Episode Summary
In this episode, Qin Yu helps his injured friend Cao Weir set a deadly trap for Qi Changrong using a car bomb. The plan works, but the fallout is messy. Meanwhile, Tang Xuan gets grilled by Internal Affairs, who reveal her partner Luo Wen betrayed her. The episode ends with Tang Xuan realizing Qin Yu might be manipulating the entire investigation.
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A Desperate Favor
Hiding an Old Friend
Qin Yu gets home and finds a nasty surprise. His old friend, Cao Weir, is there and badly injured. Qin Yu doesn't waste any time. He drags Cao Weir into the utility room to hide him. He quickly patches up the wounds as best he can.
The next morning, things are worse. Cao Weir has a fever and is passed out. Qin Yu sends Yiwei off to school by herself to keep her out of it. Then he gets a call from Qi Changrong. The guy is not happy. He basically tells Qin Yu that he can't hide forever.
Later, Cao Weir finally wakes up. His first move is to call Qi Changrong back. He confirms he has the weapons that were intercepted during his bail. He makes Qi Changrong swear to keep his family safe. In return, he promises to hand over the weapons.
The Explosive Plan
Cao Weir looks like he's about to fall apart. Qin Yu sees this and feels bad for him. He offers to make the delivery himself. This is where it gets interesting. Cao Weir tells him he planted a bomb under the car. It's rigged to go off the second someone opens the door. He even gives Qin Yu his own gun for protection.
We also get some backstory on these two. It turns out they were elementary school classmates. Cao Weir became a cop but was framed for taking bribes. Qin Yu was the judge on his case. He threw it out because of a lack of evidence. So, Cao Weir has always felt like he owed Qin Yu one. That’s why he agreed to help him with the car dismantling in the first place.
The Walls Close In
Grandma's Suspicions
Yiwei's grandma is no fool. She can tell Qin Yu is hiding something big. She also spots some strange men watching the house. This makes her even more suspicious. Yiwei does her best to play it cool. She tries to convince her grandma that everything is normal.
Later, Grandma follows Yiwei home and sees Qin Yu's car parked outside. Yiwei has to lie again. She says her dad is just home working on something. Once they're inside, Grandma’s intuition kicks in again. She feels something is off and walks straight toward the utility room. Cao Weir manages to hide just in the nick of time. But Yiwei isn't so lucky. She finds bloody clothes near the washing machine. She knows something is seriously wrong.
Tang Xuan Under Fire
Things are just as bad over at Internal Affairs. They call Tang Xuan in for a meeting. They show her a photo of Ma Shanbao, all beaten up. They tell her flat out there's a mole in the department. They even suspect her colleague, Guo Hua, is a dirty cop.
They point out that the asthma inhaler from the case was never logged as evidence. Tang Xuan tries to explain, but they aren't buying it. They ask if Guo Hua knew about Ma Shanbao getting bail. Then they pull out a photo of her returning Han Lie's watch. They accuse her of working with gangs for profit. Tang Xuan tells them the truth, but it doesn't help. They reveal that her own partner, Luo Wen, is the one who reported her and gave them the evidence. Tang Xuan completely loses it and yells at the investigators.
The Trap Is Sprung
The Deal Goes Boom
Qin Yu drives to the abandoned building for the drop-off. He follows Cao Weir's instructions perfectly. He gets out of the car and quickly finds a place to hide. A little while later, Qi Changrong shows up with his crew. He orders his men to check the goods in the car.
As Qin Yu makes his escape, his face mask falls off. Then, a massive explosion rips through the air. The car blows up. Qi Changrong is knocked unconscious. Two of his men are killed instantly. The whole scene is chaos.
The Aftermath
Qin Yu gets home looking completely rattled. Yiwei sees his face and immediately sends her grandma away. Qin Yu rushes to the utility room. It all clicks for Yiwei. She finally understands that Cao Weir has been the one helping cover everything up.
Then the police arrive. They have Qi Changrong with them, who is somehow completely unharmed. Soon after, Sasa shows up. She sees her husband, Cao Weir, in terrible shape. She is furious. She blames Qin Yu for everything and takes Cao Weir away. Yiwei is crushed by guilt. She realizes her actions led to people getting hurt and even killed.
A Terrible Realization
Tang Xuan Connects the Dots
Tang Xuan is at home, trying to decompress. Her husband made hot pot to help her relax. During their chat, he says something that sticks with her. He mentions that "a judge can influence things."
This triggers a memory. Tang Xuan remembers the night she returned the watch to Han Lie. She got a call from Qin Yu right at that moment. He was nearby. Suddenly, she realizes what might be happening. She suspects Qin Yu has been deliberately misleading their investigation the entire time.