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(100 yuan)

Chief.

What happened? What have you found so far?

Preliminary analysis indicates that Counsellor Cheuk had his throat cut,

and his two bodyguards were shot to death.

The blood-stained banknotes found next to his body

are probably related to his death.

Counsellor Cheuk was the Commissioner for Narcotics.

His murder is absolutely outrageous.

Chairman Chiang was shocked and infuriated when he heard the news.

Get to the bottom of it. Don't overlook the little clues.

Catch the murderer as quickly as possible.

Yes, Sir.

Hon Lap, found anything?

The crime scene is not too chaotic.

Looks like it happened all of a sudden, so the victim didn't get a chance to react.

The victim was cruelly murdered, but definitely not by a hitman.

Probably just some tramp.

Could it be related to Shankeng Company?

It's possible.

I don't think Counsellor Cheuk had made enemies during his short stay in Shanghai.

In enforcing casino licensing and drug prohibition,

he often had to deal with Shankeng Company.

Those two things directly affect the interest of Shankeng.

Outrageous! How dare they lay hands on the Commissioner for Narcotics

and treat the new government like nothing!

Hon Lap, I don't care how you do it,

just bring the three Shankeng tycoons in for questioning!

But they're no ordinary people.

If we bring them in, Shanghai will be turned upside down.

While they're in the French Concession, we can’t just go there and arrest them.

Why not?

Just because the French side with them doesn't mean they can act lawlessly!

If it turns out they're indeed guilty,

I'll send troops to the French Concession and wipe them out!

But I don't want to do that unless there are no other options.

Hon Lap, I command you to set up a special investigation unit

and get to the bottom of this case.

To facilitate the investigation, I'll notify the French Concession

and provide any assistance you need. Catch the murderer as quickly as possible.

Yes, Sir.

Send troops to the French Concession? It's a serious matter.

The new government is still working to secure its position.

They won't do anything to jeopardise Sine-French relations unless necessary.

He said that just to show his power.

But bringing the three tycoons in is no easy task.

Of course, but there's one person who can invite them over.

Boss.

The Chairman asked you to come here?

I suppose Brother Shan is here too.

I wonder what's so urgent.

I'm sure it's related to Shankeng. Let's talk upstairs.

Chief Inspector Chak. Mr. Kiu. Lieutenant.

Sorry to bother you all at this late hour. Please take a seat.

How may we help you?

Well...

Aren't we here to meet with Chairman Chiang? You're merely a lieutenant.

There has just been a homicide case.

I'd really appreciate your help, Gentlemen, in our investigations.

Just a homicide? You're wasting our time.

Counsellor Cheuk was found dead in his home.

Chairman Chiang appointed me to investigate this case.

Here's my Certificate of Appointment.

I heard Counsellor Cheuk was closely associated with Shankeng.

It'd be great if you could provide a statement today.

What about Kung Siu-shan? Why isn't he here?

According to Mr. Kung's servants, he left for Hangzhou with his family yesterday.

He can't make it this time.

He went to Hangzhou?

What happened to you and Hok-yiu?

Two officers came and asked to see you. Who were they?

You told the servants to lie and say we left for Hangzhou yesterday.

What is it about?

Don't ask, just listen to me. Pack some clothes. We're leaving.

If anyone asks you where we've been, just say we went to Hangzhou yesterday.

No property loss or damage in Counsellor Cheuk's house.

It doesn't look like a burglary.

We found these blood-stained banknotes at the crime scene.

Do you gentlemen know if Counsellor Cheuk was involved in any money disputes?

We have no idea.

Counsellor Cheuk had his throat cut. It was done cleanly and cruelly.

Do you gentlemen know of any gangs that employ this method of killing?

Chief Inspector Chak, any thoughts?

None yet.

Killing a government official is like declaring war against the government.

The murderer is no ordinary man.

Whoever he is, whatever gang he belongs to, we must hunt him down at all costs.

Shankeng always supports the government. Counsellor Cheuk was a friend of mine.

I'm more than willing to provide assistance.

