Being a Hero Episode 15 Recap
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As the planned drug trafficking operation at the tea factory is set to begin, following extensive preparations and the provincial police's directive for surveillance-only operations, both criminal and police forces finalize their meticulous preparations. Wan Heda's associates thoroughly inspect vehicles, documents, and cargo, while a warning is issued to be cautious of Jiang Lei at the tea factory. Wan Heda himself confirms his departure to Shengzhou.
Concurrently, police units report their readiness to Director Lin Dezan, who gives the order for all teams to proceed as planned. Police surveillance teams monitor Wu Zhenfeng's group as they approach and enter the tea factory. Inside, Jiang Lei, acting on direct orders from Hao Dong, instructs his subordinate Gouzi to eliminate Guishou and Wu Zhenfeng before the police arrive. As the police observe, Chen Yu appears distracted, seemingly awaiting a message.
His partner, Yang Yi, expresses strong doubts about Wu Zhenfeng, suggesting he might be a drug trafficker who is merely manipulating Chen Yu for his own revenge-driven agenda. Chen Yu staunchly defends Wu Zhenfeng, recalling his pleas for trust and promises of sharing information regarding his father's old case. Meanwhile, Erliang gives Wu Zhenfeng final instructions for the cargo delivery, emphasizing that Wu Zhenfeng's life is paramount, even if the goods must be abandoned.
Police intelligence confirms Wu Zhenfeng is transporting 40-50 kilograms of cargo in a black Beijing Hyundai with a fake license plate, heading toward the tea factory. Chen Yu continues to be plagued by Wu Zhenfeng's earlier words about trusting him. Yang Yi snaps him back to focus as Wu Zhenfeng, carrying two large boxes, subtly acknowledges Chen Yu's presence with a nod from a distance. At the tea factory, the inspection of Wu Zhenfeng's cargo begins.
Immediately, it's discovered that the "goods" are nothing more than lime powder. A furious confrontation erupts, and Wu Zhenfeng is attacked. As chaos ensues, Jiang Lei, following Hao Dong's orders, ignites the tea factory, causing a massive blaze to cover his tracks and facilitate an escape, also locking the doors. Police monitoring the scene report the fight and fire to Director Lin Dezan.
Deputy Chief Chen Liwen, upon receiving the urgent update about the escalating fire and violence, orders all police units to storm the factory immediately, prioritizing officer safety while ensuring no suspects escape. During this escalating chaos, police monitoring the scene express frustration that their view of the situation inside the factory is obscured, indicating Jiang Lei turned his camera away from the critical moments.
Amidst the roaring flames and collapsing structure, Wu Zhenfeng desperately attempts to help a severely injured Guishou escape through a smashed window. However, an internal explosion seals their path, and Guishou perishes in the inferno. Police units charge in, battling the fire and apprehending several individuals, including Wu Zhenfeng and Jiang Lei. As the building threatens to collapse, Chen Yu instinctively throws himself over Wu Zhenfeng, shielding him from harm.
Yang Xingquan arrives at the scene in despair, witnessing his tea factory reduced to ashes. Simultaneously, in Shengzhou, Wan Heda receives confirmation that his actual shipment has arrived safely. He learns of the tea factory fire and, in a conversation with his associate Ah Kun, implies the blaze was a diversion, allowing their real goods to slip through while police were occupied.
Wan Heda then confronts Hao Dong, expressing his fury at being kept in the dark about such a risky plan and accusing him of recklessness. Hao Dong dismisses Wan Heda's concerns, implying Wan Heda would not have been able to maintain the deception if he had known the full extent of the plot, and mockingly suggests that the Mengka drug cartel would not "let them off" easily after the fake shipment, then hangs up laughing, not taking Wan Heda seriously.
During interrogation, Wu Zhenfeng appears withdrawn, haunted by Guishou's death, and struggles to engage with Liu Kaihua. Liu Kaihua suspects Wu Zhenfeng's involvement in drug trafficking, despite the discovery of fake goods, and presses him about who recruited him, to which Wu Zhenfeng names "Guishou" and "Brother Gou." In a separate interrogation room, an agitated Jiang Lei denies setting the fire and vehemently accuses Wu Zhenfeng of drug trafficking, citing his origins from Mengka.
Jiang Lei then makes a startling claim, stating that Liu Kaihua is his uncle and that he was merely following Liu Kaihua's instructions to film the events at the factory, suggesting he was cooperating with the police. Liu Kaihua, growing increasingly frustrated with Wu Zhenfeng, urges him to reveal the identity of "K," the suspected head of the organization, warning that the fire was likely an attempt on Wu Zhenfeng's life.
However, Wu Zhenfeng deflects, asserting that Jiang Lei holds more information about the tea factory incident, a response that infuriates Liu Kaihua. Later, Yang Xingquan is hospitalized after collapsing from distress upon witnessing the destruction of his tea factory. His son visits him, expressing remorse for trusting Wu Zhenfeng and inadvertently implicating his father, though he remains hopeful that Chen Yu and the authorities will uncover the full truth. Director Lin Dezan and Old Zhuo also visit Yang Xingquan to check on his well-being.
