Wang.
Sir, two just went in with Huang Zhiqiang.
Other than that, nothing.
But there might be others in there.
-Any other exits besides this? -We blocked them all.
Okay, let me take a look.
Captain Zhou.
-No, give me a 92. -Here.
I just got word from our people inside.
The unit in 606, Building 4, Weipohao is a cover-up.
Huang Zhiqiang is a known middleman.
He can easily own any firearms he wants.
Just put your bulletproof vest on.
It's too heavy for me. I won't be able to run with it.
Guan, stay here.
You too. Stay here with Guan.
Captain Zhou, will we be okay without backup?
Two armed units are here. Why call for backup?
They'll laugh at us.
Listen up. Evacuate all residents in the block.
Let's go!
Who is it?
Hello. I live downstairs.
You have a leak.
My floor is all wet.
-I don't have a leak. -You do.
It leaked all night.
Open the door.
Open the door now.
If you don't, I'll call the cops.
Open up! Now!
Fine. Hold on.
Don't move!
Cuff him.
Zhou.
-All done? -Yes.
Why are there only four here?
Zhou, get him!
Don't go in there.
It might be dangerous.
People like you should be a detective.
You knew about my brother's case?
Yes, I heard about it.
Do you find anything suspicious?
I don't know the details.
Yes, he's my brother,
but I think there are many discrepancies in the case.
Why are you asking me...
about all these?
No reason.
I thought you would spot many discrepancies if it were you.
Sorry, Captain.
We missed one.
Are you okay?
Want some ointment?
No, it's okay.
It's nothing. I'm fine.
You're getting slow. You even got injured.
You dare say that to me?
You couldn't get the situation under control.
There were five of them. Six of us went up.
It should've been easy.
What were you expecting?
That scoundrel wouldn't talk at all.
What about his men?
Men? They're all brawn and no brains.
They know nothing.
The numbers on the cash found in his account
and the numbers on the cash Cao Yanru withdrew matched.
We now have the evidence.
But how will we find the hired killer?
This is his cell phone.
He received a text two hours after the murder.
The job was done. Time to pay up. Don't be a douchebag.
Call them.
Huang.
Hello?
-Hello? -Yeah...
Huang isn't here.
You can talk to me.
You dare ask me to pay up?
Of course.
It was a clean job. We need to be paid.
Pay the 200,000, not a dime less.
What are you yelling for?
The cops might hear us.
No way.
Those idiot cops are worrying about the serial killer's new victims.
They won't think of us.
-Idiot. -What did you say?
You're an idiot.
Who told you to kill her?
It says on the Internet that the killer only kills couples.
Besides, we're not charging you for the extra kill.
Charge us?
You killed your employer, and you want to get paid?
What?
-But you didn't say she was... -Shut up.
This is a lose-lose deal.
Huang said forget the 200,000. You get 100,000 for the road.
Take the money and get lost. Lay low for now.
-Bro... -Stop nagging like a girl.
A bank transfer is too risky.
I'll give you cash.
Let's meet somewhere safe.
Take the money and leave.
How much longer?
Shut up.
Guan is here.
Guan.
Did you go all the way to Java Island for those patches?
No store is open at this hour.
-Be mindful of the bruise. -Stick it here, please.
What's going on?
A black Chery has circled twice. The team looked up the plate.
It's from a rental company.
It was rented two hours ago.
The renter registered with his ID.
So now we know the name of the killer.
Should we get these idiots now?
No rush. Wang is following them.
They can't leave with the exits blocked.
We'll arrest them when they make the drop.
Cash Box.
Do you see the garbage truck by The Safe?
Yes. Do you think something's up?
Notify Xiangyang Sanitation Dept.
Check if the truck with that plate number is legit.
Copy.
I've checked. It's a scheduled operation.
The truck and the workers all check out.
The Safe moved to the garbage truck.
Close the perimeter.
We'll arrest them
once they get on the truck for the money.
