The Line, Episode 20: Secretary Son's illness could change the course of events.
In episode 20 of the series "The Dividing Line," Mr. Sach is shocked to learn that Secretary Son has cancer. This secret could completely change the race for the position of Director of the Department of Finance.
Episode 20 of the series "The Dividing Line" focuses on the tense developments surrounding the personnel race in Viet Dong province, with a crucial secret revealed that could change everything. Deputy Secretary Sach unexpectedly discovers that Provincial Party Secretary Son is hiding cancer, a shocking piece of information that could directly impact the fiercely contested position of Director of the Finance Department.
The underlying rivalry between the candidates.
The competitive atmosphere is evident from the beginning of the episode when the three strong candidates for the position of Director of the Department of Finance – Triển, Chỉnh, and Khắc – coincidentally ride the same elevator. Their brief but meaningful conversation reveals a fierce rivalry. Triển sarcastically remarks, "Two big shots crammed into a small box," while Chỉnh responds sharply. Khắc tries to mediate but fails to ease the tension.
This incident did not escape the notice of Deputy Secretary Sach, who caught all three of them. Meanwhile, Secretary Son, despite being out fishing, was still preoccupied with personnel matters. He had previously discussed with Mr. Sach the fact that both candidates, Trien and Khac, were mentored by Mr. Sach. Mr. Sach affirmed his objectivity but also expressed the view that Khac was a more suitable candidate for the position.
Khắc's strategic move
To increase his chances, Khac proactively sought out Secretary Son to lobby him. Despite being reminded that this was unnecessary, Khac still expressed his desire to contribute and fulfill his ambitions if appointed.
Not only that, Khac also met with Thieu, the Deputy General Director of Trinh Tam Group. Khac admitted that he had bet everything on this race and was worried about the future if he failed. Thieu reassured Khac, promising to influence things from higher ups and asking Khac to expedite the issuance of land ownership certificates for Trinh Tam's project as agreed.
Secretary Son's health secrets have been revealed.
The episode's turning point occurs when Mr. Sach has a private meeting with Mr. Than, a former provincial leader. There, Mr. Sach is shocked to learn that Secretary Son is suffering from cancer but has kept it a secret from everyone in the office.
This information made Mr. Sach realize the burden Mr. Son was facing alone. He told himself he had to rearrange his work so he could share the burden and support his superior during this difficult period. This would certainly affect important personnel decisions, given the health of the top leader.
The episode ends leaving many big questions: How will Secretary Son's illness affect the appointment decision? How will Mr. Sach act on the information he has just received? The next developments will be revealed in episode 21 of the series.
Viewers can watch episode 21 of the series "The Dividing Line," airing at 9:00 PM on VTV1.
