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I also enjoy Mujia's relationship with Lawyer Wu a lot. It is a mixed of mentorship, friendship, and also allows Mujia to see the kind of person she /can/ become.
Mujia is my favorite character. I think compared to Tian Rong (whose journey in a way is more obvious and easier to get), Mujia's growth/journey might be harder to grasp on the surface for viewers. On one hand, she is ambitious and wants to live a good life (aka not spare expenses). On the other hand, she really wants a home with a partner and this "home" conflicts with her ambition and what she wants in her career (as seen in later episodes). She tries to be logical, but love happens, and this love comes in expenses of herself which becomes a problem.
Overall, I really like all the characters a lot and I feel like this drama does a good job in giving them all depth. They feel human. They make mistakes, they do things that go against their best interest, recognizes that, and try to adapt. Plus this drama is so so so well acted.
-Lawyer Wu's ex's mistress losing it
-Lawyer Wu's ex and mistress did something that might affect Lawyer Wu's work in Beijing
-Lin Da flirting(?) with Mujia and asked her to "farm" together (landscape business)
-Mujia continuing to work on the Tang case
-Fan's girlfriend and Tian Rong talking about the car accident
-Chen Qing and her boyfriend talked about pregnancy/Chen Qing's mom asking about it (Chen Qing previously said to relatives she was pregnant to get attention off of Mujia about Li Guang not showing up)
WB's dad still in hospital. Tian Rong paid for the bills. WB revealed he got fired and Rong revealed she already knew by how quick WB arrived to the hospital. WB's dad finally woke up.
Mujia working. She found an error in one of the documents and called another employee (Luo Bin) to send her the correction. She noticed on the call that they were celebrating something (no one else was in the office except for Mujia).
During a work meeting, with the error that Mujia noticed, Mujia suggested to settle the case being discussed by the team. Luo Bin got pissed and said how this is her first individual/independent case and not to splash cold water on her. Mujia apologized and said it wasn't to splash cold water on her, but that the settlement seems like a better option. Luo Bin continues to be upset and said Lawyer Wu had called Mujia multiple times before to settle the Mo case, but Mujia decided to not settle and win the case (reminder here that it was Li Guang aka the client who actually wanted Mujia to push for a win for the investment money but on the surface told Mo he wasn't going to push it). Mujia said it was because she was certain she did win. Luo Bin then brought up Li Guang and how there are rumors of Li Guang spending so much money for a woman (Mujia).
Lawyer Wu ended this and asked how Luo Bin would know and if Li Guang called her directly to tell her.
Mujia later went to talk to Lawyer Wu about all the rumors. Mujia questioned if the accomplishments she achieved in the law firm is due to Li Guang. Lawyer Wu then asked if Mujia was with Li Guang for any purpose other than love (no). That Li Guang picked his way of choosing to love her. That if these chances fell onto someone else, Lawyer Wu doesn't think others could had done them better than Mujia. Lawyer Wu said she kept saying separate work from love/personal, but she herself understands that it is not such a clear-cut separation. And that Mujia needs to believe in herself, or at least in Lawyer Wu's decision to let her into the law firm.
Tian Rong on cam sees Mujia (they were so cute here aw) and they meet to talk. Mujia talks about how when she was with Li Guang, everyone would treat her well, but now that she isn't with him, it is a different story. She mentioned Luo Bin inviting everyone to her birthday but her. Mujia admits to missing Li Guang and feeling bad about feeling that. Tian Rong comforts her. Mujia said she is not crying/won't cry and they talk about buying houses.
Mujia and Tian Rong went to look at houses. Mujia doesn't like the first one because the security didn't bother checking who she was when she entered (and she was stalked before, so it was a problem for her) but still looked and ended up liking it. Mujia agreed to buying it quick and paid for down payment. Mujia plans to bring her mom over to live once she gets the house.
Client Li in hospital bed asked Tian Rong to come over to thank her. They spoke and he gave them his blessing.
Mujia's mom recommended Mujia to meet son of her friend. Mom mentioned that it is hard to live alone like her. Mujia agreed since mom insisted.
New day new Mujia.
Mujia: "Mr. Li, I really am starting to go forward".
Mujia and Tian Rong head to meet the sellers to sign contract and buy house. Tian Rong feels their tone seems weird on the phone and feel like they might raise price. Tian Rong said she got extra money just in case it happens. Sellers do want to raise price. Mujia agreed to price and was about to sign. Sellers decided to raise price again. Mujia then asked them to return down payment since she doesn't want to discuss buying with insincere people. Mujia walked away and sellers agreed to go back down to the first raised price. Mujia decided not to buy there and buy in JLW (her wish) eventually. She plans to just work and save money to buy at one go (instead of buy, sell, buy sell). Mujia tells Tian Rong to tell sellers to return down payment and tell them she is a lawyer aka she will sue if they don't.
