Episode 12

***Falling*** (Chinese: 坠落 *Zhuìluò*) is the first episode of the second season of Link Click.

## Plot

The episode starts with a flashback to the events of the latter half of the first season, cutting between scenes related to Emma's death, the events involving Liu Min, and the possessed Qiao Ling's stabbing of Lu Guang as Cheng Xiaoshi returns from his dive after his unsuccessful attempt to save Emma.

As the police stands outside of the photo studio awaiting Xiao Li's orders, Cheng Xiaoshi, having seen Lu Guang severely injured, calls out to and rushed towards him, but is stopped by the possessor of unknown identity, declaring that they are the one in control of Lu Guang's life or death. Deducing that Liu Min had also been under their control, Cheng Xiaoshi angrily questions the possessor about their identity and intentions. The possessor only reminds him in response that if he attracts the police's attention, Qiao Ling, who is holding the weapon, would be held responsible for Lu Guang's stabbing. Outside, the two police officers receive a radio message, informing them that Liu Min had attempted suicide and ordering them to bring other involved parties to the police station.

Calming himself down, Cheng Xiaoshi decides that his priority should be to disarm his opponent and save Lu Guang. He asks the possessor what their conditions are for letting his friends go. The possessor laughs, satisfied with Cheng Xiaoshi's attitude, and declares that before any negotiations can be done, Cheng Xiaoshi must answer one question honestly to regain their trust: What exactly is Cheng Xiaoshi's power. The possessor prompts Cheng Xiaoshi to start with how his ability is activated, as they had caught Cheng Xiaoshi clapping his hands during the previous battle.

Despite being advised not to lie by the possessor, Cheng Xiaoshi tries to deceive them, claiming that his ability is to teleport himself to any place he thinks of, with the distance being dependent on his level of focus, therefore requiring an enclosed space to handle the fight against the possessed Liu Min. To his surprise, the possessor immediately accuses him of lying. They declare that they will give Cheng Xiaoshi another punishment, and that Cheng Xiaoshi cannot deceive "her". Immdiately after, the possessor raises the fruit knife and thrusts it towards Qiao Ling's chest. Cheng Xiaoshi darts at Qiao Ling and grabs ahold of her hands, stopping the possessor from hurting her. The possessor laughs and deduces that Cheng Xiaoshi's power was "also" related to photos based on the fact that he could no longer teleport without a wall covered by photos.

Following a chilling declaration of intent to take Cheng Xiaoshi's power and experience it for themselves, the possessor swings the knife at Cheng Xiaoshi, forcing him to dodge back. Drawing on techniques learned from Master Siwen, Cheng Xiaoshi successfully disarms the possessed Qiao Ling after a struggle. However, the police have now entered the building, leading the possessor to to leave Qiao Ling's body. Unaware of the events that have unfolded, Qiao Ling tries to grasp the situation, while Cheng Xiaoshi, holding the bloody knife, was restrained by the police. Cheng Xiaoshi calls out to the police, urging them to save Lu Guang. Qiao Ling, turning around, was met with the horrifying sight of Lu Guang's conditions, leaving her in extreme shock and prompting a loud scream.

Lu Guang was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, and Cheng Xiaoshi was taken to the police station for interrogation. As his attempts to convey the truth to the police proved to be fruitless, Cheng Xiaoshi requested to contact Captain Xiao and explain the situation to him.

At the hospital, Liu Min is also undergoing emergency treatment, having strangled himself with his handcuffs. A sequence of cuts between Lu Guang and Liu Min's treatments is shown, concluding outside of Liu Min's emergency room, where Captain Xiao comments on the bizzarre turn of events. Turning to Chen Bin, he asks if Liu Min's family has been informed of the situation. Chen Bin recounts a recent attempt, initiating a flashback: Liu Jing, chatting with his friends at home, is interrupted by a call from the police. Becoming extremely irritated at the mention of Liu Min, Liu Jing yells at the caller to stop annoying him as long as Liu Min is not dead and immediately hangs up. He then gives a call to his lawyer Qian Jin, instructing him to take care of whatever trouble Liu Min has gotten himself into. Qian Jin, who has just finished working out at the gym, orders a subordinate to find out which hospital Liu Min is staying at, before departing right away.

