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This is the most depressing day of my life,

and it just started.

Lama Temple in the morning Forbidden City in the afternoon.

These two Japs are uncivilized bores.

Should tell them to stuff it

I'm Yang Rui. How do you do?

Check out that woman over there.

- It's a man. - You blind?

Let me see.

Shit! Not bad.

Color screen and camera...

Nice!

After this deal I'll buy one too.

Photograph the shit out of people.

You're at the top of your game now.

Seduced the boss's younger sister...

You're king of the hill.

What good is that if I can't play the field?

These past six months have been a cruel hardship on the women of Beijing.

Give me a break. Don't delude yourself.

Sir, some flowers?

To give to whom?

Your girlfriend.

Any girls worth a flower here?

Just Dollies here.

What's a Dolly?

You don't know?

The cloned sheep.

Those noses, those eyes, those chins...

They're all mass produced.

It's all because of that Korean actress.

Hey, there's a new girl at my Tae Kwon Do school.

Really hot, but sort of a bumpkin.

Everyone's after her.

Give it a shot?

That's not my type

I mean, she's a really simple, natural,

sweet young thing.

You like her?

Right now all I care about is money.

I don't have time for a maid.

How pretty could she be?

Yeah, it's strange.

A maid. Pretty...

Beautiful. Good looking.

Ready to cuddle up?

If I did and you told Zhongning, then I'd.

You think I'd do that?

But you don't have a chance anyway.

She's one of those woman warrior types.

Invulnerable.

Really?

I'd introduce you, but you might get your ass kicked.

Intrigued by the challenge?

He Yanhong, close the curtains.

Why are you still here?

Want to see you take it on the chin.

Take a hike, alright?

Why don't I just hide in the trunk?

If she ignores you, you can give me a ride home.

No buses at this hour.

Take a cab.

Miss He!

Miss He!

Were you talking to me?

Isn't your surname He?

Sorry. They usually call me He Yanhong.

That's okay. Today was my first class.

You don't know which bus to take home?

No. Just now looking at you,

you seemed familiar. Like we've met before.

I'm Yang Rui. Ring a bell?

Maybe it's someone who resembles me.

Your accent's not from Beijing.

Yes.

A southerner?

Sorry, but I should be going.

He Yanhong! Get in!

You call that driving!

And what about you?

Oh, you're handsome!

Today is Liu Minghao's birthday.

Join us for dinner?

Why are you so tough?

He Yanhong

Fu Chung's concert, want to go?

From now on, don't shut your cell off without my permission.

What if I can't find you?

It's none of your business.

Don't forget

I'm your boss.

If you displease me, you're fired.

Alright, hurry up.

Otherwise, you'll miss your plane again.

Oh, no. I still can't find my LV bag.

Help me look for it.

Over there, in the closet.

This one?

No, that's a Fendi bag. I want LV.

Get moving on that East Trade Center project.

What should I do with the kickback from the contractor?

What did Bian Xiaojun say?

He said to ask you.

Then just take it. It's only 20,000.

Barely enough for a nice suit.

I'm warning you, you better

be good while I'm overseas.

He Yanhong. Get in the car.

It's raining too hard. Get in!

Hurry up! He Yanhong!

Get in! He Yanhong!

I'm fine.

Don't be so stubborn. Get in!

You crazy?

It's pouring!

What are you doing riding a bicycle?

Is this necessary

I'm fine.

Well, I'm not.

I don't understand why a pretty girl like you

is wasting her life.

What's wrong? Something happen back home?

Let's call it a night. Go on home.

I love you. You know I do.

Let go!

I can't. I hope you love me too.

Does it hurt?

Don't move.

Where am I?

This is my home.

Then I must be dead.

No, you're not.

Why are you crying?

Oh, that's right. You kicked me.

Sorry.

You're up. Does it still hurt?

You don't have to work?

Got off a while ago.

Just now when I heard you cooking

I thought my mother had come to look after me.

I'm sure she's a much better cook.

She died a long time ago.

None of my girlfriends liked to cook.

I used to be that way too.

Too much bother.

And then you met a man you loved.

And learned how to cook for him.

