Black & White Forest Episode 1 Recap
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Binjiang PSB Director Tai Yongzheng asked who was leading the capture mission tonight. Captain Xing Liang replied that Liu Yong was taking Team No. 3, calling them the elite of Binjiang PSB. He described the target as a big fish he had pursued for years, adding that arresting him tonight would fulfill a six-year wish and mark a good start for him as the new captain.
Immediately after, Xing Liang received a call from Liu Yong, jumping up in shock and ordering Liu Yong to send someone to the hospital quickly. When Tai Yongzheng asked what happened, Xing Liang reported that Wen Binbin was attacked and his gun was lost. Two months later, at 6:00 a. m. , Wu, the Tuan Island Market Manager, was held captive in a large iron cage.
Chen Mingyuan, Chairman of Benniu Group and nicknamed Dian Lao'er, approached Wu, demanding to know the location of the account books belonging to the merchants on Tuan Island. Wu defiantly insulted Chen Mingyuan and told him to call him 'daddy'. Chen Mingyuan, angered, remarked that Bao Chenyan's subordinates were getting worse and lacked quality.
He threatened Wu, saying he would see if Wu's mouth was tougher than his dog Old Huang's teeth, and then let a large dog into the cage. Wu continued to yell insults at Chen Mingyuan. Elsewhere, Liu Yong reported to Captain Xing Liang that they had located the fugitive Zhou Yiwei, who was hiding at home. Liu Yong confirmed that the gun seen was indeed a police gun, as reported by the village mayor who visited Zhou Yiwei's mother.
Liu Yong added that Zhou Yiwei was alone, as the mayor had found a reason to call his mother out ten minutes prior. Chen Mingyuan arrived at the opening ceremony and charity auction at Birkin Paris Club. He attempted to sit at the main table but was told by Luo Tianyi, an employee of Tuan Island Trading Co., Ltd, that it was reserved for Bao Chenyan. Chen Mingyuan challenged him, asking if he wasn't worthy.
Another person quickly intervened and offered to arrange a larger table for Chen Mingyuan and his group, which Chen Mingyuan accepted. During the auction, Chen Mingyuan and Luo Tianyi engaged in a bidding war for an item. The tension rose until Bao Chenyan, Chairman of Tuan Island Trading, dramatically bid 880,000 yuan, immediately securing the item without further challenge.
Afterward, Bao Chenyan taunted Chen Mingyuan, calling him stingy and questioning why he accumulated so much money if he wouldn't spend it. Chen Mingyuan retorted. The exchange became heated, and Luo Tianyi grew agitated, while someone nearby received a text message stating that Wu had been caught by Dian Lao'er (Chen Mingyuan). Wen Binbin, who was in the restroom and overheard the commotion, emerged and tried to separate the two groups, urging them not to fight.
Bao Chenyan demanded that Chen Mingyuan release Wu and apologize to Wen Binbin as a condition for avoiding further conflict. Chen Mingyuan refused, stating his subordinates would not agree to an apology. The two groups erupted into a brawl. Amidst the chaos, a gunshot was fired, seemingly aimed at Bao Chenyan, but someone like Big Eye Chen intervened and was injured, later being sent to the hospital. Simultaneously, Xing Liang's team was moving in to apprehend Zhou Yiwei.
An explosion occurred at Zhou Yiwei's location. Liu Yong reported that according to preliminary analysis, Zhou Yiwei was dead before the explosion, which was caused by a gas leak. The police gun was not found. Xing Liang suspected a second person was present before Zhou Yiwei died and ordered an expanded search to find the gun. Wen Binbin called Xing Liang to report the fight and the gunshot at Birkin Paris, advising him to bring in riot police.
Xing Liang and his team arrived and brought Chen Mingyuan, Bao Chenyan, and Wen Binbin back to the station for questioning. After giving his statement, in which he said he only saw a vague silhouette of the shooter, Wen Binbin wandered around the police station, greeting his former colleagues, including Liu Yong. Wen Zixuan, President of Wen Group and Wen Binbin's sister, came to the station to see Xing Liang. She brought food, claiming it was for a dog.
She asked Xing Liang if the case involved Wen Binbin and urged him to treat everyone gently, especially if Wen Binbin was involved. Xing Liang later gave the food to Bao Chenyan, telling him it was from Wen Zixuan. Bao Chenyan ate it while Xing Liang questioned him about the gun. Bao Chenyan maintained that he was a victim and insisted Xing Liang should question the shooter. He recounted seeing someone raise the gun during the confusion.
He claimed many people wanted him dead, including Chen Mingyuan, who wanted to take over Tuan Island business, and surprisingly, also Xing Liang. Wen Binbin visited his former office and spoke with his colleagues, bringing them snacks. Liu Yong cautioned the others not to be influenced by Wen Binbin, who was currently suspended, leading to a tense exchange between Wen Binbin and Liu Yong.
Wen Binbin then provided a tip about a suspicious person seen sneaking out of Lian's house on the east side of Baisha Village shortly before the explosion, describing their height and dark clothing, noting they were likely not from the village and the description matched the shooter at Birkin Paris. Liu Yong found the information reliable and considered combining the Zhou Yiwei and Birkin Paris cases if concrete evidence linked them. He ordered further investigation based on the tip.
As Bao Chenyan and Wen Binbin were preparing to leave the station after their statements, a security guard stopped Wen Binbin, telling him Xing Liang wanted to speak with him. Wen Binbin went to Xing Liang's office. Xing Liang informed Wen Binbin that the ballistics analysis of the bullet fired at Birkin Paris confirmed it came from the police gun Wen Binbin had lost.
He emphasized that reporting information about the case was Wen Binbin's duty and crucial for his return to duty. Wen Binbin accused Xing Liang of targeting him and pretending to be righteous, especially towards his sister, and said he would have exposed him if not to spare his sister pain. Xing Liang reiterated that responsibility for the lost gun lay with Wen Binbin and that the ballistic report confirmed its use in the shooting.
