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Sparrow
Mister Rehmannia.
What about Shanhai? Did something happen to him?
Get out of there, you can't waste a single minute.
If Tang Shanhai is Rehmannia,
then you and Tang Shanhai and Xu Bicheng will all go down together.
Don't you think we should give him a sneak attack?
Does Li Xiaonan count as your sneak attack?
Someone must have leaked the information. Everyone in the Division is a suspect.
Episode 46
Last time, you said you don't like it when I give you necklaces identical to others'.
This time, I picked one I personally thought suits you.
- You came. - I bought a bowl of wontons downstairs.
Eat it while it's hot. I already told the landlady,
you'll have dinner at her house tomorrow.
Is there news about Shanhai?
Yes.
How is he?
I personally brought him from Service Office Mei back to the Division today.
Thank the heavens and the earth.
Although he still has to stay in prison and be interrogated,
at least I can use my position
to let him eat a bowl of prison food with some meat in it.
I want to find Tao Dachun as quickly as possible, and have him get rid of Su Sanxing immediately.
I don't think Su Sanxing will let this go.
You can't go anywhere.
Right now, you're the key to the whole plan to rescue Shanhai, you know?
Me? Why?
If you claim that you're Rehmannia,
and that Shanhai doesn't know about any of your dealings, then I can rescue him.
So you can only stay here, don't go anywhere, don't see anyone, wait for my instructions.
Then can you give me some more jobs to do?
Waiting here, not being able to do anything, is really difficult.
I know. But his safety is worth your waiting.
Well, you need to be more careful too, be careful that Bi Zhongliang might send people to follow you.
Don't worry, if I notice anything unusual, I won't come see you.
Take good care of yourself.
Eat it while it's hot.
Zhongliang? Is what they're saying true?
What are they saying?
I just saw Xiaonan today.
Xiaonan told me Tang Shanhai was caught.
And Xu Bicheng disappeared.
I'm just asking you if that's true.
Hurry, sit down and tell me.
This situation has nothing to do with you, so don't think about it.
How does it have nothing to do with me?
Everyone knows each other. Didn't they look like a nice young couple?
How can they be spies?
You can know a person's face but not their heart.
Let's just spend our days happily and that's enough.
Hey, did you drink that sleeping medicine I had Nanny Liu give you?
Oh, it's too bitter, I don't want to drink it.
Why would you complain about medicine being bitter? Good medicine is bitter.
Taking care of your health is the proper thing to do.
- Don't you always tell me that? Don't complain about the bitterness. - Okay, okay, I know.
Zhongliang, let me tell you.
Don't be too hard on people we know.
You have to show mercy, keep kindness in your heart.
If you do, God will see it, and God will protect us, you know?
I know.
It's so good.
You've already been watching me for 7 minutes and 23 seconds.
Even though I know I'm so beautiful I put nature to shame,
you don't have to keep staring at me so intently.
It's such a messy world, but you can still be so carefree and cheerful.
I really don't know if you're extraordinarily gifted, or just insane.
It's a family secret. Impressed, right?
I'm impressed. Have you thought about leaving Shanghai?
And go where?
Go somewhere more peaceful and stable, where you don't have to be worried all the time.
Right now, I'm not worried all the time either.
I feel this type of exciting life is pretty good.
Xiaonan, you've already helped us a lot.
Bi Zhongliang and Su Sanxing will definitely suspect you. I don't want you to get caught up in all of this.
Don't worry, I'm so scatterbrained. They'll never suspect me.
It's exactly because you're scatterbrained that I'm afraid you'll be exposed.
And if you get exposed, do you know what the problem is?
Don't worry, if I get exposed, I won't get you caught up in it.
Can you listen to what I'm saying?
Well, if I listen to what you say, will you like me more?
Men all like obedient women.
I'm afraid that you'll like me too much,
so I don't want to listen to you yet.
If you're going to leave Shanghai with me, then I'll think about it.
That's right, how is Bicheng? Is she okay?
She's fine.
Mister Tang got captured,
so she must be especially upset right now.
You should go see her more, make her feel better.
