Mobius Episode 3 Recap
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Mo Yuanzhi, An Lan's senior, had always recognized her professional capabilities and offered her a generous compensation package to join Moma Biotechnology. An Lan accepted, primarily because she was interested in Moma's RAN Project, specifically its potential for neuronal repair. She confessed to Mo Yuanzhi that her mother was in a vegetative state following a car accident, and she was doing everything to save her.
Mo Yuanzhi, empathizing deeply, assured her that Moma would provide all the necessary resources for her research. Soon after joining, An Lan secretly called Wanqing, promising to get closer to the truth regarding past events. Later, at Mo Yuanzhi's home, Ding Qi arrived to discuss the day's schedule. Mo Yuanzhi informed him of his plans to give a speech at Ivy Bay University and attend the Zhao family wedding.
Ding Qi expressed concern about the crowds at these events, stating that police wouldn't have enough time to deploy adequate security. He suggested canceling them, but Mo Yuanzhi refused. He explained that the university speech was scheduled a month in advance, and he couldn't postpone it again. As a businessman, he also had to attend the Zhao family wedding because they were his biggest client.
Mo Yuanzhi also felt that since 15 days had passed since he received "Squid's" threat with nothing happening, the threat might not be serious. Ding Qi, however, insisted on cooperation, stating that lives were at stake and police were not "playmates." Ultimately, Ding Qi acknowledged he couldn't restrict Mo Yuanzhi's freedom. As Ding Qi escorted Mo Yuanzhi to the company, Yu Shiya, Mo Yuanzhi's wife, watched their departure from an upstairs window, her gaze thoughtful.
Inside, Mo Yuanzhi informed Ding Qi he had a private meeting in his office. Ding Qi maintained that he was only concerned with Mo Yuanzhi's safety, not his private affairs. Meanwhile, Ding Qi made calls to his team, instructing Fang Lu to carefully inspect the security at Ivy Bay University and Peishan to obtain guest and staff lists for the Zhao family wedding, emphasizing focusing on Mo Yuanzhi's protection. Ding Qi then saw An Lan entering Mo Yuanzhi's office.
He waited outside, appearing slightly jealous, and watched her. After An Lan exited the office, Ding Qi asked her what Mo Yuanzhi had discussed with her. An Lan, initially hesitant, eventually revealed that Mo Yuanzhi intended to promote her, recognizing her expertise in neuronal repair, which was the next stage of RAN technology. Ding Qi, though happy for her, warned of an impending "uproar" within the company due to the complex internal dynamics.
An Lan then playfully asked Ding Qi if he wouldn't try to persuade her to go home this time, to which he replied that if this was what she wanted, he would take care of everything. An Lan also inquired if he would be in danger while protecting Mo Yuanzhi. Separately, a former Moma Biotechnology technician named Fu Jun attempted to enter the building, demanding his unpaid compensation from HR.
He explained that he hadn't received his severance pay for three months and was struggling with mortgage payments. The HR manager, Ms. Cai, informed him that the company found he had violated rules, so compensation was withheld. Fu Jun, denying any wrongdoing, threatened to confront Mo Yuanzhi, but Ms. Cai dismissed him. Just as An Lan was discussing her promotion with Ding Qi, they heard a cup shatter in Mo Yuanzhi's conference room.
Ding Qi rushed in, but Mo Yuanzhi casually explained it was an accident and calmly resumed the meeting. Later, An Lan attempted to access the company intranet but was denied. On the way to Ivy Bay University, Mo Yuanzhi's car was rerouted due to a blocked road caused by a jumper at Yuehai Building on Paris Middle Street. This forced them to take a detour, but they eventually arrived at the university.
Before his speech, Mo Yuanzhi told Ding Qi that he knew Ding Qi had agreed to the day's schedule because he believed it might draw out "Squid." He added that he and his team were exhausted from constant protection, and he was tired of it too. Mo Yuanzhi began his speech to students and faculty, humorously recounting how he initially refused the principal's invitation but accepted after being offered payment.
He then addressed the recent news, admitting that Moma Biotechnology had "offended many people" and that it was a "miracle" he stood there "with all four limbs intact." He shared a comedic anecdote about receiving a "death threat" from a digital "squid" that his antivirus software eliminated, eliciting laughter. However, the light mood was soon broken by a commotion outside.
Ding Qi's team reported a group of protesters against genetic engineering attempting to enter the auditorium, chanting to "boycott Moma Biotechnology." Ding Qi ordered his officers to prevent them from entering. Mo Yuanzhi, unfazed, continued his speech, defiantly asserting that Moma's research challenges "natural laws" to allow humanity to "defy fate" and benefit from technological advancements in healthcare. He declared that he and his team would gladly "take the blame" for this "sacrilegious deed."
During the speech, a female student approached the stage with flowers, causing Ding Qi to alert his team. However, it turned out to be a misunderstanding; the student only wanted Mo Yuanzhi's autograph, which he happily gave. The situation escalated when the protesters breached security and stormed into the auditorium, yelling "Mo Yuanzhi, get out!" Ding Qi swiftly called for the car and began to escort Mo Yuanzhi.
The principal apologized for the security breach, but Mo Yuanzhi, amidst the chaos, rhetorically asked Ding Qi if this was what he wanted. As they tried to exit through a back door, they found it also blocked by a crowd. Suddenly, You Yuxiang, a former associate professor at Ivy Bay University with a grudge against Mo Yuanzhi for academic issues, lunged at Mo Yuanzhi with a syringe.
Ding Qi intervened, preventing the attack and firing a warning shot, causing the crowd to scatter. Ding Qi's team apprehended You Yuxiang and another protester, Fu Jun. During interrogation, officers confirmed the syringe contained a neurotoxin from You Yuxiang's lab, capable of causing rapid organ failure. You Yuxiang, having lost his professorship due to online attacks, admitted to organizing the student protests but denied attempting to murder Mo Yuanzhi, claiming the crowd pushed him.
Ding Qi questioned him about previous murders of Han Song and Tang Shaorong, and why he chose such a direct method and the specific timing for the attack. However, another officer informed Ding Qi that You Yuxiang had an alibi for those earlier murders and no explosive residues were found in his property. Fu Jun also explained he just wanted his unpaid compensation.
Realizing that neither You Yuxiang nor Fu Jun was the "Squid," Ding Qi urgently radioed his team to redouble their efforts to protect Mo Yuanzhi. Despite the renewed alert, tragedy struck at the Zhao family wedding. While Ding Qi was still trying to coordinate his team, an explosion ripped through the wedding venue. The aftermath was catastrophic, with numerous casualties, including Mo Yuanzhi and several of Ding Qi's colleagues.
Overwhelmed with guilt and grief, Ding Qi was confronted by an angry colleague, who blamed him for bringing them to the dangerous event. Ding Qi tearfully recounted how his colleagues, including Kai, an only son, and Fang Lu, an inexperienced team member, had perished. The day ended in despair, only for Ding Qi to wake up in his home, realizing with a mix of relief and terror that it was another "loop day," and the events were about to restart.
