Age of Legends Episode 28 Recap
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Hu Rong reassured her parents that she was only going away for training, not somewhere far, and urged them to take care of themselves. Her father, Hu Yuejin, reminded her of her promise to always perform well and not make them worry, just as she did when she entered the police academy. He told her that he and her mother would consider this like she was going off to college, eagerly awaiting her return.
They shared a heartfelt moment, making a pinky swear and taking a family photo. Later, Hu Rong called Liu Ziguang, suggesting they go on a two-day trip the following weekend. Liu Ziguang was brushing his teeth and became so excited he nearly foamed at the mouth, expressing his eagerness to spend "couple moments" with her. The next day, he prepared an elaborate spread of cooking utensils and ingredients, planning to cook a nice meal for Hu Rong.
His friend, Bei Xiaoshuai, teased him for bringing so many pots and pans, implying he was overthinking the romance and jokingly advised him to be prepared for "protection" as a "rookie." On their date, Hu Rong and Liu Ziguang rode shared bicycles to an amusement park, enjoying themselves like any ordinary couple. At one point, Hu Rong recited a romantic poem: "There is a myriad of things in this ephemeral world. I love three of them.
The sun, the moon, and you. Sun for the morning. Moon for the night. And you forever." She playfully refused to explain its meaning to him. As they watched fireworks that evening, embracing, Hu Rong silently reflected on her happiness but acknowledged her imminent undercover mission. She hoped Liu Ziguang would forgive her for not telling him the truth and wished they could start over if she returned safely.
Hu Rong covertly left, knowing she couldn't bear to say a direct goodbye. Liu Ziguang soon realized Hu Rong was gone and frantically searched for her, calling her phone repeatedly, only to find it switched off. He was left heartbroken and utterly bewildered by her sudden, unexplained departure. Back at his residence, Liu Ziguang was consumed by grief, refusing to eat. Bei Xiaoshuai expressed frustration at Hu Rong's actions, feeling she had disrespected Liu Ziguang's feelings.
Li Wan, however, suggested that Hu Rong might have an unspeakable reason for leaving. Liu Ziguang, weary of the discussion, asked them to stop. Bei Xiaoshuai and A-Se tried to coax him into eating the meal Bei Xiaoshuai had prepared, but Liu Ziguang, recalling a sweet memory of Hu Rong once trying to feed him fish despite his aversion to bones, remained unresponsive. Eventually, Grandpa Guo visited and encouraged Liu Ziguang not to be passively waiting.
If Hu Rong saw him so disheartened and decadent, she would be heartbroken. With his "knot untied," Liu Ziguang finally ate ravenously. Later, he revisited the amusement park, reflecting on Hu Rong's words and actions, finally beginning to understand her painstaking efforts. Meanwhile, Hu Rong underwent intensive undercover training. She successfully completed a room cleaning test. Han Jin then challenged her to infiltrate a hotel's monitoring room within two minutes while avoiding all surveillance cameras.
Director Hu Yuejin watched with Han Jin. When Han Jin voiced concern that the task might be too difficult and suggested a second chance, Hu Yuejin sternly countered that criminals would never offer a second chance, emphasizing the life-and-death nature of the mission. To their surprise, Hu Rong completed the task ahead of schedule. She met with her father and Han Jin, ready for her mission, and Hu Yuejin reminded her to always prioritize her safety.
Before leaving, she affectionately called him "Dad." Han Jin then received a call informing him that Liu Ziguang had been waiting outside the police bureau for three days. Hu Yuejin instructed Han Jin to handle the situation carefully, as Liu Ziguang's actions could compromise Hu Rong's mission and even his own safety. Han Jin took Hu Rong to Jiangnan City. At Han Jin's signal, Hu Rong also saw Liu Ziguang waiting steadfastly outside the police bureau.
She hid behind a wall, silently sobbing, but carrying the weight of her undercover mission, she could only choose to leave without explanation, fearing she couldn't control her emotions, and ran away with her face covered. They arrived at an attic where Captain Cao, now adopting the identity of Chu Xinmin, was waiting to pose as Hu Rong's father.
Han Jin reiterated the importance of memorizing every detail of her new identity as Chu Feifei and warned her about the constant, subtle surveillance she would face once she infiltrated the core of the criminal organization. Under her new identity, Chu Feifei, Hu Rong went for an interview at the Golden Glory Holiday Resort, accompanied by Little Zhao, a contact arranged by the Jiangnan City Bureau. Little Zhao assured her it would be a simple interview.
Hu Rong successfully completed the initial evaluation, impressing the supervisor with her meticulous work. However, Mei Jie suddenly arrived and announced that Golden Glory was not hiring any new staff. Thinking quickly, Hu Rong loudly accused Little Zhao of taking 3,000 yuan from her under false pretenses. Mei Jie, after hearing Little Zhao admit to accepting the money, immediately fired him.
