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Mao.

Mao.

Listen to me carefully.

Do not get engaged.

Try your best not to get engaged.

Do you hear me?

Yes, Mao.

Get in the car.

[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 25]

But there'll be at least more than 100 people

at Zhao Xiaosheng's birthday party, right?

How can we memorise everyone?

We'll use the most foolish method.

Drive the car

and go around the hotel.

For every round,

memorise three to five license plate numbers.

You can do that, right?

Heitou.

I'll leave the control room to you.

If you see any suspicious

cars or people nearby,

report it to Shanmao.

No matter who that person is,

report it to me.

But there'll be just a few cars out there.

If we keep circling the hotel,

we'll draw the attention of Zhao.

Political Commissar Yan

has already considered that issue.

He used his connections

to rent out 36 cars for us.

Some have local license plates.

Some have local license plates.

Among all 36 cars,

we have private cars,

rented cars

and some official cars.

As for the staff arrangement,

we have lone drivers,

teams of two

or teams of three.

The goal

is to not arouse the suspicion of the Zhao family.

Clothes, hats, glasses.

We've prepared

a lot of them.

Every time you switch to another car,

you'll change your outfit too.

That's quite fun.

After working as a police officer for so long,

this is my first time acting as a model.

You won't get to do that.

Your mission

is to be the emergency backup.

You'll be in charge of any emergency situations.

After you are done with your mission,

split up and retreat.

Understand?

Yes.

Okay.

Let's get ready now.

Don't worry, Pengchao.

That's it for now.

[Four Seas]

What about me?

You have the most important job.

Niannian.

I'll be at the airport later.

I'll reach there by noon tomorrow.

That's great, dad.

I haven't seen you for so long.

I miss you so much.

This time,

I'll stay for a longer time.

So, I'll have more time to accompany you.

I'll pick you up at the airport tomorrow.

No.

You don't have to do that.

Why not?

I've thought about it.

I think the issue has flared up

between you and Chang Zheng

because of the Zhao family.

If we can find the root of that issue,

we can resolve it.

Are you saying

that you want to become the mediator

between the Zhao family and Chang Zheng?

I'm not sure

if I can be a good mediator for them.

But that's what I plan to do.

That's the most important that I need to do

back in Changwu.

Thank you, dad.

But

I think this will be difficult.

Because Chang Zheng

is...

You don't have to worry about that.

When I reach Changwu tomorrow,

use my arrival

in Changwu as an excuse

to bring him to Sihai Hotel

to attend Mr. Zhao's birthday party.

I'll tell you

about the time later.

Pay attention to the time.

Reach there 15 minutes after me.

I don't think I can do that.

If I bring him to the hotel,

he'll lose it if he finds out

that it's Mr. Zhao's birthday party.

That's why

I'm asking you to be there 15 minutes after me.

It will be his first time meeting me.

He doesn't have to care about others.

But,

if I'm his future father-in-law,

he has to at least respect me, right?

As long

as he doesn't leave

and is able to accompany me

to sit through Mr. Zhao's birthday party,

everything

will get easier

after that.

But...

I see.

What is it?

Why are you being so sneaky?

[Key Laboratory of Forensic Science, Ministry of Health: Medical Report]

[Zhao Pengxiang is excluded as the biological father of Zhao Yunxuan.]

Yaya

is not yours.

[Zhao Pengxiang is excluded as the biological father of Zhao Yunxuan.]

Pengxiang.

Shanmao.

We will be the only ones who know about this.

If another person finds out about it...

Do you know what I mean?

Pengxiang.

Don't worry.

I've already

forgotten about this.

Don't worry.

Get out now.

Niannian.

Why are you here?

What's wrong?

Did you hurt your leg?

It's nothing.

I twisted my leg

a few days ago.

That serious?

Why didn't you tell me?

You didn't tell me too when you were behind bars.

Well.

I didn't want to let you see me

sitting behind bars.

As long as you are fine now.

Are you here

because of something urgent?

My dad is back.

Your dad is back?

He's back from Australia?

He'll reach here tomorrow.

Why is he back?

Are you interrogating a criminal now?

Does my father need your permission to visit his daughter?

I'm just asking.

Are you free tomorrow, Deputy Chief Chang?

Tomorrow?

