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Sparrow
How did they find out about what happened last night?
It was after we went to Jiading
That Japanese telegraph detector van found the Nationalist undercover agent's reporting site.
They were reporting about the "Return to Zero" plan.
He's smarter than we think. You have to be careful of him.
Division Chief, don't you think this is all a bit too coincidental?
Send someone to Chaozhou to find that waiter named Ah Xing. If Chen Shen can buy out the restaurant owner, then we can buy out the waiter.
- We'll eventually win him over. - If Xu Bicheng is really the spy,
can you bear to act against her?
Episode 40
[Your liaison got caught]
[Your code book was leaked]
Now that you mention it, I remember that
you were Instructor Chen Shen's student.
Thanks.
- Go. - You're out.
How did it go?
Team Leader Su, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but the person you found couldn't pull it off.
- No, Officer, you didn't tell me- - Get lost.
Ah Da,
the interrogation room is almost out of Huadiao wine. Division Chief ordered for us to refill it.
Okay, give it to me.
Now what do we do?
I don't believe there isn't any evidence to find. I don't believe it.
[You have to persist]
[What other person from you party can you contact?]
[In order to save you, I need to contact other members of your party]
Division Chief, if I were you, I wouldn't be wasting time here.
You'll do the same things as the people you are with.
I believe that you're also a person who likes to waste time.
You must also like the four classic arts: the zither, go, poetry, and painting, those useless sentimental things.
If you weren't in living in this time, dragging out an ignoble existence,
I feel that people who like wasting time would be beloved by people.
You must not know, I can also play the zither.
I never would have thought you also have a carefree side.
Having time to waste means that we would be very carefree.
Why do you keep insisting that it's me?
Many people in the division are smarter than me.
But only you have interacted with the "Return to Zero" plan.
And the only person who had time to send the telegram last night was you.
As for your accomplice and the scheme mastermind...
I believe we'll be able to find them in a short amount of time, and in their hearts,
they must be more worried than I am.
[Tell me how to find your people.]
You weren't wrong.
There really are too many smart people.
It's probably because you're not as smart that I underestimated you before.
[Xinchen Inn Room 302, look for Tao Dachun] - But from now on, I'll respect you much more,
[Xinchen Inn Room 302, look for Tao Dachun] - and I'll treat you as my strongest enemy.
[Xinchen Inn Room 302, look for Tao Dachun] - So I want you to consider carefully right now, if you're going to talk now,
or wait until Li Moqun returns.
I don't have anything to say.
If I were you, I would choose to speak now, because I know that
waiting is the hardest punishment to bear.
Division Chief,
when I walk out of here tomorrow,
I think you should apologize to me.
[Your hair is getting long]
[When you get out of here, let me cut your hair]
I don't have anything to say.
Are you coming with me, or will you stay here a bit longer?
Looks like when you were at Whampoa Batch 16, you trained quite a few elite agents for the Nationalists.
If Xu Bicheng really stole the "Return to Zero" plan,
I think you could go to Chongqing, and apply to get a medal from Dai Li.
That's right. Then why didn't you give her a real copy just now?
I could have picked up a medal for nothing, but it's all ruined now.
If I were to give her the real plan, would Kagesa let me out?
Don't bring that up. It makes me depressed.
You even lied to me.
What else haven't you told me? You can even play the zither?
When I was little, my dad made me learn. I only know how to play one song.
Then play it for me sometime.
How much money will you give me?
Don't bring up money. Bringing up money will hurt our relationship.
You're talking about me? What else have you been hiding from me?
Let me think. What am I supposed to keep secret, and what must I never tell you even if you beat me to death?
Little rascal.
Boss, you haven't left yet?
What did you see just now?
Huh? What? I didn't see anything.
Tell the truth.
Boss, you taught me. Some things, even if I see them, I must pretend like I didn't.
That's how I can live a long life, right?
Did you see us using sign language?
A little, just a little bit. That said, I don't even understand it.
Since you saw it, I'll tell you.
Old Bi asked me to do this.
It's to let Xu Bicheng think that I'm secretly helping her, so she trusts me,
so that I can catch them in the end and figure out who's really pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Brilliant plan!
But you know, she's got eyes everywhere around here.
So if she finds out about this, will it still be a brilliant plan?
Don't worry, Boss! If I ever say anything about this, you can rip my lips off,
and I'll never be able to eat roasted mice again.
Remember, you can't tell anyone in the Operations Division about this, okay?
Don't worry, Boss. You know, in our division, only Bian Tou has a big mouth, right?
If you let him know, then everyone in the division will know, right?
- Here are some cigarettes. - Thanks, Boss!
Ah Da, you're finally here. I've been exhausted doing this all by myself. So many things to move, I can't even move them all.
