I'm a cop.
I'm supposed to fight crime
And maintain law and order.
But
I got to act like a thief sometimes
breaking and entering.
It all began
when I got a transfer to the 8th Precinct.
Back then
I was still a newbie.
My wife scolded me when I got home drunk.
It's funny if your wife wouldn't do so.
I know. You're the lucky one.
Your wife won't bother you much.
That's because I know where the line is.
Okay.
Brother Xian.
Here you are.
Hurry up. Get your gun.
Who paid for it yesterday?
You, fool, paid for it again.
Alright, don't tease me.
Brother Ming, you drank too much.
You stink.
A newbie.
You're such a busybody.
Hold your gun properly.
Hurry up, get on the van.
Or there's no room for you.
Hang on.
Let me talk to the hotel.
Today we gonna arrest the wanted man.
He runs a gambling den here.
Those playing mahjong inside
know our City Council Chairman.
Let's wait and see.
Toothache?
A bit.
Here.
Use this to take it out.
Or let me help you?
No thanks, Brother Dong.
Freeze.
Come on. Put it down. Don't move.
Get down.
Hands up.
You're having fun.
What's up now?
Don't move.
We're friends.
Don't be that way.
All of you come downstairs.
Come down. Hands up. Hurry up.
Move over. Get down.
Stand against the wall.
What's the fuss?
You lost weight. I hardly recognize you.
Whoa, that's huge.
You carry this huge one just to play mahjong.
Brother Lin.
Not happy?
I won this round.
Don't move. You heard me? Get down.
Don't move.
Put your hands up.
Get down, now.
Hands up.
What you doing? Stoned?
From the 9th Precinct.
This is a joke. Take him away.
Yeh, let's go.
Leave it to Brother Ming.
You're a joke.
Get down, now.
What are you looking at? Let's go.
Leave it to Brother Ming? But the guns and drugs.
That's the Chairman's son, lying down there and stoned.
The other one?
You're new here. Just see it with your eyes open.
Alright.
Come on.
Are you dead?
Wake up.
Get your things and come with us. You heard me?
Why are you here today?
Brother Dong.
What?
Hurry up.
Faster.
Don't make a face.
What are you waiting for? Come on.
What?
Brother Dong.
Alright, shut up.
Yeh.
Let's go.
Brother Dong.
Take it Out if it hurts.
Hello?
Yes.
Isn't it yours?
No, Brother Dong.
No?
It's yours.
What?
Brother Dong, I'm new here. It's not right.
We take you as brother.
As brothers, we're of a single mind. Right?
Right?
That's right, but...
But what?
Brother Dong.
I didn't see anything today. Don't worry.
Excuse me.
(Investigation Brigade)
Yeh, how did you get transferred here?
I like it here.
Where do you live?
In town.
In this neighbourhood?
No wonder you could ride a bike to work.
You live so close.
It's your own place?
I rent it.
But I want to get one.
Yeah. That's the right way.
You really should get your own place.
If you wanna get one
I can help you End a cheaper one around here.
Mr. Chairman.
What brought you here?
What's going on?
They were only playing mahjong.
You arrested all my men.
We didn't.
Why did you raid Old Hsieh for no reason?
Don't get upset. Let's have tea.
I'm not upset. We're done if you get Old Hsieh in troubles.
If he gets screwed, he can't stand for the next election.
Come over here.
Drink tea, read newspapers.
The crime rate is getting higher.
People are complaining.
I shut them up. Did you know that?
What complaints? No such thing.
You've got nothing better to do.
But to read the newspapers.
Alright. He's looking for information.
Come over. Let's have tea.
Let me sit there.
What are you up to? It's all a mess.
We're not up to anything.
Give me a break.
It's all settled now. Don't worry.
Not dare to read the newspapers?
Now playing with the phone.
You can fight crime with your phone.
Good job.
Mr. Chairman.
We use the newspapers and phones
to understand why there's more crime.
Gambling houses opened next to the schools.
The kids are influenced by...
What? What are you talking about?
Which station were you from previously?
Take it easy.
Aren't you going for an exam?
Mr. Chairman asks you to study well. Go.
You must teach the newbie. Got it?
- Where's your Chief? Bring him out. - Nothing,
He's new. He knows nothing.
What's that attitude?
Brother Ming.
You cycle to work every day with this?
Yeah.
If you've a toothache
keep your mouth shut.
Welcome, sir.
Hi.
First time here?
That's right.
Please follow me.
Sure.
May I know your name, sir?
I'm Yeh.
Mr. Yeh, I'm Liao. How are you doing?
Let me show you our project.
From the front of the main building
you can see the balcony and the master bedroom.
There's a balcony here.
Yeh Ming Xian.
Hui Min, you know each other?
I'll leave it to you.
Thanks.
It's been a while.
