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I'm truly sorry.

I had no choice but to do so.

It was tough to make an appointment with you.

[Chasing the Undercurrent]

[Punish those who commit crimes and make mistakes so as to discipline them, and execute those]

[who violate the prohibitions so as to terrify would-be violators. -Guanzi, Ban Fa]

[Episode 16]

Dad,

are you sure

you don't know who killed Deng Lijun

back then?

They wanted to tell me who it was.

But I wasn't willing to hear them out.

But why?

It's better to avoid trouble.

If you become a busybody,

you'll bring trouble to yourself and others.

Is Li Bodong reliable?

All these names

that I've hung here

have passed

my test personally.

Li Bodong and I became acquaintances

one year before

his daughter got into primary school.

[Every parent in the world]

[Best future for your children]

[wishes that their children will become successful in life.]

[Li Bodong was no exception.]

[One year before]

[his daughter got into primary school,]

[he and his wife]

[were looking for school-district houses.]

[At that moment,]

[he took a liking]

[to a property that I was developing.]

[However,]

[he couldn't even afford the down payment.]

[Therefore, he requested an audience with me.]

[Back then, when I saw him,]

[I thought]

[he was worth my investment.]

[That's why]

[I promised to give him a property.]

[In the end,]

[I think he wanted to become an uncorrupted cop back then.]

[He refused my offer.]

[Of course,]

[I didn't force him.]

[He said]

[he would write an IOU]

[and pay the mortgage monthly.]

[Think about it.]

[Do you think he could afford]

[to pay the mortgage monthly?]

He might have found a good school-district house for primary school,

but what about middle school and high school?

In the end, he couldn't repay the mortgage.

Was that why

you employed him?

To be honest,

all the tasks I assigned to him

before his daughter entered high school

were trivial.

It was nothing troublesome.

On the contrary,

I did him a huge favor

in expanding his career.

Think about it.

He started from being a normal cop.

He was promoted all the way to the deputy chief of the brigade.

That's why

I got the goods

on Li Bodong.

He'll be done for

if I just expose one of his dirty deeds.

However, this guy is quite unique.

He only

acknowledges me.

Pengzhan and Pengxiang

went looking for him before.

He rejected both of them.

Dad,

is this the only trump card you're giving me?

Pengchao,

you don't need lackeys right now.

But you're not good enough

to command the better ones.

This trump card

suits you

to a tee.

Do you know

why I didn't let Pengzhan and Pengxiang

enter this place?

It's because they don't have a calm heart.

The people here

need peace and quiet.

I keep them here

and burn incense for them every day.

[Ancestors of Zhao]

I pray for their safety.

When they're safe,

the Zhao family will stand strong.

Case report?

Here.

What do you mean?

Sign here.

[Application for case report]

Chief Zhang,

you were the one who reprimanded me

for ending the case in a hurry

without getting to the bottom of it, right?

That's right. I did say that.

What are you doing then?

Chang Zheng,

it's a 28-year-old case, you know?

For its sake,

you dragged Jin Yan

here and there.

You went everywhere with her.

You wasted our manpower, money, and resources.

If everyone acted like you,

my detachment

would be shut down eventually.

I was investigating the case.

I wasn't going on a trip.

You can drop the case now.

Look.

According to the DNA test report,

[Deng Lijun has been confirmed to be the nameless corpse on Longwang Mountain]

They're 99.99% sure

that it was Deng Lijun.

[Deng Lijun has been confirmed to be the nameless corpse on Longwang Mountain]

Wait.

We didn't even locate his kin.

Who did you compare his DNA with?

You can forget about locating his kin.

Someone else came up with the idea before you.

A collapsed mine

is a huge incident.

Therefore, they kept

the blood samples

and sent them to the hospital for a test.

That's how we got the result.

Here, sign it.

[As long as we don't go against the law,]

[it's our freedom]

[to investigate the case how we want.]

When your superiors question you,

just acknowledge your mistake

and reflect upon your actions.

Once it's done,

you can resume your investigation.

[You don't need to argue with them.]

[There's nothing in it for you]

[besides being frustrated.]

[Case Officer]

[Case Officer: Chang Zheng]

Alright.

This case is over.

Resume your work.

Hello?

Chief Li?

It has been done.

Everything went smoothly.

Alright.

Alright.

Okay.

Don't worry.

Goodbye.

Okay.

Okay.

Sorry for the trouble.

