Episode 1 recap: Zhao You Nan infiltrated the tiger's den, where Huang Zong Wei was producing crystal onions.
In a dense foreign jungle, Huang Zong Wei was roaring at a man named A Dong. He wanted to return to the country to see his son, but A Dong advised him against taking reckless action. He warned Huang Zong Wei that his every move was being monitored by the police, and if he returned, he would be immediately captured. The crimes he had committed were punishable by death.
Huang Zong Wei, in a state of emotional turmoil, grabbed and shook A Dong. He expressed that his son's life was at stake, so what did his own life matter? He questioned A Dong, asking if he was being used as a tool. A Dong, tearing off his mask, retaliated with a punch and asked Huang Zong Wei what he thought he was, and if not a tool, then what? Upon witnessing their leader being attacked, Huang Zong Wei's brothers immediately armed themselves and surrounded A Dong.
Let's rewind to the late 1980s and early 1990s when international drug trafficking groups were rampant. As a result, drug transactions continued to occur on the southwestern border of our country. In pursuit of enormous profits, drug traffickers were willing to take extreme risks. Local anti-drug police engaged in a life-and-death struggle against them. In an era of technological backwardness and limited resources, law enforcement officers could only gather clues through visits and investigations, resulting in significant sacrifices.
On this day, Liu Yuan, the captain of the drug control team at the Sanping County Public Security Bureau in the border area, was reporting the progress of the drug control work to his superiors. Renmei Village in Sanping County was a drug trafficking hub, and all the families in this village shared the surname Lin. Legend has it that after the failure of the Fang La Rebellion, one of Fang La's subordinates, Lin Chuanxi, took refuge here and settled down, with his descendants living here for generations.
Renmei had a complex terrain, and its people possessed exceptional counter-surveillance capabilities. The drug traffickers in the village were led by a man named Lin A Biao, and their meeting point was a small shop at the entrance of the village. Liu Yuan planned to send his deputy undercover to investigate the situation in the village. However, the bureau chief believed that the situation in the village was intricate and the residents were highly vigilant. He thought that a stranger entering the village would surely arouse suspicion. He suggested sending a bold and meticulous female comrade. One of the team members proposed assigning Zhao You Nan from the data room for this task. When the bureau chief asked if she had experience working in the field, Liu Yuan replied that her wild temperament made it difficult for anyone to control her, and he was concerned about potential issues.
The bureau chief sternly criticized him and ordered him to immediately summon Zhao You Nan. Zhao You Nan, a retired member of the border defense forces who had been assigned to the Public Security Bureau, had a short ear-length haircut, giving her a strong and carefree appearance. She had once won the championship in a martial arts competition within the public security system and was a fearless and tenacious tomboy.
After accepting the mission, Zhao You Nan disguised herself as a modern lady and arrived at Renmei Village. Liu Yuan, along with other officers, followed closely behind, waiting for Zhao You Nan to gather information and give the signal for immediate arrest.
Zhao You Nan first went to the small shop at the village entrance and successfully established connections. Following the shop owner's directions, she went to meet A Biao. When Lin A Biao saw Zhao You Nan, a fashionable and glamorous woman, he had wicked intentions. However, he was no match for Zhao You Nan. Realizing the danger, Lin A Biao tried to escape, but he was caught between Liu Yuan and Zhao You Nan and captured successfully.
The arrest was highly effective, and the latest drugs in the world were found in Renmei Village. The Sanping County Public Security Bureau immediately formed a task force to investigate this new type of drug. Chemistry can change people's lives. Huang Zong Wei was the owner of a factory producing crystal onions. He had triplet sons. Huang Zong Wei was usually kind-hearted, with a seemingly harmless smile on his face. He treated his workers well, willingly paying them overtime. When he learned that the supervisor's daughter had been accepted into college, he even gave her a red envelope and mentioned that he would cover the child's tuition for the next few years.
