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♫ Distance times pi, puts us poles apart ♫
♫ I can't forget the angle of your face, the arc of your smile ♫
♫ Who's fallen into the advancing scarlet flames? ♫
♫ You know, you know, you know ♫
♫ I thought that loneliness was my everlasting prophecy ♫
♫ When I look at you, my reason seems to crumble ♫
♫ I want to change, to take on a huge risk ♫
♫ You know, you know, you know ♫
♫ I embrace this thorn-covered rose, and the thorns pierce into my heart ♫
♫ It fills in all the empty spaces ♫
♫ The wild lion inside me awakes with my love for you ♫
♫ Now I fight for my throne ♫
♫ Baby, I want you to be my only lady ♫
♫ Who can love more crazily than us? ♫
♫ Love makes us braver, stronger ♫
♫ If I don't love you, who would I love? ♫
♫ What do I mean to you? ♫
♫ If I don't love you, who would I love? ♫
♫ Give your beauty to me ♫
- Recap - There was a thief at my warehouse.
Looks like it was the female thief from the auction.
Since you already know about Qiangwei's background
From now on, I will watch you very closely.
How can you let such an important criminal escape?
The re-investigation just became more urgent.
Prosecutor Tie.
The transferred documents on Wang residence murder case has arrived.
That's great. That's great.
Oh.. It burns!
Since I'm officially in charge of this case,
we won't be so restricted in the future.
- Isn't that great? - Great.
Too slow. Fooled you.
You can leave now. Nothing here for you.
Boss... Excuse me.
On Wang residence murder case, I am assigned to assist Prosecutor Tie to solve it.
Are you the only one at the station?
There was a survivor from the Wang residence murder case.
Wang's 8 year old daughter, Wang Chaowei.
Also the younger sister of the wife.
She's Wang Chaowei's aunt.
At time of the murder, the aunt took her to the doctor's so they avoided the incident.
- Let me see. - Take a look.
When they got home, the house was already on fire.
They both rushed in to rescue the people and suffered injuries.
Wang Chaowei suffered severe injuries. Woke up after a week in the hospital.
Due to the trauma she suffered from the incident, the doctor diagnosed her
with PTSD. Post-traumatic stress syndrome.
After discharge from the hospital, the aunt raised her and changed her name to
Wang Qiangwei.
Why would anyone hate birthdays?
Because on her birthday, her father passed away.
Such a coincidence. Today is also Qiangwei's parents' death anniversary.
That's right. Such coincidence.
So Qiangda's father and Qiangwei's parents
shared the same death anniversary.
No wonder Qiangda mentioned that Qiangwei is ill.
He's talking about this.
Poor Qiangwei.
Since we know the truth, when we see Qiangwei again
- we should avoid-- - Boss,
Miss Qiangwei's protection, let me handle it.
No need. Your protection will seem strange. Let's just go with the flow.
First, acting as a witness.
I want to invite and discuss with Qiangwei's aunt, Gao Huilan.
You told me not to worry.
How can I not worry? Last time you said don't worry, then he came to blow up my school.
Don't worry you said?
I misjudged last time.
In the future, I will restrict him.
Just do what we originally agreed.
- I guarantee nothing happens to you. - You guarantee.
Okay. I will do what you say.
I will do it based on the agreement.
Just live your normal everyday life.
This thing will blow over and return back to normal.
Almost caused a big problem.
Are you satisfied?
Because of Salt, that's why you stopped me?
Is this still not serious enough?
Then, do you also want to ruin me?
Did I not treat you well enough?
I already promised you to take care of you until you die.
What else do you want?
I just want to get revenge.
But if Salt is still useful to you,
then I won't touch him.
Temporarily.
So you won''t give up?
Qiangda, were you looking for me?
Did you know Zhan Dingxuan escaped?
I know. I am stressed out because of that.
Old Yan, there's something I have to verify with you.
What is it?
Back then, you said you, Masha, Zhan Dingxuan, and Black Ghost
had agreed to meet at the warehouse.
Then you heard two gun shots. Zhan Dingxuan got shot
and mistakenly thought it was you. That's why he came after you. Right?
Yeah. I said it many times already. I was just a thief.
I don't touch knives and guns, so how can I fire one?
Black Ghost and Zhan Dingxuan were good friends. Besides they both agreed to work together.
So it can't be Black Ghost.
The only one left at the warehouse was Masha.
Yeah.
Why didn't I think of that?
Old Yan. Could it have been the Chief?
Chief? No way.
Are you sure?
When we met, it was very dark.
We couldn't even see our fingers in front of us.
We were only able to use secret codes to identify each other.
At that time there was only the four of us.
Chief hasn't arrived yet.
Later on, he died outside the storage room.
But it's possible he could have already been shot outside.
If my dad was pursuing the thieves,
and was already killed by someone before arriving at the warehouse,
then the murderer can't be Masha,
Zhan Dingxuan, Old Yan or Black Ghost.
Then it must be Chief.
- Qiangwei! What a coincidence. - Teacher Side!
You like this brand too?
Do you know I liked this brand for a long time.
Since I was little, I saw my mom carry this bag and wear matching shoes from here.
I thought it was very pretty.
My mom died when I was very young.
But in my memory, she also really liked this brand.
Really? What a coincidence!
