DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SECURITY
The deceased had a black satchel
with a letter of release from prison, an expired ID,
and 297.6 renminbi in cash,
with 60 cents in coins,
a pack of Baisha cigarettes, with six sticks left,
one orange lighter,
three keys, and a receipt from Tianbao Electronics Center
for a 7,499-renminbi purchase, no details
nor did we find any merchandise.
The date was yesterday. There are also two mint candies, those you get in hotels.
Everything found on the deceased is in here.
All items, photos are numbered. Have a look.
The scene is in Laocheng District, west of Huquan Road.
The urban planning here is disorganized. Routes aren't predictable.
The perpetrator could've utilized walls, back doors,
yards, and many other passages in this area.
There's an alley 75 meters away from the main road
with three exits to the north.
There are barriers at every intersection, and that rules out motor vehicles.
Preliminary investigation tells us this is a residential area,
and half of the units were rented out to foreign workers.
The local station will send resident records tonight.
There are five CCTVs within a 300-meter radius
that cover the scene and the four intersections near it.
Two of them are for traffic surveillance.
Three are for security surveillance. The data is being downloaded.
But we need the traffic department to narrow down the time.
-It'll probably be ready tomorrow. -And witness interviews?
We're still canvassing. We've got nothing so far.
I suggest we reconstruct the crime scene with the evidence we have,
expand the parameters for potential leads.
That's it for now.
Judging by the condition of the victim's body,
along with the team's interviews,
we can safely conclude that Qi Weidong had a little drink
with Yaoji, a former gang member, last night.
After that, he got involved in a physical altercation with at least two people,
which was before the actual attack.
I don't think his injuries were due to that attack.
Frankly,
the two gangsters Yaoji looked for did get beaten up by Qi,
but Qi himself was beaten up later by professionals.
But the one that used the knife...
Was a professional too.
Of the 34 knife wounds,
only two seemed to be defense wounds.
That means when Qi encountered the killer,
he was no match for him.
I agree with the suggestion.
Let's follow up on Qi's belongings.
Every canvassing team must compare notes and look for a breakthrough.
Don't waste any time.
Dismissed.
This can be difficult, right?
You'll need to send your men for more canvassing.
But we caught that terrifying spree killer in a short time.
So this time...
Girl, it's easy to get thrown offtrack with these crimes of passion.
Let's see...
It could have been a spur-of-the-moment weird motive or not even a real motive.
He might not even know Qi,
but he stabbed him in a moment of anger, threw the knife, and vanished.
Where do we find him?
Gentlemen.
The victim's family is here to identify the body. Who's coming with me?
I'll go have dinner and organize my thoughts.
Wait for me. Let's go together.
No need. I'll grab a bite and come back.
Okay, then.
Zhou.
-Go with Guan. -No need.
Take her to see the victim's family.
You'll have to deal with this sooner or later.
Get the receipt. I'll reimburse you.
Let's go.
-Zhou. -Yeah?
Meeting the victim's family is worse than the crime scene.
Captain Guan.
Are you okay?
Why are you here?
You're the victim's... Qi Weidong's daughter?
Mister, you're handsome.
Let's dance.
I never thought that after a long time,
I'd see my dad
in a place like this.
Shall we get a statement first?
I'm sorry.
My condolences.
Thank you.
Should I look sadder?
After all, he's my father.
Right?
Have you ever had
a feeling that seems unreal?
An unreal feeling?
When I was very young,
he left us.
Today, he appeared again.
But...
he can't talk to me anymore.
It's as if
he never existed in my life at all.
Maybe it would've been better if he didn't exist in your life at all.
He's inside. Would you like to see him?
No. Let my mother see him.
Is your dad good to you?
They say... fathers are good to their daughters.
He wrote to me often these past few years.
He said he'd take me out when he gets released.
He said he'd buy me gifts.
He also said that when he gets out...
he would turn over a new leaf.
In the end...
he never stopped lying until the day he died.
I thought about being in this situation
countless times.
-Liu Changyong? -He's the old bureaucrat on our team.
He was my assistant when I was the captain.
In principle, he should've taken over after I left.
