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[Dark Night and Dawn]

[Episode 21]

Attention!

Sir,

you've probably heard of me, right?

Who are you?

I'm the one who's cracked all those recent big cases.

I am Lin Shaobai.

You cracked them?

Did my pigeons play any part in solving them?

No, I don't think so.

Then it has nothing to do with me.

By the way,

w-w-what did you say

your name was again?

Lin Shaobai.

S-H-A-O, Shao, and B-A-I, Bai.

Let me tell you, the only 'Bai' I care about is my pigeon.

So, from now on,

don't mention any "Shaobai" or whatever.

I don't know any of them.

Don't bring it up to me.

Let me introduce you.

See?

These are the pigeons for the Jing'an District.

This cage is for the Zhabei District,

and this one is for the Hongkou District.

Got it?

Uh,

no.

Repeat it.

Hongkou.

Jing'an. Zhabei.

You got the district names right,

but you mixed up the cages.

Get serious.

Mom, I want to feed the pigeons too.

They are so cute. I want to touch them.

Mom didn't bring any pigeon feed today.

Let's go.

Let's go.

You don't know him.

Be good.

Be good. Maybe next time.

Thank you, uncle.

Thank you.

Chief,

you like kids so much.

Why don't you have one of your own?

The revolution isn't over yet.

Having kids now would only be a burden.

You should

understand this better than anyone.

Yes.

I'm grateful to you

for letting me meet Zhao Lan.

Now, I realize

that when it comes to family,

anything is worth it.

Jin Maochang has created a new identity for you.

The warehouse manager at the docks.

Your documents are in it.

Okay.

There's also a new task

that Jin Maochang needs you to complete.

Alright,

your period of lying low is over.

It's time for you to spread your wings and soar.

Hello, sir, here's your coffee.

[Shanghai Station of NBIS Order]

Keep track of the movements of pro-communist entrepreneurs on the list

[Zhang Mingxuan] [Song Tianxiang] [Qian Yuxuan]

and pass the information to Falcon.

Let's go.

Excuse me! Excuse me!

I'm cleaning here.

Move aside. Move aside.

You all look lovely,

but why do your droppings smell so stinky?

And it's watery.

Who pooped such a watery mess?

Was it you, Bai?

Was it you?

Did you sneak out again to eat something you shouldn't, right?

Or are you too stressed at work?

You need to work on your mental resilience.

Move aside. Move aside.

Don't get in the way.

Look at you, chatting with the pigeons.

Yan?

What... what are you doing here?

I-I-It's hot and smelly up here.

Why did you come?

Smelly?

I only smell bitterness.

The kind that comes from being at rock bottom

with unrecognized talents.

Add these pigeons to the mix.

It's all just so tragic.

Are you making fun of me now?

Are you in league with Lu?

Don't get so worked up.

Here, have an ice pop to cool down.

No.

I can't eat two by myself. Help me with one.

Fine.

It'll melt if I don't eat it.

Have a seat.

It's nice to have a popsicle on such a hot day.

The breeze is too gentle to reach me.

How about this, Miss Jin?

I once

saw a case abroad.

That man also kept pigeons,

always covered in pigeon feathers,

and spent all his time talking to the birds.

Eventually,

he couldn't even speak any human language anymore.

He could simply coo like a pigeon.

You're not...

Are you trying to say

that I'm gonna go crazy here, right?

I'm not that fragile.

You used to visit me all the time in the Forensics Department

while you were far away in the Social Affairs Office.

Now that we're in the same building,

you're suddenly reserved.

What? Are you embarrassed to come to see me

since now you're at the Police Pigeon Squad?

Comrade Jin Yan,

you shouldn't have thoughts like that.

We're all part of the public security system,

just different roles.

What's there to be embarrassed about?

Let me tell you.

My police pigeons

are treasures.

Didn't all past dynasties rely on carrier pigeons for communication?

Just wait and see.

I'll crack a big case

with my pigeon brothers to show you!

And show it to Lu

that it's their loss

that I'm not working at the Social Affairs Office anymore!

You still can't let go of the Social Affairs Office.

If you want to crack some big cases, take my advice.

Go say some nice words to Director Lu and apologize.

No thanks.

