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Original title: 家を出た無能夫、実は大企業の若き大社長でした｜赘婿归来大总裁

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  1. Episode 1 · Cake and Cold ShouldersAfter seven years of marriage, Lin Yuan tries to celebrate his own birthday for the first time, only to be mocked by his mother-in-law and Wan Ying. Wen Hua picks up the women in his new car while Lin Yuan is told to take a taxi. He calls his secretary Rui An and decides to reveal his identity as CEO at the party.
  2. Episode 2 · A Birthday Argument and Seven Years of GrievanceLin Yuan confronts Wan Ying and his mother-in-law for forgetting his birthday for seven years while throwing a lavish party for Wen Hua. His mother-in-law mocks him as a kept pet, and Lin Yuan reveals that Wen Hua is actually spending his money.
  3. Episode 3 · Humiliated and Walking OutHis mother-in-law and Wen Hua refuse to add a seat for Lin Yuan, telling him to eat in the kitchen. Wan Ying remains indifferent to his anger. Disappointed, Lin Yuan announces he is leaving the party in front of everyone.
  4. Episode 4 · Humiliated in Public, Lin Yuan's Heart Turns ColdHis mother-in-law openly belittles Lin Yuan, calling him a worthless pauper unworthy of Wan Ying. When Lin Yuan tries to prove his identity, both Wan Ying and her mother dismiss him, and Wan Ying declares she is completely disappointed in him.
  5. Episode 5 · Mother-in-Law Pulls Out Divorce PapersAt the party, the mother-in-law produces a divorce agreement and a prenuptial property contract, declaring Lin Yuan won't get a cent if they divorce. Wan Ying tries to stop her, but her mother keeps mocking Lin Yuan as a man who only does housework. Lin Yuan counters that his assets far exceed Wan Ying's and the contract actually favors him, only to be met with scorn.
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  1. [00:00] Married for seven years, and I finally get to celebrate my own birthday.
  2. [00:03] Just one cake? That's so lame.
  3. [00:08] Me, I...
  4. [00:09] I booked the party venue, let's go.
  5. [00:14] Oh, that's Menhoa's car.
  6. [00:17] Whatever, let's just take Menhoa's car.
  7. [00:20] She got a new car again.
  8. [00:22] Hey, big brother, just take a taxi.
  9. [00:24] I'm shopping with mom, you'll just be in the way.
  10. [00:27] I'm the head of this family.
  11. [00:28] What do you mean, in the way?
  12. [00:31] Head of the family, huh.
  13. [00:33] Self-proclaimed, more like.
  14. [00:34] The venue address is on the cake box.
  15. [00:37] You can take a taxi.
  16. [00:39] Don't bother with him.
  17. [00:41] You can call a taxi yourself, can't you.
  18. [00:46] Secretary Reahn.
  19. [00:47] Come pick me up at the apartment.
  20. [00:53] President Lin.
  21. [00:54] Head to the birthday venue.
  22. [00:55] Yes.
  23. [00:58] President Lin, eight subsidiaries under the group have sent birthday invitations...
  24. [01:03] Spend your birthday with family.
  25. [01:06] I'm not going.
  26. [01:07] Yes.
  27. [01:09] President Lin, your wife hasn't been invited yet...
  28. [01:12] Reveal your identity at this birthday party.
  29. [01:14] The time has come.
  30. [01:18] What are you doing, fussing over one cake.
  31. [01:21] Can't even run a simple errand right.
  32. [01:24] Mom, forget it. She's always like this.
  33. [01:30] I don't recognize any of these other guests
  34. [01:33] These guests are Wenhua's friends. Important people, unlike you
  35. [01:39] Mom, give me the cake. Wenhua's waiting
  36. [01:43] Whose birthday is it today, exactly?
  37. [01:46] It's my birthday, obviously
  38. [01:48] Huh

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