The Knockout (2023) s01e34 Episode Script
Episode 34
Did someone threaten you?
Sir,
I want to resign.
Resign?
I want to go back to Lishui.
Your appointment as Deputy Director
will be issued before the end of this month.
Actually, Zhao Lidong had already known
that he couldn't find any evidence
of the crime that Gao Qiqiang had committed.
If we push him too hard,
he may find someone to take the blame
and change it into
an ordinary robbery case.
But the murderer was acting so abnormally.
How could it be regarded as
an ordinary robbery case?
For example, he can find a person
who has a history of drug abuse
and get him to confess that he was high and insane
when committing the crime that day.
Everyone can understand it
except Officer Lu.
He kept asking me questions
all day long
and wanted to punish the murderer severely.
It's not that he couldn't understand.
He just wanted to
fight against
the gang crimes.
If you find Officer Lu
one day,
please tell me.
I'm going to visit him.
I owe him.
What you said tonight
is what he wanted to hear.
You don't owe him.
You are even now.
What honoured guests you are!
Not at all.
We're here to check something
with the leading cadres of Jinghai.
We're not disturbing you, are we?
No!
Welcome.
Come on. Please have a seat.
Sit where you like.
Make yourself at home.
I always feel a little embarrassed when I
hear someone say "Welcome" to me.
That's because
your identity is sensitive.
As soon as you show up,
the future of
some of us will be changed.
So we are upset
at your coming more or less.
This mentality is normal.
I think you're exaggerating.
We are not that capable.
Everyone is responsible for the path they choose.
Yes.
We walk on our own way.
But people are different.
Some comrades just walk with their heads down.
They can't even remember how many trees there are
in front of their office,
while
others
can remember
things clearly.
They may recall something in the past
right away.
I don't know if other people have good memories,
but I know that you're
famous for having a good memory.
I have no choice.
I'm a secretary.
Then Can we ask you some questions?
I'll tell you everything I know.
Chen,
pull over.
Please buy me a bottle of water.
Okay.
Hello.
Xu Zhong's special investigation team
has arrived at
my office.
I don't need your explanation.
When can your men
arrive at Lishui County?
Tell them to keep an eye on Wang Li.
I'm afraid that
he may reveal some secrets
and cause me trouble.
Without me,
Gao Qiqiang would have gotten you out of the way.
Wang Li
insisted on returning to Lishui County.
Mayor Zhao was so sad about that
for a long time.
It was him who discovered Wang Li's capacity.
It's rare that such a
high-ranking official
thinks highly of his subordinates.
So I think we shouldn't
be as selfish as Wang Li.
But so many years have passed,
the robber is still out of law.
Wang Li may be worried about the safety of himself.
I think it's reasonable.
You're right.
I have to admit that
there are a group of people in Jinghai
who always want to disturb the public peace
and ruin the development of this place.
May I ask who
you're talking about?
Well,
I can't tell you
without my leader's say-so,
right?
But now that you mentioned
the Power Supply Bureau,
here is a story that
I can share with you.
Don't take it seriously, okay?
Don't worry.
We know that.
I remember it was in 2017,
a large pharmaceutical factory
was planned to be built in Jinghai.
Mayor Zhao applied for its approval in person.
That took a long time,
almost more than 2 years.
But after the land had been approved,
the project couldn't get started.
It's because the Power Supply Bureau
didn't approve the construction plan.
They just didn't agree,
so that the project was almost canceled.
We had no choice
but to find another
electric power company in Jinghai
and made a new plan.
That's how the project cost of 10 million
turned into 30 million.
An electric power company in Jinghai?
Which one?
Was there anyone else?
Jinghai Electric Power Industrial Company.
The general manager of that company, Ma Tao,
and Deputy Director Yang of the Power Supply Bureau,
I guess their relationship
is special.
Do you suspect there was
an exchange of interests?
Don't take it seriously.
I've said so much.
Do you know what my point is?
Judging from the whole thing,
the company bore losses,
the government's reputation was damaged,
and the development of Jinghai was delayed.
Most importantly,
the interests of the general public were damaged.
If all of them took a loss,
who took a gain?
