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♫ Opening Song: Enigma - After Journey ♫

♫ Limestone still remains after the rain has evaporated, nobody will remember a forgotten monument ♫

♫ The truths and lies behind the gaps in the photographic film are not important, nothing remains the same ♫

♫ They want to control you, they're all acting out their own stories ♫

♫ Before the silhouette is able to approach the truth, he will drown along with the secrets ♫

♫ The timeline is stretched and folded, life has to remain organized ♫

♫ Becoming more convinced as you get closer to the finish line is the predestined coming of age ♫

♫ Like a dried cat, nobody will embrace you ♫

♫ Obsessions can't wake me, I eat the poisonous apple and wait for the execution to ignite ♫

♫ Wake up, you can't keep living in hopes of the past ♫

♫ Look at those pretenses and speculations, those nonfatal cards ♫

♫ Why not just let everything start anew? ♫

♫ Often times the cold nights become routine, even people lonelier than you can get used to it ♫

♫ Time is like a locked clock, telling you not to turn back ♫

♫ The timeline is stretched and folded, life has to remain organized ♫

♫ Becoming more convinced as you get closer to the finish line is the predestined coming of age ♫

♫ I put the loaded secret lock symmetrically on my chest ♫

♫ The riddle is trembling, trying to guess who the murderer is ♫

♫ The long-absent footsteps, the long-absent footsteps ♫

♫ After the betrayal has passed away ♫

♫ Still insist that he is still a minority ♫

🔍 MY ROOMMATE IS A DETECTIVE 🔍

🔍 Episode 22 🔍

Feeling sad?

Why are you here?

I...

...was so full.

So I came out for a walk

to digest the food.

Have a drink with me.

Sure.

Drink up for our friendship.

In the case, I can only take a sip.

You know,

she told me in prison that

if this thing never happened,

she would have loved to go out with me.

If you really don't want to let her go,

break into prison to rescue her.

Actually, I

didn't love her that much.

Yeah, right.

She was not my only girlfriend.

But

you are serious about this relationship.

When you looked at her,

even I could hear your heartbeat.

You know,

I never knew

why I was so attracted to her.

After all, it's not like

I've never seen pretty girls.

But then I got it.

It was because like me,

her parents died when she was little.

Although she said nothing about it,

from her eyes

I could tell,

she might look like a sultry woman,

but inside

she's just a little girl who lacks love.

Your eyes are red.

Bullshit!

I have red eyes

because of the booze.

This is

to our love that will eventually come.

Cheers.

Cheers.

You had been drinking all night?

Qiao was in a bad mood.

He spent first half of the night drinking and chatting,

the second half singing.

And he was such a bad singer.

Other annoyed guests came over trying to pick up a fight.

He drove all of them away.

I have finished my story.

Take a quick look.

No.

Take a look!

Take a look!

Well written!

Will it kill you to actually read it?

I'll read it after I wake up.

Silly Lu!

I...!

I haven't settled the score with you for what you did before.

Hey!

What score?

You and Qiao Chusheng

gave information to Tong Li behind my back.

I was drawing the real murderer out.

So I let Qiao

to approach her with his manliness

to extract information.

But you didn't know

Tong Li was the murderer at that time, right?

No.

But you said she was the murderer!

When did I say that?

You forgot what you said in the newspaper office hallway?

She is the murderer!

Motive?

Jealousy!

Who is she jealous of?

Me.

She saw that the editor liked me more,

so hatred took possession of her soul

and she killed him!

I was just angry at her.

No, no, no.

Your genius intuition about criminals

inspired me.

Otherwise

I wouldn't have suspected her at all.

That's true.

My intuition is always accurate.

When I was little, I could smell

if my dad did anything bad outside when he got home.

It's safe to say

we wouldn't have solved the case

if it weren't for you.

This is exaggerated.

If you didn't wake me up,

we would have been misled by her.

Then may be the case would be closed

with Chu Ming being the scapegoat.

If that's the case,

the consequences could be disastrous.

That's true.

When Mr. He was killed,

I felt in my heart

it must be

an insider who committed the crime.

Then I screened everyone in the newspaper

one by one.

At this time Tong Li's image

suddenly

appeared in my mind!

At that time it can say without exaggeration that

I felt a disgust that ran deep in my blood!

