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Hunting

Episode 1

Beijiang, China: Year 2007

Police

For the April 28th gunpoint robbery incident, the main criminal, Old Third Sun,

escaped when we went to apprehend him yesterday.

That means his countersurveillance skills are very strong.

But we can be sure that he has not left Beijiang. Let's not be discouraged.

- It's just straight ahead. - Thank you. - Based on the evidence we have now...

we need to split up and do a thorough search again.

His suspected hiding places...

Brother Yuan.

Xiaohui, what are doing here?

I've seen the news.

I expect that everyone's feeling down about it, right?

Not to worry, I've brought dumplings.

My fiancée is so great.

Let's go. We should give out the food while it's still hot.

Let's go.

There are still loose ends.

- So, this case is not over yet. - Master.

Xiaohui is here! Come in! Come in!

Director Yang. Hello, everyone.

Where are your manners?

Hello, Sister-in-Law!

It's no problem.

What delicious food have you brought today?

You all haven't eaten dinner yet, right? I made some dumplings.

These rascals have lost their morale.

You guys don't want to eat? Okay, I'll eat it.

Hey, wait!

- Slow down, slow down! - There's enough for everyone.

There's also garlic in there.

Here, here, here.

- It tastes so good, Sister-in-Law! - So good!

Brother Yuan, Sister-in-Law is so great, why haven't you married her yet?

Is food not enough to keep you quiet? Hurry up and eat.

Xiaohui is such a great girl.

So sensible. Coming here with such great timing.

Hurry up and marry her already.

What are you still lacking? Just let me know.

I'm lacking time.

What else?

Also, lacking money.

These two things, I really can't help you with.

But no matter what, you've got to marry her. That's an order!

- Yes, Sir! - Good!

All right then, I'll head out first.

Does it not taste good? You don't seem to have eaten much.

Eat a few more.

Do you want to have some?

I'm good. We can eat at home. Let them finish these.

Brother Yuan, you're not eating?

Me? I'm fine. I get to eat this every day at home.

You guys eat.

Hello, mister. What would you like?

I'd like to buy a bouquet. Do you have any suggestions?

Is it for your lover or for a friend?

Oh, it's for my wife. Today is our wedding anniversary.

What about lilies? It symbolizes harmonious for a hundred

years. (T/N: "Lilies" literally means "hundred" and "together")

Sure, then I'll get some lilies.

White ones seem a bit unlucky.

- Oh, we have pink ones here. - Sure, sure.

I heard that you had a case today. You still

went out of your way to pick up flowers.

It's not too troublesome for you?

No, it isn't. Usually, because I'm too busy with work,

I haven't even bought you flowers for such a long time.

Where's Tao Tao?

Tao Tao's at Father's place. Remember, she has piano lessons tomorrow?

- This way is more convenient. - Oh, I see.

Do you like the flowers?

They're nice. I'm going to cook now.

Eat up!

Looks so good.

It doesn't just look good, it also tastes good!

I wasn't talking about the steak, I was talking about you!

No wonder you were the prettiest girl in school.

How old are you? Yet you're still so garrulous.

But really, if you think about it,

we've been together for fifteen years now.

Our child has already grown up. Haven't we aged?

What I'm trying to say is, I'm currently very satisfied.

You're already satisfied with this?

I made such delicious steak for you today,

not just because it's our wedding anniversary,

but there's one more thing.

I heard that you might be promoted in the latter half of the year.

This here is a preemptive celebration.

From whom did you inquire about this matter?

I didn't inquire about it. Secretary Li told me on his own.

Big Brother!

Miao Miao?

- You're home! - I am.

- Where's my sister-in-law? - She's right over there. Come in.

Sister-in-Law!

Jianqiu, you're here.

This is what my university classmate working in the store recommended to me.

A Chinese herbal medicine mask. It's anti-aging and fights wrinkles.

I snatched one up for you.

You shouldn't have.

Here, take a seat.

- Miao Miao, shouldn't you be... - Yes?

Working on your thesis dissertation?

I've already finished it!

- Is that so? - Yes.