If I have any updates, you'll be the first one to know.

Brother Tin! Boss!

Is everything alright? I rushed over as soon as I heard.

Tin, get in the car.

Move aside.

Why would the Mad Dog go to Hangzhou?

I was informed last night he went to see Counsellor Cheuk.

Apparently he's hiding something.

Now that Shankeng is involved, many people are coming after us.

He's got us into a real mess.

It may not be what it seems.

You mean it wasn't him?

A man's throat was slit. We know very well the Mad Dog did it.

I bet he tried to bribe Counsellor Cheuk but failed, so he killed him in his madness.

Only a madman would kill a high-ranking government official.

Let me make it clear. He's on his own.

I can't let him get Shankeng involved. Let's turn him in.

What's the rush? Give me some time to look into it.

Fine, I'll give you one more day.

If I see no progress, I'll hand him over to the government.

Kung Siu-shan has been to military school before?

Yes, but for some reason he offended an instructor

and got expelled before graduation.

It must have taken some guts to offend an instructor.

Is it necessary to come to Hangzhou to see Kung Siu-shan before dawn?

If he was really in Hangzhou yesterday, that means he has an alibi.

He's probably hiding the truth.

Right, we can't arrest him without any evidence.

He might get away with it.

I don't think so. He won't leave his business behind.

If we show up suddenly, we may catch him off guard and spot some flaws.

There's a chance we can find evidence.

(Hangzhou)

They have finished unpacking.

Let's have breakfast first.

Master, a man from the new government is outside asking to see you.

Bummer. We came all the way to Hangzhou. I didn't expect them to come so soon.

What should we do?

How dare they follow us here! Who is he to see me? Ask him to leave!

But he has a Certificate of Appointment issued by Chairman Chiang.

We'll get ready. Don't let him in yet.

Yes, Master.

Mr. Kung, sorry to bother you in Hangzhou at this early hour.

Right. What was your title again?

Mr. Kung, this is Lieutenant Hon.

Oh right. Lieutenant Hon, what brings you here so early?

I haven't even finished my breakfast yet. You want to get promoted?

I'm just doing my job.

Counsellor Cheuk was murdered last night. We're taking this case seriously.

I was appointed to set up a special investigation unit.

That's why I came to Hangzhou to take a statement from you.

Counsellor Cheuk is dead? What happened?

I heard you visited Counsellor Cheuk a few times recently.

I wonder if you have any inside information or heard Counsellor Cheuk made enemies.

Hey, what does it have to do with me? Are you suspecting me?

I didn’t say that. Relax, Mr. Kung.

Don't give me that attitude!

If it weren't for the Certificate of Appointment,

I wouldn't have bothered to see you.

I'm granting you a favour now!

Listen! I was in Hangzhou already yesterday! I have no idea how Counsellor Cheuk died!

If you have no more questions, get out!

Understood. Mr. Kung, since you said you were in Hangzhou last night,

you can’t be linked to this case. It's just my job to ask.

The government has appointed me to investigate this case.

I must get to the bottom of it.

If you have any updates, feel free to contact me anytime.

Thank you for your time. Goodbye.

Hok-yiu, tell me the truth. Is it related to your father?

Don't ask me. Anyway, I really regret returning to Shanghai and working for Dad.

It's a very serious matter. We've talked to the new government

and promised to cooperate with them in catching the murderer.

But we're not sure if the murderer is in the French Concession.

They say the murderer belongs to a gang.

The murder took place in the Chinese Territory,

so he should be hiding in the French Concession.

As the Chief Inspector, the Shanghai gangs fall under your purview.

I urge you to deploy all your men to hunt this guy down.

This time it's different. A high-ranking Chinese official died.

We can’t just hand someone over.

I don't care how you do it, just get it done.

Didn't you say you had the best clear-up rate?

Don't worry, Captain Fiori. Chief will definitely find the murderer.

Right, Brother Tong?

(Chinese Territory)

An Extra! Commissioner for Narcotics found dead in his home!

