Ep. 16: Maomao investigates the strange inheritance left by a metalworker to his three sons
Aired on January 28, 2024

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Following the death of a skilled metalworker, his three sons receive peculiar items as their sole inheritance. These assets include a dilapidated shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl. Maomao is tasked with examining these unusual bequests to determine how they are connected. She must analyze the relationship between the disparate objects to uncover the logic behind the distribution of the estate. The investigation focuses on deciphering the significance of each item within the context of the deceased's final wishes and the potential implications for the heirs involved in this mysterious case.
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