These pigeons are my eyes and ears now.

With them,

it's like I control the entire city's communications.

Can Lu Zhengyang do that?

You've barely been here,

and you already think the pigeons obey you?

Don't believe me, right?

Let me show you.

Bai, we have a deal.

Fly back in ten seconds,

okay?

It all depends on this.

I'm counting on you.

Fly!

Watch closely.

Ten, nine,

eight, seven,

six, five...

You're counting too quickly; slow down.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

Why isn't it back yet?

You counted too quickly. Give it more time.

Could it really not be coming back?

No way.

All of these pigeons

know their way back home.

It'll be back soon.

Yan,

perhaps you should go rest for a bit.

The sun is too hot.

You're going to find the pigeon, right?

If anything really happens to that little rascal,

Hu will be furious and won't let me off easy.

Be back in ten seconds? Stop bragging in the future.

Go apologize to Director Lu when you have time.

Say something nice. Don't be stubborn, okay?

Okay, I...

I know. I know.

Go.

Bai, how dare you!

You tricked me, huh?

She's left, and now you come back.

Come back with me!

Come back!

Bai!

You've grown some brains, huh?

You think you're too good to be scolded?

Dr. Jin?

Dr. Zhao from Guangci Hospital called.

He said it was urgent

and asked you to return his call when you get back.

Okay, got it.

Okay.

Okay.

I know.

Dr. Zhao, thank you for your hard work.

Tonight at seven.

I'll try to make it.

What's the urgent matter?

There are two matters,

both quite tricky.

The first is

that Dr. Zhao's team found anthrax bacteria

in the mouse droppings they sampled in the field,

all of which

were discovered near Jin's Sugar Factory.

The initial suspicion is that the source of contamination is near the sugar factory;

therefore, we need to expand the investigation area.

Dr. Zhao will cooperate with us

for further investigation nearby.

That means our last samples

were effective.

Liu Rui, you'll assist Dr. Zhao with the investigation

and report any updates to the department in a timely manner.

I'll go?

Okay.

What about the second matter?

For the second matter,

Dr. Zhao has asked me out

to give me the test report at 7 p.m. tonight.

Is...

this tricky?

He wants to meet at a Western restaurant.

That's too tricky.

He's pursuing you.

Don't look at me like that.

Didn't you know?

The whole world knows it.

It's just that you don't know we know.

I have to work overtime tonight.

Meet him for me.

Okay.

Me?

I need to get a glass of water.

Wait, is that really appropriate?

You eat too. Don't be so polite.

By the way,

where's Dr. Jin?

She was called away by the Criminal Police Division for a case,

so she asked me to come and keep you company.

What about the anthrax test report?

Here's the report.

Please give it to Dr. Jin.

Consider it done.

I still have a meeting at the hospital tonight,

so I'll leave first.

You're leaving already?

I've paid the check.

-No! -Take your time eating.

Let's have a drink.

No, thanks.

Let's chat for a bit.

Enjoy.

Love...

Dad,

you've just finished dinner a minute ago,

you've started working again.

You've been leaving early and returning home late recently.

You've lost weight.

I'm fine. I actually feel fulfilled this way.

But you,

you still need to take care of your health.

Okay.

Yan.

I've always taken the hygiene issues

at our sugar factory very seriously.

Those mice carrying the anthrax bacteria

don't seem to be from the factory.

They should be from...

the nearby wild areas.

My colleagues will soon be going to the factory and nearby areas

to collect samples.

You promised that we could enter anytime,

so you can't stop us this time.

We'll warmly welcome you.

Who would dare to stop you?

Besides,

the sooner we find the source of the pollution,

the sooner we can completely eliminate the anthrax bacteria.

This is a great thing.

I'll leave you to your work, then.

I'm going back to my room.

Dad,

you should rest early too.

Falcon,

this is Jin Maochang.

Why the rush to contact me? Something wrong?

The Public Security Bureau has found...

that anthrax bacteria is near the sugar factory.

They'll come and expand their investigation area in the next few days,

and I have no reason to stop them.

Got it.

I'll ensure they find what they want.

Stop playing games with me.

If necessary, let the people from the Sugar Research Institute

disappear for a few days.