But the higher-ups promoted Zhou Xun instead.
So he intercepted my case to get to Zhou Xun?
You are their target.
They don't want me to see the files.
But Zhou Xun is smarter.
He wants Liu Changyong to keep the files.
I can't see the files, and he won't offend me.
You people are so deep.
So much drama.
Whatever it is, just stay out of it. Making a move in the day is easier.
By the way, one more thing.
After Qi was released, he had a meal with someone named Yaoji.
I think that man is trouble.
Yaoji?
They say fathers are good to their daughters.
Is your dad good to you?
Go ahead.
Shutong.
Zhao.
What's the matter? Is something bothering you?
I just saw the victim's family.
No wonder they say
field work is not suitable for women.
I'm just not experienced and need to be trained more by Captain Guan.
Captain Guan.
TECHNICAL TEAM
Zhao Qian is the new girl on the technical team.
She's very capable and is as smart as Zhou Xun.
You need to be careful.
Is she good-looking?
She's on the technical team but wants to be on the field team.
Bro, we can't get nervous every time there's a new person.
We can't live like that.
Don't underestimate her.
She's from the city police. She's ambitious.
The biggest advantage in field work is that once you crack a major case,
merits and promotions soon follow.
It's a good way to jump through the ranks rather than go through it with a desk job.
I don't think she'll let go of your case.
-Is the surveillance data here? -I was going to bring it to you.
Leave it in the office.
-I'll be there in a bit. -Okay.
Come closer to me.
This one's good.
Hongyu.
Can you promise me not to mess around with those people again?
Let's live a good life.
I promise you.
I'll only mess around with you from now on.
-Don't lie to me. -Why would I lie to you?
Now that I've turned over a new leaf, how about marrying me?
-How can I marry you if you won't propose? -Proposals are overrated. Just marry me.
No way. We can't skip that.
So, no?
-Not marrying me? -No.
You can't!
No?
But you said, "No way."
Hey, why don't you put on your uniform?
Captain, I need to tell you...
The door is shut so that idiots like you would knock first.
-Sorry. -What is it?
Gao and--
Close the door.
It's like this.
There's been nothing unusual since I started tracking Gao's mobile.
But then I got the log of her recent calls.
Guess what?
Last night, she and Guan Hongfeng spoke to each other.
It was at 7:39 p.m. They spoke for 21 seconds.
That's all?
That's all.
No. It's like this.
The phone company can't record their conversation,
so we don't know what's being said.
Hello?
Okay. I'll go down now. Okay.
Guan is here.
Technical team has some news too. Meeting time.
What about this?
What can be said in 21 seconds?
It's enough to mention the time and a place.
They met up.
This is from the security surveillance. At 1:17 a.m., Qi entered the scene.
This is 12 minutes later.
At 1:29 a.m.,
another man enters the scene.
It's not very clear.
There's a problem with the lighting. The street lamp was broken.
We tried our best to improve the image quality,
but it's still not ideal.
When did the second man leave?
At 2:08 a.m.
He exited via a taxi at the northwest intersection of the alley.
Looks like the same guy.
It matches the time of the crime.
What's the taxi's plate number?
That's the angle problem.
We can't see the numbers in the middle.
We've already enhanced the image.
The camera didn't flash to take a photo of the taxi since there was no violation.
That's easy. Report the number you got to traffic control.
Have them issue it to all taxi companies and get a list of the ones that match.
-Then check every one of them. -Okay.
But it'll take time.
It's too much trouble.
Check the CCTVs along the direction the taxi was traveling.
There has to be one with a good shot.
-Move! Are you blind? -Sorry.
Victim Profile
Guan, what do you have in mind?
Our canvass of the scene is not thorough enough.
Okay, I'll take my men and do it myself.
I'll do a round with Zhou too.
-Let's keep each other posted. -Okay.
There you are.
-What is it? -The...
You...
What are you...
You...
Oh, right. Liu, I forgot to introduce you.
Zhou is new to our unit.
She just graduated and is now assisting Guan.
Zhou, this is Vice Captain Liu.
He's a veteran, so learn from him. Understand?