- Hey, Ah Qing. Let me ask you something. - Go ahead.
- Isn't your grandma a mute? - Yeah.
What does this mean? Do you understand?
This? Oh, this means to cut hair.
- You really know? - Yeah, but you're not doing it right, it looks like this.
He's even taking advantage of the opportunity to hit on her?
What are you talking about?
- Oh, nothing, nothing. - Let's move it together.
Bi Zhongliang believed you?
I think so.
That's good.
Your acting skills weren't bad, I'll give you a score of 7.
Only 7?
Then I'll go tell Bi Zhongliang, and tell him that everything I said was fake. Then we'll see how many points he gives me.
Hey, fine, fine. You're the empress of the screen, okay?
That's more like it.
Empress of the screen, revolution is an honorable pirate ship.
Sometimes, when you sail it out, you might not be able to come back.
What is there for me to be afraid of? Aren't you still here to teach me?
Do you plan to save Mr. Tang and Xu Bicheng?
But you can't even use a gun. How are you going to save them?
The most outstanding weapon is one that doesn't leave blood traces: using someone else's hands to kill people.
Using someone's hands to kill people.
I don't quite understand.
Anyway, I will just do what you tell me to.
Make a telephone call.
Hello, is this Xinchen Inn?
Can I ask you to look for Mr. Tao of room 302 for me?
Yes.
He's not around?
- Message. Leave a message. - Leave a message.
May I ask you to pass on a message for him?
Just tell him that Ms. Xu is meeting with him this afternoon at 3 pm at the front doors of the Wing On Department Store.
Okay. Thank you.
Done!
- Say, will Tao Dachun, come? - He will.
- He's here. - Where?
Let's go.
See this? This is the leader of the Hurricane Squad Tao Dachun.
Tao Dachun?
Tao Dachun!
Don't go! Stop right there!
I am a man of my words.
Shut up!
Don't...
I'm begging you.
You foiled this. Your son will pay the price.
- Daddy... - Don't...
Don't hurt my child...
- Just let me go! - What right do you have to instruct me?!
Huh?!
What right do you have to bargain with me?!
What right do you have to give me conditions?!
Son! Don't hurt my son!
Let go of my son! Don't hurt--
I am going to fight with my all!
Daddy!
Hitting me?! Hit then!
What is that thing?
Fancy finding by sheer luck what one has searched for far and wide.
The Heaven really is very generous with me.
Zeng Shu, it's time to be rewarded for our merits.
Let's go.
The leader of the Hurricane Squad, Tao Dachun.
Never thought that I'll get the chance to catch a big fish like you.
It was Bicheng who told me to look for you.
Why will I believe you?
If you want to save Bicheng, you must believe me.
If you kill him, I will believe you.
He must not be killed. If we want to save Bicheng, he must stay alive.
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Move aside. I want to see Division Chief.
Sorry, Team Leader Tang.
Without orders from Division Chief, you cannot leave the meeting room.
What does that mean? Are you guys restricting my movement?
Without any evidence, why are you guys locking me in here?!
While I'm not around,
is the Special Operations Division trying to rebel?
Uncle, you're back.
What's going on?
Supervisor Li, you're back.
Bi Zhongliang?
Why are you...back from Service Office Mei already?
It's still thanks to Tang Shanhai and Xu Bicheng.
And also thanks to you, Supervisor.
Where is Bicheng?
Last night, at the Shikumen and Qiufengdu area, someone secretly sent out a telegraph.
Division Chief Bi suspects Bicheng did it.
Bi Zhongliang,
you aim to destroy my wall upon returning, is that it?
Supervisor, you are completely wrong. I am here to help you guard this wall.
Let me ask again. Where is Bicheng?
May I ask Supervisor and Shanhai to come with me to the interrogation room?
There are things that we should just all clearly say in there.
Please.
Supervisor Li.
I'll wait for you in the interrogation room.
How did this person return?
The lost 'Return to Zero' plan was just a fake. Bi Zhongliang was just acting.
This old fox...
Let's go.
Boss! Boss! You're finally back.
- What has happened? - I heard that Su Sanxing found an evidence at Qiufengdu.
He said that Ms. Xu must be the spy and that Tang Shanhai must be her accomplice.
Supervisor Li has returned and he got invited into the interrogation room already.
Bicheng is a spy? Impossible.
Bicheng can't even dare to step on an ant.
- I'll go take a look. You take Xiaonan to my office. - Okay.
Let's go, Ms. Li.
Bian Tou, are Mr. Tang and Ms. Xu in danger?
That... This...
What should we do then?
- Are you alright? - I'm fine.
Uncle, you're back.
It's good that you're fine. No need to be nervous. As long as you didn't do it,
nobody can blame it on you.
