*WARNING*: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you DO NOT want to be spoiled, please DO NOT read. You have been warned.
So they proceeded with the plan. Or it seemed like there were no objections after Xiao He asked the question about them setting the trap. Ah Gang and Chen Jie were seen browsing the neighborhoods and trying to find new leads. They got out of the car and were on their way to take a look at this one location when Xiao He called Chen Jie, telling him there were new leads regarding Zhang Guo Tang’s whereabouts. Xiao He sent Chen Jie a picture before going over some details. After hearing all the crucial details, Chen Jie told Xiao He not to tell anyone. Xiao He asked him why not, but he told Xiao He not to ask at that time. After getting off the phone with Xiao He, he told Ah Gang that he was leaving. Ah Gang asked him what he was up to yet he told Ah Gang not to ask. He got in the car and left Ah Gang behind. Then it finally showed that Xiao He was in the control room with Zi Yan. The picture he said he managed to pull up of Zhang Guo Tang’s whereabouts and sent to Chen Jie was indeed created by him using merging techniques. That was the bait for Chen Jie. But poor Ah Gang had to tag Chen Jie on foot. He called Zi Yan to tell her of the situation. Zi Yan told him what happened and that Chen Jie indeed didn’t tell the others of the so-called discovery. She left the building to go to the location of the trap. She ensured that Ah Gang remembered of their agreed meeting place before getting ready herself. She picked up Ah Gang before both raced to the location to wait for Chen Jie.
So what did Chen Jie had to say when they finally confronted him? He actually shot down a mannequin they planted at the spot before seeing Zi Yan. Ah Gang came out to help Zi Yan after Zi Yan told Chen Jie to drop his weapon. Chen Jie, still protesting, told Zi Yan she had mistaken. Before Ah Gang could secure the location though, some gunmen stepped out. That was when things turned complicated again. Chen Jie yelled for the others not to shoot since they were all on the same side. Then he turned to scold at Zi Yan again. He asked Zi Yan if he was the mole, who was the other person. Zi Yan responded back by saying how she wouldn’t know. Chen Jie went ballistic and told the others to drop their weapons. Zi Yan told him to drop his first. After all the staring, Chen Jie finally signaled for the gunmen to lower their weapons before doing so himself. They also noticed some sounds from somewhere so Chen Jie spoke into his headset to call it off. Zi Yan asked who the other gunmen were but Chen Jie didn’t respond. He soon went over to check on the person who just got shot. Zi Yan and Ah Gang finally lowered their weapons and followed. Chen Jie told them it was a mannequin. He said so they were the ones who set it up. Then he told them to follow him if they wanted to know everything.
Well, they did find out stuff from their boss. But they also got a good scolding for interfering. It was Yang Yong Zhao’s plan. They were keeping secrets on purpose. After the scolding, Chief Zheng told Chen Jie to tell them what happened. Chen Jie said after Xiao He informed him of the information, he informed their boss and then went with another special team to the location to set up. Well, before that, he had stalked someone they suspected within another department to be leaking out some information. She indeed informed their boss as well before rushing somewhere. When Chen Jie got there with the special team, he separated with them to search for Liu Yu Ying (the suspect). So it was she who shot the mannequin, not Chen Jie. (It was too fast so I didn’t notice the difference.) After Chen Jie recounted the whole story, he said that the other two almost blew their operation. Ah Gang mumbled that he didn’t know. Chen Jie went on to recount that some members of the other special team had managed to capture Liu Yu Ying. Chief Zheng asked since the mole was already captured, did the other two have anything else to say. Zi Yan mumbled no. Chief Zheng said that he would find a time to teach the other two a lesson. Before leaving, he reminded them that they owed Chen Jie an apology. Chen Jie left after seeing the other two not really saying anything. Chief Zheng and Chen Jie were watching outside the interrogation room while Yang Yong Zhao was in there questioning Liu Yu Ying. She was in tears and kept saying how she didn’t know stuff regarding Zhang Guo Tang’s whereabouts or motives. She only admitted to doing all the spying because of money. She also said she didn’t realize Zhang Guo Tang wanted to harm Miao Miao and asked Yang Yong Zhao to send words of apologies to Miao Miao. Chen Jie asked Chief Zheng if she was telling the truth. Chief Zheng said she might be.
