Episode Summary
Liu Tianye deals with crushing guilt over Wen Jiangyong's death but resolves to get strong and infiltrate He Biao's gang. Ji Zhujiang pushes Qin Feng off the case and betrays Song Hao to the villain Ma Jin. The big twist reveals that Ye Siyuan is actually a police mole named Zeng Xu working for Ye Tianyou.
Spoiler Alert
The Weight of the Past
We start with a flashback to 1992. Wen Qin had a brutal but effective parenting style. She made kids carry heavy stones up a mountain. The lesson wasn't about fitness. It was about character. She told them to look at their home from the peak and never forget their principles.
That lesson hits hard in the present timeline. The police team is digging into the Bole Financial case. It’s getting political. Ji Zhujiang, Zhong Yanning, and Peng Hanzhang are running the show. Ji Zhujiang drops a bomb. He thinks Qin Feng needs to step back. He cites Qin Feng’s messy history with Ye Tianyou as a conflict of interest. He wants him off the case to keep things "fair."
A Funeral and a Grudge
The village is in mourning. Everyone turns out to bury Wen Jiangyong. The mood is heavy. Liu Tianye shows up, but he is a wreck. Guilt is eating him alive. He can barely look at his sister-in-law. She looks back at him with pure hatred.
He Biao and his brother show up to pay respects. It’s a tense moment. Meanwhile, Wen Bo stands alone by the sea. He is crying, but he isn't broken. Ding Xiaoshuai brings some booze and sits with him in silence. Wen Bo finds his resolve. He isn't going to wallow. He wants to graduate quickly and hunt down the killer. He wants justice for Wen Jiangyong.
Liu Tianye hits Rock Bottom
Liu Tianye tries to make amends. He kneels in front of Wen Jiangyong’s photo and his sister-in-law. He begs for forgiveness. He admits the truth. He stole the gold bars. That greed started the chain reaction that got Wen Jiangyong killed.
The sister-in-law doesn't scream. That makes it worse. Her quiet resentment cuts deeper than yelling ever could. Liu Tianye retreats to his house. He locks the door and tries to drown the guilt in alcohol.
Wen Jiangyan comes by the next day. She is a saint. Liu Tianye tells her to hate him. He says he killed her brother. She refuses. She reminds him that he is her brother too. Family is family. Qin Feng also steps in. He tells Liu Tianye to stop looking back.
This snaps something into place for Liu Tianye. He replicates the lesson from 1992. He carries a stone up the mountain. He stands at the top and makes a vow. No more being the victim. No more weakness. He is going to fight back.
Dangerous Alliances
Ye Siyuan is in a bad spot. Ma Jin is keeping him under house arrest. Ma Jin sends him on a mission to find Song Hao by squeezing information out of Old Wang. Ye Siyuan plays along to stay alive.
Back at the precinct, Ye Tianyou walks in. The other cops are shocked. He’s back. Qin Feng briefs him immediately. But they aren't alone. Ji Zhujiang is lurking in the shadows, listening to every word. Qin Feng decides to freeze Wang Yiyi’s accounts. He wants to follow the money trail to find the truth.
Liu Tianye makes his move. He takes the villagers to see He Biao. He offers a partnership. He promises to help He Biao take down the mysterious power backing Ma Jin. He Biao is interested. He wants to be the kingpin. He takes Liu Tianye to a secret room. It is stacked floor-to-ceiling with cash. It’s an obscene amount of money. Liu Tianye buys in. He represents Longwan and joins He Biao’s company.
The Double Cross
Wang Yiyi finds a burner phone in her daughter’s backpack. She panics. Ji Zhujiang steps in. He claims he is the only one who can save Song Hao. Song Hao calls him. They make a deal. Song Hao will give up the location of Ma Jin’s money in exchange for safety.
Ji Zhujiang is dirty. He immediately turns around and sells Song Hao out. He tells Ma Jin exactly where the meeting is happening.
The Mole Revealed
We get a massive reveal at the stadium. Qin Feng, Ye Tianyou, and Ye Siyuan meet up. They aren't enemies. They’ve been working together the whole time.
We learn the truth about Ye Siyuan. He isn't just some guy caught in the middle. He is Ye Tianyou’s apprentice. His real name is Zeng Xu. He is a mole planted deep inside Ma Jin’s operation. He has been feeding intel to Ye Tianyou this entire time.
