Being a Hero Episode 6 Recap
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After being cornered by Dongge's men at the abandoned pharmaceutical factory warehouse, Li Zhengqiang was beaten by Jiang Lei into submission, acknowledging Dongge's supremacy in Yunhe. He pleaded for his life, offering to share the profits 50/50 and provide his formula if Dongge would let him go, assuring that everyone would have a way out. However, Dongge remained unsatisfied.
Despite a subordinate warning of approaching police, Dongge ordered his men to throw Li Zhengqiang from the building, resulting in his immediate death. Dongge then departed. Lin Dezan expressed anger and frustration over Li Zhengqiang's death, emphasizing that without Li Zhengqiang's capture, the "Dahuang Capsule" case could not be conclusively solved. He demanded a thorough investigation, starting from the goods thrown from the warehouse. Chen Liwen arrived and was briefed by Liu Kaihua.
Liu Kaihua reported that based on Huang Wenlin's confession, Wu Zhenfeng had returned to Yunhe to conduct business with K. Li Zhengqiang's new type of drug had threatened K's interests in the Yunhe drug market, suggesting that K was likely behind the theft of the remaining goods from the warehouse. Further forensic examination of Li Zhengqiang's body revealed a distinct callus on his left middle finger, indicating he was left-handed, which matched the findings from the Hu Qingshan murder scene.
This evidence, combined with Huang Wenlin's testimony, strongly indicated that Li Zhengqiang was the killer of Hu Qingshan, thereby clearing Wu Zhenfeng of that suspicion. Given the lack of sufficient evidence to continue holding Wu Zhenfeng, Chen Liwen suggested his release. However, Lin Dezan vehemently disagreed, citing a shortage of personnel and insufficient information to effectively monitor Wu Zhenfeng if he were set free.
Lin Dezan then instructed Liu Kaihua to arrange Wu Zhenfeng's transfer to a drug rehabilitation center, signing the necessary paperwork. Liu Kaihua initially objected, noting that Leng Feng's report indicated Wu Zhenfeng's drug levels were too low for mandatory rehabilitation. Lin Dezan acknowledged Wu Zhenfeng's history of drug use and insisted they find a solution, deeming it the only viable method for temporary control. Liu Kaihua complied with Lin Dezan's directive.
Chen Liwen then announced a meeting at the anti-narcotics division the following day to discuss investigative strategies, as he was returning to the provincial department. Wu Zhenfeng, seemingly relieved, boarded the police vehicle bound for the rehabilitation center. Inside, he expressed gratitude to Chen Yu for proving he was not a murderer. Chen Yu, maintaining a cool demeanor, simply stated that arresting Huang Wenlin for his involvement in drug manufacturing and trafficking was merely part of the police's duty.
Wu Zhenfeng then reflected on their car ride three years prior in Walin Town, noting the stark contrast in their present circumstances and his own predicament. He apologized for the hardships Chen Yu had endured as a local police officer over the past three years due to him. Chen Yu dismissed the apology, asserting that his three years working as a grassroots officer had honed his ability to identify drug dealers at a glance.
He also stressed that if Wu Zhenfeng had returned with him three years ago, he wouldn't be in this current predicament. Wu Zhenfeng remarked that Chen Yu hadn't changed since childhood, suggesting Chen Yu had already formed a conclusive narrative in his mind, firmly believing Wu Zhenfeng to be a drug dealer. Wu Zhenfeng then challenged him, asking if he had ever seen a genuine drug dealer voluntarily turn themselves in.
Chen Yu then directly questioned Wu Zhenfeng, asking if Huang Wenlin's statement about Wu Zhenfeng returning from Mengka to negotiate business with K was true or a fabrication. Wu Zhenfeng offered no direct reply, but his thoughts drifted to a previous encounter where he had tried to secure passage through Yunhe for his boss's goods to Hong Kong.
He had argued with Dongge, stating that it was unfair for Dongge to disregard long-established customs of doing business and claiming that goods from Mengka could not be moved without Yunhe's channels. However, Dongge had refused, telling him to inform his boss that everyone should operate independently and steer clear of Yunhe, sternly warning Wu Zhenfeng to "get lost" if he valued his life.
Wu Zhenfeng then questioned Chen Yu about his failure to fulfill a request made three years ago: to ensure his parents were buried together, noting that his father had been "drifting" alone for three years. He reminded Chen Yu of his parents' kindness during their childhood, emphasizing this was the only favor he had ever sought, and it did not violate any regulations.
Wu Zhenfeng then directly stated that Chen Yu and the police had already concluded his father was a drug dealer, and by extension, believed him to be one too. He asserted that no one would credit his claims of investigating his father's death. Chen Yu acknowledged his lack of knowledge regarding Wu Zhenfeng's activities in Mengka for the past three years but expressed his belief that Wu Zhenfeng had undoubtedly been involved in drugs.
Chen Yu then proposed a direct trade: would Wu Zhenfeng be willing to use his own perceived guilt to secure his father's innocence? Wu Zhenfeng's resolute reply was that if Chen Yu could prove his father's innocence, then he, too, would be cleared of all charges. Chen Yu personally escorted Wu Zhenfeng to the rehabilitation center. As the gate closed behind him, Wu Zhenfeng glanced back at Chen Yu standing outside before following the doctor inside.
Once inside, Wu Zhenfeng discovered a familiar drug dealer named Gutou and recognized him. Gutou, surprised, asked if Wu Zhenfeng was "Ghost Hand" before inquiring about his identity. Wu Zhenfeng told him to simply call him "Brother Feng" and claimed he could facilitate Gutou's release. Meanwhile, Dongge received all of Li Zhengqiang's "Dahuang Capsules," though the formula was nowhere to be found. Dongge conveyed his thanks to Boss Zhuo for the information.
