What's the reason?
Smiling Tiger is related to Yongyan
We may not know who the mystery man is,
but he knows the truth
I had a scuffle with him outside a pub
Sorry -He's dead
Liang Wenjie, you're allegedly linked to the murder
Please come with us
Liang Wenjie
Where were you after 11 last night?
Who were you with, and what were you doing?
Ke'er and I were drinking at a pub
She had a drop too much
When I was going to see her home, she said she'd forgotten her bag
So I went back to the pub to get it
When I came out, Crying Dog had knocked her out
I had a scuffle with him
In the midst of chaos, I hit him with a rod
Then I left with Ke'er
According to the autopsy report,
Crying Dog was killed between 11 pm and 1 am
It coincided with the time of your tussle with him
The cause of death was multiple blows on the head by a hard object
I'm innocent
The lab tests show that...
there were only Crying Dog's blood and your fingerprints...
on the murder weapon
I didn't kill him
I really hit him just once
If he died from multiple hits on the head,
then I didn't kill him
When you knocked him out,
was there anybody around?
It was a quiet alley
Ke'er had passed out. So I doubt she saw anything
In other words, nobody can prove what you did
Madam, Liang Wenjie's lawyer is here...
to post bail
Prima facie evidence suggests...
manslaughter if not murder
He's not allowed to be released on bail
Yes, Madam
You were throwing up in the alley
What happened after that?
Crying Dog came out of nowhere...
and wouldn't leave me alone
He even got handsy
I struggled to free myself
Then Crying Dog gave me a slap,
and I passed out
In other words, you didn't see...
Crying Dog scuffling with Wenjie
No
Before I passed out, I think I saw...
Bro running towards me
I don't remember what happened after that
It was Bro who woke me up
Crying Dog was already lying on the floor then
Sir, my brother hit Crying Dog to save me
He didn't kill him
He merely knocked him out
What makes you so sure?
You'd passed out
How did it happen?
Who did it?
We're still working on the case
But I'd like to hear it from you
I believe you have many enemies. Who do you think killed him?
He's my buddy. I know him inside out
Someone must've provoked him!
Cool it
Crying Dog had been under me for many years
I'll get to the bottom of his death
Rest assured we'll nab the murderer
Good
I'm not a patient man
If you fail to get the murderer,
I won't sit back and do nothing
Don't you break the law
Looks like they're going to take the law into their own hands
Mum
Why are you still up at this hour?
My eyelid has been twitching
Your brother is in trouble
How do you expect me to sleep?
Don't worry, Mum
Anni and the police will find evidence...
to prove his innocence
We've struck a bad patch
Just how did your brother get into trouble with the law?
If he's convicted of murder,
what will we do?
Get a hold on yourself, Mum
If you fall ill, Brother will be worried
I believe there's justice
Brother is innocent
He'll be all right
Heaven,
nothing must happen to Wenjie
Please let him come home safe and sound
Heaven
Mum's not here? Is she all right?
She's resting at home as she's feeling unwell
She'll visit you next time
Please look after her for me while I'm not around
I will
Xuezhi
Do you believe me?
Of course I do
I did hit Crying Dog,
but only once
I didn't hit him a few times like they said
I believe you
Anni will get to the bottom of the matter
Is there anything I can do for you?
Take care of my mum...
and yourself,
and you'll be doing me a big favour
All the prima facie evidence is against Wenjie
Unless we have a witness,
it'll be hard to prove his innocence
I'm to blame
Why did I drink so much?
Had I been conscious,
I'd have witnessed what happened,
and been able to prove Bro's innocence
Wenjie says he's innocent. We've got to believe him
If he really goes to jail,
I'll never forgive myself
It's no use believing he's innocent
We need concrete evidence
What are your views, Yongyan?
Much as I want to believe Wenjie,
I can't deny the fact that he had a few drinks on the night in question
Alcohol may affect your judgement...
and make you lose your head
However drunk he might've been, he wouldn't kill
Tell me then
If this person wasn't Wenjie...
but a total stranger,
would you still strongly believe he's innocent?
You can't put it that way
I don't know other people, but I know Wenjie
He'd never take a life
According to the autopsy report,
Crying Dog died from multiple blows on the head by a rod
The fingerprints on the murder weapon were Wenjie's, too
The prima facie evidence is pretty straightforward
Wenjie said he'd only hit Crying Dog once
But he can't prove it
What are you trying to tell us?
I'm just stating a fact
Don't forget...
all the evidence you have is against him
So unless we have a witness,
we can't prove his innocence?
Crying Dog was a gambler and womanizer
Once he gambled away his money and couldn't even pay the prostitute
She almost filed a police report
Since he was such a gambling addict, he must've been in debt
Who were his creditors?
