Never Say Never
Episode 24
Look at yourself.
Professor.
What kind of professor are you?
You are embarrassing me, you know?
Brother Qiang, please forgive us.
Release you?
Shut up!
Brother Qiang, please let me go.
Let me tell you.
Go to boss’s room tonight.
And grab a pack of new product for me.
If they catch me stealing from Brother Ma,
I will be killed.
Then make sure you don’t get caught.
I will protect you.
Don’t worry.
But, but...
But what?
Let me get this straight.
I didn’t tell anyone
about the things you stole last time.
Once it’s done.
I’ll give you another 20k.
Deal.
Okay.
Forgive you? Who will forgive me?
See?
Your drug.
I thought the research you did
was really impressive.
It almost killed me.
Clean it up.
Yes.
Okay, Brother Qiang.
Bother Mo.
What’s going on?
My boss and Bother Tao invite you to the study.
Fine, let’s go.
Tao said you just recovered.
So you get restless.
Brother Ma.
I feel bad
if I get nothing to do.
Fang Mo.
How about this.
I have a batch of goods at Guo Lao’s place.
It’s supposed to be delivered to mainland.
But it got delayed because of Qi Ke.
The place is in disorder.
Follow Qiang
and bring back the goods.
You know Guo Lao well.
But you don’t know the way.
Qiang can show you around.
Sure, I will.
Brother Qiang.
Since I’m new here.
I’d appreciate your help.
There’s not much to do.
Just be my assistant.
The batch belongs to Tao.
You are just running errands for him.
I know.
We are brothers.
No one is superior.
Fang Mo,
discuss together if anything happens.
Okay.
Boss.
Who is in charge
if anything happens?
It must be Brother Qiang.
Take Yanguang with you.
He can help because he speaks the dialect.
Boss, Brother Tao.
Don’t worry.
My cousin lives there.
If anything happens,
he will help.
Forget about your cousin.
He’s just a fruit dealer.
How can he help?
You guys go prepare
and leave tomorrow.
Okay, Bother Ma.
Are you asleep, Fang Mo?
Brother Tao.
I need to tell you something.
I told Brother Ma
that you can help with the batch.
You are new here.
It’s a great opportunity.
Don’t let me down.
Take it easy, Brother Tao.
I can rely on you.
One more thing,
Hu Qiang is not so nice.
You need to keep an eye on him.
Since we came here,
he has been offensive to us.
He thinks we stop him from making money.
You need to be on the alert.
I know.
Tolerate no matter what happens.
Just complete the mission.
We will talk about the rest when you get back.
Go sleep.
What the fuck!
Turn it off.
Brother Qiang, take a break.
It’s gonna take a while.
The weather sucks.
Why do I have to do it.
Fang Mo, how long have you been working for Gu Tao.
More than half a year.
Impressive.
Only took half a year to win his respect.
He counts on you on everything.
Is threr no one else in Changlan?
I heard there is a guy
named strange Xia.
How come he is not here.
I don’t know, either.
Brother Qiang, if you want to know,
just ask Brother Tao.
He made the decision.
We are just subordinates.
We don’t judge.
You are so obedient.
But it is true.
If he has another assistant,
he won’t appreciate you.
He needs someone for help.
That’s why he thinks highly of you.
Your boss seems interesting.
He is doing so well in Canglan.
Why would he come to
a small town like this.
So, Brother Qiang, we are not welcomed here?
How dare I?
My boss likes your boss.
Their personalities are so different.
My boss treats him so well.
For what?
Brother Qiang.
You’ve been here so long, yet you still don’t know.
How would I know?
What’s more,
when brother Tao took me here, I was unconscious.
Before I came,
I’ve never heard of Brother Ma.
You’re really good at keeping secrets.
Why are they inspecting the cars?
Even in the Golden Triangle,
the government has to do some superficial work.
If anyone got unlucky,
and got caught by them,
that would be helpful for them.
This time it’s difficult to ship the goods.
I got this.
Just relax.
No big deal.
Okay, Okay.
Fine.
Guo Lao.
Brother Fang.
Long time no see.
Qiang.
Guo Lao.
Mr. Gu called.
He said you guys left this morning.
I thought you would arrive this afternoon.
