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[Under the Skin Ⅱ]

[Episode 11]

Li Han.

I'd like to review

the Haispeed Internet Cafe

arson case files.

Okay.

Hold on.

I almost forgot.

The branch office set new rules.

Captain Cheng needs to sign for you

before I give you the files.

Fill in these two blanks.

[Application for Case Files, Beijiang City Public Security Bureau]

And write down

the specific reason here.

[Application for Case Files, Beijiang City Public Security Bureau]

Okay. Thank you.

[Application for Case Files, Beijiang City Public Security Bureau]

I want to request access to

all the files of the Haispeed Internet Cafe

arson case.

I need your signature.

[Application Filing Department: Criminal Investigation Team] [Applicant: Shen Yi]

[Application for Case Files, Beijiang City Public Security Bureau]

What's the reason for the request?

You left it empty.

Just…

for research.

What's there to research?

The three of them

have been cleared of suspicion.

I just want to know

more specific details

about the arson case.

You can have your speculations

and conduct your research.

I support that.

But we're investigating

the Dong Yidan case now,

not the arson case.

I can't sign for you.

[Application for Case Files, Beijiang City Public Security Bureau]

[Application for Case Files, Beijiang City Public Security Bureau]

I see.

[Signature of the Head of the Application Filing Department: Zhang Xiaoping]

Thank you, Director Zhang.

I think this case

is a great choice.

Which one of the three

was the mastermind behind the arson case?

Why did this tragedy occur?

The public discussion at that time

was quite intense.

Crime experts from the Public Security University

also made comments about it.

But no one has ever proposed

approaching the analysis of criminals

from the perspective of art and psychotherapy.

I believe in your sensitivity to people,

and your

exploration of the Human Nature Atlas

is also very pioneering.

If you could further

develop it into

a set of sample models,

it might open up

a new approach

to our criminal investigation work.

I'll try my best,

but I'm not sure

if it'll work out.

Keep up the good work.

You can make it.

Later, I'll apply for

some funding for you

specifically for this project.

What do you think?

That's great!

Thank you, Director Zhang.

Shen Yi…

He has a good reason.

He needs those case files

to explore

the Human Nature Atlas.

That's good.

We should support him.

How could you

reject him because of a form?

I didn't reject him.

He needs a reason for requesting case files.

That's the rule.

He didn't give me any reason.

When I asked him, he didn't say anything.

How could I sign for him?

When he came here

to present his research,

he spoke for half an hour.

Impatient as you are,

I doubt you could sit through his speech.

My patience could last as long as his speech!

Fine.

I'll assume you were just being responsible

and let it slide.

But next time,

when Shen Yi turns to you again,

can you not be so petty?

I'm not pe…

Fine.

[Beijiang Criminal Investigation Team]

Director Zhang just called me

to her office.

She praised me

for being responsible

with case files.

I know.

You're afraid if I dig

too deep into the case,

my judgment will be clouded,

and I'll be affected.

I didn't mean to give you a hard time

by not signing for you.

And I certainly won't stop you

from doing the research you want to do.

But can't you explain to me

what exactly you want to do?

Don't go over my head to Director Zhang, okay?

If I told you,

would you understand?

I…

would try to understand.

Wait.

How did Director Zhang praise you?

She…

She said I have a big heart!

She also said I'm...

What was it again?

She praised me for so long.

I can't even remember it all.

A lot of compliments.

Captain Cheng.

We've followed the procedure

and extracted Song Minjie's DNA.

It matches the female DNA

found on the sofa at the crime scene.

The taxi driver has also confirmed

that Dong Yidan put her in a taxi,

and the taxi took her straight home.

One of them must be lying.

Song Minjie was the one

who brought the fire victims' families together,

but she claimed that Dong Yidan

didn't find anything.

What did the families say?

They all said

they received the information and photos

[Beijiang Criminal Investigation Team]

of Huang Tao and the others

on the night of the murder.

After investigating with cybersecurity,

we found that

those messages were sent

from Song Minjie and Wang Hao's house.

Wang Hao's phone has been off.

He must be afraid of

being tracked down.

Captain Cheng.

The footprint expert's report.

[The footprints provided by Beijiang City Public Security Bureau match those found at the crime scene.]

[3. Conclusion]

Wang Hao is a suspect.

Arrest him.

[Beijiang Criminal Investigation Team]

You found it out too late.

He's already free.

When did you find out

Wang Hao killed someone?

That day…

when he came home…

The food is in the kitchen.

I killed him.

I know.