When Chen Jie came back out to the main area, the others were waiting for him. Chen Jie said that he knew he owed them an apology. He shouldn’t have suspected Dong Han, and it wasn’t too late to make up for it since it was fortunate that Dong Han was still alive. He went on to say that it was always the same, he was considered a weirdo in other people’s eyes wherever he went. He said he wasn’t like everyone, acting like brothers, because he had his own perspective. He’d also seen a lot with how regardless of people, they all wanted money. So it didn’t make a difference if that person was a cop or not. (It was indeed true with Liu Yu Ying.) It didn’t matter if it was his own brother. He didn’t care if the others scolded him or hated him. After saying that, he left. Yet Zi Yan extended her hand out to stop him, saying her apologies at last. Even Xiao He joined in. Ah Gang saluted Chen Jie and said he wouldn’t dare to do such things again in the future. Chen Jie asked him if there was going to be a ‘next time’. (LOL!) Then he left. It was also around that time that Zi Yan remembered back to her conversation with Chief Zheng earlier. He told her of Chen Jie’s background, and how Chen Jie’s brother had accepted some money regarding some other case. Chen Jie was the one who captured his brother so he couldn’t even return home anymore, considering how his family had blamed him for it, regardless of matters. That was the reason why Chief Zheng trusted Chen Jie so much.
On the other hand, Miao Miao called a meeting with Zi Hong. She wanted to help him with the investigation, not wanting him to brush her aside. She managed to convince her grandfather not to have the police officers follow her. So they were on the road and discussing the matter. They were unfruitful on some matters but they also had fun spending some time together. After all, it was a time they didn’t need to be watched by the others so closely. And yes, Miao Miao already learned of the other lady’s betrayal from her grandpa. Yet she was still encouraged to treat the other party like an important person, like a close person to them. (No wonder Chen Jie got banned for life and was put to death by his family for such arrest. It was like those thoughts that made it okay to commit some crimes and still be accepted. Well, I got where they were coming from, but that made it so hard to be doing the right things.)
So the day finally came when Head Commissioner Luo and his family came to show their gratitude to Dong Han and his mother. Head Commissioner Luo apologized that they didn’t come earlier, but they wanted to make sure he was in a well enough condition to be able to hear them thank him. He turned to his wife and waited for her to speak up. She finally showed signs of humanity and thanked Dong Han for what he did. She said she was also representing her husband and her father in saying those words of gratitude to him. She also wanted to apologize to him, and that was just herself saying it. She said when Zi Yan came to their house that one time, saying that they would use their lives to protect Yong Mei, she didn’t believe them. Yet now she believed. She also asked him to understand her situation–with worrying for her daughter’s safety as well as her father’s safety. She asked him to forgive her. Dong Han finally spoke up and said that she didn’t need to apologize because he didn’t mind at all. Then they left. Actually, only Head Commissioner Luo and his wife left. Yong Mei wanted to stay behind to chat with Dong Han so Zi Yan was asked to stay behind and wait for her. And Zi Yan was about to open the door, at least her hand was on the handle, but she didn’t in the end. Yong Mei wanted to apologize to Dong Han for what happened previously. He said it wasn’t anyone’s fault, because it was his job. He said what she said the other day, he wanted to say no. She said they could always start at ground zero. So she pulled the curtain back to give them some privacy. He told her that he was a very dangerous person, and he would leave after the current mission was done. The scene zoomed to Zi Yan standing outside waiting after some more words were exchanged.
Miao Miao and Zi Hong were discussing the song “The New World” and Miao Miao was pondering why Zi Hong’s mother had chosen that song. Zi Hong suspected it had to do with his father. He never knew who his father was, and had grown up with many hardships and criticisms from others. He also wanted to find out who his father was at one point but didn’t in the end. He said regardless, his only father was Shen You Fu. Miao Miao pondered the significance of the music box. Zi Hong said it was probably a gift from that person. She moved on to ponder about the number of secrets that Zi Hong still kept from her. He said he would tell her one day. She wanted to set some scores with him, mostly about past relationships, etc.
