Killer And Healer Episode 10 Recap
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Jiang Yuelou arrived at the grand opening of Daxing Company, offering his congratulations to Chief Zhao and Executive Zhan. Despite Chief Zhao's concern that Jiang Yuelou might cause trouble, Executive Zhan permitted him to speak. Jiang Yuelou introduced himself and called upon a worker from the Dahua Yarn Factory and a lady wearing a foreign-made coat.
He questioned the worker about the cost of making a coat from their factory's fabric, which was stated to be no more than five yuan including profit. Jiang Yuelou then highlighted that the lady's coat, being an imported item from Japan made with advanced printing and dyeing techniques, was significantly more expensive. He cautioned the public that while Daxing Company imported many foreign goods, their higher prices could lead to local products being unpurchased, potentially causing widespread unemployment.
He advised people to consider their needs and capabilities when buying, emphasizing that the real solution lay in technological advancement, urging local factories to study abroad and acquire better machinery. After concluding his speech, Jiang Yuelou congratulated Chief Zhao and departed. Jiang Yuelou, who had been coughing, was advised by his subordinate to visit Chen Yuzhi at Yuzhi Hall, which was conveniently located nearby. Chen Yuzhi examined Jiang Yuelou, inquiring about his sleep schedule.
Jiang Yuelou admitted to sleeping around midnight. Chen Yuzhi stated this was too late, explaining that both traditional Chinese and Western medicine advocate for adequate rest, particularly for liver detoxification at night. He diagnosed Jiang Yuelou with excessive lung and liver heat, noting red streaks in his eyes, a dry throat, and inflammation. Despite Jiang Yuelou downplaying the issue, Chen Yuzhi insisted on an acupuncture session for a quicker recovery. Meanwhile, Chu Ran returned home from Hong Kong.
Her stepmother greeted her warmly, but Chu Ran appeared distant. Her stepmother wasted no time in revealing she had arranged a good marriage. The prospective groom was Chief Jin, a Chief at the police bureau, about ten years older, who had been married for seven or eight years without children and thus sought a concubine to bear him offspring.
Chu Ran was enraged, firmly rejecting the idea of becoming a concubine, especially given her family's lineage as descendants of three Imperial Scholars. She accused her stepmother of using her marriage to secure a better future for her son, Chumin, by getting him a job at the police bureau after his middle school graduation. Chu Ran's father, Chu Qingming, also supported the marriage, citing the family's declining financial situation and Chief Jin's promise to help Chumin.
When Chu Ran defiantly refused to marry, her father, in a fit of anger, slapped her. After the acupuncture, which left Jiang Yuelou feeling refreshed, Chen Yuzhi inquired about the Jinma Hall case. Jiang Yuelou confirmed that the man Chen Yuzhi had reported was dead, explaining he had been killed by his own associates and his body found in the river the day after Qian Tongqing’s suicide.
Jiang Yuelou warned Chen Yuzhi to be extremely careful, as tracing the dead man’s movements could easily expose Chen Yuzhi to the ruthless individuals behind the operation. He instructed Chen Yuzhi to hang a red lantern outside his door if he ever found himself in an emergency. As Jiang Yuelou was leaving Yuzhi Hall, he spotted Chu Ran near the police bureau. Seeing Chief Jin approaching, Jiang Yuelou quickly pulled Chu Ran away.
Mistaking Jiang Yuelou for Chief Jin, Chu Ran confronted him, attempting to call off the marriage and accusing him of abusing his position. Jiang Yuelou clarified that his surname was Jiang, not Jin, leading Chu Ran to realize her mistake and apologize. He then advised her against seeking Chief Jin at the police bureau late in the evening and warned her to keep the Hong Kong incident a secret.
Later that evening, as Chen Yuzhi was closing Yuzhi Hall, the housekeeper of Liu Qingfeng, a captain in the Security Department, arrived, requesting Chen Yuzhi to visit his mistress for a medical consultation due to chest pain and headaches. Despite Chen Yuzhi's reluctance to make a house call at such a late hour, the housekeeper insisted, stating it was Captain Liu's direct order, compelling Chen Yuzhi to comply.
Meanwhile, a large quantity of opium, 200 kilograms, was discovered in an old factory outside Jing City, marking the first significant find since Lucas's death. The factory workers attempted to flee or resist, resulting in two deaths and two captures who then bit their tongues before revealing information. This suggested the criminals had other transportation routes beyond the previously destroyed Hong Kong transfer station.
During his visit to Liu Qingfeng's residence, Chen Yuzhi treated Mrs. Liu, noting her "peculiar" symptoms of nighttime shortness of breath, night sweats, and restless sleep. He prescribed medication and arranged a follow-up visit. As Chen Yuzhi left, he encountered a heavily intoxicated Liu Qingfeng collapsing at his doorstep. Chen Yuzhi performed acupuncture on Liu Qingfeng and discreetly collected a few strands of his hair, noticing a distinct opium smell on him, similar to what he had previously encountered.
Jiang Yuelou's subordinate speculated about why goods transported by sea would then be brought into the city if an abandoned dock was nearby. Jiang Yuelou deduced that the criminals likely used the abandoned pier outside the city for temporary storage, then packaged the opium to resemble other goods, such as Western soap, for transportation into the city, bypassing customs by exploiting oversight in the Security Department.
Upon returning to Yuzhi Hall, Chen Yuzhi, finding Jiang Yuelou absent, hung the red lantern outside his door as instructed. Seeing the red lantern, Jiang Yuelou entered Yuzhi Hall. Chen Yuzhi presented the hair samples he had collected from Liu Qingfeng. Jiang Yuelou confirmed the smell of opium. Chen Yuzhi recounted his visit to Liu Qingfeng's home and his suspicion regarding the strong opium smell on Liu Qingfeng.
Jiang Yuelou shared his own discovery that the opium was disguised as Western soap to be smuggled into the city. They concluded that there was likely an informant within the Security Department, and Liu Qingfeng was a primary suspect and a crucial lead. Jiang Yuelou decided to accompany Chen Yuzhi on the follow-up visit to Liu's residence the next day, marking their second collaboration.
Separately, Chumin, the younger brother of Chu Ran, moved into a new place and met his female roommate. The roommate immediately laid down strict rules regarding her private room, her intense need for cleanliness, her dislike for strangers, and her light sleep, forbidding any movement from his room after 10 PM. Chumin challenged her demanding attitude, but she dismissively told him he could move out if he was unhappy.
