Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3 — Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang land in Bridon as Xia Fei and his "Boss" are introduced

Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3, titled Them, was released on January 10, 2025, on Bilibili. The episode saw Lu Guang and Cheng Xiaoshi begin their investigation to find clues on the latter's father's whereabouts. Doing so, they make acquaintance with Felix, aka Xia Fei, a star model, and his boss, the red-haired man.

One of the highlights of Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3 was how the narrative focused on Felix's character. Additionally, the episode implied the red-haired man could be using Felix. Aside from the narrative, the episode witnessed crisp and fluid animation from CMC Media.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3.

Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3: Lu Guang and Cheng Xiaoshi land at Bridon and meet Liu Xiao

Lu Guang sees a nightmare (Image via CMC Media)

Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3 begins with a dream sequence in a hallway, where Lu Guang is seen trying to escape from an unidentified person with a gun. He runs as fast as possible to reach the exit door. However, as soon as he opens the door, he falls into an unknown room and witnesses the bloodied corpse of the man with the red hair.

The nightmarish dream awakens Guang in a cold sweat, and he finds himself seated in his flight seat next to Cheng Xiaoshi. The flight attendant announces the plane will land at Bridon International Airport in 30 minutes. Following that, the narrative for Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3 switches the perspective to a blonde man named Felix (Xia Fei) posing for a modeling photoshoot.

After the shoot, one of the crew members asks Felix whether he would like to grab some snacks in the tea room before he heads out. Just then, he gets a phone call from his "Boss," who wants to assign him a job. Meanwhile, Lu Guang and Cheng Xiaoshi land at the airport. Guang is seen wearing a cat-shaped hat. Apparently, Xiaoshi urged him to put it on.

Lu Guang arrives at Bridon (Image via CMC Media)

As they are about to leave the airport, Guang senses the presence of the man with the red hair. However, he realizes he has mistaken someone else for the man he's worried about. Just then, the duo notices Felix's photograph in an advertisement. Guang recalls a memory from the past and is visibly worried.

Cheng Xiaoshi wonders whether Felix was in the magazine Qiao Ling read earlier. Just then, a man bumps into him and steals his phone. Xiaoshi chases after the man, who tries to fight back. The narrative for Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3 shows Liu Xiao arriving at Xiaoshi's aid.

Liu Xiao, as seen in the episode (Image via CMC Media)

He expertly defeats the man in hand-to-hand combat and retrieves Xiaoshi's phone. Xiao then introduces himself to Xiaoshi and Guang, mentioning how he's studying at Bridon. He asks them whether they have come to Bridon for a trip. Xiao even offers them a ride since he's out to pick up someone.

While Xiaoshi is ready to take Liu Xiao's offer, Guang reminds him about their plans. Xiao respects their wish, so he doesn't pester them. Instead, he gives them a card and tells them to contact him if they ever need any help. After meeting Guang and Xiaoshi, Liu Xiao contacts the red-haired man who has arrived in Bridon. He comments on how Bridon's air smells like rotten flesh.

Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3: Xiaoshi and Guang begin their investigation and make acquaintance with Felix

Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang in Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3 (Image via CMC Media)

Elsewhere in Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3, Lu Guang and Cheng Xiaoshi arrive at an apartment they have booked to visit Bridon. After resting for a while, Lu Guang uses his powers to peek into the memories associated with the photograph that Cheng Xiaoshi found in Qiao Ling's residence.

Interestingly, he discovers the existence of a book where their next clue lies. Following its location, the duo arrives at an old library. According to the establishment's librarian, the edition of the book that Xiaoshi and Guang are looking for stopped printing a decade ago.

He tells them that they can keep the book if they like it. As Xiaoshi opens the book, he finds nothing inside it. However, Guang informs him that his father must have written something on page 29 of the book. Eventually, Xiaoshi deciphers a code left by his father, which reads BAHATI.

Xiaoshi and Guang discover the book (Image via CMC Media)

According to Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3, Bahati refers to a cafe's location. Meanwhile, the librarian informs Felix about Lu Guang and Cheng Xiaoshi and their plan to visit Bahati. Felix realizes what he must do. The episode fast-forwards to Guang and Xiaoshi entering the cafe and discussing their next plans.

Bahati is a lively place where some foreigners are engrossed in watching live football games. Meanwhile, Xiaoshi struggles to pick an item to order. Just then, Felix arrives at the scene and asks Guang and Xiaoshi whether he can share the table with them. He also helps Cheng Xiaoshi pick an item from the menu.

Xiaoshi identifies Felix as the star celebrity. However, Felix urges him to quiet down as he doesn't want to draw unnecessary attention. Following that, Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3 shows a conversation between Xiaoshi and Felix. The latter reveals how he used to work at Bahati before.

Felix aka Xia Fey in the episode (Image via CMC Media)

On the other hand, Cheng Xiaoshi asks Felix whether the name Bahati has a special meaning. Xiaoshi's question piques the boy's curiosity but he doesn't say anything. Eventually, Lu Guang mentions that they are looking for someone who has something to do with the place's name.

Unfortunately, Felix doesn't know about it. However, he tells them to contact his manager the next day, who might know something about the name's significance. Meanwhile, Felix, aka Xia Fei, drinks with Xiaoshi and explains his relationship with his mission.

According to Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3, Xia Fei took up the modeling gig to make money. Blessed with good looks, he became popular. However, his competitors wanted to put him down. Thus, they tried to drown him in a pool. That's when his "manager," the man with the red hair, saved him.

The red-haired man (Image via CMC Media)

Following that, the narrative switches to the present. The locals at the Bahati cafe are seen as disappointed because their football team has lost the live game. Therefore, when Felix cheers for the winning team, they become furious.

Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3 then shows Lu Guang, Cheng Xiaoshi, and Felix running away from the infuriated locals. Eventually, the trio is saved by a red-haired man who happens to be Felix's boss. The episode ends with Guang recalling how that man held him under gunpoint in the original timeline.

Conclusion

Link Click: Bridon Arc episode 3 was pivotal in the narrative's context. The episode introduced Felix and revealed the red-haired man as his boss. Additionally, the episode revealed a vital clue to Cheng Xiaoshi's father's whereabouts. Now, how Guang and Xiaoshi react to the red-haired man remains to be seen.