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(Five years ago, Hexi Province, Kalisha City)

Hello?

If you're not selling, forget it.

Are you taking me on a walk?

(Go downstairs)

(and turn right.)

Are you Gun?

(Go downstairs and turn right.)

(You pay, and I'll deliver the goods.)

I'll check the goods first.

Don't turn around.

What do you want, buddy?

You've got one. Why buy more?

One gun is not enough.

Open the bag.

Walk.

=Chase the Truth=

(Adapted from Zhao Junkai's novel "Northwest Off-North is Not North")

=Episode 3=

Hello.

Come in.

Mr. Cheng, I'll find you another day.

Okay.

Mr. Cheng.

Thank you for saving me yesterday.

You saved me, Mr. Cheng.

Have a seat.

Thank you.

I remember your surname is Lin, right?

It's quite rare. Back in ancient times,

there was someone called Lin Xiangru.

That's the same Lin as yours.

No. My surname is Gu.

Gu as in gu dai. [*ancient times]

Well, that surname is even rarer.

Let me look at your ID.

(Name: Lin Na, Address: Hexi Province, Kalisha City)

It's really Lin Na.

So you should be called Gu Linna, right?

Yes.

Here.

In Kalisha,

there's a famous person.

A very famous one.

Named Gu Mulan.

Gu Mulan?

That criminal head?

We even have a nursery song specifically cursing him.

It's something like

Gu Mulan, deeds so sly,

Notoriety spreads, up high.

Old and strange, in mischief's spree,

Transforming into a ghostly glee.

It's not a song. Just a catchy rhyme.

When we were kids, if we misbehaved,

the adults would say "Gu Mulan is here".

It would scare us kids into not crying.

That's new.

But one eighth of Kalisha

has the surname Gu.

Unfortunately, there's only one famous one.

The success rate is not good.

That bad old man has influenced

those of us with the surname Gu, but this is just a trivial matter.

What's truly hateful is that he tainted the Northwest Wolves' name.

Are you two the promotional ambassadors for the Northwest Wolves?

Officially, we're volunteers for the Wolf Mountain Scenic Area.

But I've always treated it as my main job.

To do that,

it must take a lot of energy and time, right?

Do you love the Northwest Wolves that much?

Of course.

The Northwest Wolves are

the most united animals in the world.

They're also the spiritual symbol of us Northwesters.

Let me tell you, Mr. Cheng.

When I was six, I was bitten by hyenas.

At that time, it was a pack of Northwest Wolves

that scared away those hyenas.

So I really like them.

Oh, yeah.

The tickets.

If you have time,

you can go

(Kalisha Northwest Wolf Theme Park) to our Wolf Mountain Scenic Area

to take a look.

You're welcome anytime.

Thank you.

If I have time, I'll definitely go take a look.

I'll keep these tickets.

I saw the things you bought.

They're too precious.

My half-disabled body can't handle them.

When you two leave later, take them back.

Half-disabled?

What's wrong with that?

Can't you live a normal life

like ordinary people anymore?

Telling you won't make a difference. You wouldn't understand.

Nana.

Hyenas bit me.

No hope for healing.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean it that way.

Mr. Cheng.

The more flawed a person is,

the more they should strive for perfection.

So I really like to dance.

And I want to make it perfect.

Can't I dance well

just because of this?

You can.

So we all need to take care of our bodies.

I'll learn from you

and take care of my body.

I heard the doctor say your heart has a problem.

Which moron

has such loose lips?

It's

a pretty good-looking lady.

That one who frequents my room?

Well, she can say

whatever she wants.

The hospital

isn't a good place to stay.

If you two have nothing important here,

you don't have to stay here with me.

Go back.

Actually, Mr. Cheng,

my uncle also has a heart problem.

It's quite serious.

His attending doctor

is an old expert.

He's currently in Kalisha.

But he's the most authoritative

heart doctor in our province.

I specifically

got his business card.

Okay. Thank you.

Okay, then. We won't disturb you anymore.

Okay.

Take care and rest well.

Take those things

with you when you leave.

Goodbye, Mr. Cheng.

