Twenty Your Life On Episode 19 Recap
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Liang Shuang went to her company boss, Mr. Wu, who initially wanted her to stay. Despite his admiration, Liang Shuang insisted on pursuing her own path. Mr. Wu agreed to lower her contract termination fee to 100,000 yuan, ensuring the company's doors would always be open if she ever decided to return, a gesture that deeply touched Liang Shuang. She then shared the news with Duan Jiabao, who had been waiting for her.
Liang Shuang refused Duan Jiabao's offer to continue as her agent, instead proposing that Duan Jiabao become her partner. Duan Jiabao excitedly accepted, embracing Liang Shuang. Liang Shuang secured the 100,000 yuan by borrowing it from her grandmother, prompting a later call from her mother inquiring about the loan, which Liang Shuang quickly dismissed without explanation. Meanwhile, at Puling Capital, Zhou Xun was pushed out of the company after offending Mr. Su Sr. and the failure of a particular case.
The investment team was subsequently taken over and managed by Wang Zhongye, who attempted to foster a relaxed atmosphere by offering sugary water and chatting with colleagues. Jiang Xiaoguo, however, did not join them. She intercepted Zhou Xun as he was leaving, questioning his insistence on investing in "the battle." Zhou Xun explained that the game "Junlin Zhanji" didn't rely on skill but purely on financial investment.
He emphasized the necessity of finding a balance between paying players and regular players, a balance he admitted he hadn't yet found for "the battle." Jiang Xiaoguo comforted him, expressing her trust in his vision and confidence in his abilities. Before his departure, Zhou Xun mentioned to Jiang Xiaoguo the possibility of a "team battle" with her in the future.
Later, Director Chen, to whose team Zhou Xun had strongly advocated for Jiang Xiaoguo's transfer, informed her of Zhou Xun's support, which deeply moved her. Wang Zhongye also observed Jiang Xiaoguo's conversation with Zhou Xun. The following morning, Jiang Xiaoguo arrived at work to find herself ostracized by her colleagues. Wendy pulled her aside to explain that Wang Zhongye was systematically removing Zhou Xun's associates after taking over the company leadership.
Director Chen, having been mentored by Zhou Xun, was among those put on leave or who had left, much to Jiang Xiaoguo's surprise. Wendy also voiced concerns that Jiang Xiaoguo might be next, noting that some gossipy women in the company were calling Jiang Xiaoguo a "jinx," claiming any team she joined would face misfortune. To secure her position and avoid being fired, Jiang Xiaoguo decided to flatter Wang Zhongye, expressing her unwavering loyalty.
Pleased, Wang Zhongye agreed to let her follow him and transferred her to his team. Jiang Xiaoguo, however, secretly planned to use her supposed "bad luck" to undermine Wang Zhongye from within, while performing various odd jobs and covertly reporting her progress to Zhou Xun. While tidying Wang Zhongye's office, as requested by Amanda, Jiang Xiaoguo discovered recruitment plan documents on his desk, which she promptly photographed and sent to Zhou Xun.
Wang Zhongye then instructed Jiang Xiaoguo to prepare for an upcoming due diligence, making Jiang Xiaoguo happy as she believed she had successfully infiltrated the enemy's ranks. Meanwhile, Luo Yan, having severed ties with her mother, faced severe financial hardship, struggling even to afford meals. She kept her dire situation from Lu Ran, who had invited her out to eat.
Later, while Luo Yan was bargaining with a sweet potato vendor, Jiang Xiaoguo arrived and successfully helped her negotiate a better price. Back in their dorm, as they ate the sweet potatoes, Jiang Xiaoguo likened her own predicament to the humble sweet potato, capable of surviving harsh conditions, and vowed to protect Zhou Xun's territory. Back to Liang Shuang, she was distressed about not having enough matching bags for her outfits, prompting Duan Jiabao to offer her own.
Liang Shuang expressed her determination to work hard and earn money for bags, but Duan Jiabao delivered the grim news that due to a lack of beauty video updates and a significant drop in user and fan engagement, they were struggling to secure any collaborations or work. Duan Jiabao, having thoroughly analyzed Liang Shuang's online presence, concluded that her biggest issue was a lack of distinctiveness.
She stressed the importance of establishing a clear brand image by identifying and maximizing one of Liang Shuang's unique traits. When Duan Jiabao asked Xiong Zhi, who was feeding her, about Liang Shuang's most prominent trait, he couldn't provide an answer, so Duan Jiabao decided to consult Jiang Xiaoguo and the others. In the dorm, Liang Shuang was also upset about her weight gain, reaching 48 kilograms, which momentarily dulled the appetite of the others eating sweet potatoes.
When asked by Duan Jiabao, Jiang Xiaoguo and Luo Yan initially hesitated but, at Liang Shuang's insistence for honesty, both candidly stated that Liang Shuang's most prominent characteristic was her hot temper. Though initially annoyed, Liang Shuang listened as Duan Jiabao suggested that sometimes flaws could be transformed into endearing "moe points" online. Duan Jiabao proposed that Liang Shuang fully embrace this trait and establish herself as the "No. 1 hot-tempered beauty blogger" on the internet.
Despite her initial irritation, Liang Shuang agreed to try the concept. The next morning, she and Duan Jiabao began filming videos, committed to fully embodying the hot-tempered image. After Jiang Xiaoguo reported her progress to Zhou Xun, Duan Zhenyu called her out for a meeting, treating her to popular stinky tofu. He confided in her about his weariness and confusion, revealing that despite months of progress in practicing left-handed fencing, he feared he might never return to the competitive arena. Jiang Xiaoguo comforted him, assuring him that spring would eventually arrive no matter how harsh winter was, and that everything would ultimately improve with patience.
