Original subtitles

=Sword Rose=

=Episode 15=

Go away!

Go away!

This is just bullying!

Stop!

Who's bullying you?

Who is it?

Who's the landlord here?

I am.

60,000 yuan a year.

We'll rent for three years.

Madam Zhang,

when did you get

such a wealthy friend?

Sir, how should we address you?

Can you accept it?

Yes.

Here's the deposit.

Sign the contract with him.

Sure.

Qian.

What about me?

Mr. Shi.

We'll talk about the penalty privately.

Privately. Let's step out and talk.

Not a penny less.

We'll talk it over.

You're holding things up.

Go.

You must be Madam Zhang.

Yes.

Don't worry, Madam Zhang.

Your Tuanyuan Restaurant

won't need to move.

We don't have to move?

Yes.

On behalf of Dingshun Charity Foundation,

we've donated 210,000 yuan

to Tuanyuan Restaurant.

We hope

we can help you out.

210,000 yuan?

No.

Well...

Why would you

donate to us?

Mr. Ye is

Director Deng's cousin.

We heard about your situation.

Don't worry.

What matters to Director Deng matters to us.

He's

Yanyan's relative.

No.

We can't trouble Yanyan.

No.

- Madam Zhang. - No.

Don't worry.

Director Deng

can't decide on this matter.

It was a decision by our foundation.

Is that so?

Madam Zhang.

This is a good thing.

We should thank Director Deng.

Yeah, Zhang.

Otherwise,

where would we get that kind of money?

Then

we're thankful to the Dingshun Group.

Thank you.

Madam Zhang.

This

50,000 yuan

is from me.

We can't accept personal money.

No.

Madam Zhang.

Just consider this

doing me a favor.

Give me a chance

to do something

for these children.

Thank you.

I'll accept it then.

Don't worry.

Every donation

will be clearly recorded.

We won't waste a single penny.

Please pass on our thanks

to the company.

Sure.

We've talked so long,

yet we still don't know what your name is.

My surname is Wu.

Wu Bin.

The deputy general manager of Dingshun Group.

Just call me Wu.

Here's my business card.

It has my number on it.

If you need anything,

call me at any time.

Then

thank you, Mr. Wu.

Thank you so much.

Sit for a bit.

Madam Zhang.

Actually, I've got other things to do.

I'll take my leave.

If anything happens, call me.

Okay.

Alright.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Thank you.

Don't walk me out.

Alright.

Thank you. Take care.

Thanks.

What a good person.

Such a good person.

Tuanyuan Restaurant is saved.

It's saved!

Quick.

Quick.

Let's clean up.

Uncle.

Eat.

Thanks.

It smells really good.

Thanks.

Auntie.

Xiuming went to Shencheng again?

Yes.

From now on,

he'll probably spend most of his time in Shencheng.

But he told me specifically

before he left

to make sure I take good care of you two.

Or he'll hold me responsible.

He also asked me to take you out

for a good meal every week.

That kid...

Uncle, Auntie, here's to you.

He grew up with us.

He's like our own son.

No need to be so polite.

Here.

Thanks.

Dad, Mom.

Lin.

Yanyan, come in.

Where should I sit?

Sit next to your dad.

Alright.

Look how skinny you've gotten.

Here, we ordered a lot.

Eat more.

This is way too much.

We can't finish it all.

Now that everyone's here,

can I raise a glass first

to celebrate Yanyan

becoming director of the Anti-abduction Office?

Alright, cheers.

Here.

Being a director is no easy job.

Uncle and Auntie must be really proud

to have such a treasure

in the family.

He's the proudest.

The proudest of all.

Aren't you proud?

Secretly thrilled?

Of course, I'm happy.

She's a leader now,

and she's doing great at work.

Of course, I'm happy.

All the achievements

belong to the team.

They're all excellent.

They helped me a lot.

Plus, the increase in surveillance each year

is like an invisible net.

Criminals have nowhere to hide.

Look.

Now that you're a leader,

you talk the talk.

Yanyan's accomplishments

don't just make Uncle and Auntie proud.

Even I feel proud.

Even the girl at Dingshun's front desk asked me,

"Are you related

to Officer Deng on TV?"

Then they all screamed.

They thought it was truly a display of female brilliance.

Lin.

How did you know

Tuanyuan Restaurant was short on money?

About that...

