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=When a Snail Falls in Love 2023=

=When a Snail Falls in Love 2023= =Episode 2=

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

This is

Naga Temple.

(A tourist once saw the Naga here.)

(But that tourist)

(made a wish and did not return to honor it.)

(The Naga Gem disappeared from the altar,)

(and there were crawling marks heading toward the exit.)

(Where is my child?)

(Where is my child?)

(Where is my child?)

(Where is my child?)

(Where is my child?)

(Police Investigators Team)

She's going to get a hard time

from the captain.

Vita! Vita!

You only scored 50 on your physical exam,

and you want to be a police officer?

Dream on.

Report!

Violence cannot solve everything.

A lot of problems can be solved using your brain wisely and analytically.

Ning.

Say no more, Captain Han.

Yes.

You

are not fit for our department.

Get out of here now!

Captain.

Yes, new girl?

I was referring to the captain himself.

Nice acting.

- Sorry. - Get to work.

Second Lieutenant Marika Thansongpom (Ming).

Thank you for letting me join this department.

Don't mention it.

Now, it's all up to you.

We look forward to your performance.

I think I'll assign Officer Han

to guide you.

I'm counting on you, Han.

Yes.

I can help too.

I'll assist Mr. Han.

Captain,

did you hurt your hand?

Oh, it's not a big deal.

That doesn't look all right.

I'm fine.

I was bitten by a dog.

Listen up, everyone.

Focus on your jobs.

Don't meddle in matters

unrelated to this department.

Is that clear?

- Yes. - Yes.

What is it?

Why did you use your vacation time…

Come in.

Captain.

Oh, Vita.

You're here too.

Captain.

This is my family's ancestral trauma medicine.

I was bit by a dog when I was young too.

This works very well.

A dog?

Yes. Some wild dog bit the captain.

It must be a ferocious dog for biting his hand.

Stay put.

Sorry.

It was me.

It was an emergency.

Thank you, Ming.

All right.

That's settled. You guys can leave now.

It was my fault for biting you…

Enough.

But I helped you catch the perpetrator.

Okay.

I'll cut to the chase.

Welcome to our department.

Wait and see.

I'll make you regret it.

I won't give you a chance to.

You got what you wanted.

What else do you want?

I want to talk to you about the museum.

(Police Investigators Team)

Is Vita here?

She's inside.

Thank you.

The museum case is none of your business,

and I don't need you to get involved.

I'm just trying to prove myself.

Do you not understand what I said?

I don't need your interference.

Get out.

I've compiled all the information,

but I don't know where to start.

I've gone through all the news about the missing Naga Gem case.

But before I do anything else, I need to know this.

Why are you investigating this case in your free time?

This clearly falls under the responsibility of the local police.

I'm guessing it's a personal matter for you.

But not a case for the department. Am I right?

There must be a connection between you and the perpetrator.

Okay.

Today, you've shown me

your ability to speculate.

But you need to know

that I want subordinates who can protect themselves.

I don't mind,

even if your analyzing skills are only at Ming's level.

I don't care.

But you need to get at least 85 on your physical exam.

In two months,

I trust their analytical skills will improve as well.

They might even surpass yours.

If Ming gets three months to prove herself,

I deserve the same.

You think

you can increase your score

by 35% in three months?

Yes.

If I fail,

I'll resign.

Fine.

You better keep your promise.

Now, can you leave?

How did it go?

Let's get back to work.

So that means you get to stay, right?

I'm on probation.

But I'll be here for good

after three months.

Vita always has me picking her up.

Even if I'm on a date, one call, and I have to go.

She has always been like that. Cute and lovable.

- Really? - Oh, sorry. I forgot to introduce myself.

Wasu Wasongkanachai.

It's nice to meet you all.

Same surname? Is he her husband?

He's right there.

Ask him yourself.

Are you a couple?

- Brother. - Little sister.

It's my little sister's first day of work.

So I came to check on her.

I'm usually busy with work,

but I'm on annual leave right now.

Either way, since I'm here,

I'll wait for you so we can go home together, Vita.

You can't get in, can you?

Wait here.

Turns out they were just siblings. What a waste of time.

I could've read ten files.

Go home.

Chief.

Too heavy, don't you think?

I think it's quite light.

I meant your actions.

You wanted to give her a chance.

Why are you so harsh to her?

Chief,

excessive sugar intake is not good for your health.

I know you think

I'm not giving her a chance.

But the fact is, if she complained

to the higher-ups,

I wouldn't be able to refuse her.

This is a good chance to make her accept reality.

To make her quit by herself.

She can't handle it.

I think she can.

She has skills.

Don't forget

we were all rookies once,

standing on the same starting line.

I am Second Lieutenant Badin Unga.

I'm a trainee officer.

I specialize in analysis, assessing and determining criminal intent,

and criminal psychological profiling.

