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=When a Snail Falls in Love 2023=

=When a Snail Falls in Love 2023= =Episode 14=

(An adaptation of the novel "When a Snail Falls in Love" by Ding Mo)

(Police Investigators Team)

Come in.

Captain.

What did you find, Ning?

This.

The evidence section of the area reported to me.

We found many chemical components

from the mud sample.

According to the analysis,

the mud comes from this area.

It is an abandoned industrial zone on the outskirt.

Several years ago, a chemical plant exploded here

so a lot of workers moved out.

Only one retirement home left.

Okay.

Well done, Ning.

Thank you.

Vita.

Come with me.

Good job.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Ming,

you need to eat,

or you won't be able to take your medicine.

This doesn't taste good, Chayan. It's too bland.

Please make do.

When you get better,

I'll let you have a drink.

Are you bored? There are only old folks here.

Not at all.

The elderly here are very nice.

It's hard to find a good boy like Chayan these days.

He has been taking care of me for three years. He's like my real son.

Are you Chayan's girlfriend?

No, no.

We just met. We're just friends.

Just friends?

Yes.

I used to be a fortune teller.

Is that so?

Mr. Ming,

don't say things like that. Hurry up and eat so you can take your medicine.

Did you know this? The first time we met,

your feelings were written all over your face.

It told me that you just ended a relationship with someone.

You could tell from my face?

I can also tell

that someone's on your mind right now.

But it's not the one who hurt you.

It might be your ex-boyfriend

or someone you had feelings for.

Don't tell me you're that fortune teller's disciple.

You can fake your expressions,

but the eyes

never lie.

You know that I just had my heart broken,

and I still have feelings for an old flame.

Even so, you still want to pursue me?

I just think

that you need someone by your side

during this time.

I've fallen for that gaze in your eyes.

Mr. Chayan.

Director.

The tax deduction certificate.

Thank you.

Thank you again

for covering our expenses for the past few years.

Don't mention it, Director.

So you're not a volunteer

but

the main sponsor of this place?

Three years ago,

this nursing home was going to be shut down.

The old folks here

might have become homeless.

You're a charming man, you know that?

But also a mysterious one.

If you want,

I can slowly show you my true self.

I'll be right back.

You head back to the nursing home first.

Okay.

Follow me.

Anything?

No.

Vita!

Did you see his face?

No.

Stop! I said stop!

I'll shoot if you don't stop!

Stop!

Who are you?

Remove your hat.

I said remove your hat!

Ming.

I'm innocent.

You know that.

You're alive.

Then turn yourself in.

Don't come any closer!

Ming!

What happened?

I heard gunshots.

Wait! Ming!

Ming!

Calm down, Ming.

Where did he go?

Calm down.

Where did he go?

- There's no one here. - Where did Thana go?

He was just here…

Where's Thana?

He was the man I once loved.

I just don't know

why he suddenly appeared.

Calm down.

You've met me

now.

Ah!

Wasu!

Wasu, open the door!

What's wrong?

My heart is beating so fast.

Wasu,

I just got a medical checkup.

I don't have sinus arrhythmia.

I didn't stay up late.

Did I have

a heart attack?

Wasu,

you have to take me to the hospital.

I don't want to have a heart attack.

Besides,

if it's hereditary…

Vita.

I heard what you said.

You're fine. Nothing's wrong with you.

But this has never happened to me.

I was sleeping soundly. I had a dream,

and my heart rate suddenly increased.

What did you dream of?

I dreamed

that I was working.

Who were you

working with?

The captain.

Sigh…

If that's all,

worry not.

Go back and continue dreaming.

If your heart rate goes up again,

don't worry.

If something does happen,

I'll give you my heart.

I have a way to keep your heart from racing.

Want to hear it?

Stay away

from

your captain,

and don't interrupt my sleep again.

Da.

What are you doing here?

Have you been waiting for long?

It's um…

About what I wanted to say earlier today.

Did you two use to date?

Yes.

I'm sorry.

I…

Thana and I used to date.

I didn't know how to tell everyone.

If I did…

You would have to leave the team

as Vita did. Right?

Like the time Wasu was a suspect.

I don't know what to do.

Until now,

I still can't believe that he would be the murderer.

You need

to prove that.

I came

to remind you.