Li Bodong called me.

The mining case 28 years ago

has been closed.

Seems to me that Zhang Qiufeng and Li Bodong

are on our side for now.

For now?

What?

You still don't trust them?

I don't know.

I've never interacted with them before.

What do you plan to do then?

Hello?

Who is this?

Chief Li,

I'm Zhao Pengchao.

Zhao Pengchao?

I'm the son of Zhao Xiaosheng,

Zhao Pengchao.

Do I know you?

Should I know you?

It's like this.

I wish to buy you a meal.

I wonder if you're...

I'm busy.

It's fine. We can...

He refused you, right?

Do you need me to call him for you?

Dad,

it's fine.

I can handle him myself.

Time to sleep.

Here.

Daidai,

time to sleep.

Stop messing around.

You're not asleep yet? It's late, you know?

I'll sleep soon.

Alright.

Let's go to sleep.

Come.

Daidai!

That's enough.

Good boy.

I'll hug you.

Let me hug you.

[Changwu Bridge]

Hello?

Chief Li, do you have time for a meal now?

Fine.

Send me the address.

I originally thought you would be a cultured person.

I thought you would be different

from your two brothers.

We have the same father after all.

Tell me.

Why are you looking for me?

Let's eat first.

Let's have a drink for now.

I've already eaten.

And,

I never drink with strangers.

We won't be strangers in the next meeting.

Is there a need for me to know you?

Dad said this.

In the future,

I'll be in charge of the Zhao family.

Your father said you'd be in charge

of the Zhao family in the future?

I've never heard about it.

Besides,

that's your family affair.

What has that got to do with me?

I won't stop you if you wish to go.

Chief Li, I will never create trouble for you as well.

A 1986 Chateau Mouton Rothschild?

It's my favorite brand.

You did your homework, huh?

You already knew

the brand I prefer.

You're very important to me.

Knowing your preferences

is basic respect.

Here.

Tell me.

Why did you call me here?

It's nothing.

I just wish to see you

and make acquaintances with you.

You did all of this

just to see me?

Chief Li,

I know you don't see everyone.

Come.

You're

something else.

After all, you came back from overseas.

You're cultured

and more reasonable.

I think you're much better

than those brothers of yours.

Please stop flattering me.

There are plenty of things

that I cannot cover due

to energy and time constraint.

It's fine.

Pengchao,

I'm here for you.

Just tell me if you encounter any difficulties.

I'll hear about it.

My niece

is applying for

École Polytechnique,

which is under

the Paris Institute of Technology.

Your niece?

You must be referring to my daughter.

Is that so?

I thought

you were referring to your family affair.

That college is excellent.

It's a famous college.

It's a centennial college.

It's great.

Listen,

it's because you don't have a child now.

You'll know it when you have a child in the future.

When your child grows up,

they'll have plenty of ideas.

She insisted on getting into this college.

She loved it.

She just

gave me a video call yesterday.

She said

she had applied for it many times.

But it doesn't look good for her.

It's tough to get into it.

It may be difficult for children

from other families.

However, if it's our family,

if she wishes to get into it,

she will get into it.

There's a friend of mine

who's

a Doctor of Biology.

I've already asked him to write a letter of recommendation for you.

Your daughter

will get into that college.

Pengchao.

Chief Li,

can I call you Dong

in private?

Of course.

Dad had mentioned the contributions

you made to the Zhao family.

I cherish your contributions.

It's my duty to repay the favor.

You have my number, right?

I do.

Just call me

if you need anything next time.

Thank you, Dong.

Here.

The weather is getting colder.

Pengchao.

Chief Li.

Did you hurt

Chief Li's dog when you went to his house?

You better apologize to him.

Our child is still studying.

Since she's not around,

we treat the dog like our child.

My wife raises the dog just like how she raises her child.

Chief Li,

I'm sorry.

I won't do it again.

Again?

You dare to do it again?

Enough already.

From now on, Chief Li will be one of us.

You understand, right?

Yes, Pengchao.

I'm a little tipsy.

I prepared two boxes of wine for you.

Please bring them back.

Do you think I lack wine?

Look at you.

Pengchao instructed me to buy them.

These are all 1986s.

These wines

are pretty hard to find.

I told you already.

We're a family now.

There's no need to be this courteous.

My goodness.

It's what I should do.

I have no choice then.

See you.

Send him home safely.

No need for that.

