Episode Summary
A flashback reveals that Liu Tianye inadvertently ruined Wen Bo's police career years ago with dirty money. In the present, Wen Qin calls a shareholder meeting to oust Liu Tianye. The police raid Longwan, but the smugglers move the goods in time. Qin Feng and Wen Bo are suspended from the force. Wen Jiangyan investigates on her own and discovers a hidden stash of cash.
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A Career Ended Before It Began
We start with a flashback to 2005. It should be a celebration. Xiao Shuai rushes over with a gift for Wen Bo. The guy just got into the police academy. But the mood shifts instantly. Liu Tianye and his crew return to the company looking guilty. They made a massive mistake. They tried to give "compensation money" to Zhao Yong’s family. The sister-in-law refused it. So, these geniuses wired the cash directly to her account. Now Wen Bo is under investigation because of that transfer. They didn't help him. They destroyed his future.
The Matriarch Lays Down the Law
Back in the present, Wen Qin is furious. She forces Liu Tianye to kneel in the ancestral hall. She demands the truth about the five million found in Wen Bo’s mother's account. Liu tries to lie. He claims it is clean money from the logistics business. Wen Qin doesn't buy it. You don't make that kind of profit that fast. He claims he did it for Longwan. She tells him he actually ruined Longwan. She is done with his excuses. She decides to call a shareholder meeting immediately.
Desperate Moves
The next morning, the pressure mounts. Liu Tianye is terrified of getting kicked out of the company. He scrambles to secure votes. He also has a loose end to tie up. He Gang is injured. If he doesn't get to a hospital, he dies. Liu targets Dr. Chen at the Second Hospital. He knows the doctor has a crush on Zhou Sisi. Liu decides to use Sisi as bait. He plans to use a "honey trap" to get the doctor's cooperation. It is a dirty play.
Suspension and Investigation
The smuggling accusations against Longwan cause chaos at the police station. The atmosphere is heavy. Peng Hanzhang makes a tough call. He suggests transferring Qin Feng to avoid any conflict of interest. The brass decides to suspend both Qin Feng and Wen Bo. It looks bad for them. But Captain Zhong stands by his men. He trusts their character completely. He vows to keep digging until he finds the person who framed them.
A Broken Home
Liu Tianye’s personal life is falling apart too. His wife, Zhao Ziyi, leaves him a letter. She took the kid and went back to her parents. She is tired of him never being home. Later, Wen Jiangyan confronts her brother. She knows about the ledger. She found the secrets hidden inside. She tells him she is protecting the family in her own way.
The Raid and the Ruse
The police finally descend on Longwan Village. Customs officers seal off the logistics company. They haul Liu Tianye in for questioning. But the raid is a bust. The warehouse is empty. Liu Tianfei moved the contraband just in time. Wen Jiangyan was watching him the whole time though.
Back in the village, people are panicking. They ask Zhao Peng about the smuggling rumors. He plays it cool. He convinces them everything is fine. He uses reverse psychology. The villagers buy it. They agree to keep doing business with him.
Following the Money
Wen Qin tries to secure her power base. She talks to Zhao Peng about the failing marriage between her son and Ziyi. It was a business arrangement anyway. She demands Zhao Peng’s support at the upcoming shareholder meeting. But the real action happens later that night. Wen Jiangyan sneaks into Liu Tianfei’s warehouse. She searches the place. She doesn't find goods. She finds a massive pile of cash.
