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Candied haws!

Sweet and crispy candied haws!

Candied haws!

Sweet and crispy candied haws!

Selling cheap!

Little girl, do you want some candied haws?

Look at you drooling!

Give me a stick of candied haws.

Okay.

Here you go.

Take it.

Eat up.

Is it good?

At my place,

I have a lot of yummy food and fun toys.

Come with me,

and they're all yours.

Let's go.

The good stuff is outside.

If anyone asks,

just say you're my daughter.

Officer,

I'm taking my daughter out of the city.

Dad!

These days, human traffickers

don't even care who the child's parents are, huh?

Scared?

We don't have to do it the hard way.

I'm not a fan of blood either.

I know the rules.

Twenty silver dollars for ransom.

I'll pay.

It's not just you.

The fake beggar behind you

and the candied haw seller are your accomplices.

I've memorized all your faces.

Sixty silver dollars, not a dollar less.

Your daughter made 60 silver dollars in total,

and you want to take that much?

My daughter made 60.

I'm taking 20.

How's that greedy?

There are 40 silver dollars in here.

Aren't you lot in the business of scamming?

You must be terrified of getting caught.

Consider this symbolic hush money

to give you peace of mind.

You're right.

To give us peace of mind.

Peace of mind is indeed very important.

Take Jiang Feiyan for example.

She knows we're scammers,

so she must join Tianxiang Sect and follow the rules.

That way, we'll have peace of mind.

That's what I'm talking about, kid.

You're sensible.

I have one more question.

You also know we're scammers,

but I don't want you to join Tianxiang Sect.

What should we do then?

I've already taken the money.

Trust that my lips are sealed.

If my child makes money again,

I'll just ask you for it.

I'll get going.

[A Prophet]

[Episode 18]

[Press Area]

["Alluring Phantom" Movie Press Conference]

[Alluring Phantom]

[Yunhe Temple]

Please.

Master.

How is it?

I think I did a pretty good job

redecorating your esteemed place.

I didn't cut any corners.

It cost me a pretty penny.

But I have to say,

this idea of yours is

brilliant.

Silence!

Listen.

Mr. Tang,

you really went all out.

You know your stuff.

I hired the most expensive

and professional music team in the industry.

They'll hide in that room.

With my signal,

they'll play whatever

sound effect you need.

What about the atmosphere?

The atmosphere!

Spread it evenly.

Enough. Leave.

Yang Xiaozhong,

is it just me,

or is the visual a bit flat?

For Miss Manyu's entrance, do you think she should

fly down from the sky

or pop out from the ground?

Can't she just walk out of the crowd?

No, no, no.

Master.

The visuals.

It must be

a visual spectacle that

stays with the audience forever.

Art Director, come here.

Take note of this.

Get the lighting team

to make a lightning bolt.

With a crack of thunder,

Miss Manyu will be

blasted out from the ground.

That will be explosive enough.

Everyone's eyes

will be fixed on Manyu and only Manyu.

An event that will

drain every journalist's camera battery.

Since we want this to be believable,

wouldn't it make more sense

for the spirit to possess a normal person?

Did you hear that?

That's professionalism.

Your suggestion is excellent.

But I have a small request.

Before Miss Manyu is possessed,

I'll invite you to make a grand entrance.

You'll go on stage to perform a grand ritual.

I'll have Sound and Lighting fully cooperate with you.

On the surface, it's to pray for this movie's success.

But

during the prayer,

the ghost will return

and possess Miss Manyu.

The eerie vibes will be off the charts.

I need a dramatic moment to play out then.

I want time to freeze at that moment.

I want that moment to be

imprinted in everyone's minds.

Why not have He Manzhi strangle you to death?

Can she do it?

Well...

Of course,

the strangulation pressure must be regulated.

She can't just keep

strangling me, or I could die.

This strangulation

is just a means,

not an end.

What's the end?

It's to make everyone who sees me being strangled

feel a kind of...

Sadness.

Heartache.

Anxiety.

No one will be anxious for you.

It's not up to me to decide

if she'll strangle you.

We'll have to see what Ms. He does then.

She probably won't have the heart to do it.

Mr. Tang.

Look at what's written in this contract.

