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[Game of Hunting]
[Episode 9]
Wait...
You have the guts to blackmail someone just released from prison?
Is there any money you wouldn't touch?
I... If I'd known you'd done time...
Forget blackmailing you...
I wouldn't even dare talk to you.
Actually...
in the beginning, I really wasn't after your money.
I went to Beijing to see someone off.
My friend was leaving for England.
I was just curious about this fake Qin Fei
so I observed you for a few days.
It seemed you were quite well-to-do.
You would most likely spare no expense to protect your identity
so that's why I went after your money.
I've used up most of the money already.
Are you hungry? Have some food.
How long have you been in this profession?
Four years.
This is my first month here.
Where are you from?
I don't know.
I really don't know.
Many customers don't believe me.
When I was a kid, I tagged along after another kid nine years older than me
hitchhiking in the backs of vans and begging for food.
I don't remember my life before that.
What's that kid doing now?
He was hit by a train in a tunnel.
Do you have an ID card?
No.
I don't even have a name.
The name I have now is one I picked. I change it when I want.
No ID card means no friends.
Nobody will trust someone without an ID.
I've been taken for a criminal.
I was dragged to the police station and compared to photos of fugitives.
It's happened many times.
I've also picked up ID cards.
The most I had at one time was over 10.
All were thrown away by thieves.
I used them.
It was worst getting caught and being taken for a thief.
No ID card means no identity.
It's like you're not considered a person.
It's like having no parents.
No friends.
No girlfriend.
What I fear most is running into someone who knew me.
I fear they'll avoid me, so I avoid them.
Over the years, it's become a habit to avoid people I know.
When talking to acquaintances, I don't need their doubts.
I already don't even believe myself.
People without identities are honestly like walking lies.
Nobody will trust them.
Sir, are you cold?
I bought clothes and shoes for you.
You've been in HR and you ran a recruitment agency.
Never mind.
Finish what you want to say. Don't leave me hanging.
If you're really in a tight spot, come work for me.
You're familiar with this line of business.
You want me to work for you? Do you really think I'm Qin Fei?
MBA from Peking University, yeah?
I guess it was a bit insulting and impolite to say that. Sorry!
What are you saying? So what if I have an MBA?
How's that any of your damn business?
Xiong Qing Chun, listen up.
Don't keep poking my sore spots! My heart is still bleeding!
Pretend I didn't say anything.
Let's go. I'll treat you to a big meal to see you off.
No smiling!
Get changed. I'll wait for you outside.
Blackmailer.
Why aren't you eating?
In a bit.
When did you go in?
Four years ago.
I've been out for half a year.
- Scared? - No.
You should sit tight
so you won't go through the roof at my next words.
Scare me?
What is it? You've done time too?
I'm a proper lady.
Proper lady? You have a really loose definition.
Talk.
Let's see if I'll go through the roof.
Actually...
I'm not Qin Fei's girlfriend and I've never seen him before.
I didn't catch that.
Say it again.
I said...
I'm not Qin Fei's girlfriend and I've never seen him before.
Hello, sir. Do you need help?
No.
Sorry.
I know I went a bit too far.
Put down the knife.
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
I apologize.
Please forgive me.
You bitch.
Two months after Qin Fei died, his family wanted to sell his car.
It's this one. It was cheap so I bought it.
Later on, I got a copy of a database from an amateur hacker.
It had a huge amount of information on over 100,000 people.
A copy?
You mean you bribed someone to steal personal information.
That's dealing stolen goods.
That's how things are done now.
Don't beat around the bush! Tell me about Qin Fei!
Watch your temper, will you?
Is here good?
With the car bought and transferred to my name
I slowly forgot the name Qin Fei.
About two months ago, I was surfing the net
and saw the name Qin Fei on an HR network.
I thought it was just someone else with the same name since he's dead.
I clicked the link and saw your photo.
Another link took me to Valley Group and there was your profile.
Once I saw that...
Then you wanted to blackmail me.
No!
Didn't I tell you?
That was a last-minute idea when I was in Beijing.
You have the IOU. Stop calling it blackmail.
You were only connected to Qin Fei by the sale of a used car.
And it was only after his death.
You still dared to pass yourself off as his girlfriend.
You sure have some nerve.
I actually did my homework.
My only blind spot was that I knew nothing about you.
