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[The Knockout]

[Episode 6]

The Tang brothers

from the Old Factory Street did it.

I didn't ask them to do that.

It has nothing

to do with me.

I didn't expect that

you still respect me so much

despite me being an old man.

Right?

It's over then.

As usual,

you two shake hands and make peace.

Take our kid to the airport immediately.

Stop asking questions.

I'm on my way now.

Boss.

Boss, here we are.

Who are you?

Xu.

What do you mean?

Aren't you leaving?

Let me see you off.

We have already

made peace.

You're breaking your promise.

But Lei came to my dream every day.

He begged me

to not spare you.

You know,

I only have one child.

I have to listen to him.

Uncle Tai won't let you off.

Uncle Tai.

I call him uncle because I still respect him.

If I didn't respect him anymore,

he'd be dead to me.

Xu Jiang.

Lei's death was really an accident.

Xu Jiang.

My family has nothing to do with this.

Please let my wife and children go.

Okay.

Today,

I'll make an exception and follow the rules.

Call them

to inform them. Go.

Hello?

Come on.

Bury him.

Brother.

What?

Out with it.

I got the news

about the Tang brothers.

This is their photo.

Wait a minute.

They look like they will die at a young age.

Ms. Zhang, I wish your business is booming!

Clean this up.

Brother Qiang.

What would you like?

Give me a piece of paper.

Fix it here.

Now.

Good luck with your business!

Tang Xiaohu.

Who are you?

Eighty is enough for this one.

[Qiangsheng PHS Specialty Store]

This one is 200 because

it is a national mobile plan.

That's right. It means

you can answer the phone all over the country

using this PHS phone.

This phone's battery life is very long.

It can last for three days.

Yong.

Come and help.

Hold on. My colleague will

explain it to you.

Hello.

Brother Qiang,

can you talk now?

Go ahead.

Xiaohu hasn't been home for days.

Where did he go?

I don't know.

Has this happened before?

Never.

He always updates me on

whatever he does.

He even told me

about his girlfriend.

I sent everyone to look for him.

But there's no news about him.

Brother Qiang,

have you seen the news these days?

The news said

the dead man

is Xu Lei.

He's Xu Jiang's son.

His father is the big boss of the Platinum Palace,

the most ruthless gangster boss

in our area.

Xiaolong, listen.

Xu Lei's death was an accident.

Brother Qiang,

only you know

how Xu Lei died.

Just leave it.

I'll handle it.

Sheng.

What are you doing?

Nothing. I came out to answer a call.

Why did you come out?

To look for you.

Look after the store for me.

I need to go to the market.

I have something to do.

Give it to me.

Don't wait for me for lunch.

[Jinghai Public Security Bureau]

Gao.

Officer An, Officer Li.

I was looking for you.

Let's talk in the car.

Okay.

Officer An. Officer Li.

You came at the right time.

We'll be leaving the city soon.

Are you going to handle a big case?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Well,

can you do me a favour?

A neighbour of mine

hasn't been home for days.

Can you help me find him?

What's your neighbour's name?

Tang Xiaohu.

Didn't you have a bad history with him?

You turned enemies into friends?

Not really.

Well,

we used to be in the same factory.

Our parents know each other.

Sometimes, it's just a small matter.

It's all in the past.

Gao, you're so kind.

Have you forgotten

how they bullied you before?

Not anymore.

After you came last time,

they've been quite nice to me.

How long has he been missing?

Have you reported it to the police?

It's been three days.

Not yet.

I was wondering

if you could help me find him.

We should call the police.

The missing person cases should be handled by the police station,

not our Criminal Police Unit.

I suggest you

report to the police station first.

If there is any progress,

I will ask around for you.

Okay, I'll go back

to discuss with his brother

and report to the police station.

I will get going now. Thank you.

Gao,

I told you

not to hang out with those people.

No.

We're not hanging out together.

I am just helping out as a neighbour.

Okay, we're leaving.

Bye.

Good luck.

Go to the police station and report it.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

The hand.

Okay.

The plasma TV

is the same as mine.

Where did you get the money?

I bought it with the money I earned myself.

You know who I am

and

what I come here for.

What you think is all shown on your face.

You are not very shrewd, bastard.

Fine.

You are considered as

a big shot in Jinghai.

Let me go.

Let's fight one-on-one.

Let you go?

Don't you want to know

where your brother is?

I know

you got him.

Two days.

We've been beating him for two days and he's still alive.

I treat you as a smart person.

Don't treat me like a fool,

okay?

You just want to know

who else

was involved

in killing your son, right?

Yes.

My brother didn't tell you

because he knew

if he told you,

both of us would die.

You're much smarter than your brother.

Xu Jiang.

Why should I tell you?

Fine.

