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Yong.

Liuzi.

We are in trouble.

You have to do me a favor.

OK.

Captain Pan.

Have the samples of the fingerprints been taken?

Yes.

The blood stain evidence has also been collected.

After going back, I'll send them to the provincial bureau for comparison.

Pan, it's their van, all right.

Who discovered it first?

The store owner next door.

Hello.

When did this van start parking there?

I don't know about that.

It was already there when I woke up.

It blocked my door.

I was quite mad.

But no one was in the van.

Then I found the car key was in it,

so I thought I'd help move it myself.

But it failed to ignite.

Then I found that the van was out of gas.

There was a pile of blood-stained paper.

And there was also blood on the door.

I felt something was wrong,

so I called you.

You're quite vigilant.

Of course.

I used to work in the security department.

I often patrolled at night.

Once, I was on duty alone.

Two thieves came in.

I took care of them neatly.

Pan.

No, thanks.

I scolded Shitou and the others on my way here.

It's my fault.

They're always disrespectful to me.

Don't take it to heart.

Why are you scolding them?

The suspects ran away.

There's no excuse.

Then in your opinion,

where did they go?

It takes 40 minutes from Cuilin Road to here,

so they probably arrived here

around 11 p.m.

Judging from the direction,

they must have gone out of town.

Not necessarily.

From Cuilin Road, going east is the fastest way out.

But they didn't go that way.

Don't you find it strange?

You mean they didn't want to go out in the first place?

Yes.

As long as they are still in the city,

we still have a chance.

Pan,

I know this case

is a thorn in your heart.

Don't worry. I'll pull it out for you.

No need. I can do it myself.

I'm doing this for your own good.

Isn't the gang rape case in the southern city

tricky enough for you?

Then the same goes for you.

You still need to dig deeper into that drug case.

Don't waste your energy.

Pan,

I'll be honest with you.

This case is not easy.

True. It isn't.

You, the 3rd Squad, have gotten all the easy ones.

That's a bit too far.

All my talking here

was only for your good.

All right.

After all these years,

we know clearly what each other's style is.

Get back to your work.

OK.

The 3rd Squad will set an example for you.

Brother,

are you sure he won't betray us?

He won't.

The case he was involved in is worth a seven-to-eight-year sentence.

I'm the only one who knows about it.

Yong,

there's nothing good to eat at my place.

You two have to make do with this.

Yong.

You don't seem to live a good life.

You didn't even add an egg for us.

Who lives in the opposite apartment?

A young couple. They both work in an office.

Yong.

Is everyone fine at home?

We haven't dared to go back yet.

Yong.

What on earth is your trouble? Is it serious?

Not as serious as your case.

Going ahead along this road, there's a security booth.

I don't think

they dared to go this way.

Then there are only three directions left.

Let's split into four groups.

Bin, you and Xu

continue to investigate Wang Dayong's social relations.

Ask the local police station to cooperate with you.

Try your best to find out

who have connections with them.

Ma, Liao Jian,

you two investigate along this way.

Shitou, go this way.

I'll go that way.

You don't have the replay of videos with normal surveillance cameras.

I especially bought this hard disk video recorder.

11 o'clock last night, right?

I lost two hosts and a lot of mouses

merely in the first half-year.

They were all stolen by these kids who came to surf online.

Then I made up my mind and bought this.

It's expensive.

But you know what?

It's really useful.

I've never lost anything ever again.

Stop.

It seems to be them.

Yong.

There's a draft here. I'm afraid you'll be cold.

Have a cigarette.

Yong,

I heard that someone shot someone

on Cuilin Road last night.

What are you planning to do next?

I'll stay here in your place for a few days.

I'll leave when things quiet down.

Don't worry.

I won't rat you out even if I can't leave.

Yong.

That's not what I meant.

I know how you've treated me.

Go out and exchange this for money.

I'll keep 10,000 yuan.

The rest will be yours.

Thank you, Yong.

Also,

do me another favor.

All the surveillance cameras we checked

could only monitor but not record.

They're only decorations.

The one in the internet cafe can record,

but it's no use with just a recording of two figures.

It is useful.

At least it proves they're still in the city.

If there's a CCTV at every intersection

and every CCTV can record and replay the videos,

then when we find them here,

we can check the CCTV at the next intersection.

Then we can find them along the route.

You wish.

How much will those cost?

Are the police rich enough to install them?

No, that's what it's like in the movies.

It's even better!

All the CCTVs in the city are controlled by one computer.

With a click of the mouse, you can check whichever intersection you want to check.