A tough drive?
They are not good drivers.
How about
we go check the goods now?
Okay, let’s go.
This way.
Here.
This is the goods I prepared last time.
But I was informed not to deliver it.
So I kept it here.
Then I heard you guys will pick it up,
so asked my guys to get prepared.
Guo Lao.
When I got here,
I saw the police inspecting.
Did they tighten the grip?
It’s never been like this before.
They are doing strict investigations.
You guys are unlucky.
Cut the crap.
When can we deliver it?
Not these days.
You can’t ship the goods
like you used to.
We hid them in the furniture.
It worked fine.
Not anymore.
They’ve found out the trick.
Any wood and furniture on shipment
will be under strict investigation.
Even if it’s clear,
you have to pay high toll.
I’m familiar with this place.
We are shipping tomorrow. It’s okay.
Qiang.
Mr. Gu warned me again and again.
I should make sure nothing goes wrong.
I’m right here. What can go wrong?
How about this?
I’ll send a car tomorrow,
carrying a small amount of goods,
and see what happens.
You’re rookies, you just got here.
Stay here for a few days.
Is that okay?
Guo Lao.
You have taken good care
of Brother Tao’s goods.
I trust you.
It’s settled.
We try to deliver it with a car first.
Okay.
It’s settled then.
Have a rest.
Once I hear anything new,
I will let you know.
Fine.
Don’t waste time here, go.
Go find a place to sleep.
Guo Lao, see you.
Okay, go.
Yanguang.
You guys rest. I need to go out.
Where is he going?
Out for some girls.
Yanguang.
I’m hungry. I need to eat.
I’ll go with you.
No need.
You’ve been driving for the whole day.
Go have a rest.
Okay.
Hello, Commissioner Han. It’s me.
Fang Mo, where are you?
I’m in Qiangliang Town.
Gu Tao sent me to pick up the goods.
I’ll go back to Kangbang after it.
Do you feel better now?
I’m good. I have thick skin.
Let me ask you.
Did you let Qi Ke kidnap Zhao Haoran
on purpose,
and put yourself in Qi Ke’s trap?
Yes.
Only in this way,
Gu Tao would confront Qi Ke.
Nonsense.
It’s such a big move.
How come you didn’t ask for my permission.
What if it went wrong?
I’m still alive.
You acted so rashly.
You will be punished.
Let me finish.
Do you know?
How you are doing
determines if we can make it or not.
If anything goes wrong with you,
we will lose Gu Tao.
Understand?
I know.
We have been cracking down in Canglan.
We got the subordinates of Qi Ke and Gu Tao.
Jan Lanlan’s bar is closed down.
But
Jan Lanlan and Ba escaped.
If you run into them overseas,
do be careful.
What about Qi Xia and Ma Liu?
Leave it to me.
Have you met
Gu Tao’s boss?
Yes, I have.
Gu Tao asked me
to stay at that guy’s place.
His name is Ma Sijie.
He looks very gentle.
But he’s actually tougher than Gu Tao.
He is very supplicated.
Even an arrogant guy like Gu Tao
behaves in front of him.
But I think
it’s more than just partnership
between them two.
Don’t hurry, one step at a time.
Gain his trust first.
He’s much harder to deal with than Gu Tao.
You’re all by yourself.
We can’t assist you.
You are all on your own.
Your main task is
gain Ma Sijie’s trust.
Understand?
Commissioner Han, how old are you?
Why you ask?
Is it because you’re getting older?
You can’t stop nagging.
You bastard.
Okay, let’s call it a day.
I gotta go.
No way.
How can they hold the car?
Big investigation.
Don’t mention it.
They are so strict these days.
I’ve sent someone to ask.
The government will inform us tomorrow
Whether we can get it back or not.
Luckily, we haven’t load much goods.
Qiang.
Didn’t you say you know this place?
Go find a way.
You’re a native.
Why would you ask me?
Guo Lao.
Can you send your guy to ask about
when the investigation will be over?
And
is it safe for us
to put this batch here?
I’ve already asked.
It is safe here
for now.
But
if you ship it
like you used to,
it won’t work.
We need to figure out a new way.
A new way?
Isn’t this your place?
You should have tons of ways.
Brother Qiang.
