Episode Summary

Shen Ye confronts Han Pei with evidence linking him to multiple crimes, including identity theft, murder, and manipulating his brother Han Jun. Han Pei confesses his jealousy-driven schemes (poisoning his father, framing Han Jun, and causing Jin Chun’s psychological breakdown) but claims "love" as his motive. After a dramatic trial, Han Pei is sentenced to death, while Jin Chun is posthumously honored. The episode closes with Shen Ye and Xu Tongsheng mourning their lost "Iron Triangle" at Jin Chun’s favorite mountain.

Spoiler Alert

"Unnatural Fire" Episode 38: The Devil’s Confession

Well, this was the episode where Han Pei finally stopped pretending to be everyone’s favorite misunderstood middle child and fully embraced his role as a chaotic chessmaster. Let’s unpack this delicious dumpster fire of a confession, shall we?

The Whiteboard of Doom

Shen Ye pulls a classic Criminal Minds move by mapping Han Pei’s crimes on a giant whiteboard. Meanwhile, Li Dangui interrogates Han Pei about why he kidnapped ex-girlfriend Lian Xiangqin and current(?!) girlfriend Jin Chun. His defense? "Just sorting out some relationship drama!" (Note to self: Never let this man near Bumble.) Unsurprisingly, Shen Ye ain’t buying it. He texts Xu Tongsheng—who’s currently having a very emo moment at his parents’ graves—like, "Don’t worry, I got this."

Evidence Smackdown

When confronted with the mountain of crimes—from the Xu Qingsong夫妇 murders to Du Danning’s "suicide"—Han Pei plays the world’s worst game of Who’s the Impostor? until Shen Ye drops the mic: Lian Xiangqin’s necklace. Cue record scratch. Game over, Pei.

Daddy Issues: The Origin Story

Turns out, Han Pei’s villain arc started with the OG sin: Dad liked golden child Han Jun better. So naturally, Pei manipulated his brother into taking the fall for the 316车祸案. He then stole Han Jun’s identity to date Jin Chun in high school (because nothing says romance like identity theft). Later, when their dad Han Kun refused to restart the drug operation, Pei teamed up with shady chemist Shen Yi to... slowly poison him. Family bonding!

The Great Identity Swap

Pei’s pièce de résistance? Tricking Han Jun into a highway tunnel car swap (complete with spontaneous tire combustion!) to steal his life. But Shen Yi—ever the toxic frenemy—blackmailed Pei with footage of him letting Dad die. Their partnership? A masterclass in "I hate you, but let’s commit crimes together."

Why Kill Jin Chun?

The kicker: Pei claims he loved her but wanted her to quit forensic work. So he weaponized Du Danning’s mental breakdown to push Jin Chun over the edge. Classy.

Epilogue Feels

After Pei gets the death penalty (duh), Jin Chun posthumously becomes Beixun’s "Hero Citizen." Wu Yong salutes her empty desk like the dramatic queen he is. Shen Ye and Xu Tongsheng visit Jin Chun’s favorite mountain, mourning their lost "Iron Triangle" while vowing to fight injustice. Cue the rain and a sad violin cover of "See You Again."

Final Thoughts

This episode was basically Succession meets Breaking Bad—if Kendall Roy decided to date his brother’s girlfriend and start a drug empire. Also, someone check on the screenwriter’s childhood trauma? Just saying.