People in law firm gossiping about how Mujia got dumped by Li Guang. Lawyer Xia being nasty and asked Mujia to work for his team instead and go to sauna with him UGH. Mujia brought up his wife and asked whether his wife agreed to have him bring female employees to go to sauna together. Lawyer Xia continues to be nasty and Mujia called him out.
Lin Da called Mujia and asked why she is not part of the project anymore and how the new rep is not professional. Lin Da then brought up dinner with Chen Qing, her boyfriend, and asked Mujia to come.
During dinner: Lin Da noticed Mujia looking down and tried to cheer her up. Chen Qing noticed Mujia lost weight. Lin Da said if she doesn't feel happy, she should leave her job. Mujia and him debated on this topic (what if leaving, you still aren't happy). Lin Da mentions that he believes it is the simple thing, if a product is done well, people will be attracted to it, while relationships/connections aren't as reliable. That's why he doesn't beg, investors go to them because they want to invest, it is an equal relationship. Lin Da then said for Mujia to come to the landscape company. Mujia said she will think about it. Lin Da works Mujia home and tells her that Li Ming invested large $$$ into their project.
Lin Da said he is serious about Mujia coming to work for them as a legal advisor especially now that investment is involved. Mujia thanked him but rejected it.
Client Li found out Tian Rong sold one of the houses to paid for his medical bills. Client Li told WB to go to her house/meet parents to officially propose.
Mujia met with a client who wants to transfer $$$/properties to his mother's name (aka he is getting a divorce). Client wants Mujia to sus out wife to see if wife knows he wants to get a divorce. Mujia rejected and advised client to speak to wife because wife might still find out later and can still sue. Client pissed and complained to Lawyer Wu to switch lawyer.
Episode 29:
Lawyer Wu discussed the Tang brothers' case with Mujia (in which she found the error). That after their meeting, the info online was deleted, and it is said Lawyer Wu's team is at fault. Lawyer Wu said all signs point to Mujia. Lawyer Wu said she believes it is not Mujia.
Mujia has to move out of her office since her cases have been really few.
Tian Rong, WB, and parents met to look at marriage house (at JLW) and set plans to marry with official wedding. Tian Rong asked if house can add her name (she will pay half the money). Client Li don't really want to LOL.
Mujia in the middle of dealing with a complicated case that no one else wanted to take (part of the Tang brothers' case). Mujia's friend/co-worker told her that she should just leave (instead of dealing with this mess + drama) since anyone who worked at this law firm would get a good job even when they leave but Mujia wants to stick around.
Mujia's mom called about meeting the dude she recommended. Mujia said she hasn't been feeling well lately but date has been decided for tomorrow. Date came to pick her up. Date asked about her rent, salary, etc. Date took her to the 8584 restaurant WELP. Date picked this place on purpose since it was her birthday. Mujia ended up fainting from fatigue.
Chen Qing, her boyfriend, Tian Rong, and Lin Da came to the hospital for Mujia. Lin Da asked about Mujia's boyfriend and found out they split. Tian Rong scolded Mujia about people dying from fatigue. Mujia said she fainted at a restaurant so technically not due to work. Lin Da visibly upset. Mujia asked about her date since mom likes him a lot. Date feels like her health isn't good so bounced.
Li Guang looking at restaurant data and employee reported that someone fainted. He found out it was Mujia and called her. She ended up hanging up since he didn't say anything.
Mujia feeling extra renewed in the morning and ready to work. She put on redder lipstick for confidence. Tian Rong said Li Guang will regret it. Mujia said he won't regret it, and she herself won't either.
Fan finds out Tian Rong is marrying since he overheard Mujia talking to a co-worker. Fan tried to ask Mujia to ask Tian Rong about houses (his girlfriend's family said no marriage if he doesn't have a house). Mujia called Tian Rong about this, and Tian Rong said he can go over to look at one of the houses she is selling.
WB took Tian Rong to soak feet (aka actually living life and not just hoarding all the money).
Mujia prepared to go on work trip for the complicated case (she couldn't get an advance money from law firm due to her not meeting requirements of caseload so got to pay up for trip herself first). Mujia received a VIP card for 8584 (from Li Guang via mail). Mujia on the way to leave for work trip returned the card to 8584.
Mujia on work trip (a really nice scene here). Lin Da called asking if she wants to see one of the flowers that bloomed and got worried about her since her signal was bad.
