To Be A Brave One Episode 9 Recap
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Zhou Yuan visited Shao Moli at Sirius Financial, presenting a written contract for a partnership, offering him a 30% share in Yimi Capital. He stated that the written document would be more convincing than their previous discussions and that he was offering Shao Moli an opportunity to avoid becoming his opponent, as being his adversary would reduce Shao Moli's chances of winning. Shao Moli found Zhou Yuan's confidence amusing but admitted to being touched by the generous offer.
However, he ultimately refused to sign, questioning why Zhou Yuan, who seemed to dislike him, repeatedly sought cooperation. Zhou Yuan responded that a capable person like Shao Moli was too valuable to be missed in business. Shao Moli, however, retorted that he was different from Zhou Yuan and did not wish to work with someone he considered "detestable." Zhou Yuan angrily left, throwing the contract in a trash can, and paused to observe the Zhuoyue Financial office next door.
Upon returning home, Zhou Yuan found Mi Lu still awake. She noticed the smell of alcohol on him. He vaguely explained that he had been to Chuanhe to see Shao Moli and then, complaining of dizziness, went to bed, leaving Mi Lu unsatisfied with his brief explanation. An Yu, Lailai, and two other colleagues celebrated at a hotpot restaurant, marking their Chuanhe branch's second consecutive monthly sales target achievement.
During the celebration, Su Dayong expressed deep gratitude to An Yu for a major deal, revealing his fear of losing his hard-won job due to his modest background and perceived lack of talent. An Yu reassured him that everyone shared similar fears and they should support each other. Later, Li Zhou pointed out an unusual observation: since the Sirius branch opened next door, Zhuoyue's business had actually improved.
This reminded An Yu of Shao Moli's earlier statement that he wasn't there to compete but perhaps to generate business for them. Her colleagues speculated that Sirius's "hunger marketing" strategy, with long queues and limited spots, might be inadvertently driving customers to Zhuoyue. They concluded that Sirius was, unexpectedly, a lucky charm rather than a threat. That evening, An Yu waited for Shao Moli outside his building to spring a surprise.
She triumphantly announced that Zhuoyue's revenue for the previous month had surpassed Sirius's by five percent, meaning she had won their bet. Although Shao Moli initially tried to dispute the figures, An Yu confidently stated she had double-checked and he had to admit defeat. She then gave him an address, instructing him to meet her there tomorrow at 2 PM, emphasizing that he must not be a no-show. Shao Moli met An Yu at the amusement park, both dressed casually.
They engaged in a lively dancing game, enjoying themselves thoroughly. Afterward, An Yu confessed that she was beginning to believe his claim that his actions were solely to repay a favor. She questioned his motives, pointing out how he had opened the Sirius branch right next to Chuanhe, which seemed intended to draw in clients like Fan Meimei, and how he had consistently helped her.
Shao Moli affirmed that he was indeed repaying a favor, insisting he never lied about important matters. An Yu, however, couldn't recall ever helping him, even when he mentioned it happened when they were children. When she still couldn't remember, Shao Moli deftly changed the subject, playfully trying to delete a video she had taken of him, while she threatened to share it in their group chat. Meanwhile, Zhuoyue's chairman instructed Jiang Haoran to investigate Zhou Yuan's background and past.
Jiang Haoran reported that Zhou Yuan, a man of humble origins without significant resources, rose by marrying An Yu. After An Yu's father, An Wenbin's incident, Zhou Yuan quickly rebranded Xingchen Financial as Yimi Capital and abandoned An Yu, whom Jiang Haoran described as "detestable." At the same time, Mi Lu's carefully orchestrated plan against An Yu unfolded.
While Mi Lu and Zhou Yuan were playing badminton, Mi Lu received a confirmation text from Xu Jingya that An Yu's account had accrued sufficient profits, prompting Mi Lu to give the go-ahead. That night, Xu Jingya covertly accessed An Yu's computer at the branch, transferring the initial five million yuan from Mi Lu's account to an online financial product, which returned to the account the next morning.
The resulting profit of over 13,800 yuan was then sent to An Yu's business account. Later, watching Yiyi play, Mi Lu's mind replayed painful memories: Zhou Yuan’s abrupt breakup, her subsequent miscarriage, and the doctor's prognosis of low chances for future pregnancy. These memories, coupled with a recent interaction where An Yu had wanted to see Yiyi, intensified Mi Lu's fear that An Yu might try to reclaim custody, solidifying her resolve to remove An Yu from Zhuoyue.
Mi Lu then called Zhuoyue to file a complaint against An Yu. Soon after, Mr. Jiang arrived at the Chuanhe branch to announce good news: the branch ranked sixth in the city's quarterly selection, and An Yu herself was named "star employee of the month." However, the celebration was cut short as An Yu was immediately taken by Director Fu to the headquarters for an internal investigation.
The Internal Audit Department, led by Mr. Yang, began questioning An Yu about the complaint from Mi Lu. Director Fu aggressively pressed An Yu to confess to transferring five million yuan from Mi Lu's account to an online financial product and subsequently profiting from it, with the 13,800 yuan deposit to her business card as proof. An Yu adamantly denied the accusations, stating she had not touched Mi Lu's money or profited from it.
She explained that while she kept one security token for the account locked in the branch's safe, Mi Lu also possessed another. Director Fu furiously dismissed this, accusing An Yu of defaming a client who had entrusted her with a large sum and expressed shame in having such an employee. Mr. Yang, however, asked An Yu if she had any other explanation.
An Yu then recounted that on the Thursday night of the alleged incident, around 7:55 PM, she had left the office to help a lost elderly woman find her way home to Dingbai Village, guiding her to bus 109 and ensuring she boarded safely. She explained that the area was remote, and she hadn't encountered anyone else or seen any cameras to corroborate her story.
Director Fu scoffed, calling it an insult to Mr. Yang’s intelligence, a fabricated tale to escape accountability. Mr. Yang granted An Yu thirty minutes to reflect, hoping she would confess. During this break, An Yu recalled Mi Lu’s strange request to sign a full power of attorney contract without specifying risk or return preferences, which confirmed her suspicion that Mi Lu was orchestrating the frame-up.
Meanwhile, Mi Lu, accompanied by Director Fu, presented her version of events to Mr. Yang, affirming her complaint. She also confirmed having a second security token for her account, which she claimed had been securely kept at home and untouched since the incident, offering her family and home surveillance footage as proof. Director Fu, concerned about An Yu's continued defiance, asked Mi Lu about next steps.
Mi Lu stated her goal was to ensure An Yu was fired from Zhuoyue and blacklisted from other companies due to a tarnished record. Later, An Yu's colleagues from the Chuanhe branch were also brought to the headquarters for questioning, and their phones were confiscated upon arrival. After the thirty-minute break, Director Fu returned to pressure An Yu further, urging her to confess. An Yu, however, declared her intention to call the police, asserting that the police would believe evidence.
Director Fu tried to dissuade her, reminding her of her past "criminal record" and warning that involving the police before the internal investigation was concluded would hold her personally liable for any negative impact on Zhuoyue. Despite the threats, An Yu remained resolute, insisting on involving the police. Frantic, Director Fu called Mi Lu, who was unconcerned by An Yu's threat. Subsequently, Director Fu called Zhou Yuan to inform him of the development.
