Episode Guide
Episode 1: The suspicion arises as a beautiful young woman becomes the focus of her husband's murder.
Then, as the countdown reached its final ten seconds, Qingshui Town welcomed the new millennium. The booming sound of fireworks, the crackling of flames, and the cheers of people intertwined, creating a unique scene that filled every corner. Some people ran barefoot with tears streaming down their faces, while others panicked and fled while clutching their children tightly. There was also a person sitting paralyzed in a chair, bloodstained hands, with a lifeless man in front of them, a knife plunged into his chest. >>read more
Episode 2: A young student is obsessed with a married woman.
Nan Ya, the most beautiful woman in the small town, attracts attention with every move she makes. She is the dream that men want to touch and the nemesis that women envy and resent. Despite Nan Ya's efforts to live a respectable life in this small town society filled with familiar violence, rumors about her promiscuity have escalated, making her the object of everyone's disdain and giving Xu Yi a reason to justify domestic violence. >>read more
Episode 3: Detective Lao Chen deliberately guided the investigation.
Lao Chen believes that Xu Yi's motive for killing Nan Ya is fundamentally unfounded. He previously understood the Daqiao case, which did not escalate to the point of murder. On the contrary, Nan Ya had been a victim of domestic violence for years and was seeking a divorce. This resentment could have led to a high possibility of her committing the crime. Lin Fang Lu met with Wan Wan's attending physician, who turned out to be a man with inappropriate thoughts whenever Nan Ya was mentioned. He admitted that Nan Ya had facial injuries initially, but Xu Yi had become clever and stopped hitting her, so she hadn't returned to the hospital since then. >>read more
Episode 4: Zhou Luo Explores Nan Ya's Spiritual World.
Ever since Zhou Luo witnessed that scene, he kept it in his heart at all times. Every midnight, when the room became as hot as a steamer, he would lie in bed, imagining Nan Ya's cool presence and her gentle and charming gaze towards him. But when Zhou Luo abruptly opened his eyes, like countless nights before, all he saw was the ceiling fan spinning above him. >>read more
Episode 5: Preview: Zhou Luo got injured while protecting Nan Ya.
The leadership of the local bureau is dissatisfied with the efficiency of Lin Fang Lu and his team in handling the case. The evidence and witnesses are clearly there, so why hasn't Nan Ya's case been resolved yet? However, Lin Fang Lu believes that Nan Ya has been completely controlled by Xu Yi, which is why she can't divorce him. The evidence of domestic violence has also been erased by Xu Yi. Even the only time Xu Yi was detained was because of Zhou Luo, which is very unfair to Nan Ya. >>read more
Episode 6: Chen Ling recounts Nan Ya's past with resentment every time
She believes that everything Nan Ya has experienced is self-inflicted On the surface, Nan Ya appears fragile, but in reality, she is willing to do anything to achieve her goals One night, Nan Ya took advantage of Xu Yi's inattention and held a dagger to his throat, indicating that since he wouldn't divorce her and she couldn't have their daughter, they might as well die together >>read more
Episode 7: Nan Ya wanted to escape but was surrounded by a crowd.
Zhou Luo recalled every little detail of his interactions with Nan Ya and finally mustered the courage to record a voice message, taking this opportunity to confess his feelings to her. Unlike Wang Guihong, Nan Ya didn't wait for another man to come and redeem her. She decided to leave Nanping Town with her daughter. In order to avoid arousing suspicion, she lied and said she was taking Wan Wan to the city to visit Xu Yi's mother. >>read more
Episode 8: The police have confirmed that Nan Ya acted in self-defense.
Based on the evidence found, including hair from the sewer and items left in Xu Yi's room, it is highly likely that Xu Yi was having an extramarital affair and had a live-in girlfriend. The girlfriend was very well hidden, and neither the landlord nor the neighbors had seen her before. Although there were signs of forced entry into the room, the person who entered took careful precautions and did not leave any fingerprints. >>read more
Episode 9: Chen Ling confessed to her relationship with Xu Yi.
Chen Ling confessed the truth to her father, stating that Xu Yi couldn't possibly have killed Nan Ya because on the day of the incident, he was with her all the time before returning home. Furthermore, he promised to initiate a divorce with Nan Ya. In addition, Chen Ling proved that the Daqiao Bridge case was orchestrated by Xu Jian. He begged Xu Yi to take part in the project, but Xu Jian's own greed caused the collapse of the bridge. If this matter is investigated, Xu Yi bears little responsibility and there is no reason for him to commit murder. >>read more
Episode 10: Hu Xiuluo revealed that his son violated Nan Ya.
