Here you are.
Chicken and mushroom stew, signature dish of my hometown.
I made them myself. Try it.
They look good, and probably tasty, too.
Would you like me to cook for you every day?
Of course.
The dishes I know how to make are on the table.
Plenty enough.
These dishes should last us half a lifetime.
Not exactly.
My half a lifetime combined with yours would make an entire lifetime.
Is there anything you want to tell me?
Let's leave.
-When? -Tomorrow.
Tomorrow? Why tomorrow?
They've known about you quite a while.
To catch a bigger fish, they haven't acted on you.
I was instructed to retreat to the base.
Taking you along with me.
Would you come with me?
Yes.
As long as I'm with you, I'm willing to go anywhere.
I've prepared...
two routes for your parents.
At each route, our people are ready to pick them up.
Go to work as usual tomorrow, leave when you can.
We'll meet up at Dock Number Four in Qingpu at night.
Thank you for thinking of everything.
What I'm concerned about now...
is whether your parents would be willing to come with us.
Special Operations Office has done so much in Jinxin Bank's name.
My dad has put up with a lot to protect our family.
Now, there's an opportunity to leave. He'd be happy to do it.
Dad, we can finally leave.
It's true. Neither to Nationalist Party areas nor to Japanese territory.
We'll never need to put up with these people again.
-Is there such a place? -Sure there is.
The sky is bright over there. People have good intentions.
Are you referring to the Communist Party's base?
But I worked for the Japanese and the Nationalist Party.
Don't you worry. They've extended an invitation to you.
They welcome every Chinese with a conscience over there.
Let... let me think about it.
Don't tell your mother yet. Let me think very carefully about this.
-Something is going on with Jinxin Bank. -What is it?
Jinxin Bank banknotes were initially being delivered...
to Jiangxi and Fujian for purchases of military supplies.
Just our luck
that during the delivery, a couple scoundrels got greedy.
They took a box of the banknotes to buy gold.
Surprisingly, they bought gold bars issued by Jinxin Bank.
Now this money went into Jinxin Bank's underground vault.
Even if Manna has duplicated banknote serial numbers,
it cannot explain it was Jinxin Bank that committed the crime.
You're oversimplifying it.
I'm afraid we cannot stay here any longer.
Where will we go?
We cannot go back empty-handed, can we?
They won't spare us.
Of course we cannot go back empty-handed.
We must figure out how to get the name list of Tianlai Plan.
It looks like we need to deal this card.
You mean Rouge.
Would she help us?
Don't forget to take your medications.
Okay.
-Hong. -Yes, ma'am?
TO FATHER
Where is Rouge?
She left early this morning. She didn't even have breakfast.
Silly child. We live together, why bother writing letters?
She must have her reasons for doing so.
I'm leaving.
-Not having breakfast? -No.
Have a nice day, sir.
Dad, regardless of what you're doing now,
please take my advice.
Leave according to my suggestions.
I didn't get a chance to give detailed reasons,
but please trust me.
I know this is hard for you,
but it is the only way we can be together as a family again.
Take Hong along. I will wait for you at the allotted location.
Mom, be brave.
Hong.
Ma'am.
Get the basket. Let's go grocery shopping.
I'm ready, ma'am.
It's cold out. Put something on.
Here.
Tag along. Don't get lost.
Come look, large fresh fish. Five dollars each.
Look at this big and fresh fish.
Come take a look at the fish.
Five dollars each.
Home-raised, very cheap. Lady, here, buy one.
-Come. Let's go. -Here, buy one.
-What are you doing? -Quickly, take off your coat.
Hurry.
-Hurry. -Okay.
Quickly, let's go!
Mrs. Lan and Miss Hong?
-Who are you? -Rouge sent me here.
-Rouge? -Yes. Get in.
Stop. The Japanese are over there.
It's alright. Our people are over there.
Go.
Stop. Show me the certificate.
Officer!
Mrs. Lan, good day.
Mr. Lan and Miss Rouge are waiting for you over there.
Director, look at these, they are watermarked.
From No.5389001 to No.5389300, there are 300 bills in total.
They've returned to our bank.
A while back,
Master took these bills from Jinxin Bank's armored car.
These bills, sent to Nanjing Central Reserve Bank for inspection,
were confirmed to be counterfeit money.
Look carefully, even the serial numbers are exactly the same.
The case is now clear.
These counterfeit bills, printed by Shanghai Liaison Unit,
were issued by Lan Changming's Jinxin Bank.
While we're not certain of specific details,
we can be sure
that Lan Changming swapped the genuine notes with fake ones.
And he left the genuine notes with Shanghai Liaison Unit.
Were those gold buyers from Shanghai Liaison Unit?
Are you following them?
Yes. But they are quite clever.
They sneak into the crowds upon noticing us.
And Lan Changming?
When I left, he was in the room.
-Are you keeping an eye on him? -Yes.
Let's arrest him.
Manager. Why are you leaving?
I didn't have breakfast. I thought I'd get some crab wanton.
-I'll get someone to deliver it. -That's fine.
Crab wanton needs to be eaten immediately while it's hot.
I'll come with you.
It tastes better with some vinegar.
There you go.
Only a little?
Is it tasty?
