Are You Safe Episode 17 Recap
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Mu Tong and Chen Mo were leaving work, with Mu Tong praising Chen Mo’s recently developed program for significantly improving her daily time management and route planning, which resulted in a higher volume of orders. As they walked, Mu Tong spotted a familiar man, the same one who had tailed her earlier, picking up a package and heading towards apartment 1503.
The man was Jia Jia's senior, and he had come to her apartment to deliver a new smartphone, something he knew she had wanted. Jia Jia was surprised by his knowledge of her preferences and suggested he simply mail any future gifts. He then asked her to go to a movie that night, but Jia Jia declined, claiming she had dinner plans with a friend.
Her senior, however, exposed her lie, stating he knew she had been working overtime and had no plans. Jia Jia, embarrassed, insisted on her dinner plans and plainly told him that he was not her type. Angered, he questioned why she accepted his gifts if she didn't like him. Jia Jia clarified that she didn't willingly accept them, as he would relentlessly harass her if she refused, and she attempted to return the phone.
As she tried to close the door, he blocked it and forced his way into her apartment. He then recounted intimate details of her life, such as her love for candy but fear of gaining weight, her habit of skipping dinner, her preference for bubble tea without pearls or sugar, and her daily participation in Weibo lucky draws for electronics due to limited savings.
When Jia Jia asked if he had been spying on her, he confessed, claiming it was "because I love you too much!" He then attempted to force her to be his girlfriend. Jia Jia screamed for help. Outside, Chen Mo and Mu Tong heard Jia Jia's cries from apartment 1503 and quickly called the police. Chen Mo then used his hacking skills to unlock the smart door, allowing them to rush in and rescue Jia Jia.
In the interrogation room, Jia Jia's senior claimed it was a mere misunderstanding between a couple. He insisted his actions were out of love, explaining he had spent "tens of thousands of yuan" on software to understand her better and even went through her domestic waste to learn her preferences. Jia Jia vehemently denied being in a relationship with him, explaining that she only accepted his gifts to prevent further harassment.
Chen Mo corroborated her story, revealing that the senior had not only hacked Jia Jia's surveillance camera but also her door lock multiple times, indicating his malicious intent. The senior then admitted that he was angry she was "stringing me along" and planned to do "something that cannot be undone." Jia Jia pleaded with the officer to arrest him.
However, the senior remained defiant, maintaining that he was not wrong because he "loves her" and "has to get his hands on her." After the incident, Jia Jia was still shaken. Mu Tong advised her that if she truly had no feelings for someone, she should stop accepting their gifts. Chen Mo questioned how the senior obtained her Wi-Fi password. Jia Jia confessed she had shared it during a party and hadn't changed it since.
Chen Mo explained that the senior used this access to connect to her network and then deployed illegal software to hack into her smart appliances, thereby exposing her personal life. Jia Jia then declared her intention to dispose of all her smart appliances. Chen Mo gently corrected her, stating there was nothing inherently wrong with smart devices, but rather a need to strengthen one's cybersecurity awareness. He offered to send her a list of home network security steps.
Jia Jia sincerely apologized for her earlier impoliteness and promised to refer new clients to Kai Gua Le as a gesture of gratitude. After days of tireless work, the Shepherd system successfully passed its pressure test, proving to be a significant asset to the company. Despite this success, President Zhou remained concerned that the system might only be a temporary solution, worrying about future "deal hunting" incidents.
Qin Huai reassured President Zhou, promising that Kai Gua Le would provide continuous follow-up maintenance and after-sales service for their products. This finally put President Zhou at ease. Zhou You eagerly emphasized his own contributions to the Shepherd system, prompting President Zhou to generously offer to fulfill any requests Zhou You might have. Later, on their way back, Zhou You boastfully compared himself to Chen Mo, believing he was now more capable.
Qin Huai acknowledged Chen Mo's departure from his past but admitted he still couldn't understand why Chen Mo abandoned his dreams. Zhou You suggested Qin Huai ask Chen Mo directly, but Qin Huai brushed off the idea. Back at the Kai Gua Le office, Lin Shuo shared good news: A'Ming had found a new job with assistance from the local neighborhood committee, and other individuals who were unwittingly involved in deal hunting had also received adequate support.
Tang Lin then announced that the final payment from Fizzy Frenzy Beverage Factory would arrive in two days, signaling that their wages were imminent. Lin Shuo encouraged Qin Huai, as their boss, to treat everyone to a celebratory meal. Qin Huai initially resisted but eventually relented due to the team's enthusiasm. During the meal, they toasted to their successful cooperation on the deal hunters' case, specifically thanking Qin Huai.
Zhou You, noticing Qin Huai's somber mood, tried to cheer him up, suggesting he let go of things and reminding him that they had succeeded in creating the Shepherd system even without Chen Mo, and that Chen Mo might return someday. Qin Huai, however, dismissed Zhou You's attempts to lighten his mood. Meanwhile, Ma Pingchuan was deeply moved as he watched his daughter, Qing Qing, perform a violin piece on stage.
While there, Ma Pingchuan received a call from Mo Yizhong, who informed him of recent events and suggested a meeting. Soon after, Ma Pingchuan received another call, this time from Mazi, who was furious about the ineffective QR codes for Fizzy Frenzy Beverage Factory due to its new defense system, which Mazi suspected was Qin Huai's doing. The deal hunters were in "chaos," burdened with many useless QR codes, and Mazi demanded an explanation.
Ma Pingchuan downplayed the situation, stating that only one factory's codes were affected and that other factory codes were still valid. He promised Mazi that he would prioritize him for future business opportunities. Mazi reluctantly accepted for now but warned Ma Pingchuan not to trick him. After the call, Ma Pingchuan immediately instructed someone to investigate which other factories had installed the Shepherd system.
In a later phone call with Mo Yizhong, Ma Pingchuan suggested targeting "all" the factories that had installed the Shepherd system, advising Mo Yizhong to instruct the deal hunters to maintain a low profile and focus on a high number of attacks rather than large quantities.
At home, Ma Pingchuan's wife subtly criticized him for not receiving a promotion or raise, reminiscing about how her mother initially disapproved of him because he lacked a house, but then he subsequently received a raise and promotion, implying that she brought him luck. Ma Pingchuan, clearly uncomfortable, reflected on his past as an ordinary employee at Hupo, where "General" had found leverage against him, forcing him onto a path of no return. Feeling trapped, he devised an alternative strategy.
A flashback revealed a past phone call where he reluctantly agreed to disable a system for five minutes in exchange for ¥200,000, but insisted it would be a one-time deal. " General," however, dismissed his condition, subtly threatening to expose his past actions to Hupo and promising substantial future earnings if he continued to cooperate. While playing a stacking game with Qing Qing, who asked what was most important to him, Ma Pingchuan paused before answering, "you. . .
and mom." Back at Kai Gua Le, Tang Lin, concerned about potential retaliation from the deal hunter interest group after the Shepherd system's success, proactively installed new surveillance cameras throughout the company office. Soon after, numerous business owners, whose companies had suffered losses due to deal hunters, flocked to Kai Gua Le, eager to purchase the Shepherd system.
Zhou You, attempting to manage the large crowd, initially asserted his authority as "second-in-command" and claimed the company primarily handled "personal affairs," not corporate clients. However, Qin Huai arrived and swiftly took charge, reassuring everyone that Kai Gua Le could and would provide security services and the Shepherd system to all companies that required it, to the relief and applause of the assembled business owners.