He used to frequent this cybercafé
There's a loan shark there by the name of Loan Shark Hao
He loaned over a hundred grand to Crying Dog
Police. Is Loan Shark Hao around?
He's at the last table
Thanks
Get him to pay up asap
Or I'll chop his limbs off!
Do you hear me?
Yes, Madam?
Loan Shark Hao?
Do you know this man?
No -Don't get funny with us
How about coming with me to the police station for a chat?
OK, I'll talk
I only gave him a loan. We didn't keep in touch
I had nothing to do with what he did
Did he owe you a lot of money?
Over a hundred grand
But the last time we met,
he paid me back all the money
Sorry, officers. I've to go
Madam, he looks suspicious
Sorry I hit you the other day
I've put it behind me
I know that Dad has dementia
I didn't mean to keep it from you
Don't worry, I don't hold it against you
Dad didn't want me to find out
I've struck a deal with Smiling Tiger
They won't make trouble for Dad again
Do you know that Crying Dog has been murdered?
What? I didn't know
You don't think I killed him, do you?
Relax, I didn't say you did
I don't want you to think I was the one
Anni has nabbed the suspect
I'm glad they didn't suspect me
Bro, if you ever need my help, come straight to me
Even if it means risking my life,
I'll do all I can to help you
That sounds so corny
This is brotherhood. You won't understand
No matter what happens,
I'm on your side
Granny
Yes?
Do you come here every day to collect empty cans?
Yes, what is it?
Have you seen this guy before?
What's the latest?
Nothing new at the moment
We're trying to find out...
if Crying Dog had other enemies besides Loan Shark Hao
It won't do Wenjie any good if this drags on for too long
I know that,
but there's no...
Madam, Ke'er is here with an old lady
She claims she's an eyewitness
What's your name? How old are you?
Relax
Just tell us your name and age
It's only for the purposes of our records
My name is Zhang Qing
I'm 70
OK, please tell us what you saw on the night in question
I always go there to collect empty bottles
There are many plastic and glass bottles there
When I passed by the alley that night,
I heard people arguing
I went closer to have a look
I saw two men quarrelling
One of them hit the other man...
with a rod
And then?
The man who was hit passed out
The other man woke the woman on the ground...
and walked towards me
I didn't want trouble, so I ran off
You saw one man hitting the other with a rod?
How many times did he hit him?
One time
Sure? -Yes, one time
OK
Tell me then
Who hit whom?
It was the middle of the night
And my eyesight is poor
I couldn't see clearly
You don't know what they looked like at all?
Not at all
Thanks for your cooperation
We might need you to come back to assist us further
Sure, sure
Granny, did you tell them everything?
Yes, I did
Good
Anni, now that we have a witness,
will Bro be released?
Her statement is in Wenjie's favour
But we need some time to process it
OK, keep me posted
Go home first
Bye
I'll walk you out, granny -Thanks
Finally, we have a witness whose statement is in Liang Wenjie's favour
Check the old woman out
You don't believe her story?
Don't you find it strange?
When we asked her questions,
she was quick to answer us
Got it
Dad, Mum, I'm back
Come and have dinner
Your parents were hoping you'd eat with them
What are you doing here?
Auntie told me it's your lunar birthday today
She invited me over for dinner
She also said you liked fish
So I made steamed tilapia
You always complain that the steamed fish your mum cooks has a fishy taste
Yongyan says his doesn't
You'll eat it with relish
You should've told me he was coming
It wouldn't be a surprise then
This is a surprise all right
Let's eat
I bet the fish tastes great
Have more -Thanks
Uncle
Thanks
You're right, it doesn't have a fishy taste
Sure? -Try it
A guy like Yongyan is rare
His culinary skills are superb
Anni doesn't even know how to cut vegetables
You've spoilt me
I went overseas for further studies
That's how I picked up cooking
As you know, expenses are high overseas
I had to cook my own meals
Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to cope financially
You went for further studies overseas?
What did you study?
Psychology
What do your parents do for a living then?
I'm an adopted son
Hong Lida adopted me
Hong Lida?
Chief Hong?
Yes
But he's left the underworld
Let's eat
How did I fare?
Not bad
How many marks?
50?
My parents loved the steamed fish
I'd say you scored...
80 marks
Such a high score?
I'm relieved
But you know,
I fear your parents might mind...
I'm Chief Hong's adopted son
I'm not sure about that
I'll ask them if I get a chance
You were so close to Wenjie
I doubt...
they'll accept me easily
I already made it clear to them that...