What the hell is this?
What? What do you mean?
What are you trying to do?
Zhou, do you know him?
Is he drunk?
Captain Guan, I'll go get the car.
Why is Liu so irritable tonight?
Sir.
-Are Vice Captain Liu and Zhou... -It's none of your business.
Go do your job.
MUSIC BAR
Why do we have to investigate at a place like this after dark?
You know why?
Qi Weidong and Yaoji did have a drink during dinner.
But not much.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to fight Yaoji's men.
But when we found Qi Weidong's body,
his blood alcohol level was eight times higher than the DUI threshold.
So,
since this place is closest to the crime scene,
we'll take a look.
Hey, how many times have I told you?
Your attire is not suitable for this place. Let me...
MUSIC BAR
Let's sit here.
What are you doing?
Who told you to start working? Didn't I tell you?
Observe your surroundings first. Get a drink.
The Public Security Ministry's five prohibitions...
What five prohibitions? Did I say alcohol?
Order a beverage.
By the way, I forgot to ask you.
What's your relationship with Liu?
We are...
actually...
No way...
You're not suited for each other.
-Listen, at your age-- -He's my father.
I...
He used to be.
"He used to be."
No wonder you changed your last name.
I thought...
Sit here. I'll inquire at the front desk.
Hello.
You change your girls quite regularly.
-What would you like to drink? -Glenfiddich, straight up.
You're faithful when it comes to alcohol.
A gift for you.
One orange lighter.
Two mint candies, those you get in hotels.
So, do your customers make an impression on you,
or is it just me?
If I say it's just you, will you believe me?
Let me ask you something. Have you seen this man before?
What do you do?
Actually,
I'm a cop.
You don't believe me?
Zhou, come over here.
Show our comrade here our IDs.
Captain Zhou.
Captain Zhou, don't do anything behind my back. What are you trying to pull?
Liu, what is this about?
-You're deliberately doing this? -What do you mean?
I don't understand.
Captain Zhou, we'll get the car started.
You go ahead.
Here's the key.
Tongtong is my daughter.
-You didn't know when you transferred her? -Who?
Tongtong? Zhou Shutong?
Stop it. She's a Zhou, and you're a Liu. How is she your daughter?
Why did you put her under Guan Hongfeng?
Training a female detective in field work isn't easy.
She's hardworking and eager to learn.
Being Guan's understudy will help her advance.
Besides,
Guan's case-solving rate is the best in the unit, if not the city.
You and I combined can't even compare.
I found a great teacher for your daughter. What are you complaining about?
His brother, Guan Hongyu, is a wanted man who killed an entire family.
It's a big deal.
If anything happens, my Tongtong will be implicated.
-Will you take responsibility for that? -Wait.
This is what she wanted.
Our unit is about principle and standpoint.
You, as a captain, will stop at nothing just to crack a case.
You even brought back the unit's expelled detective,
who's a family member of the suspect.
Don't forget your duty!
Duty.
You still remember what our duty is?
Listen up, Liu Changyong.
Our duty is to protect the people's safety and property at all costs.
Nothing stands in the way, whether it's Hongfeng, his brother,
you, or your daughter!
Instead of mulling over people, why don't you mull over cases
so you can be worthy of your rank?
PUBLIC SECURITY JUSTICE, DEDICATION, INTEGRITY, EFFICIENCY
Not long after you left last night...
in fact, after you left,
he came in.
He was already drunk then.
Looked like he was in a fight.
I'm not sure if it's because he was drunk or he was beaten up,
but he was in a foul mood.
Black Label. Hurry up.
You don't think I have the money?
Give me the whole bottle! Hurry up!
In this business,
people like that are inevitable.
Right before closing...
Mister, I'm sorry, but we're closing now.
Mister.
A silly girl dares to shoo me away.
I dare you to disrespect me again.
Does it still hurt?
Thanks a lot.
By the way, it's a wonderful opportunity for Vice Captain Liu's daughter.
His reaction is crazy.
This son of a bitch is a coward.
Hey, sir.
This Zhou Shutong is not only Liu's Achilles' heel.
