Episode Summary

In 1988, officers Li Hongqi and Hua Jie catch a thief stealing wallets on a train but lose track of a disabled boy, Li Xiaojun. Ten years later, Li Xiaojun’s sister Li Xiaolian reunites with him while cops hunt a stolen artifact linked to a neck-twitching suspect. Thief gangs clash violently, a school phone theft sparks drama, and Detective Guo Pengfei chases a dubious lead about a “female boss” in a slum.

Spoiler Alert

Ah, the sweet chaos of Licheng—where pickpockets, sibling reunions, and shady gang meetings are just another Tuesday. Let’s dive into the madness of Episode 6!

1988: Train Drama & A Lost Boy

The episode kicks off in 1988 aboard a speeding train on the Jingli Railway. Police officers Li Hongqi and Hua Jie are on thief-patrol when they spot a female pickpocket swiping a wallet. The duo corners her at Shaoguan East Station, but during the chaos, Hua Jie notices a crying, disabled boy named Li Xiaojun huddled in a corner. By the time she hands the thief to the train cops and circles back? The kid’s gone—scooped up by someone else. Classic Licheng mystery already brewing.

1998: Time Jump & Sibling Feels

Flash forward ten years. Hua Jie and Li Hongqi are now patrolling the station square, completely oblivious to a grown Li Xiaojun (still disabled) loudly begging for money nearby. Enter his long-lost sister, Li Xiaolian, who tracks him down for an emotional reunion. Cue the tissues! Meanwhile, cops Guo Pengfei, Li Tang, and Mao Zhichao are recruiting scalpers (yep, scalpers) to help hunt down a neck-twitching man linked to a stolen artifact. Plot twist: The man claims he just bought the artifact from a woman he “didn’t really look at.” Sure, buddy.

Thieves vs. Thieves: Gang Wars 101

Over in the criminal underworld, rookie thieves Siyan and Dachun try to steal a phone to impress a girl… only to get ambushed by Que Zai’s crew (think: a gang named after mahjong tiles—Hongzhong, Facai, etc.). Just as Que Zai’s about to chop off their hands (yikes), their buddy He Xiaozhu swoops in for a messy rescue. Meanwhile, gang boss “Uncle Guang” hosts a quarterly thief meetup at his barbershop, warning his crew to lay low during the police crackdown. His rule? Steal from his shop, and you’re free to start your own gang. Someone’s gonna try it soon—bet on it.

Parent-Teacher Drama & a Stolen Phone

At a school meeting, teacher Fo Ye (yes, that’s his name) calls out a student for stealing a parent’s phone. Suspicion falls on the class, but Fo Ye drops a truth bomb: Maybe the kid gave the phone away? Parents gasp. Hua Jie, late to the meeting (prioritizing work over PTA, relatable), misses the drama.

Detective Guo’s Wild Goose Chase

Back to the cops: Guo Pengfei gets a tip from Huang Liqing about a “big-shot female boss” in a rundown factory dorm. Is it a lead on the stolen cornea case (oh yeah, that’s still a thing)? Or another dead end? The episode leaves us hanging, but Guo’s sprinting toward that slum like his pension depends on it.

Final Thoughts

This episode’s got everything—nostalgic train heists, sibling tears, and gang leaders who moonlight as barbers. Will Li Xiaolian find her brother? Will Que Zai’s crew get their mahjong-themed revenge? And what’s up with that neck-twitching guy? Stay tuned, Licheng fans—this rollercoaster’s just getting started.