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Who's Responsible for the Deposit
When the landlord deducts 800 RMB from a former tenant's deposit due to a scratched floor, the current roommates embark on a chaotic digital forensics investigation to figure out who caused the damage 8 months ago, only to discover it was their nosy neighbor, Old Zhou.
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The Ghost of Tenants Past
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You are relaxing in the living room with your roommates on a lazy afternoon. Suddenly, a voice message from your landlord shatters the peace, kicking off a frantic investigation into a ruined floor.
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The Tribunal Convenes
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The roommates inspect the deep gouge in the wood and demand a confession. The air is thick with tension as everyone desperately tries to prove their innocence.
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Blaming Qiang's Weights
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The blame game is in full swing. Yu dramatically pantomimes Qiang dropping heavy weights, while Qiang furiously defends his grip strength.
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Blaming Yu's Furniture Feng Shui
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The investigation turns onto Yu. Lei recalls her dragging the heavy mahogany coffee table at 2 AM to fix the apartment's qi flow.
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Blaming Xiaofang's Suitcase
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The roommates' chaotic investigation turns toward Xiaofang. Qiang counter-attacks by vividly remembering Xiaofang hauling a broken, wheel-less suitcase across the wooden floor after a business trip.
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The Rashomon Effect
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The roommates realize that their memories are totally flawed and biased. To find objective truth, they turn to digital forensics: their WeChat group chat history.
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The WeChat Deep Dive
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The roommates dig deep into their old WeChat group chat history. But instead of finding the culprit, they accidentally unearth unrelated, long-forgotten roommate arguments.
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The Unrelated Pizza Argument
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The search triggers an old grudge over stolen pizza, derailing the entire investigation. Xiaofang frantically searches the chat history to put them back on track.
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The Unrelated Shampoo Argument
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The deep dive into WeChat history brings up a new, unrelated grievance. Xiaofang discovers the terrible truth about what happened to her premium botanical shampoo.
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The Photographic Evidence
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Lei ignores the shouting and pulls up a selfie Yu posted 8 months ago, noticing something strange in the background.
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The True Culprit Revealed
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The truth is finally exposed. The photo clearly shows Old Zhou dragging a heavy ladder without rubber feet, causing the exact scratch. United by this discovery, the roommates decide to take action.
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Confronting the Mayor
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The roommates march downstairs to confront Old Zhou. They are armed with the blurry selfie, ready to demand the 800 yuan.
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The Lawyer Defense
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Old Zhou outsmarts the roommates by deploying complex legal jargon to dismiss their blurry evidence. He speaks like a defense attorney in a courtroom drama.