You can also control the direction

or zoom in if you can't see clearly.

You're talking about sci-fi movies.

Yes.

The Earthlings can go to Mars in the sci-fi movies.

I think it will come true one day.

By then,

we'll have a high clearance rate.

If it really came true,

we would have been retired by then.

Right, Cheng?

You want to apply for a wanted poster?

Yes.

If Wang Dayong and his brother haven't left the city,

as soon as the wanted poster is issued,

with the news all over the television, broadcast, and newspaper

and the power of the masses mobilized,

there will definitely be clues within three days.

I don't agree.

Uncle Seven,

we saw Wang Dayong

on the CCTV footage of an Internet cafe.

Did they go surfing online?

No.

They were passing by and shot by the camera by accident.

If I were Wang Dayong,

at this moment,

I'd find a safe place

to lie low

and find a chance to leave after things quiet down.

Once you issue the wanted poster,

he'll know we're targeting them.

He won't even dare to emerge.

Won't it be harder for us to find any clues?

Uncle Seven,

I think Cheng is right.

Wang Dayong and his brother should be unaware of the fact

that the Jiangzhou police have targeted them.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have come back blatantly.

They didn't leave any traces

to reveal their identities last night.

They probably think

we don't know who they are.

We have a chance only if they're taking chances.

But the problem is

there are over 3 million people in Ningzhou.

We only know their identities and appearances.

As for their purpose and motive to come to Ningzhou,

we don't know a thing!

That's exactly why.

Once your wanted poster is issued,

they'll be alerted.

We have to make sure that they dare to emerge.

Fine.

Then tell me,

what do you want to do with the case?

Uncle Seven, look.

How can we work together with his attitude like that?

The problem is that we have different strategies.

I don't want to disturb you with my idea.

Besides...

Just say how long you need with your strategy.

Two days.

If there is no progress,

we'll then follow Pan Dahai's plan.

Wait a minute. It's three days in total.

You take two days and leave me only one day?

That's so kind of you.

One day and a half each, OK?

It's fair and reasonable. No one is taking advantage.

Today more than half a day has passed. It's on me.

You said that.

Fine.

You have 24 hours left.

Hurry up.

Is your watch accurate?

It's good stuff,

but I dare not accept it.

Why not?

I'm in dire need of money.

Otherwise, I won't sell it.

Do me a favor.

Seems that you're really in trouble.

How about this?

78 yuan per gram.

If you're OK with it, I'll take it.

What?

The market price is 100 yuan a gram.

Make it a bit higher, please.

I really can't.

Do you even know about the current market?

I'll take it if you're OK with it.

If not, just take it back.

I don't want to get into trouble anyway.

Wait, wait.

Fine. 78 it is.

OK.

155.9.

I'll round it up to 156 for you.

They left all the cash

at the crime scene.

The only thing they can exchange for money is this necklace.

So we'll use this necklace

as a breakthrough.

Contact the police stations in each district

and ask them to cooperate with us to investigate all the gold stores, pawnshops...

In a word, all the places where gold can be bought and sold.

Ask them

to report all the deals of gold

in recent days.

Got it.

He's so black-hearted.

The market price is 100.

He just gave me 70.

We suffer a loss of a few thousand this way.

Is the person you found unreliable?

Well...

You can't say that.

No one dared to accept it.

I had no choice.

We can't sell it to the gold store,

can we?

Yong.

I've counted several times.

There's no mistake.

Yong, I didn't mean that.

Forget it.

Take it. Your life is not easy, either.

You don't want it? Give it to me then.

Yes, I do.

I do.

Thank you, Yong.

Yong.

Have you heard of anything outside?

I specially

found a friend who works for the joint defense

and asked him for information indirectly.

I didn't hear

they had any activities.

Look, Brother.

I told you it's impossible for them

to find out that it was us so fast.

If nothing happens in the next couple of days,

let's go back home.

After we leave this place,

we won't know when we can be back home again.

What do you think, Yong?

We're not going back this time.

I feel uneasy.

Yong.

Where are you going?

Take me with you.

I can help you.

Can you do it?

Sure.

Let's leave after these two things are settled.

Thank you, Yong.

Yong.

Can I have a look at that gun?

It's a real thing.

Quite heavy.

Cheng,

explain well to your wife when you're back, OK?

Got it.

Go back.

I'll give you some time off after this case is solved.

Drive slowly.

Dad.

Why are you still up?

Why are you back so late?

I had a case today,

so I missed your birthday, Tong.

It's OK, Dad.

I left you some cake. It's very yummy.

Really?

Where is it?