Waiter.
-Where's the restroom? -It's down the road.
The meat is spoiled.
How can it be?
Waiter.
Thank you.
-Rickshaw. -Sir.
Where to?
-Matang. -Okay!
Okay. Here we are.
-Here you are. -Thank you.
SHENGHUI BANK FIFTH BRANCH
14TH DIVISION NEW CARS, COMFORTABLE SEATS
WARNING: NO TRESPASSING
Laoliu, go start the car first.
The name list is in the office of Hongkou Headquarters’ Special Agent Division.
Please look for it and...
hand it over to Shanghai Liaison Unit.
Is the Division Director here?
I'm here.
I forgot something on the way out.
What is it?
I have a document here that needs your signature.
Let me see.
Laoliu, get a pen.
-Are you busy? -Yes, I am.
Leave it. Come with me to a place.
Sixth, hurry, give this to the surveillance division.
Hurry!
You're the Division Director. Your subordinates do the work for you.
Me, I would have to work over time for any unfinished work.
You've been to that place.
Come on. Let's go. Hold on.
Let's go.
Following the protocol,
you must be blindfolded.
Do you already know where we're going?
Drive.
SUGI
Could you remove it?
Take a look.
Do you see anything different?
Why?
Why can't you just tell me what it is that you want?
You rather see me suffer another shot.
You misunderstood again.
I asked you to come today so we can witness together...
who the Tungsten Wire of Special Operations Office is.
Chief Lan, sit.
Today,
let's apply the same method that was used on you...
to force him...
to tell us who the Special Operations Office...
accomplice is.
I suspect he is faking his death.
Great endurance!
But your strong will...
can never compete with science and technology.
I know...
that you feel warm all over your body.
Your body is surrounded...
by warm ocean water.
Your body and heart are about to melt away.
You feel lighter and lighter.
Lighter and lighter.
You are now floating in the air.
Just like a butterfly.
That is your true soul.
Now...
you have escaped from bondage.
Take a look at this brand new world.
Open your eyes.
Now,
you are back at Shanghai Photo Studio.
You've picked up
your favorite camera.
The war is over.
Clients are increasing.
The business is doing better and better.
This is a great life,
isn't it?
Yes.
What's even better is that your old friends are back visiting you.
Look at the person at the street corner.
How are you?
Li Jie, how are you?
To protect my identity, you've put up with so much.
Now that my identity is out in the open,
have you forgotten my name?
Li Jie,
as soon as you say my name, we can return to the base together.
Over there, the sky is blue. The water is clean.
No more wars.
Don't be afraid. Say it.
Say it.
You do know me. Say it.
Say my name.
Say it, say it!
Laoliu, he bit his tongue.
He sure is gutsier than I was.
How embarrassing, Chief Lan.
In fact, I am well aware of your opinion towards this.
So is Division Director Aoki.
We both cherish talented people.
A talent like you...
is extremely rare.
We've been considering keeping you here to serve us.
But...
I have spoiled you rotten.
Division Director, please be frank with me.
Sugi Institute is about to evacuate.
It's taking its secrets...
along.
They want to take you along, too.
You're permitted to leave with your family.
Among those who came in contact with Sugi Institute,
your family is whom they decided to keep.
The Imperial Army places their utmost trust in you.
This is also your last chance.
Laoliu.
Bring Chief Lan's family here.
This is something...
we can easily do for you. You don't need to worry about it.
Mr. Lan.
Don't get away.
In order to follow you, we haven't even had dinner.
Mr. Lan.
We want you back, so you can treat us to some midnight snack.
Why do you need to run away?
Turn off the flashlight.
Uncle Lan, quickly hide!
Zhou Yuhao.
-Uncle Lan, hide here. Don't get out. -Okay.
Are you responsible for everything?
Right here.
Where is Rouge and everyone else?
Uncle Lan, if you see two long and two short ship signals,
you will reply with the same.
-And you? -I'll pick them up. It'll be okay.
-Fresh breeze... -That blows gently.
I didn't want to put you in an awkward situation.
But your husband and daughter have been difficult.
We have asked you to come over.
Once we get what we want,
we'll let you go.
Aunty.
Tianmu.
We, the Lan family have done so much for you.
You claim to be a patriot.
But is there a difference between what you've done...
and that of the Japanese?
Those are harsh words.
All special agents are the same.
Let them go.
Let them go!
It's not even unlocked.
Don't come closer!
If I spare them, who will spare me?
You shouldn't have involved innocent people.
We fight...
to protect our family.
If I didn't do this, how could I face my colleagues
at Shanghai Liaison Unit?
And how could you ever face your heart?
Heart?
Where is the heart?
Where is it?
Tianmu.
You don't follow where the wind blows.
Just as hard-headed as Song Mian. Never know which side you're on.
Your man had an affair with someone from the Communist Party.
According to the rules, he should've been executed.
Lucky him...
he dropped dead before completing the mission.
Now, he becomes the hero.
But you...
you might not be as fortunate.
Watch them.
Hurry and shoot!
Shoot!
Stay away.
Let them go. I'm the person you want.
Hurry. Let's go.
Wait for me downstairs.
It won't take long.
Subtitle translation by Chia-Chin Wu