If you don't tell me,

I'll send a part of your brother

every day.

I'll make you look forward to it

as if you are listening to a story.

Okay?

You can do nothing even if I tell you.

He has a backer.

He has the police as his backer.

The police?

Is his surname Meng?

Or An?

Right, his surname is An.

The bastard

whose surname is An

always haunts me.

Now I see the reason.

I see.

So what?

Mr. Xu,

you're a big shot.

You don't have to

lower yourself

to the same level like us.

Just spare my brother's life.

I'll do anything for you.

Bring your accomplice to me.

Smash the TV when you leave.

Who are you to

use the same product as mine?

We brought you

a document today.

It's very important.

Take a look.

[Jinghai Public Security Judicial Expertise Institute] [Paternity Relationship Identification Report]

I can't read.

Okay, let me read it for you.

This is a

paternity relationship identification report

issued

by the Public Security Judicial Expertise Institute.

The judicial identification license number is

500021217.

This report is quite long.

Let me read it to you.

Sixth, appraisal.

According to the DNA test result,

the sample of the potential father

cannot be excluded

as that of the biological father

of the tested child.

Based on testing results

obtained from analysis

of the 15 DNA loci listed,

the probability

of paternity

is

99.9999%.

Do you understand?

What do you mean?

You don't understand?

It means

you have a child

and she is alive.

Huang Cuicui

didn't have an abortion.

You have a daughter.

She is six years old.

Do you have a photo?

Yes.

Let me see.

You assaulted cellmates and abused prison guards.

Do you think

you are qualified to be a father now?

Officer,

I promise you.

From now on, I'll change.

I won't beat anyone or say any dirty words.

I'll obey the rules.

It took Officer An a lot of time

to investigate your case.

Do you think

this DNA test is cheap?

He spent almost a month's salary on that.

It's not about money.

He really wants to help you.

Why would he do that?

Think about it.

If not for your own sake, make some change for your daughter.

Atone for your crime

and try to get out of here early.

Understand?

Yes.

According to our rules,

I really can't show you the photo.

Why?

Because we need to

ask the permission

of your daughter

and

her current guardians.

You can only see the photo after we get their permission.

Moreover,

I helped you.

So you have to do me a favour too.

Behave yourself

and try to reduce your sentence to get out of here early.

Alright?

Officer An.

Thank you.

Alright then.

Okay.

Officer An,

last time you asked me about

the death of Huang Cuicui.

Someone came to my mind.

He knows Huang Cuicui too.

But he has been released.

Who is it?

I don't remember his name.

His nickname is Crazy Donkey.

Okay, thank you.

Wait.

There's another one who hasn't been released.

He's in the same prison with me.

He will be released next month.

He and the Crazy Donkey

are sworn brothers.

His nickname is Pock.

Director An, according to the information we got,

we found a man

called Pock in the prison.

This Pock got well

with the Crazy Donkey in prison

and they became good buddies.

Through the painstaking persuasion of

me and An Xin,

Pock agreed to our plan.

He's willing to make contributions

to help us.

So we would like to

apply for a permission for him

to release him early.

I think we can give it a try.

Donkey, you scared me.

You've lost weight.

Have a seat.

Brother.

What's wrong?

Are you sick?

I'm fine.

Why do you live here?

The police are looking for me.

I understand.

What's the reason this time?

I was screwed by a snitch.

Who is this?

Is he from the underworld?

Brother, tell me who it is.

I'll kill him now.

Sit down.

Why are you still so reckless?

Now that you are released,

just follow

the rules outside.

I don't care.

I only have two rules.

One is money,

and the other one is my brother.

No one can lay a finger on you.

Tell me who he is.

Sit down.

I'll welcome you to a dinner

at Platinum Palace.

Platinum Palace?

Is it a nightclub?

When I was in the prison,

I heard from the newcomer

that the most popular place

is Platinum Palace.

That's our territory.

If I don't go out, I'll be bored to death.

Let's go.

Pock.

Have a good drink and enjoy.

I'll make a call outside.

When I'm back,

let's all get drunk.

Boss, my name is Juan'er.

-Okay. -Let me feed you.

Boss.

How did you get here?

I came through the door of the basement.

No one saw me.

The police came with you.

It wasn't me!

I didn't say it was you.

Why are you so nervous?

I've been watching him for days.

It seems that officer An Xin

has fixed his eyes on me.

An Xin.

I'll kill him sooner or later.

You stay here.

I'll teach him a lesson.

Zhou.

What do you mean?

Can't you see

we are on a mission here?

We're sent by the Procuratorate.

Is An Xin here?

Who?

An Xin.

That's me.

Someone reported that

there is tunneling

between you and Xu Jiang, the owner of the Platinum Palace.

