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=Sword Rose=

=Episode 14=

Will this Lu Sheng case

have a big impact on Dingshun?

Of course.

Right now, our company's finances are extremely tight.

There's a huge hole to fill.

I don't even know where to start.

If things get worse,

I'll have to go out and chase down clients myself.

Not the first time I've done that.

Who introduced Lu Sheng

to Dingshun for business?

Our deputy general manager.

Are they close?

Definitely not.

If they were, would he have taken on a deal like that?

But things are tough in foreign trade right now.

Otherwise, we wouldn't be scrambling to take every deal,

causing this much trouble for ourselves.

(Dingshun Group) Did Director Deng send us to Dingshun

because she suspected something?

She said the contract between Lu Sheng and Dingshun

was handled by a deputy general manager named Wu Bin.

Hello.

Hi.

We're here to see Wu Bin.

Mr. Wu, yes?

This way, please.

Officers,

I've made up my mind.

I want to report something.

I want to cooperate.

Who are you reporting?

Wait.

Can I ask something?

Do I get anything

for reporting this?

Start talking first.

How much

is saving a kid worth?

You think this is some kind of flea market

where we haggle over prices?

If you want to say it, say it.

I'll talk.

I'll talk.

It's...

It's She Qinglin's kid.

The child was kidnapped about a month ago.

Who is She Qinglin?

The general manager of Kaiyi Trading Company.

Officers,

is there anything you need from me?

We just want to understand a few things.

Go ahead.

Do you have a client named Lu Sheng?

Yes.

Did he recently sign a big deal?

Yes.

As you know,

our company handles import and export trade in Southeast Asia.

Lu Sheng signed a contract with us

to buy dendrobium from Qinmang.

We fronted him five million for the purchase,

but then

there was a shipping accident.

To date,

his company still hasn't

reimbursed us.

That's a large sum.

Surely

that means you have a strong relationship with him.

Well, there was

a certain level of trust from previous deals.

Why didn't he file a missing child report?

Are you lying to us?

No, I'm not!

Please calm down.

I'll start from the beginning.

I think

it was

two months ago.

She Qinglin came

to our company to buy dendrobium.

Smaller companies like his usually don't need much.

So,

as usual,

I collected the deposit first.

Then we had Dingshun Group handle

the shipment from Qinmang.

Who could have known a shipping disaster would happen?

The whole shipment was lost.

Since then,

She Qinglin has been showing up at my office every day,

causing a scene.

Do you know Lu Sheng personally?

Are you close?

We've run into each other a few times.

What's he like in real life?

He's got a temper,

and he's a bit of a womanizer.

I'm coming in.

Come here!

Where do you think you're going?

I'm coming to get you!

Where do you think you're going?

Mr. Lu?

Sorry.

I had a little too much to drink

and walked into the wrong room.

My bad.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

Really sorry

to bother you.

(Walking in on that)

(was awkward.)

(I left in a hurry.)

So

that's what happened.

Was this the girl?

Uh,

it was a while back.

I don't remember all the details,

but

she had long hair.

He came to my office every day,

making a fuss.

He just wouldn't stop.

Tell us why Skinner kidnapped She Qinglin's kid.

Like I said,

he was like a leech,

sticking to me day after day.

I just got sick of it.

Mr. Lu.

Have a seat.

I'll just stand.

I need to talk to you about something.

What is it?

Mr. Lu,

I've already paid.

And now you're telling me the goods are gone?

You...

at least owe us an explanation.

Qinglin,

I already told you.

The shipping accident was a natural disaster.

There's nothing I can do about it.

If I don't get that shipment,

you've got to refund me.

Otherwise,

I'm going bankrupt, Mr. Lu.

She Qinglin,

don't you think you're going too far?

You waited for me outside my office the day before yesterday.

Yesterday, you cornered me in the parking lot.

And now you're showing up at my house.

What exactly do you want from me?

Go back

and read that contract again.

It clearly says losses

from force majeure

are shared by both parties.

You want me to refund you?

Then who will refund me?

I...

I understand

what the contract says.

But I'm out of options here.

I'm desperate, Mr. Lu.

