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Pengchao asked me to tell you

that we've been cooperating well

with each other in these years.

Your daughter

is studying in France.

The Zhaos

has been good to her.

What?

Are you threatening me?

I dare not.

Tell me.

What does

Zhao Pengchao want?

Pengchao said,

there's only one choice.

Keep Xia Zongtao

on the run.

Think of it.

There are policemen

everywhere now.

The police are

enforcing the blockade.

Who can make it?

There's no way out then,

except

another choice.

Another choice?

We can try.

Ask your father to make a phone call.

I can

do it.

But not on my own.

Call whom?

You don't have to know.

Tell Zhao Pengchao

what I said.

If I don't receive the phone call,

Xia Zongtao's life

will not be my business.

[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 28]

[Li]

[Li]

Deputy Chief Li,

well,

they just finished the meeting

and I've overheard that

they are going to an orchard

to arrest someone

surnamed Xia.

Xia Zongtao?

Yes.

Xia Zongtao.

I see.

Keep monitoring.

Let me know at once if there's any information.

[Li]

OK.

Deputy Chief Li,

well,

they just finished the meeting

and I've overheard that

they are going to an orchard…

One should

always have a plan B.

[Changwu City PSB Maritime Port Bureau Binxi Branch]

As for the age and experience,

you're the senior to Pengchao.

He always said that

he views you

as his father.

So,

please help him

with the business.

If you find any problem,

tip him a little.

Don't mention that.

Don't mention that.

Pengchao has learnt from you

and become much better than us

in terms of

the economy view and world view.

Mr.Ji.

Take your time.

I have some business to deal with.

OK.

Deputy Chief Li,

the police are on their way to the orchard.

Pengchao, rest assured.

We've practiced the evacuation for many times.

But,

what about Xia Zongtao?

Let him to go to the Huangqiaoxi.

Sangniu will pick him up.

What?

Evacuation practice again?

This is real.

Zhao Pengchao said I'm definitely safe.

Tao,

if you don't want to be arrested,

pack up your stuff

and go with me in two minutes.

Go.

[Police]

We've arrived the designated spot.

We've arrived the designated spot.

Team three has arrived the designated spot.

Deputy Chief Chang,

the monitoring has been taken care of.

We can get in.

Copy that. Copy that.

Everyone. Attention.

Go.

What's wrong?

Why are there so many police cars?

Police.

Get down.

Don't move.

Get down.

Send someone to collect the evidences.

The Zhaos never do drug business.

They must belong to Xiang Zongtao.

He must have left just now.

Chase them.

I haven't done anything wrong.

Why do you arrest me?

Quiet. Don't move.

Watch out. Watch out.

Squat down. Squat down.

There they are.

These three were the only people in the whole orchard.

Where are the others?

There are just three of us.

I'm the entrance guard.

They're responsible for

taking care of the trees.

Well, stop acting.

We police know very clearly about

whether there are people living here

and how many people are living here.

Sir,

here's the thing.

We took over

the orchard midway.

The previous owner

wanted to build it

into an agritainment garden

and built some house.

In the weekends,

indeed, lots of visitors would come here

having food and picking fruits.

When they drink,

they would stay here.

I haven't been able to clean up the room in time.

It's still a mess.

Sorry.

Where's the controller of the monitoring?

Monitoring?

It's left by the previous renter.

I don't know if it still works.

Sangniu.

Hurry up.

Give me your car key.

My car can't be fixed right away.

Pengchao asked me to send Mr. Ji.

Just in time.

Pengchao's call.

Hello, Peng Chao.

Qiu.

Mr. Ji and I have arrived.

Come and pick us up.

OK. Sure.

I'll be there soon.

Hurry up.

Sir.

It's

unlicensed business at most.

It's not a big deal.

No a big deal?

We discovered the tools

and drugs

in the back room.

They are not ours.

We…

No…

They are really not ours.

OK. Fine.

It doesn't matter.

You kept the drug takers

and provided the place for them.

You need to be in prison for less than three years.

But they are not ours.

We really have no idea about it, sir.

Stop talking. Take them away.

Be gentle.

Mr. Ji.

You just came back home.

Where do you want to go?

I haven't been home for ten years.

I have no idea where to go.

How about this.

There's a Xinshimin Square

which looks quite good.

How about taking a look there

and take some photos for you

as a memento?

OK.

It's up to you.

Yes.

The targets are all gone.

But it looks like

they left just now.

Did they know in advance

that we would come here?

I suspect so.

But it didn't take a long time

from the notification

to the operation.

Before we got to the orchard,

only our team members

knew the target.

