Twenty Your Life On Episode 18 Recap
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Xiong Zhi made quicksand buns for Duan Jiabao after seeing her social media post about her quicksand bun falling on the ground at Michelin. He delivered them, understanding that Duan Jiabao had heard his earlier confession and was avoiding him. Not wanting to make her uncomfortable, he started to leave.
However, Duan Jiabao, feeling guilty and unsure what to do, called him back, gathered her courage, and accepted his confession, agreeing to try a relationship with him, much to Xiong Zhi's joy. Liang Shuang had been a sales champion for a week, with her followers increasing from thousands to over 300,000.
She repeatedly expressed interest in becoming a beauty blogger to Mr. He, but he vaguely stated her fan base was insufficient and urged her to continue live streaming and work harder. When asked about her criteria for a new agent, Liang Shuang, whose request for a change had been delayed, unintentionally described Duan Jiabao's characteristics. Duan Jiabao, wanting to encourage Liang Shuang, hired people to pose as loyal fans.
Influenced by her current situation and this "fan" support, Liang Shuang decided to terminate her contract with Mr. He. The termination fee of 300,000 was a major obstacle. Liang Shuang, unwilling to borrow money from Duan Jiabao due to their ongoing disagreement, sold her luxury bags, but the proceeds were still insufficient. Duan Jiabao attempted to negotiate with Mr. He but found him unyielding.
She then asked Luo Yan to introduce them to her mother, hoping she could review Liang Shuang's contract. Luo Yan was in a bad mood after KTV, refusing to share details with Lu Ran. She and Lu Ran began raising a stray dog at school, which Luo Yan named Dingchun. Lu Ran tried to ask her out for the weekend, but she declined, stating she was busy.
Feeling disappointed, Lu Ran declared he would go on a blind date if she wouldn't come out, prompting an angry response from Luo Yan, telling him to do as he pleased. Luo Yan's mother had indeed urged Lu Ran to go on a blind date, which he mentioned to Luo Yan. On her exam day, Luo Yan witnessed her mother and Zhao Changming laughing and having coffee in a hotel lobby.
When Zhao Changming's wife approached, Luo Yan intercepted Qu Wan for an interview, creating a diversion to cover for her mother and Zhao Changming, thereby missing her exam. Luo Yan reluctantly brought Duan Jiabao and Liang Shuang to her mother's office for contract advice. Her mother reviewed Liang Shuang's contract, advising them to seek a private settlement rather than going to court and sharing negotiation strategies, for which Liang Shuang and Duan Jiabao were very grateful.
Afterwards, Luo Yan's mother questioned her about the exam, and Luo Yan admitted she hadn't taken it. Her mother became furious, but Luo Yan, unable to hold back, confessed the reason. Her mother was momentarily speechless but then retorted that Luo Yan was the least qualified to blame her. In response, Luo Yan threw her wallet on the table, stating she would no longer accept money from her mother and wished for her mother to stop controlling her.
Later, back at school, Luo Yan discovered Dingchun was missing from its kennel and called Lu Ran. Still upset about the supposed blind date, Lu Ran, noticing her jealousy and feeling happy, confessed that the blind date was a fabricated excuse and that he had been feeding Dingchun. This revelation mollified Luo Yan, who returned to her dorm happy and shy. At Puling Capital, Zhou Xun proposed a new business plan for "the battle" game, seeking additional investment.
However, "the battle" suffered from numerous system glitches, stagnant revenue, and no growth in player count, making Zhou Xun the only one within Puling who supported further investment. Other shareholders, including Mark and Su Hang, expressed strong reservations. Su Hang warned Zhou Xun that if this investment failed, employee bonuses would be at risk, observing Zhou Xun's increasingly reckless investment decisions. Mark and Su Hang preferred to invest in the popular "King's Landing Record."
Zhou Xun countered that "the battle" possessed unique gameplay and, with system optimization, could turn the tide, even offering to personally bear the responsibility for any failure. At the Investment Committee meeting, Su Hang surprisingly proposed an additional 50 million investment for "the battle," while Mark vehemently opposed it. Wang Zhongye suggested launching "the battle" in Southeast Asia first to capture that market before entering the domestic one.
Zhou Xun initially deemed the costs for localization and extensive marketing too high, but Wang Zhongye persuaded him that this strategy would provide more time to understand "the battle"'s future trajectory. Zhou Xun reluctantly agreed to try Wang Zhongye's idea. However, "King's Landing Record" preemptively launched in Singapore, swiftly claiming the top spot in Southeast Asia and seizing the first-mover advantage, much to Zhou Xun's anxiety, especially with year-end financial planning for many companies. Upon learning this, Mr. Su Sr.
arrived at Puling and, supported by Wang Zhongye's pre-drafted co-investment contract for "King's Landing Record," unilaterally decided that Puling would co-invest in "King's Landing Record." After the meeting, Wang Zhongye revealed to Zhou Xun that this strategic misstep regarding "the battle" was entirely his doing. He harbored resentment towards Zhou Xun for having sent him to Laos years ago and had returned to Puling seeking revenge.
He confirmed that Han Jingtian, the founder of "King's Landing Record," was the benefactor he had met during his time in Laos. Following Luo Yan's mother's advice, Liang Shuang and Duan Jiabao returned to the agency for another negotiation with Mr. He. This time, Liang Shuang adopted a sincere attitude, expressing her gratitude and apologies for the company's contributions and promising to repay all her debts.
She proposed terminating her existing contract and signing a new one, where she would work for the company selling ham on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays until her debt was settled, and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, she would dedicate her time to her preferred activities.
Separately, the fencing team captain was scratching his back with a back scratcher when Zhenyu held a sword to his neck to question him, only to discover it wasn't the one Xiao Guo had given him, but rather one bought as part of a team bulk purchase.
