Alliance Recap, Plot, Synopsis

Alliance Synopsis

Lin Shuang, who used to be a top student at a prestigious university, became a full-time mother shortly after marriage and quickly became pregnant. However, she encountered betrayal despite her wholehearted dedication to her family.

As divorce looms, and in her quest for custody of her daughter, Lin Shuang has no choice but to re-enter the workforce. In her confounded state, she coincidentally encounters Gu Xu, a fellow student from the past and now a returned overseas talent. After many years apart, Gu Xu never expected to cross paths with Lin Shuang again. Upon learning that she had abandoned the profession she diligently studied for due to her marriage, he can't help but feel indignant.

Facing the challenges of marriage, the workplace, and family relationships, with the support of her friend Jiang Xi, Lin Shuang rises to the occasion. Gu Xu, who secretly lends a helping hand, finds himself irresistibly drawn to Lin Shuang.

Through her practical actions, Lin Shuang completes the transformation from a homemaker to a professional in the workforce, and in the process, she discovers a beautiful love with Gu Xu. As Lin Shuang and Jiang Xi clash and collide in the workplace and emotions run high, they both grow, apply their knowledge, strive for progress, and embrace a new life of their own.

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Lin Shuang used to be a top student at a prestigious university in Jiangzhou, earning the first place in global student programming competitions. She was the only female student in the country to receive this honor. After getting married, she quickly became a full-time housewife due to an unexpected pregnancy. She is beautiful, intelligent, and capable, taking excellent care of her husband, Wei Ming, and their daughter Guoguo, and managing the household meticulously. Wei Ming is very appreciative of Lin Shuang's thoughtfulness, often showcasing their happiness on social media, which makes their friends, including her best friend Xuan Zi, and classmates, envy Lin Shuang.

Not long ago, Lin Shuang heard rumors of Wei Ming's infidelity. She thought long and hard and came up with a plan to meet with the third party, Jiang Xi.

On the appointed day, Lin Shuang arrived early at the meeting place, forcing herself to stay calm. She knew she had a tough battle ahead. Jiang Xi arrived late, wearing a white dress and standing confidently in front of Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang couldn't help but see a reflection of her former self, the one who used to be so confident before quitting her career. Jiang Xi and she were so alike in their attire, demeanor, and gestures; it was like they were cut from the same mold. Lin Shuang got straight to the point and explained that she wanted to team up with Jiang Xi to confront Wei Ming.

To understand the full story, we need to go back two weeks. Wei Ming wanted to host a family gathering at their home, and Lin Shuang worked tirelessly to prepare for it. She even hired a private chef specializing in Cantonese and Huaiyang cuisine to cook. Lin Shuang received news that her best friend, Xuan Zi, was giving birth and rushed to the hospital. Several of her college friends were there, praising Lin Shuang's achievements. Wei Ming, a department manager at a major internet company, had worked tirelessly with his team to develop an intelligent robot named "Ark," and he presented its features to clients, earning their appreciation.

As Lin Shuang's friends left, Xuan Zi reminded her to keep a close eye on Wei Ming to avoid losing him. However, Lin Shuang didn't take it seriously. She received a call from her mother and learned that her parents had invested their life savings in a financial product offered by a bank, resulting in significant losses. They wanted to withdraw the money, but bank staff advised them to wait for better market conditions in six months. Lin Shuang intervened and managed to convince them to withdraw the funds. During this process, she learned that Wei Ming had also invested in the same financial product at the same bank, something she was completely unaware of.

When Lin Shuang went to pick up Guoguo from kindergarten, she witnessed Guoguo being humiliated by a classmate named Yang Yang. Yang Yang boasted about her family's wealth and belittled Guoguo at every turn. Guoguo cried uncontrollably, and Yang Yang's mother even mocked Guoguo for having poor emotional resilience. Lin Shuang couldn't stand it and retorted against Yang Yang's mother.

The client was very impressed with Wei Ming's robot development and his responsible attitude towards his family. They immediately signed a contract with him. Wei Ming needed to accompany the client for dinner, so he called Lin Shuang to ask for permission. Lin Shuang arranged for takeout for herself and Guoguo and was surprised when Wei Ming also sent her a large bouquet of roses. Lin Shuang couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed when she saw the awards displayed on the table, but she consoled herself with the envy of her friends and classmates.

Early the next morning, Wei Ming had to leave on a business trip, and Lin Shuang helped him pack. She also discussed enrolling Guoguo in ice hockey classes, believing it would give her a significant advantage in the future. Wei Ming, however, thought ice hockey was too dangerous for a girl and suggested dance instead. Lin Shuang casually asked about Wei Ming's involvement in financial matters at the bank, and Wei Ming quickly made excuses to cover it up, promising to take the family on a trip after completing his current project. While doing Wei Ming's laundry, Lin Shuang found a nail with a camellia design in his pocket, raising suspicions. She also detected a fragrance of perfume on his shirt.

Jiang Xi is Wei Ming's secretary, and the two of them are secretly having an affair. Lin Shuang quickly identified the nail design and style and found the salon that made it. Surprisingly, it was located right below Wei Ming's company. As Lin Shuang left, she accidentally spotted Wei Ming having dinner with another woman. They seemed very close, and Lin Shuang suspected the woman to be the third party. She walked in to confirm and discovered that the woman was Wei Ming's company's chief financial officer, Wei Jie, who didn't have the same nail design.

Lin Shuang lied, saying she needed to buy bread for Guoguo, and managed to avoid being seen. She then encountered Wei Ming's assistant, Mi Xue, buying coffee. Lin Shuang had a brilliant idea and bought coffee for her colleagues, hoping to identify the owner of the nail during the coffee delivery. However, she didn't find anyone with the same nail design, leaving her disappointed.

As Lin Shuang reached the exit, she passed by Jiang Xi. Thinking of the photos of Wei Ming's gatherings on his social media, which included Jiang Xi, she went to the hotel where the gathering had taken place. Lin Shuang pretended to inquire about extending Wei Ming's stay and learned from the hotel staff that Wei Ming and another woman had checked in. Suddenly, everything became clear to her.

Devastated and heartbroken, Lin Shuang returned home, reflecting on her years of selfless dedication to her family. She couldn't believe Wei Ming had betrayed her. When Wei Ming returned home late from work and took a shower, Lin Shuang went through his phone but found no evidence of wrongdoing. She questioned him about the perfume scent on him, and he desperately tried to cover it up, claiming to have strained his back while playing golf. Lin Shuang helped him with a massage, but she found his compliments and behavior repulsive. She chose to ignore him, and Wei Ming sensed that something was amiss with Lin Shuang.

Lin Shuang, after investigating thoroughly, discovered that Wei Ming and Jiang Xi were having an affair. She went straight to the gym to find Jiang Xi. She had a strong urge to slap Jiang Xi but ultimately restrained herself. Lin Shuang reluctantly got a gym membership to control her anger. She even engaged in casual conversation with Jiang Xi. At first glance, Lin Shuang recognized Jiang Xi's bracelet as the one she had always wanted, and Jiang Xi claimed that her boyfriend had given it to her. Lin Shuang suspected it was a gift from Wei Ming, which made her feel uncomfortable. Jiang Xi recognized Lin Shuang as Wei Ming's wife through Wei Ming's social media, and a smug smile appeared on her face.

Lin Shuang sought solace from her friend Xuan Zi, falsely claiming that her cousin's husband was having an affair. Xuan Zi advised her to persuade her cousin to endure it temporarily and not to divorce, or the third party would win in the end, leaving her cousin with nothing. Wei Ming returned home late from work, and Guoguo pestered him to attend her school's sports day. Wei Ming agreed wholeheartedly and played with Guoguo, but Lin Shuang noticed that Wei Ming didn't seem happy while playing with her. Her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Lin Shuang tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. Memories flooded her mind. Even when pregnant, she had insisted on working until the very end. She had sacrificed her career for the family, and now Wei Ming had betrayed her. She was heartbroken. The next day, Lin Shuang went to the gym and intentionally chose the same training class as Jiang Xi. She inquired about Jiang Xi's boyfriend and Jiang Xi openly admitted that her boyfriend was married. Lin Shuang advised Jiang Xi to leave the married man while she still could, warning her that it wouldn't end well. Lin Shuang also sarcastically remarked on Jiang Xi's situation.

Lin Shuang consulted a lawyer and then went to the bank to inquire about Wei Ming's financial products. To her surprise, Wei Ming had redeemed all his open-end financial products. Wei Ming's parents were coming to visit, and Lin Shuang had prepared a feast. She casually asked about the bank's financial products, and her mother-in-law reluctantly admitted that Wei Ming had used that money to buy a large villa. Lin Shuang was completely unaware of this and was very displeased. When Wei Ming explained the situation regarding the house purchase, Lin Shuang remained unconvinced.

That night, Lin Shuang couldn't sleep and started drinking alone. She recalled a past incident when Guoguo fell ill during Wei Ming's business trip abroad. Lin Shuang had to take Guoguo to the hospital alone and happened to run into college classmates who ridiculed her. The school was hosting a parent-child sports day, but Wei Ming was late. Lin Shuang called him, but he used work as an excuse and declined. Jiang Xi, knowing that Wei Ming was supposed to attend the sports day with Guoguo, deliberately invoked the company's leadership's name to keep Wei Ming in a meeting.

Wei Ming was invited to a birthday party for a major client, Mr. Li. Jiang Xi dressed up meticulously and wanted to accompany Wei Ming, but Wei Ming didn't want to bring her to a private gathering to avoid suspicion. Jiang Xi felt disappointed and hoped that Wei Ming would divorce Lin Shuang soon. Wei Ming returned home very late, and Lin Shuang repeatedly called him, but his phone went unanswered. When Wei Ming finally returned home, he immediately went to sleep. Lin Shuang detected a strong perfume scent on his clothes and threw his shirt into the trash in anger. Lin Shuang went to the gym and revealed her identity to Jiang Xi, who admitted that she and Wei Ming worked at the same company.

Lin Shuang discovered Wei Ming's affair with his female secretary, Jiang Xi. She went to the gym to confront Jiang Xi, restraining her anger while revealing her identity. Jiang Xi had recognized her long before and showed no guilt, instead, she confidently faced Lin Shuang. When Lin Shuang saw the hickey on Jiang Xi's neck, her anger flared, but she desperately suppressed it. She advised Jiang Xi not to waste time with a married man. Jiang Xi argued that their love was true and belittled her boyfriend's wife as someone who only cared about money and chores. Lin Shuang clenched her fists in anger but retorted and left.

Lin Shuang obtained Jiang Xi's WeChat ID from the receptionist and added her as a friend. Wei Ming asked Lin Shuang to accompany him to Mr. Li's birthday party and even sent her an evening gown. Lin Shuang used the excuse of taking Guoguo to an amusement park to decline. Wei Ming tried to persuade Lin Shuang, explaining the importance of the party for his career advancement, as Mr. Li was a key client. He didn't want to miss this opportunity.

Suddenly, Jiang Xi messaged Lin Shuang, claiming that Wei Ming originally intended to take her to the party, but she had last-minute plans. She also mentioned that the dress was bought in her size. Lin Shuang was infuriated but hung up on Wei Ming's call. Lin Shuang arrived at the party in a floor-length dress and immediately dazzled everyone. Even Wei Ming was deeply impressed by her beauty. Lin Shuang complained that Wei Ming had chosen a dress one size too small for her, but Wei Ming explained that he thought it would be more convenient for her to walk. He lifted Lin Shuang in front of everyone, earning praises from the guests. He proudly introduced her, calling her a virtuous wife.

Lin Shuang, with a cold gaze, watched Wei Ming excessively praise her in front of everyone. She recalled Jiang Xi's humiliation and grew angrier with every thought. She started drinking alone, consuming a lot of alcohol and becoming unsteady on her feet. Wei Ming's old classmate Jonathan, who was studying abroad at the time, also attended the birthday party. When he learned that Lin Shuang had given up her career to become a full-time housewife, he expressed regret for her. Fueled by alcohol, Lin Shuang vented her grievances, and Wei Ming hurriedly took her to the dressing room to rest.

Wei Ming scolded Lin Shuang for her drunken behavior, and she blamed him for neglecting her and tried to earn more money for the family. Wei Ming desperately tried to please her and explained how important the party was for his career. He advised Lin Shuang to go home and rest. Lin Shuang ignored him. Jiang Xi sent a message to Lin Shuang, taunting her for wearing her dress incorrectly. Lin Shuang retorted, mocking Jiang Xi's choice of clothing as too provocative. Due to the long train of her dress, Wei Ming held Lin Shuang, making Jiang Xi furious. Lin Shuang, in anger, tore the dress.

The company's general manager, Gu Xu, rode past on his bike, testing data on his new sports watch. Mr. Li greeted him, and Wei Ming recognized Gu Xu as Lin Shuang's college classmate. He rushed over to greet Gu Xu and invited him to have a drink. Gu Xu saw Lin Shuang leaving the party alone and couldn't help but recall their past. He had feelings for Lin Shuang, but she was dating Wei Ming, so he silently buried those emotions in his heart. Using testing data as an excuse, Gu Xu left the party.

Today was the weekend, and Wei Ming left early for work, using the excuse of overtime. Lin Shuang prepared Guoguo's toys and left her with Xuan Zi. Xuan Zi casually asked about her cousin's husband's affair, and Lin Shuang didn't know where to start. She didn't want to lose her family, but Wei Ming's infidelity weighed heavily on her. Xuan Zi advised her cousin not to divorce. Lin Shuang once believed she could be a different kind of full-time housewife, but day by day, she felt like she was losing herself in household chores. Lin Shuang was deeply distressed.

Lin Shuang returned to the gym once again. Jiang Xi taunted her, claiming that she and Wei Ming would eventually be together. Lin Shuang warned her not to trust Wei Ming's promises, as it would only end in disaster for both of them. Wei Ming worked late at the office, and Jiang Xi braved the rain to bring him food and help with data organization. Unable to resist their feelings, Wei Ming embraced her, and Jiang Xi urged him to divorce quickly. They ended up being intimate on the couch.

Guoguo suddenly developed hives and had difficulty breathing, causing Lin Shuang to rush her to the hospital. Lin Shuang got soaked in the rain but still persevered. After receiving emergency treatment, Guoguo's condition gradually stabilized. Lin Shuang's mother-in-law blamed her for not taking good care of Guoguo, and Lin Shuang stayed up all night to accompany Guoguo while she received intravenous therapy until dawn, carrying her back home.

Wei Ming hurriedly returned home and lied about his phone running out of battery. Lin Shuang was extremely irritated, and a deliveryman brought Wei Ming's tie that he had left at the hotel. Wei Ming desperately tried to cover up, claiming it was a prank by his colleagues. Lin Shuang had reached her breaking point and released all her pent-up anger. They had a heated argument, and Guoguo was awakened by the noise. She loudly mentioned Lin Shuang's fever, and Wei Ming stormed out of the house.

Jiang Xi and Wei Ming spent a night at the hotel, and Wei Ming rushed back home early in the morning. Jiang Xi intentionally had the hotel send Wei Ming's tie back home, hoping to provoke Lin Shuang and speed up their divorce. Lin Shuang's high fever wouldn't go down, so she had to send Guoguo to her mother's house. Lin Shuang lay in bed, half-conscious, recalling Wei Ming's past promises. Lin Shuang decided to divorce Wei Ming, and she struggled to tidy up the house, removing all the photos of herself and Wei Ming.

Lin Shuang went to a second-hand store and sold her wedding ring for 5,000 yuan. She learned from the shop owner that Jiang Xi often pawned jewelry and bags there, all of which were basic branded items. Lin Shuang saw volunteers promoting the Spring Seedling Program and donated the 5,000 yuan. Lin Shuang consulted a lawyer about property distribution and custody of Guoguo after the divorce. The lawyer listed Lin Shuang's unfavorable factors one by one, advising her to stay put for now, find a stable job as soon as possible, or she wouldn't qualify to fight for custody. Lin Shuang needed to gather evidence of Wei Ming's infidelity and property transfer.

After much consideration, Lin Shuang took the initiative to meet Jiang Xi. Jiang Xi arrived late, dressed and behaved just like Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang directly expressed her intentions, stating that she wanted a divorce from Wei Ming and only wanted custody of Guoguo. Lin Shuang proposed cooperation with Jiang Xi to secure her rightful share of the property, offering to split it evenly. Jiang Xi refused to cooperate and wanted Lin Shuang out of the picture. Lin Shuang confronted Jiang Xi about pawning jewelry and bags, advising her to use this opportunity to verify if Wei Ming was genuinely in love with her. After much consideration, Jiang Xi reluctantly agreed.

Lin Shuang found out that the villa Wei Ming had bought for his parents was next to a contagious disease hospital. She went to persuade her mother-in-law and father-in-law to return the house, as they were concerned about infection. Lin Shuang later discovered that Wei Ming had bought expensive wine, intending to have a romantic time with Jiang Xi, but she declined, citing feeling unwell.

Jiang Xi's family lived in another city, but she stayed in Jiangzhou after graduation. She rented a rundown small house with her younger brother, Jiang Hai. Jiang Xi went to the interview at the Ark Company and encountered rain. She sought shelter under Wei Ming's umbrella, casually mentioning her ambition to establish herself at Ark using her good looks. Wei Ming gave her the umbrella. During Jiang Xi's interview at the Ark Company, she realized that Wei Ming was the director. He made an exception to hire her, and they subsequently developed an intimate relationship. Jiang Xi only learned afterward that Wei Ming was married. Wei Ming claimed he didn't receive warmth at home and spoke ill of his wife, and Jiang Xi believed him.

Jiang Xi turned down Wei Ming's invitation to have a drink together. She returned to her rundown rented house, which was in a mess. Her brother, Jiang Hai, was playing games on the computer. Jiang Xi was furious and scolded him harshly. Jiang Hai mocked Jiang Xi for earning "dirty" money, and Jiang Xi finally let out her pent-up anger. She worked tirelessly to put Jiang Hai through college and support her parents back in her hometown. Jiang Hai repeatedly apologized to Jiang Xi.

Lin Shuang sent a message to check Jiang Xi's decision, and Jiang Xi was determined to cooperate. Lin Shuang came to give Guoguo an ice hockey class and convinced the coach to allow Guoguo to try out for six months, despite concerns about her determination. Jiang Xi gave a presentation during a meeting but found that all the data on her PowerPoint had turned to zeros. Wei Ming came to the rescue, using data from his own computer to help Jiang Xi complete the presentation. After the meeting, Wei Ming showed great concern for Jiang Xi, and she was deeply moved. On the spot, she sent a message to reject cooperation with Lin Shuang. Mi Xue believed that Jiang Xi was not suitable for the secretary's job, but Wei Ming asked Mi Xue to support Jiang Xi more.