We're the police.

It's our duty to solve crimes

and arrest criminals.

Got it?

Got it.

I was going to tell everyone even if you didn't come.

I know.

You can let go now.

Not giving me a hug to encourage me?

What?

You want me to stop investigating Luger?

- But Chief… - I know.

You'll blame me.

But we have to tell the media about the progress of the case in a few days.

Looking at the evidence so far,

Thana must be

the serial killer.

He has been at large for three years.

Therefore, pursue this lead.

I want to apprehend the culprit

before the press conference.

Yes, sir.

Come in.

This is the closure report.

Also,

I know the chief wants to suspend the investigation of the Luger case.

That's what will happen.

Follow the chief's orders.

Solve the drug serial murder case first,

and then we can continue investigating Luger.

Can I take a look at your wound?

It will hurt a little.

Fortunately, it's not inflamed.

Just wrap it up.

Okay.

Vita,

just now in the captain's office,

you two…

What about us?

Did I hurt you?

You have to tell me

if it hurts.

I was changing the captain's dressing.

What dressing?

What dressing?

Meeting in five minutes.

See you in the meeting room.

So unromantic.

Huh? What?

Meeting in five?

Oh, shoot!

Based on the map,

the nursing home is the only place within the vicinity of the exploded chemical plant.

Everyone.

I have something to say.

I know Thana.

We dated three years ago.

I'm sorry

for hiding this from everyone.

Why are you only saying that now, Ming?

Do you know

how you hiding that information could affect our investigation?

Stay calm.

It's not that bad.

If you did know Thana,

then tell us about him.

We have the right to more information about our suspect.

Okay.

I met Thana

three years ago

at the City Mall.

We dated for four months.

There was nothing to suggest he could be a murderer.

But one day, he just disappeared,

and became a suspect in a serial murder case.

Since that day, I haven't been in touch with him

until yesterday.

Hold on.

You met our prime suspect yesterday,

and you're only telling us about it now?

What are you thinking?

Let's hear Ming out first…

I don't want to hear her out.

Where?

What happened?

A friend and I went to the nursing home,

and I saw him

in the ruins nearby.

I chased after him,

but he got away.

I think you let him get away.

She didn't.

How would you know that?

I knew everything. I just hid it.

Da!

Enough.

Enough.

Ming.

Yes.

I have to remove you from this case.

You know the reason.

I know, Captain.

Coach…

I'm really sorry.

All right.

We'll have to make a trip

to the place Ming ran into Thana.

Mr. Han, you'll come with me.

Ning,

summarise all the information.

Take a break, everyone.

Ming,

you can let it out

if you're upset.

You'll feel better.

Thank you.

You should go back too.

Get some rest.

Don't think too much.

I'll be rooting for you.

Thanks.

Chayan.

Why are you still here?

The air is better down here.

Here.

How did you know I was craving snacks?

Well…

I think snacks always make you feel better

when you're down.

Thank you.

Officer Vita,

we have found him.

Go ahead.

We've identified the suspect entering and leaving the hospital in the surveillance footage.

I've sent the data to your department.

Thank you.

Where are you going, Vita?

Can I come with you?

I'm heading out to investigate a case.

Just don't get in my way. Please?

You look serious.

You usually head out with Captain Pla, right?

Why are you going out alone this time?

He's busy with another case,

so I have to investigate this one myself.

On my own.

That means you need to take a taxi.

Why not take my car?

I guarantee I'll get you there as fast as you want.

Time is of the essence

when it comes to solving a case, right?

Fine.

But you have to follow my instructions.

After all, this is the police on the case.

I will obey all orders of the beautiful officer.

Okay. Fine.

Is this the building you came to last time?

It's certainly larger than expected.

Who knows where the culprit could be now?

But this is the only lead we have.

We have to start here, Mr. Han.

It's odd.

The day Vita and I came,

we were after a suspect.

On the same day,

Ming ran into Thana at the nursing home.

We almost got him.

Da.

Is something the matter?

Can we talk inside?

Come in.

What everyone said during the meeting

might have hurt you.

I was worried,

so I came to check on you.

I'm fine.

I'm a lot better now.

Have a seat.

I'll get you a cup of coffee.

(Message from Thana) Ming, I'm waiting for you.

Ming?

Ming!