At the time I wanted to shout,

"Tong Li, you are the murderer!"

Silly Lu!

You are full of double talks all day!

One day

I'll break your thin arms!

Mr. Bai.

Is the case closed?

Yes.

The real murderer has pled guilty.

Next month the court will issue its verdict.

Should be death sentence.

It must be tough for you

to handcuff your girlfriend.

We are just not meant to be.

Three lives.

This girl is ruthless enough.

She has her reasons.

I would have done the same

it I were her.

I plan to invest some money in Xinyue Daily.

Otherwise, I'm afraid they won't make it this time.

It's for Youning, right?

It's not easy for her

to finally find a job she likes.

I can't watch her become unemployed.

OK.

Then I will talk to the newspaper.

Chusheng, is there any updates with

that Jiang Zhiqing recently?

I sent someone to follow him for a few days.

He went to visit all kinds of people.

I heard he was raising military pay.

What?

They want to fight again?

They just can't take a break.

He booked a private room at the Heping Hotel tonight,

with a reservation of two people.

Do you still want me to keep an eye on him?

No, it's OK.

As long as he is still in Shanghai, he won't be much of a threat.

OK, I have to go now.

Chusheng, it's over.

Why don't you eat?

I ate too much yesterday.

I have to take it easy today.

Then drink some wine.

This is aged Huadiao wine.

Get your stomach warm.

Here.

Have you made any decision

on the thing we talked about last time?

I still feel

Shanghai is a good place to live.

I will stay here.

But you don't even have

a serious job in Shanghai.

You just help the police station solve cases

which doesn't get you stable paycheck.

I heard that sometimes you cannot even pay the rent.

But I am still very happy.

If you never investigate cases,

you won't even understand this sense of accomplishment.

Tell me the truth.

Is there anyone in Shanghai that you can't leave?

In a way, yes.

That girl?

In my life

there are a man and a woman, both very clumsy.

They won't be able to

do anything right

without me.

But compared to them

this country needs you more.

Zhiqing.

I understand

your passion for revolution.

And I am also very supportive.

But under whose leadership

can the people in this country

be happy?

I'm not sure yet.

And any doctrine or ideal

is just empty talk before it's realized.

You want the political power?

Go fight for it yourselves.

When your sovereignty has stabled and

the people have settled down,

I'm willing to be icing on your cake.

It's getting late.

You should go to sleep.

I'll bid my goodbye.

The wine...

This wine is a bit strong.

You'll be fine.

Take a sleep.

When you wake up, you will be on your way.

Osmanthus adzuki bean soup!

Sweet lotus seed porridge!

You don't have to pay if it's not sweet and glutinous!

Don't move.

The wound is deep.

It'll take a long time for you to recover.

I am fine.

Thank you.

Why did you go there alone?

It happened so suddenly.

There was no time to assemble the team.

But there were so many of them!

You were way over your head.

Then what should I do?

You can't let them

kidnap him.

Also

don't let Silly Lu know.

Why?

He's so timid.

If he knows the truth

he'll never dare to step out of the house.

Will this happen again in the future?

Who knows?

We'll cross the bridge

when we come to it.

Do you know

how I came back last night?

I do.

You were so drunk

and unconscious,

several strong men carried you back.

You don't remember anything, right?

And I had a bunch of weird dreams.

What did you dream of？

Fightings.

The scene was bloody anyway.

Who were in the fights?

I can't remember that.

Anyway, after waking up,

there is this inexplicable

but strong sense of guilt in me.

That means you did too many bad things in your daily life.

And you found your conscience when you were drunk.

His father is really something.

Even kidnapped his own son?

Is he not afraid something might go wrong?

Maybe he doesn't

want Lu Yao to muddle along in Shanghai.

Muddle along?

He is doing fine now.

You guys solved so many big cases in months

and got famous in the whole Shanghai,

If I had such a son,

I would be over the moon!

That kind of achievement

may not matter for this kind of family.

Lu Yao's father is a very prestigious politician.

He was a member of Chinese delegation

to participate in the Paris Peace Conference.

But they did not secure

any good results in the Paris Peace Conference.

There are few

good people in political circles.

I don't worry about his father.

But his two elders brothers

are holding military power.

