The Justice Episode 37 Recap
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Cheng Yizhi strongly opposed interpreter Dou taking over Wenquan Pharmaceutical Factory. He clearly stated that Wenquan Pharmaceutical Factory still had multiple assets, and anyone wanting to take full control must conduct an inventory and organize the accounts. Interpreter Dou gave Cheng Yizhi a 48-hour deadline to complete the inventory, threatening to execute one factory worker for every fifteen minutes of delay. He also ordered Zhou Wenquan to return all machinery and equipment to their proper places within the specified time.
Huang Ruhong heard that interpreter Dou had led people into Wenquan Pharmaceutical Factory and guessed that this was all Leizi's conspiracy. At the same time, Japanese troops broke into the concession, forcibly drove away all staff from other foreign banks, and then completely took control of the concession. Leizi came home very late. Ningning was listening to the news on the radio.
Leizi declared that the Japanese army had taken over Wenquan Pharmaceutical Factory and wanted to know if she still cared about Zhou Wenquan. Ningning did not want to mention Zhou Wenquan and, in a fit of pique, stopped talking to him. Early the next morning, the employees of Rebang Bank gathered, discussing animatedly, unsure of what to do. Gao Xiaocong arrived in time, telling everyone to return to their respective posts and suspend external business.
Wu Lizi was very satisfied with Gao Xiaocong's calm and composed performance and entrusted him with protecting the bank. Cheng Yizhi arranged to meet Shimazaki Tadashi on a bus and told him about the Japanese army taking control of Wenquan Pharmaceutical Factory. Cheng Yizhi worried that other merchants and industries under Rebang Bank would also suffer this calamity. Shimazaki Tadashi suggested that Zhaozheng Bank take over Rebang Bank.
Shimazaki Tadashi and Manager Ban Yuan applied for Zhaozheng Bank to take over Rebang Bank. Liu Erlang strongly opposed it, insisting on military control over Rebang Bank. Senior General Aoki finally decided that the troops would take over Rebang Bank, with Zhaozheng Bank assisting. Shimazaki Tadashi immediately announced the result to Cheng Yizhi, who fell into confusion once again.
Interpreter Dou sought credit from Liu Erlang, claiming that it was thanks to him arriving with people at Wenquan Pharmaceutical Factory in time, otherwise the factory would have been emptied. Huang Ruhong blamed Leizi for his incompetence, promised to hand over all profits from opium sales to offset military expenses, and ordered Leizi to proceed with it. Cheng Yizhi called Manager Lin and Director Zhao for an Urgent meeting.
Liu Erlang suddenly sent someone to pick up Cheng Yizhi for a meeting. Liu Erlang accused Cheng Yizhi of transferring Wenquan Pharmaceutical Factory to avoid a Japanese acquisition. Cheng Yizhi repeatedly explained that Wenquan Pharmaceutical Factory had no anti-Japanese intentions, only that employees had some negative sentiments. Furthermore, Wenquan Pharmaceutical Factory had previously reached an agreement with Chongqing, stating that if the factory relocated inland, Rebang Bank could rejoin the Bankers' Association. Liu Erlang was half-convinced.
Cheng Yizhi proposed that Rebang Bank cooperate with the Japanese side to help coordinate relations between factories and merchants. Liu Erlang readily agreed and decided to send someone to replace Cheng Yizhi as general manager. Heart-shaped Face secretly called Wu Lizi to inquire about the situation at Wenquan Pharmaceutical Factory. Wu Lizi truthfully informed him and also urged him to protect himself. Cheng Yizhi returned and explained the situation to Wu Lizi.
Wu Lizi complained that he shouldn't have agreed to Liu Erlang. Cheng Yizhi handed over the entire responsibility of protecting Rebang Bank to Wu Lizi. Wu Lizi did not want to work with her father's murderer, nor could she stand by and watch the Japanese destroy Rebang Bank. Cheng Yizhi explained the stakes to her, but Wu Lizi refused to listen and, in a fit of pique, went to stay at a hotel instead of going home.
It turned out that Liu Erlang had previously sent someone to find Wu Lizi, forcing her to divorce Cheng Yizhi, threatening to kill Cheng Yizhi if he continued to bother her. Wu Lizi had no choice but to turn against Cheng Yizhi. Cheng Yizhi asked Gao Xiaocong about Wu Lizi's whereabouts, but he was also unaware. Cheng Yizhi tore up all the documents and stamped the resignation letter.
Cheng Yizhi packed his belongings early in the morning and reluctantly bid farewell to his employees. Leizi led people to Rebang Bank and presented the appointment letter from the Japanese General Staff Headquarters. Huang Ruhong was deeply surprised to learn that Leizi had been appointed as the general manager of Rebang Bank. He completely saw through Leizi's ulterior motives and firmly believed that Cheng Yizhi would not let Leizi off the hook.
After Cheng Yizhi left, Wu Lizi introduced each employee to Leizi. Leizi declared that he personally pushed Wu Zhifu downstairs. Wu Lizi realized that Leizi wanted to force her to leave. She suppressed her anger and reminded Leizi to lift the military control over Wenquan Pharmaceutical Factory as soon as possible.
