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Let's suppose that...

this whole case was actually carried out by a team of two people.

Then all of this makes sense.

The footprints left behind at the crime scene also confirmed this.

Two people?

So that means aside from Zeng Fang Ping, there's one more person?

I have to say

the semen found on the victim's body in the first case

and the connection to the circus in the second case

have given me a funny feeling.

Funny feeling?

Boss, you can't just think that things are strange

because we easily found clues and evidence supporting our speculation.

Yes, that's the feeling.

It's as if there is someone who has been

steering the direction of our investigation.

If Zeng Fang Ping took part in this crime

then at most, he participated in the preparatory work, like scouting

and is merely an accomplice.

The true, main culprit

must be someone else.

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[Memory Lost]

[Based on the novel of the same name. This is a work of fiction.]

[Any resemblances are purely coincidental.]

[Episode 5]

You're making me more confused.

Let's suppose Zeng Fang Ping isn't the main culprit.

Then after information on our monitoring activity of him was leaked

the real culprit should've used it to his advantage

and pinned everything on Zeng Fang Ping.

Why would he follow up with Zhao Man Man's incident?

Good question.

In the beginning, I couldn't understand either.

But think about it from another perspective.

Say the criminal had planned from the start

to pin all the blame on Zeng Fang Ping

beginning with the semen seemingly unintentionally left behind at the scene

then with the flyers later on.

It's just that he never imagined

no matter how perfect his plans, accidents could still happen.

According to the shift schedule that day

Zeng Fang Ping was supposed to be resting at home.

Hence, he wouldn't have an alibi.

So, the criminal chose to take action during that time.

However, Zeng Fang Ping unexpectedly got drunk and not only didn't return home

but even fell asleep in the prop room.

Thus, not only did the criminal fail to pass on the blame

he even exposed himself.

If that's the case

this person must be hiding close to Zeng Fang Ping.

Who could it be?

- Chen Li Jiang. - Chen Li Jiang.

Chen Li Jiang?

Chen Li Jiang works as a clown at Fiesta.

He also organizes some of the park's equipment.

He's also one of the suspects we identified

as matching the criminal profiling.

Anyhow, I know Boss understands criminal psychology

but God Han, how did you make this inference?

What is criminal psychology? I've never heard of that before.

The footprints tell me the culprit's foot length should be 26 centimeters

and his pace length is 76 centimeters.

The footprints were on rather loose soil.

The depth of the footprints is 0.3 centimeters.

From these, I can deduce that...

the culprit should be about 1.78 meters tall

and weigh between 70 to 72 kilograms.

The people in the circus crew either don't match the height or the weight.

Of these remaining three people

only Chen Li Jiang meets every requirement.

Dang! I idolize you so very much!

This is the legendary... footstep tracking technique, right?

Boss, Boss!

I've only seen this before once at the Municipal Bureau.

It was done by some talent Captain Ning hired.

Likewise, back then, all the data was collected

and a conclusion was drawn after several long hours of calculation.

God Han, you're so amazing!

You just saw the footprints this morning and already have the conclusion.

Listen, this analysis is super impressive and...

Since our verdicts are in agreement

then all that's left is finding evidence.

It has to be fast.

We all know we have to act fast.

Chen Li Jiang knows he's been exposed.

If he is determined to pin the crime on Zeng Fang Ping

then he'll make Zeng Fang Ping strongly believe himself to be the culprit.

Enough, stop walking around. I'm dizzy enough as it is.

Ping.

Are you aware?

You have committed a tremendous crime.

In hindsight, the time of the crime in these three cases

was on nights that Zeng Fang Ping did not have performances.

That indicates Chen Li Jiang had decided from the start

to make Zeng Fang Ping his scapegoat.

But how did he accomplish that?

Xiao Zhuan, what else do we know about Chen Li Jiang?

Chen Li Jiang?

He is known as a nice guy at Fiesta.

Five years ago, he was a magician there.

He ended up having some accident, disfiguring his face

and could no longer perform on stage, so he switched to being a clown.

That was when his ex-wife, Xu Ying, divorced him.