The company wants me to act in a designated script

but won't let me interfere

with the plot and character settings.

You guys want me

to be a puppet on a string,

but you don't respect me at all.

Seriously.

What are you still doing here?

Didn't you say there's still an outstanding payment?

Go settle it now!

How about this?

You cover it first.

Tang,

when you said to go all in that day,

it really pumped me up—

Keep your voice down.

I've transferred all of my net worth to you.

What else do I have to cover it with?

That's not my problem.

Listen.

If you mess this up,

don't blame me for getting harsh with you.

I'm done talking to you.

I have to go find the master.

Go settle it now.

Don't just stand here like an idiot.

Was the movie good?

Yes!

Actually,

what you saw today

can only be deemed half a movie.

That this trouble-ridden half

is able to meet today's audience

is entirely due to the protection

and stewardship of one person.

Let us

welcome him!

Who?

I don't see anyone.

There's no one.

Tang Yushan.

What's that sound?

It's so creepy.

Technical issue!

What are you doing?

What's with this sound effect?

Did I tell you to play it?

Didn't I tell you to wait for my signal?

It's not us.

We didn't touch anything!

Look and listen.

Listen for yourself!

Look and listen for yourself.

I thought you found another team.

Did you see the master?

No, I didn't.

Master!

Master!

What's wrong, Master?

What happened to you?

That female ghost

is too hostile.

I...

I can't suppress her anymore.

You must suppress her!

I've built up all this atmosphere...

I doubled the pay!

How can you say you can't suppress her?

What's with the coffin?

Master, hold on.

Hang in there!

It's moving!

What the heck is that?

What is that?

I don't know.

Don't panic, everyone!

Don't be afraid.

This is

a little surprise

I arranged for you.

Come on.

Come closer.

Nothing to be afraid of!

Come.

Come closer.

Get the full experience.

What is all this mess?

Why is there a coffin?

Your costume is wrong too.

Where's the necklace?

Why aren't you wearing it?

Go put it on.

The movie you just saw on screen

is "Alluring Phantom," the posthumous work

of my late wife, He Manzhi.

Unfortunately, halfway through filming,

Manzhi passed away.

In order to see Manzhi again,

I went out of my way to find

a master from Yunhe Temple

to help me

summon back He Manzhi's soul

and have it take over

the carefully selected

Miss Jiang Manyu's body.

This is to ensure that this movie shoot

can be completed smoothly,

so I can make up for my regrets.

Thank you all.

Why are you still here?

Go put on the necklace

now.

Do you like that necklace?

Manyu, listen up.

This is not the time to joke around.

I can replace you in a heartbeat.

Go now.

Manyu...

Do I...

look like Jiang Manyu?

Let go.

Let go of me!

What?

Do you...

not like holding my hand anymore?

Man...

Manzhi.

How'd you come back without wearing

the necklace?

Let go...

Let go.

♪ It tightens more; even broken, our bond endures ♪

♪ We love each other like crazy ♪

♪ We're a pair in this life ♪

♪ Lying in one bed; sharing one coffin when dead ♪

♪ Even if we turn to ashes, we still belong together ♪

Master, save me!

Tang Yushan.

♪ Don't look back or panic ♪

You think a mere sorcerer can save your life?

♪ I'm right here, by your side ♪

Listen up.

♪ Lean against your back and breathe your scent ♪

Ever since the day

I possessed Ms. Manyu,

♪ With cold long nails, I loosen your robe ♪

I've been in her body.

I've never left.

♪ We love each other like crazy ♪

This is the day I've been waiting for.

♪ Through every life, we remain a pair ♪

Tang Yushan!

Even when I'm dead,

♪ You can't flee, and I can't leave ♪

you still want to exploit me!

Exploit her?

Yeah.

How did Mr. Tang exploit her?

Thank the heavens.

Miss Manzhi has returned!

-What? -Manzhi?

Didn't you say...

Didn't you say you've been missing me

and dying to see me?

Now that I'm back,

why don't you seem happy at all?

I...

I'm happy—

♪ I'm right here, by your side ♪

Tang Yushan.

♪ Lean against your back and breathe your scent ♪

Give me a smile.

I like seeing you smile.

