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[Four Seas Group, Chairman Office]

Zhao Pengxiang.

Who said you could touch Chang Zheng?

It wasn't me.

It wasn't me!

I've always been inside my office!

It was Shanmao.

I'm sure it was Shanmao.

He doesn't know his boundaries.

You better manage your subordinates.

If not, I'll manage them for you.

Remember,

do not touch him.

Do not touch him, huh?

[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 17]

This doesn't seem like the act of Zhao Pengzhan or Zhao Pengxiang.

It should be

Zhao Pengchao.

What exactly

is Zhao Pengchao up to?

Political Commissar Yan,

should we

find out what's going on inside?

Be patient.

Tell our men

not to act recklessly

and wait for my news.

All right.

I'll arrange for that.

[New development paradigm of Four Seas Group]

Mentor.

Yan.

Why are you back?

The brigade

told us that the case was over.

They told us to rush back.

The detachment told me to head back.

They're trying to handicap me here.

I think

it's a good thing for them to return now.

After all, we need to maintain a low profile

for a secret investigation.

Wait.

Even if it's a secret investigation,

it's still an investigation.

I can't even dispatch my men right now.

How can I investigate the case?

Actually,

I think you should cool off for the time being.

You're the biggest target.

Everyone has their eyes on you.

They will only let down their guard

if you stay idle.

Only then, we'll have the chance to proceed with the investigation.

Don't you think I'm idle enough right now?

What else do you want me to do?

You want me to watch the news on my PC every day?

That's why

you should

monitor Four Seas Group closely.

Leave the rest

to us.

[Zhao]

Speak.

Uncle Pengchao,

they have arrived.

All right.

Ask them to come in.

I believe you all have read the news.

I'm summoning you guys today

in order

to discuss our affairs.

First,

Ma Hongda,

congratulations.

Pengchao.

In the future,

you'll be the general manager

of the Logistics Business Department

of our group.

Our HR Department will inform the rest soon.

Get ready.

Thank you, Pengchao.

Your office remains the same.

It's still at the dock.

In the future,

that site will be our Logistics Business Department.

Yes, Pengchao.

Sit down.

Next,

you two have too many subordinates.

They must be

managed.

And, they're not law-abiding citizens.

Pengchao,

what should we do then?

Head back,

organize their personal details,

and hand them to Tang.

I'll ask Tang

to register a new subsidiary company.

Those who don't have a criminal record

will be assigned to the new company.

They will receive monthly wages,

and the company will pay for their social insurance.

And,

we have the newly built

staff dorm, right?

They can stay there.

Pengchao,

it'll cost too much

for us to do so.

It's not an issue if we can solve it with money.

We have to be responsible for them.

Only then, they'll be responsible for us.

In the future,

you guys will manage them.

You guys will deal with

special events of the company.

As for the daily tasks,

Tang,

I'll leave them to you.

For the mines, docks, and holiday resorts,

stop hiring part-time workers for them.

These guys can work for us.

Okay.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

[Base in Hezi Alley, Secret Task Force]

Hello?

All right.

See you at the usual place.

I'll head there immediately.

Why the rush?

What's the matter?

All right.

[Changwu Bridge]

Where did you go just now?

Uncle Pengchao, I went to get a car wash.

I thought I didn't need to queue at night.

I was so wrong.

I thought Tao was responsible for cleaning the cars?

Yeah.

But I was free anyway.

Besides,

Tao is pretty busy lately.

Pengxiang?

Chang Shi is here to borrow money again.

Should we lend him the money?

Do it.

Lend him the amount he wants.

I just received a piece of news.

Four Seas Group

had just established a new subsidiary company.

They're

recruiting a large number of new workers.

New workers?

Could they be

his men all along?

Zhao Pengchao is trying

to suit up his men.

That's completely possible.

We have to figure out what's going on as soon as possible.

They've been

flaunting

the legality and future of Four Seas Group.

If so, Zhao Pengchao

will definitely purchase

insurance for them.

This will be our breakthrough point.

We can

target the list of social insurance beneficiaries

and collect information about their workers.

That's a great idea.

However, our operations

are confidential in Changwu.

We can't just

request something from the Social Security Bureau.

Did you forget

where Yidong came from?

Oh, yes.

He,

you're from Changwu, right?

