Never Say Goodbye Episode 36 Recap
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Ou Kexin contacted Director Wang to report important news: Spectre is scheduled to arrive in Yungang next month, although the precise date and location remain unknown. Director Wang advised her to proceed with caution and assured her that he would promptly discuss the matter with the police and get back to her. Ou Kexin also informed him that Mr. Ou had ordered her to leave Yungang immediately and requested a legitimate reason to stay.
Meanwhile, Li Ruosheng attended a dinner hosted by Glasses, where other bosses, including Feng and Xu, were present. Glasses introduced Li Ruosheng as his partner. Throughout the evening, the other attendees, particularly Xu, treated Li Ruosheng with disdain. Xu openly mocked Li Ruosheng for being a young man daring to consider himself an equal to Glasses. Li Ruosheng, provoked by the insults, retorted by suggesting Xu was foul-mouthed and questioned K Group's choices in personnel.
In a fit of anger, Li Ruosheng pulled out a gun, causing Xu to declare that he would no longer transport any of K Group's goods. Feng then warned Glasses that collaborating with a "reckless" individual like Li Ruosheng would eventually lead them into trouble. Glasses, feigning indignation, confronted Li Ruosheng about his rash actions, stating that he had ruined years of established relationships and questioning how he would explain it to Mr. Ou.
After the dinner, Glasses secretly called Xu to thank him for his role in the setup and requested him to report Li Ruosheng's behavior to Mr. Ou, promising him future benefits. Glasses later discussed with a subordinate that Mr. Ou had assigned Li Ruosheng to him because Spectre's arrival necessitated a strong front, and he believed this incident would demonstrate Li Ruosheng's incompetence to Mr. Ou.
Li Ruosheng confided in Ou Kexin about the disastrous dinner, his offenses against the K Group veterans, and the ensuing scolding from Mr. Ou. Ou Kexin quickly deduced that Glasses had orchestrated the entire event. She explained that Glasses had intentionally arranged for Li Ruosheng's late arrival, positioning him as a junior, and then used Xu to publicly provoke and humiliate him, exploiting Li Ruosheng's volatile temper to discredit him in Mr. Ou's eyes.
Ou Kexin then asked Li Ruosheng for his help in securing her continued stay in Yungang, as she was determined to find Mu Qing. In exchange, she offered to resolve his current predicament by persuading Xu to resume transportation and helping him regain Mr. Ou's favor. Despite some initial hesitation, Li Ruosheng agreed to her terms. Ou Kexin and Li Ruosheng then went to meet Xu.
Ou Kexin, introducing herself as Mr. Ou's daughter, faced initial skepticism from Xu, who questioned her authority as a woman. She skillfully flattered him, acknowledging his reputation, while Li Ruosheng offered an apology for his earlier behavior and drank as a gesture of remorse. Ou Kexin assured Xu that Li Ruosheng had been removed from his position and that she would personally oversee all future arrangements. She offered Xu an additional two percent commission per shipment, which Xu deemed insufficient.
Ou Kexin then increased her offer to four percent, declaring it her final proposal. She challenged Xu's condescending remarks about her gender, citing the forthrightness of Northeastern women, and engaged him in a fierce drinking competition. Impressed by her resolve, Xu accepted the four percent commission and agreed to resume transportation, arranging a shipment for that same afternoon.
After their success with Xu, Ou Kexin, feeling unwell from the drinking, confirmed that Xu was handled but reminded Li Ruosheng that Glasses still needed to be dealt with, reiterating the strategy she had taught him. Li Ruosheng confronted Glasses, informing him that Xu had agreed to resume shipments, but at the increased rate of four percent. When Glasses reacted angrily, threatening to report him to Mr. Ou, Li Ruosheng calmly revealed that he had already informed Mr. Ou.
He then revealed that Glasses had been pocketing four percent of Xu's commission, mentioning that Mu Qing had discovered this. Li Ruosheng asserted that while Mr. Ou had paired them to maintain a strong front for the K Group, Glasses was still the primary leader. However, to present a united image, Glasses needed to put aside their differences, as any discord would be seen as disrespecting Mr. Ou.
