Killer And Healer Episode 18 Recap
> Killer And Healer Recap
After visiting Jiang Yuelou, Chen Yuzhi returned to inform Song Rong and Sun Yongren of their plan. Confirming Jiang Yuelou’s analysis, Chen Yuzhi emphasized the need to uncover the identity of the deceased. He instructed Song Rong and Sun Yongren to interview the workers who participated in the recent protest, noting that the instigator was likely not acting alone.
Concurrently, Chen Yuzhi asked Chu Ran to write a compelling article, using her "pen as sword" to influence public opinion and garner support for their cause. Meanwhile, Chief Zhao from the Tax Department anxiously sought out Executive Zhan, expressing his distress over the recent incident involving Jiang Yuelou. Chief Zhao explained that he had advocated for distributing money to the refugees, believing it to be the most straightforward solution, and had therefore avoided the chaotic scene himself.
Now, he feared being held accountable for Jiang Yuelou's actions. Executive Zhan, whose full name is Zhan Junbai, reassured Chief Zhao that the matter had little to do with him and that he shouldn't worry excessively. Chief Zhao, however, remained concerned, especially since Mayor Cai was demanding accountability, leaving him in a difficult position.
He revealed that Bai Jinbo was brought in, and new candidates for Inspection Chief were being considered, raising Chief Zhao's fears of being accused of dereliction of duty. He implored Executive Zhan to put in a good word for him, even offering his mansion in the west of the city if he could retain his position as Chief of the Tax Department. Executive Zhan, however, stated that any assistance would be offered purely out of friendship.
Later, Chen Yuzhi met secretly with Wang Meng at a secluded theater. Chen Yuzhi showed Wang Meng a picture of the deceased, who Wang Meng identified as Lao Ba, a periphery member of Jinma Hall who collected protection fees at the dock. Wang Meng asserted that Lao Ba was notoriously lazy and would never have engaged in manual labor, confirming Chen Yuzhi's suspicion that this was a conspiracy.
Wang Meng further revealed that the true target was Jiang Yuelou, and the mastermind behind it was Zhao Jingming, also known as San Ye. A flashback showed Zhao Jingming coldly executing an accomplice who attempted to extort more money, highlighting Zhao Jingming's ruthless nature. Wang Meng, seeking revenge against those who wronged him, advised Chen Yuzhi to investigate at the dock, as Lao Ba was widely recognized there.
Chu Ran approached Zhong Yiren, asking her to surreptitiously replace an article in the newspaper. Zhong Yiren expressed fear of Chief Editor Yu's wrath and potential dismissal. Chu Ran reassured her, promising to take full responsibility if caught, claiming Zhong Yiren had been asleep and unaware. However, Chu Ran also cleverly suggested that if successful, all the credit would go to Zhong Yiren, and it would impress Officer Song Rong.
Zhong Yiren agreed but insisted that Chu Ran must tell Officer Song Rong that her actions were solely for him. Concurrently, Executive Zhan arrived to escort Chu Ran to work and encountered Chu Min, who was bringing his sister, Chu Ran, some pork bone with lotus root soup. The siblings shared a warm moment, and Executive Zhan offered them a ride. Chen Yuzhi visited Jiang Yuelou in prison under the guise of a medical consultation.
He confirmed that Wang Meng had identified Zhao Jingming as San Ye. Jiang Yuelou then explained his strategy: remaining imprisoned would "paralyze" Zhao Jingming, preventing him from becoming suspicious and going into hiding. Chen Yuzhi agreed with the plan but cautioned Jiang Yuelou not to trust anyone easily, especially those who approached him. He advised Jiang Yuelou to await his news. Jiang Yuelou silently uttered Zhao Jingming's name.
At the newspaper office, Chu Ran's colleagues greeted her with unusual warmth, and Chief Editor Yu profusely apologized, having mistakenly believed she was Executive Zhan's girlfriend and that her defense of Jiang Yuelou was politically motivated. Chu Ran clarified that she and Executive Zhan were merely friends and that her support for Jiang Yuelou stemmed from her duty as a journalist, not from any instruction. Meanwhile, Chen Yuzhi relayed Jiang Yuelou's plan to Song Rong and Sun Yongren.
