Episode 16 recap: Deng Mingyuan sacrificed heroically.
Hua Zhen saw Deng Mingyuan for the last time and finally had his doubts resolved. His teacher remained as upright and righteous as when he first met him. In the classroom, Deng Mingyuan declared that he was prepared to fight for the prosperity of his motherland at any time. Now Hua Zhen knew that his teacher had never left the battlefield. He was a person who persevered in his beliefs and was willing to sacrifice himself for the nation. How great that was.
Hua Zhen's older brother returned home and informed their father about the news released by the party. Chairman Jiang was preparing for the sixth encirclement and suppression of the GD. For them, the Japanese puppet army was currently rampant, and it seemed like a waste of time to focus on domestic suppression instead of striking back at the Japanese. Hua Zhen and Duo Ci read a poem left by Deng Mingyuan for Hua Zhen. On the surface, the poem emphasized the well-being of the country, but Hua Zhen knew that his teacher wouldn't emphasize it without reason.
Just then, a letter was pushed through the door. The letter instructed him to go to No. 6 Xinping Road, perhaps to find some answers. Hua Zhen followed the address and found a letter left by Deng Mingyuan. It was secretly conveyed to him by the underground party and explained the secret behind why Hua Zhen was asked to deliver the boat tickets to the couple named Meng. The Meng couple had been gathering patriotic businessmen and people with aspirations all along. They secretly provided financial support to the frontline, silently contributing to the well-being of the motherland.
Now, the final sum of money raised by the Meng couple had begun to be put into action. It would become a powerful bullet to drive out the Japanese puppet army. In his heart, Deng Mingyuan told Hua Zhen that one day, Hua Zhen would understand his choice. Hua Zhen arrived at a foster home, where many of the children were descendants of revolutionary martyrs who had sacrificed their lives. While the heroes shed their blood on the frontline, the party had not forgotten them. They protected the children and nurtured them to become pillars of the revolution.
Deng Mingyuan was taken back to Nanjing and executed by firing squad. The underground party comrades who were hidden among the executioners were deeply saddened. As they unlocked Deng Mingyuan's handcuffs, they couldn't help but shed tears. Deng Mingyuan gently held their hands, offering comfort. After Hua Zhen left Chen Hao's home, every time Chen Hao returned home, he would think of the days spent with Deng Mingyuan and Hua Zhen. Upon hearing the news of his teacher's execution, he could no longer hold back his tears.
The Japanese man that Chen Hao captured initially had been sentenced to be extradited back to his country. However, he was still persistent and managed to escape from the ship, intending to track down the funds raised by the Meng couple and continue searching for Meng Duo Ci. However, as soon as this Japanese man disembarked, he was discovered by Hua Zhen, who was hiding in the shadows. Recognizing the heinous crimes committed by this pirate, Hua Zhen personally shot and killed the intruder.
When Chen Hao returned home, he discovered that his cherished firearm was missing and suspected that it was Hua Zhen who took it. After a short while, he finally found Hua Zhen on the deck and immediately grabbed his hand to help him escape. Late at night, Hua Zhen took out the last letter left by his teacher, Deng Mingyuan. The unwavering faith and revolutionary spirit of his teacher had deeply influenced him. He set the letter on fire, and in his heart, Hua Zhen found his answer.
Chen Hao urged him to return home early and wipe away everything that had happened here. Feng Guang Yun and Secretary Guo were summoned by Li Jianzhong. The body of the Japanese man who was shot had been found, and the Japanese were furious, pressuring Feng Guang Yun to immediately find the suspect.
In front of the Japanese, Feng Guang Yun bowed and humbled himself, appearing to be a loyal supporter of the Japanese cause. After returning from the meeting, Secretary Guo advised Feng Guang Yun not to take the words of the Japanese too seriously. They were merely using them as stepping stones for their own capital accumulation. As long as they didn't offend the Japanese, everything else was inconsequential if it affected their personal interests and career advancement.
Feng Guang Yun informed Secretary Guo about the clues he had gathered at the pier, including Hua Zhen's name appearing on the ship's registration. Secretary Guo was well aware of Hua Zhen's background and immediately warned Feng Guang Yun not to continue targeting Hua Zhen or provoke him. They couldn't afford to offend the forces behind Hua Zhen.
The Public Security Bureau's Law Enforcement Division also sent a commendation letter to Secretary Guo, praising them for apprehending the killer. As a result, Secretary Guo issued an order to reinstate Chen Hao to his former position.
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