The Knockout (2023) s01e10 Episode Script

[The Knockout]
[Episode 10]
Brother, don't open it.
I don't want others to laugh at us.
A lot of people have
already disgraced us.
Do you have many televisions
at home?
Why did you put it
in the cabinet and lock it?
There's even a seal.
Do you remember I took my sister
to your office to find my brother
on the Spring Festival's Eve?
My brother bought this TV
for Xiaolong and Xiaohu,
but they beat him.
The TV was also broken.
That's when I started using this TV
to remind myself,
"Gao Qisheng,
you must study hard
and become
a promising man in the future.
Otherwise, you will ways be bullied."
Later, my brother asked me
to throw this TV away.
I didn't.
I secretly kept it
in this cabinet.
You didn't have to.
This broken TV is useless.
Throw it away.
Officer An, try it.
Try the fish I cooked.
It's my fault.
I was too sensitive.
Sorry. Sorry.
I hope you always keep a clear mind
and be safe.
You didn't eat well, right?
Yes, I did.
Don't bother to see me off.
Take care on the road.
Tell Sheng,
don't always be so serious.
Okay.
Thank you for coming to my home for dinner.
Officer An, I told you
I owed you a lot
and would pay you back one day.
Here is an address.
Don't ask who gave it to me.
That's the person you're looking for.
Go now.
Don't let him run away.
Sheng, I bought some oranges.
Are you okay?
You are Gao Qiqiang?
I've heard a lot about you.
They call me Crazy Donkey.
My boss's surname is Xu.
You should know who he is.
Did Tang Xiaohu call you?
Yes.
Our boss has done
what he promised you.
What about the promise you made to our boss?
You have to keep your word, too.
Right?
We let one person go.
Do you think we can't catch another one?
Brother, stop wasting time on him.
You.
Write down the address
on this notebook.
I'm talking to you!
-I -Pock.
Don't move.
Don't do anything stupid.
Is that true?
Don't lie to us.
He wouldn't dare.
If you lie to us,
I'll kill both of you
after I come back tomorrow afternoon.
Are you okay?
Where is my stuff?
Brother, where's my stuff?
Where is it?
I sent it out.
If I had this gun,
I would have killed them.
I don't think you can do that for they have real guns.
Brother,
but you gave them a fake address.
They may come back quickly.
I gave them the real address.
Then if they go to
find the driver
and kill him,
we will lose all the evidence.
I just
gave the address
to An Xin downstairs in advance.
I hope the police can
arrive earlier than they do.
Master.
Have a seat.
I can't believe you're treating me today.
Don't disturb us.
Okay, I see.
Thank you.
One pot for three people
without any other dishes? Is that enough?
This dish is extraordinary.
It's not about quantity, but quality.
Wait, wait.
This meal is delicious,
but it's also hard to eat.
Today,
I bring the only two people I trust
most in our bureau
to this place.
You shut out both Director An
and Director Meng?
When I applied for an
internal investigation that day,
you both must have
seen their attitude,
especially Director Meng's.
And
Xu Jiang tried to
invite the two directors and me
to have a meal together.
Thanks to Xu Lei's death,
we didn't eat together.
But later,
I wonder if they ever
contacted each other again
or went to have dinner together.
Leave the thing aside.
Can we eat first?
[Guo Zhen: Rongzhao Auto Repair Factory, Taichong Road No. 67, Xiping County, Yangchuan Province]
Guo Zhen?
Who is Guo Zhen?
Guo Zhen was
Bai Jiangbo's driver.
He saw Xu Jiang commit murder with his own eyes.
How did you know?
Gao Qiqiang just told me.
An Xin, tell me seriously.
Is this man reliable?
I think he is.
Be-Because Gao Qiqiang
has no reason to lie to me.
How did Gao Qiqiang
know that?
It doesn't matter.
This person is the most important.
What if this information is true?
If we find this person,
we'll get the evidence
of Xu Jiang's murder.
Then we can arrest him.
Here's my plan.
We'll finish this meal first.
After this meal,
I'll set out
to Xiping County
written on this paper.
I need to find this person
and bring him back.
Now I need you two
to do me a favor.
Sir,
Xiping is in another province,
so I need you to issue me
a cooperation request and a letter of introduction.
In case of any emergency,
I may need help
from the police in Xiping County.
Xiang, I don't have a gun.
Can you lend your gun
to me?
An Xin,
forget about this meal.
I didn't hear what you said either.
Wait. What do you mean?
What's wrong?
What are you doing?
An Xin,
you want my gun?
You'd better take off my uniform directly!
I
Please, I still want
you to write me that cooperation request and the introduction letter.
An Xin,
if you are in danger again
in this action,
how could I explain it to Director An?