Please...

Please just reconsider.

If you would...

Just...

Just give me half.

Half would be enough.

She Qinglin.

Listen up.

You're not getting a single cent back.

If you don't like it,

sue me.

Got it?

Get out!

Mr. Lu...

Ms. Zhang!

Show him out.

Mr. Lu, please, just hear me out....

Mr. Lu...

Please leave.

Stop...

Get out of my sight!

Please leave.

Lu Sheng!

You listen to me!

Don't try me!

If I go down,

you're coming with me!

I give you an inch, and you take a mile. Leave!

Please leave.

Don't push me! I can walk on my own.

You're going to regret this!

Here's my problem...

(That makes you an accomplice.)

You were the one who told Skinner to do it.

I'm not an accomplice!

That's not what I meant.

All I wanted

was for Skinner

to scare him off.

Make him stop bothering me.

I never meant

for him to actually

kidnap the kid.

You scared me.

What are you doing here?

I'm begging you.

Please.

Mr. Lu,

I don't want the money anymore.

Just don't hurt my child.

Please, Mr. Lu.

Please don't hurt my child.

Please...

What are you even talking about?

Who hurt your kid?

If you say that again, I'll sue you for slander!

Mr. Lu,

I'm begging you.

I said. Get lost!

Did you hear me?

Please!

Just don't hurt my child.

I'm begging you.

Security!

- I don't need the money anymore... - Security!

Get him out of here!

Please, Mr. Lu!

Stop causing a scene here!

Mr. Lu!

Mr. Lu,

I don't want the money anymore!

Don't hurt my child,

Mr. Lu!

I don't want the money anymore!

This is inhumane.

No conscience at all.

I'm not that kind of person.

I'm only saying all this

because I want credit

for cooperating.

All right. We'll get to the bottom of this.

Don't leave!

Officers,

this counts as a major contribution, right?

Officers!

Does this count?

(Tianhai Lucky Entertainment Center)

Mr. Liu,

do you know Fei Yan?

Fei Yan?

Mr. Fei, right?

Yes.

He's a regular at Tianhai Lucky Entertainment Center.

Likes to spend big.

Do you know him well?

Officer, that's a funny question...

Let me put it this way.

I know almost everyone

who's been to Tianhai Lucky.

But knowing someone doesn't mean we're close.

Did something happen to him?

Do you have security footage?

We do, but not much.

And we only keep footage

for about a month...

Take us to the security room.

Of course.

Come with me.

(Tianhai Lucky Entertainment Center, Lobby, Hallway, Elevator, Corner)

Pause.

(Tianhai Lucky Entertainment Center, Hallway)

Mr. Liu,

is that him?

Yes, that's the guy.

Was that the last time you saw him?

Yes.

What happened to him?

Do you know...

Enough.

Thank you for your time,

Mr. Liu.

If he contacts you again,

please let us know right away.

Of course.

Helping the police is a citizen's duty.

(Tianhai Lucky Entertainment Center, Hallway)

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

We checked the client records for Tianhai Lucky.

Fei Yan really was a regular there,

but it all looked like normal spending.

Nothing unusual.

What about Liu Gang? What do you think of him?

Also seemed normal.

When we asked how he knew Fei Yan,

he just said Fei was a customer.

They didn't have much of a relationship beyond that.

I think Liu Gang is hiding something.

It felt like he knew we would show up.

Knew what we would ask.

Where are they?

Inside, I think.

Vice Director Yin. Xin.

Director,

we spoke with Wu Bin.

So far, nothing suspicious.

But he did give us

one lead.

He said he saw Lu Sheng at Tianhai Lucky

with a girl

who looked a lot like Zheng Weiwei.

Tianhai Lucky again?

Are you sure?

Place confirmed,

but not the girl.

He just said she looked like her.

Tianhai Lucky again...

(Lu Sheng)

(Fei Yan) What's the connection among them?

(Tianhai Lucky Entertainment Center, Cripple)

(Tianhai Lucky Entertainment Center)

Keep your dog under control.

If it gets in the way

of my business, I'll get rid of it. Understand?

Don't...

Don't get mad.

