The Later Us

• Bitter Love
• CEO
• Romance
• True Love

• Ep. 1
  In the opening scene, Victoria is caught in a compromising position with another man, leading to a heated confrontation with her husband, Henry. Victoria expresses her desire to leave her unskilled husband for the wealthy man, revealing her disdain for her current life. Meanwhile, Henry, now a successful businessman, encounters Victoria at a police station years later, where she is now married with a child. Henry, still harboring resentment, makes life difficult for Victoria at his company, unaware that the child is his own. As they spend more time together, old feelings resurface, complicating the already tense situation.
• Ep. 2
  In the opening scene, Victoria (江家大小姐) reveals to Henry that she is pregnant but has already had an abortion, shattering any hope of a family between them. The dialogue escalates as Victoria insults Henry, stating that as a member of the wealthy Jiang family, she should not be expected to bear his child, deeming him unworthy. This confrontation leads to their divorce, with Victoria's pride and Henry's humiliation driving them apart. Seven years later, a successful Henry encounters Victoria again at a police station, now remarried and with a seven-year-old child. Unbeknownst to him, this child is his own. As Henry seeks revenge by making Victoria's life difficult at his company, he begins to reconnect with his estranged wife and the child he initially despised. Old feelings resurface, and Henry's journey from anger to rediscovery unfolds, complicated by the revelation of his胃癌 diagnosis and the collapse of Victoria's family fortune. The story is set against a backdrop of personal betrayals, corporate power plays, and the rediscovery of a family bond that was once thought lost.
• Ep. 3
  In the opening scenes, Victoria and her husband excitedly discuss the impending birth of their child, with Victoria playfully asking if it will be a boy or a girl. They dream of becoming a family of three, but the conversation takes a serious turn when Victoria questions if her husband wants to stay. The subtitles hint at a brewing conflict, with mentions of "打雕湯" possibly indicating a tense or violent situation. The narrative then shifts to a more somber tone as it's revealed that Victoria's uncle has been imprisoned and her aunt has passed away, leaving her in a vulnerable state. A proposal is made for her to marry and cross a border, suggesting a drastic change in her life circumstances. The offer of marriage seems to come with strings attached, as there's talk of money being lent and the pressure to survive and return. The subtitles also hint at a sense of entrapment and manipulation, with phrases like "接受指導" and "請我走過的時間" suggesting a loss of autonomy. There's a stark contrast between the initial domestic bliss and the subsequent desperation and manipulation that Victoria faces. The plot thickens with the mention of money left by her aunt, which seems to be a point of contention or a lifeline. The final subtitles introduce a sense of mystery and a possible turning point, with Victoria being recognized or noticed in some way, and the mention of a "美國主席" and "胡" adding an international or political dimension to the story.
• Ep. 4
  In the opening scene, Henry, now a successful businessman, encounters his ex-wife Victoria at a police station. The tension is palpable as he confronts her with the bitterness of their past, offering her money to leave his life for good. Victoria, insulted and defiant, retorts that she was the one who was wronged. As they argue, Victoria's current husband urges them to leave, hinting at an urgent flight. The subplot introduces a child, suggesting a complex family dynamic. Later, a series of urgent demands and a protective stance towards the child indicate a growing attachment and a sense of responsibility from Henry. The episode culminates with a romantic tension as Henry's feelings for Victoria resurface, complicated by the revelation of the child's paternity and the social status that now separates them. The final moments show Henry receiving a call about a potential investment, hinting at further complications in his personal and professional life.
• Ep. 5
  In the high-stakes world of tech entrepreneurship, Henry, now known as Zhou Huaijing, has risen to prominence as the Chairman of DX Software Venture. Celebrated for his leadership in internet technology and awarded the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year, Zhou Huaijing is poised to expand his empire by launching a subsidiary, Tianyi, into the gaming industry. However, his past comes back to haunt him when he encounters his ex-wife, Victoria, at a police station, now remarried and with a seven-year-old child. Driven by a desire for revenge, Zhou Huaijing makes Victoria's life difficult within his company, unaware that the child is his own. As old flames reignite and the truth about the child's paternity looms, Zhou Huaijing must confront the consequences of his actions and the impact on his personal and professional life.

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