Episode Summary
Xu Tongsheng and Jin Chun investigate a disturbed grave linked to village feuds, uncovering petty grudges between homestay owner Liu Bo and neighbor He Lin. Meanwhile, "Fire Goddess" scammer Liu Qiao’s ghost fire tricks are exposed as chemical science, and mayor Liu Lu is caught reigniting the hoax for tourism. Jin Chun’s awkward high school reunion sparks tension with lawyer Han Jun, while cold case clues tie Fan Yi to a mysterious village conspiracy.
Spoiler Alert
The Criminal Investigation Team is serving up chaos, petty feuds, and a masterclass in rural drama this week. Let’s unpack the latest shenanigans in Liu Village!
Grave Disturbances & Shoe CSI
Xu Tongsheng and Jin Chun head to a suspicious grave where fresh dirt hints at recent tampering. The deceased? He Dazhuang, uncle of local troublemaker He Lin. Meanwhile, detective Huang Qi goes full Sherlock by making every village man try on women’s shoes—leading him to Liu Bo, whose footprints matched the grave site. Liu Bo’s motive? A petty war with He Lin over noise complaints between his homestay and He Lin’s cow shed. After tourists partied too loud, He Lin retaliated with early-morning blasts of music. Liu Bo’s solution? Digging up He Dazhuang’s bones to scare He Lin into silence.
Fire Goddess vs. Science Bros
Village "psychic" Liu Qiao has been milking the Fire Goddess legend, using "ghost fires" (actually ethanol-induced phosphine flames) to attract tourists. But skeptic He Lin crashed her ritual by throwing rocks, prompting Liu Qiao to curse him publicly. When He Lin’s cow shed later burned down, both Liu Bo and Liu Qiao denied starting the fire—though their bone-relocating and ethanol-dumping antics earned them legal consequences.
The Real Arsonist? The Mayor
Forensic duo Jiang Li and Mao Mao prove the "ghost fires" were chemical reactions from ethanol-soaked soil. Xu Tongsheng predicts someone will reignite the spectacle during the village fair… and bingo! They catch mayor Liu Lu red-handed pouring alcohol at the gravesite. The mayor’s defense? "It’s for the tourism economy!" Spoiler: The court isn’t buying it. He’s ordered to pay for He Lin’s burnt shed.
Jin Chun’s Awkward Reunion & Time Capsule Drama
Post-case, Jin Chun attends her high school reunion, where her friend Du Danning awkwardly hits on lawyer Han Jun (who doesn’t remember her). Jin Chun saves the day by reminding Han Jun they buried a time capsule together. But plot twist: Jin Chun claims she buried a second capsule alone. Han Jun shuts it down, nostalgically recalling their graduation prep as his only bright spot during a tough family period. The unresolved tension? They agree to "spar" later. Keep your fanfic engines running.
Cold Case Clues & Village Conspiracies
Xu Tongsheng digs into a photo linking Fan Yi (a key figure) to deceased laborer Li Daqiang. Li’s son reveals his dad died in a shady village clinic, forbidden from leaving the town—cult vibes, anyone? Meanwhile, Jin Chun discovers the tombstone of He Runian (linked to a 2003 lab explosion case) has been tampered with. She pushes for an exhumation, but with He’s elderly mother unfit to consent, bureaucratic hurdles loom.
Final Teaser
As Xu Tongsheng pressures Fan Yi using his son’s future as leverage, shadowy figures report his moves to higher-ups. Something’s rotten in Liu Village, and it’s not just the ethanol-soaked graves…
Next episode: Will Jin Chun unlock He Runian’s secrets? Can Han Jun survive another round of awkward flirting? And why does this village have more skeletons than a Halloween store? Stay tuned!