Also, I know that you won't just abandon Tang Shanhai.
But no matter what you want to do,
you have to take care of your own safety, okay?
Chen Shen tells me you want to negotiate.
Yes.
Then which identity will you use to negotiate with?
I'm not Rehmannia, but the things Xu Bicheng did...
I'm not entirely unaware of them.
But according to Su Sanxing, you denied all charges.
I thought about it. Denying everything doesn't mean I'll be able to live.
I like your attitude.
It's true. You either confess or you redeem yourself.
These are the only two paths placed in front of you now.
It's too bad I can't get any intelligence reports. I can't ransom them for my life.
Then what can you give me?
I always thought that you are a very smart person.
Wait.
I remember, the last time an enemy praised me was a few months ago.
It was a woman. Her name was Prime Minister.
Actually, I really admire you.
Politics aside, someone as calm and decisive as you,
who thinks so meticulously, must be a person of tremendous ability.
Do you remember?
I remember.
But after she was done praising me,
she chose a deadly path that would hurt others without benefiting herself.
That's how I know she wasn't earnestly praising me.
I also know nothing she said was true.
Shanhai, we've been working together for a few months now.
Can we not have this fake small talk? Okay?
Let's not.
I think you still remember that incident that happened
in front of Shanghai Restaurant during Supervisor Li's birthday celebration.
There is an assassin!
It was you who saved me then. Are you reminding me that I owe you a favor?
With your intelligence, you also won't forget it.
After that, the Hurricane Squad never tried to assassinate you again.
It is indeed like that.
Although, at the time, I didn't know Xu Bicheng was involved with it,
but I did tell her that
"Division Chief is a person with superior ability to judge the present political situation.
Whether it's the Chongqing Nationalist Government or the Reorganized National Government,
during chaotic time, we can only rely on touching stones to cross the river.
But Division Chief is different. He can tell us
whether to stand on the left shore or the right shore of the river."
But you still haven't told me what you can give me.
No matter the left or right shore, if you want to cross the river, you must use a boat.
I have a boat to Chongqing in my hands.
I want to use this boat in exchange for my life.
Looks like we should celebrate for this boat.
Must we really induce Tang Shanhai to defect?
Yes.
I think this is the only way
to replace our mistakes with merits and give General Kagesa an acceptable explanation.
Did he agree already?
As long as you agree, Supervisor, we will handle the instigation.
To start with, this Tang Shanhai really didn't do anything wrong.
Even if we kill him with one shot, it will not benefit our Division a bit.
What you two suggested is right.
Thank you, Supervisor.
Just like what you said, there is no benefit in killing Tang Shanhai.
And most of the merits will be conferred to Su Sanxing.
That's why, why not just make him defect. If he is able to make new achievements,
the merits will also be yours, Supervisor.
You two really know to think for my sake.
Actually, with a spy within the Division, I will not be able to escape responsibility.
Boss Dai deliberately and methodically arranged for a relative of yours
to falsely come to our side but is actually an internal spy.
No one can really guard against that, no matter who he is.
That's why, we can only mend the pen when the sheep are already lost. Hope you can support us.
Zhongliang,
we have had some conflicts in the past.
But during important times, I really
still have to rely on you.
Supervisor, you must not say it that way.
I usually have do a lot of mistakes. If you weren't magnanimous,
I don't even know if my head would still be on my neck right now.
When it comes to people who act inappropriately and don't know the rules, it's this Su Sanxing.
He doesn't have much ability yet kept stepping on other people's shoulder to climb higher.
No wonder he wasn't valued in the Nationalists Shanghai District.
A person who doesn't know to follow the rules will not get far.
There are always reasons for why somebody is despised. Isn't it, Supervisor?
So Supervisor, don't worry.
I surely will handle this matter well and not let Su Sanxing get what he wants.
Okay.
Division Chief, since you suspect that Chen Shen is hiding Xu Bicheng, why won't you let me investigate?
Chen Shen currently is like a porcupine.
His spikes are all over his body to protect that woman.
You must wait for him to decrease his vigilance, and send some men to follow him after a few days.