♪ With cold long nails, I loosen your robe ♪

Smile.

Smile!

Didn't you say you'd love me forever?

♪ We love each other like crazy ♪

Say you love me.

Say you love me!

Say it!

Say you love me!

♪ Through every life, we remain a pair ♪

I love you.

I love you.

I love you!

-I love you! -Mr. Tang's face is all swollen.

I love you!

Since you love me,

why did you kill me?

Why did you kill me!

I loved you so much!

What?

Mr. Tang killed He Manzhi?

What's going on?

Why did you kill me?

Manzhi!

Manzhi!

Yes.

I admit

I killed you with my own hands.

I shouldn't have yielded to you

and let you shoot those scenes

that drained you.

To protect your reputation,

I hid the fact

that you had severe depression.

I delayed your treatment.

I let you down!

I'm a monster!

I, Tang Yushan, let you down!

I, Tang Yushan, am a monster!

"A Ghost-Possessed Actress Graces the Silver Screen:

Mr. Tang Passionately Plays Out

an Unresolved Sorrow."

Since you believe I killed you,

come on.

Kill me so I can

accompany you in the afterlife!

Kill me—

You think I don't dare?

Manzhi.

Manzhi...

Fiend, cease your insolence!

I hereby announce

that the world's first movie starring a ghost

starts shooting tomorrow.

He Manzhi!

Did you see that?

Soul, enter!

Manyu?

Manzhi?

This won't do!

She's unconscious.

She still has to act in the movie!

I went out of the city and up the mountain to find my master.

My master went down the mountain and into the city to find his master.

My master's master went out of the city and across the river,

dug up his master's grave,

and found this gourd.

I finally subdued it,

but you...

I'm just...

I...

I...

I need this

and this to...

Figure something out for me!

Master.

You must

have another solution.

I'm counting on you.

There is a solution.

I need to place this gourd

as an offering at a temple.

And I have to negotiate with He Manzhi's spirit.

However,

my Yunhe Temple is too small.

You must finance the reconstruction of a new temple.

No problem. Name your price.

How much?

Master,

all my money is in the movie project.

I can't afford that much.

Manyu.

You're awake!

Wait...

Where am I?

Mr. Tang.

Aren't we shooting a movie?

Why am I tied up?

I'll explain later.

Let's do as you said.

As for the money...

I'll figure it out.

[Changfeng Pictures]

Mr. Tang.

He owns half of the lending market

in Yucheng,

and I own half.

You came to the right people.

Mr. Tang,

you called us here

just to mortgage a car and a house?

I'm afraid that's not enough collateral.

You own half,

and you own half?

That's great.

Then I believe

no news in Yucheng

gets past the two of you.

You must read the papers, right?

Everyone is talking about

the movie "Alluring Phantom" now.

All the money I'm borrowing from you two

will be used to shoot this movie.

Still not convinced?

Then forget it.

I never force anyone into anything.

Mr. Tang,

it seems you have everything ready,

and all you need is a crucial push.

Then...

Let us be

that crucial push.

Congratulations, Mr. Tang.

No need.

I should congratulate you instead.

Cast your eyes afar

to encompass the world.

All in.

Decide already.

My cards aren't good.

I need to pee.

Hurry up.

I fold.

And you?

Call.

Don't fold.

I can't.

What did I say?

I said my cards were bad.

I let you call,

but you didn't dare.

Letting me win, huh?

Sorry about this.

Thank you, bosses.

Tang.

We've already

thrown a lot of cash your way.

Could we invest a bit more

in this project of yours?

When I asked you to invest,

you all refused.

It's just like these cards.

Isn't it against the rules

to take back the cards

you've discarded?

It's inappropriate.

Next time.

Let's work something out next time.

Is this all I am to you?

Didn't I invest in

your last movie?

Yes.

Even though I lost everything,

look at me now:

aren't I still by your side?

We're talking about business now.

Why bring up loyalty?

I'm not a fool.

Tang,

no matter what,

you're still a junior.

We came to you with sincerity.

You should watch your tone.

I need to pee.

Let's keep things amicable.

Tang, we're all buddies.

Have a drink and let it pass.

Let it pass.

