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I wonder how much it will rain this year.

The Osmanthus will bloom after the rain stops, right?

Osmanthus.

I'm forgetting your smell.

I had steamed porridge in spring.

I had it while I was enjoying the beautiful scenery.

But now that spring has passed,

I could only recall it from my memories.

Sir.

Your shoes are ruined.

You've been wearing them for four years.

Can't they give you a new pair?

How boring.

It's so boring.

The underworld.

Science.

Punch and kick.

The truth.

A great swimmer.

Forensics.

Sorceress.

Reporter.

Weak body.

Special detective.

Mother.

Secretary of municipal government.

An individual with unsurpassed and exceptional abilities.

Young Master.

Belongs to the Great God.

The heiress.

Neither a smoker nor a drunkard.

What is the use of having power and money?

Can't stand the sight of you.

Not bad. Reasonable and fair.

Take a bath.

Are you kidding me?

Not finicky.

There are clues.

Germany.

Spirit channeling.

Big news.

Chamber of Commerce for Water Transportation.

Master.

De-you!

Father.

Not messing things up. Not afraid of things.

Inference.

Evidence.

Childhood sweetheart.

The people of Tientsin.

Mao Ding.

De-you Guo.

-River God. -River God.

-River God. -River God.

EPISODE 16

When can we get the result of the psychological evaluation?

Maybe a couple of days or half a month.

What if he really is mentally ill?

Should we just let him off?

Hey, what information did you get from the black market?

Why is it so expensive?

The Preacher.

The Preacher?

There's an old man.

He dealt with Hua-qing Lian before.

So he knows pretty much everything about the Ancient Evil Gang.

He told me a secret even the followers don't know about.

The one who holds this secret is the Preacher.

So I think this Preacher must hold a high position.

What happened next? Did you ask him for more?

Didn't I tell you?

That man was killed in front of me.

We're back to square one again.

Wait, I've read some documents about the Ancient Evil Gang in the hospital.

There was a suspicious person.

His file was marked classified.

His relevant files are encrypted too.

TOP SECRET

One of them has a supernatural power.

He's very good with it too.

He made hundreds of our soldiers develop symptoms

such as hysteria.

We suffered heavy losses.

Are you saying this guy could be the Preacher?

It's possible.

If we can get his record,

things will become easier.

But you said it's encrypted. How can we get it?

This kind of encrypted file can be found in the police records.

If we have Captain Fu's permission, we could get the file.

But will that irresponsible guy cooperate with us?

Of course he won't.

We'll be better off stealing than asking for his help.

Yes, why don't we steal it?

It's too dangerous.

If this kind of encrypted file is missing from the station,

they will definitely take action.

All of our ideas have been rejected.

What should we do?

I have an idea.

Find a quiet restaurant.

Nice restaurants are never quiet.

Mr. Guo?

No one in Tientsin knows about restaurant better than me.

Where's the driver?

He had to go to the toilet, so I showed him the way.

I'm afraid he won't be back anytime soon.

Well, Mr. Guo.

Please take me somewhere nice and quiet.

No problem.

Let's try Tientsin's specialty dish.

Flatbread with stewed fish.

Flatbread?

Take the boat to the glass factory at the upstream.

There's a large shade.

Take some stones and build an oven. Set up an iron pot.

Let Tie-niu catch some crucian carps from the river.

Right, it is also known as silver carps.

Boil the fish with water from the well. Thin soup must be used.

Around the side of the pot, stick the flatbread dough on it.

Cover the pot again.

When the pot gets hot, the flatbread will be cooked as well.

It will be soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

The best part is the piece of the flatbread near the soup.

It will soak up all the soup.

Having the soup with the flatbread.

Even the fishbone can be eaten.

I'll have to record it.

In case you break your promise.

An outstanding person like me will never break his promise.

On the contrary, you promised me something, Ms. Wang.

-You won't break your promise, right? -What is it?

Help me get on someone's good side.

Be quick.

KUI YAO PIER

Hurry up.

Ever since Lao-qi Sun came back from the dead and killed someone,

the workers have been panicking.

Some of them are planning to leave.

Keep them here. Nobody can leave this place.

Isn't that Crazy Cui? He had the nerve to come here.

He doesn't take his loss well.

We used the zombie to defeat him.

-It's a bit shady. -Crazy Cui.

Mr. Cui. This is our territory.

-I don't think you should be here. -Relax.

I came here alone today.

I'm not here to cause trouble.

I want to talk to you.

Come here.

-Yes? -Go inform the higher-ups.

Okay.

Friends from the Chamber of Commerce,

you have some misunderstanding with us Yishengmen.

I'm here today

and I need to get something off my chest.

Ever since the former president passed away,

everything has changed.

For example, the zombies.