Why are you mad at a dog?

Did he scare you, Xinxin?

Go back to bed.

Don't be mad.

You drank too much.

Have some water.

Don't be upset.

What's wrong?

Did the police come by

with something serious?

Serious?

Fei Yan's already out of the country.

The cops have nothing on us.

I just haven't been sleeping well these last few nights.

My temples keep throbbing.

You're not scared, are you?

Have you ever seen me scared of anyone?

A tiny Anti-Abduction Office isn't going

to do a thing to me.

That little office

is exactly why Fei Yan ran.

You should be careful.

Don't come around for the next couple of days.

Just focus on running your yoga studio.

You could tamper with Fei Yan's surveillance footage.

It won't hurt for me to be here.

At worst, I'll just...

You have too much to say!

When I tell you to do something, just do it! No questions asked.

There are things you say

and things you don't.

Got it?

Got it.

Then give me a smile.

That's the smile I like.

That's my girl.

How much of what Lu Sheng said do you think is true?

He's not getting out of his sexual assault charge.

He's got no reason to lie at this point.

We need to dig deeper into Wang Guangqing.

(Wang Guangqing)

She Qinglin.

That name rings a bell.

Do you have anything to do

with his child's abduction?

Definitely not.

Officer, I'd never do something as horrible

as trafficking children.

Let me remind you

that this case ties back to Mr. Li.

Mr. Li?

Right. That incident.

She Qinglin rubbed Mr. Li the wrong way,

so he told me to send a couple of guys

to "teach him a lesson".

That part is true.

Listen. I don't want that woman anymore.

Send her back.

I'm done with her!

All right, all right.

Calm down.

Give me a couple of days.

I'll find you someone better.

Just wait for my call, all right?

What happened?

Who or what's got you

so worked up?

They're just some pathetic thugs.

They're not even worth my time.

Come on,

thugs are my specialty.

Tell me who,

and I'll handle it for you.

Lu.

Here's my problem...

And how did you handle it?

Be specific.

Well,

I was just feeling things out at first.

Before I could even get rolling,

I got a call

from Old Yellow Dog.

You mean

Huang Chuan?

(I don't know his real name.)

(Everyone on the street calls him)

(Old Yellow Dog.)

(Could be)

(the same guy?)

Why did he call?

Asked to borrow some money.

Finally,

you're here.

Dog,

what's so urgent?

We can't be seen together.

Cripple doesn't like it.

If he finds out

about this...

I'm desperate.

Skinner,

I'm in a tough spot.

You have to help me.

Dog,

you're one

of Cripple's

biggest suppliers.

You've got your own turf, just like me.

What happened

to you?

Don't ask.

The cops have been

cracking down hard.

They raided my territory.

Madam Hong disappeared

and took all my money with her.

You left all your money

with her?

We'd been living and running things together for 20 years.

Never thought she'd bail on me

when things went south

and take all the money too.

Dog,

sounds like that was true love.

Look, man,

things are heating up right now.

I have to get out of Linshan fast.

Please,

lend me some money.

I swear

I'll pay you back.

Dog,

why not

go to Cripple?

You think I didn't try?

But can you even track him down?

You know how he is.

I'm begging you.

Help me.

Please.

When I bounce back,

I promise

I'll pay double.

Dog.

I can't

lend you money.

That'd break the rules.

However,

I can hook you up

with a job that pays fast.

What job?

Well...

I don't know what happened

after that.

Wang Guangqing,

you say you're against child trafficking.

So why give Huang Chuan

that idea?

That's aiding and abetting. You understand that?

How is that aiding?

He wouldn't stop calling and pestering me.

Mr. Li needed to hire someone

to teach She Qinglin a lesson.

I never told him to kidnap a kid,

right?

Did he contact you again after that?

No.

Do you remember what he looks like?

In his 50s.

And

average height.

Kind of balding.

His most obvious

feature

is a mole

right here

on his face.

Bring in the sketch artist.

All right.

(Anti-abduction Office)

How did it go, Mr. Yin?

Wang Guangqing talked.

She Qinglin's child

is connected to Huang Chuan.

Here's his statement.

