning, and they both realize that they need to find the source of the counterfeit goods to mount a proper counterattack. Guan Wen and Ding Ning have great understanding between them. They both suspect that the problem may have arisen from the sales and customer relations departments, and they decide to stage a grand performance. With nowhere else to go, Chen Xuanxuan ends up at the café, where she runs into He Yifei.

She tells him that her relationship with Lin Hao is over due to his affair, and she feels completely broken. He Yifei takes Chen Xuanxuan to his home since she has no place to go and even provides her with new shampoo and shower gel. Chen Xuanxuan looks at herself in the mirror and feels like a complete failure. She can be said to have suffered a complete defeat in her love life. Unable to hold back her tears, she cries loudly in the bathroom.

Meanwhile, Guan Wen, Xia Yan Cheng, and Ding Ning are still analyzing the whole situation. In the end, Xia Yan Cheng and Guan Wen fall asleep, leaving only Ding Ning awake. Ding Ning can't help but get closer to Guan Wen as she sleeps. Just then, Guan Wen wakes up, and the two of them decide to get up early to prepare for handling the situation at the company.

Ding Ning first went to find the sales department, while Guan Wen went to see Miss Chen, who had bought a bag. Both of them started to take action, hoping to dig out the mastermind behind all this. Ding Ning also informed the sales department that they already had some evidence and deliberately instigated a rift between two people, leading them to reveal the truth. It turned out that the one behind all this was Lei Zong, the CEO of the company. Now that the truth was exposed, Lei Zong started to worry. When Guan Wen met Lei Zong, he appeared calm, but he was actually quite nervous inside. Guan Wen later found Ding Ning and told him about Lei Zong's situation. Perhaps this whole matter was connected to Lei Zong.

Soon, Zheng Dong also learned about the situation, but he couldn't take action at the moment. After all, Guan Wen and Ding Ning handled the matter very well, and if he intervened, it might arouse suspicion. Chen Xuanxuan was busy cleaning at He Yifei's home. He Yifei knew that Chen Xuanxuan had a bad temper and tried to cheer her up, but she kept thinking about her time with Lin Hao. Seeing that Chen Xuanxuan couldn't get over it, He Yifei took her bungee jumping. He Yifei told Chen Xuanxuan that an affair was just an affair and that it wasn't that difficult to handle. Before Chen Xuanxuan could react, He Yifei took her with him and jumped. However, Chen Xuanxuan still couldn't get over her feelings.

Jing Zhiqiu attended a gathering of her former company colleagues in the entertainment industry. Her manager felt it was a pity to see her there, as Jing Zhiqiu had been a promising talent but chose to return to her family early. Therefore, she couldn't integrate into their circle now, and Jing Zhiqiu felt a bit lost as well. In truth, Jing Zhiqiu still liked her career a lot. Memories of her past acting roles and the joy of receiving awards were still vivid in her mind, but all of that was in the past and couldn't be reclaimed.

Early in the morning, He Yifei woke Chen Xuanxuan up. Chen Xuanxuan was helpless as He Yifei insisted on going for a run. Reluctantly, she went along with him, and to He Yifei's surprise, Chen Xuanxuan had good stamina. In the end, it was He Yifei who gave up and collapsed.

Da Luo told Guan Wen that they received praise for this matter, but Guan Wen understood that it was intentional. Guan Wen and Ding Ning went out to eat, and Guan Wen was very afraid of being seen by others because their relationship had not been made public yet. Guan Wen said that Zheng Dong's actions today were definitely not ordinary. He seemed determined to implicate them and Guan Wen suspected that they would face more challenges.

Chen Xuanxuan told He Yifei that she was planning to talk to Lin Hao about getting a divorce. However, she overheard Lin Hao speaking ill of her behind her back, which made her furious, and she threw him over her shoulder in anger. Chen Xuanxuan went back to her room, and He Yifei was very worried about her, so he quickly called Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu.

After Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu arrived, they learned from He Yifei that Chen Xuanxuan had discovered Lin Hao's affair. Guan Wen was very worried about Chen Xuanxuan's condition. They knocked on the door, but there was no response. When they finally entered the room, they found Chen Xuanxuan lying on the bed with earphones in her ears, watching news related to divorce. She was surprised to see He Yifei break in. Chen Xuanxuan had made up her mind to get a divorce, and now she felt there was no turning back.

