My Roommate Is a Detective Episode 32 Recap
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Liuzi and Qiao Chusheng investigated the rooftop where Lu Yao had been shot, discovering a bullet casing and a distinctive golden bracelet. This bracelet was one of 108 specially customized by Mr. Huang for his loyal henchmen on his sixtieth birthday. Qiao Chusheng promptly delivered the bracelet to Mr. Bai, who immediately confronted Mr. Huang. Mr. Huang vehemently denied any involvement, asserting he had watched Bai Youning grow up and would never harm her.
He also reminded Mr. Bai of Lu Yao's powerful family background—with a high-ranking father and two warlord brothers—making it unthinkable for him to orchestrate such an attack. Despite his strong denials, Mr. Bai remained unconvinced, leading to a heated and unresolved argument between the two veteran figures. Meanwhile, Norman, revealed as the orchestrator of the chaos, expressed his intent to destabilize Shanghai for his personal gain.
Anderson voiced concerns about the escalating situation, but Norman remained unfazed, believing they were safe as long as Lu Yao remained in a coma. Lu Yao indeed remained unconscious, with Bai Youning vigilantly staying by his side. Qiao Chusheng's investigation uncovered that the bullet used was specially designed and filled with a high dose of veterinary anesthetic, typically employed for hunting large animals like elephants, explaining Lu Yao's prolonged unconsciousness.
A sudden commotion in the hospital hallway caught Qiao Chusheng's attention. It was Lu Miao, Lu Yao's elder sister, who had arrived to visit him. Initially stopped by Liuzi, she was quickly granted entry by Qiao Chusheng. Lu Miao requested a private conversation with Bai Youning, prompting Qiao Chusheng to step outside. Liuzi, eager to retaliate against the British, suggested immediate action, but Qiao Chusheng advised patience, believing the time was not yet ripe.
Upon seeing Lu Yao unconscious, Lu Miao became furious, lamenting his entanglement in Shanghai's underworld conflicts. She recalled Lu Yao's stubbornness from a young age and felt responsible for his upbringing due to their mother's frequent absence. However, she also acknowledged Lu Yao's integrity, viewing him as pure and childlike compared to the hypocrites she knew.
Having observed Bai Youning for several months, Lu Miao had grown to trust her character and gave her blessing for their relationship, even promising to persuade their father. For their safety, Lu Miao strongly urged them to leave Shanghai, offering to establish them anywhere in the world—from her husband's manor in Tunisia to major cities like Paris, London, or New York—guaranteeing them a worry-free life.
Bai Youning agreed to discuss this with Lu Yao once he regained consciousness, as Lu Miao emphasized the urgency given the growing unrest in Shanghai. In the subsequent days, the Concession was rocked by a series of incidents targeting British interests, including arsons, chaos at a casino, and a car explosion. Though no lives were lost, a sense of fear permeated the area. Qiao Chusheng largely ignored the reports, refusing to dispatch officers despite Adou's concerns.
Just then, Qiao Chusheng received news that Lu Yao had woken up and rushed to the hospital. He found Lu Yao feigning amnesia and acting like a simpleton, gluttonously eating. Bai Youning, who had been diligently nursing him, was initially deceived. However, Qiao Chusheng saw through the act and tricked Lu Yao by claiming Lu Miao had been kidnapped. Lu Yao's immediate and concerned questions exposed his deception to Bai Youning, who, enraged, began to physically reprimand him.
Anderson attempted to bribe Mr. Huang with a box of gold bars, urging him to confront Mr. Bai. Mr. Huang, though reluctant to enter a direct conflict, found it difficult to resist Anderson's persistence. After his recovery, Lu Yao was discharged from the hospital. Qiao Chusheng escorted him and Bai Youning home, arranging 24-hour protection and advising them to stay indoors. Lu Yao learned that during his coma, Mr. Bai had retaliated by causing disturbances targeting British properties.
