Yang Zong approaches Chang Xiaotong, expressing his intention to switch investment firms and offering a substantial investment of 20 million yuan to support her. Chang Xiaotong is puzzled by his decision to choose her specifically. Upon hearing about this, Sister Zhang encourages Xiaotong not to hesitate and to seize the rare opportunity, advising her to focus on securing the deal first and worry about the details later.
Xie Linhui’s Event Ambitions and Team Support
Xie Linhui is eager to participate in an upcoming event but harbors doubts about whether the New Media Department has the resources and capabilities to organize it successfully. Wang Chunlai reassures her with unwavering support, promising that the entire team will follow her lead and work tirelessly to make the event a success.
At the same time, Chang Xiaotong begins her internship at the New Media Department. During a lively team meeting discussing mobile privacy issues, Jingjing seeks Xiaotong’s perspective. Drawing from everyday experiences, Xiaotong highlights the vulnerabilities in using phone numbers for login in delivery systems, which can expose personal shopping data. Her insights spark deeper discussions among the team.
Jingjing’s Doubts About Lü Jian
Jingjing invites Lü Jian to dinner with her parents, but he hesitates, claiming it’s too sudden. Jingjing, having bought a shirt for him as a gift, checks the delivery status and stumbles upon Lü Jian’s shopping history. Later, while chatting with colleagues about the new hire, Anna, she notices a desk ornament identical to one in Lü Jian’s shopping records. Jingjing quietly makes a mental note of this peculiar coincidence.
Venue Challenges and Corporate Rivalries
Xie Linhui meets with Director Gao to discuss issues with the event venue, expressing concerns over hosting guests in their unfinished office space and the increasing competition from rival companies. Gao, confident in his connections, assures her that the venue arrangements will be handled without a hitch.
Jiang Yidi Faces Professional and Personal Struggles
Mike proposes seeking investment from Wu Yueting, but Jiang Yidi strongly opposes the idea, deeming Wu an unreliable partner. A heated argument ensues, with Mike insisting on shared decision-making, while Jiang Yidi reluctantly agrees to consider the matter further.
At home, Jiang Yidi faces an unexpected rent increase from her landlord. Though frustrated, she accepts it, unable to find a better option. Torn by her dissatisfaction, she drafts a resignation letter but hesitates to send it.
Office Shifts and Brewing Tensions
Yu Shi visits the fencing club but doesn’t encounter Jiang Yidi. Meanwhile, Jingjing, tidying up the office, informs Anna that Lü Jian’s former office has been reassigned to Xie Linhui. Anna voices her dissatisfaction with Lü Jian’s stalled career progression, but Jingjing dismisses her complaints, sharing her own experiences as a counterpoint. Soon after, Director Gao and others arrive as Lü Jian wraps up packing and prepares to vacate his office.
Market Moves and Strategic Warnings
Director Miao calls Xie Linhui to share crucial intel: a headhunting firm is actively scouting candidates related to Zhou Hang’s position. He advises her to stay vigilant and prepare for potential disruptions. Around the same time, Zhou Hang returns, and his assistant reports that Peng Dahai has quietly reappeared with updates on the Chengdu project’s latest developments.
The stage is set for further intrigue as alliances shift, and challenges escalate in the corporate and personal arenas of The Storm of Roses.
