To Be A Brave One Episode 29 Recap
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Shao Moli sat by the river, deep in thought, when Ye Kai approached him. Shao Moli revealed that he had uncovered the truth: Zhou Yuan is Xiao Feng's son, whose real name is Xiao Yong. This discovery confirmed that An Yu's father and Zhou Yuan's father shared a significant past. According to old records, An Yu's father had pressed Zhou Yuan's father to repay a debt, which tragically led to Zhou Yuan's father jumping from a building.
This was likely the reason Zhou Yuan sought to destroy An Wenbin years later. Shao Moli wondered how he would ever be able to tell An Yu this distressing information. Ye Kai then shared more relevant details with Shao Moli. He explained that when the three former partners, An Wenbin, Xiao Feng, and Lin Zhanhong, went their separate ways, Zhuoyue's shares were divided into three parts.
Lin Zhanhong kept his portion, while An Wenbin and Xiao Feng placed their shares in custody. The expiry date for these entrusted shares was fast approaching, and now both An Yu and Zhou Yuan held an identical portion of Zhuoyue's shares. Shao Moli was puzzled by Lin Zhanhong's intentions. Suddenly, a text message prompted him to leave abruptly. Shao Moli found Lin Zhanhong and confronted him about using Zhuoyue's shares to acquire the Smart Desk patent.
Shao Moli pointed out that Lin Zhanhong's behavior had been unusually erratic since the Smart Desk project encountered problems. He not only personally handled the issue but also agreed to He Shuo's "sky-high price." These actions, Shao Moli noted, coincided precisely with An Yu and Zhou Yuan receiving their fathers' Zhuoyue shares. Realizing Shao Moli was aware of his plans, Lin Zhanhong asked how he had found out.
Shao Moli reminded him of his earlier warning not to exploit An Yu's hatred. Lin Zhanhong reiterated his unwavering goal to acquire Yimi, stating that since Shao Moli refused to cooperate, he had no choice but to pursue his own strategy.
Shao Moli accurately deduced Lin Zhanhong's elaborate scheme: to manipulate An Yu into pretending she would sell her shares to Zhou Yuan, thereby leading Zhou Yuan to believe he could secure the shares, and then to bet everything on buying the shares He Shuo held. Shao Moli questioned why Lin Zhanhong would risk Zhuoyue's fate for such a complex setup. Lin Zhanhong responded that only one of them could emerge victorious, implying a life-or-death struggle.
Shao Moli, however, insisted that An Yu should not be dragged into their conflict. Lin Zhanhong argued that An Yu had the right to make her own choices. He reminded Shao Moli that he knew how deeply An Yu loved her father and how much her father's memory meant to her.
Unless Shao Moli wanted to destroy that image in her mind, he should allow her the freedom to choose her path, and surely he wouldn't want to see her hurt. An Yu later sat on her sofa, caught between Zhou Yuan's words and Lin Zhanhong's earlier counsel. Lin Zhanhong had told An Yu that her father held 30% of Zhuoyue's shares, which were passed down to her.
He had warned her about Zhou Yuan's ambition to take over Zhuoyue and advised her to pretend to agree to sell her shares to Zhou Yuan, promising they would then join forces to avenge her father. Meanwhile, Mi Lu reviewed her company's projects and discovered that several A-level projects had been mortgaged. Her subordinate, under pressure, confessed that Mr. Zhou had mortgaged the majority of the company's projects.
At the same time, Zhou Yuan went to a Japanese restaurant to meet He Shuo, despite being allergic to raw food. His driver expressed concern, but Zhou Yuan insisted on going. He Shuo offered Zhou Yuan Arctic surf clams, elaborating on their rarity and difficulty to catch, and subtly mocked Zhou Yuan for being at a Japanese restaurant if he couldn't eat raw food. Zhou Yuan cut to the chase, stating his intention to buy He Shuo's Zhuoyue shares.
He Shuo, already aware of Zhou Yuan mortgaging Yimi's projects, noted his determination to acquire the shares. Zhou Yuan presented a generous offer, including Zhuoyue's projected incremental capital-output ratio and profit dividends for the next five years. He Shuo found Zhou Yuan impatient and then claimed the offer was insufficient, demanding a higher price. He then challenged Zhou Yuan to eat all the raw dishes on the table if he wanted to continue negotiations.