Yeah, it's been a while.
Our show flat here is 80 ping in size.
Now you can see the ceiling, 3.4 meters high.
With nothing in between.
The living room has a solid color scheme
suitable for a guy like you.
Our layout comes with three bedrooms.
Now you can see the flooring in the master bedroom.
- The wood we used here... - I'm sorry.
Sorry for what?
I wanted to call you.
But at that time I thought
I should get my work done
before looking for you.
You came here for me?
I noticed you work here when I was on duty in this area.
Since then
I make a detour here every day and night.
Why didn't you turn up earlier?
I know the presales will be over soon.
Yeah.
I'm not sure where the next project is after this.
I'm sorry.
Sorry?
I miss you so much.
Take a look at the layout.
Please go ahead. We're done here.
Feel free to look around.
This way please.
The balcony here won't be blocked, I guarantee.
Take a look at the information.
Let me know if you really like it
I can get you a discount.
- Alright. - Let me help you.
Just play along later.
I'll drink for you.
Thanks.
Are you alright?
Fine.
Why you didn't turn on the lights at home?
You want supper?
No, I'm so tired.
What are you doing?
Alright. Give me a break.
So tired.
A new gun?
It looks different.
It's our life line. Don't play with it.
Tell me, why did he do that?
He did something wrong?
- Someone turned him in. - You're...
- Police. - This way.
Because of drug dealing.
Drug dealing?
Yeah.
He's a police officer.
Hi.
This morning someone from outside beat our student.
You can see blood everywhere.
I don't know what he used to punch his head.
He's in the hospital now.
Can you tell me more? How did it happen?
The students said our school has some gangsters.
I mean some outside force.
I don't know the detail.
But someone must have turned him in.
Black Monkey brought a gun to school.
I can't even say that?
A gun?
Who's Black Monkey?
A gangster. He's gone too far.
See for yourself.
Watch your manners.
Black Monkey brought two guys here.
They pinned my classmate down here and punched him.
A modified Silver was used to punch my classmate's head.
How did you know it's modified?
We all know.
So who's Black Monkey?
Who's Black Monkey?
The Chairman's son.
The Chairman's son?
What brought him here?
Ask anyone outside the school.
They all know.
Why are you all gathering here?
Someone got beaten up.
It's none of your business.
Go back to your class, all of you.
What else do you know?
Teacher Chen.
Why are these students not in class?
Take them away.
Let's go to the classroom.
He's your student? -That's right.
What's his name? Go back to class.
Who do you think you are?
What's my name? My name?
Alright.
I'm asking you to leave.
You called for me here.
- Now you ask me to leave. - Who made the call?
What is a police officer to you?
Who made the call?
You come over here.
I Called 911.
Because of the auto alert system, so...
Principal, I'm sorry, so sorry.
I can see.
Principal.
The Chief of the 8th Precinct.
Brother Dong.
Hello?
Okay.
I'll leave it to you.
I'm sorry.
You can go now. Let me handle it.
What do you mean?
The Chief sent me here to handle it.
Another case that I can't touch again?
Come with me.
Can you please go back?
It's the Chairman's son, right?
What are you talking about?
You know what I'm talking about.
Stop it.
Brother Dong.
The student's been beaten up so badly.
Don't be that way.
You'll handle it?
Show me how you can handle it.
Or you want me to line up the students? Let you ask them?
Go ahead.
Please come in.
Here you are.
Chief.
I've been waiting for you.
I'm sorry.
Tired?
No.
Come here.
Yes, sir.
Here are some files. Take a look.
Take a look. I won't bite you.
Some big cases that we've cracked in the last two years.
They come in handy for future investigation.
Also good if you want to publish a book.
Pick it up.
I'll let you sort them out.
Sort them out properly.
You've to make a written copy. Listen to the audio.
Aren't you having an exam?
It'll help you a lot.
Thank you, Chief.
That Peng fella
has crossed the line
too far.
He even seized
the nursing homes for old folks.
Greed has gotten him.
He shows no mercy.
Brother Lin.
Peng Sheng Li... wasn't it a big case?
Why wasn't there a proper closure report?
The Chief knows best.
Just follow his instructions.
We work as a team here.
A team?
Let me tell you.
First, listen to all the audio files.
Tell me if you need help.
Go see a doctor for your toothache.
Better take it out. Don't sit on it.
Bloody police.
That Peng fella
seized the land of the nursing homes
for old folks.
I can't take it any more. (Wang Shuei Qing)
I got to kill him.
(Property tycoon stabbed to death)
That screwdriver was always on my bike.
A very old motorbike.
The box gets stuck quite often.
I used the screwdriver to ply it open.
The hole at the back was smaller.
I sharpened the screwdriver's tip
to ply it open.
That day,
I stopped at the traffic lights.