Liu Xun learned about the secret of Zhou Luo through online chatting, deliberately showing a photo of a woman in public, claiming that Zhou Luo had an affair with a female college teacher, and the woman in the photo was that teacher. Zhou Luo fought with Liu Xun over this, causing a scene known to everyone in the school, until the police arrived to intervene. >>read more
Episode 11: Lin Fang Lu is investigating the cause of Hu Lifan's death.
Ever since Hu Lifan violated Nan Ya, her family has desperately tried to prevent Nan Ya from reporting it to the police, especially Nan Ya's father. He watched his daughter being bullied but had to force her to compromise and marry Hu Lifan. At that time, there was a crackdown, so he was worried that if Nan Ya reported it, Hu Lifan would likely be sentenced to death, and he didn't want to see his family fall apart. >>read more
Episode 12: Two missing bodies appeared simultaneously.
Lin Fang Lu went to see Nan Ya again to confirm that she had indeed been violated by Hu Li Fan. On that evening, Xu Yi personally came to Lin Fang Lu's house and happened to witness the scene. Because Xu Yi had helped Nan Ya this time, Nan Ya no longer resisted being in a relationship with Xu Yi, and her acceptance of Xu Yi was also driven by her own selfish motives. >>read more
Episode 13: Nan Ya recounts the process of Xu Yi disposing of the corpse.
After hearing Nan Ya's account, Lao Chen felt that she appeared innocent in this narrative, at least unrelated to Hu Lifan's death. However, Nan Ya believed that Hu Lifan died because of her. If it weren't for Hu Lifan's harassment, Xu Yi would not have impulsively committed murder. Lao Chen asked about the color of the clothes Hu Lifan was wearing on the day of the incident and why they ended up in the trash bin next to the boiler room door. However, Nan Ya emphasized that she had no knowledge of it. >>read more
Episode 14: Hu Xiu caused a scene at the criminal investigation department.
Upon hearing that Nan Ya was going to be acquitted, Hu Xiu personally went to the criminal investigation department and caused a commotion. She even cried in front of the media reporters, accusing them of sheltering the murderer. Lin Fang Lu warned Hu Xiu not to make a scene and reminded her that it was up to the judge to decide whether to convict or not. The case still needed further investigation, and everything had to be based on evidence. However, before Lin Fang Lu could finish speaking, Hu Xiu started cursing and publicly revealed that she and Nan Ya were classmates. >>read more
Episode 15: Zhang Qing Li destroyed Zhou Luo's reputation.
Liu Xun provided a clue to the police, which was that he had discovered a letter written by a female teacher to Zhou Luo, filled with apologies and expressions of love, leading him to suspect that Zhou Luo was definitely involved with the female teacher and also had feelings for Nan Ya, who was already married. Lin Fang Lu followed this lead and found the school from which Zhou Luo had been expelled. The school authorities informed him that the female teacher's name was Yang Mei and she was their theoretical mechanics teacher. She had a rather cold personality, was still single at the age of forty, but showed special care for Zhou Luo, leading to rumors of a romantic relationship between them. >>read more
Episode 16: Chen Jun and others secretly investigated Xu Yi.
Zhang Qing Li witnessed Nan Ya's body covered in bruises, with new ones overlaying old ones. It was evident to anyone with sharp eyes that she had been a long-time victim of domestic violence. Upon hearing Zhang Qing Li's account, Zhou Luo became furious and wanted to confront Xu Yi, but Zhang Qing Li and others were worried that he would act impulsively and cause trouble. They suggested that Nan Ya, in her situation, could seek help from the Women's Federation or the police. Jiang Bing Bing, on the other hand, sided with Nan Ya and expressed her support. >>read more
Episode 17: Liu Xun hates Zhou Luo and is determined to seek revenge.
The relationship between Zhou Luo and Zhang Qing Li became known, and they were mocked by the young people around them. One was a repeat student and the other dropped out of school. In their eyes, Zhou Luo became someone who could seduce both the old and the young. Liu Xun, who liked Zhang Qing Li, was unhappy about their relationship. He stated that Zhou Luo was a despicable person who was expelled from college and even had an affair with a female teacher in her forties. It was clear to him that Zhou Luo was using Zhang Qing Li. However, Zhang Qing Li retorted and cursed Liu Xun as a despicable and mean person. >>read more
Episode 18: The Zhou and Zhang families are in a state of intense conflict.
Liu Xun maliciously slandered Zhang Qing Li and Zhou Luo at school, which infuriated Zhou Luo and led to him charging at Liu Xun in an attempt to fight him. However, he was stopped by other classmates. Zhang Hua Shan questioned his daughter about her actions on New Year's Eve and slapped her in the face. Now, the news of her involvement in an unmarried relationship with Zhou Luo has spread, causing him to feel humiliated and ashamed. >>read more
Episode 19: There is a new direction in the investigation of the case.