I think if they were still alive, they could be good friends.
I think so too.
They can be like us!
- Try it. You haven't tried it yet. - Okay.
It looks good on you.
But I think it looks better on you.
Because you are a natural coat hanger.
It also suits you.
Then are you not going to buy it?
It's okay. You can buy it.
Today, I came just to browse.
Plus watching you carry it is also an enjoyment.
Okay. Then I will take this.
Qiangwei you also live in that direction?
I am roommates with them.
So you three live together?
Hey Qiangwei. Let me ask you.
Xiao Tie is so busy at work, his vacations must be very unpredictable.
Yes, it's very unpredictable.
He often works overtime then just sleeps in his office.
He didn't come come until yesterday morning.
Though it's not bad because he buys Qiangda and me delicious breakfast.
He buys breakfast? So nice that even you're included.
We are roommates.
From your reaction, it looks like you are jealous.
Could it be that you like Xiao Tie?
I do.
You're so direct.
What's wrong with that? Gender equality.
If you like them then you should say it out. You probably don't know
many guys are oblivious.
If you don't watch them carefully, they might just slip away from your reach.
Some guys really are oblivious.
Wang Qiangda must be one of those oblivious people.
Hey, don't talk so loud, he's behind you.
Qiangwei likes Qiangda,
but Qiangda only knows how to calculate numbers.
This won't do.
What won't do?
If neither of you takes the initiative, it'll be like this forever.
I'll help you check his feelings. If he really doesn't have feelings for you, then forget it.
Qiangda has a queen of darkness that he can't forget about.
How can I tell Teacher Side?
Wang Qiangwei is Wang Chaowei.
That's such a coincidence.
Back then, because my dad went after your parents' murder suspect
ended up getting killed and got labeled a dirty cop.
We're both victims.
Doesn't he like to eat?
Do you know how to cook?
I... I know how to make some dishes, but I'm not that great.
It's okay. I will help you.
Really?
In a few days we can buy some things and make it at your house. Okay?
- Okay! Then you be the lead cook and I'll be the assistant! - Okay.
- What to make? - Your special dish.
Why are you coming to our house to cook?
This is your English exam. It was between my Math exam papers.
You're objecting to two beauties cooking a meal for you?
Why do I feel like your cooking will turn us into lab mice?
Under my watch, she has a 75% chance of success
75%? How did you calculate this?
It's like calculating genetics.
My "can" and "can't".
And Qiangwei's "can" and "can't". A total of four possibilities.
Only if we happen to encounter something that neither Qiangwei and I know how to do will we fail.
Your calculation is too unrefined.
The odds can't be calculated this--
Regardless, just see it as a chance to eat a filling meal okay?
As long as you guys are happy.
I'm looking forward to it.
How many dishes?
What does Xiao Tie like to eat?
Hello? Hi.
I like to know if recently there was a charity auction that sold an item called 'Old Lion Paper Village'?
The final price is 800,000NTD (30,000USD). I'd like to know who the buyer is.
Okay. Thank you.
Because I'd like to buy the 'Old Lion Paper Village'.
So, can you guys help me contact the person?
Thank you so much. Okay. Goodbye.
If this item will improve Qiangwei's moods, then that'll be great.
And Old Salt... If he genuinely wants to repent,
he can provide the money.
Qiangwei,
this is for you.
For me? What is this?
Open it.
'Old Lion Paper Village'
How did you know that I wanted to get this back?
You miss your parents.
This brings back your childhood memories
When I put myself in your shoes, I knew you wanted this.
Qiangda, thank you!
How should I repay you?
Xiao Tie look at the gift Qiangda gave me.
Xiao Tie, why are you dressed like that?
Are you a groom?
Give me a break. Today is my wedding day. How else should I dress?
Like you? The best man?
- My love. - Yes, dear.
Qiangda gave us a wonderful wedding gift
I've told you before
Qiangda is not a selfish person. My good buddy. Great guy.
- You guys are getting married? - Yeah.
Even though I used to like you,
but you never liked me.
When I was upset, I realized
that Xiao Tie was the one who was always by my side.
So I agreed to marry him.
To put it simply, you were just someone passing by.
But I do want to thank you.
Because if it wasn't for you, Qiangwei and I wouldn't have happiness.
I'm really grateful to you.
Tie Bufan!
- Teacher Qiangda. - Renyi why are you on the floor?
On the floor?
Let me think. Before
I saw you. I reached out and called you.
Then I...
My whole body hurts.
Anemia. That's it.
Anemia. The probability is high. I calculated it.
Here. I'll help you up.
Slower! I can't move my feet.
Our people are all ready.
You only have to bring him over.
Is there not another way?
This is the best way.
Don't worry, I will take care of the rest.
You'll take care of it?
If you keep being indecisive and foolish,
in the end, you're only making it harder for yourself.
Okay.
I will do it.
Can you give me some time to think about it? We are talking about a life.
A life!
Okay. When you made a decision tell me.
I advise you to deal with this quickly.
What is Old Yan doing?
Good. Good.
Look at you.
You're safe and healthy, without any illness or pains.
Seeing you like this,
I...
As a sinner, I can rest assured.
Boss. Boss! Don't act like that.
Look at me. I'm strong.
I am fine.
