Scandals Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Scandals?

The boss played by Hong Jiantao is a "vulnerable man" who eats soft food. He lives in a bungalow and drives a luxury car. He looks like a wealthy man. In fact, these are all "countries" created by his wife. After the two experienced a seven-year itch, their marriage gradually broke down. Hong Jiantao secretly took Xiaosan outside, but was discovered by his wife, who hired a private detective to take pictures of the two men's affair, in order to coerce him to "cleanse and leave the house." In order to prevent his wife from grabbing the handle, Hong Jiantao hired a thief to steal the evidence from his wife. As a result, the thief was caught by the police during the theft, and the divorce that could have settled down became more and more troublesome in the end...

Li Huatong's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jack Kao (Second Brother)'s journey. He lives in a bungalow and drives a luxury car.

How Does Jack Kao (Second Brother)'s Story End?

• Jack Kao: Jack Kao's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Li Huatong delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 29m runtime.
• Hong Jiantao (Boss Zhou): Hong Jiantao's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Zhou Xiaoou (Private Eye): Zhou Xiaoou's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Scandals Mean?

The ending of Scandals ties together the narrative threads involving Jack Kao. Li Huatong chooses a conclusion that prioritizes thematic consistency over surprise, resulting in an ending that rewards viewers who engaged with the story's central themes.