He confirmed that the deceased was indeed a member of Jinma Hall who operated at the dock, known to many local vendors. Chen Yuzhi instructed Song Rong to task Chu Ran with gathering information at the dock, as her journalistic approach would be more effective, and to assign someone unfamiliar with the local underworld to avoid alerting suspicious individuals. Song Rong was also to discreetly monitor Zhao Jingming, collecting evidence without raising suspicion.
Following this, Chen Yuzhi encountered Executive Zhan outside the police bureau. Executive Zhan inquired about Jiang Yuelou's condition, expressing concern about him potentially being charged with homicide. Chen Yuzhi reassured him of Jiang Yuelou's improved state and extended an invitation to Executive Zhan and Zhao Jingming to attend a charity fundraiser. Song Rong went to the newspaper office but found Chu Ran out on an interview.
He met Zhong Yiren, who eagerly offered her assistance, boasting about her extensive network and knowledge within the newsroom. While Zhong Yiren initially offered to help for free, Song Rong insisted on compensating her for her efforts. He was, however, too preoccupied with the urgency of the matter to stay for a meal. Concurrently, Executive Zhan visited Jiang Yuelou in prison, bringing him a bottle of Xifeng wine.
Jiang Yuelou, wary, intentionally "slipped" and broke the bottle, promising to share a drink with Executive Zhan upon his release. Zhong Yiren, disguised as a young woman searching for her fiancé, ventured to the dock. She gathered information about Lao Ba, learning from a local employer that he was a dishonest man who had recently colluded with criminals to exploit local residents.
Zhong Yiren successfully identified the deceased as Cheng Tianba, also known as Ba Ye, a dock enforcer with a criminal record for theft at the Linjiang police station. She quickly relayed this vital information to Song Rong over the phone. Song Rong, in a hurry, took the details and payment, rushing off and leaving Zhong Yiren frustrated. At Executive Zhan's mansion, Commander Zhan arrived, immediately launching into a tirade.
He rudely referred to Boss Yu, who was recovering there, as a mere "actor" and disparaged Executive Zhan for needing a "player's" assistance, ordering Boss Yu to leave. Boss Yu, with dignity, refused, stating he only answered to Executive Zhan, and calmly retreated upstairs. Commander Zhan continued to berate Executive Zhan, criticizing his lack of military discipline and accusing him of learning "useless things" outside the army.
He asserted his own seniority and demanded Boss Yu's immediate expulsion from the mansion. Concurrently, Sun Yongren reported to Chen Yuzhi that he had spent the entire afternoon monitoring Zhao Jingming outside the tax bureau, but found no suspicious activity. He questioned Chen Yuzhi's decision to invite Zhao Jingming to the fundraiser, wondering if Chen Yuzhi was secretly collaborating with him. Chen Yuzhi clarified that the invitation was a strategic move to publicly expose Zhao Jingming.
Sun Yongren also complained about his physical discomfort from squatting, and Chen Yuzhi playfully offered to treat him. Chu Ran confirmed that her article had been successfully swapped and would be published the following day. She also provided Chen Yuzhi with the information Zhong Yiren had gathered about Cheng Tianba, prompting Chen Yuzhi to plan a trip to Linjiang to retrieve the deceased's criminal record.
Sun Yongren, still frustrated by his lack of progress, was advised by Chen Yuzhi to remain patient, as "long lines will take big fish back." Chen Yuzhi confirmed that all preparations for the charity fundraiser were complete, with Zhao Jingming expected to attend as Executive Zhan had agreed, and Commissioner Bai also giving his consent for Gao Yun's students to perform. Their objective was clear: to raise funds and expose the true mastermind behind the recent events.
Executive Zhan returned to his mansion to find Commander Zhan complaining about the lack of charcoal and his discomfort in the "remote place." Executive Zhan apologized for the oversight, explaining that his steward had misremembered the arrival date, and promised to punish his staff later. Commander Zhan, however, chillingly claimed to have already "punished" them, implying they had been disposed of in the mass graves.
Executive Zhan urged his uncle to "keep a low profile" while in Jing City, reminding him it was not the military camp. Commander Zhan retorted, questioning Executive Zhan's right to lecture him. He then reiterated his demand that Boss Yu be expelled from the mansion. Executive Zhan calmly asserted that it was "my mansion," suggesting he would not comply.
Executive Zhan then checked on Boss Yu, who stated he felt much better and offered to move back to Tianyun Garden, but Executive Zhan gently told him there was "no rush."
