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A FEW YEARS AGO

- Look at this man… - Hello? Anyone here?

- Hello? Anyone here? - Brothers.

Excuse me.

- Have you seen this guy? - Hello? Anyone here?

Hello. Have you seen this guy?

Have you seen this guy?

- No. - No.

Alright, thanks. Carry on.

- Ma'am, have you seen this guy? - No.

Hey!

Freeze! Don't move!

Don't move!

Stop!

Stop!

Hey!

What the hell is that racket?

Don't move!

Qi!

Stay with me!

Qi!

Stay with me!

Call an ambulance!

Stay with me!

Stay with me!

Don't close your eyes! Stay with me!

Come on!

Years later,

on the ordained loop day,

I no longer feared death.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 MORNING, LOOP DAY THREE

The person Mo Yuanzhi kept contacting last night was An Lan.

Who reached out first?

An Lan.

Get me the content.

- Morning, Mr. Mo. - Morning.

- Morning, Mr. Mo. - Morning.

Morning, Mr. Mo.

Morning.

He never mentioned An Lan.

Verification failed.

Verification failed.

THREE MONTHS AGO, I SIGNED A SEVERANCE AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR COMPENSATION TERMS.

I HAVEN'T YET RECEIVED A SINGLE PENNY… BY FU JUN, LONGTIME EMPLOYEE OF MOMA

FU JUN, VETERAN MOMA EMPLOYEE

You've worked hard.

You… you do recognize me, right?

We had an agreement.

Mrs. Cai.

Mrs. Cai.

I signed the resignation agreement three months ago.

The severance still hasn't arrived.

I'm already behind on my mortgage.

I'm at my limit.

It's clearly written in your exit file.

We found a compliance violation.

Your payout's on hold.

I didn't violate anything, Mrs. Cai.

Then I'll go talk to Mr. Mo.

Ask him what rule I supposedly broke.

Mr. Mo's not available. You'll have to wait.

You go.

Hello, Mr. Mo.

Okay.

Listen carefully.

If the fallout from the layoffs isn't handled properly,

HR will be next on the chopping block.

Fu Jun.

You need to see my side too.

The company keeps harping on about "cost-cutting

and efficiency."

I'm under pressure!

Besides,

it's not even a big deal.

You really wrote to Mr. Mo?

Mr. Mo?

I… I didn't write any letter.

You already wrote…

Ah, whatever.

Fine, go home.

The compensation will be

processed in a couple of days.

Really?

Why would I lie to you?

Stop making a fuss.

Thank you, Mrs. Cai!

Dr. An.

Dr. An.

Where is she?

Last loop, An Lan attended the meeting.

This time,

what will happen?

I'm getting a call.

Hi, Maggie.

As the chairman of Moma,

I warmly welcome you.

Regarding Volly and Moma's collaboration details,

let's discuss it in person?

Excellent.

I'll await you at the company.

- Bye bye. - Maggie from Volly Corporation

is currently in Xinggang.

If we want further engagement,

she'd likely add a stop in Hua'ao.

But she'll return to Xinggang

in just two hours.

Perfect, a lifesaver!

- How about today? - Maggie's car should cross

into Hua'ao around 10 a.m..

I picked the right person!

At 0:25 a.m., An Lan initiated contact

with Mo Yuanzhi.

Everyone, great news.

We're all aware of the company's

cash flow pressures.

But just now,

Volly, a top-tier global VC,

extended an olive branch.

Their interest is extremely serious.

Connecting with Volly was only possible

thanks to An Lan's pivotal role as the intermediary.

An Lan's already en route to greet her.

They should be here soon.

I'll keep everyone updated

on further developments.

Now, an announcement:

This morning, I finalized the appointment

of the Chief Scientist's assistant in the R&D department.

- Who? - Who?

An Lan.

Let me state this unequivocally:

At Moma,

our most valuable assets are always the people who hold the core technologies.

An Lan's at the border crossing to greet the investors.

She'll be at the company shortly. Get everything ready now.

What time?

They're on the highway now.

- Should arrive shortly. Move fast. - Okay.

December 12, 10:15 a.m.,

a major pile-up occurred

near Exit M15 on Highway One.

Hello.

An Lan, where are you?

Heading back to the company.

What's the exact location?

Highway One,

Exit M17.

LIVE HUA'AO MULTI-VEHICLE COLLISION ON HIGHWAY ONE

Tell the driver to reroute.

Exit early at M16.

What?

Trust me. Reroute now.

Driver, please exit at the next interchange.

It'll add a lot of extra miles.

Hand the phone to the driver.

Change the route immediately!

EXIT M16, 50 METERS AHEAD

Route has been replanned for you.

Excuse me, have you seen this person before?

No.

Excuse me, have you seen this person before?

No.

I'll go to check.

No.

Looks kinda familiar.

Then take a closer look.

I'm having trouble remembering.

Got it. Come here.

Does this jog your memory?

Police? I remember!

Ye Kun.

We worked as extras together for a few days.

This guy is a Martial arts prodigy.

He always got the flying through the air roles.

