(Lost in 1949)
I really ought to thank you, Li Wen.
You gave me the chance to be a teacher.
I also know that,
you're purposely diverging me.
Making me communicate...
with my family by teaching English.
You used to tell me...
that I live in the laboratory...
and I didn't know anything about the real world.
At the time, I was ashamed.
I wanted to change too.
But I felt happy today,
I never thought that...
teaching my family English...
could feel so warm.
I'm really touched...
that you would think this way.
However, this was not my efforts.
It was your own potential.
Before this, we never knew...
you could be this funny...
and good at teaching.
Sometimes, I wonder...
if you would feel lonely by yourself.
During these few days that you've been home,
not a person called to ask for you.
Why don't your friends contact you?
Besides Yun Fu,
I actually have no friends.
How about your colleagues?
Don't they wonder about you?
This is a critical period.
My colleagues at the research centre...
are busy preparing for their future.
No one has time to care about me.
Moreover,
I'm under observation by the Secret Service.
Recently, I even received a letter from them...
inviting me to attend a talk.
You're right.
Even if I have any personal letters,
they might have kept them all.
Feels like I'm living...
living in a cage.
Li Wen,
You and my family...
are the sunlight to my cage.
Li Na.
I'm confused.
You are the star of The Paramount,
how could you be so naive...
to follow your brother-in-law...
barking and howling.
Because...
it's my pleasure.
Since Yun Fu left me,
I have never been this happy.
Li Na,
you must keep in mind...
that happiness is important.
People tend to get prettier when they are happy.
(Zhenning Village)
Li Jie.
I must go to the café today.
Why must you go there?
What do you mean by must?
What are you going to do there?
I feel bored when I'm there.
You find it noisy when I'm there too.
Can't you work at home?
Furthermore,
there are lots of agents eyeing you.
I'm not going there for work.
Then, why do you insist to go?
Have you forgotten, brother?
During that stormy night,
the man in the café...
lent his umbrella to us.
I have promised him...
to return it by today.
Just the umbrella, right?
You stay at home, I'll return it for you.
I still recognize that man, give it to me.
I can do it myself, no need to bother you.
This is my promise to him.
Are you going to keep rejecting me?
I don't want to go there too.
It is just an umbrella.
You can do it any day,
why must it be today?
I think you should allow...
Li Jie to return this umbrella himself.
It would show his sincerity.
-You shouldn't. -I haven't had coffee for a while.
I'll go with you guys.
No way, pregnant women can't have coffee.
So long as you make sure the caffeine is within 300mg a day,
it's perfectly fine.
If Li Wen has just the 1 cup,
that's more than fine.
Really?
Please wait for me, I have to get my coat.
Fine, if you say it's fine.
You talk too much.
(Mu Lai Café)
Li Jie.
It says Boston over here...
what is Red Sox?
Red Sox.
Red Sox is the pride of Boston people.
In United States,
baseball is very popular among the people.
Though it's not so popular here,
but it is a national sport in United States.
When I studied in Massachusetts,
all of my friends will go watch it every month,
even my professor was a fan.
How about the Curse...
Curse of the Bambino?
Babe Ruth?
This is a long story to tell.
Actually,
there are 2 excellent...
baseball teams in United States.
One is the New York Yankees...
and the other one is Red Sox.
They are very competitive arch-rivals.
Babe Ruth was the star of Red Sox.
Once.
But no one had known...
Red Sox would sell Babe Ruth...
to Yankees for money.
Therefore, Babe Ruth was extremely angry.
He publicly cursed them.
Cursing that the Red Sox...
would never be champion again.
No one expected what he said would be true.
Red Sox had never won champion ever again.
They deserved it.
I didn't know such an amazing story existed.
Sir.
You are...?
The umbrella you lent me before.
I remember now.
Thank you so much.
See, luckily I returned it myself.
That gentleman even forgot about it.
But I remember it.