Supervisor, please.
That seat is for the interrogator. You sit there.
Shanhai, accompany Bicheng and sit down.
Let's start.
Shanhai and Bicheng are a very loving couple. Everyone here in the division knows that.
Young people, being so in love,
want to let everyone in this world know it.
Unlike me who is already old, I can only dare to be sweet at home.
But right now, I feel that hiding one's love is good too.
At least, it won't end up as somebody else's evidence.
Stop beating around the bush.
Just say it directly. Just bring out the evidence. Let's make it simple.
Team Leader Tang...
I remember him gifting a bouquet of roses and this necklace.
He personally went to Ms. Xu's office then.
Everyone here in the division knew about it, even my wife.
That time, she even praised Team Leader Tang as being a romantic man.
The necklace is indeed beautiful.
Ms. Xu, you indeed looks elegant when you wear it.
But I just find it strange.
Why was this necklace thrown near the alleyway beside Shikumen at Qiufengdu area?
Bicheng,
is the necklace yours?
No.
Division Chief, you got it wrong. This one indeed look a lot like the necklace I gave Bicheng
but it's not.
Okay. Bring out Bicheng's necklace from your house to shut other people's mouths.
I also agreed with what Supervisor Li said. I also want to see how these two necklaces
look so much alike.
Where did you put the necklace?
Is it on your dressing table?
I don't think so.
Of course, it won't be at your home.
Supervisor, your niece and nephew-in-law faked their sincerity to side with us.
In reality, they are transmitting information to Chongqing secretly.
If Mr. Kagesa knew about all of these, what do you think
he will think?
Bicheng, tell me the truth.
Is that necklace yours or not?
Talk!
I let someone borrow it.
To whom?
[Xiao]
Look at this necklace. Is it pretty?
Since you entered the door, I already saw how pretty it is.
Really?
Just like a beautiful gingko leaf.
Beautiful, right? This was gifted by Chen Shen.
Team Leader Chen's fiancée, Li Xiaonan.
When did you let her borrow it? How come I don't know that?
I seemed to have heard you guys say Li Xiaonan's name.
Chen Shen, it's good that you are here. Go and look for Li Xiaonan.
Ask her if there is an item that's with her.
What a coincidence, Supervisor. She happens to be here in the division, in my office, helping me pack some things.
What a good woman.
How about I call her for you?
No need, Team Leader Chen.
I'll go.
Wait! Chen Shen,
I still want to hear you report some matters to me about the division while I was gone for these past days.
Sanxing, you can go on this errand.
Do you know about Xu Bicheng lending Li Xiaonan the necklace?
You know that I don't like to mind women's stuff.
Then you surely can remember when that was, right?
A few days ago.
A few days ago is exactly what day?
Huh?
Meina was still around, at that time.
It should have been when she had her birthday.
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Ms. Li.
Su Sanxing!
What are you doing?!
May I trouble Ms. Li to come with me to the interrogation room?
What is it?
That's right. What is it about?
Looking for a chance to get close with Ms. Li again, am I right?
She can go but I have to come with you two.
Supervisor Li and Division Chief asked me to invite Ms. Li to go there to verify some matters.
Please.
To ensure the truthfulness of Li Xiaonan's testimony and to avoid her being affected by somebody else,
I want to interrogate Li Xiaonan alone in the corridor. What do you think, Supervisor Li?
Division Chief is a master in interrogation. Using you at this moment is very appropriate.
It's nothing. It's my job.
Bicheng,
it would be fine.
Be careful.
Team Leader Su, why exactly are you taking me to the interrogation room?
Nothing, really.
Hey, Ms. Li, did you borrow anything from Ms. Xu recently?
Borrow things? That's a very common thing! We are neighbors.
Usually borrowing some bowls or something, that's so common.
Then have you borrowed any items from her that one usually wears or carry?
- Item that one usually wears or carry... - Su Sanxing, what are you doing?
Are you interrogating Miss Li like some suspect? Let me tell you. It won't be your turn to interrogate her.
What's that?!
Ms. Li, this person is so evil. Don't know what trap he is digging with those words of his.
Let's wait for Boss first, okay? Let's just wait for him. Go back with me.
Bian Tou, you cannot talk to Team Leader Su like that.
Don't touch me!
Chen Shen!
It's fine.
Old Bi just wanted to ask you a few questions.
Just tell him the truth, okay?
Miss Li,
have you seen this before?
I heard Su Sanxing found evidence at Qiufengdu.
He said Ms. Xu is the spy!
Have you ever borrowed any small objects from her?
This necklace looks so similar to Ms. Xu's,
but isn't Ms. Xu's necklace with me?
Why did you borrow a necklace from her? I've never seen you wear it.