Tang,

we're all in the same circle.

Let's put everything on the table.

Right?

Don't be angry.

Come on, let's drink with him.

Buddy,

let me toast you, okay?

Come on.

Let's toast

Tang together.

Come on, Tang.

Come on.

I see.

You all

want a chance,

right?

Okay.

I'll give you this chance!

Go all in with me.

Are you game?

Stop following me.

Manyu.

How about it?

If you ask me, Mr. Tang,

you should stop following me, okay?

The ghost possesses me, not you.

Of course you're not afraid.

Anyway, I can't act in your movie.

Manyu,

I offered you

the same pay as Manzhi.

It's the highest.

Still not satisfied?

Acting in your movie,

I represent both He Manzhi and myself.

Shouldn't you pay me double?

Right!

You're right. Double it is!

You're worth it.

Am I short of money?

My dad is a bank president.

Get it straight.

So...

Manyu,

isn't all this

money talk getting a bit

too tedious?

What is money?

It's the most worthless thing in the world.

I think a person

should never

lose sight of what they want.

What you really want is independence.

So as long as you act in this movie,

I promise to use all my resources

to make you a star.

What is a star?

It's the prestige where even

the mayor would be eager to shake your hand.

It's the respect your banker father can't buy,

no matter how much money he has!

You really have a good eye.

This came in today.

It's rare to find skilled artisans who can stitch a piece like this these days.

All the clothes in the shop today

are one of a kind.

Mr. Tang,

which one will look good on me?

You'll look good in all of them.

Really?

Really.

Alright then.

Wrap them up.

Which one?

All.

Is that okay,

Mr. Tang?

Sure.

Okay! Please wait a moment.

I think you're right, Mr. Tang.

Only these unique clothes

can match

the prestige you'll give me.

Please make the receipt out

to the production crew.

Thank you.

Miss Jiang,

the plan is progressing seamlessly.

Now we have the money,

but we're far from done.

You're not really going to

finish shooting Tang's movie, are you?

Master,

are we just going to watch him?

What do you want to do?

This setup belongs to Jiang Feiyan.

She's made a lot of money.

It's hard to interfere.

This Wang Jiaxian

is within arm's reach, though.

That kid Shangguan

only dealt with one Cao San.

He's still a little chick.

Just wait for him to slip up.

Understood.

What does this fate mean?

It means you have a benefactor in your life.

Really?

And they are

a benefactor who helps you in life.

The drinks are here. Let's have a toast.

Your husband?

No.

What's wrong with you?

You're asking for it, huh?

Please calm down.

Don't go. I'll take you home.

I think you should check this out first.

So,

the press conference where you almost died

was orchestrated by you.

Do you take us journalists for fools?

Faking a haunting to scare people

and deceive investors and the audience, huh?

Hey, if this gets out,

would it be considered

huge news?

Sit.

Sit?

Sit.

Waiter,

a bottle of your best wine.

Put it on Mr. Tang's tab.

I think

your revised script is brilliant.

Especially the scene you added for me,

I really like it.

Director,

what's your opinion?

I think the foundation is pretty much there.

Next, we need to dig deeper

into Ms. He's real life

and real experiences.

Great that we're on the same page.

I was just worrying about

how to dig deeper.

Ms. He,

I have a bunch of questions for you.

First of all...

Wait a second.

Can I share my opinion?

I took a look

at this script.

Personally, I think

it's rubbish.

What the hell did you write?

So much pointless foreshadowing!

Will anyone watch this?

People want to see Ms. He's

breasts and ass.

Why write that she went to junior high?

Rubbish.

Absolute rubbish.

These are all useless.

Cut the first third.

Just start with the sex scene.

W-What movie starts with a sex scene?

Do you want the whole country

to see Ms. He as a joke?

Isn't a movie all about jokes?

Don't you guys like jokes?

Manyu,

you like jokes too, right?

That depends on how

the jokes are written.

Anyway,

I have no breasts and no ass.

Even if I did,

I wouldn't show them to you.

Ridiculous.

Alright.

The joke is that

in real life, my wife dies,

so I'm sad,

upset,

and in agony.

In the movie, it's still me,

and my wife still dies,

but I'm on cloud nine

and painting the town red.

