Hu Tong Episode 36 (Ending) Recap
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Police brought Mr. and Mrs. Zheng Tong to the police station for investigation, and Han Yi also brought Chen Ying to the station. Chen Ying was still skeptical that she had been scammed. Han Yi urged her to call the scammer again, and when the number proved to be unavailable, Chen Ying realized the truth. She sincerely thanked Officer Han, stating that if he hadn't arrived in time, all her parents' savings would have been transferred to the scammer.
Han Yi reminded her to improve her anti-fraud awareness to avoid being fooled again. Director Chang then arranged for staff to conduct anti-fraud propaganda in the community. She explained that telecom fraud is sophisticated and difficult to guard against, emphasizing the neighborhood committee's duty to protect residents' property. The Party Committee decided to organize large-scale anti-fraud campaigns to ensure every household had anti-fraud awareness.
Han Yi stated that the police station would cooperate by providing specific cases and fraud methods to explain to residents. During the propaganda, residents were advised to enhance self-prevention awareness, never disclose personal information, distrust unknown calls or messages, avoid transferring money to strangers, and contact the police promptly to prevent being victimized. Meanwhile, Su Yang rushed to Lin Yue for help, believing he had been scammed.
He explained that his old friend Liu Ning, who was abroad, had contacted him via QQ. Liu Ning asked Su Yang to front 12,000 yuan for an air ticket, promising to repay him upon returning to China. Su Yang transferred the money to the airline manager Zhou, as instructed by Liu Ning, but then lost contact with Liu Ning. When asked if he had spoken to Liu Ning on the phone, Su Yang confirmed they only chatted on QQ.
He admitted he felt something was wrong after hearing about the anti-fraud propaganda. Han Yi suggested taking Su Yang to the police station for a statement and a detailed investigation to recover his losses. However, Lin Yue felt the situation was urgent and suggested they take notes at the nearby neighborhood committee instead. At the committee, Han Yi instructed Su Yang to contact Liu Ning's family in China.
Su Yang called Liu Ning's aunt, who expressed surprise, stating that Liu Ning had no plans to return to Beijing and had even invited her and his uncle to spend the Chinese New Year with him abroad. After the call, Su Yang was distraught, insisting the QQ account belonged to Liu Ning. Lin Yue explained that the scammer likely stole Liu Ning’s QQ avatar to trick Su Yang into adding them as a friend and then committing fraud.
Su Yang confirmed he added the account because it had Liu Ning's profile picture. Lin Yue concluded that Su Yang had indeed been deceived, and Su Yang lamented the loss of his hard-earned money. Unexpectedly, the 12,000 yuan appeared back in Su Yang's account, baffling Lin Yue and Han Yi. Just then, "Manager Zhou" called Su Yang, claiming Liu Ning's ticket had been issued and demanding the money.
Su Yang, now aware of the scam, handed the phone to Han Yi. As soon as Han Yi spoke, the scammer immediately hung up and blocked Su Yang's number. Su Yang then realized he had accidentally written one digit incorrectly in the account number during the transfer, causing the money to be returned. Relieved, Su Yang vowed to be more cautious in the future and call 110 if he encountered similar situations again.
Taozi quickly finalized the renovation plan for Grandma Hao's B&B. His design was bold and avant-garde, including dismantling old structures, replacing small windows with large floor-to-ceiling glass to allow unobstructed sunlight, and rebuilding the stale roof with a big skylight. The interior featured a barrier-free bathroom for wheelchair access and electric curtains for easy operation, drawing inspiration from high-end B&Bs. Lin Yue was very satisfied with the design and asked Taozi to prepare a budget.
Taozi cautioned that such extensive renovations would be costly. Back home, Lin Yue discussed the financial implications with Tian Zao and Sun Xiaomin. They offered to contribute, but Lin Yue proposed a community fundraiser at the neighborhood committee, which Tian Zao enthusiastically supported, suggesting a party branch meeting for discussion. Director Chang convened a party branch meeting where Lin Yue's proposal for a fundraiser for Grandma Hao was unanimously approved.
Staff members actively contributed, and soon enough money was collected for the renovations, with some extra. Ding Ding later revealed that Ouyang Hui had made a substantial anonymous donation. When Lin Yue confronted him, Ouyang Hui modestly replied that he only wanted to do his best for Grandma Hao without seeking recognition. With the renovation about to begin, Lin Yue invited Grandma Hao to stay at Tian Zao's home, ensuring Tian Zao had companionship.