Lin Shuang searched for jobs everywhere but faced rejection at every turn. She was determined to keep sending out resumes. Guoguo joined an ice hockey training but was discriminated against by the male players. She felt discouraged, but Lin Shuang encouraged her not to give up, eventually bringing a smile to Guoguo's face.

Lin Shuang invited Xuan Zi and old classmates for dinner. When her old classmates learned that Lin Shuang was a full-time housewife, they expressed sympathy for her. Lin Shuang decided to re-enter the workforce and sought their advice on future career planning. They believed it would be challenging since Lin Shuang had been away from the workplace for too long, struggling to keep up with the trends. Nevertheless, they agreed to help her find a suitable job.

Lin Shuang drove to the Ark Company and met a programmer from Jingrui Company who mistook her for a ride-sharing driver. Lin Shuang noticed his urgency and gave him a ride while inquiring about internet companies' situations. When Lin Shuang returned home, she found Wei Ming and Guoguo happily playing games. Wei Ming tried to be friendly, claiming that he had taken Guoguo to an amusement park today. Lin Shuang tried to avoid him.

Wei Ming and Guoguo baked a cake together and posted pictures on social media. Lin Shuang forced a smile and cooperated with him. Lin Shuang went to the gym for a workout, and Jiang Xi posted pictures on social media, mocking Lin Shuang with a photo of her family of three, appearing loving. Lin Shuang reminded Jiang Xi not to have any illusions about Wei Ming, saying that he only loved himself. Jiang Xi believed that she and Wei Ming were true love and agreed to use this opportunity to verify it.

The head office sent Mr. Ling to the Ark Company as the general manager. Wei Ming's social media posts about taking his daughter Guoguo to the amusement park caught Mr. Ling's attention, and he actively discussed experiences of playing with children. This made Jiang Xi feel uncomfortable, and she repeatedly urged Wei Ming to divorce, but he always made excuses.

Jiang Xi returned to her rented house and received an invitation from Wei Ming, which she coldly rejected. She had a video call with her mother and Jiang Hai. Jiang Hai lied about working at a design institute, and her mother asked Jiang Xi for 150,000 yuan to renovate their old house. Jiang Xi was furious and considered exposing Jiang Hai's unemployment, but he desperately tried to please her. Mr. Fang invited Jiang Xi to a KTV, and Jiang Xi learned from Wei Ming that taking this order from Mr. Fang could bring in a significant sum of money. She wasted no time and went to meet Mr. Fang.

Jiang Xi was eager to sign a contract with Mr. Fang, but he suspected her motives and pressured her to drink. Jiang Xi consumed a lot of alcohol but still insisted on the contract. Mr. Fang agreed to sign with Ark Company the next day. Jiang Xi, overwhelmed by the alcohol, ended up vomiting profusely in the bathroom. Mr. Fang followed her and forcibly pulled her into his car. Jiang Xi managed to jump out of the car, and Lin Shuang happened to pass by. Lin Shuang drove Jiang Xi back home and listened to her complaints as Jiang Xi vented her frustration. Lin Shuang took care of Jiang Xi and made a hangover soup before leaving.

Jiang Xi woke up early the next morning, called Wei Ming to request a day off, and then rushed to get ready for the contract signing with Mr. Fang. Jiang Hai bought instant noodles and planned to cook them with radish soup. Jiang Xi learned that Lin Shuang had brought her home last night and even made a hangover radish soup for her.

Jiang Xi accompanied Mr. Fang and drank until she vomited. Mr. Fang agreed to sign the contract with her at the company the next day. Jiang Xi was overjoyed because successfully securing such a big order from Mr. Fang would bring her both fame and fortune. Early the next morning, Jiang Xi dressed carefully and happily went to the company. She even bought coffee for her colleagues. However, to her surprise, Mi Xue signed the contract with Mr. Fang before her. Jiang Xi was deeply disappointed and angry. She had endured the drinks with Mr. Fang and worked hard to secure the deal, only to have Mi Xue take the credit.

The more Jiang Xi thought about it, the angrier she became. She confronted Wei Ming, but he was helpless. Mi Xue wanted a promotion and a raise, but her performance wasn't up to par. Mi Xue even threatened to resign. Wei Ming knew how valuable Mi Xue was since she had secured one-third of the department's deals. Moreover, Wei Ming was currently competing with Feng Kai for the position of vice president. He couldn't afford to lose Mi Xue, so he decided to attribute Mr. Fang's deal to her for the sake of performance.

Wei Ming explained the situation to Jiang Xi, urging her to consider the bigger picture. Jiang Xi was still resentful, but Wei Ming promised to promote her and fulfill her desires as soon as possible. He also planned to take her out for dinner to make amends, but Jiang Xi made an excuse to decline. Lin Shuang waited for Jiang Xi at the gym and once again proposed the idea of cooperation. Jiang Xi firmly refused, and Lin Shuang reminded her not to become another Lin Shuang.

Wei Ming accidentally spilled coffee on his shirt just before he was about to give a speech. He urgently needed a replacement shirt, so Lin Shuang rushed to the scene without hesitation. While there, she overheard people at the forum talking about Gu Xu's achievements and his promising career. This triggered Lin Shuang's memories of their university days. Gu Xu had always excelled academically, but he had consistently come in second place behind Lin Shuang. Gu Xu had held a grudge about it ever since. Gu Xu also attended the forum and coincidentally ran into Lin Shuang while she was delivering the replacement shirt. Learning that Lin Shuang had become a full-time housewife, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

After work, Jiang Xi received a rent increase of 1,000 yuan from her landlord. She pleaded with the landlord, but it was in vain, so she reluctantly agreed to the new terms. Lin Shuang, on the other hand, exited the building and decided to take a ride-sharing car. Gu Xu happened to request her car and noticed outdated study materials scattered in the back seat. He candidly pointed out that these materials were no longer relevant, which Lin Shuang found hard to accept.

Mi Xue was promoted to department manager, and Jiang Xi was transferred to the relatively unimportant Strategic Innovation Department. She questioned this decision in front of everyone, but Wei Ming claimed it was necessary for work. Jiang Xi sent Wei Ming a message, asking for an explanation, but he ignored her, leaving Jiang Xi fuming. Lin Shuang was waiting for a ride-sharing car when she suddenly received a call from Guoguo's class teacher. Guoguo had vomited at school, causing Lin Shuang to worry. She was about to cancel her new ride and rush to the school when a motorcyclist collided with her car. Lin Shuang quickly got out to check the situation and was shocked when the motorcyclist demanded 10,000 yuan in compensation. Fortunately, Jiang Xi arrived in time to help Lin Shuang resolve the situation.

Jiang Xi suspected that it was a scam, so she offered to take the motorcyclist to a nearby hospital for a full-body checkup. However, the motorcyclist became scared and left in a hurry. Lin Shuang was deeply grateful to Jiang Xi for her assistance. Jiang Xi's mother received 25,000 yuan from Jiang Hai and called Jiang Xi to remind her to transfer money to their family as soon as possible. Jiang Xi was furious when she realized that Jiang Hai had sent her family's money for utilities without her consent.

Jiang Xi called Wei Ming and asked him to meet her. She had always wanted to work in the Product Department, as it would not only allow her to earn a lot of money but also fulfill her own value. Wei Ming acted professionally and agreed to her request. Jiang Xi reluctantly agreed to follow Wei Ming's lead, and Wei Ming left. Jiang Xi was determined to surpass Lin Shuang and began learning how to cook using recipes and competing with her at the gym.

Wei Ming sent a message early in the morning to arrange a meeting with Jiang Xi in their usual place that evening. Jiang Xi readily agreed and took the initiative to invite Wei Ming to an art exhibition on the weekend. Wei Ming was delighted and couldn't help but passionately kiss her in the office. Jiang Xi messaged Lin Shuang, sending her the address of the art exhibition. Unknown to Wei Ming, Lin Shuang and Jiang Xi had formed an alliance to deal with him. They had carefully planned this and, in advance, Jiang Xi had requested a payment of 40,000 yuan from him, which Lin Shuang readily agreed to.

Jiang Xi and Wei Ming arrived on time for the art exhibition, and Lin Shuang joined them later. Lin Shuang witnessed Wei Ming kissing Jiang Xi and slapped her harshly. Wei Ming hurriedly followed Lin Shuang and tried to explain, claiming that Jiang Xi had actively seduced him. He begged Lin Shuang to give him another chance. Lin Shuang made an excuse about registering Guoguo for the ice hockey team next door. Wei Ming immediately transferred the registration fee to her and then another 100,000 yuan. Following her lawyer's advice, Lin Shuang planned to find a way to uncover Wei Ming's hidden assets.

Lin Shuang went to her parents' house to pick up Guoguo. Her mother hadn't seen Wei Ming in a long time and suspected that Lin Shuang and Wei Ming were having problems. Lin Shuang tried to conceal this but her mother remained skeptical. Jiang Xi returned home, only to find her place in a mess. She was furious. Wei Ming sent her a message asking her to take three days off to avoid suspicion from her colleagues. Suddenly, the electricity was cut off at home due to unpaid bills, adding to Jiang Xi's frustration. Lin Shuang arranged to meet Jiang Xi at the ice hockey rink and gave her the first installment of the payment.

From that day onward, Wei Ming avoided Jiang Xi at all costs. He not only refused her calls but also had Mi Xue ask her for documents. Jiang Xi ordered flowers online, and every day she received a large bouquet, making her colleagues speculate that she had met a wealthy second-generation individual. Wei Ming wanted to take Jiang Xi to meet Mr. Fang, but she made an excuse to decline. Wei Ming secretly followed her and saw Jiang Xi getting into a man's sports car. He felt a pang of jealousy. Later, Wei Ming drank heavily alone and eventually had to call for a designated driver. When the driver arrived, Jiang Xi sent him away and drove Wei Ming home. Only then did Wei Ming realize that all of her actions were intended to make him jealous, and Jiang Xi openly admitted to it.

Jiang Xi applied for jobs on Jiang Hai's behalf and quickly received an interview invitation. She forced Jiang Hai to attend the interview, even though he was reluctant. After the interview, Jiang Hai coincidentally met his ex-girlfriend, Xu Meng, who ridiculed him and exchanged harsh words. Jiang Hai didn't want to listen to her any longer and quickly made an excuse to leave. Lin Shuang witnessed this and came over to encourage Jiang Hai, warming his heart.

Guoguo wanted to video call her grandfather, but he didn't answer. She ended up video calling her grandmother instead. Her grandmother, who was with her grandfather at the hospital due to his fractured bone, didn't want Lin Shuang to worry and falsely claimed they were at the bank. Lin Shuang didn't think much of it. Wei Ming called Lin Shuang to inform her that his mother was accompanying his father to Jiangzhou for medical treatment. Lin Shuang calmly accompanied her father-in-law to the hospital for a check-up. Wei Ming's mother purposely instructed Lin Shuang to pay the bills and collect the medicine. Gu Xu loudly stopped Lin Shuang and mentioned that he had been unable to reach her on the phone. They coincidentally met at the hospital. Gu Xu complained that Lin Shuang hadn't taken care of his injured father, and Lin Shuang only then realized that her father-in-law had a fractured bone.

Lin Shuang ran into Gu Xu at the hospital and only then found out that her father had accidentally broken his leg while cleaning. Coincidentally, he was also hospitalized at this same hospital. Without saying a word, Lin Shuang went to visit her father and complained that her parents hadn't told her about it in advance. Her father felt very sorry for Lin Shuang. She was already exhausted from taking care of Guoguo and Wei Ming every day, and on top of that, her in-laws, who were not easy to deal with, didn't want to burden Lin Shuang any further.

Wei Ming suddenly called Lin Shuang to blame her for not accompanying her father-in-law for a gastroscopy. Lin Shuang had to explain her father's accident. Gu Xu was Lin Shuang's father's proud disciple. He had always considered Lin Shuang as a role model in academics. Seeing Lin Shuang's current situation, he felt sorry for her. Since college, he had considered Lin Shuang his strongest competitor, and he had returned to China this time hoping to compete with her. He hadn't expected Lin Shuang to become a full-time housewife, and he regretted it.

Wei Ming hurriedly arrived at the hospital and saw a luxury car in the parking lot. Curious about the owner of the car, Wei Ming went to visit his father-in-law. Upon entering, he saw Gu Xu cutting fruits for his father-in-law, and his mother-in-law praised Gu Xu repeatedly. The three of them were happily chatting and laughing, which made Wei Ming feel a pang of jealousy. Wei Ming inquired about when Gu Xu would return to the United States. Gu Xu had sold his company in the United States and planned to develop it in Jiangzhou. Wei Ming only learned downstairs that the luxury car belonged to Gu Xu, which made him even more envious.

Wei Ming dropped Lin Shuang off at the hospital and asked her to apologize to his parents first. He made an excuse about needing to return to the company for overtime work and drove away. Lin Shuang knew Wei Ming was avoiding something but didn't want to confront him. She returned home feeling unhappy. Her mother-in-law ordered her around, and she couldn't help but think back to when she had resigned from her job to become a full-time housewife. Her parents had strongly opposed it, but Lin Shuang had willingly sacrificed for her family. Now, she regretted it.

Lin Shuang visited her father at the hospital, but he didn't want to burden her, so he persuaded her to leave. Lin Shuang took a ride-sharing car and learned from the driver that the internet giant Panshi Company was hiring. She immediately took her resume to the interview. The interviewer explicitly stated that they were only hiring recent graduates, but Lin Shuang promised to learn from younger colleagues. They didn't listen and rejected her. Lin Shuang, in her haste, left her resume in the bathroom.

Panshi Company hired Gu Xu as CEO with a generous offer. He officially took office today and heard employees gossiping about the company appointing an outsider as CEO. Today was the day Lin Shuang's father was discharged from the hospital. Lin Shuang called Wei Ming to pick them up, but Wei Ming made an excuse about a meeting and couldn't make it. Lin Shuang was about to take a taxi home when Gu Xu happened to come to the hospital to visit her father. He offered to take them home and even carried Lin Shuang's father upstairs.

Feng Kai had his heart set on becoming vice president. He formed alliances within the company, and Wei Ming, not wanting to be outdone, decided to organize a team-building event with his department over the weekend. The theme of the event was a family day, and he specifically instructed Mi Xue not to invite Jiang Xi, who was unmarried. He converted the event funds into 2800 yuan in cash and gave it to her. Colleagues speculated that Jiang Xi had offended Wei Ming, and they talked about her behind her back.

Jiang Xi confronted Wei Ming about it, but Wei Ming gave her a vague excuse to brush her off. Jiang Xi was frustrated and decided to vent at the gym. Lin Shuang could see that Jiang Xi was troubled and advised her not to worry. Wei Ming organized this family-themed team-building event to present himself as a good husband and father in front of his colleagues. If his affair with Jiang Xi were exposed, everyone would blame her. Lin Shuang suggested that Jiang Xi cooperate with her to expose Wei Ming's ugly side, but Jiang Xi refused again.

Today was the weekend, and Wei Ming was supposed to take Lin Shuang and Guoguo to the team-building event. He bought a bouquet of flowers to apologize to Jiang Xi and promised to make it up to her. Before leaving, Lin Shuang sent a message to Jiang Xi, asking her to come to the event to test Wei Ming's feelings for her. Jiang Xi remained unmoved. Jiang Xi's mother called and urged her to send money home, which annoyed Jiang Xi. She decided to test Wei Ming.

The team-building event officially began, and Wei Ming was very attentive to Guoguo and Lin Shuang. They participated in family games, and Wei Ming took extra care of Lin Shuang. She had to reluctantly cooperate with him. Guoguo didn't like wearing a princess dress and accidentally took a big fall. Lin Shuang quickly applied a band-aid to her wound. Wei Ming took Lin Shuang and Guoguo to the evening banquet, introducing Lin Shuang to his colleagues. Guoguo was uncomfortable in her princess dress, and Lin Shuang wanted to take her home first, but Wei Ming insisted on staying.

Wei Ming showered Lin Shuang with praise in front of Mr. Ling and Sister Wei at the banquet, calling her a virtuous wife. Sister Wei also praised him as a good husband and father. Jiang Xi arrived at the banquet in style, stunning everyone in attendance. Mi Xue told Lin Shuang that Wei Ming had informed Jiang Xi not to attend today's team-building event. Lin Shuang was puzzled, but Wei Ming desperately made excuses to cover up.

Jiang Xi waited for Wei Ming in their room, and when he arrived, he scolded her loudly and blamed her for coming there. Wei Ming publicly announced that their game was over.

Jiang Xi suddenly appeared at the dinner party, and Wei Ming was worried that their affair would be exposed. He wanted to break things off with Jiang Xi completely. However, Jiang Xi was unwilling to end their relationship so easily. This infuriated Wei Ming, and he angrily threatened and intimidated her, telling her to get lost from their lives.

Wei Ming stormed out of the room in anger, only to find Feng Kai sitting at the door, mocking him for getting involved with female colleagues. Wei Ming warned him not to speak out of turn. Meanwhile, Lin Shuang was telling a bedtime story to Guoguo to help her sleep. Guoguo couldn't help but complain, noticing that Wei Ming behaved differently during team-building events. He kept taking selfies with her in his arms, and Lin Shuang didn't know how to explain it.

Wei Ming returned home very late and admitted that he had a past relationship with Jiang Xi. He promised that they would no longer be in contact and offered Lin Shuang 500,000 yuan as compensation. Lin Shuang went to negotiate with Jiang Xi, urging her to leave Wei Ming before she got hurt. However, Jiang Xi was unwilling to give up. Wei Ming was like a beacon of light in her life, and for the first time, he affirmed her worth. Despite Lin Shuang's earnest persuasion, Jiang Xi remained steadfast.

Lin Shuang visited her parents, and Gu Xu happened to be there. When Guoguo heard that Gu Xu and Lin Shuang were former classmates, she became curious and asked about their past. Gu Xu had always considered Lin Shuang a role model in academics, but he regretted that she had become a full-time housewife now. When Jiang Xi returned home from work, she found that Jiang Hai had cleaned the house and even cooked a delicious meal. She was curious about the sudden change in him since meeting Lin Shuang.