When it comes to the criminal investigation, we can't predict the future.

Things can happen at any time.

But

since your dad is back, I have to make time.

What time will he reach here?

Let's go and pick him up.

What about you right now?

You must be hungry.

Let's get you some food.

Let's go.

How did you twist your leg?

Yaya.

Dad.

I came back early today, right?

Miss Guo taught me a new song today.

Do you want to listen to it?

I would love to.

This way, please.

Let's go then.

Miss Guo.

I'll be at home today.

You can go back first.

Take your time to get ready. No need to rush.

[Paternity Test]

[Zhao Pengxiang is excluded as the biological father of Zhao Yunxuan.]

[Sihai Hotel]

I'm in position, Pengchao.

All units, pay attention.

The guests have started to arrive.

Tell them to depart from Orchard now.

Understood.

Chao.

The flight of the person who I'm supposed to pick up

has been delayed.

The plane will only arrive at two.

I don't think

I can make it to the birthday party.

It's okay.

Go and wait at the airport first.

Pengchao.

If you want me to pick up someone,

you should at least tell me who he is.

Ji Lv.

Ji from the word "commemoration" and Lv from the word "consideration".

He is Ji Nian's father.

By the way,

I forgot.

Call Ji Nian

and ask her if she wants to go to the airport together.

Okay.

Tang.

Uncle Pengchao.

I have another mission for you today.

Tell me about it.

Yan Guohua will be here.

Chang Zheng has already been released.

Why is Yan Guohua still here?

He says that he still has something to do in Changwu.

He'll be here for two more days.

He knows that it's my dad's birthday today.

So, he'll be here to wish him a happy birthday.

He's inviting himself.

I don't think he means well.

I don't know.

Treat him well.

Follow him wherever he goes.

Okay. I'll go and get ready now.

Miss Ji says that she can't leave

because she'll be with a friend.

Chao, I'll go in first.

Turn left

at that junction.

You've just been back for a few days.

And you are giving me directions?

We have to go straight to reach the airport.

Do you see that?

We are not going to the airport.

Aren't we going to pick up your dad?

My dad knows that I've twisted my leg.

So, he asks me not to go to the airport.

We can just meet him at the hotel.

Which hotel?

I don't remember the name.

But I know the way.

I can't believe you.

Just follow my directions.

The sun is going to rise from the west.

Pengchao has allowed us to go out to drink.

It's his father's 60th birthday today.

Pengchao has invited

all the respected people here.

Does that include us?

Are we respected too?

At least we've worked hard for him.

Hurry up.

Let's go and drink now.

I can't wait.

Zhao Pengchao.

You are not intimidated by me at all.

You can ignore me all you want.

But I'll make myself known.

What is it?

Let's drink.

You want me to follow Xia Zongtao?

This time,

I've invited everyone from Orchard

except him.

He won't feel good about it.

But he can't show his face out there.

So, no matter what happens tomorrow,

you can't let him leave Orchard.

No.

We have to.

Are you going to force me?

Do you want to fight me?

Don't.

Let's drink.

I'll get the glasses.

If I want to leave,

no one can stop me.

[Unknown Number: The VIP is Ji Lv.]

It's Ji Lv.

Do you know the way or not?

Where are we?

We'll be there soon.

Here we are.

[Sihai Hotel]

Sihai Hotel?

Isn't this your company's hotel?

How could you not remember the name?

Well...

Enough.

Just tell me the truth.

Stop keeping a secret from me.

It's nothing.

My dad just wants to meet you.

Hurry up!

Hurry up.

Listen.

It's our Master's birthday today.

[Longevity]

If you ruin something,

I won't forgive you.

Your dad

is back to celebrate Zhao Xiaosheng's birthday.

Hold it steady.

Did you ask me here

for that too?

No.

My dad just wants to meet you.

Where is your dad?

I'll call him at once.

His phone has been turned off.

Chang Zheng.

Let me explain.

Niannian, let me tell you.

If you have any requests,

I'll do my best to fulfil them.

But you've overstepped the line

by asking me to come here

and celebrate Zhao Xiaosheng's birthday

with him today.

This will never happen.

Chang Zheng.

