Is it Gu Yi?
Ignore him.
For the past three years,
you've been hurt by him for my sake.
I promise,
I will never let you suffer any grievances anymore.
It's all in the past.
Second Brother.
Sister-in-law.
Isn't this Mr. Gu?
Long time no see.
Recently, I always see you appear in the gossip news.
Don't the media just love making up stories?
Instead of worrying about this,
you should worry more about your husband.
He's still idle at home, right?
He's getting older.
It's time for him to rest.
Thanks to Yi for giving him a break.
That's not a break.
Director Gu is so selfless.
He can spend a fortune for a beauty,
but always kicks his own family out.
Son,
she's your aunt, an elder.
The company is in your hands;
you have the final say in everything.
Your aunt and uncle have had a hard time.
Your uncle is still unemployed and owns no property.
Their whole family depends on you for food.
Be more understanding of them.
All right, Mom, I understand.
Sister,
hasn't Brother been recuperating on Xilin Mountain all this time?
Did he suddenly return
because his condition improved?
It's still the same.
At his age,
conservative care is better for him
than aggressive treatment.
So the responsibility of this company
will fall on Yi's shoulders in the future.
That is not necessarily the case.
"Not necessarily"?
What do you mean?
Will you manage this company?
I don't have that ability,
but someone does.
It's time. Let's go eat.
Son, go and call your dad.
I'm sorry for being late;
I had a walk around.
Who is this?
He is
my son from Su Nian.
He used to live outside;
now he's finally back home.
You two just reunited as father and son;
I'm sure you have endless conversations.
It's normal to chat more.
Second Uncle,
Aunt, Uncle-in-law,
Auntie Fang,
my name is Su Juan.
Juan, sit down.
If everyone came to find their father here,
we would run out of seats here.
Sister-in-law, that's not right.
Brother and Juan have already done a paternity test.
He is indeed a member of the Gu family.
His last name is Su, not Gu.
How is he a member of the Gu family?
No matter what his last name is,
doesn't he still have Gu family blood in him?
Exactly.
I don't recognize this illegitimate child
of unknown origin.
If you recognize him or not doesn't matter!
Dad,
don't be angry.
I was inconsiderate.
I will change my last name later.
No need.
Just keep your mother's last name. There is no need to change.
By the way, Juan is a year older than Gu Yi.
As the younger brother, you should toast your older brother.
There is no need for formalities between brothers.
Here, let me toast you.
I don't have a brother.
I can't eat this meal anymore.
Gu Yi,
stop!
Brother, look at him.
It's bad enough that he's like this at the company,
but now he's like this at home too.
He's absolutely out of control.
You're not even important in his eyes.
That's right!
Aunt, Uncle,
you can't blame him.
If I suddenly had an older brother,
I wouldn't be used to it, either.
A'Juan,
you're too considerate of others.
You cannot be so easygoing,
especially at the company.
What are you saying?
Is he joining Anxia?
Yes,
starting tomorrow.
A'Juan will join the company
as the Project Development Manager.
Gu Yi can't manage the company alone
so Juan will help him.
I can't eat this, either.
Dad,
I am inexperienced.
I may not be qualified for such a high position.
Besides,
I didn't come to join the company.
I want to spend more time with you.
You don't have to be too modest.
I know your abilities.
That's right. You need to work hard.
We will definitely help you.
Definitely help you.
Come on, let's not worry about them. Let's start eating.
Okay.
Come on.
You came just in time. Take your things away.
What is it?
I will put the stuff back.
Give it to me.
Give it to me!
I told you to give it to me!
Qiao Jing.
Let go.
- No.
Let go.
Let go!
Qiao Jing, don't drive me away. I don't want to leave.
Don't touch me.
Don't touch me!
Leave!
Get out!
What on Earth have you been up to?
What's with this appearance?
Do you know
your dad actually wants Su Juan to join the company?
Isn't his grand return
just for this?
But Anxia does not keep idle people.
He may not stay even if he gets in.
Son, you can't underestimate him.
Su Juan is not simple.
Even your dad, that old fox,
is completely fooled by him.
Let me tell you—
Mom.
I want to be alone.
Gu Yi, why are you here?