It's all Wang Qiangda's fault. Making such a fuss and sending me to the ER earlier.
Don't worry. I am fine. I'm really fine.
You're really a good person.
Thank you.
I have a personal question I want to ask.
Go on.
What do you think of Zhou Chu?
Zhou Chu?
Zhou Chu who?
Zhou Chu, who eliminated the three scourges. (a folk tale where Zhou Chu changes from a menace to a beloved general)
Oh, you mean Zhou Chu, the son of Zhou Fang, governor of Poyang, Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
What about him?
He's okay.
I mean if someone is like him and made a mistake,
but he sincerely wants to repent,
can he get another chance?
Of course.
Shakespeare also said
that truly good people are those who have experienced making mistakes.
You're saying that
as long as a person eliminates the scourges of his town and does good deeds, like Zhou Chu did,
no matter what he has done in the past he can be forgiven?
I think Shakespeare would have also thought that.
Right? Right?
That's great.
This is great. Thank the lord.
Boss. Boss, stop giving yourself so much stress.
The bombing really had nothing to do with you.
I am really fine. Don't worry.
Thank you, thank you. This is great.
Thank you.
Fighting! Just do good things!
This is for you.
The coffee was buy one get one free.
There's words on it.
You wrote it?
Yeah.
No matter what you lose, don't lose your optimism.
I wanted to say
that even though in the past it may have been hard.
But the future is brighter.
That's it. Goodbye.
That's it?
What day is it today?
Why is everyone so weird?
I have to consider it
What we're talking about it a life! A life!
Hello?
You arrived in Taipei already?
Why so suddenly without telling me?
I had something to do.
I brought some things for you.
Come to the station, okay?
Okay. I will go over right now.
Okay. Goodbye.
Teacher Side, can you help me with something?
Niu Niu asked me to close up for her
but my Aunt suddenly arrived in Taipei and I have to go see her.
Can I entrust you to do it?
Be careful.
- Can you go by yourself? - I'm ok, I'll take a taxi.
- Be careful. - Okay. Goodbye.
I can help you.
I will take you there.
You'll take me there?
Yes. I'll carry that for you.
Goodness... This...
Why are you bringing that?
I need it for something else.
Okay. Let's go.
Leave your books there.
Side, did you see Qiangwei?
Didn't she finish classes already?
She said her Aunt suddenly came to Taipei so she went to pick her up.
Seems like Xiao Tie is already re-investigating the case.
He should know that Qiangwei is the little girl back then.
Qiangwei was really young,
right now, the only witness is her Aunt.
Don't worry, she's not alone.
Old Yan said he had some errands too so he gave her a ride.
Old Yan?
What does he have to do?
I don't know.
He seemed to be acting kind of strange. Suddenly bursting with enthusiasm.
And he also carried a scout's rope. I have no idea what he has to do
I have to consider it.
We are talking about a life. A life!
What is Old Yan trying to do?
Could it be that he was faking wanting to repent?
- I will leave first. Goodbye. - Goodbye.
I was right. He clearly likes Qiangwei.
Why isn't she responding?
Why is she not answering?
What is she doing?
Old Yan!
Didn't I warn you?
What are you doing?
Qiangda.
Qiangwei.
What are you doing?
The person you saw me talking to is a zookeeper.
The "life" we were talking about is
the dog that I'm raising, called Lao Qi.
Lao Qi is too old.
He can hardly even walk anymore.
I didn't want him to be so uncomfortable, and he suggested
euthanasia.
Then what's your scouts' rope for?
What scouts' rope?
You misunderstood.
That's my Lao Qi's leash.
Human life is short.
Lao Qi is my one and only close companion now.
But, Lao Qi...
will leave me now.
Boss. Are you okay?
Qiangda, are you done?
Almost.
What are you thinking?
Why would you think that Boss would do something bad to me?
It has already been 20 years.
These 20 years, I've worked hard to be a good person
to repent for my past wrongdoings.
But once we make a mistake,
it's like a black dot on a piece of white paper.
We can never change it.
When the wind blows, the grass will move.
Qiangda would suspect me.
You can't blame him.
I can only blame myself having committed a sin.
I can't conceal it anymore.
I have to be completely honest in order to obtain forgiveness.
Just like Zhou Chu.
He was only able to start over by facing his wrongdoings.
- Qiangwei. - Yeah.
I'm sorry.
Boss. You-
- What are you doing? - I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
That is what happened.
So, when I saw my dad's belongings at the cram school,
those were all stolen by you?
No. no. Only the paperweight was stolen.
The painting was bought with my own money.
When did you know?
Why didn't you tell me?
Actually, I just found out a few days ago.
But I was worried about your condition,
so I wanted to wait until it was suitable to tell you.
A suitable time?
He was the thief.
Caused my house to burn down, caused me to lose my parents.
How could you watch me work at his cram school
and not tell me the truth?
Qiangwei, in the case of such a major incident,
it's hard to talk to the involved parties.
Don't blame Qiangda.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
What do you guys want now? You want to act innocent and get away?
You think I won't slaughter you all?!
Your actions that year destroyed a family.
How can you avoid the law?
I didn't avoid the law.
I just committed burglary.
The investigators already investigated clearly. How did I avoid the law?