What the hell is that smell?
Come and help me find it.
You son of...
Thank you for helping us with our case.
Good job.
Don't mention it. It was nothing.
Work hard in the Special Task Force.
I'll give you two more detectives.
Yes, Chief. Don't worry.
All right, we're done here. Thank you.
You're welcome.
-Goodbye. -Bye, Chief Bai.
Don't go public yet about cracking this case.
I've talked to Bai.
The order will definitely come.
But I can't guarantee that everyone in the entire station
will keep it in.
By the way,
whom does Dong Han work for?
Jingang Headlines.
Do all the news come from them?
Many media outlets are covering this now.
But Jingang Headlines often has the scoop first.
They update their news website in real time.
Can we arrange a meeting with them?
That's great.
The Bureau will kill me for having so many reporters in one room.
No, not to go against them
but to see if we can work with them.
If they release some fake news to the killer,
it might actually help us.
Captain Guan, you have a point.
But these journalists will want something in return.
What can we give them?
We can promise them that
when it's over,
we'll give them all the interviews they want.
Besides, what we want them to say now is that
we've caught the killer.
Whether it's the truth or not, it's still headline material.
They won't refuse it.
All right.
Zhou, get Captain Liu to my office later.
Captain Guan.
Forensics called. They have results from the Jetta video.
When should we go?
Nobody will be there at this hour.
How about during the day tomorrow?
If it's not a big breakthrough,
just tell them to send the video over.
Okay.
Oh, by the way...
If we increase the scope of surveillance,
can we retrace the car's entire route that night?
Increase the scope of surveillance?
We'd have to sift through a lot more footage.
Practically speaking,
it's pretty much impossible.
I know, I was just asking.
How long does Traffic Control keep their footages?
Usually five years.
You told me that yourself.
My memory is bad.
I'm getting old.
Hello? Huazi, this is Hongfeng.
Could you get the team's footages within the five-kilometer radius
from the scene?
From 9 p.m. to midnight on the 30th.
Yes. Thanks.
What is this?
You got a few goons for Haigang,
and now you're claiming you caught the killer?
Look at this.
Everyone has been asking me about this.
Explain.
Zhou Xun.
Are you already tired of being captain?
How did this happen?
Why did Liu Changyong tell them this?
Liu Changyong?
Get him here!
-Okay. -Go.
Liu will have to swallow this for now.
Once we solve this, I'll take responsibility.
Liu.
Do me a favor.
Handle Chief Gu for me.
He's in my office.
It's for the case.
The media will do what we say for now.
But not for long.
We'll need to step forward soon.
What do you guys think?
Why is it the same?
What do you mean?
Serial killers often improve their techniques as they kill.
Other than the longer cleaning time after his first victims,
his techniques are still the same.
You're right.
The killer has always been good at not leaving evidence behind.
That's quite rare.
Well...
Does that mean he committed other crimes in the past?
Maybe they weren't murders.
That's why we can't find him.
What was the search criteria?
Stormy weather,
secret rendezvous,
and signs of OCD when cleaning up the crime scene.
It sounds like...
the third trait is his MO.
Yes.
We didn't consider the first two traits as modus operandi.
We just used them to narrow the cases down.
Was that a mistake?
The last trait is the hardest one to change.
His first murder
may have nothing to do with weather or target.
From the misidentified criteria,
his first murder isn't included
in the four cases you've found.
We haven't found his first yet.
You mean...
Start again and find his first murder case.
We only have one trait left,
two experts,
and tons of cases.
We won't be able to find anything in a week.
We can just focus on murders for now.
Start with cases that begin with "G".
Forensics wants us to go and check the Jetta footage.
Can't they send it?
I think that violates their confidentiality rules.
I'll go.
Do you want to come?
Okay. I'll drive.
INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE OF JINGANG UNIVERSITY
Are you Mr. Wang?
Captain Guan.
I'm Wang Zhige. Welcome.