Gu, take...

Mr. Cheng.

Wait a moment.

Qiao Dan.

Tell the station that I need you to investigate someone for me.

I'll send you the ID number later.

Check her family background for me.

I'll send it to you.

What's up?

Working in the Vice Squad made your old issues flare up?

Wait a moment.

Don't talk about anything else for now.

Let me test you two

on your third foreign language.

Have you fallen behind in the third foreign language?

What does this mean?

It's...

Was it you?

No. Let me tell you.

Look.

This house.

This house.

I've visited three times.

Let's go together later.

This location is really good.

The environment...

I'm asking if it was you.

Next to it is an elementary school and an experimental middle school.

Was it you?

You must...

I'm asking if it was you.

Yes.

I've already paid the down payment for you.

But for the renovation,

you have to choose the style yourself.

I can help you keep an eye on the renovation process.

After it's renovated, you need to pay more attention to this.

Mr. Cheng, I'm not talking about the house now.

Was it you who stopped me from joining?

Join what?

I'm the most suitable person to get close to Gun.

Why don't you let me do it?

That's right.

Why didn't they let you do it?

Mr. Cheng.

Did Chief Tai visit you yesterday?

He doesn't have time to visit me.

If it wasn't him, then who else would bother

to go to Fresh Fruit Store in front of our station

and buy a fruit basket for you?

This is from Duan Qing.

I've been in CID for so many years.

Can't I have a few friends?

Isn't it normal for someone to visit me?

My master was with me all day yesterday.

What are you two trying to do?

Are you using this as an interrogation room and treating me like a suspect?

Mr. Cheng.

I knew it was you.

Yihan.

What do you mean?

Are you saying

that I run the Hanbei PSB?

I say what goes?

Let me remind you.

Orders from superiors,

as a subordinate,

you only have to execute them.

No other nonsense, understand?

Fine.

I'll complete the task.

Then why did you interfere with Chief Tai's decision?

Who did I interfere with?

Who did I interfere with?

As the deputy director of the Vice Squad,

can I manage the affairs of your CID?

If you want to ask, ask Chief Tai,

or your chief, Duan Qing.

Why ask me?

Mr. Cheng, let me tell you.

My mom hasn't come back yet.

What right do you have to stop me?

Mr. Cheng, he's right.

What right do you have?

Yihan, sit down.

I asked you to sit down.

I won't.

Sit down and let Mr. Cheng speak.

Yihan.

If you want to find your mom,

I won't stop you.

But let me remind you

that the lone hero you're thinking of

only exists in movies.

In real life,

opponents of the same level

cannot possibly take on two at once.

Even a world champion can't do that.

Do you understand?

If you really enter the wolf's den,

you won't come out alive.

I understand.

You think you're strong enough

and smart enough now.

Having this confidence is right.

Back in the day, I thought

I could infiltrate enemy territory,

enter and exit seven times without a problem.

But what was the result?

Don't you want to know

what right I have to stop you?

Just because I have this on my body.

The money is right here.

Where's the gun?

(My target was Gun.)

(But until now, I still have no idea)

(what he looks like,)

(including his eyes, nose)

(and mouth.)

Gun.

Come closer. Let's chat.

(Do you know why he attacked me)

(without saying anything?)

Why did you cough

when you entered?

(I almost lost my life)

(because of one cough,)

(but what did I gain?)

(I only managed to kill one of his henchmen.)

(Isn't that a huge loss?)

All because of one meaningless cough.

It wasn't even a signal to others,

yet it aroused Gun's suspicion.

He didn't even give me a second

and blew me away instantly.

But what are you trying to do?

You're trying to transform into another living person.

You're going to transform into the other assassin to meet him.

Can you guarantee

that within the next 40 hours,

you will be able to replicate the other assassin entirely,

even matching your every heartbeat

and breath

with that guy?

Let me tell you the truth.

Gun is crueler than you think

and even more paranoid.

If it had been me, I wouldn't have coughed.

Your cough was a mistake

and the direct cause of the serious consequences

you are currently facing.

Officer Chu.

What do you mean by that?

