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(11 years ago) One, two, three, four,

(11 years ago) five, six, seven, eight.

(11 years ago) Two, two, three, four,

five, six, seven, eight.

Three, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Four, two, three, four, five, six...

Miss.

Let's pause for a moment.

Miss, sorry we're late.

No problem.

Come in, Nana.

Nana.

Bye.

Say bye to your uncle.

Bye, Uncle.

Okay.

Four, five...

Why are your socks black?

We all have white ones.

I don't like white ones.

Look.

Her feet are different from ours.

If you continue like this, you'll stand in the corner.

Nana.

It's okay.

Put on your shoes first.

Miss, my uncle said

that my dance is much better than theirs.

Then why don't you

show us your performance?

Come on.

=Chase the Truth=

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

=Episode 5=

(Traditional Medicine Therapy Room)

What are you doing?

Earning money.

(Intravenous Therapy Room)

Didn't I tell you

to call the police later?

Let's go.

(Hanbei People's Hospital)

I'm very sure.

The guy who appeared

in Mr. Cheng's ward yesterday

was the guy who helped us in the parking lot.

Maybe they look similar.

He told me his name is Long Qi.

The guy on TV is also called Long Qi.

Think about it.

Then we have to report it to the police.

Mr. Cheng is a police officer.

Right.

Come in.

Mr. Cheng.

Miss, where's Mr. Cheng?

He's been discharged.

Do you need him for something?

This guy came to see him yesterday.

Do you know him?

I don't.

Then do you know

Yu Daluo?

I don't know him either.

Alright, thank you.

Bye.

Thanks for your time.

(Xiaowan.)

(From today on,)

(if anyone mentions Yihan's matter,)

(say you don't know.)

(I'll explain to you in the future.)

(Okay?)

(Mr. Cheng)

(ExpressNet] Dear Mr. Li, your membership is about to expire.)

(To avoid any interruption, please renew immediately.)

(If you have any questions, please reply with the business name.)

Hurry and decipher this.

- Leave it to me. - Okay.

(Unknown)

(Return immediately)

What's up? A new job?

No.

Borrow me your phone.

What are you doing?

Don't worry. I'll buy you a new one when we get back.

Go

pick it up for me.

Are you talking to me?

I spent two and a half years at Hanbei.

Not a single officer suspected me.

They all came over to check after I met you.

What a coincidence.

Who are you?

Go on, shoot.

Shoot and kill me.

Very well.

I'll transfer two million to you,

and you shoot and kill me.

I'll transfer first.

Then you shoot.

Take a look.

Let me introduce myself.

Gun.

Who are you trying to bluff?

There's no one like you in Northwest Wolves.

Are you his son?

You're the son.

Drive.

(Police)

Mister, we're at the hospital.

Qiao Dan, carry him.

Isn't that Long Qi's companion, Yu Daluo?

No way.

Take a closer look. He came down from a patrol car.

Slowly.

Push.

What are you looking at?

He looks a bit familiar.

- Hello. - What a coincidence, Gu Linna.

Are you an officer?

Yes, I am.

Don't worry about what happened yesterday.

It's all routine.

Where's Long Qi?

Weren't you two together yesterday?

That was Longji, Yu Longji.

My younger brother.

Wait, isn't this him?

Can I see your ID cards?

What's going on?

Police procedure.

Hold on.

Are you sure you're not friends with that fugitive?

Why would a fugitive go to the parking lot to find you?

Is there such an adorable fugitive like me?

ID card.

Alright.

(Hong Zinuo, Lin Na)

I'll need you two

to come to the station with me.

What's going on, Officer Yu?

Miss Gu, here is the thing.

To avoid any trouble for both of us,

please cooperate with our work.

What should we

cooperate with?

About the incident in the parking lot yesterday,

I hope you won't mention it to anyone.

If our capture operation is affected

because of you,

you will bear criminal responsibility.

But he's a fugitive.

Shouldn't you welcome reports at any time?

Of course.

Then

why ask us to hide it

and not tell anyone?

The person who shot my superior

is a repeat offender.

He's on the run.

Could you two come with me for a moment?

Alright.

Officer Yu, are you afraid he'll drag you down?

Regardless of whether he drags me down or if I face punishment,

our department will conduct a thorough investigation of me,

ensuring a fair outcome.

By the way,

is the one who just passed by

your father?

Do you know him?

He looks a bit familiar.

Where have you seen him?

I don't know.

I feel like I've seen him when I was a child.

But I didn't come to Hanbei in my childhood.

Maybe I mistook him.

Master.

How was it?

Gun should be fake.

Do you have evidence?

The rhythm of his speech,

and his tone.

It's very much like Gun's.

But he seems too young.

How old is he?

Around 25 or 26.

Push the time backward

from when you first met Gun.

