Episode 16 recap: Reexamination of Du Zi Yu and Lei Xu's Old Case
In Episode 16, Lawyer Zhang handed Shen Yu'er a card, his gaze laden with deeper meaning, as if asking, "Do you understand my intention?" He glanced at the wedding ring on Shen Yu'er's hand and gently said, "Happiness is not easily attained, please cherish it." Upon hearing this, tears welled up in Shen Yu'er's eyes, as flashes of that fateful night she'd rather forget crossed her mind - waking up in a bar, her clothes disheveled.
Meanwhile, Qiao Li took Qiao with him as he was sentenced to 3 years of probation for negligent homicide of Zhou Long and involvement in a 200,000 yuan fraud case, considering he was a minor and had turned himself in. As they exited the courthouse, they encountered Du Zi Yu, Lei Xu, and others. Qiao Li was so emotional that she knelt down. Moved by compassion, Lei Xu recommended a computer training school for Qiao, hoping to give him a chance to start anew.
Concurrently, Du Zi Yu was reviewing the old case files regarding Shen Yu'er's rape in 2007. Prosecutor Chen walked into the office, puzzled as to why Du Zi Yu was revisiting the old case. Lei Xu timely arrived and explained that he wanted to understand the process of a pending investigation. Chen reminisced about the case, remarking gratefully that it was thanks to Du Zi Yu's discovery of a critical clue - a paper with the suspect's bodily fluid found in the sofa crevice - that they were able to identify the suspect.
After Chen left, Lei Xu pressed Du Zi Yu for more details, learning that Shen Yu'er was unable to identify the suspect at the time due to unconsciousness, and the use of a condom by the perpetrator made evidence collection difficult.
Harboring deep doubts, Du Zi Yu and Lei Xu decided to investigate further. They visited the hospital where Shen Yu'er had previously stayed, inquiring about her condition with the attending physician. The doctor revealed that a man and a woman had been regularly visiting Shen Yu'er, but they were not the people in the photo of Sun Yunxiao that Du Zi Yu had shown. The doctor also provided a bracelet that Shen Yu'er had left behind, hoping they could return it to her.
At this point, Old Zhao approached Lei Xu, revealing a shocking secret: he had witnessed Prosecutor Chen secretly going through Yang Tian's belongings and keeping some torn documents. Old Zhao bluntly stated that Chen harbored prejudice against Lei Xu, though he himself had observed that Lei Xu was not as unscrupulous as Chen claimed. Armed with this lead, Lei Xu and Du Zi Yu decided to confront Chen and request a reinvestigation of Shen Yu'er's case. Although Chen outwardly resisted, the two sensed his unease.
To further verify their suspicions, Lei Xu arranged for Zhang Li and Liu Liu to tail Chen. Zhang Li discovered that Chen was secretly meeting with Lawyer Zhang, who was also privately giving money to Shen Yu'er. Lei Xu and Du Zi Yu quickly found Shen Yu'er's parents and exposed the fact that someone had attempted to bribe them to change their testimony before the trial. Shen Yu'er admitted, albeit reluctantly, that she had succumbed to her mother's pressure. Eventually, she agreed to testify in court and seek justice for herself.
Afterward, Lei Xu and Du Zi Yu visited Sun Yunxiao, who seemed unusually nervous at their arrival. Meanwhile, Yang Tian regained consciousness but had lost most of his memory, only recalling Prosecutor Chen. This series of events further complicated the case, but also reinforced Lei Xu and Du Zi Yu's determination to uncover the truth. They knew that only by exposing all the lies and conspiracies could justice be served and the victims find the solace they deserve.
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