Hello.
And this is?
He is the consultant for Haigang.
Welcome. Come with me.
INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE OF JINGANG UNIVERSITY
This is the footage from inside the car.
As per your request,
we've enhanced the images further.
We've also tried to enhance
the image of this red box here.
Is that an "L"?
I'm sorry.
That's all we can do.
Can you give us a copy?
Here you go.
Thank you.
What about the traffic footages?
We've gotten all the footages.
We have enhanced all ten angles of the car.
If you click on it,
you'll see every image at 1200 pixels.
I'll leave the rest to you.
Please excuse me.
Hey.
Look at how clear this is.
This must be...
It looks like an accessory.
Too bad we can't see his face.
This accessory is our most valuable lead for now.
I heard you've caught the killer.
Yes, but we still need to clarify some details.
We're hoping to rule out this car.
Mr. Wang. What about these?
They're there too.
If you need anything else, we'll be happy to help.
Sure.
-We'll head out then. -Okay.
-Thank you. -Anytime.
The accessory on the mirror
and the brand of the tires are all we have for now.
Those aren't going to help.
But we're now focusing on finding the killer's first murder.
I think this is a huge start.
Yes.
It's our last hope.
This specific criterion is precise.
Killers' first murders often provide more leads.
Speaking of which, good call.
You're so observant. Why do you hide that skill?
Maybe I'm just timid.
After all, I'm here in my father's place.
Although...
you mentioned your brother last time.
Do you need any help?
It's nothing.
I was just making small talk.
Just making small talk?
Actually, I feel that...
you understand me.
Yes, I do.
Forgive me for asking.
How did you get the scar...
on your face?
We don't have to talk about it.
It was from a case two years ago.
I got a tip
that an arms smuggling operation we'd been on for three years
was going to take place at Hong'an Pier that day.
There was no time.
Before backup came,
I went there with Zhou Xun and Wu Lingling.
Zhou, come with me.
Lingling, wait here.
Hurry up, the cops have found us.
The ringleader's name was Xia.
She knew we were coming.
So, they were quickly moving the goods.
I was afraid they would be gone before backup arrived.
So, I tried to interfere.
Don't move! Hands up!
It was so dark in that container.
Captain Guan?
Did you crack that case?
Yes.
I think...
from your brother's picture...
Lingling!
Captain Guan?
Yes.
I think...
I've seen a picture of your brother.
You are twins.
Have you thought that...
maybe this familicide wasn't about him?
Hello?
Really?
Okay.
We're on our way back.
They found it?
Yes.
Mr. Guan.
We got a five-year-old case.
It wasn't in the rain nor in a car, and it wasn't a couple.
But the killer cleaned the crime scene.
There wasn't a single fingerprint.
The cooling-off period matches.
He used the towel and soap from the bathroom
and returned everything neatly.
This is rare even for criminals who are good at escaping detection.
How about this?
Some of you stay and finish the files.
The rest of you, come with me.
Captain Guan.
Where's the evidence?
Property Dept. will transfer it.
Keep an eye on it.
I want everything by nightfall.
Okay.
Brief us on the case.
This happened five years ago.
It took place in room 206 of a motel west of Xingling Road.
Room service found the body the next day.
From the autopsy report,
the murder took place at around 8:30 p.m. the previous night.
The victim was Lu Siping, a 41-year-old male.
His registered address was at West Museum Blvd.
In actuality, after he married, he lived in his wife's home, unemployed.
He was detained twice for gambling, extortion, and blackmail.
The motel didn't turn on the CCTV, which was against the regulations.
We don't know if it was just luck or if the killer planned this.
Everything we know about this case
came from the motel staff's testimony.
At around 2 p.m. that day,
Lu Siping brought a well-dressed young woman with heavy makeup
to the motel.
He registered for a room with his own ID.
But nobody noticed when the woman left.
According to the motel's schedule,
a big tourist group arrived between 7 to 9 p.m.