This is called doing the opposite,

which is what makes drama.

Am I right?

Mr. Tang, you are

sacrificing a lot for this movie.

Not putting money in your own pocket

is the real sacrifice.

Just write what

appeals to the audience and sells tickets.

He Manzhi's death

must be glamorous,

in bed,

and at the hands of her lover.

I object.

I'm not acting in

a movie like this.

Mr. Screenwriter,

I'll give you an example.

Take the ghost-catching scenes

in this draft of the script.

Our beautiful Manyu plays the female ghost.

If there's a female ghost,

there must be a sorcerer.

You need a sorcerer to catch a ghost.

It's only logical, right?

But has anyone envisioned

that this sorcerer...

is also a ghost?

He's in cahoots with the female ghost.

No one would see that coming, right?

But I did.

I think you all get the picture now.

If you do, leave.

Mr. Tang,

what do you mean

by leave?

It means, get lost!

Get the hell out!

Manyu, you stay.

I need to talk to you.

You really are a top-notch actress.

You scammed me out of so much money,

and now you even want double.

I've met my match.

Even if the ghost possession was a lie,

think about it:

without me making this scene,

how'd there be such citywide buzz?

If the movie makes money,

of course I want a cut.

But you guys messed up, you know?

See this?

Someone took a picture of you.

Crystal clear, huh?

It's you, right?

You know how much I paid this journalist

to keep his mouth shut?

Mr. Tang,

investing and doing business

are inherently risky.

If you're such a chicken, why make a movie?

Of course I'm making it!

I mortgaged my car

and my house,

and even borrowed from loan sharks.

Cancel the movie now when

everything's on the line?

Listen.

This movie must be made.

The cameras won't stop!

Fine.

Our cooperation stays.

But I must get 10% of the box office gross,

or I'm leaving right now.

Is this a threat?

This?

Pretty much.

Manzhi threatened me too.

Do you know what happened to her...

Don't make me laugh.

I'm not like her.

I've been a con artist for so long.

I won't be as stupid as her.

She committed suicide,

but I won't.

Manyu,

do we really have to

make it this ugly?

That depends on your sincerity,

Mr. Tang.

That look in your eyes

is so familiar.

I'll let you in on a secret

I haven't told anyone else.

Have you ever considered

that He Manzhi didn't commit suicide?

I was just like this,

strangling her neck.

Let go.

She also asked me to let go.

Tang Yushan, what are you doing?

Let go!

The more she begged me,

the tighter I gripped.

The more she struggled,

the harder I squeezed.

Manzhi was also struggling the whole time.

Help!

I really want to know what exactly

was going through

Manzhi's mind right before she died.

Was it fear or regret?

Aren't you...

afraid...

of the police?

The police?

The police were here.

Sorry for the trouble.

But it's useless.

Has this feeling been etched on your heart?

This is exactly how Manzhi felt.

Tang Yushan...

Never forget this feeling.

So you can learn your lesson.

From now on,

whatever it is,

you do as I say.

Keep acting

being possessed by a ghost.

But you won't get a single cent.

Do you understand?

At worst, you kill me.

Let's see how you shoot the movie then.

Kill you?

Sure.

No sweat.

After you die,

I'll find another girl.

She'll take over and play the ghost,

and the ghost will possess her.

The headline will be

"He Manzhi's Spirit

Turns on Jiang Manyu:

Another Ghostly Tragedy on Set."

Do you like it?

Will this headline go viral?

Of course...

You have another choice.

Cooperate with me

and finish this movie.

As soon as the movie is released,

you'll be famous.

Then...

we'll get married.

With me, you'll have

plenty of chances to make money.

Live

or die—

make a bet.

Your smile is really charming.

Smile.

Smile and I'll let you walk out of here alive.

Your mother said you're good at everything,

except for how expressionless you are.

How about this?

Give me a smile.

If you smile, I'll let you stay in Tianxiang Sect.

Your mother has passed away.

This is the last thing she did for you.

From now on, I'm your father,

and Tianxiang Sect is your home.

Manzhi.

I promise that

whatever you say goes from now on.

You can take on any role you want.

Did those rumors

get to you?

