Your Highness, The Class Monitor Episode 34 Recap
> Your Highness, The Class Monitor Recap
Mr. He, from He's Group, visited Hao Cheng Group again, directly stating that he would immediately inject funds into Hao Cheng if Gu Zi Chen returned to his daughter, He Mei. He candidly admitted that his daughter was his "Achilles's heel" and insisted that the business collaboration was "inseparable" from their children's relationship. Gu Wei Ye, however, firmly opposed this proposition, believing that young people should make their own decisions in matters of the heart.
He also suggested that He Mei, being a well-educated young woman, surely had many other admirers, questioning Mr. He's insistence on Zi Chen. Despite this, Mr. He remained unyielding, explaining that he had earned enough money and his primary desire was his daughter's happiness; he "can't let her down." Gu Wei Ye retorted that emotions should not be used as a bargaining chip in business.
Mr. He then threatened to breach their contract if Gu Zi Chen did not comply, mentioning Hao Cheng's substantial initial investment and the potential for the project to fail and incur greater losses without the new funds. Nevertheless, Gu Wei Ye maintained his stance, asserting that he would never compromise his son's happiness for financial gain. Witnessing Gu Wei Ye's resolve, Mr. He ended the discussion and departed.
Later, Gu Wei Ye was tormented by the thought of his wife and son bearing the brunt of his business failures, as the company faced the imminent threat of bankruptcy and crippling debt. Overwhelmed, he went to the hotel where his wife, Mei Lin, was staying. Mei Lin had just finished packing her belongings, intending to return home. Gu Wei Ye confessed his previous stubbornness and expressed shame for making their maturing son, Zi Chen, worry about them.
He apologized to Mei Lin for failing to provide her and Zi Chen with a better life, acknowledging how much he had realized their importance during their separation. He then announced his considered decision to divorce, presenting a drafted agreement. He stipulated that Mei Lin and Zi Chen would keep all the family savings and the house, while he would only retain the company's management rights, effectively leaving with nothing.
Mei Lin, heartbroken and believing he no longer loved her, was initially shocked but then, in a fit of anger, signed the divorce papers and ordered him to leave immediately. Soon after, Gu Zi Chen learned about his parents' divorce from a distressed phone call with his mother. He immediately went to his father's office, demanding to know the real reason behind the sudden decision, especially when he and his mother were planning to reconcile.
Gu Wei Ye was evasive, stating it was a deeply considered choice and asking Zi Chen to understand, drawing a parallel to how he had respected Zi Chen's own romantic decisions. Gu Wei Ye then claimed that he and Mei Lin had lost their affection for each other, suggesting that since she now knew about his past, they could no longer cohabitate.
Gu Zi Chen, however, refused to believe his father's explanation and vowed to uncover the true circumstances behind the divorce. Meeting with Gu Zi Chen, Su Nian Nian suspected there was more to the story. She recounted how, after their last excursion, He Mei had threatened her, claiming that because Gu Zi Chen chose Su Nian Nian, He's Group had halted its cooperation with Gu's Group, potentially leading to Hao Cheng's bankruptcy.
Su Nian Nian wondered if this was the reason for his parents' divorce. Gu Zi Chen confirmed that He Mei had repeatedly used the investment issue to threaten him in the past, though he had dismissed them as mere angry words. He concluded that his father must be divorcing to protect their family, and that he should trust his father's decisions rather than question them.
Gu Zi Chen expressed admiration for his father's willingness to "give up everything" and "take up everything" for the woman he loves, proudly stating it was the "Gu family way." Feeling a pang of guilt, Su Nian Nian asked if she was "worth it," concerned about the potential impact on his family's business and his parents' marriage.
Gu Zi Chen reassured her, affirming that Hao Cheng's success was not reliant on any single company's cooperation and urged her to believe in them. Then, in a playful yet sincere tone, he asked if she would stay with him even if he were to become "miserable and poor" and "penniless." Su Nian Nian responded with a firm "No," emphatically nodding her head.
The group of thugs, led by Wang Zhi, who had previously caused trouble, found themselves in financial straits after being released from "the bureau." Wang Zhi attempted to extort money from Gu Zi Chen, reminding him of a past favor when he made a false statement to help Zhao Ming Yuan. Gu Zi Chen rejected the demand, instead offering them stable employment. When Wang Zhi's subordinate called Gu Zi Chen ungrateful, he retorted that they were acting like "robbers."
Wang Zhi left, telling Gu Zi Chen to "think about it." Soon after, He Mei approached Wang Zhi, noting his desperate financial situation and proposing a "cooperation." Later, Gu Zi Chen received a phone call from Wang Zhi, who claimed to have kidnapped his girlfriend and demanded three million RMB within half an hour, threatening to make her "disappear" if he tried any tricks. Panicked, Gu Zi Chen immediately tried to call Su Nian Nian, but her phone was off.
His friends also confirmed they had not seen her. Frantically, Gu Zi Chen contacted his mother, Mei Lin, urgently requesting three million RMB, stressing that it was a "matter of life and death" for a friend. Mei Lin could only secure just over one million RMB and then revealed that she had learned from Secretary Liu about Hao Cheng Group's dire crisis and potential bankruptcy, which she now understood was the true reason behind Gu Wei Ye's divorce.
She implored Zi Chen to prioritize helping his father with the company. However, Gu Zi Chen insisted on resolving this immediate "matter of life and death" first, promising to assist his father afterward. Mei Lin reluctantly agreed to help him gather the initial funds. Gu Zi Chen also instructed Secretary Liu not to inform his father about the money he was borrowing.
Wang Zhi then called again, setting the rendezvous point as the Industrial Zone of the East Suburb in an hour. Gu Zi Chen quickly informed Ye Xing Yu and their teacher, Mr. Jiang, about the kidnapping, specifically instructing them not to call the police to avoid endangering Su Nian Nian. However, Ye Xing Yu and Mr. Jiang, realizing the peril of the abandoned factory location, decided to alert the police themselves before heading to the scene.
Gu Zi Chen, having gathered the combined three million RMB from his mother and the company, arrived alone at the designated location by taxi. Wang Zhi, impressed by Gu Zi Chen's ability to procure the money, provocatively demanded he open the cash box. Gu Zi Chen insisted on seeing Su Nian Nian first. A thug threatened to "kill your girlfriend" if he didn't comply, prompting Gu Zi Chen to open the box, revealing the stacks of cash.
Seeing the money, Wang Zhi smirked and signaled for someone to come out. To Gu Zi Chen's astonishment and anger, He Mei slowly emerged from behind the thugs, a proud smirk on her face. She casually revealed that she had simply "spent some money to let them act with me," confident that his presence proved he still harbored feelings for her.
Enraged, Gu Zi Chen confronted her, questioning if she truly believed "money is everything" and that her wealth granted her the right to "order people" and "ignore people's feelings." He Mei coolly retorted that "it's good to be rich" and pointedly brought up his family's current financial struggles.
She then offered to call her father to provide funds to Gu Wei Ye, but Gu Zi Chen vehemently rejected her "charity," declaring that his only reason for coming to the desolate industrial zone was his belief that Su Nian Nian was in danger.