For acting! My director said
that I need to wear some pretty jewelry, but I didn't have any.
I liked Ms. Xu's necklace, so I shamelessly borrowed it from her.
If you need anything, just tell me. I'd buy it for you.
You said it yourself, okay? In the future, Don't accuse me of blackmailing you.
Miss Li,
when did you borrow this necklace from Ms. Xu?
When?
When was it?
Miss Li,
think about it carefully. Was it this month?
This month?
Aiyo, I can't remember anything. When was it?
Think about it.
Hey!
I think it was the day you proposed to me.
The proposal was last month!
That was Liu Meina's birthday, then.
Right! It was Liu Meina's birthday!
Impossible. It can't be such a coincidence.
Alright.
Bicheng, everything's fine now.
Shanhai, bring her home and take care of her.
I'll go speak with Bi Zhongliang.
Division Chief Bi and Team Leader Su, if you don't trust me, I can bring it here to show you.
Zhongliang!
Have you finished interrogating her? If there's any evidence, bring it out!
Otherwise, Bicheng will leave.
Sir!
Division Chief, General Kagesa of Service Office Mei called. He found another telegram sent by Rehmannia.
I can't believe I'd have the chance to catch a huge fish like you.
Bicheng told me to find you here.
Why should I trust you?
If you want to save Bicheng, you must trust me.
If you kill him, I'll trust you.
I can't. If we want to save Bicheng, he must live.
The Japanese currently have very smart telegraph detector vans.
Within a certain range, it can find the location of telegrams.
If Xu Bicheng and Tang Shanhai want to clear their names,
we must make the Japanese think Rehmannia is still on the loose.
What do you want me to do?
If you send out another telegram in the name of Rehmannia today,
then the ones imprisoned in Operations Division obviously won't be Rehmannia.
Then, who is Rehmannia?
Transfer the call to me.
Hello? General Kagesa, I am Bi Zhongliang.
Division Chief Bi, I heard that you had already pinpointed somebody you suspect to be Rehmannia,
but today, why did he send another telegram to Chongqing?
I think some misunderstandings must be involved.
Misunderstandings?
I gave you the biggest support that Service Office Mei has ever given.
In the end, that's all you tell me?
Yes, General Kagesa.
Please give me more time. I will do my best!
Enough!
Since you said you'll give me an explanation tomorrow, I'll wait until then.
But remember: this is the last deadline.
But...
Hello?
How is it, boss?
Operations Division is too dangerous. Supervisor Li...
Even members of the royal family are at risk of dying. It's so difficult for minor characters like me.
If you're an upright person, Bian Tou, you don't need to be afraid. Your boss will cover for you.
That's right. If I follow Boss, he'll treat me well.
Bian Tou, go home with Xiaonan to get the necklace.
Let's go, Miss Li.
Team Leader Chen, for you.
Shibuya gave me this. It's the newly received telegram.
[Telegram Message]
In the name of Rehmannia, send out a telegram
to Chongqing, saying "I am safe now.
Special Agents Central Headquarters has begun to fight among themselves.
The two Return to Zero Plans I have found previous are actually fake.
I will find the real one soon."
Can't these Japanese telegraph detector vans lock the signal location at anytime?
Why has Rehmannia escaped, even though we found his message?
The source of the telegram was at downtown Jing'an Temple Road, and the message was sent in a short span of time.
Once the Kempeitai arrived, the man already escaped. He didn't even leave the telegraph behind.
Who exactly is this person? Who?
The telegram was detected 30 minutes ago. Should we search who was outside the division at that time?
- Search immediately! - Yes.
Division Chief, Supervisor Li is asking if you can release Tang Shanhai and Xu Bicheng now.
Yes.
I thought I would never get to see the sky again.
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♫ Fly, fly towards the bright light. ♫
♫ Fly past the endless confusion. ♫
♫ At worst, you’ll hurt your wings. ♫
♫ At least you’ll still have some remaining hope. ♫
♫ Fly, fly towards the sun, ♫
♫ even if your ultimate destination is death. ♫
♫ At worst, you’ll lose your clothes. ♫
♫ At least you’ll still have your original faith. ♫
♫ I shake off the bitter cold in my body. ♫
♫ I only want to rest in your harbor. ♫
♫ You should know that this is the biggest longing in my life. ♫
♫ But my home is in devastation. ♫
♫ I can’t cower to safety. ♫
♫ I will become brave, ♫
♫ bravely breaking through the prison bars. ♫
♫ The distant road is long. ♫
♫ For freedom, I am willing to be pierced through the chest. ♫
♫ I have already become brave, bravely charging into the darkness. ♫
♫ The dimming fire and lights of home in the distance are my ultimate faith. ♫