Episode Summary

In 1996, a cable theft gang sabotages the Dayuan Railway, leading to a deadly clash where cop Fang Zhao is killed. His team blames Guo Pengfei, while thieves Fo Ye and Cai Shen stir chaos. Li Xiǎolián faces abuse from Fo Ye, Guō bonds with her after a stolen phone incident, and undercover cops uncover part-time criminals. A wedding, seduction schemes, and petty thefts round out the drama.

Spoiler Alert

Let’s dive into the chaotic, crime-riddled world of Watch Your Back, where 1996 China’s Dayuan Railway is basically the Wild West of cable theft. This episode serves up betrayal, revenge, and a wedding that’s definitely not all confetti and champagne. Buckle up!

The Cable Heist Gone Wrong

Rewind to ’96: A gang of cable thieves (real classy folks) sabotage the Dayuan Railway, causing train delays and passenger injuries. Cop duo Gǔo Péngfēi and Sanbao set up a stakeout with their boss Fang Zhao. But here’s the twist: Sanbao takes a convenient bathroom break mid-mission (rookie mistake), allowing the thieves to swoop in. After stealing the cables, they speed off in a van—only to get T-boned by Péngfēi’s squad car. Two crooks get nabbed, but the other two escape… and they’re pissed.

Cut to later: The escaped thugs retaliate by ramming a truck into Fang Zhao, killing him instantly. His daughters, Fāng Huì and her sister, blame Péngfēi for failing to protect their dad. Awk-ward.

Li Xiǎolián vs. Fo Ye: A Toxic Workplace

Meanwhile, station medic Li Xiǎolián gets brutalized by her crime boss Fo Ye (think: petty thief with a Napoleon complex). Why? She questioned his decision to pause their illegal operations, bruising his fragile ego. Fo Ye storms into her home, beats her up, and reminds everyone why he’s the worst.

Over at the thieves’ hideout, Fo Ye’s lackey Cai Shen (a part-time street photographer/full-time crook) whines about Fo Ye’s “rules.” His partner-in-crime A’Lan tells him to quit and go solo. Workplace drama, amirite?

Undercover Shenanigans & Foreigner Fails

Cops Hua Jie and Mao Zhichao scour the train station for cornea thieves (yep, that’s a thing) but only catch small-time pickpockets. Then, Péngfēi and rookie cop Li Tang spot a foreigner acting sus. Plot twist: Dude’s not a tourist—he’s stealing wallets! The cops nab him, leading Péngfēi to theorize these criminals have day jobs. Sherlock-level deduction, bro.

A Wedding, a Stolen Phone, and Free Healthcare?

At childhood pal Zhang Chunyu’s wedding, Cai Shen shows up looking sharp and drops a fat red envelope. But the vibe sours when two late guests crash the party.

Meanwhile, a desperate mom (her wallet stolen) begs Li Xiǎolián for free medical bills. Later, Xiǎolián’s phone goes missing—turns out the mom “borrowed” it to keep it safe. When she returns it, Péngfēi witnesses the heartwarming moment and… develops a crush? Cue the slow-burn romance!

Side Plots & Sneaky Seductions

  • A’Lan’s Hustle: She boards a train, drops an item near a mark, and fake-flirts her way into his heart. Classic con-artist move.
  • Dong Fugui’s Struggle: Broke cop Dǒng borrows money from Péngfēi to buy meds for his sick mom, who’s stubbornly selling tea eggs at the station.
  • Office Drama: Security wrongly accuses colleagues Dachun and Siyan of theft, firing innocent clerk Ma Mingzhu. Justice? Nah.

Final Thoughts

This episode’s got it all: grief, grudges, and a rogue photographer-thief attending weddings. But the real kicker? That escaped cable gang is still out there. And with Péngfēi now crushing on Xiǎolián (who’s tangled with Fo Ye), things are about to get messy. Stay tuned!

Next Episode Teaser: Will A’Lan’s seduction scheme backfire? Can Péngfēi crack the “part-time criminal” code? And will anyone let Sanbao pee in peace next time?