And then you broke up. Love ran out on you

but you still had your cooking.

I just had a lot of dreams.

Dreamt my ex-girlfriends...

were mocking me.

"Yang Rui! You'll be punished for this!"

Maybe you're their goddess of retribution.

You believe in retribution?

Yes. Otherwise, life would be easy.

Was psycho yesterday when I yelled at you.

I've been totally out of it lately.

I keep trying to chase your skirt.

Sorry...

I keep trying to court you.

The more you reject me, the more I want you.

Getting kicked in the face. Like I was seeking retribution.

The time is wrong.

What?

The time is wrong. So there's no chance for us.

You always speak so mysteriously.

If you got hurt by a guy, then talk about it.

Really. You'll feel better.

Just like my situation now.

Nothing I can do about my broken heart.

Once you face it, it won't bother you anymore.

I won't bother you anymore.

Really, I won't.

And I wouldn't dare!

I admitted my defeat. But it's strange.

Strangely enough...

I didn't feel like a loser.

She started to warm up to me.

That night, I told her about all my old girlfriends.

Now that I think of it, a few were even prettier than her.

Maybe it's a blessing in disguise.

You like children?

Of course.

They're too noisy.

That's because you don't want to grow up.

Who says so?

Your behavior. Just like a spoiled kid.

Fine. I'm a child. Are you an adult?

Yes.

In that case, when walking at night,

children always hold the hands of grownups.

Can I hold your hand?

Who is she?

Didn't your P. I. Tell you?

I'm asking you.

How long have you known her?

Zhongning. I'm sorry,

I'm resigning.

Do you really love her?

Think it through clearly. Is she worth it?

Yes.

Alright, then have a look at this!

Look! Do you know about this?

I know her better than you do.

If you need to reach her, call her at home.

She's been laid off.

After they tear this down, I'll find a new place.

I'll tell you the address.

Okay. Look at him eat.

Here, let me hold you. Uncle must be tired. Right?

Time flies, flowers blossom again and again...

If only you are willing...

I hate you.

I really hate you.

I didn't know your girlfriend was so wealthy.

If Manager Ma from the school

I also know you have a husband and kid.

My husband died a long time ago.

My son.

Liar!

I saw the three of you

with my own eyes!

Oh, that's my friend Pan. I used to work for him.

He came to Beijing for a meeting.

Came by to check in on the two of us.

Really?

I work during the day.

My kid stays with the au pair, but...

What's wrong with him?

Little Xiong is sick. He needs treatment.

But where can I get 3,000 to pay for it?

Why didn't you ask me?

I called, but no one answered.

Do you know if there are any pawnshops.

Why?

I'm going

I'll think of something.

I got the money. 10,000.

Thank you. I will pay you back.

But is this your money?

I gave my car to Minghao as collateral.

Got 8,000 from him.

But you just bought it.

No problem. I'll get a new job soon.

I'll get it back after I make some money.

Your job...

Gloriously laid off. Zhong Ning and I are finished.

I already told you.

You should not have met someone like me.

I should be afraid of you?

My husband died trying to save my son.

It was my fault.

It's a man's responsibility to protect his family.

When I was little, my mom consulted a fortuneteller.

He said I'd have a great life.

If you're with me, things will keep getting better.

I love you.

Even though you're not that pretty right now.

Have a look in the mirror.

No wonder Liu Minghao gave me the money so fast.

Neither of us is good looking now.

Both laid off. We're finally a good match!

Little Xiong recovered and came home.

I convinced his mother to give up their apartment

and move in with me.

I sleep on the sofa, they sleep in the bedroom.

I used to just want to sleep with her.

But now I don't know what it is.

They say unemployed men lose their sexual desire.

So I actively sought out new work.

I found a job as a

laundry room manager at a 4-star hotel.

A salary of only 2,000 a month.

Nothing like what I made before.

But I used to spend so much money on clothes and bars.

I had lots of expenses.

Are you Yang Rui?

Please have a seat.

There's too much food

I've gotten fat the last couple days.

Chicken soup.

And chicken!

This is good.

From now on, don't call me He Yanhong.

Call me An Xin (Peace).