Are you saying you have better professional qualities?

You said it yourself.

You little brat, you...

You're scolding me because you can't win against me.

You said that yourself,

not me.

You little rascal!

You won't be able to catch Gun.

Here, have an orange.

Eat.

Long time no see, officers.

Ms. Mu.

Ms. Mu.

Was it this room

that all the noise came from?

Youngsters. They're very energetic.

You two, be more mindful in the future.

This is the sick ward, so no loud noises are allowed, got it?

Ms. Mu, you get going with work.

I'm leaving.

You know how he is.

Are all the officers from the Hanbei PSB this stubborn?

One stubborn cop stands alone,

but one stubborn leader equals a bunch of stubborn cops.

Those who respect their teachers

and pass on the torch are good children.

They didn't forget their roots.

Just now, your voices

were the loudest in the corridor.

His mother isn't around anymore,

so I'm educating him on her behalf.

I'll keep that in mind from now on.

Chu Yihan.

You're the boss.

Look carefully. Do you see this?

Operation paused.

Didn't we agree

to follow orders before taking action?

You always hang out with these oldies.

Can you bear to retort to them?

I came here to do that.

What can he do about me?

There's still 40 hours left, so what do you want to do?

I'll keep you company.

Resign and work solo.

How about it?

Han, are you serious about that?

I'm the only civil servant among three generations of my family.

I was thinking of relying on this stable job for these two years

and getting a chance to snag a woman.

Look how scared you are.

Come on. Let's go back and receive our scolding.

Are you kidding me?

You're kidding, right?

I heard that you liked his mother

when you were younger.

No, I didn't. It was admiration.

Respect.

It's purely on a professional level.

That doesn't count as liking.

It's true.

Back when we were in school,

his mother was a legendary figure,

the fiercest belle of her batch.

Several batches of male students in our school

admired her.

It's all in the past.

Have you thought it through?

Are you proceeding with the surgery,

or do you want to return to work as a modal worker?

I'll listen to whatever you say.

From now on,

I will listen to you

no matter what it is.

You wish.

The needle.

Serves you right.

You should make the decision yourself.

I can't help you.

(Mu Shaobai)

Where did you get this?

What's wrong?

The girl who came just now left this.

Oh, right.

This guy also has the last name Mu.

Is he a relative of yours?

My dad.

Wait.

Should I

find time to pay him a visit?

(Master.)

(The girl's father is Gu Jianguo,)

(and her mother is Jiang Jiulin.)

(Both deceased.)

(If I remember correctly,)

(this should be the eighth daughter)

(you found for Gu Mulan.)

(It seems we need to find the ninth one.)

(Master, I've sent the information to your phone.)

(Please take a look.)

(Mu Shaobai)

(Murray Hospital)

(Mu Shaobai)

(Long Qi's Characteristics)

Captain Duan.

Take a look.

Lanchuan Public Security Bureau sent this.

How large of a grudge does it take

to treat a seventeen-year-old like this?

Long Qi confessed

that this was an order from someone named Bai.

He got the wrong person

but didn't let her go, either.

Someone named Bai?

Who is that?

Long Qi's younger brother confessed

that he was the only employer

whom he had met face-to-face.

Although he couldn't see the guy's face,

he gave us Bai's basic information

like height, weight, and accent.

So, neither you nor Chief Tai

wants Yihan to go on this mission.

Is he used to using his left or right hand?

Right hand.

But when he's nervous,

he'll use his left hand to touch his forehead.

Yes.

That's about right.

Excuse me.

I need to take a call.

Hey, Nana.

Hey.

I'm done for the day.

I'm at the Magic Finger Piano Studio on Hantang Road,

choosing a piano for your sister.

I'm afraid I might make the wrong choice.

Why don't you come over and give me some advice?

Sure. I'm nearby.

See you in a while.

See you later.

Hello. Hello.

(Hello. Hello.)

Welcome to our store.

(Welcome to our store.)

Did you develop this?

Yes.

Our software

can not only mimic the sound of a piano

but also imitate human voices.

Just record your voice into it,

and it'll replicate your voice.