Over at the interrogation room, a police officer delivers a meal to Cheng Xiaoshi. Cheng Xiaoshi inquires about Lu Guang's situation, to which the officer answers that rescue attempts have failed, and Lu Guang has passed away. Devastated by the news, memories of Lu Guang flash before Cheng Xiaoshi's eyes as his tears flow down his face. After some time alone, he contemplates returning to the past and starting everything anew, but is interrupted by Chen Bin, arriving to pick him up as instructed by Xiao Li.

On their way to Lu Guang's hospital, Chen Bin asks Cheng Xiaoshi if he has been updated on the situation. Getting no response, Chen Bin decides to allow Cheng Xiaoshi some rest, but his phone then suddenly rings. Unable to pick up the call while driving, Chen Bin asks Cheng Xiaoshi to answer for him. Chen Bin's wife turns out to be on the line, calling to ask when he will be home and tell him that Qian Jin is waiting for him. Surprised to hear about Qian Jin, Chen Bin informs his wife that he may not return today due to the ongoing case, and that he will call Qian Jin back. Before ending the conversation, Chen Bin's wife urges him to grab a nap whenever possible, a suggestion he happily agrees to.

Seeing Chen Bin's phone wallpaper featuring a photo of him and his wife, Cheng Xiaoshi asks when it was taken. Chen Bin answers that it was taken two years ago, right after getting their marriage certificate. He sighs, acknownledging that even though two years have passed, they still haven't managed to hold a proper wedding. Cheng Xiaoshi briefly considers the possibility of returning to two years ago and changing the past, but snaps back to reality as he recalls Lu Guang's warnings, dismissing the thought and returning the phone. Chen Bin hands him a bag of clothes, urging him to change out of his bloodied outfit before seeing Lu Guang.

Arriving at Lu Guang's ward, Chen Bin ensures that Cheng Xiaoshi is prepared before slowly opening the door, revealing Lu Guang lying on his bed as well as Xiao Li and Qiao Ling sitting in the room. Overwhelmed, Cheng Xiaoshi is unable to hold back tears, only to be stunned by the sight of Lu Guang opening his eyes, very much alive. Falling to his knees, Cheng Xiaoshi questions how Lu Guang is still alive, to which Lu Guang responds sarcastically, insinuating Cheng Xiaoshi's disappointment. As Cheng Xiaoshi tried to explain, Lu Guang dismissed him, demanding solitude. Turning to Captain Xiao, Cheng Xiaoshi seeks an explanation for the misleading news he had received. Xiao Li discloses that he had deliberately spread false information to protect Lu Guang, and that it was actually Liu Min whose rescue attempts have failed. Chen Bin comments that he had even asked Cheng Xiaoshi if he knew the truth while on the way, but was misled by his's nod. Cheng Xiaoshi, fed up with the vague hints, demands open communication from this point on.

Qiao Ling speaks up, explaining that she now understands the whole truth, including the fact that Lu Guang was stabbed by her own hand. Unsure of how to react, Cheng Xiaoshi lowers his gaze, wearing a somber expression. Xiao Li adds that if the criminal has the ability to remotely control others, then it is possible that they were responsible for Liu Min's mysterious suicide as well. The episode then cuts to Liu Jing's office with him on a call with Qian Jin, having just been informed of Liu Min's death. In an aggressive response, Liu Jing declares his indifference to his son's death, emphasizing his concern about retrieving Liu Min's belongings. Qian Jin remains composed, explaining that Liu Min was also suspected in a serial murder case, so his belongings have been confiscated. Enraged, Liu Jing punches his desk, demanding that Qian Jin retrieves Liu Min's phone at any cost.

Back in Lu Guang's room, Lu Guang is handed a phone, and would attempt to extract clues from Liu Min's recent photos. Turning on the phone screen, the group is shocked to see a photo of Chen Bin and his wife, coming to the realization that this phone belonged not to Liu Min, but to Officer Chen. Turning around, they discover that Chen Bin had left the room. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, Xiao Li immediately rushes out of the room in search of Chen Bin. Cheng Xiaoshi proceeds to follow him, but changes his mind as he realizes the danger of leaving Lu Guang and Qiao Ling along in the room.

Xiao Li makes his way out of the hospital entrance, but Chen Bin remains nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile, another scene is shown with Qian Jin and Xiao Ma arriving at Chen Bin's house and ringing the doorbell. Immediately after, Chen Bin is seen falling from the top of the hospital building, landing on a car parked just behind Xiao Li. Turning around, Xiao Li is met with a horrifying sight as the episode concludes.