Black & White Forest Episode 11 Recap
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Thirteen years ago, Xing Liang was sitting outside on steps when Wen Zixuan came out and asked why he wasn't inside. He asked her to sit down and told her he had submitted a job application the previous week, and it had just been approved. He was starting his new job the next day. Wen Zixuan asked if he was changing positions, and he said he was going to the front line.
She questioned if the foreign affairs office had a front-line unit and asked where it was. He replied it was in Binjiang, under the jurisdiction of the Nanhai Criminal Investigation Unit. Wen Zixuan noted that Bao Chenyan had just gone to Binjiang and now he was going too, asking if it was for the same reason. Xing Liang said he was the last to know about Wen Binbin's kidnapping.
As a police officer and her boyfriend, he felt ashamed and believed there was no point being a policeman if he couldn't protect those he cared about and if his own family didn't trust him. Wen Zixuan insisted no one didn't trust him, reminding him he was a clerk and Bao was more suited for dangerous work. Xing Liang felt that deep down, her family, including her, hadn't truly accepted him, otherwise they would have told him about the kidnapping.
He wanted to prove to himself that he could overcome this hurdle, for himself and for her, asking for her support. Wen Zixuan refused, telling him it was an extreme method and he was gambling with his life, which she considered hers too, so he had no right to decide alone. Xing Liang admitted he knew she would object, which was why he hadn't told her initially, but now it was approved.
He felt he would lose his dignity if he backed down, stating that sometimes people need a "second birth," and asked for this chance. Wen Zixuan told him that no matter what, he was her man and she would wait for him to come back, even if he returned injured. Chen Mingyuan called someone, saying Xing Liang insisted on seeing him and he was heading back. After hanging up, a killer got out of Chen Mingyuan's car.
Meanwhile, Qi Hanchen told his secretary he would be going to Binjiang in a couple of days. Bao Chenyan, describing the assassin's physical features to Wen Binbin, asked him to get a sketch done quickly and pull personnel from the hospital to focus all efforts on finding this person. Wen Binbin worried the assassin might return to the hospital, but Bao was more concerned about Wen Zixuan's safety.
Wen Binbin then understood, realizing the attacks were targeting everyone involved in the Tuan Island project, including his sister. Bao blamed himself for not strongly refusing Wen Zixuan from joining the project, but Wen Binbin acknowledged his sister's stubborn nature meant no one could change her mind once she decided. Bao stated that the Tuan Island Market was where their family's business began and he had to protect it no matter what.
Later, two debt collectors, Sun Changhe and another man, harassed Dian Lao'er. Chen Mingyuan arrived at the police station and was immediately confronted by Sun Changhe and the same man, who threatened him for money. Chen Mingyuan met Xing Liang, who urged him to share everything he knew, but Chen was evasive and tried to avoid the conversation. Xing Liang allowed him to leave.
As Chen Mingyuan reached the door, he saw Sun Changhe and the other man waiting for him. They demanded he make arrangements. Chen Mingyuan led the two men to an underground parking garage where some of his subordinates were waiting. However, his men were easily defeated by Sun Changhe and his companion. Cornered, Chen Mingyuan called Qi Hanchen for money, but Qi didn't answer, deeming Chen too greedy to help further.
Meanwhile, Dian Lao'er messaged someone needing money, asking for a million. Bao Chenyan discussed the Tuan Island project with Tu Manjiang and Wen Binbin. Bao asked Tu Manjiang to arrange a meeting with the investors from Haicheng again. Wen Binbin argued against this, stating they already had enough funding from Wen Zixuan and didn't need external investment, which would dilute their share and was a major taboo after they had unilaterally ended previous talks.
Bao explained the recent incidents – a lost gun, a shooting, injuries, and his own stabbing – weren't random but part of a larger scheme likely revolving around Tuan Island. He believed the Tuan Island acquisition might not be purely commercial and they needed to disperse the risk, not putting all their eggs in one basket. Bao admitted he was worried about Wen Zixuan and their family. Tu Manjiang agreed to try and negotiate with Haicheng.
Xing Liang met with Wen Zixuan again and told her the Tuan Island project was dangerous and not a simple commercial activity. Wen Zixuan said she had already invested the money and was halfway through; she couldn't pull out now. She promised to inform him if she felt endangered. Xing Liang questioned if she was doing it for the project or for Bao.
Wen Zixuan explained the Tuan Island Market was their father's legacy, and Bao was also part of the family. She recalled how Bao came into their family young, saved her father during a car accident, and saved Wen Binbin, going through much danger. She felt this project was a chance for him to "get out," and if she didn't throw him a lifeline, who would?
Xing Liang seemed to accept her explanation, though he sarcastically referred to himself as the one at the bottom of the family. Wen Zixuan promised to be careful and tell him immediately if anything felt wrong. Separately, Luo Tianyi contacted Wen Binbin, saying a friend, a masseuse at Tianshuige, had seen the person Luo Tianyi was looking for (the assassin). The masseuse had a strong impression because the man acted properly in a place like Tianshuige.
At Tianshuige, Wen Binbin confirmed with the masseuse that the sketch matched the man she saw. She said he had a 498 service, paid cash, didn't stay overtime, and didn't drive. After prompting, she remembered finding a key tag in his pants pocket that said "Xingyu something" with numbers. Wen Binbin and Luo Tianyi realized the key tag pointed to Xingyu Pier, known territory of Dian Lao'er. Luo Tianyi planned to investigate.
Wen Binbin told him not to act impulsively as the situation was unclear and Bao was still in the hospital. Wen Binbin decided to join Luo Tianyi at the pier with two other men, Er'leng and Big Eye Chen. Meanwhile, Qi Hanchen had dinner with Uncle Gong and Director Wang. They praised Qi's talent and bright future, thanking Uncle Gong for his support and connections. Qi mentioned managing Dian Lao'er.
Qi then received an urgent message from Dian Lao'er asking for a million. Qi dismissed him as greedy but instructed someone to monitor Dian Lao'er to ensure he didn't disrupt the Tuan Island project. At the parking garage, Chen Mingyuan was playing cards with Sun Changhe and the other man while trying to raise money.
His attempt to get a million RMB from his company's account as a legal person loan was blocked by the finance person, who stated the funds were designated for the Tuan Island project and he needed approval from their boss. Chen Mingyuan became frustrated, realizing his usual tactics weren't working against the finance person who wasn't his direct employee. Sun Changhe and his companion grew impatient and demanded to be taken out for food since it was late.
Luo Tianyi, Wen Binbin, Er'leng, and Big Eye Chen arrived at Xingyu Pier. Finding it deserted, they suspected the person was hiding on a boat. Wen Binbin suggested searching the boats, but Luo Tianyi, exercising caution, believed someone who stabs people wouldn't hide so obviously. He assigned tasks, sending Er'leng to search one area while he and Wen Binbin waited to observe. Hearing the commotion, someone on a boat came out, complaining about the noise. The police spotted him, and Wen Binbin and Luo Tianyi immediately gave chase, with Er'leng blocking a potential exit. The chase led them through the boats along the pier.