They're all lies.

They were the ones who threw themselves at me.

Forget it.

See whoever you want to see.

It's none of my business.

I've booked my ticket anyway.

I'm leaving tomorrow.

Manzhi, if you...

If you leave,

this family will fall apart.

Cut.

That's about it for this scene.

Let's run through the lines

again for safety, okay?

All departments, let's make final adjustments.

We're going to shoot this take.

Mr. Tang.

Speak.

We're almost out of film.

Go buy some.

The crew's accountant told me

we're out of money.

Manzhi, I love you.

Everything they said is a lie.

They were the ones who initiated it!

Who are you playing?

I'm playing you.

Were you even trying to be like me?

Take a break.

Yang Xiaozhong!

Yes!

Clear the set.

Leave only Manyu and me.

I need to give her a quick lesson on

the character's state of mind at that time.

Okay, um, let's have

a meal break, okay?

Go eat, everyone.

Thank you, Director.

Come back after eating.

I think it's very necessary for me to tell you

the details of that time.

The given circumstance

is that she wasn't seated.

At that time,

she was here.

Yes, right here.

That day,

we had a misunderstanding.

I tried desperately to explain to her.

I couldn't get through to her at al—

Oh, right!

She even locked the door from the inside,

locking me out

and insisting on a divorce.

Honey.

I was wrong.

Open the door. Let's talk.

Tang Yushan,

I'm begging you.

Can you just let me go?

Open the door!

Please, can you let me go?

You're my wife, and you're begging me?

Open the door!

I treat you so well, yet you want to divorce me!

Tang Yushan, you don't love me at all!

We can finally have a proper conversation.

In the script,

it says I smashed the door open.

But actually,

I couldn't bear to do it.

Our door is

really too expensive.

It was custom made.

Guess who helped me open the door in the end?

Director Fan,

could I trouble your men to

do me another small favor?

Are you now

clear on the characters'

relationships and situations?

You guys scammed a lot of money from me.

Now I don't even have money to buy film.

Where's that scammer?

He has to spit the money out.

He ran away a long time ago.

I can't reach him either.

You can't reach him,

or you just don't want to tell me?

Think again.

Okay.

Understood.

How about this?

I'll give you a few months to recover.

During those months,

think it over carefully.

Maybe in a few months,

there will be more media hype.

It's settled then.

Mr. Tang!

Mr. Tang.

Mr. Tang, you...

I'm explaining the scene!

What is it?

Someone just came.

Another company in Yucheng is

releasing a movie next week

with the same gimmick as us—

also starring a ghost.

Their boss sent someone with a note,

inviting you to watch the movie.

[Tiansheng Pictures: 3F, Yongnian Building, Xiaoshizi Street]

They want to apologize to you in person

for stealing our thunder.

Mr. Tang,

I heard you were looking for me.

I'm just about to play the movie.

Want to sit down

and enjoy it together?

It's you.

I was just looking for you.

Where's my money?

I invited

more than just you today.

After all, everyone wants to see a movie with a ghost.

In a moment,

there will be many prominent figures.

Mr. Tang, it wouldn't be very decent of you to act like this.

Decent?

I didn't realize you were

also in the same industry.

You piece of showbiz scum!

You scammed my money and copied my idea, huh?

I didn't copy your idea.

The ghost was caught a long time ago.

Besides,

you're shooting a movie, which is all fake.

I'm shooting a documentary,

which is all real.

Cut your crap!

How can a fraud like you make movies

and catch ghosts?

Our Tiansheng Pictures has always

faced a lack of funds.

But thanks to your funding,

it's now a big production.

I've decided

I must give you credit for this movie.

Not only the credit,

but you must also

take the lion's share of the profits.

Check it out.

Fine.

If you're lying to me,

I'll kill you

and chop you up to feed the pigs.

I've been a con artist for so long.

I won't be as stupid as her.

She committed suicide,

but I won't.

Do we really have to

make it this ugly?

That depends on your sincerity,

Mr. Tang.

Have you ever considered

that He Manzhi didn't commit suicide?

I was just like this,

strangling her neck.

The more she begged me, the tighter I gripped.

The more she struggled, the harder I squeezed.