Do you have friends in the Social Security Bureau?

I do

have a classmate

who's working in the Social Security Bureau.

If so, Yidong,

we'll leave this mission to you.

Remember to keep it confidential.

Yes, sir.

Chang Zheng,

we lived

in the same university for four years.

You've never bought me a meal like this before.

[Xue Wei, Chief of Lochus Three of Changwu City Economic Crime Investigation Detachment]

Something's off.

That's not it.

Everything's fine.

Let's have our fill first.

Forget it.

I don't think I'll eat.

Tell me what's going on.

If not, I cannot eat in peace.

Look at you.

Fine.

It's nothing.

I just have some questions.

You see,

Four Seas Group

made several acquisitions lately, right?

I know that.

Of course I know that.

The entire Changwu knows about it.

How could I not know?

I just want you to help me

inquire about their acquisitions

and see if

they have done anything illegal.

Chang,

Four Seas Group is a landmine.

Why are you trying to offend them all the time?

Are you scared?

What do you mean by that?

How can I investigate them

without any proof?

I'm not telling you to investigate it.

I just want you to inquire about them,

understood?

Inquire about them in secret

and see if they're committing any crimes.

I'm sure you have a way to do so.

Come on.

Come.

It's okay. Thanks.

This place is pretty nice.

It's very relaxing.

Everything that is related to our internal affairs

must be hidden from Ms. Ji.

Do not let her know unless it's necessary.

I want her

to see a legal and developing business enterprise.

All right, Uncle Pengchao.

Understood.

As for the manpower transfer for the holiday resorts,

[Four Seas]

do it according to the original plan.

Yes, Uncle Pengchao.

By the way,

how's the progress

with the ecological farm?

It's proceeding smoothly.

All right.

That's all for now.

You may resume your work.

Speak.

Chang Zheng has set his sights

on the project you guys acquired lately.

He's having a meal with someone from the Economic Crime Investigation Detachment.

I cannot do anything about it.

There are no issues

with your side, right?

Don't worry.

Everything is fine.

I'm not worried about Four Seas Group.

I'm worried about Tieshi Mining Group.

Since the name has been changed,

the mindset should change as well.

Uncle Pengchao.

Tang.

You can start to arrange for

the weekly meeting I mentioned.

Attendance is compulsory.

All right.

Sangniu,

do something for me.

Recently, Four Seas Group

adjusted their internal structure

and made some acquisitions.

I think

this is Zhao Pengchao's attempt

at whitewashing the Zhao family.

Therefore, I've decided

to investigate Four Seas Group

and the businesses under its name

thoroughly.

Are you guys ready?

If so, I shall assign the tasks right now.

Zhang Xiaoming,

He Yidong,

you two will form Team One.

Your main targets

are

the enterprises recently acquired by the Four Seas Group.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Guo Liang, Lu Jian,

you two will form Team Two.

Your main targets are the original enterprises owned by the Zhao family.

That includes the mines,

docks,

construction companies,

their

seven holiday resorts,

and 13 hotels.

Peng Duo, Li Mingqi,

you two will form Team Three.

Your main targets will be

Four Seas Group

and the area surrounding the Zhao residence.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

During your operation,

your utmost priority

is to keep your identity a secret.

If there's a possibility that your identity will be exposed,

you have to cancel and pull out of the operation.

Let me talk about something else.

Before this, I heard

some of our comrades saying in private

that we were law enforcers,

but we have to whisper in our meetings.

We're like the opposite of a crime syndicate.

Here, I would like to remind everyone

that every meeting

is a secret.

This isn't a joke.

This is how we do our jobs.

I hope you all can remember

that we're dealing with

an extremely complicated situation.

You could also say

that we're in a dangerous situation.

If any one of us

is careless,

it will bring

dire consequences upon

the task force and our members.

Lastly,

let me emphasize the security mechanism again.

All teams shall stay in different hotels.

Your hotel will be changed every three days.

Every night,

you guys have to gather here

and report to me about what you did on that day.

Those who go to other states

for work purposes

must call me

at 10 pm every night

to confirm your safety.

Zhang,

examine their phone GPS.

Yes, sir.

See if they're operating normally.

Here.

[Lesson on Law and Policies]

In the future, we'll add a new segment

to our weekly meeting.