Wasn't it created by President Ding junior?

May I offer a piece of advice?

Life and fortune, it's all destined.

A man should live

an honorable life.

That's what a man should do. Your ancestors will be proud of you.

But if you are cursed

and died in vain,

you won't be buried in the ancestral grave.

You won't face your ancestors.

What does that mean?

That means treason!

If anyone wants to forsake darkness and come to the light,

you can come to me anytime.

I have a bad reputation in Tientsin,

but I'm loyal to my people.

I knew it.

I knew he had ulterior motives.

Just wait and see, President.

I'll throw him into the river and feed him to the fish.

Don't be rash.

It has been a while since the dispute with Er-ma Feng.

But today, he came here and made a scene.

There must be something wrong.

Then we can't just leave him be.

Crazy Cui.

How dare you poach our workers out in the open.

Are you showing off your wealth?

President Ding, don't put it that way.

Whatever the reason is, our friends just want to earn money.

I'm just suggesting other ways for them to make more money.

Then I would like to thank you on behalf of them.

That's what we're planning for.

Thank you for promoting us.

Everyone,

a lot of things

had happened this year.

You suffered a lot with us

and went through a rough time.

I'll double the salary for all the workers at the pier.

-Wonderful! -Good!

I don't have much, but a few businesses.

If you want to make more money, come find me.

I'll triple your salary.

President Ding, Ms. Xiao is waiting for you.

She's over there. It's an emergency.

You were pretty generous there.

You make me want to go there and work for you

and stop being a journalist.

Are you asking me to come here just to be sarcastic?

I just want to warn you

as a friend.

Do you really think Crazy Cui came here today

just to poach your workers?

Didn't he?

President Ding.

How are things going between you and the British Consulate?

Our Chamber of Commerce has always been cooperative with it.

It's just that I just came back and haven't reached them yet.

Every three years,

the British Consulate will find a new shipping partner in Tientsin.

What are you talking about?

They are considering Yishengmen as well.

I think Crazy Cui wants to take this opportunity

to weaken your strength.

Even though you have a good relationship with the British all these years,

but through their eyes, you're a total stranger.

Then Ms. Xiao, do you have any suggestion?

Instead of giving a raise, you should cut their pay.

Yang, hurry up! Mei-ren Wang is here!

-Really? -Yes, hurry up!

-I'll be right there. -Hurry up.

Let's go!

Shut the door.

-Ms. Wang, can I have your autograph? -Thank you!

-We are honored by your gracious presence. -Captain Fu is here.

We are honored by your gracious presence.

We are honored by your gracious presence.

-We are honored... -By your...

Gracious presence.

You're flattering me.

You solved Yi-suo Huang's murder case.

I must come here to express my gratitude to you.

Ms. Wang, you can just send a message.

You shouldn't have bothered coming.

Master Huang is our advisor.

He was killed in front of me too.

Lately, I've been having trouble sleeping.

Luckily, the police in Tientsin are efficient. You're also competent.

You solved the case in a heartbeat.

I was really relieved.

So, of course, I need to thank you personally.

We appreciate your kindness.

Although it's our duty to crack the case,

only a few people understand our efforts.

I never thought that a big star like you

could take note of my humble credit.

I'm honored.

I don't think there's anything else

that is as noble and wise as you

who could understand our job.

Captain, it's anyone.

I have a request.

Could you hear me out?

Don't worry.

I'll go through fire and waiter for you.

Through fire and water!

CASE FILE

I'll be leaving Tientsin soon.

I want to take a photo with all of you.

Is it convenient?

Yes, of course.

Line up.

We finally get to meet Ms. Wang today. Let's take a photo.

Can you act more mature? Shame on you!

Okay, please look at the camera.

Ready? Three, two, one.

Yishengmen can't afford to triple their pay anymore.

After Crazy Cui found out that we were recruiting cheap labor,

he started to reduce the number of his staff.

Young Master, you do have a far vision.

You made him shoot himself in his foot. It feels so good.

It's all thanks to Lan-lan Xiao.

You're quite close with Ms. Xiao, Young Master.

What's wrong?

Can't I?

It's a good thing that you could get a friend like her.

But I'm worried if her family has any ulterior motives.

It's impossible.

We have been keeping our distance with the Xiao family.

Regardless of estrangement or misunderstanding,

if we could take this chance and resolve it,

that would be great.

Didn't you ask me to send money to Mrs. Hu?

But I was told that she didn't return to her maiden house.

Nobody saw her.

I don't know where she went.

Then send someone to find her now.

-Okay, I'll arrange it now. -Thank you.

You scums.

You idiots!

I'm speechless.

Is this the best idea that you can come up with?

I would like to see

how much longer could the Chamber of Commerce go on

when the backbone is dead.