Just my luck
I saw Peng passing through
in an expensive car.
Good that fate finally
brought us together.
Thinking about what he did to my old man.
I got it.
In the murky mud.
This is the murder weapon?
Hey.
Let me ask you.
You don't care about Zhi? Don't you?
Who's Zhi?
He got beaten up unconscious by Black Monkey.
Nonsense. The doctors are trying to help him.
See for it yourself at the hospital.
You chickens
cut deals with the politicians and businessmen.
What are you talking about?
Stop the nonsense.
Tell me exactly what happened that day.
Black Monkey suddenly turned up in school.
Pulled the drug dealer aside
asking for the snitch.
Drug dealer? Which one is that?
I'm not a snitch here.
Black Monkey has gone too far this time.
We couldn't stand it any longer.
Or we wouldn't be talking to you, officer.
- What? - Why you hit people?
Black Monkey mentioned a snitch. What's it about?
Black Monkey went bananas.
He said the police raided the gambling house.
He's sure there must be a snitch.
How could it be?
We don't even know where it is. How could we tell anyone?
You've to prove what you say.
Black Monkey did it with a gun. You've to prove it.
Prove it?
Isn't it your job to prove it?
Or let us find the proof, so you can break the case?
Damn it. Show some respect to the police.
Alright. Stop it.
Zhi's family is very poor.
They can't afford the medical bill.
Please help them. -What manners? Get on your bike.
Ask our school.
Who would say good things about the police?
Can't even tell a modified gun. Fuck!
Say it again.
Excuse me, where is Lin Wen Zhi?
Lin Wen Zhi. Just a moment. Let me check.
Thanks.
He has the symptoms of brain swelling.
The doctor has prescribed medicine
for lowering his blood pressure.
Nurse.
Yes.
The tube... is it making it hard for him to breathe?
May I know who are you?
Police.
Police. You've to talk to the patient's family.
His breathing is not stable.
The doctors said the ventilator is necessary
to keep him alive.
We've to wait till he's stabilized before
the doctors could take the ventilator away.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Zhi.
Do you hear mama's voice?
Mama knows you're suffering.
The police still wants to ask you about that day.
Mama will ask the questions.
If you can hear me
move your fingers, alright?
Was it the Chairman's son who beat you that day?
He used a gun to beat you?
Get some good rest. Good boy.
We're poor.
But
I believe my son won't tell lies.
A good kid
beaten up in school like this.
We already told them it's the Chairman's son.
The police keep coming back.
You've asked questions.
You've taken notes.
How many times do you have to ask?
Aren't you here to ask again? Where are you going?
(The 9th Precinct)
Black Monkey, get on the car.
He's a cop.
So what?
Roll down the window.
What's the matter?
Why were you following us?
It's on my way.
You're such a stupid idiot.
Model student.
Here you are.
Excellent.
This is a community, not a school.
Don't be so stubborn.
Don't show your emotions, or you'll be in trouble.
You're really a stupid idiot.
You'll see if you don't stop.
Bravo! Brother Justice.
Don't act smart.
You'll be screwed.
Alright. Don't tease him.
Who's teasing him?
We've to learn from him.
What's wrong with you?
Nothing better to do?
What made you tail the veteran cop?
I told you to forget about the student case.
But you don't listen.
Is it any better now?
You better behave yourself.
Either that or you'll be transferred.
Do me a favour.
Your job is to archive the files properly.
Just so we can publish a book.
Let's do that. Alright?
Sure.
He keeps digging into it
again and again. What's it for?
You should've known better.
Don't cross the line. Tell him.
He's asking for troubles if he does it again.
Try again.
You still have to brush your teeth properly at home today.
Take good care of your teeth. Remember to floss.
Rinse your mouth.
Are you alright?
Doctor.
Why don't you take it out if it's so painful?
We do that sometimes.
But the tooth could be saved.
Let me clean it again. It could be saved.
Excuse me.
Take it.
Hello?
Yeah.
Oh.
Hey.
I thought I could do something
with that person at this station.
But
it's too disappointing.
That person is a guy or a woman?
We've to go up?
Be careful.
Can we keep holding our hands?
Till?
This time
up to you.
(Owe money)
Granny, please take it.
Keep it properly.
For you.
Granny, don't come out. Stay where you're.
I'll be back again soon.
Cheers.
Bottoms up.
Cheers.
Not bad.
Come on.
Thanks.
Help yourself.
Yeh has bottomed up. Chief, your turn now.
When their elders have troublesome affairs
the young take the toil of them.
Give it to Dong. Give everyone a toast, on my behalf.
Cheers.
Take your time for the drinks and food.
I go order more food.
Drink as much as you want.
You can sit there. Don't come with me.
Let me see you off.
No. Why bother?
I can order more food.
We hardly touched these plates. Pack them away.
