Episode 13 recap: Lin Qiao Song arrested Wei Ruo Lai on New Year's Eve.
Zhou Yi introduced a blind date candidate, Feng Ju, to Wei Ruo Lai. Wei Ruo Lai lied and claimed to have an unmarried fiancée. Today is New Year's Eve, and Lin Qiao Song brought people to Shen Tu Nan's house to arrest Wei Ruo Lai, firmly believing that Wei Ruo Lai had stolen Zhang Ming Quan's gun.
Since Wei Ruo Lai started working at the Central Bank, he has been diligent and responsible. Especially during the recent tariff reform crisis, Wei Ruo Lai played a crucial role in turning the tide, and Shen Tu Nan had high hopes for him, encouraging him to do well and believing that he would succeed. Shen Tu Nan casually mentioned going home for the New Year, but Wei Ruo Lai's hometown, Ji'an in Jiangxi, was currently at war. Wei Ruo Lai wrote a letter to his father, informing him that he would not be able to go home. Shen Tu Nan invited Wei Ruo Lai to celebrate the New Year at his house, and Wei Ruo Lai readily agreed.
In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve, and every household was adorned with lights and decorations, creating a lively atmosphere. The elders in the family wrote couplets for each household, and Zhou Yi invited neighbors to have a New Year's Eve dinner together, specifically arranging a big surprise for Wei Ruo Lai. Wei Ruo Lai deliberately changed into a new suit and joined the neighbors in toasting and celebrating. Zhou Yi specially called her niece, Feng Ju, and made every effort to match Wei Ruo Lai with her.
Wei Ruo Lai lied and claimed that he had been engaged since childhood and that he had a good relationship with his fiancée. Feng Ju advised him to break up with his fiancée, but Wei Ruo Lai made various excuses to avoid the topic. He asked A Wen to keep Feng Ju busy and took the opportunity to leave Qibao Street and hurry to Shen Tu Nan's house. Liang Ma asked Song Mei Juan to perform on stage, but Song Mei Juan refused, citing discomfort. Lin Qiao Song then arrived and helped Song Mei Juan out of the situation. He also gave her a music box as a New Year's gift, which Song Mei Juan cherished. They spent the night together, and Song Mei Juan couldn't help but think of her long-lost brother. Lin Qiao Song promised to help find him. As long as her brother was still alive, he would find a way to reunite them, even if it meant searching the ends of the earth.
Biaozi hurriedly came to find Lin Qiao Song, as he had found the robber who had robbed Zhang Ming Quan. Without hesitation, Lin Qiao Song took him to apprehend the criminal. Shen Tu Nan personally cooked the New Year's Eve dinner, and Shen Jin Zhen chatted with Su Ci Shu. Little Fish played and frolicked nearby, curious about how Su Ci Shu fell in love with Shen Tu Nan. Su Ci Shu then recounted their love story. Their families were close friends, and they grew up together. Shen Tu Nan later took Shen Jin Zhen to study in Germany. Out of anger, Su Ci Shu broke off the engagement and came to Shanghai to make a living. Eventually, she became an actress. After Shen Tu Nan returned to the country, he found Su Ci Shu and surprised her time and time again, leading to their reconciliation.
Wei Ruo Lai visited Shen Tu Nan's house, and the couple warmly welcomed his arrival. Shen Tu Nan thought that the suit Xu Nuo made was very suitable for Wei Ruo Lai, and Shen Jin Zhen was impressed and praised Wei Ruo Lai.
A beggar went to a watch shop to sell a pocket watch, and Biaozi recognized it as the one Zhang Ming Quan was robbed of. He immediately caught him, and Lin Qiao Song interrogated the beggar intensively. The beggar pleaded loudly, claiming that he saw a young man throw the pocket watch into a trash bin, but because it was dark, he couldn't see the person clearly. However, he distinctly remembered that the young man got into the car of Qian Shaoliang, the leader of the Ax Gang, and left. Lin Qiao Song immediately called Qian Shaoliang and asked if the young man was Wei Ruo Lai.
Wei Ruo Lai had dinner with Shen Tu Nan's family, and Little Fish kept calling him uncle. Wei Ruo Lai blushed with embarrassment, and Su Ci Shu took the opportunity to match them together. Shen Jin Zhen, fueled by alcohol, also unreservedly called Wei Ruo Lai uncle.
Lin Qiao Song reported to Kang Shao Jie overnight, and Kang Shao Jie instructed him to bring people to Shen Tu Nan's house and arrest Wei Ruo Lai. He also called Yu Shi Qing to share the good news. After a few rounds of drinking, firecrackers resounded outside. Wei Ruo Lai felt homesick and stood by the window, gazing into the distance. Shen Tu Nan sensed his worries and advised him to make great strides in his own position, contribute to the country, and strive for an early end to the war and better development of the nation. Wei Ruo Lai was deeply moved by his words.
Shen Jin Zhen and Su Ci Shu took Little Fish to the balcony, and Little Fish made a wish. Lin Qiao Song and his men barged into Shen Tu Nan's house, intending to take Wei Ruo Lai to the investigation team. Shen Tu Nan desperately defended Wei Ruo Lai, but Lin Qiao Song had already gathered evidence. They found Zhang Ming Quan's gun in Wei Ruo Lai's home, and Wei Ruo Lai's fingerprints were on the pocket watch. Lin Qiao Song accused Wei Ruo Lai of being an accomplice, and despite Wei Ruo Lai's desperate defense, Shen Tu Nan was helpless and could only watch as Lin Qiao Song took Wei Ruo Lai away.
Shen Jin Zhen begged Shen Tu Nan to save Wei Ruo Lai, but Shen Tu Nan was powerless. Lin Qiao Song saw this case as an opportunity to make a name for himself. He interrogated Wei Ruo Lai intensively that night, but Wei Ruo Lai remained silent. Lin Qiao Song ordered harsh torture for Wei Ruo Lai.
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