Hu Rong then appealed to Mei Jie, explaining her fabricated backstory: her father, Chu Xinmin, was a gambling addict who owed 290,000 yuan in debts, and she desperately needed to earn money to help pay it back. She pleaded for a cleaner's position, promising to leave after earning 3,000 yuan. Mei Jie, initially dismissive, was ultimately impressed by Chu Feifei's strong personality and agreed to give her a one-month trial in Little Zhao's former position.
Still suspicious, Mei Jie ordered her subordinate, Xiao Fei, to follow Chu Feifei home and thoroughly investigate her background. Han Jin's surveillance team, observing Xiao Fei, immediately contacted "Chu Xinmin" (Captain Cao) to prepare for the staged debt collection scene. Xiao Fei covertly followed Chu Feifei to her "home" in a narrow alley. There, "creditors" (Han Jin's team members) aggressively demanded payment from "Chu Xinmin."
Chu Feifei bravely intervened, promising to repay her father's debts within one month, even offering herself as collateral if she failed. The "creditors" eventually left, seemingly satisfied. Inside, "Chu Xinmin" complained about an "injury" from the scuffle, prompting Chu Feifei to tenderly massage his back. During this moment, "Chu Xinmin" shared a poignant story about his past as a police officer and the sacrifices he made for his family, including a divorce due to his demanding job.
Xiao Fei, having witnessed the dramatic scene, reported back to Mei Jie at Golden Glory. He confirmed that Chu Feifei indeed came from a poor background, with a gambling-addict father who owed significant debts. He also reported that she had a history of borrowing money from colleagues at her previous hotel job. Mei Jie, now seemingly convinced by this narrative of a desperate young woman, became less suspicious of Chu Feifei. "
Chu Xinmin" (Captain Cao), however, cautioned Chu Feifei not to let her guard down, reminding her that Mei Jie was inherently distrustful. At Golden Glory, Sister Xiao informed Hu Rong that Mei Jie's office would now be her responsibility. Hu Rong meticulously organized the office, while Mei Jie monitored her through surveillance.
Mei Jie then received a phone call from her boss, Lisa, who harshly criticized Mei Jie for her imprudent decision to privately take in "Old Four," whose subsequent death had implicated the Taige Group in an investigation. Mei Jie, filled with trepidation, assured Lisa she would report any developments promptly. Later, Xiao Fei instructed Hu Rong to clean his room. While cleaning, Hu Rong discovered a suspicious box containing drug paraphernalia and the drug "Angel," confirming Xiao Fei's drug use.
Hu Rong quickly devised a bold plan to use Xiao Fei to establish herself, and after receiving approval from her superiors, she set her plan in motion. That day, as Xiao Fei was taking drugs in his room, Hu Rong came to clean. Suddenly, police knocked for a surprise inspection. Xiao Fei panicked, but Hu Rong discreetly gestured for him to give her the drug box, which she then quietly moved and hid.
After the police left, Mei Jie called Xiao Fei to her office. Hearing Hu Rong and Xiao Fei whispering, Mei Jie stopped and questioned them. Meanwhile, Bei Xiaoshuai was trying to persuade Liu Ziguang to start Sunlight Building Materials Company, promising a glorious future. Liu Ziguang was hesitant, worried about funding as he still owed Nie Wanfeng one million yuan. Liu Ziguang and Bei Xiaoshuai went to Nie Wanfeng's house to discuss the debt.
Nie Wanfeng suggested that they be flexible and consider the one million yuan as his investment in their company. Bei Xiaoshuai was overjoyed and promised to deliver the investment contract immediately. On their way back, Liu Ziguang criticized Bei Xiaoshuai for acting on his own initiative, still feeling uneasy about Nie Wanfeng's unusually kind treatment towards him.
After learning about Xiao Fei's drug use, Mei Jie severely reprimanded him in her office, then aggressively questioned Hu Rong about why she helped Xiao Fei, threatening to fire her. In desperation, Hu Rong knelt before Mei Jie and pleaded her case. Mei Jie seized the opportunity, proposing that if Hu Rong could perform a task for her that night, she could continue to stay at Golden Glory. Later, Bei Xiaoshuai met his streamer girlfriend at Golden Glory.
She enthusiastically kissed him and announced they would register for marriage the next day. Bei Xiaoshuai deliberately exaggerated his miserable family background, causing her to leave with a disdainful expression. As Bei Xiaoshuai left Golden Glory, he happened to see Hu Rong getting into a car and driving away at the entrance. He immediately called Liu Ziguang. Late that night, Hu Rong followed Mei Jie's instructions and arrived at a designated location, where she retrieved a black package.
As Hu Rong prepared to leave, two thug-like individuals approached, claiming they wanted to snatch her bag. Hu Rong resisted and was beaten by the two thugs. In the monitoring room, Han Jin and his team, noticing the urgent situation, prepared to order the nearby police to intervene, but the calm Director Hu Yuejin decisively stopped them.
