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The Inner Eye EP26

Back when you handed

Chen Jun Law Firm to me,

it was right here.

Our seats haven't changed.

Just like this.

What's going on.

You asked to see me.

Is it because you want to say

that what you needed to do

at Chen Jun Law Firm is finished,

and you're ready to walk away.

Not even a little attachment?

After all this time.

Whether I stay or go isn't the point.

But there's one thing

I feel I can't

keep from you.

Go on.

Tang Yingying

means a lot to me.

That doesn't sound like

the you I know.

So when you agreed

to join Chen Jun Law Firm,

was she the reason too?

I wasn't scheming like that.

Back then, I came

because of what we had,

and because I worried about you.

Director Chen.

So, do I stay or go?

That's your call.

It doesn't matter.

That's between the two of you.

Attorney Kang.

As long as you're here,

for work and personally,

I won't have to worry.

[Chen Jun Law Firm]

Attorney Dai.

Mr. Huang and the others are here.

Hi, Attorney Dai.

Mr. Huang, long time no see.

It's been a while.

Please, have a seat.

Okay.

The group

takes this acquisition

very seriously.

I've put

everything I have into this.

Peilin,

I trust your firm's reputation,

and your legal team.

I really do.

Leaving this case to you,

I just can't

let the elder Chairman Huang down.

You all

don't let me down either.

We won't.

Since you trust Chen Jun Law Firm,

we'll make sure this acquisition

is handled properly.

As for those reporting agencies,

they all look pretty authoritative.

But we all know

those assessment firms

aren't always reliable.

The ones who can see past the numbers

and get to the real issues

are you, Peilin,

and your team.

I hope

you'll take a closer look,

during the evaluation

from the perspective

of JW Group,

to make sure Yate Biotech is fully assessed

and properly reviewed.

We'll definitely go

to Yate Biotech

for a full on-site review.

You can rest assured.

Good.

Then I'll leave it to you.

It's our job.

[Tang Yingying’s Leave Application]

Director Chen is going to Beijing.

And you're only telling me now?

Why didn't you let me

go with you?

He doesn't like troubling people.

You know that.

I practically begged

to go with him.

I'll be fine on my own.

He's going to Beijing for surgery.

There are still

plenty of doctors and nurses.

And you can't leave right now.

JW's acquisition

matters more to you now.

With you here, we're reassured.

But I'm worried about you.

What are you worried about?

That I won't take good care of him?

Or that I'll break down

and fall apart?

I just don't want you facing this alone.

Alright, don't get so emotional.

Staying with him

is what I owe him

as his student.

I can't let him go

into the operating theatre alone.

Alright.

The driver in Beijing

has already been arranged.

I'll come find you once I'm done.

Okay?

Focus on helping Peilin

keep an eye on the deal.

You holding down Chen Jun Law Firm

is loyalty to Senior Director Chen,

and to me as well.

[Director’s Signature: Kang Jun]

Take good care of yourself.

Chen Jun Law Firm is in your hands now.

When I come back,

don't leave me a mess.

I'll be mad.

[International Department of Beijing Hexi Hospital]

[Examination Report]

Dr. Song.

Please, just say it directly.

The patient's condition

is quite weak.

Surgery isn't suitable for now.

Is there any other option?

What would you suggest?

Did his family

come with you?

His son and daughter are abroad.

This time in Beijing,

we didn't have time to tell them.

Dr. Song.

He has some idea

about his condition.

What do you need me to do?

Just tell me directly.

For now,

the main focus is

relieving his pain.

We suggest

trying targeted therapy.

There's a chance it can slow

he progression of the illness.

Alright, I'll take your advice.

You and his family

need to be mentally prepared.

Dr. Song.

Given his condition,

if things go badly,

how much time does he have?

Talking about time now

doesn't really mean anything.

What matters

is helping him extend

a life with quality.

Also,

inform the family early,

so they know.

Alright?

Okay, I understand.

Thank you.

Don't tell me

you're here watching ants.

The wind's not strong enough.

Shall we blow it away?

Don't.

When the wind is meant to come,

it will come.

When it's time to clear, it will.

Let's not break nature's order.

Alright, stop staring. Let's go.

Chen.

When are you planning

to tell Chen Chen and Chen Zhang?

Tell them what?

Have them come back

for my funeral?

Why are you so pessimistic?

Medical technology

has advanced so much.

Dr. Song said so too.

He suggested targeted therapy.

If the genetic test

supports it,

the success rate is high

with fewer side effects.

I just think

you really

should talk to the two of them.

Parents and children

are bound by fate.

Everyone has their own life.

You left Chen Jun Law Firm to stay with me.

I appreciate it,

but I don't agree.

Chen Jun Law Firm runs without anyone.

And I'm not doing this for you.