We didn't want you to know.

Dingshun

has always had public welfare programs.

Uncle and Auntie told us

about Madam Zhang,

and Xiuming took it to heart.

He didn't tell you

because he didn't want to burden you.

This time,

we just contributed some money.

It didn't really solve the core issue.

I think it would be better for Tuanyuan Restaurant

to move to somewhere more formal.

Recently, we've been trying to connect

with the non-profit organization, Bring Lost Children Home,

to see if they can

merge with Tuanyuan Restaurant.

That way,

we can solve the venue issue

and also ensure

a basic guaranteed income for everyone.

This is great.

Alright, Lin.

Tell me more about it later.

I'll raise my glass with orange juice

to thank you.

You're too kind.

Cheers again.

We're all family, aren't we?

Right.

Cheers.

(Tuanyuan)

I've already spoken with Bring Lost Children Home.

They agreed to merge with Tuanyuan Restaurant.

You all can go there as volunteers,

and you'll even be paid.

Really?

Of course.

That's exactly why I came.

I wanted to tell Lawyer Sun first,

but I couldn't reach him earlier.

Lawyer Sun

has a lot of legal experience.

He could be the branch director.

Would you

all be willing?

Would you go?

Of course.

Liu and I are old.

We're slow learners,

and we don't know computers.

Will they

even want us?

Don't worry.

It's a non-profit organization.

They'll assign you

roles based on your strengths.

That's right.

They need to eat.

I'll keep working as a cook then.

(Tuanyuan Restaurant)

Well...

Having a job with pay?

That's perfect.

Well...

Will we have to split up?

Here's the thing.

Don't worry about that.

Once you're there, we'll explain everything to them.

Then, you can all work together

and support each other.

That's great.

Alright.

I'm in.

Great.

Let's wait for Madam Zhang's return

and tell her the good news.

Okay.

Okay.

Here she is.

Madam Zhang.

Madam Zhang.

Director Deng said

we're merging

with a non-profit organization called Bring Lost Children Home.

And we're moving to somewhere better.

That's great news.

Go ahead then.

What we meant was...

Madam Zhang...

Let's all go together.

I'm not going.

I'm staying right here.

I won't leave Tuanyuan Restaurant.

Zhang.

It's okay.

I'll talk to her.

Madam Zhang.

Madam Zhang.

Well...

Tuanyuan Restaurant

merging with Bring Lost Children Home

is good for us.

Yanyan.

I appreciate your kindness,

but

I really don't want to go.

I've just gotten used to living here.

I don't want to move.

I don't want to leave.

I'll stay here.

Here's the thing, Madam Zhang. Look.

Rent around here

is increasing.

If

we can merge with Bring Lost Children Home,

at least

we won't have to worry about rent anymore.

I can

sell the old house.

That should cover the rent.

That won't do. If you sell your house,

where would you live?

I'll eventually find somewhere to live.

Anyway,

I don't want to go.

Madam Zhang.

Is there something you're not telling me?

Yanyan.

Look.

It's been over 20 years.

Everything outside

has all changed.

You might not remember,

but that mall across the street

used to be a convenience store.

And that park nearby

used to be a hardware store.

Everything

around here has been torn down.

But only this noodle shop

has been here since you were kids.

It's where you and Ranran used to play.

Ranran...

Ranran got lost

right around the corner ahead.

After Ranran went missing...

(I took over this shop.)

(Tell me.)

(If I move away,)

(this place)

(might)

get demolished, just like the others.

If Ranran comes back someday,

everything will be unfamiliar to her.

She won't be able to find her way home.

Anyway,

I'm not going anywhere.

I'll wait right here.

(When Ranran comes home,)

(I'll make)

(her favorite vegetarian rice noodles,)

(sweet-and-sour radish,)

(and spicy dried beef.)

I'm not going anywhere.

I'll wait right here.

(Missing Person)

(Old Yellow Dog, Madam Hong)

(Huang Chuan)

(Wang Guangqing, Chen A'mo)

(Madam Hong)

(Fei Yan, Cripple)

Ranran.

Wait just a little longer.

I'll find you soon.

(Fei Yan, Cripple)

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

We've been looking for you for over 20 years.

Chen Fengmao

was abducted on July 10, 2005.

Li Shuyan

was abducted in Qingluo Town

on April 28, 2002.

