Episode 18 recap: Wang You Wei's Ambition Uncovered by Lin Jia Qi
In Episode 18, Lin Jia Qi was mysteriously drugged and silently dragged away, with no one around noticing. When Wang Jing came to find her, the security guard told her that Lin Jia Qi had seemingly vanished since the previous night, and the company records showed she never left.After the police got involved, her colleagues grew concerned about her disappearance and filed a missing persons report. The security guard led the police to Lin Jia Qi's car, which was parked alone at the company building, where she normally drove to and from work. Inspector Jing Hao Ran wanted to check the surveillance cameras, but the security guard said they were broken.
Jing Hao Ran suspected Lin Jia Qi was likely abducted near the location. He wondered why her family hadn't reported her missing, and Wang Jing guessed she might be living alone. In reality, Lin Jia Qi had been taken to a dark underground lair, orchestrated by Tang Jian Bang, Liu Yong Kang, and Yao Xiao Fei, who had meticulously planned this.
The police investigation of the parking garage footage revealed a suspicious vehicle, but the license plate was unclear, further raising concerns about Lin Jia Qi's isolated living situation. Facing threats, Lin Jia Qi responded calmly, but when she learned that Lawyer Li was also involved, she emotionally accused them of kidnapping her. Unmoved, the perpetrators left her to reflect.
Officer Yu Xing Bai and his team arrived to try to reconstruct the incident, collecting some suspicious evidence, but the lab results yielded no new discoveries. Wang Jing insisted on seeing the surveillance footage, while Jing Hao Ran was distracted by the well-dressed Shu Ting, whom Xiao Ming also complimented as pretty.
Xiao Ming pulled Jing Hao Ran in for a photo, and the police found sea salt in the vehicle, leading them to suspect the kidnappers were connected to the seafood market. Following this lead, they searched potential hiding spots like the bathroom, but with little success.
Lin Jia Qi continued to face threats, trying to appease the kidnappers with money, but only angering them further, leading them to cruelly pour ice water on her. Lawyer Li attempted to negotiate, giving the perpetrators a week to consider, but they seemed confident.
Jing Hao Ran believed the investigation was being obstructed due to complex relationships in the seafood market, suspecting someone was giving false testimony. Using the discounted fried chicken provided by Wang Jing, Jing Hao Ran disguised himself as a food delivery worker and successfully located Lin Jia Qi's position. Despite the kidnappers' caution, Jing Hao Ran's team arrived in time to rescue Lin Jia Qi.
The rescued Lin Jia Qi was emotionally distraught, and Wang Jing speculated she had suffered severe trauma. Lin Jia Qi was particularly averse to being photographed, especially with flash, as she had been confined in a closed space and repeatedly photographed, leaving a psychological scar.
Dr. Fan Pei Qing decided to help Lin Jia Qi overcome her shadow, attempting hypnotherapy. Wang Jing had a bad feeling, and Lin Jia Qi's road to recovery remained long. Jing Hao Ran tried to comfort her through conversation, while also suspecting Wang You Wei's involvement.
Just then, Wang You Wei suddenly fainted during a press conference, making the situation even more puzzling.
Comments(Episode 18)