[Sihai Hotel]

[Left Gate, Right Gate, Main Gate of the Courtyard B1F, West Entrance of the Hotel]

[Left Gate, Right Gate, Main Gate of the Courtyard B1F, West Entrance of the Hotel]

Put the footage of the outside of the hotel on the main screen.

Okay.

Chang Zheng?

Why is he here?

Pengchao.

I've checked the CCTV footage.

Ms. Ji is sitting on the passenger seat

of the car that Chang Zheng drove here.

What is he doing?

Chang Zheng looks furious.

He's leaving in a hurry.

But Ms. Ji is still sitting inside the car.

I think

they are fighting.

Pengchao.

Do you want to ask Shanmao to do something about it?

No.

I don't want to cause any trouble.

Just keep an eye on him.

Understood, Pengchao.

The flight has been delayed.

Mr. Lu?

Let me introduce you to each other.

He is Lu Yuan, Mr. Lu.

And this is

Chang Zheng, Officer Chang.

Hello, Officer Chang.

GL999.

GL999.

M8A88.

M8A88.

Looks like we really can't use a phone to take pictures.

Political Commissar Yan is really meticulous.

He's not known as the Godfather of Police for nothing.

Isn't that Jin Yan?

Chang Zheng?

Why is he here?

[Basement Parking Lot]

What is happening now?

37.

L8.

96.

68N.

Who is it?

Jin Yan?

Why are you here?

Chang Zheng saw me.

We have to hide.

Hurry up.

Oh my goodness.

Why is he here?

How would I know?

Was it you I saw just now?

Where are you?

What are you doing?

Looking for a car.

Are you a guest of the hotel?

Can't I park here

if I don't stay here?

This level is for our hotel guests

to park.

Your car won't be here.

Go and find it somewhere else.

Go now.

Okay.

[Security]

You can come out now. He's gone.

You...

Why are you here?

Your outfit.

What is it?

You can be a designated driver,

but I can't be a security guard?

How do you know

that Chang Zheng saw me?

Zhang is the one who sent me here.

He and Chang Zheng have met before.

He can't show his face here.

So, he asked me to come and rescue you.

How are you?

Are you okay?

Luckily, you came here right on time.

Or else, I...

Get into the car first.

Continue with your task.

Political Commissar Yan.

Our Master has poor mobility.

So, he has asked me to wait for you here.

Who are you?

I am Tang Shaowen.

His assistant.

Thank you for escorting me then.

This way, please.

Okay.

Political Commissar Yan.

Why isn't anyone here?

Mr. Zhao has invited all of the most distinguished guests.

It's not good enough

for them to sit here.

That's expected of Zhao.

He only knows all the important people.

This way, please.

[Longevity]

Political Commissar Yan.

[Longevity]

There's no one outside.

And there's no one inside.

Is he trying to play the Empty Fort Strategy with me?

I don't know how to play the Empty Fort Strategy.

But I can have a drink with my friend.

You are in a wheelchair now.

How fitting

for your 60th birthday.

How is this fitting?

I'm buried from my neck down.

I can't use my legs anymore.

Don't flaunt your seniority.

You are not that older than me.

Even if I'm just one day older than you, you still can't catch up to me.

I'm not trying to catch up.

I want to be youthful as long as I can.

My goodness.

Uncle Yan.

Enjoy your chat.

Dad.

Our guests are almost all here.

Let me go and greet them.

Okay. Go and do your things.

Let me spend some time with my old friend.

Come. Have a seat.

Come.

What is it?

Why are you being so secretive?

Nothing.

Nothing?

If it was nothing,

why did you ask the security guard to chase me away?

I am indeed

on a mission.

On a mission?

You are from my team, right?

Did I give you a mission?

Well.

I'm still working now.

Wait for me at Qige Noodle Shop on the backstreet.

I'll explain to you once my job is done.

Go.

[Longevity]

You should pick up your phone.

My phone is all about work.

Today, we'll just focus on our friendship.

Let's forget about work.

Are we the only ones in this huge private room?

Where are the other guests?

Guohua.

There are many people in the world.

All of them are just using each other.

So many people are here for my birthday.

But how many of them are actually sincere?

They are here for their own benefit.

Nothing wrong with that.

The Four Seas Group

is all-encompassing.

The name sounds brilliant already.

