The Murder in Kairoutei Episode 6 Recap
> The Murder in Kairoutei Recap
Cheng Cheng's car workshop, named "Cheng Cheng Car Shop," held its grand opening, marked by enthusiastic cheers from his employees. He felt immensely satisfied, surrounded by their support. That evening, he called Jiang Yuanxing, inviting her to a bar. They celebrated, playing dice games and drinking, with Cheng Cheng becoming quite intoxicated.
As they waited for a chauffeur, Cheng Cheng, in his drunken state, repeatedly urged Jiang Yuanxing to join his venture, promising she could be his boss, and together they would be "invincible." He even proposed renaming the workshop "Xingcheng Auto Workshop" to symbolize their partnership. Jiang Yuanxing, reminding "Mr. Cheng" to calm down, pointed out the impracticality of his two-seater car once the chauffeur arrived.
Cheng Cheng playfully suggested she sit on his lap, but Jiang Yuanxing quickly dismissed the idea, instead proposing he sit in the car's front trunk. Cheng Cheng then comically demonstrated his "flexible" body by squeezing into the front trunk. Unbeknownst to them, a private detective captured photos of their inebriated state and physical closeness, including them supporting each other. Gao Hongzhi welcomed Li Sixuan to his art studio.
They shared a profound appreciation for tea, with Li Sixuan identifying Jitepu's second-plucking tea and expressing her preference for Nepalese tea farmers' "soulful" cultivation. They felt an instant connection, believing they were soulmates. Meanwhile, Cheng Cheng deliberately made a grand entrance outside Jiang Yuanxing's workplace, loudly calling her name and interrupting her colleague's offer to drive her home. He stated his intention to protect her, claiming to ward off any "unwanted connections" at the office.
He then audaciously suggested she provide "personal protection" by letting him move in, revealing he had already checked out of his hotel, assuming her two-bedroom apartment was ideal. Jiang Yuanxing immediately rejected the notion, concerned about the "bad influence" it would create and the possibility of him being labeled as "goofing around."
Since Cheng Cheng had already checked out of his hotel room, Jiang Yuanxing took pity on him and agreed to let him move into her apartment, assigning him a guest room with his own bathroom. She gave him a tour, laying down ground rules, including no entry into her bedroom and using the dryer for his laundry. Meanwhile, Ji Dongmei received an update from her private detective.
The detective confirmed that Jiang Yuanxing was cohabiting with Cheng Cheng, an orphan who had lived in the now-closed Aimin Orphanage. Ji Dongmei, dismissing Cheng Cheng as merely a handsome car detailer, suspected a secret about him and ordered the detective to continue the investigation. Concerned that Gao Guangyi's newly revealed illegitimate son would threaten Gao Zijian's position, Ji Dongmei informed Gao Zijian that his marriage to Li Sixuan was scheduled for the 8th of the month after next.
Gao Zijian was initially surprised and resistant, wanting more time to foster their relationship. However, his mother explained that Gao Guangyi was modifying his will and had added a new, unnamed beneficiary, which could destabilize Gao Zijian’s future. Ji Dongmei emphatically declared that Gao Zijian, as the legitimate heir, must be protected from this "illegitimate child," and they could not allow the family's assets to fall into outside hands.
Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Gao Zijian, despite his usual rebellious nature, aligned with his parents' decision to expedite the marriage. Cheng Cheng found Jiang Yuanxing's apartment to be too cold and lacking warmth. He took it upon himself to redecorate it, making it feel more homely, and even cooked dinner for her, which she found delightful. The gesture brought Jiang Yuanxing a long-lost sense of warmth.
Over dinner, Jiang Yuanxing mused about whether anyone truly trustworthy existed in the world. Cheng Cheng confidently asserted that "the two of us" could trust each other. He then advised her not to let past disappointments make her dismiss the sincerity of others, including himself, urging her to see beyond a "withered tree" to the "entire forest" and his own "growing" presence. Gao Hongjie and Ji Dongmei convened a meeting with Teng Jun to consolidate their forces against Gao Guangyi.
