Episode Summary
The series finale reveals the origin of Hong Mushou's crimes in a 2002 flashback. In the present, a chaotic confrontation leads to the death of Liu Tianfei and the arrest of both Liu Tianye and Hong Mushou. Qin Feng stops his brother from committing murder just before the police intervene. Justice is served as the entire criminal ring receives prison sentences. A time jump shows a hopeful reunion for the surviving family members.
Spoiler Alert
The Nightmare Begins
We start with a trip back to 2002. Hong Mushou is hosting a fancy dinner at a hotel. He spots a dancer named Xu Li on the TV. He decides he wants her. His lackey, Guazilao, catches the look. He whispers to Zhang Xin. The plan is simple and gross. Zhang Xin drugs Xu Li and drags her to a room. Guazilao stands guard. Xu Li wakes up later. She sees Hong Mushou walking away. But the face she remembers most is Guazilao’s terrifying mug at the door.
Old Clothes and New Coordinates
Back in the present, Liu Tianye puts on his old clothes. He misses the days when he was broke but happy. His millions just make him feel empty now. He leaves with Liu Tianfei. Meanwhile, Qin Feng and Mai Hongchao are at work. They track a phone signal to find He Kang. He Kang realizes they are coming. He tries to move Meng Yu to a new spot. They run into each other. It gets physical. Meng Yu is in bad shape and clutching her stomach. Qin Feng drops the guards. Mai Hongchao gets the girl out. Then the chaos starts. The police arrive. Liu Tianye’s crew arrives at the same time.
One Brother Falls
The police secure Meng Yu. Liu Tianye tries to snatch her back. He needs a hostage to use against Hong Mushou. It does not work. The police have the numbers. A firefight breaks out. Liu Tianfei steps up. He covers Liu Tianye’s escape. The police return fire. Liu Tianfei takes a bullet and dies right there. Liu Tianye runs away. Hong Mushou is at a construction site. He realizes his empire is crumbling.
Abandoned
Hong Mushou makes one last call. He dials the number for "Teacher." He needs protection. The phone is off. He realizes he is just a pawn. Nobody is coming to save him. Liu Tianye shows up at the site. He is dressed as a worker. He sneaks up behind Hong. He wants blood. He raises a weapon. Qin Feng jumps in. He stops the murder at the last second. The police swarm them. They arrest Hong Mushou and Liu Tianye. Qin Feng watches them take his brother away. It is a rough moment.
Serving Time
Wen Jiangyan makes her choice. She says goodbye to Wen Qin. She is ready to face the music. Wen Qin promises to raise the kids. Wen Jiangyan regrets how she tried to protect Liu Tianye. She knows she messed up. The legal system takes over. Qin Feng, Ye Tianyou, and Mai Hongchao visit Hu Xiaoyue’s grave. They tell him it is over. The judge hands out sentences. Hong Mushou, Zhang Xin, Liu Tianye, and the rest get what they deserve. Wen Jiangyan goes to prison for destroying evidence.
The Long Road Home
Zhao Ziyi sits by Zhao Wenxuan’s bed. He is still in a coma. Then his hand moves. It is a small sign of life. Qin Feng gets his badge back. The department promotes him to captain. We jump forward a few years. Wen Jiangyan walks out of prison. She climbs a mountain to meet her family. Wen Qin is there with the grandkids. They hug. They cry. The nightmare is finally behind them.