Have we spoken with Xu Ying?

Xu Ying is a tour guide, mainly in charge of tours within the province.

She's away from home most of the time.

After she divorced Chen Li Jiang, she moved home to Hongyu County.

Why don't I arrange for someone to speak with Xu Ying?

I think Chen Li Jiang and Xu Ying's failed marriage

was very likely a trigger for Chen Li Jiang

and one of the major reasons he committed the crimes.

We need to know what happened between them.

Okay, I'll go right away.

Continue.

- Continue with what? - Reading the materials.

Why should I read the materials?

I've looked at this information hundreds of times already.

The eye perceives words too readily

causing you to overlook a lot of information.

Reading is different.

It can give your brain sufficient time to react

and stimulate your auditory senses.

There are many sounds, scents, and images

that cannot be directly perceived just by looking.

But reading and listening can allow you to make even more connections

and thereby discover more clues.

That sounds quite reasonable.

Where did you learn that?

In the past, there was someone...

What Xiao Zhuan said made me remember

the commonalities between the first and second cases

as well as what Chen Li Jiang didn't have time to do in the third case.

Take photographs.

Keep going.

I remember the query you had at the time.

Based on a survey of the crime scene

the criminal did not leave behind any footprints, fingerprints, or hair.

That shows he is extremely meticulous.

Yet, such a person left behind semen and photos?

It can only be because he wanted the police to find them.

So what is his motive?

Do you still remember

you said the culprit wanted the police to find

the bodily fluids and photos he left at the scene?

Why would he do that?

First, because he doesn't have a criminal record.

He's highly confident his bodily fluids

won't match with the ones left at the scene.

If we follow the assumption that

Chen Li Jiang had decided from the start to make Zeng Fang Ping his scapegoat

then those bodily fluids must certainly be Zeng Fang Ping's.

We can wait for the test results before taking a closer look into this.

Secondly...

The photos must have their own purpose and commemorative significance.

This is the second motive behind his crimes.

Why do you say that?

Whether it is the setting or props at the crime scene

they seem to be arranged in accordance with a past lifestyle.

There is a certain ritualistic sense to it.

I believe the culprit wanted to return to a certain past through this ritual.

The victim was also thought of as a certain person in the culprit's past.

He fantasizes about returning to a life he had in the past

and for time to stand still at that moment.

Boss, God Han, guess what?

Chen Li Jiang mailed a lot of photos from the past to Xu Ying.

When I called her

she was in the middle of reporting it at the county station.

- Photos from the past? - Yes.

According to what Xu Ying said, when she led a tour to Fiesta four years ago

she met Chen Li Jiang, who was still a magician at the time.

Back then, he was confident, outgoing, and quite good looking.

The two very quickly became a couple.

Xu Ying is a photography enthusiast

and she took many photos relating to magic for Chen Li Jiang.

He sometimes had her act as the magician's assistant for photos.

He even liked to take their photos to a photography studio to be displayed.

But good times were short-lived.

It proves PDA kills a relationship.

Two years ago, Chen Li Jiang had an accident during a performance

and became disfigured.

He hasn't performed on stage ever since.

Around the same time, Xu Ying also increased the number of tours she led

so the two spent more time apart than together.

According to Xu Ying, that was around this time that Chen started to change.

He became increasingly somber.

Xu Ying hasn't contacted Chen Li Jiang since the divorce.

By the way, she also said he once mentioned

the one who took over his magician act at Fiesta

was his fellow apprentice of magic.

Fellow apprentice?

Is it Zeng Fang Ping?

That works out.

You just said they liked to display their photos?

Yes.

After a photo shoot, some studio owners

like to display the photos in a window.

Chen Li Jiang liked to give his couple photos

to the studio to be displayed.

I wonder if he still likes to do that.

He certainly won't be as conspicuous as before.

But he'll definitely still do so within the parameters of his control.

- Photo wall display! - Photo wall display!

Some people take photos as a souvenir when they go to an amusement park.

Some people take the photos home

but some post them at the park as a memento.

I remember there is a large photo display wall at Fiesta.

It's covered with photos by park guests.