Zhou Yuan complied and ate the raw food. After Zhou Yuan finished, He Shuo changed his stance again, making the deal seem "a bit difficult to do," effectively increasing his demand. Zhou Yuan warned him not to push too far, but ultimately agreed to the new price, requesting time to gather the substantial funds. He Shuo then indicated he would be traveling abroad for an indefinite period, implying Zhou Yuan had limited time.
Back in the car, Zhou Yuan, suffering from an allergic reaction, was offered medicine by his driver, Ding, but he asked to be left alone. Alone in the car, Zhou Yuan was flooded with childhood memories. He recalled his father's alcoholism and his mother's illness. His ailing mother had urged him, then named Xiao Yong, to deliver a letter to "Mr. Lin" (Lin Zhanhong), hoping for financial help.
Young Xiao Yong found Lin Zhanhong at a gathering, where he overheard a "Mr. Qin" giving Lin Zhanhong a 500,000 yuan commission. Xiao Yong handed the letter to Lin Zhanhong, which was a desperate plea for a 100,000 yuan loan. Lin Zhanhong, however, dismissed Xiao Yong, claiming he was "short of money" and "hard up."
He promised to send money later and quickly arranged for some food to be packed for Xiao Yong to take home, eager to resume his business talks. Mi Lu called Zhou Yuan, expressing frustration that he had ignored her calls all day. She questioned why he had mortgaged Yimi's A-level projects, which were the company's foundation, when they had only agreed to sell less important assets. She warned him of the immense risk, fearing the entire company could be lost.
Zhou Yuan, acknowledging the risks, asked for her support, saying that while others might tell him to give up, she shouldn't. He assured her that everything would soon be over, and they could finally live a stable life with Yiyi, free from his relentless pursuit of revenge. After their conversation, Mi Lu went to check on Yiyi.
Jiang Haoran pondered the two options Lin Zhanhong had presented him: sign a confidentiality agreement and resignation letter, or retrieve a copy of Yimi Capital's proposal. He recalled An Yu's wisdom: "You shouldn't criticize others if you don't know how they suffer." After much deliberation, he signed his resignation letter. Meanwhile, Xu Jingya, en route to the airport, saw a message in the company chat group about Jiang Haoran's resignation. She immediately instructed her taxi driver to turn back.
She arrived at Zhuoyue just as Jiang Haoran was leaving the building with his belongings. She approached him and helped him carry his luggage. In a touching moment, they finally held hands, signifying their reconciliation. An Yu had successfully reached the Muay Thai finals. Shao Moli, ever supportive, encouraged her, emphasizing that her safety was paramount, regardless of the outcome. An Yu confessed her nervousness, acknowledging her opponent as last year's formidable champion.
Ye Kai called Shao Moli, asking him to accompany him to a bridal shop, as his fiancée, Lailai, was too busy. Shao Moli was hesitant, but An Yu urged him to go, emphasizing the importance of friendship and marriage, claiming she would simply change and go home.
This was a pretext, as An Yu had received a message from Lin Zhanhong, reminding her that Zhou Yuan was about to make his move and would likely offer to buy her shares soon. He urged her to remember what Zhou Yuan had done to her father, stressing that this was their "only chance." Shortly after, An Yu received a text from Zhou Yuan asking to meet that evening to discuss something important.
An Yu met Zhou Yuan, who spoke of making amends for his past actions. He proposed that she sell her Zhuoyue shares to him, suggesting it would quickly provide her with money, ease her financial burdens, and allow her more time with Yiyi, helping her return to her former life. An Yu, seeing through his facade, questioned if he believed money was her primary need.
Zhou Yuan insisted he had no selfish motives, claiming his actions were "for your sake," and implored her not to misunderstand him due to her hatred. An Yu replied that she would "think about it." On the day of the Muay Thai final, Lailai, much to Ye Kai's playful chagrin, was also present, having prioritized An Yu's match over their wedding preparations.
Shao Moli warned An Yu about her opponent's fighting style, noting her use of "subtle tricks" to disrupt opponents' rhythm, a tactic that had secured her many championships. An Yu promised to be careful. The match began intensely, and An Yu fought valiantly. In the final round, she was knocked to the ground.
As the referee began the count, An Yu was overwhelmed by a series of flashbacks: the devastating news of her father's death from a myocardial infarction in prison, and Zhou Yuan's cruel words after her release, telling her she couldn't see Yiyi because she was "a mom who went to jail." Fueled by an intense hatred for Zhou Yuan, An Yu, against all odds, rose to her feet just before the count concluded.
