Drifting Away Episode 2 Recap, Plot

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Deng Ligang discovered that Ji Dashun had killed someone, dismembered the body, and disposed of a whole piece in a garbage truck. When he got home, he immediately beat up Ji Dashun. Ji Dashun begged for mercy repeatedly, and Shi Bi and Song Hongyu intervened to stop Deng Ligang, preventing him from killing Ji Dashun. The DNA test results came back, and Peng Zhaolin confirmed the information with the victim’s father.

He planned to take his daughter’s clothes back for a proper burial. Peng Zhaolin discussed with Cheng Guo about his duty to work on New Year's Eve. Cheng Guo wasn’t happy, but knowing she couldn’t rely on him, she bought tickets and took their son to her parents' house for the New Year. However, on New Year's Eve, Cheng Guo and their child arrived at the duty room. When Peng Zhaolin saw them, he wasn’t happy; instead, he was angry.

Their presence put them at risk, as they were being watched. Cheng Guo didn’t say much, left the food behind, and walked out. Cheng Guo and Peng Zhaolin had been childhood sweethearts, growing up together. Cheng Guo’s personality was never very feminine, and she had a broad outlook on life. On New Year's Eve, Song Hongyu said she missed home and wanted to call her family. Deng Ligang refused.

Song Hongyu’s face immediately darkened, and Shi Bi quickly tried to smooth things over. There was some relationship between Deng Ligang and Song Hongyu, but it was a delicate one, and everyone feared Deng Ligang. Deng Ligang’s cousin, Huang Laoqi, came to deliver dumplings to Deng Ligang’s mother. Peng Zhaolin had been on watch all night but hadn’t seen Deng Ligang. Deng Ligang was very filial, so Peng Zhaolin bet that he would return.

Deng Ligang disappeared, saying he would be gone for two or three days. He had driven back to Snow City. Deng Ligang’s brother, Deng Lide, was released from prison and returned home. Shortly after, Huang Laoqi took Deng Ligang’s mother out, saying he would take her to meet someone. Peng Zhaolin immediately followed and arrived at the village.

Huang Laoqi and Deng’s mother happily left the house, but when Peng Zhaolin entered the house and inquired, he was told that they had just come for medical treatment and there was no sign of Deng Ligang. Deng Ligang took Huang Laoqi to the police station for questioning, asking if anyone had seen him. Huang Laoqi had already prepared an alibi. Peng Zhaolin reminded him that Huang Laoqi had a criminal record.

The team called to say they had seen someone who looked like Deng Ligang on the way back, so Peng Zhaolin rushed there. However, when Deng Ligang realized the situation was off, he sped off in a truck. The police chased after him, not stopping any vehicles, but Deng Ligang recklessly rammed into them, eventually causing a car crash. Deng Ligang managed to escape. Two police officers were rushed to the hospital, and Peng Zhaolin arrived there as well.

Yang Bo was in critical condition due to massive blood loss. Peng Zhaolin had forgotten about Huang Laoqi at the police station. The station chief personally escorted him away, and because of the injuries to the two officers, Peng Zhaolin was unable to stay calm. The station chief decided to assign the case to other colleagues. Peng Zhaolin was removed from the special investigation team, and the station chief received orders to transfer and would leave the next day.

Dejected, Peng Zhaolin was advised by Cheng Guo to take two days off to rest and spend time with their child. Deng Ligang managed to escape back home. Peng Zhaolin invited his colleagues out for a meal, but they showed little interest. Outside, Zhen Zhen passed by and bought an ice cream. At that moment, Peng Zhaolin had no idea that, three days later, Zhen Zhen’s parents would contact the police, reporting that she had gone missing.

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