Wenjie and I had broken up
So don't worry
Thanks
By the way, you said you'd found a witness...
who could prove Wenjie's innocence
That's right,
but the rag-and-bone woman's statement is suspicious
We need to check her out first
I hope her statement helps...
and the truth will soon come to light
Anybody home?
Granny Zhang!
Who are you looking for?
We're looking for Zhang Qing
Yes, this is her house
Does she live alone?
She's been on her own all these years
Any idea what she does for a living?
She collects plastic bottles and cardboard boxes...
to sell them
I feel rather sorry for her
You seem to know her quite well
How are you related?
We're old neighbours
We've lived here for a number of years
How should I address you?
Call me Granny Huang
Granny Huang
Do you remember if Granny Zhang was at home last Saturday night?
Last Saturday...
She was at home
As she hadn't had dinner,
I bought food for her
She was coughing the whole night
I'm certain she was at home
Thanks
Really? That's terrific!
Will Wenjie be released soon?
The granny's statement is proof of his innocence
He'll be released in no time for sure
I must give thanks at the temple
Thank you for watching over my son
He's come through unscathed
Huixin, let's get ready to go to the temple
Ke'er
Anni
You sounded urgent over the phone. What is it?
Where did you find the rag-and-bone woman?
Somewhere near the crime scene
She was collecting empty cans, so I approached her
Sure?
Is that the truth?
Did you pay the old woman some money...
to give a false statement?
No
Stop lying
We've looked into it
She also admitted to taking your money
Jeez, she went back on her word
Why did you do that?
How could you pay someone to make a false statement?
It's a crime, you know
The consequences are dire
Bro got into trouble because of me
I have to help him no matter what
This is the only way I could think of
I know you want to help Wenjie
So do I
But...
Now that I've found out the truth,
I have to go by the book
You're here, Anni
Auntie
Ke'er told me she'd found a witness...
who could prove Wenjie's innocence
Terrific!
When will Brother be released?
Auntie, Ke'er had paid the witness...
to make a false statement
It's invalid
It's a false statement?
What do we do now?
Can you do me a favour, Anni?
Pretend that you're in the dark
Accept the old woman's statement...
so Wenjie will be exonerated
Much as I want to help,
I'm a law enforcer
I must not help cover things up
Why not?
Wenjie is your ex-boyfriend
Won't you help him just this once...
on account of that?
Don't pursue the matter
Let him come home safely
Hear me out, Auntie
I can't oblige you
I know you're worried about him
I'm just as worried. I also want to help him
I can only promise you that...
I'll do my best...
Not another word!
Mum
Sorry
I apologize on Ke'er's behalf
I don't hold it against her. She's eager to get you out
Are there no other solutions?
Trust me. I'll prove your innocence
Yongyan once said...
we could retrieve memories from our subconscious mind through hypnosis
You're suggesting getting him...
to hypnotize you?
I might've missed out some details since I'd had a few drinks
We might be able to use hypnosis...
to find evidence to prove my innocence
OK, I'll contact him
It's really nice of you to eat with me
I'm free anyway
You look more energetic, Dad
But of course
Keen to meet your son's girlfriend?
You have a girlfriend?
I'm talking about Bro
He has a new girlfriend?
It's Anni. Remember her?
It's her? Forget it then
Don't be prejudiced against her
She's quite a nice woman
We should trust Bro's taste
He got himself a cop for a girlfriend
His judgement can't be good
You're aware that...
ever since his fiancée passed on,
he had not gone into any relationship
He's finally got over her
We should give him our support
We owe him a lot
I can tell he really likes Anni a lot
Do give them your blessings. It's how you can make it up to Bro
What? You told him?
No, Dad
I didn't tell him his parentage
I just feel you should...
accept everything he likes
Come in
What a surprise, Dr Guo!
Care to eat with me?
I know you haven't eaten
You'll even skip lunch altogether if it's after 2. Am I right?
You really know me
Of course
I came because I have good news
What is it?
My dad no longer disapproves of our relationship
He'd like to invite you over for a meal
What made him change his mind?
What matters is, he approves of us now
Come on
We'll eat with your dad another day
I have a favour to ask of you actually
What is it?
Can you hypnotize Wenjie?
Relax
If you're too tense, I can't hypnotize you
As the metal balls swing to and fro,
relax yourself
Adjust your breathing
Close your eyes slowly
Imagine a cupboard before you
Stretch out your arm and open it
It contains memories of the night of the crime
Walk slowly into the cupboard, and you're back to the night in question
Ke'er
Wenjie
What did you see?
I think I really killed Crying Dog by accident
Madam -Madam
Here's the report
We went through everything and rearranged them
Thanks
Madam, according to... -It's OK
You may go. I'll read it myself
Madam, it's lunchtime
Why don't we go for lunch first?