Government promised to hunt down the killer!

An Extra! Commissioner for Narcotics found dead in his home!

Government promised to hunt down the killer!

An Extra! Commissioner for Narcotics found dead in his home!

Government promised to hunt down the killer!

Excuse me.

Yes?

Did you ride past Counsellor Cheuk's house the night he was killed?

I didn't, but Tsat's rickshaw is chartered.

He rides past Counsellor Cheuk's house every day at sunset.

Where's Tsat?

He has gone back to his hometown and will return in a few days.

Do you know who hired his rickshaw?

The new government is investigating the case.

Looks like it's not going so well. Let's go help him out.

You know who the murderer is?

It's all over the news. Counsellor Cheuk was cut in the throat.

Who could have done it except the Mad Dog?

But we can't catch that dog without any evidence.

Even so, it's good to put Shankeng in turmoil.

Alright, step aside.

I'm Shum Chun-ngok, Chief Inspector of the International Settlement.

You two gentlemen must have been appointed by the government to investigate the murder.

Perfect. I can provide some clues.

It's Shum Chun-ngok.

Isn't that Lieutenant Hon? What does Shum Chun-ngok want from him?

Shum Chun-ngok colluded with the Japanese to harm my father's cotton mill.

I bet he's up to no good.

Kung Siu-shan is the top suspect, because throat slitting is his expertise.

He must have failed to bribe the Counsellor and so he lost his sanity.

With the warlords on his side, he kept saying he'd overthrow the new government.

I think Shum Chun-ngok was trying to slander Mr. Kung.

I think he was simply bluffing.

Lieutenant Hon is not stupid. He won't believe whatever he says.

Anyway, he's a backstabber.

He conspired with Brother Shan before.

Now he's playing sly tricks

to stir things up in Shankeng to take advantage.

What if he really believes?

Shankeng is at a huge disadvantage.

If Mr. Kung is indeed guilty, Shankeng will be dragged into it.

Either way the new government won't go easy on Shankeng.

We should clarify our relationship and make him take responsibility.

Sounds like you guys want me to turn Brother Shan in.

The new government and the French have been waiting for a chance to destroy Shankeng.

What else can we do?

For our own benefit, this is the only way.

But I don't think Mr. Kiu will do that.

Tin.

Mrs. Kung, you're back? Mrs. Kung.

Excuse us, Brother Tin.

Bye, Mr. Kiu.

Mrs. Kung.

Sit down please.

Tin, I've never seen Siu-shan so anxious before.

He must have done something terrible. I'm worried about him.

Your silence worries me even more.

You consider us your family, don't you? You must help Siu-shan.

Don't worry, just leave it to me. I'll see what I can do.

I'm relieved to hear you say that.

Are you kidding me? Miss Kwai-seng never took the accounting book away!

Hurry up and hand it over!

Stop forcing me.

Miss Kwai-seng really took the accounting book.

She said she'd take charge from now on. If Boss needs to read it, he can ask her.

What's this about? You think I'm scared of Miss Kwai-seng?

Like I said, I'm the boss at Paramount. Are you messing with me?

Boss...

Boss, Miss Kwai-seng really said that.

Who asked you to speak?

I don't intend to mess with you, but...

Fine. You like talking a lot, huh? Slap yourself in the mouth.

Did I tell you to stop?

What's the point of torturing them?

Even I can't read the accounting book, not to mention them.

Miss Kwai-seng just wants you to go see her.

Stay out of our family affairs.

If you have time, think about how to deal with Mad Dog.

That's what I want to talk about today.

What's there to talk about? You can't deal with him.

I was kind enough to give you a day. Don't expect me to sacrifice for him.

If he really did it, Shankeng can’t remain aloof either.

Boss.

Go ahead. He'll know sooner or later.

I've told Lieutenant Hon Brother Shan is a throat slitter.

It's very likely he killed Counsellor Cheuk.

Boss, I thought we had an agreement. Why didn't you talk to me first?

Talk? The Frenchmen are coming to get me. They've been waiting for this chance.