Once the statute of limitations runs out on the burglary case,
isn't it true that you're getting away with your crime?!
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I'd never have thought...
I'd never have thought that I'd be so dumb that I mistook a thief for my dad's soulmate.
Yan Changtai, you took my parents away from me!
I don't want to see you again.
Qiangwei. Qiangwei give me a chance to make it up.
You said it yourself. Real good people
have all made mistakes.
And you also agreed. As long as someone's sincere,
no matter what has been done, it can be forgiven.
I don't want to hear you explain.
Because you never truly wanted to repent for your wrongs.
Qiangwei. Qiangwei.
I will leave it to you.
Qiangda. You believe me right?
You believe that I really want to change?
It's not important whether or not I believe.
If you only talk with no action, what's the point?
Yes, one has to be completely honest in order to obtain forgiveness.
But how can there be honesty without (the revelation of) the truth?
[ Suspected to be dead? ]
[ Chief? An officer? ]
You guys...
I don't need to forgive you.
Chief, you destroyed two families.
Who are you?
So you and Qiangda
both know that Old Yan was one of the thieves that caused my house to go on fire?
I only found out when I was going through the documents today.
Also you changed your name.
Auntie, don't tell me you came to Taipei because of this?
Actually, Qiangwei, today happened very suddenly.
When I saw your and Auntie's names in the case, I acted according to procedure.
I need to interview your aunt.
So I am the last one to find out?
You guys all kept it a secret from me.
Then did you want me to say it on the phone?
Okay. I am a witness.
I want to go.
Okay. If you could--
Qiangwei was young,
also she was sick.
At the time of the incident, we weren't even in the house.
The things I know, let alone Qiangwei, are very limited.
Xiao Tie,
what Auntie is right.
Qiangwei, right now, you have PTSD.
It's not suitable for you to try to recall the past.
Okay, because I have PTSD,
you aren't telling me or allowing me to do anything?
Auntie, Qiangwei really doesn't remember anything?
That time, she had a fever. She wasn't in a good condition to begin with.
When we got home, we were frightened and got hurt from the fire.
That trauma is deep and painful.
I raised Qiangwei from then on.
So no matter if it's you or the investigators,
please protect her peace and happiness.
Auntie, I understand.
But Xiao Tie has a duty to fulfill. Please don't take offense.
That's right, Auntie.
My responsibility is also to keep her happy and safe.
I will protect her.
Thank you.
As long as it's for Qiangwei's benefit,
I am willing to do anything.
Oh! It hurts.
What's wrong?
I know that you're not concerned about your quality of life, but isn't this a bit much?
You also know?
But I can't let the person I love sleep unwell.
Sacrificing myself is worth it.
- Tie Bu Fan. - What?
Now that you have the case's information, did you find out anything?
I knew it.
You only came to bother me because you needed something.
Hey, I've been wanting to ask you.
How did you know that Qiangwei was that Wang Qiaowei?
It was Mr. Qin who told me.
Mr. Qin and Qiangwei's father were old friends.
Their families have a long relationship.
Qiangwei's knowledge in antiques was taught to her by Teacher Qing.
So that's how it is.
You know more about Qiangwei than I thought you did.
So smart. (Taiwanese)
But when I found out about her past
and saw her,
my heart really ached for her.
Yeah.
When I found out about Qiangwei's past and how she grew from it,
besides feeling sorry for her, I also really admire her.
Listening to me saying I feel sorry for her
you're also like "Oh I feel sorry for her. I admire her."
Since you're down here, let's settle this once and for all.
You say you appreciate her, you feel sorry for her.
Do you like her?
♫ If I don't love you, who would I love? ♫ ♫ What do I mean to you? ♫
♫ I'm not retreating, I won't retreat ♫
You say that you admire her and pity her.
Do you like her?
Can you not always stay silent? And have me guessing around?
We're good friends.
You understand me and I understand you.
I know you like her.
Okay.
I do care about her a lot.
I have good feelings for her.
That's called liking her!
It must be because these days I've been saying things like "I like Qiangwei. I want to protect her. I want to be sincere towards her."
So you chose to yield.
Am I right?
In the sanctuary of love, there's no such thing as yielding to another.
Not to mention, who's your opponent? I'm Tie Bu Fan.
Do I need you to yield to me?
Perhaps it's after I found out that she's Dorothy that I started having good feelings for her?
You mean the radio hostess Dorothy?
The one who tells lame jokes? That Dorothy?
Yeah.
Actually, I don't know--
Okay. Okay I get it.
But I have to tell you.
Regardless of when you finally figure it out or when you take action, I don't care.
I just want to tell you that happiness is something you have to pursue, not something you yield.
Even if we are good friends, we have to have fair competitive spirit.
Qiangda, what I want to tell you is
I, Tie Bufan, will not ignore my responsibility as your friend, over a woman.
We'll just have to see who Qiangwei chooses in the end.
I understand.
I won't yield to you.
What are you smiling for?
S-sorry! Sorry! Sorry! (Taiwanese)
Sorry!
Sorry! Sorry! Sorry!
Those rascals.
Making a fuss this late at night. How annoying.
Don't be upset.
How is it living with two guys?
They're both really good people.
I'm already used to it.
Auntie, that year my parents passed away during the fire,
- can you tell me more about the details? - Qiangwei.
