Chapter Summaries

Dong Xuebin was assigned to protect a Japanese investment delegation despite resenting the political maneuvering around its visit. After a traffic collision and fight left a local couple injured, he tried to arrange compensation and an apology, but the driver had not yet agreed.

• Xiang Daofa welcomed Sakamoto and the Japanese delegation while Xie Huilan stayed away, and Meng Xianglin told Dong Xuebin to ensure their visit went smoothly.
• Dong Xuebin arranged security for the delegation, then visited his mother, Luan Xiaoping, who gave him a sweater she had knitted.
• That evening, a traffic officer reported that the delegation's Toyota had hit a Citroen and that a fight had broken out; Dong Xuebin rushed to the scene.
• Dong Xuebin learned that the delegation's driver had caused the collision and that witnesses said the delegation members attacked the Citroen couple first.
• Dong Xuebin proposed that the delegation pay the couple thirty thousand yuan, and the injured man agreed on condition that the driver apologize to him and his wife.

Dong Xuebin was forced to let the Japanese delegation leave after its members hit and assaulted a young couple, despite his objections. After returning home, he learned that his mother had been struck by a car and rushed to the hospital, where he discovered the driver had fled.

• Dong Xuebin arranged compensation for the injured couple and asked the delegation to apologize, but Xiang Daofa ordered him to let them go immediately.
• Meng Xianglin pressured the couple to leave, and the Japanese delegation drove away without apologizing or facing further consequences.
• At home, Dong Xuebin complained to Liang Chengpeng about being assigned to protect the delegation, then spoke with Luan Xiaoping as she showed him a scarf pattern she planned to knit.
• Traffic police called to report that Luan Xiaoping had been hit by a car, and Dong Xuebin rushed to County People's Hospital.
• A doctor confirmed that Luan Xiaoping had no bone injuries, and Dong Xuebin learned the driver had fled and ordered the officers to check surveillance cameras.

After Luan Xiaoping was injured in a hit-and-run, Dong Xuebin learned that the suspected car belonged to the Japanese Delegation and demanded accountability. County leaders pressured the police to treat the collision as a minor civil dispute, leaving Liang Chengpeng troubled by the decision.

• Liang Chengpeng sent officers to investigate after Luan Xiaoping told Dong Xuebin that a black car had scraped her and driven away.
• Traffic police identified the suspected vehicle as a Toyota Reiz belonging to the Japanese Delegation and matched its driver, Zhang Zhifeng, to the accident.
• Zhang Zhifeng denied hitting Luan Xiaoping and claimed she had staged the accident, while Sakamoto-sensei offered compensation and wanted the matter to end.
• Meng Xianglin left the hotel investigation unresolved and reported to Xiang Daofa that the delegation's car had hit someone.
• Xiang Daofa ordered Liang Chengpeng to handle the case quietly as a civil dispute, and Liang worried that the decision sacrificed justice for the county's investment interests.

Dong Xuebin learned that county leaders were shielding the Japanese delegation’s driver after he hit Dong Xuebin’s mother, Luan Xiaoping. After Meng Xianglin pressured Luan Xiaoping to drop the matter and she collapsed, Dong Xuebin identified him on hospital surveillance and drove toward the delegation’s hotel in fury.

• Liang Chengpeng told Dong Xuebin that Secretary Xiang had ordered the police not to pursue the driver’s liability, and Dong Xuebin angrily objected to shielding the driver.
• An officer reported that the delegation denied hitting Luan Xiaoping and blamed her, while Meng Xianglin had scolded the investigators; Dong Xuebin told the officers to wait for orders.
• Dong Xuebin visited Luan Xiaoping in the hospital, where Doctor Wang said she was recovering, while Meng Xianglin later urged her to accept compensation and persuade her son not to interfere with the investment inspection.
• After Meng Xianglin spoke with her, Luan Xiaoping suffered a sudden medical crisis and was rushed to the emergency room.
• Dong Xuebin reviewed hospital surveillance, saw Meng Xianglin leave Luan Xiaoping’s room just before her collapse, and drove toward the hotel where the delegation was staying.