So that means the next step is job hunting.

What are your plans?

I haven't found a job yet. It's been pretty difficult.

I was already a bit old when I started my degree.

Plus, my degree is only an associate's, not a bachelor's degree.

Jianqun, your sister's job search is really important.

You should give her a hand.

Me? Everyone I know in my network works in the

police force. What connections do I have?

Did you go to the talent exchange center yet?

I go there every day.

But there's the obstacle of my age.

Also, most of the job openings require a bachelor's degree at minimum.

Also, the job market has levels and levels of checkpoints.

Without connections, it really is hard to find a job.

It's fine. If it really doesn't work out, I'll just

be a dishwasher. I'll be able to support myself.

I won't starve.

How about this?

I can talk to my father. I expect my father has a larger network

than Jianqun has.

Thank you, Sister-in-Law!

- Have you eaten yet? - What?

I've had a bite.

Looks like you two haven't eaten yet, right?

Wow, Sister-in-Law is so amiable, you even know how to cook a steak.

Here, here, try some. Have a taste of your sister-in-law's cooking skills.

Jianqiu,

actually, today is your brother's and my wedding anniversary.

I didn't know you would be dropping by today, so I didn't prepare you a portion.

How about next time, I'll make some especially for you?

Sure, that's fine.

I have a huge appetite, this wouldn't have been enough.

I'll leave now, you guys enjoy your two people's world.

I'll send her out.

- Okay. - I'm going then, Sister-in-Law.

Have a safe trip back!

Don't forget to use that makeup.

- I'm leaving. - Goodbye.

Big Brother, it's fine! You don't need to send me off.

Wait.

I want to ask you.

How much did you spend on that present for your sister-in-law?

Just a few hundred yuan.

She's my sister-in-law, how can this amount of money count as anything?

That's about half a month of your living expenses!

Big Brother, what are you doing?

Hey, stop! I really don't need it.

Here's about a thousand yuan. You should take it.

- I don't want it! - Quit the nonsense. Listen to me.

- I don't want it! - All right, all right.

Listen to me, Miao Miao.

The real world is not like school.

Be extra careful.

In the future, if you have any financial difficulties or have any problems,

just come find me. If I'm out on a case,

come here to ask your sister-in-law. Don't be such a stranger, okay?

Brother, did you hear that? Just now, Sister-in-Law

said she'd help me with my job search.

All right, all right. Hurry on back.

- Hurry back to your two people's world. - You be careful on the way back, okay?

Don't worry.

So annoying.

Where have you been?

What? You said that you didn't have time to cook today, so I picked up some food.

Didn't we agree to eat salad today and lose some weight?

I already weigh 100 jin! (about 132 pounds)

So what if you're 100 jin?

It's not like anyone can tell.

Who can be like you, eating without ever gaining weight?

Tastes good!

I heard that today you had to use rope rescue to save someone again.

How come you always do such dangerous things?

For my field,

there are many dangerous things.

What happened today was nothing. What? You're worried about me?

How can I not worry?

On the other hand, my job is really safe.

Every day, I sit in an office stamping documents.

It's absolutely boring.

You have a pretty good job, too.

There are lots of people who'd love your job, but can't do your job.

It doesn't require you to be exposed to the outside, and it's a stable job.

Stable is all there is. There's no future growth for me.

If I just think about doing this for a few more decades, it's like I've already died.

Recently, the economy is doing so well,

I heard that there are all sorts of opportunities in many fields.

Take a look at this.

What is it?

Resignation Letter

You're going to resign?

This is what I do every day at my job:

First thing in the morning, sweep all the floors.

Next, I have to brew tea for each leader.

Then I spend the rest of the morning reading the newspapers.

I majored in economics.

I should be working at a bank or a securities company.

I heard that recently, banks and securities companies are really popular.

I've written my resignation letter, but I haven't turned it in yet.

I wanted to hear your thoughts on this first.

My thoughts?

I'd like to wish you the best of luck in finding a job that you love.

So you're okay with me resigning?

As long as you're happy, I'll support anything you want to do.