Your face is lacking color.
Have you not been resting?
Let me tell you. Youth is an asset.
You must take care of yourself while you're still youthful.
Look at this face of yours.
Staying up too late is causing you fatigue and excessive collagen loss.
Let me show you.
Here. It's called collagen powder. Mrs. Liu, from next door, has been drinking it with me.
It's high in concentration and low in calories.
It also has something called seratide and PPAP.
Look at me. I don't put on makeup when I go out nowadays.
Let me see!
Hey, this looks really familiar.
I remember!
Teacher Side from my cram school also drinks this.
Your colleague is even taking this. How can you not?
Auntie will order it for you.
Success!
Look. I ordered it using your name.
Auntie, you said it wrong.
You read "ceramide" as "seratide."
And you turned "PO-OG collagen" into "PPAP."
You can't just read these things without understanding them.
You have to understand the information in order to remember it.
Just like when I teach my students history. I hate it when they just memorize.
They must understand the causes and effects to truly learn.
- Understand? - Yes! Teacher Wang.
OK, forget the seratide or PPAP or whatever.
If I buy it, you must take it.
Smart girl. Know how to take care of yourself.
Rest. Let's sleep.
Time to sleep.
Thank you.
Gao Huilan. I will now ask you
about the 1994 robbery case at the Wang residence.
Please answer honestly. We will record all your responses.
Do you understand?
I understand.
Good.
The day of the incident, my sister and her husband were going to go to Hong Kong
but Qiangwei suddenly got sick and had a fever so I went to take care of her.
I took her to see the doctor
and never thought that we would return and see the whole house on fire.
My first thought was to put out the fire
so Qiangwei and I rushed in.
I didn't think we'd get trapped.
Luckily, the firefighters arrived and were able to rescue us.
It was only after that I realized that my sister and her husband had already died before the fire started.
Prosecutor Tie, please keep everything else confidential.
Qiangwei always believed her parents perished in the fire.
I don't want Qiangwei to have any other thoughts.
Okay. Regarding this matter, we will take that into consideration and progress carefully.
Actually, everything that you've said is aligned with what I know about the incident.
Do you drive?
No.
Then how did you take Qiangwei to see the doctor?
When did you leave the house? When did you return? Do you still remember?
We should have taken a taxi.
But the exact times are vague to me now.
Then do you remember which hospital you went to?
That I cannot remember either.
When children fall sick, they are usually brought to hospitals or clinics close to home.
How can you not remember?
Because I live in Tainan, I had especially came to Taipei to take care of Qiangwei.
So I'm not sure what hospital or clinic the family goes to.
Understood.
According to the firefighters' accounts, they entered the house after breaking the back door
and found you and Qiangwei nearby.
Since you were going home, why didn't you go to the front door, but to the back door?
Because when we returned, the house was on fire and the flames were biggest in the front.
The fire was smaller near the back door so we entered from there.
If you saw that the fire was engulfing the house, why did you bring Qiangwei in with you?
Because I was scared that she would be worried and scared if she was left outside alone.
So I brought her in with me.
Thank you. Thank you for agreeing to do this interview.
It's my duty to help with the investigation.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.
Yes.
Please don't ask Qiangwei.
She has PTSD so I hope she doesn't recall those horrific memories.
Auntie,
please don't worry.
Protecting the victims is our responsibility
- Auntie. - Huh?
It's been so long since that year's incident. But now Xiao Tie is re-investigating the case.
It can't be because new evidence has appeared can it?
That I'm not sure about.
I just went to provide the information I had.
This shoe looks pretty nice.
I'd like to try this pair.
Okay. Please wait a moment.
Thank you.
Auntie, after that incident,
all I remember is having stayed at the hospital for a really long time.
But other than that, I don't remember anything else.
All the details I know are from you.
But, my heart has a strange feeling.
That kind of heartache must have caused a lot of confusion.
The doctor said that's called Cognitive Dizziness.
Don't think too much.
But every time I have a nightmare,
it will be of the time you brought me out of the fire.
Just like we had already been at home.
Auntie, the day of the incident, was I at home?
I don't know why you have those kind of dreams.
But the reality is as I told you.
That's why the doctor said you are ill.
Do you not trust me?
A person's memories are unreliable.
Miss, your shoes.
Thank you.
Try them on.
- How is it? - Not bad.
My choice is not bad, right?
Don't think of those unhappy things.
When buying a nice pair of shoes, you must maintain a happy mood.
We'd like to buy this pair of shoes.
Okay.
I'll take you to the station after this.
How come it suddenly started raining?
I'm drenched.
I should go take a shower quickly.
♫ If I don't love you, who would I love? ♫ ♫ What do I mean to you? ♫
♫ I'm not retreating, I won't retreat ♫
Why did you suddenly pop out?
Why did you steal my bath towel?
My bath towel is in the laundry.
Can't I just borrow it? So stingy!
The scar on her back that Dorothy mentioned must be from the fire that Wang Qiangwei went through.
Did you know, the day that you didn't come back to celebrate my birthday with me
had also left a deep scar on Qiangwei's back
along with the internal scars.
I don't know when they will heal.
I've come to return the cheapskate's bath towel.
Didn't we talk about not coming in my room?
Go out.
Do you have some secret in your room?