Yes.

Everyone has a chance

to stand on the starting line.

But some of them could have their lives in danger the minute they started.

Especially those who can't protect themselves like Vita.

Naga!

We got a new case.

A kidnapping by Naga.

(Wan, 14, female, white top, jeans, carrying a bag)

Last night at 8:14 PM,

the local police received a call from Ms. Mary.

She claimed her 16-year-old daughter has been kidnapped by Naga.

There were no signs of fighting at the crime scene.

Except for

traces of the Naga.

- Really? - Yes.

Where? Let me see it.

Only traces of the Naga were found.

I talked to Ms. Mary.

She's quite famous in the underground lottery circle.

She once prayed to the Naga

and said that she would give them her daughter if she won the lottery.

But she refused to honor her wish after she won.

She angered the Naga, and that's why her daughter was taken.

Report.

Recently, we've had a lot of cases related to the Naga.

I looked up similar cases from the past five years.

Could this case be…

(Don't say it.)

(Don't say it.)

Any other thoughts?

Yes.

This case concerns religion.

Should we contact Ms. Mary?

We'll contact her

after we gather more information.

Or a psychiatrist.

She's so convinced. There might be something wrong with her mentally.

If there are no issues,

then get the materials ready.

We'll leave for the crime scene in an hour.

- Yes. - Yes.

Mr. Han.

Why didn't anyone react when Ming said that?

Why did the captain change the subject?

Newbie, the first thing you have to know

is that the captain's principle is always to have evidence

before making any assessments,

or you might go down the wrong path.

Ming is new, so the captain let it pass.

Why did everyone go quiet

after she said that?

You ask too many questions.

Hold on.

Didn't the captain say to get ready?

Yes, everyone's going

except Vita.

Captain wants her to stay behind.

Stay here.

Let's go.

Come in.

Why won't you let me go to the scene?

Come here, Han.

Put that on.

Don't tell me there's something

going on

between these two.

Do you think so, Han?

Stop talking nonsense and get to work.

Let me stay a little longer, Han.

You can tell me if there's anything upsetting you.

No need to make that face.

Um…

The day you saved me…

The perpetrator

crushed this part…

It still hurts.

I think

you're a little too close.

Anything can happen at the crime scene.

Even if it's only a 1% chance, you can't make mistakes,

including myself.

How will you protect yourself

if the criminal attacks?

Suppose this is a knife.

Ready?

One more time.

If this was a real knife,

you would be dead now.

Is that all you got?

You want to join us on the battlefield,

but you can't even protect yourself.

Hey! You…

Let go!

What can you do besides biting?

You can't just use that in an actual fight.

- I… - You lost.

You're not going anywhere.

Captain!

But earlier…

You are not to act

without my order.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Nothing left at the crime scene.

Nothing

on the second floor, either.

Vita.

We're holding a welcome ceremony

for the newcomers,

but we haven't gotten to it yet.

Please help us plan it

while we're away. Make sure to be surprised.

Here.

(Ms. Mary's Tailoring, for all your refitting needs)

(Ms. Mary's Tailoring, for all your refitting needs)

(Energetic life!)

(Leg lift exercise)

(Five times each session, gradually increase two-three times)

Hello?

Vita, you can head back first. No need to wait for us.

We won't be back for another while.

(Ms. Mary, the mother of the missing teenager,)

cleaned the entire place.

(Sound of congested nose)

(Sound of congested nose)

All right. Thank you.

Okay.

We'll be in touch.

Okay.

Captain.

Sorry for my immature suggestion

at the meeting today.

It's okay.

But I've learned a lot from you

in these few hours.

If I have your guidance,

I'm sure it won't be long before I master everything.

Officer Han has much more experience than I do.

You should learn from him.

But can I come to you if I have any questions?

If you observe my work carefully,

you'll know.

Get back to work.

(Ms. Mary's ritual offerings)

(Ms. Mary, Wan's stepmother)

(Wan, missing girl)

(Unplugged lamp)

(Naga traces on the second floor)

The traces are all over the place.

The only entrance the culprit could've come in from is…

Surprise!

Didn't think I would be here, did you?

Who are you?

Ma'am, this is a serious case.

Please give us your cooperation.

I really can't tell you.

How about this?

Let's put the Naga traces aside for now.

Let's talk about the lottery ticket.

You won two million!

Can you tell me your secret?

I regret it.

If I could turn back time,

I would rather have my daughter back than the money.

I just want Wan back.

Tissue, ma'am.

Yesterday,

I went to the Naga Temple to pray.

The deity told me

they had taken my daughter. She is in good hands.

What now, ma'am?

I hope

my daughter will be happy.

Hehe… Hahaha…

I've thought it through.

I think it's best

we leave her be.

Ma'am.

How about this, ma'am?

Tell me an auspicious date to buy a lottery ticket.