Just stop at any crossroads.

I'll find a chauffeur.

Okay, Chief Li.

Now,

Li Bodong

is one of you.

What?

You should be happy that you managed to convince Li Bodong.

Why are you still pulling a long face?

Deng Lijun's case has just been closed.

Chang Zheng

should stop troubling us for now.

Li Bodong

is under my restraint too.

I guess the outside world will be quiet for now.

What do you mean by that?

What? Do you wish to deal with the family too?

I thought

you already dealt with your two brothers?

What else would you like to do?

Dad,

you don't need to worry about that.

I'll report it to you once I'm done.

It's getting late.

I'll get some warm water for you to warm your feet.

No need for that.

A filial son like you is rare indeed.

[IHN]

Pengxiang.

Pengxiang?

Pengchao is calling you.

Pengchao?

Pengxiang,

I need to talk to you.

I'm busy.

You're so naughty.

I'm in your nightclub.

Pengxiang.

Wait, where's everyone?

Where did they go?

Tell our brothers to come.

Pengchao,

what do you mean by this?

Pengzhan will be here soon.

I'll tell you by then.

Okay.

Pengzhan is here.

Just cut to the chase.

Don't interrupt my business.

The Zhao family

owns five casinos.

Pengzhao owns one

while you own the other four.

What's wrong?

Is there a problem with that?

Even Pengzhan didn't say anything about it!

I'm young and vigorous!

What's wrong with me opening a few more casinos?

You still don't understand?

Pengchao sent his men

to chase away all of the customers

in our casinos.

But why?

Isn't this ridiculous?

Pengchao,

are you telling us

to shut down our casinos?

I didn't tell you guys in advance.

Sorry about that.

Zhao Pengchao,

you must be out of your mind, huh?

Do you know

that these casinos are the sources of our wealth?

You want us to shut them down?

You must be out of your mind!

Pengxiang,

I have a batch of meth,

top-quality meth.

Sell them for me.

Meth my foot!

I don't touch drugs!

That'll bring us huge profits.

That'll be the true source of our wealth.

That thing is illegal!

Even if you can make money out of them, will you be able to spend them?

The casinos will kill us all anyway.

People who sell and buy drugs

are very cautious.

Our casinos

welcome all kinds of people.

Won't it create trouble?

But we're only doing business with the regulars.

The regulars?

Ties are shattered on the gambling table.

Aren't you afraid that the regulars might betray us

when they get frustrated?

Look at the size of this casino.

Do you think you can escape from this?

Pengchao,

you've only returned for a few days.

This casino has been operating for many years.

Nothing ever happened before this!

That was in the past.

Now, the situation has changed.

It might erupt at any time.

What if we reject your proposal?

If so, I have no choice.

Shanmao!

Shanmao!

Stop shouting, Pengxiang.

If I'm not mistaken,

most of your brothers have left you.

Three days.

I'll give you guys three days

to shut down the casinos.

I appreciate your effort.

Why are you staring at me?

Morning, Dad.

Did you sleep well last night?

How could I not sleep well

when I have a filial child like you?

But I had a dream.

I dreamt that you shut down our casinos.

So, you've heard about it?

I'm not deaf

or blind.

Are you blaming me?

I understand your intention.

Chang Zheng

may be dormant for now,

but he'll exact his duty

whenever he gets the chance.

You don't want him to get the goods on us,

am I right?

But why didn't you discuss it

with the others before proceeding with it?

So, you don't trust me?

Dad,

I just don't want you to be worried.

All of us are your sons.

It's inappropriate for you to pick a side.

So, what do you plan to do next?

There's a huge operation coming.

A huge operation?

Don't worry.

It's all for the Zhao family.

The Zhao family is still yours.

Changwu is still yours as well.

I'll go and get changed.

I thought you have something to tell me?

What is it?

Niannian,

lately,

I think

there's a barrier

between us.

I've thought about it.

It's useless to avoid it.

I have to face it eventually.

Why are you

unwilling

to let me work for Tieshi Mining Group?

Niannian,

you don't understand

the Zhao family's company well.

First, I was afraid that you might be manipulated by them.

Second,

I'm afraid

you might be implicated by their illegal dealings.

You're a cop.

You have the right to be suspicious

of your so-called suspects and events.

However, I'm a lawyer.

I also have the ability

to analyze the dealings that I think are illegal.

I think we should

respect each other's profession

and individual personality.

