Episode Summary

In a rainstorm, Liu Jun helps repair a stranded school bus, leading to a chance meeting with a volunteer named Liang Sishen. He later receives crucial inside information from Yu Shanshan, enabling him to retaliate against the Municipal No. 1 Machine Works. By releasing a patent, Liu Jun triggers a quality and price crisis for his rival, Lin Yue. As tensions escalate and Lin Yue vows revenge, Liu Jun, instead of fleeing, proposes an ambitious plan to sell his father's old factory and build a new one, demonstrating a newfound strategic maturity.

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Created in China, Episode 8 Recap: A Chance Encounter and a Calculated Revenge

A heavy downpour sets the stage for an episode of fateful meetings and strategic retaliation, as Liu Jun’s world is upended by both a kind stranger and a thirst for justice. While a budding connection offers a glimpse of warmth, Liu Jun sharpens his focus on a calculated counterattack that will send shockwaves through his rival’s business.

A Stormy Start and a New Acquaintance

Returning from his mother’s grave amidst a torrential rain, Liu Jun (played by Zhang Xincheng) stumbles upon a school bus stranded on a mountain road. Inside, a group of anxious children from the Hope Primary School wait with their teacher. Putting his mechanical skills to use, Liu Jun manages to repair the vehicle just as Liang Sishen (Yang Caiyu), a volunteer, arrives to check on the situation.

Grateful for his help, Liang Sishen invites him back to the school, where the children thank him with milk and fresh vegetables. He is moved by her story of finding fulfillment in helping others. A flicker of recognition strikes Liu Jun when he sees her car, stirring a vague memory and leaving him intrigued.

The Turning Point

That evening, a quiet dinner with his father, Liu Shitang (Ren Chengwei), is interrupted by a pivotal phone call. It’s Yu Shanshan (Wang Yinglu), who claims to have something crucial for him. Disgusted by the behavior of her boss, Lin Yue (Zhu Yuchen), and on her way out from the Municipal No. 1 Machine Works, she has stolen vital information on their foreign clients.

At first, a disheartened Liu Jun has no desire to continue the fight. However, his resolve hardens when Yu Shanshan reveals that his own father was forced to apologize to Lin Yue, sparking a need for retribution.

The Patent Counterattack

With his friends Qian Hongming (Wang Yanlin) and Shen Jiali (He Yuhong) offering support, Liu Jun sets his plan in motion. He transfers the patent for a product he personally developed to his old university. This move breaks the technological monopoly held by the Municipal No. 1 Machine Works, allowing multiple suppliers to flood the market with cheaper alternatives.

Liu Jun presents the patent earnings to his father, predicting that their rival will face a severe crisis within two months. While his father worries about the inevitable backlash, Liu Jun presses his advantage. Heeding Yu Shanshan's advice, he contacts the foreign suppliers and hires a German lawyer to handle the patent infringement case.

Crossed Paths and Rising Tensions

The next day, Liu Jun returns to the Hope Primary School to perform electrical maintenance. He once again meets Liang Sishen, and the two share a conversation as they travel back to the city together. Their friendly interaction is witnessed by a forlorn Lin Chuan (Zhang Yue), adding another layer of emotional complexity.

Meanwhile, the consequences of Liu Jun’s actions begin to ripple outwards. Lin Yue’s company suffers a major blow when a foreign shipment is rejected due to documentation problems. Facing a looming loan deadline, Lin Chuan seeks help from Qian Hongming, who correctly suspects Liu Jun is pulling the strings and fears the conflict is about to boil over.

Upon discovering the truth, Lin Yue explodes with rage and vows revenge.His wife, Xia Haiping, manages to calm him, pleading with him to consider their family. Alarmed, Liu Shitang urges his son to go abroad to escape the danger. But Liu Jun refuses to run. Instead, he unveils an audacious new plan: sell the old factory and build a new, modern facility under his own name. Faced with his son’s newfound strategic brilliance and calm resolve, Liu Shitang begins to see the formidable man Liu Jun has become.

Spoilers & Key Highlights from Episode 8:

  • A Fateful Meeting: Liu Jun’s kindness in the rain leads to his first encounter with volunteer Liang Sishen, sparking an immediate connection.
  • A Key Betrayal: Yu Shanshan provides Liu Jun with the crucial information on foreign clients, giving him the weapon he needs to fight back against the Municipal No. 1 Machine Works.
  • The Tables Turn: By releasing his patent, Liu Jun shatters his rival's market advantage, causing a quality and pricing crisis for the Municipal No. 1 Machine Works.
  • A Love Triangle Forms: Lin Chuan witnesses the growing rapport between Liu Jun and Liang Sishen, leaving her heartbroken.
  • All-Out War: An enraged Lin Yue vows revenge after his business is sabotaged, but Liu Jun counters not by fleeing, but by proposing an ambitious plan to build a new factory from the ground up.