Jing Zhiqiu and Guan Wen encouraged Chen Xuanxuan, as they knew she would grow stronger from this experience. Meanwhile, many colleagues in the office were spreading rumors about Guan Wen and Ding Ning's relationship. Surprisingly, it was Guan Wen's male subordinate who was behind these rumors. When Xiaoyan Cheng learned about it, he hurriedly informed Ding Ning, but Ding Ning didn't care at all.

Guan Wen had to coordinate the work but because of the rumors, even cooperation was hindered. Jing Zhiqiu attended a meeting for her son and saw other parents busy with work. After they finished, one parent approached Jing Zhiqiu and gave her a business card. Upon learning that Jing Zhiqiu was a full-time mother, the person praised her. They asked if she had any ambitions and suggested that she might find self-fulfillment in her work as well. These words struck a chord with Jing Zhiqiu as she felt bored and lonely at home while her son was on summer vacation at her grandparents' place, and Wang Liren was busy with work.

Guan Wen's subordinate had already been bribed by Lei Zong, who wanted to observe Guan Wen and report her actions back to him. He intended to have a position in Lei Zong's department, but Lei Zong didn't fulfill his promise this time. However, Lei Zong's true intentions were recorded by Guan Wen's subordinate. When Zheng Dong wanted to reprimand Guan Wen and Ding Ning, they presented the recording, putting Lei Zong in a tight spot. Zheng Dong had no choice but to promise to handle the matter properly.

Lin Hao insincerely approached Chen Xuanxuan, hoping to put an end to the situation. Chen Xuanxuan asked him to call Xiao Yun to clarify their relationship in person, but Lin Hao kept making excuses. Chen Xuanxuan directly handed him divorce papers, and he even said that she wouldn't find anyone better if she left him. Lin Hao continued to berate her, still trying to sort out their relationship. Chen Xuanxuan asked Lin Hao to sign the contract as soon as possible, or else she would sue for divorce. Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu planned to go home to celebrate with Chen Xuanxuan.

Lin Hao moved all of Chen Xuanxuan's belongings out and even invited his aunt and cousin over. He wanted to use the excuse of paying half the mortgage to occupy the house. Chen Xuanxuan naturally refused, as the house was purchased by her parents before they got married. Lin Hao persisted, and his aunt and cousin wanted to take away valuable items. However, these were all bought by Chen Xuanxuan herself. She grabbed a baseball bat and smashed everything, shocking Lin Hao and his relatives.

Left with no other choice, Chen Xuanxuan went to the café feeling defeated. She couldn't help but cry, realizing that Lin Hao never truly loved her in these seven years. Chen Xuanxuan sobbed uncontrollably, and He Yifei heard everything. He went over and hugged her, assuring her that everything would be okay.

Da Luo told Guan Wen that they would go on a business trip together next week. Guan Wen was ready to take a taxi home after work, but she ran into Ding Ning. Ding Ning took the initiative to drive Guan Wen home, and Da Luo didn't think much of it. Guan Wen also spoke up for her subordinate, as she understood his difficulties. Fortunately, he realized his mistake and changed his ways, so Guan Wen didn't mind. As Ding Ning drove Guan Wen home, just as he was about to kiss her, he was seen by Guan Pengfei. Guan Pengfei used this incident to threaten Guan Wen, saying he would tell their parents about her relationship with Ding Ning.

Through a teleconference, Zheng Dong severely reprimanded Lei Zong. Lei Zong had no choice but to apologize to Guan Wen and Ding Ning in person. However, Guan Wen refused to accept Lei Zong's apology, and even though he wrote a self-criticism, Ding Ning didn't buy it. Zheng Dong kept speaking up for Lei Zong, so Guan Wen and Ding Ning had to give up. Ding Ning noticed that Guan Wen was upset, so he followed her and secretly told her that he had a plan. He shared the method with her, and Guan Wen couldn't help but smile. Ding Ning deliberately documented Lei Zong's mistakes in his file, finally getting back at him. In fact, Ding Ning had been targeting Lei Zong for a while.

