The Murder in Kairoutei Episode 3 Recap
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The morning after the illegal car race, Jiang Yuanxing learned that Cheng Cheng had been detained at the police station. Liang Ge was in the ICU with severe injuries, while Cheng Cheng and Xiaoliu sustained minor injuries. After posting bail for Cheng Cheng, Jiang Yuanxing confronted him about his recklessness, but Cheng Cheng remained defiant, insisting he was just helping a friend.
Jiang Yuanxing shielded him from the angry parents of Liang Ge and drove him back to the auto shop, only for the boss to fire him immediately. Jiang Yuanxing suggested Cheng Cheng take the DNA test and contact his biological father, Gao Guangyi. Cheng Cheng ignored her advice and left. Jiang Yuanxing began to question if she had been too forceful. That night, Cheng Cheng sat alone, contemplating whether or not to contact Gao Guangyi.
He hesitated, fearing the unknown and the lack of familial connection in his life. Meanwhile, Teng Jun, married to Gao Shiyao, promoted his dianjin. com financing project. Gao Shiyao, a TV host, supported her husband's business with her influence and connections, believing him to be superior to Gao Guangyi. Gao Hongzhi, the fourth child of the Gao family, returned from overseas at Gao Guangyi's request and visited him at the Hongye Group.
Gao Guangyi hinted at considering a successor, but Gao Hongzhi, preferring art and freedom, declined to manage the family business, suggesting the company could be run by someone outside the Gao family. Gao Guangyi was comforted by Gao Hongzhi's sensible approach. Gao Hongzhi also told Gao Guangyi that he had met someone he loved and wanted to introduce them. Jiang Yuanxing realized her aggressive approach might have pushed Cheng Cheng away.
She decided to adopt a softer strategy, expressing her concern and setting up a meeting. Later, Jiang Yuanxing learned from Cheng Cheng's landlord that he was being harassed by thugs. She discovered remittance slips to Chen Lianxiang at the orphanage in his room.
Jiang Yuanxing visited Chen Lianxiang, who revealed that Cheng Cheng, despite being mischievous, was a kind-hearted child who stood up for others, even setting fire to the bed of a bully who was tormenting Li Hao, which led to him being sent to a special school. Jiang Yuanxing contacted Cheng Cheng again. After her persuasion, Cheng Cheng agreed to visit the nursing home where his mother, Zhang Keqin, had lived.
He learned that his mother suffered from postpartum depression after giving birth out of wedlock and had sent him to the orphanage to protect him. He saw a box of baby hats she knitted during moments of clarity. Seeing his mother's belongings, Cheng Cheng began to reconcile with his past. Jiang Yuanxing empathized with Cheng Cheng, explaining that everyone's life has imperfections, like a leaf with holes that allow sunlight to shine through.
She invited him to dinner and prepared a birthday cake and balloons, having learned that it was his birthday from the orphanage records. During the dinner, they had an open and honest conversation. Cheng Cheng was moved by Jiang Yuanxing's story of losing her parents at a young age, realizing they shared a similar sense of loneliness. He worried about his future, given his lack of education. Jiang Yuanxing encouraged him, saying he was young and full of potential.
Elsewhere, at the Kairoutei Hotel, Gao Zijian, was entertaining his friends. He was angered when Lin Zhenhui, refused to bring out his expensive wine. Jiang Yuanxing, needing Gao Zijian's approval for the quarterly plan, went to the hotel. Gao Zijian, drunk, poured wine on her in a fit of rage. Knowing Gao Zijian's influence, Jiang Yuanxing endured the insult and comforted Lin Zhenhui.
Hearing a girl crying in the next room, she found Gao Zijian and his friends assaulting a young girl. Jiang Yuanxing warned them to stop, but they ignored her. She smashed a bottle and forced Gao Zijian to release the girl, ensuring her safety. Discovering the girl was a minor and a student in the Swan Charity Project, Jiang Yuanxing reported the incident to Ji Dongmei, who dismissed it as youthful indiscretion.
A video of Gao Zijian assaulting the girl circulated within the company. Jiang Yuanxing instructed An to delete the video, as it could negatively impact the Hongye Group and the Swan Charity Project. Later, she received an anonymous call threatening Cheng Cheng unless she went to K Bar.
