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=Sword Rose=

=Episode 23=

To the bus stop on Qingcheng Road right now.

Qingcheng Road!

Wait a second.

Lady,

just come alone.

You know the deal.

Alright.

I'll wait for you here.

Ranran.

There's word on Ranran.

Ten thousand yuan.

Ten thousand yuan.

Money.

Ten thousand yuan.

Ten thousand...

Right here.

Ten thousand.

Qingcheng Road.

Qingcheng Road.

Ranran.

Wait there.

Mommy's coming.

Ranran.

Mommy's coming.

Ranran.

Mommy's coming.

Madam Zhang!

Madam Zhang!

Where are you going?

(Tuanyuan Restaurant)

Madam Zhang!

Madam Zhang!

Sir.

Are you leaving?

Yes.

I'm going to Xingtan.

It's so late. You probably can't get out of the city.

There are night patrols.

Buddy,

think of something.

Madam Zhang!

Madam Zhang!

Madam Zhang, hold up!

At least five hundred.

That much?

I need to find someone to pick you up.

Alright.

A friend of mine is bringing something over.

I'll come find you in a bit, okay?

Hello?

Xiaoxing?

Director Deng.

Madam Zhang ran out after receiving

a call.

I couldn't catch her.

She got into a cab.

The plate number is

South C36279.

Alright, I got it.

Don't worry.

Okay.

(Yang Jiajia)

Jiajia.

Hello, Director Deng.

Madam Zhang just got into a car

and left Tuanyuan Restaurant.

The license plate is South C36279.

Please help me track her location.

Okay.

Let me know the moment you find something.

Got it.

(Yingbin Road)

How is it?

The car is on Yingbin Road,

heading east.

Got it.

I'm heading over now.

Notify Mr. Yin and Chang Rui.

Okay.

Alright. How much?

Twenty-six.

Okay. Here you go.

(Qingcheng Stop)

Qingcheng Stop...

Lady.

It's me.

Give me the money.

No.

- I can't give it to you. - Why not?

We had a deal.

I'm not asking for 100,000.

Just 10,000.

There's something going on at home.

I need to go back.

I can't let you leave.

Why not?

- I already called a car. - No.

- We had a deal. - You can't leave.

I already called a car.

There's something going on at home.

You can't leave. I won't let you go.

Madam Zhang.

No. You can't leave.

Yanyan!

Yanyan.

That's the human trafficker!

Zhou Hongcai!

Stay still.

He's the trafficker.

Don't move.

Ranran.

Ranran.

He knows...

He knows about Ranran.

He knows about Ranran...

Madam Zhang.

Director Deng, we'll take him back to the station first.

You take Madam Zhang home.

We'll update you if we get anything.

Okay.

Ranran.

- Ranran - It's alright.

Leave it to them.

Let's go home.

Come on. Let's go.

Let's go, Madam Zhang.

Let's go.

Yes.

Vice Director Yin and I have arrested him.

Get ready now.

We'll interrogate overnight.

What's wrong?

No idea.

I'll go check.

The tire's been slashed.

There's no signal here.

I'll check over there.

Mr. Yin.

Mr. Yin.

(Nanjie Provincial People's Hospital)

(Emergency Room)

Where's Chang Rui?

We tried calling him.

Couldn't get through.

Captain Han.

Mrs. Yin,

don't panic.

Mr. Yin will pull through.

Trust me.

Mr. Yin will be fine.

Mrs. Yin! Lei, quick.

Mrs. Yin.

Mrs. Yin.

Mrs. Yin.

Mrs. Yin.

Mrs. Yin, wake up.

Mrs. Yin.

Mrs. Yin.

Mrs. Yin.

Mrs. Yin.

Wake up, Mrs. Yin.

Wake up, Mrs. Yin.

Jiansheng.

Jiansheng.

Jiansheng...

Jiansheng...

Jiansheng...

Jiansheng...

Jiansheng...

Hello?

Chief Xiao...

Mr. Yin...

Mr. Yin is gone.

(Helping Citizens, Finding Lost Children)

(Frontline Fighters Against Abduction, Heroes in Uniform)

♪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♪

All stand.

Salute.

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

♪Let time come and go as it will♪

Salute over.

Remove your hats.

Observe a moment of silence.

♪What we cherish in time♪

♪Stays forever new♪

Moment of silence over.

Put on your hats.

Present flowers to the fallen hero.

♪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♪

(Martyrs' Memorial)

(The truck involved in the crash was stolen a month ago.)

(Zhou Hongcai died at the scene.)

(The truck driver is missing.)

(According to Chang Rui's account,)

(their vehicle lost control)

(after running over road spikes,)

(causing it to veer off course.)

(That's why they ended up at the scene)

(where the crash happened.)

This case

can be classified

as premeditated murder.

The provincial authorities are taking this case very seriously.

They've ordered us to set up a task force

and get to the bottom of this

as quickly as possible,

and bring the killer to justice.

Director Deng.

That's how anti-abduction work goes.

