Episode Summary

A childhood theft accusation haunts Zhang Zhikeng at a 2000 reunion, sparking petty revenge. Meanwhile, Fo Ye plots to steal solid-gold soccer medals, triggering a police showdown. Stressed cop Guo Pengfei battles nightmares, while desperate thieves and a hungry migrant collide in a chaotic prelude to chaos.

Spoiler Alert

Childhood Grudges and High-Stakes Heists

Let’s dive into this chaotic episode where unresolved childhood trauma collides with criminal ambitions—and someone’s really into stealing soccer trophies.

Flashback to 1988:

Young Zhang Zhikeng’s life gets derailed when his classmate Su Jinlun accuses him of stealing a fountain pen. The teacher takes Su’s side, publicly shames Zhikeng, and the kid leaves school bawling his eyes out. Fast-forward to 2000, Zhikeng attends a class reunion (awkward!) and confronts Su about the false accusation. Su, still a petty jerk, shuts him down with insults. Zhikeng snaps, demanding the real thief confess. Cue awkward silence until someone changes the subject. But Zhikeng isn’t done—he swipes a classmate’s phone and chucks it into a trash can outside. Petty revenge? Absolutely.

Meanwhile, in the Criminal Underworld:

Siyan tries to recruit Li Xiaolian to ditch crime boss Fo Ye and go rogue. Xiaolian refuses, leaving Siyan to storm off—only to get tailed by undercover cop Li Tang. When two thugs corner Siyan, Tang swoops in to scare them off. (Is this a rescue or a power play?)

Over at the Anti-Theft Unit, veteran cop Li Hongqi gets hit with a bombshell: Boss Hua Jie tells him to quit after his final shift tomorrow. Why? His wife’s failed business venture drowned them in debt, leading to lawsuits and career ruin. Hongqi’s panic is palpable—this guy’s facing eviction and professional exile.

Fo Ye’s Family Man Fantasy vs. Crime Kingpin Reality:

Fo Ye wants to move his family to Shenzhen so his daughter can attend an elite international school (tiger dad alert!). But his wife, a dedicated teacher, hesitates to leave her job. Their domestic drama gets interrupted by a TV news segment about the upcoming Qing Youth League "Hope Cup" soccer tournament. The kicker? The gold and silver medals are made of solid precious metals. Fo Ye’s eyes light up—he’ll pull off one last heist before retiring. Cue the late-night call to Li Xiaolian: "We’re stealing soccer bling."

But Wait—There’s Another Player:

Amateur thief Que Zai also catches the Hope Cup news and races to partner Uncle Guang. Their plan? Swipe the medals during the awards ceremony for maximum chaos. Guang warns this might be a police trap, but Que Zai’s too starry-eyed about the "heist of the century" to care.

Cops vs. Crooks:

The Anti-Theft Unit scrambles to counter the impending crime wave. Li Hongqi predicts thieves will swarm the train station and pushes for a massive bust. Captain Hua Jie shuts down hotheaded cop Guo Pengfei’s involvement, citing his recent pill-popping meltdown (exposed by informant Li Tang, no less). Pengfei fumes but later bonds with Tang over their shared guilt.

Bonus Sad Subplot:

A desperate migrant’s wallet gets stolen, leaving him homeless and hungry. He steals a girl’s bread, devours it in an alley, then collapses into sobs. It’s a raw, gut-punch moment reminding us that not all thieves are masterminds—some are just broke.

Nightmares & Cliffhangers:

Guo Pengfei’s stress manifests in a fever dream where Fo Ye kidnaps Xiaolian. He "rescues" her, only for her to betray him (gasp!). He wakes to find Li Hongqi staring creepily at his bedside. Meanwhile, veteran cops gather for Hua Jie’s "Avengers Assemble" meeting to prep for D-Day.

The Takeaway:

Childhood scars linger, soccer trophies are weirdly valuable, and everyone’s one bad day away from a meltdown. Next episode? Expect fireworks at that train station.

Spoiler Teaser:

Will Fo Ye’s "last job" blow up his family plans? Can Hongqi save his career? And why does everyone want soccer medals so badly? (Seriously, it’s 2000—just steal iPods like normal people.)