The Knockout (2023) s01e27 Episode Script

During the special campaign of
national crackdown on gang crimes,
Jinghai has achieved great results.
The most impactful achievement
was the crackdown of
Construction Engineering Group led by Chen Tai.
Chen Tai gathered idle people
and set up Jinghai Construction Engineering Group.
He has been using violence to
monopolize projects and
sign forced deals.
He once threatened to beat anyone who disobeys.
To beat them until they obey.
It has caused
extremely negative social impact.
Although the group was eliminated,
the new whistleblowing materials show that
a more secret criminal group
is located in Jinghai.
The Provincial Party Committee approved to
establish the third guidance team of
education and rectification
to visit Jinghai and
supervise Gangsheng Group
gang crime special investigation team.
They shall guide the Political and legal team to
carry out education and rectification work.
As soon as we arrived in Jinghai,
the Vice Chairperson of CPPCC, Gong Kaijiang,
accidentally died.
A considerable amount of property
with unknown source was found under his name.
The opponent was obviously prepared.
They even researched into our schedule
and hobbies.
In my experience,
this is another tough battle.
They even checked that
you like playing sports.
Looks like they are well-prepared.
Someone is well-informed.
Was Gong Kaijiang really
scared to death?
The autopsy report is not available yet.
But judging from the current situation,
it should be an accident.
Why at this critical moment?
Just as you guys arrived,
his secretary and driver were arrested.
They are interrogating them.
We
can't interfere.
How is Ji?
Ji.
He's cursing.
Listen.
He thought Gong Kaijiang
was a pushover.
He wanted to push him.
He didn't expect he would die.
In his dream!
Right.
There are no pushovers.
Just a lot of mild opposition.
Thank you for your concern.
I will pass on
your thoughts to Ji.
Okay, bye.
What did he say?
What did he say?
Think straight and
prepare to fight.
It's easy for him to say,
right?
When Gong Kaijiang died,
no matter it was his fault or not,
he would have to take the blame.
What about the others?
They formed an alliance of attack and defense.
A strong alliance.
Ask him to break it off himself.
Could he do it?
Alright.
Time for bed.
We'll fight tomorrow.
How can I fall asleep?
How do we start tomorrow?
Enough.
But
Ji, I
Don't waste time in my room.
Go back to your room.
I need to shower and sleep.
How could you sleep?
What's the work for tomorrow?
Are we going to have a meeting?
Go back to your room. Go to bed.
I need to take a shower.
Listen, Xu.
Xu.
How could you shower?
Ji, turn on the light!
The guidance team is
an uninvited guest of Jinghai.
Are there many comrades
who expect us to leave as soon as possible?
Definitely there're people who want you to leave.
But some people
hope you could stay longer.
What about you?
Me?
Of course I welcome the guidance team.
Good.
As long as you're not
expecting us to leave.
But after today's meeting, there will be
more people expecting you to leave.
The guidance team is here to break the protection
and crack down on organized crime.
We need to drive the blade in.
The deeper your investigation is,
the more people will feel the pain.
But we can't always be indecisive
when we take actions.
Otherwise, how are we going to work?
We will definitely support you.
Thank you.
Stay away.
Team One, follow me.
Team Two, control the scene.
Team Three, arrest the suspect.
Go!
Don't move.
Handcuff him. Yes.
Come in.
Police! Freeze!
Freeze!
Lie down here! Don't move!
Get down!
What's your name?
Don't move.
Get him!
You really are something, An Xin.
Go.
There's another one.
One more.
Come on.
Make this pose.
Tougher. Go.
Okay.
Stand up. Stand up.
Hurry up.
Hurry up!
This guy.
We've been catching him for over a year.
He's charged with two intentional assaults.
In the first six months
we lost all the clues.
I was thinking
I might not be able to arrest him
before I retire.
Then the retirement policy was adjusted.
I did the math,
and found out I had six more years.
One of the victims
was sent to the hospital at that time,
and underwent an examination.
The examination result was
a minor injury with a serious degree.