I'm doing it for myself,

so I won't have regrets.

I don't really have regrets.

Over the years,

I've won hopeless cases,

and lost sure wins.

At Chen Jun Law Firm,

so many lawyers have come and gone.

Now,

I've finally gotten my wish

to put Chen Jun Law Firm in your hands.

Are you really sure

I can take over

your role and Kang Jun's?

Look.

This pen

is what I bought after winning my first

million-yuan case.

Like Chen Jun Law Firm,

it's time for a new owner.

And one more thing.

The name Chen Jun Law Firm

should be changed too.

I've talked it over

with the other partners.

Once you officially take over,

we'll change it to a name you like.

Chen.

Even for my sake,

try to live a little longer.

Okay?

I don't think I'm ready yet.

When the wind comes,

the seeds meant to scatter

aren't ready either,

yet they still go.

From now on,

you'll be the same.

What path you choose,

and who you stay with,

that's up to you.

But remember,

always respect

the laws of nature.

[Legal Due Diligence Report on Yate Biotechnology Co., Ltd.]

Cheng Feng.

Haven't you eaten yet?

Have a sandwich.

Xiaoyun,

I'm not hungry.

I've got something to do.

Go ahead and eat.

Cheng Feng.

I didn't hear

you had plans today.

Where are you going?

I'm going to...

Are you hiding something from me?

Xiaoyun,

don't take this the wrong way.

I'm going to see

a victim from the Qian Peng case.

Why would someone from that case

come to you?

A woman.

She was at the firm

when there was trouble before.

Later she asked me for legal advice.

She borrowed a lot of money,

and put it all into Yunpeng.

Now her child is sick,

and it's not looking good.

I'm doing everything I can to earn money.

No, Xiaoyun,

I didn't mean anything else.

I didn't want to embarrass you.

Doesn't our law firm

offer free legal aid?

I just wanted to help them.

And check on her child sometimes.

Take me to see her.

[Shenzhen Zhixin Children’s Hospital]

Here you go.

Mom,

I don't want to stay in the hospital.

I want to go home.

We have to get you better,

then we can go home.

The nurse said

we've already

run out of money for the medicine.

Does that mean we can go home?

Don't worry.

Mom will find a way

to help you.

Here you go.

Do we still go in?

She went to so many hospitals.

Only this one

gave her daughter a chance.

She's already sold her house.

But the cost here

is still too much for them.

Mom,

Are they here to see us?

Sis.

This is all because of you.

Please calm down.

It's all your fault.

She's only seven.

No!

Let go. Let go.

She's just waiting to die.

It's because of you scammers.

Please calm down.

-It's all your fault. -Calm down.

Why?

Why does my daughter have to be sick?

Why do you still get to

live your lives?

Why don't you just die?

It's all because of you scammers.

Please don't do this.

I'm begging you.

Please.

Sis.

-I'm begging you. -Please get up.

Get up, please.

Save my child.

She doesn't have much time left.

I'm begging you, help me.

Please get up, sis.

-Take it slow. -If she dies,

I won't be able to live either.

That money...

That money was meant to save her life.

Please help me find a way.

She's a victim too.

Just like you.

I'm begging you, help me.

Sis, you...

Please get up first.

We can talk slowly.

I'm begging you.

Don't worry.

I will find a way.

Please trust us.

Please.

Please get up, sis.

No, Xiaoyun, you...

Don't drink too much.

Xiaoyun, this is all my fault.

I shouldn't have taken you

to meet that woman.

I put too much pressure on you.

Tell me.

Why did we come here?

For money?

For our future?

Or for what?

Some bullshit life dream?

Please drink less, Xiaoyun.

Stop drinking.

I just wanted someone

to live a steady life with.

Earn money together,

and buy a modest house

in this city.

So how did it turn into so much debt?

That's not your debt.

That's a child.

A life.

How can I repay that?

What do I even have to repay it with?

Tell me.

Do you think people really

can change their own fate?

Of course we can.

Xiaoyun, we can't just accept our fate.

I used to think the same.

I believed people shouldn't accept fate,

and we could change our lives.

But look at me now.

Xiaoyun.

Honestly,

I've always thought you were strong.

I never thought you'd give up.

My mentor, Director Kang, Attorney Dai,

we all believed in you.

We still do.

Yeah.

I can't live

by other people's judgments.

Even if I'm shattered,

even if I fall into the mud,

I'll piece myself together,

bit by bit.

I want to be myself.

No matter what,

I'm going to live my own life.

Xiaoyun, please stop drinking.

Please, stop.

Stop, I'm begging you.

Let me take you home.

No.

The victims' money...

I'll pay it back myself.

Xiaoyun.

At this point,

what can you even do?

Xiaoyun, you...

Help me transfer the money

to that woman first.

Don't tell her it's from me.