I'm calling the captain.

Ming?

Ming!

Where are you going?

Thana is after me.

The only one who can fix the problem is the one who created the problem.

I have to end this.

Ming…

Ming, what are you doing?

Ming!

Ming!

What's up, Da?

Captain, Ming received a threatening text from Thana.

What?

She locked me in her place

and went to see him on her own.

Okay. Stay calm, Da.

Calm down.

What was in that message?

There was a kidnapped woman

and a message that said,

"Ming, I'm waiting for you."

What about the photo?

There was a poster on the wall.

It looked familiar.

I'll draw it out for you, Captain.

Okay.

City Mall.

(City Mall)

(Be my girlfriend.)

This is where you confessed to me.

Why didn't you tell me anything

in the past three years?

Leave!

Ever since you disappeared,

I refused to believe that you were dead. I kept looking for you.

You are the murderer, aren't you?

It's dangerous here! Get out!

Are you? Answer me!

Are you the murderer?

Answer me!

- Leave! There's a bomb on me! - Answer…

There's a bomb on me! Get out!

Ming,

listen to me.

I'm not the killer.

I disappeared for three years because I didn't want to put you in danger.

Back away, Ming!

Back up!

Captain, there's a bomb on Thana!

Leave!

Forget about me.

Get Ming out of here!

There's a woman upstairs who has a bomb tied to her just like me.

I'm useless.

I'm just glad I got to see Ming…

Shut up!

What's the situation, Mr. Han?

This is a C-4 bomb that's controlled by a detonator.

If it blows, the entire building will collapse.

The mechanism inside has been fine-tuned.

But there should still be hope.

I'll stay here.

Mr. Han, find the other hostage.

We'll defuse the bombs at the same time.

Got it.

Go back.

Go!

Get out, Ming!

This place is going to blow!

Get out of here, Ming!

Captain…

I never thought

I'd have an officer die with me at the end of my time.

I'm not going to let you die

before I interrogate you.

(SWAT code)

Reached the target point.

Yes, Captain.

Ning, get them away from the building.

There are bombs inside.

Copy that.

Wait.

Don't go in there yet. There are bombs inside.

Get the bomb squad here.

All right.

Stay calm.

Police.

I'm here to save you.

What's the situation, Mr. Han?

20 seconds left.

Any last words, Captain?

I should've listened to you

and given myself a chance to be with the one I love sooner.

That's right.

If we make it back alive,

you should be braver when it comes to love.

Okay.

Do you see the blue wire near the circuit board?

I see it.

We'll cut it at the same time.

Ready?

Three.

Two.

One. Cut.

It's okay now.

Thank you…

Thank you, Captain…

Ming.

I'm escorting him back myself.

Mr. Han,

please take the girl to the hospital.

All right.

You're coming along.

I told you to go with Mr. Han.

What a waste of time.

Ning.

Hold this for me.

Yes.

Get Thana in the car. I'll be right there.

Yes, sir.

Okay. Come on.

Let's go.

Hello? Captain?

(Prepare an interrogation room.)

(We'll be taking statements later.)

Um… I'm outside with Sen at the moment.

It's still work hours, isn't it?

I…

Are you on a date?

Yes.

(I'll get back as soon as I can.)

Come back right now.

That's all.

Captain,

was that our little snail?

The one who makes you want to be braver?

It'd be better to just confess.

That's something you should really learn from that Sen guy.

Sen?

You think I haven't tried?

Maybe you did,

but it didn't work, did it?

Sometimes, practice makes perfect.

You brought me to such a beautiful place.

Don't tell me you have a surprise for me.

There's nothing.

I'm here for work.

But

was there a case here or something?

There's a murderer hiding around here.

A murderer?

So you're here to capture him, right?

This is exciting.

Sen, wait in the car.

Vita.

Be careful.

This is a trap.

Three? You…

Sen!

I told you to wait in the car.

You can't see him from this far.

Hey, you…

I doubt he can see us.

Get down!

Follow me.

It's the killer!

Vita.

We're doomed…

I didn't even get married yet.

Why don't you be my wife?

They say that it's bad luck for their next life

if a man dies without marrying.

Plus, I'm so good-looking.

I won't let you die,

and neither will I marry you.

Sen,

wait here for me

and don't go anywhere.