Dong Han finally returned to the headquarter and found Chen Jie sitting on the steps waiting for him. He wanted to ignore Chen Jie but Chen Jie got up and approached him. He asked if Dong Han knew about the capture of the mole already. Dong Han said he heard. Chen Jie said he wanted to apologize for his previous actions. Dong Han didn’t respond so Chen Jie asked if that meant Dong Han didn’t accept his apology. After some hard staring, Dong Han extended his hand to Chen Jie. Chen Jie hesitated a bit before clapping it to Dong Han’s, smiling. It was like they were finally on the same team. Then elsewhere as Ah Gang was on surveillance of that one shop, the shop-owner received a card. Then he was killed within seconds later. Ah Gang and the other officer realized too late when a hooded man was seen leaving the shop in a hurry. Then to make things even worse, they lost the killer among the crowd.
A meeting was called after the crime scene investigation commenced. It was the same technique with the killing method and the card left behind at the scene. So this could be said as linking to the other killing incident. The difference was the three words “Zhang Guo Tang” placed on the card. After Chen Jie presented the details, Chief Zheng got up to present his views. He said since the beginning, there were two sides–theirs and Zhang Guo Tang–going against one another. Then a third group came into the picture. He suspected that it was Chairman Jiang yet Chairman Jiang had denied. If that person wasn’t from Charmain Jiang, who was it? Xiao He said that the technological aspects had been destroyed and the killer was very cautious in not getting caught on the cameras so it could be said that the other person was someone who was very knowledgeable in technology. So they were back to thinking of possibilities again. However, Dong Han was suspiciously in deep thoughts. Chief Zheng encouraged them to find another way to figure this out and said that the card was their only piece of evidence that could lead them to something else. Ah Gang wanted to be the one searching for more information yet Xiao He pointed out it might be better to go out and ask citizens than just searching aimlessly. Zi Yan agreed yet Dong Han said what if it would cause the killer to go into hiding. Zi Yan said it was a worthwhile gamble. After her reasoning, Chief Zheng asked Chen Jie and Chen Jie agreed. So they proceeded with that plan.
After the meeting, Dong Han chased after Zi Yan and tried to strike up a conversation with her. He asked her what was up and she said nothing. He said it seemed like she wasn’t too happy. She said it wasn’t so, because she was just seeing it as a situation, not aiming at anyone with the earlier discussion. She told him not to think too much of the matter. He said if that was what she wanted, then all right. She couldn’t stand it anymore and turned around to call him back. She told him that Yong Mei told her about their relationship already. He asked what did Yong Mei tell her. She said Yong Mei had said that it didn’t matter if Dong Han had turned her (Yong Mei) down, she (Yong Mei) won’t give up. He asked her if that had upset her. She said it wasn’t so. It was more like she’d never encountered such a situation before so she didn’t know if she could stand it. He said whenever she feels like she couldn’t stand it anymore, then she could yell out to stop it. She said it seemed like he didn’t care. He said it wasn’t important that he cared or not, it was up to her. She considered for a bit before agreeing. She walked toward him and ended up holding his hand. She said she only feared that she couldn’t keep away from him, and feared that he would end up liking Yong Mei and would accept Yong Mei’s confession. He said he wouldn’t accept it. Yet Zi Yan said that Yong Mei was not only the head commissioner daughter but was also very beautiful and had personality qualities such as…but Dong Han interrupted her and said it was all the same. He wouldn’t accept. Zi Yan finally smiled, asking him really. Then she said he shouldn’t blame her for thinking it, and said one of the memorable quotes in one of the trailers. She also said that she feared that Yong Mei’s parents would find out about it and the unlucky person would be him. He said he hoped that it wouldn’t happen either, but it didn’t matter if it would come to that. He just hoped that the mission would end soon and if the mission ended, that matter would end as well. Zi Yan questioned him again if he really didn’t feel touched or more like the least bit affected by it. He said that the person whom he really liked and cared for was her. Her smile was even brighter than before, and she hugged him. (Aww…lol.)
After the news release of the music card with Chief Zheng presenting some details and telling citizens to come forward if they knew of anything, Zi Hong was seen in his workshop, getting rid of the evidence. Previously, Miao Miao had also seen that same news clip while Zi Hong had heard of it at his workplace. While he was getting rid of all the news clips and pictures on the bulletin board, he received a call from Miao Miao. But he had to face his father first. Mr. Shen asked if Zi Hong was worried the police would investigate him hence the whole getting rid of all the suspicious items. Zi Hong nodded. He wanted to push forward with his plans, etc. He wanted to go find Zhang Guo Tang and questioned him about what happened 20 years ago. Mr. Shen said he knew, and that Zi Hong didn’t have to worry about his mother. Zi Hong could only utter words of gratitude. So afterward, Zi Hong went out to burn the evidence. He received another call. Two guesses. And back in the control center, Xiao He finally got a lead.
