Episode Summary
The Japanese seize the Xi’an using a traitor who knows the secret signals. A warning shot at the drop-off point turns into a bloody ambush, leaving A-Di dead and Long Haishan in a coma. He Xian and He Hongshen execute a complex con against Wang Qizheng to legitimize the cargo, while Liang Zhong is tortured into revealing information to save his grandson.
Spoiler Alert
The Pier Is Lost
Things go south immediately. Huang Gongjie and his crew storm the pier and take control. The gunfire is loud enough to wake up the whole neighborhood, alerting He Xian, Ke Lin, and Ma Wanqi that trouble is here.
Sawa Eisaku watches the chaos from the roof of the International Hotel like a villain in a spy movie. He uses binoculars to track the movements in the inner harbor. When the police get too close, he orders his men to open fire. The ship Xi’an leaves the port under Japanese control. Police officer Guanye tries to intervene, but Sawa flashes his diplomatic immunity card. Guanye has to let him walk. It’s infuriating.
The Traitor and the Trap
He Xian finds out the cargo ship is gone. He goes to Yang Chang for answers. The news is bad. A member of the Dahao Gang is missing. His nickname is "Water Ghost Kid," and he knows the full set of flag signals.
This is a disaster. The traitor has likely defected. If the Xi’an heads to the meeting point as planned, Huang Sanhe won't know it's a trap. He will think it's friendly. He will lead the enemy straight to the tungsten ore stash. Macau’s safety is hanging by a thread.
Racing Against Time
Rodrigues steps up. He decides to take the fall for the mess and goes home to say goodbye to his family. Meanwhile, Ke Zhengping risks his life crossing the Japanese blockade. He needs to get a warning to Zhongshan.
Long Haishan gets the message. She alerts the guerrillas and Huang Sanhe immediately. Back in town, Luobo and Dai Sile meet with He Xian. He Xian realizes the Japanese haven't seen the original guarantee document yet. He destroys it on the spot and demands a new draft. Then, he pulls He Hongshen into a scheme to contact Wang Qizheng.
Bloodshed on the Shore
Huang Sanhe is waiting by the water. He doesn't know the ship is compromised. Long Haishan and A-Di rush to the scene, but the Xi’an is already closing in.
Long Haishan has no choice. She fires a warning shot. The element of surprise is gone, but so is the trap. Japanese troops swarm off the boat. It turns into a total firefight. Huang Gongjie targets Huang Sanhe and puts a bullet in his leg.
It gets ugly fast. A-Di jumps in front of a bullet to save Long Haishan and is killed. Huang Sanhe, Huang Zixia, and Long Haishan are surrounded. They are ready to die fighting. Just then, Ou Xin arrives with the guerrillas to bail them out. They survive, but Long Haishan takes a serious hit.
The Con Is On
He Xian and He Hongshen play a dangerous game. They stage a meeting with Wang Qizheng. Wang warns He Xian that hoarding strategic goods is a death sentence. He tells He Xian to sell the goods now before the Japanese find them.
He Xian puts on a show. He pretends to be furious. He screams at He Hongshen for "betraying" him.
While this drama plays out, Long Haishan is in a coma. Ou Xin hands her over to Ke Zhengping. He needs to move her to safety for treatment.
Back at the meeting, He Xian publicly "cuts ties" with He Hongshen. It’s a convincing performance. Wang Qizheng thinks he has won. He offers a private contract to buy the goods and promises to keep He Xian safe. He has no idea he is walking into a trap.
Torture and Escape
Liang Zhong is in hell. He’s been captured and tortured, but he hasn't said a word. The traitor, Water Ghost Kid, decides to play dirty. He helps the Japanese threaten Liang Zhong.
They bring in Liang Zhong’s five-year-old grandson. They threaten to pull the kid's fingers off one by one. It’s sick. Liang Zhong breaks. He can’t watch his grandson suffer. He gives up some scattered information about the guerrillas.
He Xian takes Wang Qizheng to the warehouse to check the goods. They sign the deal. He Xian insists on backdating the contract by three days. Wang signs it. He Xian finally breathes a sigh of relief.
Ke Zhengping is back on the run. He carries the unconscious Long Haishan through the blockade. Huang Gongjie is hunting them down. It’s close. They almost get caught multiple times. Luckily, backup arrives at the last second, and they slip away.