Be careful.

Sen! No!

Let him go!

He's not involved!

The one who should drop the gun is you.

Or I'll kill this handsome man.

Good to know that you think I'm handsome.

But what you don't know is

that I'm super rich.

How much did your boss pay you?

If you let me go,

I might spare you some change.

Shut up!

Don't insult me with money!

Let him go!

Ning.

Yes.

Take the suspect to get a physical examination

and a blood test

to see if there are any suspicious chemicals in his body.

Yes, sir.

Ming.

I'm glad I got to see you again.

You have to believe

that I'm not the killer.

Let's go.

You lovers can catch up later.

You have to believe me, Ming.

I'm not the murderer.

Get in.

Please come in.

I know you want to go inside the interrogation room,

but I can't let you in.

That's all right.

I understand.

I'm sorry

for cuffing you too.

It's okay.

Don't do it again.

You should have more faith in me.

I just don't want you to put yourself in danger for me again.

I never thought I was putting myself in danger.

On the contrary, I'm honored that I could help you.

(Sen: Vita and I got caught. Help us!)

I told you.

I'm not the killer.

I'm a victim as well.

Ask the girl who was kidnapped too.

Yes.

That girl told us

you weren't the culprit.

So why did you run away

from the case three years ago?

I was framed by the real killer.

He fakes the evidence to lock me up.

The real killer is still out there.

Black Lion.

Drop the gun!

I need to know the hostages are safe.

You don't get a choice.

Drop the gun.

Now!

You can lower the gun now.

I'll let you choose.

Who do you want to live?

You want my life, don't you?

Let them go.

Either way, you're dying today, Black Lion.

But before you die,

I want to play a game.

That way,

at least someone lives.

If you don't choose,

then both of them will die.

Or you can choose to kill yourself.

Ten seconds.

The choice is yours,

Black Lion.

Five seconds, Black Lion.

Wait!

I know you don't like me, Pla.

You're mad at me for going after Vita.

But you don't have to die here.

If you kill yourself,

you'll see me and Vita getting married

from your casket.

Hey! Keep your mouth shut!

I won't!

Then, you can die first.

Sorry.

Got it,

Vita?

Yes.

Captain.

You haven't said a word to me

since earlier.

I know I let you down.

I was wrong this time.

Please let me make up for my mistake.

Why did you act without permission?

You know your limits.

So why did you still do it?

I just wanted to help you find the evidence…

I don't need it.

You overestimate yourself.

If these two goons weren't so half-baked,

do you know how dangerous it could have been?

You need to think seriously, Vita.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

I'm very sorry.

I'm really sorry, Captain.

Come on.

Vita.

I'm sorry I got you reprimanded by the captain.

It's all right.

Wait.

Let me ask you this.

If the killer made you choose

between me and the captain,

who would you save?

You.

Why?

The police must protect the public.

Is that all?

You would die with the captain to save someone like me?

That's unlikely.

Vita,

I think

you already have the answer in your heart.

You're just in denial.

No matter what, thank you.

Don't forget. We still have another date.

I'll be back for it.

What were you guys talking about for so long?

The date.

Perfect timing, Vita.

Help me pick out a gift for Mu.

What's wrong?

Wasu.

Can I have a hug?

What happened?

I just wanted to be sure of something.

I'm done.

Huh? What?

Recently, I hugged three people.

What?

The first hug

was calm and warm. It was the hug of a friend.

The second hug

was inclusive and healing.

It was like a hug from family.

These two don't matter.

What about the last hug?

You…

Vita.

Vita.

Tell me, Vita..

Captain Pla is pursuing you, isn't he?

He is, isn't he, Vita?

Or are you pursuing him?

Vita!

(Your cooking is as good as they say.)

(Word of mouth from the members of the nursing home is that you cook well.)

(Three years ago,)

(I was set up by the real killer.)

(He planted my hair at the crime scene)

(and threatened me.)

(He forced me to turn myself in.)

Have you seen the real killer?

(Thai police arrests the wrong culprit, a third victim appears, serial killer at large)

(Theoretically, by definition,)

(most serial killers are compulsive in some way.)

(The position and the way the tie knots are the same,)

(and there is some correlation between the way they kill.)

(As such,)

(it's highly likely that we have two suspects working alternately.)