A lesson on law and policies.

You can only protect yourself better

if you know your law.

With this, you'll be able to engage

the cops in a smarter way.

Heitou.

Pengchao.

Do you know the criteria

of a crime syndicate as proposed by

the National Saohei Campaign?

Shanmao,

what's the difference between an arrest and a summon?

They are the same.

The cops are just trying to interrogate us.

Pengchao.

Are you guys familiar with how the cops

procure evidence?

I...

I'll study them thoroughly.

All of these are simple examples.

You guys have plenty to learn.

But don't worry.

Next,

I will use examples

derived from your own cases

and teach you guys

in the simplest manner

within the shortest time.

Pengchao, it's here.

Pengchao,

why are you confiscating all of them?

What will our brothers use in the future?

In the future,

try your best to avoid using them.

It's easy for you to say.

An educated individual like you doesn't need to use them.

But we fight outside every day!

We do all the dirty deeds for you!

How could we not use them?

Can you manage all of your subordinates?

If one of them opens fire without any regard,

all of us will be implicated.

Sangniu,

you guys can choose four that you think are easy to carry and use.

You'll keep them from now on.

Anyone who wishes to use firearms

has to get my permission.

Yes, Pengchao.

Dispose of the rest.

Wait a minute!

Sangniu, put them down!

Why are you trying to dispose of them?

Why?

At least you should keep one for me!

Lower your volume.

You're the chairman of Four Seas Group.

You have hundreds of men at your disposal.

You don't need them.

Fine then.

What about this?

You're keeping four of them, right?

Don't let Sangniu be in charge of them.

She's a woman. She doesn't know how to handle them.

[Wanda Center]

You've asked me everything you should.

Now, it's my turn.

Dad, how are you doing in Australia?

Niannian,

even after all of that,

you didn't tell me

[Ji Lv, Father of Ji Nian]

what I wanted to know the most.

What is it?

Your boyfriend.

How's your relationship with Chang Zheng?

I don't know what's going on either.

Dad, you should skip the topic.

Did you two argue?

I was thinking

that if I'm being too greedy here.

Can't I do well

in both my relationship and my career?

Mom.

Mom, I'm back.

You're finally back.

What did you bring back?

My laundry.

Your dirty laundry again?

You don't return home

until you gather enough dirty laundry,

do you?

You said you wanted to talk to me.

I'm just washing them since I'm here.

Fine.

I'll wash them for you later.

Come.

I need to speak with you.

Have a seat first.

All right.

So, what's the matter?

Tell me.

Did you argue with Nian?

Your little brother told me

that he had more chances to meet up with Nian than you.

What does he know?

We are just too busy

with our work.

He might not know,

but I know you well enough.

Look at you.

Being in a relationship is different from investigating a case.

Why are you competing against her?

I'm not competing against her.

Mom, you're completely right.

Zheng

loves to compete against other people.

When he was studying, he had to be the top student.

When he started working,

he started competing against his colleagues.

Now that he's in a relationship,

he still wants to win against his girlfriend.

Are you itching

for a beating here?

Listen.

You have to coax your girlfriend,

especially an independent girl

like Nian.

If you keep forcing her to obey your will,

it'll backfire on you.

I understand.

Precisely.

Have you taken your medicine yet?

Look at your running nose.

Mom, I don't need to take any medicine.

I'll be fine after two days.

As if I trust you.

So, how did the last incident go?

I've already apologized to her.

I've compensated her with a huge sum.

I know my fault now.

Now, I'm doing webcasting.

The one that helps people to sell goods.

It's very popular.

No matter what you do,

don't think of taking other people's advantage.

If you dare to go against the law,

I'll arrest you without mercy.

I got it.

Don't worry.

I won't give you the chance to do so.

Don't be so smug.

Take your medicine.

Thanks, Mom.

Take your medicine on time.

Okay.

And you.

Hurry and reconcile with her.

You two don't have many chances to see each other in the first place.

Relationships

will go cold easily, you know?

Mine won't.

Don't worry.

How could I not worry?

I got it.

Wait, Niannian.

You're beating around the bush here.

Why do you keep talking about

your work and your career?

Dad, you don't know

how good the Four Seas Group is right now.

You didn't see it for yourself.

It's thriving

and full of life.