Five years ago,

he was in his twenties.

A healthy adult at the age of twenty

is capable of committing any crime.

But I just feel something is off.

I'm certain

that it's not him.

Master.

If that's the case,

then the situation

is more complicated than we expected.

We can't proceed

with the original plan.

What do you mean?

That means the situation Yihan is facing

might exceed his capabilities.

We have to find him quickly and bring him back.

Bring him back?

Think about it.

Yihan's target of action

is to save Captain Lin Ke.

He wants to risk saving his mother,

but he

is currently facing not just one issue,

but a range of issues

as well as many unexpected situations.

We have to bring him back soonest.

You're the one giving all the ideas.

Shouldn't you just be the decision-maker?

That's because we didn't expect the change.

It's just a phase of change.

It isn't even in the plan.

Is your brain fried after being in the hospital for long?

Probably, Master.

It could be due to excessive shock

that resulted in temporary psychological stress.

In such situations, abnormal heartbeats

are just a stress response of the body.

He's completely fine now.

Dr. Mu.

There shouldn't be any issue, right?

Even if there is,

it should be due to a condition he already has.

It'll be unrelated to this accident.

But

this man could have experienced certain situations.

His psychological quality is different from others.

Mister.

Would you like some bread?

Mister.

Have some bread.

Ms. Mu.

You look even thinner than before.

What's the matter?

I need to borrow your office for a while.

Just for 20 minutes.

You're one of us now.

Let's help each other out as a family.

Mr. Cheng is busy working?

Dr. Mu.

I'm here to assure you that I'm safe.

Mr. Cheng.

You guys are here too.

They claimed that this old man looked familiar,

so I brought them here to identify him.

They encountered the suspect, Li Tianlong, yesterday.

The two seem to have some connections.

Do you two know him?

Sorry.

I don't.

Didn't you just say he looked familiar?

She also referred to him as your dad.

Come here.

I can't be sure

if these two girls will tell others that they've met Long Qi.

Interrogate them.

Alright.

Ladies, please come with me.

Bye, Mr. Cheng.

Bye.

Dr. Mu.

May I use your office?

Sure. Be quick.

Master.

Dr. Mu said there was no issue with him.

(Do you know them?)

He doesn't know them.

(Your identification card, please.)

(Lu Tianyang)

Get it checked.

(How did you get caught? Tell me the date and time.)

You came out of the house

and got caught by them.

Uneasy?

Master.

There's no issue with his identity.

(Name: Lu Tianyang)

(People's Public Security)

We understand.

We can sign now.

Well, officer...

I actually don't understand.

Erm.

Why must we

keep the details of the fugitive's route yesterday a secret?

Aren't you trying to capture him?

(Master, please come to the main office.)

Thank you both.

Feel free to make a report at any time.

I'll remind you again

that even if it's unintentional leakage,

you will be held criminally responsible.

Officer Yu.

We better be minding our own businesses.

Show me the real-time monitoring.

Chief Tai.

Chief Tai.

- Chief Tai. - Chief Tai.

The number that the clinic reported to us and Yi Han's number

are both in the same location.

That's a suburb.

There are no homestays nearby.

Have you checked on Linna and Hong Zinuo?

Yes.

My master has a conditioned reflex toward girls with the surname "Gu",

so I checked on her right away.

There's no problem at all.

Lock the locations of these two numbers.

Monitor them

for 72 hours.

If there are no abnormal findings

within 72 hours,

lift the surveillance.

Yes, sir.

Thank you for your cooperation, and sorry for wasting your time.

You can go now.

Goodbye.

Wait.

Where are you going?

We're going to Gulou Street for a meal.

Gulou Western Dining?

How did you know?

I live in Gulou Grand View.

I'm getting off work, so I can give you a ride.

- Come on. - Okay.

I remember back then

when I went to Kalisha on a business trip,

there was a place called Kunlun Restaurant.

They served fantastic roasted whole lamb.

Mr. Cheng.

You haven't been to Nana's house.

Did you know they even have a feast of roasted whole lamb?

Yeah, Mr. Cheng.

Feel free to come to my place.

You can also meet the person

I told you about,

Director Mu Shaobai.

Is your family running a restaurant?

No, it's a homestay.

Homestays are pretty popular these days.

Your parents are quite visionary.

That's my uncle's business.

What about your parents?

My mom passed away.

Sorry to hear that.

So, your dad is raising you alone.

It must be tough.

I haven't seen him in a while.

I almost forgot what he looks like.

Gun.

We'll be staying here tonight.

Yiyi, Gun is back.

Oh, right.

Big Skull.

Long Qi.

Long Qi.

Are you that killer?

Yes, I am.

He'll be your bodyguard from now on.

Can a killer be a bodyguard?

If he could kill people, he could also save lives, right?

