Killer And Healer Episode 16 Recap
> Killer And Healer Recap
Jiang Yuelou, acting on Chen Yuzhi's clues, led his team to raid Jinma Hall's hideout, catching their members by surprise. Inside, Wang Meng confronted Brother Huo, accusing him of poisoning his mother. Amidst the chaos, Wang Meng released Chen Yuzhi. As they were leaving, Brother Huo appeared, discovering them. Wang Meng resisted, firing a shot that attracted Jiang Yuelou's attention.
Wang Meng then choked Brother Huo, but a Jinma Hall member arrived and shot Wang Meng, before being killed by Jiang Yuelou’s men. Brother Huo then seized Chen Yuzhi as a hostage, demanding his own release. Jiang Yuelou refused. When Brother Huo threatened Chen Yuzhi, Chen Yuzhi struggled, creating an opening for Jiang Yuelou to fire, killing Brother Huo.
Jiang Yuelou then aimed his pistol at Wang Meng, but Chen Yuzhi intervened, revealing that Wang Meng had been the informant whose timely information facilitated the police bureau's swift arrival and the successful takedown of Jinma Hall. Wang Meng, unfazed, told Jiang Yuelou not to mistake his actions for personal loyalty. He then told Chen Yuzhi that he was raising the stakes of their previous agreement, promising another significant gift if Chen Yuzhi fulfilled his part.
At the newspaper office, Chu Ran's attempts to greet her colleagues were met with indifference and subtle rebuffs, confirming her professional isolation. Meanwhile, Chen Yuzhi visited Jiang Yuelou. Jiang Yuelou expressed satisfaction with the successful victory against Jinma Hall but acknowledged Chen Yuzhi's suffering during the ordeal. Chen Yuzhi simply stated that being alive was enough.
Jiang Yuelou reflected on the unexpected death of Wang Meng's mother, explaining that it was a meticulously planned trap by Jinma Hall, initiated the moment Wang Meng was arrested. He suspected a specific traditional Chinese medicine doctor or the herbal medicine itself was manipulated to coerce Wang Meng into breaking out of prison.
Chen Yuzhi raised further questions, highlighting the improbability of Jinma Hall guaranteeing Wang Meng wouldn't betray them, given his mother's grave condition, and the difficulty of escaping a heavily guarded police bureau alone. Jiang Yuelou then revealed his chilling deduction: the mastermind behind the scheme not only understood Wang Meng's personality intimately but also cunningly factored Chen Yuzhi into the plot.
The most insidious part, Jiang Yuelou concluded, was the deliberate shifting of Wang Meng's hatred for his mother's death onto him, making Wang Meng believe Jiang Yuelou had poisoned her during interrogation. He described it as a "three birds with one arrow" strategy, which, despite its cleverness, ultimately failed. Before leaving for a meeting with a bureau chief, Jiang Yuelou asked Chen Yuzhi to look after his child.
Later that day, as Chu Ran left the newspaper office, Zhong Yiren rushed after her. Zhong Yiren chastised Chu Ran for handling a situation "stupidly," attributing Chu Ran’s current isolation to her "lofty" and "annoying" self-righteousness. Just then, Song Rong approached and greeted Chu Ran. Zhong Yiren, immediately enthusiastic, linked arms with Chu Ran and eagerly requested an introduction. After Chu Ran introduced them, Zhong Yiren quickly extended her hand to Song Rong, introducing herself with a flourish.
Song Rong, visibly uncomfortable, reluctantly shook her hand before swiftly excusing himself to attend to police bureau matters. Zhong Yiren watched him depart, declaring him her "ideal type," leading to a brief discussion with Chu Ran about Song Rong's modest attire and disinterest in fashionable trends. At City Hall, Mayor Cai discussed the recent Jinma Hall case and the murder of Wu Shuwei with Jiang Yuelou.
Mayor Cai expressed reluctance to publicize evidence linking Wu Shuwei to Jinma Hall, fearing it would ignite public criticism against the government. He pressed Jiang Yuelou to quickly apprehend Wu Shuwei's killer. Following this meeting, Commissioner Bai congratulated Jiang Yuelou on successfully dismantling Jinma Hall and effectively neutralizing Mayor Cai's ability to use the case against him. Jiang Yuelou acknowledged Chen Yuzhi's significant contribution to their success.
Commissioner Bai then informed Jiang Yuelou that Executive Zhan had recommended him to lead the upcoming refugee resettlement initiative. Jiang Yuelou expressed reservations, believing his strict approach, while effective in law enforcement, might not be suitable for the sensitive task of refugee aid; he suggested someone with a gentler demeanor would be better received by the public.
Commissioner Bai agreed to further discuss it with Executive Zhan, proposing that Jiang Yuelou retain the lead role with a more mild-mannered individual appointed as his deputy. Jiang Yuelou engaged in shooting practice with Sun Yongren, who coached him on proper technique. Meanwhile, Executive Zhan was seen arranging the residence for Commander Zhan's arrival in Jing City, ensuring that only trustworthy personnel were assigned to the task. Later, Chu Ran visited Jiang Yuelou while he was practicing.
