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Pengzhan.

To your health.

Pengchao,

are you worried

this could be

a set-up?

This can't be a set-up.

It's a family gathering.

If you wanted

to harm me,

you wouldn't do it at home.

You'd probably do it

at Pengxiang's yacht.

What is that supposed to mean?

What happened to Pengcheng

was your doing, right?

[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 7]

[Shuihua]

This is the place.

Go and check inside.

Okay. I'll go in first.

Look for an opening to sneak in.

Okay.

[Shuihua]

You took this photo, right?

Yes, I took this photo.

It's a nice photo.

The angle is very unique.

You have a good eye.

The mangrove is covered in water during high tides.

It's all muddy when it's low tides.

People wouldn't go there

because it's too filthy.

In that case,

only you go to that spot?

You can put it that way.

It's my regular spot.

I took a lot of great photos there.

Two days ago, the yacht exploded.

Was your camera set up there?

What yacht?

Who are you?

The police.

Officer,

I'm just an enthusiastic photographer.

The explosion had nothing to do with me.

Calm down.

I only want to learn more about the incident.

Tell me what you know

about that night.

Do you know about the explosion?

I...

I know.

Was your camera there

around the time of the explosion?

Officer,

I was there that night.

I wanted to set up my camera there,

but someone had already

set up a camera there when I arrived.

Who was it?

I don't know.

Wait.

I don't know.

I think you're keeping something from me.

Withholding information about the case

means abetting the criminal.

Officer.

I knew I'd be a suspect

in the yacht explosion.

When I saw the news,

I went to the mangrove.

I wanted to stop the culprit.

But when I arrived,

the camera was already gone.

I asked around.

No one knew who did it.

Officer, I'm telling the truth.

[Shuihua]

Was he telling the truth just now?

He doesn't know anything at all.

We lost our lead.

What will you do now?

Let's go back.

Get some sleep.

You're still working?

Chief Zhang.

I was waiting for you.

Me?

What is it?

I...

I...

There's no one here.

What is it?

I find Song Guangming very suspicious.

Song Guangming?

Alright.

Enlighten me.

When my master...

In regard to Chang Zheng's case,

Song Guangming is very suspicious.

Any evidence?

I tried to recall.

[On the day of the incident,]

[the detachment went out.]

[There were only Song Guangming and me.]

If someone stole the explosives,

it'd probably be him.

If there were only the two of you,

why should I suspect him

and not you?

Why would I do it?

And that is supposed

to prove that he did it?

That's one problem.

Secondly,

are you sure the thing Chang Zheng brought back

was explosives?

I'm not sure.

You're not sure.

Do you realize

if we all operated as you did,

how many

innocent lives would have been wronged

and convicted?

And we just go to bed now?

What more can we do?

We lost the lead.

Is that all?

How complicated can it be?

We can sleep soundly tonight.

Goodnight.

Pengxiang, I'm home.

Zhang Jin wasn't very reliable.

He left halfway.

Right?

More drinks?

Of course. I didn't have enough.

Close the door and come with me.

Let's go, buddy.

Yaya's teacher is here.

Let's invite her.

Don't be silly.

Get lost.

Go!

Go!

Go!

Go!

Mind the hand position.

Yes, that's it.

Well done.

Dad!

Yaya.

You did great. You've improved a lot.

How is Ms. Guo?

Great.

Is Miss Guo pretty?

Yes!

Yaya.

Come here.

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

You reek of alcohol.

It might make Yaya uncomfortable.

Yaya.

Don't stay up late.

Brush your teeth and go to bed.

Okay.

Come, give me a hug.

No, you stink.

See you.

Go on.

You only ever listen to Miss Guo.

I must go home now.

Aren't you a full-time private tutor?

If I remember correctly,

you're staying in this house.

That's only when you're away.

You're home now, right?

I must go home.

That's the rule.

Is there such a rule?

Yes.

Give me that.

Why don't I remember that?

It's not safe to go home alone at night.

I called a taxi.

I just remembered it!

How could I forget it?

What time is it?

I won't make it.

I have a gathering tonight.

I must get going now.

Look,

stay here

and look after Yaya.

Okay?

Look.

I'm leaving, and you're staying.

As you said,

that's the rule, right?

Please.

A gathering at this hour?

My gatherings are always at night.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm counting on you.

Miss Guo.

Read Yaya

a bedtime story.

