Never Say Goodbye Episode 39 Recap
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Rong Yao instructed Zhao Ran to infiltrate Glasses's factory as a drug chemist. He emphasized that mastering the subtle "tricks" of the trade was crucial to appear as a professional, differentiating him from those simply trying to make quick money from labs. Recognizing the need for a distinctive appearance, Rong Yao even prepared a unique wardrobe for Zhao Ran, believing a renowned chemist should dress accordingly.
Zhao Ran remarked that Rong Yao was becoming quite the stylist, to which Rong Yao retorted he learned it from Zhao Ran. Zhao Ran, masquerading as Wen Ran and feigning a blind eye, met Glasses with Mu Qing. Despite the disguise, Glasses found Zhao Ran's face familiar, asking him to remove his glasses, stating he resembled "an old friend." Zhao Ran challenged him, "Do I look like your friend?"
After a brief, tense exchange, Glasses pulled Mu Qing aside, expressing doubt about Mu Qing's recommendation. Mu Qing vouched for Wen Ran, detailing his background: a professional drug chemist who started at 16, learned his "wicked tricks" in prison, and could produce drugs with 90% purity, a level adequate for addicts.
Mu Qing stressed that Wen Ran was not like the unreliable "lab nerds" who just sought quick money and wouldn't stay, but someone who "makes a living by stir-frying pork." He revealed Wen Ran had previously worked for Mr. Peng in Guangxi, who died in a border drug sweep three years prior, with Wen Ran being one of the few survivors. Mu Qing explained they met as neighbors in Yunnan, though Glasses still found it a "coincidence."
Mu Qing pressed Glasses to quickly evaluate Wen Ran's skills, warning of Mr. Ou's wrath if he discovered the factory's ongoing problems. Zhao Ran, impatient, demanded a decision. During the drug production, Zhao Ran surprised everyone by requesting heavy metal music, swaying rhythmically as he worked. Mu Qing advised Glasses to "see how it goes." Glasses decided to test the product's purity. Initially, the test indicated only 80% purity, much to Glasses's frustration. He declared, "We agreed on 90%.
Where is your promised 90%?" and began to walk away. However, Zhao Ran quickly called him back, pointing out that the purity was still rising. After re-checking, Glasses was overjoyed to confirm a purity of 93%. He praised Zhao Ran, calling him "heavy metal," and enthusiastically agreed to hire him. Glasses instructed Shao Nan to arrange a luxurious suite and two girls for Zhao Ran. Zhao Ran declined the girls, stating, "I don't need the girls.
I don't like it," but accepted the suite and requested sturgeon caviar, which Glasses readily promised. Glasses then told Mu Qing, "I owe you one," to which Mu Qing replied, "No matter what we do, it's all for the good of the company." Zhou Changhao contacted Mr. Ou by phone, informing him of his location at Yunlong Plaza and requesting a pickup in two hours. Mr. Ou promptly agreed to make arrangements.
Glasses, who was on his way to enjoy sturgeon caviar with Zhao Ran, received instructions from Mr. Ou to pick up Zhou Changhao. He informed Zhao Ran that he was busy and would not be able to join him for caviar, instructing his men to take Zhao Ran to a hotel instead. Zhao Ran initially offered to go alone, but Glasses insisted, telling him, "If you're working with me, do as I say."
Ou Kexin passed Zhao Ran's contact code and specific location to Mu Qing, informing him that they now had an insider within Glasses's operation. She suggested that she would handle communications with Zhao Ran, acknowledging that they couldn't solely rely on him due to potential suspicion from Glasses. Noticing what appeared to be chemical stains on Mu Qing’s shirt, Ou Kexin insisted on taking it off to send it for cleaning, despite Mu Qing's resistance.
Their interaction was interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Mr. Ou, who called for Kexin. Ou Kexin and Mu Qing quickly composed themselves and went downstairs to greet him. Mr. Ou, observing them together, invited them to chat, surprising Ou Kexin by explicitly acknowledging Mu Qing as her boyfriend, a first for him. He explained his decision, noting Mu Qing's unwavering presence by Kexin's side through many hardships, which had put his mind at ease.
With a touch of humor, he mused that his daughter would no longer have space for him in her heart, though Kexin quickly reassured him they would never leave him. Mr. Ou then directly asked Mu Qing if he would "always take care of my daughter," to which Mu Qing affirmed, "I'd love to, sir."
Mr. Ou then presented them with flight tickets for three days later, instructing them to go on a long honeymoon abroad, settle there, and "don't ever come back." A bewildered Ou Kexin confronted her father, asking why he would bless their marriage only to "kick us out." Mr. Ou stated he was simply choosing a "life that suits" her.