- Just buy it whenever you want. - Don't be like that, ma'am.

Please?

Is Wan your stepdaughter?

Sorry.

Yes.

Ever since her father passed away,

we have grown closer to each other.

Just like real mother and daughter.

When did you start buying lottery tickets, ma'am?

It's been a few years.

I see a lot of people buying lottery tickets around here.

Do you talk to them?

Or

buy lottery tickets from them?

Never.

Wan and I

just moved here.

We don't know them well.

Are you going to arrest me for buying illegal lottery tickets?

No.

Just routine inquiry.

I see Wan likes to take photos.

Yes.

Wan loves taking family photos.

But she hasn't taken one with you.

Do you think she'll still be happy

after getting taken away by the Naga,

just as she is in the photos?

I'm sure she will be happier

with the deity than with me.

Let's check out the abandoned temple where Ms. Mary made her wish.

Maybe we'll find new clues there.

This is the Naga Temple, Captain.

This way.

Da.

Yes.

Search the area.

Yes.

Mr. Han.

Where do you think you're going?

Lie down!

Trying to run?

I'm sorry…

Look closely.

This is what happens to those who try to escape.

Trying to run?

Trying to escape?

I'll teach you a lesson.

You're not going anywhere.

Did you do this?

Yes.

Do you know how much I spent on them?

I'm sorry, sir. She tried to run, so I taught her a lesson…

Listen here.

Get them food and water.

Make sure they have what they need.

Or you'll end up like him.

Take care of him.

Yes, sir.

Listen up.

All of you are sacrifices for the Naga.

Don't get any ideas about running away.

You won't be able to escape.

The curse of the Naga

will follow you.

All done?

We'll be leaving now.

Let's go.

Captain.

Well?

We've searched the area.

This temple has been abandoned for a long time.

No signs of entry or exit.

It's empty?

Yes.

The empty space outside the temple shows a lot of people coming here to worship.

Among the evidence,

we found the same candles we saw at Ms. Mary's house.

It seems she did come here to make her wish.

We're in the middle of nowhere in the woods.

But fortunately, we also found two eyewitnesses.

They said that Ms. Mary did come here at night.

But no one saw

her come here last Wednesday.

Don't you think it's odd?

When we were at her house,

we didn't find any amulets or statues of the Naga deity.

Not even a single Buddhist necklace.

But she claims she worships the Naga.

That is suspicious.

It's quite strange.

Let's pack up.

We won't find anything else here.

- Yes. - Yes.

What's with you?

Who are you?

Do you really not remember me?

It's only been a few days.

Maybe I wasn't so dressed up that day.

Look.

(Instagram, Zensitive, 100,000 likes)

Do you remember now?

You know who I am now.

Your next question must be why I am here.

You said you were looking for me

to make me think that you put in the effort to find me.

You showed me the photo to show off all the followers you have.

You're doing all of this to impress me.

Don't pursue me.

You're direct, Miss Vita.

Well, then,

why don't we get something to eat?

I want to take you out on a meal.

I don't like you,

and I don't care why you're here.

Leave. Right now.

Unauthorized personnel shouldn't be here.

Oh, unauthorized personnel.

Maybe that's the case for ordinary people.

But as the heir to a family that donates to your department,

I believe I have special privileges.

In my opinion,

I should have the authority

to access every desk and every word in every document.

I'm talking. Where are you going?

I have work to do.

What work?

I don't see anyone in the office. Anyone here?

They all went to the crime scene, didn't they?

They haven't brought back the evidence yet. How are you going to investigate the case?

Am I wrong?

See? I'm familiar with the process.

You probably haven't been here in a long time.

That's why you don't know how things work in the police these days.

(Silver Sea, Crown Sausage, customer hot-line: 1999)

Silver Sea?

What happened?

Do you want to see the surveillance footage?

Call?

What age is this?

By the time you get the footage, the culprit will be long gone.

Hello?

Can you shut up for two minutes?

I just want to remind you that the factory is a very small operation.

You need to submit an application to Mr. Sanchai if you want anything.

But it's okay if you don't want to hear it.

- Too bad. - Wait.

You know

the owner of the factory?

Yes.

He's one of my suppliers.

But

I didn't think you'd want to know. After all, I'm unauthorized personnel.

I should go back.

Da.

I want the surveillance footage the first thing we get back to the office.

Yes.

Do a thorough investigation on Ms. Mary.

Track all her activity and behavior.

Focus on her last month's activity.

- Yes. - All right?

I'm back!

You're finally back.

Yes.

Ning.

Ming.

Look into the lottery ticket for me.

- Huh? - Huh?

Ms. Mary doesn't interact with her neighbors often.

But the neighborhood

should know about the lottery tickets.

You said she was close with those who bought lottery tickets.

It shouldn't be too hard to investigate.

Even if she won the lottery,

that's illegal.