Have some water.
Mr. Huang, your handwriting
is so stylish.
You like it?
Then take it.
No, no.
This great work is perfect for
staying in this room.
I hope you
really think so.
It's true.
I just called you here today
to talk to you
about serving the general public.
You're working in the Municipal Government
and Meng Dehai's working in Jinghai Municipal People's Congress.
In fact,
both of you
were my subordinates.
You should have worked together and
contributed to Jinghai's development.
Mr. Huang, I understand what you mean.
But it's not my fault.
Why don't you
teach Meng Dehai a lesson?
Meng Dehai is arrogant.
He doesn't think highly of anyone.
He suffered a lot
because of his arrogant character.
You'd better not give him
another hard time.
Since
you said so,
then I will try
to achieve a stable
unity with him.
I heard about
the matter of Yang Jian, the son-in-law of Meng Dehai,
that he was elected as the Deputy Director
was mentioned again.
Yes.
Today, the special investigation team
sent two young investigators
straight into
my office.
They were pretty rude.
I made up an excuse
to see you.
Xu Zhong
has found out
so many past events.
He has a big appetite.
His goal is to swallow Jinghai
little by little.
So,
I suggest you
stop struggling with
Gao Qiqiang
and Meng Dehai.
If the boat capsized,
no one would escape.
According to the property developers,
the whole process
was like this.
From the start of the building planning,
they had to negotiate
with Ma Tao's Jinghai Electric Power Industrial Company
about the conditions
and prices.
Then they'd ask a few other power companies
to accompany the bidding.
They were just putting it on.
And also, the cost of electric engineering
was extremely virtual-high.
But if the developers didn't admit it,
they couldn't change
temporary power of the project
into permanent power.
Even if they paid the bill,
when the buildings were ready to pass the acceptance check,
the Power Supply Bureau would
come and ask for money again.
They would find some excuses and let the buildings
fail to pass acceptance check.
So the developers had to
bribe them again.
Then the Power Supply Bureau
could embezzle another inspection fee.
The power plan was also made by
Yang Jian and his men.
On the surface, they made a plan.
But actually, they used another hidden plan.
There was a sum of money for the construction
when using the hidden plan.
And they'd get another sum of money
when they did the acceptance check.
The cost of the building construction would therefore increase.
The extra cost
would be added
to the buyers
in the end.
So calculative.
What an ingenious calculation!
This means
the public of Jinghai
were raising a group of vampires with their own blood.
Have you got the confession?
Yes, Sir.
We almost put the word "guilty"
on Yang Jian's forehead.
It seems Meng Dehai
should be worried.
I guess
someone will
call you soon.
They'll beg you to let them go.
Meng Dehai won't beg for mercy.
But Gao Qiqiang will.
Gao Qiqiang
If he is sensible enough,
he'd better take his money and get out of here.
I can't let him
be caught by the guidance team alive.
Come on, bottoms up.
Brothers,
over the past 10 years,
we have worked so hard
and made money in danger.
We don't need to live like this anymore.
In the next 10 years,
I hope we can be safe and enjoy our lives.
-Okay. -Okay.
Toast to our brother!
Toast to our brother.
The weather in Jinghai
changes so quickly.
Where is Liu?
I didn't ask him to come.
I asked him to go back home.
Let me send you home. Let's go.
Get me a taxi.
Okay, I'll get you a taxi.
Brother.
10 years ago,
you told us to start a company
right here.
Time flies.
But today, you drank much less
than 10 years ago.
Yes.
I have contacted a
friend in Southeast Asia.
What does your friend do?
Tourism.
We can leave at any time.
Is that An Xin?
You go back.
I'll go with you.
He's here for me.
Okay, take care.
Excuse me.
I want the same as him.
Okay.
Eat mine. I haven't eaten it.
Then I don't need it.
Okay.
I'd been drinking all night,
without eating anything.
I'm starving.
Are you here for me?
No.
Then why are you here?
You didn't come in.
I'm here to see what rice noodles with beef looks like.
When I was in the Criminal Police Unit,
Li Xiang was busy with his work.
Zhang Biao didn't like me.