The supervisor was deeply moved and didn't know what to say. She vowed to work tirelessly to meet the production schedule and deliver on time. Huang Zong Wei felt a sense of panic when he heard the suppliers mention that the county public security bureau had discovered a new batch of drugs. However, he maintained a calm demeanor on his face and even joked with his business partners. Huang Zong Wei arranged to meet Xia Hongzhang at a noodle restaurant. He informed Xia Hongzhang about the discovery of the new drugs by the police, and specifically mentioned that they were manufactured using his crystal onion production. He subtly pointed out that Xia Hongzhang hadn't been completely honest with him and issued a warning. Without eating the meal, Huang Zong Wei left.
Xia Hongzhang remained in a daze, no longer having the appetite to eat the noodles in front of him.
I think the female lead's performance was excellent. Firstly, she portrayed a girl without acting skills or plastic surgery, and that kind of acting is truly commendable.
Secondly, the entire series with just one expression, isn't that difficult? It's really challenging, you know.
Thirdly, she appeared for all 9 episodes since the premiere, and that must have been exhausting.
Fourthly, the police officer carrying a military dagger and directly slashing through factory items during an investigation, do you know how heavy that is? It's quite heavy.
Fifthly, what I want to say about her performance is that a discharged soldier disobeying orders and openly confronting a leader, do you know how much courage that takes?
All soldiers should learn from her, and on the battlefield, they should challenge their commanders more often.
Sixthly, today's 9th episode was truly amazing.
That's what I admire about her. She was chasing after A Long but ended up running in the opposite direction and directly reached the drug lord's hideout.
If it were me, I'd contact my military superiors, prepare an intercontinental missile, and send them the coordinates. That would be a perfect ending.
You're not a police officer, you're like a character from a fragrance commercial.
Once again, it proves that the Earth is round. After running around the Earth, she finally found the drug lord.
I'm really looking forward to your future performances.
I support you!
Episode nine is so damn good! It made me redefine what it means to be a narcotics police officer. It's as refreshing and unforgettable as those epic anti-Japanese dramas in war settings.
First of all, the female police officer is extremely dedicated.
From staking out during the day to the night, she can glance at something from a distance and instantly know what kind of chemical it is. It's an understatement to say she has 20/20 vision.
Secondly, she's a sports enthusiast. She can keep up with a diesel truck while running.
It's a speed that can only be achieved after hundreds of years of training. The remarkable thing is, she's not a normal human being in terms of physiology. She can run several kilometers without getting out of breath or sweating, and her hair always looks perfectly flowing.
I truly envy her unique physical traits.
Furthermore, she has a built-in "Hongmeng" positioning system. Even if she chases the fleeing suspect in the wrong direction, it doesn't matter. With "Hongmeng" in her hands, she can locate him.
She cleverly deduced that the big boss was also inside. Her logical reasoning abilities are unmatched.
Lastly, she's a staunch opponent of bureaucracy. She doesn't listen to her superiors. She believes in what she thinks is right.
With just one phone call, she can summon a provincial-level leader. It doesn't matter if her colleagues are in danger. As long as it doesn't hinder her investigation, it's all good.
In conclusion, the female police officer is an incredibly outstanding investigator.
Without her, this drama wouldn't be explosive.
The thing is, I can't figure out who that woman is chasing after. It's that tall guy who keeps asking me, but I can't remember who he is. She hid behind the tricycle and shook him off, so I don't understand how he managed to follow her to the destination.
If you ask me, you should be able to figure it out by asking.
After it was all over, the male police officer was exposed. While they were moving things during the transmission, someone held a spray bottle to his head.
Oh, and after they patted him down, they just let him go. That person on the shore with the spray bottle didn't even give him a shot. And the guy with the spray bottle didn't even fire a single shot at him, even though he wasn't wearing a bulletproof vest.
Honestly, I'm not someone who enjoys watching dramas with continuous storylines, but Zhang Song Wen's performance really makes it easy to immerse oneself in the story. Seeing him, the whole drama gives me a sense of heart-pounding suspense, and it's just inexplicable that I want to keep watching.