Now, we would need you to withdraw from the special investigation team

and come with us for investigation.

Xu Jiang and I?

Tunneling?

The biggest benefit he'd give me

is at most a third-class merit.

It even depends on me whether I want it or not.

The sooner we get to know about it, the sooner we end it.

I don't think it's appropriate.

Li,

An Xin was

on a mission.

Meng,

are you

condemning me now?

I didn't mean that.

I think

you can let me know in advance

before anything.

I brought him back

to help with the investigation.

A clean hand wants no washing.

Meng.

The colleagues of the Procuratorate

are just following the rules.

The People's Procuratorate Office of the city received a real-name report

about An Xin's problem.

You have to understand this.

Besides,

the leader of the Municipal Party Committee

personally supervised the implementation by name at the Standing Committee.

What can I do?

Which leader?

Mayor Zhou or Secretary Jiao?

I...

Just stop asking.

You will be transferred to

the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission next year.

Don't

give yourself another name of

interfering in investigation.

Alright.

Rest early. Bye.

Bye.

How can I stoop and bow before the men in power,

and so deny myself a happy hour?

Do you want to be punished again?

Come in.

Deputy Director An.

How is the investigation of the Procuratorate

on An Xin?

We don't know yet.

Pock is developed by An Xin.

He trusts him a lot.

Now An Xin can't come back.

We can't continue our work.

They'll find out soon.

Be patient.

Believe in the colleagues in the Procuratorate.

I bought from Zhou Ji store.

Have something sweet.

Don't pull a long face.

Do you remember

we were like that when we were young?

At that time, I thought

the river was very long that

I couldn't get to the end after running for a long time.

I grew up in a blink of an eye.

It's like I am able to reach here in just a few steps.

You were short at that time.

Well,

this is my last vacation.

You're fired by the school?

I will go back to Beijing for my internship.

I graduated from graduate school.

Haven't you got anything

to tell me?

Take care.

How dare you!

You...

You are annoying.

This time I go back to Beijing,

it will be a while until I come back.

I plan to

find a good job in Beijing.

After my parents retire,

I will bring them over

and try to settle down in Beijing.

What about you?

Just being a policeman here

forever?

Of course.

Wasn't that my dad...

Do you know

when it happened to my dad

that year,

there were two families that wanted to adopt me?

Who else besides Uncle An?

Your dad.

My dad?

Why didn't you come to my house?

Wouldn't I have to have your family name

if I went to your family?

My family name is so beautiful.

I would love to have a silly brother.

I...

Don't want to be your brother forever.

You dislike me?

I mean I...

I don't want to

only be your brother.

Then do you...

Do you want to consider

going to Beijing with me?

Why would I go to Beijing?

Change your lifestyle.

I'm from Jinghai.

And maybe

because of my dad,

I just think

I might not be able to do anything else in my life

if I am not a policeman.

But I don't want to repeat

my mum's life again.

You...

Really don't want to think about it?

Not that...

Pock.

I'll call you later.

I have to...

When are you leaving?

Sunday.

I'll give you a ride.

Where is it?

Behind that door.

How many of them?

Just one.

Tang Xiaolong.

What are you doing?

Brother Qiang.

Brother Qiang, they asked me to kill you

so they will let Xiaohu go.

Brother Qiang, hang in there.

I'll be quick, Brother Qiang.

Brother Qiang.

Brother Qiang.

Brother Qiang, I'm sorry.

Brother Qiang! Brother Qiang!

They want to kill Xiaohu.

I only have one brother.

Brother Qiang.

Brother Qiang, I was wrong.

Brother Qiang, I was wrong.

Do you know

what is Xu Jiang afraid of?

Do you know?

What is he afraid of?

He's afraid of people like us who would risk our lives.

Trust me.

I can save your brother.

[Incoming call]

Brother Qiang.

Brother Qiang.

Brother Qiang.

It's from Xu Jiang.

It's from Xu Jiang.

Brother Qiang, it's from Xu Jiang.

Does Xu Jiang know my name?

No.

Don't let him know who I am.

Answer the phone and ask about Xiaohu.

Xu Jiang.

How is it?

I'm still working on it.

I want to talk to Xiaohu.

Damn you!

Three days.

He said there are three days left.

I heard it.

I'm in the dark now,

while he is an easy target.

What are you afraid of?

I'll take you to save your brother.

Don't hit me! Don't hit me!

I know nothing.

Eat.

Bro, please

let me go.

I have money. I have a lot of money.

If I let you go,

I'll die.

How about this?

Please take a message for me secretly.

My name is Tang Xiaohu.

My brother is Tang Xiaolong.

We're at the Old Factory Street.

Everyone in the market knows me.

If you find my brother,

he will give you a lot of money.