Later, Guan Wen gave some money to her subordinate, kind of like a year-end bonus, but more to help him with his financial difficulties. Her subordinate was very grateful to Ding Ning. Finally, Chen Xuanxuan and Lin Hao went to the Civil Affairs Bureau. This time, Chen Xuanxuan didn't hesitate at all and signed the divorce papers directly. Lin Hao wanted to have a meal with Chen Xuanxuan, but she deleted her WeChat from his phone. She even changed the password, and soon the news of Lin Hao's affair was exposed online. The management also learned about it, and Lin Hao's future seemed bleak.

Xiao Yun consoled Lin Hao, and he thought that Xiao Yun's wealthy background would make things easier. However, he was shocked to learn that Xiao Yun was already married and not as wealthy as he had imagined. Colleagues went on a business trip together. Originally, Ding Ning wanted to leave the seat next to him for Guan Wen, but she was afraid of being seen and chose to sit in another seat. She messaged Ding Ning, asking him to be discreet. They went on team-building activities and learned a lot about psychology. Later, they played some exciting games. Ding Ning invited Guan Wen to his room, and she also said her room was available.

Meanwhile, Chen Xuanxuan made a cake. At this moment, He Yifei came over and told her that his parents had arrived. Chen Xuanxuan should have told her parents about her divorce. She quickly hid, but her parents found out. Chen Xuanxuan thought her parents would criticize her for getting a divorce, but they were supportive and understanding, especially after learning about Lin Hao's affair. In the evening, Ding Ning still went to Guan Wen's room. They had an intimate time on the bed. Although they were superior and subordinate at work, at home, they were lovers.

Jing Zhiqiu followed a group of young people to dance, preparing for the upcoming variety show. Although she worked hard, she had been away from the stage for too long, so she needed to practice and strengthen her foundation. When Jing Zhiqiu returned home, she found that Wang Liren had unexpectedly returned. She hadn't told her husband about participating in the variety show, and Wang Liren thought she was acting strangely.

He Yifei brought the cake that Chen Xuanxuan made back home. His cousin noticed that He Yifei had a fondness for the coffee shop owner and encouraged him to pursue her. Lei Zong voluntarily went to express his gratitude to Zheng Dong, and Zheng Dong wanted to know about Wan Li's marketing plan. He called Lei Zong over today to observe his attitude. The team-building activities soon ended. Ding Ning had initially planned to sit with Guan Wen, but she refused, and he sent her a message saying that she was still in the trial period.

He Yifei arrived at the coffee shop and was surprised to see someone dismantling the sign. He initially thought Chen Xuanxuan was closing the cafe, but he later learned that she was just changing the sign, and it included his name too. Chen Xuanxuan wanted to show that He Yifei was also a part of the cafe's success. He Yifei was very pleased. When he was busy, he accidentally drank Chen Xuanxuan's water, which made him very happy.

After Guan Wen returned home, her parents asked her younger brother, Guan Pengfei, to help carry her luggage. He was also inquiring about her boyfriend. Unfortunately, their mother overheard it. She was delighted to learn that someone liked Guan Wen, especially since the person was wealthy. She encouraged Guan Wen to bring him home sometime. To avoid her mother's nagging, Guan Wen quickly made an excuse that she had to attend a meeting and left.

When Wang Liren just returned home, he saw Jing Zhiqiu going out, dressed very nicely. Wang Liren wanted to accompany her, but she refused. He found it strange and followed her. Jing Zhiqiu went to a hotel, which made Wang Liren even more puzzled. However, when he saw that Jing Zhiqiu was actually going to buy a cake for Chen Xuanxuan, he felt relieved.

Chen Xuanxuan's coffee shop was doing better and better. Guan Wen and Ding Ning had a superior-subordinate relationship during the day but became a couple after work. These days, Jing Zhiqiu had been practicing dancing tirelessly, hoping to catch up with others. Her manager was worried about her health, but Jing Zhiqiu refused to give up. The manager couldn't understand why Jing Zhiqiu returned to the entertainment industry, but she explained that she wasn't doing it for fame but to find her own value.

When Guan Wen and Ding Ning were together, they mostly discussed work-related matters. Their main task now was to increase sales. Just when they were about to get intimate, Xiaoyan Cheng suddenly showed up. Guan Wen quickly hid in the restroom. Xiaoyan Cheng found out that Guan Wen was there, and Ding Ning didn't deny it. He hurriedly asked Xiaoyan Cheng to leave.