Still obsessed with the shadow play murder, Lu Yao insisted on solving it. Qiao Chusheng revealed that he had traced the brand-engraved button found at the scene to a limited-edition trench coat imported from Germany. Crucially, a fingerprint on the button matched the one on the murder weapon. He had also acquired a list of the seventeen buyers of this specific coat, planning to compare their fingerprints to identify the culprit.
Qiao Chusheng grew uneasy due to Norman's unusual silence, unsure how the British might retaliate after suffering significant losses. Meanwhile, the patrol officers compared the fingerprints of all the audience members present at the theater but found no match with the murderer's. Lu Yao, however, remained convinced the culprit was among them.
He theorized that it was a "psychologically locked room" scenario, where the murderer hid behind the door and blended into the crowd as they rushed in when the door opened. He wanted to revisit the scene, but Qiao Chusheng strictly forbade him and Bai Youning from leaving. After facing their joint protests, Qiao Chusheng relented, providing them with American-made body armor and helmets and assigning officers for their protection.
Fully armored, Lu Yao and Bai Youning arrived at the Qiyuan Theater. Lu Yao noted its close proximity to the Sassoon Bank and observed Tao Yu's fans mourning outside. Bai Youning informed him about Mr. Wu and Tao Yu, the two master and apprentice puppeteers, and their strained relationship. Mr. Wu instructed Mr. Ge, the concierge, to show them the storage room.
Lu Yao pressed Mr. Ge to identify anyone who might have worn the specific branded trench coat found at the scene. Mr. Ge initially claimed he couldn't remember, but under Lu Yao's threat of a drug bust for his opium use, he confessed that a man named Chen Youli had worn such a coat. Bai Youning immediately identified Chen Youli as Mr. Huang's strategist, also known as the "White Paper Fan."
While Qiao Chusheng decided to consult Mr. Bai before arresting Chen Youli, Lu Yao learned about the specific rules for storing shadow puppets from the props staff. He then noticed that a Zhong Kui painting in the lobby had been replaced, learning from Mr. Ge that it was a new painting from the Chenghuang Temple to ward off evil spirits, which deepened his suspicion of the concierge.
Separately, Bai Youning arranged for their landlady, Ms. Yun, to test Lu Yao's feelings. Despite Ms. Yun's playful attempts at seduction, Lu Yao firmly stated that Bai Youning was the only woman he had fallen for since returning to China. Bai Youning, listening from an adjacent room, was overjoyed. Qiao Chusheng returned home to inform Mr. Bai about Chen Youli's involvement in the murder.
He explained that Mr. Huang had been trying to acquire the theater, and Chen Youli had resorted to extreme measures like arson and threats when the owner refused to sell. Mr. Bai advised Qiao Chusheng to gather conclusive evidence before taking any action. Qiao Chusheng then arranged a meeting with Chen Youli and, during their conversation, discreetly took Chen's glass. He rushed back to compare the fingerprints, confirming that Chen Youli's prints matched those found on the murder weapon.
Upon learning that Chen Youli was the murderer, Bai Youning expressed concern about the impending conflict between Mr. Huang and Mr. Bai. Just then, Lin Xiaobai, Lu Yao's former colleague, unexpectedly arrived. She informed Lu Yao that Mr. Sassoon was selling off assets and converting them into gold, seemingly preparing to evacuate Shanghai. She also mentioned that other wealthy Jewish businessmen were quietly selling their assets, indicating a significant opportunity in the stock market.
Lin Xiaobai suggested Lu Yao borrow money from Mr. Bai, but Lu Yao, changed by his near-death experience, prioritized safety over financial gain and shared his thoughts of leaving Shanghai. That night, Lu Yao and Bai Youning discussed their future, considering Hong Kong or London as potential destinations. Meanwhile, Mr. Bai presented the conclusive evidence of Chen Youli's guilt to Mr. Huang, but Mr. Huang dismissed it, leaving the decision of how to proceed entirely up to Mr. Bai.