As long as they can be connected to your family,

even if they just get the scraps,

they'll be filthy rich.

I'm 60 already.

Status, fame,

I don't...

On the other hand,

the friendship between me and my old friend

is way more important.

Look.

I purposely booked this private room

because you are coming today.

Let's spend some time together.

Just the two of us.

Why didn't you invite the other ex-classmates

who are in Changwu?

Are you talking about Han Ya, my ex-wife?

Do you think she'll come?

But

there's someone

who's coming from another country.

Coming from another country.

Do you mean

Ji Lv?

Where is he?

His flight has been delayed.

I think by the time he reaches here,

it'll be afternoon already.

He won't be able to make it.

The three of us

can meet again tonight.

Zhao, I can't make it tonight.

I have to rush back to my province this afternoon.

I haven't seen

Ji Lv for many years.

That's right.

You should take this chance

to meet him.

You can go back half a day later.

You just need to work harder.

That's easy for you to say.

I can't go back half a day later.

In order to attend your birthday party,

I had to do so much to apply for leave.

I'll be punished if I stay for another half a day.

I don't want to get punished

when I'm so close to retirement.

My salary is not high.

I can't be compared to you.

I need to use it as my retirement fund.

Talking about money, I remember now.

This is the money for your birthday.

Guohua.

To be honest,

you know that I don't need that.

It already means so much to me

for you to be here.

Do you understand?

I need to pay for my food.

I need to pay

for my food

and my drink.

Let me go and register first

and give them the money.

Look at you.

I'll be back soon.

Okay.

You are more stubborn than me.

He has gone out.

Political Commissar Yan.

Hey.

I'm in Changwu.

You can't talk, right?

Listen to me then.

I have an urgent situation

to report to you.

I'm at my old friend's

birthday party.

Now, I've told you where I am.

Chang Zheng saw me.

He almost ruined our covert operation outside just now.

How's your situation over there?

Tell me about it first.

I'll come up with a solution.

I've managed to placate him for now.

But I've promised him

that I'll tell him the truth later.

But what should I tell him?

About that?

Just leave it to me.

I'll take care of it.

Okay.

Okay.

Political Commissar Yan.

You scared me.

Are you eavesdropping on my call?

Of course not.

I went to take the wine.

Our Master has asked me

to get the best wine.

Send it to the private room then.

Tell him

not to open it until I'm back.

Where are you going?

I'm going to pay for the food.

Let me go with you then.

It's nothing.

You don't have to follow me.

Go and do your things.

Heitou.

Look at that.

[Left Gate of the Hotel]

He left, right?

Why is he back again?

Fine.

Luckily, he's smart.

He's looking at the guest book.

Go and talk to him.

I'll be there soon.

Okay.

Understood.

Political Commissar Yan, what are you doing?

Zhao's friends

are all so rich.

They are all rich people.

Look.

They gave him 10,000 and above.

We have 10,000 here.

We have 15,000 here.

With what I'm giving him,

I feel shy

to sign my name on it.

Don't say that.

Your presence

is more valuable than money.

How about

you

go back to the private room first?

Our Master is still waiting for you to open the bottle of wine.

I can write the name

for you.

Okay.

It's better for you to write it.

Then, I don't have to embarrass myself.

Here.

Sign my name for me.

What was he doing?

He's cunning.

[Qige Noodle Shop]

[Qige Noodle Shop]

Heitou.

Look.

That Officer Chang is back again.

He's at the back door of the hotel.

[Left Gate of the Hotel]

Why does he keep coming back?

I was looking at the CCTV footage.

He was following this man.

[Left Gate of the Hotel]

[Left Gate of the Hotel]

Xia Zongtao?

Keep an eye on it.

I'll be back soon.

Okay.

[Sihai Hotel]

Heitou.

What are you doing?

Pengxiang.

Pengzhan.

Come back.

Did I let you leave?

Come here.

Pengxiang.

What is it?

Why are you in such a hurry?

Trying to be reincarnated?

I'm looking for Pengchao.

There's an urgent matter.

Come back.

Did I let you leave?

Come back.

Stand here.

Pengxiang.

Please go ahead and talk.

You have a good boss now.

You are looking down at me now.

Right?

You are doing so well under Pengchao.

You only follow his orders.