But Jiajia checked the system.

She Qinglin didn't file a missing child report.

Director.

Vice Director Yin.

Here's the sketch of Huang Chuan.

Take a look.

This sketch

is a big step forward.

Should I ask Chief Xiao

for approval

to issue a warrant?

Not yet.

No need to rush.

We've been after this guy

for 20 years.

He's slippery.

Issuing a warrant now

might just scare him off.

Right.

And we still need

more intel on him.

I already sent

Yan Lei and Jiajia to follow up with She Qinglin.

Let's hear what he has to say first.

(Kaiyi Trading Company)

(Company For Sale)

200,000, and it's yours.

We can negotiate.

(General Manager)

180,000 works too.

When can you come by?

Okay, got it.

Are you here to check out the company?

I can show you around.

We're police. We need your cooperation for an investigation.

What's this about?

We're here regarding

your contract dispute with Lu Sheng.

Officers,

that matter was already settled.

There's nothing more to discuss.

According to Lu Sheng,

you approached him about your missing child.

Um...

No, I didn't.

Are you sure?

That's not what we heard.

It's a misunderstanding.

Just a misunderstanding.

My son is fine.

Officers,

I'm about

to sell the company.

I'm done with business.

I'm going back to farming.

Thank you for your concern.

I'm really busy today.

I can't entertain you.

Please leave.

Please.

Let's go.

Yes, that's me.

Yes, I'm selling the company.

The price is negotiable.

She Qinglin is definitely

hiding something.

I think so too.

Let's report back to Director Deng first.

Let's go.

All right.

(Kaiyi Trading Company For Sale)

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

(Jiajia,)

(are you sure She Qinglin never reported it to the police?)

He didn't.

He said it was all just a misunderstanding.

But both main suspects

have already admitted to kidnapping the child.

If he's the victim, why would he cover it up?

That means something's off with the victim.

(Wang Guangqing, Old Yellow Dog, Madam Hong)

The case involving Lu Sheng

and Zheng Weiwei is connected

to Wang Guangqing,

and She Qinglin's son's abduction

is also tied to Wang Guangqing.

And both of them have links to the dendrobium trade.

We need to keep digging into She Qinglin.

So his son really is with him.

Good thing the boy's safe.

But why is he moving now?

Obviously, he's trying to avoid someone.

Yan Lei,

check the surveillance footage from the property management.

Director,

we found something.

Let's go, Cong.

She Qinglin,

we need to ask you a few more questions.

Officer,

I've already

told you everything.

My child is fine.

See?

He's right here.

I've got nothing more to say.

And

I'm already moving,

so please

just leave me alone.

Cooperating with the police

is every citizen's duty.

We won't take up much of your time.

This will only take a few minutes.

All right.

Here's footage from the security cameras in your residential area.

(Entrance Surveillance)

You're mistaken.

That old man is a distant relative.

He was just joking.

It was a prank.

He returned our son right afterward.

That old man goes by the name "Old Yellow Dog."

He has a history of child trafficking offenses.

We've been tracking him for years.

We hope you can provide any leads,

so we can catch him as soon as possible.

So your son really

was kidnapped before?

Moving won't help

if he's not caught.

If he did it once,

he'll do it again.

Do you hear that?

That man really is a trafficker.

What are you talking about? A trafficker?

What trafficker?

Our son is right here.

I'm not making things up!

The police are right here!

This is the time to tell them everything!

Tell them!

Do you want us to lose Cong again?

(Entrance Surveillance)

(That day was August 9, 2009.)

(I got a strange text while I was at work,)

(so I rushed straight home.)

Cong?

Cong!

Cong!

Where's Cong?

He's gone...

Did you call the police?

Not yet. I'll call them now.

Wait.

(I have your son.)

(Drop 30,000 in the trash bin at the bus stop by 9 PM.)

(If you call the police, you'll never see your son again.)

Do we have money in the house?

Yes!

Go get it!

(Sanitation Worker Rest Area)

Give me the money.

There's no one around.

Cong...

Quiet.

Let's get out of here.

Let's go.

Come on.

Did you get

your child back after paying?

No.

