Episode Summary
Disgraced cop Guo Pengfei clears his name after catching Yinjiao (who framed him) red-handed, scoring reinstatement. Meanwhile, thief duo Fo Ye and Cai Shen face drama: Fo Ye bonds with guilt-ridden A’Lan (until she’s electrocuted post-birthday celebration), while Cai Shen juggles family struggles. A con couple targets schemer Fu Jinjie but gets busted by Guo and Li Tang. Elsewhere, reckless pickpocket Siyan loses a finger, Beifeng betrays girlfriend Li Xiaoli during a theft, and Guo infiltrates a wild pyramid scheme rally led by delusional Fu Jinjie.
Spoiler Alert
Oh honey, things are getting spicy in 1999 China. Let’s unpack the chaos, shall we?
Guo Pengfei’s Redemption Arc (With Extra Drama):
After being framed by the slippery Jinjiao-Yinjiao brothers and suspended from his job, our boy Guo Pengfei returns to Dayuan. But his ex-flame Fang Hui is not having it—she sends her sister Yao Guilan to meet him at the station instead. Bro’s hustling hard now, selling baijiu liquor and Fang Hui’s fancy "imperial health vinegar" at the park… until angry seniors chase them off. Classic.
BUT WAIT—Yinjiao picks the wrong moment to steal again. Guo Pengfei tackles him like a linebacker, forcing Yinjiao to confess the setup. Justice served! Guo drags him to the cops, declines a welcome-back party (too cool for that), and learns from Captain Cui that he’s reinstated. Cue the Rocky theme song.
Fo Ye’s Emotional Manipulation 101:
Over in soap opera land, Fo Ye discovers A’Lan’s stash of corneas (??) and her secret同居 (read: shacking up) with Cai Shen. He texts her for a private birthday meetup. A’Lan, drunk and salty, rants about how she and Cai Shen do all the work while Li Xiaolian reaps the rewards. Fo Ye stays silent, drops a bouquet on her, and suddenly she’s crying? Mastermind move, sir.
Train Heist Gone Wrong:
A con couple targets rich dude Fu Jinjie on a train. The wife drugs his drink, tries to rob him, but—surprise!—Guo Pengfei and Li Tang are waiting. Busted. Meanwhile, Fu Jinjie denies running a pyramid scheme ("It’s not a pyramid, it’s a lifestyle!"), but Guo infiltrates his cult-y seminar anyway. The members are hyped, screaming about instant wealth. Yikes.
Birthday Party Turned Horror Show:
Cai Shen buys A’Lan a cake to celebrate… but she gets electrocuted by a faulty shower. He’s just… waiting outside with candles lit. Dark.
Teen Drama Alert:
Petty thief Beifeng uses girlfriend Li Xiaoli’s backpack to hide his tools. He gets caught mid-theft, and she’s dragged to the police station. Her foster mom Hua Jie arrives furious, snapping about Li’s actual thief parents. Trauma².
Side Quest Tragedy:
Rebel kid Siyan skips his crew to steal on a bus, but gang leader Que Zai catches him and cuts off his fingers (!!). He stumbles to a clinic, while his mom Ma Mingzhu—brainwashed by Fu Jinjie’s cult—tries calling him during a seminar. He can’t speak. Brutal.
Final Thoughts:
This episode’s got more twists than a noodle factory. From electrocuted lovers to finger-chopping gangsters, Watch Your Back isn’t playing nice. But hey, at least Guo Pengfei’s back on the force! [Popcorn crunch intensifies.]
Spoiler Snack:
Next week—Guo goes undercover in the pyramid scheme, Cai Shen grapples with guilt, and Que Zai’s crew gets messier. Buckle up!