He then gave a direct order to Mu Qing, instructing him to use the next three days to transfer the dark web trading system to Li Ruosheng. He declared Mu Qing his "son-in-law" and, more importantly, "my daughter's shield," emphasizing that Mu Qing must always be wherever Kexin is. Mu Qing accepted the command. Glasses waited anxiously at Yunlong Plaza to pick up Zhou Changhao. Zhou Changhao, after confirming Glasses's identity over the phone, directly entered the car.
Meanwhile, Zhao Ran, amidst socializing with Glasses's men, discreetly contacted Mu Qing from the restroom, reporting Glasses's unusual behavior and suspecting he was picking up Spectre's man. Mu Qing, acknowledging the urgency, instructed Ou Kexin to return to Mr. Ou's house to monitor him, while he planned to use the dark web to find a breakthrough with Glasses.
Simultaneously, Glasses reported his initial impressions of Zhou Changhao to Mr. Ou, describing him as "arrogant and a clean freak" whom he couldn't figure out, but confirming he was indeed "Spectre's man." Mr. Ou instructed Glasses to "leave him hanging all night" and arrange a meeting for the following evening. Later, Mu Qing discussed their predicament with Li Ruosheng, strategically framing Mr. Ou's decision to send him and Ou Kexin abroad as a "brutal" and cunning move orchestrated by Glasses.
Mu Qing implied that after Spectre's departure, Glasses would turn on Li Ruosheng, leaving him vulnerable without Mu Qing and Kexin's support. Convinced, Li Ruosheng exclaimed, "I'm sure it was Glasses's idea. He's trying to kill us both." Mu Qing then hinted at a "gleam of hope" if they could "get to Spectre," and when Li Ruosheng expressed skepticism, Mu Qing offered to share "a plan with Kexin."
Upon returning home, Ou Kexin engaged in an emotional conversation with Mr. Ou. She acknowledged her past hatred for him, stemming from his absence during her mother's death and her lonely upbringing in France, which made her feel he had taken away her family. However, she confessed that despite her grievances, seeing him always made her feel "at home again," and she now understood his past actions, asserting, "Where there's you, there's my home."
She expressed concern for his health, mentioning his cough and reminding him to take care of himself, even ordering monk fruit for him and noting his newly appeared gray hairs. She then asked him to teach her how to cook some home-style dishes, explaining that eating them abroad would make her feel his presence. Mr. Ou, moved by her words, agreed to teach her the following morning.
Deeply affected by her words and realizing he couldn't bear to be without her, Mr. Ou had a sleepless night. The next morning, he informed Glasses that the meeting with Zhou Changhao, though scheduled for 7 PM at his house, should be conducted after that time, as he intended to spend the preceding hours with Ou Kexin.
While cooking with Mr. Ou, Ou Kexin learned stories of him learning to cook from her mother to ease her burden when they were on the run, and how he sent them abroad to protect them from enemies and the police. Ou Kexin jokingly asked why he didn't become a chef, to which he admitted it might have led to a better life, lamenting his greatest regret was never again tasting her mother's cooking.
Despite her culinary mishaps, like burning the beef tofu stew and mistaking vinegar for soy sauce, Mr. Ou found her cooking "unique and delicious," insisting on eating it and promising to visit them abroad once his business stabilized. Ou Kexin later spoke with Mu Qing on the phone, confirming that her emotional "act" was effective and that Mr. Ou "probably doesn't want me to leave." Mu Qing reassured her that this sentiment gave them a strong chance of success.
However, Ou Kexin admitted to feeling "conflicted" and "bad," experiencing a moment where she felt truly like Ou Kexin and was developing a genuine emotional bond that made her "feel bad" about their deception. Mu Qing firmly reminded her that their lives involved "double identities" and while such feelings were "normal," she must "not forget" her true identity as "a police officer, not Ou Kexin." Ou Kexin acknowledged this.
Shortly after, Mr. Ou told Ou Kexin that he had an "important guest coming" at 7 PM and asked her to "go to Mu Qing's place first," which she agreed to. Glasses urgently went to the factory, demanding that Zhao Ran produce another five kilograms of product "by 7 p. m. tonight." Zhao Ran, citing the tight deadline and his team's lack of a meal, questioned the sudden rush, but Shao Nan quickly silenced him.
Accepting the order, Zhao Ran instructed his team to work overtime to meet the demanding five-hour deadline, while secretly relaying this critical information to Mu Qing. Armed with the precise timing, Mu Qing immediately coordinated with Zheng Ke, who confirmed he had infiltrated the dark web trading system. Mu Qing instructed Zheng Ke to inject a Trojan horse into the system, programmed to create a "system upgrade disorder" and change the password exactly "at 7 p. m.
sharp tonight," promising to provide the new password beforehand. Concurrently, Mu Qing confirmed with Ou Kexin that she had "installed dozens of cameras" throughout the villa where Spectre's representative was expected, ensuring they would "get a photo of him" as soon as he entered. Mu Qing emphasized their coordinated effort to "get the image data no matter what," and Ou Kexin affirmed her commitment.
