To Be A Brave One Episode 18 Recap
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An Yu noticed Lailai had no cat scent or hair on her clothes, prompting her to realize that Lailai was seeing someone. At the same time, Shao Moli, with a hint of sarcasm, questioned Ye Kai about taking an unusually long time to take out the trash, comparing him to students who secretly study hard but feign surprise at high test scores. He extended this analogy to people who even keep secrets from their close friends.
Ye Kai, sensing the subtle jab, claimed such friends might have their own difficulties. Shao Moli then casually mentioned that An Yu planned to set Jin Lailai up with someone. Ye Kai grew visibly anxious but immediately relaxed upon learning the match was Li Zhou. He then agreed with Shao Moli that An Yu should do as she pleased before heading to bed, leaving Shao Moli puzzled by his unpredictable reactions.
At work, Fang Li reviewed Jin Lailai’s report, noting that its writing style and data citation habits were inconsistent with Lailai’s usual work. She correctly deduced that Lailai had help. An Yu stepped forward, admitting she assisted Lailai. Fang Li reprimanded Lailai for delegating her assigned tasks and, to An Yu, gave her Hongxin Telecom’s previous quarter’s financial statement, demanding she verify every single figure by the next morning.
Despite protests from colleagues that the workload was impossible for one person in a day, Fang Li sternly emphasized the separation of personal and professional matters. An Yu accepted the task, and Lailai tried to help, but they quickly found many items on the report were unverifiable. An Yu visited Hongxin Telecom, reminiscing about her father's last day working there, marked by his tears.
Inside, she ran into Xu Jingya, who immediately accused her of industrial espionage and prompted Mr. Zheng to escort her to the security department. Fortunately, Mr. Ma, a former colleague of An Yu’s father, appeared and vouched for An Yu. He expressed deep gratitude to An Yu’s father for his mentorship, crediting him for his current success. An Yu explained she was conducting a normal survey for Zhuoyue's potential acquisition of Hongxin Telecom.
Mr. Ma sadly confirmed the factory’s dire situation, having been mortgaged three times in three years, and offered any assistance An Yu might need. The next day, An Yu presented her findings to Fang Li. She explained that due to tight security, she had to rely on observing truck loads and confirming figures with old employees, leading to "rough estimations."
Fang Li was critical of the report, rejecting her use of "rough" and "should be" and reminding her that this was serious acquisition work, not child's play. She then took the work from An Yu and reassigned it to Su Dayong. Fang Li also enforced a strict policy that all phones must be on silent during work hours. After everyone left, An Yu couldn't help but shed tears, realizing that Fang Li was Chen Fang's mother.
Lailai urged her to apply for a transfer, but An Yu believed escaping was not the solution; only by facing it could the problem be resolved. Shao Moli found An Yu, offering to be her emotional outlet if she needed to vent. An Yu, after a moment's thought, asked Shao Moli to accompany her to the hospital to visit Chen Fang, confirming that he was Fang Li's son.
Later, at a bar, An Yu drank heavily, recounting her painful past to Shao Moli. She spoke of her father being taken away by the police, discovering Zhou Yuan's infidelity, and a subsequent car accident where she fell into the river. Chen Fang saved her life, but he suffered an anoxic brain injury and became vegetative. An Yu was then imprisoned for economic crimes.
Upon her release, she tried to visit Chen Fang and offer compensation, but Fang Li refused to see her or accept any money. An Yu expressed immense guilt and self-blame, feeling that as a mother, she too would not forgive such a tragedy. She found herself in an impossible situation, working with Chen Fang's mother in the same company and team.
Shao Moli assured her he would always be there for her, gently stroking her hair as he took her home, drunk. Later, Su Dayong was engrossed in the "Soulmate" app, having purchased a year's membership. Fei'er, after bringing coffee for everyone, decided to download the app and matched with "In the Name of the Moon, I'll Punish You," which turned out to be Shao Moli.
They joked about the app's simple keyword-based matching system, concluding that it likely manipulated compatibility to increase user engagement, thereby betraying its initial purpose. Their concerns were immediately validated when news broke that "Soulmate" was involved in a scandal where underage users were scammed. Zhou Yuan was bombarded with calls from reporters regarding the "Soulmate" scandal, specifically questions about the lack of age restrictions.
He harshly blamed Mi Lu for her obstinacy in acquiring the app, arguing that it jeopardized their hard-earned corporate image. Mi Lu admitted her oversight and suggested instructing the PR team to distance themselves from the startup team. However, Zhou Yuan disagreed, insisting that Yimi Capital would take full responsibility and stand by the young startup team. He ordered a public event, inviting media and victims, and instructed "Soulmate" to immediately suspend services for rectification and implement an age restriction.
Amidst the fallout, the team at Zhuoyue discussed the situation, noting Yimi Capital spent nearly seven figures on public relations. They speculated the app would likely relaunch after reforms. Su Dayong, a loyal user, expressed hope for the app's future, adding that the internet quickly forgets, and proper management could restore its reputation. The team celebrated their rival's misfortune, as their boss, Mr. Lin, had granted them a paid day off.
Fei'er, using her authority as Lin's daughter, insisted Shao Moli take his day off with her. She perceived his affection for An Yu and wanted him to share his story. Shao Moli, after some reluctance, agreed and took her to his and An Yu's childhood secret hideout, a place An Yu had discovered sixteen years ago. He showed Fei'er their old drawings, mostly An Yu's. He shared their long history, from childhood friends to colleagues.
Fei'er, moved by his story, asked why they weren’t together. Shao Moli revealed that An Yu hadn't accepted him yet, but he respected her decisions, promised to support her, and would wait for her indefinitely, even if she never reciprocated his feelings. Impressed, Fei'er decided she also needed to hear An Yu’s perspective for her drawings. Back home, An Yu, Lailai, and Yun enjoyed duck soup.
Lailai commented on Yun's radiant appearance and newfound love for cooking since returning from Yunnan, realizing she had a new, younger boyfriend. Yun encouraged them to live vibrantly, prioritize themselves, and seize opportunities in love. She suggested inviting the two boys for soup. Lailai called Ye Kai, who was working overtime. An Yu sent a voice message to Shao Moli, but he replied he had dinner with Mr. Lin and couldn't make it. The girls decided to save some soup. Lailai then commented on Yun's improved looks, stating that love is the best cosmetic. An Yu made a similar observation about Lailai.
