Episode Summary
Ren Jiatong and Yan Fei investigate an employee injury case in Hangzhou, uncovering an affair and potential drug use by the victim. Their friend Guo Xiaoyu is caught in the middle because she previously advised the victim's mother. The mother turns hostile, leaking photos to damage the law firm's reputation while the lawyers fight amongst themselves about the ethics of the case.
Spoiler Alert
The Hangzhou Mess
Ren Jiatong lands in Hangzhou. She wastes no time. She meets up with Guo Xiaoyu immediately. We learn a messy detail right away. Zhu Zhisheng's mother, Teacher Wang, plans to sue. Xiaoyu previously gave her legal advice on work injury claims. She did this before she knew Jun'an Law Firm represented the company, Yi Ai Wan. That is a major conflict of interest.
Jiatong goes into damage control mode. She confirms Xiaoyu only gave general advice. She tells Xiaoyu to keep her mouth shut about the case from now on. Jiatong promises to keep this slip-up a secret.
Late Night Confessions
That night, the mood is heavy. Jiatong stays with a depressed Xiaoyu. Xiaoyu drops a bomb. Zhu's accident wasn't a fluke. A similar incident happened a year ago. Xiaoyu struggles with her conscience. She knows the lawyer rules. She knows she should avoid conflicts. But she wonders if she should betray her client for the sake of justice.
Jiatong stays silent. This triggers a dark memory. She recalls her father's emergency surgery. She remembers finding a bottle of "Estazolam" pills outside the operating room.
Detective Work
The next morning brings actual investigation. Jiatong and Yan Fei visit the Yi Ai Wan company. They interview an intern named Xiaojing. She works in Zhu's department. She claims she doesn't know him well. That is a lie.
The lawyers dig deeper. They discover Zhu left his post for three hours on the day of the incident. Teacher Wang hid this fact. She lied to Xiaoyu. Jiatong and Yan Fei turn to social media. They find Zhu follows Xiaojing on Weibo. They have receipts from the same cafe. Xiaojing still denies everything.
Hospital Drama
A frantic call from Xiaoyu interrupts the investigation. Zhu is in critical condition. Jiatong rushes to the hospital. She spots a bottle of Estazolam on the bedside table. Teacher Wang is ruthless. She ignores Xiaoyu's difficult position. She pressures Xiaoyu to make Jun'an drop the case.
Jiatong steps in. She fakes an illness to pull Xiaoyu out of that toxic situation. Xiaoyu is too soft-hearted. She still pities the mother. Jiatong notices sketchy "injury scalpers" lurking in the hospital lobby.
The Affair Revealed
The evidence piles up. Jiatong and Yan Fei confirm Zhu and the intern were having an affair. Their schedules match perfectly. They were alone before the accident. Yan Fei is disgusted by the guy. She chats with Zhou Nian. She realizes alcohol might be the real reason for Zhu's coma.
Jiatong faces a tough choice. She doesn't want to tell Xiaoyu about the cheating. She worries it will break her heart. She confides in Jiang Chen instead. He listens without prying. He comforts her.
The Leak
Jiang Chen's team makes progress on a suspect company. Meanwhile, Zhou Nian worries about the friend group. He thinks this case will ruin Yan Fei and Xiaoyu's friendship. Yan Fei brushes it off.
Jiatong makes a mistake. She suggests the company might offer compensation. Yan Fei shuts that down hard. She argues Zhu caused his own mess. He deserves nothing. Xiaoyu overhears this argument. She accuses them of hurting Teacher Wang. Yan Fei gets angry that Xiaoyu still defends the opposition.
Then the other shoe drops. Teacher Wang plays dirty. She leaks secret photos and video of the lawyers. This puts Jun'an Law Firm in a terrible spot. Zhou Nian tries to calm Xiaoyu down. Yan Fei tries to negotiate with Wang. It fails. Wang demands money. Xiaoyu finally realizes she dragged her friends into a nightmare.
