Episode Summary
Ren Jiatong discovers her mother lied about her father's death to protect family assets, clearing Bai Xiao's name. The lawsuit against Yan Da is settled peacefully, and the corporate spy is revealed. Guo Xiaoyu quits the internship to pursue a career in media. Zhou Nian and Yan Fei officially get together, while Song Yifan admits his past regrets to Bai Xiao. The internship concludes with a cliffhanger as the firm reveals they can only hire one of the two finalists due to budget cuts.
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"All Rise" Episode 24 Recap
The Truth About Ren Jiatong’s Family
Ren Jiatong’s mother really tried it this time. She went online and blasted Bai Xiao, accusing the lawyer of driving her ex-husband, Ren Ping, to his death years ago. Jiatong sees the post and immediately calls her mom. That phone call changes everything.
We finally get the ugly truth. Ren Ping didn’t die because of Bai Xiao’s legal pressure. He died of a heart attack because Jiatong’s mom demanded a divorce to protect their assets. She didn't want to go down with the ship. She wanted money to secure Jiatong’s future. After Ren Ping died, she married "Old Lin" almost immediately. It turns out she was just a pawn being used by Wang Qing to stir up trouble.
Damage Control
Jiatong is a mess. She retreats to the rooftop to process the fact that her mom is the villain here. Jiang Chen finds her there. Jiatong is conflicted. She knows her mom is wrong, but she also knows her mom did those terrible things to pay for Jiatong’s education and life. It’s a heavy burden.
But Jiatong doesn't stay down. She realizes the best way to fix this is to go to the source. She contacts the family involved in the original accident. Together, they film a clarification video. The public opinion flips instantly. Jiatong apologizes to Bai Xiao, but Bai Xiao is pure class. She doesn't hold a grudge. She tells Jiatong that her father loved her and just wanted her to be happy, not burdened. It’s a tearjerker moment, and the beef is officially squashed.
The Corporate Battle Ends
The legal drama with Yan Da wraps up surprisingly quietly. The strategy shifted from fighting to settling. The opposing company agrees to a cross-licensing deal for the patents. They drop the lawsuit.
We also find out who the mole was. The internal investigation flags the assistant, He Fan, as the one who swapped the documents.
Yan Fei goes to see Eddie, who is back in the country. This conversation is fascinating. Eddie isn't just a villain; he’s a guy desperate for his family’s approval. He respects Yan Da but wants to beat him. Yan Fei gets it. She used to be the same way before she joined Jun'an and met her weird, supportive colleagues. They agree to a fair rematch down the line. Eddie takes the heat for the mess, and surprisingly, Yan Da decides to give the traitorous assistant, He Fan, a second chance.
Xiaoyu Drops the Mic
Guo Xiaoyu’s video about the Hanfu author went viral. The media is all over her. During an interview, things get spicy, but Jiang Chen steps in to help her handle the press. Xiaoyu realizes something important here. She loves the spotlight.
The "Shijun Plan" internship is ending. The final test is a presentation on why they want to be lawyers. But Xiaoyu pulls a fast one. She quits. She tells the group she’s going back to school to study media. She wants to be a legal blogger. She wants to be the bridge between the law and the public. It’s a smart pivot.
Green Lights and Green Eyes
The romance plots are hitting overdrive. The whole crew goes to the airport to see Xiaoyu off. Zhou Nian shows up with a gift from Song Yifan.
On the drive back, Zhou Nian finally grows a spine. He tells Yan Fei he turned down the job in Hangzhou. He wants to be with her. Yan Fei smiles. She points at the traffic lights ahead. She says if they hit all green lights on this stretch, she’ll say yes. Then she slams on the gas. That car is flying through that intersection. It’s a yes.
Meanwhile, Song Yifan and Bai Xiao have dinner. They talk about the interns. Then Song Yifan drops a bomb. He says if he could go back in time, he would have left with her back in the day. Bai Xiao tears up. It’s a bittersweet moment of "what if."
The Final Cut
Back at the office, Jiatong and Jiang Chen share a moment. They kiss right in front of the security cameras. They don't care anymore. They know they are going to be great lawyers regardless of what happens tomorrow.
The next morning, the bosses gather. It’s bad news. The firm’s growth has slowed down. HR warns Zhuang Xin that they can’t afford to keep two new hires. They recommend keeping only one.
Jiatong and Jiang Chen walk into the room to hear their fate. We don't see who gets picked. Instead, we jump forward one year. The "Shijun Plan" is restarting. A resume lands on the desk for a new hopeful named "Huang Yue." The cycle continues.