The next day was the celebration banquet for the group, which was actually a celebration for Ding Ning, as he had performed exceptionally well this time. Zheng Dong came over, accompanied by Lei Zong. Zheng Dong stood on the stage and praised Lei Zong, which made Xiaoyan Cheng feel uncomfortable. Then, Zheng Dong announced that Lei Zong would be the chief CEO of Wan Li.

Both Ding Ning and Guan Wen were shocked. Guan Wen noticed that Ding Ning was upset and quickly found an excuse for him to leave. Guan Wen couldn't believe that Zheng Dong would distort the truth like this, and the news greatly affected Ding Ning. Guan Wen was determined not to let Zheng Dong off the hook. Ding Ning was in a bad mood because of this, and Guan Wen stayed by his side, trying to comfort him, but she didn't know how to console him. When Ding Ning decided to leave, Guan Wen followed him, never leaving his side. Guan Wen held Ding Ning's hand, hoping to be there for him.

Finally, Jing Zhiqiu's variety show was about to start, and she was very excited. Wang Liren came back early from his business engagement and saw Jing Zhiqiu looking at a tablet. He wanted to see what she was watching, but Jing Zhiqiu stopped him. When Wang Liren was on a business trip, he heard about the popular variety show. He went to check it out and was surprised to find that Jing Zhiqiu was also a contestant.

Guan Wen bought a bunch of ingredients to prepare a special meal for Ding Ning, but when she saw him struggling in the kitchen, she went over to help. Unexpectedly, Ding Ning turned out to be a better cook, so Guan Wen let him take over. The food he prepared was much tastier than Guan Wen's. After Jing Zhiqiu returned home, her son was very happy. At this time, her mother-in-law also came over and saw Jing Zhiqiu's performance on TV. She was angry and didn't want Jing Zhiqiu to continue participating. Jing Zhiqiu told her that she would have to pay a penalty of three million if she withdrew.

The mother-in-law didn't know what to say and left in a hurry. As soon as she left, she called Wang Liren and informed him that Jing Zhiqiu was participating in a talent show. Wang Liren didn't know what to say either. When He Yifei saw someone intentionally flirting with Chen Xuanxuan, he felt uncomfortable. The person was a food anchor who even asked Chen Xuanxuan to appear on the live stream. Chen Xuanxuan naturally went live, and He Yifei saw them being intimate. He spilled coffee on his pants in response, and Chen Xuanxuan couldn't help but laugh.

Zheng Dong deliberately praised Ding Ning in every way, just to prevent him from returning to the headquarters, as Lei Zong would surely create problems for him during this quarter. Wang Liren happened to overhear a conversation between Jing Zhiqiu and their son. Jing Zhiqiu was sharing her dreams, and their son was very supportive. Wang Liren witnessed this heartwarming moment. Chen Xuanxuan took He Yifei to go archery, thinking he might be feeling stressed, so she arranged for an archery instructor. However, He Yifei didn't seem very happy.

Da Luo handed over this month's situation to Guan Wen. Guan Wen planned to renew the contract with them as soon as possible. The most troublesome brand now is PL, so Guan Wen intended to establish the rules first. Ding Ning called Guan Wen and Lei Zong for a meeting, but Lei Zong seemed distracted and didn't take the company's work seriously. Guan Wen and Ding Ning were quite helpless during the meeting because without Lei Zong's cooperation, they couldn't achieve their sales target. This issue was giving Guan Wen a headache.

While discussing this matter at home, Guan Tengfei brought a soup sent by their mother to Guan Wen. Guan Tengfei saw Ding Ning and quickly left. Ding Ning also left, and they departed together. Ding Ning even offered to drive Guan Tengfei home, and Guan Tengfei liked Ding Ning's car a lot. Ding Ning generously let him borrow the car for a few days and asked him not to tell Guan Wen about it.

Chen Xuanxuan learned from Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu that He Yifei actually liked her, but she had never noticed it. She always thought they had a brotherly relationship. Although Guan Wen and Jing Zhiqiu talked so much about it, Chen Xuanxuan still couldn't believe it. After work, Ding Ning drove Guan Wen home. They discussed work in the car, and Guan Wen believed they could increase sales this month. Ding Ning couldn't help but hold Guan Wen's hand, and Guan Wen felt a bit embarrassed. Soon, it was time for the meeting between Guan Wen and PL.