She's also your spy for Captain Guan.
You've got it made. Kill two birds with one stone.
You think you're so smart?
No, no...
Shit. Now he worries.
Did he consider his precious daughter
when he left her with her mother?
Really?
So, is this confidential?
Can fire be contained with paper?
Understood.
Come in.
You're still here, Dr. Gao?
Yes. How can I help you?
I have the result for the epithelial cells under Qi's fingernails.
-Shouldn't it go to Zhou Xun's unit? -Yes.
But Captain Guan said
Qi was attacked by more than one person.
But the report shows DNA from only one individual.
Maybe we could get a different DNA profile if we test a few more samples.
Makes sense.
Take these first.
Come see me if you get the same result. There's enough for more tests.
Zhou Xun must put a lot of effort into recruiting a talent like you for our unit.
I volunteered.
I have more opportunities to learn from experienced people like you.
That's true. You're right about having more opportunities.
Excuse me.
ASPIRIN
Bro, which military unit are you from?
It's easy to tell a counterfeit from a genuine one.
The fake one is not as exquisite as the real thing.
Once you've received our kind of training,
the way you carry yourself will be different from others.
I'm with the southwest border patrol.
And you?
I'm a cop.
You're a soldier.
We're like family.
Bro.
Did you see this man here last night?
I did.
I saw him
drag you out the front door.
What happened after that?
It's hard to avoid one's enemies.
I put him in jail seven years ago.
Sounds like a grudge, yes?
Cheers.
Sir.
We've been walking for two hours.
It's pitch-black here.
Who are we going to question?
Nonsense.
Qi was murdered in the early hours.
Only those night owls could have possibly witnessed something.
Understand?
-Wang, this way. -Okay.
Sir,
Zhao from the technical team is quite capable.
Not bad.
Don't you think we should recruit someone like her for the field team?
Are you in heat or something?
Those of you in uniform, stay here.
-Wait in the car. Turn on the two-way. -Okay.
Let's go, Wang.
Put it away.
HAIRCUT
HAIR COLORING
A massage, mister?
You've got a Tianjin accent.
-You too? -Small world.
Please give my friend a massage.
Come here.
-Don't... -Come on. Hurry up.
Don't pull my curtain.
I'll take it off myself. I'll do it myself.
Don't worry.
Why are you so shy?
Come on, lie down.
I'll give you a good massage.
How is it? My technique isn't bad, right?
Let me tell you.
My customers always come back after the first time.
-Is the pressure okay? -A little more.
You've got a lower back problem?
Ma'am,
your location isn't that safe here. What will you do if something happens?
We'll survive.
But have you heard?
Something did happen last night.
What happened?
Someone died in the alley.
How did he die?
He was stabbed to death.
How did you know?
All the gossips, of course.
Who told you?
Gossip spreads like wildfire. Everyone knows.
Let me ask you. Did you have customers between 1:00 and 2:00 a.m. yesterday?
You ask too much. Are you cops?
We just happen to be.
You're really cops?
You too?
This is a first in all my years here. No charge.
Let's get serious. Did you have customers during that time?
Between 1:00 and 2:00 a.m.
I remember.
A man came in as I was about to close.
Would you like a massage, sir?
No need to look around. It's just me.
How much?
-Eighty. -Eighty.
You don't seem the frugal kind judging by your phone.
Let me tell you, officers. He must've stolen that cell phone.
He couldn't even afford my fee. I went after him when he left.
He took the phone out of the paper bag and slipped it in his pocket.
What paper bag?
-The white iPhone paper bag. -Where is it?
How would I know? He probably threw it away.
-Shall I continue the massage? -It's okay.
Let's go.
Search all trash cans within a two-kilometer radius
for a white iPhone paper bag.
Roger that.
Let's get to work.
Get up. We've got work to do.
Got anything?
These people either didn't take me seriously
or ignored me once I showed my badge.
So, what did the bartender tell you?
Hello?
Guan,
remember the receipt from Tianbao Electronics among Qi's things?
Right, total of 7,499 renminbi? Why?
It's an iPhone 7.
You found it?
No, not the phone.