[Transfer from Lin Xiaoyun: CNY 5,000]

Help me transfer the money

to that woman first.

Don't tell her it's from me.

Xiaoyun.

Are you crazy?

Watch where you're going!

Are you okay, Xiaoyun?

It's too dangerous for you to go back alone.

I'm taking you home.

Xiaoyun, let me carry that.

Careful.

Yes.

Exactly.

Your health matters most.

That's right.

Here you are.

Let me introduce you.

This is Attorney Wei Xiaoxuan.

She and her husband

used to be

Kang Jun's partners in Beijing.

This is Tang Yingying.

Hello.

Hi.

Just call me Xiaoxuan.

Director Chen was just talking about you.

He said you're just like him

when he was young.

That never-give-up spirit

is exactly the same.

I should get going too.

Director Chen,

you should rest well.

I won't disturb you further.

Take good care.

Take care on your way.

Yingying,

please see Attorney Wei out.

Okay.

Bye.

Working with Kang Jun

must be stressful.

He is someone

with brains and vision,

highly competent,

and has his own

management style.

We were all surprised

when he left Beijing.

He's a nostalgic person,

doesn't like unfamiliar places.

Our past matters,

he must have mentioned them.

A newly appointed director,

his past is no secret.

He

is the person I resent most.

The person you resent

should be your husband, right?

His momentary lapse

destroyed the law firm

you three worked hard to build.

Back then,

Beichen convinced Kang Jun

to leave the elite firm

and start a business with us.

We rented an entire floor

in Beijing's busiest

commercial building.

At that time,

I truly believed

we would be

comrades fighting side by side.

Later,

Beichen took bribes,

dooming the law firm.

I thought Kang Jun would stay

and face it with us.

He went abroad,

left without a word.

He acted immaturely.

No.

He didn't just run away.

Long time no see.

You're finally back.

Thought you'd run forever.

About Beichen,

I'm sorry.

I'm back this time

to sort out everything

once and for all.

Once the firm's

transfer procedures are done,

I'll go see him.

He doesn't want to see anyone,

especially you.

Right there. That's where

he jumped from.

Before he jumped,

his last call

was to you.

Not me.

If you'd answered that call

back then,

things might have been

completely different.

Sorry.

What's the use now?

Beichen and I own 40%

partnership interest

in the law firm.

You're selling the firm,

so shouldn't we get

the money that belongs to us.

Xiaoxuan,

as lawyers,

Beichen

accepting bribes from clients,

compromising justice,

crosses the line

of our profession.

Let me be

perfectly clear.

First,

the law firm paid

huge fines

for Beichen's mistake.

That's what led to

its current situation.

Legally,

I owe you nothing.

Second,

I reserve the right

to claim my personal losses.

We're still friends.

If you ever need help,

contact me anytime.

I recently learned

that before he left,

he went to apologize to every

client who terminated contracts.

He took all the blame,

yet I accused him

of embezzling

our partnership shares.

So,

after paying the fines,

he gave you some money.

He's someone

who insists on formalities

and very principled.

He transferred all

remaining firm funds

to us.

For Beichen's medical treatment.

Isn't that excessive?

He did all he could,

yet I saw him as a

traitorous,

self-preserving deserter.

So,

you resent him because...

He did everything,

yet acts heartless,

never explaining himself.

Someone like him

makes us look petty

and contemptible.

I don't like this comparison.

Soon,

this man you resent

will return to Beijing.

Figured.

Beijing holds

his youth,

friends, clients,

and many

unforgettable memories.

JW Group expects

our legal team to

meticulously review finance,

business compliance,

and other aspects,

to ensure the accuracy

of the legal due diligence report.

This serves as a key basis

for evaluating the acquisition.

Everyone, I must remind you,

this acquisition

is crucial

for JW Group.

So we've deployed

all our top talent

to assist Attorney Dai

in completing this task.

Now Attorney Dai

will assign the work.

I'll assign work

based on your areas

of expertise.

Feel free to voice

your preferences.

Let me handle Yate Biotech's

warehouse

and workshop checks.

Through you've checked

many places before,

but their cold-chain warehouse

and workshop are remote.

Traveling back and forth

won't be easy.

It's no problem for me.

Are you going alone?

Actually, earlier

related checks were done

by Attorney Lin.

Alright.

Then the checks

are assigned to you.

Thank you.

Alright, thank you all.

Let's adjourn for now.

Why, senior?

Xiaoyun is very proactive

with this acquisition.

Also,

her contract documents

are very meticulous.

I believe this task

will help her grow faster.

Since when

do you trust her so much?

Her decisiveness and calmness

in the Qian Peng case

show she knows

how to assess situations.

When someone hits rock bottom,

he will grasp

every chance

like a lifeline.

I admit she's capable.