But the condition deteriorated.
It was re-examined as a severe injury.
It's troublesome.
Do you think
my arm
should be re-examined?
If it's appropriate,
I'll apply for early retirement.
An Xin,
I'm talking to you about something serious.
Why do you keep saying early retirement?
Are you imitating Shi Wei?
Isn't Shi Wei doing well now?
He's the chief of a police station.
Yes.
He's in charge of more than 100 people.
He's getting himself together.
A while ago, I visited
his police station to get a file.
He asked me for all the formalities.
He didn't save me any face.
He learned it from you.
At that time,
who did he always want to retire?
Liu.
It's a pity for Liu.
Let's visit him someday
when we got time.
What happened?
He may need to rely on a wheelchair
for the rest of his life.
I can see that
in the end, Li is living
the best life among us.
Now he carries a bird in a cage,
and goes to the river every day.
He smiles at anyone who passes by.
I met his granddaughter
a few days ago.
She looked exactly like Li.
She had the same smile.
But Li's brain now
is not functioning well.
This year, he already reapplied for
his medical insurance card three times.
Now Ying is the one
with a functioning brain.
Speaking of this,
she has an excellent son. Recommended for
admission to a university of Project 211.
He can choose any major he likes.
Excellent.
That's a great life.
Anyways,
think about yourself.
Look at you now.
You have no family,
No children.
Even if you have one next year,
you have to call my daughter Auntie.
You mean that
I should call you Auntie too?
An Xin, you…
Don't you understand what I mean?
Did I offend you?
I was talking to you about the case.
You talked about retirement.
I'm talking to you about the examination.
You talked about pension.
To buy clothes,
and a new car.
You are in a hurry to retire.
Are you waiting to fool around with someone?
Who am I fooling around with?
Did you watch a movie with Gao Qilan?
We met by chance.
Three times.
By chance.
Which regulation prohibits me from
watching a movie with
Gao Qiqiang's sister three times?
But what is Gao Qiqiang's status?
A famous entrepreneur. A philanthropist.
A member of the municipal committee of CPPCC.
So what?
You're telling the truth?
What?
Is it because of
Gao Qiqiang's status,
you want to
be his son-in-law so bad?
Stop the car.
You don't like what I'm saying.
Stop the car.
Hello, how many of you?
Three.
Please come in.
Excuse me.
Someone booked this table.
Someone booked it,
but he hasn't arrived yet.
We can eat first.
I'm sorry.
This table is not for the public.
Forget it. Let's go.
Let's go to another restaurant.
Sorry. Sorry.
Brother Qiang,
it's ready.
Would you like to eat it while it's warm?
Okay, thank you.
Jun, thank you.
You're welcome. We're friends.
I'll bring you a bottle of medicinal liquor.
You'll feel better after applying it.
Okay.
How's business?
Thank you for your support.
Thanks to your help,
my grandson was able to
get in a key school.
I didn't do much.
I just made a call.
Your grandson Xiang has
such good grades.
Every school wants him.
It's a small gift from our family.
We're family. Don't mention it.
Brother Qiang.
Okay, thank you.
Uncle Qiang.
Uncle Qiang, you're here.
You can go on.
Okay.
My dad asked us to
come here and thank you.
How is your dad?
He woke up last night.
He was transferred out of
the ICU today.
Without your help,
my dad
He is a lucky man.
Don't worry
about the cost.
Thank you, Uncle Qiang.
OK.
I'll visit him when I have time.
You're an important figure
from our Old Factory Street.
It's a great honor for everyone.
There are many big shots
in Jinghai.
I'm just a nobody.
Hello.
Brother Qiang.
The police just searched
the Xiawan sand quarry.
I know.
Besides, not only the Xiawan,
but also Dongshan, Beian,
and Xiapo sand quarry
have been investigated today.
I'm sorry.
I arranged it.
The working group is here.
If you don't give them some results,
how could they report to their senior?
What if they
become greedier,
and keep investigating us?
We'll deal with it then.
Sheng, Shuting, take your time.
