Age of Legends Episode 35 Recap
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Li Jianguo sought out Chef Zhou at Golden Glory, explaining his reluctance to ask for help but pleading for work to cover his wife's medical expenses. Chef Zhou, seeing Li Jianguo's sincerity, promised to consider it. When Mei Jie later expressed a desire to update the restaurant's menu for an important guest, Chef Zhou suggested an open-air barbeque stall. Mei Jie found the idea excellent, especially for the spacious hotel garden.
Chef Zhou then recommended his friend, Li Jianguo, who had many years of experience running a barbeque shop, to manage the new stall. Mei Jie was delighted by the coincidence and arranged to meet Li Jianguo and sample his cooking. Meanwhile, Zhuo Li confided in Shuai about his enduring crush on Wen Xiaoxue since childhood, describing her as his "dream lover."
He recounted seeing her recently and feeling "struck by lightning," falling deeply in love and asking Shuai for advice on how to pursue her. Shuai advised Zhuo Li to be proactive, suggesting he send flowers and drinks, pick her up and drop her off, and show her genuine concern. Li Jianguo successfully launched the barbeque stall. Mei Jie was highly impressed with his grilling skills, praising the lamb as "crispy but not burned" and melting in the mouth.
Liu Ziguang, encountering Li Jianguo at Golden Glory, covertly arranged to meet him in the kitchen that night. During their meeting, Liu Ziguang urged Li Jianguo to leave, deeming the situation too dangerous. However, Li Jianguo refused, stating he couldn't stand by while Liu Ziguang was in peril, and reminded him of his military training in reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance, believing he could be of help. Liu Ziguang relented but made him promise to be extremely careful.
Li Jianguo then revealed that Mei Jie had asked him to prepare food for the VIP guest from the top floor to test his cooking skills, identifying the guest as Lisa, the drug lord of Golden Glory. Liu Ziguang explained Hu Rong's mission to investigate Golden Glory's drug trade, her current inability to approach Lisa, and how this barbeque opportunity was a rare chance for him to get close.
Li Jianguo then planned a setup during Lisa's meal the next day. Captain Han Jin confronted Liu Ziguang in the men's toilet, criticizing his decision to involve Li Jianguo and fearing the increased risk. Li Jianguo, however, interjected, taking full responsibility for joining Golden Glory out of concern for Liu Ziguang's safety. He respectfully refused Han Jin's order to return to Jiangbei, arguing that his sudden disappearance would arouse suspicion and jeopardize Liu Ziguang's cover.
Li Jianguo solemnly promised, as a retired soldier, to act cautiously and cooperate fully with the police. Liu Ziguang corroborated Li Jianguo's points, emphasizing Hu Rong's stalled intelligence gathering and the critical importance of tomorrow's opportunity. Captain Han, after consulting with his superiors, approved Li Jianguo's continued presence at Golden Glory and Liu Ziguang's plan for the following day, albeit with a warning to exercise discretion and prioritize safety.
He also assigned Officer Xiao Bai, introduced as Li Jianguo's niece "Li Li," to assist him. The next day, as a heavy rain fell, Li Jianguo was preparing roasted lamb when several unruly individuals accosted Lisa. Liu Ziguang swiftly intervened, battling the men and driving them away. Impressed by Liu Ziguang's fighting prowess, Lisa asked his name, "Liu Xiaoguang," and noted his "lame name, but nice fighting skills" before taking him to her room.
Lisa attempted to seduce Liu Ziguang, telling him he was soaking wet and offering to shower with him. Liu Ziguang politely declined, stating he had a girlfriend and couldn't be rude as she was Mei Jie's special guest. Mei Jie apologized profusely to Lisa for the security breach. Lisa, still shaken, demanded a thorough investigation and questioned the reliability of "Liu Xiaoguang." Mei Jie assured her that his background had been thoroughly checked and found to be simple and clear.
Satisfied, Lisa ordered that Liu Xiaoguang be transferred to become her 24-hour personal bodyguard. Mei Jie promptly conveyed this promotion to Liu Xiaoguang, announcing a ten percent salary increase and instructing him to move into the penthouse starting tomorrow. Liu Xiaoguang expressed surprise but accepted. He then called Hu Rong to inform her of Lisa's attempted seduction and his new role, reaffirming his loyalty.