You should know very well

that the Sugar Research Institute cannot have any issues.

Otherwise, it won't be good for either you or us.

I don't think Shrike would allow it to have any problems either.

Mr. Jin,

be patient.

You need to trust our abilities.

I asked you to gather information

on the movements of pro-communist entrepreneurs, and you've got to be quick.

You have to be patient too.

My ability in this area is still very strong.

[Lanting Portraits and Calligraphy]

Here.

Boss, take care.

Come back early after work.

Be careful when you ride.

Okay. Okay.

There are four people in the studio:

the boss, Zheng Lanting;

his wife, Xiao Yun;

and the assistant, Li Xu.

There are only three people in the photo.

The one missing

is Yang Hui, who died a while ago.

I think I've seen this Mr. Zheng somewhere.

[Jin's Sugar Factory]

Congratulations, Mr. Jin.

You know me?

With such a big name,

few people in Shanghai don't know you.

Those are merely empty titles.

This is your writing?

Yes.

United in heart and mind to foster brilliance.

It's well written.

Thank you. Thank you.

Mr. Jin,

with the fierce battles in the Southwest,

sugar is an important war supply.

You're making a huge investment now...

You've got great insight.

I really didn't expect...

you to know this.

I just listen to the radio and read the newspapers.

It's a bit wasted for you to only write the slogans.

If you were a decade or so younger,

you could work with me.

Thank you.

I already feel content doing what I can manage.

This is my business card.

[Lanting Studio; Zheng Lanting]

I'm Zheng Lanting, a teacher at People's Elementary.

I remember now.

He was writing slogans nearby

when the Sugar Research Institute was opened.

The boss, Zheng Lanting,

is indeed an art teacher at People's Elementary.

My Dabao and Erbao have taken his classes.

But that doesn't matter.

If we eliminate them all, there will be no need for judgments.

Are you confident?

In our line of work,

there's never absolute certainty.

But I can guarantee one thing.

If I get found out,

I'll never let it implicate you, even if it costs me my life.

I will take good care of Dabao and Erbao.

But I still hope

you can be there to watch them grow up.

As long as you can get this done,

you will have a stake in this textile factory.

On behalf of my children,

thank you.

I'm also a father.

The more time you spend with your children,

the better their education will be.

Mr. Jin,

you've done much better than I have.

Jiang Yang,

children are our weakness

and the armor that makes us fearless.

For the sake of our children,

it's also time for us to take action.

[Lanting Studio]

[Lanting Portraits and Calligraphy]

Hello.

Are you looking to buy a painting

or to order a sign?

I'd like to order a sign

for my new store.

Congratulations, sir.

You've come to the right place.

Take care.

Our store has a great reputation for making custom signs.

Which one of you is the boss?

I'd like to speak with the boss directly.

Our boss is upstairs. I'll go get him.

Please wait a moment.

Okay.

Please have a seat and wait for a moment.

Okay.

[Yang's Fine Fabrics Shop; Yang Jiang]

You're Mr. Yang, right? You're here for a shop sign, right?

In addition to the sign,

I'd also like to paint

a large promotional mural on my storefront

to attract customers.

I heard from a friend that you can do this,

so I came straight to you.

May I ask which friend referred you?

Mr. Han, who bought

decorative paintings from your store last week.

Mr. Han.

He's a regular customer here.

Mr. Zheng,

since I've been referred to you by a regular customer,

I hope you can

give me a better price.

No problem.

Business

is all about building good relationships.

Have you decided on the name of your shop?

Yang's Fine Fabrics Shop.

Do you have any specific requirements

for the promotional mural?

For the mural,

it just needs to be eye-catching and attract customers.

Okay, I'll prepare a few proposals for you.

Please come back in a couple of days to choose.

Thank you, Mr. Zheng.

Mr. Zheng.

Whether drafting proposals or painting on-site,

I hope you can handle it personally.

The staff in your shop is quite young.

Actually, it's all the same.

But don't worry.

I will do my best.

Then, it's settled.

Okay.

Goodbye.

Well...

Mr. Yang, please wait a moment.

Here's the thing.

I'm thinking of making a couple of coats for my wife,

so could I come by to your shop in a few days

to select some fabrics?

No problem. No problem.

