The Silence of the Monster Episode 33 Recap
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He Chufeng was secretly listening from upstairs. After much internal conflict, he came downstairs under the pretense of looking for Bean Bun. Sui Yi smiled helplessly at his obvious excuse, while Luo Bin merely glanced at him without speaking. Wang Qing firmly believed the leaf teacup was her father, Wang Jian's, work. Professor Xu confirmed her belief, admitting he had lied during the previous appraisal. Wang Jian had shown Professor Xu the teacup before his death.
Wang Qing had always been distressed that she couldn't make Jian Zhan bowls and thus couldn't inherit her father's legacy. However, Wang Jian never wanted her to inherit his business; he only wished for her to live happily and be herself. That was why Professor Xu had lied. Wang Qing had also shared that her father was a very romantic person, despite many calling his pursuit of perfection harsh.
She knew he believed that sometimes perfection isn't the most important thing, and that "those with defects are likely to have soul." Wang Qing was deeply moved by Professor Xu's benevolent lie and thanked him before leaving. Professor Xu then tried to get Luo Bin to introduce his friends, but Luo Bin quickly pulled him away, claiming he had urgent business, leaving Professor Xu to tease him about blushing and having a guilty conscience, wondering if he was hiding something.
Sui Yi asked He Chufeng if he thought Professor Xu's words made sense. She elaborated that if lies had an antidote, it would be the kindness within them. Professor Xu's lie to Wang Qing might lead to a better life for her from that day forward. Later, Wang Qing invited Sui Yi for coffee.
She had submitted her resignation and planned to return home to organize her father's materials and write books about Jian Zhan, hoping to help more people understand the art form and its culture. Sui Yi noticed that Wang Qing was completely transformed, looking radiant and different from before. Sui Yi later recounted this to He Chufeng, marveling at how wonderful it was for Wang Qing to find something she truly loved.
Sui Yi also shared that she was nearing the end of her internship and would soon be appearing in court herself. She reiterated to He Chufeng that finding good friends is a rare and precious thing, emphasizing that she, He Chufeng, Luo Bin, and Fang Qi were all kindred spirits, driven by a deep affection, and whose hearts could never truly turn to stone, regardless of the challenges they faced.
Meanwhile, Cheng Wen proposed to Fang Qi, but she firmly rejected him, declaring that she loved Luo Bin, not Cheng Wen. Mr. Jin was the person behind Gu Nan, with Gu Nan having taken care of Mr. Jin during their time in prison, and Cheng Wen was Mr. Jin's business partner. Cheng Wen had severely injured Fang Qi in an attempt to force her into marriage, causing her memory loss.
Cheng Wen complained to Mr. Jin and Gu Nan about Fang Qi's insistence on marrying Luo Bin, expressing his frustration. Having received a deposit from Mr. Jin and eager to marry Fang Qi, Cheng Wen was desperate for a solution. Gu Nan suggested that he simply kidnap Luo Bin, beat him up to vent his anger, and if convenient, eliminate him altogether. Mr. Jin approved of this plan. Luo Bin received a request for an on-site appraisal.
To his surprise, the client was Mr. Jin, the same boss with whom he had a previous conflict over fake goods. Luo Bin tried to make an excuse to leave, claiming he had allergies and needed fresh air. Mr. Jin stopped him, remarking on Luo Bin being a freelance appraiser and offering him a position as his exclusive appraiser with a generous salary. Luo Bin politely declined, stating his satisfaction with his current work and his preference for his freedom.
Mr. Jin grew angry, asserting that he always got what he wanted, and ordered his men to seize and beat Luo Bin. He Chufeng felt restless and immediately called Sui Yi, who reassured him she was safe at the law firm. During the call, Sui Yi shared the exciting news that she would soon make her first court appearance. While organizing documents, Sui Yi discovered information about agarwood, recognizing a piece Luo Bin had shown her.
Realizing it was fake yet expensively sold, she immediately called Mr. Jin's office. Mr. Jin's associate invited her to come to their location to discuss it in person, a voice Sui Yi found disturbingly familiar. Luo Bin was bound. Cheng Wen arrived and ranted at him, accusing Luo Bin of being the reason Fang Qi wouldn't marry him, and reminding him of his humiliation when Fang Qi declared her love for Luo Bin.
Luo Bin defended Fang Qi's honor by telling Cheng Wen to clean his mouth, then challenged Cheng Wen. Despite being drugged, Luo Bin managed to secretly free himself and beat Cheng Wen. However, the effects of the drug quickly overwhelmed him, and he collapsed again. Mr. Jin arrived, dismissed Cheng Wen's complaints, and had Luo Bin re-tied. Mr. Jin began to exact his revenge, repeatedly punching Luo Bin, explaining that "every debt has its debtor."
Mr. Jin then stopped hitting him, proposing a partnership to Luo Bin, revealing that many of his "artworks" were fake and that he intended to mix real and fake items to maximize profits. He wanted Luo Bin, an appraiser, to help him monopolize the market. Luo Bin tried again to untie himself, but Mr. Jin warned him that the new ropes were impossible to open. Mr. Jin offered a 10% commission on each transaction.
Luo Bin scoffed at the low offer, demanding 50%, and demonstrated his insight by revealing Mr. Jin's fear that Ji Xiuyi would discover his illicit dealings and misuse of funds. Furious, Mr. Jin rejected Luo Bin's demand for 50% commission, offering 30% and then 35%, eventually grabbing a syringe, threatening to take Luo Bin "to hell with him." Separately, at an auction, Mr. Jin aggressively bid six million yuan for a Northern Song Dynasty Jun Porcelain Bowl. When asked about his unique insights into the piece, he simply replied that he was rich and "happy to," further showcasing his extravagant and arbitrary nature.
