Episode Summary
Anniee intervenes violently to protect Lan Xiaotang from attackers, while Shu He arrests Xu Man after a confrontation involving drugs. At Qi Xia’s chaotic wedding, Liao Siyuan uncovers testosterone evidence pointing to Anniee’s "son" Pei Ji as the true killer. A shocking identity swap is revealed: Pei Ji is Xu Man, and Lan Xiaotang took her place. The corrupt Commissioner Ross is exposed as Pei Ji surrenders dramatically.
Spoiler Alert
Anniee, still haunted by her abusive ex-husband’s relentless demands for money, finds an unlikely ally in Lan Xiaotang—until one night, Lan is cornered and beaten by thugs. Without hesitation, Anniee slams her car into the attackers, cementing their fractured bond. Meanwhile, Shu He’s team closes in on Xu Man after uncovering damning evidence. At her villa, Xu Man coolly tosses stacks of cash from her balcony like confetti. When Liao Siyuan arrives, she pulls a gun on him, only for Shu He to tackle him to safety. Arrested and interrogated, Xu Man smirks through accusations of murdering Nu Na’s blackmailing trio, claiming self-defense. But when Shu He produces AH7 narcotics allegedly found in her home, Xu Man clams up, demanding a lawyer.
The case takes a personal turn as Qi Xia preps for her wedding, drowning her stress in alcohol. A tipsy Qi Xia confronts Liao Siyuan about his secret conversations with the ghostly Liao Sibai—her deceased fiancé—and drunkenly confesses her lingering love for him. Unseen, Sibai aches to let her move on. Meanwhile, Siyuan’s apology visit to Anniee’s home takes a Sharp Objects-style twist: a trash bin reveals vials of testosterone, forcing the team to re-examine their entire theory. The killer’s signature necklace, they realize, belongs not to the murderer… but to the victim.
Chaos erupts at Qi Xia’s wedding when gunfire shatters the vows—a "drill" orchestrated by Shu He to smoke out threats. But the real drama unfolds post-ceremony: Siyuan deduces that Xu Man is actually Lan Xiaotang, covering for the true mastermind—Anniee’s "son" Pei Ji, the real Xu Man, who’s been manipulating gender assumptions via hormone treatments. When Pei Ji boards a yacht to flee, Shu He plays his trump card: arresting corrupt Commissioner Ross for enabling the identity swaps. In a jaw-dropping finale, Pei Ji storms the police station, suitcase in hand, and declares: "I am Xu Man." Cue the How to Get Away With Murder music.
Sizzling Spoilers:
- Anniee’s maternal facade cracks as Pei Ji’s DNA match proves their twisted history.
- Commissioner Ross’ retirement "celebration" masks a career of cover-ups.
- That torn "wish coupon"? Sibai’s ghostly farewell—but don’t bet on him staying gone.