Hu Rong, amused by his earnestness, playfully chided him for Lisa's actions but expressed her full trust. Later, Zhuo Li visited Wen Xiaoxue, bringing her snacks. He awkwardly offered to accompany her home, noticing she was working a part-time job and coming home late. He also mentioned that he was now managing his shop with Xiaoshuai after "finishing some work," subtly avoiding mentioning his recent detention.
Back at Golden Glory, Mei Jie reported to Lisa on the progress of the transaction arrangements, confirming they would proceed next Monday. Lisa instructed Mei Jie to announce that Golden Glory would be closed that Monday for inventory, allowing only VIP guests for the transaction, and to thoroughly vet all existing guests to prevent any disruptions. As Mei Jie reported, Liu Ziguang entered with his luggage. Lisa, startled, hastily tore up a note she had been writing.
Mei Jie then reminded Liu Ziguang to be a good personal bodyguard to Lisa, which he eagerly agreed to. As Mei Jie was leaving, she offered to take Lisa's trash, and Lisa handed her the torn pieces of the note. Liu Ziguang went to his new room, pondering the scenes he had just witnessed.
When Liu Ziguang officially reported to the penthouse, Lisa instructed him to address her as "Sister Lisa" and again playfully questioned him about his girlfriend, telling him to check his new room. While Liu Ziguang was fetching Lisa's grilled lamb, Li Jianguo discreetly informed him about Mei Jie's order to close Golden Glory for inventory next Monday, noting that a mid-month closure was highly suspicious.
Upon returning to the penthouse, Lisa requested a shoulder massage, commenting on his strength, which she said reminded her of her ex-boyfriend, who was also muscular and good at fighting. She flirted with him, noticing his nervousness, and then straightening his tie. After she went to bathe, Lisa called out to Liu Ziguang, asking him to wait for her, but he opted to wait in his own room. Later, Liu Ziguang secretly met with Hu Rong.
He showed her the torn pieces of Lisa's note, on which Hu Rong vaguely deciphered "one thousand equals fifty," though neither understood its meaning. Liu Ziguang also shared that Lisa had mentioned her ex-boyfriend was very good at fighting. As they were talking, a patrolling security guard discovered them. They hastily tried to leave but ran directly into Mei Jie. Mei Jie, smiling at their disheveled appearance, asked if they were a couple.
Noticing the paper in Hu Rong's hand, she demanded to see it. Hu Rong, startled, tried to pass it off as love notes, but Mei Jie insisted, her tone becoming stern. Just as Hu Rong reluctantly produced the note, Liu Ziguang, with a quick move, snatched it and swallowed it whole. Mei Jie was stunned, then remarked bitterly on Liu Ziguang's ruthlessness. To verify their relationship, Mei Jie arranged a private room for them to "enjoy their intimate time."
Once inside, Hu Rong and Liu Ziguang hugged tightly and whispered to each other, realizing the room was bugged with cameras—Mei Jie had set them up. Confirming their suspicions through the monitor, Mei Jie was watching their every move, forcing them to continue their charade. Suddenly, Mei Jie received a call from Lisa and informed Liu Ziguang that he needed to accompany her out. Lisa then took Mei Jie and Liu Ziguang to another hotel.
She instructed Liu Ziguang to guard the lobby, telling him to report any anomalies immediately, before ascending upstairs with Mei Jie. In a room, Lisa met her ex-boyfriend, Tony. Tony revealed that Sangbo had secretly leaked information to Interpol during the last public arrest operation, intending to use Interpol to eliminate other drug lords and gain sole power. He mentioned receiving intelligence that Sangbo was in Jiangbei and planned to kill him to exact revenge.
Tony then abruptly decided to move the transaction scheduled for next Monday to tomorrow. Lisa, though taken by surprise, knew Tony's temperament and immediately instructed Mei Jie to prepare for the transaction to take place tomorrow afternoon. Mei Jie descended to the lobby and informed Liu Ziguang that he would need to wait there for Lisa, possibly until tomorrow morning. Liu Ziguang quickly relayed this critical intelligence to Hu Rong, who promptly informed Captain Cao.
Upon receiving the news, Captain Han and his team convened an emergency meeting at the Public Security Bureau. According to their intelligence, a person named "Tirard" had checked into the hotel, and Lisa's late-night meeting with him indicated he was a significant figure. Captain Han also analyzed that Golden Glory would definitely have a major operation next Monday. He instructed Officer Xiao Zhao to notify Jiangnan Public Security to closely monitor Golden Glory.