Lin Shuang consulted a lawyer about divorce and saw a man who refused to divorce causing a scene at the lawyer's office. Lin Shuang intervened to help the lawyer handle the situation. Jiang Xi went to work at the company, and her colleagues were whispering and gossiping about her. She found out that someone had exposed many negative aspects of Feng Kai to the media, including leaking company data. Feng Kai suspected that Wei Ming was behind it, trying to disqualify him from running for vice president, but Wei Ming denied it.

Lin Shuang confirmed that Wei Ming had reported Feng Kai. She once again approached Jiang Xi for cooperation, asking her to help find evidence. After careful consideration, Jiang Xi agreed. She opened Wei Ming's computer based on the clues provided by Lin Shuang and discovered the screenshots that had been sent to the media, confirming Wei Ming's involvement in reporting Feng Kai.

Lin Shuang received a call from Zhu Xiaoqing at Panshi Company, asking her to report to the company as soon as possible. Lin Shuang arrived at the company and learned that Zhu Xiaoqing had seen her resume left in the restroom and recommended her to the HR director. The director felt that Lin Shuang was well-suited for the job. Shopping festival promotions caused a surge in online shoppers, leading to server crashes. Gu Xu arrived promptly and effortlessly resolved the issue.

Lin Shuang went for a job interview at the company, with HR manager He Fei, executive assistant Shu Man, and Gu Xu present. Lin Shuang admitted that she had returned to the workforce because of her daughter Guoguo. She didn't regret her decision to focus on her family initially. Shu Man and He Fei were impressed with Lin Shuang, but Gu Xu questioned her decision to give up her career for her family, bluntly stating that she wasn't suitable for the job. Lin Shuang felt wronged and left the company in tears.

Lin Shuang sent a message to meet with Jiang Xi and asked her to bring all the evidence. Wei Ming realized that someone had tampered with his computer and asked the tech department to investigate, suspecting Jiang Xi first. After finishing work, Jiang Xi wanted to meet Lin Shuang, but Wei Ming suddenly drove her to a Western restaurant. He repeatedly apologized to her, regretting the harsh words he had said earlier. Wei Ming had prepared a birthday dinner for Jiang Xi, expressing his love with a bouquet of flowers.

Lin Shuang waited late into the night but didn't see Jiang Xi. She couldn't reach Jiang Xi on the phone, and Wei Ming's phone was also turned off. She immediately understood that they were together. Jiang Xi hid in the restroom, trying to call Lin Shuang, while Wei Ming urged her outside. After careful consideration, Jiang Xi decided to dispose of the USB drive containing the evidence.

Wei Ming took Jiang Xi out for dinner as soon as he got off work. On the way, he tried his best to make Jiang Xi happy, repeatedly claiming that he had reported Feng Kai's dark secrets for Jiang Xi, hoping to eliminate interference and become the vice president. From then on, Jiang Xi would be able to secure her position in the company. Jiang Xi admitted that she had already destroyed the evidence and cleared the background data. Wei Ming was deeply grateful to her.

Lin Shuang had been waiting for Jiang Xi and came to her house early in the morning. She learned from Jiang Hai that Jiang Xi hadn't returned home all night. Lin Shuang guessed that Jiang Xi had been with Wei Ming last night. Jiang Xi hurried back home, and Lin Shuang couldn't wait to ask her for the evidence, but Jiang Xi had already destroyed it. Lin Shuang was greatly disappointed and blamed her for being too naive to fall for Wei Ming's tricks. She believed Wei Ming had noticed Jiang Xi's secret investigation and was trying to win her over. Jiang Xi was convinced of Wei Ming's true love, and Lin Shuang left in frustration, slamming the door.

Jiang Hai advised Jiang Xi kindly, but she made it clear that she and Lin Shuang were not friends and warned Jiang Hai not to interact with Lin Shuang in the future. Lin Shuang had initially wanted to use Feng Kai's situation to bring Wei Ming down, but she didn't expect Jiang Xi to suddenly switch sides and support Wei Ming. Lin Shuang was very frustrated and sat alone in the street garden, feeling dejected. Her parents couldn't reach her on the phone, and Gu Xu couldn't contact her either. They had to search for her everywhere. Finally, they found Lin Shuang in the street garden. Gu Xu thought Lin Shuang was angry because she had been rejected from a job interview and couldn't help but blame her for giving up her career for the family. Lin Shuang poured out all the grievances that had been pent up in her heart, and Gu Xu finally understood her inner conflict and helplessness.

Feng Kai's scandal spread like wildfire in the company, and employees were gossiping about him. Feng Kai had already guessed that Wei Ming had exposed his secrets to the media, so he came to Jiang Xi for cooperation. He promised to marry Jiang Xi once she provided evidence against Wei Ming. Jiang Xi firmly refused. Feng Kai urged Jiang Xi to see the situation clearly, or she would end up like him. Jiang Xi didn't accept his offer but couldn't be sure if Wei Ming's feelings for her were genuine or not. Wei Ming swore his love for her, and Jiang Xi believed him.

Jiang Hai developed a good impression of Lin Shuang and advised Jiang Xi to reconcile with her. Jiang Xi could see Jiang Hai's feelings for Lin Shuang but pretended not to notice. Lin Shuang had been out of the workplace for too long and was out of touch with society. When she was at a loss, Zhu Xiaoqing sent her a training certificate from Panshi Company, allowing her to attend training sessions held by the company every Wednesday. Lin Shuang was grateful for the opportunity but knew she couldn't accompany Guo Guo to practice ice hockey. Guo Guo supported her decision to focus on learning.

Lin Shuang attended classes at the school on time, working hard to catch up on her neglected professional knowledge. Jiang Xi considered and agreed to cooperate with Feng Kai. Feng Kai was overjoyed and urged her to provide evidence against Wei Ming as soon as possible. Jiang Xi secretly recorded Feng Kai's words, following Wei Ming's instructions, as Wei Ming wanted to completely defeat Feng Kai.

Zhu Xiaoqing learned that an internet celebrity would be teaching at Jiang University and immediately called Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang asked her mother-in-law to pick up Guo Guo from kindergarten and even bought her a neck massager, as her mother-in-law loved playing mahjong every day and felt uncomfortable. She reluctantly agreed. Lin Shuang arrived early for the class and was surprised to find that the internet celebrity was Gu Xu. Gu Xu explained the material in an easy-to-understand way, and Lin Shuang benefited greatly.

Wei Ming used Jiang Xi's email to send the recorded conversation of Feng Kai trying to bribe Jiang Xi to their colleagues. Feng Kai's reputation was tarnished, and Jiang Xi became the center of discussion among her colleagues. She confronted Wei Ming about it, and Wei Ming, under the guise of protecting her, convinced her to cooperate. Wei Ming's mother came to pick up Guo Guo from kindergarten but got caught up in a phone call with her friends, chatting enthusiastically. When she hung up, she realized that Guo Guo was missing. She immediately called Wei Ming and Lin Shuang.

Lin Shuang had just finished her class, and when Gu Xu learned about the situation, he didn't hesitate to drive her to search for Guo Guo. Wei Ming and Lin Shuang searched separately but found no trace of her. Jiang Xi saw Guo Guo at the park entrance and offered to take her home. Wei Ming blamed Lin Shuang for being irresponsible. Gu Xu checked the surveillance footage and discovered that Wei Ming's mother had lost Guo Guo while talking on the phone. Wei Ming showed the footage to his mother, leaving her speechless. Jiang Hai pretended that his phone was out of battery and asked to use Jiang Xi's phone to order takeout. He took the opportunity to secretly jot down Lin Shuang's phone number.

After settling Guo Guo for the night, Lin Shuang sent a message to Jiang Xi, expressing her gratitude and reminding Jiang Xi not to trust Wei Ming lightly. At this moment, Wei Ming's intentions were impure, but Jiang Xi believed him. Wei Ming's parents were into stock trading and had lost a lot of money due to a downturn in the market. Wei Ming's mother learned some insider information about stocks and asked Wei Ming for money to recover her losses. Wei Ming didn't have enough money on hand, as he had just given Lin Shuang 500,000 yuan.

Wei Ming's mother learned that Wei Ming had given Lin Shuang 500,000 yuan to buy insurance for Guo Guo. She suspected that Wei Ming had something on Lin Shuang. Wei Ming refused to admit it, but his mother noticed that Lin Shuang had been acting strangely recently and warned Wei Ming to be more careful. During the weekend, Wei Ming asked his parents to help take care of Guo Guo and took Lin Shuang out to relax. Lin Shuang was curious about what tricks Wei Ming had up his sleeve, so she went along with him.

Wei Ming took Lin Shuang back to the university campus, where they had first met. He had carefully arranged a celebration for their tenth wedding anniversary at the same place. He even invited colleagues from the company to witness their happiness. Wei Ming publicly expressed his love for Lin Shuang, but Lin Shuang exposed that their first meeting ten years ago had been carefully arranged by Wei Ming. Wei Ming admitted to it.

Jiang Xi saw photos of Wei Ming and Lin Shuang celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary on social media and became angry. She called Lin Shuang for a discussion, but Lin Shuang had no interest in Wei Ming's theatrics of trying to appear as a good person. Jiang Xi was already upset and thought Lin Shuang was intentionally showing off in front of her, so she scolded Lin Shuang. Wei Ming sent a message to Jiang Xi to apologize and even gave her a bottle of perfume as a gesture of goodwill, but Jiang Xi was still resentful.

A media outlet exposed internal reports within the company reporting on Feng Kai's misconduct. Mr. Ling held an emergency meeting and had the HR department conduct investigations into each department. Wei Ming's projects were temporarily suspended, and even his computer account was frozen. Wei Ming felt uneasy. After her class, Lin Shuang continued to work as a ride-hailing driver. Gu Xu was in a hurry to return to the company for a meeting, so he asked Lin Shuang to cancel her orders and drive him back to the company. His tone left no room for refusal, so Lin Shuang had to agree.

Wei Ming tried to win Wei Jie over by giving her tickets to an art exhibition. He asked her about the company's response to the whistleblower. Wei Jie revealed that the company was conducting a thorough investigation. Jiang Xi had made a reservation at a famous Western restaurant six months ago, and she invited Wei Ming for dinner. The two of them enjoyed their meal and had endless sweet words to share.

Wei Ming returned home very late, and Lin Shuang was curious to know his opinion about the company's mole. Wei Ming repeatedly stated that he wanted to find a scapegoat. Lin Shuang was worried that Wei Ming might shift the blame onto Jiang Xi, so she called Jiang Xi early in the morning to remind her. However, Jiang Xi didn't take it seriously. HR department staff questioned Jiang Xi, and Wei Ming was also present. Jiang Xi was accused of leaking information about Feng Kai to the media, but she vehemently denied it, stating that her level of access couldn't possibly involve such evidence. However, they found records of Jiang Xi using Wei Ming's account to log in.

The HR department leader asked Jiang Xi to resign voluntarily, warning her of serious consequences if she didn't. Wei Ming made cynical remarks on the side, and Jiang Xi finally saw Wei Ming's true colors. Wei Ming advised her to take the money and leave, leaving Jiang Xi utterly disheartened. Wei Ming returned home early from work one day, surprising Lin Shuang. She inquired about the company's situation, and Wei Ming casually mentioned that Jiang Xi had been fired for leaking company secrets. Lin Shuang immediately tried to call Jiang Xi, but her phone went unanswered.

Jiang Hai returned home to find a mess in the house. Jiang Xi was sitting on the balcony, drinking heavily, and had even shredded her own clothes. Jiang Hai tried to console her, but Jiang Xi became impatient and forcefully sent him away.

Jiang Hai woke up early and found that Jiang Xi was missing. Worried that she might do something rash, he quickly called Lin Shuang for help. Lin Shuang didn't hesitate and came to pick up Jiang Hai. They both went to the gym and the bar separately to look for Jiang Xi, but she was nowhere to be found.

Lin Shuang received a call from a bartender, learning that Jiang Xi was getting drunk there. Lin Shuang rushed to the bar, where Jiang Xi poured her heart out. She had finally seen Wei Ming's true colors and regretted not listening to Lin Shuang's advice. She felt that Wei Ming had ruined her life. Jiang Xi wanted to team up with Lin Shuang to confront Wei Ming, but Lin Shuang advised her not to rush things, assuring her that Wei Ming would pay for his actions sooner or later. Lin Shuang and Jiang Xi sympathized with each other, and Jiang Xi decided to stay at the company to witness Wei Ming's downfall.

Jiang Xi arrived early at the company, but her colleagues avoided her. Mi Xue firmly believed that Jiang Xi was the company's mole and asked the HR department to find a replacement for her job. To everyone's surprise, Jiang Xi confidently showed up for work. Mi Xue advised her to resign promptly, but Jiang Xi refused and argued with her.

Jiang Hai wanted to start an internet business, and Lin Shuang fully supported his decision. Jiang Hai quickly prepared a business plan, and Lin Shuang thought his ideas were excellent, so she gave him the notes she had compiled over the years. Jiang Hai struggled to find a job and became frustrated. Wei Ming urged Jiang Xi to resign quickly, but she exposed his ugly side and retorted back.

He La Makeup was the largest client of You Guo Video, and the entry of Mei Li Tang caused a sharp drop in He La Makeup's sales. Mr. Li personally visited Wei Ming to demand an explanation. Wei Ming spoke politely and tried to appease Mr. Li, but Mr. Li insisted on removing all Mei Li Tang's products from their store. When Mi Xue tried to defend their position, she was humiliated by Mr. Li. Assistant He Mingbo, who was new to the scene, couldn't stand it and deliberately spilled a glass of water on Mr. Li. He quickly apologized and escorted Mr. Li to the restroom. Wei Ming recognized that He Mingbo's actions were deliberate and praised him for it.

Lin Shuang was attending a class at Jiang University when her mother-in-law suddenly called to invite herself over for lunch with her husband. Their friends had gone to Hainan, and Lin Shuang couldn't make it back home in time to prepare a meal. She couldn't reach her best friend Xuan Zi either, so she was in a hurry. By accident, she dialed Jiang Xi's phone number, and Jiang Xi questioned her. Lin Shuang had no choice but to ask Jiang Xi to divert her in-laws.

Jiang Xi hurriedly intercepted Wei Ming's parents, gave them a supermarket gift card, and ordered takeout. Lin Shuang rushed back home and arranged the takeout on the table. Wei Ming's parents returned home with lots of discounted items and enjoyed their meal. Jiang Xi left after learning that Lin Shuang had successfully diverted them.

Gu Xu attended a university class reunion, and everyone warmly welcomed him. Female classmates surrounded him for photos, while male classmates bombarded him with questions. In the laundry room, Wei Ming's mother found a hotel receipt for accommodation expenses and suspected that Lin Shuang was having an affair. Gu Xu noticed that Lin Shuang hadn't attended the reunion and sent her a message to inquire about the reason. Lin Shuang explained that she was busy studying at home and taking care of her in-laws, so she couldn't make it. Gu Xu didn't force her and even helped her with a challenging question via text, to which Lin Shuang expressed her gratitude.

Wei Ming's mother discovered the hotel accommodation receipt in the laundry room and suspected Lin Shuang of infidelity. Gu Xu noticed that Lin Shuang hadn't attended the reunion and asked for the reason via text. Lin Shuang explained that she was busy studying at home and taking care of her in-laws, so she couldn't make it. Gu Xu didn't insist and even helped her with a difficult question via text, for which Lin Shuang was thankful.

Wei Ming's mother discovered the hotel accommodation receipt in the laundry room and suspected Lin Shuang of infidelity. Gu Xu happened to find out that Lin Shuang hadn't attended the reunion and texted her to inquire about it. Lin Shuang explained that she was busy studying at home and taking care of her in-laws, so she couldn't make it. Gu Xu didn't insist and even helped her with a difficult question via text, for which Lin Shuang was thankful.

He Mingbo developed a fondness for Jiang Xi and found various excuses to get closer to her. However, Jiang Xi saw through his intentions and promptly rejected him. Mi Xue warned He Mingbo not to have any illusions about Jiang Xi, but he refused to give up, thinking that he and Jiang Xi were similar types of people.

Mi Xue couldn't tolerate Jiang Xi's actions and spoke ill of her in front of Wei Ming. Wei Ming helped Jiang Xi with her resignation procedures, asking her to complete the handover and leave Fangzhou within a week. Jiang Xi was unwilling to give up and sent a message to Lin Shuang for help. However, Lin Shuang was occupied with her in-laws and promised to think about it before replying.

Mi Xue threw Jiang Xi's belongings out, leaving her disappointed. He Mingbo came on a motorcycle to give Jiang Xi a ride, and she reluctantly accepted. Creditors came to Wei Ming's father, Wei Guoqiang, to demand repayment. Lin Shuang learned that Wei Guoqiang had borrowed 450,000 yuan at a high interest rate for stock trading, which had resulted in a total loss. Wei Guoqiang begged Lin Shuang to help him repay the debt, but she wanted to discuss it with Wei Ming. However, Wei Guoqiang strongly opposed it and didn't want Wei Ming to know about the situation.

Lin Shuang's parents came to visit and were greeted by creditors at the door. Lin Shuang didn't want her parents to worry, so she reluctantly agreed to help Wei Guoqiang repay 250,000 yuan of the debt. Due to the stress, Lin's father fainted on the spot. Lin Shuang rushed him to the hospital, and after intensive medical care, he finally stabilized. Lin Shuang felt guilty, and when Jiang Xi learned about her father's hospitalization, she immediately rushed to the hospital.

Jiang Xi suspected that Wei Ming's parents were acting and criticized Lin Shuang for helping Wei Guoqiang repay the debt. Lin Shuang couldn't ignore the situation and drove Jiang Xi away in anger. Jiang Xi was left drinking alone on the balcony, while Jiang Hai faced multiple job rejections. They drowned their sorrows in alcohol, and when Jiang Hai learned that Jiang Xi had lost her job, he advised her to seek Lin Shuang's help, but Jiang Xi was unwilling to do so.

Wei Guoqiang thanked Lin Shuang for helping him repay the debt and asked her to keep it a secret from Wei Ming. Wei Ming's mother insisted that they still owed 200,000 yuan, and Lin Shuang suddenly realized that they were lying. She had misunderstood Jiang Xi. Wei Ming wanted to use the OP-1 algorithm from Panshi Company to solve the product and ethics issue. He sought approval from President Ling, who fully authorized him to take charge of the matter.