You want me to leave at this moment?

I can't bear to leave.

Fine, let me ask you this.

So,

when it comes to your career,

do you think

it's better for you to stay in Changwu

or Australia?

Look at you.

You gave up a bright future in Australia

and went all the way back to China.

Why did you

do so in the first place?

Wasn't it because of Chang Zheng?

It was because of that man, right?

But now,

you're actually arguing with him

over a mere job?

Now, you're growing apart from him.

Tell me.

Do you think

it's worth it?

I used to tell you

that we work in order to get a good life.

Work isn't the only thing in life.

Am I right?

Niannian,

remember this.

When it comes to your relationship,

I'll support you

no matter what you do.

However, when it comes to your career,

if you think it's too tough for you over there,

you can forget it and come to Australia.

At most,

you can return to Australia.

♫ The moon is shining as I raise my head ♫

♫ Writing down my desires, who's pretending? ♫

[Changwu Bridge]

♫ Formless and unpredictable ♫

♫ With unforgettable dreams ♫

♫ Not looking around, but looking back ♫

♫ The mottled window ♫

♫ The ending was played ♫

[Unforgettable Niannian, I'll always reply.]

♫ Between good and evil ♫

♫ This melody describes my past ♫

♫ My frosty eyes in this long night ♫

♫ Who's singing ♫

♫ Between good and evil? ♫

♫ That relaxing voice ♫

♫ Whose lie can be placed ♫

[Unforgettable Niannian, I'll always reply.]

♫ As time passes? ♫

Dad,

I know what to do now.

[Resignation Letter]

I guessed it as much.

I could tell you'd been struggling.

However,

you should've made up your mind.

Just treat this as my compensation.

Initially, I wanted to show you

the excellent vision of Four Seas Group.

Forget it. Let's drop the topic.

So,

I'll accept your letter.

Thank you.

Can you do me a favor?

Tell me.

You know about

our situation as well.

I'm in dire need of manpower.

You're the only professional lawyer in the group.

Give me some time

to find your replacement.

How long do you need?

One month at most.

You can leave after that even if I can't find a replacement.

Deal.

This is my duty.

I'll take my leave now.

Zhou Chu,

I have something to tell you.

You see, I...

Song.

Next time...

Did you look at Mentor's face today?

He does seem different

than usual.

What's going on?

Today is a great day.

His girlfriend

finally resigned from

Four Seas Group.

That's great.

Song.

Now that his girlfriend had resigned from her job,

does that mean Mentor

will get married soon?

You hit the nail on the head.

We have to arrange a meal

for them somehow.

If so, let's find a time and buy Madam a meal.

That's right.

I have to buy her a meal.

We have

to buy her a meal.

You can do the arrangement.

Just you and I?

I'm sure Mentor won't agree to this.

Hello, mister.

Hello.

I ordered a bracelet here before this.

This is my order number.

Can you look it up for me?

All right, please wait a moment.

Please examine it.

Okay.

[Unforgettable Niannian]

So, I just take this with me?

That's right.

All right. Thank you.

Take care.

[Changwu Bridge]

Niannian,

are you at the company now?

I'm inside the office.

I still have some documents

to handle.

I might be late.

I'll pick you up.

If so,

what about this?

You can come

after an hour.

You can pick me up after an hour, okay?

It's fine.

You can resume your work.

I'll wait for you

outside.

Okay?

Okay then.

See you later.

Goodbye.

You're finally happy now.

But I'm happy too.

[Welcome to Zhaojiawei]

Isn't that Chang Zheng's car?

What is he doing here again?

Call Mao immediately.

[Welcome to Zhaojiawei]

[Welcome to Zhaojiawei]

Understood.

Pengxiang,

Chang Zheng is here.

He's at the entrance.

Should we let him in?

All those who come in are our customers.

Why should we stop him?

Let him in.

Do you know

how to greet him

when he comes in?

I do.

Avoid his face.

Understood.

Officer Chang?

What are you doing here today?

What?

Can't I be here?

Of course you can.

Do you need anything?

I do need you to do me a little favor.

Officer Chang, are you resting today? Or...

Yeah, that's right.

You're resting today, huh?

I heard that cops have

to deal with troublemakers

even during their rest days, am I right?

Yes.

Good.