(Even after I dropped off the money,)

(our son didn't come back at the agreed time.)

It's already past midnight.

When is Cong coming back?

Calm down.

I can't calm down!

Will our son really come back?

I'm calling the police!

No! We can't call the police!

Why not?

Let them investigate!

If we call them, they'll kill our boy!

That's nonsense!

Let's wait a little longer.

I'm done waiting!

- Calm down. - Give me...

(Then I got another message)

(telling me to think carefully about who I might have offended.)

(That's when it hit me.)

It must be Mr. Lu.

I had no choice but to go apologize to Mr. Lu.

Please.

I don't need the money anymore.

Just don't hurt my child.

I'm begging you, Mr. Lu!

Please don't hurt my child.

Please!

What are you even talking about? Who hurt your kid?

If you say that again, I'll sue you for slander!

(But strangely,)

(he seemed completely clueless.)

(When I was at a loss for what to do,)

(the kidnapper sent another text with an address.)

(I went to the address)

(and that's where)

(I finally found my son.)

Over there!

He's right there!

- Cong! - Cong!

- Cong... - Cong...

It's me.

I'm here, Cong.

It's okay.

Let me hold you.

(I know where you live. Call the police, and I'll kill all of you.)

(I was terrified.)

(So I never reported it)

(and stopped asking Mr. Lu about the payment.)

(Later, I heard Mr. Lu got arrested.)

(I was scared those people would think I tipped off the police)

(and come after me again.)

That's why I wanted

to get out of Linshan as fast as possible.

That 30,000 was probably

extorted by Huang Chuan.

If they had been reported sooner,

Huang Chuan might already be in custody now.

There's one thing I still don't understand.

Why did Huang Chuan return the boy?

He got the money.

They already paid the ransom once.

Why stop there?

If he hadn't returned the child,

he could've blackmailed them over and over.

He could've even sold the boy.

It wouldn't be the first time.

So

what made him

back off

this time?

I don't get it either.

Do you think he caught wind of something

and called it off?

What if She Qinglin

had reported it immediately?

We were

interrogating Meng Gui at the time.

If he'd gone to the police,

there's a good chance Huang Chuan would've been caught.

He knew Madam Hong was wanted

and stopped She Qinglin from reporting.

He was scared Madam Hong would give him up.

And the reason he didn't want that was because...

He never planned to leave.

Does that mean

Huang Chuan is still in Linshan?

A few years ago,

we had a case involving the trafficking of women.

We knew the trafficker was Huang Chuan.

We set up checkpoints at stations, ports,

and every possible route.

But when the time came for the final arrest,

he got away.

He never came near

the checkpoints.

He slipped away through the remote mountains and forests.

That was the closest I ever came to catching him.

I think

I have a good read on him.

He's different from Wang Guangqing.

He targets remote mountain areas,

trafficking women and children there.

So the place he's hiding

has to be the mountainous regions near Linshan.

There's only one location that fits.

Mangma Town, at the foot of Shangrui Mountain.

Ai Xin.

Get in touch with the Mangma Town Police Station.

Have them issue a public notice

and mobilize the local community.

We can't let that sly fox get away.

Yes.

(Wanted)

(Wanted)

Sir,

how much are these sunglasses?

18.

What about this pair?

20.

Can you go any lower?

They are original imports.

That's already a good price.

My hats are imported too.

I'll give you a discount.

Take a look at them.

Director Deng.

We got word from Xu.

Our people

spotted Huang Chuan.

This is the screenshot.

All right. I'll go with Chang Rui to check it out.

I'll go too.

Mr. Yin,

it's a long trip.

Let's split up.

You contact the local police station and set up surveillance.

Chang Rui and I will head over to assess the situation.

Okay.

Be careful

out there.

Drive!

(September 5, 2009, Pengcang Mountain, Linshan City)

This is your stop.

All right.

Be safe.

- Chief Xu. - Chief Xu.

Join us.

No, thank you.

Just a few reminders.

There have been

a lot of mountain fires

lately,

so take caution.

If you see any strangers,

call the station immediately.

- All right. - Yes, Sir.

All right.

No problem.

