Episode 23 recap: # Zhou Zhi Fei Invites Gu Yi Zhong
In Episode 23, Zhou Zhi Fei takes Yu Qing to visit Jiang Bo Xian, resulting in a fruitful encounter where Jiang generously gifts a painting. On the way back, Yu Qing excitedly shows off a gold bar bracelet, while Zhou Zhi Fei reflects on their success, which is not just due to the gift but also the completion of their mission. However, with Jiang Bo Xian gone, Zhou Zhi Fei must now deal with the Japanese.
Upon returning home, Xie Wen Chao calls with good news: Gu Yi Zhong has returned, surprising Zhou Zhi Fei. While considering this, Huang Xin Zhai visits and bluntly expresses doubts about Gu Yi Zhong's identity, suggesting he may have ties to the GCD and mentioning Gu Yi Zhong's previous visit to a dungeon, attempting to sow discord.
Zhou Zhi Fei remains calm and invites Huang Xin Zhai to the kitchen, having other plans in mind, prompting Huang to leave discreetly. Zhou Zhi Fei prepares a meal and invites Gu Yi Zhong to the Huang residence. After a few rounds of drinks, he gets straight to the point, clarifying misconceptions and revealing the truth about Gu Hui Zhong's death and the elimination of the murderer. He also hints at the exposure of the number 8 and the rescue of Xiao Jun Xia, suggesting that Gu Yi Zhong should have no further worries.
After Gu Yi Zhong departs, he is intercepted by Huang Xin Zhai, who reveals Jiang Bo Xian's whereabouts. Gu Yi Zhong rushes back to Gu Garden and receives the same information from Gao Hu. To be cautious, he first visits Ou Xin Ping to warn him of the risks before meeting with Old Huang to accept a mission to prevent Jiang Bo Xian from meeting with the Japanese.
Meanwhile, Huang Xin Zhai secretly meets with Ji Hong Bo. Although both are Chongqing agents, they belong to different factions. Ji uses a gold bar and boat ticket as bait and reassures Huang's mother to build trust. After confirming, Huang shares the plan for the Liu Garden operation.
The next day, the situation at Liu Garden changes dramatically when Jiang Bo Xian appears. Huang Xin Zhai has made meticulous preparations for an internal and external assault, overwhelming Jiang Bo Xian's guards. As they withdraw, Xie Wen Chao leads a team to encircle them, resulting in a gunfight.
Zhou Zhi Fei quickly reports to Kondo Masao, complicating matters further. Ji Hong Bo, waiting for backup, tragically gets assassinated. Ignoring warnings, Ou Xin Ping rushes into Liu Garden, receiving covert assistance from Gu Yi Zhong. Although they manage to kill several enemies, they are ultimately captured by Kondo Masao's surprise attack, while Jiang Bo Xian is safely extracted by his colleagues.
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