I would feel disgraceful if I didn't do...
what I had promised.
Li Wen.
Did you forget...
you have an appointment with...
Dr. Dai at Red House?
Dr. Tang.
I'm so sorry.
I didn't know there was another patient.
I will make it.
Then, Li Jie.
You both can go back first.
My mother told me that something happened,
she asked me to see her.
Are you okay? Should I go with you?
It's okay.
It's not a big deal.
I can go there myself.
You guys go on ahead.
Li Wen.
Sir.
Where is the guest that sat over here?
He left.
He.
Is he a regular guest?
He is not our regular guest.
Sir.
How often does he come here?
Could you tell me?
Well.
I'm not sure as well.
I didn't notice because he doesn't come here often.
Thank you.
(Mu Lai Café)
You are upset about...
this morning, right?
I was in rush to meet my mother.
Therefore, I was quite rude to you.
Recently,
I realised I'm lacking patience.
I feel irritated easily.
I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
I have no right to ask you to be patient with me.
After all, I'm not Li Jie.
What do you mean?
I'm used to this.
It's always been the same since we were young.
But.
But, I...
I never compared you to Li Jie.
Both of you are my friends.
Friends.
In my heart,
you are always an important friend to me.
Nothing has changed one bit.
Furthermore,
both of you are different.
You have your own strengths.
Enough.
I'm clear with my strengths.
A commoner like me,
will never amount to anything noble.
You want to learn English, but I don't know it.
I don't know those Western stories you want to listen too.
You like to drink coffee,
but I don't like cafés at all.
Only Li Jie is suitable to be your friend.
About this,
I've never thought about it this way.
You're right.
I am closer to Li Jie lately.
That's because...
Li Jie has opened up his world.
He desires interaction.
By the way, I found out that...
Li Jie is actually quite interesting.
It would be a waste if no one understands him.
We are his family.
Shouldn't we care about him more?
So...
I hope you won't overreact to this.
You are the one who's overreacting.
-What do you mean? -I said nothing.
(Heine Pavilion)
Brother-in-law.
Li Na.
Brother-in-law.
I really have to thank you.
Thank me for what?
I followed your instructions.
After I released the news of the American tycoon,
-do you know what had happened? -What?
It was super effective!
Now, all the socials, restaurants, dance halls...
wants me back in.
My appearance fee is now even higher than before.
That's great!
But I have to tell you the truth.
And don't be mad at me.
It's glamorous to be a dancer.
But, it is only so when you are young.
Of course I know it.
As the saying goes, hide your gold in times of chaos.
Maybe you have earned lots of money,
but never over spend or waste it.
Turn those into gold and keep it.
It will be helpful to your future.
I will do whatever you say.
Brother-in-law.
Before this, I always thought...
you were a rogue.
Do you still remember...
the day which I auctioned my kiss.
You tried to mess things up the moment you were on stage.
At the time, I was wondering...
who is that fraud.
He is not a gentleman at all.
And when Chief Jiang kidnapped me,
he locked me in your room.
Then, you took the vinegar...
as acid to scare me.
You are truly unreliable.
Why are you mentioning those?
I'm so embarrassed.
Brother-in-law.
I think...
my sister is so lucky...
to be married to you.
You are tolerant...
and you take care of others.
You have taken good care of my sister.
My greatest gift is to have married your sister.
But unfortunately,
I am no longer suitable for her now.
(Zhengning Village) Major hair cut promo!
-Come have a look! -Major hair cut promo!
Don't miss out!
-We do oil perming. -Hair perm?
-Twenty percent off. -I'll have 1.
Twenty percent off.
Twenty percent.
So expensive?
Hey, madam.
Would you like to check out our promotion?
Maybe our products are expensive.
But the most important is the results.
If you don't believe it,
you can give it a try.
Our stuff...
are all from the Great Britain.
Here, take a look.
Just a look.
Come.
Gui Fen, the phone is ringing.
