Ordinary Greatness Episode 34 Recap
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Li Dawei searched for Yue Wei in the dense forest but found nothing. Chen Xincheng then returned, having followed Yue Wei's footprints for a long distance only to see them disappear. Deciding it was too dark to continue, Chen Xincheng told Li Dawei they would return in the morning. Concerned for his master, Li Dawei asked if Chen Xincheng was alright before they headed back.
Meanwhile, Zhang Zhijie's team was waiting to apprehend Zheng Youqian and bring him back to Balihe Police Station. However, officers from the Qibei sub-bureau arrived, stating that Zheng Youqian had also committed crimes in their jurisdiction and their bureau wanted to handle the case. Zhang Zhijie protested, pointing out that Zheng Youqian had committed a series of residential burglaries in their area. Unable to make a decision, he called Wang Shouyi for instructions.
Cheng Hao, overhearing the call, ingeniously suggested that if Qibei wanted to keep Zheng Youqian, Balihe Police Station should transfer all the related burglary case files to them, which would help Balihe achieve its "100 days of no residential burglary" goal. Wang Shouyi readily agreed, praising Cheng Hao's clever thinking, and instructed Zhang Zhijie to hand over Zheng Youqian and all relevant case documents, then return immediately. Zhang Zhijie's team handed Zheng Youqian to the Qibei officers.
On their way back, they realized it was past 11 p. m. , meaning they would be celebrating the New Year on the road. Li Dawei jokingly offered to charge Zhang Zhijie for the free highway travel. The officers sang songs to lift their spirits. They finally arrived back at Balihe Police Station around 3 a. m. on New Year's Day. Wang Shouyi, who had been waiting at the entrance, personally welcomed them, calling them heroes.
He had prepared a New Year's Eve dinner for everyone and even recorded the Spring Festival Gala's countdown, playing it for the team so they could experience the joy of the New Year together. The entire station shared a heartwarming meal, toasted to the new year, and sang, celebrating their camaraderie and hard work. The next morning, Chen Xincheng and Li Dawei drove back to the dense forest for further investigation.
They found no trace of Yue Wei but discovered a makeshift hut, likely used by illegal loggers or poachers. Chen Xincheng found Yue Wei's presence in such a remote area in the middle of the night, especially during the New Year, highly suspicious. Lacking immediate evidence, Chen Xincheng photographed the hut and its surroundings, intending to return later for a stakeout. Back at the station, Gao Chao convened a meeting to launch an anti-telecom fraud special campaign.
He selected Li Dawei and Zhao Jiwei for the special task force, subtly asking the "old but vigorous" officers for their advice. Wang Shouyi lamented the rapid evolution of fraud, noting how much harder it was now to find swindlers compared to when he first became a police officer. Chen Xincheng, taking Li Dawei with him, then visited Captain Luo at the Criminal Investigation team to inquire about Yue Wei.
Captain Luo informed them that Yue Wei had indeed returned from the Northeast on New Year's Day. While his regular activities—driving an unofficial car and occasional visits to entertainment venues—showed no abnormalities according to surveillance footage, Captain Luo admitted Yue Wei's timing was suspicious. He also confirmed no missing person reports had been filed in the jurisdiction, though he acknowledged the high turnover of women in such venues, especially during the festive season.
Despite the lack of concrete evidence, Chen Xincheng’s suspicions about Yue Wei intensified after their trip to the Northeast; he was convinced Yue Wei was hiding something. Captain Luo advised patience in handling such cases. Later, reflecting on Captain Luo's use of the word "operate" for cases, Chen Xincheng explained it as a methodical process of tracking clues, identifying suspects, and understanding relationships to solve a case.
However, he admitted his discomfort with the term, fearing it might cause them to forget that they are dealing with "living people," not just "cold, impersonal cases." Li Dawei agreed to adopt this perspective. During an anti-telecom fraud briefing, Zhao Jiwei reported on 32 unresolved telecom fraud cases, with most money unrecoverable and suspects often overseas. Li Dawei observed that many cases involved high-interest schemes, remarking on how easily people are swayed by greed.
Suddenly, the station received a transferred call from 110. An anonymous caller from the US reported seeing a girl, Wu Yu, live-streaming her suicide attempt on Weibo. The caller had chatted with Wu Yu and believed she was within Balihe's jurisdiction and was still trying to keep her talking. Gao Chao immediately sent Wu Yu's photo to all teams and asked the US caller to try and obtain her phone number, prioritizing the rescue.
He also instructed the command center to maintain close contact with the US caller to keep Wu Yu talking. Chen Xincheng and Li Dawei, being closest to the identified area, were dispatched. The news that Wu Yu was at Xinxing Garden deeply affected Chen Xincheng, as it was the same residential complex where he had been wrongly accused years ago for failing to save a suicide victim.
He immediately called the Xinxing Garden property manager, Mr. Yuan, instructing him to gather security and property staff at the west gate. Chen Xincheng stressed to Li Dawei that Xinxing Garden was an old, densely populated area, making it difficult for fire trucks to enter, and therefore, their direct intervention would be crucial. He contacted the command center to ensure close communication with the fire brigade.