Why are you here?
I missed you and wanted to see you.
Have you been drinking?
Come in quickly.
Why did you drink so much?
Did you have a social engagement tonight?
I went to the Gu family to meet relatives today.
I drank a little too much in excitement.
Are you really happy?
It doesn't matter if I'm happy.
What matters is whether the Gu family is happy.
If you're not happy,
why don't you stay away from them?
I have Gu family blood in me.
There's no choice.
And for the sake of my mom,
I can't back down.
Stay here,
your stomach is not good in the first place.
I'll make you some honey water.
Everyone in the president's office, listen up.
Notify all middle and senior-level employees in the company
that they must attend Mr. Su's induction ceremony
tomorrow at 9 a.m.
"Mr. Su"? Who is he?
The new Project Development Manager appointed by Senior Gu.
I heard Mr. Su
is Senior Gu's illegitimate son.
He has only recently come to the Gu family.
How dare he be so public?
He surely wants to seize Director Gu's power.
This company was built and prospered by Director Gu.
How could a paratrooper possibly take away Director Gu's power?
That's right.
We must resist who parachutes in
and defend the world's best president.
A'Juan, don't worry.
It is your first day at the company.
We must hold a proper ceremony.
I have already arranged it for you.
All the company's mid-and-upper-level employees will be here.
Actually, there's no need for such a big fuss.
How can that be?
You are the young master of Anxia.
You can't lose face (dignity).
Where are they?
Where are the decorations I asked for?
It's outrageous.
Do they still have any regard for us at all?
Aunt, it's fine.
Everyone might be busy with work.
It's normal for them not to have time.
How is it possible
that everyone has no time?
Didn't I say
to attend Mr. Su's induction ceremony at nine?
Where did everyone go?
Director Gu called a meeting of all executives on short notice.
Everyone is in the meeting room right now.
I knew it. Let's go.
Aunt.
Miss Jian.
Your design is useless.
That's why the property can't sell.
There were no problems during the assessment of these blueprints.
Now there are problems?
There were no problems with the assessment.
The property is not selling due to a problem with your design.
Enough!
I want solutions,
not debates over blaming.
Have you any solutions?
Director Gu,
you summoned everyone
and prevented them from attending Mr. Su's induction ceremony.
What do you mean by that?
Yang, please ask unrelated personnel to leave.
"Unrelated personnel"?
He's the project development manager
personally appointed by Senior Gu.
Is he unrelated personnel?
What does it matter if Senior Gu personally appoints him?
Anxia prioritizes capability
over messy relationships.
Aunt.
Director Gu is right.
We should rely on our abilities in the company.
Everyone here is my senior.
Please give me guidance in the future.
Everyone seems to be discussingt
the unsold property in the new district.
I have some humble opinions here.
I don't know if my opinions can help everyone.
Senior Gu had previously shown me information
on the new district property.
In terms of design,
there are indeed some problems,
but since it's an existing property,
it can't be adjusted at the moment.
If we sell it at a discount,
it's not cost-effective
and will damage Anxia's reputation.
So in order to maximize profits,
I believe
we should convert these properties into apartments
only available for rent and not for sale.
Mr. Su,
you have a poor understanding of the market.
The profit from renting is not as high as selling.
In the short term, that's true.
But this property
is located in the new development zone of Changming City.
The local government is vigorously supporting
and reforming rental policies.
Due to the low short-term profits,
only a few real estate companies have responded.
If Anxia can set an example at this juncture,
not only can we get the first wave of policy benefits,
but also improve Anxia's reputation.
Anxia can enter the Changming market quickly
by responding to policy calls and benefiting people.
Why not trade temporary losses
for long-term benefits?
Director Gu,
this plan seems feasible at the moment.
Mr. Su is not bad.
In that case,
you will be in charge of this project.
I need to see the project's implementation plan
within three days.
How does it feel
to suddenly have an older brother?
Do you want it?
No, I can't afford that.
Su Juan is quite capable.
He demonstrated his abilities on his first day at the company.
He's not stupid, indeed.
So you've accepted him?
I thought you couldn't wait to tear him apart.
For the company,
he is a competent employee
who can bring profit to the company.
