Reveal, Rise and Reign

• Divine Tycoon
• Urban

• Ep. 1
  Lance West, a powerful figure known as "Long Zhu," is informed by his assistant that his girlfriend, Lara Olson, has just graduated with a doctorate. Following his instructions, she has been offered a prestigious position at Shenshi Group with an annual salary of 30 million. Lance is invited to attend her signing ceremony upon his return to the city. Meanwhile, Shenshi Group's president, Shen Aoxue, is eager to establish a connection with Lance, leveraging her family's influence. However, Lance is reluctant, expressing disdain for Shen Aoxue's intentions. Shen Aoxue, a young and ambitious CEO from a prominent family, faces pressure from her grandmother to secure an alliance with Lance. Her assistant suggests that marrying Lance could solidify her position and prevent further interference from her family. Shen Aoxue, though hesitant, considers the proposal. In a separate conversation, Lance is mocked by someone for his lack of education and financial status, being labeled as a "black-market worker" abroad. Despite this, Lance remains determined to return home and build a life. Shen Aoxue, confident in her wealth and status, boldly proposes marriage to Lance, setting the stage for a dramatic clash of ambitions and emotions.
• Ep. 2
  Lance proposes a fake marriage to Lara, offering her a monthly payment of $50,000 for a year, along with a house worth over $5 million afterward. Lara, however, reveals she is already engaged and declines the offer. Lance increases his offer to $100,000 monthly, but Lara remains firm in her refusal. Meanwhile, Lance discusses a business investment with a woman named Shen Aoxue, suggesting a $100 billion investment instead of the initial $11 billion. Shen is shocked but intrigued by the bold proposal. Lance, confident in his plan, assures her that the investment will be successful. As tensions rise, Shen accuses Lance of meddling in her business and threatens him, vowing to settle the score later. Despite the confrontation, Lance remains composed, hinting at his strategic intentions and leaving Shen both frustrated and curious about his next move.
• Ep. 3
  Lance reflects on his efforts to support Lara, now known as Qiuling, who has recently secured a position at the prestigious Shenshi Group, the top corporation in Qingzhou. He recalls helping her secure a massive investment and feels unappreciated for his contributions. Meanwhile, Qiuling’s mother praises her daughter’s achievements, marveling at the grand welcome she received from Shenshi Group. Qiuling, ambitious and determined, reveals her ultimate goal: to rise to the level of the company’s elusive and low-profile president, Shen Aoxuan, whom she has never met. Lance, who has supported Qiuling throughout her academic journey and career, decides it’s time to reveal his true identity to her. He believes their happiness is finally within reach, as Qiuling’s success marks the beginning of a new chapter for them. However, the tension between his expectations and her ambitions hints at potential challenges ahead.
• Ep. 4
  Lance returns unexpectedly to celebrate Lara's new position at Shenshi Group, presenting her with flowers. However, Lara's mother harshly criticizes Lance, accusing him of being unworthy of Lara due to his lack of education and financial status. She mocks him for being a lowly worker abroad and insists that Lara, now a highly successful PhD graduate and market director at Shenshi Group, deserves better. Lara, influenced by her mother, agrees and coldly breaks up with Lance, citing their vast social and professional differences. Lance, hurt but defiant, claims that Shenshi Group means nothing to him and hints at a hidden truth behind Lara's success. The tension escalates as Lance challenges Lara's newfound arrogance, leaving their future uncertain.
• Ep. 5
  In a bustling corporate office, the CEO receives astonishing news: Longdian, a major conglomerate, has agreed to invest 100 billion in their provincial group. The CEO is visibly shocked and excited, realizing the magnitude of this deal. The investment marks Longdian's first major move since returning to the region, and it promises to catapult the company to new heights. Amid the celebration, the CEO becomes fixated on finding a mysterious man named "Luren," who seems to have played a pivotal role in securing the deal. Determined, the CEO orders their team to locate Luren at any cost, even declaring an intention to marry him, believing such a man is invaluable. Meanwhile, frustration brews as someone dismisses the provincial group's significance, calling them "trash" and questioning their audacity. The scene ends with the CEO repeatedly affirming their resolve, vowing to claim Luren for their own.

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