Episode 24 recap: Diao Zhe sent someone to cause a car accident.
Diao Yu knew that it was most likely Diao Zhe who informed on them, but he still held onto a glimmer of hope. So he went to the nightclub to find Diao Zhe. When he heard Diao Zhe admit it himself, saying that he did it for him, it made him feel incredibly sorry for Xu Wei Biao and Huang Si Er. When he returned home, he got himself drunk and ended up cutting off two fingers. He took a box of money and braved the rain to apologize to Xu Wei Biao.
Xu Wei Biao didn't believe that Diao Yu would inform on them. He suspected it was Diao Zhe's doing. However, Diao Yu insisted that he and Diao Zhe were no different in taking responsibility for this matter and would forever be indebted to Xu Wei Biao. Xu Wei Biao was furious and threw the box of money, declaring that he would no longer consider Diao Yu his brother.
When Diao Yu returned home, he started drinking straight from the bottle. Seeing Diao Zhe, who was succumbing to drug addiction again, filled with disgust, he bluntly said that the family would be better off without him. Diao Zhe noticed Diao Yu's bandaged hand and realized that Diao Yu sacrificed two fingers to settle the matter. He couldn't help but feel some regret, but if he hadn't informed on them back then, they wouldn't have been able to support Diao Yu. So, when he heard Diao Yu despising him, he slapped him hard and scolded him for being unfilial.
Diao Yu was torn between his sense of righteousness and his father. He felt like he was going crazy, deeply distressed as he lowered his head. Zhang Peng and his female companion were partying when they ran out of drugs. The female companion was displeased, but at that moment, Diao Zhe took the initiative to call Zhang Peng. Zhang Peng initially planned to ignore him, but the unbearable withdrawal symptoms made him give in and eventually go to meet Diao Zhe.
Diao Zhe knew that Zhang Peng came because of the drugs, so he deliberately presented a new product to attract Zhang Peng. While Zhang Peng was on the verge of desperation, Diao Zhe skillfully extracted information from him and learned about Xu Wei Biao taking Lin Hong Mei for a prenatal check-up.
Due to recent worries, Lin Hong Mei's hormonal balance was disturbed. After the doctor's examination, she was specifically advised to maintain a happy mood. Xu Wei Biao understood and knew that he hadn't been able to accompany Lin Hong Mei much lately because of Huang Si Er's situation. So, he let Liuge go ahead and drove Lin Hong Mei to have a conversation.
From the money he earned over the years, Lin Hong Mei had already noticed that Xu Wei Biao was keeping something from her. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to earn so much money from the property company and the bar. Unable to hide it any longer, Xu Wei Biao admitted that he was involved in smuggling. He had already decided to quit the smuggling business after settling things with Huang Si Er and do something legitimate. He wanted to wait for their child to be born and live a stable and secure life as a family.
For the sake of the child in her womb, Lin Hong Mei ultimately gave Xu Wei Biao one last chance. She didn't want to bring up the child in prison or have to visit his father's grave. Understanding Lin Hong Mei's concerns, Xu Wei Biao put the engagement ring he had prepared for their wedding anniversary on her finger. The couple resolved their differences and decided to return home and live a good life.
As Xu Wei Biao's car was crossing the road, a large truck collided violently with their sedan. Lin Hong Mei was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. Her vital signs have not yet recovered, and the baby in her womb has been miscarried. Xu Wei Biao was injured, and upon learning of Lin Hong Mei's condition, he anxiously grabbed the doctor, willing to pay any amount of money to save her life.
Seeing everything unfold before him, Lin Zhi Hua was furious and beat up Xu Wei Biao, resenting him for not taking good care of Lin Hong Mei. He made up his mind that if he found any connection between Xu Wei Biao and the accident, Xu Wei Biao would pay the price.
Upon hearing that Xu Wei Biao and Lin Hong Mei were in trouble, Zhang Peng immediately rushed to the hospital. When he learned that they had an accident on their way back from a prenatal check-up, he immediately thought of Diao Zhe and went to find him, distraught. He happened to see his lover and Diao Zhe together.
At this point, Zhang Peng understood everything and collapsed to the ground. Diao Zhe, upon seeing this, came out and confronted Zhang Peng, admitting that he had a genuine emotional connection with Zhang Peng. He also confessed to causing Xu Wei Biao's situation. He asked Zhang Peng to shoot him, but Zhang Peng, being a coward, didn't do anything and instead went back to kneel in front of Xu Wei Biao, confessing and revealing that he leaked the address of the warehouse due to his drug addiction and also exposed Lin Hong Mei's prenatal check-up.
Xu Wei Biao couldn't believe that it was Zhang Peng, whom he had painstakingly saved from Yunjiang, who caused his downfall. He couldn't comprehend how his decades-long brother could betray him like this. Zhang Peng, aware of his immense guilt, asked Xu Wei Biao to kill him, but when Xu Wei Biao threw a corkscrew at him, Zhang Peng cowardly hesitated to act.
Xu Wei Biao found it ironic. Just as he stood up, Wang Lei took the initiative and brutally beat Zhang Peng while ensuring that nobody could find him. He hid Zhang Peng in an undisclosed location to recover from his injuries. Diao Yu returned to the office and saw Diao Zhe and his group celebrating and using drugs. Only then did he realize that Diao Zhe had orchestrated the accident that targeted Xu Wei Biao and his family. His heart turned to ashes, and he couldn't believe how ruthless Diao Zhe could be. He was in extreme pain.
I feel like someone like Biaozi isn't suited for having a family. He's better off living his own life. Firstly, having a wife and children makes him vulnerable. Secondly, it's a great hardship for Hongmei, and it breaks her heart to lose the child.
The two people who truly loved each other ended up getting divorced. The impact on Hongmei is immense, and she can't get over it for a while. It's a pity for both Hongmei and their love.