Hey goddess and cherrie!
I'm currently on episode 28, and Jin Zhi is still alive at this point. It's getting so exciting, 'cause case-wise, one of Gao Jie's coworkers accused Jia Wen of killing her sister and soon-to-be brother-in-law, then ended up murdered herself. Life-wise, Gao Jie and Zhang Da Yong appear to be on the brink of getting back together and Jia Wen was sad and furious to see them in a warm embrace. I can't wait to keep watching!
No, I don't think I'll be watching parts III and IV any time soon. I'm moving into my new apartment tomorrow and starting a summer internship next week, so the series I'll be watching this summer will be limited to those I'm bringing with me (which is already a lot). There is just not enough time and not enough room, but a great desire exists, though. Someday, I will definitely finish this awesome series.
I'll try to find that Outburst thread and give it a bump, if need be.