Episode 22 recap: Wei Ruo Lai encounters danger while escorting counterfeit currency.
With the appearance of many counterfeit currencies on the market, Wei Ruo Lai educates everyone on how to identify counterfeit money. Wei Ruo Lai is tasked with transporting counterfeit currency but encounters an explosion along the way, resulting in him being injured. Shen Jin Zhen visits him and advises him not to continue investigating the origin of the counterfeit money. Wei Ruo Lai suspects that the Communist Party intends to use counterfeit money to undermine the Nationalist government, but Shen Jin Zhen clearly states that the Communist Party is dedicated to serving the people and will not allow counterfeit money to harm the interests of the people.
After work, Shen Jin Zhen visits Wei Ruo Lai's home but finds him absent. Niu Chun Miao introduces herself as Wei Ruo Lai's fiancée and asserts her authority to Shen Jin Zhen, who friendly shakes her hand. Niu Chun Miao knows that Wei Ruo Lai does not like her, so she asks Shen Jin Zhen for money in exchange for giving up Wei Ruo Lai to him. Shen Jin Zhen repeatedly explains that she and Wei Ruo Lai are not in a romantic relationship, but Niu Chun Miao does not believe her at all. If Shen Jin Zhen does not give her money, she threatens to cause trouble at the central bank every day, which would ruin Wei Ruo Lai's reputation. Shen Jin Zhen is at a loss.
Niu Chun Miao demands fifty yuan from Shen Jin Zhen. Shen Jin Zhen is curious why Niu Chun Miao did not marry Wei Ruo Lai and suspects that Wei Ruo Lai has some issues. Niu Chun Miao compliments Wei Ruo Lai as filial, intelligent, and kind. Shen Jin Zhen remains skeptical, and Niu Chun Miao thinks Shen Jin Zhen is trying to avoid paying her. They eventually settle on twenty yuan, and Shen Jin Zhen asks Niu Chun Miao to explain why she won't marry Wei Ruo Lai. Once she provides a reason, he agrees to give her the money.
Wei Ruo Lai comes to work early every day and works late, organizing the information from the Communist-controlled areas' banks. Shen Tu Nan invites Wei Ruo Lai to his home for dinner and promises to give him a book to study. Wei Ruo Lai goes to Shen Tu Nan's home right after work, and Su Ci Shu prepares a large table of food to entertain him. Shen Jin Zhen and Wei Ruo Lai remain silent in each other's presence. Xiao Yu'er is curious if they had a fight, and Shen Jin Zhen desperately tries to cover it up.
Shen Tu Nan asks Wei Ruo Lai to persuade Shen Jin Zhen patiently and not rush things. Wei Ruo Lai feels that he was too harsh in their previous conversation and apologizes to Shen Jin Zhen. Shen Jin Zhen advises him to treat Niu Chun Miao well. Wei Ruo Lai wants to explain his relationship with Niu Chun Miao, but Shen Jin Zhen starts telling embarrassing stories from Wei Ruo Lai's childhood, causing him to feel embarrassed.
Wei Ruo Lai angrily goes to Niu Chun Miao's place to confront her and blames her for speaking ill of him in front of Shen Jin Zhen. Niu Chun Miao counters Wei Ruo Lai's accusations and shows off the money she earned. With a single glance, Wei Ruo Lai realizes that the money is counterfeit, which infuriates Niu Chun Miao.
Recently, there have been many counterfeit banknotes in circulation, causing great troubles in people's lives and work. Shen Tu Nan also receives many reports regarding counterfeit money. He calls Mr. Song to request the establishment of a special committee to investigate the matter. Mr. Song is concerned that the investigation conducted by the central bank may not be convincing enough, so he suggests involving the police and detective teams to assist in the case. Shen Tu Nan has no choice but to comply.
Kang Shao Jie assigns Lin Qiao Song to assist Shen Tu Nan in investigating the counterfeit money. Lin Qiao Song is reluctant to work with Shen Tu Nan, but Kang Shao Jie's decision is firm and unquestionable, so Lin Qiao Song has to comply.
