Episode 27 recap: The Truth of the Millennium New Year's Eve Murder Case.
In Zhou Luo's collection of poems, there was a line of small characters that were gentle yet piercing: "You are awake, gentle, and untainted; though the road ahead is difficult, it remains the most beautiful scenery of this lifetime." The person described between the lines was Nan Ya, and the person who admired her deeply was Zhou Luo. He was willing to give up everything for the one he loved, becoming an impenetrable point for the police.
Lin Fang Lu listened to the tape repeatedly, paying attention to the interrogation process. Lao Chen gave Zhou Luo one last chance: what exactly happened on the day of the incident. On the New Year's Eve of the millennium, the square in Qingshui Town was bustling with activity. Everyone had their own thoughts, independent yet interconnected. Zhou Luo had received a notice of reduced scores from Jinghua University, becoming the object of envy among the stars. The Lin Gui Xiang couple couldn't stop smiling, proud of their son from the bottom of their hearts.
On the other hand, Liu Xun and his mother seemed relatively deserted. Liu's wife kept complaining, which made Liu Xun feel upset and restless. Jiang Bing Bing knew that Zhang Qing Li liked Zhou Luo, so she tried to create opportunities for the two to be alone together. However, she didn't suggest that Zhang Qing Li take the initiative to reveal her feelings, fearing that it would harm their friendship if the timing was wrong.
Similarly, Zhang Hua Shan had high hopes for Zhou Luo, hoping that his daughter could go to Beijing like him and bring glory to the Zhang family. At this moment, Lin Gui Xiang noticed Nan Ya standing with Wan Wan in front of Hu Xiu. A few words from Nan Ya infuriated Hu Xiu, leading her to curse angrily.
Nan Ya came to Lin Gui Xiang's stall to wish her a happy new year. She seemed to be in a good mood and wasn't affected by Hu Xiu. Lin Gui Xiang felt slightly relieved. Chen Ling suddenly came and called Nan Ya away. Nan Ya entrusted Wan Wan to Lin Gui Xiang's care. Chen Jun and others noticed that Nan Ya and Chen Ling were having a conversation by the river, worried that they might have a conflict.
Zhou Luo hurriedly ran down and stood nearby, observing the situation. Fortunately, both of their emotions were stable. Chen Ling told Nan Ya that Xu Yi had already signed the divorce agreement, wiping out all the past, leaving no debts between them. However, Nan Ya said she would rather have Chen Ling hate her because forgiveness was too cheap. She would rather owe Chen Ling until the next century, at least giving her a chance to make amends.
With everything that had happened, at the beginning of the new year, Nan Ya hoped that they both would have a fresh start. Chen Ling was moved by her words. When Nan Ya returned to Lin Gui Xiang's stall, Zhou Luo was already waiting there. He played her favorite song and they sat down not far from each other, exchanging glances and smiling simultaneously.
However, Xu Yi returned from out of town in his car. Just as he got out of the car, he received a call from the Economic Investigation Brigade, informing him that he needed to come in for questioning the next day. Xu Yi's heart sank to the bottom. He walked numbly on the street, ignoring Jiang Zhi's flattery and Zhang Hua Shan's conversation attempts. Jiang Zhi felt offended by Xu Yi's disregard and started gossiping behind his back, which led to a confrontation with Chen Ling and a scolding from her.
Upon seeing Xu Yi, Zhou Luo felt displeased and stood up, watching his every move from the balcony. Xu Yi mentioned that his case was almost over and asked if Nan Ya was willing to give him another chance. Nan Ya brought up the divorce agreement again, signifying that they could never go back to the past, and their marriage was irreparable.
Xu Yi, unwilling to continue the conversation, took Wan Wan and went to see the lanterns. But halfway there, he seemed to remember something and took out a family photo of the three of them, handing it to Wan Wan and reminding her to remember what her father looked like. After saying these words, Xu Yi hugged Wan Wan and silently shed tears. Once he regained composure, he put on a smile and accompanied Wan Wan to enjoy the lively market.
Unfortunately, Hu Xiu approached Xu Yi and criticized Nan Ya in front of him, triggering Xu Yi's anger as he recalled those photos. He angrily confronted Nan Ya, accusing her of cheating on him. Amidst the argument, Xu Yi noticed Zhou Luo and others nearby and suddenly realized the truth. He stormed home with an air of resentment, and Nan Ya hurriedly chased after him while Lin Gui Xiang and Zhou Luo looked after Wan Wan.
Taking advantage of the situation, Liu Xun stole Zhou Luo's school bag, intending to burn the notice of reduced scores. Liu Xun arrived just in time, furiously beating him. Eventually, he managed to snatch the bag back from Liu Xun's hands with the help of Zhang Hua Shan and others. When faced with Zhang Hua Shan's blame, Liu Xun became even more infuriated and exposed Zhang Hua Shan's intention to marry his daughter off to Zhou Luo before leaving in a sorry state.
At the same time, Xu Yi searched for the photos at home but couldn't find them. Unbeknownst to him, Nan Ya took the opportunity to hide the tape recording. After much contemplation, she played the tape again. Xu Yi drove away Chen Ling, who had come to pester him. When he heard Nan Ya's intention to report him for killing Hu Li Fan, he gradually lost control and tightly gripped Nan Ya's neck with both hands until she stopped struggling.
Believing that he had accidentally killed Nan Ya, Xu Yi's mind was filled with images of past murders. In a state of mental breakdown and despair, he resolutely swung an axe at the ceiling, intending to die with Nan Ya in that house. Slowly, Nan Ya opened her eyes and picked up a dagger, stabbing Xu Yi in the back, further enraging him.
After an extreme struggle, Xu Yi grabbed Nan Ya's hand holding the dagger and stabbed her in the chest before collapsing lifelessly. When Zhou Luo arrived, he saw Nan Ya sitting there in a daze, muttering that she had killed someone. Zhou Luo was shocked beyond words, but after a while, he regained his composure and looked at Nan Ya with unwavering determination.
That night, Zhang Qing Li confirmed that Zhou Luo liked Nan Ya and ran home crying. Chen Ling realized that Xu Yi wouldn't divorce her and burned the car with Liu Xun. Hu Xiu was hospitalized due to a heart attack and saw Chen Ling crying in the restroom while washing her hands. Jiang Zhi got drunk at a table, across the river from the vibrant square where fireworks illuminated the countdown to the new millennium.
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