The Knockout (2023) s01e15 Episode Script

Episode 15

[The Knockout]
[Episode 15]
Aren't you now scolding me
just for this case?
Don't worry.
I won't give it to you.
Everyone is here today.
Gao Qiqiang.
I've known him for the longest time.
Gao Qiqiang.
I know him the best.
In 2000,
Gao Qiqiang
was a fish dealer
who was often bullied.
He and his brother
opened up Qiangsheng PHS Store.
He turned all the people who used to
bully him into his friends.
Do you think he's simple?
That year,
Gao Qiqiang joined
Jinghai Construction Engineering Group
and became the project manager.
A man.
One year.
He was promoted to a position three levels higher.
Do you think he's simple?
In 2004,
he became the general manager.
He was only second to Chen Tai, the president.
He brought
a lot of large projects to his group,
suddenly making the group
the largest
construction contractor in our city.
Rumour has it that
Chen Tai didn't have any sons.
In private,
Gao Qiqiang called Chen Tai his father.
Do you think he's simple?
Yes, Gou.
All these years,
we received numerous reports
about Gao Qiqiang.
But either all these cases
lacked of evidence chains,
or the victims
somehow reconciled with them
out of court.
In other words,
it's been six years
since all these cases happened.
Until now,
we haven't found any clues
related to Gao Qiqiang.
Do you still think he's simple?
Did I make simple things more
complicated?
Or did you simplify
complicated things?
If the murderer
was instructed by Gao Qiqiang,
I believe he's already well prepared
to be summoned.
He will be the same as the past six years.
He will deny
any involvement with everything.
Blame me?
No problem.
Can we not involve
Master?
All these years,
when we have meetings
in this room,
I think of him every time.
You don't have to remind me.
For the right and wrong six years ago,
I must come to a conclusion.
I'm waiting for
the only witness at that time
to give me an answer.
Apart from these matters,
I miss him too.
You all do.
Master really wanted to
catch Gao Qiqiang.
But he wasn't able to.
Now this is the chance.
Gao Qiqiang is sophisticated.
Things are complicated.
Everyone here
has a family,
and parents.
You're not like me.
I don't have a family.
If I can't catch Gao Qiqiang,
I dare to waste my lifetime on him.
You can't
It's not worth it.
My life is worthless.
Zhang Biao,
go ahead and scold me.
Please give the case to our team.
It's more comfortable to sleep on this chair.
When I was
at this stall
at noon,
I would sleep here.
Have you tried it?
I'll sleep if I'm tired.
It's really comfortable.
Boss,
is something wrong?
If nothing's wrong,
can't I come back and sleep here?
From now on, it's better for
you not to visit here often.
I worry that you might be followed.
I'm already on
An Xin's blacklist.
What's there to be afraid of?
But you
Do you need to run away and hide?
No need.
I cleaned up the scene completely.
They wouldn't find anything.
Don't be too confident.
The police are not easy to deal with.
An Xin has improved a lot these years.
Are you planning to
ask me to target Officer An?
When I was in prison,
he was nice to me.
If it weren't for him,
I wouldn't have known that I had a daughter.
And he helped me
get Huang Cuicui's insurance back.
He's a nice person.
I've always been grateful to him.
He wanted to help me.
What were you thinking?
I came here today
because I've been sleep-deprived lately.
I wanted to sleep here.
I brought you a box of fine tea.
No thanks. I haven't finished
the tea you gave me last time.
Then why didn't anyone serve me
fine tea when I come here every time?
Keep it.
Okay.
I'm leaving.
Qiang.
Have this.
My daughter said
when you feel stressed, eat some candy.
You'll feel better.
Why am I stressed?
Take care.
Why are you playing?
All you do is play games.
Look at you.
Such a failure.
I have nothing to do.
Then what should I do?
I asked you to attend the meeting at the village committee.
Why didn't you go?
Why should I?
What's wrong without me?
Besides,
it's all about the trivial matters.
You've already made up your mind.
Why should I go?
Two people perform on one stage.
If you don't go, how can I perform?
Dad, you play the good guy.
What about me?
I was always loud,
acting like a fool.
Have you considered me?
Am I really stupid?
Get up.
I told you to get up!
How many times have I told you?
Why don't you understand?
The elderly in the village have one idea.
The younger generation have another.
The elderly said I'm tolerating.
The young people said I'm weak.
It's strange.
They really like
the toughness that you show.
Listen, the village committee will change
term at the end of this year.
You have to find a way to
gain young people's support.
There are fewer and fewer
elderly in the village.
If you want to become the village director,
you need to rely on young people now.
Do you understand?
Forget it.
When the highway is built,
who knows if Mang Village will still exist?
That's in the long run.
Let's focus on the present.