I could pretend to be Qin Fei's girlfriend.
Who is pretending to be Qin Fei?
What is his motive for doing that?
Does he know Qin Fei's girlfriend?
I was unsure about all of that.
The first time you met and chatted with me was actually to test the waters.
You were feeling your way through.
You were certain about me after that.
That's pretty much it.
After I had confirmation you were impersonating Qin Fei
I was sure I had a hold on your weakness.
I couldn't reveal that yet. I had to wait.
Actually, before I took the risk, I flipped a coin.
Heads said I could do it.
Lone.
As in lone hero.
I originally wanted to be a solitary person like that.
Unfortunately, I failed.
You have a lot of trouble waiting for you back in Beijing.
You have to use your original identity and start from zero.
Not zero.
It's negative.
[Reception Room]
Stupid, smart aleck, and blindly self-abased.
Yes.
I did the wrong thing.
I shouldn't have taken the risk.
Just pretend you didn't have a reduced sentence and you just got out.
Starting all over again isn't a bad thing.
I don't care about that.
I just don't understand, Master.
Who would trust someone like me?
How can I possibly find a respectable job?
There are plenty of doctorates returning from abroad.
It's important to remain level-headed.
You place too much weight on your record.
This is where you were stupid.
Forging an identity to deceive others.
You could keep the act up for longer if you were a good actor.
Being exposed was a matter of time.
That was where you were a smart aleck.
I said you're blindly self-abased.
You don't see your own qualities.
You're quick-witted, logical, and methodical.
You handle tasks precisely and meticulously.
You are genuine and forthright with others.
A five and a half year sentence
was reduced to four years through your hard work.
Is that something most people could do?
You stand out among others, a rare talent.
Master, I feel ashamed to hear you say that.
If you're competent, there will be someone who will hire you.
If you're not, you'll just be a desperate dog trying to jump walls.
What's the use?
In ancient times, there was a man of talent
who lived deep in the mountains.
Even the emperor had to journey there himself to seek advice.
What was his name?
The author of "What is there amid the mountains, you ask."
"White clouds abound atop peaks"?
Yes, from the Northern and Southern dynasties period.
- Tao Hong Jing. - Yes.
Do you know how many people now know of the white clouds atop peaks?
You do though.
You know you are more capable than other people.
But you need to be unaffected like Tao Hong Jing.
With composure like his
you needn't worry you won't have an emperor of your own.
I don't have Tao Hong Jing's talent though.
I understand what you're telling me.
Thank you for your guidance.
I don't have any other skills.
I have merely met many people.
Government, military, civilian, academic, from all over China.
Fewer than five percent are better than you.
- Really? - It's true.
Take note of the time.
Master.
I can't thank you enough for your help.
You've given me something to remember.
Stupid, smart aleck, and blindly self-abased.
Don't forget the five percent I just mentioned.
It's the most important.
I have a couplet for you.
The first line is
"Stupid, smart aleck, and blindly self-abased."
The next line is
"Diligent, wise, sincere, and promising."
For self-encouragement.
I will remember it.
The expected departure time will be 12:25 p.m. Thank you.
You should go through security. There are only three minutes left.
What's wrong?
I'm on Valley's blacklist.
[Name: Zheng Qiu Dong, Alias: Qin Fei]
It's even in English and Japanese.
There's no staying in this industry for you anymore.
Why hasn't anyone called you?
It's been ringing nonstop, so I turned it off.
Can I get into this system?
Not outsiders.
I'm guessing the system hasn't closed my account yet.
Don't use Qin Fei's ID card again.
Your first order of business when you return to Beijing
is to reactivate Zheng Qiu Dong's household register
and have your own identity.
Yes, it's tarnished, but it's yours.
Darling, based on the current exchange rate
it's a good time to get British pounds.
Keep an eye on it.
I emailed two dress styles to you.
Reply back soon to tell me if you like them.
How come you haven't been answering my calls at the store?
What are you busy with? Don't tire yourself. Watch your health.
Don't worry about money.
With me, you won't have to worry about going hungry.
Hasn't the weather been bad in London the past two days?
Is this going to delay your project?
I've looked at the dresses. I like the turquoise one.
Use your brain.
Everybody's being cautious in this kind of situation.
Why did you still take Xu to that sort of place?
What if something happens to him?
