Episode Summary
Duo Zai's attempt to leave Nanzhou is violently stopped when Mou Sen has him drugged and kidnapped. To break his will, Mou Sen forcibly gets him addicted to drugs. Meanwhile, Tang Jinshan confronts Mou Sen, stabbing him and forcing him to work for her. Mou Sen saves Duo Zai and Si Yan Hao's lives by claiming he needs them as assistants. In a separate plot, Li Haipeng walks into a trap but fights his way out.
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A Bittersweet Goodbye
The episode starts with Zhi An and Duo Zai at an ice rink. It’s a pretty sentimental spot for them. This is where they first met. Duo Zai is new to skating, so he can barely stand up. Zhi An patiently holds his hand and guides him around the ice.
Duo Zai thanks Zhi An for finding him a job. This whole scene is a mix of sweet and sad. They both know this is goodbye. They have a real heart-to-heart. They talk about things they've kept bottled up. They promise to always remember each other.
A Betrayal on the Bus
The next day, Tang Jinshan calls Mou Sen. She wants to team up. She even invites him to join her crew. Mou Sen lays down a condition. He’ll think about it if she gives back his account password. She immediately says no.
So, Duo Zai gets on a bus. He's ready to leave the city of Nanzhou behind. But then something unexpected happens. Si Yan Hao gets on the bus, too. You'll remember he’s the guy who repeatedly refused to work for Duo Zai. He even brought breakfast as an apology. Duo Zai drinks the soy milk. A few moments later, he passes out completely.
Mou Sen's Desperate Move
This was no accident. The bus makes a stop at a rest area. Si Yan Hao carries the unconscious Duo Zai off the bus. He puts him directly into a car driven by Mou Sen. We learn that Mou Sen forced Si Yan Hao to drug Duo Zai's drink. He was desperate to keep Duo Zai from leaving.
Trapped and Broken
Duo Zai wakes up later. He instantly knows Si Yan Hao sold him out. He's furious and starts screaming for him. Mou Sen coldly tells him he’ll see him eventually. Mou Sen is also angry. He feels like Duo Zai betrayed him. He talks about their first meeting. He says he saw a younger version of himself in Duo Zai. He wanted them to build an empire together.
Duo Zai fires back. He says he is nothing like Mou Sen. He has principles. He has lines he won't cross. Mou Sen decides to break him for good. He gets Duo Zai hooked on drugs to ensure he can never leave.
Tang Jinshan Makes Her Move
While all of this is going down, Mai Jiamin discovers she’s pregnant. She frantically tries to call Mou Sen, but he won't pick up. She is completely panicked.
Back at the hideout, Si Yan Hao is drowning in guilt. He brings food to Duo Zai and apologizes. It’s too late. Duo Zai is already high, his eyes totally vacant. Seeing his friend like this destroys Si Yan Hao. He desperately tries to force water down Duo Zai's throat, hoping to sober him up.
A Bloody Negotiation
Mou Sen finally answers a call from Mai Jiamin. He learns she is carrying his child. He's clearly torn up about it. But he has no time to process this news. Tang Jinshan suddenly shows up at his door.
She is furious. She grabs a knife and stabs Mou Sen straight through the hand. Blood goes everywhere. She threatens him, demanding his cooperation. Mou Sen again asks for his account information. Tang Jinshan tells him he can have it, but not now. He only gets it if he does exactly what she says.
She now considers the "chef" (Mou Sen) part of her team. She wants to kill Duo Zai and Si Yan Hao to tie up loose ends. Mou Sen thinks fast. He uses his bleeding hand as an excuse. He says he needs them as assistants. He then adds another condition. To protect his secrets, they are not allowed in the room when he is actually cooking the drugs.
Another Trap Is Sprung
Li Haipeng is completely in the dark about all this. He goes to a warehouse for what he thinks is a meeting with a supplier. The entire thing is a trap. It was set up by Scarlett.
He arrives and is immediately surrounded by Ke Xinye and his men. Li Haipeng is cornered. He has to fight for his life. After a brutal struggle, he barely manages to escape.
