Black & White Forest Episode 6 Recap
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Thirteen years ago, Wen Binbin was held captive by Wild Jiang, the leader of the Binjiang gang. Bao Chenyan arrived with two million yuan and a contract offering ten percent of the Tuan Island market's management fee as negotiated with Mr. Wen. Wild Jiang was unsatisfied, questioning if Bao was giving orders and refusing to adhere to "rules" with a "useless driver," especially after they had called the police.
Bao argued that they had simply called the police, not anticipating interference. Wild Jiang agreed to release Wen Binbin but insisted Bao drink a large amount of wine as he found Bao displeasing. Bao drank the wine under duress while Wen Binbin pleaded for help. Later, Wen Binbin spoke with Xing Liang about his suspension after losing his gun. He asked if proving he was set up and recovering the gun would lead to his reinstatement.
Xing Liang, surprised by his apparent change in attitude, reminded him he was responsible for losing the gun but offered that his punishment could be adjusted based on the circumstances and if he made positive contributions while investigating. Wen Binbin confessed his previous despair, feeling the situation was hopeless and that he was unable to face his father's grave because failing to become a policeman, his father's only wish, made him feel like a failure.
Xing Liang conveyed a message from Tai Yongzheng: despite being suspended, Wen Binbin was still a police officer with duties, and he needed to seize the opportunity presented in Tuan Island and live up to the organization's trust. Wen Binbin asked about a recent phone call Xing Liang received. Xing Liang revealed that Ninghai had provided information: a fingerprint match identified a suspect as Sun Changhai, originally named Sun Hao, who had flown to Beichun that afternoon.
Wen Binbin immediately expressed a desire to go to Ninghai. Xing Liang cautioned him, reminding him of his suspended status and stating that the police would handle the arrest, emphasizing it was a capture mission, not an investigation. Xing Liang questioned his eagerness, noting Wen Binbin's lack of familiarity with Ninghai.
Bao Chenyan intervened, demanding Wen Binbin stay home and explaining that he had only been to Ninghai four times, the last being seven years prior, and that his presence would only be a hindrance. Wen Binbin insisted he would go regardless of their permission. Bao was equally firm, declaring Wen Binbin would not go anywhere and instructing Luo Tianyi to keep a constant watch over him, specifically forbidding him from setting foot in Ninghai.
Luo Tianyi took Wen Binbin to a bathhouse and tried to reason with him, explaining that Bao Chenyan was acting out of concern for his safety and recounting how Bao had given strict instructions to protect Wen Binbin. Luo Tianyi questioned the point of Wen Binbin going to a dangerous place like Ninghai where he was outmatched and couldn't do anything. Wen Binbin insisted he had to go for peace of mind.
He reiterated that being a police officer was the only thing he had ever truly cared about, having been directionless his whole life. He emotionally recounted his father's dying wish, made in front of his mother, sister, annoying brother-in-law, and Bao Chenyan, for him to become a cop.
He described the effort he put into getting into the police academy and the crushing shame of being suspended just two years later, which made him feel he had no face to see his father again. He challenged Luo Tianyi, asking if he could do nothing if given a chance to resolve the situation, and wondered how he could face his father's memory if he missed this opportunity. Despite Bao Chenyan's orders, Luo Tianyi accompanied Wen Binbin to Ninghai.
Before boarding the plane, Wen Binbin called Bao Chenyan to inform him they were leaving. Meanwhile, police officers, including Liu Yong and Fei Zai, were at a restaurant in Ninghai where Zheng Haotian, a leader within the Da An Alliance and effectively Sun Changhai (Sun Hao)'s father figure since his parents died young, was holding his 70th birthday banquet.
They discussed the low likelihood but familial obligation that might bring the fugitive Sun Changhai back, acknowledging the lack of other leads meant waiting was their only option. Back in Binjiang, Bao Chenyan reacted angrily to Wen Binbin and Luo Tianyi's defiance. He then received a call from Dian Lao'er, who, surprisingly, proposed settling their conflict over Tuan Island not through violence but through a financial competition, to which Bao, after initial skepticism, agreed.
Bao's associate expressed concern about Dian Lao'er's unusual behavior, prompting Bao to decide to investigate him. The birthday banquet for Zheng Haotian began, and most of the regular service staff were dismissed. Sun Changhai, disguised as a waiter, approached Zheng Haotian to offer a toast and birthday wishes. Zheng Haotian expressed concern for Sun Changhai's safety, urging him to be careful. Sun Changhai briefly spoke with a man named Changhe.
Wen Binbin, also present at the restaurant with Luo Tianyi, observed the disguised waiter and felt something was wrong. Despite Luo Tianyi's dismissal, Wen Binbin followed Sun Changhai towards the kitchen area. Alerted by the increasing police presence and Fei Zai warning him, Sun Changhai attempted to escape. Wen Binbin pursued him, but Sun Changhai produced a gun and fled through a kitchen window, evading the police cordon. Following Sun Changhai's escape, police assessed the scene.
Liu Yong reported to Xing Liang that the suspect was likely prepared, entering through the kitchen window and escaping through a route in a surveillance blind spot. Tai Yongzheng called Xing Liang and severely reprimanded him for the failure, especially after a shot was fired, reminding him of his promise to recover either the man or the gun and stating he needed to clean up the mess.
Wen Zixuan also called Xing Liang, expressing furious concern for Wen Binbin who was nearly shot, stating she had already sent Na Fan to Ninghai because she could not rely on Xing Liang to protect him. Xing Liang tried to calm her, confirming Wen Binbin was medically stable, but Wen Zixuan remained determined to go to Ninghai herself.
Later, Xing Liang received news that the escape motorcycle's license plate was identified, although the officer noted that fake plates are easily made. Xing Liang then contacted Bao Chenyan, asking for help with a matter. Wen Binbin was found injured after the incident, with Luo Tianyi by his side. Liu Yong ordered a tightened lockdown in pursuit of Sun Changhai.
Despite his wound, Wen Binbin was in remarkably good spirits, joking with Luo Tianyi about his injury and expressing happiness at seeing him, even as Luo Tianyi scolded him for his recklessness and for failing to catch the suspect and upsetting the police. Wen Binbin then called Bao Chenyan, assuring him he was fine and mentioning that Na Fan was also with him, which made him happy.
Bao, hearing Na Fan was there, mentioned the case was complicated but he had found a well-connected local contact named Da Lele and instructed Wen Binbin and Na Fan to stay put and wait for her.
After hanging up, Wen Binbin fabricated a story for Luo Tianyi, claiming Bao had said they deserved a reward and that Bao's friend was waiting for them, urging Luo Tianyi to leave with him despite Luo Tianyi's skepticism and reminder not to cause trouble, noting that the location, a bathhouse, was not suitable for Na Fan.