Guan Wen told Pete that she no longer wanted to cooperate with PL. Pete became nervous, as Wan Li was doing well, but he refused to admit any problems with their brand. Guan Wen gave him some time, which Pete didn't expect and was caught off guard. Pete was furious and met Lei Zong outside. The two immediately agreed to punish Guan Wen.

Guan Tengfei accidentally scratched Ding Ning's car while driving it. He didn't want Guan Wen to know, but Guan Wen accidentally found out about it. Guan Wen was very angry and scolded his brother. After driving him away, Guan Wen hoped that Guan Tengfei would tell her if anything happened in the future. Guan Wen wished Ding Ning wouldn't interfere in her family affairs, but Ding Ning felt that Guan Wen was distancing herself from him and hadn't considered him as part of her family. They had not reached an agreement, and they ended up parting ways unhappily.

As Guan Wen was about to go home, she saw Guan Tengfei arguing with a pregnant woman. Guan Wen thought that her brother had done something wrong again, but she later learned that Guan Tengfei accidentally crashed into the woman's car. The woman was in pain, and Guan Tengfei risked running a red light to take the couple to the hospital, which resulted in the car being scratched. Guan Wen realized it was a misunderstanding and called Ding Ning. She wanted to apologize, but the words got stuck in her throat.

In the morning meeting, Guan Wen took the opportunity to pour a cup of coffee for Ding Ning. During the meeting, Lei Zong started causing trouble again. Later, Xiaoyan Cheng became the director of the sales department, and Lei Zong stepped down.

He was very angry at the turn of events. Unexpectedly, Lei Zong ended up like this. Xiaoyan Cheng actually did it for Guan Wen and Ding Ning; he did a great job this time. Originally, Guan Wen wanted to find an excuse to apologize to Ding Ning, but Ding Ning said he had another meeting in the afternoon and left early.

Chen Xuanxuan invited He Yifei to dinner and took the initiative to apologize, but He Yifei wasn't upset with her. At that moment, Chen Xuanxuan happened to see Lin Hao with Xiao Yun. It turned out that Lin Hao had lost everything, and Xiao Yun was planning to leave him. Now Lin Hao was truly left with nothing, and Chen Xuanxuan was very happy to hear that. She even ordered some delicious food. He Yifei asked how Chen Xuanxuan felt, and she praised him. Later, He Yifei asked Chen Xuanxuan if he was suitable to be her boyfriend or husband. Chen Xuanxuan mentioned that being with him might bring a lot of pressure, which disappointed He Yifei.

Chen Xiaomei, who competed with Jing Zhiqiu, deliberately spoke ill of Jing Zhiqiu online in an attempt to trap her. When someone approached, Chen Xiaomei pretended to look very aggrieved. Everyone thought Jing Zhiqiu was bullying her again, but Jing Zhiqiu didn't even resist. Jing Zhiqiu told her best friend about this, but she didn't care much about these things; she just wanted to enjoy the stage. Back home, Wang Liren saw Jing Zhiqiu shining online and thought that she might be well suited for the stage.

Guan Wen and the other two were still working on the plan to increase sales in the third quarter. Guan Wen thought of using both online and offline shopping methods, and Ding Ning agreed with her opinion. Guan Wen had originally wanted to invite Ding Ning to lunch, but he refused. During the afternoon meeting, Guan Wen reported the situation to Lei Zong, and Lei Zong had nothing to say; he had been speechless again.

Pete went to find Zheng Dong and hoped he could help him secure a position in Wan Li. Lei Zong was still talking to Zheng Dong about PL, but ended up being criticized by Zheng Dong. Lei Zong indeed lacked the ability. Lei Zong also intentionally asked Cathy to help him. Guan Wen used to think there was something between Ding Ning and Cathy, but Lei Zong just wanted to sow discord between Guan Wen and Ding Ning. When Guan Wen and Cathy met, they were hostile to each other. Lei Zong saw Guan Wen and Ding Ning quarreling, and he felt he had achieved his goal.

Ding Ning accompanied Cathy to the mall, but she only talked about work matters, while Cathy wanted to develop their relationship quickly. Cathy even linked arms with Ding Ning, which Guan Wen saw and felt very uncomfortable. Lei Zong added fuel to the fire. Afterwards, Xiaoyan Cheng asked Ding Ning about her relationship with Cathy. Xiaoyan Cheng could see that Ding Ning was using Cathy to provoke Guan Wen, and Ding Ning indeed achieved her goal this way.

