Episode 39 recap: Du Man and His Brothers Prepare to Expose Xiao Wang and His Crew
In Episode 39, Lao Ai feels uneasy and decides to ask Aunt Zhang about the reliability of the reverse mortgage scheme. Mysteriously, Aunt Zhang tells him there will be a live event the next day where he can learn more. The following morning, everyone gathers at the breakfast shop, and Grandma Liang becomes the center of attention as she cheerfully claims she receives 12,000 yuan monthly, living quite comfortably. Hearing this, Lao Ai is intrigued and immediately goes to discuss terms with Xiao Wang—he wants to move into the nursing home with his spouse. Xiao Wang readily agrees, and without hesitation, Lao Ai signs the contract and treats Grandma Liang and others to a celebratory meal.
During the meal, a staff member from Xiao Wang's company suddenly asks Lao Ai if the money has arrived. Lao Ai checks his phone and discovers he received an extra 4,000 yuan, totaling 16,000. Du Manyi observes this with concern, sensing something fishy, but everyone else is too happy to care. He privately shares his suspicions with Du Man Tang, suggesting that Xiao Wang and his crew are likely setting a trap, similar to how they had previously deceived him, with several million yuan worth of properties at stake. Du Man Tang is skeptical but decides to investigate further.
He first calls the relevant authorities, who assure him they will look into it. Later, while fixing a drainage issue at Wang Xiaoqing's house, he runs into Uncle Yu, who is lamenting about being cheated in a similar housing scam. It turns out Uncle Yu also fell victim to the reverse mortgage scheme; the younger men had deceived the elderly, taking them to visit the nursing home and providing real contracts—only for them to vanish afterward. Hearing this, Du Man Tang feels a chill, recognizing the parallels with Xiao Wang's operation.
Meanwhile, Lao Ai is busy delivering medicinal liquor to the elderly neighbors in the alley, claiming he’s off to enjoy a peaceful retirement. He specifically seeks out Zhang Ze Zhong to chat, sharing that he has faced much disdain in the alley throughout his life and wants to leave behind some good memories.
As they talk, an alarm suddenly sounds, and Liang Xin and Guan Xi are trapped in a fire. Without a second thought, Lao Ai rushes in to save them, displaying great courage.
After the rescue, Du Man Tang and Du Manyi discuss how to deal with Xiao Wang. Du Manyi proposes a plan that requires Zhang Ze Zhong’s cooperation, as both of them feel ill-equipped to act. They approach Zhang Ze Zhong, but he shakes his head, insisting that as a taxi driver, he can't get involved. However, Du Manyi persists and brings Du Man Tang to visit Ma Bo, intentionally leaking news about rising property prices to provoke a reaction from Ma Bo, testing his stance on the matter.
This series of events increasingly convinces Du Man Tang that something is definitely wrong, leading him to trust Du Manyi's judgment: Xiao Wang and his crew are likely targeting the elderly’s properties. As a result, the once peaceful life in the alley is shattered, marking the beginning of an intense struggle over trust and real estate.
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