After Jiang Xi resigned, Huang Jiayi, a newcomer, took over her role as Wei Ming's assistant. On her first day at work, Huang Jiayi didn't hold back and pointed out that the product department's work was sloppy. She demanded that they update the data promptly, which didn't sit well with her colleagues. Mingbo inquired about Huang Jiayi's background and learned that her father was a major shareholder in the company. Colleagues remained silent. Wei Ming heard that Huang Jiayi was a newcomer and was skeptical of her abilities, but Huang Jiayi assured him that she wouldn't disappoint him.

The creditor came to demand money, and Wei Ming's parents pretended to cooperate. Lin Shuang called the police, and when they arrived, the creditor confessed everything. He was a relative of Wei Guoqiang, and Wei Guoqiang had asked him to play a role in deceiving Lin Shuang into giving them money. The police reprimanded Wei's couple, and they returned the money to Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang decided to have a frank conversation with her parents and expressed her desire to divorce Wei Ming. Her parents, who had already noticed her unhappiness, agreed to support her decision and offered all their savings. Lin Shuang was deeply moved. When Wei Ming returned home to apologize to Lin Shuang and advised her to let go of the matter, Lin Shuang remained unmoved.

Huang Jiayi bossed around the product department employees, which Jiang Xi found unbearable. She reminded Huang Jiayi not to be so overbearing. Lin Shuang consulted a divorce lawyer about her situation and was advised to endure for the time being. Her decision was firm.

Jiang Hai searched for jobs everywhere and eventually ended up working as a salesperson at the Snail Real Estate Agency. The manager there taught him selling techniques and encouraged him to work hard to earn more commissions. Jiang Hai distributed promotional flyers on the streets, attracting a crowd of girls with his handsome appearance and humor. He quickly managed to rent out three properties with his personal charm.

Wei Ming asked Mi Xue to find a way to contact Panshi Company, hoping to utilize their cutting-edge algorithm. When Mi Xue learned that Lin Shuang and Gu Xu were classmates, she wanted Lin Shuang to help establish a connection. Wei Ming thought it was impossible, as Lin Shuang and Gu Xu had been competitors during their university days. He believed that Lin Shuang's involvement might backfire, so Mi Xue had to abandon the idea.

Huang Jiayi had strict demands on her subordinates and would scold them for even minor mistakes. Wei Ming rushed over to mediate when he heard about it. Despite his efforts, Huang Jiayi remained unyielding. Wei Ming managed to persuade her eventually and reminded her not to forget her true identity despite being from a wealthy family. Huang Jiayi went to visit customers herself, and Wei Ming's personal efforts led to obtaining first-hand information from 2400 clients. He even kindly advised Huang Jiayi to change her high heels to avoid foot pain, leaving her with warm feelings.

As soon as Lin Shuang finished her classes, she rushed to pick up Guoguo from kindergarten. Xiao Zhao, an employee from Fangzhou Company, was also attending the same class. He greeted Lin Shuang, but she was too preoccupied to engage in a conversation. She hurriedly went to the kindergarten but still arrived late. Fortunately, Jiang Xi had arrived early and picked up Guoguo. Lin Shuang apologized to Jiang Xi for involving her in the scam against her in-laws. Thanks to Jiang Xi's alertness, she avoided being deceived. The two of them put their past differences aside and became close friends.

Jiang Hai was full of confidence about his future and expressed gratitude to Lin Shuang. He couldn't stop talking about her. Jiang Xi reminded him to give up on Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang had a busy schedule, taking care of Guoguo, attending classes at Jiang University, and working late. She asked the cleaning lady for help with Guoguo and Jiang Hai, who worked at a store near the kindergarten, volunteered to pick up Guoguo. Guoguo liked him a lot and learned from him that Lin Shuang wanted to divorce Wei Ming. Lin Shuang arrived later, seeing them having a great time together. She was deeply grateful to Jiang Hai.

Gu Xu was meticulous in his work and always sought perfection. His assistant, Xiao Wu, proposed her ideas, which made Gu Xu think of Lin Shuang's objective evaluation of him in the past. It felt as if Lin Shuang were right there, speaking candidly with him. Gu Xu humbly acknowledged his shortcomings. Wei Ming pressured Jiang Xi to resign quickly and seek a higher position through her own charm. Jiang Xi watched this man, who had once made heartfelt promises to her, with a heart full of disgust.

Jiang Xi invited Lin Shuang for a drink to drown her sorrows. She had finally seen Wei Ming's true colors. After a few drinks, she shared the hardships and helplessness she had faced when she first arrived in Jiangzhou with Jiang Hai. Lin Shuang offered her words of comfort. He Mingbo introduced Jiang Xi to Huimei Electronics Company, which was collaborating with Fangzhou. However, Jiang Xi remembered this project and warned He Mingbo not to have any fantasies about her. He Mingbo was anxious to explain, but Jiang Xi didn't believe him.

Lin Shuang asked her father to invite Gu Xu for dinner and called him to set it up. Wei Ming brought Mi Xue to meet Gu Xu, and they waited until after work, only to find out that Gu Xu had a last-minute important dinner event. They had to leave disappointed. Gu Xu came to the company to meet Wei Ming and noticed Mi Xue's attempt to pressure Jiang Xi into resigning. Gu Xu took the initiative to greet Jiang Xi.

Gu Xu personally came to the company to negotiate with Wei Ming and entrusted Jiang Xi with full authority over the matter. Jiang Xi packed her things, preparing to leave, but Mi Xue forcefully took her to Mr. Ling's office. Jiang Xi received a call from Lin Shuang, realizing it was arranged by Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang had asked her father to request Gu Xu's help in keeping Jiang Xi's job.

When Wei Ming learned that Gu Xu had specifically requested Jiang Xi to handle the contract, he praised Jiang Xi excessively. Mr. Ling was delighted, and Wei Ming took credit in front of him. He claimed to have nurtured Jiang Xi and insisted on keeping her. Wei Ming was curious about how Jiang Xi and Gu Xu had met, but Jiang Xi told him not to pry. Wei Ming suspected that Jiang Xi had used her charm on Gu Xu, and Jiang Xi retorted.

Jiang Xi returned to the Product Department and was promoted to a supervisor. Her former desk had been taken by Huang Jiayi, and Mi Xue had to vacate her own seat for Jiang Xi. Jiang Xi pressured Mi Xue to prepare the contract and tore it to pieces in front of everyone, leaving Mi Xue speechless. Jiang Xi felt triumphant in the company and called Lin Shuang to express her gratitude.

Gu Xu came to see Lin Shuang and met her downstairs. Lin Shuang wanted to avoid him but had no choice but to thank him reluctantly. Gu Xu clarified that he was helping Lin Shuang's father, not Lin Shuang herself. Colleagues speculated privately that Jiang Xi had seduced Gu Xu with her looks, but Jiang Xi didn't care. He Mingbo believed that Jiang Xi was not that kind of person.

Xiao Zhao inadvertently mentioned Lin Shuang attending classes at Jiang University, and Wei Ming was completely unaware of it. Today was Huang Jiayi's birthday, and she wanted to treat her department colleagues to a meal, but they all made various excuses to decline. Huang Jiayi had to give up. Wei Ming took the initiative to accompany Huang Jiayi for her birthday and even bought a small cake at the convenience store. Huang Jiayi was touched. Wei Ming casually mentioned celebrating a birthday alone overseas and emphasized that Lin Shuang and their daughter Guoguo were his pillars of strength. He vowed his loyalty to the family, which made Huang Jiayi envious. She spoke about her previous boyfriend with impure intentions, and Wei Ming wished her luck in finding her ideal partner.

As Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi continued chatting, Wei Ming became more intrigued. After the meal, Wei Ming considerately arranged a ride-sharing car for her and gave her numerous reminders. Huang Jiayi began to develop a favorable impression of Wei Ming. When Wei Ming returned home, he confronted Lin Shuang, forbidding her from returning to work and insisting that she focus on being a full-time housewife. Lin Shuang firmly disagreed, leading to a heated argument. They parted on unfriendly terms. Huang Jiayi texted Wei Ming as soon as she got home, thanking him for making her birthday memorable. Wei Ming wore a smug smile, which Lin Shuang noticed.

Huang Jiayi came early to report to Wei Ming. Jiang Xi arrived shortly after, and Wei Ming asked Jiang Xi to share her experience with Huang Jiayi. Jiang Xi reluctantly gave some advice and quickly left on the pretext of other matters. Huang Jiayi sensed Jiang Xi's dislike for her and felt downcast. Jiang Xi reminded her to rely on her skills rather than her father's influence and not to be arrogant in the company.

Wei Ming was away on a business trip, so he asked Lin Shuang to attend Wei Jie's birthday party on his behalf. Lin Shuang initially refused but ultimately agreed. Wei Jie had invited high-level executives from Fangzhou Company and various industry leaders to the party. Wei Ming wanted Lin Shuang to gather information about his promotion prospects. Lin Shuang aimed to demonstrate her abilities to the important figures, but she had never attended such a grand event before. Jiang Xi provided her with introductions to the top executives at Fangzhou Company, along with insights into their complex interpersonal relationships, which Lin Shuang carefully noted.

Lin Shuang attended Wei Jie's birthday party in elegant attire. Due to her unfamiliarity with the venue, she arrived slightly late, and Wei Jie had already finished talking to everyone. Wei Jie then took the guests to play snooker. Lin Shuang was puzzled, so she discreetly messaged Jiang Xi for guidance. Wei Jie was skilled at snooker and easily defeated her opponent, earning applause from the attendees. Someone suggested that Lin Shuang play against Wei Jie, but she was wearing an evening dress, which wasn't suitable. Jiang Xi arrived just in time to bring Lin Shuang a change of clothes.

Lin Shuang changed into the clothes that Jiang Xi promptly delivered, replacing her evening gown. She and Wei Jie competed in snooker on the same stage. Wei Jie's skills were well-known, but unexpectedly, Lin Shuang outperformed her. With her proficient techniques, Lin Shuang effortlessly won, earning admiration from everyone present. Wei Jie took the initiative to chat with Lin Shuang about snooker and discovered that they were not only alumni but also had the same mentor. Wei Jie and Lin Shuang hit it off immediately as they continued their conversation.

Wei Ming went to work early in the morning, and Wei Jie enthusiastically congratulated him, praising him for finding such a good wife in Lin Shuang. Wei Ming was delighted, and Huang Jiayi overheard the conversation. Lin Shuang thanked Jiang Xi for timely delivering the clothes to her, and Jiang Xi warned her to be cautious of Wei Ming. Wei Ming had been getting close to Huang Jiayi recently, suspecting that he wanted to leverage her connection with Chairman Huang. Lin Shuang couldn't afford to be complacent and decided to quickly settle the division of Wei Ming's assets. Jiang Xi provided her with Wei Ming's income, bonus, and various benefits details.

Zhu Xiaoqing informed Lin Shuang that the Panshi research lab was hiring. Lin Shuang was well-prepared, excelling in the written test, and the next step was the interview. The HR interviewer was impressed with Lin Shuang, and Gu Xu presented a sharp question to her about balancing career and family. Lin Shuang believed that women should not be sacrificial lambs for the family; instead, all family members should make sacrifices and reduce unnecessary consumption to achieve true balance. Gu Xu was concerned that she couldn't handle it and challenged her to prove it through actions. Lin Shuang showcased her entire day's schedule, busier than the average office worker.

Gu Xu was satisfied with Lin Shuang's answers and posed one final challenging question. Lin Shuang stated that regardless of success or failure, she would continue on the path of self-discovery. Gu Xu was impressed with the current Lin Shuang and announced on the spot that she was hired. Lin Shuang was overjoyed.

Lin Shuang was to start work officially the next day. She asked the neighborhood cleaner, Aunt Deng, to help take care of Guoguo, sparing Jiang Hai the trouble. Jiang Hai felt disappointed; he wanted to see Lin Shuang often, even if it was just to hear her voice. Wei Ming had initially planned to take Mingbo on a business trip, but due to an unexpected event, Huang Jiayi accompanied him instead. Wei Ming quickly found out that Huang Jiayi had forcefully replaced He Mingbo and was displeased. Huang Jiayi tried to please him, and he dictated, she followed.

Lin Shuang arrived early at Panshi for work. Zhu Xiaoqing introduced the company's rules and regulations to her, leading her to her workstation directly facing Gu Xu's office. Her every move was under Gu Xu's supervision. This workstation was jokingly referred to by colleagues as the company's Feng Shui treasure. Lin Shuang didn't mind; she immersed herself in her work as soon as she started. Lin Shuang returned home very late, asking Aunt Deng to go home and rest, and she prepared a simple dinner for herself.

Wei Ming assigned Huang Jiayi a full schedule every day. Huang Jiayi realized that the clients were insincere and advised Wei Ming not to waste time and effort. Wei Ming insisted on not giving up until the last moment. Wei Ming worked overtime until late at night, and Huang Jiayi, exhausted, fell asleep on the table. Wei Ming covered her with a piece of clothing.

Lin Shuang worked diligently and quickly organized her workload. She discussed quantum algorithm issues with her colleague Lao Chai, who forwarded Lin Shuang's suggestions directly to the head of the R&D department, He Zong. Shu Man discreetly informed Lin Shuang about this and advised her to think about how to explain it to He Zong. Lin Shuang felt aggrieved; she had kindly reminded Lao Chai, but he used her as a scapegoat. Lin Shuang called Jiang Xi to vent, and Jiang Xi offered her guidance.

When He Zong returned from his business trip, he publicly asked about the issue raised in the email. Lin Shuang truthfully explained the situation, stating that she had already worked overtime to solve the problem. He Zong praised Lin Shuang for her responsible actions. Lin Shuang thanked Jiang Xi for the strong support. He Zong casually mentioned Gu Xu arranging for Lin Shuang to teach at Jiang University, a matter Lin Shuang was completely unaware of. Jiang Xi, curious about Gu Xu and Lin Shuang's relationship, asked Lin Shuang, who smiled without answering.

Lin Shuang worked late into the night, finally dozing off at her desk. Gu Xu woke her up, advising her not to overwork herself. Gu Xu considered Lin Shuang a formidable opponent since their university days and had even studied abroad to surpass her. Now that Lin Shuang had surpassed his expectations, Gu Xu hoped she would become his competitor again. He urged Lin Shuang to go home early to rest, concerned that her not-so-young body might not handle the workload. Lin Shuang, infuriated, gritted her teeth. Shu Man watched the scene unfold.

Shuman had long heard the story of Gu Xu, the second son of a thousand years. She confessed to Lin Shuang that she liked Gu Xu, but Gu Xu remained unmoved. Lin Shuang explained repeatedly that she was already married and had children. Shuman, curious, inquired about Lin Shuang's married life, but Lin Shuang did not disclose details.

Wei Ming made ample preparations and used some tricks on the day of bidding. He successfully signed a contract with the client, earning admiration from Huang Jiayi. Lin Shuang hired a lawyer to handle her divorce case. The lawyer roughly calculated Wei Ming's income, revealing a significant gap between Lin Shuang and him. It would be challenging for her to win custody of Guoguo. Lin Shuang pleaded with the lawyer to help her fight for it. The lawyer suggested finding evidence of Wei Ming's infidelity to secure more assets, giving her an advantage in custody battles.

Huang Jiayi took a stroll with Wei Ming in the small town and casually shared her experiences. The two enjoyed their conversation, becoming more compatible as they talked. Huang Jiayi shared an intimate photo of her and Wei Ming on social media, leading to speculation among colleagues about their relationship. When Chairman Huang visited the company, the colleagues dispersed in fear.

Wei Ming scolded Huang Jiayi for posting on social media, fearing misunderstandings. Huang Jiayi openly expressed her liking for Wei Ming and cared little about others' opinions. Suddenly, Huang Jiayi received a call from her father, asking her to return to Jiangzhou immediately. He Mingbo tried hard to please Jiang Xi, but Jiang Xi emphasized that they were not of the same class, advising He Mingbo not to waste time on her.

Huang Jiayi hurried back home, where her parents were waiting. Her father, Chairman Huang, pressured her to resign and leave Ark immediately. Huang Jiayi firmly refused, declaring her love for Wei Ming. Chairman Huang was furious, forbidding her from being with a married man. Huang Jiayi, determined to be with Wei Ming, stormed out after a heated argument.

After work, Lin Shuang gave Gu Xu a ride home. On the way, she picked up Jiang Xi. Jiang Xi complained that Lin Shuang was late, assuming Gu Xu had intentionally made things difficult for her. She spoke negatively about Gu Xu, unaware that he was in the back seat. Lin Shuang dropped Gu Xu off at home, and Jiang Xi eagerly told her about Huang Jiayi's social media post. Lin Shuang remained indifferent.

Wei Ming, returning from a business trip, had to attend a meeting at the company. He didn't have enough clothes to change into and asked Lin Shuang to send him some. Wei Ming received a wrinkled shirt and was angry. Huang Jiayi bought a new shirt and delivered it promptly. Wei Ming felt grateful, changed into the shirt on the spot, and went to the meeting. Huang Jiayi praised him for looking handsome.

The company hosted a client networking event, and Wei Ming assigned Huang Jiayi to take full responsibility for the party. Huang Jiayi organized tasks for everyone and attended the event as Wei Ming's companion. Wei Ming worried about being talked about, but Huang Jiayi didn't care. She even customized evening gowns for each female colleague, deliberately excluding Jiang Xi. Jiang Xi immediately informed Lin Shuang about this.

Late at night, Lin Shuang returned home from work, and Wei Ming learned that she had started working at Panshi. Wei Ming strongly protested, and Lin Shuang brought up his involvement with Huang Jiayi. Wei Ming offered various explanations. Gu Xu was going to attend a party hosted by Ark, and Lin Shuang felt he was dressed too casually. She took the initiative to help him choose an outfit.

Huang Jiayi attended the party in grand style, walking in with Wei Ming on her arm, immediately becoming the center of attention. Female colleagues were also elegantly dressed, thanking Huang Jiayi for preparing the clothes. Gu Xu arrived late with Jiang Xi for the party. Jiang Xi wore the exact same evening gown as Huang Jiayi, stunning everyone and overshadowing Huang Jiayi. Huang Jiayi was infuriated, gritting her teeth. Wei Ming took the initiative to take a photo with Gu Xu, who deliberately invited Jiang Xi to join them.

Jiang Xi accompanied Gu Xu to attend the party hosted by Ark Company. As soon as they appeared, they became the center of attention, and guests gathered around to greet Gu Xu. Jiang Xi wore an evening gown identical to Huang Jiayi's, causing Huang Jiayi to feel inferior in her presence.

