The Lion's Secret Episode 28 Recap
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Lei Shuo and Fu Jundie were in a cold war after Fu Jundie moved out, feeling that Lei Shuo interfered in her affairs. Lei Shuo, on the other hand, was unhappy that Fu Jundie kept their relationship so clearly separated and felt he had nothing to explain. Sun Yu confessed to Lei Shuo that it was his fault, having secretly signed company staff up for Fu Jundie's martial arts classes, which Fu Jundie must have misunderstood.
Lei Shuo, aware of the situation, indicated he had no interest in explaining if Fu Jundie insisted on drawing such clear lines between them. Meanwhile, Liu Qing picked Mu Wanqing up from work, expressing his frustration with Li Yuting still staying at their house. He jokingly suggested Mu Wanqing should be the "bad guy" and kick Li Yuting out, but Mu Wanqing refused, saying she wouldn't play that role.
Liu Qing worried that Mu Wanqing might eventually take out her frustrations on him. The highly anticipated contract signing meeting between Weikai Group and Maoyuan Zhentian commenced. Before the meeting, Yu Manshan confided to Mu Wanqing that the board was already aware of rumors circulating about her and Feng Cong, expressing concern about the company's image. However, Mu Wanqing dismissed the need to investigate who spread the gossip, believing that rumors would eventually dispel themselves.
At the meeting, some directors voiced their concerns about these rumors, suggesting they could affect the company. Mu Jianjun tried to reassure them, stating that such gossip was baseless and would soon fade. Just as doubts lingered, Gu Xiongchuan arrived with Liu Qing. Gu Xiongchuan, claiming to be just "dropping by," introduced Liu Qing as his young friend and, more importantly, as Mu Wanqing's husband. Mu Wanqing confirmed that Liu Qing was the man everyone had urged her to marry.
The directors, who had previously shown some disdain for Liu Qing and questioned Mu Wanqing's integrity, were visibly embarrassed upon learning his true identity and his connection to Gu Xiongchuan. One director recognized Liu Qing from his time as a parking attendant at Maoyuan, to which Liu Qing confirmed he had voluntarily worked at the grassroots level for experience, even opening doors for the director. Liu Qing then requested to chair the meeting.
He delivered a confident presentation, highlighting Weikai Group International Limited as a leading aviation integrator and operator, and Maoyuan as the top supplier for independently developed turbine engines. He emphasized that the collaboration of the three companies represented the strongest alliance in history, ultimately leading to a successful signing. The directors praised Liu Qing's capabilities and expressed optimism for Maoyuan Group's future. After the meeting, Mu Wanqing brought Liu Qing to her office.
She expressed her appreciation, noting his usual aversion to business negotiations and how touched she was that he made such an effort for her. Liu Qing playfully responded that he was merely seizing an opportunity to establish himself on the board and "seek a chance to take over Maoyuan." He also commented on how he had noticed her looking out the window, a sign of her being bothered by the rumors.
He then tried out her office chair, concluding that "the driver's seat suits me better." Despite her serious demeanor in public, Mu Wanqing became more affectionate and impulsive in private, surprising Liu Qing by kissing him in the office, then suggesting he go home first as she still had work to finish, but to be available if she called.
Later that night, at home, Mu Wanqing playfully questioned Liu Qing about how he knew to come to the meeting so perfectly. Liu Qing explained that Yu Manshan had called him, sensing the directors' aggressive intentions, and quickly reassured Mu Wanqing that there was nothing romantic between him and Yu Manshan. Mu Wanqing admitted that despite their complicated past, she still respected Yu Manshan's talent.
Liu Qing then clarified that he and Lei Shuo had secretly protected Yu Manshan after discovering she was blackmailed by Yang Zhentian, and he hadn't seen her since he and Mu Wanqing went to Bazhen. Mu Wanqing then gave Liu Qing permission to leave when Lei Shuo messaged him about a relationship problem. Liu Qing met Lei Shuo, who spent the evening complaining about his relationship troubles with Fu Jundie.
Lei Shuo recounted how he always meticulously planned and cared for others, yet Fu Jundie misunderstood him, claiming they were from "two different worlds." Liu Qing, growing tired of the rambling, eventually warned Lei Shuo that if he left his relationship to "dry" for too long, it would surely end. This advice struck a chord with Lei Shuo. Meanwhile, at her martial arts club, Fu Jundie furiously punched a sandbag, consumed by anger.