They need you in the stockade.
If there’s something urgent, you can go home now.
Yanguang and I will wait here.
When we find a good way out,
we will return.
I and Yanguang stay here.
A good way.
What kind of way
can you think of?
In my opinion,
let’s not hurry.
Wait until the government’s notice tomorrow.
Let’s eat first.
We can discuss about the solution while eating.
You guys go eat. I need a drink.
Guo Lao.
We are counting on you.
Please get more information from the government.
I’ll call them.
Brother Tao.
Don’t worry.
My cousin lives here.
If something goes wrong.
He will help us.
Forget about your cousin.
He’s just a fruit dealer.
How can he help?
Yanguang.
Didn’t you tell me
that you had a cousin here?
He has a fruit store.
Yes.
Can you show me?
Sure.
Cousin.
Guang.
How come do you have time
to visit me?
I’m running some errands for my boss.
And dropped by.
This is...
This is Brother Mo.
Hello.
Hey, Brother Yan.
Come and have a seat.
He doesn’t bring friends here often.
Try some local snacks.
No, don’t bother.
Take a bite.
The durian just arrived today. Very fresh.
Pack the goods in durian,
and the smell of durian will cover it.
Brother Fang.
You are so smart.
I learned from Guo Lao.
And.
thanks to the fruit store
of Yanguang’s cousin.
Try some local snacks.
No, don’t bother.
Take a bite.
The durian just arrived today.
Very fresh.
You can’t stand the smell?
A little bit.
It smells bad.
But tastes really good.
Have it a shot.
No no, no thanks.
Be my guest.
Take a bite, Yanguang.
Brother Yan.
How many durian do you have?
I’m a fruit dealer.
I can get as many as you want.
How about this?
Prepare me two trucks of durian.
We’ll get it tomorrow morning.
Okay?
How many?
Two trucks.
Okay, I will place the order for you.
Thanks, Brother Yan.
No problem.
Brother Mo.
Why do you need so many durian.
Too many?
I don’t think it’s enough.
Try it.
Right, Guo Lao.
Can we bring our goods back?
We can.
But we need lots of money.
See it as paying tuition fee.
We need to get our goods back.
That’s what matters.
That seems like the only way.
Luckily, we listened to you.
Tried a little.
Otherwise the whole batch of
such a big amount
will all go down the drain.
It’s really risky.
What’s the smell?
What are these?
Brother Qiang.
Borther Mo wants to ship the goods with durian.
I think we can manage it this time.
Our guys are loading with the durian.
Brother Qiang, try it.
Put it away.
It smells like cat feces.
No, Brother Qiang, I...
You go away too.
Get out.
But Guo Lao.
What is it?
You guys talk. I’m busy now.
Will it work?
What else can we do?
Do you have solutions?
You want to challenge me?
I warn you.
This batch values a lot.
If anything happens,
can you take the responsibility?
This batch belongs to Brother Tao.
Of course, I can.
Sure.
Remember what you said.
If things go wrong.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Stop.
Brother Mo, let me go check.
Come here.
Officer, what’s wrong?
What’s inside?
Just some common goods.
Let me check.
I’ll go ask my boss.
Hurry up.
Thanks.
Brother Mo.
They asked if those two cars at the back
belong to us.
and what’s inside.
Tell them
those cars are ours.
They are loaded with durian.
Officers.
Those cars are loaded with durian.
They’re smelly. No need for inspections.
No.
Brother Mo, they want to inspect.
Officer.
Move.
See, all durian.
Search.
Yes.
Your money.
Stop it.
Let them go.
Brother Mo, you’re impressive.
Go, go.
Not at all.
The 200 dollars is mine.
You bring the goods back.
Did it go well?
Very well.
After you left, I heard
it’s under serious investigation.
How did you guys manage it?
Quite impressive.
Brother Mo is really smart.
He put the goods in durian.
We even fooled the policemen.
Dude, you’re smart.
Right, Brother Tao, you want some durian?
I brought back some for you.
Sure, I like durian.
You guys can leave.
Hu Qiang, you stay.
Okay, Brother Ma.
Come on, show me the goods.
Okay.
Did
Fang Mo behave himself on the way?
He is alright.
I don’t see anything wrong.