I can't let the Mad Dog ruin everything.

We'll stop here.

I'll go get the accounting book.

Boss, Ping-on and Ho-fa are not here.

They took all the clothes in the closet.

What about the box?

She really took the box.

Boss, I've found the accounting book and some money.

Who cares? The money and the house deeds in the box are what matter!

They're all my assets!

I can't believe she betrayed me!

Boss, here's a letter.

Kam-tong, I took the accounting book to make you face me, but you didn't.

Day after day I waited but you never showed up.

I was so sad and disappointed.

I never thought we'd become like this.

You are the worst thing that has ever happened to me.

I've finally decided to leave you. Don't try to look for me.

No one can ever find me.

Go find her right now. Keep a low profile. I don't want anyone to know.

Yes, Boss.

What's bothering you?

It's nothing. You won't understand anyway.

The entire Shanghai says there's nothing Kiu Ngo-tin can't solve.

You seem really worried. It must be a very serious problem.

Solving a problem is easy,

but when it comes to human relationships, conflicts are inevitable.

What kind of conflicts?

It's like this chipped teacup.

Should I throw it away or keep it? But I may cut my hand when I use it.

You can’t throw it away.

Brother Shan gave us this teacup set as our wedding gift.

Just fix the chipped part. Don't throw it away.

But how?

You seriously want to throw it away?

Mr. Kiu, what can I do for you?

Here you are. Have a seat.

Hey you.

Yes, Brother Tin.

I wanted to ask how you can convict someone of murder.

Actually the law of murder is more or less the same.

The witness, evidence and motive must be presented,

and most importantly, evidence showing the suspect was at the crime scene.

(China Daily)

(Global economic decline continues)

(Stock market sees huge fluctuations)

Come in.

Chief.

Yes? Any updates on the Counsellor's case?

We have just been informed by the French Concession

Kung Siu-shan is a possible suspect.

It's related to Shankeng Company indeed.

Chief Inspector Chak Kam-tong is the boss at Shankeng.

Why would he provide the information?

There could be internal conflicts, or it's for self-protection.

But the International Settlement has also informed against Kung Siu-shan.

In that case, join forces with the FCP

and arrest Kung Siu-shan immediately.

Yes, Sir.

Kiu Ngo-tin is here. He'd like to talk to you.

Lieutenant Hon.

Mr. Kiu, what brings you here today?

Lieutenant Hon, I'll get straight to the point.

Last time I said you'd be the first to know about any updates

However, just a name won't be enough.

I know someone approached you earlier, but there might not be enough evidence.

What I can provide is the witness, evidence and motive. Will that be enough?

Brother Shan! We have to go, Brother Shan!

I just heard the SMP is joining forces with the FCP to catch you!

Do you know who turned me in?

Some guy who works for Chief!

I knew it! Freaking thing!

I also heard Hon Lap is looking for a rickshaw puller called Tsat

who may have seen you entering the Counsellor's house that night!

What are you waiting for? Kill him!

Yes!

Mrs. Kung. Mrs. Kung.

Siu-shan, what's going on?

Come with me.

Mei-kam, take the money and leave Shanghai. Don't let anyone find you.

Why? What happened?

Don't ask, just do what I say.

Tsat, you're back after visiting your mom?

Yes. I'm returning the rickshaw. Here's last month's rent.

You're so popular these days. The SMP and the FCP are looking for you.

Really? I've got to go.

Stop!

Stop!

Help! Help! Help! Someone is trying to kill me!

Who?

You're Chan Tsat? Lieutenant Hon would like to see you.

Lieutenant, Chan Tsat is here.

Sit down.

The night Counsellor Cheuk was killed, did you ride past his house?

Do you know what happened inside?

Yes, that night I passed by and saw someone entering Counsellor's house.

I still remember his face.

Brother Shan, we acted too late.

The rickshaw puller was taken away by the SMP officers.

Crap!

What are we going to do, Dad? Shall we go now?

What should we do, Dad?

It's too late. Go grab a gun.

