Being a Hero Episode 24 Recap
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Yang Ling returned with copied bills from the tea factory for Chen Yu and Yang Yi. She sensed Chen Yu's apprehension and confirmed she had not informed Yang Xingquan about the discovery. Meanwhile, Liu Kaihua wrestled with a phone call from his sister, who reminded him of how he had cared for her and lamented his failure to manage Jiang Lei. She questioned why he had arrested Jiang Lei, emphasizing that they were family and should just be educated.
Overwhelmed by the conflict between his duty and familial ties, Liu Kaihua swept his numerous awards onto the floor, collapsing into tears. Jiang Lei then quietly approached and watched him. Chen Yu, Lan Anran, and Yang Yi meticulously cross-referenced the data, confirming that all the numbers matched. They grappled with the implications, unsure if Lin Dezan was aware of the situation and fearing he might continue to indulge his old friend, Yang Xingquan, even if informed.
The trio was troubled by Lin Dezan's consistent suppression of the investigation into Jiang Lei and his refusal to let Chen Yu pursue Wu Zhenfeng, leaving them uncertain who they could trust in Yunhe. Chen Yu even considered the unsettling possibility that everything was part of a larger, intricate setup, as too many details seemed inexplicable, and he found himself reluctant to delve deeper into the thought. Later, Yang Ling sat listening to music in the downstairs corridor.
When Chen Yu approached, she intuitively grasped the gravity of the situation but wanted to hear it directly from him. Chen Yu candidly shared his findings, but Yang Ling found it hard to believe, asserting that Yang Xingquan's profound hatred for drugs made such involvement impossible. Chen Yu urged her to keep the secret, especially from her father, acknowledging its difficulty.
Yang Ling then directly asked if Chen Yu suspected her, to which he responded by asking for her own feelings. Their conversation was interrupted by a customer needing to pay. At the police station, Chen Liwen formally announced the successful resolution of the "Yellow Capsule Case." He detailed the capture of key K organization members, including Wang Yikun, and the recovery of nearly all the illicit capsules.
The Yunhe County Anti-Drug Detachment was awarded a collective third-class merit for their thorough deployment. While celebrating the achievement, Chen Liwen cautioned that the K organization had not been completely dismantled and the anti-drug situation in Yunhe remained severe. Subsequently, new personnel assignments were announced: Lin Dezan was transferred to a vice-director position in the Drug Case Investigation Guidance Office of the Cangnan Provincial Public Security Department's Anti-Drug Detachment.
Liu Kaihua was assigned to three months of off-duty training, during which Liang Hao would temporarily lead the Anti-Drug Detachment, a suggestion made by Lin Dezan himself. Finally, the special task force was officially dissolved, and all personnel were to return to their original units, except for Zhou Bowen who remained. After the meeting, Chen Yu sought out Lin Dezan, asking if the rumors of Liu Kaihua's promotion to deputy director were true.
Lin Dezan dismissed it as irrelevant to Chen Yu's concerns. Chen Yu then brought up his past reports about Jiang Lei, questioning whether Liu Kaihua had ever suspected Jiang Lei and shared those suspicions. Lin Dezan staunchly defended Liu Kaihua, citing their long history of fighting together and Liu's physical scars from drug traffickers. He added that police officers, like all people, have families, implying that personal ties could be a factor.
Chen Yu, undeterred, shifted his focus to Wan Heda, revealing that he had found financial ties between Wanlutong Company and Guangmangshan Tea Factory from three years prior, which later ceased. Lin Dezan showed visible surprise upon hearing "Guangmangshan Tea Factory." Chen Yu further noted he had also found financial dealings between Li Yiqiong and the tea factory, identifying Li Yiqiong as Yang Ling's "aunt from abroad." He then directly asked if Lin Dezan suspected Yang Xingquan of drug involvement.
Lin Dezan challenged Chen Yu's assumptions, explaining that Yang Xingquan could easily claim these transactions were legitimate tea trade. He emphasized that a proper investigation would need to trace back decades to build a complete evidence chain, a daunting task for which Chen Yu admitted he had no immediate solution. Lin Dezan encouraged him to take his time to think of a way. Chen Yu pressed Lin Dezan one last time, asking directly if Wu Zhenfeng was involved in drugs.