My wife prefers darker colors, right?

Which color do you think suits her better,

Xiang Leaf or Fuligo e Herbis?

I believe the Xiang Leaf

would be more suitable for her temperament.

Xiang Leaf?

Okay, thank you.

Goodbye.

Take care, Mr. Yang.

Okay, see you.

Okay.

[Gao Huaipu Daily Schedule]

Here are the schedules of those pro-communist entrepreneurs,

along with your driver's license.

[Name: Wei San]

Is this warehouse safe?

Absolutely no problem.

There used to be an abandoned dock right next to here.

And this warehouse

was also abandoned along with it two years ago.

Few people... come to this place.

You can leave now.

Do you want the schedules of these progressive entrepreneurs

to abduct them or to kill them?

Is that something you should be asking?

I'm also a progressive entrepreneur

and closely aligned with the Communist Party.

If they're all in trouble

and I'm not,

I'll be suspected.

Don't worry.

It's not yet time to kill them.

I'm...

just planning to capture them first.

Can you also... capture me?

Mr. Jin, I didn't see this side of you.

You're pretty tough on yourself.

What other options do I have?

Just don't go too rough on me.

Okay.

Alright, when I capture you,

could you act a bit scared?

Okay.

To a pleasant cooperation.

Stand straight!

Put on your uniforms properly!

From now on,

you are soldiers of the People's Liberation Army.

If any of you blow your cover,

I'll make sure you can't walk away from it.

Do you hear me?

Yes!

They are ready to take action.

After I'm captured,

it'll be your best opportunity to move.

I understand. Once you're captured,

it can clear the suspicion for you to the maximum extent.

Not one of the three people at Lanting Studio

can be left alive.

Don't worry, Mr. Jin.

Keep an eye on the young lady.

Don't let her do anything foolish.

Got it.

Mr. Jin,

are you going out?

[Tomb of Beloved Wife Yan Xiaoman]

Xiaoman,

please bless me so that all goes well.

Bless Yan and me to keep us out of danger.

Mr. Jin, you really chose a good place.

You're a big boss, but you're still so infatuated.

I don't know...

how this thing is gonna turn out.

So, I just wanted to visit her.

Is there any misunderstanding?

You are suspected of hoarding large amounts of rice and cotton,

disrupting market order. We must take you back for further investigation.

I support the Communist Party.

Alright, time is precious. Just take him away.

[Tomb of Beloved Wife Yan Xiaoman]

You're Gao Huaipu, right? Take him away.

Stop the car!

Come with us!

What do you want?

Take them away.

Stop!

You're kicking away the ladder after climbing up!

I'm a patriotic entrepreneur!

What right do you have to arrest me?

Take him away!

Let go of me!

Is there no law?

Sir, hello.

Hello.

Please show your identification.

Okay.

What's in the car?

Just some military supplies.

I need to check it.

Okay.

Go!

Behave!

Behave yourself!

Go!

Listen up, everyone.

If you behave here,

I'll treat you well.

But if you try to run,

you had better be faster than my bullets.

Do you understand?

You're not the People's Liberation Army.

You are...

Don't move.

You never shut up.

I'll kill you if you say another word.

Gao. Gao.

Sir.

If you had kidnapped entrepreneurs like us

just to kill us,

you wouldn't go through all this trouble.

You must be after our money, right?

We can negotiate.

How much ransom do you want?

Are you blind?

Do you really think we are robbers?

Then what do you want?

Rice, cotton, and coal.

All the supplies you've hoarded.

Sir,

there are some supplies in the warehouse,

but the majority of them

are scattered everywhere.

Give us some time

so we can think about it properly.

Okay, I'll give you some time.

But if you dare to pull any tricks,

I'll feed you to the fish right now.

You have us here.

We won't dare to pull tricks.

Help him up.

Boss!

President!

[The PLA is the Kidnapper]

Extra! Extra!

The PLA has abducted entrepreneurs.

Extra! Extra!

The PLA has abducted entrepreneurs.

Give me a copy.

[Broadsheet]

[Life of the People]

Uncle Jin?

Why has the PLA started to arrest big shots?

Fortunately, my business is small.

Otherwise, I might be in the news too.

The war ended long ago,

yet we're still in a state of panic.