An Xin is my nickname.

An Xin?

An? He's got the same surname?

It's a long story. Tell you later.

Honey, eat up.

Have some corn.

Have you felt peaceful lately.

Probably the most peaceful

I've been in three years.

Are you Yang Rui?

According to section 385 of the PRC criminal code

you are under arrest for suspicion of graft.

They took my watch, wallet, belt...

"Yang Rui" become just a serial number.

Just like an ATM password, I had to remember it well.

Based on the evidence provided by Ms. Zhongning of the Guoning Group.

You accepted a kickback of

20,000 from Yaxin Construction

and never reported this, therefore the charge of graft.

Only immediate relatives were allowed to visit.

My father came to visit me once

and accused me of being reckless and self-destructive.

I asked him to give He Yanhong... No.

To give An Xin a message for me.

I could do the time.

But could she?

Would Zhongning do something to her?

My name is Shen. I'm from Hongan Law Offices.

Ms. He Yanhong hired me to represent you.

Where did she get money for a lawyer?

Her former boss Captain Pan is my uncle.

So we're only charging 20% of our normal fees.

About 40,000.

She doesn't have that much either.

She's already paid me. No need for you to worry.

Captain Pan is from the

Drug Enforcement Division of the Nande Police in Yunnan.

The police?

Let's worry about your bail first.

We'll talk about the rest later.

Okay.

An Xin.

Thank God. You're finally home.

All the ups and downs

in the past few months

have caused me to worry.

As if my past nightmare was going to replay itself.

My husband Zhang Tiejun lost his life for me.

You were framed and lost your freedom for me.

I really hope that once more I can see

that proud, carefree look on your face.

Just like when I joined the

drug enforcement division in Nande.

So eager to make my mark on the world.

I forgot to tell you: I am a police officer.

I grew up in Yunnan.

An Xin is my original name.

After I graduated from the Police Academy

I came to Nande,

a notorious way station for drug traffic.

I want support, please...

Three years at the academy created an atmosphere

a desire for battle.

That atmosphere is like a huge magnetic field.

You can't escape its attraction.

It controls you, as you orbit around it.

Full name.

Jin Weidong.

Age.

Thirty three.

Home address?

Gaotaizi, Nande County, Yunnan Province.

Profession.

Farmer.

Let me buy you some food.

No, I am not hungry.

You can eat it on the train.

Thought you loved Nande's drumsticks.

Nande makes me more nervous than ever.

An Xin, my mom has contacts in Guangping.

Not again.

Drug enforcement, it's... I think it's a man's job.

I'm not equal to a man?

It's too dangerous.

Pan told me you lost another officer.

A cop is prepared to sacrifice his life at any moment.

That's every police officer's honor.

If you were to become a war correspondent

I would support you.

You know I would never do that.

And I could never move to Guangping to chase pickpockets.

But you've already been here two years.

Must have gotten your thrills by now.

What do you mean?

What? That's how you see me?

Don't know why your father gave you that name.

What name?

Tiejun (Iron Soldier)

And yours is "Peace" Have you given me peace?

I worry about you every day.

After we marry, if things don't change,

we'll be like Ulysses and Penelope.

Even if I do it your way, and come to Nande

there isn't even a newspaper.

What will I do?

Cook.

You can be a house husband.

You're bad.

The train's here. Tea eggs are a Nande specialty.

Alright.

Auntie, a bag of tea eggs.

You got money?

How much?

Two yuan.

Thank you.

Bye!

At the academy in Guangping

I won the woman's Tae Kwon Do championship.

Tiejun covered the event.

The other medalists and I fell in love with him.

But he only had eves for me.

Every time he visits, it's an 8-hour train ride.

It's not easy on him.

I love him more than anyone.

But I also love the excitement of my job

I can't give up Nande...

or my colleagues.

After sending off Tiejun, I couldn't sleep that night.

It's good luck to get splashed during the Water Festival.

The wetter you get, the luckier you'll be.

That's against the law.

Then arrest me.

So early in the morning, what's all this racket about?

Go back to sleep.

You live here?

Come in.

My name's Mao Jie. That's my brother's towel.