Xiao Zhuan, post a watch on Chen Li Jiang right away.

- Keep in mind not to alert him. - Okay.

He doesn't know we've discovered these clues yet.

I'll take plainclothes officers with me to search for photos

at the photo display wall and the park facilities he manages.

I'll call you as soon as I find anything.

I'll also ask Captain Ning to authorize the arrest.

Let's get to it.

Careful, don't trip!

Slow down, you guys.

Ma Xiao Fei and Chen Li Jiang.

Han Chen!

Take down all the photos and search for clues.

Okay.

Officer Han, the manager and crew director are here.

Who is usually in charge of this wall?

The House of Horrors staff used to manage it for a while

but starting this year, it's been managed by Moonlit Reverie's magician.

Because we're understaffed

we arrange for employees, with the exception of the sanitation crew

to handle daily maintenance of some of the facilities.

This is also to eliminate hazards and increase safety

by taking precautions.

To be exact, isn't Chen Li Jiang the one in charge of this?

Yes, he isn't very busy as a clown, so he was assigned to maintain the wall.

It's been a while now.

Which facilities are Chen Li Jiang in charge of?

He's mainly been in charge of the Ferris wheel in the past half year.

The day shift storage room used for equipment inspection and maintenance

is also his responsibility.

- Where is it? - It's that way.

- Let's go. - Okay.

It's over here.

This is the storage room.

We can look around on our own. You may get back to work.

- Okay. - All right.

The smell in this room...

What is it?

Chen Li Jiang used to be a magician.

Aren't magicians best at creating smoke and mirrors?

There are even hair and fingerprints?

Okay, well done, Xiao Bai.

Since the evidence is conclusive, prepare to apprehend the suspect.

However, the criminal is currently at a large amusement park.

You must proceed with caution.

You must not tip off the criminal or involve any innocent bystanders.

I believe you can handle this.

Apprehend the suspect.

Everybody, get moving and provide Jin Xi with backup.

Yes, sir!

- Xiao Qi. - Hey.

Boss just called and said she's found evidence.

She's asking the captain to authorize the arrest.

Okay.

Is there an event at Fiesta today?

We mustn't let the two of them get away.

Everything will be okay.

Aren't they getting ready at the circus?

Don't worry, I'm keeping an eye on it.

There seems to be a free park event today.

It also happens to be the weekend.

There will be a lot of people soon. Keep a close watch.

All right.

The giant pendulum has been swinging for several minutes and hasn't stopped.

Look!

What's going on? That's bad.

Officer Bai, this was found.

See if there's anything unusual about it.

Young clown of the night.

You once were dead, but are now alive

until forever and beyond.

Take the key to illusion and fantasy

and allow the common people to indulge.

K.

Give it to Forensics and see if they can find any other clues.

Okay.

Boss, something's happening in the east area!

What's happening? I'm in the east area.

The giant pendulum ride. It won't stop swinging!

There is a group of park guests stuck up there.

The giant pendulum? We're not far away.

Don't panic. We're heading over right away.

Excuse me.

- Why isn't it stopping? - That's so scary.

Hello, we are the police.

What's the situation? When did they get on?

It's been some time now. The ride usually lasts three minutes.

But it's been a long time now and it's still going.

We just realized something's wrong.

Did you turn off the power?

We did, but it didn't work.

- Do you have a tool bag? - Inside.

Hey!

It's so high! It's too dangerous for you to go alone.

If anything happens to me, you can take care of me.

Good job!

- Boss. - Chen Li Jiang, that bastard.

He played tricks on us. Where is he right now?

They're on the run!

Attention, everyone.

Suspects Zeng Fang Ping and Chen Li Jiang have escaped during the commotion.

We are requesting backup.

Please block off all nearby areas. They must be caught.

Boss, they just left.

- We can still catch up to them. - Come on.

Get in!

Hey! Wait for me!

Get in the trunk!

God Han, your driving is way too cool! Teach me sometime.

You won't be able to master it.

I'm a top student! How could I possibly not be be able to?

The two of them are fugitives now. They'll do anything out of desperation.