Why are you looking at me?

You run quite fast, right?

Doesn't your feet hurt?

What do you mean?

I mean nothing.

I'm only concerned about you.

Are you suspecting me?

I've been with everyone

since I came out of the meeting room

and haven't

been away from you, right?

Did I say anything?

I didn't say anything.

You confessed.

Right?

Is it useful to

suspect me?

You should really focus on the suspects

and arrest Xia Zongtao.

I am focusing on the suspect.

I'm a policeman.

Is there a problem

to suspect someone?

If you're clean, why are you so anxious?

See.

It has changed a lot.

How's it, Mr. Ji?

Quite a big change in the hometown.

I remember that before I go abroad,

this neighborhood was a pond.

Time brings a great change to the world.

Come on.

Could you please take some photos for me?

Come on.

How forgetful I am!

I forgot to take the camera.

Just use the phone.

No way.

It's not easy for you to come back from abroad,

you deserve professional devices.

Wait a minute.

I'll be back soon.

So meticulous.

[Meigao KTV]

Meigao KTV.

Yes.

Xia Zongtao is there.

Don't let him go

this time.

Get it.

Wait.

Jin Yan, Ning Yu,

inform the Lochus One and

the technology division to go with us.

Yes.

Guangming, drive the car.

[Meigao KTV]

Police car and the alarming bell.

Are you going to alarm them?

Yeah. I want to alarm them out

or we'll never find him.

Go to the monitor room

and let me know if there's anything new.

Yes.

Pengchao,

I've thought about it.

Pengxiang arrived at the orchard at noon

and cops arrived in the afternoon.

It's not him.

Don't forget that

Pengxiang wants to kill Xia Zongtao.

He has no idea that Xia Zongtao was in the orchard,

nor have they met.

Speak.

What's the problem?

Pengchao,

there's something wrong.

The police surrounded Meigao entertainment center.

Xia Zongtao is trapped.

There are policemen everywhere

outside the center.

Chang Zheng and

his fellows have gotten in

with a clear target.

What should we do?

Inform our guys.

Don't act rashly.

OK.

Go to Deputy Chief Li.

Hurry up.

OK.

Speak.

The police are on their way.

We can't get in

or we will be arrested.

You're by yourself.

If you can get out,

I will send someone to pick you up

at the entrance to Jixiang Lane.

You're different from your fellows.

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

I didn't help you.

You're still thinking about helping me

at this time.

Have you ever suspected that I betrayed you?

If it was you,

I would have been arrested

in the orchard.

If,

I mean if…

Rest assured.

No matter what happens,

I won't betray you.

[Meigao KTV]

[Staff passage in the west of first floor]

Deputy Chief Chang,

the suspect is on the staff passage of the western first floor.

Copy that.

Yu, let's go.

Coming.

Chief Ding, Chief Ding.

Reinforce the side door.

[Kitchen]

Deputy Chief Chang,

the suspect is heading for the kitchen.

Come here.

Get back.

Calm down, and let him go.

Step back, all of you.

Listen.

It's worthwhile

to take someone with me before I die.

Xia Zongtao.

Calm down.

Calm.

Calm down.

Let me calm down.

Don't move.

I know.

I'm in the parking lot.

Ten minutes.

I'll be there in ten minutes.

Xia Zongtao is in trouble

in the entertainment center.

I know.

I'm heading there now.

You can go now.

[Meigao KTV]

Deputy Director Xiao.

What's going on?

Xia Zongtao seized a hostage in the kitchen.

It's complicated.

If we break in, we can't

assure the hostage's safety.

How's the hostage?

He's a cook here.

He was stabbed in the leg

and is in a mental breakdown.

Deputy Director Xiao,

how about

letting me come in to check?

You both.

Chang Zheng is familiar with the situation.

You assist him.

The hostage's safety must be assured.

Yes.

Yes.

Don't move.

Don't come here.

I'll kill him.

How's the hostage?

He's bleeding.

I'm afraid that he would die

from excessive loss of blood.

So, I'm thinking…

Exchange the hostage, right?

Yes.

I can do it.

You can't.

You have to be in command.

Deputy Director Xiao is here.

I don't have to be in command.

Take it.

Xia Zongtao.

Guangming.

Don't move.

Xia Zongtao, calm down.

One more step forward and

I will kill you first

and then him.

Xia Zongtao,

you can't make it taking a hostage.

Rubbish!

You want to exchange the hostage, right?

Are you fooling me?

You're a policeman.

Yes.

I'm a policeman.

Look.

Let me put down my gun.