But her growth

exceeds my expectations.

I remember what you said before,

ambition and goals

aren't bad things.

Her recent hardships

have forced her to grow.

With her drive,

she's even surpassed

the young Tang Yingying.

I think

she wants to be the next you.

[Yate Biotechnology Co., Ltd.]

About this acquisition,

we can discuss

it in more detail.

I'm not drunk.

Qian,

I'll handle your matter.

Thanks, Yu.

Don't worry.

Qian Peng,

why are you so late?

Yu is about to leave.

Come, meet someone.

This is my wife, Lin Xiaoyun.

This is Mr. Yu,

our investor.

Yunpeng Capital

relies on his support.

Hello.

Hello.

Who's that next to Mr. Huang?

Yate Biotech's main investor,

Mr. Qiao.

Attorney Lin,

please have some tea.

Thank you for coming

all this way.

We've already submitted

all materials

to JW Group.

May I ask your purpose?

We know the company basics

clearly.

I'm here to inspect the

workshop and cold-chain warehouse

to understand production details.

Alright.

However,

Attorney Lin,

the thing is,

these biological products

require a highly

controlled

environment.

Our boss instructed to open

only non-clean areas

and outer packaging zones.

Is Mr. Qiao here?

Y-You know Mr. Qiao?

He... he hasn't been

in the country lately.

But don't worry,

he instructed us

to fully cooperate

with the due diligence.

This is

the authorization from JW Group.

No need to worry.

We just want to verify

that inventory and equipment

match the due diligence report.

Please cooperate.

Okay, okay.

No problem.

But

please wait a moment.

I need to get approval.

I'll go get approval.

Sorry.

Have some tea, please.

I'll get approval.

Speak.

Boss,

The JW lawyer is at the factory.

Says she's doing due diligence.

Did you know?

What lawyer?

Lin Xiaoyun,

from the Chen Jun Law Firm.

She wants to inspect

the workshop and cold storage.

And asked if you're here.

Take her there first.

I'll rush back asap.

Handle it for now.

Listen.

If she sees

what she shouldn't,

you will be fired.

Be smart.

How can I be smart!

Attorney Lin, watch your step.

The warehouse must

not only maintain

precise temperature control,

but more importantly,

prevent cross-contamination.

This is the constant-temperature zone.

Over there

is the receiving and inspection zone.

This is sorting and packaging zone.

That's the shipping buffer zone.

I saw an order for

a large batch of test reagents.

Are they stored here?

Yes.

All stored

in Zone A.

Take me to Zone A.

Okay.

This way, please.

This way, please.

This way, please.

Attorney Lin, perhaps

we check other areas?

Here.

This...

Attorney Lin...

Your company's reagents

are stored as gas?

The situation is...

Attorney Lin, these

are actually empty

vials unfilled.

We...

t-temporarily placed them here.

Piling them outside

looks messy.

And this?

Explain this.

Take me to the production floor.

Attorney Lin,

let's skip

the workshop.

No production scheduled today.

It's under UV disinfection.

Then provide me

with recent

workshop surveillance footage.

We submitted last month's

footage to

the audit team.

Accessing more

requires new approval.

Mr. Wang,

lying to a lawyer

has serious consequences.

Based on the warehouse,

I suspect your company

has false transactions

in its sales process.

Setting aside

expired inventory,

based on the empty vials,

the warehouse stock

falls far short of

the amount

in the audit report.

Attorney Lin,

there must be a misunderstanding.

If you can't provide footage,

send me photos

of the workshop equipment.

I expect them by tonight.

You've lost weight.

Are many debt collectors

still harassing you?

Whether anyone want,

debts must be repaid.

I dragged you down.

Do you hate me?

I want to ask you,

do you hate me?

You mean

lying about a child to divorce?

I made you suffer too much.

You're not wrong.

You just wanted to protect yourself.

If I were you,

I'd do anything to divorce too.

Why keep a burden,

a stain like me.

Lu Xiumei,

remember her?

When you promoted the project

in the community,

you added many elderly

and middle-aged women.

She was one of them.

Among the victims,

her investment wasn't the largest.

A few hundred thousand.

But now that money

could save her daughter's life.

Do you know how

a mother feels watching

her child die

in the hospital?

Stop.

As I know,

all the victims

are struggling.

Many invested

their life savings

into the project.

I've paid the price.

Not enough.

We must do something.

What can I do

in my condition?

What do you want to do?

Yu Hai.

You found Yu Hai?

Not fully confirmed yet.

Xiaoyun,

we can't mess with those people.

Let's not look for him.

Listen to me.

I don't know

if I can change the outcome.

But I know

some people

don't deserve to live

so carefree and easy.

Xiaoyun.

Xiaoyun.

Lin Xiaoyun!

You shouldn't do this for me.