It's very useful.

Thank you.

Put this on.

The toilet's over there.

Wearing Tiejun's clothes?

The Captain should have a word with Tiejun.

Why?

Won't buy you clothes until you get married!

It's not like that.

It's better to be a woman. You can wear men's clothes.

But not the other way around.

I'll bet your girlfriend would never wear your clothes.

Why?

Because of your body odor!

Now that they mention it...

This shirt has an unusual odor.

Very different from Tiejun's.

Sorry, I got off work late.

What do you want to drink?

Orange juice.

Miss, an orange juice.

The fat guy behind you

used to have a hotpot restaurant. Business wasn't good.

So now he sells fruit.

The woman in green behind me

she's from Guangxi. Sells cosmetics.

You upset at me for being late?

No. Look at these people. They all seem very smart.

Would could expect that I've stolen something from each of them.

What do you?

What do you think?

Journalist.

Journalists aren't the only people with inquiring minds.

A secret agent.

You've seen too many movies.

A real secret agent wouldn't tell you

he likes eavesdropping.

I give up.

My family's in the jade business.

I sometimes run errands for them.

And what do you do?

Guess.

You're light on you feet...

A dancer?

Close.

Athlete?

I teach physical education.

That's good. Don't need to talk much in your line of work.

Originally, I just came to return his shirt.

We talked for a long time.

Only after he dropped me off at home

did I realize I still had the shirt with me.

When I was in school

our coach made us run 10km a day.

I loved running by myself along the river.

It feels good.

I once saw a hawk hunting a chicken here.

Did he catch it?

Yes. I was only ten years old.

Seeing the chicken struggling for its life in midair...

I felt so excited.

My big brother immediately

pulled me back into the car.

He was afraid the hawk would come for me next.

Sounds like you're close to your brother.

That day, he secretly drove my father's car out there.

He was already in big trouble.

If his little brother got snatched by a hawk

he'd be dead meat.

He was only fourteen. Pretty impressive?

We're stuck.

This car was in bad shape to begin with.

Let's wedge it with a rock.

Sorry.

Yang Rui, remember the first time you flirted with me?

You asked if I remembered you.

I felt a sudden panic.

You reminded me of Mao Jie.

Not your appearance or demeanor.

I can't really say what it was.

All because I was afraid.

I avoided you. I savagely kicked you.

Are you okay?

- You okay? Sorry. - I'm fine.

Did you see that. I beat the champion!

Can't you see she let you win.

No, I'm just out of it today. I lost fair and square.

Get some rest. Go home and sleep.

Distracted by the marriage?

No way. I'm going to take a break.

Let's go.

Captain, you're back. What did the courts decide?

The driver got the death penalty, his wife got three years.

Unfortunately, the courier and the pickup both got away.

Old Four got away too.

They'll be back.

Don't worry.

It's going to be a long battle.

Don't ruin yourself by over-training.

I won't.

These drug dealers aren't all superhuman.

I know. But you've been here so many years,

and have arrested your share of big men.

Right. "The smartest hunter can't"

"The smartest fox can't escape the hunter."

Right. Here, take these with you.

Thanks. I'll be going now.

At the academy, I was first in my class.

Here I'm

considered a rising star.

I'm in love with.

Guangping's most talented journalist.

I should be happy.

But Mao Jie was the first to uncover my weaknesses.

If I died, would you miss me?

Everything's fine. Why talk about death?

An accident... car crash... who knows?

I don't think about death that much.

Ever cheated death?

No. You?

Me neither.

Then why are you asking?

This is dead meat... dead vegetables.

Good thing I finished eating.

If I died, you'd cry.

I'll probably have forgotten about you by then.

No you won't.

Mao Jie. I'm sorry,

but I have a fiance.

I should have told you earlier.

So what?

We can't see each other anymore.

Really?

Do you love him?

What's his name?

Tiejun.

C'mon, say

"I love Tiejun."

Mao Jie, don't.

That's also a dead love.

No, it's like you said,

"Only facing death can we find life."

You can't do it.

My mom sent some clothes for you.

Try them on later.

Spending money again. I don't have the chance to wear them.