We have to understand the families' emotions too.

But sometimes there's just no way.

There are always a million threads to follow.

Charging into danger is easy.

The hardest part is dealing with the victims' families.

(Didn't Captain Han tell you?)

(You should rest.)

If we all listened to doctors,

every hospital in the country

would be filled with police officers.

This minor illness is nothing.

It can't be cured, but it won't kill me either.

The former director called it.

I'm almost at retirement age anyway.

Whatever happens,

I'll take responsibility. I don't mind.

(You're the backbone of our anti-abduction office.)

Thank you, Mr. Yin.

Yanyan.

Madam Zhang.

I came up with

a new soup recipe.

No matter how sad,

you still have to eat.

It's not too salty. Don't worry.

The people you miss

are wishing you well,

even if you can't see them.

(Tuanyuan Restaurant)

Hello?

Gang.

It's all taken care of.

Got it.

Lay low for now.

That old cop is dead.

I told you to kill Wai!

Why did you take out a cop too?

Stay hidden.

Don't show your face unless I call.

Got it.

What rotten luck.

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

Come in.

Captain Han.

Go ahead, speak.

I want to request a transfer to the task force.

I want to help investigate Vice Director Yin's case.

I don't approve.

Mr. Yin's case is a major one.

The provincial authorities have already flagged it.

You're not on the task force.

You can't join.

Right now,

just focus on your anti-abduction work.

As for Mr. Yin,

if you remember anything else,

report it to me.

Stay out of everything else.

Hello, Anti-abduction Office.

Yan Lei.

Help me look up the crash vehicle's info.

But the task force has taken over the case now.

Please, help me out.

I'll do my best.

Rui, the truck involved in the crash refueled three times

at a gas station near the scene.

Forensics found multiple brake marks

matching the truck at the crash site.

The crash happened here.

The gas station's here.

Only five kilometers apart.

Three refuels.

He was rehearsing.

Any other leads?

The rest of the data is classified.

They said we don't have clearance.

That's out of line!

Let me say it again,

I'm not transferring you to the task force.

And stop investigating on your own.

You have your own responsibilities

within the Anti-abduction Office.

Mr. Yin is gone.

Deng Yan is currently suspended.

Where are you needed most?

Mr. Yin was my comrade.

We worked together for over 20 years.

He died. You think I'm not grieving?

Listen,

our task force will do everything we can

to bring the killer to justice.

Their target wasn't Mr. Yin.

It was the trafficker Zhou Hongcai.

The task force will investigate.

It's not your concern.

If there's nothing else, get back to the office.

I'm busy here.

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

I wonder how Rui is holding up.

Captain Han refused to let him join the task force.

He's probably upset.

Let him cool off a bit.

I tried calling him.

He didn't pick up.

Mr. Yin is gone.

Director Deng is under investigation.

Everyone's feeling down.

Let's push through these few days.

Get the work done properly.

Will Director Deng be back?

Don't worry, Jiajia.

I believe

Director Deng is innocent.

She'll definitely return.

Mr. Yin is gone.

Deng Yan is suspended.

And Yan Lei?

He's been in low spirits too.

Especially that kid Chang Rui,

he barged into my office yesterday

and snapped at me,

saying we must

catch the killer

and give Mr. Yin justice.

I told him,

"Get back to the Anti-abduction Office now.

Get that place running in top shape.

That's the best way to honor Mr. Yin.

It's what he would've wanted."

He stormed out after slamming the door.

You're the head of the task force,

a cop with decades of experience,

and you're losing your cool?

Yeah.

The Anti-abduction Office

is going through

a rough patch.

Back when Mr. Yin was here,

he was the anchor of the whole team.

He was the glue that held all the young ones together.

Now he's gone.

But this is an opportunity

for them to grow through experience.

Right?

How's the Deng Yan investigation going?

There's been some progress.

At Deng Yan's home,

on the door lock,

we found something unusual.

Someone likely planted the money on purpose.

Then hurry and get solid evidence.

Clear her name and reinstate her.

Understood.

I've assigned people

to look

for solid proof.

Han.

Hang in there.

Chief Xiao.

Honestly,

I haven't slept well these days.

Mr. Yin keeps appearing in my dreams.

He just stands there from afar, smiling at me.

He said

he never once regretted

standing with us as a comrade.

I...

I really miss him.

Han.

Hold it together.

Don't worry.

Never thought the next time I'd see you

would be in a place like this.

Now that Mr. Yin is gone,

you need to be extra careful.

I remember when I first joined the office,

he would tell me,

"That's how anti-abduction work goes."

Back then, I didn't get it.

Now I finally understand what he meant.

I've always wanted to thank him.

But he'll never hear it now.

In the final moment of the crash,

Mr. Yin used his body to shield Zhou Hongcai.

That's why he died.

They got you suspended,

and got Mr. Yin killed.

That just shows they're desperate

and out of options.

So, you believe I'm innocent?

Why?

Because you're someone with conviction.