Song,
I won't have dinner.
Okay.
I'll go back and take a nap.
Then I'll go grocery shopping.
My children
will come back for dinner tonight.
Goodbye, Brother Qiang.
Rong.
Brother Qiang.
You are finally back.
How have you been?
Recently,
my blood pressure is a bit high.
Just eat less pork.
Thank you, Brother Qiang.
I heard
you're a grandpa now, right?
My chubby grandson was born
last month.
Eight grams.
It's heavier than this.
I didn't bring a red packet.
Brother Qiang.
I'll scan this and give you a red packet.
Brother Qiang.
Not too much.
Well
Thank you.
Don't eat too much fat.
Wait a minute.
Wait.
Wait. No. No. No.
I don't eat meat now.
Brother Qiang, take care.
Come back often.
18 yuan.
Come again when you're done.
Okay.
Sir, would you like some fish?
It just arrived today. Very fresh.
Sure.
Look, there's black fish,
and silver carp.
Can I have a silver carp?
Sure, please wait a moment.
Can I come in and sit down?
Sure. Have a seat.
As long as you don't mind.
Sir.
Sir.
The fish is ready.
Thank you.
51 yuan.
I'll rounded to 50 yuan.
Okay, thank you.
You look tired.
No, no.
It's just that
your chair is so comfortable.
I fell asleep as soon as I sat down.
Although this chair is broken,
it has powerful history.
Do you know whose it is?
It belongs to Gao Qiqiang.
Who is Gao Qiqiang?
No way.
You don't even know Gao Qiqiang?
He's the most powerful,
most influential
tycoon of Jinghai.
Awesome.
Although this fish stall is small,
20 years ago,
Gao Qiqiang made his first
bucket of money here.
Yes, I seem to have heard of it.
I've paid.
What's your name?
My name is Diao.
Take care, sir.
After sitting on this chair,
you'll definitely become rich.
Thank you.
Take care. Come again after you finish.
Boss.
Remember, my name is Diao.
I will definitely become rich in the future.
I'll be the next Gao Qiqiang.
OK. OK.
Bye. Bye.
Sir,
aren't you hot wearing so many clothes?
No.
Sir, you should dress like this.
Bye, sir.
Lan. Lan.
Lan!
Lan.
Why don't you go in?
No thanks.
We'll just stay outside.
Has my brother been staying here these days?
Yes.
I'll go in first.
Brother.
You're back.
Dinner is ready.
So many dishes.
Wash your hands.
Burn the incense sticks for
our parents, your brother and sister-in-law.
Okay.
Why isn't Xiaochen back yet?
He said there was a traffic jam.
He'd be here soon.
Ask Xiaolong and Xiaohu to
move the dishes
to the rooftop.
Let's have dinner on the rooftop tonight.
Okay.
Move the dishes. Go to the rooftop.
Eat on the rooftop.
Xiaolong.
Carry these dishes to the rooftop.
Xiaohu, come and help.
OK.
Brother Qiang.
It's hot. Be careful.
Call Xiaochen again.
Ask where he is.
I
I called him this afternoon.
He said he's not coming back for dinner.
Did he say that?
Keep calling him.
Tell him
he must come back for dinner today.
OK.
Lan. It doesn't matter
if Xiaochen usually doesn't come back.
If he doesn't come back for today's occasion,
I'm worried that he'll get angry later.
Got it.
Brother.
Why won't you go home?
Why didn't you answer
anyone's call?
Come back with me.
Go back with me.
So annoying!
Your family is waiting for you.
Dad said
if you didn't go home today,
no one will have dinner.
Gao Qiqiang asked you to come?
No.
Huang Yao.
Go back and tell him
that's not my home.
You can go back by yourself.
Brother,
today is an important day.
You must come home with me. Let's go.
Go home with me.
Then how will you
go home with me?
Chen.
Just go home with her.
Go.
Take off your helmet.
Give me your helmet.
Okay.
Catch it, Chen.
Huang Yao.
Do you dare to sit here?
I'll ride a lap.
