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To Jiecheng.

Fatty Tang said

his friend in Jiecheng

had seen this raw gemstone last year.

It was robbed in 2000

but only showed up again after eight years.

During this period,

it must have been owned by many different people.

Maybe.

But no matter how many people have owned it,

the original seller must have been Wang Dayong.

So as long as we track it backward,

we can eventually find clues about Wang Dayong.

OK.

I'll buy the ticket early tomorrow morning.

Buy me a ticket too.

You are not young anymore.

Don't go through all the trouble with us.

How old do you think I am?

My age is my advantage.

Brat.

I have more experience. I've eaten more sunflower seeds

than all the rice you've eaten.

Besides,

you're looking for such a small stone

in such a big city.

With one more person, it'll be easier for you.

Ma,

you are different from us.

We have no family or business.

If you really go with us,

your wife will be mad at you.

She's been married to a policeman forever.

She understands.

OK.

Comrade Ma, welcome

to join the 412 Case Task Force.

Liao.

Why don't you three

join us, too?

Shitou.

We can't find out the truth in a short time.

Don't bother them.

Yes.

I'm retired, so I have plenty of time.

The three of them have their own things to do.

I just thought

the 3rd Squad could be together again.

I'll go too.

I haven't taken a leave for two years.

I'll use all my saved-up vacations.

Actually, I wanted to go with you last time.

I hesitated at that time.

I don't want to regret this time.

I...

I might need to go back

to discuss this with my wife.

Do you listen to your wife on everything?

Be a man.

Liao.

Don't listen to Bin.

Honey,

I'm in a meeting.

I know.

Picking up the kid, right?

OK, I'm hanging up.

You two go back to your business.

Ma is here.

That's enough.

It's so rare. It's like the sun is rising from the west.

Usually, even if I prepared water for you to wash your feet,

you never came in time.

Today, you are...

No.

You have something on your mind.

I have nothing.

I just want to take care of you.

I remember the last time you washed my feet,

it was because of Shitou, right?

Shitou wanted to borrow money.

Tell me.

Who wants to borrow money this time?

It has nothing to do with money.

I just want to take care of you.

I want to ask you for a leave.

What leave?

If you don't agree to let me go,

just forget what I said.

I know this thing

has been sticking in your hearts for a long time,

although these years

you've never mentioned it.

I couldn't bring it up.

How could I?

Bro Bing just came out.

I think

this is the business of the 3rd Squad.

If we want to pull out this thorn,

we'll go together

and pull out the thorn together.

I understand,

but I can't agree.

Has this stone

appeared in Jiecheng before?

Yes.

March 2008.

From 2000

to 2008.

Wang Dayong is really patient.

Cheng Bing said

it might have been sold and bought many times.

Sr. Captain Pan,

should we send a letter to the Bureau of Jiecheng,

asking for assistance in the investigation?

Forget it.

You go there in person.

What are you doing?

I'm mopping the floor.

Even if I can't do other work well,

at least I can do this.

What is this?

This...

You can't go.

At least you can contribute some money instead.

As the saying goes, practice thrift at home, but be amply provided while traveling.

We don't know how long they'll be leaving this time.

Ai Wen, you...

What do you mean?

What?

You don't want it?

Give it back to me then.

Thank you

on behalf of Bro Bing and the others.

What are you waiting for?

Go now.

Thank her for me.

Just count it as the money I borrowed from you.

I'll pay you back later.

I feel insulted.

You'll need money when traveling around.

Call me if you need more.

That's enough. Don't worry.

It'll be surely enough.

Bro,

is Lin Ying coming with us, too?

What are you...

I'm on a business trip.

You provided us with a clue.

We must investigate it.

Pan Dahai must feel embarrassed to go himself,

so he sends you instead.

He doesn't have time.

There have been many cases recently.

That's right.

He's the Sr. Captain now.

He's busy.

That's good.

The professional of the police force

combined with the civilians,

that's good.

This used to be the winning strategy of the 3rd Squad.

