Episode Summary

Chen Jianghe investigates bone marrow mismatches in Liu Duoduo's leukemia case, uncovers Wang Liang's traumatic past, and discovers a new corpse mimicking an 8-year-old murder method during a pig experiment. DNA confirms Wang as Duoduo's father, making him the prime suspect.

Spoiler Alert

Sandstorm Episode 5: Pig Experiments, Parentage Bombshells & a Brand-New Corpse

Well, folks, this episode had more twists than a factory smokestack. Let’s unpack the chaos!

Bone Marrow Mysteries & Workplace Gossip

Chen Jianghe’s Spidey senses keep tingling over Liu Duoduo’s leukemia case. If mom Liu Yingying isn’t a bone marrow match, who is the kid’s dad? The hospital director drops some science: Even biological parents don’t always match. He also casually defends Liu Yingying’s stellar work ethic (though rumors swirl about her and quiet coworker Wang Liang). No receipts, though—just small-town whispers.

Pork Science 101

Back at the heating plant, Luo Yingwei’s out here doing the Lord’s work—literally testing corpse disposal timelines using a dead pig. Why? Because the original victim Cheng Chun weighed 100 pounds, and apparently pigs make great stand-ins for human physics. As workers unload squealing livestock (RIP, Babe), Chen can’t help but admire her chaotic genius.

Wang Liang’s Trauma Dump

Enter our brooding suspect Wang Liang, hauling stone for a grave marker. Chen hits him with a "hypothetical" story: A boy watches his abused mother murder his family before escaping. Surprise—it’s Wang’s origin story! Chen drags him to the hospital for a DNA test, betting Liu Yingying’s hiding Duoduo’s true parentage.

Déjà Vu at Dawn

Next morning, the team’s ready to shove Piggy McCadaver into the furnace… until workers panic. Another body just tumbled out—same MO as the 8-year-old cold case. Cue record scratch. Even worse? Chen accidentally let coal trucks contaminate the crime scene earlier. Oops.

The Paternity Reveal

As cops grill hungover heating plant staff (Wang treated them to booze the night before—convenient), the DNA results drop: Wang Liang is Liu Duoduo’s biological father. Combine that with the fresh corpse and his shady alibi? Detective Chen’s got a new prime suspect.

Final Thoughts

This episode served trauma, questionable pork-based experiments, and two generations of murder mysteries. Is history repeating? Is Wang Liang a killer like his mom? And why does this town have such terrible HR policies? Stay tuned…