Episode Summary

In the explosive series finale, Hong Liang's investigation comes to a dramatic head. He uncovers a blackmail scheme orchestrated by Yu Tiancheng involving Jiang Yuan's hit-and-run, forcing a final confrontation with his own family. A tense chase and ambush lead to a brutal showdown where his colleague, Qin Feng, is tragically killed while helping to secure crucial evidence from Chen Shenglong. This sacrifice leads to the swift arrest of all the masterminds, including Yu Tiancheng and Hong Liang's own relatives. The episode concludes with all criminals sentenced and Hong Liang, despite his personal losses and professional missteps, reaffirming his commitment to justice.

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In the Name of Justice Episode 36: The Final Showdown

The episode opens with Hong Liang interrogating Jiang Xudong about his involvement in the "1·31 case," which Jiang Xudong flatly denies. The tense situation escalates when Jiang Yuan bursts in, confronting Hong Liang and defending his father. Jiang Xudong attempts to appeal to their family bond, but Hong Liang remains resolute, urging him to confess the truth. An angry Jiang Yuan threatens to expose Yu Tiancheng's crimes, but Jiang Min quickly silences him.

Later, the depth of the conspiracy is revealed. Jiang Yuan calls his father, Jiang Xudong, to confess that he was involved in a fatal hit-and-run. This entire incident was orchestrated by Yu Tiancheng, who now uses it as blackmail. When Jiang Xudong and Jiang Min arrive at the scene, Yu Tiancheng is there to personally threaten them, leveraging their son's predicament to ensure their compliance.

Desperate, Jiang Yuan begs Hong Liang to spare Yu Tiancheng and his father, attempting to shift all blame onto Chen Shenglong. Hong Liang refuses to compromise his principles and leaves, even as Jiang Xudong warns him that he will be disowned. Torn between family and duty, Hong Liang is contacted by Sun Xiangqun to report to the provincial office. As he drives, he's tailed by the dangerous Xiong Lei. In a pivotal call, Chen Shenglong contacts Hong Liang, claiming to possess all the evidence—including proof of Jiang Yuan's car accident—and arranges a meeting.

Fearing for his parents' safety, Hong Liang turns his car around and heads for Hongjia Village, with Xiong Lei in hot pursuit. Xiong Lei opens fire, ramming Hong Liang's vehicle until it flips. Hong Liang manages to escape into a nearby cornfield. He quickly calls Zheng Yaping, revealing the truth about Jiang Xudong and Jiang Yuan and requesting protection for his parents before heading to meet Chen Shenglong.

Hong Liang texts his colleague Qin Feng for help. As Xiong Lei searches the cornfield, Hong Liang uses his phone's alarm as a decoy and makes a break for it. Qin Feng arrives just in time to pick him up, and they proceed to the rendezvous point with Chen Shenglong.

At the meeting, Chen Shenglong plays incriminating audio recordings and agrees to hand over the evidence in exchange for a ride to the airport. However, Xiong Lei ambushes them. As Qin Feng calls for backup, Xiong Lei shoots at Chen Shenglong, who manages to escape. Qin Feng tackles Xiong Lei, and a brutal fight ensues. Xiong Lei stabs Qin Feng multiple times with a dagger. Hong Liang arrives and subdues Xiong Lei, handcuffing him to a railing with Qin Feng's help.

Mortally wounded, Qin Feng urges Hong Liang to capture Chen Shenglong before he escapes with the crucial evidence. Hong Liang manages to apprehend Chen Shenglong just as police, led by Xu Yanwu, arrive. He hands over Chen's phone, containing the evidence, to Xu Yanwu. Tragically, as Yang Jing rushes to the scene, Qin Feng dies before he can speak his final words to her, leaving everyone devastated.

The dominoes fall quickly after that. Yu Tiancheng is arrested, and Lan Jingming turns herself in. Zheng Yaping takes Jiang Xudong and Jiang Yuan into custody. The series of cases in Dongping are finally solved, with all the guilty parties, including Yu Tiancheng, Chen Shenglong, and Xiong Lei, brought to justice and sentenced. Qin Feng is posthumously honored as a hero.

In the final scene, Zhang Fang commends Hong Liang for his work on the Wanchuan Mine case but also criticizes his errors in the 1·31 case, instructing him to report to the Special Investigation Team. Unsure of his future, Hong Liang is told by Zhang Fang that he looks good in his uniform. Taking off his jacket, Hong Liang reveals his prosecutor's uniform underneath. The applause from Zheng Yaping and his colleagues solidifies his resolve to continue his fight for justice.