When the land is sold,
everyone wants to get more share.
Right?
If you were the Chairman,
you have to be tough.
The villagers will listen to you.
Got it?
Yes.
Come back.
I'm not finished.
Let's get down to business.
Okay.
How did you settle
the death of
Li Shun?
Offered 3,000 yuan,
and 40 kilograms of pork.
That's how it was handled.
Their family is poor.
Those are enough to
send him away.
Father.
But this time,
we must let Gao Qiqiang pay the price.
If we can't let
him give in this time,
just watch,
our village will be looked down upon.
Of course.
The problem is
that the police won't arrest him.
What should we do?
Play dirty too?
Sure.
Who?
You, Daqing or Xiaoqing?
If things go wrong,
they might have something on us
and accuse us of wrongdoings.
Dad,
you are really confused.
Li Shun still has
a crazy son.
You punk are
full of bad ideas.
I don't know where you got that from.
I
Uncle.
Here.
Come.
Sit down and talk.
Qing.
Have a seat.
Qing.
Sit.
Have you caught the murderer
who killed my father?
We gave the evidence
and clues to the police.
But the police
haven't arrested him.
Why?
Why?
The murderer who killed your father,
Gao Qiqiang,
is too powerful.
Even the police dare not to catch him.
What are you doing? Stop.
Don't pick a fight.
Enough.
What are you doing? Calm down.
-Come on. -That's enough.
Stop fighting.
Calm down.
Calm down.
Qing,
your father was a good man.
He has been honest all his life.
He died just like that.
Your mother died young.
You've been sick since you were young.
Your dad supported
your family on his own.
For all these years,
the village committee haven't taken much
care of your family.
I'm the director.
I'll reflect on myself.
From now on,
if you need any food,
clothes and goods,
just collect them from the village committee.
If you don't want to cook,
just come to our house.
It's just adding a pair of chopsticks.
No. My father said
we should stand on our own feet.
Look.
Qing,
I wanted
to arrange something,
and set up a business for you.
But you have a special situation.
As for the life down the road,
how can you live
alone?
I'm so worried.
Qing.
Drink this.
Here, take it away later.
Did it hurt just now?
I'm fine.
Let me tell you.
Your father was too honest.
That's why he was bullied.
Gao Qiqiang must be the one to
blame for all of this.
You have to let him feel
what it is like to
lose a family member,
right?
I knew you'd be here.
Why are you here?
They said you were here.
I came to see you.
With who?
A few agents.
They are having fun here.
I came to keep them company.
Do you want to meet them?
No.
I'm annoyed by social events.
What are you writing?
Nothing. I'm just reading old books.
[The Art of War]
It feels like
you've been reading this for years.
Every time I read it,
I gain some new insights.
How many shops have you opened?
Twelve.
Didn't you say you want to
open a chain nationwide?
When will it be implemented?
Brother, we have to do it bit by bit.
We have to start within the province.
What is that?
Whisky.
It's good. Try it.
Don't drink too much.
Your liver hasn't been well since you were young.
Here.
Drink this.
What?
Old dried mandarin peel.
It's good for your throat.
How is it going with Mang Village?
The Municipal Bureau is in charge of this case.
It's An Xin again.
An Xin
has been clinging to us
like glue.
We can't get rid of him.
If he knows
you're involved in this case,
he won't let go.
See?
But An Xin
is strange this time.
He hasn't come to me yet.
He is really patient.
Do me a favour, Sheng.
Sure.
Help me spread the news.
If anyone dares to take over
the construction of Mang Village,
he is going against
our Construction Engineering Group.
He is going against me.
Don't worry.
No one dares to take over.
I hope
Li Youtian can accept
the out-of-court settlement.
I don't mind losing some money.
In this case,
An Xin wouldn't find out I was involved.
No matter if he finds out,
reconciles,
or gives up,
he must be beaten.
We must beat him until he surrenders.
When you surround soldiers, an opening must be left. Do not press a cornered enemy.
What do you mean?
If you
surround the enemy,
and have the confident to defeat him,
you must leave an opening
to let him escape.
Otherwise, he will fight like a trapped beast.
If the enemy is in a desperate situation,
you must stop.
Otherwise, he will fight for his life.
[The Art of War]
Study more when you have time.
Don't drink all day.
You may leave now.
[Experimental Elementary School]
See?
They're Gao Qiqiang's family.
Drive and hit him.
What are you talking about?
He killed your father,
not my father.
I have no grudge against him.
Why should I hit him?
What are you doing?
Don't move.
This is your personal revenge.
You have to avenge it yourself.
Understand?
A hero
never involves others.
Do you understand?
Don't talk in class.
Got it?
Bye, Mom and Dad.
Stop looking.
He's just going to school.