On New Year's Eve, Zhang Hua Shan saw a figure at the scene of the car fire that resembled Zhou Luo. He had always found it strange before, but now it suddenly dawned on him. Zhang Qing Li personally approached Lin Fang Lu and begged him to clarify their relationship to his father, Zhang Hua Shan. Lin Fang Lu agreed to help Zhang Qing Li, but only if she would be honest with him. >>read more
Episode 20: Zhou Luo admitted that he deeply loves Nan Ya.
Lin Fang Lu played the recording of the night of the incident to Nan Ya, in which Xu Yi can be heard angrily questioning Nan Ya about her relationship with Zhou Luo. Nan Ya did not deny it and another person's voice was heard at the scene. Nan Ya's expression changed after listening to it, and she admitted that Xu Yi was naturally suspicious and would interrogate and even use violence against any man who approached her. She originally intended to erase the tape, but unexpectedly it recorded the sounds of that night. >>read more
Episode 21: Lin Fang Lu plans to make Zhou Luo confess.
Originally, Lin Guixiang thought that Lin Fang Lu was just an ordinary detective investigating the case, and that he would leave once he cleared up the Nan Ya case. However, she never expected that her son would be involved in this case. Lin Guixiang questioned her son if he had committed any crimes, and Zhou Luo reassured his mother not to worry too much. Since he was a witness to the case, he needed to investigate it thoroughly to prove Nan Ya's innocence. >>read more
Episode 22: Nan Ya explicitly rejected Zhou Luo's affection.
Before that, Zhou Luo had searched online for many divorce cases similar to Nan Ya's. He compiled these cases and handed them over to Nan Ya, discovering evidence that was particularly favorable to her, namely that Xu Yi and Chen Ling had an affair at the Seagull Hotel in the city. However, Nan Ya was completely ungrateful and warned Zhou Luo not to get close to Wan Wan in the future, let alone come to see her late at night. She believed that Zhou Luo was being so attentive because he wanted to sleep with her. Immediately, she took off her clothes, but Zhou Luo stopped her. >>read more
Episode 23: Zhou Luo confirmed that Nan Ya cared about him.
Initially, Lin Guixiang believed that it wouldn't be easy for Nan Ya to divorce Xu Yi. Business people have many tricks up their sleeves, and coupled with the heavy expenses of their child's illness, it would be very difficult to escape his control. Upon hearing these words, Zhou Luo became increasingly restless and left the table after eating only a few bites. >>read more
Episode 24: Nan Yazhou Luo exchanged gifts while climbing the mountain.
After Zhou Luo's persistent efforts, Nan Ya gradually became moved by him and no longer rejected contact with him. On this day, Zhou Luo accompanied Nan Ya to the back mountain to relax and told her stories of his childhood visits to this place. Sometimes, when he was in a bad mood, he would climb up the mountain where there were fewer people, but it would bring peace to his soul. >>read more
Episode 25: Zhou Luo lights up the world of Nan Ya with love.
When there was going to be a movie screening in town, Zhou Luo took the initiative to invite Nan Ya to watch it together. Although Nan Ya didn't respond directly, she still brought her daughter Wan Wan to the appointment. In the cinema, Zhou Luo sat in the back row with Nan Ya and leaned over to make funny faces, making her and Wan Wan laugh. After the movie ended, Zhou Luo held Wan Wan and asked her to call him "Little Uncle." >>read more
Episode 26: Chen Ling persuaded Xu Yi to sign the divorce papers.
Soon, Zhou Luo went to Beijing to take an exam, and the exam went very smoothly. He couldn't wait to share this good news with Nan Ya. Every time he left Qingshui Town, Zhou Luo could feel the vastness and freedom of the world. Everyone was striving for their dreams. He believed that Nan Ya would also love it here, where all the beauty she pursued in music, literature, and poetry could be realized. >>read more
Episode 27: The Truth of the Millennium New Year's Eve Murder Case.
In Zhou Luo's collection of poems, there was a line of small characters that were gentle yet piercing: "You are awake, gentle, and untainted; though the road ahead is difficult, it remains the most beautiful scenery of this lifetime." The person described between the lines was Nan Ya, and the person who admired her deeply was Zhou Luo. He was willing to give up everything for the one he loved, becoming an impenetrable point for the police. >>read more
Ending 28: The Intersection of Nan Ya and Zhou Luo's Fate
On that night, Chen Ling found Nan Ya alone and revealed that she knew Xu Yi had killed Hu Lifan. Because Xu Yi had killed someone for Nan Ya, she offered herself to him, and she was concerned whether Nan Ya had ever loved Xu Yi. Nan Ya openly admitted that she was afraid of Xu Yi and pitied him. She had also felt indebted to Xu Yi before, but the reality had become irreparable. They had both set off on the wrong path from the beginning. >>read more