When it was time for Jing Zhiqiu's competition, the negative public opinion on the internet made her lose confidence. Unexpectedly, Wang Liren appeared at the scene to cheer for her, dispelling the rumors of conflict between Jing Zhiqiu and her husband. Jing Zhiqiu was very happy to see her husband cheering for her, and Wang Liren expressed his support for whatever Jing Zhiqiu chose to do. Jing Zhiqiu was also very happy.

During the meeting, Xiaoyan Cheng discussed yesterday's situation. Guan Wen remained silent with her head down, and Lei Zong asked her for her thoughts. Guan Wen directed her criticism at Ding Ning. Lei Zong quickly informed Zheng Dong about this, thinking that his plan was working, and now he just had to wait for Guan Wen and Ding Ning to fall out. The wives saw the video of Jing Zhiqiu participating in the competition and started criticizing her, although some people defended her.

When Guan Wen left work, she happened to meet Ding Ning, and their conversation became confrontational. After all, Guan Wen was genuinely jealous this time. Originally, Ding Ning wanted to invite Guan Wen to dinner in the evening, but she was directly rejected.

When Guan Wen got home, she found her mother lying on the ground and screamed in shock.

Guan Wen was frightened when she saw her mother lying on the ground, so she quickly called for her, but there was no one else at home at the moment, so Guan Wen had to call for an ambulance (emergency number 120). Soon, their father came back, but it would still take some time for the ambulance to arrive. Fortunately, Guan Tengfei also returned home, and he carried their mother to the hospital. Luckily, Guan Wen's mother was fine after being treated promptly at the hospital.

Guan Wen received a call from Ding Ning and explained that her mother was sick and in the hospital, and she asked Ding Ning to work well with Cathy. After arriving at the hospital room, Guan Wen saw her brother sleeping and covered him with a blanket.

Guan Tengfei said that he didn't actually go out to play the night before, and he also wanted to find a legitimate job. Guan Wen thanked her brother and apologized to him, expressing regret for all the past years of apologizing to him. Guan Tengfei couldn't help but shed tears. Guan Wen didn't expect that Ding Ning would bring a gift to visit her mother, and she scolded Ding Ning at first. When Guan Wen's mother saw Ding Ning and learned that he was wealthy, she suddenly got up from the hospital bed and questioned him. After hearing from Guan Wen's mother that Ding Ning would treat Guan Wen well for the rest of his life, she felt relieved.

After seeing Ding Ning off, Guan Wen apologized to him, realizing that she had misunderstood her brother, and it was Ding Ning who helped clarify things. The reason Ding Ning didn't refuse Cathy was that she wanted to catch Zheng Dong and Lei Zong off guard.

Seeing Jing Zhiqiu shining on the stage reminded Wang Liren of the time when he liked her. Now many people also like Jing Zhiqiu, and Wang Liren is also very happy for her.

Chen Xuanxuan and He Yifei began to divide the profits, and Chen Xuanxuan wanted to give He Yifei a larger share, but he unexpectedly refused. Chen Xuanxuan was surprised, and He Yifei said he didn't want to take that much. He Yifei took the opportunity to confess to Chen Xuanxuan, catching her completely off guard.

The event officially began, but there were very few people in the mall. Guan Wen and Ding Ning deliberately had a fight, and Lei Zong enjoyed watching the scene, and he told Zheng Dong about it. However, when Lei Zong was reporting the good news to Zheng Dong, he didn't expect that a lot of people would come to the mall. Lei Zong was caught off guard. In fact, Lei Zong was being kept in the dark. He learned that Guan Wen was already handling the small program issue with the client, and Lei Zong was angry and sarcastically spoke to Cathy. Cathy also didn't want to work with Lei Zong anymore. Zheng Dong scolded Lei Zong too.

Chen Xuanxuan told her friends that He Yifei had confessed to her, but she rejected him because she feared that her failed marriage would affect He Yifei. Guan Wen had been advising Chen Xuanxuan that He Yifei truly liked her, while Lin Hao was only with her for his own interest.