I'm afraid if we cross the line...

Warlords have to be reasonable, too!

Besides, Lu Yao

lives a good life in Shanghai.

Although he's been putting a lot of people behind bars,

he's never in danger.

Besides, we are also good to him, right?

Maybe his father was afraid he might date Youning.

What's wrong with my daughter?

She's smart, beautiful and educated.

What? She's not good enough for their son?

Should we find a middleman to talk to them?

There's nothing to talk about.

If the relationship of that young couple goes well,

I'll prepare dowry for her.

If they dare to bully her, l'll prepare weapons.

I'm capable of doing anything.

I can never

let my daughter be wronged by anyone.

Mr. Liu.

Why didn't you come to me for such a long time?

Is your wife keeping you under control?

Who dares to control me?

I just

have been busy at work recently.

See,

I'm here the moment I can.

Mr. Liu, you...

What happened?

Help, help!

Help!

Help, help!

Be careful.

Don't get your finger stuck in the light bulb fitting.

You think me stupid?

Silly Lu!

Are you OK?

I was kidding with you.

Not funny!

That was painful!

You deserve it.

Next time if you

make this joke again,

I'll just hit you on the head.

What did he do to you this time?

He asked to be hit.

Then leave here with me.

Another case?

In Dahua Ballroom,

a man was burnt to death.

Do you have an ID on the victim?

Liu Xiangui.

God finally made his presence felt!

Who was that?

An old enemy of Mr. Bai.

They used to do business together

until Liu teamed up with the British people

and ditched Mr. Bai.

He also took over a chemical plant of ours.

Last year

he ran for

President of the Chamber of Commerce against Mr. Bai

and almost won.

You are not the murderer, are you?

I wish it was me.

Do you have an alibi?

Not you, not you.

Wait for me. I'll get changed.

Does the wound still hurt?

I am OK.

You are not going?

No.

Why not?

I am afraid

I can't help laughing at the scene.

That's true.

This death is pretty cool.

Such a unique look.

What happened?

According to the witnesses,

the victim was dancing and perfectly normal

when suddenly a flame came out in his chest.

Tweezers.

The whole body was in fire in an instant.

Under the eyes of everyone,

he was burned to death alive.

Then maybe this is karma.

What did you find?

Bling bling.

Golden wire?

Gilt iron wire.

Who would put wires in their clothes?

High possibility of suicide.

Can you be more hillbilly?

There are many suits now

that have a few wires buried in the lining

in order to make the suits look well-ironed.

Did he wear a suit before he died?

Yes.

Okay.

Get the body back for an autopsy.

I'll go out to have a night snack.

You don't need to examine the body anymore?

I have finished what I should pay attention to.

Murder or accident?

Murder.

How do you know?

He could spontaneously ignite,

so it means there must be white phosphorus playing its role in it.

That thing smells pungent.

There's no way his dance partner didn't smell it.

He was burned by a big fire like this in a short time

without the time to take clothes off.

So he must wear some flammable materials.

I just enumerated

the kinds of fabrics that rich people like to wear.

There is absolutely no one that can burn like this.

We have to wait for the autopsy report

to see what specific material he was wearing.

Since it was murder,

let's pay his house a visit.

Don't pocket anything there.

What smells so good in this room?

Burning of musk.

This is a Xuande incense burner from the Ming Dynasty.

This bowl is from Ding Kiln.

There are so many paintings during the Qianlong period.

There must be someone who was a royal family member.

Isn't it normal for rich people to collect things

that were used in the palace?

But we're not talking about one or two pieces.

The room is full of them.

Also the furniture and how it is arranged

are both in accordance with the rules of the Qing Dynasty's nobility.

You also know the rules of the noble people?

Even if I never have firsthand experiences,

I can still read about them.

Maomao?

You are so big now!

Gosh!

It's really been a long time!

And you are?

You don't remember me?

I'm your Aunt Menglan.

I used to hold you in my arms when you were three years old.

The daughter of my great uncle?

Yes. Now you remember me?

Why are you here today?

I am investigating a case.

This is Inspector Qiao from the police station.

I heard so much about you. Please have a seat.

You two are related?

Kind of.

What do you mean "kind of"?

I knew his mother

since I was three years old.

We were quite close back then.