Fan and his girlfriend visited house to buy. Tian Rong was there to clean it up. Girlfriend recalled Tian Rong as the woman she ran over and told Fan. Girlfriend feels Tian Rong is shady with the car accident so don't want to buy house from her.
Girlfriend's parents questioned Fan why they didn't buy the house.
Mujia arrived at her destination and Lin Da called again. Lin Da figured out where she was based on speed of her car/info she sends him LMAO. Lin Da worried about Mujia and asked her to rest.
Mujia finally found Tang (the client of the difficult case) but he kicked her out. Lawyer Wu in law firm fighting for Mujia with the deal that she can stay in law firm + gets office back if she deals with case well.
Mujia continues to try to talk to Tang, went to court, etc. Tang refuses to listen/wants to drag on lawsuit.
Fan called Tian Rong saying the whole family here to see house. Tian Rong not free since she was with WB and his dad for physical therapy. Fan being annoying.
-Rumor circulating at law firm about Li Guang spending a lot of money on Mujia
-Mujia asking Lawyer Wu about something
-Lin Da saying to Mujia that if she isn't happy working at the law firm, she should go to his landscape company
-Tian Rong and Wan Bing's dad is good now and Tian Rong wants her name to be added to the house given by WB's dad
-Fan looking for a house (and might reach out to Tian Rong)
-In the midst of meeting a marriage candidate, Mujia fainted
-Rumor circulating at law firm about Li Guang spending a lot of money on Mujia
-Mujia asking Lawyer Wu about something
-Lin Da saying to Mujia that if she isn't happy working at the law firm, she should go to his landscape company
-Tian Rong and Wan Bing's dad is good now and Tian Wang wants her name to be added to the house given by WB's dad
-Fan looking for a house (and might reach out to Tian Rong)
-In the midst of meeting a marriage candidate, Mujia fainted
If you understand Chinese and want to watch without subs: you can use this website https://www.laohanzong2.com/vod/25002-1-1.html
The drama might potentially have an open ending for them but I am not sure what will happen. I don't see Mujia and Li Guang having a happy ending as of now because Li Guang has too much going on. He has his company, daughter, ex-wife, investors' opinions on his marriage/love life and how that affects the company, all the employees under him, etc.
Mujia wants marriage and stability. At this point in time, Li Guang can't fulfill that. Not to mention his involvement with the law firm is also affecting her career (like how he removed her from a project due to jealousy).
Tian Rong rushing to sell one of her houses to return the money to Mujia so she can buy a house for herself for marriage.
Tian Rong's messy tenant finally moved out.
Tian Rong and Wan Bing being cute while painting/decorating the house to sell.
Mujia wanna talk business with Li Guang but he is like nah (just want to focus on the date).
Tian Rong officially sold the house she wanted to sell and return money to Mujia. Tian Rong urged Mujia to buy a house especially her own house under her name before she marries. Tian Rong finally tells Mujia she got married already. Mujia later went to eat with Tian Rong and WB.
Mujia and Li Guang went to see person involved in their upcoming project (landscape) aka Lin Da. Mujia thinks he is handsome and Li Guang jealous.
Lin Da took them on the tour of what their company has done with landscaping and Mujia is impressed. Li Guang can sense Lin Da having some positive feelings for Mujia.
Lawyer Wu informed Mujia is removed from the project because she knows Lin Da. Mujia feels that this is unfair and Lawyer Wu said if Li Ming company and the landscape company doesn't work together because of Mujia not being removed, won't that be unfair to Li Ming company. Mujia goes what?? Lawyer Wu then admits even she doesn't know why Mujia can't be on this project. Mujia said she will ask Li Guang then and Lawyer Wu scolded her saying don't let business interfere with their love. Mujia said but business is business and love is love. There needs to be logic and Lawyer Wu said Li Guang is illogical.
Lawyer Wu is basically trying to balance Li Guang as a client and someone dating Mujia. That she knows Li Guang on a personal level too and this is the first time she has seen Li Guang acting like this (aka letting love hinder business). And that since Mujia picked to date him, she also needs to recognize the distance between them because Li Guang can dictate any decision with a wave of his hand. That Mujia needs to find a different method to argue with Li Guang since this will be a balancing act and maybe there will be a different result.
Mujia approached Li Guang about this, and Li Guang owns up it is because of the way Lin Da looks at Mujia. Mujia forgives him and they spend the night together.
Li Guang and Mujia attends an event where Li Guang introduced Mujia as his fiancée.