Citing increased police scrutiny following the Dahuang Capsule incident, Dongge ordered a delay in all transactions. He also instructed Jiang Lei to ascertain Wu Zhenfeng's whereabouts and whether he was still in Yunhe. Yang Yi and Lan Anran were visiting Yang Ling when Chen Yu arrived. Yang Ling immediately urged Chen Yu not to be angry and to apologize to Yang Yi.
She believed Chen Yu had unfairly taken out his frustrations on Yang Yi after a lecture from "Lin Dad" (Lin Dezan) that day. Chen Yu, however, refused to apologize, even after Yang Ling pointed out that Yang Yi had prepared all the food. Yang Yi then interjected, stating he had wanted "Lao Ba" to help him find clues about the "Dahuang Capsules."
Chen Liwen expressed significant dissatisfaction with Lin Dezan's performance, questioning the failure of the raid on Ba Peng Pharmacy and why Chen Yu and Lan Anran had not reported to him. He asserted that after three years, K had grown into a vast drug trafficking network spanning Yunhe and surrounding regions, implying Lin Dezan's efforts were a failure.
Lin Dezan defended his strategy, explaining his intention to use the "Dahuang Capsule" case as a critical entry point to identify and dismantle K's core organization. He appealed to Chen Liwen to trust him as an experienced police officer, claiming this approach would allow him to completely dismantle the K organization. Chen Liwen, however, reiterated his concern over the three-year duration and K's significant expansion. Yang Yi initiated an apology to Chen Yu for his earlier rudeness.
Chen Yu then confided his suspicions, sharing what Lan Anran had discovered: that Lin Dezan visited Ba Peng Pharmacy on the day of their raid and that she had found a pharmacy bag on Lin Dezan's desk. Chen Yu highlighted Wu Zhenfeng's confession about the pharmacy's involvement with drugs and questioned why the raid yielded nothing, strongly implying a leak and direct suspicion of Lin Dezan. Yang Yi adamantly defended Lin Dezan, arguing that such an accusation was unfair.
He pointed to Lin Dezan's commendable work on the Li Linfan case three years prior, which had earned him commendation and an opportunity to transfer to the provincial anti-narcotics division, questioning why Lin Dezan chose to remain in Yunhe despite his family residing in the provincial capital. Yang Ling, having overheard their escalating argument, intervened to passionately defend Lin Dezan, whom she referred to as "Lin Dad."
She tearfully recounted her personal history: her mother had been murdered by drug dealers, her father had fled abroad, and she had spent ten years growing up in an orphanage. Lin Dezan was the only one who consistently cared for her, visiting her, asking about her father, and eventually offering to be her adoptive father. She fondly recalled him playing with her on swings and giving her birthday gifts.
Yang Ling also mentioned meeting Yang Yi at the orphanage, and how Lin Dezan extended his care to Yang Yi because of their bond. She concluded by firmly stating that no one should ever doubt "Lin Dad." Yang Yi declared his unconditional trust in Lin Dezan. Lan Anran, visibly distressed, admitted that she would not have become a police officer without Lin Dezan's guidance and expressed her anguish over the current suspicions.
Chen Yu clarified that he was not acting out of anger but merely sought to prevent a repeat of the Ba Peng Pharmacy incident, to ensure that individuals like Huang Wenlin were apprehended swiftly, and to prevent the innocent from being wrongfully accused. Following this, Yang Yi offered an apology to Chen Yu, and their earlier tensions appeared to dissipate. Upon Jiang Lei's return home, he found Liu Kaihua waiting for him in the living room.
Liu Kaihua advised Jiang Lei not to overindulge in alcohol or boast, emphasizing that one shouldn't do just anything for money. He also sternly warned Jiang Lei to keep certain activities hidden from his mother and inquired about the money his mother had given him for a motorcycle. Jiang Lei respectfully acknowledged his uncle's words.
Chen Yu shared his thoughts on Wu Zhenfeng, expressing his belief that Wu Zhenfeng was not deeply involved in drugs and had returned to Yunhe to negotiate with K on behalf of Mengka, although the exact nature of their business remained unclear to him. He was, however, certain that Wu Zhenfeng was relentlessly pursuing the truth behind his father's death. Lan Anran observed that Chen Yu seemed to grow emotional whenever the topic of Wu Zhenfeng arose.
Chen Yu then declared his intention to reopen the three-year-old case involving Wu Zhenfeng's father and conduct a thorough investigation, starting by reviewing all drug enforcement case files from the past three years for any overlooked clues. Yang Yi expressed skepticism, highlighting the complexity of re-investigating closed cases and doubting Liu Kaihua's willingness to approve such a move. Chen Yu acknowledged that he could not undertake this task alone and earnestly requested assistance from Yang Yi and Lan Anran.
That night, Chen Yu found himself reflecting deeply on Wu Zhenfeng's words and actions, particularly their past conflicts. He recalled Wu Zhenfeng's assertion that Chen Yu had already formed a conclusive narrative, firmly believing him to be a drug dealer, and Wu Zhenfeng's challenge that if his father's innocence could be proven, then he, too, would be cleared.
Chen Yu also remembered his own question to Wu Zhenfeng: whether he was willing to sacrifice his own perceived guilt to prove his father's. His earlier conviction began to waver, acknowledging the possibility that Wu Zhenfeng might be correct.