Upon arrival at Xinxing Garden, Chen Xincheng and Li Dawei spotted Wu Yu perched precariously on a rooftop. Li Dawei quickly reported the situation to the command center and requested the fire department. Chen Xincheng directed the property management and security staff to clear the area, especially evacuating elderly residents and children, and to ensure smooth access for the incoming fire brigade.
As they ascended to the rooftop, Li Dawei noticed Wu Yu had posted three new farewell messages on Weibo: to her parents, her young nephew (warning him not to trust others), and her cat (claiming it was the only one who never lied to her). Li Dawei suspected she had been defrauded. On the rooftop, Wu Yu was highly agitated, warning them not to approach or she would jump.
Chen Xincheng tried to calm her, urging her to talk about what happened so they could help. Wu Yu declared she was saying goodbye to this "ugly world," hurt that even the US netizen she confided in had "betrayed" her by calling the police. Li Dawei explained the netizen's actions were out of a desire to save her, not to deceive her, but Wu Yu had lost all trust.
Chen Xincheng subtly instructed Li Dawei to re-confirm the fire brigade's location and ensure crowd evacuation. Observing Wu Yu's unsettling calm, Chen Xincheng realized she had likely made up her mind, understanding that her previous concerns about harming others below had been alleviated by the ongoing evacuation. Wu Yu then thanked them, stating she was no longer afraid. Suddenly, Wu Yu slammed her phone to the ground, signaling her decision to end her life.
Chen Xincheng swiftly intervened, attempting to distract her by suggesting she at least leave a message for her parents, explaining her reasons, so they wouldn't live in a lifetime of self-blame and unanswered questions. He shared his own experience as a father to his daughter, Jia. He then offered Li Dawei’s phone to Wu Yu so she could call her parents. As Wu Yu reached for the phone, she lost her balance and began to fall.
Chen Xincheng and Li Dawei immediately grabbed her arms. Wu Yu, being heavy, struggled against their grip, desperate to fall, shouting for them to let her go. Li Dawei, exerting all his strength, asked Chen Xincheng what would happen if she dragged them down, to which Chen Xincheng resolutely replied, "She won't!" Other police officers quickly arrived to provide much-needed assistance, and together, they managed to pull Wu Yu to safety.
Chen Xincheng and Li Dawei collapsed on the rooftop, exhausted but relieved. Back at the station, Gao Chao held a debriefing, revealing that Wu Yu had fallen victim to a "pig-butchering scam." He explained the scam's modus operandi: scammers identify targets ("pigs"), "fatten them up" over time, and then "slaughter them" by extracting all their money before disappearing. Wu Yu was described as an ordinary-looking, overweight woman with a self-deprecating personality, who had struggled to find a boyfriend.
Her deceased father had left her an inheritance of over a million yuan and two properties. After her father's passing, a man in his thirties entered her life, lavishing her with paternal-like care. After she had spent most of her inheritance on him, he cruelly humiliated her and vanished. Heartbroken, Wu Yu sought solace and a new relationship on a dating website called "Long Distance Romance."
There, she met Tian Gaoping, who claimed to be a mobile phone repair shop owner from Haiming County, from a military family. They never met in person, only communicating via QQ voice messages and videos of his surroundings (never of himself), which created a sense of mystery that, ironically, appealed to Wu Yu due to her insecurities about her appearance. Tian Gaoping was exceedingly caring and understanding, often telling her how much she had suffered and promising to protect her.
Wu Yu, deeply touched, confided in him about her money and properties. Tian Gaoping, feigning disinterest, "warned" her not to share her wealth with anyone, including him, which only made her trust him more. After four months, Wu Yu was deeply in love, and the "pig" was ready. Tian Gaoping then claimed his uncle worked for a gambling website and could provide insider information for winning the lottery, though he pretended it was illegal and something he accidentally revealed.
Wu Yu, moved by his apparent honesty, decided to try. She initially invested 100,000 yuan, quickly winning 20,000 yuan. Convinced this was more profitable than a bank, she asked him to continue. Tian Gaoping, pretending to be ethical, insisted she manage her own money, further solidifying her trust. He gave her a QR code to register on the website herself. She made several small profits, fueling her greed. Eventually, she invested all her money.
Knowing about her two properties, Tian Gaoping sweet-talked her into selling one. Wu Yu initially resisted, wanting to save it as their future wedding home, but Tian Gaoping promised to buy their wedding home himself and portrayed the investment opportunity as "rare" due to a supposed website maintenance requiring a large sum. He swore she would double her money if she invested the three million yuan from the house sale.
Wu Yu secretly sold her house and, along with her previous winnings of over a million yuan, invested all her funds. Tian Gaoping told her the "maintenance" would take two days. After two days, she couldn't reach him; he had blocked her on QQ, and the website was inaccessible. She realized she had been completely scammed.
Wu Yu then clarified that she did not borrow high-interest loans; Tian Gaoping had, claiming his company had cash-flow issues and needed her to be his guarantor, which she, as his girlfriend, agreed to do. Utterly despairing after losing everything, Wu Yu decided to end her life.
