Today's trending topic on Bilibili: Did you really understand the finale of "No Bait"?
This video, produced by a well-known analysis blogger in the Bilibili film and television section, analyzes the underlying plot of the finale of "No Bait" based on some trailers released by the production team, without revealing any official plot details.
In the center of the screen, the blogger sits on a sofa, as if giving a lecture, and analyzes with the audience the character attributes and background of Officer Zhang after his appearance.
Finally, he confidently stated that Officer Zhang was actually the person chosen by Shu Yuxiu to be in charge of the investigation from the very beginning. The reason was simple: Shu Yuxiu knew that Officer Zhang would definitely let him go in the end.
This is why Shu Yuxiu dared to lie to both sides and even personally join the investigation team.
Furthermore, a black leather suitcase appeared on Officer Zhang's trail.
The blogger couldn't capture any screenshots from the movie to show everyone, but can only offer a very subtle and friendly hint: there are two of these black suitcases, one appearing at the beginning and the other at the end of the film.
One instance is at the beginning of the movie, where Officer Zhang visits the secretary but is deceived by her, who tells him that Qi Baishan is unwell, and that the secretary will then handle the communication with him.
In this scene, the camera deliberately circled the living room, and the black leather suitcase flashed by on the sofa behind Officer Zhang, not attracting much attention at the time.
Perhaps it was because of this suitcase that Officer Zhang did not pursue Qi Baishan's whereabouts further, nor did he insist on meeting Qi Baishan. Otherwise, the scam might have been exposed from the very beginning.
The second time he appeared was when the secretary took Shu Yuxiu away. Officer Zhang was sitting blankly at his desk, his gaze fixed on another leather suitcase...
That's why, even though the head of the investigation team already knew that Shu Yuxiu had problems, he was still willing to let Shu Yuxiu go.
"All I can say is that, apart from the female lead Qi Xinyue, almost everyone in ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) this movie is a villain."
"The Qi family's downfall in the later stages was only briefly mentioned, but it was very likely related to these two suitcases. Qi Baishan, as the biggest figure in the local underworld, fell from power overnight, which must have been orchestrated by someone. And Officer Zhang, by accepting the suitcases, was destined to be drawn into these conflicts by Shu Yuxiu, and even forced to become Shu Yuxiu's tool..."
The blogger left it at that and didn't delve any deeper into the topic, but those viewers who understood his implication felt a chill run down their spines.
【So everyone wants to be like Shu Yuxiu, but no one can be like him. He thoroughly studied political intrigue and criminal psychology. On the surface, he appeared to be at a disadvantage, defeated and fleeing, but in reality, he absconded with the money, cleared his name in the case, and even left Officer Zhang to take revenge on his father-in-law. He was truly amazing and terrifying.】
【I still don't quite understand, so Officer Zhang is one of Shu Yuxiu's men?】
【It wasn't before, but it had to be in the finale. He always thought he was carrying the Qi family's 'suitcase,' and that he was ultimately helping Qi Baishan. However, based on the conversation between Officer Zhang and Qi Baishan in the finale, he probably only discovered that everyone had been deceived when he opened the last suitcase later. The secretary was Shu Yuxiu's man, so he had been carrying Shu Yuxiu's 'suitcase' all along (which likely contained evidence of Qi Baishan's crimes left by Shu Yuxiu). If Shu Yuxiu revealed this, or if Qi Baishan discovered it, his fate would be dire.】
【I get it now. No wonder the Qi family fell so quickly, and Officer Zhang even got promoted. It turns out that Officer Zhang used the "knife" left behind by Shu Yuxiu to bring down the Qi family and climb the ranks by stepping on their cases.】
【Furthermore, once Officer Zhang took the briefcase, he was forced to choose sides, which meant Shu Yuxiu had to "die." Qi Baishan only learned the truth shortly before his execution. It's all interconnected; Shu Yuxiu is truly remarkable, his grasp of human nature is impeccable.】
【No wonder that even though there was still a body in the sea at the end, when Officer Zhang sent people to retrieve it, he didn't mention that Shu Yuxiu was still alive. It turns out that he already knew the truth at that time, but had to help Shu Yuxiu keep it a secret!】
【So whose body was it at the end?】
