Episode 18 recap: Gunfight Between Both Sides, Police Intervention
In this episode, Dai Yue Qing takes a risky step to secure a future for her gang and brothers by attempting to acquire a copper plate for a big profit. Based on information provided by Elder Qin, the social security department investigates Dai Yue Qing's background and discovers that, despite her seemingly fragile demeanor, she is quite formidable. After her husband's death, she killed three gang elders and took control of the gang.
Lin Shaobai believes it's unnecessary to confront her directly and suggests inviting Elder Qin to have a chat with Dai Yue Qing instead. Soon, she receives an invitation from Elder Qin to discuss a lucrative business opportunity. Lin Shaobai and Lu Zhengyang accompany Elder Qin as they wait, but when Dai Yue Qing is late, Elder Qin decides to wait a little longer.
Eventually, Dai Yue Qing arrives, bringing ginseng for Elder Qin's health. Upon realizing Lin Shaobai and Lu Zhengyang are police, she abruptly throws tea at Elder Qin, who sighs in frustration and leaves, allowing Lin Shaobai and Lu Zhengyang to talk with her. Dai Yue Qing initially offers a $20,000 bribe, which they refuse.
She ultimately agrees to cooperate, but only if her and her brothers' safety is guaranteed. Dai Yue Qing mentions a meeting with a man named Bolao, falsely claiming they are scheduled to meet at St. Joseph's Church the day after tomorrow. Suspecting she might have eyes on her, Lu Zhengyang and the team decide not to take her back to the police station but instead pretend to be Elder Qin’s men to monitor her.
Both Lin Shaobai and Lu Zhengyang are surprised to learn that Bolao is still alive. Lu Zhengyang speculates that someone might be using Bolao's name as a code. Dai Yue Qing's unusual reaction raises their suspicions, leading them to her home. Lin Shaobai intentionally asks her to fetch water and a teapot while Lu Zhengyang and Huzhi search her upstairs bedroom, discovering a secret passage, suggesting that her willingness to cooperate is a ruse to escape.
Lu Zhengyang creates a false impression of security, allowing Dai Yue Qing to escape through the secret passage in the middle of the night. After dawn, Lu Zhengyang and his team follow her and suspect she is meeting Bolao that day. They prepare to ambush her at the church, controlling the back exit. After a violent confrontation between Dai Yue Qing and Bolao’s men, the police intervene, capturing Dai Yue Qing and her henchmen.
Dai Yue Qing surrenders her weapon, and Lu Zhengyang agrees to be lenient with her brothers. However, Xu Wei throws a grenade, prompting Lu Zhengyang to pull Dai Yue Qing out of harm’s way just in time. Xu Wei attempts to shoot her again, but Lu Zhengyang prevents this. Frustrated by the failure to kill her, Xu Wei flees, leaving behind a fake ID.
While escaping on a tram, Xu Wei sees soldiers checking documents and gets off. Before the soldiers can detain him, he knocks one out and runs away. Meanwhile, Lu Zhengyang and Lin Shaobai find Zheng Lanting near St. Joseph's Church, intending to bring him in for questioning. Lin Shaobai checks Zheng Lanting’s alibi and confirms he was indeed conducting a home visit, which conveniently had a clear view of the church.
After sketching a scene, Zheng Lanting deliberately leaves behind a delivery slip, which is then stolen by a petty thief, allowing the slip to be sent out seamlessly. The informant known as Zombie Sparrow, Xiao Yun, is at the counterfeit money factory, and the team hopes to deliver intel to him before Dai Yue Qing can reveal anything. When pressed, Dai Yue Qing refuses to cooperate, prompting Lu Zhengyang to focus on the photograph they have.
He and Lin Shaobai seek Elder Qin's help to identify the child in the photo. After locating the child's residence and background, they confront Dai Yue Qing, who initially denies that Tong Susu is her biological child.
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