Hok-yiu!

What are you doing?

Mom!

(Shum Chun-ngok's house, International Settlement)

What's going on?

We have been informed that you may have murdered Counsellor Cheuk.

Here's a search warrant.

Mr. Robert from the Municipal Council has allowed us to take a statement from you.

You may start searching.

Stop! I'm not the murderer! Have you checked thoroughly?

Chan Tsat the rickshaw puller saw you entering Counsellor Cheuk's house that night

Who the heck is Chan Tsat? I don't know him! Don't try to frame me!

Can you explain why these blood-stained banknotes were found in your study?

I have no idea why they're in my house!

Someone must have set me up!

Who would admit having killed someone?

Arrest him.

Yes!

Don't move!

Why is the stock market falling? I told you to keep an eye!

I'll come over later.

Come in.

Yes?

Chief, a man has been arrested for murdering Counsellor Cheuk.

Finally. Good.

It's Chief Inspector Shum Chun-ngok.

Shum Chun-ngok? You said earlier the murderer was Kung Siu-shan.

Why is it Shum Chun-ngok now?

Following information given by Kiu Ngo-tin, we found the banknotes in Shum's house.

They carry consecutive numbers to those found at the crime scene.

Shum Chun-ngok once told us Kung Siu-shan was the murderer.

It's only obvious he was trying to frame him.

He said he was sleeping at home that night,

but a rickshaw puller saw him entering Counsellor Cheuk's house.

He lied about that.

I still remember his face. It's Chief Inspector Shum Chun-ngok.

Why did he kill Counsellor Cheuk?

We found that Shum Chun-ngok had had a dispute with Shankeng Company.

He asked Counsellor Cheuk to help him destroy Shankeng through drug prohibition,

but Counsellor Cheuk refused.

After he failed to bribe Counselor Cheuk,

he mimicked Kung Siu-shan's style to frame him.

We have irrefutable evidence and a witness. He's the murderer.

Well done. Very efficient.

Kiu Ngo-tin deserves some credit. I shall meet him and thank him personally.

Sure.

I still have work to do. We'll talk again later.

It's all good now! Thanks to Brother Tin!

Dad, in case that should happen again, don't count me in.

So it was Brother Tin. No wonder Shum Chun-ngok got framed.

It was so close. Mom, I'll go upstairs and wash my face.

Excuse us, Brother Shan. Bye, Brother Shan.

You guys acted absent-minded. I knew it was something serious.

So I asked Tin for help.

You're worried I couldn't handle it? Stop being so nosy.

Why say that? If it weren't for Tin, you would have been arrested today.

How did Tin know all that?

How did Tin know all that? It was his idea?

After you gave me the money, I went to ask Tin for help.

When he saw the money, he suggested making Shum Chun-ngok the scapegoat.

That was a risky and reckless move.

You're my wife. Why didn't you talk to me first?

Tin said he'd help you and I believed him. I'm glad the matter has been settled.

Tin always treats you like a brother. He has done many things for you.

You believe whatever he says?

He got me out of that mess, but so what? Do you remember what he owes us?

But anyway, he's finally standing by my side.

And how could you ask Hok-yiu to do that?

Had it not been for Tin,

Hok-yiu would have been dragged into it.

I don't want to lose this son too.

Mei-kam.

We were lucky this time. I don't want to live with fear every day.

Hok-yiu can’t follow in your footsteps.

Don't make him do it again, will you?

Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to him.

I just wanted him to gain experience and skills.

I don't want him to take over your illegal business!

It's OK, I know what to do.

It's so kind of you, Mrs. Kung.

You always bring me food as if this were a shelter.

Drunken chicken is your favourite dish. I don't know what else I could do for you.

No wonder she won't teach Yuet-lan. She's using drunken chicken to buy me over.

Well, don't let me stop you.

Alright then. Goodbye.

Yung, take Mrs. Kung home.

Yes, Brother Tin.

Mrs. Kung, this way please.

Come here.

Mrs. Kung makes the best drunken chicken! It's really good! Help yourself!