I have no reason not to accept him.
What about personally?
Let's not mention that.
My friend, I'm here to drink with you.
Let's be happy, all right?
Drink it.
She threw away the stuff I bought for her.
She doesn't even want me anymore.
I tell you,
she is so cruel!
Even if I die,
I won't go back.
You have a moral backbone.
Here, bottoms up.
How come you're here?
Why can't I be here?
What is going on between her and me
has nothing to do with you.
Director Gu,
don't take yourself too seriously.
I am sure you are well aware
that you are just my substitute.
If it weren't for me,
Qiao Jing wouldn't even look at you.
That was before.
Now, she cares about me.
What makes you think that?
Just because you called off your engagement once for her?
Did you forget
how you treated her for the last three years?
Do you think a few sweet words
or a few insignificant little things
will make her forgive you?
I am telling you,
it is impossible.
You and your mother ruined my family,
separating me and Qiao Jing for four years.
Now that the real one is back,
it's time for you to step down.
My brother.
Su Juan,
are you all right?
Are you so worried about him?
What are you doing here again?
Now he's back,
do you not want to see me anymore?
Qiao Jing, do not forget
how you cried and begged me
for three years just to get my attention.
Now he is back,
you must be happy
and want to be rid of me, right?
Qiao Jing, I tell you, it's impossible!
Didn't you promise
to be with me forever?
You cannot break your promise no matter what.
We got like this
because of you.
A liar who played me
has no right to mention promises!
Qiao Jing.
Stop entrapping.
Let go.
Move your hand!
Come in.
Director Gu, this document needs your signature.
Anything else?
Director Gu, this…
Reprint it.
Okay.
Jin Lin,
thank you for organizing a welcome party for me.
It's what we're supposed to do.
Director Gu,
we'd like to have a welcome party for Mr. Su.
If you're free,
join us for some fun.
I don't have time.
All who can eat with Director Gu are well-known in their fields
so it must be awkward for him to be with us.
Don't make it hard for him.
Who says I am going to be awkward?
Today, everyone from the president's office is going.
I can resurface fully
no matter how tired I am from work
if I can eat hot pot.
This restaurant is hard to book.
Eat more,
or you won't know when you'll get another chance here.
Excuse me for a moment.
Our restaurant recently launched
a spicy food challenge.
The more chilies you eat within ten minutes,
the higher the reward.
If you can fully complete the challenge,
you can get a three-month free voucher for our restaurant.
I wonder if you're interested in taking the challenge.
With three months of free vouchers,
eating hot pot daily is no longer a pipe dream.
Why don't we have a competition?
Mr. Su, what do you think?
You guys go ahead.
I prefer lighter flavors
and can't eat spicy food.
I'll join.
Some people are not light-tasting;
they are simply terrified.
The spiciness of the chili peppers in front of you
increases from left to right.
For safety's sake,
please start the challenge
with the lowest spiciness.
Ready,
three, two, one, begin.
Why is it so hot?
I didn't notice that.
Go. Director Gu, go.
Mr. Su, go.
Director Gu, go.
Go, go!
Director Gu, go.
Go!
Go on!
Mr. Su, Mr. Su, go!
Hurry, hurry, hurry!
Almost there!
You're almost winning, Mr. Su.
Mr. Su,
keep it up!
Director Gu, are you all right?
Yes.
Mr. Su, come on, come on, come on.
Mr. Su, keep going,
you can do it.
You're about to win, Mr. Su!
There's a smaller one over there.
Come on,
victory is in sight.
Come on.
Mr. Su.
Mr. Su, go, go, go.
Director Gu, keep it up.
You can do it.
Drink some water.
Yes, take a break.
Yes, yes.
So capable! So amazing.
Send the other female colleagues home first.
It's already arranged.
Director Gu, are you all right?
I have stomach medicine in my bag.
No need, you go first.
Are you really okay?
Of course, I'm fine. Just go.
All right, take care then.
What's wrong?
Is your stomach hurting?
It's fine. I ate something spicy.
Why would you eat so much spicy foods?
Come, I'll take you home.
Qiao Jing,
I'm uncomfortable, too.
If you're uncomfortable, see a doctor.
Why look for me?