I have something to report to you.

Someone is gambling

in the gym in front of our group.

It was so loud.

There was so much cash

that I couldn't even count them.

They were still making a commotion just now.

Why don't you follow me?

If so, you can call the cops.

I...

What if they escape

when the cops are here?

Great timing.

You should follow me there.

Wait.

If you don't follow me there,

I'll report you

to the cops.

You've been led astray, huh?

Fine.

I'll check it out.

Let's go.

It's right in front.

It's the gym.

Let's go.

♫ Longing is a mysterious thing ♫

♫ It follows you ♫

♫ Like a shadow ♫

Shanmao.

Assaulting a cop

is a serious crime, you know?

Officer Chang,

don't spout nonsense.

You have to base your words on evidence.

Where's your evidence?

Beat him up.

♫ It cannot be detected ♫

Come down!

♫ Forming a complete you ♫

♫ I'm not willing ♫

♫ To drift across time ♫

It's fine.

He'll be awake soon.

Hello?

Speak.

Pengxiang sent his men to assault Chang Zheng in the company.

Where is he?

Chang Zheng is at the main entrance right now.

Hello, who is this?

Hello, is this Miss Ji Nian?

That's right.

I'm your high school classmate, Zhou Chu.

Zhou Chu?

I'm a bit confused here.

It's okay. It's like this.

Right now, I'm working for

the provincial lawyers' association.

Chang Zheng

has told me about your situation.

As an elite lawyer

who had just returned from overseas,

why are you working for

a tiny enterprise like Four Seas Group?

Listen, our law firm

has a partnership with many famous law firms

and business enterprises.

Wait a minute.

Are you saying

that Chang Zheng

found a job for me?

That's right. His expectations were quite high.

However, with your qualifications,

I think it'll be fine.

And, I've already arranged everything for you.

You can report for duty by tomorrow.

Wait.

I'm a bit confused here.

I have no way

to report for duty by tomorrow

as I still have some handover work to do

in Four Seas Group.

And...

Listen,

those are trivial matters.

Your work experience in Four Seas Group

is especially helpful for our association

as we have a major case

that's related to Four Seas Group

right now.

You can take over this case

when you report for duty tomorrow.

Both Chang Zheng and I

think that this position is perfect for you.

Miss Zhou,

it's like this.

Regarding this matter,

I need to discuss it with Chang Zheng first.

I'll update you later,

okay?

Sorry for the trouble.

All right then.

Tell me when you're done discussing.

All right.

Thank you.

Are you done with work?

Let's go.

I don't think the job you found is suitable for me.

Did Zhou Chu contact you?

She told me to report for duty by tomorrow.

What kind of company is that?

What's going on?

Why do I need to report for duty by tomorrow?

I'm talking to you.

Talk to me.

Niannian, it's like this.

I just wanted you

to leave Four Seas Group as soon as possible.

The longer you stay there,

the more anxious I get.

Even so, shouldn't you

discuss it with me beforehand?

What's wrong with Four Seas Group?

I would never resign from my job

if it weren't for you.

It's because you don't know Four Seas Group well enough.

You don't even know

the identities of the people

you're working together with.

Don't do this.

Don't judge other people

using your own standards.

This world isn't just black and white.

There are more than just heroes and villains.

I do admire you for hating evil to the core.

Even so, you shouldn't be this extreme about it.

Just like the air we breathe in,

there's always dust in it.

You can't just stop breathing

just because there's dust in the air.

They aren't dust.

They are viruses.

They are tumors of society,

understood?

We are no longer kids.

I can tell right from wrong.

I may not know what Tieshi Mining Group

had done in the past,

but I understand Zhao Pengchao very well.

He's very intelligent and hardworking.

That's how the Four Seas Group is formed.

This is an ambitious

and responsible enterprise

that makes people

want to devote themselves to it.

Ambitious and responsible, huh?

This is an evil enterprise

that's trying to cover up their evil deeds!

Ambitious and responsible?

That couldn't be further from the truth.

Must you insist on your stand?

If so, I have nothing else to say.

In your eyes,

everyone is a criminal.

You always said that you wouldn't blackmail me with our relationship.

What you're doing right now is just that.

You never considered my feelings.

I cannot accept it

when you interfere with my career and life

for my "sake".