On the surface, the party celebrated the successful collaboration between Ark and Panshi, as well as the upcoming promotion of Wei Ming to vice president. Unexpectedly, Gu Xu and Jiang Xi stole the spotlight, while Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi became overshadowed. Huang Jiayi felt resentful.

Wei Ming received his appointment as vice president early in the morning. Chen Zhi, the head of the technical department, tried to be friendly, wanting to celebrate Wei Ming's achievement. However, Wei Ming firmly declined. Colleagues, including Mei Xue, changed their attitude towards Jiang Xi, trying hard to please her and actively offering to help with the Panshi collaboration project. Jiang Xi couldn't bring herself to refuse.

Wei Ming warned Jiang Xi not to fantasize about marrying Gu Xu and becoming a wealthy wife. He claimed that Gu Xu was only playing with her beauty and suggested that she use her relationship with Gu Xu to advance two projects. He promised substantial rewards if successful and the possibility of returning to the way things were. Jiang Xi scorned the idea, making it clear that Gu Xu was a gentleman, unlike Wei Ming. Wei Ming was left speechless. Upon learning of Wei Ming's promotion, his parents were overjoyed. Relatives and friends, who had not contacted them for years, even began suggesting potential matches for Wei Ming. When Wei Ming's father urged them to have a second child, Lin Shuang was exasperated, and Wei Ming hurriedly stopped his parents from speaking without restraint.

Wei Ming hid in a room and messaged Huang Jiayi, expressing gratitude for her support and assistance. Huang Jiayi showered him with endless sweet words. Jiang Hai, through his efforts, topped sales for two consecutive months, earning a commission of fifty thousand yuan. He used part of the money to repair his mother's house, bought new clothes for her, and purchased a bracelet for Jiang Xi. Jiang Xi scolded him for spending money recklessly, but Jiang Hai's mother praised him in a text message.

Wei Ming reminded Lin Shuang not to be blindly optimistic, suggesting that she had spent too much time at home, making it challenging to adapt to workplace competition. Lin Shuang disagreed, confident in her abilities. Shuman went through great lengths to buy a movie that Gu Xu liked. She wanted to watch it with him, but Gu Xu declined, intending to give the movie tickets to the elderly couple next door. Shuman firmly refused.

Shuman became angrier the more she thought about it. She vented her frustrations to Lin Shuang, who recounted various embarrassing stories from Gu Xu's college days. Shuman even suspected that Gu Xu wasn't interested in girls. Lin Shuang couldn't help but recall a incident from their university days when she won first place in a maker competition. After celebrating with classmates and drinking too much, she couldn't return to the dormitory. Gu Xu took her to a hotel, and she found the situation amusing.

After work, Lin Shuang drove home, and Gu Xu directly got on her car. He complained that Lin Shuang shouldn't have let him attend the party with Jiang Xi, as everyone thought Jiang Xi was his girlfriend. Lin Shuang brought up the old joke about Gu Xu not being interested in girls, and Gu Xu, angered, got off the car halfway. Wei Ming held a department meeting, and the assistant served coffee to everyone. Jiang Xi intentionally bumped into the assistant's arm, causing coffee to spill on Wei Ming's phone, rendering it unusable. He Mingbo immediately took the phone for repairs, and Jiang Xi lied, saying that her phone also needed a screen replacement, volunteering to accompany He Mingbo for repairs. Jiang Xi handed the repaired phone to Lin Shuang, who, using a password, accessed Wei Ming's phone and discovered deleted call records and multiple transactions totaling six million yuan. She saved them as evidence.

Jiang's mother came to the company to find Jiang Xi, but the security guards wouldn't let her in. Jiang's mother loudly claimed that Gu Xu was her son-in-law, attracting a crowd. Jiang Xi hurriedly brought her mother home, and her mother urged her to get married soon. Jiang Xi didn't want to explain too much and found an excuse to leave. He Mingbo took the initiative to contact Jiang's mother, even adding her on WeChat, planning to take her around. When Jiang's mother saw him arriving on a motorcycle, her enthusiasm dampened.

Lin Shuang handed the evidence to the lawyer. The lawyer instructed her to continue collecting evidence of Wei Ming's infidelity within the marriage and trace the destination of the money. This way, they could prove Wei Ming's illegal transfer of assets, increasing the chances of winning custody of Guoguo and more assets.

He Mingbo rides a motorcycle, taking Jiang's mother around for sightseeing. Jiang's mother is having a great time, and He Mingbo takes the opportunity to express his feelings for Jiang Xi. Jiang's mother is determined to find a wealthy and capable boyfriend for Jiang Xi. He Mingbo swears to work hard to meet Jiang's mother's expectations as soon as possible.

Director Huang, using the board of directors as leverage, puts pressure on Wei Ming to recover the lost clients. Huang Jiayi sees that her father is intentionally making things difficult for Wei Ming, but he remains unfazed. Huang Jiayi quickly discovers that the lost clients are all within a certain social circle. She suggests seeking help from friends to reintroduce the clients, but Wei Ming insists on recovering them through his own abilities.

Wei Ming didn't want to use Huang Jiayi's connections to recover clients. Huang Jiayi, unwilling to stand idly by, especially since the issue started because of her, openly confessed her love to Wei Ming. Wei Ming admitted to liking Huang Jiayi, but he already had a family. Huang Jiayi didn't care about these details; although Wei Ming verbally refused her, he was secretly delighted.

Wei Ming returned home on time, showing concern for Lin Shuang, who was unresponsive to his gestures. Meanwhile, Huang Jiayi sent a message expressing her feelings to Wei Ming, swearing loyalty to him. Wei Ming revealed a smug smile. He Mingbo and An An completed a project together. Mei Xue warned He Mingbo to strive hard, or An An might take credit. Eager for Jiang Mu's approval, He Mingbo disclosed An An's pregnancy to Wei Ming. In response, Wei Ming transferred An An to an irrelevant department. An An confronted He Mingbo, who claimed to be considerate of her health, but An An wasn't convinced.

Huang Jiayi and friends went to a bar to drown their sorrows. After consuming a large amount of alcohol, Huang Jiayi quickly got drunk. Suddenly, Huang's father arrived at the bar and forcibly took Huang Jiayi home. Huang Jiayi had set her heart on Wei Ming, ignoring her parents' persuasion. Her father threatened to kick Wei Ming out of Ark.

Late at night, Huang Jiayi, in the rain, wandered the streets with nowhere to go, sitting despondently at a bus stop. Wei Ming arrived in time, advising her not to act impulsively. Angry, Huang Jiayi, willing to sever ties with the world for Wei Ming, criticized him for being timid about facing his feelings. As Wei Ming attempted to leave, Huang Jiayi loudly called out to him. Wei Ming suddenly turned back, took Huang Jiayi away, and the two spent the night together in a hotel.

Waking up beside Wei Ming, Huang Jiayi felt ecstatic. Wei Ming confessed his feelings to her. Huang Jiayi sought help from her friend Mia, who managed to secure a few clients for Wei Ming. Wei Ming was grateful. Jiang's mother coincidentally saw Jiang Hai soliciting clients on the street. Unable to believe her eyes, she called Jiang Hai, who, fearing exposure, sought help from Jiang Xi. Jiang Xi's friend working at the design institute brought Jiang Hai inside, dispelling Jiang's mother's suspicions.

Wei Ming kicked Jiang Xi out of the Panshi project, asking her to assist other colleagues to avoid leaving evidence. Jiang Xi reluctantly agreed. She unintentionally discovered Huang Jiayi using the hotel's nursing kit and guessed that she had been with Wei Ming. Feeling that Wei Ming had used Huang Jiayi to replace her, Jiang Xi immediately reported the matter to Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang, accompanied by Gu Xu, went to meet Jiang Xi. Jiang Xi believed that Huang Jiayi wouldn't settle for being a third party, and Wei Ming would soon discuss divorce with Lin Shuang. Jiang Xi decided to come forward as a witness to Wei Ming's infidelity. Lin Shuang didn't want Jiang Xi to be affected by this, but Jiang Xi insisted on compensating Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang had strong evidence and was confident she could win against Wei Ming.

As Gu Xu and Lin Shuang left, Lin Shuang almost slipped, and Gu Xu hurriedly supported her. Jiang's mother, witnessing this, thought Lin Shuang was seducing Gu Xu. She scolded Lin Shuang for allegedly stealing Gu Xu from Jiang Xi. Jiang Xi quickly persuaded her mother to leave, but her mother persisted, accusing Lin Shuang of snatching Jiang Xi's boyfriend, Gu Xu. Jiang Xi called Lin Shuang to apologize, offering 50,000 yuan in savings as compensation. After much persuasion, she managed to convince her mother to return home. Jiang Hai sent his mother away and, upon learning that the 50,000 yuan was meant for Jiang Xi to buy a house, pledged to work hard to earn respect from everyone.

Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi began a passionate relationship. Over time, Huang's mother visited, wanting to talk to Huang Jiayi alone. Wei Ming had to hide. Huang's mother earnestly advised Huang Jiayi, who remained steadfast in her love for Wei Ming. Unable to convince her, Huang's mother pressured Wei Ming to leave Huang Jiayi. Wei Ming vowed to prove himself and Huang's mother reluctantly left.

Lin Shuang, through relentless effort, was promoted early. Gu Xu assigned the Love Treasure project to her and encouraged her to do well. In the name of his father, Wei Ming spent a considerable sum to buy a luxury car, making He Mingbo envious.

Lin Shuang, relying on her own abilities, was promoted ahead of schedule. Gu Xu invited her to join the Love Treasure project team, led by Lu Sisi. Lu Sisi, upon learning that Lin Shuang is the wife of Wei Ming, the vice president of the cooperating Panshi company, doubted her capabilities, thinking she relied on connections. Lu Sisi assigned Lin Shuang the task of communicating with clients, familiarizing herself with client information quickly, and combining it with market analysis to create a proposal. This had to be submitted before the 3 p.m. meeting.

With only a little over an hour left, Lin Shuang rushed to the ice rink to pick up Guoguo, utilizing every moment to communicate with clients. He Mingbo persistently pursued Jiang Xi, who advised him to give up and truthfully explained her family's situation. Her father owed a large sum, her mother took all her savings, and she had an irresponsible younger brother, Jiang Hai. Both siblings faced various troubles if they were together, despite belonging to the same category of people.

Huang Jiayi, not wanting to be with Wei Ming without clarity, urged him to divorce soon. Wei Ming promised a satisfactory response and advised Huang Jiayi to temporarily hide their relationship to avoid complications. Ignoring this, Huang Jiayi publicly displayed affection with Wei Ming, causing discussions among onlookers. Huang Jiayi, infuriated, heard about the past affair between Jiang Xi and Wei Ming and verbally attacked Jiang Xi, who retaliated in kind.

Huang Jiayi poured out her grievances to Wei Ming, who took her to meet his parents, publicly disclosing their relationship. His parents strongly opposed Wei Ming divorcing Lin Shuang. Wei Ming insisted on marrying only Huang Jiayi, advising his parents to keep it secret from Lin Shuang to avoid complications during the property division. He also mentioned that his relationship with Huang Jiayi had not received approval from Huang's father, and he didn't want to create more trouble.

Returning home with Guoguo, who complained about a bad smell on Wei Ming, Lin Shuang exposed the scent as perfume. Parents desperately made excuses for Wei Ming, who continued to explain. Although Lin Shuang felt indescribable disgust, her face remained calm. Lin Shuang and Love Treasure company finalized their cooperation plan, but the other party suddenly changed their mind. Lu Sisi severely scolded Lin Shuang, and colleagues sympathized with her.

While shopping at the supermarket, Lin Shuang discovered her credit card was blocked. She called Wei Ming, who claimed excessive household expenses. Lin Shuang sensed Wei Ming's determination to divorce and asked Jiang Xi to help find a part-time job for living expenses. Jiang Xi revealed that Wei Ming had just bought a luxury car. Lin Shuang worked on private tasks for the company during the weekend, and Gu Xu guessed she needed money.

Huang Jiayi, daily indulging with Wei Ming, was secretly photographed by Jiang Mingbo. When Jiang Mingbo discovered this, he didn't understand Jiang Xi's intentions but still helped cover for her. Worried about public opinions on his hotel visits with Huang Jiayi, Wei Ming rented a new apartment. He promised to divorce soon so he and Huang Jiayi could be together openly.

Gu Xu inquired about Lin Shuang from Jiang Xi, and she questioned his interest in Lin Shuang. Gu Xu claimed to be a good friend of Lin Shuang, and Jiang Xi detailed their transition from enemies to friends. Knowing about Lin Shuang's difficulties, Gu Xu had mixed feelings. During their university days, he had feelings for Lin Shuang, but seeing her with Wei Ming, he silently wished them well.

Lin Shuang returned home very late from work. Outside, it was pouring rain. Lin Shuang leaned against the gate, waiting for a ride-share, and inadvertently fell asleep. Gu Xu, observing from a distance, quickly got out of the car and covered Lin Shuang with a coat. The ride-share arrived, and Lin Shuang hurriedly left. Gu Xu repeatedly advised her with concern.

Lu Sisi invited the general managers of Love Treasure, Zhang, and Director Wang to discuss cooperation at the company. Director Wang suddenly wanted to change the approach, angering Lu Sisi. Lin Shuang quickly stepped forward, explained her thoughts in detail, and combined them with the child's characteristics. Zhang was very satisfied with this proposal and immediately decided to replace Director Wang. Lu Sisi looked at Lin Shuang with new eyes and apologized profusely.

Lin Shuang, relying on her own strength, successfully completed the first project at Panshi upon joining, earning recognition from her colleagues. Jiang Xi congratulated her on this achievement.

Jiang Xi truthfully shared her challenging family background and personal setbacks with He Mingbo, expecting it to scare him away. Surprisingly, He Mingbo, facing similar circumstances, understood her hardships and pledged to work doubly hard. They decided to strive together in this city, and moved by his sincerity, Jiang Xi agreed to be in a relationship with him. He Mingbo was overjoyed.

Lin Shuang was appointed as the team leader of the OP-1 group. Zhu Xiaoqing congratulated her, thinking that Gu Xu promoted her. Gu Xu clarified that Lin Shuang earned it through her efforts and invited her to a class reunion. Guoguo, through persistent efforts, finally became an official member of the ice hockey team. Lin Shuang celebrated with her, and as Guoguo's birthday approached, she wanted her parents to celebrate together. Wei Ming, using the excuse of urgent matters, left for a business trip overnight.

Lin Shuang found evidence of Wei Ming's overseas real estate investment and personally went to the agency to investigate. The company was discreetly located, and Lin Shuang waited downstairs for the young woman, the only employee, to finish work. The woman, fearing losing her job, remained silent about Wei Ming's property dealings.

Wei Ming had to attend an alumni meeting, and Huang Jiayi didn't want him to meet Lin Shuang. Wei Ming believed Lin Shuang wouldn't be invited, and Huang Jiayi agreed to let it go. Gu Xu brought Lin Shuang to the alumni meeting, where he introduced her to Professor Wu and other alumni. Professor Wu remembered Lin Shuang as the top student who was taken away by Wei Ming, and Lin Shuang introduced Wei Ming to him. Huang Jiayi called to hurry Wei Ming back, and Lin Shuang purposely shouted for Wei Ming. Huang Jiayi heard it clearly over the phone and questioned Wei Ming, who didn't respond.

Out of anger, Huang Jiayi went to the alumni meeting to find Wei Ming and forcibly took him away. Lin Shuang stopped Wei Ming and questioned the relationship between him and Huang Jiayi. Wei Ming persuaded Huang Jiayi to leave, but she accidentally sprained her ankle while leaving. Ignoring Xuan Zi's advice, Wei Ming insisted on taking Huang Jiayi to the hospital. Gu Xu hurried over to help Lin Shuang, encouraging her not to become a sacrifice in her marriage.

Wei Ming desperately comforted Huang Jiayi, who persisted in demanding Wei Ming divorce Lin Shuang immediately. Wei Ming promised to buy her a wedding ring the next day and make their relationship public within the company. Huang Jiayi agreed only then. Lin Shuang called her parents, promising to come home after work to celebrate Guoguo's birthday. Upon learning that Wei Ming couldn't be with her for her birthday, Guoguo cried at home.

Wei Ming accompanied Huang Jiayi to buy the wedding ring and received a call from the real estate agency, learning that the transferred funds were ready. Guoguo's grandparents took her to buy a birthday present. Guoguo saw Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi leaving happily and followed them. She slipped and fell, and her grandparents rushed her to the hospital.

Wei Ming hastily arrived at the hospital, loudly blaming Lin Shuang without asking for details. He impulsively declared his intention to divorce Lin Shuang. Hearing this, Guoguo's mother confronted him. Wei Ming, determined to divorce Lin Shuang, claimed she was an incompetent mother. He went home to pack, taking out the divorce agreement. Lin Shuang insisted on equal property and house division and custody of Guoguo. Wei Ming firmly refused, threatening legal action with the best lawyer. Lin Shuang vowed to endure this to the end. Wei Ming arrogantly claimed that Lin Shuang wouldn't get any property or Guoguo's custody.

Lin Shuang informed Jiang Xi about Wei Ming's divorce proposal, and Jiang Xi shared her relationship with He Mingbo. They openly celebrated their relationship, choosing a popular restaurant for their first meal together.

Jiang Hai rented a house from Snail Rentals for three months, and his performance in the rental business soared. Other colleagues also made progress in long-term rentals, making the store manager very happy. He promised to give everyone a bonus and appointed Jiang Hai as the regional manager, rewarding him with a hundred thousand yuan. Jiang Hai was in high spirits and invited colleagues for a celebration that evening.

After getting drunk, Jiang Hai hurriedly boasted to Jiang Xi about the bonus he received. Jiang Xi, concerned about the unclear source of the money, questioned Jiang Hai persistently. However, Jiang Hai was already too drunk to respond. Jiang Xi found a business card in his pocket, inquiring about Snail Rentals from He Mingbo. Learning that the company rapidly expanded nationwide through rental loans, Jiang Xi felt somewhat relieved.

Wei Ming confronted Lin Shuang about divorce. Lin Shuang hadn't found solid evidence of Wei Ming's infidelity and asset transfer within the marriage, so she sought help from lawyer Si Yi. Si Yi advised Lin Shuang to observe and gather evidence before taking further action. Returning home after work, Lin Shuang discovered her parents arguing with potential buyers, revealing that Wei Ming's parents had secretly listed the house for sale through an agent.

