She explains that the surrounding land will inevitably be polluted, and the high-cost methods of dealing with the aluminum slag reveal limited progress in reducing environmental cleanup expenses, potentially constraining environmental protection efforts due to economic factors
The group becomes curious about the relationship between Officer Fang and Lin Hai Lan, who is seen outside the courthouse one morning. Jiang Dan expresses her dissatisfaction with Lin Hai Lan's approach, directly voicing her concerns to Liu Wen Yan. In response, Liu Wen Yan gathers the team and promises to consider Luo Yuan's request to have a dedicated advisor for the environmental tribunal.
After the meeting, Luo Yuan questions the special treatment accorded to Lin Hai Lan, leading to a heated exchange. Lin Hai Lan angrily defends her actions in the aluminum slag case, while Geng Nian attempts to mediate the conflict. Luo Yuan believes the team has had enough time to adjust to the situation.
Later, Lin Hai Lan encounters the recently released Zhao Qing Sheng on her way home, and he makes a threatening gesture towards her. Meanwhile, the school receives a notice from the court, recommending Xia Wei Dong as a dedicated advisor for the environmental tribunal. Luo Yuan, impressed by Xia Wei Dong's lecture, develops a keen interest in her teaching content.
At the same time, the board of directors at Jinmeng Water Services is satisfied with Hu Zhao Yu's performance and his plan to take on more high-concentration wastewater orders to boost the company's revenue, confident that Chen Zhi Qiang will agree to the proposed prices. To help resolve the conflict between Luo Yuan and Lin Hai Lan, Geng Nian suggests a team dinner after work.
The Episode Review
"Above the Rivers" continues to deliver a compelling narrative with Episode 10, further exploring the complex dynamics within the environmental protection team. The episode highlights the challenges they face, both in tackling the technical and economic obstacles of environmental cleanup, as well as navigating the personal tensions among the key characters.
The introduction of Xia Wei Dong as a dedicated advisor for the environmental tribunal adds a promising new element, showcasing her expertise and bringing a fresh perspective to the team's efforts. The episode skillfully weaves together the professional and personal storylines, with the unresolved conflict between Luo Yuan and Lin Hai Lan serving as a central point of tension.
The episode's pacing maintains a steady momentum, balancing the exposition of the environmental issues with the interpersonal dynamics. Viewers are left intrigued by the lingering mystery surrounding Lin Hai Lan's past and the potential threat posed by the recently released Zhao Qing Sheng.
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