We found the packaging and also a...
It's a...
Hello?
Zhou Xun said that the receipt from Tianbao Electronics
found in Qi's possession was for an iPhone 7.
That means...
They found its packaging.
We just don't know where the contents are.
How many times have I told you? Stay away from Gao.
You still went to see her behind my back.
Do you want us to die sooner?
I think she can be trusted.
Even if she can be trusted,
can you be sure she won't fall into someone's trap?
Turn your head.
Listen.
If you didn't see her yesterday, you wouldn't have bumped into Qi.
And we wouldn't be in such big trouble now.
How would I know he hated you that much?
He just came at me.
What's with this? You're the one he's after.
And I get lectured for getting beaten up? Are you my real brother?
I treat you as my brother, but you treat me as your cousin?
Don't point that at me. You want to hurt me again?
Tell me how the fight started.
Come here.
You're crazy, man.
It's not as good as last time.
It matches the three physical injuries.
Looks like the epithelial cells under his nails are yours.
They'll get the DNA results soon.
Crap.
What do we do?
What can we do? I'll have to take the blame.
And after the fight?
After that? Nothing. I went home.
You're giving me that look again. I hate that look.
I've been honest. You still don't believe me?
Why did Gao Ya'nan want to meet that night?
She wanted to ask me...
No. She wanted to ask you if you believe I'm innocent.
But I think she's acting a bit strange.
What is it?
I just feel that she's...
a little strange.
Did Zhou Shutong discover anything?
No.
Those alcoholics, you think they'll be honest with a girl?
Don't worry.
I left word with the bartender.
We still need to come up with a good story just in case.
Then think of a good one for me.
By the way,
want another shocking bit of news?
Did you know Liu Changyong has a daughter? Guess who.
That Zhou Xun, there's no such thing as a free lunch with him.
♪ There is no extended relation Between us ♪
♪ Nor do we have any right To each other's life ♪
♪ It's only during the hours of dusk ♪
♪ There might be moments of both ♪
♪ Day and night ♪
♪ Would never know each other's world ♪
♪ A world that can't be imagined ♪
♪ We still insist to wait ♪
♪ In our own separate place ♪
♪ And thus the world is divided into two ♪
♪ You will never understand my sadness ♪
♪ Like the day will never know The night's darkness ♪
♪ Like the eternal burning sun ♪
♪ Everlastingly neglects The tenderness of the moon ♪
♪ You will never understand my sadness ♪
♪ Like the day will never know The night's darkness ♪
♪ Or why the shooting stars fall ♪
♪ Day and night ♪
♪ Would never know each other's world ♪
♪ A world that can't be imagined ♪
♪ We still insist to wait ♪
♪ In our own separate place ♪
♪ And thus the world is divided into two ♪
♪ You will never understand my sadness ♪
♪ Like the day will never know The night's darkness ♪
♪ Like the eternal burning sun ♪
♪ Everlastingly neglects The tenderness of the moon ♪
♪ You will never understand my sadness ♪
♪ Like the day will never know The night's darkness ♪
♪ Or why the shooting stars fall ♪
♪ Day and night ♪
♪ Would never know each other's world ♪
♪ A world that can't be imagined ♪
♪ We still insist to wait ♪
♪ In our own separate place ♪
♪ And thus the world is divided into two ♪
♪ You will never understand my sadness ♪
♪ Like the day will never know The night's darkness ♪
♪ Like the eternal burning sun ♪
♪ Everlastingly neglects The tenderness of the moon ♪
♪ You will never understand my sadness ♪
♪ Like the day will never know The night's darkness ♪
♪ Or why the shooting stars fall ♪
♪ You will never understand my sadness ♪
♪ Like the day will never know The night's darkness ♪
♪ Like the eternal burning sun ♪
♪ Everlastingly neglects The tenderness of the moon ♪
♪ You will never understand my sadness ♪
♪ Like the day will never know The night's darkness ♪
♪ Or why the shooting stars fall ♪
♪ Don't understand my sadness ♪
♪ Like the day will never know The night's ♪
♪ Darkness ♪
Subtitle translation by: Elaine Liew