Serve the food I ordered.
Good. I'm going after this round.
Nor feeling well.
Let's go together.
Brother Ming.
You were super.
All these cases you've cracked.
The seniors in my school were talking about you.
You're excellent.
Let's bet.
I think
you can't last, not even this year.
Well
I don't want to last that long.
Good for you.
I went to the high school and asked the teacher.
The high school student was hit by the handle of a gun.
He'll become a vegetable if nothing could be done.
You've gone too far.
We're here drinking.
Let's not talk about it while drinking.
Do me a favour. Drink with me.
But Brother Ming, it's not right.
We are all...
Here I am.
Have you eaten?
A bit.
Eat a bit more.
Boss, give us a bowl and chopsticks.
Straight away.
My colleague, Yeh.
Handsome. An officer looks so handsome.
Just like me.
How are you doing, Yeh?
Behave yourself.
I'm only saying hello to him.
Let's play games.
Young lady.
We came a long way from Kaohsiung City.
We heard your family is in heavy debt.
What's up now?
The cops will protect you? You don't have to repay?
Cops are really something.
What are you talking about?
Leave us alone.
Watch out.
Let's go.
Get up.
Ann.
Good.
Fucking cop.
Yeh.
Alright.
You're killing him.
Stop it.
You're hurt.
Never mind.
- Let me help you. - I'll do it.
Let me help you.
Thanks.
Painful?
Not too bad.
There's blood.
Your wife is calling.
Hello?
I'm still outside.
Hello, how are you?
Nothing. I'm busy.
Busy with what?
Don't talk nonsense.
Stop fooling around.
Hello?
I'm his colleague.
Nothing. We had dinner together.
The one joking with you is my girlfriend.
What girlfriend? What are you talking about?
Give me the phone.
Yang Ming Cheng. Give me.
Hello, how are you?
He's here with me.
- Nothing. - Hui Min.
Let me tell you. Your hubby is so handsome today.
Why don't you join us?
It's okay. Come on.
Hui Min, don't come out. It's late.
Really?
Good. Let me text you the address.
Good. You must come.
Alright. Bye.
We haven't danced for a long time.
Be careful. Stand up properly.
Stand up properly.
I'm going to dance with Yeh. Yeh.
Let's go. Dance with me.
No.
- Come on. - You dance with him.
You must come with me. I want you to dance with me.
Come over.
Yang Ming Cheng, sit down.
Go away. I'm dancing with him.
You dance with him.
Follow the music.
You can dance.
Jane, let's play games.
Play with me.
It's easy. Let's do it again.
Your guest is here.
Sorry to make you come here.
I'm Ann. How do I address you?
I'm Min.
- Ann. Min. - Hi, Min.
He's so handsome today.
Give him a kiss for me.
Never mind him.
Alright. Yang Ming Cheng, you're losing.
I'm losing badly.
Introduce yourself.
How to introduce?
Brother Ming.
Brother Ming. This is my...
Your?
She's Min.
Hi, Min.
Alright. It hurts. Let go of me.
Let me.
Yeh.
You play this game? You really are sitting on top.
Let's go. Leave the boys alone.
Min, don't go.
Min.
Alright, Yeh.
Your boss has walked away. Drink up.
Give me a break.
Great.
Yeh, let me kiss you.
Get off me.
Brother Ming.
What's wrong with you?
You're being shy?
Come on, like this.
I haven't been so happy for a long time.
My granny called today.
My brother went to see her today.
But a creditor took him away.
How much do they want?
$2 million for the loan amount.
Another $4 million for the interest.
It became $6 million.
Now it's $8 million.
$8 million.
How to pay back?
I'm sorry.
I'm letting off some steam.
Just letting off some steam.
I'll be line.
Let it out and I'll be fine. Sorry.
I didn't mean it.
You hate me now?
You wouldn't live like this
if it weren't me.
I'm very well.
Look, the rich people over there.
You should live your life like them.
You should marry a rich man.
Tired?
Sit with me.
Never mind. Sit with me.
You feel better?
Nothing.
Yeh Ming Xian.
Originally from Fengshan, Kaohsiung City.
Graduated from Fengshan High School, Class 302.
Your mother runs a noodle shop along Guangfu Road.
Most famous for its dumplings.
What are you talking about?
Nothing much.
I'm telling you
over half of the Taichung police have such information.
Do you know your situation?
Brother.
I'm risking my life
to eat this pork rice with you here.
Still don't get it?
We're here together.
If a gunman comes in and opens fire,
how many seconds do I have more than you?
At least two seconds.
I can still take cover.
What about you? Where can you go?
Under the table?
You're so naive.
I know what you're saying.
You want me to stay away from Black Monkey.
Just turn a blind eye to it.
It's not something you could handle.
Seriously, you're so unlucky.