Tian Rong in the midst of grinding and client Li was also there restating he is disowning his son. He ended up fainting and hospitalized. Mujia rushed to Tian Rong's side.
Li Guang takes Mujia to this building and shows her this sign 8584 (Mujia's birthday) and also name of the restaurant. They made plans for Li Guang to see her family (he is going to visit his daughter first).
Both Mujia and Tian Rong went home to visit family. Li Guang tasked an employee to bring presents to Mujia's family.
Li Guang met with his daughter in New York. Daughter upset she has to change her schedule to fit with Li Guang's. Li Guang then said her tuitions is paid by him. Daughter said mom was right, Li Guang uses money to pressure people. Li Guang said daughter needs to respect him and seniors, it is part of the Chinese culture and a value a person should have. Daughter upset since he wasn't around when she needed him but now, he is here trying to control her. Li Guang apologized and told her he regretted a lot, and he really loves her and they kind of makeup.
Episode 27:
Li Guang at some work event and he spoke to one of the CEOs about investment. The CEO told Li Guang the investors are worried that Li Guang is the type to risk things for a woman (they heard about the Mo case, hah, bit him back in the ass). Li Guang asked what he can do to alleivate their fears and the CEO said not to get marry. But if marry, basically sign a pre-nup and make her a mutual responsible person (meaning if Li Ming/Li Guang has losses, Mujia will also be responsible for debts YIKES).
Li Guang spend time with daughter, her boyfriend, and ex-wife. Daughter made some plan to spend time with Li Guang so Li Guang ended up cancelling his plan to meet Mujia and her relatives/mom during New Years (he didn't tell her the reason). Mujia sad about it.
Mujia's mom gave an excuse to the rest of the relatives that Li Guang was stuck in NY airport due to weather so couldn't come. Chen Qing and boyfriend knows it is not true since they checked the planes but kept their mouths shut about it. Relatives started asking Mujia about Li Guang, how they met and when they will marry. Mujia's mom and Chen Qing continues to cover for Mujia. Chen Qing told everyone that she is pregnant to take the attention off of Mujia. Mujia's mom comforted her aw.
Tian Rong's parents showed up to take care of Tian Rong and WB at the hospital since WB's dad still hospitalized.
Mujia's mom asked Mujia if she wants to come back home and just work a regular type job. Mujia rejected it. Mujia's mom told her that even if she is alone, she has to eat well and be well.
Mujia and Li Guang met when both back in Beijing. Li Guang apologized and asked Mujia not to be like this. Mujia told Li Guang how her mom worked so hard to prepare, how all the relatives waited/packed red envelopes to see him, and he didn't show up. Li Guang finally explained that his daughter throughout these years never made any request, and this was her first request to spend time with him. Mujia said she understands since she is also someone else's daughter and if she said this to her dad, her dad won't reject her either. *Li Landi's acting here omgosh.
Mujia can then sense that their marriage is no longer possible.
Maintenace guy showed up to fix door and wanted to ask for more money since it was late at night. Mujia rejected while Li Guang was like it is fine it is just extra money. This is double meaning btw because they aren't actually arguing about the door (it was about their values). Mujia basically said everyone had their roles/commitments, her money isn't easily earned either, Li Guang can say it is nothing much because of his position, etc. Mujia asked Li Guang to leave. Door fixed and Mujia apologized + did end up giving the Maintenace guy more money saying hers is a bit more easily earned than his.
Mujia called Tian Rong saying she wants to buy a house. That she wants to have her own home.
Li Guang spoke to one of his employees and said if the investment falls through, he will pull himself out (to not hinder the company). Employee pissed because the team has been following him for so long and he knows the rest of the executives don't have the same passion/heart for the company.
Flashback to Li Guang and ex-wife talking and it turns out daughter's boyfriend is from some rich family and his family could actually help with Li Guang's investment problem. Ex-wife said he better not use that relationship for this, and Li Guang said he won't.
Li Guang went to find Mujia. Li Guang said he can't put down Mujia and doesn't want to give up, but he can't marry her right now. Mujia tells him he knows what she wanted. She isn't scared to be a mutually responsible person. Li Guang said /he/ is scared. Li Guang asked Mujia to wait for him to let this project pass first. Mujia asked how long must she wait? 2 years? 3 years? This pass, but what about the future? That investment/business will always hinder their relationship. Then when something happens, they divorce.
Mujia: "I love you, but I also love myself".
Mujia said she also have people she needs to protect and her own expectations in life. She bids him farewell and to both let each other go.
Chen Qing returned Mujia's necklace and ring to Li Guang. LI Guang sends a "I'm sorry" text to Mujia.