Brother Yuan, you're so loyal.

Isn't the cream that Jianqiu gave you for your face?

Whether I apply it to my face or my legs, it still works as skincare, doesn't it?

About Jianqiu's job situation, I'll talk to my father about it.

Our child isn't home today. Don't take too long.

Got it.

Jianqiu,

about your job search, make sure you make some effort yourself, too.

Don't rely on others too much.

All right. Got it, Big Brother. I'll go to the talent market again tomorrow.

All right. Got it, Big Brother.

I'll go to the talent market again tomorrow.

We are now broadcasting today's weather report for Beijiang City.

The highest temperature for today will reach 30 degrees Celcius.

Easterly wind of the second degree. Air quality is excellent.

The humidity is at 50%, visibility at 13 km.

Today is the 10th year since the Return of Hong Kong.

The SAR government and all sectors of society

will join hands and host 460 events.

Ever since the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock market started plunging on May 30,

this is now the third day.

However, there is still no sign of it stopping.

According to the data,

on May 30th, the Shanghai Component Index dropped 281.81,

which is a drop of 6.5%.

The Shenzhen Composite Index plunged 829.49, or by 6.16%.

The circulated stock value lost four trillion yuan overnight.

The stock market is risky. Please invest cautiously.

This has been another friendly reminder.

He's here! He's here!

- He's here! - Sit down!

Calm down! Sit down!

Everyone, calm down. Let the mayor speak.

Calm down, everyone.

I am Wang Weida of Beijiang City.

This is Deputy Mayor Wang.

Hello, Mayor.

I've come here to help everyone resolve this problem.

Mayor, let me explain the situation.

We are all factory workers from Furong Pharmaceutical Factory.

We don't want to make trouble for the city government.

But right now, we really have no other options left.

Don't rush. Explain the situation clearly to me.

At the beginning of last year, our factory

director said the factory had insufficient funds

and asked us to fundraise. But now, it's been 6 months overdue.

Never mind the dividends, we don't even get our capital back!

That guy took our hard-earned money to invest in stocks!

Right! He invested in stocks!

All right, I understand the situation.

I will personally coordinate with people of the

Labor Bureau and the courts to go to the factory,

and have them answer all your questions. As for your factory director Qian Cheng,

I will have the Public Security Bureau investigate immediately.

We will look into this problem and investigate it

thoroughly. We will give everyone a proper explanation.

Cheng Qian! Come out!

Get out here!

Cheng Qian!

What time is it?

How can I not be upset?

There are so many people here demanding money, they've blocked off the hallway!

- Tell me! Where can I get ahold of him? - Old Qian.

Hello?

That scoundrel!

It's already gotten so bad. We should call the police.

We are not calling the police! Don't go making things worse.

We can't call the police.

You must have lied to me!

What did I lie about?

It can't be about owing those people a month's worth of salary!

Those people wouldn't be storming up to our home if it was just one month's salary.

Give that to me!

No! Tell me the truth. Have you done something illegal?

I haven't!

The factory's fund was just insufficient,

so I just owe them some money.

You're still lying to me! Where do you think you're going?

Where are you going?

Listen to me. You stay at home with our child. Don't go anywhere.

Believe me. No matter what happens, I will make sure to resolve this today.

- You can't go out. What if they hit you? - Just believe me!

Return our money!

Give our money back!

Don't think you can just leave!

Return our money!

Enough!

Quiet!

- Return our money. - Let him speak!

We've all known each other for a while.

Shouldn't you all know what kind of person I am?

Return our money!

If you don't let me out, how can I fix this problem?

How do you expect me to get your money?

Return our money!

Give me this chance. No matter what I have to do, I promise

that I will get back your money for you today. All right?

My home is right here.

My wife and child are still here.

If you don't trust me, you can just keep watch here.

We will wait here for you. Go get us our money back!

Fine! Get out of here!

You're still going to run?

Where do you think you can run?

Give me the knife.

Just hold on to him. Don't choke him out.

Go!

Go!

I'm fine, I'm fine. Go take care of your own business.

How is it, Master? Are you all right?

