Episode Summary

In "Created in China" Episode 14, the business rivalry intensifies as Municipal No. 1 Machine Works approves a new R&D department against Lin Yue's wishes, prompting him to leave the company in exchange for the valuable Qianjin Factory land. Meanwhile, Liu Jun uncovers that "Aunt Fu" is vandalizing his family's car as revenge for a past grievance, revealing a painful secret about his parents' history. The episode concludes with a shocking cliffhanger: Liu Jun offers to sell his company's valuable R&D property rights to his competitor, Lu Huadong, for a surprisingly low price, leaving Lin Yue astonished.

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Created in China, Episode 14 Recap: A Shocking Sale and a Family's Secret

This week, the rivalry between factories intensifies, forcing major shake-ups, while a personal vendetta against the Liu family unearths a painful secret from the past. Business and family collide as Liu Jun and Lin Yue are pushed to make drastic decisions that will change the landscape of their competition and their lives.

The episode opens with the fallout from Tengfei's recent success. At Municipal No. 1 Machine Works, profits are at a new low, and the leadership is on edge.Dong Qiyang bluntly analyzes that Tengfei's access to loans has normalized their production, allowing them to offer high-quality products at low prices. He proposes that No. 1 Machine Works must innovate with its own R&D and cut prices to compete.

This is when Lin Chuan steps forward with a fully-formed R&D proposal, which he clearly developed behind his cousin Lin Yue's back. True to form, Lin Yue immediately shoots it down, citing the exorbitant costs of research and development. Despite Chief Engineer Wang’s attempts to explain the materials situation, Lin Yue refuses to budge. The stalemate is broken by Lu Guangfa, who not only approves the plan but greenlights the creation of a dedicated R&D department, leaving Lin Yue to reluctantly concede. This internal conflict is a source of frustration for Lu Guangfa's son, Lu Huadong, who earlier complained to Liu Jun about Lin Yue's short-sighted, parochial mindset.

Meanwhile, Liu Jun is completely absorbed in his own factory's affairs. He's so focused that he politely turns down his friend Qian Hongming's offer to buy an apartment next to his, explaining that every penny is tied up in the factory. His dedication is paying off, as he proudly takes his father, Liu Shitang, for a spin in his brand-new car.

However, a dark cloud hangs over the Liu family. Liu Shitang discovers his car tires have been slashed again and is determined to catch the culprit. Liu Jun, calming his father, decides to lie in wait inside the car that night. In the dead of night, he catches the vandals in the act: Aunt Fu and a security guard. When confronted, Aunt Fu confesses without remorse, claiming it's revenge for the Liu family allegedly stealing technology and then blaming her. She then delivers a stunning personal blow, revealing that Liu Jun's mother only married his father to secure her return to the city after being sent to the countryside, callously leaving a previous partner behind. The revelation leaves Liu Jun reeling, though his father later comforts him, insisting his late wife was a good person and that he was the one who owed her more.

The drama doesn't stop there. Liang Sishen, a powerful acquaintance, notices an injury on Liu Jun's hand during a chance encounter at a restaurant. Learning that Lin Yue was responsible, she reports the incident to the influential Song Yunhui, who is shocked by Lin Yue's brazen behavior. This sets off a chain reaction, as Liang calls Lin Yue and demands he pull out of the Haoyuan project, a clear signal that Song Yunhui wants to sever ties.

Under pressure from all sides, Lin Yue makes a pivotal decision. He approaches Lu Guangfa and offers to exit Municipal No. 1 Machine Works entirely. His price: the valuable land belonging to the old Qianjin Factory. Lu Guangfa agrees, and Lin Yue walks away from the company, leaving Dong Qiyang to continue working under Lu Guangfa, who instructs his son to learn from the seasoned manager.

The episode culminates in a series of shocking business and personal developments. Lin Yue and Lin Chuan plan to use their newly acquired land to build a high-end hotel. In a similarly pragmatic move, Lin Chuan decides to marry his matchmade fiancée, Ms. Chen, viewing it as a practical partnership of two people with similar backgrounds.

After drowning his sorrows with Qian Hongming over the family drama, Liu Jun is approached by Lu Huadong with a partnership proposal to prevent a mutually destructive price war. Liu Jun refuses. Then, in a move that leaves everyone stunned, he makes a counteroffer: he will sell his company's hard-won R&D property rights to Lu Huadong for a mere five million. When news reaches Lin Yue, he is left in utter disbelief.

Spoilers & Key Points from Episode 14:

  • Internal Strife at No. 1 Machine Works: Lin Chuan's secret R&D plan is approved by Lu Guangfa over Lin Yue's strenuous objections, creating a new R&D department and deepening the rift between the cousins.
  • The Liu Family Vendetta: Aunt Fu is revealed as the tire-slasher, acting out of revenge for a past business dispute. She exposes a family secret: Liu Jun's mother may have married his father for personal gain.
  • Lin Yue's Big Exit: Pressured by outside forces and frustrated internally, Lin Yue negotiates his departure from No. 1 Machine Works, securing the Qianjin Factory land to start a new hotel venture.
  • A Shocking Proposal: In a stunning twist, Liu Jun offers to sell his company's valuable R&D rights to his competitor, Lu Huadong, for the surprisingly low price of five million, baffling his rival, Lin Yue.
  • Shifting Alliances: Liang Sishen and Song Yunhui exert their influence, forcing Lin Yue out of a shared business venture. Meanwhile, Lin Chuan moves on with a marriage of convenience.