It's just that the status is switched:

we are the civilians now.

Xu is here, too.

Liao.

Captain Cheng.

Captain Cheng.

Liao Jian is here to report for duty.

There is no Captain Cheng anymore. Don't call me that.

But Liao,

I didn't buy your ticket.

Ticket?

I have one.

Does your wife allow you to go?

Tell me the truth.

Did you sneak out behind your wife's back?

Do I need to be sneaky at home?

I can do it openly.

Really?

This time,

the moment I mentioned it,

Chen Xiuli agreed immediately.

She even bought me the ticket.

- I don't believe it. - What about your restaurant?

It'll be fine.

I've hired a cook.

Passengers for Train K4734,

get ready for the check-up.

The train is here.

Let's go.

Bye-bye, Bin.

Go back.

Take good care of your wife.

Don't gloat.

Take care of them.

You're the most thoughtful one.

Go back and pick up the kid.

Be safe.

Bye, Bin.

Here.

Which car are you in?

I'm in Car 6. What about you?

Seven.

I don't want to sit. I'll stand for a while.

You should have told us earlier,

so we could have bought tickets together.

That way, we can sit together.

We are sitting together now.

Think.

What should we do after getting off?

Any ideas?

What's going on?

Why are you here?

Without me,

how can the 3rd Squad be called the 3rd Squad?

I told you we wouldn't break up.

You scared that kid.

Guess where I am now.

Cut it out.

You must be on the train.

I knew I'd lose both the money and you.

Listen to yourself.

How can you call it a loss?

Bro Bing said

the money would be counted as our activity funds.

They will pay us back one day.

Also,

I'll come back

as soon as I'm done with the case.

OK?

Sorry, honey.

Take care of the family for now.

I'm doing this

to make our son believe

that his father

truly was a policeman before.

Do you remember

that our son once looked at my photo

but didn't believe it?

He said

what I was wearing was different from what the police are wearing now.

Alright.

I just have one word.

Go ahead.

Come back safely.

Lan and I will wait for you at home.

Don't worry.

Honey, I love...

You're no longer a cop.

Why do you have to meddle in this?

I thought the matter had never been truly solved.

I've always felt uneasy.

I won't ask my dad to approve the leave for you.

Honey.

Honey.

I can listen to you on everything else.

But as for this thing, I'll go even if I don't get the leave.

If you go, we'll divorce.

To be honest,

did your wife agree to let you go without trying to stop you?

Of course.

Come on.

Don't forget I used to do preliminary interrogation before coming to the 3rd Squad.

Tell me the truth.

OK.

Fine.

I'll tell you.

At first,

she didn't agree indeed.

What do you take us for?

What do you take this home for?

It's OK that you often gather to eat and drink.

I understand that you're close.

If

Bing wants to lure you into this,

I won't acknowledge him.

He can forget about coming here again.

You can't blame this on Bing.

I want to go myself.

We are not young anymore.

Can't we live a peaceful life for a few days?

Xiuli.

I know how hard it is for you.

But do you know?

Wang Dayong

is a thorn in the hearts

of everyone in the 3rd Squad.

When we were stripped of the police uniform,

we wanted to

go on hunting Wang Dayong.

But at that time,

our son was still in elementary school,

and you were not in good health.

I was worried about you.

But it's different now.

Our son is in college.

The business of our restaurant is stable.

I think

my time has finally come.

If I don't go this time,

I'm afraid I won't have another chance

in this life.

The next day, she bought me a ticket

and packed my luggage.

Liao.

You can go,

but you can't affect your family.

I already owe you too much.

Bing,

no one owes anyone.

It's not only your thing.

Yeah.

To be honest,

we all have been

wanting to do this.

Ying.

We're different from them.

At least

we weren't stripped of our police uniform.

But on the day of my retirement,

when I took off my uniform,

I suddenly realized

I could never wear it again.

My wife understands me.

She said,

"Ma,

there are things

you should go and settle

while you still can."

So I came.