I still have pictures when you were little.

Wait for me to get it.

So your mother's side was of royal family?

Seems to be so.

Why did you never mention that?

It's not a glory.

There is nothing to say.

Come and take a look.

Back in those years

our two families

were both influential and

prestigious.

Only a few years later,

see what a comedown we have fallen to.

What a world we're living in.

We are here this time

to investigate your husband's case.

What do you want to know?

Where had he been?

You might

have to ask his lackey.

I didn't go out with him very often.

Before he went out,

did he carry anything with him on his body?

Flammables and the like.

Flammables?

Does cotton gown count?

Wasn't he wearing a suit that day?

How could he wear a suit?

He was usually dressed in Chinese style.

If you don't believe me,

you can see his wardrobe.

No, it's OK.

Of course we believe you.

Did he have

enemies?

I believe during all these years doing business,

he should make a lot of enemies.

But among all the people in Shanghai, the one who hated him the most

should be your boss, Mr. Bai.

Actually no matter you solve this case or not,

he's not coming back.

So I don't really care.

I'm just afraid rumors in the underworld

might put Mr. Bai in a difficult spot.

Rest assured.

We will solve the case as soon as possible

to give you an answer.

Ok.

Thank you for coming by.

Your auntie is suspicious.

Suspicious how?

I hadn't said it was a murder,

yet she already

implied that Mr. Bai did it.

The police was already in the house,

of course she knew it as murder.

What's in it?

Who are you?

How dare you inquire about Liu Mansion's business?

Don't move.

Why are you keeping these fruits secret?

I just picked them from the orchard!

If your dirty hand touches them,

Madam will not be able to eat them!

Damn it.

I met two lunatics early in the morning.

Such a bad luck.

Are rich people really so particular?

Do they have to eat freshly picked fruits?

No matter how poor the Qing noblemen have become,

they refuse to give up their old quality of life.

They are afraid to disgrace their ancestors.

Then if your ancestors knew you are living like this,

they will rise from their coffins.

Go away!

Over here.

What do you think of eating palace cuisine?

You don't like it.

Let's talk about it inside.

This restaurant is opened by Liu Xiangui.

We might find some clues.

Then Silly Lu won't have to pay the bill.

why?

Mrs. Liu is his auntie.

Really?

We are related,

but the two families are not close.

Why are you looking for us?

The autopsy report came out.

Burns of organs,

plus he inhaled carbon monoxide.

So he was burned and choked to death.

Why was his heart burned so seriously?

I heard that his heart was where the fire started.

But everything there was burned out.

So the coroner can't find anything at the moment.

Can I help you?

Inspector Qiao personally came here.

We think we need to show hospitality.

So I came to

to say hi to everyone.

This gentleman and this lady, my surname is Wu.

I am the manager of...

You can go now.

Inspector Qiao.

I just want to ask

how it goes with Mr. Liu's case.

What does it have to do with you?

It has everything to do with me!

Now that he'd dead,

we really don't know

if this restaurant can survive.

To tell you the truth,

all employees here are

panicked.

They are afraid they will get fired in no time.

This is a restaurant.

Just cook good food and

give good service.

If you work hard, this restaurant won't be closed.

Let's hope so.

I shall not disturb you.

I'm going to ask them to prepare your dishes.

It sounds like

the employees have doubts about

your Aunt Menglan's management ability.

After all, she is just a

prince's daughter who's living in ivory tower.

A prince's daughter

is your relative?

You belong to the banner people?

And also

his pet name as a child is Maomao.

Maomao, you're such a good boy!

Go away!

Come here and let your big sister hug you.

-Come here. -Leave me alone!

Maomao, you're such a good boy!

What is your relationship with Liu Xiangui?

We were friends.

How close?

Just like how close me and you are.

How often does he come to visit you?

Not in a long time lately.

Inspector Qiao

Where have you been these few months?

Why didn't you come to see me

or answer my calls?

Say it.

Be serious.

We're doing an interrogation here.

You've changed.

I remember you were very gentle back then.

That night when we were by the Huangpu River,

you hugged me from behind

and kissed my hair.

Liu Xiangui

died of murder.

Are you suspecting me?

You were at the scene that night.

He was burnt to death!

A flame of fire burst out of his chest.