No one is picking it? Oh my.
Hello, who are you calling for?
Hello, I am Mr. Xiao.
Mr. Xiao?
Which Mr. Xiao are you?
I'm calling for Qiao Li Jie.
I am the brother of Qiao Li Jie.
Which Mr. Xiao are you?
I am Xiao Ying Zhen.
Oh. Brother Xiao, Li Jie is taking a nap now.
Do you need him urgently?
It's not a big deal.
I am going to leave Shanghai in 2 days.
You're leaving?
If I keep staying here,
those bandits will kidnap me to Taiwan.
You better watch your words.
Don't offend people.
What's wrong?
I can't believe you're turning into a coward too, Qiao Zhi Cai.
Please inform Li Jie...
to have a meal with me.
I have something to tell him.
Brother Xiao, I have to tell you.
Li Jie is unable to go out as he pleases.
There are people observing him.
You know it too.
Or if you have something to pass to him,
I can help you.
Or anything you want to say,
I can convey it too.
That, alright with you?
Well, please tell Li Jie,
he must be extremely careful.
-This one is nice. -This looks fashionable.
-It suits you. -True, I'll choose another for you.
You don't like it?
Here, check this out.
This one is popular for this season.
-Many people perm this. -Really? Let me have a look.
This is not bad, right?
It's truly not bad.
But I don't really like this.
-How about this one? -Boss.
Please take your time.
Alright.
Madam.
Would you like to do a perm or oil perm?
We are full downstairs.
Let's go upstairs.
Please.
Hey, check this one.
I like this!
We've met before.
At Dr. Tang's clinic.
Am I right?
You can call me Xiao Lee.
I used to be the main contact for Dr. Tang.
From now on,
I am your contact.
The second floor of this salon...
will be our contact point.
It's great to see you.
I thought...
the organization isn't looking for me.
Comrade Huang,
you are very sharp.
Obtaining information from Qiao Li Jie....
for the organization.
After Dr. Tang was killed,
the organization has been careful.
For those who tried to reconnect,
they have to go through second verification.
Therefore, I was unable to acknowledge you...
at the café.
Is there any new proof about...
Dr. Tang's sacrifice?
We are still investigating this.
But fortunately,
Dr. Tang had told us that...
your relationship with Qiao family...
is of high importance to our unity.
Be rest assured.
I will do my best...
to complete the mission.
Now,
Qiao Li Jie is under the observation of Secret Service.
It's very hard for the organization to meet him.
Comrade Huang,
please continue...
to do the task of Qiao Li Jie.
Organization hopes that he can...
fight with us for a new China.
Once we know he is willing,
the organization will send someone to him,
and escort him to the Liberated Zone.
Are you talking about...
the Homecoming Operation?
How did you know about it?
I'm not the only one who knows it.
This operation...
has been discovered by the agents of the Nationalist.
Where did you get this information?
Comrade Huang,
please don't be alarmed.
Your identity and whereabouts...
are known by the organization too.
Did you get this information...
from Qiao Zhi Cai?
Because of Qiao Zhi Cai,
I know certain things about...
the Secret Service.
I will report this...
to the organization.
Yi Ying,
About that "apple",
-did I say it right? -Yes.
-Apple. -Apple.
I got it, apple.
Apple.
It's too difficult!
Apple.
Where is Zhi Cai?
I just came back from the salon.
I have no idea where he is too.
I have something to announce,
we are not having English class today.
we'll do a pop quiz.
I haven't done any revision yet.
-No way! -She's right!
What is the level of the test?
For you, it might be difficult.
What do you mean?
Li Jie.
I want to be the last to take the test.
Then,
who will be the first one to take the test?
Me! Me! Me!
I want to be the first!
May I?
Gui Fen.
-Of course. -No problem.
Gui Fen will be the first one...
and I will be the second.
-I am the third. -You are the forth.
-And you are the last. -Okay.
You will be the last.
