The Great Trickster.

Summary

The narrative revolves around a group of elderly men, including Cai Ming Yang and Chen Lin, reflecting on their past and the Zhao family's influence in the capital. As they discuss Zhao Ruo's successes and the dark history associated with her, tensions rise, particularly with the ancestral patriarch of the Ruan family. Meanwhile, a military operation unfolds as elite troops attempt to capture defectors hiding in a hotel. Despite their meticulous planning, the soldiers find the targets have escaped, leading to frustration and suspicion of a leak. The story intertwines themes of loyalty, power struggles, and the consequences of past actions.

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