You meant to do that.

You're taking revenge on me.

You might as well kill me too.

It's all in the past.

Today,

I've thought a lot.

I've been

punishing myself…

and wouldn't let you go.

If only

I had

listened to you.

Go now.

Do as I say.

Go now.

Do as I say!

I'm tired.

We slept in each other's arms.

It had been eight years.

For the first time, I had a peaceful sleep.

What happened next?

When I woke up,

he was already gone.

He left me a note.

He said,

"There has been too much pain in this life.

I hope in the next life,

God

will be kinder to us."

Where is Wang Hao now?

Wang Hao!

Wang Hao.

Don't do anything rash.

Why did you kill Dong Yidan?

That day,

I overheard

her planning to meet Dong Yidan again,

so I followed her.

I brought a knife with me.

Aren't you afraid Wang Hao

will come after you for revenge?

Not for a second.

At that moment, I decided

to drag him to hell with me.

Dong Yidan!

Bastard!

Wang Hao.

Kill me if you dare.

Otherwise,

you're finished.

You think I don't dare…

to kill you, huh?

Bring it on.

Here, stab me here.

Do it.

Right here.

If you really wanted to kill me,

would you have waited until now?

You coward!

It's all just because

I know the fatal secrets of you

and your wife.

I also know about your dead son.

I'm calling the police to arrest you.

Don't call the police.

Don't call the police!

Don't call the police.

Wang Hao!

You...

Wang Hao.

You can't call the police.

Wang Hao.

You... you bastard.

Wang Hao.

Good.

Wang Hao, you know what?

Your wife

felt pretty good.

You coward!

You wimp!

Dong Yidan!

When I calmed down,

Dong Yidan was already dead.

I knew

my life was about to end too.

But what about my wife?

What would happen to her?

I couldn't let anyone know

about her affair with that scumbag.

So I

wiped away all the fingerprints,

dumped all the bedsheets,

and cleaned the floor.

But…

I didn't expect there was a hidden voice recorder,

and you found it.

At a moment like that,

you still tried to protect your wife.

It shows you care for her.

Then why did you

torment her for so many years?

I tormented her?

What about those who tormented me?

Who tormented you?

Those three kids.

They burned my son to death,

yet they were released

to go on with their lives.

I can't understand it.

It's unfair.

Unfair

Was it worth it?

Because you couldn't let go of your obsession,

you led yourself

down a path of no return.

The moment Dong Yidan died,

I woke up.

All the resentment

and grudges

were gone.

I had no strength left too.

I know…

I ruined everything.

I wouldn't

let them go…

but in the end, I didn't let myself go either.

[Criminal Investigation Dossier; Litigation Document Volume]

The internet cafe in the arson case

was operating illegally

and didn't meet fire safety standards.

The owner often closed it down

to avoid inspections.

Everyone around knew about it.

Given the circumstances back then,

it seems the owner tried to open the door,

but it was too late.

The fire was too big.

So…

Did anyone see the owner lock the door?

No.

It's written here.

Here.

The fire occurred around midnight.

The shops nearby had already closed.

By the time firefighters arrived,

it was too late.

The people inside died from suffocation

resulting from smoke inhalation.

As for the cause of the fire,

it was determined that

the three suspects deliberately poured gasoline

at the entrance

and ignited flammable materials.

This set fire to the carpet and decorative materials,

causing the fire to spread from the hallway

into the internet cafe.

[Zhang Yujie, Female, Owner of Haispeed Internet Cafe]

The owner's wife left before the fire?

She should be quite familiar

with the situation.

Can you contact her?

Yes.

What's the problem?

Mr. Shen,

if you want to talk to her,

you'd better

get approval first.

Alright.

I'll be going then.

Okay, thank you.

Only a tangle of chains.

Where was the padlock?

Why was the padlock

wrapped inside the chains?

Come in.

I…

I asked Li Han to help me contact

the wife of the internet cafe's owner.

I want to ask her something.

She said…

I need to get your approval first.

That case has been closed for so long.

Why are you still investigating it?

I've noticed something wrong,

but I'm not sure

if there's really something wrong

about it.

So,

I need to investigate and confirm it.

Alright.

Go ahead.

But remember,

if you meet any difficulties during the investigation,

don't face them alone.

You've noticed something wrong

but aren't sure if there's really

something wrong about it.

Are you playing with words?

Hello?

Hello.

Do you have time now?

I'd like to talk to you.

[Jiangcheng Kailai Biotechnology]

Mr. Shen,

please have a seat for a moment.

