Black & White Forest Episode 7 Recap
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Bao Chenyan brought Wen Binbin home, where Wen Binbin's mother embraced him, expressing her fear and asking if he was hurt. Wen Liangsong told his wife to take their son upstairs to rest, saying he was just relieved Wen Binbin was back safely. Wen Liangsong then thanked Bao Chenyan for his help. Kneeling, Bao Chenyan told Wen Liangsong he could no longer stay by his side because Wen Binbin's kidnapping was his fault, and he felt he had lost face.
He declared his intention to go to Binjiang to kill Wild Jiang. Wen Liangsong pulled him up and went inside, returning with a document. He explained that Tuan Island was where he started his career and it was difficult to give it up, but he was old and lacked the strength to manage things. He offered Bao Chenyan the agreement, stating that if he could take back Tuan Island, it would belong to him.
Bao Chenyan initially refused, but Wen Liangsong insisted, saying he knew Bao Chenyan was determined and he couldn't stop him. He then shared three pieces of advice for the path Bao Chenyan was choosing: first, once he started down this road, there would be no turning back; second, heaven is watching, so he should never do anything that shames his ancestors; and third, being a leader requires more than just fighting; it requires understanding human relationships, righteousness, and responsibility.
He then gave Bao Chenyan the document, and Bao Chenyan promised to remember his words before leaving. Later, Xing Liang called Bao Chenyan, expressing that it was unusual for him to call so late and asking if he needed something. Xing Liang confessed he needed help with a matter, and Bao Chenyan immediately sensed it was related to the case in Ninghai.
Xing Liang clarified that it was about Wen Zixuan, who wanted to come to Ninghai upon hearing Wen Binbin was injured, as Binbin was her weakness. Bao Chenyan acknowledged her concern was understandable and reassured Xing Liang that he was also going to Ninghai and would look after Wen Zixuan. Still worried about Wen Binbin's safety, Xing Liang instructed Fei Zai to go and keep an eye on him and report immediately if anything happened.
Meanwhile, in an unfamiliar city, Wen Binbin felt supported by Luo Tianyi, whom he considered like a sister (though Luo Tianyi is male). They visited a place, and Luo Tianyi expressed confusion, saying this wasn't where "Dalee" could be found but rather women named Nancy, Lily, Vivian, Sweetie, Yao Yao, and Peach. Luo Tianyi commented that Wen Binbin seemed to have a special value in such places, but Wen Binbin dismissed the comment.
Separately, Wen Binbin and Luo Tianyi were trying to find contacts. They encountered someone who seemed connected to the "coyote," presenting themselves as potential clients with valuable cargo needing transport to Da'an League by tough individuals. The person was dismissive and ordered them to leave, asking why they were there so late. Luo Tianyi argued they had a big deal, but the man insisted they leave.
Wen Binbin then stopped the man, asking if he knew the coyote and where he had been, as Wen Binbin had to come personally because he couldn't reach him by phone in this place. The man, recognizing them from an earlier encounter with his brother, quickly signaled his associates to attack. Fei Zai, who was following Wen Binbin as instructed by Xing Liang, intervened, fighting off the attackers.
Wen Binbin and Luo Tianyi learned that the coyote's contact person, known as Gu San or Gu Dadao, a relative of the coyote, was in Ninghai. Based on this, Wen Binbin and Luo Tianyi arranged to meet with Gu Dadao, pretending to be traders from Snow City needing people to transport thirty cars. At first, Gu Dadao was cautious, but after drinking together, he became more trusting.
Wen Binbin mentioned a friend from Snow City had used "Tulao" (the coyote, Sun Changhai) before and found him efficient, implying they wanted to work with the coyote. Gu Dadao dismissed the coyote, saying he couldn't even handle his own problems and caused trouble. Wen Binbin subtly pressed for the coyote's whereabouts, asking if he was at his hometown or "Baigouzi."
