Fire the Best, Hire a Mess
| Languages | English |
|---|---|
| Episode | 7 |
| Genres | businessdramarevenge |
| Themes | Short Dramas About Revenge and Comeback, Family Drama Short Films |
After Chairman Chen spends months recruiting brilliant programmer Lu Su, his daughter Chen Xue immediately fires him upon taking control of the Chen Group without verifying his identity. She then falls under the influence of Lu Shu, Lu Su's incompetent cousin, and repeatedly targets the actual architect of the company's success. Pushed to his limit, Lu Su accepts a position at Shengshi Tech, the Chen Group's fiercest competitor. His departure triggers a dramatic reversal: Shengshi Tech surges forward while the Chen Group collapses under Lu Shu's mismanagement, leaving Chen Xue's project in ruins.
Characters
| Lu Su | Genius programmer |
|---|---|
| Chen Xue | Chairman's daughter and new CEO |
| Lu Shu | Lu Su's incompetent cousin |
Key points
- Heiress fires star programmer immediately
- Mistaken identity favors useless cousin
- Rival company rises with Lu Su
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