How could he explain to
your dead father?
Now we have no time to think about
how to explain to
these people.
We should consider
how to explain to those who are protected by us.
We're the police of Jinghai.
How could we let such an evil person
like Xu Jiang stay out of law?
Are we willing to see that?
I can sacrifice my life!
How many lives do you have?
How many lives do you have?
Speaking of life,
I owe him two lives.
The first time was the grenade.
He pushed me away
and pounced on it.
If that was a real grenade,
I would have been killed.
The second time was to pick up Chen Shuting.
Although he is clumsy,
he's very alert.
We agreed
to escort Chen Shuting together,
but he changed his mind
when we were about to go on the expressway.
We split up.
If I had driven the car,
I would have been
injured and
lost my gun.
An Xin,
I can't lend you
my gun.
But even if I can't
wear my uniform anymore,
I will go with you
with my gun.
But we still need
a cooperation request and a letter of introduction.
An Xin,
I've been working as a policeman
for decades.
I've never done a single thing
out of line.
But today, I'll do it
for you.
You really dote on me.
Listen carefully.
It only takes a period of time to solve any case,
but being a policeman is a life-long thing.
Don't lose too much because of a trivial thing.
We should keep ourselves in line
when we need to.
When it's time to make some changes,
you should learn to be flexible.
If you are still this reckless,
you will suffer in the future.
Thank you, Master.
Donkey,
can you stop at the service area?
I want to pee.
Then why did you drink so much water?
Just wait.
I've been waiting for a long time.
My bladder will explode.
Pock,
do you know why
I took your phone?
Why?
I'm afraid you're an undercover agent.
Donkey,
your words scared me.
On the day I took you
to the Platinum Palace,
that cops were like
a dung beetle chasing
after a dung ball.
They just chased us on our heels.
According to the boss,
you would have been killed.
This is
your last chance.
Take it.
Kill him when you see him.
[Service Area]
Are we there yet?
No.
Have some breakfast.
I'm not hungry.
Or go to the toilet?
No.
Then you have a rest.
You drive the car after I come back.
Pock.
I drove all night. I'm so sleepy.
You drive later.
Donkey.
I haven't contacted my family
for over two months.
Could you please return my phone
and let me call my family?
I'll make the phone call in front of you.
I will turn on the speaker.
Pock,
I won't let you do it.
Don't leave my sight.
After finishing this task,
you can go as far as you want.
One, please.
They're stuffed with leeks.
I want to have some noodles.
Wait a minute.
Go back.
Are they running away
or just on the same way as us?
I think both are possible.
If they are going to kill the driver,
they must have weapons.
We should request reinforcements.
Whatever. Just follow them.
If we're on the same route,
we can ask for reinforcements
after we arrive at Xiping County.
Hello, is that Transportation Bureau?
I'm Li Xiang from the Criminal Investigation
Unit of Jinghai Public Security Bureau.
My police number is 021437.
We found a suspicious car.
The license plate number is HaiB 32106.
A black Pajero.
Please help me with the investigation.
Okay, thank you.
It's a fake plate.
The engine number
may also have faded.
[Xiping County]
[Rong Zhao Auto Repair Factory]
Rongzhao Auto Repair Factory.
So Gao Qiqiang
also gave the address
to them.
They're out again. Follow them.
What they are eating is more delicious than mine.
That's ridiculous.
Why don't you share a table with them?
We've known each other anyway.
Why are you still drinking?
One more.
Let's drink after we return, okay?
Eat up.
Then we'll go and find a place
to have a good rest.
Where are you going?
To Xiping Public Security Bureau.
Don't we need to watch them?
They drank so much.
What can they do today?
Chief Li
and dear comrades of Xiping County,
thank you so much for today's help.
It's just the two of us who came here for the task.
So
We're supposed to help each other.
Just say it.
Let me introduce the current
situation briefly.
His name is Guo Zhen.
Now we can be sure that
he's hiding in Rongzhao Auto Repair Factory.
Our main task this time
is to arrest him and take him back.
It wasn't supposed to be that complicated,
but there's an emergency
on our way to this place.
Chief Li, here is the thing.
Well,
we found that two
other people came here
taking the same route
as ours.
So maybe we have to
fulfill another task,
which is arresting them
together with Guo Zhen.
This man.
His nickname is Crazy Donkey.
He has many criminal records.
His name is Pock.
He works for Crazy Donkey.
However,
about this person,
please show some mercy
when you catch him.
Don't hit him too hard.
Is he an undercover agent?
Don't ask too much.
Now I understand.
Our task is to arrest these two people,
and you'll take him away.
-Is that so? -Yes.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Get to work.
The spark plug has aged.
I can change you a new one.
How long will it take to change it?