Mr. Fang will be here soon.

Thank you.

You just changed a life.

I don't know.

It looks like what I know as

a mandala painting.

Filling colors within a circle.

Countless possibilities

become one when the brush

touches the canvas.

It symbolizes eternal time

and connection.

Is this where you work?

Yes.

It's completely different from what I imagined.

Those fruits,

do you eat them?

A16 should be ripe.

I'll make some juice for you.

Never mind.

They're all numbered.

Too much pressure.

Monotropa uniflora?

They're very rare.

You know about them?

Also known as ghost plants.

They can't photosynthesize

and have weak roots.

That's right.

So they kidnap fungi,

using their hyphae to absorb nutrients.

You call it

kidnapping?

In biological terms,

this is a symbiotic relationship.

Monotropa uniflora obtains most of its nutrients

by parasitizing fungi.

It deceives fungi,

cunningly stealing food.

It's driven

by instinct.

Deceive?

Parasitize.

A dangerous relationship.

What's wrong?

I'm

thinking about

a girl I've been in contact with recently.

She gives me a special feeling.

On the surface, she's pretty and delicate.

Sorry.

Sorry.

But she always makes me

feel a sense of danger

and uncertainty.

I even have a strong premonition

that she's manipulating something.

There's no escape.

If you push too hard,

all your efforts will be in vain.

Control

is the key.

It's as if she's desperately trying to cover up

some kind of truth.

So I'm really torn.

Should I

hold onto this feeling

and continue looking for the truth?

Feelings

can be illusory.

But they appear for a reason.

The urge to get to the bottom of it

is both your nature

and your destiny.

My destiny?

Why so?

It's decided by genes.

Instead of feeling torn,

you should

embrace it.

I'll try your A16 next time.

Where's Shen Yi?

He went out.

Mr. Shen asked me

to get these books for him.

You're looking for him?

Hello?

Alright, I got it.

At Huahan Residential Complex,

suspected human remains have been found.

Let's go.

Okay.

Sorry.

When I discovered it,

it gave me quite a fright.

That bag is full of blood.

I thought it was…

Well…

It's alright, ma'am. Take your time.

Captain Cheng.

I checked the surveillance footage.

It's from a nearby hospital,

fallen out of a medical

waste disposal truck.

Someone picked it up

and threw it in the trash bin.

So,

we can go now, right?

I'm really sorry

for causing you so much trouble.

Wait a moment.

Not at all.

Don't worry about it.

Ma'am.

Captain Cheng.

You don't need to apologize.

If you see something like this again,

you still need to call the police immediately.

Yes, yes.

Alright, I'll leave it to you.

Yes.

Let's go.

[Interrogation Room]

We've called you over

to inquire about

the arson case

at Haispeed Internet Cafe.

What do you want to ask about?

The sentence was handed down.

I've served three years in prison.

Don't be afraid.

We're not reconsidering your sentence.

You remember this door, right?

Yes.

Back then, when you

avoided inspections,

would you lock the door like this?

Come to think of it,

if there were people inside,

we wouldn't wrap the chain around the padlock.

We'd leave the padlock on the outside

so it could be unlocked from either side.

Does it mean those three kids

did this on purpose?

That would make them monsters.

This painting can't prove anything.

We called you over

to ask

if there was anything off

about that girl

back then.

That girl

was the worst.

She looked pretty

and was quite likable.

When I had spare time,

I often chatted with her.

But later,

she took advantage of my trust

to steal my money.

She ordered that slow-witted boy

to cover for her.

One day, I saw

that simple, honest boy

just let her beat him up.

Sorry.

I-I'm really sorry.

I told you what to do!

Just take it!

How can we go out and have fun without money?

I was wondering why the accounts

didn't add up.

So you did it!

How much money is missing in total?

Over 2,200 yuan.

You have two options.

Either you pay back the money,

or

we call the police!

You...

Why are you crying?

You...

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

They accused me of stealing their money.

They even searched me.

He…

He molested me.

No, that's not true.

How could you?

What did you accuse her of stealing?

That's nonsense!

I didn't molest you!

We didn't even touch her!

I caught her stealing money

red-handed!

Stop acting.

We're not falling for this.

Pay back the money.

Otherwise,

we'll notify your school.

to expel you!

Call the police!

Call the police.

You…

You'll pay the price.

The way that girl suddenly changed her expression

is still vivid.

I never expected

that she would

seek revenge because we caught her

doing something wrong.

She burned my husband

and so many others

to death.