Maybe, you might be able to find that woman then.
What you said is very right.
Or else, with your intelligence, will you be able to keep watch of Chen Shen?
[No. 68 Fuxu Village]
That means Li Moqun and Bi Zhongliang have already agreed?
Right.
Preserve Tang Shanhai's life and let him write a letter to Dai Li
to exchange some unimportant information from the Nationalists.
This way, Bi Zhongliang can secretly communicate with Chongqing.
He can also give some explanations to Kagesa.
But why did Li Moqun give you two the permission to do this?
Of course, Li Moqun also doesn't like to see a day when Su Sanxing is above him.
That's why, he can only turn a blind eye.
Bicheng,
right now, everything is moving the way I planned it.
Tang Shanhai won't suffer much and you don't need to worry too much.
Luckily, you are here. Or else, I really wouldn't know what to do.
These things are supposed to be resolved by men.
A woman shouldn't be involved with war to begin with.
Before I came to this room,
I thought that being a spy or a fake wife of Tang Shanhai is all fine with me,
for they were all for you.
But...when I was left alone in this empty room and wasn't able to do anything,
I realized that I wasn't doing this just because of you.
When you agreed to help me get
that 'Return to Zero' plan from Tang Shanhai, I already knew.
Can you tell me now?
Are you Sparrow or not?
I also don't know who Sparrow is.
No one has told me, either.
How about Prime Minister? Didn't she say anything to you?
Bicheng...I want to say something to you.
Prime Minister is my sister-in-law.
She is my real sister-in-law.
Pi Pi is my nephew.
He is my only remaining relative.
It was her who told me that I must endure the pain of losing my loved ones.
I must continue to strive for revolution.
Faith...can make my life...
emit a greater light.
Just like what you told me today,
our lives contains more than family and love.
I finally understood why I noticed you immediately at Whampoa 16.
That is I saw that unyielding
and pure light your eyes were emitting.
At that time, I knew that we will be walking down the same path.
I don't know how you were able to get though these difficulties.
I just want to tell you that I am also yours and Pi Pi's family.
The Chen family will surely have more descendants in the future. It will surely will.
A promise isn't causally made.
You must remember these words you said today.
There seemed to be someone in front. It couldn't be sent by Su Sanxing to monitor me, right?
Just act as if you didn't see it. Get inside.
That person seemed to be the man guarding the corridor in the hospital last time.
Doesn't look like him. You'll have to be more careful from now on.
For now, don't do anything.
You, too.
Talk! Where are Tang Shanhai and Xu Bicheng?
You shouldn't be interrogating me like this.
Were they arrested?
Tang Shanhai truly is in prison.
Then what about Bicheng?
She's very safe right now, you don't need to worry.
Why aren't you telling me? She's a member of our Nationalist Military Commission.
If you don't trust me, why should I trust you?
If you don't tell me, I'll kill you.
Xu Bicheng is near here.
If you want to attract Reorganized Government people here, then you can shoot me.
Leave your address, Bicheng will go find you.
Who knows if you'll bring the Reorganized Government people to come kill me?
If I wanted to kill you, it would be more convenient to do it now.
I'll think of a way to rescue Tang Shanhai.
Before then, I hope you won't do anything stupid.
Don't have the safety off for no reason. You might misfire.
So? Any news from Chongqing?
How could it happen so quickly?
Look at the China Daily News. All they print every day is the good news but not the bad.
First it says that "ChairmanWang's campaign to 'clean the countryside' was a remarkable success."
The "Hundred Regiments Offensive" was clearly just Peng Dehuai (Communist general) getting the upper hand.
The Nationalists insist that they worked together with the Communists to resist the Japanese.
Life is so short. You mustn't choose the wrong side.
Look at what's going on now. Nobody knows which side to take.
Then we must be playing both sides.
Sit properly.
- Hello? - Division Chief Bi?
Don't ask who I am, and don't look up where the phone call came from.
I'm from the Nationalist Military Commission's Hangzhou station, using a public telephone.
Boss Dai understands your message.
Boss Dai's response was right on schedule.