They deliberately excluded Gao Guangyi from their "family gathering." Ji Dongmei informed Gao Hongzhi about the "blank beneficiary" in Gao Guangyi's will and presented a credit card statement showing a 2-million-yuan sports car purchase, questioning its purpose and connection to the mystery heir. Gao Hongzhi initially hesitated, reminding them that Gao Guangyi had transformed their family's humble Kairoutei Hotel into the multi-billion-yuan Hongye Group.
However, Ji Dongmei countered by recalling Gao Guangyi's vow to their deceased father to keep the assets within the Gao family, arguing that the unknown beneficiary violated everyone's rights. Gao Hongjie further pressed Gao Hongzhi, distinguishing emotional loyalty from the bloodline issue of family assets. Teng Jun then dropped a bombshell: Jiang Yuanxing had found Gao Guangyi's illegitimate son, Cheng Cheng (the buyer of the sports car), and they were now living together.
Ji Dongmei erupted, accusing Jiang Yuanxing of a "crafty" scheme to let Cheng Cheng take over Hongye, with Jiang Yuanxing manipulating him, effectively severing Hongye's ties to the Gao family. Teng Jun agreed, asserting that Jiang Yuanxing was crucial for Gao Guangyi's son's succession. Faced with the reality that peaceful negotiation was impossible due to Gao Guangyi's controlling stake, Teng Jun proposed a "surprise attack" to depose him.
Overwhelmed and reluctant to side against Gao Guangyi, who had raised him, Gao Hongzhi feigned hunger and excused himself, leaving Ji Dongmei and Gao Hongjie to continue their strategy with Teng Jun. Gao Hongzhi welcomed his older brother, Gao Hongjie, to his art studio, revealing that he had fallen deeply in love with someone and intended to introduce her to the family soon. At that very moment, Gao Zijian arrived with Li Sixuan, whom he introduced as his fiancée, "Xuanxuan."
Gao Hongzhi was stunned to discover that the woman he loved was betrothed to his nephew. Learning of Li Sixuan's ties to the Gao family plunged Gao Hongzhi into profound self-reproach. He became convinced that only by ending their "wrong relationship" could he prevent further harm to everyone involved. However, he had yet to receive a definitive answer from Li Sixuan regarding his decision.
Cheng Cheng's auto workshop experienced booming business, largely attributed to his charismatic presence which attracted numerous female clients. He proudly informed his accountant, Mr. Li, that monthly profits were expected to double, and he planned to reward his staff with bonuses. As Jiang Yuanxing passed the workshop after work, she noticed several girls fawning over Cheng Cheng. She turned to leave, feeling a pang of jealousy, but Cheng Cheng immediately pursued her.
He asked why she hadn't announced her arrival, to which she replied she didn't want to interrupt him, but he stated he liked being interrupted. Afterward, he drove her home, sharing his satisfaction with the workshop's success and remarking on how pleasant the moon looked that night. Gao Guangyi was summoned to an emergency board meeting, called by Ji Dongmei.
She announced that several shareholders had "suggestions" for the chairman and that a press conference was scheduled for 3 PM to publicly disclose the details. Gao Guangyi was stunned that such an announcement would be made without his approval. Ji Dongmei presented "A Letter to All of Hongye Group's Shareholders," formally proposing to reform the board of directors.
When Gao Guangyi questioned their authority, Ji Dongmei asserted that they commanded enough board seats and shares (over one-third) to legally initiate the motion, telling him to direct any further objections to the upcoming press conference. Her unyielding stance provoked a medical relapse in Gao Guangyi.
Weak and distressed, he urgently instructed Jiang Yuanxing to call an ambulance and strictly warned her that no one must know about his health condition, emphasizing that revealing it would extinguish any chance of recovery. At the same time, Teng Jun met with an unidentified individual he referred to as a "time bomb" connected to Cheng Cheng.
Teng Jun, aware of this person's relationship with Cheng Cheng, expressed his intention to give Cheng Cheng a "gift," revealing that the individual themselves was the gift. The person appeared shocked and then accused Jiang Yuanxing of deception.