And he was on fire.

The smoke made my eyes hurt.

My eyes still ran the next day.

Inspector Qiao.

I am innocent!

I am such a fragile girl

that even kittens and puppies can freak me out.

You know that.

I wouldn't be bold enough to kill someone.

Are you jealous

because you saw

I have another close male friend

so you deliberately teased me?

Sit back. We're in inquiry now.

Come on, be a good girl.

Actually

I miss you too.

It's just that you never came to visit me.

Sit back. I will go to visit you another time.

Chusheng, honey.

Why are you doing this to me?

What did I do wrong?

Tell me.

Tell me!

No. I did something wrong.

What did you do wrong?

I did...

Adou, come and help me out here!

Inspector Qiao, you must have a long day.

You must have.

Shut your mouth.

That woman

is such a doll.

She's a kind woman.

She just reacts to things slowly.

I think

we should start with

the people around Liu Xiangui.

Driver, errand boys, business partners.

He contacted so many people every day.

Where do we start among countless individuals?

Then start with the closest one.

The closest one is your auntie, Maomao.

Stop that!

Youning's pet name is Heinan.

Qiao Chusheng!

Heinan.

Heinan.

Chubby black silly girl.

Heinan.

You tease me! Maomao!

Freeze! Maomao!

What a world we are in.

Even if you have money, you won't be able to buy good incenses.

We'll have to make do with agarwood.

Aunt Menglan.

How was your relationship with your husband?

There's nothing much to say.

He was busy

and only came home on the weekends.

But less chance of meeting has a benefit.

We didn't get the chance to quarrel.

Speaking of which,

I really envy your parents.

They have never quarreled over the years.

You know

your mother

admired your father's talents in calligraphy and painting.

So she gave up everything

and just eloped with him.

Your grandpa was furious.

I think I got my mother's personality.

I never give up

if I think this is the right thing to do.

I heard

you are now living with Mr. Bai's daughter.

We're just roommates, with separate bedrooms.

Maomao.

As your auntie,

I was wondering

if I can give you a piece of advice.

Sure.

Although

the Qing Dynasty has perished for many years,

the blood of the Qing's nobility

still runs in our body.

If you get involved with

a daughter of a mafia,

you will feel ashamed when you go to your ancestors' land.

My mother didn't loathe my father's status.

His father was once assistant governor of the Shuntian Prefecture.

He was a 4th rank official of imperial court.

So your father came from a respectful and prestigious family.

It was decent enough for her to marry into his family.

But Bai Youning

is such a lowlife.

Her background is not decent enough to be

a lady's maid.

Although I also find her annoying,

I really don't want to

hear you bash her

in front of me.

Fine.

Then forget what I said.

But as your auntie,

I just hope

no matter what the world has become,

we noble people

still have to live a free and decent life.

Don't embarrass our ancestors.

The Qing Dynasty is dead,

but we are still alive.

If you don't mind,

can I go to Mr. Liu's bedroom to take a look?

It's over there.

Go see it yourself.

I get upset whenever I go into his room.

When was the last time someone ever slept in this room?

Can't you knock?

It's urgent.

The patrolmen inquired around.

During the past month

your auntie Menglan

met frequently

with one of Liu Xiangui's subordinates,

that manager Mr. Wu eavesdropping us

in Yongfuxuan Restaurant.

So what?

Manager Wu

was just a waiter last year.

He became a manager in less than six months.

And it's rumored that

he is having an affair

with Jin Menglan

That's why he got promoted.

As owner of the restaurant,

isn't it normal for her

to meet the manager?

Someone saw them dance

Flamenco in a ballroom.

We danced rumba together.

Are we dating?

Your auntie

tried to

pin the murder on Mr. Bai yesterday.

She's definitely up to no good.

Don't let hatred cloud your judgment.

She colluded with her lover to murder her husband.

What are you talking about?

She is daughter of a prince.

She won't do this kind of dirty thing.

An informant told us that

after that manager Wu went home yesterday,

he suddenly asked the whole family to pack up.

Looks like he wants to run away.

Running away or moving?

At noon on the day of the case,

Wu and Liu Xiangui

had lunch together.

After Liu Xiangui came out of the restaurant,

he changed his Chinese-style gown to a suit.

