Ordinary Greatness Episode 10 Recap
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The Liu family arrived at the police station, frantic and fearful, with their child crying due to the continuous harassment by the Sun family. Mr. Liu explained that the Sun family had been making trouble day and night, even following them when they tried to send their child to the grandparents' house. The officer on duty reassured them, promising that the police would do everything possible to protect them and resolve the issue.
Mr. Liu, however, insisted they would not leave until a solution was found, expressing fear that they couldn't endure the situation much longer. Meanwhile, members of the Sun family were discussing increasingly aggressive tactics, including breaking down the Liu family's door, until a phone call informed them that "Dabao was arrested." At the Majiagou Police Station, the Sun family caused a commotion, demanding Dabao's release. Mrs. Sun confronted Officer Cao Jianjun, questioning his presence at their district's station.
Cao Jianjun calmly informed her that her son, Zhao Jinbao, was detained for drug use. When Mrs. Sun claimed her son had stopped, Cao Jianjun presented irrefutable urine test results. He further revealed evidence suggesting Zhao Jinbao might be involved in drug trafficking, emphasizing the severe legal consequences. The Sun family was silenced, and a settlement for the original dog bite dispute was signed.
Cao Jianjun then spoke to Chief Cheng, confirming that Sun's second daughter had been dealt with and their focus would now shift to ensuring the Liu couple could live in peace. Following the incident, Yang Shu approached Cao Jianjun, questioning whether using Zhao Jinbao's drug addiction to coerce the Sun family into settling was inappropriate.
Cao Jianjun rejected the term "blackmail," asserting that Zhao Jinbao's arrest was legal and that the discovery of drug activities occurred during their efforts to resolve the civil dispute. He argued that direct, effective solutions that save time were the most "reasonable" approach. Yang Shu expressed concern that this method might only treat symptoms without addressing the root cause.
Cao Jianjun countered that the Sun family was well aware of their wrongdoing and that the immediate priority was to restore peace to the Liu family's life. Cao Jianjun and Yang Shu then went to the Liu family's home to encourage them to sign the settlement. Mr. Liu, however, was unwilling, demanding punishment for the Sun family for the prolonged harassment that had driven their family and neighbors to distress.
He felt that a simple "reconciliation" after so much suffering was insufficient and questioned why his innocent family should bear any responsibility in the dispute. Cao Jianjun apologized on behalf of the police for their shortcomings and urged the Liu family to step back from the conflict, explaining that facing unreasonable people, compromise was often the best solution. He clarified that the current settlement addressed the dog bite, and any further harassment would be dealt with separately.
Yang Shu then advised the Liu family to pursue legal action against the Sun family for their harassment and extortion, assuring them that the law would not tolerate such "scoundrel" behavior. Convinced, the Liu family agreed to sue. Visibly angered, Cao Jianjun abruptly left the house.
Outside, he furiously reprimanded Yang Shu, accusing him of a personal vendetta stemming from a previous case and explaining the practical disadvantages of litigation, such as lengthy, costly proceedings without guaranteed compensation, and the deepening of animosity between the families. He pointed out that elderly individuals over seventy, like Grandpa Sun, cannot be administratively detained, and that such disturbances were civil disputes that had already drained significant police resources and led to case backlogs.
Yang Shu maintained that his advice was objective and that legal procedure was the correct path. Meanwhile, at the hospital, Wang Gang arrived to witness his father, Wang Jianguo, being rushed to the emergency room. Zhao Jiwei informed him that Wang Jianguo was suffering from acute liver failure and would likely require a liver transplant, with only a family member capable of donating in time. Wang Gang grimly muttered "karma."
Chen Xincheng later spoke with Wang Gang, revealing that he had informed Ms. Zhou about Wang Jianguo's critical condition, and despite her anger, she had agreed to settle and not pursue charges. Chen Xincheng presented the settlement to Wang Gang, emphasizing that the decision to sign on his father's behalf was entirely his own, urging him not to be swayed by external opinions about his personal pain. Wang Gang silently signed the settlement.
Later, Li Dawei returned home from work to find his father, Li Yisheng, playfully entertaining his mother. Initially annoyed by his father's antics, Li Dawei was unexpectedly touched when Li Yisheng prepared dumplings and his favorite childhood millet chili sauce. Despite the gesture, Li Dawei struggled to forgive his father, using work as an excuse to leave without eating, though he offered to pay his mother rent for his shared apartment.
He later sat downstairs, shedding tears, realizing that after all these years, his father still remembered his favorite dish, leaving him with a mix of complex emotions. That night, Cao Jianjun called Wang Shouyi to vent his frustration about the Liu family's stubbornness and Yang Shu's interference, feeling caught in the middle. Back at their shared apartment, Li Dawei returned late and went straight to his room, unnoticed by Xia Jie and Zhao Jiwei, who were playing games.
Yang Shu, feeling down, also stayed in his room. After Xia Jie and Zhao Jiwei went to bed, both Yang Shu and Li Dawei, each troubled by their thoughts, came out to the living room, but their initial attempts at conversation were terse, and they soon retreated to their rooms. Later, Li Dawei, after much consideration, invited Yang Shu to play games and talk.
During their game, Yang Shu confided in Li Dawei about his "complex feelings" regarding the Sun-Liu dispute and his renewed disagreements with Cao Jianjun. He shared Cao Jianjun's perspective that "not everything is black or white; right and wrong are relative," admitting that firsthand experience had deeply changed his understanding of these ideas. Li Dawei expressed his agreement with Cao Jianjun's more pragmatic view. The next morning, Yang Shu sought guidance from Wang Shouyi.
Wang Shouyi, acknowledging Yang Shu's academic background, emphasized the importance of understanding "human relations" and the nuances of life. He reiterated that "nothing is black or white, and even right and wrong are not fixed," encouraging Yang Shu to use his knowledge to grasp these complexities. Yang Shu expressed his newfound understanding.
He then went to the Liu family's home and apologized for his earlier "impulsiveness" in suggesting litigation, explaining that while legal action was not inherently wrong, choosing a path more conducive to solving the problem was key. He concluded that reconciliation had more benefits than drawbacks.
Mr. Liu agreed, stating that the temporary peace they had experienced recently was "so good" and that he now valued "peace and tranquility" above further conflict, admitting he couldn't afford to continue fighting with the Sun family. He also credited the police for this newfound calm. Yang Shu then asked them to sign a settlement, only to discover that the Liu couple had already signed one with Cao Jianjun.
Later, Li Dawei observed Yang Shu and Xia Jie on a night run, sensing their unusual demeanor. Yang Shu articulated his feelings of alienation at the station, perceiving himself as an "outsider" with a strained mentoring relationship and distant colleagues, feeling as if everyone expected him to leave. Xia Jie echoed similar sentiments, feeling "special" and "needing protection," which made her feel "lonely" and lacking a sense of purpose, despite her normally outgoing personality.
Li Dawei dismissed their feelings as "cheesy" self-pity, attributing it to their privileged backgrounds and a tendency to "overthink." He contrasted their struggles with his own "anti-shock numbness" from years of setbacks, advising them to stop overthinking and "just do it." Yang Shu continued to practice.