All right. Thanks.

Chief Xu, have something.

Join us.

- Take care. - Take care.

(Forest Ranger)

(Police)

All units, listen up.

Time is of the essence for this mission.

Start the search from the west side of Pengcang Mountain

and work our way up.

Clear?

- Clear! - Clear!

Report any updates to me immediately.

(Forest Ranger)

Sirs,

it's dark.

Can I ask a favor?

What's your situation?

I'm just

a hiker.

I like to wander in these mountains.

But this mountain's a bit strange.

I got lost while hiking,

and now it's dark.

Can I stay with you

tonight?

No, you can't.

Something happened here before.

Sirs,

please.

Put that away.

No smoking here.

Look.

I'll check with my superior

to see if we can send someone to escort you down the mountain.

But staying overnight

is not an option.

I see.

Then...

Then

I won't bother you.

Thank you.

You two

keep busy.

(Linshan City, Nanjie Province)

Mr. Yin.

Got it.

That woman really

screwed me over.

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

Vice Director Yin.

Director Deng and the others are back.

- You're back. - Director!

Rui!

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

Get in,

Mr. Yin.

Mr. Yin, you're the hero this time.

We might not have caught Old Yellow Dog if you hadn't identified

his escape route.

Tell me how you guys caught him.

(After your call,)

(we got the forest rangers to lead us.)

(They said a hiker had gone into that area)

(the night before.)

(I thought it was strange.)

(Who would be heading that way at a time like this?)

Everyone, stay alert.

Things have been unsafe in the mountains lately.

Especially with wild boars running loose.

Hunters have set plenty of traps.

Don't wander off. Stay close.

Help!

Help!

Help...

Help...

Come and help!

Help...

He's the hiker

who asked to stay with us last night.

Don't touch that!

It hurts...

Don't touch that...

We wanted to have someone escort him down,

but he insisted on exploring more.

Look at him now.

Stubborn old mule.

Now he's in real trouble.

That trap is meant for wild boars.

You're not a boar.

You're Old Yellow Dog.

We got you now.

Just my luck...

(He admitted)

(he heard a wild boar)

and tried to hide,

but ended up stepping into the trap.

That thing

must've hurt.

We've got a nice present for the Detention Center.

Yes?

Who's this?

Boss!

Old Yellow Dog's caught!

Darn bad luck...

(Tuanyuan Restaurant)

Madam Zhang,

why are you still here?

Qian,

please give me a few more days.

I'm trying to figure something out.

It's not that I don't want to,

but I waited a long time for you to renew the lease

and you never showed up.

I already signed a contract with someone else.

They're coming soon to check the shop lot.

If they see you're still here, I'll have to pay a penalty!

Qian,

- I understand your situation... - Qian.

Qian.

Mr. Shi.

My men are here.

Why are they still here?

They're moving out now. Right now.

I can't wait a second longer.

Tear down those posters.

Tear them down!

Move the tables too.

- What are you doing? - Stop!

What are you doing?

You can't do this!

You're hurting my business by not moving out.

If you won't move, I'll move you!

Don't tear it!

What do you think you're doing?

Stop!

Give me that!

Don't tear it!

Don't tear it!

Let go!

Stop!

Stop!

Don't do this!

(Generous Reward for Finding My Daughter)

What are you doing?

♪What kind of person do you want to be?♪

♪A beacon in the night, lighting the way for others♪

♪A brave soul♪

♪No matter the role I play♪

♪My heart stays true♪

♪Through it all, I became who I am♪

♪I walked my youth with nothing to regret♪

♪Bearing love's pain, I fight for the impossible♪

♪Never letting down those unwavering eyes♪

♪Go on river, just keep flowing♪

♪With steady eyes, I raise my hand♪

♪The gentle strength of navy blue, one moment etched in eternity♪

♪Once I choose this path, I won't turn back♪

♪Let time come and go as it will♪

♪There's always someone behind the spotlight♪

♪What we cherish in time stays forever new♪

♪Just like my heart♪

♪It will never rust♪

♪This heart in navy blue♪

♪Will never rust♪WEBVTT

♪Will never rust♪