However, if certain actors are replaced, it's easy to lose interest in the show.
Perhaps that's the difference between actors and acting. Overall, it's still a captivating drama, although some parts are a bit nonsensical. I can't help but want to see the further development of Zhang's character.
It's strange, I'm the same. Normally, I really don't like watching dramas. I feel like the pace is too slow and there's a bunch of filtered scenes with extravagant costumes that don't feel real. But for some reason, I can keep watching this drama, and I actually look forward to the updates.
It's a simple truth. There are only a limited number of roles for actors. Giving Yao An Na so-called "opportunities for growth" would mean that more talented and hardworking individuals won't get a chance.
It forces the audience to endure the imperfections of this drama.
If your acting skills are not good, you can work on improving them and then come back to act. But if your acting skills are poor and you still want to disgust the audience, then there's no point, is there?
A Mei will seek revenge. She is a strong-willed person, otherwise Huang Zong Wei wouldn't have admired her.
From love to hatred, she initially believed that Huang Zong Wei loved her, so she was willing to make sacrifices.
However, after being released from prison, Huang Zong Wei didn't even make a single phone call to her and never visited her while she was incarcerated. It's normal for her to feel resentment, especially since the drama also reveals that he cares a lot about his son.
Therefore, A Mei's revenge is to kidnap his son to force him out.
Yao Anna's acting is terrible, to put it bluntly. Her acting is simply unbearable to watch. And as for the undercover police in the drama, the portrayal completely lacks a deep understanding and thorough exploration of the undercover role.
It's so obvious that they are undercover agents without the caution, meticulousness, and subtle psychological game that an undercover should possess.
On the other hand, Zhang Songwen's portrayal of Huang Zongwei, and Han Geng's portrayal of A Dong, the leaders of the drug traffickers in the drama, whether in terms of expressions or actions, their acting easily draws viewers into the roles of these drug traffickers.
It doesn't make people feel awkward or uninterested while watching.
Huang Zong Wei intends to use his son as a hostage, but this is just a strategy. He would never actually put his son in danger. For Huang Zong Wei, his son is his lifeline and, of course, his weakness.
Everything he does is for the sake of his son.
When it comes to things, we should see them from both sides. Just because she is the second princess, there's no need to criticize her with envy and jealousy.
In my personal opinion, in terms of acting skills, the female lead did a fantastic job. Shouldn't she portray a young person who recently transitioned from the military to the police force in 1996?
Do you expect her to have exaggerated and flamboyant expressions in order to be considered a good actress?
The character she played is a young person who recently joined the police force after leaving the military in 1996.
We should consider how the character should be portrayed based on that era and environment. Actors follow the script and director's requirements. From which perspective do you see her acting as not good?
You mention that she runs a marathon every day, but that's what the script calls for. If she wasn't the second princess, I believe many people wouldn't criticize her randomly.
There are actually many people with a grudge against the wealthy.
Let's approach this objectively and impartially. This drama is really good, and it accurately portrays the environment of that time.
It even mentions the incident of Kunsha surrendering to the government army and being placed under house arrest. Yes, it happened in 1996.
Huang Zong Wei appears warm on the surface, but there's actually a hidden agenda behind it all. When the woman shares her family matters, it's mostly to gain sympathy. By portraying herself as impoverished or having fallen into a life of hardship due to unfortunate encounters, she aims to see if she can gain greater benefits.
Huang Zong Wei, on the other hand, seemingly agrees with her, but when he says, "So, that's where you live. Now I know," he's actually hinting that if she speaks carelessly, he knows where she lives and how many people are there.
By combining enticement with threats, the other party will truly be willing to keep the secret.
Why was Zhao Younan crying at the end? If you didn't know any better, you'd think he had harmed Huang Zongwei's child. A police officer crying to persuade a drug trafficker?
Seriously, if I were that drug trafficker, I wouldn't even bother coming back. Just find someone to save the child, and if the child survives, great. If the child dies, then there are no ties or consequences.
Do you know what a person without ties or consequences would be like?