It's fast to change it.
But our factory is out of stock.
How about this? You put your car here.
Come and get it tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow morning?
They're coming.
Target appeared.
Team Two, go into action.
Copy that. Team Two received.
I need the car urgently.
If you can fix it today,
I'll wait here.
Just wait here.
It can be fixed today. You may have to wait a little longer.
Excuse me!
Okay.
-What? -Check my car.
What's wrong with your car?
It can't start sometimes.
-Here. -Sir.
Take a look.
I came first.
You need to call and order a spark plug for me.
Just let him take a look.
It won't take a minute.
No, I've been waiting for a long time.
Sir,
check my car, please.
The right rear tire is flat.
Wait.
I'm in a hurry.
I'm also in a hurry!
That's enough!
Stop arguing.
Harmony brings wealth.
I'll call him first.
I'll be right back.
Just wait a second. Stop arguing.
It's him.
Hello, the warehouse?
A Santana, model year 1998.
A spark plug, size 16mm.
Hurry up.
Brother Zhen, you're busy today.
Yes.
I have yet to drink a sip of water.
At this hour,
there were few customers before.
Master, are you looking for me?
What happened?
Do you think you can hide it from me
as long as you get it
signed and stamped
by the chief on duty?
Director An,
that was an emergency.
Please rest assured.
Both of these
-I -Rest assured?
Do you know how serious
it is?
You're an old detective.
Director An,
you are right.
But you know
An Xin's temper.
You didn't support his suggestion
of the interior investigation last time.
He hasn't been happy lately.
He's upset
and doubts everything.
So I
No.
I have to tell this
to Director Meng.
No, no.
They had already left.
Just let them
get things done.
Li.
Director Wu.
Li,
I heard you'll cooperate
with the police from Jinghai Public Security Bureau.
Yes.
Why didn't you inform us
about taking such a big action?
I have to confirm it
with the other director.
Hello.
Director Meng.
I’m Wu Changjiang.
Hello, Changjiang.
What's the matter?
Do you know the two comrades
from Jinghai Public Security Bureau
named An Xin
and Li Xiang?
Yes.
What's the matter?
They came to Xiping County
and asked us to help them arrest criminals.
Do you know this?
All actions stop,
and everybody stands by.
Chief Li,
what's going on?
We were informed by Jinghai that
they knew nothing about this operation
and they're verifying it.
Don't worry.
Let's wait a minute.
Pock.
Let's go.
Pock!
After him!
Come back.
Brother, just let him go.
I'll kill your whole family if you keep talking.
Guo Zhen!
I saw you.
I advise you to come out right now!
Or jump off by yourself!
If I catch you,
you'll be in deep trouble!
Chief Li, there's a gunshot.
Do you also think that
it's a bit like
our type 64 pistol?
Yes.
Is that my gun?
That's impossible!
Attention, please.
Send reinforcement to the location of the gunshot.
Notify the armed forces.
Crazy Donkey!
Xin is here, too!
Police, don't move!
Did you see the gun?
It's type 64. I am sure.
I'll go find Guo Zhen.
Cover me with fire.
Come back!
If he really kills someone with my gun,
my whole life is over.
I'm a cop. I'm here to save you.
Hurry!
Crazy Donkey, there are policemen everywhere.
Stop resisting!
Li Xiang!
Help me! Help me
It's me, Officer An.
He's crazy.
He is one of us.
No. 2675!
It's really my gun!
Okay.
Keep it for me.
Okay!
Stay here.
An Xin!
I warned them
seriously before they left.
I'm looking for you.
An Xin and Li Xiang went to Xiping County,
right?
It's a trivial thing.
We didn't mean to bother you.
Have they reported to anyone?
They reported to Director An.
Wait.
What did you say?
They found the director on duty
to sign and sealed
their letters.
I was just informed of this,
as you were.
What happened?
What's going on?
Well, he
Be quick.
Well, An Xin
and Li Xiang
Sorry.
A phone call from Li Xiang.
Hello, I'm in the director's office.
Go ahead.
What?
An Xin was injured.
Should we
report this to
the leaders of Xiping?
Tell them to try their best.
What do you mean?
They will definitely try their best.
Even if he's not saved,
they will also tell you,
"We tried our best."
It's such a major task.
Why did you just send the two of them?
Haven't you understood?
Why did he hide it from us?
You mean
He can't even trust us?
Sir.
Chief Li.
Let me introduce.
This is Director Wu.
Nice to see you, Director Wu.
How is it? Is he okay?
His life is not in danger.
But we still can't guarantee
whether he can keep his arm.
[Surgery Anesthesiology Department]
Don't worry.
We've reported it to the superiors.
The leaders attach great importance to it
and have instructed the hospital to try their best.
