The Lion's Secret Episode 10 Recap
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During a charity gala, Yang Zhentian proudly displayed a vase as his donation, claiming it was worth over 20 million yuan. When a waitress accidentally broke it, he challenged Mu Wanqing, as the host, to resolve the situation. Before Mu Wanqing could respond, Liu Qing intervened. He informed everyone that the vase was a restoration and, with a subtle prompt from Lei Shuo, identified the repair material as epoxy resin.
An appraiser was summoned and confirmed Liu Qing's statement, thoroughly embarrassing Yang Zhentian. Yang Zhentian's wife, Mrs. Yang (Ms. Yu), quickly stepped in, apologizing for the incident and absolving the waitress of any responsibility. She announced that Mr. Yang would personally donate 20 million yuan in cash and provide a new item for the auction, asking Mu Wanqing to accept this resolution. As the situation settled, Gu Xiongchuan arrived at the gala, commending Mrs. Yang's swift actions.
Mu Wanqing then realized that he was the elderly gentleman she had encountered previously. While the evening progressed, Wu Fengyu, using Mu Wanqing's fingerprints obtained earlier, secretly entered Maoyuan's research and development department, where he stole sensitive data. Later, as Mu Wanqing was momentarily occupied, Gu Xiongchuan approached Liu Qing, asking if their previous meeting had been orchestrated.
Liu Qing frankly admitted that it was, explaining that Mu Wanqing greatly admired Gu Xiongchuan, and he simply wanted to facilitate a closer connection for her. Meanwhile, Lei Shuo, observing Yang Zhentian's diminished influence, decided to leave the event with Fu Junhie. On their way home, Fu Junhie inquired if Lei Shuo and Liu Qing knew each other and if he, too, was concealing his true abilities.
Lei Shuo acknowledged that he had been hiding his skills and revealed that he had tracked Yang Zhentian's phone, discovering that the mysterious caller was the true mastermind behind the Maoyuan incident and Mu Wanqing's kidnapping. He emphasized that the conspiracy was far from over. During the initial commotion with the broken vase, Liu Qing had recognized the waitress as Li Yuting, Li Mo's sister. This unexpected encounter deepened his suspicion of a larger conspiracy targeting those connected to him.
A flashback showed Liu Qing previously informing a heartbroken Li Yuting of Li Mo's death, a truth she struggled to accept. Li Yuting also recognized Liu Qing at the gala, realizing he was the one who helped her. Back at home, Mu Wanqing directly questioned Liu Qing about his prior knowledge of Gu Xiongchuan's identity. She firmly instructed him to cease interfering with Maoyuan's business operations and to focus solely on his duties as her bodyguard.
Liu Qing, though outwardly acquiescent, was secretly pleased by her words, interpreting them as a sign of her growing acceptance of his presence by her side. Separately, Wu Feifei, having recovered, was set to go abroad for her safety, a plan devised by Wu Fengyu and Lei Shuo. Liu Qing drove her to the airport that night.
He presented her with a Polaroid camera and a French dessert recipe book, expressing his wish for her to become a successful pastry chef. The next day, Liu Qing arrived late for work and requested a leave of absence, which Mu Wanqing granted. He and Lei Shuo spent the day secretly observing Li Yuting, witnessing her arduous life as she juggled multiple part-time jobs to support herself, even after securing a postgraduate recommendation.
Lei Shuo urged Liu Qing not to meddle in her life, but Liu Qing felt compelled to continue watching over her. Li Yuting returned home with food for her boyfriend, who was immersed in gaming, dreaming of becoming a professional e-sports player. He informed her that he had signed a contract as a game host but needed to pay a deposit.
Concerned that he might be scammed by a company demanding a deposit, Li Yuting initially hesitated but ultimately agreed to provide him with the money after seeing his desperate plea. Back at the office, Mu Wanqing grew increasingly frustrated with the new temporary assistant, who was filling in for Li Na (currently on leave). The assistant's inexperience caused numerous mishaps, further exasperating Mu Wanqing.
Upon Liu Qing's return to the office, Mu Wanqing, still annoyed, immediately assigned him to take over the assistant's duties. She imposed strict rules, forbidding him from handling any outside affairs and requiring him to remain on standby outside her office at all times. Meanwhile, Gu Xiongchuan, expressing keen interest in Maoyuan's engine project, scheduled a meeting with Mu Wanqing for the day after tomorrow.
Mu Wanqing instructed the new assistant to clear her schedule, but the assistant's confusion about the meeting demonstrated her lack of experience. In a poignant moment, Fu Junhie visited her parents' graves on the anniversary of their death. She reflected on the tragic circumstances: her parents had accrued massive high-interest debts, leading her father to commit a violent act in a fit of rage, before both parents ultimately fell to their deaths from a building.
Lei Shuo, aware of the anniversary, deliberately appeared at the cemetery, hoping to offer comfort. Fu Junhie, initially angered by his presence, accused him of prying into her past. Lei Shuo clarified that he came because he believed she might need someone to talk to. Despite her initial resistance and a declaration of disinterest in romantic relationships, she eventually softened and allowed him to accompany her.
At Maoyuan's research and development department, under the leadership of Director Yu Manshan and Youyou's mother, the engine model demonstration was successfully completed, with theoretical feasibility confirmed by Euler's calculations. Unbeknownst to them, the data had been tampered with. Later, as Liu Qing drove Mu Wanqing home, he spotted a thief stealing someone's belongings. Driven by his strong sense of justice, he promptly stopped the car and pursued the thief.