She informed him that her uncle, Commander Zhan, was arriving in Jing City to assume a new official position, prompting Jiang Yuelou to offer his congratulations. Jiang Yuelou then prepared to leave, and Chu Ran reminded him to be careful. After leaving Jiang Yuelou, Chen Yuzhi encountered a young refugee, Shi Lei, who was being harassed.
He brought Shi Lei and his younger brother back to his clinic, diagnosing Shi Lei with severe weakness from prolonged exposure to cold and lack of food. Chen Yuzhi kindly provided them with baozi, and Shi Lei gratefully asked if he could take some back for his family. Chen Yuzhi assured him he could, and soon found himself feeding many other hungry refugees who gathered at his clinic.
While attending to the refugees, Chen Yuzhi received a visit from his uncle, Executive Zhan, who informed him that the mayor had approved the refugee resettlement plan. Executive Zhan mentioned that the committee had recommended Chen Yuzhi for the project and that he needed an assistant. Chen Yuzhi was surprised to learn that he would be working alongside Jiang Yuelou.
Chu Ran, Chen Yuzhi's sister, entered excitedly, offering her help, but Chen Yuzhi cautioned her about the potential dangers of working with desperate people. Chen Yuzhi realized that merely providing food was a temporary solution; the refugees desperately needed proper settlement and government support, including housing, jobs for adults, nurseries for children, and free medical care. He concluded that such a large-scale undertaking would require Jiang Yuelou's assistance.
Wang Meng and Xiaoxin, the only surviving members after Jinma Hall's destruction, discussed their uncertain future following the deaths of Brother Huo and Han Zhong. Suddenly, they were summoned by "San Ye." San Ye, aware that their hideout's location had been compromised and that Jinma Hall was dismantled with only Wang Meng and Xiaoxin escaping, suspected them of being informants.
Wang Meng took responsibility for Chen Yuzhi's capture, which he admitted had given Jiang Yuelou an advantage, but vehemently denied that he or Xiaoxin were informants. Xiaoxin corroborated his story, emphasizing their perilous escape and Wang Meng's injury. San Ye then stepped out of his car, revealing himself to be Chief Zhao, a revelation that shocked both Wang Meng and Xiaoxin. Chief Zhao noted their visible surprise compared to Brother Huo's usual composure.
He quickly shifted the conversation to the remaining Jinma Hall resources, asking how much they knew about Brother Huo's distribution network. Wang Meng explained that Jinma Hall operated on a decentralized system where only Brother Huo knew all the channels to prevent full exposure if one person was caught. He then pledged to Chief Zhao that he would recover all the lost distribution channels, to which Chief Zhao urged him to act swiftly.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yuelou chose to ride his horse back from the racecourse, sending Sun Yongren to pick up Zhao Moqing, who had intentionally deflated her car tires and was waiting along Jiang Yuelou's route. Sun Yongren located her, and Zhao Moqing, who revealed herself to be Chief Zhao's sister, questioned why Jiang Yuelou hadn't returned with them.
Sun Yongren explained Jiang Yuelou's persistent wariness and his difficulty in opening up, a psychological state that demanded deep trust, far beyond a simple friendship. Despite Sun Yongren's reluctance, Zhao Moqing pressed him to help her meet Jiang Yuelou, citing an urgent matter. Later, Gao Yun, the principal of Ci'an Primary School, approached Sun Yongren and Chen Yuzhi, who were engaged in conversation about Jiang Yuelou.
Gao Yun urgently sought financial assistance from Jiang Yuelou, explaining the dire situation of her school, which served primarily impoverished children and war orphans. She described the annual struggle to cover basic education, board, and lodging expenses. She noted that although Jiang Yuelou had been sponsoring the school for three years, this year's unusually cold weather had caused coal prices to soar, doubling heating costs.
Gao Yun desperately needed 3,000 yuan to keep the school operational until the Lunar New Year, fearing its closure afterward due to financial instability, dwindling staff, increasing student numbers, and an impending rent hike. Chen Yuzhi, without hesitation, gave her all the money he had, assuring her that he, like Jiang Yuelou, was willing to help, and encouraged her not to worry. Back with Zhao Moqing, Sun Yongren dropped her off.
She tried to persuade him to stay for tea and then subtly attempted to give a gift to Jiang Yuelou through him. Sun Yongren firmly declined, citing Jiang Yuelou's reputation as an incorruptible public servant who consistently rejected bribes and gifts, a principle he himself upheld. Undeterred, Zhao Moqing attempted to trick Sun Yongren into helping her select a tie for Jiang Yuelou, framing it as a small token of appreciation. Sun Yongren, confused but loyal, pointed out that he had thought the gift was for him, yet still inadvertently offered advice on Jiang Yuelou's preferences.
