Killer And Healer Episode 5 Recap
> Killer And Healer Recap
After the internal personnel investigation within the police bureau began, only half of it was completed, and no one was found to be directly connected to Zhao Xiaochun. However, Chief Jiang Yuelou asserted that the culprit must be within the police bureau. Meanwhile, Chen Yuzhi revisited the young woman who had previously told him about his sister, Keying, being sold to Hong Kong. This time, he didn't ask who purchased her, but rather who sold her.
The woman hesitated, but Chen Yuzhi assured her that he knew someone in the police bureau who could protect her. Reassured, she revealed that Jinma Hall was responsible. Separately, members of Jinma Hall discussed their precarious situation. Their supply of opium from Hong Kong had been cut, and consumption was high. The existing stock could only last half a month if solely supplied to Nianchun Pavilion, or at most three days if distributed among all their establishments.
Zhang Daqing's smoke shop being wrecked also diverted more customers to them, increasing demand. They considered consulting San Ye, but he apparently had his own plans. They noted Jiang Yuelou's recent return to Jing City, believing he would capitalize on his success in Hong Kong to cause more trouble, prompting them to lie low for a while.
It was revealed that Lucas, who was supposed to wear down Jiang Yuelou in Hong Kong, had failed and betrayed San Ye, leading to the collapse of their transport line. During these trying times, quiet moments brought melancholic reflections. Jiang Yuelou, holding his cat, Xiaobai, reflected on his pet's age and his desire for it to stay with him longer. In another memory, Chen Yuzhi fondly recalled a moment sharing wontons with his sister, Keying.
Later, Zhao Xiaochun was found dead. Jiang Yuelou immediately suspected foul play, believing it was a "crime planting" to frame a dead man. He deduced that an internal mole within the police bureau, familiar with their procedures, had used Zhao Xiaochun as a scapegoat and fabricated signs of his escape to divert attention. Jiang Yuelou ordered Song Rong and Sun Yongren to investigate Zhao Xiaochun's social circle and any police personnel exhibiting abnormal or suspicious behavior.
Elsewhere, Chu Ran discussed books on emotional illness with Chen Yuzhi over the phone, informing him she would soon return to Jing City. Her friend, Mia, expressed pity that Chu Ran wasn't staying in Hong Kong, given her intelligence and potential to work in a British bank. Chu Ran dismissed it, stating that Jing City was her home, and after years of studying abroad, it was time to go back.
Song Rong reported to Jiang Yuelou on Chen Yuzhi, observing him as a "pathetic man" who constantly ran around inquiring about his sister's whereabouts while also attending to patients. Feeling guilty that Keying's disappearance might have been prevented if he had been "more careful," Jiang Yuelou instructed Song Rong to rent a well-located shop in the North Market, regardless of the high price. He intended to help Chen Yuzhi open a clinic.
Song Rong expressed doubt that Chen Yuzhi, being a "lofty person" and given their "subtle relationship," would accept such a favor, but Jiang Yuelou insisted he had a plan. To facilitate this, Jiang Yuelou met with Jade Boss, a prominent figure in the local opera scene. Jade Boss's apprentice, Zining, greeted Jiang Yuelou. Chen Yuzhi was called in to examine Jade Boss, who suffered from throat congestion.
Chen Yuzhi warned him that continuing to sing without rest would prevent healing and could even endanger his life. Jade Boss, however, declared he would rather die on stage than live an ordinary life without dignity. After the consultation, Jade Boss revealed Jiang Yuelou's request, mentioning that Chen Yuzhi had previously expressed a desire to open a clinic.
Jade Boss claimed he found a suitable location, a former herbal medicine shop whose owner needed to return home for mourning, making the transfer urgent and the price reasonable. He offered to rent it to Chen Yuzhi, explaining that Chen Yuzhi would only be "watching the shop" until the owner returned. Chen Yuzhi initially refused due to the high cost and feeling indebted, but Jade Boss convinced him to accept, suggesting they co-own the clinic.
Jade Boss would invest the funds, and Chen Yuzhi would contribute his medical expertise, providing Jade Boss with a stable business for his later years. Once Chen Yuzhi accepted the shop, Jiang Yuelou presented him with a personalized plaque for the clinic, "Yuzhi Tang." The clinic's opening was notably low-key; there were no traditional lion or dragon dances, nor any celebratory firecrackers. Chen Yuzhi explained that a clinic should maintain a discreet profile, as loud celebrations might make patients uncomfortable.
