To Be A Brave One Episode 5 Recap
> To Be A Brave One Recap
Shao Moli and An Yu participated in a press interview following the successful acquisition of Wei'er Hotel. When asked about his plans to stay in China, Shao Moli explained that although he grew up overseas, he considers himself from Yuqing, a city that holds many precious childhood memories and has become more comfortable and mesmerizing. He confessed his only challenge was adapting to spicy food. The reporter then inquired about the difficult, urgent project.
Shao Moli credited his excellent team, particularly An Yu, for her "competence, giftedness, and steadfast attitude," which were crucial in overcoming several emergencies and turning the tide. When the reporter asked An Yu about her role, she humbly stated that Shao Moli exaggerated her performance, as she was just a rookie, and instead praised Shao Moli for his significant help.
She reiterated their shared belief that "hard work will lead to fruition," before speaking about the historic nature of Wei'er Hotel. After the interview, Lailai returned home, excited about her shopping spree, and distributed gifts. She gave Shao Moli a red hoodie, confidently stating that its color suited his skin tone and was versatile, despite his usual preference for luxury brands. Shao Moli, amused, thanked her and said he liked it.
Lailai also presented An Yu with a "practical" bag, which An Yu appreciated. The next day at work, the company lobby was playing An Yu's interview. Lailai enthusiastically praised An Yu's "commanding" and "star-like" presence, while An Yu humbly dismissed it, explaining that she had picked up interview skills from watching her father as a child, calling it "a blessing" and a last-minute effort. Inside the office, other colleagues also complimented An Yu.
The pleasant atmosphere was soon broken when Xu Jingya imperiously ordered Lailai to fetch her coffee. An Yu immediately interjected, asking if Xu Jingya could not do it herself. Xu Jingya retaliated, suggesting An Yu was getting arrogant after securing her full-time position. Su Dayong attempted to mediate, but Xu Jingya persisted, implying An Yu relied on Shao Moli for her success.
An Yu, visibly angered, warned Xu Jingya about her Muay Thai training and her difficulty in controlling her strength. Just then, Mr. Jiang arrived, distributing small gifts and congratulating both An Yu and Lailai on their full-time positions, diffusing the tension. Xu Jingya then pulled Mr. Jiang aside to speak privately. Later, An Yu and Lailai discussed their upcoming department transfer.
An Yu expressed her desire to join the Investment Department, and Lailai agreed, though she worried about not having Shao Moli to rely on since his partnership with Zhuoyue had ended. An Yu reminded her that they now had to rely on themselves, to which Lailai retorted that An Yu was famous now and she would rely on her. Meanwhile, Mi Lu watched An Yu's interview on television, expressing her concern to Zhou Yuan.
She believed An Yu's newfound stability indicated she was back to fight for Yiyi's custody. Zhou Yuan, dismissive of Shao Moli, reassured Mi Lu, revealing his plan to recruit Shao Moli to Yimi Capital. This, he explained, would not only prevent Shao Moli from assisting An Yu but also eliminate a competitor for Yimi Capital.
Shortly after, Mi Lu received a call from Mr. Fu, during which she offered to introduce him to Director Chen in two days to help with a "kindergarten registration." Overhearing the call, Zhou Yuan suspected Mi Lu was involved in something questionable. An Yu's team was hopeful for a new, rewarding project after their success with Wei'er Hotel. However, during a meeting, Mr. Fu first congratulated An Yu and Lailai on their full-time positions and acknowledged the team's "exceptional performance."
He then announced that, given their "ambition," the company was assigning them "the most challenging project at the moment." This "project" involved transferring the entire team to the Chuanhe Branch. Upon arriving at the dilapidated branch, the team learned from the sole remaining employee, Li Zhou, that Zhuoyue implemented a "worst performing branch will be eliminated" policy, and their branch consistently ranked last, causing all other staff to leave.
Li Zhou, recognizing An Yu from her interview, mistakenly assumed she was the new branch manager, only for Xu Jingya to step forward and declare herself "Branch Manager Xu." At home, Ye Kai discovered that the horse logo on Shao Moli's red hoodie, a gift from Lailai, had disappeared after washing. He also found Shao Moli's favorite white T-shirt tie-dyed pink. Shao Moli, unfazed, claimed he was "fed up with it anyway" and was ready for "a change of color."
Checking Lailai's social media, Ye Kai saw posts about manual labor, leading him to question why the team, having just secured full-time positions, was not assigned to a new project. He specifically asked Shao Moli how many branches Zhuoyue had in Chuanhe, confirming there was only one. Later that day, Mr. Jiang approached Xu Jingya, expressing surprise that she accepted the assignment to the Chuanhe Branch, stating it was unlike her.
A flashback revealed that Mi Lu had previously informed Xu Jingya about the team's impending transfer to a branch, promising her the position of branch manager. Back in the present, Xu Jingya told Mr. Jiang her move was "to set up the perfect trap for the future" and to "pave the way for the future." Mr. Jiang probed further, asking if her ambition was "about An Yu" or if he "felt sorry for her."