The best bodyguards

are in their line of work.

What does it feel like to kill someone?

Aren't you afraid?

I'm curious.

How does it feel for people like you to kill someone?

It's easier than killing a cow.

It's pretty much the same as killing a cow.

You know what?

If you're stabbing a bull,

it's likely not going to die.

But, if you're stabbing a person,

you will never miss

as long as you hit the right spot.

Fei.

Let him go.

What's wrong?

Are you scared of him?

His eyes tell me

that he wants to sleep with me.

Is that so?

Can I?

Who wouldn't want to sleep with you?

Wait a minute.

I have another job in three days.

Whether I do anything or not,

I'll charge a fee.

Like I said,

no killing.

Payment's on a daily basis.

You'll be paid 500,000 each day.

As for the rest,

we'll figure it out later.

Your room is here.

Mine is next door.

Call me if you need anything.

Hey.

Got any bullets?

I can't sleep without bullets.

Hang on a second.

Okay.

I should be the one thanking you.

Just send me the timetable

by then.

Alright, goodbye.

Look.

I just got an invitation

to another charity event.

This card is definitely going to be positive.

Just give me a second.

It won't be accurate if we're not focused.

The Tower.

What does it mean?

Is it good or not?

Oh, Nana.

Can you open your eyes

and take a good look at the card?

How could this card be positive?

You know what?

A regular card

would always show a good trend whether it's in the upright or reversed position.

However,

this particular one

is the most destructive

of the 22 Major Arcana.

So, who is going to destroy whom?

Am I the one doing the destroying?

What do you mean?

Nana.

Can you be clear...

Ji.

- Ji. - Nuo.

I saw your "Dance in the Wilderness"

on TV.

It was really good.

That's why I just accepted another invitation

to a charity event.

Hanbei Plaza's PR department

also saw my dance on TV,

so they invited me.

That's good news.

When is it?

It'll start at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow.

Will you come and cheer for us?

As it happens,

I have an appointment nearby at noon tomorrow.

Let me check my schedule.

I'll try to come, okay?

(My number is no longer in use. Track Gun's phone.)

It seems that Yihan

is safe for the time being.

There's no need to wait for further messages.

This is his final message.

What do you mean?

Our enemy is very adept at counter-surveillance.

It's easy for them to find the stuff on him.

I told him

to dispose of it right away

when he reached his destination.

Hello?

Master.

You're still up, right?

I can't sleep.

What's the matter?

I think this matter

is a bit complicated,

and we're short on time.

I'm afraid

that Yihan

can't handle it.

Enough with this useless talk.

Just speak your mind.

Tell Duan

to get a desk ready for me.

I'll start working there tomorrow.

Okay.

There's a briefing at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow.

You'll chair it.

Yes, Master.

You should get some rest.

What's on your mind?

I'm thinking about Long Qi.

He's so good-looking and has such good skin.

Do all assassins have such good skin?

Don't assassins always

look scruffy in the movies?

Do you think he is reliable?

He dares to take lives.

Can he be trustworthy?

That's not what I'm saying.

Don't you think

he looks a lot like someone

from the game?

Who?

The wolf girl.

The one who wears a mask.

She always kills me.

Her marksmanship is incredibly accurate.

He doesn't look like her at all.

Come on, just think about it.

He...

His eyes,

his mouth...

Who is it?

It's me.

Gun wants you to come over now.

Didn't he just start?

He's just finished.

Over there.

Do you know how to play the game or not?

Can you hear me?

Stop bugging me.

Jeez, you're so stupid.

Staying up late at night?

Want to join me in the game?

I'm here to work,

not to play with you.

Then I'm sorry.

You may leave now.

Big Skull.

It's not enough.

You haven't done anything.

How much do you want?

Are you trying to mess with me?

Let's lay our cards on the table.

I hired you

to protect me.

I'm going to

meet an enemy

and negotiate a deal with him.

If we can come to an agreement, it's good.

If we can't, we'll fight.

If you can

make sure that I get out in one piece,

then rest assured.

I won't keep you

from your next job.

Aren't you a man?

Why are you hesitating?

We're short of a player.

I'll team up with Yiyi.

I disagree.

Then who do you want?

I'll team up with this guy.

Didn't you say he's really good?

Wow.

But what if you lose?

Have I ever lost?

Alright.

Long Qi.

You win.

She's yours.

What are you talking about?

Sorry.

- Are we playing two against two? - No, it's four against four.

Each team has two non-player characters.

You and Yiyi are on the Black Team.

Big Skull and I, the White Team.

The one who survives in the end

wins the game.

Goodbye, honey.

I hate it.

You lost, didn't you?

Are you insane?

Are you yelling at me?

(Police Officer Identification Form) (Name: Lin Ke)

♪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♪