If you aren't scared to tears,
I'll go home with you.
Leave me alone if you're scared.
Move your stupid car.
Enough.
Are you scared?
I'll keep my promise.
Sit tight.
We're the police.
Please pull over!
Please pull over!
If you're hungry,
just eat first.
No, no, no.
Let's wait for the kids.
At their age, they like to play.
Yes.
Hu and I
were still stealing and selling iron scrap
at their age.
Hello.
Is this Ms. Gao Qilan?
Yes.
We're the Jinghai Public Security Bureau.
Do you know Gao Xiaochen and Huang Yao?
I'm his aunt.
What happened?
They were speeding and driving dangerously.
They also hit the traffic police offier.
They're now in Jinghai
Public Security Bureau Criminal Investigation Unit.
You need to come here.
Xiaolong,
I always feel that
Shuting's death
was not an accident.
Xiaolong, are you still investigating?
Yes.
If you find out it was a homocide,
you don't have to ask me.
Just deal with it.
Brother, something came up at the hospital.
I need to go back.
I won't have dinner.
Wait until I come back.
I'll be back soon.
Off you go.
Lan, I'll see you off.
No need.
Do you know who I am?
I don't care who you are.
I'm telling you nobody can help this.
If you assaulted the police, you'd be arrested.
Then arrest me.
Who are you looking for?
Where's my dad?
Shut up!
I'm his aunt.
Is his incident serious?
It's not only about dangerous driving.
Isn't it serious to assault a police officer?
Can we talk outside?
Let's talk here.
No.
His father is in the hospital.
I'm his aunt.
I came on behalf of his father.
I don't know
how to take care of children.
And I'm panicking now too.
Because OK. Go outside.
OK, here.
Well,
can we reconcile by giving money?
Our injured traffic police officer
is still in the hospital and being examined.
Let's wait for him to come back.
Aunt.
Brother.
Officer Sun.
Let's go, brother.
Let's go.
It's okay.
I'm here. It's okay.
Officer Sun,
I know Captain Zhang very well.
Take a seat.
Thank you.
Calm down. It'll be over soon.
Calm down.
What's going on? Why is my brother
Well
After you left, your brother was very angry.
He called you several times
to find you.
What should we do?
It's okay.
I can arrange it. Wait for me.
Officer,
I've told
the traffic police officer earlier.
He said it was a misunderstanding.
Can you settle it as soon as possible?
The kid is still young. Let him go.
I can't make the decision.
I have to report it to the leader.
Which leader?
I have many leaders. Who are you asking?
What's your name?
It's none of your business.
What's your name?
Xiaohu, my name is
Where is he?
He's outside.
Officer,
I'm sorry. Can I have a word with you?
Hello, Zhang Biao from the Criminal Police Unit.
You were on traffic patrol duty?
Yes.
I had a meeting
with your captain.
Well,
let's talk in my office.
Let's go.
Biao.
The keys to the handcuffs.
Sorry for the trouble.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Go.
Okay.
Thank you.
It's not easy for me
to be the Secretary of the CPLAC.
There are few helpers and more troublemakers.
Maybe Jinghai's root cause lies in
the province.
That's a big assumption.
Who do you suspect?
I'm not sure.
But it should be within the political and legal system.
Besides,
he's in a high position.
By the way, I want to recommend someone to you.
An Xin, he has been working in
the public security team for many years.
He knows the situation of Jinghai very well,
especially Gao Qiqiang.
Thank you.
Well,
please do me a favour.
This is the form from the guidance team.
Please fill it out.
Take it seriously.
It's a formality again.
It's a waste of time.
Qi, take it seriously.
If the guidance team likes you,
you'll be promoted to the provincial bureau.
What are you talking about?
Fill it out.
Cut the crap.
Biao,
there's something wrong with the form.
Jinghai Political and Legal Police
Self-investigation Report.
We have to fill this out too.
Not only us,
everybody in the political and legal
public security system has to fill it out.
Since you worked,
have you accepted any company property
in any name?