Be quiet.

Don't wake your mom up.

What? You wanna cut it for me?

Dad, eat.

OK.

Is it good?

Yes.

Happy birthday.

Dad, did you catch the bad guy?

Of course.

My dad is a hero.

Good for you, Dad.

Here, have a bite.

Dad.

Are you and Mom getting a divorce?

Who said that?

Why would Dad and Mom get divorced?

Swear.

I swear

that we will never divorce.

You little rascal.

You little tyke!

You little tyke.

Why aren't you sleeping?

I told you

you can't eat anything after your teeth are brushed.

Honey.

I let her eat that.

Coming.

Hai.

Come on in.

You're using it again?

No, I really quit it.

Your life is quite good.

I was having a drink.

Monkey,

I heard Wang Dayong was back.

I don't know.

No way, Monkey.

Aren't you two close?

It was just my bad luck

to have been in the same cell with him.

Let me tell you.

He's a cruel man.

I knew he'd commit a crime again when he came out.

See? I'm right, am I not?

How do you know he committed a crime?

The 3rd Squad also came to ask me about him yesterday.

Hai,

what exactly did Wang Dayong do?

Don't be so nosy.

How about this?

You're familiar with the little hotels on Station Road.

Tell your gang

that if they see Wang Dayong and his younger brother,

tell me immediately.

Yes, sir!

I promise I'll complete the mission.

Be serious.

Dad, did you sleep on the sofa again last night?

It's more comfortable on the sofa.

Look, freshly fried dough sticks.

Come and eat them after you're done brushing your teeth.

Do you have time to talk today?

About what?

I disagree.

I'll see you in court then.

Hello.

Cheng.

The gold shop on Caibao Road said

someone wanted to sell a piece of gold. It's quite a big piece.

It's not a gold chain?

No.

Shall we go and have a look?

Ask the local police station to keep them under control.

I'll be right there.

I'm leaving.

You guys eat at home.

Dad's work is so hard.

I just sold a piece of gold.

Which law did I break?

Why did you bring me here?

Don't worry. If you didn't do anything wrong, what are you afraid of?

What am I afraid of?

I just think you're being ridiculous.

What am I afraid of?

Cheng.

Cheng, this is his gold.

Where did you get the gold?

I saved some pieces and melted them myself.

Do you know why we called you here?

No.

I only knew there was a notice from the Public Security Bureau.

Yes.

There's a case

in which a necklace is involved.

We're investigating it.

It has nothing to do with me.

Is the gold really not melted from the necklace?

No.

I can tell.

It's really not.

No?

Let me think about it.

There was indeed a necklace melted in it.

But it was

a very thin necklace.

Not a thick one.

How do you know we are looking for a thick one?

Say it!

I was just saying.

I don't know what you are...

Let me tell you.

Two lives are involved

in the case behind the necklace.

If you're willing to tell the truth,

I'll give you a chance.

Everything has traces.

We can find them too.

But if we catch

the person who gave you the necklace,

and if he confesses something,

you'll be in a passive position.

The consequences will be serious then.

I did take

a necklace.

Did you?

Was it this one?

I think so.

Was it or was it not?

Yes.

Yes?

Did they give it to you?

No.

No?

No.

Who was it then?

I don't know him.

He said he was introduced by Sixi.

What did he look like?

Cheng.

Can you really tell

if the gold was melted from the necklace?

What do you think?

I think...

it's not likely.

Then why ask?

Did he look like this?

Yes.

Yes, that's right.

Cheng.

Are you sure it's him?

I'm sure.

I recognized him the moment I saw the fax.

He got drunk and got in a fight last month.

I just dealt with his case.

Which one?

The east one, on the 4th floor.

Buy us some flashlights.

Yes, Cheng.

Get the guns ready.

You and Ma wait downstairs.

Got it.

Why are the lights out?

Don't move. Freeze.

Follow me to the inside.

Inside.

Inside.

Where are Wang Dayong and his brother?

Who? I don't know them.

No?

No.

What alley did you enter yesterday afternoon?

Which shop did you go to?

What did you sell?

Do you remember?

Tell me, where are they?

Get up!

Turn on the lights.

Liuzi.

We've met many people like you.

They think they are loyal.

In the end, they'll suffer losses themselves.

All of them.

Wang Dayong and his brother just came back for two days

and we can find our way here to your place.

You really don't think we can catch them?

You'd better cooperate with us.

Let me tell you.

Wang Dayong and his brother

killed more than one person.

Think about it.

Are they really

worth your loyalty and help?

Loyalty is a virtue.