Thank you, Miss Guo.

Wake up and get working.

You're in good spirit.

But you said we lost the lead.

So what?

We can keep investigating.

A detective

like me has one strong point,

I'm stubborn

and relentless.

Until I find the clues,

until I get the truth,

I'm never giving up.

Where are we going today?

The riverside.

Let's check the woods.

That man said someone had

already been there,

but any action

will leave traces.

If we look harder,

we can find something.

Are we early?

There is no one here.

No.

Those who film birds

set up their cameras before sunrise.

Let's hope the camera is still here.

Nothing.

It's expected.

What do you mean?

If you set up a camera here and

filmed the explosion,

would you come back?

Let's look up ahead.

Look at the tire marks.

Cars aren't allowed in this park.

Maybe it's a construction vehicle.

This looks like it's from a bicycle.

It's so messy.

There was an accident here.

There is a shard of the headlight here.

There is a scratch mark.

Right?

See?

Look at this.

There are some blood stains.

It's likely the one riding the bicycle

was hurt.

If they were here at that time,

perhaps

they know something we don't.

Check the records of the nearby clinics and hospitals.

See if we can find the injured.

Right now,

we need every witness

we can find.

I found one.

There is

a small infirmary in this park.

Let's go.

Well?

I found it.

There was only one doctor there.

Not many people come here.

So, he remembers everything.

The injured was Miss Huang.

She was a teacher.

Let's go.

[Calm your heart to start teaching, stay focus to start educating]

Miss Huang.

Could you tell us

what happened that day?

Yes.

My husband and I were

having fun at the mangrove.

At that time,

my husband was taking a photo for me.

And that man...

One more.

Only the upper half?

Yeah.

Hold on.

What's wrong with him?

He ruined my photo and just walked away.

He didn't see it.

I'll just take another photo for you.

Honey,

But cars aren't allowed in this park.

How could he drive his car here?

Do you know whose car that is?

I don't care!

This is a public space.

Everyone must follow the rules.

Keep it down!

He can't hear this.

We'll try up ahead.

What's wrong?

Why are you so scared of him?

Whose car is that?

That coconut tree seems nice.

Hurry up.

Are you alright?

Are you hurt?

What are you doing?

No!

Get off the car!

What's wrong with you?

Stop pulling, you'll break it.

What's with the yelling?

What?

You hit me with the car!

You hit my bicycle!

I want you to pay!

Be grateful you're not paying for the car's damage.

Shut it and get out of my way.

Yes.

Watch the attitude!

Watch it.

Sorry, we are so sorry.

We didn't see you.

We'll talk at home!

Have you lost your mind? I got hurt!

You should learn from your husband.

Watch where you're going.

You should check the plate number first.

What's wrong...

Have a nice day, sir.

Stop talking.

Please.

We'll talk at home.

Do you know whose car that is?

That belongs to the Zhao family!

The Zhao family?

Fine, let's go.

Do you remember the plate number?

[Of course.]

[It was Z1111.]

Z1111?

It belongs to the head of the Zhao family.

Are you sure?

Of course.

It must be his.

In Changwu,

everyone knows his car.

[Alright.]

[Let's regroup.]

Thanks, Miss Huang.

That's all from me.

You're welcome.

[Changwu City International School]

[Qiu Tao]

[Pengchao.]

[Chang Zheng and the girl found that teacher.]

That was quick.

What do we do now?

They will know

the car belongs to us.

[It's alright.]

[I know him.]

[He's coming to our house]

[for the footage.]

We're just going to ask for the footage from them?

What if they refuse?

What if

we insist there is no footage,

what more can he do?

That footage

will be meaningless.

If it's meaningless,

why would he keep it?

The Zhao family wants to make a deal with me.

This is their tactic.

The Zhao family

must think

you're after them and want you to

drop the case.

I'm just a nameless cop.

That's too much trouble for them.

If we can't take him out,

offer him the olive branch.

Indeed.

Killing you is easy enough.

That's right.

Maybe he is thinking about

showing the evidence at the critical moment

to save my neck

so I'll thank them?

Stop following them.

Get in front of them.

It could be that simple.

Maybe we are overthinking.

It can't be that simple.

No way.

Uncle Pengchao.

Tang.

Bring Miss Ji here.

Yes,

Uncle Pengchao.

Z1111.

I'm a wanted fugitive.