Lin Shuang went directly to the company to confront Wei Ming, coincidentally meeting Huang Jiayi in the office. After much persuasion, Wei Ming managed to convince Lin Shuang to leave. Lin Shuang scorned Wei Ming's actions, and he accused her of not fulfilling her duties as a mother, insisting on sending their child away. Lin Shuang, infuriated, vowed to fight Wei Ming to the end.

Seeing Lin Shuang angrily leave, Jiang Xi tried to console her and immediately called Jiang Hai to arrange a rental for her. Lin Shuang quickly found a satisfactory place but had reservations about rental loans and wanted to think it over. Suddenly, Wei Ming informed Lin Shuang via text to move out on Sunday, claiming he had already transferred the house ownership. Frustrated by the situation, Lin Shuang decided to rent the new place immediately.

Jiang Hai pretended to apply for a job at Runda Realty, and the general manager, Wu Jiansen, briefly learned about his situation. Jiang Xi caused a scene at the company, accusing her husband of colluding with Wu Jiansen to invest overseas. Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Hai retrieved a customer list and quickly found Wei Ming's contact information. Posing as Runda Realty staff, he called Wei Ming to inquire about overseas property purchases, discovering that Wei Ming had bought a house in New Zealand.

Jiang Hai and Jiang Xi successfully staged a play to uncover evidence of Wei Ming's asset transfer. Lin Shuang handed all the information to Si Yi. On Sunday, Lin Shuang moved, with Jiang Xi helping pack and Jiang Hai collecting the keys. Unexpectedly, the landlord was waiting at the house, demanding the three months' rent owed by their company. Jiang Hai, unaware of this, immediately called the manager. Lin Shuang, receiving Jiang Hai's call, learned about the issue and was forcefully evicted by the buyer, leaving her and her child distressed.

During divorce negotiations, the lawyer compared Wei Ming and Lin Shuang's conditions. Advised by Si Yi and faced with evidence of overseas property and asset transfer, Wei Ming was shocked. Si Yi also presented photos of Wei Ming's infidelity, securing 60% of the assets and custody of their child for Lin Shuang.

Gu Xu offered the villa he bought upon returning to the country to Lin Shuang and her child, renting it to them at half the market price. Lin Shuang was satisfied, and her child liked the new place. Jiang Xi treated Lin Shuang and her daughter to a celebratory dinner, inviting He Mingbo to accompany them. Lin Shuang noticed He Mingbo's fondness for Jiang Xi and decided to observe their interactions further. When a cleaner accidentally spilled soup on He Mingbo's shirt, he requested a hundred yuan for dry cleaning. Unable to pay, the cleaner was helped by Lin Shuang, who witnessed the incident. He Mingbo had to settle for using a wet tissue to clean the stained shirt.

He Mingbo noticed that Lin Shuang's gaze towards him was off and couldn't help complaining to Jiang Xi. He felt that Lin Shuang was not the same kind of person as them, but Jiang Xi advised him not to overthink.

Guo Guo was worried about Wei Ming and Lin Shuang's divorce. She casually mentioned the day when Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi went shopping together. Guo Guo, who was chasing Wei Ming, had a big fall. She expressed her unwillingness to follow Wei Ming, and Lin Shuang promised not to leave Guo Guo. Snail Rentals is suspected of fraud and is under investigation. The company's boss and store manager fled in fear. Jiang Hai was taken to the police station for questioning. Jiang Xi suddenly received a call from the police station and rushed there. The police asked Jiang Hai to hand over the illegally gained four hundred thousand within a month. Jiang Hai had already given his mother one hundred and fifty thousand for house decoration, leaving him with less than a hundred thousand. Jiang Xi didn't want Jiang Hai to go to jail, so she had to borrow money everywhere.

Jiang called classmates and friends to borrow money but faced obstacles everywhere. Jiang Xi asked Fang Zong for a loan, and Fang Zong proposed an improper transaction, which Jiang Xi firmly rejected. Jiang Xi thought of borrowing emergency funds from He Mingbo, who was preparing to buy a house. He Mingbo used the excuse of investing the money in financial products. Jiang Xi wanted to borrow money from Lin Shuang but saw her working day and night, neglecting meals, and having no time to take care of Guo Guo. Jiang Xi couldn't bear to ask and quietly left.

Huang Jiayi wanted to marry Wei Ming soon and urged him to divorce Lin Shuang quickly. Wei Ming, hearing that Lin Shuang was promoted to the team leader of OP-i, was worried that Lin Shuang would gain custody of Guo Guo. He came to negotiate with Gu Xu, asking him to cancel Lin Shuang's appointment, but Gu Xu firmly refused. Huang Jiayi heard that her father was ill and immediately rushed back home. Her parents detained her at home, forbidding her to see Wei Ming again.

Wei Ming's parents pressured him to bring Huang Jiayi back, but Wei Ming felt it was not the right time and wanted to discuss it after divorcing Lin Shuang. His parents went to settle accounts with Lin Shuang, forcing her to give up custody of Guo Guo. Gu Xu arrived in time to help Lin Shuang. Wei Ming's parents insisted that Lin Shuang and Gu Xu had an ambiguous relationship, but Gu Xu retorted. In a fit of anger, Lin Shuang kicked them out.

Wei Ming personally cooked soup and brought it to Huang Jiayi but was rejected by Huang's mother. Wei Ming asked the nanny to give the soup to Huang Jiayi, who begged the nanny for help. Wei Ming learned from his parents that Gu Xu was helping Lin Shuang. He came up with a plan and sent He Mingbo to check the release dates of new algorithms in other internet companies.

News about the collapse of Snail Rentals' financial chain and its closure was exposed online. Colleagues asked He Mingbo about the situation of Jiang Xi's brother, Jiang Hai. He Mingbo, impatient, quickly found an excuse to leave. Jiang Xi took Jiang Hai to the police station to pay the money. She called He Mingbo to urge him to transfer the money to her quickly. He Mingbo, fearing his savings would go to waste, only gave Jiang Xi thirty thousand yuan. Jiang Xi had no choice but to take Jiang Hai home first.

Customers came to the police station to inquire about the progress of the case, and some recognized Jiang Hai, approaching him to settle scores. Jiang Xi tried her best to speak on behalf of Jiang Hai.

The maid, Lin Shuang, who has watched Huang Jiayi grow up, couldn't bear to refuse her request. She secretly opened the door, and Huang Jiayi took advantage of the darkness to escape from home.

Jiang Xi borrowed money from He Mingbo to pay a fine for Jiang Hai. He Mingbo, worried that they wouldn't be able to repay, only transferred thirty thousand yuan to Jiang Xi and then refused to answer her calls. Jiang Xi sent a breakup message, promising to raise money to repay He Mingbo as soon as possible. Fang Zong suddenly called Jiang Xi, asking her to discuss borrowing money at the Lihao Nightclub. Jiang Xi couldn't bear to see Jiang Hai go to jail, so she rushed to the nightclub despite Jiang Hai's dissuasion.

Unable to convince Jiang Xi, Jiang Hai called Lin Shuang to inform her. When Jiang Xi arrived at the nightclub, Lin Shuang pulled her aside, forbidding her to borrow money from Fang Zong. Since Jiang Xi had no other options, Lin Shuang promised to help her come up with a solution. Jiang Xi returned to her hometown early in the morning; her mother was playing mahjong with neighbors. Jiang Xi demanded the 150,000 yuan that she and Jiang Hai had given to her mother over the years. Her mother, not believing Jiang Hai was in trouble, called him and learned the truth. Reluctantly, she returned the money to Jiang Xi.

Jiang Xi returned from her hometown, where Lin Shuang was waiting for her at the station. Jiang Xi felt warm inside and immediately repaid the money to He Mingbo. He Mingbo had already resigned from Noah's Ark, so Jiang Xi and he hastily bid farewell. Lin Shuang accompanied Jiang Xi to the police station to pay the fine. Suddenly, she received a call from a colleague informing her of a problem with the OP-1 algorithm. Lin Shuang hurried back to find out that a mistake made by a colleague required the entire project to start over. Lin Shuang truthfully reported the situation to Gu Xu, who was worried that Noah's Ark would make a big deal out of it.

Wei Ming learned that Panshi couldn't be delivered on time. He had already sent Chen Zhi to inquire about the new algorithms from those small companies. He decided to eliminate Panshi to reassure Huang Jiayi's parents. This mistake caused Panshi significant economic losses. Lin Shuang took full responsibility and publicly offered to resign. Gu Xu asked her to write down the reasons and details of the incident.

As Lin Shuang packed up to leave, Shu Man tried hard to persuade her to stay, but it was in vain. Colleagues were also reluctant to see Lin Shuang go. Lin Shuang bid farewell to everyone and left in a hurry. Jiang Xi, learning that Lin Shuang had resigned voluntarily, blamed her for being impulsive. Lin Shuang, having experienced so many ups and downs, now had the courage to face all difficulties.

Today is New Year's Day; Jiang Xi's parents bought meat and vegetables to cook a family reunion dinner. They invited Jiang Xi to join them, and they also gave red envelopes to Lin Shuang, Guoguo, and Jiang Xi. It was the first time Jiang Xi received a red envelope, and she felt warm inside. Wei Ming had booked a restaurant early and wanted to spend New Year's Day with Huang Jiayi's parents. After waiting for a long time without seeing the Huang family, Wei Ming called Mr. Huang. Not only did Mr. Huang not come for the meal, but he also scolded Wei Ming. Wei Ming was left speechless.

After dinner, Wei Ming took Huang Jiayi home. Parents came to see them, but Huang Jiayi, feeling upset, locked herself in her room. Learning that Huang Jiayi's parents hadn't come for dinner, and knowing they still refused to accept him, Wei Ming wanted to get a divorce as soon as possible so he could discuss marriage with Huang Jiayi openly.

Gu Xu came to wish Lin Shuang's parents a Happy New Year, accompanied Guoguo and Lin Shuang in setting off fireworks to celebrate the New Year. Gu Xu advised Lin Shuang not to rush into finding a new job and suggested focusing on developing the new algorithm first. He also shared the hardships he faced while working in the United States.

Wei Ming terminated the contract with Panshi and adopted the algorithm of Blue Wing Technology. Gu Xu discovered that this algorithm had plagiarized their company's proprietary technology. Determined to teach Noah's Ark a lesson, Gu Xu personally led the investigation, assigning detailed tasks to each team member, and everyone prepared separately.

Today is the day Noah's Ark and Blue Wing signed the contract. Wei Ming and Mr. Peng arrived on time. Just after signing, Gu Xu, accompanied by the company's lawyer, arrived with evidence of Blue Wing's plagiarism. The scene was in an uproar, reporters gathered around to inquire about the truth.

Wei Ming detailed the course of events to the shareholders, facing criticism and mockery. President Ling was furious. Lin Shuang came to pick up Guoguo from kindergarten and learned that her mother-in-law had taken Guoguo, citing the illness of relatives in their hometown as an excuse. Guoguo insisted on seeing Lin Shuang, and Jiang's mother's persuasion was in vain.

In desperation, Lin Shuang went to confront Wei Ming, who was unaware of the situation. Lin Shuang insisted on taking Guoguo back, and Wei Ming forced her to sign the divorce agreement, threatening not to grant custody of Guoguo to Lin Shuang. Wei Ming went to Lin Shuang's parents' house to justify himself, and Lin Shuang's father advised him to proceed with the divorce first. With no other choice, Lin Shuang went to the park and wept in solitude. Jiang Xi and Gu Xu rushed there, and Lin Shuang cried heartbreakingly.

Siyi suggested following legal procedures to regain custody of Guoguo, but Lin Shuang couldn't wait for a year-long litigation process. She didn't want to be separated from Guoguo. Siyi truthfully told Jiang Xi that Lin Shuang's chances of winning in legal proceedings were slim. To turn the situation around, they needed evidence of Wei Ming's extramarital affair.

Jiang Xi negotiated with Huang Jiayi, advising her to leave Wei Ming and not follow in Lin Shuang's footsteps. Jiang Xi wanted to record evidence of Huang Jiayi's relationship with Wei Ming, but Huang Jiayi insisted that they were just colleagues. Since Guoguo was taken away, Lin Shuang had been distraught and stopped eating or drinking.

Huang Jiayi came to confirm with Wei Ming about his relationship with Jiang Xi. Wei Ming falsely accused Jiang Xi of seducing him, promising to transfer Jiang Xi soon. To show loyalty, Wei Ming called Lin Shuang, urging her to sign the divorce agreement quickly. Guoguo, eager to find Lin Shuang, found herself constantly accompanied by Jiang's mother. She insisted on going out to play, and Jiang's mother had to take her to the mall.

At the mall, Guoguo met Yangyang, a teammate from the ice hockey team. When Jiang's mother went to the restroom, she asked Yangyang's mom to take care of Guoguo. Guoguo begged Yangyang to help. Jiang Xi couldn't reach Lin Shuang on the phone and had to go to her house. Lin Shuang, troubled, fell asleep after drinking. Jiang Xi felt like a jinx, thinking that Lin Shuang had bad luck since they met, but Lin Shuang didn't see it that way; instead, they shared a sympathetic connection.

Yangyang's mom suddenly called Lin Shuang, and Guoguo asked Yangyang to tell Lin Shuang that she was safe. She also passed a paper crane to Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang was reminded of Guoguo and felt a mix of emotions. Huang Jiayi took the initiative to reconcile with her father, but he ignored her. Upset, she turned to Wei Ming for comfort. Despite Wei Ming's kind words, Huang Jiayi insisted that Wei Ming divorce Lin Shuang within a month, or she would go to the United States.

Jiang Xi overheard the conversation between Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi and immediately informed Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang decided not to back down and vowed to retaliate. Wei Ming drove a newly bought luxury car to work with Huang Jiayi, purposely parking it far away, afraid that colleagues would know he bought a luxury car. Huang Jiayi was dissatisfied. Wei Jie saw Wei Ming in the parking garage and invited Lin Shuang to an art exhibition.

Guoguo didn't want to stay at Wei Ming's house and wanted to go home to find Lin Shuang. Wei Ming had to admit that he was about to divorce Lin Shuang and marry Huang Jiayi. Guoguo rejected Huang Jiayi, calling her a third party. Huang Jiayi was furious, and Jiang's mother hurriedly took Guoguo back to her room. Huang Jiayi slammed the door in anger. Lin Shuang dreamed that Guoguo was crying and looking for her, and she woke up from the nightmare, feeling indescribable pain in her heart.

Wei Jie invited the Wei Ming couple to attend Song Yige's art exhibition. Wei Ming came alone, falsely claiming that Lin Shuang took the child to a training class, disappointing Wei Jie. Huang Jiayi later arrived, and Wei Jie learned that Huang Jiayi was still single. She introduced Huang Jiayi to Wang Hao, who had just returned from studying abroad, and sought Wei Ming's opinion. Unable to object, Wei Ming reluctantly accompanied them with a smile.

Song Yige showcased his new artwork featuring three pairs of men and women standing together, their faces covered with balloons. Wei Ming felt they were playing a tacit game. Lin Shuang hurriedly arrived, publicly supporting Wei Ming's statement. She believed the six people in the painting shared unspoken intimacy and coincidental grooming, interpreting the scene as a metaphor for the hidden motives of Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi. Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi felt uncomfortable under Lin Shuang's scrutiny.

Wei Jie asked Huang Jiayi to give up her seat next to Wei Ming for Lin Shuang. Wei Ming greeted Lin Shuang, seemingly concerned, but Lin Shuang was unimpressed. In public, Lin Shuang exposed Wei Ming's lies, accusing him not only of cheating with Huang Jiayi but also forcing her to sign the divorce agreement. Wei Ming desperately explained, Huang Jiayi was embarrassed and hastily left.

Enraged, Wei Ming shouted at Lin Shuang. Wei Jie loudly intervened, and Huang Jiayi called security. Wei Ming, not wanting to escalate the situation, quickly persuaded the security to leave. The news of Lin Shuang exposing the affair spread rapidly online, causing public outrage against Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi. Wei Ming tried to console Huang Jiayi, but the damage was done. The incident severely impacted the image of Noah's Ark, disappointing President Ling. The company leadership decided to penalize Wei Ming by reducing his salary. Wei Jie suggested Wei Ming grant custody of Guoguo to Lin Shuang.

Jiang Hai decided to leave Jiang Xi, creating a detailed list of the troubles he caused for Jiang Xi over the past twenty-three years. He wanted to start anew, vowing to be the person who shelters Jiang Xi from storms. He left a letter for Jiang Xi, who felt comforted upon reading it.

Gu Xu bought food for Lin Shuang and, upon seeing her new algorithm, decided to invest in her. Huang Jiayi's parents were unhappy with Wei Ming, who promised to handle the situation properly. Wei Ming and Lin Shuang began the first round of divorce negotiations, with both lawyers present. Wei Ming offered Lin Shuang only 1.5 million yuan, but Siyi insisted on splitting overseas properties resulting from Wei Ming's investments. Lin Shuang, not wanting to further entangle with Wei Ming, sought custody of Guoguo. Wei Ming reluctantly agreed.

Siyi advised Lin Shuang to fight for more assets, but Lin Shuang didn't want a share of his illicit income. Lin Shuang successfully obtained custody of Guoguo, bringing joy to both of them.

A month later, Wei Ming and Lin Shuang went to the Civil Affairs Bureau for divorce procedures. After obtaining the divorce certificate, Wei Ming was about to bid farewell to Lin Shuang when Huang Jiayi, waiting outside, impatiently honked the car horn. Lin Shuang and Wei Ming parted ways, and Huang Jiayi left in haste. Wei Ming watched Lin Shuang's determined departure, recalling the scene when they applied for their marriage certificate, feeling a mix of emotions.

Lin Shuang celebrated her regained freedom with a piece of candy. She explained the situation to Guoguo, who understood her decision. Guoguo gave Lin Shuang an eraser to erase the unhappiness. The next morning, Lin Shuang visited a house, planning to use 500,000 yuan to start a new company. Former members of the Noah's Ark team, who had resigned to join her, expressed their support. Lin Shuang named the company "Xiao Ying" (Little Fly). Gu Xu came to cheer her on, and Lin Shuang felt the pressure but wanted to secure Noah's Ark's projects. They celebrated with drinks, and Lin Shuang wanted Gu Xu to return home to be with Guoguo.

Guoguo adorned Gu Xu's head with flower hairpins and enjoyed it thoroughly. Gu Xu, feeling a bit overwhelmed, messaged Lin Shuang to come home soon, but Lin Shuang and Jiang Xi ignored his reminders while enjoying themselves.