Xu Jingya defiantly retorted, asking if Mr. Jiang was "jealous." Mr. Jiang then questioned her relationship with Mr. Fu, who had assigned the team to Chuanhe. Xu Jingya defiantly stated that she was the branch manager and An Yu "has to work under me." At the Chuanhe Branch, the team had cleaned the office, but customers were scarce.
Xu Jingya, as the branch manager, criticized Lailai's complaints and warned them not to entertain non-customers before leaving to find clients herself, advising the others to "pray for yourself." The remaining team decided they couldn't simply wait and planned to seek out potential clients at a high-end facility, such as golf courses or gyms. As they prepared to leave, Mi Lu arrived in a luxury car, explicitly requesting An Yu as her financial advisor.
Mi Lu presented a peculiar investment request: managing 5 million yuan with no specific requirements for risk or return. An Yu, after analyzing Mi Lu's substantial family wealth and her own position as a senior law firm partner, proposed a diversified portfolio including money market funds, bond funds, trust funds, and investments in the primary market. However, Mi Lu deliberately interrupted, highlighting An Yu's omission of an "education fund" for her child, who was starting elementary school next year.
Mi Lu detailed her desire for the "best school" and environment, including "International school," "extra-curricular activities," and "summer camps," dramatically calling a child a "money shredder." An Yu, visibly irritated, eventually told Mi Lu to leave if she had no real financial needs, questioning her motives given her husband's ownership of a financial company.
Despite Lailai's surprise at An Yu's "fierce" demeanor, Mi Lu declared her intention to sign a "sole agency contract" for the 5 million yuan, but only with An Yu. The team, eager to secure the large client, urged An Yu to sign. As Mi Lu departed, she spitefully told An Yu to "get rid of the counterfeit bag," claiming it didn't suit her.
Lailai immediately apologized for the gift, but An Yu asserted Mi Lu's actions were directly aimed at her. Su Dayong later confirmed that signing a sole agency contract was permissible if the client specifically trusted one person. Later, Shao Moli found An Yu sitting downstairs. He was concerned that the cat he usually fed was missing and its food untouched. Together, they searched for the cat, with An Yu suggesting they name it once found.
Their search led them to an unexpected basement, where they discovered the cat caught in a mouse trap. During the rescue, Shao Moli sustained a minor injury to his back. After taking the cat to the veterinarian, Shao Moli informed An Yu that they would split the medical bill. Finding the cat irresistibly cute, An Yu decided to foster it, and Shao Moli advised her to consult her "kind neighbor" if she had any questions about pet care.
An Yu then remarked that the cat resembled "the ice cream I used to eat when I was a kid," leading Shao Moli to suggest the name "Ice Cream," which they both enthusiastically adopted. He then playfully told the cat to "listen to An Yu and be good." Zhou Yuan personally drove to Shao Moli's residence, expressing surprise at the neighborhood upon arrival. Meanwhile, inside An Yu's apartment, she was sneezing continuously while arranging cat food for Ice Cream.
Lailai, observing her symptoms, suggested An Yu might be allergic to cat fur and recommended letting their neighbor "babysit it for a few days." An Yu, however, was determined to keep Ice Cream, hoping her allergy would subside. Just then, Zhou Yuan, having mistaken her door for Shao Moli's, knocked. When Lailai opened the door, Zhou Yuan was surprised to find An Yu there, realizing she lived next door to Shao Moli.
He then questioned Shao Moli about his choice of residence, implying it didn't suit his status. Shao Moli directly asked if Zhou Yuan was "bothered" by their neighboring apartments, which Zhou Yuan denied. Zhou Yuan then extended an invitation for Shao Moli to join Yimi Capital, offering him any "share or shareholder position" he desired and promising the "most satisfactory contract."
He appealed to their supposed similarities, arguing that they would "both lose" as opponents but "both be the winner" if they collaborated. Shao Moli, however, politely declined, stating, "It sounds enticing, but I don't believe we're the same, Mr. Zhou." Later, Shao Moli called An Yu, who informed him she couldn't meet.
He then decided to visit her at the Chuanhe Branch, where he found her working alone in a cold office, as the heater was broken and there was no hot water, and technicians couldn't come until the next day. Shao Moli suggested they close the branch and go for hotpot, but An Yu refused. He promptly returned with several small portable heaters, which quickly warmed the office.
When An Yu exclaimed that she was "sweating now" and it was "a bit too much," Shao Moli produced a bag full of various ice creams, offering them to cool her down. An Yu was thrilled to discover her favorite childhood "Doll Head" ice cream among them. Shao Moli had remembered her previous comment about the rescued cat resembling her favorite childhood ice cream.
An Yu delighted in the nostalgic taste and shared a childhood anecdote about her wish to eat ice cream as a meal, which resulted in "Gastroenteritis" and a two-day hospital stay. Shao Moli found the experience of eating ice cream while surrounded by heaters amusing, confessing it was his first time doing such a thing.