I didn't think about it that much.

I'm very worried that you're working for them.

Your qualifications are great,

and there are plenty of great jobs out there.

It isn't that hard

for you to find another job.

Why must you

work for the Zhao family?

You know this too.

I've been working in Zhao Pengchao's company

since I was in Australia.

I don't think

this matter

will affect our relationship.

Moreover, all these years,

I've separated my work

from my relationship.

It's not that I don't trust you.

I have complete trust in you.

It's not that I'm trying to blackmail you

with our relationship.

It's just that I know the Zhao family well.

I know there's something very wrong with them.

That's why I'm worried about you

and I don't want you to work for them.

Do you understand?

If you insist on working for them,

situations like these

will repeat themselves.

I don't wish for us

to go against each other

in court

when something does happen to the Zhao family.

I understand what you mean.

I returned to the country

in hopes that our relationship

could return to its best state.

That's why

we need

to resolve our issues,

am I right?

Can you please give me some time?

You should ponder about it.

Come in.

Uncle Pengchao.

I've brought you the document

you wanted the president to sign.

I've also

bought you pork ribs porridge

from Wanghai Restaurant.

You haven't eaten yet, right?

Did he ask you anything

when you went to him?

No.

I just said you wanted him to sign this.

The president signed it immediately.

[Four Seas, by Pengzhan]

That's all for now.

You may resume your work.

[Four Seas, by Pengzhan]

[Tieshi Mining Group]

Ji Nian.

What are you doing here at this hour?

I forgot my things.

Come in, I'll show you something.

[Four Seas, by Pengzhan]

Four Seas?

Is this the thing you want to show me?

I don't know calligraphy.

This shall be the new name of our group.

Four Seas Group.

Have a seat.

Actually, I want

to optimize our group structure

and

organize our resources.

The core business of Tieshi Mining Group

is mining minerals.

But I've summarized

the businesses under our group.

Actually, there are four major businesses.

We have

the mineral business,

the water carriage business,

the wine business,

and the hotel business.

It may seem like

all of them are doing fine.

However, they're not united.

The most serious issue right now

is that the allocation of resources is overlapping with one another.

It's a huge waste of our resources.

That's why I want to integrate them.

I wish

to develop our current businesses

into four business groups.

It includes

mining,

logistics,

entertainment,

and tourism.

Also,

I'm going to transform

our group with the Internet.

I will optimize all of our resources

in order to produce maximum benefit.

If so,

such development

is actually pretty difficult for a group to execute.

An enterprise with no goals or visions

can never achieve greatness.

That's why we have to head toward globalization.

Did you argue with him again?

Not at all.

I've told you a lot.

Tell me your opinion.

This does sound like

a pretty good plan.

This is unexpected. Not only are you an excellent lawyer,

but you also possess the potential

to be a business prodigy.

You're the only one

I lack in this plan.

I have to head home.

Ji Nian,

Warren Buffett

has Charlie Munger.

Mark Zuckerberg has Dustin Moskovitz.

Steve Jobs

has Stephen Gary Wozniak.

The Four Seas Group will set sail soon.

Together, we can create miracles.

I'm not that noble.

See you.

Remember to have dinner.

[Resignation Letter]

[Resignation Letter]

[Tieshi Mining Group]

[Tieshi Mining Group]

[Tieshi Mining Group, President Office]

[Tieshi Mining Group, Chairman Office]

[Tieshi Mining Group, Legal Advisor]

[Tieshi Mining Group]

[Four]

[Zhao]

[Four Seas Group, President Office]

[Four Seas Group, Chairman Office]

[Four Seas Group, Legal Advisor]

[Four Seas Group, Legal Department]

[Four Seas Group, Mining Business Department]

[Four Seas Group, Tourism Business Department]

[Four Seas Group, Logistics Business Department]

[Four Seas Group, Entertainment Business Department]

[Zhao, Four Seas Group]

Pengchao.

Pengchao.

Pengchao.

Pengchao.

Pengchao.

[Zhao, Four Seas Group]

[Base in Hezi Alley, Secret Task Force]

Tieshi Mining Group

has changed its name to Four Seas Group officially.

They've been busy.

Besides adjusting the structure of their enterprise

and business,

they've also taken the initiative to shuffle their manpower.

However,

all of these are the official news they publish to the public.

As for the details,

they mentioned nothing.

Not bad at all.