Episode Summary
Xiguang proves her worth as a negotiator and navigates a visit from her mother at work. Lin Yusen faces a roadblock in acquiring shares because Xiguang's father, Nie Chengyuan, refuses to sign off. Nie eventually strikes a deal with his ex-wife, Jiang Yun, to swap his solar shares for her stake in his company, a move that worries Xiguang.
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Family Drama and Risky Investments
Things are tense at the Nie household. Qian Fangping is taking her frustration out on the incense burner. She thinks Nie Chengyuan is becoming impossible to please. The real issue is money. She knows Jiang Yun took half the assets in the divorce. It makes her look at her husband with pure annoyance.
Meanwhile, Ma Nianyuan is looking for a way out of her current lifestyle. She meets up with her friend, Qianqian. Qianqian brags about a boutique investment guided by a "Young Master Zhao." She claims to be making thousands in net profit every month. Ma Nianyuan is tired of relying on others for cash. She asks Qianqian to let her in on the deal. It sounds too good to be true.
Xiguang Means Business
Nie Xiguang is proving she isn't just a figurehead. She sits down with a bidding company to negotiate prices. She did her homework. She calculated every single profit margin beforehand. The other party sees a young woman and thinks they can pull a fast one. They are wrong. Xiguang’s bargaining skills are lethal. The vendors realize they can't fool her. They agree to reconsider their pricing.
Later, the crew grabs hot pot. Lin Yusen calls to join Xiguang, Yin Jie, and Wan Yuhua for late-night snacks. He brings big news. The city plans to build a photovoltaic demonstration base. The winning bid gets government funding. Xiguang is thrilled. She decides to spend the next day organizing the company’s materials for this massive opportunity.
The Mom Visit
The construction contract gets signed quickly. Work begins. Jiang Yun actually shows up for the opening ceremony. Xiguang is shocked to see her mother there. After the formalities, Jiang Yun asks Lin Yusen and Xiguang to give her a tour.
Yin Jie watches them. She is confused by the dynamic. Xiguang almost tells her the truth about Jiang Yun being her mom. But Yin Jie interrupts. She assumes the vibe is just because Xiguang and Lin are a couple. Xiguang doesn't bother correcting her.
They visit the lab next. "Flower Boss" (Hua Zong) is buried in work. He barely looks up. But he has good news. The photoelectric conversion rate just jumped by 5%. Everyone is happy with the progress. They try to invite Hua to dinner. He refuses. He is too obsessed with his testing to eat.
The Shareholder Standoff
Dinner happens without the scientist. Mr. Chen arrives a bit late. The mood shifts when Lin Yusen gets a call from Sheng Bokai. It’s about the share transfer. Mr. Chen says they can speak freely. The news isn't good. They need majority shareholder approval to move the shares. Nie Chengyuan is stalling. He won't sign off. Sheng Bokai can't move forward.
Xiguang worries this is personal. She thinks her dad is blocking the deal because he knows about her relationship with Lin. Lin Yusen tells her to relax. Sheng Xianmin usually gets what he wants. It’s just a matter of time. The night ends on a sweeter note. Xiguang kisses Lin before getting out of the car. They agree to drop the formal last names. It’s time for nicknames.
The Swap
Jiang Yun goes straight to the source. She visits Nie Chengyuan at Yuancheng Company. She asks why he is blocking the transfer. Nie is blunt. He thinks the solar industry is a money pit right now. He says it only survives because of Sheng Xianmin's backing. He thinks giving it to Lin Yusen is a guaranteed loss.
Nie wants out. He plans to sell his shares. Jiang Yun makes an offer. She wants to buy them. Nie counters. He wants to swap his solar shares for her shares in Yuancheng. He wants total control of his own company back. He warns her to remember this choice if Xiguang drifts away from him later.
Social Media Official
Xiguang updates her WeChat avatar. She adds two little trees. It symbolizes her and Lin. Lin sees it. He changes his avatar to an image of sunshine. It’s a very public display of affection.
Jiang Yun thinks about Nie’s offer. She consults a lawyer. She decides exiting Yuancheng might not be bad. She plans to go through with the swap. She calls Xiguang to explain the situation. She tells her daughter that Nie is selling his shares and she is trading her Yuancheng stake for them. Xiguang panics. She begs her mother not to be impulsive.