Manzhi was also struggling the whole time.

I really want to know what exactly

was going through

Manzhi's mind right before she died.

Aren't you afraid of the police?

The police?

The police were here,

but it's useless.

This is exactly how Manzhi felt.

You two are in cahoots,

trying to do me in, huh?

Stop!

Never forget this feeling.

Put that down!

Thank goodness you're here!

He's a scammer.

Arrest him.

Arrest him!

Cuff him!

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Arrest him!

No!

What are you doing?

Let go!

Tang Yushan,

you committed murder.

The evidence is all here.

Come with us.

Take him away!

You got the wrong guy!

Arrest him!

Just you wait.

When I get out, I'll kill you.

Cut the crap!

You fraud!

You're not really going to

finish shooting Tang's movie, are you?

Look over there.

He's a gofer I borrowed

from Fourth Batou.

I think you should check this out first.

I installed a hidden compartment in Tang Yushan's

conference room.

When the time comes,

I'll intentionally give myself away,

and let Yang Xiaozhong

find a chance to film it.

But Tang Yushan's case is already closed.

How will you convince Wang Zhicheng?

Reopening the case

is too much trouble.

Do you know who

closed this case?

Fan Jialie.

I can provide you with evidence.

For a case like this,

first, you can gain merit,

and second,

you can interrogate him yourself.

Only then will we know

how much he actually gave Director Fan.

Then how can you be sure

that He Manzhi was murdered?

Because a person who is

killed first and then hung up

will have a stiff body.

So her feet

will also be flat.

This contains the footage Yang Xiaozhong took of you,

as well as unreleased footage of He Manzhi.

Are you really just going to burn it?

I'm a scammer.

The lesser people know

what I look like, the better.

Only by burning it

can Sect Master be at ease.

Hold it.

There's someone who still needs it.

I just saw you borrowing

a copy of "Midnight" from the library.

How is it?

The writing is too sharp.

But "Border Town," which you recommended, is good.

I read a few pages of the copy

my roommate borrowed

and really liked the phrasing.

What a coincidence.

I just re-read "Border Town."

Take it and finish it.

No rush. Return it whenever.

You also use leaves as bookmarks?

This leaf is thick enough.

It's perfect for a bookmark.

When I read this book, I was thinking how

the heroine Gong Cuicui is pure, gentle,

♪ Under the old city wall ♪

tender, and innocent.

♪ That year the rain fell gently ♪

It really matches this leaf of yours.

No imported bookmark from a bookstore can compare to this leaf.

♪ You walked by with an umbrella, saying loneliness didn't scare you ♪

Let's wait till mid-autumn to meet again.

A pot of hot tea by West Lake is

only complete with Manjuelong Village's osmanthus cake.

♪ Later, a blade lay hidden ♪

My part of the footage has also

♪ Within a smile ♪

been destroyed, right?

♪ An impulsive, spiteful remark cut deep into my heart ♪

Do you really have to do this?

Cries or laughs,

they were all fake.

♪ You know full well ♪

♪ How weak I am ♪

♪ Yet you always turn around, shielding me from harsh words and cold daggers ♪

After I get my revenge...

will you leave with me?

♪ May you journey toward your future ♪

♪ Leave this stormy sea behind ♪

♪ Let the toxic love we shared ♪

I actually

could've left a long time ago.

♪ Be the moss that helps you grow ♪

Then why did you...

♪ May you find your way out of the haze that is us ♪

Promise me:

don't die too early.

♪ Leave me out of your story ♪

I promise I'll tell you when the time comes.

♪ Should freedom be your ultimate desire ♪

♪ I shall bloom for you in silence ♪

[In the next episode]

I'd like to invite you to my place to help me

cut off unwanted romance.

They want to kill my niece.

They want to

trap her soul.

Li Ling.

Li Ling?

The Zhang family's current prosperity

is built entirely on trapping souls.

Second bow to the parents.

They hired an evil sorcerer to cast a spell.

Once my Li Ling marries into their family,

they'll stuff her alive into a large vat

filled with talisman water!

You must also bless our family

with wealth, glory,

longevity, and health.

Seal the soul!

They want to trap my niece's soul,

so she can never be reincarnated.