Lin Yue assured Grandma Hao that all her belongings were safely stored in the neighborhood committee's warehouse, alleviating any concerns. Binbin and his two classmates received venture capital investment from a company that recognized their developed software, leading to joyful celebrations. Binbin proudly brought Er Qiangzi and Chen Hui to visit his software company, promising them a good life, which delighted them.
Neighbors congratulated Er Qiangzi and Chen Hui, praising Binbin's achievements, noting that he had quietly become a success and predicting a bright future for his parents thanks to their capable son. Lin Yue and Ouyang Hui celebrated Binbin's success. Lin Yue, impressed by his capabilities, asked Binbin to design a digital management system for the neighborhood committee.
This system would cater to the elderly, particularly those in courtyard houses whose children were absent, providing medical care, daily living services, and a lost-person tracking and locating system. Binbin enthusiastically agreed, explaining that developing such service software was already a major research direction for his company. Despite the neighborhood committee's limited funds, Binbin expressed his commitment to serving the community, stating that the social value and future potential for widespread adoption would be reward enough.
Lin Yue also requested the system to include a fraud prevention and control program, specifically targeting the elderly who are often victims of social network fraud and illegal marketing. Binbin agreed to incorporate this feature. Binbin quickly designed the software. Lin Yue and Ouyang Hui explained its functions to Sun Xiaomin.
The software was designed to offer timely medical assistance via a bedside button for seniors in the Symbiosis Hospital, a location tracking system for lost elderly individuals, and an anti-telecommunications fraud feature that blocks scam calls and alerts the police. It also included convenient features for daily life, shopping, and community management, drawing inspiration from smart city concepts like Dubuque's integrated resource management and disaster response systems. Binbin aimed to adapt these advanced functions to their software.
Sun Xiaomin praised the software's potential for both social and economic value, stating her intention to promote it across the district and even city-wide with government support. She urged Lin Yue and Ouyang Hui to assist Binbin in refining the software to better meet the community's real needs. Lin Weimin was arrested by the Procuratorate for bribery, with conclusive evidence. Sun Xiaomin learned that during his real estate development projects, Lin Weimin repeatedly bribed government officials for illegal gains.
These officials, having been caught in an anti-corruption crackdown, exposed Lin Weimin's bribery. Upon hearing the news, Tian Zao collapsed from emotional distress. A community doctor was called to treat Tian Zao, who eventually regained consciousness. She expressed deep remorse, feeling she had failed Lin Zheng and Li Hongying by not adequately guiding Lin Weimin. Accompanied by Lin Weidong and Sun Xiaomin, Tian Zao visited Lin Weimin in prison. He was filled with regret and admitted his mistakes.
Tian Zao encouraged him to undergo good rehabilitation, hoping to see him released in her lifetime, and promised to pick him up when he was freed. Afterward, Tian Zao, Lin Weidong, and Sun Xiaomin visited Li Hongying and Lin Zheng's graves, where Tian Zao tearfully apologized for not having taken better care of Lin Weimin. Through the diligent efforts of Lin Yue and the neighborhood committee members, the renovated B&Bs and symbiotic courtyards in the community were swiftly completed.
Grandma Hao’s refurbished courtyard became a charming space where she enthusiastically shared old Beijing anecdotes with visitors, explaining the historical significance of Shichahai and its division into "first three seas" and "later three seas" based on its ten ancient Buddhist temples.
Lin Yue further enchanted tourists with the legend of "Yinding Guanshan" (Silver Ingot Mountain View), recounting how Emperor Qianlong, impressed by the scenic beauty, ordered a unique silver bridge to be built over what is now Yinding Bridge, from which the Western Hills could be admired. Grandma Hao praised Lin Yue's storytelling. Later, Lin Yue and Ouyang Hui met at Shichahai.
Ouyang Hui reiterated his affections, recalling his declarations of love and his promise to always protect her from life's challenges. As Shichahai glittered under the night sky, they walked hand in hand. Tian Zao celebrated her eighty-eighth birthday.
Despite Lin Yue turning away officials and neighbors who wanted to bring gifts and formal congratulations, Tian Zao was delighted to host a birthday banquet in her courtyard with close friends and family, including her younger brother Lin Weidong who expressed his joy at her health.
She wore her Party emblem, using the occasion as an old Party member to remind everyone of the Communist Party's foundational principles: to ensure a good life for the people and to serve the people, and to never forget their original mission. Lin Weidong, deeply moved by his mother's words and New China's journey from struggle to prosperity, expressed his immense pride in being Chinese and a Party member. He then raised a toast, wishing his mother and the motherland a happy birthday, filling the courtyard with joyous laughter.
