The first episode - croak - begins slowly, with the melody of a record flowing in a quiet room as the starting point.As the melody unfolds, a series of rapid shots flash forward, showing a horrifying scene of a man drowning a woman, and it seems to involve a secret act of burying the body.Although the direct connection between this scene and subsequent plot is unclear, the central character——Quan Yingxia has quietly appeared.

He, a lone traveler who runs a secluded holiday home in the deep mountains and forests, uses his unique location selection of natural beauty to create a paradise far away from the hustle and bustle of the world.Yingxia is known for his diligence and sense of responsibility. He is committed to providing guests with an experience that exceeds their expectations, rather than simply pursuing profit maximization.Even in the collision of ideas with his partner Long Zaizhe, he still adhered to his principles and beliefs.

At the same time, Yin Baomin stepped into the police station again. It had been twenty years since the last time.She brought a cardboard box full of old memories, one of which was a yellowed photo that quietly told the story of the first case at the beginning of her career.As soon as the camera turns, we focus on Xiangjun, and the time goes back to2001year, when he was running a vacation home that matched the timeline of the Bao Min case.

At the Lakeview Motel, he worked side by side with his partner Eun Kyung, not only doing everything personally, but also attracting every customer with enthusiasm.The story returns to the present. Yingxia unexpectedly lends a helping hand to a mysterious woman named Cheng'e and her son Shixian.Cheng'e, a mother who seems to have a deep fear of water, is looking for a new place to live with her children.

The little toy dog ​​in Shi Xian's hands is given a new life under Ying Xia's skillful hands. Although this heartwarming moment seems insignificant, it flashes from time to time in the subsequent plot, indicating its extraordinary significance.When Cheng'e proposed using the record player, Yingxia couldn't help but feel ripples in her heart.This record player was once the treasure of his deceased wife and had been stored in the basement for a long time.The huge record collection left by his wife not only bears witness to the love of the past, but also becomes an immeasurable spiritual wealth.

Coincidentally, the record Cheng'e chose was the Bobby Bland classic at the beginning of the series, which makes people wonder whether there is a more complex connection hidden behind it.As the record spun, rain poured down outside the window, and the sound of rain and the melody intertwined into a symphony of fate.The picture flows and we travel again to2001In 2009, Xiang Jun welcomed a new guest in the motel, and that guest was Chi Xiangzhe, who was later revealed to be a serial killer.

His arrival cast an ominous shadow over this peaceful place.At the same time, Bo Min, as a trainee police officer, contacted Eun Kyung during an emergency call.Eun Kyung's rapid breathing and unspoken words made Bao Min suspicious, and he quickly called back to try to uncover the mystery behind it.The police responded quickly and rushed to the motel, only to find that Sang Joon was not at the scene.It turned out that he went to the supermarket to look for food because of hunger. Unexpectedly, when he returned, there was chaos outside the hotel.

Reporters swarmed in like vultures smelling blood, and Xiangjun had to face this sudden storm.He identified himself to the police officer and took a photo of a mysterious man. This photo was the murderer who was later found to have killed Chi Xiangzhe.Finally, in the current timeline, Yingxia found an envelope full of cash and Cheng'e's left room key in the vacation home.

However, what shocked him even more was the shocking blood stains on the record player.This discovery was like a bolt from the blue, causing Yingxia to lose his cool instantly. He rushed out of the house, vowing to uncover the truth behind all this.