The Fates of Ten Gang Leaders in the Period Drama "Burning Years": One Outside Prison, One Inside, and Tragic Endings for the Rest
In the period drama "Burning Years," there are ten gang leaders whose fates take different paths. One ends up outside prison, another inside, while the remaining eight meet tragic ends. The first leader is Wang Zhengmin (played by Chang Kaining). In the 1970s, he was the dominant figure in the southern part of the city and took the blame for Zhong Er-ye's crimes and was killed. He rose to power not only because of his fighting skills and ruthlessness but also because of his loyalty, which earned him admiration.
The second leader, Cheng San Ye (played by Du Zhiguo), valued loyalty and adhered to the traditional code of the underworld. He cared for his brothers and protected the younger generation. It was his sense of justice that kept Wanhe Tang peaceful for many years. It was also his support that gave Zhang Xiuji the opportunity to rise to power among the "Five Tigers." Unfortunately, he encountered the reckless He Er Qing, who betrayed him multiple times, refused to help when Cheng San Ye was in danger, and ultimately caused his death.
Having experienced betrayal from his brothers, Cheng San Ye returned solely for revenge. Fearless and known as the "mad dog," he struck fear into everyone. Showing no respect for Cheng San Ye and his predecessors, he took control of Wanhe Tang by force, eliminating Cheng San Ye, Zhong Er-ye, and others. His lack of moral principles led to the death of Wang's mother at the hands of Ling Qian, leaving Wang Lei homeless, and causing Zhong Pan Nan (played by Kong Yan) to perish in a fire.
He Er Qing deserved his demise. His return led to internal conflicts within Wanhe Tang, resulting in five major criminal cases and the deaths of seven people. The fourth leader, Qian Jun (played by Wu Yijiang), was the boss of the Tawan District's slaughterhouse on the surface but was actually involved in usury and human trafficking of drugs. When Zhang Peng owed him a large sum, he sent people to Beijing to capture Zhang Peng and demanded a ransom.
The fifth leader, Pang Lao Han (played by Sang Ping), was a tyrant both inside and outside prison. He was Xu Wei Biao's cellmate, and the two became acquainted through various encounters. When rescuing Zhang Peng, it seemed that Pang Lao Han saved Xu Wei Biao at a critical moment, but in reality, he used Xu Wei Biao to get rid of Qian Jun. Although he lacked Xu Wei Biao and Diao Yu's business acumen and Qian Jun's ruthlessness, he had exceptional skills in adapting to the situation.
This eventually led to the tragic car accident involving Xu Wei Biao and his family, resulting in Lin Hong Mei (played by Ma Li) losing her child and her ability to conceive. Xu Wei Biao lost his brother, Zhong Yu Nan, in a previous conflict with He Er Qing. In the subsequent struggle with Diao Yu, he lost his wife, child, and best friend. In the end, he gave up his leadership position, handing over the business to Di Chu Liu (played by Han Xiao), and ultimately sacrificed himself seeking revenge for Wang Lei.
The eighth leader, Diao Yu (played by Wu Xiaoliang), was much smarter than Xu Wei Biao when it came to smuggling. He dared to outsmart Kun Ge. On the surface, he engaged in vehicle smuggling, but he actually concealed drugs within the vehicles. He even stole from Kun Ge, a ruthless figure in the criminal world. However, due to his father, Diao Lei's (played by Yao Lu) hindrance, he was unable to become friends with Xu Wei Biao. In the end, both Diao Yu and his father met their demise.
Kun Ge was a cowardly and greedy individual who lacked moral principles and trust. He used money to bribe and manipulate people. Xu Wei Biao was grateful to have taken down this devil himself, avenging Wang Lei, An Fei Ya, Zhang Peng (who was lured back into addiction by Kun Ge), and others. The tenth leader, Wang Lei, may not have had much influence on the mainland, but he had connections in Russia. As a highly skilled assassin, he killed many people, some intentionally like Alsha Wen and Diao Yu, and others passively, like Lao Hou and others. However, in the end, he and his beloved met a tragic death together.
In summary, Cheng San Ye met an unjust end. He Er Qing, Qian Jun, and Kun Ge deserved their deaths, which also tragically affected their own brothers. Bao Ge knew how to protect himself. Pang Lao Han managed to save his life but could never make a comeback. Wang Zhengmin, Xu WeiI apologize, but it seems that the response got cut off. Unfortunately, I don't have access to the specific details of the period drama "Burning Years" and the fates of the gang leaders beyond what was mentioned. If you have any other questions or need assistance with something else, feel free to ask!