On your first mission
you met someone like Black Monkey.
People offer money to keep your mouth shut.
But you didn't want it.
How could I take it?
Like how you eat this fatty pork.
You've got grease on your lips after eating it.
What can you do?
Nothing?
Use this towel
to wipe your lips.
The whole world knows you've eaten the fatty pork.
But nobody can tell by your look.
It's okay if you don't want to eat it.
But you got to stay away. Mind you your own business.
You've eaten the meat too?
If so
why are you a cop?
Who?
I don't know.
Hello?
Take cover.
Get down.
Stay away from the windows.
I know. No drinking tonight. Back on time.
Not going out with Brother Ming. Bye.
Talked so much, women.
Alright.
You're not hurt. Don't make a face.
Let me see.
Let me check.
Holy shit.
What a big stone. Someone wanted your life.
Brother Ming.
It looks like a mango.
Thrown at his house at night. Almost killed him.
Holy shit.
Brother Dong, come here.
You wanna catch?
What the heck.
Great.
You'll pass out if you got hit.
Alright.
Let's have tea to celebrate for you.
What? Still pissed?
Get the fingerprints.
But we have all touched it.
How to test? Take it back.
Lin Hui Min.
What?
Come here.
Who have you upset lately?
The only person is you. Who can it be?
Seriously.
Think about it.
Nobody.
What's it?
Someone from above is looking for you.
Who?
Big boss.
The one in the City Council?
That's right. The Council Chairman.
Mr. Chairman.
Here she is.
- Miss, he is over there. Go ahead. - Let her in.
Thank you.
Mr. Chairman.
How are you doing? Have a seat.
You'll sit here.
Next to Mr. Chairman.
Thanks.
Here.
Don't be shy.
Take a seat here.
Let's drink with Mr. Chairman.
No, thanks.
Don't be shy here.
No, thanks.
Don't be shy.
Yeh, from the 8th Precinct.
Officer Yeh is your...
Sure.
Boyfriend?
Or are you married?
Not married yet.
Your boyfriend is an officer.
There's bound to be some problems you can't resolve.
Come and talk to Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Chairman will help you out.
Thanks.
Ms. Lin.
Tell your boyfriend.
In this crazy world we live
no one knows what will happen next.
He
has to learn.
It will do him good.
Come.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Don't be shy if you really need help.
(Firearms storage room)
Please
don't make it difficult for me.
I won't kill myself.
I would have done it long ago if I really want to die.
What is me gun for?
Lots of loan sharks have turned up in this neighbourhood.
Shouldn't I call on them?
Brother, seriously.
If you really are short of money
ask Brother Dong to talk to the Chairman. It can be done.
We all know that.
The easiest way, right?
(Pawn Shop)
Here's $1.2 million.
You keep this $1.2 million.
I take him home.
The balance
I'll pay you back when I can.
You must have forgotten?
Forgot how much you owe me?
I run a company here.
Look at all the men here. I don't need to pay them?
They all work for free?
It's a legitimate company. Don't you know that?
I know that.
All you want is get the money back.
Give me some time. I'll do it.
Listen carefully.
Her brother is a small matter.
Come on. Take him out.
Come out.
Your brother right? That's him?
Did they do anything to you?
Nothing.
Speak louder.
Nothing.
Nothing. It's nothing.
Here's the deal.
You take $1.2 million today.
I got you another $1.8 million. $3 million in total.
I bring him back today.
- I owe you a favour. - Hang on.
He asked for it.
He came to me.
$3 million. Am I a charity?
You think I'm a charity here?
I know $1.2 million is not enough.
What about this?
I give you the gun as well.
Let's talk about it.
What are you talking about?
Don't shout at me.
Shoot me now if you've the guts.
Sit down.
I'm happy to make friends with you.
You dare to offer. I dare to take it.
Sign here.
Write it down, clearly.
The gun is so beautiful.
Write down the number clearly. I take it.
I get a high price for you.
Write properly. You can take him away.
You're a joke.
Live in a world of silence
Can't find the past. Can't think of the future.
The cool breeze brings a sense of sadness.
The deep resentment is buried in my heart.
Restraint is exercised against my will.
The cool breeze brings a sense of sadness.
Money rules our lives in this age.
I'm at a crossroad of humanity.
Justice seems so far away.
(Get well soon, Zhi.)
(We miss you, Zhi.)
I was worried Zhi would do bad things.
I would check in his sleep.
Look for needle marks on his arms.
He's mature. I didn't have to worry about him.
You've a colleague called Yeh.
He was here before.
Gave us some money.
He was here?
Yeah. With the money.
It's not right to take it.
But if I don't take it
it's not right if I don't.
Thinking of how my old man was bullied all his life
by the most powerful and richest man.
Where can someone like me go?
Turn myself in. That's the right thing.
