Episode 20 recap: Entrepreneurs verify the curse of reincarnation one by one.
After Che Su Wei performed the autopsy, she discovered that the deceased, Wen Su Ying, was poisoned, but she hasn't identified the type of poison yet. After Wen Su Ying's death, her stocks plummeted. Gu Yuan and Che Su Wei suspect it may be a business war, but they don't know how the culprit administered the poison.
Due to the drastic drop in stocks, Deng Zi Xiao blames Deng Zi Qiao, who recommended that he buy the stock. Deng Zi Qiao, puzzled, expresses that no one expected the robust Wen Su Ying to die. Deng Zi Xiao suddenly realizes that the curse mentioned by Zhao Cheng Min might be true.
Fearful that the curse will manifest on himself, Deng Zi Xiao seeks out Zhao Cheng Min and reveals the occurrence of his dream, where he was possessed by Mu Zong De and went to the old house dressed in Peking Opera attire. Deng Zi Xiao discloses everything, hoping Zhao Cheng Min can provide more information about Mu Zong De. He doesn't want to suffer the same fate as Mu Zong De and die from the curse on stocks.
Deng Zi Xiao inquires about Mu Zong De from Zhao Cheng Min and later has a strange dream when he returns home, which terrifies him. Seeing Deng Zi Xiao distressed, Yu Si Yan advises him to relax and seek treatment from a psychologist. Following Yu Si Yan's advice, Deng Zi Xiao undergoes hypnosis with a psychologist. However, this session plunges him into even deeper nightmares, where he witnesses a scene from his past life as Mu Zong De.
Startled awake, Deng Zi Xiao reveals that he was Mu Zong De in a past life. The psychologist suggests that it's possible Deng Zi Xiao committed some wrongdoing in this lifetime, leading to his current situation, and encourages him to confess his misdeeds. Deng Zi Xiao remains silent but appears extremely anxious, craving to uncover the truth about Mu Zong De.
Che Su Wei consults foreign experts about the poison and learns about a rare toxin called Bellche's Snake Venom, which causes immediate death upon exposure. After Gu Yuan hears about the snake venom from Che Su Wei, he discovers a needle mark on Wen Su Ying's body, raising suspicions that someone administered the poison at close range.
Gu Yuan recalls that Wen Su Ying did not wear a brooch before her death but was found wearing one afterward, which reminds him of Yu Si Yan putting a brooch on her. Gu Yuan suspects that Yu Si Yan killed Wen Su Ying and instructs Yan Jun Jie to investigate if anyone in the black market is selling Bellche's Snake Venom. The investigation reveals that Yu Si Yan indeed purchased the venom.
With confirmation from their boss that Yu Si Yan is the buyer of the snake venom, Gu Yuan prepares to arrest Yu Si Yan. However, upon arrival, they hear Yu Si Yan calling for help.
Gu Siyuan broke into the house but was shocked to find that Yu Si Yan had been shot dead, and they couldn't catch the killer.
Zhao Cheng Min helped Deng Zixiao investigate Mu Zongde's situation and discovered that Mu Zongde's family had all died. This prompted her to remind Deng Zixiao to protect his wife. Deng Zixiao believed what Zhao Cheng Min said and hurried back to see Yu Si Yan, but he was shocked to find that Yu Si Yan had been killed.
Gu Siyuan immediately broke into the house but didn't find the killer who had killed Yu Si Yan or any hiding place. They only saw Deng Zixiao at the door and took him back for questioning as a suspect. Deng Zixiao mentioned meeting Zhao Cheng Min to inquire about Mu Zongde's situation, so Gu Siyuan and the others also went to find Zhao Cheng Min to ask for details. This confirmed that Deng Zixiao didn't have the opportunity to kill Yu Si Yan.
Gu Siyuan ruled out Deng Zixiao as a suspect in his wife's murder, so he revealed the incident of Yu Si Yan killing Wen Suying with a poisoned brooch and presented the relevant evidence. He asked Deng Zixiao to think carefully about the people close to Yu Si Yan to determine Yu Si Yan's motive for murder.
Deng Ziqiao's stocks plummeted, almost bankrupting him. He drank and cried in sadness, then pulled himself together and went to find Deng Zixiao. Deng Ziqiao comforted Deng Zixiao, who had lost his wife, and lied that he had found a foreigner who didn't understand the domestic situation and wanted to acquire their stocks completely.
When Deng Zixiao heard that someone wanted their stocks, he wanted to meet this foreigner. Deng Ziqiao, thinking it was for Deng Zixiao's own good, told him not to worry about it and took responsibility for signing the contract. Deng Ziqiao explained that he had drafted the contract and checked the terms, and all Deng Zixiao had to do was read the contract and sign it.
Deng Zixiao believed Deng Ziqiao's words and returned to his seat to prepare to sign. He happened to touch Deng Ziqiao's hand and felt that it was very hot. Deng Ziqiao lied that it was because of the car heater, and Deng Zixiao didn't suspect anything. He was focused on reading the contract, while Deng Ziqiao appeared particularly nervous.
Deng Zixiao saw the price in the contract and felt that it was advantageous for them. He wanted to sign it immediately but was interrupted by Zhao Cheng Min's arrival. Deng Zixiao put down the contract and wanted to meet Zhao Cheng Min first, which made Deng Ziqiao particularly unhappy but had no choice.
Zhao Cheng Min informed Deng Zixiao about her recent investigation, revealing that Mu Zongde had ended up on the streets after being deceived by his younger brother, Mu Zongxing, who took away all his assets. This served as a warning to Deng Zixiao.
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