Episode 16 recap: Qin Yi's Fatal Fall: The Real Drug Lord Revealed
In Episode 16, when Zheng Bei arrives at the rooftop, he finds it empty except for a muffled sound; Qin Yi has fallen to his death below, clearly a suicide out of fear of being caught. However, Zheng Bei notices a large bucket of burned items on the rooftop, which raises his suspicions. If Qin Yi was already going to die, why bother destroying evidence? He decides to take Zhao Xiao Guang to the scene for a closer look.
Upon investigation, Zheng Bei discovers that the ladder looks faulty. It appears to be in disrepair but could actually be used for an escape, leading him to suspect that Qin Yi might have been murdered. He ties a rope around himself and has Zhao Xiao Guang hold on from the rooftop. Meanwhile, Gu Yi Ran wakes up in the hospital and rushes out of her room to call Zheng Bei. She informs him that Qin Yi had no formula and lacked skilled chemists; the factory was filled with inferior products, suggesting that the true drug lord behind the snowy mountain incident is not Qin Yi.
Later, the task force discusses the case. The killer who murdered Qin Yi was very cautious, leaving no leads. Qin Yi's former associates were mostly thugs with little to no professional shooting training, but they now face a new group of criminals with a more sophisticated approach to crime, making the situation even more dangerous and complex.
This indicates that Qin Yi was merely a mid-level member of the drug trafficking team, and the real mastermind is someone else. Jiang Ying Zi brings Li Wen Long to the Emperor Hotel, causing Lin Zhi Da to feel uneasy in his office. Lin Jiang believes there's no need to fear a middle-aged woman, but Lin Zhi Da warns him not to underestimate Jiang Ying Zi, noting that even Qin Yi would have to show her respect.
Upon hearing Lin Zhi Da's words, Lin Jiang becomes serious. When Jiang Ying Zi enters and requests a bowl of dumpling soup, Lin Jiang quickly instructs the kitchen to prepare it with quality broth. It's clear that Jiang Ying Zi was behind Qin Yi’s fall, having sent Li Wen Long to do the deed. Her visit to Lin Zhi Da is to propose a collaboration, seeking his help in selling and transporting drugs.
At first, Lin Zhi Da has reservations, but when he sees Jiang Ying Zi's proposal, which promises a share of millions each year, he can't help but be tempted.
On the other side, Zheng Bei goes to the skating rink to find Jiang Xiao Hai and informs him of Qin Yi's death, trying to comfort him not to be too upset.
Jiang Xiao Hai feigns strength, stating that he had suspected this outcome all along, considering Qin Yi was involved in the drug trade; he would either be arrested or killed eventually. In contrast, Gu Yi Ran goes about her day and visits a noodle shop, where she waits for Li Wen Long. She discreetly follows him and learns his address.
During their meal, Xin Tie Gang prepares pork with vermicelli and notices that Gu Yi Ran seems troubled. She confides in Zheng Bei that after staying at his place for so long, she has found a new apartment and plans to move out. Seeing her determination, Zheng Bei offers to help her with the move when the time comes.
Lacking appetite, Gu Yi Ran eats a few bites before getting up to go outside. Zheng Bei quickly follows her and asks what’s wrong. Gu Yi Ran reveals that she had long suspected there was someone behind Qin Yi and that the sniper incident confirmed her fears. She notes that the 1993 drug case was massive and has likely only grown over the years.
Listening to Gu Yi Ran, Zheng Bei feels that Qin Yi must have missed home. Suddenly, he receives a call from Brother Xiong, learning that a drug-related accident has resulted in a death. Zheng Bei and the others hurriedly rush to the scene, where they discover that a group of young people had been joyriding while high and crashed into an elderly couple. Although the woman managed to evade the crash, the man was severely injured. In the vehicle, they find a large stash of "snow angels," which were bought on Monday—right when the task force was actively searching for Qin Yi.
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