Episode Summary
The police pressure the local gangs by visiting He Biao's club and raiding a casino. Su Hongbao narrowly avoids arrest thanks to Mai Hongchao. Liu Tianfei forces Ba Ye into a smuggling partnership. He Gang murders Guo Yaoyang to tie up loose ends and forces Liu Tianye to dispose of the body to prove his loyalty.
Spoiler Alert
The Police Play Mind Games
Qin Feng and Zeng Xu decide to crash the party at He Biao's nightclub. They aren't there to dance. He Biao and his brother He Gang have to play the gracious hosts. You can feel the tension in the air. The brothers sit the officers down. They try to act cool. It doesn't really work.
While this is happening, Su Hongbao almost makes a massive mistake. His guy calls him. He says the casino is empty. He thinks it is the perfect time to strike. Su Hongbao gets ready to go. Mai Hongchao stops him. He drags Su Hongbao back to drink. This turns out to be a lifesaver. The police raid the casino moments later. If Su Hongbao had gone, he would be in handcuffs right now.
Cracking the Antique Shop Cover
Back at the club, Qin Feng drops a name casually. He mentions Guo Yaoyang. He Biao panics immediately. He lies and says he only buys antiques there. He claims they aren't close. Zeng Xu doesn't buy it. He points out the insane prices at the shop. He suggests it looks like money laundering.
He Gang tries to cover for them. He starts talking too much. His story falls apart. He contradicts himself. Then the phone rings. It’s bad news from the casino. The police swept the place. The caller escaped, but they lost all the money.
Muscle and Oil
The next day, the criminal landscape shifts. Liu Tianfei and Boss Wei go to see Ba Ye. They want to use his territory at Longwan. They have ships. They want to move product. They offer a commission. Ba Ye isn't interested.
Negotiations end quickly. Liu Tianfei uses force. His guys beat Ba Ye's crew easily. Ba Ye has no choice. He agrees to the deal. He mentions he has a contact in customs. He also has some stalled business. This leads to a new operation. They start smuggling oil. Zhao Peng is nervous about the risk. Liu Tianye just sees the profit. They make a lot of money very quickly.
A One-Way Ticket
Mayor Hong Mushou gives the police awards for the casino bust. But the gangs are cleaning house. He Biao invites Liu Tianye to watch a ball game. It is actually a meeting with Guo Yaoyang. Guo feels guilty about losing the casino. He apologizes.
He Gang acts friendly. He says the betting money from the game is enough for Guo to live abroad for twenty years. He tells Guo to enjoy his retirement. It is a lie. He Gang kills Guo right there. It is brutal. He turns to Liu Tianye. He suspects Liu Tianye leaked info to the police. Liu Tianye is terrified. He falls to the ground. He swears he didn't talk. To prove his loyalty, he agrees to dispose of the body.
Secrets at Home
The episode ends with domestic scenes. Zhao Peng goes home. His son, Zhao Wenxuan, tries to hide a beer. Zhao Peng doesn't get mad. He realizes the kid is growing up. He sits down and drinks with him. They have a real conversation.
Elsewhere, Liu Tianye and his brother are scrubbing the car. They need to get the blood off. Wen Jiangyan catches them. She sees the blood. Liu Tianfei lies instantly. He says they got into a fight at the game. He claims he is fine. She seems to buy it for now.