So I prefer to work
with my disciples.
You know one of my disciples,
Lu Han.
The kid who was
sitting by the window, right?
He likes this.
I can't get used to it.
How could a living person
disappear for nearly 7 years?
Where did he go?
He was probably dead.
Do you think it's possible that
he's not dead
and is hiding somewhere?
He may be waiting for the right time
to jump out and give us a surprise.
He's not as naughty as you.
The last case he took over was
228 shooting case.
You know it, right?
I have some recollection of it.
Some recollection?
The victim was your colleague,
Wang Li.
Which one?
From the Power Supply Bureau.
Wang Li from your company.
The Deputy Chief Engineer.
He competed with you for the
Deputy Director.
I was the Director of
Human Resources at that time.
He was transferred back to his hometown,
so I became the Deputy Director.
Do you think if he hadn't been transferred
and became the Deputy Director,
then he would disappear
like Lu?
Are you drunk?
Are you suspecting me?
We are old comrades and brothers.
It's normal for us to talk about some old cases.
Any problem?
You think too much.
Speaking of the case of
Wang Li and Lu Han,
I did
heard about it.
But I only heard about it.
It had nothing to do with you?
No.
You know nothing?
No.
You'd never been involved?
Never.
Then swear to your police badge.
I'm not a cop.
I don't have a badge.
Come on, to your heart then.
You swear. Come on.
I swear,
I didn't know anything about it
and had never been involved.
I trust you.
Bye.
How much is it?
I'll pay the bill.
You treat me
on your own or on behalf of the special investigation team?
On my own.
Let's see who pays next time.
Why have you never
brought your wife
and daughter here?
My daughter is little
and shy.
Children should walk out of home
and see the world.
They won't be nervous
after getting used to it.
I heard from their kindergarten teacher that
she was also shy in her class.
She's always alone, right?
Yes.
Have you heard that
a Deputy Chief Engineer
will be transferred to
your company soon?
Do you know what they said?
Zhao Lidong
wants this person
to compete with you for the Deputy Director.
You know?
I heard it.
But I also heard that
his working ability is not that outstanding,
and his subordinates are not that allegiant.
For personnel appointments,
neither working ability nor what the subordinates are thinking
is the most important thing.
The point is
the decision of the superiors.
Zhao Lidong has maintained a good relationship
with the higher-ups.
I guess the result
is hard to change.
It doesn't matter if we can
change the higher-ups.
Think about it.
If he gives up the election
by himself,
aren't you the only candidate left?
I don't think it's necessary.
Don't worry.
Everything will be okay.
Come on, congratulations on your appointment
as the Deputy Director of the Power Supply Bureau.
The special investigation team talked to you?
What did you say?
Nothing important.
I just said something
about Gao Qiqiang.
What about the leader?
A-About the leader
I just mentioned a little
A little what?
Just some conversations,
meals,
and Tan Siyan.
You mentioned Tan Siyan?
The point is,
if I didn't say anything useful,
the special investigation team wouldn't believe me.
In that case, I should thank you
on behalf of the leader.
You are welcome.
Please ask the leader for me.
If we defeat Gao Qiqiang,
can I go back to work in Jinghai?
You can ask the leader yourself.
Help!
Help!
It's useless to shout.
There are only the two of us here.
What are you doing?
I'm working for the leader.
That's right.
He's our leader.
If our leader needs help,
we must do our best to help him.
But I said nothing!
Nothing?
You mentioned Tan Siyan.
You said nothing?
Our leader wants to defeat Gao Qiqiang.
Why don't you make a contribution?
If you're killed just after
the special investigation team
asked you something about Gao Qiqiang
Think about it.
Who will they suspect?
Help!
There's a boat parked ahead.
I guess it's someone digging the sand in secret again.
Go check it.
Okay.
Why didn't you turn on the lights?
To save electricity.
Turn on the light.
Let's go.
Dad.
Where is Dou?
She is reviewing her homework
with Yang Jian.
Yang Jian is really
a family-oriented good man.
He's always taken
care of our family.
You're back, Dad!
We're back.
Let me get you some slippers.