Dong Xuebin arrested Zhang Zhifeng and two Japanese delegation members after they resisted officers, despite orders from Xiang Daofa to release them. As Luan Xiaoping underwent emergency heart surgery, Dong refused Secretary Zhou’s demand to return the detainees and insisted that Xiang Daofa put any release order in writing.

• Dong Xuebin led four officers to the hotel and arrested Zhang Zhifeng for suspected hit-and-run and other offenses.
• When two Japanese men tried to stop the officers, Dong struck them and ordered that they be arrested for obstructing law enforcement and assaulting officers.
• Xiang Daofa angrily ordered Liang Chengpeng to have the detainees released, but Liang learned that Luan Xiaoping was critically ill and stopped pressing Dong to comply.
• Dong sent the detainees to the Public Security Bureau, then went to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed Luan Xiaoping with suspected acute myocardial infarction and began interventional surgery.
• Secretary Zhou ordered Dong to release the delegation members, but Dong refused and demanded a written guarantee from Xiang Daofa.

After Luan Xiaoping survived surgery, Dong Xuebin learned that Meng Xianglin had threatened her and confronted him at the hospital. When an elevator accident revealed a way to use his three-minute time-reversal ability, Dong Xuebin sent Meng Xianglin alone into the elevator and reversed time, leaving him trapped in its fatal plunge.

• Sakamoto-sensei withdrew his investment, while Zhang Zhifeng remained arrested and the Japanese men were released after paying a fine.
• Luan Xiaoping's operation succeeded, and Dong Xuebin stayed by her hospital bed as she recovered.
• Xie Huilan told Dong Xuebin that Sakamoto-sensei had canceled the investment, and Luan Xiaoping confirmed that Meng Xianglin had threatened her.
• Dong Xuebin confronted Meng Xianglin at the hospital, but Meng denied responsibility and left to get examined.
• An elevator plummeted with Dong Xuebin inside, and the experience made him realize he could reverse time by three minutes.
• Dong Xuebin rewound time, lured Meng Xianglin into the elevator, and stepped out before its doors closed; the elevator then plunged with Meng trapped inside.

Dong Xuebin took revenge on Meng Xianglin by making him believe an elevator accident was his doing, though investigators determined the elevator had failed naturally. The chapter left county officials and police unsettled by another seemingly inexplicable accident involving someone who had crossed Dong.

• Dong Xuebin left the elevator before it fell, and Meng Xianglin was rescued shaken and suffering head pain.
• Dong Xuebin told Luan Xiaoping that Meng had been in the elevator and said he deserved to be frightened.
• Meng Xianglin suspected Dong had set him up and called the police.
• Hu Yiguo investigated Dong, questioned witnesses, and reviewed surveillance footage, but found no evidence of tampering.
• Gong Zongwen pointed out that Dong could not have planned the incident, and accident investigators concluded the elevator had failed because of age.
• Liang Chengpeng, Xiang Daofa, Xie Huilan, and others recalled the earlier accident involving Qian Fei and wondered at Dong's reputation as the God of Plague.

Dong Xuebin visited his mother in the hospital, learned that Meng Xianglin had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage, and heard that Xiang Daofa was preparing to retaliate against him. The chapter ended with two County Discipline Inspection Committee officers arriving and asking Dong to go with them.

• Dong Xuebin welcomed his relatives to Luan Xiaoping’s ward, where they checked on her recovery.
• Dong Xuebin learned from Doctor Liu that Meng Xianglin had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was partially paralyzed.
• Dong Xuebin reflected that Xiang Daofa would not let the fallout from the Japanese delegation incident go unanswered.
• Hu Silian warned Dong that Xiang had criticized him at a county committee meeting and might move against him.
• Two County Discipline Inspection Committee officers showed Dong their identification and asked him to go with them.