Well, there here already.

I'm really happy about these last two articles.

General Manager Hu of Dianyong Industries is a devoted reader.

He owns the Guangping Hotel.

We can have our wedding there.

Tiejun.

I'm sorry.

Don't be silly.

I was wrong too.

One other thing. I'm not definite yet,

but I really want to tell you.

What is it?

Xinhua News is opening a bureau in Nande.

I interviewed with them, and think I got it.

We'll have to move into a bigger place, alright?

Great

I've seen the light...

Really fortunate people can turn calamities into blessings.

They find safety in the midst of disaster.

So I bought this.

Spending money again?

This is Kwanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. She can protect you.

Also I think...

Here, put it on.

I think Kwanyin's face looks a bit like you.

No it doesn't.

Yes it does. Especially the nose.

That big nose.

You're the one with the big nose!

They've been in there since 5 o'clock.

13, 14 and 15 are occupied. The rest are unoccupied.

Let's move.

Housekeeping.

Police!

- Don't move! - Don't move!

- Let me go! - Cuff her! Don't move!

Shit, you're hurting me!

Why should I talk?

It might keep you alive.

How many years?

No less than 10.

29 kilos of pure heroin is no small crime.

Talk.

Tomorrow evening.

Where?

Wuquan.

I'll get a map.

Be more specific.

The Wuquan ferry.

Who else?

I don't know.

The courier will carry a Big Elephant duffel bag.

I'll ask him, "Is it going to rain today?"

He'll answer, "No, but tomorrow it will."

And then we exchange bags.

Which ferry?

7:15. Wuquan to Huaxiong.

Excuse me, coming through!

It's going to rain today.

So Mom won't let you cross the river.

We're almost there.

Is it going to rain today?

No, but tomorrow it will.

Why are you doing this?

Not really suitable work for a PE teacher.

Mao Jie.

Get off.

Don't move.

What were you thinking?

You're a police officer. You just make friends with anyone?

Without knowing his background, how could you...

Where are we?

This is Nande!

There are traps everywhere.

How many times have I told you?

You'll have to report this to the bureau.

Otherwise we'll have more trouble.

I understand.

Don't worry.

I know how you feel.

We'll keep it confidential.

This isn't all your fault.

Let's just wait to see what the bureau decides to do.

Captain.

Have a seat.

The kids lips are sealed.

Who else is at their home?

His mother and father. Also an older brother.

They must be worried by now. You have an address?

Who are you working with?

You think we won't find out?

Why take the fall all by yourself?

Oh, the Captain's not here?

He's next door with An...

With 828.

Don't do it!

- Stop! - Stop!

Stop!

No! No!

Get him back inside!

Go on. Inside.

No!

No!

Let's go. Get moving.

I understand him.

He was asking me not to arrest his family.

It was the saddest, most desperate plea I've heard.

I couldn't imagine it coming from Mao Jie.

You inside!

This is the police! Please open up!

This is the police! Open up!

Any underground passageways?

I don't think so.

Trapdoors, rugs? Think hard.

The living room has a cement floor, with a rug.

Probably an underground passage.

I want you in that car over there.

Captain...

Go on.

Who is it? Freeze!

Freeze...

Stay where you are!

Freeze...

Completed the mission? I was worried sick.

Lie down for a bit.

I'm not tired.

There, there. It's okay.

Tiejun.

Don't leave me.

How could I?

Don't leave me.

I'll never leave you.

Let's get married first thing in the morning.

The bride and the groom have a toast...

A month later, we were married in Guangping.

My parents came from Qingmian.

Tiejun's mother complained it was too sudden.

But the wedding went well.

The Captain only gave me a week for our honeymoon.

He wasn't being insensitive.

It was because Mao Jie's trial was beginning.

The ferry was very crowded.

I walked back and forth twice without seeing the duffel bag.

But just before we arrived...

I saw a man

take the duffel out of another bag.

I approached.

Is that the man?

Yes.

Had you met him before?

Yes. His name is Mao Jie.

Do you know him well?

Not exactly. We'd met a few times.

When he realized you were the courier, how did he react?

A little surprised.

And then?