Good.
If there’s nothing else, I gotta go.
Try.
No.
Brother Tao, I can’t stand it.
Hu Qiang has such a long face.
Is there something wrong?
He
didn’t bother with the shipment.
He boasted about himself.
But something went wrong,
he didn’t help at all.
When he had time, he had fun with the girls.
Guo Lao said the investigation is really strict.
We are not allowed to ship a big order.
He didn’t agree and scolded us.
I don’t know why.
We listened to Guo Lao,
and tried to ship a small amount.
Or the whole batch
will be held there.
We paid a lot
for the goods held there.
And we got it back.
Really?
I thought Hu Qiang isn’t someone
who doesn’t care about his tasks.
Do you think he’s trying to embarrass you on purpose?
Who knows?
It’s pure business.
I don’t want to offend him.
I’ve got the job done.
Don’t take it personally.
Yanguang has worked here for long.
He will tell Brother Ma everything.
This time
you have proved yourself.
Is there anything wrong
on the way?
Fang Mo behaved well.
The delivery went wrong.
So, he was quite busy.
He thought of loading with durian.
He works hard.
What about Qiang?
Brother Qiang is a bit hard to get along with.
Why?
Brother Tao.
Yanguang did us a big favor.
But
judging from Hu Qiang’s face,
if he picks my side,
Hu Qiang will definitely
go hard on him.
You look like a boss now.
You want to protect him?
If you like him,
I will talk to Brother Ma.
So he can assist you.
No need. I’m not that good.
Dude.
You’ll do better than me.
Brother Tao don’t say that.
I can’t, you know.
Come on.
Let me make a toast to you.
Here.
Come on, have a drink.
Have one.
Fine.
You don’t drink, I don’t eat.
Fine.
It seems
Ma Sijie has paused the business
in the plantation recently.
You go check it.
Find out
if he has any new moves.
Okay.
I’ll arrange dinner for you guys.
The sooner the better.
I’m on it.
Mr. Gu.
Who are you going to meet?
Can you bring me with you?
Miss Jin, you’re up.
See.
I’ve been so busy.
Didn’t have time to take care of you.
Did you have a good rest?
Mr. Gu, your place is so comfy.
Of course, I had a good rest.
I heard Gu Tao is back.
He was nice to me in Canglan.
We are sort of old friends.
I should meet him.
Yes.
The deal between us
is also introduced by Gu Tao.
Since we are all friends.
You can join me.
Thank you, Mr. Gu.
Miss Jin.
How much do you know
about what happened to Gu Tao in Canglan?
Mr. Gu seems to be interested.
We are doing the same job.
Gu Tao
and I have been friends for years.
It would be great
if we can be business partners.
Gu Tao now has a professor
who makes new drugs.
Do you know about it?
I’ve been in Kangbang for a few days.
I heard about General Dun Nuo,
who is a good friend of yours.
I want to do my old business.
Could you please introduce us?
Then my business will soon pick up.
Miss Jin, you are really something.
It only took you a few days
to know about Division Commander.
Division Commander Dun and I are close.
Whenever I make a deal,
I need to tell him.
Or he gets mad.
Gu Tao
wants to run an amusement center in Canglan.
Only as a disguise
for some drug deals.
But
he hired a professor
to create new drugs.
He got into big trouble
probably because of the professor.
What new drugs?
Did they make it?
May begin to take shape.
That’s interesting.
Brother Ma, what’s going on?
Gu Kun’s guy just arrived.
They know you are back.
And want to treat you to dinner.
I heard
they will bring a woman,
also come from Canglan.
Her name is Jin Lanlan.
Why she is here
and turned to Gu Kun for help?
You know her well?
Sort of.
She’s young.
But tough.
In canglan
She took over arms business
from her godmother.
Brother Ma.
Our goods
can’t be shipped inland.
The goods we have
together with what we brought back
from Guo Lao
can only be scattered around.
Does it mean we have to count on Gu Kun?
Gu Kun
thinks he has some connections
with the surrounding border posts
and the government.
So he wants to step into everything.
I don’t like him.
But now we don’t have any other choice.
We might as well try to get along with him.
The goods we have
can only be shipped through him.
We can figure out their intention first.
Understand.