Episode Summary
The police investigation hits a wall, but Zeng Xu finds a clue about a van. Liu Tianye kidnaps He Gang, sparking a potential gang war with He Biao. Wen Jiangyan takes over the Longwan company with Liu Tianye's help. To protect the business's future, she expels the men involved in criminal activities, including Qin Feng and her brother, from the family clan.
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Dead Ends and Family Dinners
Things start off heavy. Qin Feng, Liu Tianye, and Wen Jiangyan all visit their parents' graves. The mood is grim. The police investigation isn't doing much better. They find out Wen Bo didn't actually know about that massive money transfer. That clears him a little. But the search in Longwan is a bust. No smuggled goods. The anonymous tipster vanished. The cops are starting to think there is way more to this case than they realized.
Wen Bo tries to find some comfort at home. His mom cooks him a big meal. He asks to move back in. She agrees immediately. She knows he is worried about his safety. It’s a quiet moment before the chaos starts again.
The Doctor and the Van
Zeng Xu and Bian Jing are back on the hunt. They track Dr. Chen to a hidden apartment. They kick the door in. But they are too late. He Gang is gone. The trash can is full of bloody gauze. Dr. Chen plays dumb. He says he treated a patient but didn't see his face. The guy left in a hurry.
The cops check the building security. One guard was knocked out that night. The tapes are wiped. But Zeng Xu and Bian Jing don't give up. They check cameras at a nearby shop. They spot a van with no license plates. Peng Hanzhang shows up and pays the shop owner for the info. They finally have a lead.
War on the Horizon
Liu Tianye makes a dirty move. He kidnaps He Gang. We find out how he found him. Zhou Sisi used a "honey trap" on Dr. Chen earlier. She got the location out of him.
He Biao finds out his brother is taken. He loses it. He gathers his crew and prepares for a war with Liu Tianye. But someone else is watching. Zhang Xin tells a hitman to keep eyes on both groups. He wants them to kill each other off so he can finish the survivors.
A New Leader for Longwan
Wen Jiangyan has a heart-to-heart with her mom. She says she plans to marry her boyfriend once this is all over. Wen Qin is thrilled. She gives her daughter a family heirloom jade bracelet.
Then comes the shareholder meeting. It’s brutal. Wen Qin rips into Liu Tianye. She blames him for turning Longwan into a mess. Wen Jiangyan steps up. She runs for the leadership position. She promises to clean up the company.
Liu Tianye surprises everyone. He resigns and votes for his sister. We learn they made a deal. She reported him, but they agreed to fix the company together. She wins the vote unanimously.
The Exile
Wen Jiangyan’s first act as boss is harsh. She announces that Liu Tianye, Liu Tianfei, Qin Feng, and Wen Bo are expelled from the clan. They are out of the company. It looks like a betrayal. But it isn't.
Qin Feng actually planned this with her. He wants to separate the company from their criminal pasts. He and Wen Bo accept it. They remove their names from the family tree. They leave voluntarily. Liu Tianye takes his loyal men and heads to a private clubhouse he set up. The old guard is officially gone.