Welcome.

(Welcome.)

This is my mother's voice.

Who are you?

- Come with me. - What are you doing?

Get them.

Isn't that the Rogue Biker Gang?

How are they released so soon?

Call the police.

Why? Have you forgotten who we are?

Stop the car.

Let me tell you.

You better not show your face too much if you want to impersonate Long Qi.

Get Li and the others to come here.

I won't buy your piano,

but I'll buy your computer.

Sorry, sir,

but this is not for sale.

Miss.

My younger brother only took one photo of you.

Was it necessary for you

to make such a big fuss of it?

I've already called the police. Move aside.

Sign this,

stamp your thumb, and we'll settle it privately.

(Settlement Agreement) Is that okay?

Dream on.

Stamp your thumb and sign it.

What are you doing?

Back off.

Don't move, or I'll kill you.

What's going on?

Let go of her.

What are you doing?

What do you think I'm doing?

I'm a police.

Let go of her.

Police?

Show me your ID.

With your looks,

who are you pretending to be?

Take care of him.

What are you doing?

Assaulting an officer, huh?

Sign it now, or I'll kill you.

Hurry up.

Run.

What's wrong, Nana?

You get the security guards. I'll go back and check on them.

Nana.

Don't get me wrong, but I told you not be so impulsive.

Look at what you did.

You shouldn't have called me, then.

Thank you.

You're from the hospital.

Don't mention it. It's a routine procedure.

Are you guys the police?

For the people...

We're not the police.

I'm Long Qi.

I'm Gu Linna.

Thank you.

Yu Daluo,

as in Yu Zecheng, Da Zhangwei, and Chen Jialuo.

I can cook and read tarot cards. Nice to meet you.

Quick, take them away.

Daluo.

- Morning, Madam. - Where did you catch these hooligans?

Met them on the street.

Captain Duan, will this scar work?

This is a one-time deal,

so we have to finish things on the spot.

Once the battle is prolonged, it'll spell failure.

Chief Tai.

About my mom,

have you never doubted her?

When you were twelve,

the organization sent your mom

to infiltrate the Northwest Wolves Gang

as an undercover agent.

It has been over ten years,

and many things have happened

during these years,

but you have to believe

that no matter what others say,

I will always believe in your mom.

Throughout my years as a police officer,

your mom was the most outstanding officer

I have ever worked with.

She was also one of our best investigators.

I also believe in her.

But don't we have to capture Gu Mulan

before unraveling all the mysteries?

What else do you want to say?

I want to resign.

As a cop,

I don't have the ability and qualifications

to carry out this mission.

I respect your decision,

but as her son,

I want to find her in my own way.

I promise

I will keep it a secret

and won't mention this case to anyone.

My actions won't interfere

with your plans or decisions.

If I cause any negative consequences,

I am willing to be held accountable.

Sit down.

Sit.

Take a look at this.

(Hanbei Public Security Bureau Personnel Files Police Personnel Registration Form)

(Lin Ke)

♪In time's embrace, I await the retrace♪

♪Years may pass, yet your hand in mine holds its place♪

♪For love, a timeless pursuit, forever worth the wait♪

♪Let the whispers of emotions lead me to you, my fate♪

According to the regulations,

you're not qualified to read this document,

but I'm showing you this

because I want you to remember.

One.

Your mother, Lin Ke, is our hero.

We haven't forgotten her

or given up on finding her.

Two.

In the battle with the Northwest Wolves, everyone I sent out was the bureau's elites,

but none of them came back unscathed.

This is a mission that can't be achieved

through personal heroism.

This is originally

a matter of life and death.

If personal emotions are too strong,

there will definitely be problems

Ask yourself.

Are you fighting the Northwest Wolves

out of a sense of police duty,

or are you doing it to find your mother?

Even if I'm not Lin Ke's son,

I am still the best candidate

to replace Long Qi and get close to Gun.

Qing.

I am

preparing for surgery.

Once I get on the surgery table,

it's a fifty-fifty chance.

In case I don't make it,

I'd like to ask you and Master

to take care of Yihan

for me.