What made Bi Zhongliang deliriously happy was,
that Boss Dai was completely welcoming Bi Zhongliang to secretly work together with the Nationalists.
During the call, he told Bi Zhongliang
that there would be a letter in the mail sent to Tang Shanhai's house.
The information inside would be enough to exchange for Tang Shanhai's freedom.
Go quickly to Tang Shanhai's house, his mailbox has an advertisement letter in it.
Bring it to me right away.
Okay.
[Mailbox]
If I guess correctly, you've already received a response from Chongqing.
You know about that?
Of course I know.
Last time when you said you were going to rescue Shanhai,
you were thinking of asking Chongqing for intelligence to exchange for Shanhai's life, right?
If you heat it with fire, you'll be able to see the words. Tomorrow at 3pm,
two Nationalist Military Commission members will meet you at Red Mill Coffee Shop.
What are the identities and names of these two people?
This person is called Du Huanle, he's our liaison.
I don't know the other person's name yet.
But he's in charge of an important Shanghai telecommunications station.
So, he must be someone you want.
Can Chongqing really bear to let these two people's lives
be traded for Tang Shanhai's life?
As long as Boss Dai is willing to let them die, then they must die.
Then these two people are the same as the six members sacrificed when Tang Shanhai came here.
Seems like it.
Only the capture of two important people will save Shanhai.
Du Huanle. ("Huanle" means "Happiness") There's a name that makes you feel happy.
Why don't we have the other person's name and identity?
Boss Dai was willing to give us the information to catch them.
I think this person must be really important.
As to why they wouldn't reveal the name to us,
I think this person might already be a thorn in Boss Dai's side.
He wants to borrow our hand to kill him,
and he doesn't anyone to know.
There's that possibility.
I'm going to report this to Li Moqun. You can go set Tang Shanhai's mind at ease.
Hopefully after tomorrow, we can sit down together and open a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
Stop pretending to be a foreigner. You only know how to drink Huadiao Wine.
Miss Xu, phone call!
I'm coming.
- Hello? - It's me.
Are you not coming today?
That's right. But I have good news I want to tell you.
What good news?
Chongqing is going to use intelligence to trade for Tang Shanhai's life.
Really?
Sleep well tonight, hopefully he'll be back tomorrow.
Where's the operation?
Don't ask, just sit obediently at home and wait.
- Okay. - I'm hanging up.
Thanks, Mrs. Yu.
Oh, no need to be so polite. Chen Shen is a very generous person.
You just moved in and he already increased the rent he's paying.
Oh, that's right. What do you want to eat tomorrow? I'll make it for you.
No need, my stomach isn't feeling well.
I'll just drink some light congee.
Oh, no wonder you're so skinny. You should take better care of yourself.
Mrs Yu, let me help you.
Oh, thank you, Miss Xu.
Having a daughter is really better.
What use is it to have sons? It gives you a better reputation,
but a grown son only knows to run around outside all the time.
He only comes home when he wants money. The younger one wants me to hug him all day.
It's driving me crazy.
It's a pity I can't bear a daughter. There's nothing I can do.
Hey, what are you doing? Mommy's washing her hair.
Hey, Miss Xu, are you going out?
That's right, Mrs Yu. You don't have to wait for me to eat lunch.
Oh, okay.
They have brought Tang Shanhai back to the Division for interrogation
for several days ago already. What really have they gotten?
Sorry, Director. Tang Shanhai is currently being interrogated personally by Bi Zhongliang and Chen Shen.
I already went back to ask several close buddies of mine but they don't know anything.
That...they only know that Bi Zhongliang went to see Supervisor Li today.
They are planning to forget past grudges and work together again.
Okay. Okay. Yes.
That is...Xu Bicheng is Rehmannia.
And after she escaped, Chongqing mailed the information that's supposed to be for Xu Bicheng to Tang Shanhai's house.
And then Tang Shanhai used this information in exchange for his life.
- Is that what you mean? - Smart.
After following you for so long, I've gone smarter.
This matter is being kept a secret from Su Sanxing.
