City in Crisis: He Who Saves the Day

• Counterattack
• Urban

• Ep. 1
  The city is sweltering under a 40-degree heatwave when the power suddenly goes out, leaving residents frustrated and desperate. Complaints about the repair team's incompetence fill the air as people struggle to cope. Amid the chaos, a skilled technician named Yegong arrives, hailed as the only one capable of fixing the issue. With swift expertise, he restores power, earning praise and gratitude from the relieved crowd. However, John Kurt, another technician, arrives late, explaining he was handling an emergency. Chloe Gray, the president’s daughter, confronts him, unimpressed by his excuses. She criticizes his inefficiency and ultimately fires him, believing he’s unfit for the job. Unbeknownst to her, the real problem lies elsewhere, with another man whose name is almost identical to John’s.
• Ep. 2
  Chloe Gray confronts John Kurt in the office, delivering the harsh news: he’s fired. She accuses him of being unproductive, citing his frequent tardiness and time spent on non-work-related activities. John defends himself, explaining that his job involves handling emergencies, but Chloe dismisses his reasoning. She orders him to pack his things and leave immediately. John, frustrated, warns her not to regret her decision. As he prepares to leave, tensions rise among the staff, with some expressing their discontent. Chloe, determined to maintain control, declares that anyone caught with personal items on their desk will also be fired. She coldly informs John that the company will settle his final payment, emphasizing that money is no issue. The scene ends with John walking out, leaving behind a tense and divided workplace.
• Ep. 3
  Chloe Gray, the newly appointed president of Lin Corporation, has decided to clean house, leading to the dismissal of several employees, including Ye Fan, a skilled electrician. Meanwhile, Su, the head of the newly established Su Corporation, learns of Ye Fan's departure and is determined to recruit him, believing his talents are invaluable. Despite her assistant's doubts about Ye Fan's willingness to join a fledgling company, Su is resolute, even willing to use her own influence to secure him. She reveals that she has spent five years searching for someone like Ye Fan, emphasizing his unique abilities. As Su prepares to meet Ye Fan, Chloe, unaware of his true value, continues her purge, confident in her decisions. The stage is set for a clash between the two companies, with Ye Fan's future hanging in the balance.
• Ep. 4
  John Kurt, the grid repair technician, is caught in a whirlwind of misunderstandings. Chloe Gray, the president’s daughter, is determined to fire him, believing he’s unreliable due to his frequent absences. However, the confusion arises from another employee, Jon Kurt, whose name is almost identical to John’s. In a tense conversation, Chloe confronts John, questioning his loyalty and efficiency. John, caught off guard, tries to explain his urgent trips, but Chloe remains skeptical. Meanwhile, another colleague, Liu Xuan, overhears the conversation and begins to suspect that John might be mistaken for someone else. As the tension builds, John receives an urgent call and rushes off, leaving Chloe even more frustrated. Later, Liu Xuan approaches John, asking if he’s the person her father mentioned as the company’s backbone. John, confused, tries to clarify his role, but the misunderstanding deepens. In the end, Liu Xuan realizes that John is indeed the reliable technician her father praised, but the confusion with Jon Kurt’s name has caused unnecessary chaos. The episode ends with John trying to clear his name, while Chloe remains unconvinced, setting the stage for further conflict.
• Ep. 5
  John Kurt, a skilled grid repair technician, is caught in a tense confrontation at the company. Despite his recent dismissal, he remains at the office at the request of the chairman, who wants him to meet his daughter, Chloe Gray, who has just joined the company. Chloe, unaware of John’s critical role in preventing major losses, questions his presence and accuses him of causing a recent power outage as an act of revenge. John defends himself, emphasizing that he was only there to fulfill the chairman’s request and had no involvement in the outage. The tension escalates as Chloe dismisses his claims, while John insists on his innocence, hinting at deeper misunderstandings and potential sabotage within the company.

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