Dong Xuebin was taken to the Yantai County Discipline Inspection Committee and investigated for suspected corruption, but his lottery winnings and clean record cleared him. The committee released him and drove him back to the hospital, while Xiang Daofa continued seeking another way to target him.

• Duan Zheng'an and the Discipline Inspection Committee questioned Dong Xuebin about his salary, expensive belongings, bank accounts, and money connected to Yu Meixia, while Dong asked them not to disturb his ill mother.
• The investigators discovered that Dong had won nearly five million yuan in the Beijing Welfare Lottery, explaining the source of his funds and undermining their case against him.
• Xiang Daofa told Duan Zheng'an to keep investigating, so the committee reviewed reports alleging misconduct and found no substantial evidence against Dong.
• The Discipline Inspection Committee concluded that the allegations were untrue, released Dong, and sent him back to the County People's Hospital at one-thirty.

After arranging Liu Li’s transfer and asking Hu Silian to help Tang Jin find work, Dong Xuebin learned that Meng Xianglin might retire on medical grounds and decided to pursue the Investment Bureau director post. Xie Huilan nominated Dong Xuebin for assessment, setting up a direct clash with Xiang Daofa.

• Dong Xuebin arranged for Liu Li to transfer to the Public Security Section and asked Hu Silian to help Tang Jin find a job in the county seat.
• Hu Silian told Dong Xuebin that Meng Xianglin might retire on medical grounds, prompting him to consider the Investment Bureau director vacancy as a path to Zhengke Level.
• Dong Xuebin called Xie Huilan and asked her to support his bid for Meng Xianglin’s position, and she said she understood.
• After Meng Xianglin agreed to medical retirement, Xie Huilan submitted Lu Dafa and Dong Xuebin as candidates for assessment for Investment Bureau director.
• Xie Huilan’s nomination of Dong Xuebin surprised county officials and intensified the open conflict between her and Xiang Daofa.

Dong Xuebin rushed to Red Flag Middle School after learning Yu Qianqian had injured a student, then discovered she had scratched Lu Xiaolei while resisting his bullying and attempt to pull down her pants. He and Lu Dafa argued and left without pursuing the matter, while Lu Dafa suspected his son had targeted Yu Qianqian because of the rivalry over the Investment Bureau director position.

• Dong Xuebin took Luan Xiaoping back to her dormitory after her discharge and worried that he had little chance of becoming Director of the Investment Bureau.
• A staff member from Red Flag Middle School called Dong Xuebin and said Yu Qianqian had injured a student, so he hurried to the school.
• Dong Xuebin found Yu Qianqian crying in the security room and learned that Lu Xiaolei had extorted money from her and tried to pull down her pants, prompting her to scratch his face while defending herself.
• Dong Xuebin confronted Director Chen Fang over her apparent bias, then recognized Lu Xiaolei as Lu Dafa's son and demanded that the boy's parents come to the school.
• Lu Dafa arrived and argued with Dong Xuebin, and both men eventually left without pursuing the incident further to avoid publicizing it.
• On the way to the hospital, Lu Dafa questioned Lu Xiaolei and suspected the boy had targeted Yu Qianqian after overhearing his parents discuss Dong Xuebin.

After Yu Qianqian was bullied, Dong Xuebin reconciled with Yu Meixia over their distance and agreed to be there for her and her daughter. The family grew closer, and he invited them to visit the new wildlife park the next day.

• Dong Xuebin scolded Yu Meixia for stopping Yu Qianqian from contacting him, then learned she had kept her distance because she thought he did not want to see them.
• Dong Xuebin apologized to Yu Meixia, cooked dinner, and promised to visit more often and help whenever the family needed him.
• Dong Xuebin massaged Yu Meixia's shoulders and complimented her appearance, and she pinned up her hair as he had suggested.
• Yu Qianqian watched a report about the wildlife park and said she wanted to see the animals, so Dong Xuebin invited her and Yu Meixia to go with him the next day.