I went to the bedroom of Liu Xiangui.

He really hadn't lived at home for a long time.

Then could it be

Wu wanted to kill Liu Xiangui.

So he planted flammables

in his suit?

But according to your logic,

this Liu Xiangui is now dead.

And his wife has pinned the murder

on Mr. Bai.

Wu and Auntie Menglan

can make their relationship public soon.

Why would he want to run away?

Why are you here?

I'm afraid you might cover up for your auntie.

This time I want to follow you guys and do a dogged reporting.

Only one year,

he has gained so many family belongings.

It seems that restaurant manager is a high-paying job.

Do you want to take him to the station?

We have no evidence nor even a theory of the crime.

We will only spook them if we take him to the station.

So we just let him go?

The real murderer

won't take the evidence with them.

OK.

Then take a look at the backyard.

All ignitions, flammables,

or items that can continue to burn,

find them all!

Yes, sir.

You don't have to pick up all the garbage.

We can't let any possible clue slip!

Sir!

Found a flint.

This flint is quite new.

Why did he throw it away?

Sir.

There is a gown here.

There are some stains on the chest area.

Salim,

take this gown

to confirm with Jin Menglan.

See if Liu Xiangui was wearing this one

when he went out yesterday.

Yes, sir.

Who let you in?

Mr. Wu.

You are suspected of murdering Liu Xiangui.

Please come with us to the police station.

Are you kidding me?

He was my boss!

How could I kill him?

A box of white silk shirts.

You are living in luxury.

These silk shirts have no brand.

They are not worth much money.

But I don't think your salary

can afford these.

I have invested in some stocks these years.

So I made a little profit.

Alright.

Come with us to the station and we can talk about

what stocks you bought.

Take him to the station.

Those flints were used for hunting before.

Since I moved,

it's no use keeping them.

As for Mr. Liu's clothes,

he knocked over a glass of red wine

while he was drinking yesterday.

He was in a hurry to the ballroom.

So he got changed at my place.

There is another possibility.

You deliberately knocked over the wine

and took the opportunity to induce him to change into a silk gown.

Then you put the flint on him

and let it ignite spontaneously.

it's impossible for flint to spontaneously ignite.

I know it for sure.

You should know it, too.

Well, I believe

you should know better than anyone how the fire started.

Inspector Qiao

I'm really innocent!

Moreover,

although silk can spontaneously ignite,

it's also easy to put out.

You see it too.

How could I kill him?

Mr. Wu.

Your relationship with Jin Menglan

is no secret to anyone.

Talk to me.

Was it your idea to kill Liu Xiangui

or the two of you discussed it together?

Inspector Qiao!

Don't slander me!

You are so tough.

Someone!

Yes, sir!

Let him go.

Huh? You just let me go like that?

What do you expect?

Do you want to continue?

♫ Ending Song: Awake - Su Shi Ding ♫

♫ Whose eyes are clouded, confusing right and wrong? ♫

♫ Should or should not? If you don't understand, try to ♫

♫ Hope comes in dazzling colors, only because desire exists ♫

♫ Unspoken dialogue, follow the clues in your heart and confess the truth ♫

♫ Facing the truth is a type of stability ♫

♫ No matter how long the night, it will eventually leave ♫

♫ Let the wind blow over, truths and lies will , eventually separate ♫

♫ Warm anticipation, I face it sincerely ♫

♫ The arrangements made by fate allow warmth to exist ♫

♫ How could I not get involved? ♫

♫ Not get involved ♫

♫ Whose eyes are clouded, confusing right and wrong? ♫

♫ Should or should not? If you don't understand, try to ♫

♫ Hope comes in dazzling colors, only because desire exists ♫

♫ Unspoken dialogue, follow the clues in your heart and confess the truth ♫

♫ Let the wind blow over, truths and lies will eventually separate ♫

♫ Warm anticipation, I face it sincerely ♫

♫ The arrangements made by fate allow warmth to exist ♫

♫ How could I not get involved? ♫

♫ The warm sun shines, dissipating the fog ♫

♫ Radiant emotions, that's why it's worth the wait ♫

♫ The future, the future, is the past still there? ♫

♫ The answers will awake with the dreams ♫

♫ Awake with the dreams ♫