Don't toe the line. Self-discipline is important.
You have to think on their behalf.
He is a friend as well as a client.
If something happens to him
who will we work with on this joint development?
Will it kill you not to drink and indulge?
Come in.
Chairwoman Luo, Chief Xia's travel date has been adjusted.
The State Council just sent notice.
- To when? - Waiting for notice.
Okay, notify friends and family in Australia
that the date has been changed and wait for further notice.
Okay.
Chairwoman Luo, I have something to talk to you about.
Valley Group fired a fraud named Qin Fei.
It's said he knew you and it is quite the story.
False name, false identity, false resume.
He's done MLM before and been to prison.
He was working as compensation director for Valley
and was said to be a young, successful man.
Those curious have tried to reach him, but he hasn't been heard from since.
I really want to know if you know this person.
There's a bit of a slip-up with my identity.
It was only a matter of time.
[Blacklist No. BJ1403, Name: Zheng Qiu Dong, Alias: Qin Fei.]
The mobile you dialed is turned off. Please try again later.
These were dorms for a light bulb factory.
Old building, comfortable year-round, and fits your budget.
Here, this way.
Sir, this room is most suitable for your budget.
Is there a cleaner place? It's okay if it's smaller.
There's one about 20 square meters.
It's also an old building, but it had a recent paint job and looks clean.
It's near Jimen Bridge on North 3rd Ring Road.
Is it a convenient location?
How come you took so long to come here after being released?
I've been doing some odd jobs for someone else.
I didn't need my household register or ID card
so I didn't think of getting them.
Odd jobs?
CBD?
You've seen me before?
You're dressed like a white-collar worker.
How come your release certificate is so wrinkled?
I was quite excited when released.
I gripped it too tightly and I sweat a lot.
Fill out the form.
[Former Prisoner Registration Form]
Okay, done.
Come back in two weeks for your ID.
Okay.
Do you want to apply for unemployment?
Unemployment?
No, I'm not unemployed.
Have you considered applying for unemployment insurance?
You don't want the old one?
No, I want a new SIM card.
For a new SIM card, we need to verify your name. Your ID, please.
My ID is being processed. I'll have it soon. Can we do it without my ID?
We can't. We need your ID in the system.
I'll come back in a few days.
[Account Balance: 21,300 yuan]
I've been thinking a lot.
I feel most sorry to you.
I was afraid of turning on my phone
and contacting you.
I was afraid you'd call me a scumbag fraud.
You have the nerve to apologize?
Do you know how much damage you've caused?
My trustworthiness rating has dropped to one star.
Do you know what this means?
It means that while I'm doing the same job as others
I only receive less than half what they're paid.
I'm sorry.
I now know how many people I've harmed.
I didn't think that much in the beginning.
I just wanted to...
use a fake identity for a brand new start.
Even if it didn't work out, I didn't think I'd cause anyone harm.
I don't ask for your forgiveness.
I just hope you're not affected too much and can recover quickly.
Where are you now?
Still in Beijing.
No matter how big this city is, it's not the field for you anymore.
You can't face the people you knew before being imprisoned.
The elites and big shots you met after you were released
don't want to face you.
Even though you've been in Beijing for years
there's not one person you know, nor can there be any.
Someone like me...
doesn't deserve your concern.
I just hope the harm I have caused you will go away soon.
Lin Bai.
I'm an utter failure.
My heart turns cold just thinking about it.
Just two days ago, I was thinking...
it was a blessing from Heaven that I could be friends with you.
I never imagined I would turn out to be a disaster to you.
You're right.
I've been in Beijing for years.
There's not one person I can face.
They're all as good as strangers.
What should I do?
Of the "Thirty-Six Stratagems", fleeing is the best.
Leave Beijing.
Find a new place.
Use your real identity and start all over again.
I will consider that.
Thank you for picking up.
And talking to me.
Thank you for your priceless advice.
By the way, what is your real name?
My name is Zheng Qiu Dong.
The Zheng of Koxinga.
The Qiu of autumn.
The Dong of winter.
This name is real.
It's the name my parents gave me.
Zheng Qiu Dong.
[Zhang Bo (MBA classmate)]
Sorry.
I can't refer Valley's business to you anymore.
I wish you good luck.
[This contact will be deleted.]
[Huang Dong Hua (MBA classmate)]
Sorry.