The rest of us are stuck playing ground-level cannon fodder.

Where is he right now?

No idea where he is.

But if he's still flying through the air,

he's definitely at the Studio Backlot.

Someone's jumping off a building ahead, looks like a stock market crash victim.

I still have to catch the flight later this afternoon.

Places everyone!

Costume, hurry up!

- Quickly! - Coming!

Do you know this person?

PERSONAL DETAILS

Ah Kun? Just a stunt extra.

He called in sick today,

said he's picking someone up.

Okay, I'll send you the location.

Driver, we'll get off here.

Have you seen this guy?

Yes. He always comes here to surf the net.

Do you know where he lives?

He lives in the building next door.

Which building exactly?

Qi.

Let's go to a café.

We'll meet the investor there instead.

Which café?

Not far. Super Coffee.

DING QI: FANG LU, LOCATE A NEARBY CAFÉ CALLED "SUPER COFFEE".

DING QI: GET THERE AHEAD OF TIME AND SET UP SURVEILLANCE. KEEP YOUR COVER INTACT.

NEW MEI'AN BUILDING

Ye Kun took leave today to pick someone up,

but didn't say where.

However, I've identified his usual hangout spots.

I'll go check those areas.

Why the sudden address switch?

They're stuck on Paris Central Street,

reports of a jumper.

At around 11 a.m.,

a man climbed on the roof

of Yuehai Tower, the tallest building on Paris Central Street.

He stood off with police for several hours,

causing a major traffic jam in the area.

Roads were gridlocked.

Tang Xin.

Let's have a chat.

Go ahead.

In Moma, there are two factions,

the Technocrats and the Capitalists.

Which camp do you see yourself in?

I don't belong to either faction.

- I prefer not to take sides. - There is no middle ground.

People stuck in the middle

never get anything in the end.

Then just treat me as

my father's shadow.

Technocrat faction.

Intern.

Junior researcher.

When will you ever

reach the core tech pyramid?

Mrs. Yu. What exactly are you trying to say?

You're not as simple as you pretend.

You look like a harmless little rabbit,

but you never stop moving,

sniffing around,

scouting for territory.

If you haven't found your foothold yet,

come to me.

I truly dislike taking sides.

And I believe

my father felt the same way

during his time at Moma.

Everyone belongs to a faction,

even your father did.

Lately, you seem rather close to An Lan.

But what value does she really offer?

Sure, Mr. Mo gave her some minor authority,

but a top brass without substantial equity

is just another employee.

Sorry, Mrs. Yu.

An Lan and I are merely colleagues,

it's strictly a professional relationship.

It's just the dynamic

between a junior technician

and a senior technician.

Mrs. Yu.

I've already cast my vote today.

That can't be changed now.

But what I don't understand is

why are you opposing your own husband?

We're the same, you and I.

You came to Moma to protect

your father's legacy.

So did I.

Do you like this situation?

You don't.

Neither do I.

But we have no choice.

The legacy must endure.

Moma is like a scale.

If it tips,

everything collapses.

My family is no different.

So I'm not opposing Mr. Mo.

I'm maintaining balance.

Did my actions today

tip your scales out of balance?

Not yet.

But if you stand with me,

you'll have firmer footing.

Stop chasing Mr. Mo's favor.

He has nothing to offer you.

You're not An Lan.

You're of no use to him.

Think carefully.

Thanks.

Two Americanos, please.

I'd like an iced flat white with dark roast, please.

Okay.

A hot Americano, please.

One moment, please.

Two Americanos, please.

Deliver them there later.

Mr. Mo, allow me to introduce Maggie.

This is Mr. Mo.

- Have a seat, please. - Sure.

We're honored that Volly is interested in

this investment.

As Maggie just mentioned,

regarding the collaboration matters,

she prefers to meet you first.

Okay.

You'll see Moma's genuine commitment.

I'm looking forward to it.

Then we…

Iced flat white with dark roast.

- Thanks. - Your Americano.

- Thanks - Sir.

- Would you like anything else? - No, thanks.

Shall we discuss the specifics now?

Sure.

Sarge, the one in red is a star, called Fang Zhou.

This morning,

idol Fang Zhou was mobbed at a café, causing a stampede.

Several fans were injured and rushed to hospital.

Mr. Mo, could we possibly relocate to a different venue?

Mask up!

Fang Zhou!

Sign this for me, Fang Zhou!

Fang Zhou, please sign this for me!

Quiet down!

- Don't push. - Don't push!

FANG ZHOU

Fang Zhou, let me see you! Fang Zhou!

Fang Zhou, look at me!

I'm here!

Fang Zhou, I love you!

Quiet down!

Alright, one at a time please.

FANG ZHOU

There's a fire!

- Fire! - Fire!

Make way!

Make way!

Move!

Move!

Make way!

Move!

Get out that way quickly!

Stay low and move outside.

Stay low! Take your time!

Keep going!

Keep going!

- Mind your head! - Keep going!

Make way!

Don't move!

Make way!

Move!

Move!

Make way!

Are you okay?

- What happened? - Backup for Sarge. Move now!