Dong Xuebin took Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian shopping and to Wildlife Park, where they ran into Duan Zheng'an and his family. After Cheng Tingting threw away the snacks Yu Qianqian offered Jing Jing, Dong Xuebin left with the mother and daughter and told them Duan Zheng'an had ordered the investigation that damaged his reputation.

• Dong Xuebin bought Yu Meixia a mink coat and spent nearly a hundred thousand yuan on clothes and accessories for her and Yu Qianqian.
• Dong Xuebin took Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian to Wildlife Park, where they fed deer and took photographs together.
• Duan Zheng'an arrived at the park with Cheng Tingting and their son, Jing Jing, and exchanged strained pleasantries with Dong Xuebin.
• Yu Qianqian offered Jing Jing potato chips, but Cheng Tingting took them away and threw them into a trash can, upsetting Yu Qianqian and angering Dong Xuebin.
• After Duan Zheng'an received a work call and left, Dong Xuebin took Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian away and told them Duan Zheng'an had ordered the investigation against him.

During a wildlife-park tour, Jing Jing fell from the bus in Tiger Garden and a Northeast Tiger approached him while the Rescue Team had not arrived. Dong Xuebin stepped off the bus to shield Jing Jing and kicked at the charging tiger.

• Dong Xuebin, Yu Meixia, and Yu Qianqian boarded a Tour Bus that Cheng Tingting and Jing Jing also joined, and the group traveled through the animal-viewing areas.
• When Jing Jing became carsick, Cheng Tingting moved with him to a window seat and lifted him outside to vomit.
• The bus jolted over a pothole, flinging Jing Jing through the open window and onto the ground in Tiger Garden.
• A Northeast Tiger appeared and stalked toward Jing Jing, while the driver tried to block it and the passengers threw food to distract it.
• As the tiger charged at Jing Jing, Dong Xuebin ordered the driver to open the door, stepped outside, and positioned himself in front of the boy.
• Dong Xuebin kicked at the tiger as it sprang toward him, leaving Cheng Tingting and the other passengers stunned.

Dong Xuebin used Back to rewind time and fought a Northeast Tiger to protect Jing Jing. After driving the injured tiger into the forest, he left Jing Jing alive and the passengers stunned.

• Dong Xuebin drew the tiger away from Jing Jing, but it pinned him and went for his throat.
• Dong Xuebin used Back to rewind fifteen seconds, then struck the tiger with carefully timed punches and kicks.
• The tiger charged Jing Jing instead, grabbed his down jacket, and flung him onto the muddy ground without seriously hurting him.
• Dong Xuebin attacked the tiger relentlessly, striking its head and limbs while avoiding its claws.
• The injured tiger whimpered and limped into the forest as Dong Xuebin chased after it.

Dong Xuebin rescued Jing Jing from a Northeast Tiger by fighting the animal barehanded, and a tourist’s video made the incident a citywide sensation. The chapter ended with Xie Huilan criticizing Dong’s reckless approach as news of his feat spread through Yantai County.

• Dong Xuebin carried Jing Jing back to the tour bus, where Cheng Tingting reunited with her son and thanked him for saving the boy.
• Rescue workers arrived late, and Cheng Tingting angrily rebuked them before taking Jing Jing to the hospital.
• Dong Xuebin gave an interview to Fenzhou City Television Station and explained that he had acted as a police officer and Party member.
• A tourist’s phone video showed Dong Xuebin fighting the Northeast Tiger, and the station aired reports of his feat that night.
• Xie Huilan called Dong Xuebin and pointed out that the bus could have protected Jing Jing while they waited for rescuers.
• News of Dong Xuebin’s tiger fight reached Liang Chengpeng and other Yantai County Public Security Bureau leaders, who were stunned by his strength.

After learning that Secretary Duan’s son was the boy he saved from the tiger, Dong Xuebin realized he could use the rescue to improve his chances of winning a Standing Committee vote and being promoted to Zhengke Level. He visited Duan Zheng'an, then turned his attention to Cao Xupeng and another favor he could use before the committee meeting.

