The Silence of the Monster Episode 15 Recap
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He Chufeng, his eyes welled up with tears, confessed that his father had blamed him for his mother's death. His father believed that He Chufeng’s constant practice on their home’s door had caused the lock core to deform during a fire, making the door impossible to open. Overwhelmed by guilt, He Chufeng left home and vowed never to touch locks again.
It was only after he met someone who told him that unlocking wasn't inherently wrong, that it could save lives, and that its moral implication—whether to harm or to save— depended entirely on one's belief. This encounter motivated He Chufeng to systematically study and diligently practice locksmithing, hoping to atone for his past mistakes. He would accept any unlocking request, no matter how small, believing he had found the purpose of his existence.
However, he soon realized that simply opening a lock and rescuing people didn't end their suffering; they still faced harsh realities, and he felt powerless to provide any further help. Sui Yi, wiping away her own tears, asked He Chufeng what kind of life he truly wanted. She passionately declared that being alive is a gift, and no matter the hardships, her instinct would always be to live sincerely.
She acknowledged that one person cannot help everyone, but questioned if that meant they should choose not to help at all. She emphasized that while an individual’s strength might be insignificant, the thought that even such a small effort could bring a glimmer of hope or temporary comfort to others made it meaningful, and therefore, they should persevere.
Sui Yi credited He Chufeng for helping her overcome her own dark period and expressed that she could feel the strength he imparted to her. When she reiterated her question about his desired life, He Chufeng responded that he yearned for a life where he didn't need to overthink, where he could follow his inner voice and truly be himself, a life lived with integrity, unburdened by the opinions of others.
The next morning, Sui Yi was hanging clothes in the yard when He Chufeng came downstairs to join her. He apologized for returning late the previous night, concerned that he had disturbed her rest. Sui Yi reassured him that it was not a problem. Later, Lily rushed to Luo Bin, anxiously asking to borrow money. She disclosed that she was receiving numerous calls about Fu Shuai owing money, and she couldn't find him.
She insisted that Fu Shuai was not a scammer, attributing the situation to a misunderstanding related to his investments with friends. When Luo Bin inquired about the amount, Lily admitted she didn't know precisely, but mentioned amounts ranging from tens of thousands to several million. Luo Bin was astonished, questioning if she was truly willing to pay off such a substantial debt for Fu Shuai. Just then, an angry caller demanded money, threatening Lily.
He Chufeng, present during the conversation, took her phone and promptly hung up. Lily, distressed, asked what she had done wrong. He Chufeng calmly told her she was innocent, had done nothing wrong, and should not bear the consequences of Fu Shuai's mistakes. He advised her to leave him and cut her losses. Sui Yi stepped in, offering her professional help as a lawyer. Lily saved Sui Yi’s contact as "Counselor Sui."
Luo Bin offered to drive Lily home, but she received a call from Fu Shuai and abruptly declined Luo Bin's offer, hurrying away. Lily found a distressed Fu Shuai, crying and distraught, fearing he would abandon her. Fu Shuai comforted her, explaining he was in hiding because a man named Min had scammed them both and absconded with their money.
Sui Yi had previously advised Lily that if Fu Shuai contacted her, she should immediately report it to the police, emphasizing it was her only way to protect herself, especially as Fu Shuai's actions likely constituted illegal fundraising. Despite this, Lily angrily confronted Fu Shuai about the lawyer's warning regarding illegal fundraising, but quickly softened when he began to manipulate her.
He denied deceiving anyone, claiming he merely recommended investment opportunities and the money only passed through his hands to Min. He then used emotional blackmail, recalling past sacrifices and reminding her of her own past, making her believe that no one else could love her as he did and that they were inseparable. Under his sway, Lily promised not to call the police.
Meanwhile, Luo Bin expressed his concern about Lily, suspecting it was Fu Shuai who had called her earlier and that she was now blindly following his lead, having lost her ability to make independent judgments. He suggested asking Officer Chen to investigate Fu Shuai. Following Fu Shuai's instructions, Lily and Fu Shuai tracked down Min. Min initially claimed he was also a victim, scammed by someone named Wang through an investment platform.
However, Min quickly turned aggressive, tying up Fu Shuai and Lily. He also tied up his girlfriend, Lingzi, accusing her of betrayal after Fu Shuai, in a desperate attempt to save himself, falsely claimed Lingzi had brought them to Min for shelter. Lily, seeking their release, offered to get Min some money. After some negotiation, Min demanded 200,000 yuan.
Lily then called Sui Yi, feigning a casual invitation for drinks and a party, subtly indicating she needed 200,000 yuan in cash for an urgent situation. Sui Yi, He Chufeng, and Luo Bin, detecting the distress in Lily's voice and the strange context of the call, immediately set out to rescue her. As they arrived in the vicinity, they called Lily's phone. Min, seeing "Counselor Sui" on the caller ID, mistakenly assumed Lily had called the police.
He immediately switched off her phone, poured gasoline, and set the warehouse on fire, abandoning the three—Lily, Fu Shuai, and Lingzi—inside. He Chufeng spotted the distant flames, and the sight instantly triggered his childhood trauma: vivid memories of the fire that had taken his mother and sister, Chunian. Overwhelmed, he froze, instinctively crouching to the ground, helpless. Sui Yi and Luo Bin frantically tried to open the locked warehouse door, but it wouldn't budge.
Frustrated and desperate, Luo Bin sharply rebuked He Chufeng, urging him not to let history repeat itself and reminding him that Chunian would never want to see her brother so weak and trapped by the past. He Chufeng looked at Sui Yi, remembering her words about the meaningfulness of even a small act of help. Finally, overcoming his deep-seated fear, he stood up, took his tools, and skillfully opened the warehouse lock. Shortly after, the police arrived, and Lily, Fu Shuai, and Lingzi were rescued from the burning building.
