Episode 3 recap: Ajiao Killed in the Act
In Episode 3, when Fan Pei Qing returned to the small pharmacy, her heart raced as she was shocked to discover that the doctor was the same person who had kidnapped her years ago. Her eyes welled up, but she held back her emotions. Fan Pei Qing had thought she had put that nightmare behind her, but the man stood there unharmed.
Just as she was about to leave, the doctor warmly invited her to come in and fill her prescription. She looked at him with a complex gaze as he prepared the medicine, tentatively asking, "Are you Doctor Shen?" He answered candidly, allaying some of her doubts. Fan Pei Qing paid for the medicine, but Shen insisted on not taking the money and even asked if she needed further assistance.
When Shen inquired about her family, the change in his expression made Fan Pei Qing hurry out, pondering the encounter. She shared the strange encounter with her friend, but her friend dismissed her concerns, joking that since Eric's passing, Fan Pei Qing had become paranoid.
Nevertheless, her friend Cheng Lang accompanied a female reporter to investigate the suspect, hoping to clear her name. The reporter felt she was being followed, but Cheng Lang laughed it off as paranoia. One time, the reporter glimpsed the follower on the rooftop, but was called away before she could investigate further. Meanwhile, Yu Xing Bai remained determined to pursue the case, undeterred by the risks.
As Yu Xing Bai was about to leave, the reporter barged in with a suitcase, making threats and claiming she would stay with Yu Xing Bai for safety, citing a judge as her backer. Reluctantly, Yu Xing Bai allowed her to stay.
Late at night, as Yu Xing Bai was lost in thoughts of his missing girlfriend, there was a loud knocking at the door. He quickly hid the reporter and went to answer. It was a commotion over the reporter, which had drawn the attention of the entire building. The police investigation revealed a plot involving a large insurance payout. Cheng Lang lamented that some were willing to defy the law for profit.
During questioning, Chen Shengfei showed indifference to Huang Shulin's death, even claiming self-defense. At that moment, a mysterious person provided key evidence - a USB drive recording Chen Shengfei's brutal treatment of Huang Shulin, who had been cruelly attacked by Chen's men in an effort to cover up their crime.
Just as Fan Pei Qing thought the matter had been resolved, a new crisis unfolded. On the street, people were chasing a thief, and the pursuit led to the rooftop, where they found the victim, Ajiao, lying in a pool of blood, still clutching the bag. Ajiao's tragic death devastated his wife, and everyone felt the heavy weight of the loss.
Shu Ting requested time alone, reminiscing about her cherished moments with her husband in the elevator, her tears flowing as she struggled to accept the sudden separation. Seeing her grief, the police officer gently shared his own painful childhood experiences, trying to offer her some comfort. In the night, everyone grappled with the series of blows and upheavals.
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