Did I regret? Of course, I did.
Brother Ming.
Before Wang Shuei Qing turned himself in
we had no clues of him?
Why are you bothering with an old case?
No harm telling you.
After Wang Shuei Qing turned himself in
I came here to investigate.
I wanted to find out why he killed the victim.
He used to live here.
Now it's vacant.
His dad is old.
He lives in a nursing home.
He grew up in such an environment.
Why are you telling me all this?
You always ask me about Wang Shuei Qing.
Yeah.
Why did you let him turn himself in?
What's wrong with you?
Are you questioning me?
That's what I wanted to know.
Let me ask you.
If it were your case, what would you do?
He killed a rich guy
who made all his money from land speculation.
Look at this place. His dad suffered so much.
You're not angry?
Certainly I was angry.
But he did kill someone.
That's right. So he turned himself in.
But it's not the same.
Because you got him first.
This Wang Shuei Qing.
It didn't take me long to track him down.
He worked at a timber factory
as a night watchman.
I got to know his daily life.
He quit his job on the fifth day after the murder.
From what I've got
he was going to Kaohsiung City for his daughter.
After I found out his motives
honestly
I didn't feel good when I cracked the case.
Wake up.
You can fall fast asleep after killing someone?
Not bad.
You gonna meet your daughter?
You should tidy yourself up.
Let me tell you again.
Don't try to be funny.
Or you'll be dead. Got it?
I know. Don't worry.
Ya Ting.
You go first.
Bye.
Here.
The fee for your next semester.
No. For you.
Papa's promised you. Keep it safely.
But.
Papa...
Papa is going somewhere far for work.
Can't come and see you.
It's late. Go.
Go now. Papa got to go.
Papa.
For you.
You must work hard.
I'll tell mama you're doing fine.
I got to go. Bye.
Bye.
When I was young, my father worked at the dock.
Peng was his boss.
Either his pay came late, or he's not paid in full.
One day, my father brought a few men along
to talk to him.
Peng wasn't happy.
He said my father was a gangster and should be locked up.
What's it again?
A gangster?
He's locked up just like that.
What law did he break?
The Act for Eliminating Hoodlums
The government was like that in those days.
If they don't like you, they call you a gangster and you're one.
When I was older, my father was released.
He helped with an election campaign
and met Peng again.
He was called a gangster again and sent back to jail.
Peng was, in my whole life,
the person I hated most.
Wang Ah Huo.
Lisa.
Yeah.
Faster.
Do it properly.
Sure.
Or the officer will lock you up.
You should change the diaper over there.
May I know how long has he been here?
Since the officer sent him here.
His name is Yang.
For over a year now.
We haven't seen his family.
Mr. Yang pays for everything.
You can take a look.
(Signature of Guardian: Yang Ming Cheng)
Here you are. Come here. Take a seat.
I'm sorry. I kept you waiting.
No. Never mind.
About what you said the other day,
the money.
The money is not a problem.
Look, I got it for you.
The check is ready.
$3 million.
This check is not dated.
You can cash it anytime.
I'm wondering.
I've a place.
If you're willing to move in
I'll put it under your name.
Don't worry. I'll take care of you.
Are you done?
Almost.
Add more. So hot here.
Add some honey.
Ann.
I think we better split.
You know what I do.
I'll get into trouble sooner or later.
It's dangerous for you.
This is your first day as a cop?
You didn't know all this three years ago?
I knew it three years ago.
But it's not too late to make a decision.
You're still so young.
You can get married and have kids.
Live a normal life. You don't have to work in the bar.
Leave me. You've no future with me.
Thank you very much
for planning my future.
I'm not planning your future.
But haven't you thought about
if something happens to me,
I don't mind.
But what about you?
Okay.
I know.
Let's split.
Let's split up. It's okay.
Let me hit you.
Hit until I'm happy. Then we split.
Move.
Get lost.
Turn around.
I don't want to see your face.
Is it necessary?
Yeah. This is what I want.
I hate your face.
Yang Ming Cheng.
You can dump me.
Of course you can dump me.
You can dump now.
Dump me now.
Faster.
You want to dump me, right?
You can.
I'll let you do so.
You better do it now.
Yang Ming Cheng, I love you so much.
I love you so much.
Don't do this.
You're hard working.
Get it done and you'll get a promotion.
What?
(See you at God of War Temple)
You don't know Ann talks about you every day?
Really?
I can't help it. I'm more handsome than you.
You know the Chairman has his own ATM?
His son Black Money is so ridiculous.
We all know he's a junkie.
But he's the Chairman's only son.
Precious son.
We can't do anything to him.
He is not only a junkie,
also sells guns and drugs, a real gangster.
He does funny things in schools too.
But the more screwed up Black Monkey is
the more money we can take.
You got it now?
I know you don't like to hear certain things.
