Episode 9 recap: The Battle
In Episode 9, the character Xigou runs away, leaving Shen Xing alone to awkwardly lie about the situation, claiming that Momo is asleep. When Shen Xing meets Mu Yaozi, he mistakenly believes he is the legendary figure "Guo Jianglong." Later, he discovers that the real Guo Jianglong is a man who has been tied up and beaten nearly to death. Meanwhile, there’s infighting among the Nanbo rebels, and Mu Yaozi leads a faction that kills Guo Jianglong's men.
Mu Yaozi's followers find the car keys and soon realize that Momo is dead. Just as Shen Xing is anxiously fearing for his life, Mu Yaozi's men burst in, excitedly announcing that they've taken the lumber yard. They first capture Sang Kang's village, leaving Guo Jianglong vulnerable, and then they seize the lumber yard. This victory brings Mu Yaozi great joy, which temporarily dampens his urge to kill. After dispatching Guo Jianglong, Shen Xing narrowly escapes death but is forced into hard labor.
Mao Pan, the nephew of Chairman Chen, avoids facing the situation himself and sends Wu Hai Shan to handle things. Wu Hai Shan approaches Cai Shu, who is reluctant to help. At this moment, Xigou returns in a panic, informing Cai Shu that Momo is dead and that Shen Xing is risking his life to go back in.
Wu Hai Shan also receives a call from Zhou Bin, learning that the lumber yard has been attacked by rebels who are not regular troops but are identifiable by the purple scarves tied around their arms. Xigou confirms that the group Shen Xing was involved with also wore these scarves. That night, some laborers attempt to escape but are shot by the rebels.
As flares light up the night sky, Shen Xing sees his uncle's face in the crowd. Shen Jian Dong spots Shen Xing and tries to approach, but the rebels push him back, leaving the two unable to reach each other. Desperate to save Shen Xing, Dan Tuo joins Wu Hai Shan in seeking out Zhou Bin.
Xigou is puzzled by Dan Tuo's eagerness to follow along, while Cai Shu is infuriated by his foolishness. If Xigou hadn’t abandoned Shen Xing, Dan Tuo wouldn’t be so frantic to find him.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Zhou Bin informs them that the mountain belongs to Mu Yaozi's hometown. In this rebellion, he's not after ransom or money; he simply wants to reclaim his forest. Additionally, Zhou Bin reveals that Mao Pan is dead. At the Nanbo lumber yard, many people are forced into labor, and while Mao Pan is distracted, Lan Bo throws a snake at him. Fortunately, Mao Pan escapes being bitten and gathers others to beat up Lan Bo.
Shen Xing rushes over to protect him and ends up getting beaten himself, but thankfully the violence is quickly quelled by the rebels. Dan Tuo is deeply worried about Shen Xing, and Cai Shu ultimately agrees to let him enter the restricted area on the condition that he confirms the fates of Shen Xing and Ai Suo, without interfering in other matters.
During break time, Shen Jian Dong finally manages to talk to Shen Xing. He scolds him first and then inquires about the wages at the worksite. Shen Xing shares everything, mentioning that they can only take things one step at a time. Logging sounds simple, but it’s not easy; a moment's carelessness could lead to fatalities.
Lan Bo is determined to kill Mao Pan as revenge for the Suo people. If Shen Xing hadn’t held him back, Lan Bo would have already been killed by the rebels. Dan Tuo disguises himself as a lumber collector to gain entry to the lumber yard, where he meets Shen Xing. When Mao Pan discovers they know each other, he threatens to inform the rebels, prompting Shen Xing to quickly whisper that Dan Tuo is there to help him.
To prevent Mao Pan from causing trouble, Dan Tuo finds an excuse to punch him, after which Mao Pan is locked in a cage. Dan Tuo also removes the necklace from Mao Pan's neck. Meanwhile, Cai Shu, escorted by Wu Hai Shan, enters the resort hotel, where Chairman Chen displays an arrogant attitude, as if their two points of negotiation are the utmost sincerity. Soon, a woman bursts in, shouting for Chen Hao to return her son.
Elsewhere, driver Old Li is coerced, as Mao Pan's men order him to place a highly venomous king cobra on Shen Xing's bed.
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