Let's dig in.
Let's start the test after dinner.
Secret Service is going to take action on Xiao Ying Zhen.
We have to move up his transfer.
Now, I am going to do a small test.
Li Wen is a perfect peach.
How do you say this in English, Gui Fen?
Li Wen is a...
perfect beach.
So, Li Wen is a grumpy person.
Gui Fen.
I would like to give it a try, Li Jie.
Please check if I'm correct.
Li Wen is a perfect peach.
-Am I correct? -Mother is good at this.
-Really? -Of course.
-Excellent. -How many marks for mother, Li Jie?
Full marks, mother.
That's great, I'm so happy.
-You try saying it. -Easy peasy.
Perfect peach.
-Why did you snap my picture? -For practice.
-Why don't you snap 1 more? -Alright.
-Is that good? -It should be better.
Qiao Zhi Cai.
Can I be the selfish one...
to not divorce you?
You're back.
The test is over?
Do you know...
who scored the highest?
Could it be mother?
You're right.
Li Jie claimed that mother's accent is the best one.
If you took the exam,
you will get a good result too.
Because you have good memory.
I have no problem in spelling,
I can read out most of the words.
Today,
I went to find Gui Fen to get some oranges.
She was memorizing the vocabulary.
She told me...
something which ends with -nge.
Orange.
Actually,
I sometimes wonder...
if you would like to join us...
for the lessons?
Let's learn English together.
That would be the best.
Li Wen.
Let's...
divorce.
Why?
Why do you want to divorce so suddenly?
Why shouldn't we?
Before this,
we made a deal while doing this fake marriage.
When it's the right time,
we will divorce.
Is it because...
you have someone you like?
-That's why... -No.
Then, what is your reason?
Do you really hope...
to maintain our life like it is now...
until forever?
Divorce has no...
disadvantage to you.
Sooner or later, someone...
who is better than me will take care of you.
What do you mean?
I think Li Jie...
is more suitable to you.
Li Jie?
Why are you over-thinking again?
I'm just giving an example.
In fact,
no matter who you end up with,
I will be happy for you.
So long as you are happy.
Let's reunite.
Qiao Zhi Cai...
has decided to divorce.
He wants to divorce?
Did he discover something?
Or did he do anything to you?
Nothing.
He.
It was a fake marriage from the start.
He was trying to help me.
Now that he has asked to divorce.
I have no reason to reject him.
Of course I want to end this kind of life too.
However,
Homecoming Operation is in danger.
If we stop now,
we can't tell what will happen.
I don't want to make things difficult for you too.
If you insist on quitting,
you must explain everything to the organization.
We can't waste the organisation's efforts go to waste.
After all, there are so many comrades...
who had sacrificed for this operation.
I should give you the happiness you want.
But,
Qiao Li Jie is the key of this Homecoming Operation.
I am really...
I understand the importance of the mission.
But what do you want me to do in this fake marriage?
I can endure it,
but how about Qiao Zhi Cai?
Does he have to suffer from this too?
What are you doing, brother?
What's the point of keep this picture?
I've lost.
Why?
I can't bring happiness to Li Wen.
I've lost.
I've decided to divorce her.
Even though my points are higher than yours,
it still hasn't approached...
the red line of victory.
You haven't lost yet.
You have approached the line closer.
I have decided to divorce...
and I will announce that...
I don't love her anymore.
I let Li Wen down.
Don't you feel sad?
I understand now.
Please stay strong.
I can't do it anymore.
I am only hurting Qiao Zhi Cai if I keep this up.
He is not from the organization...
and has no idea about the Homecoming Operation.
I have no right to do this to him.
He has covered for me for so long.
I don't even know how to thank him.
Now I have to keep hurting him?
I know you don't want to hurt anyone.
Li Wen.
We are unable to control the current conditions.
The battle between us and the enemy is cruel.
We can't risk more because...
of the personal emotions of Qiao Zhi Cai.