The woman must have left when the staff was busy.
The victim was strangled to death.
As you can see,
the body was found between the bed and the bathroom.
His left leg was bent, but his right leg was stretched.
What's noticeable is his fingernails were cleaned.
That means the victim probably put up a fight
and got skin cells under his nails.
That alone proves that this isn't just a regular killer.
That's not all.
When the killer cleaned the scene,
he wiped both his prints and the victim's prints.
He even rearranged the objects in the room.
We now have enough reason to suspect
that this was the first murder committed by Li Disen's killer.
Although the modus operandi fits,
and it looks like it's the same killer,
how can we be sure that this was his first murder?
After the murder,
he tidied up the entire room
but left the body completely disheveled.
This just shows the degree of disdain and contempt for the victim.
So, this is the only case
that shows some emotional connections
between the killer and the victim.
Okay, got it. I'll be there.
The Political Division is here.
Liu, follow up with Property Dept.
I'm going. Continue.
This is Xincheng.
-Chief Gu. -Zhou Xun.
Let me introduce you.
Director Ma of the Political Division.
Hello, Director Ma. How do you do?
Don't bother.
So, you're Captain Zhou Xun?
Yes, that's me.
I'm sure you've gotten the notice.
You need to explain why you hired Guan Hongfeng back to the team.
Didn't Chief Gu inform you?
He did. He told me as soon as he got the notice.
Don't worry. We will submit our explanation within the time specified.
Didn't Chief Gu tell you
Guan Hongfeng is not to be involved with any cases during our investigation?
Guan Hongfeng is the backbone of the investigation team.
If we exclude him, the progress of the case will be affected.
There has been a lot of misinformation floating around.
Other than the media making speculations,
most of it was leaked by your people.
No.
-Director Ma, regarding this, it was... -I don't care.
It has to be sorted out,
and punishment should be meted out accordingly.
But if it was Guan Hongfeng who leaked the information,
who will be responsible?
We can't discipline him.
When this is over,
I will take full responsibility.
But if we take Guan Hongfeng off the case,
we're letting the criminal go.
Director, please remember,
the killer has already killed at least ten people.
What's this attitude?
We have so many brilliant people here.
Why is Guan Hongfeng the only one who can solve this case?
Director, it's for you.
It's Chief Bai from Haigang.
Hello, Old Bai?
So, Old Bai is awesome.
Just one phone call did the trick.
You helped us solve a big case.
It's only fair that Bai stood up for you.
Guan, I've done my part. It's all you now.
We've got it.
Lu Siping was detained by the police
for extortion and blackmail.
His accomplice was Gao Liang, his childhood friend.
I found him.
He was sentenced to two years for disorderly conduct.
He's in Jingang Prison 3 now.
All right. Let's go visit him.
Let's go.
Take me with you.
Let's go.
What about me?
Officer.
Will this count in my favor?
Want to keep smoking?
Well...
Siping is my buddy.
I know everything about him.
You can ask me anything.
You were both detained for extortion and blackmail.
Tell us more.
Well, we pretended to be the neighborhood watch.
We went to harass those who were fooling around.
How many times?
Forget it. Not even once.
We didn't know that
the neighborhood watch was canceled in 2008.
Not even once?
Not me.
I think Siping succeeded once.
Some guy was having sex with his ex-classmate in a car.
Siping saw them.
That guy was probably afraid of losing his job or his wife.
He gave Siping all his money and even his watch.
I think that guy was a university professor.
Siping later got money from him a few more times.
What kind of car was he driving?
Well...
I think he told me it was a Fukang or...
A Passat?
A Jetta? A Camry?
That's it. A Jetta.
♪ There's 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 darkness of night ♪
♪ 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 ♪
♪ You will never understand my sadness ♪
♪ Like the day will never know ♪
♪ The night's ♪
♪ Darkness ♪
Subtitle translation by: Daniel Hui