Episode Summary
Detective Cui Wei closes in on fugitive Qin Xiaoming while his brother Cui Ye and accomplice Jin Xiasheng survive a boat mishap, bond over desperation, and botch a blackmail scheme. A faked fainting spell, a kitten tragedy, and a swapped ledger escalate the brothers’ cat-and-mouse game.
Spoiler Alert
"Playing Go" Episode 6 Spoilers: Chaos, Cats, and Brotherly Spy Games
Detective Cui Wei’s big break finally lands when he convinces his superior that the mysterious phone number belongs to fugitive Qin Xiaoming—thanks to dramatic interrogation footage and a fresh lead. Cue the surveillance van sprinting into action! But while Cui Wei’s hot on the trail, his brother Cui Ye is… checks notes… accidentally drifting out to sea with partner-in-crime Jin Xiasheng after their boat unties itself. Oops.
Boat Bros Bonding Hour™:
Stranded with no fuel (thanks to Jin’s earlier oil-tossing tantrum), the two share an uncharacteristically heartfelt moment. Cui Ye apologizes for being a rage monster, Jin gifts him a dog-tooth necklace for his kid’s protection, and they bond over their “life-sucks” backstories. Just as they start waving SOS flags like overenthusiastic tourists, a rescue boat spots them. Crisis averted! Back home, Cui Ye even promises his son a Hong Kong aquarium trip—so wholesome, his wife Yanyan thinks he’s been body-snatched.
Meanwhile, in Rom-Com Land:
Jin’s got two pagers buzzing: one from Cui Ye’s jilted wife Gao Shuhua (who’s ghosted at the marriage bureau) and another from crush Xia Yu. He ditches the drama to woo Xia Yu at Yushan Lake Park, where he endures pirate ship rides (motion sickness be damned) to impress her. Cue secondhand embarrassment.
Brother vs. Brother Spy Showdown:
Cui Wei “casually” drops by Wang Hongyu’s office with a totally normal gift—a fancy national team badminton racket. Smooth. He swaps numbers with Wang, spots a real estate text, and almost runs into… his brother Cui Ye, who’s sneaking in to execute a blackmail call. But thanks to elevator vs. stairs timing, the siblings miss each other by seconds.
Operation Clusterf:
Cui Ye spots the surveillance van outside Wang’s office and tries to abort the blackmail call. Too late—Jin’s already threatening Wang over the phone. Cui Ye fakes a very dramatic fainting spell to derail the conversation. While paramedics check him (spoiler: he’s fine), he secretly calls Jin from Qin Xiaoming’s burner phone, warning him to shut it down. Police swarm Yushan Lake Park, but Jin and Xia Yu pull a “we forgot to buy tickets” lie to escape. Not the worst* cover story.
Bonus Cat Crime (Because Why Not):
An ambulance driver stops to… checks notes again… stomp a stray kitten to death () while Cui Ye “pees” in bushes to make his secret call. Chinese dramas, man.
Brotherly Interrogation Feels:
Back at the station, Cui Ye “accidentally” breaks a sink pipe (sure, Jan) and gets grilled by Cui Wei about his visit to Wang Hongyu. He spins a sob story about hosting a go masterclass—complete with fake documents—to hide his crimes. But when Cui Wei hears a phone ring in his pocket, the tension sizzles. Still, big bro secretly buys him heart meds later. Aww, toxic family love!
Race for the MacGuffin:
Cui Ye panic-calls Cui Wei to confirm his location, then sprints to the youth center to swap a fake ledger for the real one. Smooth move—Cui Wei’s left holding a notebook full of go strategies instead of evidence. For now.
Next Episode Tease:
Will Cui Wei notice the ledger swap? Can Jin keep his kitten-stomping driver trauma under wraps? And will Xia Yu ever find out her boyfriend’s a wanted criminal? Tune in next time for more sibling rivalry and poorly planned crimes!
Stay tuned, and remember: Always check your boat ropes.
