Black & White Forest Episode 28 (Ending) Recap
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Tu Manjiang stood before the graves of Zeng Zhijiang, Zhan Xiaotu, and Zeng Guolong. He spoke to them, saying it had been a long time and wondering if they recognized him. He explained he had changed his appearance and taken a new name, Tu Manjiang, choosing characters from their names. He swore he would make those responsible pay the price and that he would dedicate his remaining life to revenge.
He recalled events over the past year, including sending Sun Changhai to steal Wen Binbin's police gun and planning to use it on Bao Chenyan, using Big Eye Chen to take photos, and threatening Chen Yiming with his family to frame Bao Chenyan. Bao Chenyan brought Lin Yisheng to a steam room. Lin Yisheng complained about the temperature changes and asked what Bao intended to do with him. Bao replied that using the facility was expensive.
He told Lin Yisheng to leave Binjiang as soon as possible and never come back, threatening to harm him if he ever saw him again, mentioning he would take a body part each time. Lin Yisheng questioned if Bao was serious about letting him go. Bao confirmed he had arranged a driver and booked a flight for him, urging him to leave quickly to catch his plane.
Wen Binbin arrived, and Bao gave him the driver's license plate number, stating Lin Yisheng was heading to the airport. Wen Binbin then called Xing Liang. Later, Lin Yisheng was stopped by the police. Xing Liang interrogated Chen Yiming, who was recovering from his coma. Xing Liang informed him that Tu Manjiang's true identity had been revealed and he was wanted. He urged Chen Yiming to confess, asking if he didn't want to see Luo Jiahui and their child.
Chen Yiming claimed Bao Chenyan was innocent and that Tu Manjiang had forced him to handle the car and gun, confess to the crimes, and frame Bao, by threatening Luo Jiahui and their child. He revealed the location of the gun was in a ditch near Dawang Village. Wen Binbin located Zheng Haotian. Bao Chenyan asked Wen Binbin not to immediately inform Xing Liang, stating he needed to meet with Zheng Haotian to talk.
Bao met with Zheng, who initially brought up the broken leg of one of his men. Bao countered by mentioning his three nephews, two dead and one imprisoned, asking how they should settle the account. Bao said he came alone and without police because he believed Zheng was someone worth talking to. They sat down, and Bao explained the death of Zheng's nephews was related to An Zhihui and Qi Hanchen. Zheng admitted he was foolish and had been misled.
He promised to provide an explanation. Bao then inquired about Tu Manjiang's whereabouts. Zheng said he didn't know where Tu Manjiang was but had his phone number, which he gave to Bao. In return, Bao told Zheng that Qi Hanchen was likely at the Guanhai Tea House and suggested he could intercept him in the underground parking garage. Zheng took the information. Following Bao's information, Zheng Haotian and his men went to the Guanhai Tea House.
They located Qi Hanchen heading towards the lift for the garage and immediately attacked him. Police arrived shortly after, finding only Qi Hanchen standing by the open lift doors. Later, Bao Chenyan was with Wen Binbin where Tuan Island merchants were gathered. Bao told Wen Binbin he had something else to do. Bao addressed the crowd, acknowledging they had lost money because they trusted him.
He expressed his sorrow but stated he could face them because their people had recovered the money. The recovered funds were then distributed to the merchants. Bao sat alone, reflecting on Wen Zixuan's past advice about doing legitimate business. He thought to himself that ever since he kidnapped Lin Yisheng, he had been on a path of no return. Just then, he saw Wen Zixuan's phone ring and she answered it, but the voice was Tu Manjiang's.
Tu Manjiang demanded Bao come alone to a specific location, threatening to kill Wen Zixuan if he didn't comply. Bao agreed and, before leaving, sent the location to Xing Liang. Xing Liang called Wen Binbin upon receiving the address and realized Bao had disappeared from where he was sitting. Bao arrived at the location provided by Tu Manjiang and saw Wen Zixuan tied up.
Tu Manjiang revealed that the area was rigged with bombs and he had the remote control, stating that one press would turn the place into ruins. Bao argued that their conflict was between the two of them and should not involve Wen Zixuan. He offered to exchange himself for her. Tu Manjiang dismissed his request, reminding him he was not in a position to negotiate. As they spoke, Wen Binbin arrived.
Seeing him, Tu Manjiang presented Bao with a choice: either Wen Binbin or Wen Zixuan would live. Bao knelt before Tu Manjiang, begging him to target him instead and saying he would sacrifice himself. He then pulled out a knife and stabbed himself in the chest. Xing Liang arrived shortly after. As Tu Manjiang raised his gun towards Xing Liang, Xing Liang shot and killed him. Bao Chenyan died from his injury.
Later, Wen Binbin was seen back in uniform at the police station. Following the conclusion of the cases, investigations confirmed that Bao Chenyan's provided recording was crucial to the investigations. The contract of Morningstar Group was confirmed as a scam, and the money was to be returned. Qi Hanchen was processed and sentenced to seven years for financial fraud, while An Zhiqiang received three years. An Zhihui was deceased. Chen Yiming, who made contributions, was sentenced to twelve years.
Lin Yisheng was sentenced to seven years for multiple crimes. Although Bao Chenyan was involved in group brawls and recovered money through extreme means, he died while assisting the police, and related violations would not be pursued.