Gu Dadao corrected him, saying the place was called Shaba and asked why they were asking about this instead of just drinking. Fei Zai was present and relayed the conversation to Xing Liang via phone. Hearing the mention of Shaba, Xing Liang immediately instructed his subordinates to search for clues there and also contacted Captain Zhou's team, who had already located Sun Changhai three hours prior on a dirt road in Majiatun.
Xing Liang told Fei Zai that support would take twenty minutes and they should not act yet. Wen Binbin sent a message to Fei Zai saying he had a plan and they should stand down. While getting more skewers, Wen Binbin noticed a small package of medication fall from Gu Dadao. He then called over a woman to keep Gu Dadao company and continue drinking. Later, Gu Dadao was brought to the police station.
Initially uncooperative, he began to speak when Xing Liang used emotional appeal, talking about family and highlighting that Sun Changhai exposed him for his own survival because his uncle was family, while Gu Dadao was protecting someone who didn't seem to value him as much. Xing Liang mentioned Gu Dadao's three-year-old son and the potential consequences of his actions on his son's future, relating it to his own experience as a father.
He emphasized that while adults are responsible for themselves, families are their weakness, and children, despite appearing oblivious, understand and remember everything. Touched by this, Gu Dadao confessed. Gu Dadao revealed that their contact point was the Jinshuiwan Bathhouse. Those in the business knew the rules; they never met the boss directly. A middleman would place the information of potential clients into specific cabinets.
Those interested would check the cabinets at fixed times, take the information, and lock the cabinet if they took the job, or destroy the information and leave the cabinet open if they didn't. Gu Dadao confirmed that Sun Changhai, originally named Sun Hao and known as the coyote, used his services because Gu Dadao took a small cut, allowing Sun Changhai to earn more.
He described the coyote as ruthless, cautious, and someone who never put all his eggs in one basket, using various intermediaries like himself. When asked if he could contact the person who directly passed information to Sun Changhai, Gu Dadao agreed to try. Based on Gu Dadao's information and phone records, police located a number in Shaba that had been in frequent contact with Gu Dadao and tracked its location to Shaba.
Xing Liang instructed his team to apply for a precise location of the number and sent two officers to Shaba to stay in contact. At a restaurant in Shaba, officers showed a photo of Sun Changhai to staff and were told he was eating in room 205 on the second floor. Police evacuated the customers and prepared for an arrest. Meanwhile, Xing Liang and his colleague reviewed call details from Gu Dadao's phone.
They noted a call made minutes after they entered the bathhouse area to a number that had been repeatedly contacting Sun Changhai for the past week and whose location tracked from Binjiang to Ninghai. They speculated this person could be the mastermind. Separately, Bao Chenyan received information that "Crazy Er's" company had received investment three months prior, explaining his increased confidence. Bao Chenyan suspected Crazy Er might use this money to acquire shares from smaller business owners.
To counter this, Bao Chenyan planned to tell the old merchants and friends that he would buy all shares they wished to sell, or he would lead them to make money together if they didn't want to sell, ensuring Crazy Er could not acquire their shares. In another scene, a man who had cheated at a game was being threatened.
Someone suggested that his mother had shares in Tuan Island and could use those shares to save his hand, presenting it as a worthwhile trade. Meanwhile, Wen Binbin and Luo Tianyi were walking through a snack street. Luo Tianyi questioned why they were looking for someone there. Wen Binbin explained that people's eating habits don't change easily.
He reasoned that since he, coming from Binjiang, would crave claypot rice in Ninghai, Sun Changhai, also from Binjiang, would likely crave fried chicken. Wen Binbin theorized that Sun Changhai would prioritize safety during this critical time and choose a less conspicuous place like a Ken De Xiang fried chicken shop over a chain restaurant, where mobile ordering could be avoided.
He suggested they should investigate potential locations and wait for him, acknowledging that while finding him might seem like a long shot like in a TV drama, it was a logical approach.