【Guess who else besides Officer Zhang knows so many of Shu Yuxiu's secrets?】
【Holy crap, so the corpse is that secretary?】
【After reading this blogger's analysis, I think I should go see it a third time tomorrow. This movie is absolutely amazing! Not only does it give you goosebumps, but the constantly twisting plot is also mind-blowing.】
【If the blogger hadn't mentioned it, I would have had no idea the ending was like this—】
【The title of this video is really good. I originally thought I understood the ending, especially the part about Shu Yuxiu deceiving both sides and faking his death to escape. But I never expected there to be details I missed.】
【I was saying before that the script for "No Bait" was just so-so, how come it's been stuck for ten years? Turns out there was this plot point, no wonder it didn't pass censorship.】
【However, the blogger didn't mention one thing: Officer Zhang's ending probably wasn't good either. It's clear he's been suffering greatly all these years. Later, he made a special trip to Qi Baishan and proactively revealed the truth of what happened back then. I feel he was preparing to turn himself in.】
【It's actually quite obvious, isn't it? In the finale, he took off his uniform and put it on the passenger seat. When he met Qi Baishan, he was also wearing casual clothes. Moreover, the photo of his daughter in his car had turned gray. In the end, he either had the will to die or wanted to turn himself in.】
【Tsk tsk, looking at it this way, Shu Yuxiu is really a menace.】
【Good people die under mysterious circumstances, while bad people live a life of luxury; it's incredibly ironic.】
【This movie is so satirical. It's about class, wealth, good and evil, and human nature... After Seo Yu-soo's class change, he's surrounded by admirers. With money, everyone believes what the conman says. But even good people who turn bad are still desperately repenting. In the end, the good die young, and the bad live a carefree life. It's so ironic it's almost frightening.】
【Whispering: Isn't this supposed to be a movie that discourages marriage? It's really scary.】
【It's rare to see such a sharp and insightful domestic film. I definitely need to give it a big thumbs up! Xiao He's portrayal of Shu Yu Xiuzhen is absolutely captivating. I'm definitely going to watch it again in a few days!】
【This movie is truly amazing; it's one of those rare films that makes you want to watch it a second time after the first viewing, and you discover something new every time you watch it. Director Ning truly deserves his reputation as a veteran director, and Xiao He is undoubtedly one of the best actors among the new generation. Watching this movie is simply a visual treat.】
【Speaking of visual enjoyment, it's worth mentioning that many of the filming locations for "No Bait" are reportedly on a small island owned by Zhuang Hongyi. I won't say who's green with envy.】
【Wow, is this beautiful island owned by Director Zhuang? I'm so jealous!】
While the popularity of "No Bait" was soaring across all channels, related industries began to flourish.
Posters and merchandise related to "No Bait" became the best-selling film and television products during the May Day holiday and the month following it. Even Zhuang Hongyi's small island experienced a surge in searches. After much deliberation, Zhuang Hongyi seized the opportunity to launch a tourist route, attracting a wave of visitors to the island and making a fortune.
Xiao He has been extremely busy lately. Several endorsements he previously worked with on the Taozi platform have taken off, with sales hitting new highs. New advertisers are also continuously sending cooperation invitations to Linghui Entertainment, and his business activities are completely booked.
The latest issue of the magazine was sold out immediately by fans.
This time, the partner was an old luxury brand from the country of Fran. They took a set of magazine photos of Xiao He in the style of an old Western aristocrat. In the photos, the young man stood in front of a majestic Western castle, staring coldly at the camera. He had a sense of detachment from the world, and the depth in his eyes, like Shu Yuxiu, hid a secret.
This seems to be a sequel to the ending of "No Bait"—Seo Yoo-soo, who faked his death, crossed the ocean to the other side and arrived in the unfamiliar Western world, but was still able to rely on his looks and talents to obtain a new identity and new success.
Upon seeing these photos, fans exclaimed in amazement.
"This is Shu Yuxiu's provocation, it must be, right?!"
Someone shouted.
So, taking advantage of the last days of the May Day holiday, this issue of the magazine sold very well, and its target audience was not only domestic fans, but also international moviegoers.