Glasses, stunned by Li Ruosheng's newfound astuteness, suspected outside influence and initially wondered if Mu Qing had returned. He then called Xu, who confirmed Ou Kexin's involvement. Realizing Ou Kexin was behind Li Ruosheng's sudden change, Glasses immediately instructed his subordinate to locate her, intending to confront her directly. Ou Kexin pressed Li Ruosheng to uphold his promise to help her stay in Yungang.
As he hadn't yet found a solution, Ou Kexin suggested moving into Mu Qing's empty apartment, believing Mr. Ou would never suspect her presence there. Observing her strategic thinking, Li Ruosheng remarked that she was increasingly resembling Mu Qing in her cleverness. He handed her a backup access card for Mu Qing's apartment, for which he had changed the password for security, and then left. Unbeknownst to them, Shao Nan was conducting surveillance on the building and spotted their arrival.
Shao Nan immediately reported this to Glasses, who instructed him to maintain surveillance while he made his way to the location. Upon entering Mu Qing's apartment, Ou Kexin was both surprised and emotional to find him already there. Mu Qing explained that despite her previous attempts to trick him into leaving for his safety, he had obtained approval from Director Liu and Director Wang to officially re-engage as an undercover agent within the K Group.
His mission was to assist Ou Kexin in displacing Glasses, seizing control of the group's core operations, and cooperating with Skylark's work to apprehend Spectre. He cautioned her about the heightened risks and scrutiny she would encounter upon her return, emphasizing the crucial need to protect Skylark, a responsibility Ou Kexin confidently accepted. Mu Qing then revealed his knowledge that she was not Mr. Ou's biological daughter, confirming her status as a police comrade.
Relieved that he didn't know her true identity as Rong Yu, Ou Kexin thanked him for returning to help. Their reunion was abruptly interrupted by Glasses, who arrived with a large group of subordinates, banging on the door and threatening to force entry. Mu Qing, maintaining his composure, instructed Ou Kexin to open the door, which she reluctantly did after initially resisting.
Glasses and his men conducted a thorough search of the apartment, but Mu Qing had cleverly evaded detection by moving to an adjacent balcony. Finding no trace of Mu Qing, Glasses apologized for his "impulsive" actions and urged Ou Kexin to forget the events of the night. Ou Kexin warned him that the incident with Xu was merely a precursor, and if he continued to undermine Li Ruosheng, she would ensure he faced severe repercussions.
Glasses, seemingly accepting her warning, promised to be more cautious and reiterated his desire for her to let the matter rest. Glasses reflected on his frustration regarding Ou Kexin's constant interference and advice to Li Ruosheng, viewing her as a new obstacle in the vein of Mu Qing. However, he decided against reporting her to Mr. Ou, understanding that with Spectre's impending arrival, Mr. Ou prioritized stability, and such a report would only make him appear troublesome.
He resigned himself to maintaining a facade of cooperation with Li Ruosheng, confident that Ou Kexin's involvement would eventually come to light. Meanwhile, Mr. Ou expressed satisfaction with the increased sales resulting from Li Ruosheng and Glasses' collaboration. Both men humbly credited each other for the success. In a private conversation with Li Ruosheng, Mr. Ou inquired about Ou Kexin's whereabouts, concerned by her lack of communication.
Li Ruosheng showed him Ou Kexin's social media photos, suggesting she was enjoying a vacation, which Mr. Ou accepted as a temporary solution, noting that it was better for her to be away for now, though he still missed her. At the police station, Glory convened a meeting with his team. A team member commended Rong Yu for her role in impersonating K Group buyers.
Rong Yu explained that this was possible because Li Ruosheng had reactivated the dark web, though she noted he had not discovered the backdoors she had planted. Glory announced the critical news: Spectre was due in Yungang next month, marking the commencement of their long-awaited capture operation. An officer voiced concerns about Spectre's elusive nature and the scarcity of intelligence about him. Glory, however, remained unwavering in his conviction that "a fox will eventually show its tail."
He stressed the imperative not to squander this "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" and vowed that once Spectre arrived in Yungang, he would not be permitted to leave, urging his team to expedite their preparations.
