Never Say Goodbye Episode 40 Recap
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Ou Kexin quickly contacted Rong Yao from her car to inform him that Mr. Ou had sent Glasses to pick someone up for a meeting at Mr. Ou's villa at seven o'clock. Following Rong Yao’s instructions, Zheng Ke sent the new password to Mu Qing while simultaneously hacking into the dark web. At Mr. Ou's villa, Zhou Changhao, upon meeting Mr. Ou, immediately sat in Mr. Ou's seat, ignoring his outstretched hand.
Zhou Changhao wasted no time in pointing out the K Group's current predicament, mentioning that three of their "Four Vajras" were gone, including Dakun, who was responsible for shipments. He inferred that Spectre had sent him to gauge their capabilities because Mr. Ou had been persistent in seeking a partnership. His primary concern was the K Group's ability to ship goods.
Glasses attempted to demonstrate the group's dark web sales network, confidently opening his laptop, but found he couldn't access the dark web. He quickly made an excuse about network issues and stepped out to handle it. As soon as Glasses left the room, he called Mu Qing. Seeing Glasses' call, Li Ruosheng confirmed Mu Qing's prediction that Glasses wouldn't be able to stay calm. Mu Qing told Li Ruosheng to prepare to take the blame before answering Glasses’ call.
Mu Qing fabricated a story, claiming Li Ruosheng had upgraded the system without authorization, making it temporarily unusable, and subtly inquired who the urgent buyer was. Glasses, frustrated, warned Mu Qing and Li Ruosheng that Mr. Ou would not spare them if this crucial deal was jeopardized, urging him to fix the dark web quickly and notify him.
Zhou Changhao expressed his belief that integrity and meticulousness were paramount in business, criticizing Mr. Ou for being unprepared despite knowing of his visit. He then announced his intention to leave. Seeing Zhou Changhao's resolve, Mr. Ou quickly stopped him and invited him to the dark web server's location for a live demonstration.
Glasses tried to intervene, reminding Mr. Ou that the location was a secret known only to them, but Mr. Ou coldly threatened to take Glasses' life if the deal fell through. Glasses was too frightened to say another word. At the dark web server's location, Mr. Ou introduced Mu Qing to Zhou Changhao, highlighting him as the developer of their dark web system.
Li Yimeng, who had been investigating, provided a background report on Zhou Changhao, revealing he was a former pharmaceutical researcher from Feiteng Pharmaceuticals in the US. He was dismissed and served five years in prison for conducting unauthorized human experiments that resulted in mutilation, and later moved to Australia. Zhou Changhao questioned Mu Qing about the development time of the system, praising it as a technological revolution and considering Mu Qing and the system as the company's backbone.
Meanwhile, Zheng Ke was instructed to restore the dark web system. Zhou Changhao requested Mu Qing's presence at the upcoming drug demonstration, implying his disregard for others. After Mr. Ou instructed Glasses to escort Zhou Changhao back, Li Ruosheng quickly apologized to Mr. Ou for the dark web issue. Mr. Ou, with an underlying meaning, remarked that while systems could be reinstalled, corrupt hearts and minds were difficult to fix.
Mr. Ou, displeased with Glasses’ handling of the dark web issue, felt fate dictated Mu Qing's involvement. He then instructed Glasses to give Mu Qing the factory address and asked him to arrive early. Mr. Ou found Zhou Changhao's arrogant behavior indicative of Spectre's potentially difficult nature. Later, Mu Qing and Ou Kexin discussed his guilt over betraying Li Ruosheng’s trust.
Mu Qing reflected on Li Ruosheng's earlier comment that he seemed to be "after everything and yet nothing," and wondered about Li Ruosheng’s reaction if he were to discover his identity as a police officer. Ou Kexin encouraged Mu Qing to always remember his true identity. During the demonstration of the new drug, Ecstasy Dream, Zhou Changhao asked Mu Qing to assist him.
Mu Qing watched as Zhou Changhao easily synthesized Ecstasy Dream using a few simple raw materials, which had passed all security checks undetected globally. Zhou Changhao then had Shao Nan inject the drug into a robust man. Within thirty seconds, the man displayed extreme reactions, becoming disoriented and craving the discarded syringe.
Li Yimeng presented the lab report to her team, revealing that Ecstasy Dream, a variant of meth, possessed a stronger penetration of the blood-brain barrier and was highly addictive. Its synthesis was simple, requiring only mixing ingredients with purified water, making it nearly untraceable. She warned of the severe consequences if it spread and asked Rong Yao for their next course of action. Back at Mr. Ou’s, Zhou Changhao demanded a 60% advance payment, which stunned Mr. Ou.
Mr. Ou protested, stating he risked his life to distribute the goods and could not accept only 40% of the profits. Zhou Changhao remained firm, declaring it was Spectre's condition and non-negotiable, then promptly left. Meanwhile, Rong Yao, Li Yimeng, and Liu Ju discussed Zhou Changhao. Rong Yao and Li Yimeng argued that arresting Zhou Changhao now might cut off the lead to Spectre, and the widespread use of the untraceable 'Ecstasy Dream' would be catastrophic.
They advocated for continued contact to gain Spectre's trust and draw him out. Liu Ju supported this strategy, noting K Group's weakened state made this deal critical for Mr. Ou, presenting an opportunity to leverage his vulnerability. The plan to continue engaging Zhou Changhao was approved. Mu Qing and Ou Kexin then secretly met with Zhou Changhao.
They leveraged his past and Spectre's perceived lack of full recognition for his contributions, offering him a personal 20% cut if he would agree to make Ou Kexin the direct contact for the deal. Despite his initial skepticism and accusing them of bribery, Zhou Changhao, swayed by the significant personal gain, agreed to their proposal.
Zhou Changhao returned to Mr. Ou, presenting a revised offer of 30% profit and a 50% advance payment, but with the condition that Ou Kexin handle all future dealings with Spectre. Mr. Ou hesitated, but Ou Kexin confronted him, revealing she knew his true intentions were to protect her from the dangerous business. She asserted her desire to stay by his side and share his burdens, proclaiming that home was wherever he was.
Mr. Ou, touched and recognizing their intertwined fate, finally agreed to the new terms, acknowledging Mu Qing's crucial role in securing the deal. Zhou Changhao then announced his departure from Yungang the next day and promised to instruct Spectre to arrive soon for the handover.