That kid

is not only Lin Ke's son

but ours as well,

so make sure nothing happens to him.

Rest assured, Fan.

I will make sure no harm comes to him.

Great.

Head back and rest.

I still have to punish you

regarding the accident on the train.

Come in.

I accept the punishment,

but I still want to resign.

You can leave if you want,

so lose the theatrics.

But let me remind you,

your identity

involves a crucial secret related to the Northwest Wolves case.

Even if you're suspended,

you must stay put during the confidentiality period,

understood?

I'm willing to wait.

Then wait.

Chief Tai, you all carry on.

I'll go write my self-reflection report.

Master.

What happened with that kid?

What's this?

(Lin Ke?)

(Basic Information of Police Personnel)

Master.

You're planning on using him?

Have you thought about it?

Master.

With the current situation,

not putting that kid at risk

is our bottom line.

Trust our team,

and don't be nervous.

Xiaowan.

Once this surgery is over,

if it's successful,

let's conclude our relationship.

What kind of conclusion would you like?

I like you.

Focus on the surgery first.

I'll take it as you agreed.

Don't worry about Ye.

When the three of us had a meal last time,

I noticed the kid liked me quite a lot.

So from now on, he's my son,

and I'm his dad.

Taking care of patients in the hospital is already tiring enough for me.

I don't want to bring a sickly man home.

Wait. How am I sickly?

My body is very strong.

Besides, didn't you say

it's like I have a bomb in my chest?

As long as I don't detonate it,

I can live for decades, right?

When we're both a hundred years old,

sitting in rocking chairs

and slowly chatting,

you won't even remember I have a heart disease.

Who told you this surgery will certainly be a success?

It's fine if the surgery fails.

I'd rather die in your hands.

That way, you won't forget me.

Even if I become a ghost,

I'll follow you around every day.

Stop with the nonsense.

Why don't I write a letter of declaration

saying that my life or death has nothing to do with you?

I'll entrust all 160 pounds of me

to you.

Then, you can do whatever you want with this body.

Drag it around,

disassemble it,

or remove anything you want.

But if I really die,

you have to take care of Yihan for me

because he'll become an orphan.

You're now his soon-to-be stepmother.

Stop talking nonsense.

Dr. Mu, how can you hit a patient?

Cong.

She hit me so hard.

No, no.

We were just playing around.

Alright.

Dr. Mu.

Give me the medical records

and get ready for anesthesia.

Cong.

I'm entrusting my life to you.

Rest assured.

Push him inside.

Thank you.

Why did you bring your phone?

I need to send a message.

Mom, I'm about to have surgery.

Dr. Mu will be performing it.

Mom.

You and Dad can rest assured.

Everything will be fine.

Dr. Mu said

I'll be just like a healthy person

after the surgery,

so don't worry.

I'll come visit you in a few days.

Do you feel reassured now?

Yes, I do.

Let's go.

I'll go get ready.

Doctor. Let me take another look at my phone.

Mr. Cheng, we're about to start.

I'm afraid my mom will worry.

Thank you, and sorry.

Are you done?

(Prepare for action)

Captain Lin.

♪Embark amidst the hustle and bustle, wander in the wilderness♪

♪If the heartbeat understands promises♪

♪Countless versions of myself♪

♪Move forward without looking back♪

♪Fulfilling the wait♪

♪Let go of possessions♪

♪Only then do I understand freedom♪

♪Only then do I exist♪

♪Dawn comes, and the heart becomes worthy♪

♪Sacrifice might lead us out of the wilderness♪

♪I am not lonely, engraved in your heart♪

♪There is more♪

♪The sunlight gradually awakens♪

♪Busyness persists♪

♪Slowly crossing over the mountain peaks♪

♪Countless versions of myself♪

♪Move forward without looking back♪

♪Fulfilling the wait♪

♪Let go of possessions♪

♪Only then do I have freedom♪

♪Only then there are possibilites♪

♪Dawn comes, and the heart becomes worthy♪

♪Whether remembered or forgotten♪

♪In any case, I will be by your side♪

♪Guarding freedom, you and I♪