The Inimitable Grand Duke

• Betrayal
• Revenge
• Urban

• Ep. 1
  The Grand Duke has returned to the South Valley and taken on the role of bodyguard to the company President. He's determined to protect her at all costs. When she tries to brush him off, he insists that her safety is his responsibility. The two engage in a heated conversation, with the President trying to assert her independence and the Grand Duke refusing to back down. As they talk, it becomes clear that there's a complicated history between them. The President mentions someone named Ye Qingchun, who apparently has a close relationship with the Grand Duke. The Grand Duke reveals that Ye Qingchun is his sister, and also his woman, adding to the complexity of their relationships. Despite the tension between them, the Grand Duke remains resolute in his duty to protect the President. He's not afraid to take charge and assert his authority, leaving the President to wonder what she's gotten herself into. As they part ways, it's clear that this is just the beginning of a dramatic and intense story.
• Ep. 2
  The Grand Duke recalls saving a beautiful woman the previous night. She teases him, and he responds by mentioning that he's looking for someone from the South Valley. A request is made to repay a debt of gratitude to the Nanmen family, who were once favored by the Grand Duke but have since fallen on hard times. The Grand Duke agrees to help and is offered 300 million as payment for his services as a bodyguard. He accepts the job, which includes protecting the woman's granddaughter.
• Ep. 3
  The Grand Duke has taken up the role of bodyguard to the company President, Huaizhong. However, her grandfather strongly disapproves of this arrangement, belittling the Grand Duke's capabilities and suggesting he is not even worthy of being their family's dog. The grandfather insults the Grand Duke, saying he would rather have a beggar protect his granddaughter than him. Despite this, the President stands up for the Grand Duke, calling him a respected guest. The scene ends with tension between the Grand Duke and the grandfather, who remains unconvinced of the Grand Duke's abilities.
• Ep. 4
  The Grand Duke confronts the company President, accusing her of being unaware of a spy in her organization. He claims that someone has planted a listening device, and it's clear that there's an internal traitor. The President denies this, but the Grand Duke is adamant, calling one of her employees a "useless thing" and ordering him to be thrown out. The scene shifts to a meeting between the Grand Duke and Li Jinlong, who offers to buy out the company for 10 billion. However, the company's owner refuses, stating that it's his life's work and he won't sell even for a thousand billion. Li Jinlong becomes aggressive, threatening the owner and his family, but the Grand Duke remains calm and confident, warning Li not to underestimate him. The conversation ends with Li attempting to intimidate the Grand Duke, but he remains unfazed.
• Ep. 5
  The Grand Duke is fiercely protective of the company President, warning others not to dare harm her. A confrontation ensues, with someone being told to kneel and apologize. The Grand Duke's power is on full display as he takes on those who oppose him. Meanwhile, a discussion about marriage and alliances takes place, with the mention of the Lu family's young master, Lu Mao, wanting to form a union with the President's family. However, she strongly refuses, calling Lu Mao a "person of low character." The scene ends with a sense of tension and conflict brewing.

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