Lin Junxuan

was abducted on September 2, 1996.

Zhao Qihong

was abducted on July 24, 1994.

And this girl...

Do you recognize her?

(Dishwasher, Waitress)

No.

You think you can get away

if you don't talk?

This...

This child in the photo

was also abducted

by you.

This one?

I remember.

It was a joke.

Later on,

I sent the child back, didn't I?

You took 30,000 yuan as a joke?

It's a misunderstanding.

How about

I return the money now?

I'm asking you if you admit it.

I...

Do you remember Luo Xiaoyu?

No.

How about Sun Xiaoguang?

Well...

I'm not the person you're looking for.

You've got the wrong guy.

I'm just a farmer.

I'm just

an old bachelor doing odd jobs in the city.

I just casually wandered into the mountains.

Who knew

I was caught in a wild boar trap?

Luckily,

you rescued me.

Otherwise,

I'd be dead by now.

I wanted

to thank you properly

and give you

a banner in appreciation.

But who knew

I'd end up

getting locked up instead?

I've really been wronged.

Wronged!

Are you done?

Officers.

I really don't know

what you said.

I don't know

the people in these photos.

How did it go?

He denied everything

and said he knew nothing.

He won't even admit

to She Qinglin's case.

If he keeps denying, what can we do?

It's fine.

Even if he denies everything,

he still has to sign the statement.

We can use his signature to verify the handwriting.

As long as it matches the handwriting

from the ransom note in She Qinglin's son's case,

he won't be able to deny it.

Let's settle the case of She Qinglin's son first.

Deliver this to the tech department.

Have them analyze it.

Okay.

Gang.

Didn't I tell you not to come?

Why are you here again?

Say what you have to say, or get lost.

Why are you so angry again?

Old Yellow Dog has never even seen your face.

What are you afraid of?

You're always cautious,

not leaving a single trace.

My whole business is falling apart,

and you still want to joke?

Say what you have to say, or get lost.

It's just making money.

Just traffic more girls.

Easy for you to say.

Skinner's gone, and Fei Yan went abroad.

The police are after us.

How am I supposed to traffic girls?

Just because they're watching us closely,

we should push harder.

What do you mean?

I have an idea.

You want to hear it?

What idea could you have?

This business

is hard to run in China now.

So don't do it in China.

We only recruit workers here.

Once they're abroad,

their whereabouts are up to fate.

Can we pull it off?

Of course.

You know what?

That's not a bad idea.

The police are working around China,

and no one would suspect that my business is still going strong.

If you ask me,

nothing is more vicious than a woman.

When a woman gets ruthless,

men don't stand a chance.

I like your style.

You're ruthless.

The moment I saw you,

I knew you were not like those fools.

Only you can team up with me.

You're annoying.

Huang Chuan,

nicknamed Old Yellow Dog,

was born on August 12, 1953,

in Pangge Village, Linshan City.

He left Linshan City at age 27

and moved to Xinyang Province.

Later, he moved around provinces.

He's a suspect in multiple trafficking cases.

Over 50 years old

with

average height.

Slightly balding.

His most

noticeable feature

is a mole on his face.

Based on the description

given by Wang Guangqing,

we coincidentally caught Huang Chuan

(in a trail at the southern foot of Shangrui Mountain.)

Don't touch...

Ouch.

You're Old Yellow Dog.

(Though She Qinglin didn't call the police in time,)

(which hindered our probe,)

(his wife)

(secretly kept evidence of Huang Chuan's crimes.)

Jiajia.

Everyone,

this candied haw was found at the scene.

Surveillance at the scene

(proves it was used)

(by the suspect to lure the child.)

(The tech department's)

(trying to lift fingerprints from it.)

Cong!

(Besides that,)

a ransom note

(is under handwriting analysis.)

(Due to late reporting,)

(the family didn't store the evidence properly.)

So the tech team still needs time

to extract evidence.

Once the fingerprints and handwriting

match Huang Chuan's,

the evidence chain for the case will be complete.

We can then prosecute Huang Chuan.

We'll also have time to dig into his old cases

and possible accomplices.

Comrades.

Huang Chuan's arrest

marks a milestone

in Linshan's anti-trafficking effort.

I have only one stance.

Anti-abduction Office, stay sharp and keep digging.

Criminal Police Unit.

Find Huang Chuan's address in Mangma Town.