Everyone be careful.

Okay.

You too. Be careful.

Got it.

God Han, this road leads to the highway.

Could they be fleeing out of Jiangcheng on this road?

Checkpoints have been set up on the expressways and highways.

They can't get by with brute force. I don't think they'll take that risk.

Old Town is up ahead.

It's densely populated and the streets are complex.

That's where Chen Li Jiang committed all his crimes.

We're close on their tail and they're fleeing in such a panic.

Is it possible they're taking a risk

and going to Old Town to find a place to lie low?

That's possible.

How's this?

I'll call the others behind us

and have them keep chasing them down the highway.

The three of us can go to Old Town

to see if Chen Li Jiang and Zeng Fang Ping are there.

Let's do it.

Sit tight.

What do we do? We can't get through.

There's an ATV up ahead!

Things are really going our way. Let's go.

Hello, Officer.

We're police and we're on a job.

We'd like to borrow your ATV. We'll return it later. Is that okay?

- Okay, sure. - Thanks.

Xiao Zhuan!

Hey, Boss! What about me?

Officer, there's also a bicycle.

I'm going to race you guys!

- Xiao Zhuan, where do I go up ahead? - I know these streets.

- Wait, it's you? - I'll drive.

Two suspects found!

They're heading towards Daoli Lane!

This is Bai Jin Xi! I'm with Han Chen! We're heading over now!

Attention, everyone.

Han Chen and I are currently on Daoli Lane

but there is no sign of the suspects.

Block off all roads immediately.

Arrest them on sight.

Where are they hiding?

This won't do. We can't keep running.

Why have we stopped here?

Ping, can you stop drinking? You've been drinking the whole way.

We can't keep running.

Running isn't a solution.

Hey, hey.

Do you have a plan then?

We need to run quickly or else the police are going to catch us.

Ping.

Ping.

Listen to me.

Let's go turn ourselves in.

- Okay? - No.

I can't turn myself in.

I don't want to turn myself in!

I can't turn myself in.

If... If you call the police

I will kill you.

Tell me what we should do then.

I've already committed a crime for you! What else can we do?

Li Jiang... We...

We're on the same boat.

You can't leave me on my own.

You can't. You can't leave me on my own.

You can't leave me on my own!

Ping, Ping!

Aside from turning ourselves in...

we have no other alternative now.

We have no other choice.

Ping, turn yourself in.

Dou Dou.

Stop playing. Go wash up and eat.

Okay, Mama.

I'm not turning myself in!

Ping!

Ping!

Ping! Ping!

- Calm down! - Let me go!

Ping!

Look at you, making a fuss after drinking.

I'm not going to drink with you again.

It's okay. My friend has been drinking and is just having a drunken fit.

Sorry. Everything's fine.

Ping!

Where are you going?

What are you thinking of doing?

She saw our faces.

It's okay. She didn't see our faces. Stop creating a scene!

If she calls the police

we won't be able to escape.

She won't call the police. Please, don't stir up trouble.

Ping! Ping!

Ping!

All right, stop this.

[Closed] What are you looking for?

Ping.

Sorry, we're already closed.

Boss, he's had too much to drink.

Uh... we'll purchase something.

I want a bottle of whiskey.

Ping, you drank too much. You can't drink anymore.

Besides, this isn't a bar.

If you want to drink, I'll take you somewhere. Let's go.

I want a bottle of whiskey.

I want a bottle of whiskey!

Yes.

This is all we have here.

Drink this for now.

I...

I'll go inside for more.

Sorry!

Mama!

Dou Dou, be good. Hide here and don't make any noise.

Don't come out unless I call for you.

Okay.

Stop drinking.

Stop drinking!

I want more.

What are you doing?

Ping.

Ping, stop causing trouble. She'll be back soon.

Ping, stop this. She'll be--

She actually lied to me.

Yes, yes, she--

Li Jiang, she lied to me.

Yes, she lied, but I didn't lie to you.

- Come out! - Ping!

Ping, give it!

- Come out! - Stop, please!

You drank too much. Listen, stop causing a scene.

- Ping, Ping. - Give me the whiskey.