Bin,

when we arrive,

let's first go visit Mr. Zhou, the one Fatty Tang mentioned.

Ma,

you go find a hotel to settle down.

Don't choose too expensive ones. Find a cheap place.

This should be it.

Violet.

It was most probably a glassy kind of jadeite.

Qian and I wanted to buy it together.

We had already agreed on the price,

but we suddenly couldn't reach the owner.

I guess

he was intercepted.

What does that mean?

It means

someone might have bought it at a higher price.

There are many people doing jade business here.

A lot of big bosses, too.

How can a big boss with hundreds or thousands of millions

see a lot of stones himself?

Someone specializes in the brokerage business.

It was a broker

who took the owner here.

Please have a look.

Is this the owner?

No.

Do you remember what he looked like?

I don't think he's in our business.

He didn't look like a person doing big business.

He looked like a rogue.

He looked like a rogue.

By the way,

his accent sounded like

he was from the northeast.

You two,

don't be discouraged.

As long as this stone is still in Jiecheng,

it will appear sooner or later.

However,

you need to be patient.

No doubt we will be patient.

Gentlemen,

as long as you can find this stone,

you'll get a hefty commission.

I've finally opened my eyes today. The jade market is huge.

A random stall

has stones, each worth tens of thousands of yuan or even millions.

Jiecheng

is the largest center of jade processing

and selling.

What we saw today was just the tip of the iceberg.

If you can't make it, just quit it.

Go to my room if you want to see it.

The meal is here. Come on.

Bing,

how is this room?

80 yuan for a room of four.

The standard room only costs 60.

Liao amazed me.

He's so good at bargaining.

He got a one-third discount.

The landlady's face turned pale.

Let's just make do with it today.

We won't stay here tomorrow.

What do you mean?

Bing and I have a plan.

Tell us.

As you said,

the market is so big,

and there are so many raw gemstones.

We are amateurs.

If we want to find the stone, it will take forever.

So Bing and I

have discussed it.

I

will pretend to be a boss.

You guys help spread the news

that a boss surnamed Cai

wants to buy

a piece of glassy violet jadeite.

Then,

we can

choose the clues we need

from the people who come.

So we'll all live in a five-star hotel?

Not only that,

but we'll also book the best administrative suite.

Otherwise,

how can we show our ability to afford

a piece of violet glassy jadeite?

Shitou.

Be my bodyguard.

Ma, you'll be

a jadeite specialist.

What about me?

Let's go to the market tomorrow

and spread the news

that someone wants to buy jadeite at a high price.

You all have something to do, but what about me?

Your glasses

have thick lenses.

You'll be the secretary.

He doesn't need to pretend because he looks just like one.

He looks educated.

It's a pity that he's a male secretary.

Who is it?

The female secretary is here.

What secretary?

Nothing.

Have you eaten?

Yes.

We're talking about the next-step plan.

Bing, why don't you let Lin Ying join us?

Yes.

Then, the 3rd Squad can work on the case together again.

Stop right there.

Let me correct it.

We're not here to solve a case.

We are here to look for someone.

Once we find valuable clues,

report to Pan Dahai immediately.

Why should we?

Why?

Because they are the police.

Yes.

We are now combining the police's and people's power.

Enough, Ma.

Don't say

the empty talk anymore.

Fine.

As long as we can catch Wang Dayong,

let alone reporting to Pan Dahai,

I can be his grandson.

But it's been so many years.

He hasn't caught the suspect, but he's kept getting promoted.

Shitou.

Stop talking.

Can't you even shut up while eating?

Shitou.

I know

you have always been dissatisfied with Pan Dahai.

Although I was from the 3rd Squad

and I'm the youngest among us,

I still have to say this.

You misunderstood Pan Dahai too much.

I don't care if I've misunderstood him or not.

I just want to ask you this. Did he catch him?

No.

But he never gave up

tracking down Wang Dayong.

The April 12 Case is not the only one

for Ningzhou Police.

We weren't idle all day.

Yes.

Wang Dayong is the thorn

in the hearts of everyone in this room.

