Are You Safe Episode 24 Recap
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To protect himself, Ma Pingchuan had set up Zheng Jing as a scapegoat within Hupo. Zheng Jing, having just been dismissed, angrily left the company. As he was about to exit, security guards demanded to inspect his personal belongings, stating that corporate secrets might be present and he wasn't allowed to take them. Frustrated, Zheng Jing threw his items down and stormed out, declaring that the security guards wouldn't understand any secrets anyway.
Zhou You, who had previously been caught trying to infiltrate Hupo and was waiting outside, recognized Zheng Jing. He approached Zheng Jing, pretending to be an intern applicant who had also been mistreated by the Hupo security. He gained Zheng Jing's trust by complaining about the security guards and inviting him to a barbecue, praising Zheng Jing's skills and experience. During their conversation, Zheng Jing revealed his frustration with the internal conflicts between Ma Pingchuan and Director Hu Dezheng.
He explained that Ma Pingchuan was using the Hupo attack incident to remove Director Hu's loyalists and had found the attack code on Zheng Jing's computer. However, Zheng Jing pointed out that the dollar key on his keyboard was broken and he had submitted three repair requests that were ignored. He found it strange that the attack code contained a dollar sign, implying it couldn't have been typed from his physically damaged keyboard.
Zhou You had a sudden realization: the attack code wasn't typed directly from Zheng Jing's keyboard but was instead inserted using a keyboard hijacking technique. He urged Zheng Jing to report this to Xu Guangming, Hupo's President, suggesting that the company would want to suppress the news of an internal mole to protect its reputation, offering Zheng Jing a large severance package in return. Zheng Jing, contemplating the advice, suddenly remembered Hupo's server backup system.
All data was backed up at 11 p. m. daily, with backup servers disconnected from the internet for security. He recalled a backup occurring the night before the HuCloud attack. If the attack code was found on that specific backup, it would prove it had been present in Hupo's system already, exonerating him and pointing to an inside job. However, a new backup was scheduled for tonight, which would overwrite the old data.
Realizing the urgency, Zhou You and Zheng Jing rushed to intercept Xu Guangming's car. They explained the situation, emphasizing that the data backup tonight would erase the crucial evidence. After verifying that no one had touched Zheng Jing's workstation on the day of the incident, Xu Guangming ordered the suspension of the server backup and initiated a thorough internal investigation, instructing a staff member, Chen Rui, to personally check the server data.
Meanwhile, Chen Mo and Qin Huai were busy narrowing down the list of potential moles in Hupo. Zhou You returned, confidently proclaiming that Hupo would withdraw its lawsuit against Kai Gua Le. Chen Mo and Qin Huai, smelling alcohol on Zhou You, dismissed his claims as drunken ramblings. The next morning, they prepared to head to court, only to receive a call informing them that Hupo had indeed withdrawn the lawsuit.
Zhou You, feeling vindicated, took the opportunity to boast about his success. At Hupo, Ma Pingchuan questioned Xu Guangming about the sudden withdrawal of the lawsuit. Xu Guangming explained that their internal security department had confirmed Qin Huai did not insert the code. He then hinted at the possibility of a mole within Hupo, stating that such an internal threat would be far more serious than a simple bug.
While not explicitly naming Ma Pingchuan, his tone and gaze conveyed his suspicion, prompting Ma Pingchuan to quickly distance himself and vow to investigate the matter thoroughly. With the lawsuit behind them, Kai Gua Le officially resumed operations. Qin Huai called a meeting to discuss the company's future plans, outlining missions to promptly resume business once equipment was returned, repay the money borrowed from their seniors, and identify the mole within their own company to then trace Hupo's mole.
During the meeting, Tang Lin received an email from Hupo, expressing their willingness to discuss compensation. Qin Huai publicly commended Zhou You for his significant contribution in helping the company overcome its challenges, thanking him for clearing his name. Zhou You, in turn, acknowledged that the problem began because of him and felt he had simply made amends, urging them not to underestimate him again.
Worried about potential exposure, Ma Pingchuan tried to persuade his wife to take their daughter abroad for her studies, secretly intending for them to escape the looming troubles. His wife, however, was hesitant to separate from him and expressed concerns about sending their young daughter away. The couple argued, unable to agree on the matter. Later, Zhou You received a frantic phone call from Chen Mo, who said Qin Huai had collapsed.
Zhou You immediately rushed to Chen Mo's home, finding Qin Huai unconscious. Learning that Qin Huai had a pre-existing heart condition, Zhou You grew anxious. He decided not to wait for the ambulance, which was reportedly stuck at the entrance, and quickly hoisted Qin Huai onto his back to carry him to the hospital. As he stepped outside, everyone suddenly burst into a "Happy Birthday" song.
Zhou You was overcome with emotion and relief, realizing it was an elaborate surprise party. Chen Mo introduced his mother and his girlfriend, Mu Tong, to Zhou You. Everyone presented Zhou You with gifts, including company benefit cards (full-energy, no-penalty-for-being-late, paid leave, slack-off cards), a headset, a lunchbox, and an Arsenal jersey. Qin Huai, with sincere words, told Zhou You that he was already a cybersecurity professional and would one day become an even better white hat hacker than himself.
Deeply moved, Zhou You expressed his gratitude, sharing that he hadn't celebrated his birthday in years and had never felt such warmth and belonging. He thanked them for providing him with hope, warmth, and a second home, vowing to become an excellent white hat hacker. The group toasted and took a celebratory photo together. The next day, Qin Huai's senior came to Kai Gua Le to bring some ginseng slices and offered help, reiterating their support.
As Qin Huai was moving equipment back into the office, his senior offered to help. While moving an old computer, which Qin Huai had used in college, the senior accidentally dropped and broke it. Qin Huai, though saying it was fine, was visibly saddened by the damage to his sentimental item. Later, one of the team members couldn't find her phone. Chen Mo demonstrated how modern phones' positioning functions can help locate a lost device, track loved ones in danger, or remotely wipe data to prevent information leaks.