The company held a meeting, and this time Zhu Dong (the company's chairman) also came. Zheng Dong said he invited Zhu Dong to ensure fairness. Ding Ning felt that Zheng Dong's intentions were impure. Ding Ning reported Wan Li's recent situation to Zhu Dong, and Zhu Dong fully approved of Ding Ning. Then Zheng Dong pointed out that Guan Wen had refused to renew the contract with PL due to personal grievances.

Guan Wen admitted that she did reject PL, but she gave a reasonable explanation for her refusal. Lei Zong had been instigating discord all along, but Guan Wen was well prepared. She presented a new brand renewal agreement and Zhu Dong fully supported Guan Wen and Ding Ning's decision. Guan Wen felt that Zheng Dong and Lei Zong had been siding with PL because they had received gifts from Pete. Guan Wen had also received anonymous photos showing Zheng Dong and Lei Zong meeting with Pete, and she showed these photos to Zhu Dong, leaving Zheng Dong with no words. Guan Wen and Ding Ning were both victorious this time, and everyone was ready to celebrate with a big dinner. During the meal, Cathy took the initiative to drink with Ding Ning, and Guan Wen couldn't help feeling jealous.

Xiaoyan Cheng also encouraged everyone to play games together. Cathy wanted to play games with Ding Ning, but Guan Wen stood up and said that she would play together. During a test of mutual understanding, Guan Wen and Ding Ning showed great chemistry, leaving Cathy on the sidelines. Guan Wen then declared in front of everyone that Ding Ning was her boyfriend.

Ding Ning was very happy when Guan Wen publicly acknowledged their relationship. It was a formal recognition from Guan Wen. Ding Ning asked his secretary about getting a high-end custom suit, as he wanted to meet Guan Wen's family in the most formal way. Ding Ning also bought many health products for Guan Wen's parents, which Guan Wen happened to see. Guan Wen advised Ding Ning not to prepare too much, as her mother would already be very happy as long as Ding Ning visited.

Chen Xuanxuan thought about what her good friend said, and she realized that He Yifei might truly like her. At this moment, He Yifei came over, and Chen Xuanxuan thought he might still be angry with her, but He Yifei said he wasn't. Chen Xuanxuan worried that He Yifei would be sad because she rejected his confession, but he said he also felt he shouldn't put too much pressure on her, especially since she had just gotten divorced.

Guan Wen brought Ding Ning home, and Ding Ning was a bit nervous. Guan Wen's mother asked Ding Ning many questions and was very satisfied with him as a prospective son-in-law. Jing Zhiqiu had advanced through the stages and was about to reach the finals. After spending time with her, Wang Liren realized how hardworking Jing Zhiqiu was and fully supported whatever she did. Guan Wen's mother kept serving dishes to Ding Ning, which made him a bit embarrassed.

Guan Wen knew about Pete's gift to Zheng Dong from someone around Pete. She wanted revenge on Pete, and though she appreciated his help this time, she advised him to rely on his own capabilities if he wanted to win. Both Ding Ning and Guan Wen were excelling in their respective fields. The PL leadership wanted Guan Wen to come back and take Pete's position, and Ding Ning was promoted by Zhu Dong and was being considered for overseas further studies, possibly leading to a position in the board of directors. Ding Ning told Guan Wen about this and sought her opinion, as they would have a long-distance relationship if he went abroad for three years. Guan Wen fully supported Ding Ning, and with her encouragement, he felt more confident.

The day for Ding Ning's departure arrived, and Guan Wen initially chose not to go see him off, fearing that she would feel sad. However, she changed her mind and went to the parking lot to send him off. However, she was intercepted by Lei Zong and Pete, who forcefully took her away. Ding Ning called Guan Wen, but she didn't answer the phone. Ding Ning called the company and learned that Pete and Lei Zong took Guan Wen away.

Ding Ning thought they might trouble Guan Wen, but he found them kneeling and begging Guan Wen to intercede for Pete. Lei Zong was stunned as the whole scene of them kidnapping Guan Wen was recorded on CCTV. Ding Ning missed his flight due to Guan Wen, but he realized that Guan Wen was more important than going abroad. He decided not to go to Singapore. After the incident, Ding Ning was more certain that he needed Guan Wen more than his job. Guan Wen stayed at Wan Li, and now Ding Ning and Guan Wen's relationship was even stronger.

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