Aren't you doing this

for money?

Shut up.

Brother.

Who is this?

Ying Zi.

I want to text her

to see if she still uses her phone.

[Ying]

Pock.

I gave you phone

for us to keep in touch,

not for you

to do nonsense.

Brother.

What is this guy up there?

Who is he?

Don't ask.

I just want money.

Can you give me a job

that makes money quickly?

I'm always here looking after him every day.

When can this end?

How long have you been here?

And you're already impatient.

You'll have a chance to make a fortune.

[Jinghai Public Security Bureau]

Master, look.

This is a message that

An Xin received from Pock.

Tang Xiaohu. Old factory Street.

[Criminal Investigation Unit Office]

Tang Xiaohu?

The hooligan in the market.

Gao Qiqiang met us

a few days ago

at the door.

He said

that Tang Xiaohu was missing.

I think these two things

are related.

Master,

I've met this person

with An Xin.

We can ask him.

That will do, right?

I'll go with you.

Excuse me.

Master, what... what about me?

You just wait steadily

for

the investigation result.

Let's go.

Who is it?

Police!

Open the door!

Who is it?

Li Xiang, open the door.

Why didn't you open the door?

What are you waiting for?

Officer Li.

Gao.

Why are you here?

Isn't Xiaolong's brother

missing?

He's in a bad mood.

So, I came to accompany him.

This is our chief of the brigades.

He is here to understand the situation.

Hello.

You two now

get along really well.

You even can have tea together.

We've known each other since childhood.

Well...

Just quarreling.

It's all in the past.

Have a seat.

What happened to your face?

He fell in the market.

Yes.

I was drunk that day.

Have a seat.

Have a seat.

Sit.

Don't be nervous.

Say whatever I ask you.

Okay.

Sit.

Tang Xiaohu is your brother, right?

Yes.

I heard that he hasn't been home for a long time.

I'm asking you. Why are you looking at him?

It's been five days.

Why didn't you call the police?

Here's the thing, officer.

The first two days when Xiaohu went missing,

I actually went to

Officer Li and Officer An.

I was wondering

if they could

help me look for my him

using their personal friends connection.

Because Xiaolong said

his brother used to gamble too.

After losing money,

there are debt collectors after him.

He really hid

because of gambling debts.

It is considered illegal nevertheless.

So, if I called the police,

the police will find him.

I didn't dare to call the police.

Really?

Yes, Gao doesn't allow me to call the police.

Call him now.

What are you touching?

Looking for my phone.

It's here!

Let me call him.

Is this Xiaohu's number?

Yes.

Hello,

the person you called is not reachable.

His phone is also off.

Okay, I heard it.

When was the last time you saw him?

Where?

Five days ago.

At the market.

Zhao asked me to drink that day.

I went with him.

But he didn't.

I was drunk that night

and he didn't come back.

I went to the market the next day.

How you offended Xu Jiang.

I...

Do you know Xu Jiang?

I don't know him.

I don't know him.

There must be something wrong with Tang.

What about Gao?

Gao Qiqiang?

I met him twice.

I think

he's quite enthusiastic.

He should be

an honest man.

He?

Do you have coffee here?

What?

Do you have coffee?

You don't use water?

I didn't use water

since the first time I drank coffee.

I'm used to it.

Brother Qiang.

Well,

did something happen to Xiaohu?

Is he dead?

If not,

there's no reason for two cops to come.

Sit down.

Brother Qiang.

If anything happens to Xiaohu,

I don't know how to explain

to my dead mother.

I really can't explain

to my dead mother.

Why did the police

suddenly mention Xu Jiang?

Because he wanted to cheat you.

In other words,

the police's recent investigation

is Xu Jiang.

If it was him,

why didn't you arrest him?

Because the police

hasn't got enough evidence.

Li Xiang

came to me before

and showed me a photo.

Huang Cuicui.

Yes, Huang Cuicui.

What did she do?

She was a prostitute.

Where is the biggest brothel

in Jinghai city?

Platinum Palace.

Who is the owner of Platinum Palace?

Xu Jiang.

In other words,

who has the evidence

of the owner of Platinum Palace, Xu Jiang.

Xiaohu?

Huang Cuicui.

Isn't Huang Cuicui dead?

But there must be

evidence in her hand.

Brother Qiang.

Didn't Xu Jiang

kidnap Xiaohu?

Let's tell the police

that he kidnapped Xiaohu,

then the police will arrest him.

Then Xiaohu won't be released.

And my brother's shop will be shut down.

Now we have to save Xiaohu

and kill Xu Jiang.

There's only one way.

What is it?

Play on a bluff

and fake it.

Brother Qiang, who did you learn

these from?

From those books that

Officer An

asked me to read.