Calm down.

Calm down.

Let me put down my gun.

Look.

Look at me.

Yes, I'm a policeman.

But you should remember me.

Look at me.

Song, stop him.

I ran away

from you that day.

You're the timid policeman.

Right?

Yes.

I'm the timid policeman.

When I was chasing after you,

I fell down

and dare not to stand up.

So, today,

I won't be able to trick you.

Rest assured.

Really.

If one of them

wants to be exchanged with the hostage,

you'll have to think about it.

But because I'm timid.

I'm afraid.

Really.

Just rest assured.

Right.

What can I get

if we exchange?

Can you let me go?

Well,

it's not

up to me

and it's our boss

who would make the decision.

But, honestly,

if our boss

agrees to let you go,

It's much easier

to go with me

than to go with

that injured fat guy, right?

Think about it.

Take off your armor.

OK.

OK.

Take it off.

OK.

Do you have handcuffs?

Yes.

Lock yourself.

OK.

Tighter.

OK.

See.

Come here.

OK.

The rest of you, don't move.

Attention, everyone.

Don't shoot. Don't shoot.

Wait.

What?

Turn over.

OK.

Go to the entertainment center

and let me know if there's any news.

OK.

Shall I make a phone call?

It's not you who should make this call.

Yes, it's me.

It's an emergency.

It's about your son-in-law.

It's your business.

Right.

The situation is currently under control.

A policeman

exchanged himself with the hostage.

The hostage is safe now.

But the suspect is still struggling.

OK.

I get it.

Dad.

Xia Zongtao.

Now,

if you have any requirements

or needs,

just tell us,

OK?

I want a car.

What?

A car.

A car, right?

OK.

I'm applying it to the superiors now.

Calm down.

Quickly.

Calm down.

Quiet.

Deputy Director Xiao.

How's the condition?

He put forward a requirement.

He wants a car.

He wants to run away.

I think it's good.

If he stays indoors,

we can't get in.

When he comes out,

it's easier for us to arrest him.

OK.

I agree.

Seize the chance

and catch him.

OK.

Let me drive the car.

Master.

Master.

Let me do it.

It's not just about driving a car.

It's dangerous.

Master.

When Song rushed in,

I realized I was wrong.

If he doesn't come back safely,

I will feel bad all my life.

Let me go.

I'm sure that

I will take him back safely.

Are you sure?

Ning Yu.

Be careful.

Yes.

Step back.

Go.

Everyone, step back.

Step back.

Go.

Everyone, step back.

Go.

Go.

Go.

Get off.

Step back.

Who let you shoot?

Who shot?

Who shot?

Who?

Stop shouting.

It was me. What's wrong?

Who asked you to shoot?

The suspect was carrying a deadly weapon,

and seized a hostage,

so I shot him without hesitation

to avoid unnecessary injury and death.

Is there any problem?

He was already under control.

Why did you shoot?

Who asked you to?

Chang Zheng.

How can you shout at me?

Are you teaching me?

Deputy Director Xiao.

You come just in time.

Tell him

who asked

me to shoot.

Shooting such

a vicious criminal

is legal and reasonable.

No one would say it's wrong.

But, dad…

There's no but.

Someone will do it.

You're the general director.

I need you to

take the responsibility for

issuing orders.

Get it?

It was me who ordered Li Bodong

to shoot the suspect.

See.

But,

in terms of the consequence,

the order may be wrong.

It was my lapse of judgement.

I will submit the duty report

for punishment.

Clean the spot.

Song,

I was wrong.

Sorry.

Don't.

Don't bow.

I'm not dying anyway.

OK.

Come on.

Honestly,

I'm quite happy

today.

For being a hero for the first time.

It feels good.

I want to say,

proving yourself

is not that hard.

You're both heroes.

Right, Deputy Chief Chang?

Deputy Chief Chang, what's wrong?

Something

were clear before.

But it's confusing now.

I know it.

But it's no use thinking too much.

You have to face it.

Right.

Take your time.

I have to be out for a while.

Yan…

He's unsettled now.

OK.

I get it.

OK.

It finally ends.

Good.

You did a good job

in the matter of Xia Zongtao.

I can be relieved.

You're relieved.

I'm not.

Why?

The police

spotted Xia Zongtao twice.

They reacted so fast.

It's out of my expectation.

Dad.

I want to start my plan in advance.

I've told you.

Just do it.

Apart from Mr. Ji,

I need another person.

Who?

My mom.

Han Ya.

She is the executive vice mayor

and is managing the government.

I want to use her influence.

But it will definitely affect her career.