What if everything is vanished, because of...
Qiao Zhi Cai or our...
personal opinions?
How are we going to face the organization?
How are we going to face ourselves?
I will try to stay with Qiao Zhi Cai.
And try my best to protect Qiao Zhi Cai.
Homecoming Operation...
won't be destroyed by me.
I know you are suffering.
Li Wen, you're back.
Li Jie.
You.
Are you free tomorrow morning?
What's wrong?
I have something to tell you.
What is the matter?
Let's continue this tomorrow.
Alright, then.
Let's meet up here tomorrow.
Okay.
See you tomorrow.
Everybody,
there's nothing special today,
I just want to let you all meet...
the new Chief Qin.
Chief Qin is Minister Wen's top protege...
from intelligence office of Defence Department.
He is also the new Chief...
of Operation Department.
Chief Qin,
it is our honour to have you here.
Please greet Minister Wen for us too.
Don't mention it.
It's nice to see you all.
It is my first day here.
Please take care of me.
If there are any mishaps,
I hope you will be generous in assistance.
This is Chief Jiang of logistic.
From now on, the budgets and the bills for your activities...
are managed by him.
Chief Liu of Equipment Department.
Chief Liu is good with guns.
I'm afraid he might beat you.
It seems like we have the same hobby.
Let's share about it in the coming days.
Chief Feng of Information Department.
Xiao Liao of Decode Team.
I almost forgot.
This is the prior officer of Operation Department.
Xiao Sun.
Xiao Sun,
Chief Qin will be your superior.
Later on, please report those Operation Department conditions...
to your superior.
Yes, sir.
Gentlemen,
that's all for today.
Chief Qin,
the Communist is getting rampant lately.
You came at just the right time.
Don't you worry, Master Six.
Under the ruling of Master Six,
I will complete the final defence.
With all my heart, soul and strength.
Let's all work hard together.
Our department chief...
should've been replaced by brother Sun or Su.
But Chief Qin came out from nowhere.
The position of the Chief...
should be replaced by our brother Sun.
Brother Sun should be our leader.
Am I right, brother Sun?
All us brothers are opposing this decision.
From my point of view,
so what if Chief Qin comes on board,
we have nothing to be scared of.
He is new to our place,
so he should obey us.
If he asks us to do his way, we'll do it the other way.
We can just pretend to obey.
Then, he can do nothing to us.
Be rest assured.
I won't allow that fellow Qin to stay for long.
Sorry for making you wait.
I was discussing the budget...
with Chief Jiang just now.
I just found out that...
our Operation Department...
didn't submit the monthly budget in time...
due to the incident of Chief Chu sacrificing.
The bonus for the last month was not paid as well.
Am I right?
Fret no more.
I have reported this to Master Six.
Before this weekend,
Financial Department will reimburse you.
Thank you, Chief Qin.
Don't mention it.
We are colleagues.
All future benefits to come,
I swear on my name...
to fight for everyone's needs.
By the way,
the one over there.
Sun Tian Feng!
Sun Tian Feng.
Could you...
sort out the files about...
the death of Chief Chu for me?
No problem.
There's one more thing...
I'd like to remind again,
during working hours,
behave like you're working.
Coming!
Sir, we are closed.
Boss, it's very urgent.
I would like to pick up a parka with wordings on it.
Please come again tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Isn't it almost 9 a.m. now?
-Comrade Xiang Mu. -Comrade Lao Wu.
Organization sending you to rescue us now...
has really given us a peace of mind.
I have checked the files for...
the death of comrade Si Nan at the Secret Service.
Within entails the fatal blow that killed Si Nan...
was dealt by a 11.43 millimetre bullet.
However, the guns of Chief Ke and his men...
are all using the common 9 millimetre bullet.
What's strange is that...
the death of comrade Si Nan...
isn't being investigated...
within the Secret Service.
I'm sure there must be a secret...
hidden behind this case.