Your zodiac sign is not the turtle, is it?
I don't have any secrets.
What about turtle zodiac sign? What's with the joke?
Because your room's a woman's private room. (part of the word sounds like "turtle")
That was a really cold joke. You're pretty amazing for actually saying it out loud.
But you still laughed didn't you?
No wonder you're Dorothy's top fan.
Hey, look. Your breakfast...
you didn't even clean up your cups and the floor is dirty.
Your habits are so bad.
That's not mine. It's Xiao Tie's.
- But I can still clean it up for him. - So this is Xiao Tie's huh.
Yeah.
Are you okay?
Yeah. I'm fine.
I've practiced falling (from sports), so I'm okay.
Thank you, the Lion Wang Qiangda, who protects Dorothy.
Boss, I really need your help this time.
Aren't you already so great?
You still need my help?
After comparing the surveillance footage from the warehouse and the auction,
it's determined the thief was the same person, Guan Jingjing.
So I made a request to the party who filed the report to retrieve evidence from the warehouse, but they rejected me.
What reason did they give?
I contacted Lian Zhongyan's assistant, and he said it was inconvenient.
Also said something about how the incident's happened so long ago so there's no point in looking into it.
Theft is an indictable offense.
- They need to be investigated. - You're right, boss.
So, I need to ask that you request a search warrant from the court.
No need. I'll go convince him.
I'll go to their office to meet with Lian Zhongyan tomorrow.
Hello?
Xiao Tie, you have to come home tonight.
What? Why so sudden?
There's a surprise.
You'll see when you come home.
We're not strangers. Why are you acting so mysteriously?
Surprise!
Don't do this nonsense. I'm very busy.
What's the matter? Calling me to come home.
I... I just really missed you.
So I called you to come home.
You're not upset are you?
Silly.
From now on, just say it directly.
First, take a shower.
Then, I'll see you later.
Remember. Don't eat dinner.
Okay. Okay. I'll listen to you.
I'll go home right after work.
Bye bye.
Go away!
What are you doing?
W-Why did Qiangwei call you?
Why would you ask such a rhetorical question?
My relationship with Qiangwei is so close! Like a good friend kind of relationship!
You can't even imagine.
Leave.
Qiangwei, I'm home.
Wang Qiangda.
- Side? - Hi, Xiao Tie.
You're here too.
Why is everyone here today?
Teacher Side and I are going to cook dinner for everyone tonight.
Cool! Cool!
Do you need me to help?
No, no. You can watch TV with Qiangda. It'll be ready soon.
Okay. Okay.
Why is Side here?
She said she'll cook a meal for us.
So sudden?
I should have properly learned to play when I was in the guitar club.
I'd be able to play more than one note now.
Maybe the ambiance will be better.
But Xiao Tie, as a good friend I have to tell you.
Actually, you have no talent in learning music.
Some things cannot be changed by time.
I think that your level will remain the same even after practicing for ten more years
so it's better to give up now.
I'm playing for a cow like you.
Oh, you mean the saying "playing a lute to a cow." (can mean doing something for an unappreciative audience)
Who would I love but you?
Who am I to you?
Forget it, I shouldn't play.
You're really off-key.
Just watch TV.
- Teacher Side. - Hmm? - What are you going to cook?
I'm preparing to make Italian white wine pasta and potato soup.
Woah. I love both of these dishes! You're so amazing.
It's nothing, I just follow the recipes.
How can I help you?
I'll start by removing the salt from the clams.
Okay, thanks.
What's it mean to remove the sand?
You didn't know that you have to remove the sand from clams?
Hey! That's too dangerous.
No, no. Never mind that. It's almost burnt.
It's burnt?
Teacher Side, do you really know how to cook?
I really do.
Just that my condition today isn't that good.
Today's dishes I've really only looked at the recipes but I've never made them before myself.
But you couldn't even peel the potatoes earlier.
I remember you said that when you studied abroad you would cook all three meals yourself.
Yes. I made sandwiches.
I just marinated the meat and put it in the oven. It's pretty simple.
In New York, there was a week when I only ate instant noodles. It was awful.
So I had an idea.
It's almost ready.
Is it ready?
- This... - I'm so hungry.
Are you causing trouble in the kitchen?
Do you need help? I--
Are you guys trying to destroy the kitchen? Do you need help?
Qiangwei, is there anything anything that's cooked and ready to eat?
No.
Be good children and go wait outside. You'll have food to eat soon, okay?
Go.
They're making a feast.
Let's drink something first.
Okay, ready. You guys can eat now.
Sorry for making you guys wait for so long.
So it's just instant noodles?
Yeah. Eat quickly.
Oh yeah. So...
I think this looks really good. It must taste delicious.
Try it.
Wow, this looks so appetizing.
The color is amazing.
Delicious. It's so delicious.
Thank goodness. I was so nervous.
I think this is the first time I've been to a friends' house to make food.
So my condition today wasn't that good.
I originally wasn't going to make this.
But the dishes I had planned to make all failed.
Such a pity.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry. We three love instant noodles!
- Right? Right? - Yes.
Yes, love, love it.
Love.
I'm thinking I'll go home and practice more.
Next time, I'll really use those ingredients and make the dishes I planned to make.