But I still have to remind you.
All they care is if Black Monkey is locked up
the ATM won't work any more.
Nobody cares about you.
You should think for yourself.
Yeh.
I miss you so.
I got this good luck charm for you.
Thanks.
Keep you safe.
For you too.
What? Don't be shy.
Wear properly.
Excellent.
Very good.
Yeh, I knew you would do a good job.
Look, it's good.
Excellent.
Yeh, I've even got a book title.
You'll be surprised.
It's 'Good Morning, Mr. Captain'.
Good Morning, Mr. Captain.
Not American Captain, but Taichung Captain.
The Chairman said let bygones be bygones.
He'll have dinner with us.
Especially you, you got to be there.
Sure.
It's a deal.
You can go now.
Not bad.
This is high class.
Mr. Chairman is our host here.
Mr. Chairman, after you.
After you.
Come on, everyone.
Give Yeh a toast.
(Brother Ming is calling)
My son is useless.
I get pissed off when I see his face.
He won't listen.
Mr. Chairman, don't be mad.
Young people are impulsive.
You should ask Yeh.
Yeh is also young.
He understands better what young people think.
True? Brother Yeh?
Give me some suggestions.
Give me some.
I don't know how to school him.
Mr. Chairman.
It's nothing personal.
But he's crossed the line this time.
He went to the high school and attacked a student.
- Whacked his head with a gun. - What are you saying?
- He is now on a ventilator. - Can you prove it?
You listened to the kid's bullshit.
You believed him?
Who do you think you are?
It's about the law.
You don't know?
If I believe what you've just said
the sky is falling.
You already found my son guilty.
I still got to school him?
You're saying he's impossible? I should give up on him.
He really did it.
You've got to prove it.
I know.
Prove it.
What about this?
Let me see.
He wanted to help the mother and son.
May I humbly suggest
give them some donations.
Good.
- You'll be the representative? - Good idea.
Give it to the mother and son.
You'll be the good guy.
Mr. Chairman, what do you think?
I'm all for it.
I let our Chief know and ask him to donate too.
- Mr. Chairman, you'll donate $1 million. - Sure.
Make donations.
The more the better.
Thank you, all of you.
But I'll still get to the bottom of it.
Shit.
No way.
Pull over.
Police road block.
Turn off the engine. Gears shift to P.
I'm from the 8th Precinct.
The 8th Precinct.
You've been drinking?
Just a little.
At the Chairman's dinner.
The Chairman?
Don't use the VIPs to bluff me.
The media is here today. Please cooperate.
Come on.
Please exit your vehicle for a test.
This way.
This way please.
It's new. Confirm it.
There's something wrong.
Sir, what's that in your car?
What?
Come and see.
Please take it out.
It's not mine.
Isn't it your car?
What are you filming for?
What are you doing?
Don't touch me.
Stop filming.
Stop it.
Please cooperate.
It's not mine.
It's your car. How can it not be yours?
It's not mine.
Stop it.
Let me go.
It's not mine.
Cuff him.
What are you doing?
Let me see the Chairman.
Don't make a fool of yourself.
Don't make a scene here.
Kick him out.
You're one of them. Right?
You planted it there?
Don't run.
Get him.
Don't run.
Stand still. Don't mess with us.
Don't run.
Don't mess with us. Don't let him in.
The Chairman called it a day. What can we say?
Chen Chao Fu. Don't go away.
What do you want?
- Why did you set me up? - Chase him out.
Why did you set me up?
That's not mine.
Chase him out.
Why did you frame me?
Don't embarrass yourself.
Get him out.
Take him out.
Chen Chao Fu.
Why did you set me up?
What's up?
Broken. Get someone to fix it.
Let me turn the water off.
Get someone to fix it.
Get someone to fix it. No problem.
It's okay.
Mr. Chairman.
What's the matter?
Would you do me a favour?
Can you please let Yeh Ming Xian go?
Why do you ask me?
He's a cop.
A cop who sells drugs.
Do you a favour?
No, Mr. Chairman. He never sells drugs.
He's not that kind of person.
He's not that kind of person?
He really is not that kind of person?
He's not.
Come with me.
Sheng.
Wake up. All you know is sleep.
Sleep till the end of the world.
Dad.
You useless brat.
What's up?
Her husband said you sell and do drugs.
His wife is here.
Will you tell her
you are not?
I'm not. It's against the law.
Did you do it?
No.
Mr. Handsome.
Brother Ming. What brought you here?
To talk to you.
Can we go in for tea?
Sure.
Send me to jail.
How could you say that?
You'll go to hell when people ask you to do so.
What else can I do?
There must be a way.
Will you help me?
Show them your tattoo and tell them to let me go.
He's innocent.
What bullshit.
Why don't you stab him with a screwdriver?
