Killer And Healer Episode 28 Recap
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The scheduled yard time at the mental hospital concluded, and an attendant informed Jiang Yuelou, referred to as "number nine," that he had a visitor. Jiang Yuelou reacted with sarcasm, questioning who would dare visit him at such a place. Upon seeing Chen Yuzhi, Jiang Yuelou's demeanor grew cold. He mockingly asked if Chen Yuzhi truly believed a "normal person" could adapt to living in a mental asylum, or if Chen Yuzhi considered him insane.
Chen Yuzhi attempted to calm Jiang Yuelou, advising him to control his emotions, but Jiang Yuelou dismissed his words and grew agitated. An attendant intervened, reprimanding Chen Yuzhi for attempting to provide private medication, stating that Jiang Yuelou was now their patient and subject to their rules. Chen Yuzhi, who had previously been Jiang Yuelou's private doctor, explained the medication was for mood control and pleaded for more time, which the attendant reluctantly granted.
Chen Yuzhi expressed his and Chu Ran's deep concern for Jiang Yuelou, but Jiang Yuelou retorted with bitterness, asking if their concern could get him released. He accused Chen Yuzhi of believing he was a lunatic who deserved to be confined. Chen Yuzhi denied this, prompting Jiang Yuelou to question whether he should have killed the four people he was accused of murdering.
Chen Yuzhi stated he shouldn't have, leading Jiang Yuelou to sarcastically conclude that Chen Yuzhi viewed him as a "violent murderer." Chen Yuzhi clarified that Jiang Yuelou's actions were due to his emotions overwhelming his brain, not because of an inherent flaw. Jiang Yuelou then sarcastically agreed that Chen Yuzhi thought he was "ill," further challenging him on whether a mood illness was a mental problem, to which Chen Yuzhi reluctantly affirmed.
Jiang Yuelou accused Chen Yuzhi of being behind his committal, asserting that Bai Jinbo, Jiang Yuelou's supposed mentor, wouldn't understand such Western medical terms. He lashed out, claiming Bai Jinbo merely used him as a pawn to secure and consolidate his position as Commissioner, only to discard him once he became "useless" and problematic. He accused Chen Yuzhi of colluding with others to send him to the asylum.
Chen Yuzhi expressed how deeply hurt he was by Jiang Yuelou's words, but Jiang Yuelou merely told him to "get away" and stop wasting his time. Unbeknownst to them, Zhan Junbai watched the entire exchange from an adjacent room, observing with interest. Chen Yuzhi, refusing to give up, asked if Jiang Yuelou had a hidden motive, to which Jiang Yuelou exploded, mocking Chen Yuzhi for acting like a "savior."
He defiantly stated that he was tired of pretending to be someone he wasn't, declaring that their friendship was only possible because he had previously suppressed his true nature. He now enjoyed the freedom of doing whatever he pleased, unbound by rules. Chen Yuzhi warned him not to regret his words in the future. As the ten-minute visiting time concluded, Jiang Yuelou was escorted back to his ward, while Zhan Junbai dismissed the encounter as "boring."
Jiang Yuelou, still in character, threatened the attendants, but they seemed to believe his performance. After the visit, Chen Yuzhi confided in a friend, expressing that Jiang Yuelou was not the person he once knew. He feared that Jiang Yuelou's apparent breakdown might be a deceptive maneuver hiding a deeper, more dangerous plan, given his past determination to pursue his goals relentlessly. Chen Yuzhi resolved to investigate from other angles and contact Doctor Qiu for more insights.
Meanwhile, Zhan Junbai ordered the mental hospital to arrange a cleaner's job for Sun Heying, who was returning from Beiping within a few days. Zhan Junbai also received an update regarding Yutangchun. Brother Jiu had investigated Yutangchun's photograph and located a distant relative of the Fu family. The relative confirmed that Yutangchun's appearance bore a striking resemblance to Fu Cheng, the long-missing second son of the Fu family.
This revelation triggered a flashback for Zhan Junbai, confirming his involvement in a past massacre where he ruthlessly killed an entire family. This implied he was the one who murdered Yutangchun's mother, and the watch Yutangchun remembered seeing belonged to Zhan Junbai. A subordinate advised Zhan Junbai to eliminate Yutangchun as a precautionary measure.
Zhan Junbai inquired about Fu Cheng's characteristics, learning that he had been frail since childhood, sustained by imperial doctor-prescribed pills, and that several ingredients in these pills were incompatible with crabs, posing a life-threatening risk if consumed. Remembering an incident when Fu Cheng, at eight, nearly died after eating crab roe, Zhan Junbai ordered crabs to be served for dinner that night.