Lin Dezan countered that Chen Yu, given their history as neighbors and Chen Yu's relentless pursuit, even risking his life to stop Wu's car for evidence, should be the one to answer that. Chen Yu then confessed to feeling "very stupid," a feeling that began after his second interrogation of A-Kun and intensified after forcing Wu Zhenfeng's car to stop.
He linked this self-assessment to the resolution of the Yellow Capsule case, A-Shu's arrest, and the tea factory fire, describing all these events as moments where he acted foolishly. Lin Dezan reassured him, praising his meticulous reasoning and independent thinking as a police officer. He advised Chen Yu, despite his youth and hatred for evil, to always remember he is a disciplined police officer and to commit to his work with a sincere heart, never doubting his efforts.
Chen Yu, visibly emotional, then asked if Lin Dezan was truly leaving. Lin Dezan confirmed it was an organizational decision and thanked Chen Yu for his support. He concluded by subtly advising Chen Yu to "comfort Yang Ling." Meanwhile, the K organization members, including Wan Heda, discussed the police announcement about the Yellow Capsule case being solved and the special task force being disbanded. Wan Heda expressed hesitation, fearing it might be a police trap or a smokescreen.
The group looked to Wu Zhenfeng, urging him to contact Chen Yu for confirmation. Although reluctant, Wu Zhenfeng was eventually pressured by Qiong Jie and Erliang to make the call. Back at the police station, Chen Yu inquired about the reality of Lin Dezan's transfer, still harboring doubts, but his colleague confirmed the order had arrived. Wu Zhenfeng attempted to call Chen Yu, but Chen Yu either ignored or quickly hung up. Erliang pushed Wu Zhenfeng to call again.
On the second attempt, Wu Zhenfeng managed to quickly state he was safe in Mengka before Chen Yu cut the call short. This immediately led to suspicion among the group, with Wan Heda questioning Chen Yu's loyalty and wondering if he was Wu Zhenfeng's "protector." Wu Zhenfeng defended Chen Yu, explaining that as a police officer, Chen Yu might be in a meeting or around superiors, making it difficult to answer unknown numbers. Undeterred, Wu Zhenfeng called Chen Yu again.
This time, he specifically reminded Chen Yu that the day after tomorrow was his mother's death anniversary and asked him to place cigarettes he had left for her at her tombstone. He also requested Chen Yu's help in processing the car insurance claim for the incident where Chen Yu forced his car to stop, explaining his inability to return. As Wu Zhenfeng continued to speak, Chen Yu remained silent, appearing tense.
Chen Yu finally erupted, furiously scolding Wu Zhenfeng for jeopardizing his career, leading to his removal from the special task force and demotion to a local police officer. He angrily recounted all the risks he took to help Wu Zhenfeng—capturing his father's killer, dismantling A-Shu's boxing gym, and Wu Zhenfeng's mysterious ability to evade drug charges—demanding to know why he always ended up clean. He also blamed Wu Zhenfeng for the repeated breakups with Yang Ling.
Wu Zhenfeng attempted to de-escalate, but Chen Yu continued, lamenting that he could no longer be an anti-drug police officer despite all his sacrifices. As Chen Yu's angry outburst subsided, Wan Heda snatched the phone, desperate for news of Wan Mengmeng. Chen Yu coldly directed him to ask Hao Dong, implying Hao Dong's responsibility. Fearing further revelations, Hao Dong quickly seized the phone and asked Chen Yu to confirm the veracity of the police announcement regarding the case's resolution.
Chen Yu confirmed it was true. Chen Yu then demanded to speak with Wu Zhenfeng again, urging him to return to Yunhe and abandon his current path. Wu Zhenfeng dropped the phone, having seemingly convinced the others that Chen Yu was indeed his long-suspected "protector," thereby clearing their doubts. Both Wu Zhenfeng and Chen Yu shared a moment of quiet relief. Suddenly, Lin Dezan appeared behind Chen Yu, questioning him about the conversation and who he was speaking with.
Chen Yu fully disclosed everything they discussed, including a detailed recounting of past events he referenced to Wu Zhenfeng. Lin Dezan smiled in satisfaction, and Chen Yu gave him a respectful salute. Concurrently, Erliang pressured Wan Heda to dispose of their goods quickly, citing the growing impatience of their associates.