Only me, Old Bi, and you know.
If this matter gets leaked out, be careful that I'll tear off your mouth.
Yes. But this makes me sound like I'm one of the division's best trio.
Best trio? Aren't you afraid that the Hurricane Squad will include you in their traitor list to be eliminated?
No. No. I am only a measly follower, right?
I have wife and kid to warm my bed.
Boss, I want to discuss something with you.
Say it.
Let me borrow some more money.
This time, it might be a bit huge.
Planning to marry Zhu Zhu?
I really can't hide anything from you. You know everything.
Zhu Zhu's womb is getting bigger and bigger. If we still don't marry, people will notice.
I am fine, but it'll hurt her reputation.
Tell me,
how much do you have?
Look, I cleaned the wall, renovated the house,
and then bought a bed...
and then...I only have ¥10 left.
Is that enough?
- ¥100? - If you find that too much, hurry and tell me.
No...this isn't too much.
Agreeing so soon? I almost took it back.
Boss, you really are...
Even if my father is still around, he wouldn't be able to give me ¥100.
Are you stupid? You want to acknowledge me as your father after receiving this small sum of money?
No...I'm saying, Boss...
I have no skills.
Only you are willing to take care of people like me.
For so many years, when there is danger,
you took me to hide. When there were good things, you took me along.
If not because of you, Ms. Li wouldn't introduce a wife for me.
Boss, let me give you a toast.
Bian Tou, have you thought about the future?
The future? Just...find a wife.
Have some little kids.
And then, follow Boss to have some meat to eat. That is already enough.
If one day, I'm not around anymore, will you still stay here in the division?
Don't say unfortunate words!
I am saying that I went to become a barber.
That's easy. Whatever you do, I will follow.
If you become a barber, I will sweep the floor and heat you water.
Anyway, I am firm in following you in this lifetime.
Boss,
I'll give you another toast.
Boss, this...¥100 isn't a small amount. Where did you get this much money?
You are my brother. I am Old Bi's brother.
For every grievance, someone is responsible; for every debt, there is a debtor.
It's me. Come with me.
- Open the door. - Yes.
- Uncle. - Don't.
I don't have a relative like you. While you still haven't gained merits as atonement for your crimes,
I don't want to have any connections with you!
Your Boss Dai is indeed something.
He knows that I won't easily believe anyone.
So he sent you two to fulfill this task.
I have already been in the Central Headquarters for so many years, treading on thin ice.
How many people have I seen? But in the end, my career almost ended because of you two!
Supervisor Li, don't be too angry first.
Shanhai is still young. It can't be helped that he will get confused by other people and have unclear stand on things.
Luckily, he was able to get back on the right path in time.
Just give him a chance to make up for his crimes.
May Supervisor Li allow me to join in the operation
and personally arrest nationalists to atone for my crimes.
You really want to go?
Yes. I am willing to use actual actions to clearly mark my separation from the past.
- Zhongliang. - Yes.
What do you think?
Shanhai...being eager to render meritorious service is indeed a good thing.
But the Division has never had a history of letting a criminal join an operation.
I feel that this rule can be broken.
But...if he dares to do any rash moves,
Zhongliang, you know what to do.
Yes.
These past days, I kept searching where Chen Shen might have hid you.
Do you know about Chongqing's plan to save Shanhai?
Chen Shen told you already?
Then it means you know?
Of course, I know. I was the one who gave him the information.
What kind of information is it that can save Shanhai?
I don't know how Chongqing found out
about the meet-up between Shanghai's Underground Communists.
- Communist? - Right.
There is a communist with code name Doctor who's the leader of their telecommunications station.
Doctor handles a lot of the important telecommunications lines at the station.
Chongqing found that a liaison named Du Huanle
that will report to work here in Shanghai. At 3 pm this afternoon,
he will go to Red Mill Coffee Shop to meet up with Doctor.
That means Chongqing planned to use the lives of two communists in exchange for Shanhai's life?
So? What do you think about our leaders' plan to kill two birds with one stone?
We won't lose any men, and the Communists will also suffer a blow. It's genius, right?
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