What does the Zhao family want from me?

We know you didn't blow up the yacht.

What do you mean?

You came early.

I wanted you to sleep in a little,

but I think

I should see you right away.

I know

you must be tired

and exhausted.

I was waking up anyway.

Well?

How is your father?

Are you here for Chang Zheng?

Have you found any evidence?

If he's smart enough,

we'll know the answer today.

Did you find something on him?

I should freshen up.

I'm taking you to someone today.

What did you film

on your camera?

If you want to know,

come with me.

What now?

Who am I meeting today?

You'll know soon enough.

Is this about Chang Zheng?

Pengchao.

Ji Nian!

Chang Zheng?

Welcome.

Sit down.

[Changwu Public Security Bureau]

They finally met.

Zhao Pengchao is showing up for the first time.

Let's see what he's up to.

You've never met before.

Let me introduce you...

Never mind.

Pengchao knows everyone.

We are strangers who know each other well.

Not that well.

But you know each other.

That's just who he is.

He's smart. But with people...

Is he the one I'm meeting?

So,

what's so urgent?

I think

you're looking for this.

That's all?

That's all.

What's inside?

The evidence to prove his innocence.

You actually found it?

Why didn't you hand it to me sooner?

I would have to find you first.

You could have gone to the police for that.

I want to personally hand it to you.

I hope this footage

proves your innocence

and clear your prejudice

against our family.

Is that all Zhao Pengchao wants?

He's the youngest son.

Using the footage to appease Chang Zheng's grudge

[Changwu Public Security Bureau]

seems like a logical move.

Is Chang Zheng going to...

I trust Chang Zheng to take the right action.

Zhao Pengchao seems convincing.

It means

that footage

can prove Chang Zheng's innocence.

Now, you must work in the light

and the dark at the same time.

Well?

Can you pull this off?

Drive. Let's go.

[Express delivery]

Get in the car.

It was

pretty awkward for you.

But still,

I trust Pengchao was honest.

Honest?

You should know

what the Zhao family is known for in Changwu.

Their chauffeur

likes birdwatching.

And that day, on that spot,

at that time,

he set up a camera there.

He filmed the whole incident.

Is this a coincidence?

Impossible.

Yes, that makes sense.

But whether it was a coincidence or not,

he did hand over the drive.

He proved your innocence.

As people say,

you owe it to him.

That alone means

Pengchao is unlike the rest

of the Zhao family.

Let me put it this way.

I've followed their case for years.

If they are all good people, why would I

waste so much time on them?

As you said,

you followed them for years

and found nothing.

If they were guilty of something,

you would have found out already.

If they weren't guilty, why would they be afraid?

Look.

This is between my boss

and my boyfriend.

I don't want a stalemate between you two.

I want you two to get along and be nice

to each other.

Okay?

I understand your intention.

Look.

I'll go back and check the footage.

But right now, I am still

a wanted fugitive.

I can't be with you for some time.

Take good care of yourself.

I'll contact you when the trouble is over.

Alright?

So...

Don't worry.

Take care of yourself.

Bye.

Our chauffeur

loves birdwatching.

He set up a camera

to that angle

at that time.

I'd suspect him as well.

Honestly,

this is too good to be a coincidence.

It all seems planned.

Do you think so or is it him?

I think so.

Really?

Of course.

He told me nothing.

You don't know him well.

He's the kind

that never says "thank you."

We've been lawyers for years.

We've dealt with this kind

of lawsuit.

We won all of them.

We should know that

to the justice system,

as long as the evidence benefits our clients,

even if we exploit a loophole,

the judge will still

deem us not guilty.

So...

Does it matter

if this is planned?

I only want the truth.

Ji Nian.

In Australia, most of our clients

were in

the gray area.

Sometimes, things are illegal.

I remember the rule your father set.

No one must cross the other's gray area.

Did you forget that?

No.

Of course not.

Over the years,

we both understood that rule

and we never broke it.

Therefore, our partnership

was pleasant and smooth.

And now

you want me to tell you the truth?

Are you seriously

going to break the rule your father set?

No.

Never.

Our interests align.

You live, I live.

You fall,

I fall.

I get it.

Don't worry.

I won't betray you.

I won't betray my father.

I will

talk to Chang Zheng.

I should get going.

[Qiapeng Cafe]

What happened to Pengcheng

was your doing, right?

I am old.