- Ping, please! - Give it!

Please, stop drinking!

- Ping! - Give it to me!

Ping. Stop this, Ping.

You bitch, come out!

Come out!

Mama!

Get down, Dou Dou!

Are you calling the police?

You want the police to arrest me?

Hello?

Hello?

Hey, where are you going?

Hey!

You called the police?

Let me go!

- Let go. - Stop moving!

It'll all be fine soon.

Soon, it won't hurt anymore.

Hey! Where are you going?

Insane.

Mama!

How come there's a child?

Let go of my mama!

Kid, come here.

Come, kid.

Bad man! Let go of my mama!

Dou Dou!

Put him down!

- Put down the child. - Put down the knife!

Ping!

Don't hurt the child.

Don't hurt the child!

You mustn't hurt the child, Ping!

Zeng Fang Ping, put down the kid.

Baby, let's see...

whether her gun is faster...

or whether my knife is faster.

Dou Dou!

Calm down.

How about this? Put down the kid. I'll be your hostage.

You can do whatever you want. Okay?

I don't believe you!

Put down the kid!

Hurry up and drop the gun. Drop it!

Tick, tock.

- Tick, tock. - Okay.

Tick, tock, tick...

Tock...

Ping!

Ping!

Ping!

- Ping! - Mama!

- Ping! - Dou Dou!

- Ping! - Mama!

Ping! Ping!

Ping!

I've let you down.

I don't want you to keep walking down the wrong path!

I'm sorry, Ping!

- Li Jiang. - I'm here.

Where... are we... right now?

It's okay, it's okay.

Who... are they?

Ping.

Ping?

Ping? Ping!

Ping, wake up!

Ping! Ping, wake up!

Ping! Ping!

[Half a year ago] Fraud! Magic is a lie!

Let's go!

You are a magician?

I was in the past.

The way I look now...

I'm guessing even my own dad can't recognize me anymore.

Do you want your life to become completely different?

My name is K. What is your name?

Chen Li Jiang.

Go.

Get in.

It's been three hours. We can't get anything out of him.

Where's Xiao Bai?

I don't know.

She was being lectured by the chief. I don't know if she's back yet.

With Zeng Fang Ping dead, there's nobody to testify.

I don't know if we can still convict Chen Li Jiang.

That can't be.

Didn't you guys find a lot of evidence?

The sperm sample was indeed Zeng Fang Ping's.

So now, Chen Li Jiang is insisting

Zeng Fang Ping forced him to do everything.

If he keeps feigning ignorance, we can't do anything either.

This is all up to Boss now.

She is so good at criminal psychology.

She'll be able to worm her way through his defenses

and convict Chen Li Jiang of his crimes.

Xiao Bai has gone in.

Officer.

What do you actually want to ask me?

As long as it's something I know, I'll tell you all I know.

Mr. Chen.

Have a drink of water first.

You don't need to be so nervous.

We're just about through with our investigation.

Forensics analyses have been completed.

Zeng Fang Ping's semen is a perfect match with

the specimen found on the first victim.

We have evidence to believe he is the main culprit behind these cases.

Mr. Chen, I heard you and Zeng Fang Ping are fellow apprentices.

Can you tell me what kind of person he is?

Ping and I learned magic in Yue County.

At the time, he had just flunked.

He was intent on entering the magic industry

but only had average skill.

Our master originally didn't want to take him in.

Ping's persistence later wore down our master.

He was accepted and started off as an assistant.

Ping actually isn't a bad person.

He just has a rather irritable temper and acts quite rashly.

Officer.

Can you give me a piece of candy?

What a coincidence. I really do have one.

Thank you.

I have bad digestion.

I've had a poor appetite for years now.

Right now, I feel a bit nauseated.

It seems you do have a good relationship with Zeng Fang Ping.

He committed a crime and you still wanted to help acquit him.

But, Mr. Chen...

You do know a cover-up is illegal, right?

- Officer, I-- - Tell me.

Tell me when you learned he had committed a crime

and then tell me how you produced the third incident

to throw off our investigation and help acquit him.

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