I think I should stock up on food and water

in Shanghai these days.

Am I right?

Right?

Just because they're wearing PLA uniforms

doesn't mean they're really soldiers of the PLA.

This is slander and rumor.

I didn't say anything. I didn't say anything.

Wait, man...

Extra! Extra!

The PLA has abducted entrepreneurs.

Wearing PLA uniforms

and even having someone take photos.

These agents

are clearly trying to incite discord between the military and the people,

undermining public trust in us.

[The PLA is the Kidnapper]

Kidnapping is just a means.

[The PLA is the Kidnapper]

What they're really launching is an economic war

against the new government

and a propaganda war that confuses right and wrong.

During the silver dollar crisis,

the prices of goods soared.

Given the current situation, prices will only continue to rise.

This isn't about price increases.

People would die for this.

Deputy Commissioner Yang has specifically conveyed the Central Committee's instructions.

In the new socialist Shanghai,

no one should be starved to death.

The Central Committee and forces from other places will come to our aid.

We must remain calm and not lose our heads.

Let's break into groups now.

Xu, you and Xiang team up

and go to Gao's Flour Factory.

Got it.

Mr. Gao was taken away

from this office.

At that time, they burst in wearing PLA uniforms

and just took him away.

Has anyone else entered this office since then?

No, just us few.

Where did this sand come from?

Sand? Isn't it something that can be found everywhere?

Qian

is just a law-abiding businessman.

What exactly did he do to offend you?

Mrs. Qian, please calm down.

We're still investigating...

How long will it take to get results?

Please...

Three days. I'll give you three days.

Okay.

Or I'll go to the Public Security Bureau to demand my husband back!

Wait, Mrs. Qian, please don't...

Move!

That day, Mr. Jin said that he'd drive out by himself,

saying... he was going to the cemetery.

Cemetery?

Yes.

My dad visits my mom every month,

always alone.

He doesn't want anyone following him.

That's basically all we want to know.

We have grasped

the basic situation.

Dr. Jin, don't worry.

We will definitely rescue your dad.

Thank you, Director Lu.

Let's go.

This way, Director Lu.

Miss, the factory...

Tell all the managers of each branch

to maintain normal operations and not to be affected.

We need to trust our police.

Okay.

You may go out first.

I would like some time alone.

Okay.

I've checked this area carefully.

There aren't any clues.

Yan, don't worry too much.

I know Lu and the others.

With such a major case,

they will definitely go all out to investigate it.

Shaobai, I have something to do.

I have to go now.

[Tomb of Beloved Wife Yan Xiaoman]

Dr. Jin,

this sand has been discovered in several scenes.

The particles of these sand samples

and their colors are very similar.

It's possible that they come from the same source.

This sand has appeared at different scenes.

It must have something to do with the agents.

I'll analyze it right away.

Today's rice price...

Boss, why has your rice price gone up again?

Didn't it increase by a hundred yuan just yesterday?

I don't believe it.

Can your rice possibly cost over a thousand yuan per catty?

It's only been a little while since the gold yuan note.

Back then, a single grain of rice would cost one thousand yuan.

Today,

I've only this much rice in my shop.

You can buy it or not.

Bai,

this case involves Uncle Jin.

I can't just stand by and watch.

You're my only partner now.

So you've got to step it up.

Remember the way, okay?

Come on.

You're so clever.

We, as a team,

will definitely solve the case

before Lu Zhengyang does.

You need to really go for it, okay?

There are five small newspapers

reporting on the arrest of private entrepreneurs.

The information they've given us is basically the same.

They all received a letter,

which only contained photos, and they're all here.

We've visited

all the photo studios in the city.

They have no impression of these photos.

So these photos probably weren't

developed at formal studios.

[The PLA is the Kidnapper]

Are there other ways to develop photos?

Many photography enthusiasts

have their own darkrooms

to develop photos conveniently.

Agents must have received this kind of training.

For them,

these photos can't be taken out to be developed.

I have a total of twenty-one photos here.

How many does each of you have?

Fifteen.

Ten.

Eleven.

That makes a total of fifty-seven photos.

So many photos.

Even if the agent developed the photos themselves,

they would still need to purchase

some related materials,

like photo paper and developer.

