Episode Summary
Jin Chun investigates lawyer Du Danning’s suspicious "gas leak" death, uncovering a suicide linked to sleeping pills and a forged lab report from a doomed lawsuit. Meanwhile, her mother Zeng Mingfang brokers a controversial orphanage funding deal, sparking a fiery family clash.
Spoiler Alert
When a lawyer’s death smells fishier than the gas leak that allegedly killed her, Jin Chun’s detective heart kicks into overdrive. Grab your popcorn—this episode’s got layers.
The Mysterious Case of Du Danning
Slick lawyer Tang Feng claims he found Du Danning unconscious in their gas-filled apartment. He swears he rushed her to the hospital, but Jin Chun (the queen of side-eyeing suspects) ain’t buying it. “You’d have to be comatose not to smell that gas,” she argues. When Tang refuses an autopsy, Jin’s suspicions hit DEFCON 1.
Meanwhile, Han Jun (CEO and occasional cryptic informant) drops a bomb: Du Danning had been working on a food poisoning lawsuit against his company. The case? Unresolved. The timing? Convenient. Jin Chun drags her partner Shen Ye into stalking Tang Feng, but the guy’s daily routine is as thrilling as watching paint dry—no shady meetups, just spreadsheets and takeout.
Autopsy Roulette
Du Danning’s grieving parents finally greenlight the autopsy… and here’s where it gets messy. The verdict? Suicide by gas poisoning. But wait—the victim had enough sleeping pills in her system to knock out a horse. Turns out, colleagues confirm Du had a long-standing Ambien habit. Jin Chun spirals into guilt: “If I’d just asked one more time…” Cue the dramatic forehead-slapping.
Welfare Wars
Over at Dongqiao Orphanage, director Zeng Mingfang is fighting her own battle. The Civil Affairs Bureau’s cutting funds, leaving her scrambling. Enter Jiang He’s mom—philanthropy queen and accidental matchmaker. When Zeng begs for cash, Mrs. Jiang offers a deal: Funding in exchange for Jin Chun taking a cushy hospital job. Oh, and Jiang He himself? He’s all, “You’ll love the cafeteria sushi!”
Family Feud (With Extra Tears)
Jin Chun loses it when she hears her mom basically auctioned her career for orphanage funds. “You’ve always put the kids before me!” she screams, storming out like a K-drama protagonist. Secret witness Xu Tongsheng (awkwardly lurking nearby) chases after her. Will this estranged mom-daughter duo ever hug it out? Not today, Satan.
Plot Twist Alert!
Han Jun swoops in with a no-strings-attached funding offer for the orphanage (suspiciously generous, much?), while Shen Ye uncovers Du Danning’s dirty secret: She bought a fake lab report to win the food poisoning case. When the forgery came to light, her career was toast. So… suicide by shame? Or did someone help her “exit stage left”?
Final Scene:
A guilt-ridden Jin Chun faces Tang Feng at the police station. Shen Ye hovers protectively, but Jin’s got her game face on. “Let’s dance, Mr. Tang.”
Why You Should Care: This episode’s a masterclass in moral gray zones. Was Du Danning a desperate fraud or a victim? Is Han Jun a hero or a chessmaster? And will Jin Chun ever forgive her mom? Stay tuned—the gas isn’t the only thing leaking secrets.
P.S. Jiang He’s hospital job offer? Still on the table. That cafeteria sushi better be legendary.