I asked him, "Is it going to rain today?"

He replied, "No, but tomorrow it will."

These were the agreed upon signals.

And then we exchanged bags.

Did he say anything else?

Yes. He asked why I was doing this?

What did he mean by "this"?

Your honor, I object.

Overruled.

He meant drug smuggling.

My son had no idea what was in the bag.

I told him it was jade brought from Burma.

Jade? He didn't find that strange?

Not at all. His father was in the jade business.

He didn't know about the drugs

in your house?

That was our business. He didn't know.

Any other symptoms, besides fatigue and headaches?

No.

How's your appetite?

It's okay.

Blood pressure's normal.

Let's do a urine test.

I was pregnant. Tiejun was ecstatic.

With a new family member on the way,

he had me eat for two.

Mao Jie was convicted as an accessory,

sentenced to 5 years.

I was a cop...

a wife...

a mother.

An Xin, here, eat something.

Wait, he just fell asleep.

Little Xiong ate already?

You're getting big.

Xin Hua temporarily canceled their Nande plans.

When I go back to work,

I'll leave him here.

He's better here with you and Mom,

right?

That's what I was thinking.

It's just like before.

You can come see me once a month.

An Xin. Telephone.

Coming.

Hello?

- An Xin? - It's the Captain.

I'm sorry to disturb your rest.

Could you return to work next week?

That soon?

Mao Jie is appealing. His lawyer wants you to testify.

The judge says you must return.

His brother Mao Fang is still on the lam. He might use the appeal

as an opportunity to free Mao Jie.

When did you meet Mao Jie?

April of last year. During the Water Splashing Festival.

On which date did you marry Tiejun Zhang?

Objection. Irrelevant to the case.

It is absolutely relevant. I'll explain in a minute.

Overruled.

July 8th of last year.

Mao Jie had already been detained, correct?

Yes.

What was your relationship to Mao Jie?

Friends.

Boyfriend and girlfriend?

You could say that.

Could we say that you slept together?

Quiet!

Yes.

Did Mao Jie know you were engaged?

I told him I had a fiance.

You were getting married, but not to him.

Thus Mao Jie became

a problem to be resolved. Correct?

Objection!

Fine.

You wanted to breakup with Mao Jie, didn't you?

Yes.

And what was his reaction? Did he agree?

He... He didn't really say.

What did he say?

He said, "You can't do it."

So he didn't agree?

I don't know.

Later, you ran into him on the Wuquan ferry.

How did you react?

Very surprised.

Surprised...

and happy, right?

What do you mean?

Objection! I object!

Happy you finally had your chance.

To put him in jail, perhaps even executed.

How could he disagree to breaking up!

It wasn't like that.

Captain...

Let me call you back. I've got something to take care of.

He won his case?

He'll be out immediately.

We have to focus on Mao Fang.

We've learned that foreign syndicates

are supporting Mao Fang.

How's the family?

I can't bring myself to call Tiejun.

He didn't call you either?

He's angry. That's perfectly normal.

He'll get over it.

Besides, you two have a child now.

Perhaps I should have told him sooner.

An Xin...

A phone call for you.

A reporter?

He said it's Mao Jie.

Hello, this is An Xin.

Don't have the courage to speak?

You can't do it.

You'll never forget me.

My Mom and Dad... You won't forget them either.

Why aren't you watching him?

Why should I?

I know I did a bad thing.

I haven't been a good wife either.

But his diapers are wet. You should change his.

He's not my child! I'm not his father!

Why should I change his diapers?

What are you saying?

Tiejun, you...

What are you doing?

The doctor said our DNA is completely different!

So it can't possibly be mine!

Tiejun. That's impossible.

That morning, in this room...

You agreed to marry me,

because of him. Right?

Right?

No.

Yes it was!

You discovered he was a drug dealer and couldn't marry him.

That's why you married me.

Problem solved, right?

I deserved it.

I was stupid, wasn't I?

I deserved it! Stupid! I was blind!

What did I do? Why would you do this to me?

Don't you have a conscience?

Tiejun, I really didn't know about the child.

I'll never believe you again.

I'm here to return him to you.

Move it!

