Episode 28 recap: Suspicions of a Mole in the Investigation
In Episode 28, Jin Maochang suspects that Bei Lao has placed a spy around him. After analyzing the situation with Old Zhou, they find that Li Yuquan, the manager of the sugar factory, is highly suspicious. In order to deal with Bei Lao, they need to remove this thorn first. Lin Shaobai returns to the team, and before he can settle in, Old Lu calls him into the office. The fire hazard in the materials warehouse has been resolved, but the next task is to investigate the source of the white phosphorus found in the incendiary devices.
Old Lu discovers that Jin Maochang's factory has purchased white phosphorus, and several warehouses containing it are registered under his name, raising suspicions about Jin's connection to the spies. Lin Shaobai and Cen Xiaoman visit Jin Maochang to gather information. Uncle Jin claims that all the accounts are in order, but Lin Shaobai specifically sends Cen Xiaoman to check the books, intending to remove her from the conversation and press Uncle Jin for the truth.
Lin Shaobai mentions that during the Nationalist government's rule in Shanghai, Uncle Jin’s business thrived, which inevitably involved him in helping the Nationalists. He argues that in this new society, it’s better to cut ties with the past as soon as possible. For a moment, Jin Maochang hesitates but ultimately does not confess, stating that the investigation should remain fair and clear. When Cen Xiaoman returns and complains to Old Lu, he chuckles and explains that Lin Shaobai sent her away to lower Jin Maochang's guard.
Old Jin sends Li Yuquan out of town to collect debts, and Old Zhou personally sees him off to the station, accompanied by Ah Kui. When Li Yuquan notices that the car is heading in the wrong direction, he quickly alerts them. An impatient Ah Kui pulls out a gun and tells him to be quiet. Lin Shaobai and Xiaoman head to the sugar factory to inquire about the use of white phosphorus, but they discover that Li Yuquan is conveniently out of town. Lin then calls Uncle Jin to enter the white phosphorus storage warehouse with him, only to find that the stored white phosphorus is fake.
Uncle Jin claims that only Manager Li Yuquan has the key to the warehouse, raising suspicions that Li is embezzling. He instructs his men to find Li Yuquan immediately. The test results come back, but they differ from what Jin Yan and the others expected, leading her to suspect that the previous investigation went off track. She informs Lin Shaobai, theorizing that someone is using anthrax shells to obscure the presence of anthrax bacteria near the sugar factory. However, they overlooked that the bacteria on the anthrax shells are not the same type carried by rats.
The real source of infection has yet to be identified, prompting Jin Yan to sneak in for further investigation. Lin Shaobai warns her to stop, but she refuses to listen. Back in the second office, Lin Shaobai reports the situation to Old Lu, stating that as soon as they find Li Yuquan, everything will become clear. Jin Yan, restless and unable to sleep, sneaks into Jin Maochang’s office and is caught, pretending she came to fetch a bottle of ink.
Li Yaohong has been investigating the mole and retrieves information on Chen Rushan, only to find that everyone who knew Chen in the past is no longer around. This suggests that Chen Rushan’s past, and perhaps even his identity, may be fabricated. Old Lu and Li Yaohong decide to start their investigation from Chen Rushan's disability; if they discover it’s fake, then Chen Rushan himself might be a fraud.
Consequently, the hospital’s physical examination forms are distributed to everyone in the social services department, and even though Old Chen is on loan, he is required to attend. Jin Maochang offers a large sum of money and promises to send it to Hong Kong later, and Li Yuquan agrees to take on all responsibilities for Uncle Jin. Jin then sets up a counter-espionage scheme, planning to use Bei Lao to eliminate Li Yuquan. Chen Rushan skips the physical examination, and Li Yaohong urges him to go, leading to an argument.
Lin Shaobai and Old Lu intervene to ease the tension. Upon hearing that it was Deputy Director Yang’s suggestion, Old Chen agrees to go for the examination, and Lin Shaobai and Old Lu personally accompany him to get an X-ray.
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