But isn't it also the case for Ningzhou Police?

Isn't it also the case for Pan Dahai?

Doesn't Pan Dahai want to catch him?

Also,

about the thing of Uncle Seven's accident being identified as a work-related injury,

Pan Dahai also lashed out at Chief Zhou.

The atmosphere is so serious.

Lin Ying is here.

Let's warmly welcome

the leader to guide and inspect our work.

Come on, applaud.

Why are you laughing?

Welcome.

Applause!

Look at my stone.

It's transparent.

Take a look.

How much is this stone?

This one is good.

Look.

Here.

Look, it's green.

The sound is loud.

It's great.

How much is it?

50,000 yuan.

How is it?

Do you have any stones of glassy jadeite?

Violet ones.

Money is not a problem.

Not now.

Would you like to look at the others?

Forget it.

Sir, may I have your number?

Do you have any stones of the violet glassy jadeite?

Sir.

Gentlemen.

Gentlemen,

please stay.

Are you here to buy jadeite?

I have a batch of good goods.

No matter what quality

or price you want,

just let me know.

I promise to give you a discount.

OK, call this number.

I just called you.

OK, I'll save it.

OK.

Take care, gentlemen.

Sir.

Gentlemen,

Excuse me.

Sir, are you looking for a stone?

My business card.

My business card.

Well,

whatever stone you have eyes on in the market, just call me.

Call me An.

Have you heard?

Someone was spreading the news in the market today

that they are looking for a piece of violet glassy jadeite.

I've heard.

They must be the two people Fatty Tang introduced.

It seems that the boss behind them

is determined to get it.

But their way of doing it is a little funny.

Interesting.

Nice room.

It's quite expensive, right?

Mr. Cai paid for it.

Hello.

Bing.

Bing.

They look good.

Interesting.

We have to make it real.

Mr. Cai bought the clothes for you?

They must have it all.

Not bad.

Not bad.

How did you spread the news?

Look, he's into the play.

It's already spread out.

It will be effective soon.

He's so pretentious.

All right. Bring it on.

Let's start the rehearsal.

Come on.

Come on.

I'll pretend to be the stone seller.

I'm the specialist.

Let me do it.

Let me prepare for it.

Let me introduce you.

This is Secretary Xu.

Hello, Secretary Xu.

Hello.

Get the tea.

This is

the master in the field of jewelry appraisal,

Mr. Ma.

Hello, Mr. Ma.

Hello.

Hello.

I'll pretend this is a stone.

Mr. Ma.

Please look at it for me.

This is not the kind of stone we are looking for.

Please go back and keep looking for it.

See the guest out.

Why do I have to drink tea now that I already need to leave?

You have to take your stone away.

Oh, the stone.

As long as it's not that stone,

we'll follow this procedure.

What do you think?

Not bad.

But your big-boss style

is not good enough.

Not good enough?

Your clothes...

I just bought them. They're very expensive.

It's not about the price.

Let me give you a suggestion.

Bing, this doesn't look like a big-boss style.

Only confident people dare to dress this way,

but you're a bit too confident.

You need to put on your pants.

Really.

The big bosses we met in Chabang

wore clothes like these.

Do they really have such a strong character?

Who booked the room?

There's only one bed in such an enormous suite.

I booked it.

What were you thinking?

I want it to be worthy of

my status as a boss.

How will we sleep then?

Can we add beds?

Yes, only if you add money.

No.

That way, our budget won't last long.

I've discussed this with Shitou.

We'll put these sofas together

and sleep outside.

The four of you

can sleep in the same bed inside.

The four of us share one bed?

I think it'll be fine.

The bed is big enough.

Mr. Cai.

Come here.

It's big enough.

I'll sleep on the sofa.

Do you remember

the Chengshan Case in 1996?

The six of us

squeezed into a suite, too.

How can I forget?

Shitou talked in his sleep at night.

"Don't move!"

He scared me.

Why didn't you mention

the time we were forced to sleep at the door?