But it depends on who you're loyal to

and the matter in question.

Right?

You just won't tell, will you?

Do you really think I can do nothing about you?

It's OK.

I'll catch them sooner or later.

But from now on,

every case they will be involved in

will have something to do with you.

I wonder how many more lives they will take.

If you think you can handle it,

handle it.

Take the bowls and chopsticks back.

There are

biological traces of Wang Dayong and Wang Eryong.

After the evidence is conclusive, we'll request an arrest of you

for being suspected of harboring criminals.

Give me your phone.

Hello.

Are they Wang Dayong and his brother?

You sure?

Okay, I'll be right there.

Take him back.

Get up.

If I say it now, will it be counted as "surrendering myself?"

What?

Two years ago,

I hit a policeman on Huagong Road.

I hit him. It was me.

Wang Dayong is the only one who knows about this.

So I can only listen to him.

Go on.

He gave me a necklace,

asked me to sell it for money,

and rent him a place.

Yong.

This is the place.

There's the sofa.

The landlord even gave us a fridge.

It's just that the rent is a bit high.

I don't think it's necessary to rent such an expensive place.

Ping'an Apartment Complex?

Nice name.

Right.

Good.

Liuzi.

There is nothing here. How can we live here?

Go inside in small groups.

Be careful.

Where are they?

I don't know.

I brought them here during the day.

I bought water for them.

It seems

they didn't plan to stay here for long.

There's nothing except a box of water.

I said I'd buy them blankets.

Wang Dayong said no need.

Keep it well.

You won't get the deposit back if you lose it.

Hello, Monkey.

Two people are staying here tonight in our hotel.

They look so like the two people you told me.

Neither...

Neither of them brought their ID cards.

One of them has a scar on his left face.

Who is it?

Hello, police.

May I ask

if you've met the family living across the hall?

It seems no one lives there.

It's been vacant for a long time.

They just moved in today.

Didn't you hear anything?

No.

Are you living alone?

I'm living with my dad.

He's on the night shift.

Call back immediately. We have news about Wang Dayong.

Pan Dahai.

OK. Be careful since you're alone.

Give me your phone.

Hello?

Where are you?

I'm on Guangwu Road. What's wrong?

Someone saw Wang Dayong and his brother

stay in Room 203, Anxin Hotel,

on Xinglin Road.

You're near to that place.

Go there quickly. I'm on my way there.

Are you sure it's them?

Both the heights and appearances match.

One of them has a scar on his left face. What do you think?

Really?

Cheng Bing.

I'm not afraid of you catching them first.

I'm afraid they'll run away.

What's with all the nonsense?

Shitou.

You and Xu stay in the room.

Report to me if anything happens.

The rest of you, come with me.

Lin Ying, stay downstairs.

Come on. They are both upstairs.

This way.

Officer, let me tell you.

Those two don't look like good people.

They're just like what Monkey described.

One is with a thin and long face.

He's short.

The other one

has a strong build

and a square face.

Who is it?

Waiter. I'm here to send you the receipt of the deposit.

Police!

Don't move!

Don't move.

The steamed stuffed buns you ordered are all here.

What else do you want?

Here.

No need, Cheng.

You haven't used up the amount of money you gave me before.

Just take it.

Thank you, Cheng.

We spent the whole night,

but only caught two runaway criminals.

Go back to sleep after eating.

Sleep?

I can't sleep even if I go back.

It's been two days. We only have three days in total.

No matter how many days you have,

you always need to rest.

We don't rely on staying up late to catch suspects.

Uncle Ma,

what do we rely on then?

Our brain. Our wisdom.

And luck.

We're just unlucky then.

Our direction of investigation was right.

At least

we've found Wang Dayong's den along with the clue of the necklace.

That den must be a fake one.

There's no way Wang Dayong trusts Liuzi.

Liao.

Do you have the lighter?

Do I?

That's yours?

Both of them are yours?

Of course.

Cheng.

Cheng.

Are you eating?

I'll be sitting here.

OK.

Eat slowly. Don't choke.

It's OK. Buns that cost nothing taste good.

Are you upset?

Of course.

It should be your turn to be upset.

Why do you always get easy tasks?

To be honest,

I think there's something wrong

with last night.

You don't think

I gave you a fake message on purpose, do you?

You're being overly suspicious.

I was not talking about you.

I was talking about myself.

What went wrong last night?

I don't care what went wrong.

It's been more than a day and a half.

Just follow my plan from now on.

Boss,

bring me a bowl of porridge.

Something happened in the Ping'an Apartment Complex!