• Dong Xuebin learned from Hu Silian that the boy he rescued was Duan Zheng'an’s son and recognized that Duan’s vote could help his promotion.
• Dong Xuebin visited Duan Zheng'an’s home with a toy for Jing Jing, and the grateful family welcomed him warmly.
• Cheng Tingting raised Dong Xuebin’s nomination with Duan Zheng'an, who kept his response vague while privately deciding what to do.
• Dong Xuebin left intending to ask Cao Xupeng for dinner and secure his vote by reminding him of the hostage case favor.
• Dong Xuebin ran into Xiao Hua and learned that Xiao Hua’s father had just eaten with Cao Xupeng, then set out to contact the people who might support his promotion.

Dong Xuebin learned that Lu Dafa’s son had been left with a facial scar and went to pick up Yu Meixia from work. When Li Hong attacked Yu Meixia over the injury, Dong Xuebin arrived and retaliated after Li Hong’s claws disfigured her face.

• Dong Xuebin learned from Liu Dahai that Lu Dafa’s son had been left with a scar after his wound was treated.
• Li Hong blamed Yu Qianqian for her son’s injury and threatened to make Yu Meixia pay, while Lu Dafa focused on securing the Investment Bureau director position.
• Dong Xuebin picked up Yu Qianqian and drove to Meilianmei Supermarket to meet Yu Meixia, but heard Li Hong attacking her over the phone.
• Dong Xuebin rewound time, called the Public Security Bureau for help, and sped to the supermarket.
• Li Hong scratched Yu Meixia’s face, leaving five deep wounds, and Yu Meixia fainted.
• Dong Xuebin struck and kicked Li Hong, then warned Lu Dafa that he would never let the attack go unanswered.

After Li Hong and Lu Dafa’s family attacked Yu Meixia, Dong Xuebin learned that her face might be permanently scarred and hid the prognosis from her while seeking treatment. When Liang Chengpeng had Li Hong released, Dong Xuebin turned to Xie Huilan for advice and decided to pursue Lu Dafa’s Zhengke Level position at the county Standing Committee meeting.

• Dong Xuebin fought Lu Dafa’s family after Li Hong injured Yu Meixia, then rushed Yu Meixia to the hospital.
• A doctor warned Dong Xuebin that Yu Meixia’s facial scars could be severe, so he concealed the prognosis from her and arranged for Yu Qianqian to stay with Luan Xiaoping.
• Dong Xuebin ordered the bureau to hold Li Hong, but Liang Chengpeng had her released after she agreed to pay 120,000 yuan in medical expenses.
• Dong Xuebin confronted Liang Chengpeng over Li Hong’s release, then went to Xie Huilan to explain what had happened.
• Xie Huilan advised Dong Xuebin that defeating Lu Dafa for the Zhengke Level position would be a more effective way to punish him, and Dong Xuebin resolved to win it.

Lu Da and Li Hong argued over paying Yu Meixia compensation while Lu Da expected to become Investment Bureau director. At the Standing Committee meeting, Xie Huilan tested the Xiang faction’s strength and lost two votes, leaving Dong Xuebin’s nomination still ahead.

• Li Hong confronted Lu Da over the 120,000 payment, and Lu Da said he had paid to avoid jeopardizing his expected promotion.
• Secretary Xiang and Chen Tongbing discussed Xie Huilan’s push to nominate Dong Xuebin, while Huang Li heard Xie explain that Xiang’s faction was not fully united.
• Dong Xuebin left Yu Meixia’s hospital ward and returned to the Public Security Bureau, determined to win the director’s post at the Standing Committee meeting.
• Xie Huilan proposed unified supervision of water conservancy funds, but Xiang faction members opposed it and the proposal received only four votes.
• Xie Huilan’s side also opposed Secretary Xiang’s urban and rural construction proposal, but it again lost, with Cao Xupeng abstaining.