Get in!

Tiejun! Tiejun!

- What is it? - Quick, set him down.

- What's with you? - Do it!

What's going on?

Tiejun! Hurry!

What happened?

What's going on?

Tiejun! Tiejun!

Tiejun!

The baby. Run!

Ever been to Beiqiu?

No.

It's smaller than here. Good environment. Safe.

Captain, please let me stay.

If I don't arrest the two of them myself

there's no point in living.

You're not just living for yourself.

Think of the child.

He only has one parent now.

You have to go on living.

This is a dangerous, brutal, long term battle.

Your personal feelings could affect your judgment.

It's very dangerous. You won't be thinking rationally.

Besides, the Mao brothers will be looking for revenge.

Then I'm the ideal bait.

Is the child bait too?

I've already thought of that.

I'll take him to Qingmian and have my mom look after him.

A child should be with his mother.

We'll catch Mao Jie for you.

An Xin, you're a good cop.

No matter where you go, what you do

you'll be the best. Believe in yourself.

Pan wanted me to forget the past, to forget Mao Jie

to forget An Xin.

So I became a young mother...

named He Yanhong.

But I never went to Beiqiu.

If I had to leave, I wanted to go far away.

Back when Tiejun was studying in Beijing

he used to tell me all about it.

Tiejun is gone. But Beijing remains.

When Tiejun gave me the Kwanyin Bodhisattva

he said I resembled her.

But he was wrong.

I look more like Medusa.

Now I have no more dreams.

Just quietly to live my life.

Raise Little Xiong.

I'm not suited for love.

After I'm gone,

your happiness and vitality

will return to you.

Okay. Any news?

20 days already. What's going on?

No. Do not make any inquiries.

Bye.

Why are you out of bed again?

Had some urgent business.

You're going to get me in trouble.

Alright.

Thanks.

My wife confiscated my cigarettes.

Worthy of a cop's wife. Very capable.

You want a smoke? I've got more.

Later. If we both smoke

they'll find us out.

You got a point there.

Captain, this man wants to meet you.

Alright, you can leave.

Hello, Captain. My name is Yang Rui.

An Xin's friend.

She asked you to introduce my defense attorney.

I'm out of trouble now. Thank you.

Then go home and be a good citizen.

Captain Pan...

What can I do for you?

I want to find An Xin.

Never heard of her.

Then what about He Yanhong?

Are you looking for trouble?

Out!

I have to find her.

I don't know.

Do you know where she is?

I don't know! And she doesn't want you to know either.

But I love her.

He's crazy. This Beijinger is crazy.

I've been on a train for four days,

to Qingmian and Guangping.

I've traveled a long way. I'm almost broke.

Let him have a seat.

If he passes out, we'll get a lecture from the doctor.

Here, have a seat.

Captain Pan...

Little Xiong!

Uncle!

What do you have there?

Let me hold you!

Did you miss Uncle?

Yes.

You did? Where's Mom?

Don't run.

The air's too thin. You'll pass out.

Where did you come up with 40,000 for the lawyer?

When my grandfather died, he left my mother a house.

Later she sold it.

I'll return it as soon as I can.

If a person's innocence can be traded for money

it's the only way.

The day I returned home

I was going to complain to you.

Tell you how hard it was in prison...

But when I read your letter...

I felt so ashamed.

All you've been through without saying a word.

What happened to me was nothing.

I told myself...

I have to find An Xin.

I must find her.

When others see two people commiserating,

they say, "stranded fish sate each other with spit."

But they forget the rest of the line:

"Better to forget each other in the rivers and lakes."

And if they can't forget?

Pan didn't want to tell me you were here

I told him I loved An Xin.

He laughed too.

I was very angry.

But the fact is...

I've said that to a lot of women.

Said it without even thinking.

Those three words are so meaningless now.

An Xin...

Let me stay with you.

How many times did I tell you?

You can never come back. Why didn't you listen?

Do you still respect me as your superior?

An Xin was worried about your illness.

You have no right to talk.

You found her

and should have taken her far away.

Why bring her back here?

For what?

We return to Beijing tomorrow morning.

Then go back to the hotel, and stay there.

