Prodigy Healer Episode 8 Recap
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Ye Yunshang, visibly upset, confronted her family, demanding to know why they had arranged her engagement to the Qiao family behind her back. Her stepmother cheerfully admitted that she had accepted the dowry, praising the Qiao family's wealth and influence, calling them a perfect match for the Ye family. She also lauded Qiao Zhen Tian as a talented police chief who had even saved Ye Yunshang's life.
However, Ye Yunshang defiantly declared that she would never marry Qiao Zhen Tian, suggesting her stepmother marry him instead if he was so wonderful. Her father attempted to calm her, acknowledging her stepmother's points and suggesting Qiao Zhen Tian could be a good choice if she had no other suitors, but ultimately stated the decision was hers. Ye Yunshang was disappointed by her father's stance.
Determined to expose the true nature of the specific drug, Ye Yunshang gathered reporters from newspapers and radio stations. She informed them about the widespread belief in a specific drug for treating bee stings, but warned that this drug was actually morphine, highly addictive, and threatened to repeat the tragedy of opium harming the country. When reporters questioned how to treat bee venom without the specific drug, Ye Yunshang presented her family's Jiedu pill.
She explained that while its effects might be slower, it offered a complete cure. Faced with skepticism and demands for proof, Ye Yunshang decided to conduct a live experiment. Despite the shock and pleas from her assistant and father, she deliberately placed her hand into a glass container filled with dozens of hornets, allowing herself to be stung.
Enduring the pain, she bravely announced that she would only take their family's Jiedu pill, and her recovery would serve as proof of its efficacy. A few days later, her arm still darkened by the venom, reporters questioned the pill's effectiveness. Ye Yunshang patiently explained that their medicine was slow and gentle, suggesting they document her progress with daily photos.
She remained resolute, insisting they could not allow people to continue buying the dangerous specific drug, and confidently declared she would be fine. Meanwhile, Qiao Zhen Tian was enraged upon discovering that the Japanese had deceived him by selling morphine. He furiously confronted Fujiwara, who calmly advised him that he couldn't have both wealth and reputation. Fujiwara pointed out that the Qiao family had already accumulated significant riches and questioned why reputation still mattered.
He reminded Qiao Zhen Tian of their years of covert cooperation and the countless illicit acts the Qiao family had committed. Fujiwara stressed that the Qiao family's foundation lay in controlling the police department, and losing power due to charges of corruption and abuse of power would be a greater loss. Though visibly stung by Fujiwara's words, Qiao Zhen Tian, trying to maintain composure, threatened to deal with Fujiwara eventually.
Mu Xingchen, suffering from morphine addiction, was restrained by Chu Tianyao and Ye Yunshang, who took turns watching over him to prevent him from taking the specific drug. During his painful withdrawal, he repeatedly begged for "just one last bottle," expressing his agony and inability to cope. Chu Tianyao, deeply concerned, prayed for him to overcome this ordeal, even offering to bear his suffering.
After some time, Mu Xingchen experienced a period of relief, proclaiming, "Where there is a will, there is a way," and believing he had restrained his addiction. However, he soon relapsed, desperately seeking the specific drug from a shop owner, who refused him. He resorted to attempting to steal the drug, realizing its immense toxicity. Despite having the Qingnang technique to temporarily suppress the toxicity, he witnessed many others similarly afflicted by addiction.
During a period of lucidity, Mu Xingchen expressed concern for his master, Kong Chan, who had left a note and flute after departing the crystal cave, instructing him not to worry. He suspected his master's departure might be linked to Shangguan Qing and worried she might do something rash. As he prepared to meet the mayor, Chu Tianyao cautioned him to be respectful when meeting her strict father, to which Mu Xingchen assured her he knew what to do.
Shangguan Wenxuan then introduced Mu Xingchen to his father, Shangguan Qing. Shangguan Qing, appearing to be surprised by Mu Xingchen's presence, initially tried to accuse him of bringing the wasps and misfortunes to Yunhai City, noting the suspicious coincidence that only Mu Xingchen could treat the bee venom. Mu Xingchen challenged him, stating that Shangguan Qing knew better than anyone how the wasps arrived.
After a brief confrontation that revealed Shangguan Qing's true identity, Mu Xingchen called him "Uncle," exposing him. He also hinted at Shangguan Qing's unauthorized escape from the Shenmu tribe, questioning if he wasn't afraid of Mu Beichuan discovering his actions. When asked how he was recognized, Mu Xingchen explained that only the Shenmu tribe possesses seven-colored wasps, and the energy from these wasps on Shangguan Qing's person made his identity evident.
Shangguan Qing acknowledged his cleverness and inquired if Mu Xingchen was sent by Mu Beichuan or his master. Mu Xingchen affirmed he came on his own, expressing his desire to prevent their family feuds from harming innocent citizens, and urged him to cease his activities. Though he could cure bee venom, Mu Xingchen stated he could not control human nature, referencing the widespread harm caused by the specific drug.
He implored Shangguan Qing, as the mayor, to stop the Qiao family from continuing to sell the drug. Shangguan Qing agreed to Mu Xingchen's request but proposed a condition: Mu Xingchen must marry Chu Tianyao. Mu Xingchen hesitated, acknowledging that his own father's personality would make such a marriage difficult. Overhearing this from outside, Shangguan Wenxuan burst in, pleading with his father not to force the marriage, declaring he couldn't live without Chu Tianyao.
Shangguan Qing harshly rebuked his son, accusing him of colluding with Qiao Zhen Tian to forge approval documents for a woman and being easily manipulated. Wenxuan, however, insisted that nothing else mattered as long as Chu Tianyao was not married off to Mu Xingchen. Shangguan Qing adamantly reiterated that he and Chu Tianyao could not be together. Mu Xingchen intervened, advocating for Shangguan Wenxuan and Chu Tianyao's love.
Later, Shangguan Qing spoke with Chu Tianyao, asking for her opinion of Mu Xingchen. Chu Tianyao described him as warm, kind, and unconventional, indicating a favorable impression. Shangguan Qing then expressed his intention to unite them in marriage and asked for her consent. After a brief pause, Chu Tianyao happily agreed, stating she would abide by his arrangements. Shangguan Qing then noted that "true lovers will eventually be united."
Following their conversation, Shangguan Wenxuan called Qiao Zhen Tian to relay the municipal government's new policy: all specific drugs had to be removed from the market within three days, with only the Ye family's antidote pills permitted for sale. Qiao Zhen Tian protested the impossibly short deadline, but Wenxuan insisted it was his father's directive and warned of severe consequences if not followed.
He further demanded that Qiao Zhen Tian hand over all illicit profits to the Ye family to help purchase raw materials, stating that they were responsible for the mess. Shocked, Qiao Zhen Tian could only utter, "What the hell?" His own addiction to the specific drug was worsening. He instructed Qi Fei to lock him in a room and tie him up, demanding that Qi Fei beat him to help him quit.
Qi Fei initially hesitated, fearing future retaliation from his boss, but after Qiao Zhen Tian guaranteed no revenge, he began to hit him, urging him to endure the pain and cursing Fujiwara. As Qiao Zhen Tian suffered through withdrawal, Qi Fei ignored knocks at the door, determined to ensure his boss successfully quit the drug. Meanwhile, Chu Tianyao observed Mu Xingchen battling his own painful withdrawal, expressing her concern about the drug's harmful effects and urging him to quit.
Despite her own worsening bee venom symptoms, Ye Yunshang insisted on being by Mu Xingchen's side, offering encouragement and telling him not to be afraid, recognizing the critical moment in their struggle. Overcome by the venom, Ye Yunshang eventually collapsed.