You haven't changed a bit. Full of bullshit.
So stubborn.
What can I do?
Either I give in or take the money.
You've money?
It's not a case of either you like it or not.
You have to be flexible.
Going to jail is not bad.
I don't have to cook for myself.
Right, Brother Ming?
Food is provided.
You're saying I can't cook?
Bullshit.
You won't like it, that kind of junk food.
So that was it.
I was going to give in
ready to swallow all the injustice and suffering.
But then
Brother Ming gave me another choice.
He told me
even if you're down to one last breath
you got to lift your head up for air.
The kids are here.
He's a shame to the police.
Alright. Forget about it.
Look.
Surveillance cameras everywhere.
Those will help us later.
Brother Ming.
Why are you helping me?
You used to ask me...
Why are you a cop? What good does it serve?
Thanks to your computer desktop photo.
So handsome.
You newbie. You've turned us on.
Give me a break.
Smile, just like you did in the photo.
White teeth, bright smile.
Brother Ming.
What?
A car is coming.
Great!
It's gonna be a long night.
Get some rest.
Not so soon.
Now I know what it's like to be a thief.
Chief of Thief.
Take it.
Take it. We're going in.
Listen to me.
Never hold the gun with two hands when we go in.
Only cops do that.
We got to be quick.
They should be stoned now.
This thing
made me understand
the most difficult part for the police
is not about catching thieves.
A cop comes across
all sorts of thieves every day.
How not to turn yourself into a thief
is the most difficult part.
But when we become jaded
most of us forget there's a line.
When more people are crossing the line
things become blurry.
Sometimes it's hard to say
who's right and who's wrong.
Who are you?
Turn on the lights.
Who are you?
Black Monkey, wanna call your father for help?
What are you talking about?
You want money? Take it.
The cops are all on my payroll.
That's a cop.
Get him.
Get them both.
Brother Dong has got the most.
You think my dad didn't know that?
This is for you.
You can do whatever you want with it.
I owe you one.
Don't stay at home tonight.
Go somewhere else.
My tooth hurts again.
What are you doing here?
Nothing. Just take a look.
Brother Ming has quit. You know?
Quit?
I saw him this morning.
He told me he's leaving the force.
But why?
I don't know. Let me have a look.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I'm honored to have all of you here today.
I've to thank especially
the most respected Chairman Chen who's here
to give me support despite his busy schedule.
Thank you.
Today we're here to launch a new book
'Good Morning, Mr. Captain'.
A recollection of my time
with the police force over the past two decades.
Full of stories of bravery and sacrifice
with my fellow officers.
Let me say this to the readers here:
Once a police officer, always a police officer.
I'm proud to be a police officer.
Thank you, all of you.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Congratulations. Nice.
Thank you for your support.
Where's the money?
What money?
Listen to me.
Give me back the money and everything.
We can still be brothers
in this community.
I'm here to talk to you today
whether you still want to be a cop or go to jail.
Get me the Chairman.
Sit down.
If I don't leave this place in one piece
the video will be released.
I know a lot of people take money from you.
The video has made it so clear.
You're not afraid of the law.
But I think the media is interested to know.
Alright.
Brother Dong.
Alright.
Thank you, Brother Dong.
There are three things I want to tell you.
No.1
The donations for Lin Wen Zhi
are to be given to his mother as agreed.
If I remember correctly you're promised
to support him until he's recovered.
No.2
Restrict your son strictly.
Don't let him sell drugs in the schools or anywhere.
If he does it one more time
we have no more deal.
Lastly,
Mr. Chairman, please inform our Chief
to get my colleagues to vouch for me.
The package found in my car wasn't mine.
Who planted it there
is not important.
Because this stuff
was seized from anti-drug operations.
You really are asking for a lot.
How should I say it?
Better make it clear.
Mr. Chairman, I think you didn't get it.
I'm here today not to talk to you in private.
I'm here to talk to everyone.
Because I'm not interested
with your ATM at all.
After the incident,
like Brother Ming,
I've left the 8th Precinct.
We go separate ways.
We've never crossed paths again.
Sometimes I overheard some rumours
from my colleagues.
But as time passes
things are forgotten.
Auntie, two sweet potatoes please.
Two sweet potatoes. You want big or small?
Small.
This is for you.
What's it?
From an officer called Yeh Ming Xian.
He's not in trouble?
He's now in Kaohsiung City.
I can't.
No. You got to take it.
At first, we're not brave enough.
We could only protect ourselves
trying hard to find a niche to survive.
I'm still a cop now.
In the future
there's still the same issue of line crossing.
People still think I'm a stupid idiot.
I'm very sure there's an invisible line
that shouldn't be crossed absolutely.
Perhaps, this is what you call a newbie.
I just want to tell you
I'm a newbie indeed.
English subtitles by Silvia Wong