Never Say Goodbye Episode 11 Recap
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Police seized over seventy kilograms of drugs from Dakun's garage, prompting Director Liu to hold a press conference where he vowed that the police department would redouble its efforts in combating drug traffickers. Watching the news, Dakun was enraged, complaining that the police were targeting him instead of Li Ruosheng and Mu Qing. Tieguanyin, observing the situation, expressed her suspicion that Mu Qing had powerful backing, noting his rapid rise and influence within just two years.
She advised Dakun to lie low for a while, a suggestion he agreed with. Meanwhile, Mr. Ou instructed Mr. Glasses to bring Dakun to him within a week, regardless of the circumstances. Ou Kexin, whose studio was experiencing a power outage, sought shelter at Mu Qing’s apartment for a day. She playfully surprised him upon his return and asked him to cook for her. Since Mu Qing had no food at home, he borrowed Li Ruosheng's kitchen.
Li Ruosheng, seeing an opportunity, suggested they take over Dakun's territory while he was in hiding. However, Mu Qing cautioned against such a hasty move, believing Dakun likely had contingency plans and that they should remain calm and think of a more strategic approach. Later, while Ou Kexin watched the news of the drug bust, Mu Qing prepared fried rice for her.
She suggested adding olive kale, which brought back a poignant memory for Mu Qing, reminding him of Rong Yu, who also loved fried rice with olive kale. Snapping him out of his reverie, Ou Kexin confided in Mu Qing, revealing that she knew about her father's illicit business. She offered to help Mu Qing climb the ranks within the group if he, in turn, helped her usurp her father’s position.
She explained that she and her mother had suffered greatly at Mr. Ou’s hands, even being kidnapped years ago due to his activities, and she sought to reclaim what she felt was rightfully hers. Mu Qing questioned if she was seeking revenge, but she dismissed it as too strong a word for her father. Mu Qing pondered how some things, once lost, can never be truly recovered, a sentiment he understood all too well.
Ou Kexin, confident in her leverage, teased Mu Qing, certain he wouldn't betray her trust after he had saved and cared for her. Rong Yao arranged a meeting with Mu Qing. Upon meeting, Rong Yao offered a handshake. Mu Qing attempted to discuss Rong Yu, but Rong Yao interrupted him, clarifying that their discussion was solely about their mission.
Rong Yao then laid out his plan: he would use his newly formed task force to assist Mu Qing in infiltrating the upper echelons of K Group, earning Mr. Ou's trust, and ultimately getting close to Spectre. Mu Qing confirmed that their objectives aligned. As Rong Yao prepared to leave, Mu Qing again brought up Rong Yu. Rong Yao stated unequivocally that he would never forgive Mu Qing for what happened to his sister.
However, he emphasized that for the duration of the mission, Mu Qing remained his trusted partner, Liu Yuanwen. Mr. Glasses delivered Mr. Ou's summons to Dakun. Dakun expressed his apprehension, fearing Mr. Ou's wrath given the scale of the recent incident. Just then, Ou Kexin sent him a text message, and Dakun immediately saw her as his "little savior." He promptly went to her studio with two subordinates, hoping to curry favor.
Ou Kexin, seizing the opportunity, insisted on custom-made suits for Dakun and his men, charging him a hefty 488,800 yuan. Despite Dakun's protests, Ou Kexin pressed him to pay, promising to speak favorably of him to her father. Later, Mu Qing and Li Ruosheng discussed a plan to return the police’s tracking device to Dakun, hoping he would unknowingly present it to Mr. Ou, but they needed a clever way to execute this.
Ou Kexin then invited them to dinner, where she gloated about exploiting Dakun. She unveiled her next scheme: she would demand Dakun to personally queue for the popular rainbow cake rolls, which were limited and came with a special teddy bear prize for a certain purchase amount, and then have him drive her home. Mu Qing and Li Ruosheng exchanged knowing glances, recognizing the opportunity.
The following day, Dakun, sweating profusely under the scorching sun, stood in a long queue for the rainbow cake rolls. He initially tried to send his subordinate to queue, but observing Ou Kexin watching, he insisted on doing it himself, prioritizing her happiness. He was then informed he needed to buy ten rolls to get the teddy bear, costing him 2,980 yuan. Despite his complaints about the price, he paid.
To his further dismay, he had to perform a dance to claim the teddy bear. As Dakun performed, Mu Qing and Li Ruosheng’s subordinates discreetly swapped the original teddy bear with one containing the police’s tracking device. At the police station, Li Yimeng brought a bowl of noodles for Rong Yao, who was working late. Bao Yunhai’s loud teasing woke Rong Yao, leading to an awkward moment between him and Li Yimeng.
Suddenly, the tracking device, which had been dormant, activated. Its signal indicated it was moving towards Mr. Ou's residence. Rong Yao immediately suspected that Mu Qing had deliberately orchestrated this, aiming to sow discord between Mr. Ou and Dakun. He proposed to Director Liu that they should "play along" with Mu Qing’s plan, using the opportunity to permanently divide Mr. Ou and Dakun. Director Liu gave Rong Yao the go-ahead, instructing him to act decisively.
Ou Kexin and Dakun arrived at Mr. Ou’s residence. Ou Kexin presented Mr. Ou with the rainbow cake and the teddy bear, praising Dakun’s efforts in obtaining them. After Ou Kexin was dismissed, Mr. Ou sternly confronted Dakun about his recent failures. Dakun, after praising Ou Kexin's business, assured Mr. Ou that he had already implemented emergency protocols to prevent any further damage to the group’s operations, ensuring that the police would find nothing beyond the seized drugs.
Mr. Ou, softening his tone, reminded Dakun of their long-standing relationship and his indispensable role in the organization, urging him to be more cautious in the future. After Dakun left, Mr. Ou instructed Mr. Glasses to keep a close watch on him, citing numerous recent troubles. Inspecting the teddy bear, Mr. Ou discovered the hidden tracking device. Simultaneously, Rong Yao, accompanied by a team of officers, intercepted Dakun’s vehicle. He approached Dakun in a familiar manner, inviting him for "tea."
Dakun resisted, demanding evidence and asserting his rights, but Rong Yao calmly stated they had sufficient grounds. Zhao Ran then presented a summons. Mr. Glasses, observing the arrest from a distance, immediately reported to Mr. Ou that Dakun had been taken by the police, appearing as if they were "old friends." Mr. Glasses speculated that Dakun might have made a deal with the police to ensnare bigger targets, including Mr. Ou.
Connecting this information with the discovery of the tracking device, Mr. Ou, now visibly enraged, decided to sever all ties with Dakun and seize all his assets. Shortly after, Ou Kexin tried to cheer up her father with cake and a shoulder massage, speaking about his eventual retirement, but a pensive expression lingered on her face. At the police station, Dakun recognized Zhao Ran and Li Yimeng.
He refused the tea offered, demanding to see a superior, but Rong Yao insisted that rules were set by the police. Rong Yao then showed Dakun the video of Xiaofoye. Xiaofoye, appearing on screen, urged Dakun to confess and cooperate with the police, stating that "justice will always prevail" and that collaborating with law enforcement was his sole path forward. Dakun was visibly shaken. Soon after, Dakun's lawyer arrived, conveying a cryptic message from Mr. Glasses: "Make the decision when it's time."