I found a very nice Cangwu crystal.
I'm too ashamed to give it to you. I wish you luck.
[Delete]
[Zhang Wei Jun (Qingdao, Shandong)]
Sorry, I won't have the chance to return the umbrella you lent me.
I wish you luck.
Sorry to have made your boyfriend misunderstand
at the underground parking lot that day.
I wish you two luck.
[Luo Yi Ren (Old)]
[Luo Yi Ren (New)]
Want to come in for a swim?
In a bit.
[Qin Fei]
Where are you?
I'm at home.
I moved.
Um...
I'm sorry.
I won't be able to pay you back for the time being.
I got into trouble at Valley.
I know about it.
What did I say?
Prison must have turned you into a fool.
How could you make up 30 years of life?
What do you plan on doing next?
I don't know.
A friend suggested I go to a completely new place.
Abroad?
I don't know.
My mind is a mess right now.
Can I see you?
If it's not convenient, it's okay.
I just...
I just don't have anyone to talk to.
Where's your new place?
Drive a little faster.
This bar doesn't see many customers.
There's practically nobody after 9 p.m. and it's very quiet.
Chairwoman Luo, will this do?
Yes.
Excuse me, I have a call. Why don't you go back to work?
Okay.
I'm here. Come up.
Yes, the executive lounge on the 16th floor.
When you were happy, you were always far away.
I've never seen it, it's like a legend.
But when you fall on hard times, I'm always by your side.
Or even as an eyewitness.
I've never been happy.
Bad luck has always won out.
You can't say that.
I still have old pictures of you in Nepal in my computer.
The truck was filled with mushrooms.
You had a big smile.
It was a nightmare.
I go out of my way to avoid mushrooms in stores now.
Don't mention it.
In Guangxi...
You had so much money.
You must have been happy.
I wasn't.
Because Bai was still in the picture.
What are you going to do?
In truth, restoring my true identity isn't a difficult task.
It's just...
It's just that I don't know how to begin.
That's because you still don't understand.
Only those who aren't capable need to rely on their identity.
Yi Ren, that's easy for you to say.
You really don't know what it feels like to have nothing at all.
I had nothing at all five years ago.
I had less than you do now.
The ones I could count on were either dead or imprisoned.
I didn't even have someone to blame.
To be frank, you've only lost a job and your reputation in a small circle.
At least you still have me, someone to talk to.
How do you have nothing at all?
I'm sorry, I...
I didn't mean it like that. I...
I'm still mad at myself.
Don't be mad.
I was alone tonight, deleting all my contacts...
I was losing my head.
In the end, only your name was left.
I couldn't bring myself to delete it.
If I delete your name too...
I will have become a true outcast.
Cut off from the rest of the world.
On the phone, you said...
Someone suggested you go somewhere new.
I think that would work.
Who proposed that idea?
A consultant at a headhunting firm.
Have you decided where you'll go?
No.
If I end up deciding I need a change of surroundings
I will be going on my own.
Going, going, going...
You're always going far away.
My most vivid memories of you...
are nearly all farewells.
Traveling far away...
Then returning defeated and down-and-out.
My memories of you are the same.
More frowns than smiles.
I hope God will have mercy.
And give me a chance...
to see you wear a smile often.
I have in the past few years.
Such a good career.
Such a good marriage.
Thank you, Yi Ren.
Look at me.
You still listen to my nonsense.
Stop acting.
You're thanking me?
I'm willing to listen to your nonsense.
I'm not acting.
It's true.
If I have said anything to hurt you...
I take it back.
If I ask you to, will you?
Yes.
What was it?
Four years ago.
I went with Zhong Huai Lan to visit you in prison.
The words you threw in my face as you pointed at me.
Who is it?
Please open up.
- Who is it? - A friend.
Wait a second.
Is there a problem?
Mr. Zheng.
You're not drunk, are you?
What do you mean?
I have a word of advice for you.
I don't understand.
Stay away from Ms. Luo.
Understand now?
Can't friends talk?
You've been inside.
You know life inside can't compare to freedom.
I'm at the end of my rope.
It seems the path Lin Bai pointed me to is my only way out.
Leave Beijing and go somewhere new.
As for where I go, it's not important.
It'll make no difference.
I have to rely on something called luck again
even if I always have piss-poor luck that can hardly be counted on.
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