I have no appetite
I don't believe Wenjie would kill
We must've missed something out
I must lose no time to find evidence...
that's to Wenjie's advantage
You guys go ahead
Madam
We already did all that we could
Is it time we went by the book and...
And what?
Charge Wenjie with murder?
Madam
We don't believe Wenjie would kill
But all the evidence is against him
He'll be convicted of manslaughter if not murder
You're well aware of that
Have some water
Thanks
Shall I cook steak for you?
Don't brood over Wenjie's case anymore
Take a break and relax
Is what you see in your subconscious mind...
always the truth?
Could it by any chance be your imagination?
From the medical perspective, the possibility is pretty low
Our subconscious mind...
is beyond our control, you see
Of course there are mental people...
who imagine they've done something
They suffer from delusional disorder
But Wenjie isn't mentally sick
So this doesn't apply to him
But I still don't believe...
Wenjie would kill on impulse
Nobody wanted it to happen
But if it's a fact, we have to accept it
Don't dwell on it anymore
Get some rest
I'll go and make dinner
Yes?
I prefer pasta
OK, since you want pasta, I'll cook pasta
Thank you
Yongyan
Who is she?
Your ex-girlfriend?
Her name is Linda
Sorry
Every time I think of her, I'm still overwhelmed with grief
But don't worry
I've got over her
I'm content just to have you by my side
I'll give you a hand
Come on
Linda
You lied to me
What did you promise me?
Have you forgotten it all?
I haven't forgotten you, Linda
Why are you so good to another woman then?
Believe me
I have my reasons for everything I do
You'll always be...
the only one in my heart
I won't believe you again
Linda
Linda!
Please
Anni, Ke'er and I are still doing our best
Don't give up. All is not lost yet
If I did kill someone,
I deserve to be punished by the law
Take care of Mum for me when I'm in jail
I don't believe you killed that man
You'll be all right
Don't worry about me
Do you still have headaches?
Take your meds regularly?
Make sure you take care
All right?
Can I come in?
Xuezhi? Come on in
What's up?
I have a way...
to find out who killed Crying Dog
But I'll need your help
What is it?
As you know, I have visions sometimes
So I'm thinking...
This is against the rules
I know
Thanks
Are you OK?
Need your meds?
Don't worry, I'm fine
I can do this
Stop if you can't go on
Did you see anything?
No
Let's not carry on. Your nose is bleeding
No! I must save Wenjie!
Let's go
Xuezhi
Get up
You OK?
Come on
Stay where you are!
It's you
Xuezhi
I saw it -What did you see?
I saw the murderer
Who was the murderer?
He was...
Xuezhi
We won!
Loan Shark Hao, pardon me for being a party pooper
You again, Madam
We need your assistance in investigating the murder of Crying Dog
I told you I had nothing to do with it. I didn't know him well
We don't just suspect anyone
Please come with us
After him!
Loan Shark Hao, tell us what happened!
Stop running!
Don't do anything stupid!
What are you trying to do?
Come closer and I'll jump down!
Come on, you're a man!
I didn't kill Crying Dog!
Why did you run away then?
I didn't mean to kill him. I was forced to do it!
I'll help you plead for leniency
You mean it?
Yes, trust me. I'll help you
If you plead guilty, you'll get a lighter sentence
It's true
Come on -Come over
Get down from there
Come over
Come on
I'll help you
What are you doing, Loan Shark Hao?
Loan Shark Hao!
What are you doing?
Loan Shark Hao!
What are you doing?
I'll go down to take a look
You may go
Wenjie
Thanks
I owe it to you I've been vindicated
It's Xuezhi you should thank
She used her predictive power to crack the case
And... -And what?
She had a relapse during the process...
and is now in hospital
The doctor says her chances of recovery are slim
Why are you so foolish?
Why sacrifice yourself to save me?
Get well soon,
or I'll never forgive myself
You know what?
I'm really happy when I'm with you
So please don't leave me
Wake up soon
I have so many things to say to you
If Xuezhi knew how you feel about her,
she'd be so touched
I've never said these words to her
I thought I'd get many chances to do that
But...
I don't want to lose her
Heaven won't have the heart to take her away
Be strong
She won't want to see you so upset when she wakes up
You've come to
Is everything OK now?
Yes. Thanks
I'll get the doctor
Don't go
When I was unconscious,
I felt so light...
I seemed to have drifted to another place
But all of a sudden,
I heard your voice
You were calling my name
I can't bear to leave
I can't bear for you to leave either
Nothing must happen to you
All right?
Xuezhi
You're scaring me, Xuezhi
Xuezhi!
Subtitles: S Lin, MediaCorp TV