The staff, trying to clear up the misunderstanding, explained that Sun Yu, not Lei Shuo, had enrolled company colleagues in her classes and had cancelled them when she seemed displeased. Despite this, Fu Jundie remained upset. Mu Wanqing visited her, trying to cheer her up and teasing her about being "down" because of relationship issues. Fu Jundie denied it and left, claiming she needed to "think it over." Mu Wanqing accompanied her.
Fu Jundie then went to Lei Shuo's wine cellar, only to be told by Sun Yu that Lei Shuo had gone to find her. Returning to the martial arts club, she found Lei Shuo waiting for her. Lei Shuo expressed his sadness at being misunderstood and his unwillingness to end their relationship so easily. When he prepared to leave, assuming her silence meant she didn't want to talk, Fu Jundie stopped him.
She tearfully revealed her deep-seated fear of being a burden, having felt like a drag on others since childhood. Lei Shuo, finally understanding her true struggle, embraced her tightly, reassuring his "silly" Fu Jundie that she would never be a burden to him, and that true partners support each other. He told her to trust him, and they reconciled.
Later, Lei Shuo gently advised Fu Jundie to stop using her anger as a defense mechanism, acknowledging that he understood her past struggles. He promised to always be there for her. He then playfully refused to leave the martial arts club, saying that if her temper flared again, at least she couldn't run away from there. Upon learning about Li Yuting's stay at Mu Wanqing's house, Fu Jundie, incensed on her friend's behalf, immediately drove there.
Xiaomei, Mu Wanqing's assistant, had already expressed frustration about Li Yuting's disrespectful behavior, such as using Mu Wanqing's skincare products and even cutting up ostrich feathers to make a shuttlecock. When Fu Jundie arrived, she confronted Li Yuting directly. She revealed she had seen Li Yuting at a past auction during an embarrassing moment for Li Yuting, but now she had no patience for her.
Fu Jundie accused Li Yuting of deliberately playing the victim to gain sympathy and attention, calling such behavior "dumb," especially considering Mu Wanqing's tolerance was out of respect for Liu Qing. Just as Fu Jundie finished her stern lecture, Liu Qing and Mu Wanqing returned home. Fu Jundie simply stated she had said what she needed to and left the rest to them. That evening, a visibly changed Li Yuting announced her decision to leave the next morning.
She explained that Fu Jundie's words had made her realize she needed to stop running away and face life independently, having already started sending out résumés for internships. Liu Qing and Mu Wanqing were pleased by her newfound resolve. Li Yuting expressed her gratitude to Mu Wanqing for her hospitality and apologized for causing trouble, even giving small gifts to Xiaomei and the chef before her departure.
Wu Fengyu and his wife took their daughter Youyou and her doll, Lala, shopping at a mall. While Youyou's mother was paying for toys, Youyou was lured away by a person in black. The parents frantically searched for her, calling out her name in despair. Their panic subsided only when an announcement from the service desk alerted them that a lost child had been found. Rushing to the service desk, they were relieved to reunite with Youyou, who appeared unharmed.
A staff member informed them that a large bag of belongings was found with Youyou. When asked, Youyou said a "sir in black clothes" had given them to her. Upon inspecting the bag, Wu Fengyu discovered items belonging to Li Mo, instantly suspecting Li Mo's reappearance. In a fit of agitated anger, he tried to throw the bag away, scaring Youyou. His wife quickly intervened, reminding him that he was frightening their daughter.
Wu Fengyu apologized for his overreaction, assuring Youyou he would buy her new things, but his wife remained concerned, asking if this was related to past unresolved issues. Meanwhile, a mysterious person called Feng Cong, instructing him on his next move. Feng Cong, annoyed at being dictated, retorted that he would decide what to do. The mysterious person, however, asserted that Feng Cong could only win back Mu Wanqing by following their orders.
Shortly after, Yu Manshan, who was also in Feng Cong's room, presented him with a drafted contract and the laboratory itinerary for Maoyuan, confirming she was still working closely with him, despite previously warning Mu Wanqing about the rumors. The next day, Li Yuting went for a job interview and was surprised to find Feng Cong as her interviewer at a restaurant, rather than a corporate office.
He explained that their domestic subsidiary was still in preparation, and he was screening candidates. Feng Cong offered her an exceptionally generous package, including a fully-funded internship with training in Europe. Suspicious of such a good offer, Li Yuting directly asked if he was trying to impress Mu Wanqing. Feng Cong brushed it off as a coincidence, attributing his recognition of her to Mu Wanqing's assistant, Xiaomei, who often talked about him, and to photos he found online.
He urged Li Yuting to consider the offer quickly. As Li Yuting left the interview, she was almost knocked down but was caught by a black-clothed man. After thanking him, she had an unsettling feeling and found his retreating figure eerily familiar.