It's not the government-approved lottery.

But think about it.

If she did win two million,

why was the furniture we saw

still so old?

It didn't seem like she bought anything new

or items that could improve her living condition.

I'm not judging her,

but if a common family

won that much money,

they would want to get a new car, house,

or buy gold, at least.

So you think that she's lying about winning the lottery,

Captain?

If she could lie about that,

then she could lie about what happened to her daughter.

Yes.

(Police Investigators Team)

Vita, why are you still here?

I…

Care to explain?

Oh, don't be so mean.

I came to see Miss Vita to thank her for saving my family

and pay a visit to Mr. Indesh,

the chief.

Da.

Yes.

Give the chief a call.

- Tell him he has a visitor. - Yes.

Tell him it's Sen from the Zaiyongdanacai family.

He'll know.

Mr. Sen.

I think you should go back.

I can't, Miss Vita. I have unfinished business.

I'm waiting to see the chief.

The chief says he is on his way.

Perfect.

Feel free to wait around.

As for you,

pack your things

and go home.

Yes.

You're going home?

Come in.

The surveillance footage.

That's fast. It hasn't even been five minutes.

Vita got it.

As soon as she learned that the evidence at the crime scene had been destroyed,

she immediately started looking for new clues.

She said it was thanks to that rich young master

that we got the footage so quickly.

Aren't you going to praise her?

She made the same analysis as you several times.

Captain?

Captain.

(Police Cadet Academy)

Here.

Present for the new police officer.

Don't look so confused.

I'm just celebrating my only sister getting a new job.

This is a great watch.

- I have one too. - Wasu.

Don't bother me. I'm working.

Vita,

aren't you going to take a break?

You've been sitting here for almost an hour.

What are you watching?

Just people moving around?

I might be able to save a girl's life by watching this.

Okay.

But there isn't anything much.

A person walks in from this image and then walks out from another image.

Look at this person.

Eh?

Did you see that?

Yes.

Beautiful.

So beautiful.

I found a lead.

Vita,

did you forget something?

Perfect timing. I was just about to lock everything.

Has the Captain left?

I don't know.

He was watching the surveillance footage.

Then, he suddenly went out without saying anything.

Is there something you want to tell him?

Well,

if we find a potential witness,

do we need the captain's permission

before we approach them?

I

saw a woman wearing beige in the footage.

She should have been present at the time of the crime.

Actually,

we have to report everything to the captain

and get his permission before doing anything.

But seeing how he left in such a hurry,

I don't think we'll be able to reach him any time soon.

If you think that person might be a witness,

I can help you investigate her.

What about the captain?

You guys always think alike.

He probably found the same thing as you.

I happen to have made a program today

that can help us find the person in the footage.

I'll help you find her.

Will it take long?

Two hours.

Okay.

I'll take it back and work on it at home.

I'll help you lock up.

Take it easy.

(Crown Sausage Factory)

(Crown Sausage)

Why are you here?

This factory was ordered to shut down temporarily.

So these cars must be here for other purposes.

After watching the video,

you knew that they purposely parked the cars here

to block the camera on the other side.

It's likely that these cars…

You…

Stop!

Where are you going?

It's dangerous!

What's wrong with you?

That's my question. Why are you here?

There are over 15 cars here.

There should be more than one person in each car.

That means there are more than 15 people.

It would be dangerous for you to infiltrate alone.

You.

I'm not here for the case.

Then…

Black Lion.

Watch out!

Vita!

Who gave you permission to come here?

I'm not here for work.

I came to warn you.

Warn me?

I'm still a police officer.

Ensuring the safety of the people

is my duty.

That includes you.

Are you saying you were protecting me?

You, who could barely stand after running 50 meters?

I can walk faster than you.

Even if I can't stop the enemy by force,

I can use my analytical skills

to prevent danger.

Listen to me.

I don't need it.

Who is Black Lion?

Why did you pause when you heard that name?

That name means something to you.

Also, your left shoulder was not wounded.

It's possible that an old injury recurred when you were dodging.

Does that old injury have anything to do with Black Lion?

Enough!

If you want to analyze,

go back and analyze the case.

Or I'll cut your assessment period down to two months.

If you're referring to Ms. Mary's case,

I found a key eyewitness.

Nice going, Vita.

You found a witness in a day.

Impressive.

It was Da.

He helped me find Miss Mu.

That guy…

I don't see him helping us, Han.

Miss Mu, who was at the scene,

is here.

She is blind?

What can she see?

(The Naga Gang)

(traffics underage girls)

(and sells them into prostitution across borders.)

(The gang is a group of believers who worship Naga.)

(Every one of them carries the tattoo of Naga.)

(Luger)

(was killed by Black Lion.)

(His subordinates were captured.)

(The Naga Gang case was closed.)

(Could it be that the gang is not completely eradicated?)

Eig.