If you have, you must
write down the frequency and amount.
Are they investigating us?
Didn't you watch the news?
Education and rectification.
It targets the political and legal team.
Just fill it out.
No.
Look, it's written here.
Once the form is submitted,
it will be recorded and sealed.
If there's any false information,
all punishment will be more serious.
If you confess now,
you'll just get a warning.
If it's found out later,
you may be fired.
I guess
we need to think carefully
before filling it out.
The education and rectification of
political and legal team is revolutionary.
The self-revolution is a way to heal itself.
We need to seize the new era,
and consolidate the Political and legal team.
The patterns and characteristics
should follow the revolutionizing,
formal and professional
direction.
To create a high-quality
Political and legal team
that makes the CCP feel assured,
and the public satisfied.
An Xin,
I've kept some words
for a long time,
but I couldn't say it when I saw you.
After thinking about it,
it's more appropriate to write a letter.
I hope you won't laugh at my old age.
For 20 years,
you've turned from an upright young man
to a middle-aged man
with a lot of grey hair.
I feel so sorry for you.
But I know
your look is just a disguise.
Jinghai is in your heart.
The dozens of reports you wrote
are the best proof.
Unfortunately,
the opponent is far above us.
All the whistleblower letters are sunk in stone.
Now, the education and rectification of
the political and legal system has initiated.
This is
a fierce crackdown.
The guidance team is now in Jinghai.
I've introduced the situation in
Jinghai to them.
I recommended you too.
Because no one
knows Gao Qiqiang better than you.
Your blade
is finally time to get out of the sheath.
Self-investigation is a crucial stage of
the education and rectification of
the legal and political system.
Only by filling it honestly
can you show your loyalty to the CCP,
and be responsible for yourself and family.
According to the principle of
being investigated.
this is a chance for some comrades to
turn over a new leaf.
But the results
carried out in Jinghai
is not satisfying.
An Xin,
An Changlin
recommended this man to me.
Secretary of the CPLAC, An Changlin.
Yes.
I did some background research.
He's a reliable comrade.
Li from the Provincial Department also knows him.
Back than, he went to Xiping County to
catch a suspect.
Not only did he save the hostage,
but also he risked his life to
save the suspect.
That happened more than 20 years ago, right?
Yes.
So, 20 years ago,
he made a great contribution.
At least
he should take up a leading role of division.
Why didn't I know him?
Let me see.
He's just a chief staff member.
He's not doing well.
I guess
the political workplace in Jinghai
didn't suit him.
That means
he is a little stubborn.
Well,
our work in Jinghai really needs
this type of man who is
very familiar with the local situation.
So?
Let's invite him.
Sure.
An Xin.
Yes.
Officer An Xin.
Yes, hello.
Hello.
Have a seat.
I dare not.
An Xin.
Yes, sir.
Change your clothes.
Let's swim together.
What's going on, Chief?
Why do you feel guilty?
No, I'm not.
I don't know why you called me here.
An Xin,
you've worked in the IT department.
You should know
we invited you to talk
at the swimming pool.
The listening device
won't work here.
We treat you
with sincerity.
You should as well.
How dare I
use the listening equipment?
The seniors ask me to be honest.
I will definitely be honest.
And you informed me
in all of a sudden. I
I didn't dare to prepare even if I wanted to.
Right? I'll say
whatever you want me to say.
Ji, don't scare him.
We're trying to prevent villains not good men.
An Xin, come here.
Yes.
We asked Secretary Lin to
call you here
because
we want to find
local officers to talk to
for our work in Jinghai.
If we had a good chat,
maybe we can
work together.
I understand.
As frontline police officers,
we just know about
some family trivial.s
Well, for things happening
at the senior level and
at the municipal level,
I really don't know.
Are you worried?
Indeed.
I'm considered the first person
to be talked to in the public security system.
Well,
they are also waiting to
see how I end up.
I didn't prepare anything.
Who said
we'd deal with whoever we talked to?
Comrade An Xin,
how about this?
Our talk this time
is not formal.
Just a casual chat.