The police department assigns Deputy Chief Yu Zhi Ying to participate in the case. Wei Ruo Lai provides them with information about the counterfeit money. The counterfeit banknotes are made with precision and high-quality materials. They have used techniques from legitimate mints, indicating that they are not the work of small workshops. Shen Tu Nan briefly explains the dangers of counterfeit money to the financial market and Mr. Song's order to solve the case within ten days.
Yu Zhi Ying concludes that the counterfeit money operation is not in Shanghai and suggests investigating the surrounding counties and cities. Shen Tu Nan discovers that the counterfeit banknotes werebeing distributed through various underground channels and that there might be a large-scale operation involved. He decides to focus the investigation on the outskirts of Shanghai.
During their investigation, Lin Qiao Song and Yu Zhi Ying come across a suspicious warehouse in a remote area. They gather a team and conduct a raid, only to find it empty. However, they discover clues that lead them to believe the warehouse was used as a temporary storage location for the counterfeit money.
Meanwhile, Wei Ruo Lai continues to gather information about the origin of the counterfeit banknotes. He visits various banks and interviews employees who have had encounters with the counterfeit money. One of the bank employees mentions a man who attempted to deposit a large sum of counterfeit cash but managed to escape before the police arrived.
Based on this lead, Wei Ruo Lai and Shen Tu Nan dig deeper into the identity of the man and track him down to a small town outside Shanghai. They find out that the man, named Zhang Jian, is part of a criminal organization involved in counterfeiting money. Zhang Jian is known for his connections with high-ranking officials, making him a difficult target to apprehend.
Shen Tu Nan decides to approach the case from a different angle and seeks the assistance of an undercover agent, Zhang Wei. Zhang Wei has been working deep undercover within criminal organizations for years and has built a reputation as a trusted member. Shen Tu Nan instructs Zhang Wei to gain Zhang Jian's trust and gather evidence against him and his associates.
As Zhang Wei infiltrates the criminal organization, he discovers that the counterfeiting operation is much larger than anticipated. It involves a network of corrupt officials, businessmen, and even some members of the police force. He shares this information with Shen Tu Nan, who realizes that they are facing a highly organized and influential group.
With the evidence provided by Zhang Wei, Lin Qiao Song, Yu Zhi Ying, and other members of the investigation team, Shen Tu Nan decides to make a bold move. He plans a coordinated operation to arrest Zhang Jian and dismantle the entire counterfeiting network.
During the operation, there is a tense standoff between the police and Zhang Jian's associates. Shots are fired, and a fierce gunfight ensues. In the chaos, Wei Ruo Lai, who had been assisting the police, finds himself in danger and gets injured. Shen Jin Zhen, who happens to be nearby, rushes to his aid and helps him escape to safety.
After the successful operation, the investigation team gathers evidence and makes several arrests, including Zhang Jian and other key members of the criminal organization. The authorities seize a substantial amount of counterfeit money, printing equipment, and documents that link the operation to influential figures.
In the aftermath of the operation, the case receives significant media attention, exposing the extent of the counterfeiting network and the corruption it involved. The public demands stricter measures against counterfeit money, and the government responds by implementing new security features in banknotes and strengthening law enforcement efforts.
Wei Ruo Lai recovers from his injuries and receives recognition for his bravery and dedication to the investigation. Despite the danger he faced, he remains committed to his work in safeguarding the financial system. Shen Jin Zhen continues to support him and their friendship grows stronger as they navigate the complexities of their personal and professional lives.
Wei Ruo Lai went to the arsenal to seek help from Shen Jin Zhen. Shen Jin Zhen asked someone from the metallurgical department to help analyze the composition of the counterfeit silver coins. They also discovered that the latest batch of counterfeit money was produced last week. Wei Ruo Lai wanted to deliver the test results to Shen Tu Nan as soon as possible, and Shen Jin Zhen reminded him to be careful.