How much longer?

Get out!

He lost both his men and money.

He even has a reputation of breaking his promises now.

I suppose Crazy Cui will really become a crazy man now.

So I want to thank you.

You're welcome.

But now, Tientsin is in chaos and we're short of supplies.

It's hard to survive.

It's easy to bribe those workers with a low salary.

Crazy Cui knew this and took the chance.

If you really raise their pay right now,

you'll fall into his trap.

Think of the current situation.

The great drought in Henan, famine in Hebei and mutiny in Shandong.

Many refugees moved to the north to survive.

Labors are the easiest to get now.

You got a point here.

But don't hire the ones

who left you before.

What if they really have the guts to come back?

I can't just say no to them, can I?

This will tarnish the reputation of our Chamber of Commerce.

-It will be bad for us, right? -This thing would keep on happening.

If there's another crazy guy who wants to raise the payment casually,

they'll leave again.

Besides,

if they really can't continue with that,

they still have the Chamber of Commerce as their backup plan.

But this helped you to test the loyalty of your followers.

Besides, if you hire the old staff again,

what would the new staff think of you?

I never thought

you could understand this so well.

My dad is involved in the politics. Politics and business are two of a kind.

They consist of men and money.

I've witnessed it since I was little, so I kind of understand.

I just took over the business.

Please guide me.

Those were just humble opinions.

Wait. Why would Secretary-General Xiao

allow his precious daughter to become a journalist?

It's such a tough job.

Enjoy your meal.

When I first found out about your identity,

I was taken aback.

President Ding.

If you really want to treat me,

you don't need to go through so much trouble.

As a journalist, I'm used to the harsh environment.

Lately, I've been having indigestion. I can't eat raw or cold food.

If you don't mind,

I'll take you to a place that serves hot meals.

Hot meals?

-Is everything all right? -Of course.

By the way,

I want you to print out the photos.

Then we're even.

No, we're not.

I still owe you the fish stew.

You also owe me the flatbread.

I have hot dumplings here.

Give it a try.

What are you waiting for? Go on.

Is this the hot meal that you mentioned?

Is it not hot enough?

Is this hygienic enough?

Don't underestimate it.

These are the best dumplings in the entire Tientsin.

Try it.

See, I told you.

Let me tell you.

Whenever I had a fight with my dad and went out of the house,

I would come here for the dumplings.

Don't make fun of me after I tell you this.

I would fight with him on purpose just so that I could eat these dumplings.

Slow down.

You could help me destroy the Chamber of Commerce?

But we're strangers,

why would I trust you?

I'll tell you something

that could help you to negotiate with the British.

Are you willing to hear me out?

De-you.

-What are you doing here? -I want to join your investigation.

Aren't we going to borrow that top-secret file?

-I'm ready for that. -Don't worry.

I've already seen the file.

You have? How were you able to?

I asked a superstar to distract Captain Fu.

It wasn't that difficult.

Why don't we just steal it? Why would you ask a...

You went to Mei-ren Wang again, didn't you?

Don't say that. She did help us a lot.

Let me warn you,

that wench will take away your soul sooner or later.

Our hatred towards the Chamber of Commerce

are as high as the sky and as deep as the sea.

Everyone knows that.

You know a lot of their secrets.

You must be very close to them.

But now, you're against them.

I don't really understand.

The Chamber of Commerce ruined my family.

The only reason why I'm still alive

is because I want to avenge them.

Come here, you idiot.

Call me Grandpa.

Come here, you idiot. Come on.

Hurry up.

Do you want this?

Here, I'm your grandpa.

If you don't call me that, you won't get any food.

That's too bad for you.

Who are you?

The magic rope skill and contortion

are among the best in the world of tricks.

But the head of the family

was given to Yi-suo Huang, who only drinks and fools around.

What do you want?

You should think over

the things that you want.

With your talents,

you shouldn't be the head of the family.

Do you want to take charge of all schools of magic

to call the shots

in the entire Tientsin?

What should we do?

Do any of you have any ideas?

PLEAD GUILTY, RECEIVE PUNISHMENT

An idiot.

An imprisoned idiot killed a police officer in the police station.

Tomorrow, this news will be published in all newspapers in Tientsin.

Everyone in Tientsin will think of us as idiots.

Tell me,

what should I do?

Master Ding.

President Ding.

Instead of enjoying being a rich man, you're investigating.

You even love facts and reasons.

You even look forward to the result of the psychological evaluation.

That's great, what do we have now?

Why did I have to listen to whatever you said?

What was I thinking?

Captain Fu.

I'll take some of the blame.

Stop.

From now on,

Mao Ding is dismissed from the special detective position.

You have been warned.

If I find out that you're working with the police,

I'll arrest you.