Make way!

Afraid to die?

Of course!

Who doesn't fear death?

Guys like us don't fear death.

What does that mean?

Don't move!

He's not a loop-aware person.

Where's your phone?

Sarge.

Why did you fire?

In five minutes,

walk him past Mo Yuanzhi.

Make absolutely sure they see him.

Five minutes.

Are you okay? Are you hurt?

Thank you for saving me.

You're welcome!

I won't forget this.

I'd really like to be friends.

Ms. An, seems I saved you too.

What do you say we become friends?

I won't forget you either.

Thanks.

How exactly did you hear about the crash?

Maggie.

If you're feeling up to it,

I have a proposal.

Since we've been through this ordeal together,

why don't we finish discussing the matters at hand?

What do you say?

What I'm about to say comes straight from my heart.

With Qi here,

I won't lie to the police.

You know as well as I do that Moma's financial situation is dire.

Two executives killed

within a month,

and the cruel irony?

Just because we stepped on someone's toes.

If the RAN gene-based therapy

succeeds,

it'll disrupt over half of the traditional pharma companies.

That's why they want Moma dead,

and me with it.

But their very actions prove

how exceptional our RAN technology truly is.

If Moma survives,

the gene-based therapy will succeed.

RAN-X is in

its final development phase,

and Volly stands to gain the most.

No matter what,

I will lead my team to continue this research.

Volly stepped up when we were in crisis,

we'll honor our commitments.

Whether you invest or not?

That depends on your vision

and your courage.

Understood. I'll report to headquarters

and get back to you promptly.

Okay.

That one is Squid?

No idea yet.

Do you know him?

Do they genuinely not know Ye Kun, or…

is there a masterful performer hidden among them?

Officer Ding, I apologize.

I need to get going now

to catch the flight from Xinggang to New York this afternoon.

If you require further cooperation,

you may reach me via email

or video call.

Understood. I'll arrange an escort for you.

I really appreciate that, thanks!

Escort her.

I'm very optimistic about this investment.

I'll get back to you soon.

I'll await your good news.

When midnight strikes,

you'll still return to Hua'ao.

What's your name?

Don't understand Cantonese?

What's your name?

Talk!

Fine.

The square is under complete surveillance.

Your statement is unnecessary.

I did nothing.

You did nothing?

Then who threw the smoke grenade?

What smoke grenade?

Fine. Keep denying it.

I'll show you the surveillance footage soon enough.

- I definitely didn't throw it. - Then why did you run?

He was chasing me, of course I ran! I didn't even know who he was!

I already told you I'm police! Why'd you still run?

The police shot at me!

And that bastard said "Guys like us don't fear death."

- Don't talk nonsense! - I'm dead serious.

What do you mean "guys like us"?

What exactly is "guys like us"?

I'm under pressure!

Besides,

it's not even a big deal.

You really wrote to Mr. Mo?

Watch the road!

If you wanna die, do it somewhere else! Are you blind?

Sorry!

We confirm no life-threatening injuries occurred.

Current medical reports classify all cases as minor.

BREAKING NEWS, HEADLINES

BREAKING NEWS: MULTI-VEHICLE PILEUP ON HIGHWAY ONE

SUICIDE STANDOFF IN PARIS CENTRAL STREET STAR FANG ZHOU'S CAFÉ STAMPEDE

UNIDENTIFIED SENDER: THE AFTERNOON LECTURE AT IVY BAY UNIVERSITY MAY BE DELAYED.

I know you've got questions.

Go ahead, ask.

Do you really believe Squid's motive

was purely business competition?

First Han, then Tang,

and now me.

It's obvious.

Squid wants Moma Tech dead.

How much clearer could the motive be?

Then why did you suddenly reach out to Volly Group and Maggie?

I met Maggie during my exchange program in the US.

After graduation,

she joined Volly.

She'd mentioned early on about

getting Volly to invest in Moma.

But honestly,

back then,

I had no say,

and Moma didn't need Volly either.

But these days…

It's fine.

Let's be honest with Qi.

At this point,

we don't deserve to have any secrets left.

During this period,

after the executive murders,

I reconnected with Maggie

on Mr. Mo's orders.

Surprisingly,

Volly's interest in investing in Moma hasn't waned. It's grown.

Early this morning,

Maggie texted me.

She's in Xinggang now,

and willing to visit Hua'ao

to meet Mr. Mo personally.

Early this morning?

What time exactly?

At 0:15 a.m..

So Maggie was the first one to break the loop.

An Lan.

- Are the documents Volly requested ready? - Right away.

Okay.

How is it?

This Maggie seems clean.

Her identity checks out as completely legitimate.

MAGGIE'S PERSONAL DETAILS

Two and a half hours left

until the university speech.

MOMABIOTECHNOLOGY

SAY NO TO RNA TECH!

I'm exposed.

Squid lurks in shadows.

Those first four loops

are meaningless.

It could've all been misdirection,

leaving me blind to the real threat's

approach in this final cycle.

Who the hell is he?

Subtitle translation by: Wanjiao Song