Actually there's no need for a next time--
What he means is that
next time it will be him and Xiao Tie cooking for us.
Yes.
Give me one more chance.
Actually Xiao Tie and I can cook for you guys.
Qiangda and I are pretty good at cooking.
Xiao Tie, is it too salty? You keep drinking--
No way. It's so tasty. I can't bear to keep eating.
Perfect. The saltiness is perfect.
You like strong flavors don't you?
And you like to eat spicy.
Do you like desserts?
How come you understand me so well?
I just love eating salty and spicy
and I especially love eating sweet desserts.
So it's still a bit too salty?
Not salty. This flavor is perfect.
What about you guys?
I usually eat anything. Eating until I'm full is the most important.
I don't eat spicy or sweet.
Okay.
For me, I like to eat lighter flavors.
And I like to eat sweets!
So you like to eat sweets.
Let me tell you. There's a place in Taipei that has amazing desserts, I'll bring you there sometime.
- Really? - Really.
Then let's all go together.
- Okay! - Okay. - I can, I have time.
Good. Let's go together.
I was only inviting Qiangwei, how come it's now three people?
Qiangda, you don't like sweets right?
I can order non-sweet ones.
Thanks Xiao Tie for treating us!
Okay. Okay. When I have time we'll go.
I've just been busy lately.
I might be busy until...
Tomorrow I'll probably go visit your dad.
- My dad? - Yes.
Is there a problem?
Because earlier, your stuff got stolen.
We compared the videos today.
The thief is the same as the one who stole the painting.
We requested access to the warehouse to collect evidence,
but your father declined.
My father is very stubborn.
Then, I'll go with you tomorrow.
If I go, I can probably be of some help.
If you can come, that would be great.
But you guys must have been busy recently at work.
Qiangwei resigned. Can you ask for leave?
What? You resigned?
When did this happen?
♫ If I don't love you, who would I love? ♫ ♫ What do I mean to you? ♫
♫ I'm not retreating, I won't retreat ♫
My stomach hurts.
And the clams weren't opened either.
Wait a minute.
- What are you doing? - What?
What? Help out with the dishes, what you do mean "what"?
Doesn't Tie Bufan love washing dishes? I'll leave them especially for you.
Don't be like this (Taiwanese).
The girls cooked a meal for us. Us guys should at least wash the dishes.
The girls cooked in my kitchen in my house.
You haven't done anything until now, washing the dishes suits you the best.
Hey. Enjoy fortune on your own, but bear the hardships together.
Aren't we brothers? You just need to say one word.
Yes.
This is something fortunate, so you can enjoy it on your own.
This is a hardship.
Look at them chatting so happily out there.
If you go out now it's awkward right?
Let's wash the dishes. Build out brotherhood.
Okay. Let's wash. Don't touch me
Good child.
- What are you doing? - I'm washing the dishes.
Are you that reluctant? Is that it?
You're that reluctant, are you?
Sorry! Sorry!
Save me!
Okay. Okay I won't do it. I won't.
Wait. wait.
Oh my goodness. I never would have thought Old Yan is that kind of person.
If it were me, I wouldn't be able to stay there either.
Because I don't know how to face Old Yan, I decided to leave the cram school.
Even though he said that year he only stole things
but I can't separate his involvement with the incident that affected my family.
Qiangwei. People who do bad things are not meant to be forgiven.
Don't think too much okay?
During this time, if you need anything just let me know.
- Don't hold back. - Thank you.
- Don't think too much. - Hey!
You two!
Student Tie. Student Wang.
Look at how late it is now.
Weren't you guys washing the dishes? Why does it seem like you're washing each other now?
- Wang Qiangda started it. - You started it.
- I'll help you dry yourself. - Okay, you're both the same!
Don't make a fuss.
Look at the floor. It's all wet because of you two.
Go wash up.
I'm going first!
It's late, I'll be going now.
If you have any problems, remember to let me know.
Okay. I'll walk you out.
Rest early. You don't have to walk me out. Bye bye.
Bye.
I'm showering first. Get out.
Although I've had misfortune in my life,
but being able to meet you guys was my lucky fortune.
Get away. I'm showering by myself. I don't want your help.
You two little rascals, stop being childish.
Is there something shameful in your warehouse that you can't let others see?
I'm not hiding anything shameful.
Then what's the problem? Cooperate with the police investigation.
Okay. I understand.
When you go in to collect evidence,
I'll send someone to assist you.
Okay. Thank you for your cooperation.
Then, I'll be going first.
Thank you.
Why are you here?
My hand was forced by someone else also.
You said last time that someone incited you, but you wouldn't say who.
It must've been him.
Father, you told him to blackmail me?
I know you don't like me to work at the cram school and want me to quit.
But because of that, you found someone to blackmail me?
To do such a dirty thing that I can't keep working there?
I only told him to find a way to make you leave the cram school.
Who knew that he would use such a terrible method?
- Miss, this doesn't concern— - Isn't telling him to come up with something directing him?
Am I such a despicable person in your eyes?
You're not despicable.
You're unscrupulous.
I-I-I think...
Let's talk about this.
It's all my fault.
- Be quiet! - Be quiet!
You are my only daughter.
I gave you the best.
I sent you to the US to study
not for you to come back and teach at a cram school.