Mr. Kiu, you're a good loyal friend!

One must always go by one's conscience.

Mr. Kiu, Shum Chun-ngok has been brought to trial. We can expect a verdict soon.

What do you think the verdict will be?

With enough evidence, he will be found guilty.

The question is whether he will be sentenced to death.

This is how the world works. Sacrifice one life to save another.

But an educated man like you may not agree with our way of working.

Brother Tin hopes you don't mind. It's true we set Shum Chun-ngok up.

Shum Chun-ngok has done so many bad things.

He even colluded with the Japanese to harm the people of China.

Finally he got punished. It serves him right.

You're quite insightful.

Although Shum Chun-ngok is gone, another tiger has grown up.

The return of the tiger could mean trouble for the future.

Don't worry, the tiger is my friend.

We've known each other for years. It can't bite me.

Help yourself. It's good, huh?

It's good...

What? I want them sold now! Just place a stop-loss order! Bye!

Sorry about the phone call. Sit down.

Chief, how may I help you today?

Well, Shum Chun-ngok has been found guilty. A verdict will be out soon.

Chairman Chiang was happy how quickly the ease was solved.

He asked me to thank you on behalf of the new government.

Don't mention it.

If I can be of any help, just let me know. I'm more than happy to help.

I must say I'm impressed with your informant network.

Let's work together to maintain law and order in Shanghai.

Sure.

Are there any updates on the casino licence?

Right, Chairman Chiang has appointed me to take over Counsellor Cheuk's job.

So I'll continue discussions with you regarding the casino licence.

I'm a fair person.

The government is not a gang.

Licensing is impartial and follows a procedure.

Just because you've helped the government doesn't mean you'll be privileged.

There's no guarantee you will get a licence.

I understand. I know how the government works.

That's good. The new government is undergoing growth and development.

There are things more important than casino licensing.

I have a lot of work to do. Goodbye.

Then don't let me stop you. Goodbye.

Let me walk you out, Mr. Kiu.

Mr. Kiu, I've wanted to thank you.

We couldn't have solved the case so quickly without your help.

Chief appreciates your help too.

He was just speaking for the government. Please don't get him wrong.

Don't mention it. It's an honour to help the government.

You were quite efficient.

After you were informed, you rushed to the International Settlement to arrest him.

We managed to get rid of Shum Chun-ngok, solve the case,

and maintain stability in Shanghai.

Most importantly, after all you had done, I just couldn't let you down.

What are you trying to say?

I know Chan Tsat has bought a few rickshaws.

Shum Chun-ngok's servants quit and moved back to their hometown.

I guess good things happen to good people.

That's for sure.

If I can be of any help, please let me know. I'm not like Chief Lui.

Friends are supposed to help each other, but he doesn't understand.

Everyone needs a friend. He'll come to me when he needs help one day.

Do I qualify to be your friend, Mr. Kiu?

It'd be an honour to have a talented man like you as my friend.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Has Boss come out yet?

I needn't have waited for hours if he had.

Really? It's already 3 o'clock. That woman makes him get up late every day.

By the way, how is Boss' mood today?

Why? Did something happen?

Unless Boss asks, don't say anything.

Boss. Boss.

So, have you found Miss Kwai-seng yet?

We've checked everywhere Miss Kwai-seng might go, but there were no signs of her.

I'll keep searching.

Useless thing.

Where's today's paper?

(Shum Chun-ngok found guilty of murder)

(Shanghai in the reign of terror)

Shum Chun-ngok?

Tin must have helped the Mad Dog clean up his mess again.

He always goes against me. Does he still consider me his boss?

Fine. If he must go his way, I'll simply press him down.

Gather everyone for a meeting at Paramount tomorrow.

Make sure Kiu Ngo-tin will be there.

Brother Tin.

Sorry, Brother Tin.

There's a meeting today. You know the rules. Please leave your weapons here.

Aren't we having a meeting? Where's everybody else?

Brother Tin, something's not right.

Relax. Let's see what happens.