-But Captain Fu... -Give it to me.

Who are you laughing at?

My master once told me,

"Don't cause trouble and run away from it."

I always keep that in mind.

Nothing has ever scared me.

But I've been feeling less confident

for these past few months.

But I'm not worried about the things that will happen to me,

I'm just worried about the people around me.

Please tell me.

What should I do?

I'm sorry.

I didn't have the time to have a meal with you.

De-you.

What are you doing?

Nothing, I'm just talking to Brother.

I was just asking what he would like to eat.

So what does he like to eat?

-Noodles. -Okay, I'll cook some for you.

Forget it.

I'm not hungry, I'm going out.

-Are you tired of me? -I do have some other stuff to do.

Are you going to see that bitch again?

What bitch? Who are you talking about?

See? You're defending her.

If you dare, you could take her home and see if she'll cook for you.

Mr. Guo?

Is the Little River God Mr. Guo there?

Wait, Ying Gu.

Ms. Gu.

Hey.

There you are.

What's wrong with her?

She's just a coward.

Excuse me?

She's hungry, so she's going to have some noodles.

-Does Ms. Gu live here too? -Of course not.

She likes to come here and hang out.

Pure and cute girls like Ms. Gu are hard to find.

She's not pure, she's just silly.

You've known each other for a very long time, right?

We grew up together. That was a tough childhood for me.

Sometimes, when you're too close with each other,

you tend to ignore each other's feelings.

I can see that Ms. Gu really cares about you.

Don't take her feelings for granted.

Did you come here today just to give me a lecture?

Have you printed the photos?

This is a nice temple.

Could you show me around?

A temple should have burning incense.

This is a mortuary at most.

There were too many dead bodies before,

I'm afraid that it will bring bad luck to you.

Also, it's just the two of us here. So I shouldn't take you to my room.

Please excuse my lack of hospitality.

Let's make a long story short and finish it right here.

If you're not interested, then let's just forget about it.

I don't know why there's a face in this photo.

-Are there any stains? -Yes.

There might be something dirty on the camera lens.

Or there might be blood on the files.

The blood was amplified

during the exposure of the camera's lights.

It happened to look like a face.

You're a man of experience.

You're flattering me.

Thank you.

What are you doing?

Thank you, Mr. Guo.

You saved my life, but I couldn't repay you.

Didn't you print the photos for me?

We're even now.

The political situation remains unsettled. No one knows what will happen.

Maybe you'll need me someday.

That would be great.

Sorry to bother you.

God, thank you for blessing us.

With your help, we have been enjoying all the good things.

Let me give you a toast.

Where have you been?

There are some leftover fermented glutinous rice in the pot.

Go help yourself.

No, I'm not eating.

It's already cold.

Listen to that.

Listen to your voice. You sound barely alive.

I know.

I bet you had a fight with De-you Guo.

Why would I fight with him? Is that the only thing I always do?

There's no business lately. I'm upset about that.

You're too young.

You can't even retain your composure for long.

With my talent,

it's impossible for us to run out of business.

-Do we have a business? -Yes, it's a huge business.

How huge is the business?

You will be shocked when you found out.

Something huge is going on in Yishengmen.

We were asked to go there and host a big ritual.

Yishengmen?

What kind of things that could happen there?

Ms. Xiao, someone wants to meet you.

Here, have some crispy doughnuts. They're still hot.

Get to the point.

Journalists do care about efficiency.

Since you're smart, help me take a look at this.

I can't read anything on it.

Where did you get this?

I borrowed it from the police station.

This is obviously an encrypted file. What are you doing with this?

Encrypted?

How can we decipher it?

These characters are meaningless.

They are encrypted codes.

I can't solve them without the codebook.

What's a codebook?

If these encrypted codes are a lock,

then the codebook will be a map for the key.

It could be anything.

But mostly, it will be in a form of a book.

Eat up, you need more nutrients.

Are you trying to get more nutrients for me,

or do you want them to be removed?

Are you kidding me? These dishes are my specialty.

Black-bone chicken soup, stir-fried duck blood,

fungus salad, spare ribs stew with seaweed.

Served with wild rice with black beans.

They look a little dark.

But I can't help it since they're packed with nutrients.

You look like a tortoise from here.

-Are you going to let me eat? -Go ahead.

I should have steamed green beans instead of black beans.

Green tortoise with green beans.

-Hey. -Excuse me.

I saw the lights are on, so I came in.

You're here. Come and take a seat.

You haven't eaten, right? I'll get some rice for you.

Sorry for disturbing you.

I came here because I didn't know where else to go.

What?

Your dad controls half of Tientsin, but you still don't know where else to go.

Here, help yourself.

Here.

You're just in time to help me finish the food.

Eat up.

Subtitle translation by Blue