Lin Shuang and Jiang Xi enjoyed a lively conversation over drinks, becoming more and more compatible. Gu Xu and Guoguo waited for a long time but didn't see Lin Shuang returning. Together, they went to the bar to find her.

Huang Jiayi discovered that she was pregnant and immediately shared the good news with Wei Ming. Wei Ming was shocked and advised her to resign and rest at home. However, Huang Jiayi, feeling bored at home, wanted to continue working. Wei Ming repeatedly advised her against it. Thanks to Lin Shuang and the team's relentless efforts, Little Fly Technology Company officially opened for business. Lin Shuang's parents, concerned, came from their hometown to visit her.

Huang Jiayi wanted to marry Wei Ming as soon as possible and have a grand wedding. She preferred not to live with Wei Ming's parents and wanted to buy a new house to live alone. Wei Ming claimed to lack sufficient funds, asking Huang Jiayi to borrow money from her parents. As Wei Ming's parents were already displeased with their marriage plans, Huang Jiayi felt embarrassed to ask them for money.

Lin Shuang positioned her company as "romantic," developing a new algorithm specifically designed for women. She assigned detailed tasks to the team members, and everyone worked separately. Lin Shuang's parents proudly displayed all the trophies and certificates she had won, celebrating her rebirth after the divorce from Wei Ming.

Wei Ming planned to use the money intended for buying a villa to purchase a house for Huang Jiayi. His parents strongly opposed, but Wei Ming managed to deceive and cajole them into agreeing. While having dinner with Lin Dong, the head of Elegant Answer Apparel, Muxue suddenly left for the company. Lin Dong dismissed his secretary, tried to make advances on Jiang Xi, and received a stern rebuke from her before storming out.

Wei Ming informed his parents about Huang Jiayi's pregnancy, and they were overjoyed. They offered to move in and take care of Huang Jiayi, but she politely declined. Wei Ming shifted all the blame onto Jiang Xi, mocking and taunting her. He pressured Jiang Xi to resign quickly, but she wanted to stay at Noah's Ark to gather information for Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang advised her not to compromise herself and to leave Noah's Ark soon.

Muxue voluntarily testified on Jiang Xi's behalf, confirming that Lin Dong had ulterior motives against Jiang Xi. As a result, Jiang Xi avoided punishment and felt grateful to Muxue. Muxue shared her marketing experience with Jiang Xi and gave her materials she had compiled over the years. In an attempt to save face, Jiang Xi tried to sell shoe polish but failed.

Jiang Hai joined a PR company and worked part-time for a short video website in his spare time. He transferred his first earnings to Jiang Xi, bringing her immense joy. Lin Shuang, busy with work every day, left Guoguo at home even when the child was sick. Guoguo's grandparents got sick too, and Gu Xu came to take care of them, bringing delicious food. Gu Xu sent Lin Shuang's parents back home and stayed to take care of Guoguo.

Guoguo begged Gu Xu to stay and accompany her. She often had nightmares, and Gu Xu had experienced the same dreams when he was a child. He promised to let the guardian spirit also protect Guoguo, and she fell asleep peacefully. Lin Shuang arrived home very late and saw Gu Xu taking care of Guoguo while working overtime. Lin Shuang felt warm inside, understanding that the company was just starting, and she had no time to take care of the family. Gu Xu suggested that Lin Shuang find an assistant and volunteered to help her.

From that day forward, whenever Gu Xu had time, he came to take care of Guoguo and even used a drone to deliver a guardian spirit to her. Guoguo was thrilled and cheered happily, falling asleep in Gu Xu's arms every day. Jiang Xi thanked Gu Xu for helping Lin Shuang without complaints and sensed that Gu Xu had been secretly in love with Lin Shuang all along.

Jiang Xi sensed Gu Xu's feelings for Lin Shuang and encouraged him to pursue her boldly, so they wouldn't miss the chance again. Gu Xu asked Jiang Xi to keep this matter secret, not wanting to add more trouble to Lin Shuang.

Jiang Xi booked a honeymoon suite, decorated it carefully, and prepared steak and red wine. She called Lin Dong to come, leading him to believe that Jiang Xi had changed her mind, and he eagerly agreed to help her at the company. However, Jiang Xi presented a contract for him to sign, and Lin Dong staunchly refused. To everyone's surprise, Jiang Xi called Lin Dong's wife. Despite initial anger, Lin Dong's wife was convinced by Jiang Xi's explanation, claiming it was all a surprise for their wedding anniversary. Lin Dong, seizing the opportunity, signed the contract without hesitation.

Jiang Xi successfully secured a big deal with Lin Dong, thanks to the sales guide Mia gave her. She was immensely grateful to Mia. Lin Shuang sent team members to various industries to collect contemporary women's demands. She refined and managed the P3 algorithm, and Gu Xu suggested hiring high-level talents. However, Lin Shuang was concerned about affording such talents with her current funds.

Gu Xu personally cooked for Lin Shuang. Through a headhunter, Lin Shuang found that Martin from Nuo Xin Company was a suitable candidate. Gu Xu provided Lin Shuang with Martin's contact information, and she called him immediately. However, Martin hung up before she could finish talking. Lin Shuang decided to go and talk to Martin in person.

The next morning, Lin Shuang went directly to find Martin, inviting him generously to be the research and development director. Martin firmly refused, satisfied with his current job and uninterested in changing. Lin Shuang persisted, but Martin remained unmoved. A week passed, and Martin still wouldn't budge. Gu Xu advised Lin Shuang to change her strategy. Lin Shuang learned that Martin was being marginalized at his current company, and his projects were given to others. She convinced Martin's assistant to change jobs, and from that day on, Lin Shuang stopped pursuing Martin. He eventually came to her, and she used the excuse of a meeting to avoid him.

Martin waited until after work, but Lin Shuang didn't show up. He went inside to find her and discovered his assistants signing contracts with Lin Shuang. Understanding everything, he agreed to join Little Fly Technology Company, and Lin Shuang welcomed him warmly. Gu Xu picked up Guoguo from kindergarten, and Jiang Hai also came to see Guoguo. Jiang Hai questioned Gu Xu about his situation, and Lin Shuang rushed back home. While Gu Xu cooked in the kitchen, Jiang Hai played games with Guoguo. Gu Xu prepared a table full of dishes that Lin Shuang loved. Jiang Hai reminded Gu Xu to treat Lin Shuang well, or he wouldn't let him off. Seeing Lin Shuang and Gu Xu happily talking and laughing, Jiang Hai felt deeply relieved.

Jiang Xi came to find Lin Shuang and, at an intersection, encountered Martin. Martin took the initiative to strike up a conversation, but Jiang Xi misunderstood him. Lin Shuang introduced Martin's identity, and Jiang Xi realized her mistake. Wei Ming took Guoguo out to play and learned from her that Jiang Xi and Lin Shuang were good friends, causing a moment of unease for Wei Ming. Wei Ming secretly followed Jiang Xi and found out that she and Lin Shuang exercised at the same gym. Wei Ming recounted the cause and effect of the situation.

Lin Shuang came to buy children's clothing and coincidentally met Huang Jiayi. Huang Jiayi wanted to compensate Lin Shuang with money, but Lin Shuang retorted, hoping she wouldn't regret marrying Wei Ming.

Today is the joyous day of Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi's wedding. Huang Jiayi has been unable to reach her parents by phone, worrying that they won't come to attend the wedding. Wei Ming consoles her with kind words, firmly believing that her parents won't be absent.

As the wedding is about to begin, Mr. and Mrs. Huang arrive just in time. Huang Jiayi, overwhelmed with excitement, tears of joy streaming down her face, enters the hall amidst applause and blessings from friends and family. Mr. Huang entrusts Huang Jiayi to Wei Ming, and the wedding proceeds smoothly according to the plan. After Lin Shuang and the team's relentless efforts, the P3 algorithm is finally completed. Gu Xu tests this algorithm, surpassing similar algorithms by a wide margin, bringing joy to everyone.

Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi raise toasts to relatives and friends. Mrs. Huang reminds Wei Ming to treat Huang Jiayi well, threatening him otherwise. Wei Ming's parents express displeasure, and a surprised confrontation occurs. Mrs. Huang, in anger, attempts to take Huang Jiayi away, demanding a divorce. Wei Ming earnestly pleads with Mr. Huang to reconcile them. Due to the heated argument, Mrs. Huang faints on the spot, creating chaos, and disrupting the wedding.

Lin Shuang celebrates with the team. After a few rounds of drinks, Lin Shuang, feeling despondent, hides alone in a corner. Gu Xu comes over to accompany her, and Lin Shuang, fueled by alcohol, pours out her grievances. She finds being a boss too difficult and cries on Gu Xu's shoulder, who silently stays by her side.

Gu Xu works through the night to organize the development plan for LittleFly Tech. When Shu Man arrives in the morning, she finds Gu Xu dozing on the sofa. Gu Xu hurriedly hands over the plan to Lin Shuang. Jiang Xi seeks Lin Shuang's help to revise the plan, but Lin Shuang, too busy, asks Martin to assist her. Martin patiently guides Jiang Xi, who, frustrated, decides to leave. Martin quickly stops her, suggesting they go boxing for inspiration. Inspired by boxing, Jiang Xi suddenly understands.

Gu Xu hands the plan to Lin Shuang, encouraging her to attract investment. He voluntarily stays behind to take care of Guoguo. Guoguo gives Gu Xu a pair of slippers, and the three of them match, like a family. Lin Shuang, carrying the plan, struggles to attract investments and returns home exhausted. Gu Xu brings her chicken soup, and she has already fallen asleep on the sofa. Gu Xu covers her with a blanket.

Early in the morning, Gu Xu prepares breakfast, takes Guoguo to kindergarten, and leaves a note for Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang, waking up in a daze, sees the note and feels warm inside. Lin Shuang wants to collaborate with Fangzhou and seeks Wei Jie's help. Jiang Xi reveals that Wei Jie's husband is having an affair and advises Lin Shuang not to expose the matter.

Jiang Xi attends the bidding meeting and unexpectedly sees He Mingbo representing Qianhai Company. Wei Ming is in a meeting when Huang Jiayi urgently calls him home. Wei Ming rushes back only to discover that his parents are moving in. Huang Jiayi vehemently opposes this, leading to a fierce dispute.

Wei Ming first pacifies his parents and then tries to convince Huang Jiayi. She doesn't want to live with her in-laws but is persuaded by Wei Ming's sweet words. Wei Ming asks his parents to stay and help take care of Huang Jiayi, and she reluctantly agrees. Lin Shuang is about to put Guoguo to bed when Wei Jie calls her to discuss a contract. Lin Shuang calls Gu Xu for help, and he comforts her, even wrapping a scarf around her. Wei Jie is impressed with Lin Shuang's plan and agrees to invest.

Jiang Xi accidentally overhears her colleague Lily sweet-talking Wei Jie's husband on the phone, claiming to be taking folic acid. Shocked, Jiang Xi discovers that Lily is pregnant and immediately informs Lin Shuang. Huang Jiayi, sleeping in, clashes with her mother-in-law in the living room over the TV, leading to another argument.

Jiang Xi and her colleagues, after relentless efforts, have prepared a proposal. Team leader An An believed they had a sure win for the bid and treated everyone to coffee. While everyone was happily planning a year-end trip with their bonuses, they were shocked to discover that Qianhai Company, where He Mingbo works, won the bid. The opponent's proposal was nearly identical to theirs, with a slightly lower bid by 0.5 percentage points. Jiang Xi suspected He Mingbo had obtained their bid details in advance and confronted him.

He Mingbo vehemently denied it, refusing to acknowledge any wrongdoing. When Jiang Xi demanded evidence, he dismissed her and claimed it was an industry unwritten rule. He even welcomed her to use the same approach next time. Annoyed, Jiang Xi walked away, and He Mingbo followed, suggesting that she switch to Qianhai Company and work with him. Jiang Xi firmly refused.

Since Wei Ming's parents moved in, Huang Jiayi has been dissatisfied with them, leading to constant arguments over trivial matters. Wei Ming's attempts to please both sides result in dissatisfaction from all parties. Frustrated, Huang Jiayi pressures Wei Ming to send his parents away, threatening to move back to her parents' home. Reluctantly, Wei Ming arranges for his parents to stay in a hotel. His parents regret letting Wei Ming marry Huang Jiayi and praise Lin Shuang. Wei Ming tries to convince them, promising to bring them back home when Huang Jiayi calms down.

Lin Shuang, busy with work and returning home late every day, relies on Gu Xu to take care of Guoguo. Lin Shuang buys roasted chestnuts, their childhood favorite, for Gu Xu, recalling when he used to buy chestnuts for her. Lin Shuang casually mentions Wei Jie's situation, revealing that Wei Jie and her husband have been married for over twenty years without children. They chose to be a child-free couple, but their assistant, Lily, wants to use pregnancy to climb the social ladder. Lin Shuang considers informing Wei Jie but fears it may distract her from the investment. She contemplates the situation but ultimately decides to inform Wei Jie.

Lin Shuang arranges a meeting with Wei Jie at a hotel. Coincidentally, Wei Jie's husband and Lily are staying at the same hotel. When Wei Jie sees them, her face changes, and she calmly calls her husband. He lies, claiming to be at the supermarket. Angered, Wei Jie leaves without a word.

Jiang Xi had anticipated that Lin Shuang would reveal the truth to Wei Jie. Lin Shuang doesn't regret it and would rather lose the investment than see Wei Jie deceived. He Mingbo approaches Jiang Xi with flowers to confess his feelings, but she rejects him again, emphasizing their differing values. Martin happens to pass by and intervenes as Jiang Xi's boyfriend. He Mingbo leaves disappointed.

After work, Lin Shuang stays in the office to continue revising the proposal. Gu Xu buys dinner for her, advising her not to overexert herself. He offers to invest in her, but Lin Shuang declines, determined to secure financing through her own efforts. Jiang Xi learns that Wei Jie not only didn't make things difficult for Lily but also promoted her and increased her salary, relocating her to the Hangzhou branch. Jiang Xi calls Lin Shuang immediately, reporting the news. Lin Shuang admires Wei Jie's actions.

Wei Jie calls Lin Shuang, realizing the purpose of their meeting at the hotel. Lin Shuang, having experienced similar deception, wants Wei Jie to know the truth sooner. Wei Jie has been married for over twenty years and doesn't want children. Her husband has always accommodated her, and she feels indebted to him. Wei Jie decides to take a break from work and advises Lin Shuang to find another investor.

Lin Shuang finally finds a company willing to invest, but in the end, it falls through. Lin Shuang, after much consideration, decides to dissolve the company. She packs up and leaves, reminiscing about the difficulties she has faced. Outside her home, she encounters Gu Xu, who takes her to an arcade to relax. They play games and catch dolls together, gradually lifting Lin Shuang's spirits. Gu Xu invites Lin Shuang to join Panshi, and she expresses interest in collaborating with the company.

Early the next day, Lin Shuang visits Panshi to present her plan to the board. Gu Xu cheers her on, and Wei Jie arrives in time to support Lin Shuang as an investor. Little Fly Technology Company gets a new lease on life, and Lin Shuang celebrates the hard-won victory with everyone. Jiang Xi encourages Gu Xu to confess his feelings to Lin Shuang, but he hesitates, not wanting to pressure her. Jiang Xi doesn't want to see them miss the chance again.

Lin Shuang expresses gratitude to Wei Jie for her substantial assistance at a crucial moment. Without her help, LittleFly Tech would not have survived. Wei Jie has high hopes for Lin Shuang and plans to travel for leisure after the successful financing, which brings joy to Lin Shuang.

After the celebration banquet, Gu Xu escorts Lin Shuang home and gathers the courage to confess his feelings. However, Guoguo suddenly calls Lin Shuang, causing Gu Xu to hesitate. Lin Shuang guesses what Gu Xu wants to say. Jiang's mother is diagnosed with a terminal illness, and in haste, she comes to Jiangzhou for treatment. Unable to reach Jiang Xi, she seeks out Jiang Hai, who sets aside his work to take his mother to the hospital.

Jiang Xi requests data on the P3 algorithm from the Technical Department's Wang Lei. This is semi-public data provided to suppliers. Wei Ming witnesses this and holds Wang Lei accountable, who admits to it. Jiang Xi sends the data to Lin Shuang, but Gu Xu advises her against using unverified data. With no time to gather information, Lin Shuang feels responsible for the company's employees and, despite Gu Xu's persuasion, continues with the plan.

Jiang Xi accidentally sees her mother's medical records while handing over her graduation documents to Jiang Hai. She visits the hospital and witnesses her mother suffering in pain, berating Jiang Xi for being unfilial. Feeling uncomfortable, Jiang Xi quietly leaves a fruit basket at the ward door and departs. Distressed, she goes to a bar, where Martin later joins her. Jiang Xi briefly recounts her experiences, and Martin offers comforting words.

Lin Shuang and Gu Xu are in a cold war, both unwilling to initiate reconciliation. Shu Man, noticing Gu Xu's troubled demeanor, suspects a quarrel between him and Lin Shuang. Wanting to help, she tries to mediate between them, but Gu Xu remains silent. Gathering courage, Lin Shuang calls Gu Xu, but he doesn't answer. She goes to his home, finding no one there. As she's about to leave, Shu Man supports the drunken Gu Xu back home. Gu Xu tightly holds Shu Man, and Lin Shuang, misunderstanding their relationship, leaves angrily in the elevator.

Gu Xu intentionally acts intimate with Shu Man to provoke Lin Shuang. Shu Man catches up with Lin Shuang, revealing Gu Xu's feelings for her. Lin Shuang returns to take care of Gu Xu, advising him not to drink so much next time. She thanks him for his constant help and support, leaving Gu Xu at a loss for words before quietly departing.

Early in the morning, Jiang Xi gives Jiang Hai ten thousand yuan to cover their mother's hospital fees. Having witnessed their parents' constant criticism and difficulties, Jiang Hai doesn't want to add pressure to Jiang Xi. He encourages her to enjoy her life and work happily. Jiang Xi reminds Jiang Hai to focus on his work and not give up halfway. She prefers not to see her mother and wants no connection with her, treating Jiang Hai as a younger brother.

He Mingbo calls Wei Ming to express gratitude, crediting Wei Ming for disclosing the bidding baseline that helped Qianhai Company secure the project. Curious about why Wei Ming risked sacrificing Fangzhou's interests to deal with Jiang Xi, He Mingbo is denied any information. Huang Jiayi overhears Wei Ming's conversation with He Mingbo and disapproves of Wei Ming's actions. She contemplates reporting him to her father but relents after Wei Ming vows not to repeat such actions.