Being my daughter, if you don't help me, then who will?
And you say this to me?
I've never liked your complicated business relations.
I don't want to have anything to do with business.
I'm just doing what I like to do. Why can't I do it?
How can you treat me like this?
You're too much.
Side.
What do you think you're saying?
This is infuriating (to death).
I'd never have guessed it was my father.
How could it be him?
Don't be upset.
I'll help you cancel the lawsuit over the poison pen letter first.
Don't worry.
Okay, thank you.
- Xiao Tie. - Qiangda.
Side, you're here too?
We're just about done with our business.
Should I come back later?
No, it's okay. I was about to leave anyway.
I'll get going.
I won't see you out then.
Let me know if there's any follow-up.
- Okay. - Thank you.
I just got to work, but it feels like I already spent an entire day working.
I want to hear Auntie's testimony.
♫ If I don't love you, who would I love? ♫ ♫ What do I mean to you? ♫
♫ I said I won't retreat, so I won't ♫
I want to hear Auntie's testimony.
You're not here to eat with me?
I already ate.
I just sent one off, and now you're here?
You're trying to work me to death, aren't you?
There are some contradictions and loopholes in Auntie's testimony.
It's fair enough to say that her memory has become unclear because a lot of time has passed,
but I keep feeling that something weird.
Please be serious.
Auntie was a victim as well. Why wouldn't she want to capture the criminals?
You're imagining things.
What you've said is correct.
I could reasonably infer that Auntie's contradictions are the result of her over-protectiveness towards Qiangwei.
But that's just a conjecture.
She's really worried about Qiangwei.
She even reminded me again today not to let Qiangwei near the case,
in case it brings back unpleasant memories.
Yeah.
Qiangwei went through a lot back then.
Yeah.
Oh, there's something else.
Although the origin of Lian Zhongyan's stolen painting is unclear,
Guan Jingjing kept saying that the painting was related to the previously stolen Wang painting.
But she always runs away before she tells the whole story.
I really don't understand what she's trying to do.
Please get serious!
It's because Guan Jingjing likes you.
She's just coming up with rotten excuses to get close to you and then leave you hanging.
Can't you tell?
I'm being very serious. You're the one who's not being serious.
I've only met her a few times.
She came to talk about the case, so how can you turn this into something about romantic relationships?
Wang Qiangda, you really are a kindergartner at this.
Woman nowadays aren't as traditional as they used to be.
Back then, they were innocent and reserved.
Now, women take the initiative and attack. They hunger and thirst!
Sometimes you have these kinds of problems when you're too handsome.
You have the same problems as me.
I can hardly bear all the attacks coming my way.
- Prosecutor Tie. - What are you doing here?
Is there something I can help with, Old Yan?
Oh, Qiangda's here too.
I came to ask a favor of you.
Okay, let's hear it.
When I was younger, I truly made a mistake.
But I genuinely and sincerely want to turn over a new leaf now.
So I wanted to return Qiangwei's father's painting, which I unintentionally came upon, back to her,
to express that I've acknowledged the error of my ways.
But she won't meet with me.
Can you two help me out?
You did commit the crime of theft in the past,
but since you're cooperating with our investigation now,
I'm sure Auntie would be happy to know your intentions.
Auntie also doesn't want Qiangwei to be tied up by the past.
So if you're genuine in wanting to dissolve the conflict here,
that goes hand in hand with the goodness of humans.
- I'll help you. - Thank you.
I know that a lot of time has passed, and you said you were a robber and not a murderer,
but as there's no clear evidence proving your innocence,
until the case has been resolved, I'll continue to hold my suspicions for you.
Thus, I'm unable to help you.
Qiangda.
Old Yan, don't worry about it.
He's rather direct with his words.
And his standpoint isn't wrong.
I understand.
Then, I'll leave this painting with you.
If anything comes from this, please let me know.
Okay, I'll contact you then.
- I'll get going then. - I won't see you out.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Is a simple "I'm sorry" supposed to make up for all the years of someone's nightmares and pain?
Isn't this Wang Qiangda's?
My abbreviations.
Isn't this the bracelet I lost at Dine In the Dark Restaurant?
What's it going here?
♫ Meddlesome people whisper in each others' ears ♫
♫ It's an inescapable net, with nowhere left to hide ♫
♫ You can't deal, but there's no choice—Get over it ♫
♫ Come on, no one knows better than me ♫
♫ Cover your ears, and let the sounds fade away ♫
♫ Who says you need to fear loneliness when you're alone? ♫
♫ I know that I can do it, no problem ♫
♫ I was born with the resolve ♫
♫ I'm not retreating, I won't retreat ♫
♫ I'm an unbending wild rose ♫
♫ I said I won't retreat, so I won't ♫
♫ Let the storm keep blowing ♫
♫ Condense the beautiful moments, leave out the worries ♫
♫ In the end, the rain water will slide off my face ♫
♫ The pain and bitterness will fade ♫
♫ From the bottom of my heart, I'll be happy ♫
♫ I'm happy, for myself
♫ I'm happy ♫
- Preview - So you're the son of that cop.
Who are you to decide whether a crime's been committed?
Tomorrow night at 7, I'll show you something interesting.
I like someone.
Help me pursue him.
Could Wang Qiangwei really like me?