What took you so long?

I headed over as soon as I got your call.

We didn't see anyone when we got to the house, so we hurried here.

Why did you go off and take action on your own?

Old Third Sun is an expert.

He must have realized something.

He wants to run, how can I not go after him?

Man, this guy really can run.

We ran so much that now my blood sugar's low!

Right, where's the breakfast I asked you to bring? Hurry and hand it over!

Aiya, I forgot about that.

Okay, okay! I'm going to buy it now.

How could you forget?

Hello? Chief Yao?

We will be there soon.

- How dare you call the police? - I'm sorry!

- Didn't I tell you not to call the police? - I'm sorry!

Old Qian. Old Qian!

This is just between the two of us. Stop scaring my wife!

Let go of her!

Wang Bolin! You forced me to do this, right?

This is all your fault! Return me my twenty million!

Old Qian, calm down! We've been friends for so

many years now. Please just put down the knife.

So many people come to me every day demanding payment.

Just return me my twenty million already!

Old Qian, let me explain.

You're the one who told me to buy stocks, right?

Where'd the money go?

I'm begging you, give me back my money!

You have so much money! Just give me back my portion, all right?

When I asked you to buy my stocks,

it was because I wanted to help you make money, too!

So where's the profit?

Old Qian.

What took you so long?

- Chief Yao. - We just came from another site.

- Old Liu, explain the situation. - Sure.

There's a hostage-taker upstairs armed with a knife.

The hostage-taker is highly emotional and has locked himself in.

Who reported this? How many hostages are there?

There should be two men and one woman upstairs. The hostage's wife called it in.

The head of the household is the chairman of the publicly listed Kerui

Pharmaceutical Company of Beijiang City. His name is Wang Bolin.

The hostage-taker is named Qian Cheng. He's also the boss of a pharmaceutical company.

He invested all of his money on Kerui's stocks,

lost his money, and seized Wang Bolin on impulse.

Qian Cheng's address and family members...

What do we know about it?

We have the information. His family is currently at home.

Jianqun, quickly arrange for someone to bring his family members over.

Prepare to do hostage negotiation. We need to get them out safely.

The Special Police Unit will coordinate with you. Let's start.

Yes, Sir.

The police are here!

The police are here.

They're coming out!

He has a knife!

So dangerous!

They're coming out!

They're coming out.

- So scary! - Holding him hostage? So dangerous!

It's over. It's all over!

It's not over. Old Qian, you need to calm down.

Director Qian, you must calm down.

Don't be rash.

We are all here to help you.

Don't harm the hostages!

Think of your wife and child!

Don't do anything rash.

- Go back inside. - Old Qian!

- Bolin! Are you okay? - I'm fine.

He's pulled the curtains shut.

Conditions are not suitable to take the shot.

Message received by 01. Stay in position.

- Director Yang, a phone call for you. - Ignore it.

It's from the Deputy Mayor.

Hello? Dad?

Jianqun, I heard from your Chief Zhou

that you are outside the house of Wang Bolin of Kerui.

Yes, we are responsible for the hostage rescue.

The pharmaceutical factory workers have arrived at city hall.

It is imperative you keep the hostage safe.

You also must bring back Qian Cheng.

Yes, I will definitely complete this mission.

Senior Sister? Senior Sister?

- Are you in there? - Did Dad come back home?

- Keep quiet. - Are you there? Can you answer me?

Senior Sister?

Senior Sister, it's Wu Jiaqi!

- Are you alone? - Yes, I'm alone. Open the door.

Come in quickly!

Senior Sister, what's going on? What's with the people outside?

I don't know what Old Qian has done.

This morning this mob showed up demanding to be paid.

Then, where did he go?

He said that he was going to find a way to get money.

But what can he possibly do?

If he really had a way, would there even be this mob outside?

Don't panic.

We need to find a way to get out of here, get

ahold of him, and figure out what's going on.

I don't want to do this.

I really don't want to do this.

Yes, I know.

You never intended for this to happen.

Let's talk things out calmly, all right?

Twenty million yuan! How could I calm down?