Yu Zhi Ying sent someone to load all the collected counterfeit money data onto a truck and repeatedly instructed the driver, Xu Zhongfeng. Before leaving, Yu Zhi Ying even gave him a pack of cigarettes. Wei Ruo Lai personally accompanied the truck as a guard. Xu Zhongfeng drove the car while chatting casually with Wei Ruo Lai. When the car reached an intersection, a large truck suddenly rushed out and collided with the escort vehicle, causing Xu Zhongfeng and Wei Ruo Lai to be injured and unconscious.
Wei Ruo Lai woke up in a daze and called for help to rescue Xu Zhongfeng. Suddenly, he saw someone throw a burning cigarette into the gasoline leaking from the car. The car was instantly engulfed in flames. Wei Ruo Lai rushed forward courageously and managed to grab a box of data before the car exploded. The remaining data was destroyed in the fire.
Xu Zhongfeng, who was seriously injured, was taken to the hospital. Wei Ruo Lai sat on the roadside trembling, holding the box of data, while waiting for Shen Tu Nan to arrive. Yu Zhi Ying arrived at the scene with the police to investigate, and Shen Tu Nan suspected that he was the mastermind behind the accident and explosion. He rushed forward and started beating him. Yu Zhi Ying pretended to be innocent, while Shen Tu Nan vowed to thoroughly investigate the matter and make Yu Zhi Ying pay for it.
Shen Tu Nan reported the incident to Mr. Song, who reminded him to be careful and avoid retaliation. Huang Cong Yun brought workers to renovate Shen Tu Nan's office. Shen Tu Nan asked Huang Cong Yun to put important documents in the inner room and reminded the workers not to touch anything in there. As soon as the workers entered the room, they closed the curtains.
Shen Jin Zhen came to the hospital to visit Wei Ruo Lai, showing concern and advising him not to continue investigating the matter. Wei Ruo Lai insisted that the counterfeit money was the work of the Communist Party behind the scenes. Shen Jin Zhen made a bet with him, saying that even if the counterfeit money case was investigated to the root, it would inevitably come to nothing. Wei Ruo Lai didn't believe it.
Niu Chun Miao brought food to Wei Ruo Lai early in the morning and expressed her relief that she didn't become a widow. The nurse brought Wei Ruo Lai's test results, confirming that he was fine. Wei Ruo Lai didn't want to listen to Niu Chun Miao's nagging and hurriedly went to complete the discharge procedures.
Wei Ruo Lai reported the details of the accident to Shen Tu Nan. He witnessed someone throwing a cigarette into the car, confirming that someone did it intentionally to destroy the investigation materials inside the car. Shen Tu Nan also suspected Yu Zhi Ying had a major role in it, but Huang Cong Yun believed it was a coincidence. Shen Tu Nan sent him to the newspaper office to offer a hefty reward and mobilize the public to report any leads on counterfeit money. Wei Ruo Lai wanted the assistance of the Huang Taxi Association in collecting intelligence, and Shen Tu Nan reminded Wei Ruo Lai to prioritize personal safety.
The taxi drivers of the Huang Taxi Association took advantage of their extensive city-wide coverage to record detailed information whenever they received counterfeit money from passengers. The citizens reported various leads on counterfeit money to the central bank. Shen Tu Nan, Huang Cong Yun, and Wei Ruo Lai worked overtime to compile all the data. They quickly identified the area where the counterfeit money was being produced in Zhabei. Shen Tu Nan instructed Huang Cong Yun to call the security personnel and investigate the case in Zhabei.
Lin Qiao Song bribed the workers renovating Shen Tu Nan's office to install listening devices. He learned from Huang Cong Yun's phone conversation that Shen Tu Nan was going to investigate the counterfeit money in Zhabei, so he took the initiative to bring people there. Shen Tu Nan, Huang Cong Yun, and Wei Ruo Lai, along with their team, arrived in Zhabei for the investigation but found no abnormalities. However, Lin Qiao Song discovered a small counterfeit money workshop, and a fierce gunfight broke out between the two sides. Shen Tu Nan's team rushed to the scene, where they found a pile of scattered counterfeit money. Lin Qiao Song wanted to take the surviving two people back for interrogation.
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