To Be A Brave One Episode 27 Recap
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An Yu had dinner with Mr. Gen, who apologized for Xiaoshu's past actions and ingratitude despite An Yu's kindness, saying he hadn't raised him well and wanted to apologize on Xiaoshu's behalf. An Yu reassured him, stating that young people have their own ideas and choices, and expressed contentment that they were now cooperating. She then showed Mr. Gen a photo of Wang Kai, the owner of Kaiyuan Trading, asking if he recognized him.
Mr. Gen recalled seeing Wang Kai once when Zhou Yuan introduced him to An Wenbin, encouraging An Wenbin to consider a business deal and assuring him that Wang Kai was "one of us" and trustworthy. During this meeting, Zhou Yuan took a call outside and could be heard urging An Wenbin not to delay, emphasizing their urgent financial situation.
Mr. Gen also distinctly remembered Wang Kai leaving in a car of a very unique color, which he later realized belonged to Mi Lu after Zhou Yuan and Mi Lu became a couple. This led An Yu to conclude that Wang Kai and Mi Lu must have known each other even back then. That night, unable to sleep, An Yu and Shao Moli had a drink on the balcony.
Shao Moli confirmed Mr. Gen's findings that Wang Kai and Mi Lu were indeed acquainted and shared the same hometown, Luoquan Town. He suggested they get a good night's sleep and head to Luoquan Town the next morning for further investigation, promising to wake her. The next day, Shao Moli drove, and An Yu fell asleep in the car, her head gently supported by Shao Moli.
Shao Moli thoughtfully covered the sleeping An Yu with a coat before exiting the car. An Yu soon woke up and told him to concentrate on driving. Meanwhile, Lailai called Ye Kai, reminding him about their landlord meeting, adding that if they didn't finalize the deal today, the deadline for returning the engagement ring would pass.
She also mentioned that both Shao Moli and An Yu had left early that morning, planning to be away for two days, and wondered if they had secretly gone somewhere together. Ye Kai and Lailai met Mr. Peng, the landlord, at a cafe to sign the housing contract.
When Lailai briefly stepped away to the restroom after a waiter accidentally spilled coffee, Mr. Peng revealed to Ye Kai that he had suspected they weren't a married couple during their video call, as they seemed more like a pair of lovers in the early stages of a relationship. He added that Lailai's finger had no indent from a ring, indicating she didn't habitually wear one.
Ye Kai apologized, admitting they had lied because they desperately wanted to buy a house in the city. Mr. Peng, understanding their desire, as he once shared it, agreed to proceed with the contract, advising Ye Kai to cherish his loved one. He could tell they had a strong affection for each other and believed they wouldn't deceive him. Upon waking up in Luoquan Town, An Yu found a note from Shao Moli and called him to meet.
He informed her that there was no news of Wang Kai, but he did have a younger brother. They decided to go door-to-door, asking residents. At a photo studio that had been open for forty years, the owner didn't recognize Wang Kai from a current photo. However, An Yu spotted a picture of Mi Lu on the wall. The owner confirmed it was "Old Mi's daughter," describing her as beautiful since childhood and a frequent visitor to the studio.
He also mentioned that she was often accompanied by a young man, and they had taken a family portrait together when he went to college, a photo so nice that the owner had enlarged and displayed it for half a year. Meanwhile, Mi Lu and Zhou Yuan were also looking at that same old photo.
Zhou Yuan recalled how happy Madam Mi was when he got into finance university after his second attempt, throwing a three-day banquet and insisting they take that picture together. Mi Lu became tearful, regretting leaving her grandmother alone in the house when she went to college, realizing her grandmother’s frequent calls were simply because she missed her. Zhou Yuan comforted her, assuring her that Madam Mi knew she was a filial child and urging her to stop blaming herself.
The photo studio owner found the family portrait for An Yu. To her shock, Zhou Yuan was in the picture, proving he and Mi Lu had known each other since childhood, a fact she had been completely unaware of during their university years. The revelation made her wonder how many secrets Zhou Yuan was keeping and if her father's imprisonment and her own troubles were connected to him.
While walking, An Yu encountered Mr. Wang, who confirmed he was Mi Lu’s childhood neighbor and Wang Kai's younger brother. He revealed that Wang Kai had left Luoquan Town after primary school, later going abroad for pancreatic cancer treatment, and had recently returned to a hospital after doctors declared his condition incurable. Mr. Wang shared the hospital's location. An Yu and Shao Moli visited Wang Kai.
An Yu introduced herself as An Wenbin's daughter and desperately sought the truth about her father's case, mentioning his death in prison from a heart attack. Wang Kai was unyielding, insisting that the court's verdict was the truth and repeatedly told her to leave. Wang Kai's brother asked An Yu to stop pressing him, given his poor health.
An Yu agreed to leave for now but vowed to return, continuing to visit and care for Wang Kai in the following days. Separately, Ye Kai invited An Yu and Shao Moli for bubble tea. They initially teased him, suspecting he wanted a favor, but he confessed he intended to propose to Lailai and needed their help with the arrangements. An Yu and Shao Moli were thrilled and enthusiastically agreed to cooperate fully.
Later, Ye Kai took Lailai to the riverside, claiming he found a quiet spot to help her de-stress. An Yu and Shao Moli were already there, discreetly setting up a romantic proposal scene. Lailai was completely surprised and delighted by the elaborate setup. Ye Kai knelt and formally proposed to Lailai, who joyfully accepted. They embraced and kissed, while Shao Moli captured the heartwarming moment on video.
Ye Kai, overwhelmed with happiness, felt he had reached the peak of his life, having his loved one by his side and his best friends there to share the joy. An Yu's persistent visits eventually led Wang Kai to reveal the truth. He explained that he had known Mi Lu since they were children, as their families lived next door to each other. Zhou Yuan was the son of Mi Lu's mother's good friend, whose family had faced an accident.
Wang Kai's own company was struggling financially, and he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Zhou Yuan offered him a sum of money for overseas medical treatment in exchange for a favor. Wang Kai agreed, and after signing a contract with Xingchen Financial, he followed Zhou Yuan's plan to immediately sue the company. He stressed that Mi Lu was completely unaware of his dealings with Zhou Yuan.
Deeply affected by the confession, An Yu visited her father's grave, regretting her past relationship with Zhou Yuan, feeling manipulated, and blaming herself for the chain of events that led to her father's demise. At An Wenbin's grave, An Yu confided in Lin Zhanhong about Wang Kai's confession and Zhou Yuan's deceit. Lin Zhanhong advised against confronting Zhou Yuan directly, arguing that a deceptive person would always find excuses and she wouldn't get the answers she sought.
He then presented her with an equity transfer agreement for Zhuoyue shares that An Wenbin had left for her. This agreement, set to become effective after twenty years, had just matured. Lin Zhanhong explained that An Wenbin's initial one-third stake, though diluted by new investors over the years, still amounted to nearly 10% of Zhuoyue's shares.
He also revealed that Zhou Yuan had been persistently contacting An Yu, using their child as leverage, to acquire these shares as part of his larger plan to fully take over Zhuoyue. Lin Zhanhong proposed a plan: An Yu should feign agreement to sell her shares to Zhou Yuan, appearing cooperative without revealing her true intentions. He assured her that with her help, they could work together to reclaim everything Zhou Yuan had taken from her and her father.