Those stinky feet of yours!

That was my body smell...

Stop it.

Why don't you enjoy such a good environment?

Forget it.

I'll sleep on the floor.

Give it to me.

Ma.

Don't sleep here.

Liao will step on you when he goes to the toilet at night.

Sleep at the side.

It's been ten years.

We're finally sleeping in the same room.

Shitou,

go buy some wine.

Let's drink some tonight.

That's what I've been waiting for.

Buy both beer and liquor. And get some cold dishes, too.

Wait.

It's so late.

Will the hotel have a problem with us drinking?

It's OK.

Who can hear you when the door is closed?

Call Lin Ying.

Let her come too if she's free.

OK.

Now that Lin Ying's coming, I'd better put on my pants.

Let me remind you.

Maybe someone will come tomorrow.

Don't drink too much today.

OK.

Ma, you're such a bummer.

Bing suggested this.

I didn't say we can't drink.

I meant we should drink less.

OK, drink less.

Mr. Ma,

drink it or not. I don't care.

I knew something was wrong with him.

Shitou didn't believe me.

It's not that I didn't believe you.

It's just that Captain Cheng told us not to act rashly,

not to alert them or expose our identity.

We have to follow the orders.

Haven't you heard the old saying?

A field commander must make a decision, even if it's against the emperor's orders.

Ying,

tell me.

Wouldn't he have run away without me?

We never failed to catch any suspect back then,

Uncle Ma.

Even if you didn't catch him,

Captain Cheng and I were right at the side.

Yes.

What did you know back then? You were only a young girl.

I mean, what if...

Fine.

What if...

Enough.

What if he ran away?

Calm down.

Stop bragging.

I think Ma is trying to doge drinking by bragging.

Something is wrong with him.

Something is wrong.

Drink three cups.

Three!

Drink.

Drink up, Ma.

Ma!

Hello, I'm a waitress.

What's wrong?

Sir, the guest next door complained

that your room was too noisy.

Are there two people staying in your room?

Yes.

The TV was too loud.

I'll turn it down.

OK.

Thank you.

I told you. We have things to do tomorrow.

Don't drink too much.

Cheers.

Unfortunately, this is not what we are looking for.

Next.

Next.

Next.

Our boss needs to reconsider buying this.

If you have better stones,

call us.

Sorry.

This is not what we are looking for.

Are they gone?

Yes.

I'm just a little nervous.

Don't be nervous.

You look so like an expert.

Next.

That's all. Let others follow up on this. Thank you.

Sorry, Captain Lin.

There was an emergency.

- It's OK. - Sorry to keep you waiting.

Please sit.

I heard there was a clue.

Our people

received some news

that someone is looking for a piece of raw jadeite.

Maybe it

is the same piece of stone

you are investigating.

I thought

it was kind of odd.

These days?

Yes, these days.

They say someone wants to buy it at a high price.

In the past,

people in the jade business

also asked about this stone.

Is the person who offers a high price

staying at Yohol Hotel?

You've already known?

Let me feed you.

Next.

It's a pity.

Don't move.

What do you mean?

It's still not it?

This is not what our boss wants.

These days,

I've brought many stones here.

You just put it aside after a glance.

Are you fooling me?

Watch your mouth.

Harmony brings wealth.

Bro, it's a business of tens of millions.

I have to trust the expert.

Expert my foot!

He doesn't even know the place of origin.

Besides, it costs me a lot to transfer goods.

I know the cost.

As long as you find the stone I want,

I guarantee you to make money.

I don't want it anymore.

I can see

that you don't plan to buy anything at all.

I can't waste my time these days.

200,000 yuan for my hard work.

Otherwise, you won't be able to get out of Jiecheng.

Let me see why we can't get out.

Shitou.

There are two hidden in the room?

Are you trying to outnumber us, right?

Call for help.

Calm down. You can't afford the damage if you smash the suite.

I can afford it.

Close the door.

How dare you!

I heard you're buying the raw gemstone?

Get out and wait.

We're not done yet.

