Episode 35 recap: Meng Heng Killed in a Trap
In Episode 35, two concerned mothers suggest that Jin Yan move in with them, worried about her living alone. However, Jin Yan is resilient and independent; she’s preparing to return to work and is not defeated by her father’s passing. The group gathers to discuss possible hiding places for Bo Lao, ruling out options like Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan. Lao Lu analyzes that Bo Lao is not one to easily concede defeat, and he still holds the key card, "Xiao Cang," which may lead them to Zheng Lanting.
Jin Yan privately asks Shao Bai about her father's last words, and he shares the truth with her. She presses further, inquiring if there had been any investigation by the Social Affairs Bureau before her father’s death. Although Shao Bai doesn’t directly mention it, Jin Yan has a sinking feeling of guilt for not noticing her father’s unusual behavior in time.
Meanwhile, Liu Gui Hang's men are secretly monitoring activities but are caught red-handed by Xu Wei. At that moment, Xiao Cang reports to Bo Lao about the success of the live experiments and plans to start human trials. Bo Lao devises a plan to use Liu Gui Hang’s men as test subjects. Li Xu quickly eliminates the spies sent by Jin Mao Chang to the village and ensures the safety of Xu Wei and others' families. Bo Lao informs Xu Wei and Li Xu that they are about to deliver a "great gift" to an "old friend" in Shanghai.
Soon after, members of the Social Affairs Bureau receive suspicious letters. Lao Lu notices the anomaly and orders them not to be opened, calling in Jin Yan and other experts for analysis. Jin Yan confirms that the letters contain anthrax powder, and thanks to the timely discovery, danger is averted, though the office undergoes a thorough disinfection.
Upon learning about Xu Wei's conversation with Li Xu, Bo Lao sternly warns against complacency. Meng Heng seizes the opportunity to kidnap Xiao Cang and escape, shocking Bo Lao, who immediately organizes a manhunt. Meng Heng flees to a clinic, muttering words like "anthrax," prompting the doctor to call the police. Lao Lu and Shao Bai arrive quickly, followed closely by Jin Yan. Meng Heng has fallen into a coma and is rushed to the hospital. Jin Yan suspects he is a victim of the anthrax experiments and believes that if he wakes up, he might reveal the secrets of the testing facility.
Lao Lu assigns Shao Bai to ensure Meng Heng’s safety until he regains consciousness. Knowing that antibiotics can save Meng Heng, Bo Lao decides he must silence him to eliminate future threats. Having lost track of Meng Heng, he uses the police to instruct Liu Gui Hang to spread false reports, intending to draw Lao Lu and others away. Lao Lu is sent to bring Shao Bai back for questioning, unaware that it’s a trap set by the spies.
Seizing the opportunity, Xu Wei and Li Xu follow Lao Lu and easily locate Meng Heng's hideout. After Lao Lu, Shao Bai, and Jin Yan leave, Xu Wei quickly organizes an operation, with Liu Gui Hang's men leading the charge. In the car, Shao Bai senses something is off and suggests it might be a spy scheme. Lao Lu realizes the truth and decides to turn back.
When they return, Meng Heng has already been silenced, and the murderer is revealed to be Xu Wei. Xu Wei and Liu Gui Hang take advantage of the chaos to escape, while Lin Shao Bai chooses to pursue Liu Gui Hang alone.
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