Episode Summary
Deputy Mayor Jiang pressures Lin Shoulong to compromise with Shapeng, while Lin Shoulong seeks out the mole. Huo Min infiltrates Shoulong Group as "Thunderbolt." Gao Jianguo is blackmailed by Matt. Lin Yasheng investigates the leak, adding Bai Keqing to the list. Tensions rise as hidden agendas and betrayals are revealed.
Spoiler Alert
"Secret Files of XSA" Episode 11: Risky Business & Hidden Agendas
Okay, things are getting seriously complicated in "Secret Files of XSA"! This episode is all about pressure, secrets, and who you can really trust.
Deputy Mayor Jiang is breathing down Lin Shoulong's neck, telling him to compromise with the Shapeng people. But Shoulong knows that's a slippery slope with no going back. Jiang gives him an ultimatum: find the mole within a week, or keep negotiating with Shapeng. He just wants results, no matter the cost.
Meanwhile, Luo Shanshan officially tasks Huo Min with a mission: infiltrate Shoulong Group and expose the "Xiuluo" and "SAD" moles inside. Huo Min's new codename? "Thunderbolt." Talk about dramatic! Shoulong himself announces at a high-level meeting that there's a leak and demands a thorough investigation, from top to bottom, including himself. Gao Jianguo volunteers to lead the investigation, but Shoulong puts Lin Yasheng in charge, giving him a week to get it done.
Later that night, Matt sneaks into Gao Jianguo's house. Gao Jianguo reveals that "Azure No. 1" is now top secret, and Lin Yasheng is unpredictable. He claims he can't help Matt this time. Matt threatens him, and Gao Jianguo cracks, agreeing to help Matt take down Jin Chuan.
Flashback time! Six months ago, Gao Jianguo was on a business trip in Southeast Asia when Matt targeted him. Matt sent a woman to seduce Gao Jianguo and filmed the whole thing, demanding "Azure No. 1" in exchange. When Gao Jianguo refused, Matt killed the woman right in front of him. Since then, Gao Jianguo has been under Matt's control. We also learn that Matt's been disguising himself as a training instructor, getting bomb parts shipped in piece by piece from overseas. The guy who's been making pufferfish dishes for Li Ge is actually Huang Weisheng, the head of the Xiuluo organization in China, and owner of that Japanese restaurant Bai Keqing visited. They have some data, but it's all peripheral. The core of "Azure No. 1" is at the Zhongjing base. With Shoulong taking a hard line, Huang Weisheng tells Cui Zimin to pressure Deputy Mayor Jiang to put the squeeze on Shoulong.
Lin Yasheng gets cornered by a girl group member, Xiao Ya, and Bai Keqing sees the whole thing. Lin Yasheng tries to explain, but Bai Keqing says the Shoulong Group's crisis management is over, and she's leaving. Lin Yasheng stops her and kisses her right in front of the whole office! Bai Keqing storms off. Huo Min approaches Lin Yasheng, suggesting he give Bai Keqing some important work to do so they'll see each other more often. Lin Yasheng loves the idea, especially since his dad just gave him a major assignment. He adds Huo Min to his investigation team. So far, everyone's been investigated except Shoulong and Jin Chuan. Huo Min suggests adding Gao Jianguo and Bai Keqing to the list, and Lin Yasheng agrees.
Huo Min asks Bai Keqing to stay, and Lin Yasheng awkwardly says it's just work. Bai Keqing gives Huo Min an interview recording, and Lin Yasheng pulls Bai Keqing away for a private chat.
Luo Shanshan tells Huo Min that Xiao Ya is an agent from another organization, and her face was even made to Lin Yasheng's taste. Considering Lin Yasheng's background, Luo Shanshan thinks anyone who gains his trust must be more than they seem. Bai Keqing and Lin Yasheng go to the Japanese restaurant, and Lin Yasheng tells Bai Keqing he's investigating the leak. He also says he's willing to be used if Bai Keqing wants to gain fame and fortune through Shoulong Group.
Huo Min investigates Gao Jianguo, who tries to point the finger at Jin Chuan. Huo Min finds a hidden camera in Jin Chuan's usual private room at a restaurant and sends a message to Luo Shanshan, saying Jin Chuan is suspicious. Huo Min replaces the camera and gives it to Luo Shanshan. Bai Keqing sees Huo Min and Luo Shanshan coming out of a secret door in a supermarket. Huo Min quickly says he's chasing Luo Shanshan, but Bai Keqing is still suspicious.
