To Be A Brave One Episode 16 Recap
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An Yu approached Shao Moli during their run, seeking his advice on how to acquire Soul App, a task assigned by Lin Zhanhong. Shao Moli, still seemingly bothered by An Yu's past interactions with Xiaoshu, refused to help unless she could make him happy. An Yu suggested a trip to an amusement park, which Shao Moli agreed to. They spent the day enjoying all the rides, and An Yu playfully asked if he was happy now.
Shao Moli then explained that successful negotiation is essentially psychological warfare, advising her not to reveal their acquisition intentions immediately. An Yu acknowledged his strategic approach but expressed her belief that sincerity holds more power. Shao Moli, while noting he wouldn't typically employ her method, affirmed his support for her to negotiate in her own way.
An Yu later met with Xiaoshu and his team, bringing them promising news: Zhuoyue's Investment Department had approved her project analysis report and was keen on investing in Soul App. She presented the overall valuation and the 20-million investment offer. Xiaoshu, however, was puzzled by the term "team valuation pending." An Yu clarified that company regulations required individual valuations for each team member, with the overall team valuation only determined after the selected members were confirmed.
The team members grew uneasy, expressing their reluctance to be split up. An Yu, recalling Shao Moli's previous advice about "taking them on one by one," chose to follow her own principle that human connection and team cohesion are invaluable, especially in a young startup. She stated her unwillingness to be a "destroyer." An Yu told Xiaoshu that if her intention was to break up the team, she would have discreetly approached each member individually.
Instead, she lauded their cohesion and recognized Xiaoshu as an excellent leader with a valuable team. She believed that their collective effort was essential for creating an outstanding application, and thus, she rejected the idea of a segmental valuation. Touched by her sincerity, Xiaoshu's team decided to offer a concession of ten percent of their equity shares.
Later, An Yu presented her comprehensive report on the Soul App acquisition, outlining three main points: a 20-million investment, the acquisition of the entire team, and Zhuoyue's absolute controlling interest. Shao Moli was impressed by her diligent work, acknowledging it as a strong first showing for the newly reorganized Investment Department. He instructed An Yu to continue spearheading the project and tasked other team members with researching competitors or interested investors in Soul App.
Before concluding the meeting, Shao Moli mandated that all employees connect their phones to the company's intranet for encryption to maintain project confidentiality, ensuring all communication and files would be logged in the company database. Mr. Fu showed visible signs of discomfort during this announcement. Shao Moli, already harboring suspicions about Mr. Fu due to past incidents involving Mi Lu and An Yu, noticed his unease.
He deliberately shared an elevator ride with Mr. Fu, then instructed Ye Kai to discreetly follow him. Ye Kai tailed Mr. Fu to a meeting with Mi Lu, where Mr. Fu disclosed Zhuoyue's plan to acquire Soul App, mentioning An Yu as the project lead and praising the project's potential. Mi Lu immediately expressed her desire for the project and ordered Mr. Fu to secure it for her. Ye Kai recorded their conversation and reported back to Shao Moli.
During subsequent negotiations, Xiaoshu presented his team's cooperation demands, but they were all rejected by Zhuoyue. Shao Moli insisted on a critical condition: raising Soul App's age requirement to adults, a proposal Xiaoshu vehemently opposed, leading to an unproductive first meeting. An Yu appealed to Shao Moli for leniency, suggesting that they could implement stricter age guidelines after the app had gained traction.
However, Shao Moli emphasized the importance of early standardization to prevent future issues that could lead to the app's elimination from the market. He reminded An Yu of her own advocacy for customer care, particularly the protection of minors. Following this, Shao Moli took An Yu to a bookstore, recommending she study business bestsellers for valuable case studies. An Yu received an urgent phone call from Shao Moli, informing her of a developing crisis.
In a company meeting, Mr. Fu presented a video showing Xiaoshu's team secretly signing an investment agreement with Yimi Capital. He then dramatically accused An Yu of being a mole planted by Yimi Capital within Zhuoyue. Shao Moli promptly intervened, revealing that Mr. Fu was the true informant. Ye Kai presented the video evidence of Mr. Fu's clandestine meeting with Mi Lu, exposing his collaboration to leak project information.
Shao Moli also linked Mr. Fu to earlier schemes, including framing An Yu for misappropriation of client funds and engineering Xu Jingya's resignation. Lin Zhanhong, in light of Mr. Fu's long service, offered him the option to resign rather than face police charges. Mr. Fu accepted. Distraught by Xiaoshu's betrayal, An Yu insisted on confronting him. Shao Moli accompanied her.
Xiaoshu confessed that Yimi Capital had offered superior terms, including complete decision-making authority over the app, and admitted he lacked the courage to inform An Yu sooner. An Yu expressed her disappointment, emphasizing that even in business, sincerity and truthfulness are paramount for long-term success. Meanwhile, Mr. Fu submitted his resignation to Jiang Haoran, advising him to learn from his experience with Lin Zhanhong and plan his own future carefully to avoid a similar downfall.
Shao Moli comforted An Yu, urging her not to dwell on the project's failure. He explained that her deep emotional investment made the setback particularly painful, but such outcomes are common in the investment world. He then apologized to An Yu, acknowledging his inexperience in relationships and his difficulty understanding others' emotions, given his usual straightforward interactions with people like Ye Kai. An Yu dismissed his apology, stating he had done nothing wrong.
They decided to invite Ye Kai and Lailai for a hotpot dinner the next evening, reminiscing about past group outings. Later, Lin Zhanhong questioned Jiang Haoran about Zhou Yuan and Yimi Capital, and also probed his thoughts on An Yu's father's imprisonment. Jiang Haoran remained evasive. Shortly after, Lin Zhanhong introduced Steven, a new Human Resources hire from Stanford, instructing Jiang Haoran to mentor him, a directive that resonated with Mr. Fu's earlier cautionary words.
