I Am Nobody Episode 11 Recap
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As the bandits were dealt with, Ms. Zhao had laid her husband's body to rest. Back home, the atmosphere during their meal with Awu was subdued, unlike before. Awu, however, seemed oblivious, eating her food intently. Since the incident, the neighbors had begun whispering about Awu's strangeness, particularly her unchanging appearance over the years, which struck them as unnatural and frightening. They feared her strength and insisted she leave the village.
Overwhelmed by the rumors and fearing Awu's perceived cold-heartedness, Ms. Zhao decided, for the sake of her family, to take Awu away. She led Awu to a desolate spot, left supplies, and intended for Awu to live alone. She told Awu to hide there and wait for her and her son Gou Wazi (Xiang) to find her family. Awu asked if they weren't her family, and Ms. Zhao apologized, saying she was sorry.
Despite Awu having single-handedly dealt with the mountain bandits, the neighbors feared her unnatural strength. Before leaving, Ms. Zhao placed things on Awu's hand and implored her to remember the precious name, Feng Baobao. Ms. Zhao apologized for abandoning her and explained that her previous family, who named her Baobao, must have loved her deeply, leaving her with clues like her name and being dressed well "like a wealthy young lady" when found.
She also warned Awu never to kill anyone again, though Awu seemed not to understand why killing was wrong when it had saved everyone. Ms. Zhao, fearing Awu's nature, pulled her young son Xiang away and told Awu that a grasshopper would keep her company and to wait there for them. Xiang was reluctant to leave, but Ms. Zhao insisted, feeling scared of Awu.
Ms. Zhao later reflected on her decision, wondering how her own mother would feel knowing she'd left Awu alone in the mountains for decades. Decades passed, and Xiang, now an adult known as Xu Xiang and a notable figure in the Outsiders' world, often returned to the village but found no trace of Awu. He spoke to an acquaintance, who suggested Awu might be old or even dead after forty years.
But Xu Xiang was certain Awu was still alive and vowed to find her during his lifetime. His business thrived, and he reformed his company into an express delivery service, specifically seeking a role that required extensive travel across the country to aid his search for Awu, becoming a field agent for NDT Express. Years later, while on a business trip to Southeast Asia, Xu Xiang contacted a local acquaintance named Rong, who was influential in the area.
Xu Xiang's search eventually led him to a group of human traffickers. Awu, hungry, had attempted to take Char Siu Buns from a vendor for herself and some children but was intercepted. A woman trafficker, seeing her vulnerability and naive state, pretended to know her family and lured her to a basement with others. The traffickers discussed Awu, noting her naive state ("a little foolish") but acknowledging her physical health.
Awu repeatedly asked where her family was, but they told her no one there knew her. Xu Xiang and Rong, posing as buyers, met the traffickers in the basement. Xu Xiang confirmed Awu's identity from a photograph Rong showed him, then revealed his true purpose. Despite the traffickers' attempt to restrain her, Awu easily subdued them. Awu recognized Xu Xiang, noting that his "scent" hadn't changed, and thanked him for bringing her to someone who knew her, baffling the traffickers.
Xu Xiang handed over the evidence of the trafficking ring's crimes to the local police. After rescuing her, Xu Xiang arranged for Awu to join NDT Express as a temporary employee, providing her with a position that allowed for easy changes of identity. Xu Xiang shared this long story with Zhang Chulan, explaining that it was the story of the Xu family's three generations and Awu, later known as Feng Baobao.
Zhang Chulan found the story fantastical and questioned its connection to Feng Baobao killing his grandfather. Xu Xiang explained that he had kept these details from Zhang Chulan and his brother for their own and Awu's sake. Xu Xiang revealed that his continued investigation into Awu's background showed a deep connection to the Jiashen Calamity. Most people involved had died, leaving only a few survivors, including Zhang Chulan's grandfather, who had hidden himself.
However, twelve years prior, Xu Xiang detected unusual activity. Elders from various clans gathered secretly at Mount Siguniang, seemingly pursuing something. Xu Xiang found over a dozen bodies along the way. Among them were the leaders of the First Qi Clan, Natural Skill Clan (Cosmos Clan), and Sanchuan Tang Clan's Yang Lie.
Xu Xiang overheard Yang Lie speaking to another person, threatening that if he couldn't obtain the "Origin of Qi Body," it would vanish from the world with that person, whom Yang Lie called an "old thief." This other person was Zhang Chulan's grandfather. Zhang Chulan's grandfather, appearing gravely injured, revealed himself, confirming he was the culprit behind the deaths at Mount Siguniang and one of the Jiashen survivors. He recognized Feng Baobao after decades, amazed she hadn't changed.
He admitted he knew the truth about her family but was dying and selfishly chose not to tell her directly. Instead, he offered her a way to find the truth: staying by Zhang Chulan's side. He asked Feng Baobao to protect Zhang Chulan after he was gone, preferably without revealing her presence to him initially, to avoid involving him in the Outsiders' world conflicts or making him feel special. Feng Baobao agreed, hoping it would lead her to her family.
Zhang Chulan's grandfather handed an item to Feng Baobao to give Zhang Chulan when he needed power in the Outsiders' world. Trusting Feng Baobao completely, he explained he was holding on with his innate qi due to the fatal effect of the Tang Clan's Dan. He asked Feng Baobao to end his life quickly, seeing it as a good end and a way to clear potential trouble for Zhang Chulan and other Jiashen descendants.
He reflected on the Jiashen year and a train he boarded. Feng Baobao granted his request. A flashback showed a young Zhang Chulan waiting for his grandfather, who had promised to return after he finished eating, but never did. Xu Xiang, finishing his account, suddenly collapsed, spitting blood. He reiterated that his sole motivation for involving Zhang Chulan and telling this story, including Zhang Chulan's participation in the Outsider Martial Arts Contest, was to help Awu find her past.
He entrusted Awu to Zhang Chulan's care. Feng Baobao watched as Xu Xiang passed away ("disappeared from her sight"). There were brief glimpses of childhood memories: Feng Baobao teaching a young Xiang (Gou Wazi) a Qi technique by adjusting his breathing, and Ms. Zhao leaving Wu with the grasshopper, having once considered giving Wu a place in their family if her own relatives couldn't be found.
Later, Zhang Chulan and Xu Xiang's sons were at Mount Longhu, a place their father loved, for a memorial. One son spoke of their father's dedication to the Outsiders' world and his desire for peace in this favorite spot, where he could feel like a simple person. As they mourned, Zhang Chulan looked at the uncomprehending Feng Baobao who knew nothing of these events and resolved to stay by her side until the truth was uncovered. Having been protected by her for so many years, he felt it was now his turn to do something for her.
