Lin YunSheng, a founding partner of Qinghe Law Firm at twenty-seven, had just won a high-profile sexual harassment lawsuit against Xie WeiAn, the uncle of Xie Yuchen, the twenty-six-year-old president of Youyue Group. The case drew massive media attention, with reporters capturing Xie Yuchen approaching Lin YunSheng's car at the courthouse entrance. Rather than engaging, Lin YunSheng rolled up his window and drove away, an act of defiance that immediately trended online, earning him the nickname "God who resists capital and power."Xie Yuchen, a formidable figure who single-handedly resurrected a struggling conglomerate and built his own business empire, was unaccustomed to being dismissed. Their first direct confrontation occurred later that evening when Lin YunSheng, rushing to catch a flight to Huhang, got caught in a minor traffic accident. Xie Yuchen pulled up in his Koenigsegg, but Lin YunSheng refused his offer of a ride, informing him that his consultation fee was three thousand per hour and he needed to make an appointment in advance.The reason for Lin YunSheng's trip was personal. He had been dating top-tier celebrity Qiu Feng for three years, a relationship strained by their demanding careers. Qiu Feng, a Three Gold Best Actor with a flawless public image, had recently been embroiled in a scandal when paparazzi captured him in what appeared to be an intimate moment with a co-star named Taro Brother at a dinner. The photos went viral, and Lin YunSheng confronted Qiu Feng over the phone. Qiu Feng insisted it was a misunderstanding, claiming he was simply helping a drunk colleague, and the producer and director later corroborated his story. Lin YunSheng chose to believe him.Having planned this surprise visit after concluding the sexual harassment case, Lin YunSheng landed in Huhang and made his way to the film set, stopping to buy wontons with specific instructions for each. He called Qiu Feng's assistant, Fang Yuan, to meet him at the entrance. Fang Yuan, a young man fresh out of university, was visibly flattered when Lin YunSheng handed him a coconut latte.As Lin YunSheng approached the dressing room, he heard Qiu Feng's unrestrained laughter spilling out, a sound so carefree it was almost unrecognizable from the controlled idol image Qiu Feng maintained publicly. When Fang Yuan announced Lin YunSheng's arrival, the laughter abruptly stopped.Inside the dressing room, Qiu Feng sat before a makeup mirror, accompanied by a makeup artist, a cleaning lady, and a pale, thin young man. Qiu Feng's initial shock quickly transformed into a warm smile as he approached Lin YunSheng, asking why he had come unannounced. The pale young man, clearly unsettled by Lin YunSheng's sudden appearance, demanded to know who he was. Qiu Feng introduced him simply as "my friend."Lin YunSheng's arrival on set carried an undercurrent of tension. He had come to check on Qiu Feng personally, a decision driven by both affection and a subtle need to verify the situation with his own eyes. The presence of the unfamiliar young man in the dressing room, someone Qiu Feng had not mentioned during their phone call, added a layer of ambiguity to an already complicated reunion.Meanwhile, back in Jinggang, the aftermath of the lawsuit continued to ripple. Xie WeiAn had pleaded with his nephew for help, insisting he was innocent and the victim of a conspiracy between his secretary Wen Ya and a ruthless lawyer. Xie Yuchen coldly recounted his uncle's inappropriate behavior, from late-night calls to gifts of underwear, and ordered him to have some shame. Xie WeiTai, Xie Yuchen's second uncle, appeared and physically struck Xie WeiAn, furious at the disgrace brought upon the family. Though Xie WeiTai acknowledged that the verdict was not unjust, he expressed concern over Lin YunSheng's audacity, noting that even the Xie family's authority meant nothing to this lawyer.Xie Yuchen, however, showed no interest in pursuing the matter, insisting he had other business to attend to. The timing of his upcoming trip to Huhang, revealed during a phone call with a friend, hinted at a convergence of paths that was unlikely to be mere coincidence.