If you have any other requests,
just tell me.
Director, there is one more thing.
The leaders of our bureau
want us to interrogate him on the spot
and get the statement as soon as possible.
No problem.
An Xin
or Xu Jiang,
who do you think will find the driver first?
It doesn't matter who finds him first.
Anyway, our ultimate goal
is to defeat Xu Jiang.
Right?
Yes.
It's time to end this.
What do you want?
I knew it.
The gift you said you'd give to the police
You wanted to send yourself out.
What's wrong with you?
Sheng,
our family has been
involved too much in this recently.
I thought about it these days.
If I confess
to the police now,
you won't be implicated.
Our store will also be safe.
Do you know
how much money we've earned
since the opening?
Those workers on Old Factory Street
can't make this much money even in ten years.
Our life has just started to get better,
but now you decide to go to jail.
I know you're capable.
I'm also glad to see that.
You're getting more and more sensible.
Our shop is also on the right track.
I can be at ease
and leave for years.
We failed to help you in this mission
and nearly caused a bad accident.
Our director was criticized
by his superiors.
We also have to write repentance letters.
Is Chief Li here?
Yes.
Chief Li.
Why are you here?
Why don't you have a rest in the hospital?
He just finished the surgery.
He's still under the effects of the anesthesia.
But he insisted on coming here.
I'll leave him to you.
Okay.
You've caught them.
What are you worried about?
Where is my gun
I'm keeping it for you.
I have to keep it close with me from now on.
Alright. Now you've got your gun
and have caught the suspects.
Let's go. I'll take you back to the hospital.
Let's go.
How did the interrogation go?
Guo Zhen
admitted that he took Xu Jiang's money
and betrayed Bai Jiangbo.
Did he agree to testify as a witness?
Of course.
He already told us where the body is buried.
Xu Jiang
will be punished this time.
An Xin,
thank you for saving my life again.
Thank you.
Tell me
where this gun came from first.
I bought it from the black market in the west of the city.
From whom?
It's too dark.
I couldn't see his face clearly.
Let's leave this aside.
Talk to me about
the boss behind you.
Tell me everything
you know
about Xu Jiang.
You want to catch Xu Jiang?
You're too naive.
You think we can't catch him?
Even if you arrest him,
he won't be sentenced.
You have to release him sooner or later.
It's meaningless to do this.
That's a waste of time.
Crazy Donkey,
cut the crap!
I asked you to tell me more
and to redeem yourself.
You should cherish this opportunity.
It's for your own good.
The less you know,
the better!
You've been dealing with Xu Jiang
for such a long time.
You know it better than anyone else.
It has nothing to do with you
how we'll arrest Xu Jiang,
how the court will punish him,
or
what will happen
to us after
we catch him.
Are you still imagining
that one day your boss
will break into the execution ground
and get you out?
You're too naive.
You know clearly
how many crimes he has committed.
Organizing and leading
gangsters and committing gang crimes.
That is a serious crime.
He hired a murderer to kill Guo Zhen.
Pock can prove it.
And he killed Bai Jiangbo himself.
Guo Zhen can prove it.
Guo Zhen has confessed everything.
Can Xu Jiang escape?
We just really can't stand to watch
people like you and Xu Jiang
playing tyrants
in Jinghai,
swaggering through the street
and getting away with what you've done.
We can't stand it anymore.
Xu Jiang, sooner or later,
we will catch him.
If I were you,
I would be actively cooperating
and confess myself.
Then maybe I could get a chance to be lenient in treatment.
Isn't it good to leave here early?
Do you have a grudge against freedom?
Sir, look.
I can't describe
how much you helped me.
Here, I propose a toast.
Brother, I'm here today
to report something to you about
my recent situation.
I'm aggrieved.
Brother,
think about it.
Although I
haven't done any major things in my life
and I'm not that capable,
I have already contributed a lot
to Jinghai.
The state-owned corporations were reformed.
And those laid-off employees were settled.
I have provided them with so many working places.
I've received awards on stage
and have been honored with glorious red flowers.
After all,
I'm an excellent entrepreneur in this city.
It's hard to say, but
Brother, what the police have done recently
was out of the line.
They've always investigated
me groundlessly.
No matter how decent a person is,
he must have made some small mistakes.
Anyone can be found guilty
if you observe them
with a magnifying glass.
Brother, I don't mean to say anything else.
Think about it.
If anything really happens to me,
then you must be the person who
gives me a helping hand.
Sorry, I'm immature.
I'm too narrow-minded.
Look,
I'm just talking nonsense.
A couple of policemen
won't change anything.
Brother, how about this?
I'll take care of myself.
I won't cause you any trouble.
I'll drink one shot as a punishment.