The Fame

After a car crash leads to a high-profile kidnapping, Detective Chen Zhiwei rushes to the scene, where he unexpectedly reunites with two old friends.

Ignoring Zhiwei's warnings, Xinyu acts independently to comply with the kidnappers. Meanwhile, Luo Guanhao delivers crucial surveillance footage.

Tensions rise at the precinct as the chief accuses Zhiwei of complicating the investigation. Elsewhere, Xinyu collapses during a press conference.

Xinyu secretly pawns her belongings to help find her husband, while Zhiwei struggles to keep his personal and professional life from unraveling.

An officer overhears Guanhao trying to negotiate a deal with Zhiwei, while Xinyu uncovers a connection between her gallery and the Qiu family project.

The truth behind why the trio went their separate ways comes to light. After following Guanhao's directions, Zhiwei comes upon a terrible tragedy.

Zhiwei learns from Guanhao that kidnappers have stormed the Qiu mansion, and Xinyu uses the attack as an opportunity to deliver her ransom.

As protesters gather outside Shengtai headquarters, the Qiu family scrambles to contain a financial crisis. Later, Zhiwei faces a new superior at work.

When Zhiwei arrives at the scene of a murder, all signs point to one surprising culprit. Elsewhere, tensions escalate between Xinye and her husband.

Xinyu receives a mysterious, anonymous gift, while Zhiwei discovers crucial video evidence. Chairman Qiu scrambles to protect his empire.