[Experimental Elementary School]
Get in.
Come in.
Secretary Wang.
Why are you here?
Captain Li.
Boss wants to see you,
but you refused again and again.
So he had to ask me to
invite you personally.
The team has been busy with a case.
It's really
Here.
Here, boss.
I'm really sorry.
I haven't tidied
it up recently.
There's no place to sit.
Actually if there's anything you need,
you can just call me.
You don't have to come in person.
Zhang,
bring me a new cup.
No need.
Boss wants to see you now.
Now?
Mayor Zhao.
[Zhao Lidong, Deputy Mayor of Jinghai City]
How is the case
with the Mang Village?
I'm not in charge of this case.
I don't know.
You didn't join the special investigation team
to avoid suspicion.
Yes.
Mang Village is my hometown.
In my opinion,
When you recommend talents, you shouldn't avoid relative.
So far, the special investigation team
haven't made any progress.
The construction site is deserted.
The following development work
is also affected.
Well,
we can't decide on
whether they work or not.
I heard that the construction team in Mang Village
was suspended due to disqualification.
I know.
Someone must be
behind this.
I talked to the Construction Committee.
They said
that you guys stopped the construction
to protect the scene.
I'll go back, and ask
the special investigation team leader.
The leader is An Xin?
Yes.
An Xin is still working in
the public security system,
because he has
An Changlin's backing.
You are the captain of the Criminal Police Unit.
It means your connections
are stronger than his.
I'm just a police officer.
I don't have any connections.
If you think I'm not suitable,
I can resign.
Your master was more sensible than you.
Call the Construction Committee.
Tell them the construction site
in Mang Village can be approved.
Yes.
Dad, you must try it.
My friend said
This is an old dried mandarin peel
he kept for a long time.
See if he lied to me.
Try it.
What are you up to these days?
Nothing.
Shuting said
during the children's summer vacation,
I could take them to Hong Kong
for travelling.
You caused so much trouble.
You want to run away?
No.
How could it be?
The murder in Mang Village
has nothing to do
with our group.
Don't worry.
Lives don't matter.
When we were young,
who didn't kill a few lives?
Someone died.
The construction in Mang Village stopped.
But we couldn't get
involved.
Dad,
have you heard that
Qinghua District is planning to combine
Mang Village with
nearby towns,
and establish a new development zone?
I heard about it.
I asked someone to estimate
the volume of this development zone
and future projects.
It's enough for us to develop for ten years.
If I settle the dispute
in Mang Village,
no one else will dare to
compete with us.
The dried mandarin peel is good.
My friend didn't lie to me.
Officer An, this way.
Okay.
Li
The door is locked.
This kid
I told him yesterday.
This
Come on, Li Qing.
Look at you.
I told you to
buy a phone.
You just don't want to.
You made the officers
wait for you here for a long time.
It's inappropriate.
It's okay.
It wasn't a long time.
Don't be nervous.
Let's just have a chat.
I want to know about your father.
Yes, don't be nervous.
Well,
let's not stand here.
Let's talk at the village committee.
Come, Li Qing.
Sit down and talk to the officer.
Look at you.
What's the thing you're holding?
Put it down.
You
Li Qing's hands
keep shaking.
The old problem.
What a coincidence.
It's similar to mine.
It's this hand too.
Because of past injuries here.
A steel rod
went through here.
It's shaking too.
And you're still a policeman?
Because it's just a minor problem.
It can be treated.
Why can't I be a policeman?
Yours can be treated too.
Comrade An,
don't you have some questions?
Let's hurry up.
The first question.
-Your father. -Why don't you
arrest Gao Qiqiang?
Why don't you
arrest Gao Qiqiang?
Gao Qiqiang sent someone to kill my father.
Everyone knows about it.
Why are you investigating
again and again?
Again and again?
Li Qing.
You said everyone.
Who?
Who knows?
Everyone in the village knows.
Now you say Gao Qiqiang
killed your father,
but you don't have any evidence, right?
Come on.
Gao Qiqiang has clout over half of Jinghai.
You dare not touch him!
You dare not touch him!
-You're in this together. -We'll arrest the murderer.
You have to cooperate.
Calm down.
Let go!
Calm down. If you don't believe us,
you can file a complaint, and ask
someone else to take charge of this case.
-Did you hear that? -All of you
are the same!
You're the same!
What are you doing?
Can you talk nicely?
Forget it.
Maybe another day.
Lu.
Let go. Let go.
Fine.
Alright.
All he thinks about now is to
avenge Gao Qiqiang.
You
Li Qing, hurry up.
Do you have the medicine?
Wait.
[Under construction. Drive slowly]
What are you doing?
Get my car.
It's under construction. Make a detour.
What are you doing? It's under construction.