I can't wait. Why don't you step aside first?

Do you know who I am?

How dare you talk to me like that?

I don't care who you are.

Get out.

Pack up our stone.

How dare you point at me!

Try and do it again!

He pointed at me.

You can point at me.

But how dare he point at me?

They're definitely not here to look for a stone. It's not that simple.

We were just assuming it'd work.

That Mr. Zhou was right.

If you really want such a good stone,

first, you won't make it widely known;

second, you won't do it so quickly.

After what happened just now,

our reputation in the circle

is not suitable for us to continue our work.

The word will get out for sure.

Most importantly,

we have to change our styles again.

Can I still be the boss?

I just learned the ropes of pretending to be one.

No way.

For that,

it costs over 2,000 yuan a day to stay here.

It even makes me hurt inside.

You're not the one who pays for it.

I'm the accountant.

How about we go back to Ningzhou together?

No way.

It's not easy for us to gather together.

If we still can't find the truth,

Pan Dahai will laugh at us.

How about this?

Let's rent an apartment so that,

on the one hand, we can save money

and on the other, we'll have a place to have meetings.

OK.

OK.

If there is an emergency,

contact the Jiecheng police.

They already know you're looking for that stone.

I've told them

that you are working with us.

OK, thank you.

Just go back.

I'm afraid that you...

Rest assured.

They were all policemen before.

They know where the boundary is.

I'm talking about you.

This apartment is over 80 square meters.

And it has windows both to the south and the north.

Because it's old,

it won't be very expensive.

The toilet is quite big.

Are you all going to live here?

Yes.

You need to register your ID card.

No problem.

Well,

can you offer us a cheaper rent?

The owner charged only 1,500 yuan. That is the lowest offer already.

Xu, are you done?

Yes.

Hurry up.

Have you learned how to use QQ on your phone

like I taught you before?

Yes.

Contact Tong then.

Her college entrance exam is coming.

Her mother won't let her surf the Internet.

She will surf online sooner or later.

She'll see it if you leave her a message.

I'm just one of her ordinary internet friends.

She doesn't even know who I am.

What should I talk about with her?

Do you know what's the key to communication?

Someone has to initiate the conversation.

Take out your phone. Open it.

It's this, right?

Your daughter is so cool.

Why?

Look at her QQ signature.

"Don't care about the past. Live up to the present. Don't be afraid of the future."

Cool girl.

Have you figured out how to talk to her?

I'll think about it.

OK, you think about it.

When will we have the meeting?

Have you done with your call?

Then let's have a meeting.

We're having a meeting. Come on!

Bin, Xu.

Coming.

Ma.

Come on.

The areas I marked

are all critical areas.

They are all the places where the jade is processed.

There are also a few workshops nearby.

We can check the key areas first.

Every time you find one,

go tell Ma.

OK. I'll contact Jia.

Who is Jia?

The girl from the real estate agency today.

She's a local.

It's easier for her to ask around.

OK.

Shitou is right.

It can save a lot of time with the guidance of a local person.

Good.

You can balance business and personal affairs.

I'm really doing this for work.

I believe you.

I put a glass of water at the bedside last night.

Why was it gone when I woke up?

I drank it.

I ate too many pickles. I felt thirsty.

We are going to Rongcheng today.

Time is tight, and the task is heavy.

Hurry up.

Do you smell it?

Why does this room always smell Stinky Tofu?

Shitou didn't wash his feet.

I did.

I don't believe it.

If you leave your feet unwashed once again, sleep on the balcony,

As a cook,

you don't even wash your hands after going to the toilet?

Do you have any professional ethics?

You won't get sick if you're not too hygienic.

So disgusting.

I can't find my underwear.

Look for it carefully.

Did any of you take mine?

Hello?

Bing, this is Guo Lina.

Why do you call Bing?

Hang up.

Let go.

Why can't I call him?

Bing.

I'm in the street garden at the entrance of the apartment complex.

Come here.

Tell Xu Zhiping in person

to go back and divorce me.