OK?
Sure.
What do you want to hear?
Please stay.
OK.
Take care.
He doesn't trust us.
This is also
the state of mind for most of the people
in the Jinghai political and legal system.
It seems that there's something going on
in this man's mind. We have to find it out.
Sir.
We found an illegal project
regarding to Gong Kaijiang,
which is related to Qiangsheng Group.
This is the construction document
of the Conch Village.
According to the rules, the renovation of
the old village should be approved by
more that 80% of the villagers.
It's less than half.
Besides,
the environment department didn't sign it.
The constructor of the project
is Qiangsheng Group.
You and Sun Xu
visit Gangsheng Group instantly
and ask them
how they got the approval.
OK.
Seniors,
as you can see,
our president is really not here.
Where did he go?
He went to a nursing home to volunteer.
It happened today. What a coincidence.
It's not a coincidence.
Our president
often volunteers at
nursing homes and kindergartens.
He's also been to a primary school.
Gao, thank you.
Without you,
I wouldn't be here
as lively as I could be.
Not at all.
I like planting flowers since I was young.
I've changed the soil
into pearl soil.
Next time,
I'll add some egg shells in
the fish pond.
Then they'll grow better.
Okay.
Leave the rest to
the cleaning staff.
I can
clean it for you.
I'm don't trust the cleaning staff.
Last time they came here
to clean this place with water.
It looked clean.
You almost slipped on it when you walked.
It's okay.
You
Take a break.
I need to check
the other elderly.
I'm leaving.
What's the rush?
Play chess with me.
I can't.
The others will scold you,
saying you occupy my time.
Just once.
Fine.
If you occupy me,
they dare not say anything.
Come on.
Come on.
I won't let you win.
Come on.
This time,
I'll definitely win.
We're here
to ask Qiangsheng Group to explain
the illegal construction of
Conch Village.
I think it must be a misunderstanding.
Because we have
the construction license.
Fan.
After you serve the tea,
get some documents.
Okay.
Whether we can build
mainly depends on
the permit of the construction committee.
In this aspect,
our Gangsheng Group
takes it seriously.
Don't worry.
The construction permit
was issued by the construction committee.
It lacked some key documents.
Why did the construction committee
issued a permit?
Why are you asking me? I wanted to know too.
The permits were issued by the subordinates.
Did you sign this?
Yes.
But I wrote a "No".
You drew a circle to mean no?
I wouldn't agree
if it lacks documents.
But I had no choice
what the subordinates would do.
The villagers didn't sign the consent form.
The senior urged to start constructing..
I was stuck in the middle.
I was in a dilemma.
If it's approved,
I offended the villagers.
What if I didn't approve it?
I would offend the leaders.
So I drew a circle.
Which leader?
Gong Kaijiang.
He asked to
approve the project as soon as possible.
See? I knew it.
All the problems
are blamed to Gong Kaijiang.
He now can't talk.
Let's find someone to talk.
Thank you
for visiting Conch Village.
Ask about at that time
which village leader
talked about it.
Whether there was violent demolition.
You may go.
Yes.
Clean this up.
Meng.
Get ready.
Okay.
Hello.
I have something to ask you.
Did you sign the petition voluntarily
when your village was undergoing construction?
Who are you?
We are from
the Commission of Discipline Inspection.
We are in charge of investigating
some problems in Conch Village.
Auntie, I won't waste your time.
Just one minute.
Just one minute.
We need to know something.
Let's split up.
Excuse me.
I'm from the guidance team.
Let me check the situation with you.
Didn't you know
the demolished households here?
Ask the others.
Hello, is anyone here?
Hello.
Hello, is anyone here?
Your brother still doesn't eat breakfast.
He can't even get up in the morning.
He drinkd a lot every day.
At this age,
you should learn to take care of yourself.
Got it, Brother Qiang.
Dad, I'm done.
I'm going to work.
How many departments have you rotated?
Seven.
Go to the finance department next month.
You may leave now.
Qiang. The guidance team
has sent someone to the Conch Village.