Who asked you to resume it?
Ask the village.
Since when?
None of your business.
[Construction ahead. Drive slowly]
Master,
why are these villagers
so hostile
to us?
Probably
it's because of Li Youtian.
At this rate,
more people will be involved.
Lu,
buy something for me nearby.
Buy something?
What's wrong?
We need to visit
Li Qing's house.
Li Qing.
We missed the meal time,
so we wanted to eat at your house.
Is that okay?
My colleague went grocery shopping.
I want to borrow your stove.
Li Qing,
your dad was quite handsome.
Do you have something to eat
at home?
Move.
Leftovers.
Master, I'm here.
Don't worry. We'll cook.
You can wait and eat.
Li Qing.
Li Qing.
Come on.
Let's eat.
Li Qing.
Have a taste.
Come on.
Have a taste.
Try it.
This should be
cabbage.
Master, these are eggs.
This is cabbage.
That's cauliflower.
Can we eat this?
Sure.
A waste of food!
A waste of food!
You're wasting food.
Anything else?
There's fish.
Go get it.
Come on.
The taste is totally different.
Come on.
Not bad.
I can't resist anymore.
Let's start.
These are good dishes.
Li Qing, your cooking
is good.
Who did you learn it from?
Li Qing.
We have to face the reality.
There is a question.
Have you ever thought about it?
Your dad is gone.
How will you support
yourself in the future?
You have skills.
You can be a chef.
No.
Why?
A chef is great.
They'll arrange your meals and accommodation.
You'll earn salary every month.
You can support yourself.
I said I'm not going.
No restaurants likes me.
They all despise me.
By the way,
the restaurant across our police station
is hiring.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Li Qing.
The restaurant opposite of
the Public Security Bureau,
is hiring chefs.
If you work there,
and someone bullies you,
just go out and cross the road.
You can walk in the police station,
and find us.
We'll help you, okay?
I'm not going.
Li Qing.
If
you can use the skills
your father taught you
to support yourself,
I believe your father
will be very relieved.
So do you want to
think about it?
It's a deal.
You take action.
Me?
Come on.
You cooked this fish yourself.
You are the host.
You have to eat first,
and then we will eat.
What's wrong?
My father told me
someone on the construction site
always used to chat with him.
He said
that man was smelly.
Master,
I saw you
you were comforting him.
Are you worried that he'll take revenge?
Do you think
who is the most suitable to
take revenge on Gao Qiqiang
in this village?
He has certificate of
mental illness from the hospital.
What was in
his woven bag?
Old fishing net.
I thought there was an axe and hammer.
I was sweating during the meal.
What's wrong, Master?
We can't be careless.
Go to the nearby
police station.
Ask them to keep an eye on him.
Don't cause any trouble.
Okay.
What about you?
I'll check
the man with the smelly odor.
Wasn't this a fishing village before?
Many people should be fishermen.
Can this be a clue?
Gao Qiqiang used to sell fish.
-Qing. -Uncle.
The two officers
came to visit you again.
They just left.
What did you talk about?
My father.
Uncle,
I want to work again.
Again?
You
Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble?
Officer An said
I cook delicious food.
Then who will avenge your father's death?
Officer An said
he'd catch the murderer.
Officer An. Officer An.
Is Officer An your father
or your mother?
He lied to you, you know?
Gao Qiqiang
bought them all.
You still believe him?
You
I think it's because of these pills.
These pills made you
become stupid.
Stop eating.
Come on.
Uncle.
Go.
Uncle.
You still keep the empty bottles?
Stop eating them.
Stop for two days.
It's better if you don't eat.
The suspect's ID card
kept on the construction site
was forged.
According to our investigation,
we got hold of several
ID forging spots in this city.
The suspect was likely to
buy the fake ID card at
one of the spots.
Master,
it's my fault.
I shouldn't have
mentioned Gao Qiqiang during the meeting.
Or you wouldn't have argued that much.
Even if you didn't mention it,
Zhang Biao wouldn't let me go.
But Lu,
sometimes,
you are talkative.
Really?
I don't think so.
In general,
I'm a quiet person.
You may have misunderstandings
about being quiet.
Let me tell you, Master.
I've never liked to talk
since I was a kid.
I remember when I was in primary school,
I didn't talk to anyone in my class.
Then my teacher asked me
whether I had arguments with
my classmates?
Why didn't I talk to anyone?
Then I said, no.
I had a good relationship with everyone.
I just didn't know
what to say to them.
-You talk a lot now. -And
What can you see from this?
I think he looks familiar.
Could he be a suspect?
No, I can tell
at a glance if he's a suspect.
Then who is he?
He looks familiar.
In my experience,
in general,
if he looks familiar,
Previous EpisodeNext Episode