I'm nothing to you,

right?

What are you talking about, Pengxiang?

Pengchao is good.

Of course he's good.

If you have anything to say, tell me now!

What happened?

Chang Zheng is here.

He followed Xia Zongtao here.

Chang Zheng?

Xia Zongtao?

Talk!

Heitou.

We found a suspicious-looking man

by the main entrance.

Hurry up and take a look at it.

Keep an eye on him!

I'll be there soon!

Enough.

Go and do your things now.

I'll tell Pengchao

about Chang Zheng.

Do you not understand what Pengzhan said?

Do you not understand what he said?

Yes, I understand.

Leave now!

Thank you, Pengzhan.

Thank you, Pengxiang.

He's mad.

That Chang Zheng.

He's mad!

How about we just...

Pengchao will not agree to that.

Of course he won't agree.

He always tries to scare us with the police.

But

think about it.

Think about it carefully.

Chang Zheng is all alone now.

If we get rid of Chang Zheng now,

Pengchao will have nothing against us.

You are right.

I'll ask Shanmao to get on it now.

Wait.

Since this is such a great chance,

we don't have to get our hands dirty.

Hello?

Xia Zongtao.

I am Zhao Pengzhan.

You are looking for Pengchao, right?

Zhao Pengzhan.

Why are you calling me?

Stay out

of my business.

Do you think I care?

Pengchao is the one who asked me to call you.

Tell him

that I want to see him.

You can't.

What do you mean?

You are being followed by Chang Zheng.

Chang Zheng?

That officer?

How many men does he have with him?

He's alone.

Tell Zhao Pengchao

that this will be the last time I will help you.

Don't kill him yet.

Lure him away.

Do it outside of the hotel.

I'll send Shanmao to help you.

Why would you have Xia Zongtao's number?

What is it?

Are you colluding with Pengchao

to get rid of me?

On the day you betted on your life with Pengchao,

Xia Zongtao showed up, right?

So, I hired someone to investigate him

and got his number.

That's it?

That's it.

Who did you hire?

Sangniu is loyal to Pengchao too.

What is it?

Do you have other subordinates under you?

Not bad.

Do you really think that I'm all alone?

Hello?

I'm at Qige Noodle Shop now.

Why aren't you here?

I saw Xia Zongtao.

Xia Zongtao?

Yes.

I can't talk now.

I need to find him first.

What's wrong?

Zhang, we have an emergency situation.

I just called Political Commissar Yan.

He couldn't pick up his phone.

Chang Zheng found Xia Zongtao.

He's following him now.

Chang Zheng?

Is he alone?

Yes.

They are on the move.

We can't locate them.

Okay.

Ask him to share his location right now.

I'll do my best to stick close to him.

Okay.

Xia Zongtao.

Turn left at the junction in front of you.

Our men are there now.

They are waiting for you.

Just do your thing.

After that, we'll pick you up.

Okay.

[Chang Zheng]

[Location Sharing]

Cheers.

Cheers.

Good wine.

Here.

Guohua.

I want to ask you.

Are you younger than me by two years or...

I was born in 1961.

My zodiac sign is an ox.

A life of toil.

Do you have any future plans after this?

If you need my help,

I can help you climb higher.

I don't need to climb higher anymore.

I'll be retiring in two more years.

I need to give way to the young.

That's good too.

It's time to enjoy your retirement.

After you retire,

if you like,

you can work for the Four Seas Group

as our legal advisor.

Are you worried that I'll be too poor after my retirement?

Your company is too big.

I'm not capable enough.

I can't work for you.

But thank you for the offer.

Come.

Last round.

-You can't just leave. -I...

I really need to go back to my province.

If I go back now,

I can still check in to work.

That way, people won't gossip about me.

I can't believe you.

Come.

Come.

Pengchao.

Guohua is leaving already.

Please see him out

for me.

There's still some wine left. Stay for a little while longer.

I still have things to do.

Zhao.

Don't rely too much on the wheelchair.

It's not good for the body

in the long term.

By the way,

please greet Ji Lv

for me.

Okay.

If you come to my province in the future,

I'll be the host. I'll treat you instead.

It's a deal then.

Okay.

Thank you.

Uncle Yan.

Let me see you out.

Okay.