Alliance Episode 1 Recap, Plot

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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.

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