Zi Hong couldn’t avoid Miao Miao anymore so he went to the newspaper place to look for her. She asked him if he knew how long she’d looked for him. He said he knew. She talked about the news release from earlier that day. She asked if he did it. He said that he created the cards, but he didn’t kill that guy. He said if she didn’t believe him, he could leave. She grabbed onto him and said that she believed him. Yet she told him not to say stuff about leaving anymore, and she didn’t want to hear it. He promised. She asked him to tell her what was going on. He finally explained to her about the card and why he was making ’em, etc. He said that he wanted to send Zhang Guo Tang’s henchmen cards to lure Zhang Guo Tang out. Yet it seemed like he was always a step late. He told her that the reason why he didn’t pick up the phone all day long was because he was trying to get rid of the evidence. He said that from now on, he wasn’t just going against Zhang Guo Tang, but also the police. He said there were a lot of things he’d owed people, he couldn’t repay in this lifetime. He said he didn’t want to drag Miao Miao in either. Miao Miao told him not to say those words anymore, and stop trying to push her away once again. He said that the situation was getting too complicated and he would become the prime suspect so she should understand. She said she could get her grandfather to help, considering his position and that Chief Zheng usually listened to him. Zi Hong said it wasn’t that simple. Even if her grandfather agreed to help, what would the others say? They would be saying stuff like he was helping or making an exception because of his granddaughter, etc. She still stuck with the conclusion that he was trying to push her away. He said he didn’t want to leave her but considering the situation, they should separate for a while. He told her not to be like that anymore. She didn’t want to. He said perhaps it wouldn’t happen. It was just a precaution. She said since she declared that they were tied together, she had already made up her mind not to leave his side. She stated that even if they couldn’t drag her grandfather in, but Yong Mei could help her. He said no one could help the situation at this point. She said it didn’t matter, she would find a way. They were tied together, so she didn’t care what happened, she would be there for him no matter what. He finally agreed.
Xiao He finally presented his findings to the others. He managed to capture the face of the hooded man in one of the camera clips. It was indeed showing Zi Hong. (Possibly when he was on his way to deliver the card.) After Xiao He was finished, Dong Han was wondering if it was just a coincidence. Ah Gang said that once could be called coincidence, but twice? Dong Han said if he knew how to destroy the cameras after committing the crime, why didn’t he destroy it before. Xiao He, hesitated for a bit, before saying that Dong Han should ask Zi Hong and not him. (Yes, getting offended again, lol.) Chen Jie then asked Zi Yan for her input. Zi Yan had phased out so Chen Jie had to call her again before she responded. She said that considering how Zi Hong was injured when he tried to defend Miao Miao previously, it was hard to believe he was capable of committing such crimes. Chen Jie said that Zi Hong had gone through major military training in the past so it was possible. He said he was going to tell their boss to try and get a warrant. He told Zi Yan and Dong Han to stay behind while he and Ah Gang went. Xiao He was told to track down Zi Hong. After they left, Zi Yan was seen staring at Dong Han while Dong Han was panicking inside. So Chen Jie and Ah Gang were on their way with some other police officers. He issued some directions before asking Xiao He if Zi Hong was still at his house. Xiao He confirmed and said that Mr. Shen was also there. Zi Yan and Dong Han still looked quite troubled.
The moment of confrontation finally came. It was yet another hectic encounter. Chen Jie whipped out the warrant and asked Zi Hong to come out and cooperate with them. Mr. Shen said Zi Hong wasn’t there. Chen Jie asked that Mr. Shen wouldn’t put him in a difficult spot. Mr. Shen repeated that Zi Hong wasn’t there. Chen Jie put away his warrant and attempted to barge in. Mr. Shen said it was his house and they had no right. Ah Gang requested that Mr. Shen step aside since they had a warrant. After much struggle, Ah Gang said he was going to count to three before Mr. Shen would be arrested too, but he only got to two, because Mr. Shen finished the count for him. Before they could do anything though, Zi Hong finally stepped out.
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