He believed that treating patients effectively was the best form of publicity. Jiang Yuelou's subordinates, particularly Song Rong and Sun Yongren, noticed the "subtle" and unusual relationship between their boss and Chen Yuzhi, wondering about Jiang Yuelou's extensive help. Later, Jiang Yuelou and Chen Yuzhi coincidentally met at a wonton stall. To their surprise, they shared a similar preference for no scallions in their wontons.
During their conversation, Chen Yuzhi mentioned that while making house calls, he had heard whispers of several girls disappearing in recent months. He handed Jiang Yuelou a list of these missing girls. Jiang Yuelou immediately recognized a pattern: the abductions occurred in concentrated bursts over several days, followed by long periods of silence. He pointed out that these periods of criminal activity aligned with the times when large quantities of opium entered Jing City.
The silent periods, he deduced, likely corresponded to Jinma Hall's temporary absence from Jing City for opium smuggling. Jiang Yuelou noted the difficulty of finding clues due to Jinma Hall's large numbers and lack of fixed locations. Chen Yuzhi offered his help, explaining that as a doctor, he could access "the backyard"—the domain of women—where gossip and secrets flowed freely, a source unavailable to police.
He suspected Keying's disappearance was not an isolated incident but part of a larger "dark business chain" involving Nianchun Pavilion and other places of carnal pleasure in Jing City. Chen Yuzhi also mentioned that he had inquired about Jiang Yuelou's illness, referring to it as an "emotional disease" in Western medicine, and offered some remedies. Jiang Yuelou swiftly cut him off, stating that matters concerning Hong Kong should never be spoken of again.
They agreed to meet the following afternoon at five o'clock at the police bureau. Jiang Yuelou insisted on paying for Chen Yuzhi's wontons. Back at the police bureau, Song Rong reported no new leads. Jiang Yuelou stated they needed a "bait." The investigation results confirmed Li Sihai as the prime suspect, as he had been seen with Zhao Xiaochun on the tenth. Jiang Yuelou declared Li Sihai would be their bait.
He then explained his strategy using a map marked with the abduction sites: while previously scattered, these "small circles" indicated that abductions occurred close to Jinma Hall's hideouts to minimize risk. By intersecting these locations, he pinpointed a likely overlapping area—Yong Ning Street—as Jinma Hall's probable hideout. Li Sihai would be used to "fish the people from Jinma Hall out."
Jiang Yuelou tasked Song Rong with taking a few new faces to scout the area at night, securing critical positions, especially high vantage points for observation and attack, to avoid detection during the day. Sun Yongren was assigned to "have a good play" with Li Sihai the following day. Jiang Yuelou later met with the Commissioner, explaining his meticulous "mantis stalks cicada, unaware of oriole" plan.
He intended to use Jinma Hall's own information against them, making them believe its authenticity, thereby luring out the hidden masterminds and their true hiding place. The Commissioner praised Jiang Yuelou's strategy and trusted him to deliver good news, also reminding him to take care of his health. The next day, Chen Yuzhi arrived at the police bureau to check on Jiang Yuelou's health.
Jiang Yuelou deflected, claiming he was fine, though he did acknowledge that the information Chen Yuzhi provided earlier about his illness might be useful. Jiang Yuelou then suggested they talk at his home, revealing that his house was just one lane away from Chen Yuzhi's. Chen Yuzhi was surprised to learn this, especially discovering that Jiang Yuelou's cat was the one that frequently visited his home, a cat Keying had adored.
During their conversation, Chen Yuzhi began to assess Jiang Yuelou's condition. He explained that he combined traditional Chinese acupuncture with Western surgery and was still learning psychology, thus he wasn't entirely confident in curing Jiang Yuelou's "emotional disease." He noted Jiang Yuelou's initial resistance to treatment but now his willingness. Chen Yuzhi asked if Jiang Yuelou became irritable when his emotions were uncontrolled or if he experienced other moods.
Jiang Yuelou's answers were vague ("Probably," "Maybe"), making it difficult for Chen Yuzhi to confirm his symptoms. He pressed for more definite answers. Jiang Yuelou admitted he was mostly irritable and that while he was aware of it, his family and close friends, except for Song Rong and Sun Yongren, were not. He also mentioned that eating sweets, especially chocolate, seemed to help.
Chen Yuzhi confirmed that sugar could indeed alleviate symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder and depression, as the condition often stemmed from childhood environments. He then asked about Jiang Yuelou's relationship with his parents and whether he had any close friends.