Especially the photo paper,

which has always relied on imports.

Now that Shanghai has just been liberated

and the Kuomintang's navy and air force control the port,

photo paper is in short supply.

Xiang, go investigate

how many shops in Shanghai sell photo paper.

Yes.

It's been a long time.

Xu.

Bring me a green onion next time.

I'll bring you two pancakes too.

Me too.

Why does this dish smell bad?

It's gone bad?

I don't smell anything.

Lin Shaobai?

What are you doing here?

You're just putting these basic materials

on the board?

There is not a bit of useful information at all.

We've already sorted out those leads.

It's just that we haven't written them on the board.

Tell me.

In the past, we could tell you everything,

but now...

There are rules. Please understand.

I get it; there are rules.

I understand if you can't say.

This is Lu Zhengyang's lunch box, right?

Perfect, I haven't had lunch yet.

Director Lu hasn't eaten.

It's okay. I'll get another one.

Shaobai, since you're here, you are our guest.

Sit there and eat.

See? It has to be Xu.

Xu is so nice to me.

Come on.

Thanks.

Let me tell you.

I didn't come empty-handed today.

I've just gotten hold of some important leads.

Do you have any progress on your side?

Let's discuss it together.

Lin Shaobai,

come out with me.

Coming.

I still need to eat it when I'm back.

Come here.

What's wrong, Director Lu?

I'm just a pigeon keeper.

How could I solve your case?

I see right through you.

What is it? Tell me. What are you doing here?

Here's the thing.

Our Police Pigeon Squad will distribute new pigeons

to various departments.

There is a pigeon for the Social Affairs Office too.

So, I specifically selected a good one for you.

Its name is Bai,

and it has a very serious work ethic,

never slacking off.

Wherever I go, it can always find me.

You... can just take care of your pigeons.

The kidnapping case has nothing to do with you.

If you violate the rules again,

you won't even have the chance to scoop up pigeon droppings here.

I just came to deliver a pigeon.

I didn't mention any kidnapping cases.

Alright.

Is it still not allowed

that I want to know the progress of the case

as Uncle Jin's nephew

rather than a police officer?

Director Lu, we're colleagues.

At least you can do me a favor.

You still don't understand.

You were punished and relegated

to the Police Pigeon Squad because of the favors.

Jin Yan still remains in her position.

If so, she should be the one to ask,

not you.

Go back to your Police Pigeon Squad.

I can solve this case without you.

You really can't solve it.

This case falls under the jurisdiction of the Social Affairs Office.

That's the regulation.

If we're talking about regulations,

the bureau has included this case

in the report,

which means that all police officers

have the obligation to pay attention to leads regarding the case.

I'm in the Police Pigeon Squad. So what?

Even if I were in the Logistics Unit now,

I'd still be wearing this uniform, right?

I have the obligation.

Lin Shaobai, let me tell you.

If you investigate without permission and alert the enemy,

I will definitely strip you of this uniform.

You've vouched for me.

If I'm stripped, you'll be stripped too.

You...

Keeping this from me?

I'm telling you. Just wait.

I won't tell you if I have any leads.

Go through your files.

Stop right there!

You've changed your mind?

Leave the pigeon here.

Talk to the hand.

The ink doesn't dissolve when it enters water,

and the paper is remarkably durable.

It should be this... Kodak photographic paper.

[Kodak Photographic Paper]

Sir,

are there any recent sales records

for this type of photo paper in the store?

Yes.

[Dezhen Camera Equipment Trading Company]

[Dezhen Camera Equipment Trading Company]

All the photo studios have purchased it normally,

but only this one, called Lu Tinggao.

[Lu Tinggao] [Li's Photo Studio]

Why did he buy more personally than the photo studios?

That's because of his profession.

What does he do?

His line of work is called private detective.

Actually, they just take pictures of people's private lives,

and because it's very private,

they develop the photos themselves.

See for yourself. What kind of photo did you take?

I have to make a living too.

The photos you've taken are all here?

They are all here.

Think carefully before you speak.

They're really all here.

You're lying.

You bought four batches of photo paper from the Dezhen Trading Company.

Including these, you've barely used more than a box.

Where are the rest?