You don't have to consider too much.

Ji Lv is my classmate.

Han Ya

is your mother.

You should make good use of this kind of relationship.

But,

how to use

and control

is your business.

I get it.

It's midnight.

A long delay may cause trouble.

Deputy Chief Li.

It's hard to find.

But it's quiet.

Good wine. Have some with me.

I can't.

I haven't reported.

I'm here.

Who are you going to report to?

Right.

On the way back,

I've heard that

you shot the suspect in the afternoon.

In the peaceful time,

everyone will be stressful when shooting someone.

I can understand it.

I can understand that you need to drink.

I like to be with you.

Qiufeng.

You can understand others

and comfort others.

OK.

Let me accompany you.

Come on.

What happened in the afternoon

proved my judgement.

There's a betrayer.

You

are suspecting Li Bodong, right?

In Cao Dalong's case,

Li Bodong was acting weird.

And today,

we've already had Xia Zongtao under control.

Li Bodong shot him anyway.

Chang Zheng.

To be honest,

we've been suspecting Li Bodong for a long time.

I've sent someone to investigate

him secretly.

So,

you don't have to

pay much attention to him.

Apart from Li Bodong,

there's another one.

You mean

Zhang Qiufeng, right?

OK.

That's it.

Don't drink too much,

even it's good wine.

It's over.

Come on.

Just one last drink.

OK?

Well, I'll toast you with it.

Come on.

OK.

OK, OK.

Let me send you home.

No one is in my home.

Let's come back to the brigade.

I can sleep well there.

OK.

I send you back to the brigade.

Come on.

Let's go.

OK.

Be careful.

Come.

OK.

Be careful.

Go.

OK.

Waiter, the bill.

Be careful.

He's close to Li Bodong.

Every time he meets Li Bodong,

he is so modest.

When I investigated the Zhaos' case,

Zhang Qiufeng always stopped me

or denied me

or distracted me and

asked me to do something else.

He's never

let me investigate this case without any trouble.

Do you think he's suspicious?

Let me put it in this way.

Think about it.

Is he trying to imply you

not to alarm them

by doing the contract?

Think from another perspective.

Does it make sense?

With different target

and to different people,

people make different choices.

You resembles a lot your father, Chang Fei.

But

he is

the opposite to Zhang Qiufeng.

They are good partners

and good friends.

I know that

Zhang Qiufeng has

persuaded your father

to be careful

and alert

many times.

But your father didn't listen to him

and turned hostile

to Zhang Qiufeng.

Later,

to solve the case quickly

and neglected the complicity

of the criminals,

your father alarmed them

and caused the tragedy.

I always believe that

my father didn't commit suicide.

He was killed by the Zhaos.

Zhang Qiufeng has

the same idea.

Maybe he treated you in this way

to prevent

your father's tragedy

from happening to you again.

Political Commissar,

we are policemen.

If we're afraid of things,

right?

If we just let something like this go,

we're supporting the criminals.

What are we waiting for?

Will the criminal

report themselves?

No way.

So, people like Zhang Qiufeng

will be harmed

by the Zhaos

sooner or later.

Chang Zheng,

let me tell you something.

Do you know

who wrote

the whistle-blower letter to us?

Who?

Zhang Qiufeng.

Zhang Qiufeng?

Yes.

After your father's death,

Zhang Qiufeng

has been investigating it.

He wrote down

his questions and ideas

in that letter.

He told me that

your father's death

is the main reason

why he wrote the letter.

So, he has become the first member of

our secret special investigating team.

Considering

the protection of the reporter,

I haven't let him

join the investigation,

but asked him

to do some hard

and even

low-down works.

So, it's you

who asked him to get close to Li Bodong?

Zhang Qiufeng

asked for it.

He reported the phone call

before your father's death according to the truth.

Unexpectedly,

Li Bodong

viewed him as his trusted follower,

and asked him to

deal with something for himself.

During this period of time,

he deepened his suspicion of Li Bodong.

He told me one more thing.

Your father started to suspect

Li Bodong before his death.

Well…

No talking when watching the chess.

I saw it already.

If you go here I'll take that.

If you go there I'll take that.

Don't even think about it anymore. It's of no use.

I'm not interrupting.

It's 2:00 am.

If something

will happen in Zhaojiawei,

it should have happened a long time ago.

Shall we keep waiting?

It's good there's nothing happened.

It means the world is peaceful.

Go.

See?

It's not peaceful.

Arrogance leads to failure.

If the opponent is arrogant,

conquer him with softness,

and disintegrate it with containment.

It's your turn.