Wei Ming's parents want to meet Guoguo. Lin Shuang sends Guoguo to the hotel where they are staying. Guoguo wonders why they are there, but the elderly couple can't express their feelings. Lin Shuang arranges for them to stay in a five-star hotel and even posts pictures on Wei Ming's father's phone on social media.

Wei Ming saw the photos of his parents moving to a five-star hotel on social media and hurried over to see what was happening. To his surprise, Lin Shuang arranged for his parents to stay there and even paid the bill using his card. Angry, Wei Ming called Lin Shuang to hold her accountable. However, when Lin Shuang saw that his parents were staying in an old and rundown hotel, she took charge and moved them to a new place to maintain Wei Ming's image as a filial son. This infuriated Wei Ming.

Professor Wu invited Lin Shuang to attend a seminar at Jiang University. Gu Xu explained the newly developed hidden algorithm to the students, who listened with great interest. After the speech, students inquired about Gu Xu's romantic life, and he publicly announced that he had been secretly in love with someone for fifteen years.

Gu Xu and Lin Shuang strolled through the campus, reminiscing about their university days. Gu Xu, mustering courage, confessed his feelings to Lin Shuang. However, just coming out of a failed marriage, Lin Shuang wasn't ready to start anew. She needed time to think, and Gu Xu promised to wait for her.

Jiang Xi received a message from Jiang Hai, informing her that their mother would be discharged tomorrow and would return to their hometown the day after. Uninterested, Jiang Xi asked Mi Xue to submit Lin Shuang's proposal to the review panel. Shu Man planned to study abroad and resigned, with Gu Xu immediately signing her resignation letter, wishing her a bright future and welcoming her back to Panshi after her studies, hoping Lin Shuang would reject him before she returned.

Learning that Lin Shuang hadn't agreed to date Gu Xu, Jiang Xi advised her to accept his feelings, or she would regret it. Instead, Lin Shuang suggested Jiang Xi go to the station to see off her mother. Unable to make up her mind, Jiang Xi was forcefully led away by Martin. Jiang Hai was confident that Jiang Xi would come to send off their mother. However, as she hadn't arrived, and the train was about to board, he considered changing their mother's ticket to the next train, but she insisted on leaving.

Martin took Jiang Xi to the station, where she witnessed a mother scolding her daughter due to her son's instigation. This reminded Jiang Xi of how her own mother treated her, and she felt a mix of emotions. Rushing to the ticket check, Jiang Xi arrived too late; the train her mother was on had already stopped boarding. Feeling regretful, she didn't see her mother. Martin offered comforting words and took the opportunity to confess his feelings, but Jiang Xi made up an excuse to cover up.

Since Gu Xu confessed to Lin Shuang, she avoided him everywhere, unable to face him. Wei Ming worked late and called Huang Jiayi to ask for leave before hurriedly joining a class reunion. His classmates congratulated him on becoming the son-in-law of Fangzhou Group, joked about his tracheitis, and heard rumors about his parents being kicked out by his wife. Wei Ming tried to explain himself.

Huang Jiayi called Wei Ming, but he, unwilling to be teased by his classmates, refused to answer. Annoyed, she called him repeatedly, but he ignored her. Frustrated, Huang Jiayi called her mother, complaining that she shouldn't have kicked out the in-laws, and asked her to persuade Wei Ming.

Jiang Xi learned from Mi Xue that Lin Shuang's LittleFly Tech was on the candidate list, making her happy. Martin invited Jiang Xi to have dinner after work. However, Jiang Xi received a call from the police station, mistakenly thinking Jiang Hai was in trouble. When she arrived at the station, she scolded Jiang Hai, only to realize that he had provided information that led to the arrest of the manager of Snail Rentals. Jiang Xi apologized, and Jiang Hai took the opportunity to request a meal cooked by Jiang Xi, leading her to decline Martin's invitation.

Returning home late after work, Lin Shuang found Gu Xu had picked up Guoguo from kindergarten, made dinner, and was waiting for her. The three of them happily finished the meal. Gu Xu and Lin Shuang washed the dishes together, and Gu Xu reported on Guoguo's day at kindergarten. Lin Shuang, for the first time, felt that washing dishes together was happy and romantic.

Lin Shuang saw the family portrait drawn by Guoguo, where the father figure was unexpectedly Gu Xu. This deeply touched Lin Shuang. Wei Ming didn't return home all night and came back intoxicated today. Huang Jiayi, suppressing her anger, prepared sobering soup for him and questioned him about his whereabouts. Wei Ming, arrogantly claiming not to fear his wife, praised her as the school flower, a top student, taking care of family matters at home. Huang Jiayi heard him complimenting Lin Shuang and, angered, threw water in his face before storming out.

While walking on the street, Huang Jiayi accidentally got hit by a car. Lin Shuang invited Jiang Xi to the place where they first met, wishing her success in her new position. Knowing that Jiang Xi stayed in Ark to help her, Lin Shuang invited Jiang Xi to the company. Lin Shuang, with her team, attended the West Mi Technology Review Meeting. Confident throughout, Little Fly Technology was leading, but suddenly, it plummeted to the last place. Lin Shuang was shocked, and Wei Ming showed a smug smile.

As it turned out, Wei Ming noticed Jiang Xi asking Wang Lei for some data. He modified a part of it, making Wang Lei swap it with Jiang Xi, falsely claiming that the data was incorrect. Jiang Xi then handed the modified data to Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang suspected foul play by Jiang Xi and left the meeting in anger.

Jiang Xi directly confronted Wei Ming, who admitted to tampering with the data given to Lin Shuang. Jiang Xi threatened to expose Wei Ming's actions publicly. In retaliation, Wei Ming accused Jiang Xi of leaking company secrets to Lin Shuang, vowing to ruin Lin Shuang and force Jiang Xi out of the company.

Little Fly Technology lost the collaboration with Ark, and colleagues blamed and distrusted each other, leading to a heated argument. Unable to handle the situation, Lin Shuang could only retreat. Jiang Xi didn't know how to face Lin Shuang, feeling anxious. Martin comforted her, believing that Lin Shuang wouldn't misunderstand her. Lin Shuang worked overnight to revise the business plan, aiming to find new investments. Gu Xu brought her food, encouraging her not to give up.

Huang Jiayi moved back to her parents' house, ignoring Wei Ming. Wei Ming sent messages expressing concern, but Huang Jiayi didn't respond. Jiang Xi completed the resignation procedures early in the morning. Wei Ming hypocritically inquired about her plans and asked about Lin Shuang's company. Unaware of the details, Jiang Xi dismissed him, and Wei Ming cynically stated that relationships between people are based on mutual interests. Jiang Xi scoffed at him.

After numerous efforts, Lin Shuang finally gained preliminary approval from LIA Company. Martin heard that the internationally renowned master, Matthew, was coming to China to give a lecture. Obtaining the algorithm developed by him could propel P3 technology to new heights. Lin Shuang was eager to try. Gu Xu, after much effort, obtained an invitation to the seminar. Both Lin Shuang and Gu Xu wanted the ticket, so they agreed to compete in an algorithm contest, and the winner would attend the seminar.

The competition between Lin Shuang and Gu Xu officially began. Neither gave in, but in the end, Lin Shuang emerged victorious. Gu Xu gracefully accepted defeat, acknowledging Lin Shuang's superior skills in the P3 algorithm. He expressed his willingness to compete with her for a lifetime. Wei Ming sent Huang Jiayi an album containing her photos, but she refused to forgive him. Huang's mother advised Huang Jiayi to teach Wei Ming a lesson.

Wei Ming personally came to Huang's house to apologize and even wrote a letter of guarantee. However, Huang's mother was not convinced. She harshly reprimanded Wei Ming, and Huang Dong made Wei Ming sign a post-marriage property notarization, declaring that all property belongs to Huang Jiayi. Although Wei Ming was dissatisfied, the attitude of Huang Dong and his wife was indisputable. Wei Ming had no choice but to agree. Only then did Huang Jiayi agree to go home with him. As they left, Huang Dong warned Wei Ming not to let Huang Jiayi suffer any grievances, or he would not be lenient.

Lin Shuang attended Matthew's special session, attentively listening to the lecture and taking extensive notes. Lin Shuang repeatedly asked questions, and Matthew patiently answered them. After relentless efforts, Lin Shuang and the team finally upgraded the P3 algorithm, gaining recognition from LIA Company. Gu Xu congratulated Lin Shuang and invited her and Matthew to dinner. Lin Shuang learned that Gu Xu and Matthew were old acquaintances, and it was Gu Xu who connected them to LIA Company. She felt grateful to Gu Xu.

Dailin approached Matthew for collaboration. She and Lin Shuang were colleagues at Ark, but Dailin resigned and went to work in Silicon Valley. Matthew was once her immediate superior. Two months ago, Dailin returned to China, heard about Lin Shuang's situation, and Matthew had high hopes for Lin Shuang, wishing her the best.

After dinner, Gu Xu and Lin Shuang walked on the university campus, reminiscing about the past when they fought over a chicken leg. Lin Shuang, in a fit of anger, removed the valve core from Gu Xu's tire. Both of them couldn't help but feel the passage of time. Later, Gu Xu took Lin Shuang to play billiards, and he taught Lin Shuang how to play years ago. They embraced each other with deep affection.

Gu Xu and Lin Shuang took Guoguo to the supermarket. Huang Jiayi, with a big belly, came to shop alone. Lin Shuang and Gu Xu wanted to help push Huang Jiayi's cart, but she politely declined. As Huang Jiayi waited for a car with a cart full of goods, Gu Xu quickly called a driver to pick her up. Huang Jiayi saw them happily together, laughing and talking, while she was alone, feeling a mix of emotions.

Wei Ming returned home very late, claiming that he bought a sports car for Huang Jiayi and would pick it up next month. Huang Jiayi was curious about how he had so much money, but Wei Ming casually made excuses to cover up. Muxue inadvertently heard that Ark was about to acquire LIA. She sweated for Lin Shuang, and her colleagues, upon hearing the news, were anxious and couldn't contact Lin Shuang.

Huang Jiayi learned about Ark's acquisition of LIA and suspected that Wei Ming was involved. Wei Ming admitted to it and wanted to ruin Lin Shuang, completely destroying Jiang Xi and Lin Shuang's plastic relationship. Huang Jiayi despised Wei Ming's actions. Martin hurriedly came to Lin Shuang's house, where Jiang Xi and Gu Xu were also present. They ate hot pot together, and Martin learned that this was carefully arranged by Lin Shuang. She deliberately let Jiang Xi release a smokescreen to Wei Ming, pretending to cooperate with LIA, and privately signed a cooperation agreement with Dailin. Martin suddenly understood and blamed Jiang Xi for not informing him beforehand.

Jiang Xi and Lin Shuang went to a bar to relax. When Lin Shuang went to the restroom, Fang Zong and his friends came to get drunk. He touched Jiang Xi inappropriately and publicly revealed details of Jiang Xi being with Wei Ming. When Lin Shuang came out of the restroom, Fang Zong sarcastically mocked them. Jiang Xi didn't want to listen to Fang Zong's nonsense, so she pulled Lin Shuang and left. Fang Zong persisted, and Martin arrived in time to reprimand Fang Zong.

The Yuelin App, co-operated by Dailin and Lin Shuang, is about to be launched. They are confident and determined to compete with Ark's Ximi Software. Wei Ming lacks confidence in Ximi Software, micromanages the nanny, and nitpicks at everything. Huang Jiayi exposes Wei Ming's dissatisfaction with work and intentionally finds fault.

The Yuelin software has been leading in downloads, while the Ximi software shows no improvement. Ling, the CEO, discovered financial fraud at LIA. He summoned Wei Ming for accountability, suspecting his involvement in the shady dealings. If the investigation proves true, Wei Ming may face the risk of imprisonment.

After the successful debut of Yuelin software, Dailin and Lin Shuang celebrated together. Lin Shuang decided to initiate the quantum computing project, a dream she had long held, and Dailin fully supported her. Wei Ming explained to Huang Dong that he had no prior knowledge of LIA's financial fraud. He begged Huang Dong to help him through this difficult time, but Huang Dong firmly refused. Wei Ming then resorted to threatening Huang Jiayi and her unborn child. However, Huang Dong remained unmoved and warned him to be responsible for his actions.

Lin Shuang and Jiang Xi joined the Xiaoying team, with Jiang Xi readily agreeing. Wei Ming prepared a large table of dishes himself, and, after sending the maid away, he pleaded with Huang Jiayi to save him. Learning that the sports car was stolen property given by LIA, Huang Jiayi refused to intervene. Wei Ming, frustrated and angry, vented all his pent-up anger. He was tired of the Huang family's disdain and vowed to prove himself, threatening that the downfall of Huang Jiayi's family would accompany his own.

Huang Jiayi tried hard to distance herself from Wei Ming. Wei Ming regretted marrying Huang Jiayi as the third party and verbally abused her, leading to Huang Jiayi angrily leaving. Alone on the streets, Huang Jiayi, disillusioned with Wei Ming, wandered aimlessly. The nanny, returning with groceries, found Huang Jiayi missing. Wei Ming forcibly expelled her.

The nanny searched everywhere for Huang Jiayi but couldn't find her. Without a phone, Huang Jiayi's mother was informed by the nanny. Huang Jiayi suddenly experienced unbearable abdominal pain. Passing by, Jiang Xi and Lin Shuang immediately took her to the hospital. Jiang Xi informed Huang Jiayi's parents, and she successfully gave birth to a daughter. Huang Dong and his wife arrived later, and Huang Jiayi was determined to divorce Wei Ming.

Ling advised Wei Ming to surrender, but Wei Ming argued in various ways. Jiang Xi resigned from Ark, and Muxue gave her years of organized sales notes. They bid each other farewell. Jiang Xi suddenly saw Wei Ming leaving in a hurry, so she followed him. Wei Ming went to meet the general manager of LIA for coordination. Jiang Xi secretly recorded it, accidentally getting caught by Wei Ming. He forced Jiang Xi to delete the recorded video, threatening her with imprisonment.

Jiang Xi was in a dilemma, not knowing what to do. Martin called her, but she refused to answer. Wei Ming's parents came to see their granddaughter, and Huang Dong's couple firmly refused to let them into the ward. A heated dispute broke out between the two sides. Wei Ming hurriedly came to apologize, and Huang Dong asked Wei Ming to prepare for the divorce. Wei Ming didn't want to divorce, but Huang Jiayi had made up her mind.

Wei Ming and Huang Jiayi signed a prenuptial agreement. In case of divorce, Wei Ming would leave with nothing. Wei Ming's parents were shocked. Martin called Jiang Xi for a meeting, but she hesitated to answer. Wei Ming, left with nothing overnight, went alone to a bar, drowning in regret for his past actions. He paid the bill for all the customers.

Wei Ming drank a lot of alcohol and, fueled by the alcohol, came to settle scores with Jiang Xi. He grabbed Jiang Xi by the collar, scolding loudly. Jiang Xi and Lin Shuang teamed up to plot against him, causing him to suffer both physically and in reputation. Jiang Xi sneered at him, listing one by one his ugly deeds. Enraged, Wei Ming pushed Jiang Xi to the ground. Lin Shuang arrived in time to intervene, and security personnel rushed in. Wei Ming had no choice but to leave in frustration.

Wei Ming arrived in the garden downstairs, recalling the happy moments when his family of three used to play here. Now, it was all empty. Wei Ming regretted deeply, squatting on the ground in melancholy. The relationship between Gu Xu and Lin Shuang became increasingly harmonious. They exchanged endless sweet words and worked together in the kitchen with laughter.

Gu Xu announced good news—the board of directors of Panshi Group had approved Lin Shuang's quantum algorithm project. Lin Shuang cheered happily. Jiang Xi confronted Martin, thanking him for his continuous help and support. She wasn't ready for a new relationship yet and wanted to remain lifelong friends with Martin. Martin didn't mind Jiang Xi's past and promised unwavering support.

Gu Xu and Lin Shuang watched Guoguo's ice hockey game. Although Guoguo was a girl, she was no less competent than male players. Their team won, and Gu Xu treated Guoguo and Lin Shuang to a celebratory meal. Seeing them happily leaving, Wei Ming felt a mix of emotions.

Wei Ming sought mercy from General Ling, not wanting to bear the consequences alone. He hoped the company would step in to protect him, but General Ling decisively refused. He was thoroughly disappointed in Wei Ming and advised him to take responsibility for his actions. Jiang's mother's old illness relapsed, leaving only two or three months. Jiang Hai persuaded her to come to Jiangzhou for treatment. Jiang's mother didn't want to die in a strange place; her only regret was owing too much to Jiang Xi.

Jiang Hai urged Jiang Xi not to hold grudges against her mother. Jiang Xi returned to her hometown to take care of her critically ill mother. She recalled being criticized and neglected by her mother when she was sick as a child. From that moment, Jiang Xi was determined to make a name for herself and gain her mother's approval. The mother, full of self-blame, gently held Jiang Xi's hand, and the mother and daughter reconciled.

Wei Ming was taken away by the police, and colleagues gossiped about him. Guoguo had plans with Wei Ming to go to an amusement park on the weekend. Gu Xu advised Lin Shuang to keep it a secret from Guoguo to protect her young heart, but Lin Shuang wanted to tell Guoguo the truth. Huang Jiayi took her daughter for a walk, seeing many children playing games on the street. She vowed to raise her daughter well.

Wei Jie's husband was assigned to France, and she went with him. Before leaving, Wei Jie bid farewell to Lin Shuang, and they wished each other well. Jiang Hai was tasked with overseeing the unveiling ceremony of Little Fly Technology's quantum algorithm. He didn't dare to slack off and prepared meticulously for all the procedures. His girlfriend helped him tirelessly, and Martin asked Jiang Hai to speak well of him in front of Jiang Xi.

The unveiling ceremony officially began. Lin Shuang and Gu Xu explained in detail the origin of the quantum algorithm, narrating its advantages in a simple and understandable way. Suddenly, Gu Xu knelt down on one knee and proposed to Lin Shuang. Lin Shuang gladly accepted, and everyone applauded and cheered for them.

Today is the joyous day of Lin Shuang and Gu Xu's wedding. Family and friends came to celebrate. Lin's father handed Lin Shuang over to Gu Xu, who solemnly took Lin Shuang's hand. Amidst everyone's blessings, they became husband and wife. Lin Shuang tossed the bouquet, landing directly in Jiang Xi's hands. Jiang Xi and Martin locked eyes, silently understanding each other's hearts.

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