- I've told you so many times already! - Yes, yes.

Old Qian, just listen to me.

I understand your difficult position.

I'm in a difficult position, too!

We've been friends for so many years.

Back at the school, when you were teaching,

I dragged you into doing business.

You were willing to join! I never forced you!

Wang Bolin,

it's true that you didn't force me. But you lied to me.

What happened to the dividends and stock shares you promised me?

Did you fulfill your promise?

He said that we'd get dividends.

And now? Even the capital is gone! We gained nothing.

- That's right. - The police are here.

Police officer!

Step aside.

Step aside, everyone.

Brother Yuan, the crowd followed us up.

- Hold them back. - Yes, Sir.

Stop yelling.

Is Xiao Rong home?

We are from the Public Security Bureau.

I'm a policeman!

You don't look like the police. Where's your ID?

Enough!

Stop pushing! Enough!

I'm an officer from the Criminal

Investigation Division. I'm called Xia Yuan.

Get lost! What Xia Yuan?

You look like a debt collector!

Enough, stop pushing. Calm down!

Little Wang, get over here!

- Take a good look. We're the police! - This is Brother Yuan. Open the door!

Hurry and open up!

- It's the police. - The police? Quickly, let him in.

Were you the one yelling at me just now?

- Are you Xiao Rong? - I'm Xiao Rong.

- Is Qian Cheng your husband? - Yes, he is.

There's an urgent situation. Come with me.

- Did something happen to Qian Cheng? - Did my husband do something wrong?

The situation is extremely urgent. Come with me first. I'll explain on the way.

All right. Give us a minute. Rui Rui, come quickly.

Hurry, Rui Rui, we're going to find your father.

Don't bring the child along.

Have your family take care of the kid here. You, come with me.

I'm not family. Who told you I was her family member?

The scene is currently very dangerous. Have

your friend stay here and look after your son.

Hurry up, quit stalling.

Didn't we have a contract?

We signed a contract!

I never wanted to buy stocks! I said that I don't

understand it, so I didn't want to buy any.

But you lied to me. You said that everything would be fine.

Whether the stocks went up or down,

you promised that there would definitely be a 30% gain. Right?

That's right! That's exactly what I promised.

I promised that you'd get a 30% gain.

It's written right here in black and white. Here's my signature. This is all true.

Then give me the money!

But think about it. Kerui's stocks have been falling.

I didn't expect this to happen,

even less thought that the entire stock market would be crashing!

I don't care about all that! Wang Bolin, you have money.

You have a lot of money! Just give me my twenty million yuan.

I have money? All my money is invested, too, and is also gone!

I really can't help you!

I'm telling you.

If I cannot get money today,

I will commit suicide.

I will die today.

Before I die, I will definitely pull you down with me!

Old Qian!

Please, calm down! This can't be blamed on our Old Wang.

Shut up!

Master.

I've brought her over. This is Qian Cheng's wife, Xiao Rong.

Hello.

- Who's she? - Family.

- Teacher Qian is– - Stop right there.

No need to explain further. Bring them up the stairs first.

Wait, Senior Sister!

Yuan, go to the neighboring building. See if

you can make your way over from the balcony.

Got it.

Mrs. Qian, don't be nervous.

Factory Director Qian,

your wife, Xiao Rong,

is here. She has a few words to say to you.

Open the door.

Old Qian,

didn't you say that you were going to find money?

Why are you here at Wang Bolin's house?

Who told you to come here?

Didn't I tell you? I can handle this matter myself!

Hurry back home.

Go already!

Tell him you just want one look at him, and you will leave if he's okay.

Okay.

Open the door first.

Let me just get one look at you.

I'll leave as soon as I see that you're fine.

Open the door, please!

Open the door!

- Old Qian? - Calm down.

Open the door.

Go open the door.

- Bai Jie? - You finally made it here.

- Please, persuade him to stop! - Old Qian!

Put down the knife!

What are you doing?

Close the door!

All right, go and close the door.

Didn't I tell you to wait at home for me?

Why did you come?

What are you doing here?

It's not like I wanted to do this!