In that way, you're just like Mr. Yin.

Someone with conviction

can't be bought

or corrupted.

You'll definitely be reinstated.

Right,

Mr. Yin?

Xiuming.

Why are you back?

Is Wu at the company?

I think so.

Go get him for me.

Both of you, come to my office.

I need to talk to you.

Wu,

our company in Shencheng needs funds.

We've talked about this for a long time.

You personally guaranteed me

the money would be in place soon,

and you'd handle Fu Haochen.

So now tell me,

when will the money arrive?

As soon as possible.

How soon is "soon"?

When will Fu Haochen be dealt with?

Mr. Ye,

you know how it is.

Until there's a signature and a stamp,

nothing is guaranteed.

It's not up to me.

It's this late in the game, and they still haven't

signed off?

I can't wait any longer.

Mr. Wu has done his best.

I don't care.

I want results.

I want money.

Mr. Ye,

I have another idea.

It might be worth a try.

Who knows, it might just seal the deal.

What idea?

(Fu Haochen had a daughter.)

(She was born with poor health.)

(His wife went everywhere to seek treatment)

(for their child.)

(But in the end, the child died.)

(Since then...)

Wenwen.

(His wife hasn't been right in the head.)

Wenwen.

Wenwen, where are you hiding?

Mommy can't find you.

Wenwen...

(Fu Haochen cares a lot about appearances.)

Mommy's coming.

(He refuses to take her to a psychiatrist.)

(They've tried every odd remedy imaginable.)

(Nothing worked.)

What's wrong, Honey?

(Fu Haochen is under so much pressure)

(because of this)

(that he can't focus on work.)

Where is she? Where did she go?

Wenwen is dead.

You're lying!

Wenwen is playing hide-and-seek.

Give it to me.

Relax.

Everything's fine.

I was thinking,

emotional wounds need emotional healing.

If we could use

your connection with Bring Lost Children Home

to help them adopt a similar child...

(Perhaps)

(that would fix Fu Haochen's wife.)

Wenwen.

Mom and Dad are coming to find you, Wenwen.

(As long as we help him)

(solve his family's problems,)

(he'll definitely be grateful.)

This project

might actually go through.

Cripple.

You've been making quite a stir lately.

Wai

was going to expose our secret.

Do you think I could let him live?

It's just that

my subordinate, Wu,

is too bullheaded.

I told him to take care of Wai,

but who knew

he even dared to mess with a cop.

But don't worry.

I promise I'll clean up the mess.

If I have to,

I'll take care of Wu too.

Wai deserved to die.

After all, he would betray anyone

for his own gain.

As for Wu, don't worry about him.

I've already had him go into hiding.

Wu...

Wu?

You think you're the only one working under me?

Got it.

I understand.

You're still the top dog.

I heard you're setting up an overseas labor company.

What?

Planning to strike out on your own?

Cripple.

I'm not.

Cripple,

after you handed the business to me,

you wouldn't believe it,

it's been harder and harder to keep things going.

I've got to find us a backup plan.

Let's talk about my issue first.

I need you to do me a favor.

Just say it.

I'll take care of it.

I need you to get me a child.

What?

Things are so hot right now,

and you're asking me to get you a child?

You...

It's a risky job.

I'll make it worth your while.

I...

I...

Actually, I do need a favor

from you.

It's that overseas labor company I mentioned earlier.

The paperwork is just a nightmare.

I'll have Fei Yan handle it for you.

He's been in Qinmang.

I'll get started on your matter right away.

I've already found the child.

I'll send you the info shortly.

Deliver the child to Shencheng.

I invested a lot

in grooming you.

Don't let me down.

Understood.

(Wai is dead.)

(Now I'm the only one who knows)

(about Cripple's past.)

(Chances are, I'll be next.)

(I have to uncover Cripple's real identity.)

(October 21, 2009. Guang'an Road, Linshan City.)

Hello, 110?

My child was snatched.

Please come quickly.

I'm in the middle section of Renmin Road.

No, wait, I'm on Guang'an Road.

Just hurry and come!

Move!

What's going on here?

You...

Officer!

Please help me find my child!

Someone took my child!

Your child was taken?

Ma'am, calm down.

Tell me what happened, slowly.

It was that blue van that just drove by.

They took my child!

A van suddenly pulled over

and snatched the child.

I was completely caught off guard.

We're from the Linshan Anti-abduction Office.

Are you the one who lost a child?

There was a sideswipe accident here.

This woman is involved.

There's another party at the Guang'an Road intersection.

She'll be here shortly.

Ma'am, can you tell us what happened?

Officer,

my friend and I were driving

her child to preschool.

Then all of a sudden, there was a crash.

My friend got out to argue with them

while I stayed in the car to look after the child.

The child kept crying,

saying she wanted her mom.

So I got out of the car with her.

Then out of nowhere, a car came up,

and they snatched the child in a flash.

There's no surveillance here. Check the nearby areas.

Don't worry.

We'll do everything we can to get the child back.

♪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♪