Don't go anywhere.

Little Xiong, Uncle's not mad at you.

I wasn't yelling at you. What a smart kid.

Here, have some candy.

Salute.

Here.

I used to live in that stilt house.

Just downstream. Straight down there.

So clean!

Darling...

We're washing.

That's enough. Let's go to bed.

Okay?

Okay.

Let him play a while longer.

We'll put him in kindergarten in Beijing.

And Uncle will make some money, okay?

He wants to go back to Beijing.

Let's dry off. Mom will take you upstairs.

Tiejun was right.

You do look a bit like Kwanyin.

Kwanyin was imagined by people in trouble.

She probably doesn't really exist.

Well, since the troubles are real.

We can only hope that Kwanyin isn't fantasy.

Oops. I forgot to bring down his clothes.

Hold him for me.

Let Uncle hold you.

Good boy.

Mom's getting your clothes for you.

Let's put this on first, okay?

Which one to wear first?

No shooting.

No shoot gun... No shoot gun.

Don't come any closer!

- Put the gun down! - Mom!

Don't shoot!

Remember the story about the hawk and the chicken?

Yang Rui!

Yang Rui!

How are they?

It was a chest wound. Couldn't save him.

Don't worry, it's Mao Fang.

And the other?

Still working on him. It's a very serious wound.

Doctor... We don't want news of

his death getting out, alright?

- Sure. - Thank you.

They've got Mao Jie's plate numbers.

An Xin, go back to HQ with Qian.

If he calls, stall as long as you can.

We only need five minutes to trace the call.

Tell him Mao Fang is still alive.

If he releases Little Xiong, we'll free his brother.

You go on. I'll wait here awhile.

Hello? Hold on.

Hello. This is An Xin.

How is my brother?

He's alive. In the hospital.

You're lying.

Where's the child?

The child? You killed my parents.

We killed Zhang Tiejun. You still owe me a life.

Mao Jie, listen to me...

You're his father.

Father? I know you're just stalling for time.

Really.

I wish it weren't true.

We've already removed one bullet. He's still alive. It's a miracle.

Good work.

But there's still a bullet lodged in his spine.

We don't have the right equipment. We need to move him to Kunming.

Alright. Thank you.

Captain, we've located the car.

Where?

On the road to Qinghu.

Okay, let's go see it.

Hello?

Is it true?

Where is he?

Is it true or not?

If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do.

If you want a life, take mine.

But the child is innocent.

He's only three. I beg you.

Alright. Come by yourself.

And I'll return him to you.

"Only facing death can we find life." Remember?

Only facing death can we find life.

Wait for me.

Where is that?

- Don't come near! - An Xin!

I have to go alone.

- An Xin! - Don't come any closer.

Don't do this. Calm down.

Tell us the address.

The car keys...

Quick.

I should apologize to you,

and to Captain Pan.

This is between Mao Jie and me.

I have to settle it myself.

Think of it as my last assignment.

Out of the way!

An Xin!

I know. I saw her.

Mao Jie, here I am.

He's dead, isn't he?

My brother's dead too, right?

My whole family's dead, right?

There's only you and me.

Your gun?

Why don't you use it?

This gun...

I brought it here to kill you.

But,

I keep hearing your voice in my head.

I know Little Xiong is gone.

I'm taking you in.

You want me to kill him.

Tell me... Say it...

The kid isn't mine!

C'mon.

Send me off to be with him.

Say it.

The kid isn't mind, then I'll spare you.

The kid is mine.

And you're his father.

Say it again.

He's mine. And you're his father.

You're lying.

An Xin! An Xin!

Wake up!

I'm sorry.

Hang on!

I don't believe it.

That's up to you.

Little Xiong is dead. So is An Xin.

It was He Yanhong who died.

You gave her a new name again.

Hid her somewhere no one can find her.

The Mao brothers are dead. There's no need.

She wanted me to give this to you.

One day, when you're my age, you'll understand.

Some people waste their lives in this world.

Vanishing just as fast as they appear.

But others you can never forget.

To be unforgotten is to be alive.

Love... I don't understand.

But I do understand hope.

An Xin?