So many things going on lately,

I didn't realize it until now.

You're back to take over

Father's business, right?

But even so,

you can accuse me of

killing Pengcheng.

So, you still deny it.

This is too big of a deal.

I can't take it.

Pengchao.

Sangniu,

you really were working for Pengchao.

But, I've never mistreated you.

Why?

I owe my life

to Pengchao.

She's exaggerating.

I merely

help her out with a lawsuit.

It was serious.

I could have died.

The judge ruled that you were not guilty.

It was no big deal.

That's only because of you.

A lawsuit.

So,

you two had met when you were

still a mercenary.

You went through all the trouble

to plant her as a spy by my side.

When the lawsuit was over,

I asked her to stay.

I knew

you had difficulty moving

and a lot of enemies.

It's safer to have her by your side.

I should thank you for that.

I'd been abroad for years,

but I'd never stop caring about my family.

So, tell me

about the recent incident.

Sangniu.

You're directly involved.

Tell me.

Pengzhan.

You've known her for a long time.

You know she can't talk in full sentences.

How about this?

Let the truth speak.

[Secured Browsing]

Who is that?

How should I know?

I...

Say nothing!

I knew it was you.

Zhao Pengcheng!

Zhao Pengcheng!

This footage

can prove your innocence.

We are one step away

from getting the culprit.

It's my fault.

I should've been more alert.

No one can see the future.

Unlike normal people,

cops must stay alert at all times.

When Zhao Pengcheng called me,

I should've known

he'd be in danger.

Then don't let him die in vain.

Find the culprit.

Redeem yourself.

Regroup with the others.

I...

killed him.

I know.

I had no choice.

I know.

You knew Pengcheng.

He was honest and candid.

He would never change.

I know.

What else do you know?

He wanted to turn the whole family in.

Killing him

was my only option.

Pengzhan, killing him

wasn't your only plan.

You want to take out Pengxiang too.

Pengxiang is alive and well.

[Pengchao.]

[Pengzhan suggests]

[that Pengxiang keeps Pengcheng company on the yacht]

[He will pick you up at the airport.]

[You broke Pengxiang's car on the way.]

I don't know what went wrong.

Get someone to fix it.

I didn't think

you'd even notice

the small details.

Of course.

I almost forgot.

Pengxiang's right-hand man,

Heitou, worked for you too.

If he hadn't worked for me.

Pengxiang would have died just like Pengcheng.

And you'd be the next head of our family

for sure.

But you're still alive.

Honestly,

I am nothing but a nerd

in your eyes.

At the airport, you told me that

the weak is incapable

of greatness.

I lost.

Guangming.

You're back.

What?

Chief Zhang.

Chief Zhang!

Chief Zhang!

Quick!

Chief Zhang! Quick!

What? Why are you yelling?

Master!

Mas...

What?

Freeze.

Your hands behind your head.

Get up.

I found the evidence.

Spare me the steps.

Until we can verify the evidence,

you are still a suspect.

You two,

seize him.

Seize him now! That's an order!

Just do it.

You heard Chief Zhang.

That's an order. Do it.

Seize him.

You heard it.

Do it now.

Why don't you do it?

You do it.

Cowards.

Stay still.

Stay there.

Alright. You seized me.

Let me make the phone call.

Who are you calling?

Deputy Director Xiao.

Deputy Director Xiao?

So,

that footage can prove Chang Zheng's innocence.

As long as it's authentic.

We can have

the technical department

examine the footage.

Where is Chang Zheng now?

He went back to the team.

Return to the Maritime Port Bureau Branch.

As for why you've gone missing,

I'll explain everything

to Chief Zhang.

Yes.

Political Commissar Yan.

Aren't you visiting Chang Zheng?

I need a rightful reason.

I must wait for them to contact me.

[Xiao Zhenbang]

Speak of the devil.

You may go now.

Leave the rest to me.

Yes.

[Zhenbang.]

[Qiapeng Cafe]

[So,]

what will you do to me?

The conversation is not over yet.

What will I do to you?

What do you want to talk about?

Money.

My entire wealth is here.

If anything catches your eye,

take it.

Pengzhan, you don't know me at all.

These are

the company's financial data for the past year.

[Profit Report]

Of course, if you want,

I can bring Tang here.

I can show you

the financial reports you've controlled

over the past years.

[Balance Sheet]

Tang Shaowen?