During dinner at Zhan Junbai's residence, Zhan Junbai noted Yutangchun's sore throat (an old recurring issue), then mentioned his own neck pain, suggesting a joint visit to Yuzhi Hall for treatment after dinner. Zhan Junbai then offered Yutangchun crabs, which were specially sent from an annex. Yutangchun initially declined, citing the crabs' cold nature, but Zhan Junbai insisted he try them with ginger juice and then have ginger tea. Yutangchun reluctantly tasted the crab, admitting it was delicious.
Shortly after, Yutangchun excused himself to wash his hands, then secretly went to the bathroom and vomited the crabs he had eaten. Outside the door, Qiu Ming could be heard listening intently. Separately, Chen Yuzhi called Doctor Qiu for advice on Jiang Yuelou's psychological state. Doctor Qiu, not specializing in psychology, admitted he could not offer much help but promised to contact Chen Yuzhi if he found anything suspicious. Later that evening, Zhan Junbai and Yutangchun arrived at Yuzhi Hall.
Yutangchun explained his visit was for his recurring throat issue, while Zhan Junbai expressed a desire for acupuncture for his recent neck and shoulder pain. Chen Yuzhi informed Zhan Junbai that his acupuncture needles were being disinfected and suggested treating Yutangchun first. Zhan Junbai agreed. Chen Yuzhi then took Yutangchun upstairs, questioning him about the delay in seeking treatment.
Yutangchun claimed he avoided disturbing Chen Yuzhi, who had been preoccupied with Jiang Yuelou's case, and thought he could endure it for a few more days. As Chen Yuzhi was about to treat Yutangchun, Zhan Junbai again asked about the needles, so Chen Yuzhi suggested they both go upstairs, and he would follow after preparing the needles. Once upstairs, Chen Yuzhi performed acupuncture on Zhan Junbai, who quickly succumbed to fatigue and fell asleep.
Chen Yuzhi immediately turned his attention to Yutangchun, who was in severe distress, coughing up blood. Chen Yuzhi quickly administered treatment, and Yutangchun, recovering slightly, pleaded with Chen Yuzhi to keep his condition secret from Zhan Junbai, promising to explain everything later. Chen Yuzhi agreed. After some time, Chen Yuzhi removed the needles from Zhan Junbai and woke him, explaining that his deep sleep was due to extreme fatigue.
He advised Zhan Junbai to rest more and exercise to recover his health faster. Meanwhile, during the mental hospital's yard time, Jiang Yuelou spotted a familiar face: Sun Heying, whom he recognized as Sun Heming's twin brother. Sun Heying confirmed that Jiang Yuelou had seen his face before and addressed him as "Number 9," questioning if Jiang Yuelou was affiliated with the Jinma Hall. With only five minutes of yard time left, Sun Heying proposed a "cooperation."
Jiang Yuelou feigned disinterest, claiming he had nothing to gain from cooperating, anticipating Sun Heying would offer a way out in exchange for joining Jinma Hall. Sun Heying countered by highlighting that Jiang Yuelou had been abandoned by the police bureau, deeming him a "discarded piece" whose life no one cared about. He questioned if Jiang Yuelou was truly content with his current humiliation and whether he harbored any desire for revenge against those who brought him to this point.
Jiang Yuelou's demeanor shifted as he agreed, stating he saw nothing wrong with revenge, especially against those who had persecuted him first. He casually dismissed the lives he took as "worthless." Sun Heying resonated with this sentiment, stating that the Jinma Hall's philosophy was to retaliate fiercely if provoked. Jiang Yuelou enthusiastically agreed, expressing his long-held disdain for societal constraints.
As yard time ended, Sun Heying offered Jiang Yuelou a way out: pretend to be ill at 6 PM that evening, and he would facilitate Jiang Yuelou's escape. Later, Yutangchun attempted to acquire bullets for gun practice but was informed by a subordinate that a new rule, enacted last night, prohibited the release of any firearms or ammunition without Zhan Junbai's express consent. Elsewhere, Princess Zhong was complaining of boredom to a friend, Yiren.
Yiren suggested that Princess Zhong's change in interests stemmed from Sun Yongren's departure, prompting Princess Zhong to assert that her current state had nothing to do with him. Princess Zhong then turned the conversation to Yiren, accusing her of being duplicitous about her feelings for Jiang Yuelou, stating that Yiren harbored deep affection for him but was too afraid to confess it, losing sleep over him, and unconditionally believing in and protecting him even when he was labeled a murderer. Yiren maintained her right to her feelings, but Princess Zhong challenged her to confess them to the world if she dared.