Report any findings immediately.

- Yes. - Yes.

Eat first, Rui.

Director.

He's lost in thought.

Huang hasn't talked?

He just won't cry until he sees the coffin.

Experienced traffickers like Huang Chuan

are tough to crack.

Let's wait.

Vice Director Yin said so too.

Speaking of,

the tech department said

the results are almost ready.

Haste makes waste.

The more you rush, the less you get done.

I'll urge the tech department.

Rui, you...

He's even skipping his meal.

Delicious.

(Anti-abduction Office)

You should eat when it's meal time.

Have you eaten?

I have.

How did it go?

We got the results?

The handwriting analysis is out.

It proves that he wrote the note.

More importantly,

the DNA and fingerprints matched.

Besides,

his DNA

also matched

the hair

found in Madam Hong's rental.

Skinner was right.

They're a couple.

So?

Once you finish, we'll go interrogate him.

Not yet.

Let him be.

Let him mumble to himself.

We still have one last card.

Ai Xin.

(Sorry for making you wait so long.)

It's okay.

I think your place is relaxing.

You must find it healing to see them every day.

It's all thanks to Mr. Yin.

Back then,

if he hadn't told me to study grooming,

I might still not know a thing today.

Mr. Yin said

you're capable, hardworking,

and diligent.

By the way, Ai Xin,

did you come to see me

for something?

The trafficker who abducted you

has been caught.

Meiyu.

Do you remember his face?

We need you to identify him.

Tile worker, take a look.

Hiring?

Dishwashing and cooking.

Tile worker.

Sir.

What workers do you need?

Dishwasher and waitress?

Miss.

Can you babysit?

Yes, I can do it.

I've got experience.

Choose me. I raised three kids.

I've got experience.

I can do it.

Get in.

He took the younger one.

Sit tight.

If you obey,

you'll suffer less.

Meiyu.

Are you ready?

Don't be afraid.

Let's go.

Let's begin.

Bring them in.

Just look here.

Can you see clearly?

Let's move closer.

Don't worry.

Come on.

Raise your heads!

(If you obey, you'll suffer less.)

You'll suffer less.

Did you recognize him?

I think it's number 5.

Thank you.

Have some water.

You did amazing today.

Thank you.

I'll never forget those things.

They beat me

and forced me...

All these years,

I've tried to forget everything,

but

even in my dreams,

I still see his face

and what happened.

Don't be afraid.

It's all in the past.

Meiyu.

Listen to me.

If you're upset, don't hold back.

Let it out.

You'll feel better after crying.

No.

I won't cry.

He should be the one crying.

Before seeing him,

I thought

I would be scared.

But while identifying him earlier,

I wasn't afraid.

He's the one who committed a lot of sins.

He was caught.

I'm not afraid of him anymore.

Yes.

We're not afraid of him.

Do you know how brave you were

while you were in there?

You didn't just help us identify Huang Chuan,

you helped many other victims.

I thank you for them.

You're amazing.

It's all in the past.

I'm dying!

I'm dying!

Ouch.

Get a doctor.

It hurts so bad.

Get a doctor! Hurry!

I'm dying!

Cut the act.

That's enough.

You're almost in your coffin.

Still no remorse?

This girl is Ruan Meiyu.

I showed you her photo yesterday.

You said you didn't know her,

but she just identified you.

You may forget her,

but she'll never forget you.

You're over 50, right?

Think for yourself.

In your past years,

how many lives and families

have you destroyed?

Some of the people you abducted

are dead now.

Some might still be trapped deep in the mountains.

You ruined many families.

Don't tell me you don't remember.

You should know fate at 50.

And your fate is to face justice.

This is evidence from She Qinglin's case.

We've verified

that it matches your handwriting.

Including surveillance footage,

you can't escape.

Take this.

At the scene,

you heard something

and rushed to grab the child.

Cong.

(But you didn't notice you dropped a tanghulu.)

(Even though She Qinglin didn't call the police,)

(they still held on to that piece of evidence.)

(Your fingerprints are on it.)

You're probably wondering

how we found She Qinglin.

Right?

Wang Guangqing.

(He told us everything.)

He described your appearance.

(After 20 years,)

(we finally knew what you looked like.)

Wang Guangqing also gave us

one key lead.

He said you knew Madam Hong.

