Episode 10 recap: Wang Liqun Finally Captured
In Episode 10, there were no signs of Lin Shaobai on the investigation list, and he admitted to asking the local constable for assistance. Lu Zhengyang sternly reprimanded Lin Shaobai for acting independently, warning him that if it happened again, he would be expelled from the Second Division. Lin Shaobai defiantly asserted that the murderer in the dancer case was Wang Liqun, and he was determined to uncover the truth. He promised to resign if Wang Liqun was not the killer, but what if he was?
The human trafficking case involving Zhao Wangju was the first case Lin Shaobai worked on after becoming a police officer, making it particularly significant to him. Regardless of the obstacles, he was committed to solving the case and bringing Wang Liqun to justice.
Wang Liqun appeared uninvited, demanding 25,000 silver dollars from Jin Maochang. He handed Jin a note with an HSBC account number, insisting that the money be transferred in full. Jin then passed the account details to Jiang Yang, who saw this as the only lead to find Wang Liqun. He would arrange everything at the bank for Jiang, who needed to keep an eye on who came to collect the money.
When someone arrived to withdraw the funds, a bank employee intentionally knocked over a teacup to grab Jiang Yang's attention. Jiang followed the person to a place called Hongda Commercial Firm. Jin intended not only to eliminate Wang Liqun but also to take down his superiors.
Meanwhile, Lu Zhengyang and his team identified two witnesses who recognized Wang Liqun—they were his landlords. During a search of Wang Liqun's rental, they found a radio and a notebook with the phrase “take the water route to Hangzhou.” Lu Zhengyang mistakenly assumed Wang Liqun had gone to Hangzhou. He noticed the radio's wires were unusually clean, indicating it hadn't been used frequently, and after investigating the post-liberation meter usage, he concluded that Wang Liqun was deliberately misleading them.
As they continued interviewing nearby residents, they discovered that Wang Liqun, under the alias Yang Jun, was well-acquainted with the wholesale pricing of merchandise, suggesting his hidden identity was related to the retail business. With so many department stores in Shanghai, it wasn't feasible to investigate each one.
On the other hand, Lin Shaobai remained focused on the dancer case. Other dancers familiar with Zhao Wangju confirmed that the victim was indeed Zhao, now known as Lin Li. The manager of the dance hall where Lin Li worked informed Lin Shaobai that the man who took Lin Li was wearing a custom suit from Peiramon. Lin Shaobai showed them a sketch, and the manager confirmed it was the same man.
Lu Zhengyang brought in Master Zhao, who was familiar with Wang Liqun's business, and had him identify Wang's voice over the phone, ultimately recognizing Yang Jun’s voice coming from Hongda Commercial Firm.
Meanwhile, Lin Shaobai and Captain Zhang used the delivery records for the Peiramon suits to confirm that Wang Liqun, the spy they were trying to capture, was indeed the murderer of Zhao Wangju. Captain Zhang called Lu Zhengyang, but there was no answer. Lin Shaobai decided to take immediate action to apprehend him.
Disguised as a supplier, Lu Zhengyang controlled the situation at the department store, preparing to capture Wang Liqun. Wang was alert and made a run for it by jumping out a window, but was ultimately cornered by Lu Zhengyang, Lin Shaobai, and their team. During a struggle between Lu Zhengyang and Wang Liqun, Lin Shaobai, in a moment of desperation, fired a gunshot at Wang Liqun.
Wang was rushed to the hospital, and Jiang Yang, who had been watching him closely, reported the capture to Jin Maochang. Jin ordered Jiang to eliminate Wang Liqun before he could speak.
Xiao Yun used an emergency signal to inform the team about the capture of their asset, Eagle. Determined to rescue him, they made plans. After Wang Liqun regained consciousness, Lin Shaobai’s attempts to provoke him were ineffective. Instead, Wang brought up the bombing incident from four years ago to stir up Lu Zhengyang, who remained composed despite the provocation.
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