I don't want to do this!

I didn't think things would end up like this.

Xiao Rong, just listen to me. I will get the money back.

Just leave now.

Come back with me.

Get out!

Okay, okay. We're leaving now. Leaving right away.

Mrs. Qian, take a look. Those two are fine. Nothing's happened to them.

Rest assured, leave the situation here to me.

Who is this?

- She's my wife. - Oh, I see.

Director Qian, how about this?

This is between men only, so let's work things out. Don't involve the women.

Let the two of them go, all right?

Get out!

- Go ahead. Come on. - Old Qian! Don't do anything stupid. - Bolin, be careful.

He's a grown man. He wouldn't do anything stupid. You should go.

- Mrs. Qian, don't worry. - Your son and I are still waiting for you!

- All right, all right. Don't worry. - Senior Sister.

Please help him!

All right, all right.

Calm down, calm down.

Let me introduce myself.

I'm the Beijiang City

director of the Criminal Investigation Division. I'm Yang Jianqun.

I came here without any weapons.

Take a good look. See, no weapons.

This here is a communicator.

This line is open to the people downstairs.

This way, whatever conditions you have,

the people downstairs will be able to hear them immediately.

I want money. I want the money that he owes me.

I want every single penny. It's that simple.

- Oh, so you're here to collect money. - That's right.

How much does he owe you?

The entire fund of the factory.

The savings of over a hundred people are there!

It's a total of twenty million yuan.

Twenty million yuan? That really is quite a sum.

How about you release him and take me as hostage instead?

Then you can let him go out to get the money for you. How about it?

Stop trying to trick me! It won't work.

He's the one that owes me money. Why should I take you hostage?

If I let him go and he never comes back, where do I go to collect my debt?

- I will come back. - Shut up!

I'm telling you... If I cannot get the twenty million today,

I only have death left.

I can't live on anymore. But if I'm going to die,

I'm going to have him die with me!

Give back our money! Return our money!

Return our money!

Repay your debts! It's only natural!

Return our money!

Be careful! Stop pushing, everyone!

Stop pushing!

You see, stocks rise and stocks fall.

Kerui's stocks have fallen.

What if it rises up again tomorrow?

That's impossible. It won't happen.

Oh right. Did you watch the news today? Did you check the Composite Index?

I don't want to see it!

What are you doing?

I just want to turn on the TV, is that all right?

I want to check the Composite Index and see how Kerui's stocks

are doing, all right?

But... you have to tell me,

which channel reports on the economy?

The hostage has been rescued.

Don't open fire.

- What are you doing? - I'll jump if you come any closer!

Calm down!

Old Qian!

Let my wife through!

- If you don't I'm going to jump! - Okay, okay!

Come over here.

Old Qian, please, come back.

Don't be crazy, don't be crazy.

We can slowly repay our debt.

We will be able to repay the debt sooner or later.

Our son is still young. We still need you. Don't do anything stupid.

Old Qian, you don't have to do this!

Old Qian!

Old Qian, please don't do this.

I have one thing to ask of you.

What?

You need to tell those people out there.

Don't take things out on my wife and child.

Hold on!

Watch out!

- What are you doing? - What are you doing?

♫ Danger, you escaped too far ♫

♫ You almost can't even hear my call ♫

♫ Lies have blinded both of my eyes ♫

♫ Pretending like you can't see the despair and the deeply hidden trepidation ♫

♫ Greed is the hand behind your back ♫

♫ Constantly pushing you to fall down the abyss ♫

♫ Go home, return to the past ♫

♫ Don't wait until you've lost everything before you yearn for it ♫

♫ The mountains are tall, the rivers are

long, doubting whether there is a path out ♫

♫ Stop living in confusion ♫

♫ In the enchanting spring scenery and the depths

of the clouds, there's a heart to return home ♫

♫ Face the future with sincerity, that's a happiness in itself ♫

♫ After all, in this life and this world ♫

♫ There'll be moments of sweetness and moments of bitterness ♫

♫ Broad skies and seas ♫

♫ Pass through the mist ♫