Who's Madam Hong?

You two were more than acquaintances.

I don't know her.

He said you two were a couple.

Dog.

Looks like you found true love.

We lived together as a couple for 20 years.

Madam Hong was also a habitual trafficker.

We found the rental she stayed in long-term

and found some hair inside.

DNA comparison

shows the hair belonged to you.

(Suspect's Hair)

Since

you've got evidence,

sentence me.

I did

all the things you said.

I know a bit about you.

You're well-known

in your circle.

You're not dumb.

Tell me

why you were so stupid.

You were fooled by a woman.

Says who?

Stop denying it.

Skinner already told us

Madam Hong ran off with your money

and left you to take the fall.

I'm telling you.

If you don't confess

to everything you two did,

we'll report you as the primary offender

to the prosecutor.

Madam Hong is amazing.

She'd done a lifetime of crime

and found someone loyal to take the blame.

You won't talk?

Fine. We'll stop here.

We'll continue later.

Wait.

Wait.

Officers.

I really don't know where she went,

but

I remember

the people I trafficked.

I'll tell you

where they are now.

I remember

this one.

Yang Caiyun,

was abducted at 16.

Huang Chuan sold her to a buyer in Wushun County.

Yang Caiyun,

was born on June 14, 1974.

She's from Wu Village, Shuangjin County, Linshan City.

On August 3, 1990,

she was trafficked at a market in Shuangjin County.

How do you know so much?

It was my first case

after joining Anti-abduction Office.

Even though I solved many cases,

we never found

Yang Caiyun.

What about her parents?

How are they?

They both passed away.

What a pity.

They died,

never seeing their daughter again.

I remember her parents

kneeling before us,

begging us to find their daughter.

This case has been like a thorn

that's stuck in my heart.

(Huang Chuan, Ruan Meiyu, Yang Caiyun)

Madam Zhang.

Look, there are fewer and fewer

photos on the wall.

Happy?

Yes.

Food's all served.

Seeing these families reunite, one by one,

I'm genuinely happy.

If our Ranran came back,

it'd be even livelier.

Yeah.

They're reuniting

one after another,

but we...

Yeah...

It's great.

I wonder

how my son is doing.

Maybe he's with someone else too.

It's all my fault.

Enough about this.

Meilian.

We have to stay hopeful.

Look at Anti-abduction Office.

They've

solved so many major cases.

They found so many kids.

We have to believe

we'll also reunite

with our families soon.

Yes.

I trust Director Deng.

Look.

She just took over,

and she has solved many major cases already.

She'll definitely

find Xiaoyu.

Yes.

We have to believe in Anti-abduction Office

and Director Deng.

We must have hope.

Have hope.

Yes.

Have hope.

Come on.

Let's eat hotpot.

Come on, dig in.

Tuanyuan Restaurant survived

because of you.

You've worked hard.

Let's eat hotpot.

Yes.

Let's eat.

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

(Huang Chuan confessed)

(he and Madam Hong trafficked over 30 kids.)

Their information has been sent to local stations.

Did Huang mention where Madam Hong is?

He kept saying he doesn't know.

What about Cripple?

Speaking of this,

it's strange.

He told me

Cripple hasn't contacted him for many years.

He even asked

if we had already caught Cripple.

(Madam Hong)

That's different from what Skinner said.

Does he know Fei Yan?

He said he never heard the name.

(Cripple)

Is it possible

that Cripple is already dead?

Someone else is just using his name?

Like Fei Yan.

It's possible,

but it's uncertain.

We have to catch Fei Yan to confirm it.

All connections

might be related to Fei Yan,

but Fei Yan is missing.

With Fei Yan gone,

we don't know where to find Cripple.

Let's not overthink it first.

Let's meet Mr. Yin in Wushun County tomorrow.

You go ahead tomorrow.

I have to visit Bring Lost Children Home

to see if there are

other merger options.

I'll come after I'm done.

(Cripple)

Tell me.

If Cripple's still alive,

where could he be hiding?

(Wushun County Police Bureau)

After receiving the request,

we began verifying the location

where Huang Chuan said

he sold Yang Caiyun in his confession.

There are 13 villages matching the description.

We've gone through

all 13 villages,

but we haven't found

anyone resembling Yang Caiyun.

In those 13 villages,

were there

other similar cases

when she was trafficked 20 years ago?

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