Cambrian Period Episode 9 Recap
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A powerful figure issued a stern warning to Li Yongji, who was referred to as Officer Li Da, questioning his audacity and reminding him of who held the power. The figure threatened to throw Li Yongji into the sea to feed the fish if he continued to meddle in matters beyond his purview. Soon after, a transfer order was issued, reassigning Li Yongji to South Island, instructing him to be a diligent public servant there.
Later, Tang Yin, eager to see Jian Zi, returned to the small bar. Before entering, she jokingly called out, expecting Jian Zi to rush down to greet her. However, inside, she found Zhan Shili instead. Unsure of who he was, she cautiously asked. Zhan Shili, with a gentle demeanor, introduced himself as Jian Zi's father. Tang Yin was instantly flustered, apologizing profusely for her earlier playful comments, explaining they were just jokes.
Zhan Shili, unperturbed, shared that Jian Zi often spoke of her, leading Tang Yin to realize he already knew her name. He then encouraged Tang Yin, saying Jian Zi would be happy to spend all his time with her, and promised to discipline Jian Zi if he disagreed, adding that they would be family sooner or later. Just as Zhan Shili started to inquire about Tang Yin's recent collaboration with Li Yongji, Jian Zi arrived, interrupting their conversation.
Moments later, Li Yongji and a large contingent of police officers stormed the bar and arrested Zhan Shili on five charges. With Zhan Shili's arrest, the Autumn Group's butler, Mr. Hao, immediately convened a meeting with the legal team to discuss strategies for his release. Mr. Hao outlined the five charges: money laundering, commercial bid manipulation, instigating murder, bribing government officials, and arms smuggling.
He explained that these charges would require the involvement of at least five government agencies, with the police being just one. Their strategy was to incite a struggle for jurisdiction among these agencies, then transfer Zhan Shili to an allied institution, thereby facilitating a medical parole or bail much faster than a standard trial. They prioritized medical parole due to its quicker process. Meanwhile, Jian Zi waited anxiously at the bar for news about his father.
Tang Yin, observing his distress, felt a pang of guilt. She wondered if Li Yongji's arrest of Zhan Shili was somehow linked to her, recalling how she and Jian Zi had been seen together just before. Deciding she needed to act, Tang Yin offered to visit Zhan Shili on Jian Zi's behalf, knowing Jian Zi couldn't make a public appearance. Jian Zi, though worried, agreed, urging her to be careful.
Back at the police station, Li Yongji instructed Cai Jiayi to activate the interrogation room's surveillance. He then entered the room alone to question Zhan Shili. Zhan Shili remained uncooperative and calm, even taunting Li Yongji by saying he didn't understand what "chaos" meant, implying Li Yongji was the one feeling confused. Zhan Shili also confidently stated that the Autumn Group's professional leadership would manage fine even if he died in custody.
Irritated by Zhan Shili's composure, Li Yongji stormed out, vowing not to give the cunning old fox another chance to escape justice. Tang Yin arrived at the police station, hoping to visit Zhan Shili. The officers initially refused her entry due to regulations. She managed to get Li Yongji's attention, and he, intrigued by her presence, allowed the visit, seeing it as an opportunity to gain information.
Tang Yin, still convinced that Li Yongji was acting out of jealousy, assured him she would maintain her distance from Jian Zi if that was his concern. She asked about Zhan Shili's health and expressed her desire to help mediate the situation. During her visit, Tang Yin, believing Zhan Shili was innocent but in a difficult situation, told him that if he didn't want to remain in custody, he could feign illness to buy time, just like in TV dramas.
She even demonstrated how to act, suggesting heart pain. Li Yongji, monitoring the conversation, immediately recognized the implications of her "advice." He ordered her removal from the interrogation room, concluding that Tang Yin's connection to Zhan Shili and the Autumn Group might be deeper than he initially thought. As Tang Yin was being escorted out, she reassured Zhan Shili that she wouldn't leave until he was safe, acknowledging her perceived role in his predicament.
Shortly after Tang Yin's departure, an alarm sounded from the interrogation room: Zhan Shili had suffered a sudden relapse of an old illness and had collapsed, requiring immediate medical attention. Simultaneously, the Autumn Group's butler arrived at the police station with Zhan Shili's personal medication, demanding its immediate use and formally requesting medical parole, citing the inadequate medical facilities at the police station. Li Yongji refused to allow unverified medication and insisted on his own medical experts.
The butler threatened legal action, accusing the police of neglect and potential "unfair treatment" of Zhan Shili, especially given his sudden illness within police custody. The Director convened an emergency meeting to address the escalating situation. Representatives from various government agencies, pre-emptively influenced by the Autumn Group's connections, presented transfer requests for Zhan Shili, each claiming jurisdiction over specific charges like tax evasion and arms smuggling.
Li Yongji challenged the timing and validity of these requests, arguing that the Autumn Group's network of influence was too extensive on South Island for Zhan Shili to remain there safely. He asserted that the police's case group held primary jurisdiction due to concrete evidence of "black murder." The other officials accused Li Yongji of making reckless statements and disregarding legal procedures. The Director, facing immense pressure, suggested granting Zhan Shili medical parole as a compromise.
Li Yongji initially refused, insisting he would bear full responsibility, but then presented an authorization document from the Supreme Inspector, affirming his authority to investigate and conclude major cases without administrative interference, effectively solidifying his control over Zhan Shili's case. With the Supreme Inspector's backing, Li Yongji agreed to medical parole for Zhan Shili, but with a critical stipulation: Zhan Shili must be transferred to Singapore for treatment, not remain on South Island.
This bold move, widely reported by the media, was designed by Li Yongji to lure out "Facebook," a mysterious figure he aimed to capture. Aware of Li Yongji's strategy, the cunning Zhan Shili, via his butler, sent a message to Jian Zi, instructing him to "not take any action" regardless of what happened.
Back at the police station, Tang Yin, still consumed by guilt and worry for Zhan Shili, remained outside the interrogation room, waiting for news and making a phone call to Jian Zi to assure him that his father was recovering from the relapse.
