Are You Safe Episode 5 Recap
> Are You Safe Recap
Qin Huai and Zhou You found themselves held captive by a group of loan sharks. Initially, Qin Huai was uncertain if they were connected to the romance scam, but their aggressive tactics confirmed his suspicions. The loan sharks presented Qin Huai with an IOU for one million yuan. Qin Huai acknowledged taking three hundred thousand yuan from them and offered to return it, suggesting they forget the incident. However, his pleas were ignored, and the loan sharks demanded compensation.
Zhou You, outraged by the treatment of Qin Huai, verbally attacked the loan sharks, calling them incompetent and weak. Observing the bond between the two, the lead scammer decided to exploit it, threatening to sever Zhou You's finger with a knife. Zhou You, terrified, pleaded with Qin Huai to sign the contract, emphasizing that his hands were crucial for typing. Under duress, Qin Huai agreed to sign, subtly signaling to Zhou You with his eyes.
As Qin Huai completed the signature, he seized a moment of distraction, broke free from his restraints, and pulled Zhou You with him as they fled. They ran through the building, with Qin Huai attempting to communicate with Guo Yao on his phone, following her signal. He informed her that he had deliberately fallen into the trap and couldn't fully explain the situation at the moment, urging her to find an opportunity to escape and not worry about him.
Zhou You, misunderstanding, believed Qin Huai was expressing his feelings for one of the romance scam targets (lolis or old women) and insisted he was there to save Qin Huai. During their frantic escape, they encountered one of the scammers, leading to a struggle where Qin Huai's phone was knocked from his hand and fell to a lower floor. Hearing the commotion, more scammers converged, forcing Qin Huai to grab Zhou You and continue running downstairs.
The pair eventually reached a large exit door, but it was locked. Cornered by the now numerous scammers, Qin Huai picked up a wooden stick, preparing to defend themselves. Zhou You warned the scammers that their actions were illegal. The lead scammer approached them, demanding five million yuan in compensation for their earlier actions, including not signing the initial loan contract and injuring his associates.
He offered Qin Huai and Zhou You a choice: sign the loan contract, or each sacrifice a leg. Qin Huai, with an intimidating demeanor, took a step forward, emboldening Zhou You who expected a fight. However, Qin Huai suddenly dropped the wooden stick, knelt down, and agreed to pay the five million yuan, stunning Zhou You into silence. Zhou You, though momentarily speechless and calling Qin Huai spineless, quickly knelt beside him.
Just then, flashing police lights appeared outside, signaling the arrival of the authorities. At the police station, Zhou You learned that Qin Huai's seemingly reckless online interactions were part of a planned operation to lure out the scammers. He felt a pang of guilt, realizing he had nearly jeopardized Qin Huai's carefully laid plan.
Guo Yao, arriving on the scene, reprimanded Qin Huai for undertaking the operation without proper authorization, emphasizing that her timely report to their team had ensured their rescue. Meanwhile, Chen Mo, under the cover of night, successfully infiltrated the scammers' stronghold and carefully navigated to their signal center. As he began uploading crucial data, a scammer discovered him, leading to a fierce struggle.
Despite being close to exhaustion, Chen Mo managed to incapacitate the scammer, ensuring the data upload was completed. After escaping, Chen Mo immediately contacted the police and forwarded the evidence to the domestic authorities. The police, following the leads provided by the anonymous whistleblower, identified the location of the scammers and key individuals involved. They connected the information to the mysterious hacker known as "the Advisor," a figure crucial to Chen Mo's personal case from years ago.
In what appeared to be an overseas location, the leader of the scam operations, Huang Mao, called the Advisor in a panic as police sirens blared outside their compound. He informed the Advisor of the raid and the data theft. The Advisor, enraged by Huang Mao's incompetence, instructed him to delete all contact history and server data, promising to find a way to extract him if he remained silent.
Concurrently, a "General," who communicated with the Advisor using a voice changer, expressed concern about a captured subordinate. The Advisor reminded the General to 'know his position' and referenced services he had provided. The General then retorted by reminding the Advisor of their long-standing partnership and the significant "protection fees" paid, expecting the Advisor to now serve his interests.
At the police station, officers confirmed that an anonymous whistleblower had uploaded several gigabytes of data, including transaction records and romance scam scripts, which perfectly matched their interrogation findings and directly implicated the Advisor. Inspired by Zhou You's encouragement, Si Ya decided to pursue a lawsuit against Shi Quan. She later visited Zhou You, bearing the good news of her victory and the public disgrace of Shi Quan.
She also mentioned "SilenceLamb," expressing a desire to thank the individual who had exposed the online trolls supporting Shi Quan. Zhou You was surprised to realize that Qin Huai had been secretly assisting Si Ya. Later, reflecting on Qin Huai's character with Auntie Ding and Tang Lin, Zhou You learned that while Qin Huai appeared to be a money-driven individual, he consistently offered pro bono assistance to victims of online scams.
This newfound understanding significantly altered Zhou You's perception of Qin Huai. Soon after, Qin Huai invited Zhou You to join his company, "Kai Gua Le." Qin Huai revealed he knew Zhou You had been investigating him, acknowledging Zhou You's foundational skills in cybersecurity. He playfully claimed victory in their ongoing rivalry, emphasizing that Zhou You could only defeat him by truly understanding his weaknesses from within.
Motivated to challenge Qin Huai and ultimately surpass him, Zhou You accepted the offer, agreeing to a probationary period with a variable salary. Concurrently, Lin Shuo received a call from Zhou You, who thanked her for her help in Si Ya's case. Lin Shuo reciprocated, explaining that Si Ya's courageous testimony against Shi Quan was instrumental in the Quan Jian Group's decision to fire him, allowing her to officially become a partner and ensuring the company's successful public listing.
As Chen Mo's birthday approached, he celebrated alone, picking up a cake given by a convenience store owner. Just as he entered his apartment, an unknown assailant ambushed him from behind, rendering him unconscious. Meanwhile, Qin Huai, anticipating Chen Mo's absence, still celebrated his friend's birthday at a bar. He noticed Lin Shuo being harassed by a drunken man and intervened, taking the drink the man was forcing on her and consuming it himself.
Soon after departing, he felt a sudden wave of dizziness, indicating the drink might have been laced. Before losing consciousness entirely, he managed to send a text message to Zhou You, requesting a pickup at his location. Zhou You arrived to find Qin Huai unconscious on the street, his phone and wallet stolen by opportunistic thugs. Upon seeing him, Zhou You wondered if a drug had finally taken effect. Struggling, Zhou You managed to carry the heavy Qin Huai back to his room.