Dad has been
staying with mom in the hospital these days.
He stayed up all night.
I don't know what he's thinking.
It must be hard for an old man like him.
You have to persuade him.
That's impossible.
What soup are you making?
Lily bulb soup with pork and fish slices.
It took me a whole morning.
It's good for the his health.
Yu.
Dad.
Yang Jian.
Come here.
What's the matter?
Dad.
Yu, I want to talk to Yang Jian.
You go back first.
There are only three of us in this room.
Why must you keep it from me?
It's okay.
It's almost time.
Go pick up our daughter.
Hurry up.
I-I'll get the food ready.
Bye, Dad.
Dad, please wait a minute.
Have some soup.
Yang Jian,
have a seat.
The guidance team of Xu Zhong
and An Xin's special investigation team
are watching the Power Supply Bureau.
Do you know that?
I heard some rumors
about you and Gao Qiqiang.
I'd never asked you in person.
It's just the two of us today.
Tell me the truth.
Look at me.
Tell me the truth,
then I can think about how to save you.
I know that
Ma Tao has embezzled a lot.
I've also guessed that
you're in touch with Gao Qiqiang.
But I never thought
you would collude with him so early
and get trapped so deeply.
I'm a businessman.
I need a good helper.
You know,
Gao Qiqiang is a capable man.
The more capable he is, the more you should stay away from him.
Don't you know that?
People like him will risk anything.
If something goes wrong,
it will be a big problem.
Did you participate in
the 228 shooting case?
I know nothing about it
and I didn't participate in it.
What about Lu Han's disappearance?
It has nothing
to do with me.
he always has
his guard up.
He neither tells me what he will do
nor leaves any evidence.
Even if there's something about business,
we can only contact
Tang Xiaohu.
He won't show up.
He hides himself very well.
That's good if you didn't get involved.
At least you have some conscience.
How much does Yu know?
She
I
I haven't told her anything.
But I think
she can guess a part of it.
I'll tell her.
You have to be responsible for your mistakes.
Dad,
do I still have a chance to make it up to them?
Come in.
You're back.
Bad news.
Wang Li is missing.
He went missing from his neighborhood.
The surveillance cameras didn't capture
any useful clues.
Experts from the Provincial Department of Public Security
are on the way to the scene.
What do you think?
At least,
it can't be Gao Qiqiang who did it.
Why?
Because if Wang Li
did have some evidence
of the crime committed by Gao Qiqiang,
he won't wait
till today.
So the only reason is
Someone wants to
mess with the situation in Jinghai.
If that's the case,
we can't be disturbed.
We should get out of the mess
and continue to check the power system.
One more thing.
Meng Dehai
Yang Jian.
He has been active recently.
His relationship with Meng Dehai
But we can't rule out
I guessed it.
This is
the last thing I want to see.
If you feel uncomfortable,
you can stay out of this.
No.
The special guidance team
won't give you a negative review.
Have you found
a suitable candidate?
If not, I'm the most suitable one.
He is my uncle.
He watched me grow up.
So I know him well.
He is a very
proud person.
But he's not a bad person by nature.
If we must face
this consequence,
I'm the most suitable person to deal with it.
You're so immoral.
You know I have to pay
every time we eat.
I told you we could eat some noodles.
Why do you have to come somewhere like this?
You can't eat without a nice environment?
I have a family to feed.
Do you have a family?
I will.
Have a taste.
The stick rice with chicken here
is the best.
Come on.
It's rare that you treat me to dinner.
Of course, I have to choose
my favorite restaurant.
Wang Li is missing.
Who is Wang Li?
The one who worked in the Power Supply Company.
The Deputy Chief Engineer, Wang Li.
It has nothing to do with me.
Come on.
Swallow the thing in your mouth.
Look at me and say it again.
Wang Li's disappearance
has nothing to do with me.
Just as I thought.
Now, I'm surrounded by enemies.
Anything that happens
in Jinghai will be
blamed on me.
It seems as if
after killing me,
you can settle all the cases.
You're
a cop who knows right from wrong.
Don't let them
lead your way.
You don't have to tell me
what I should do.
And you don't need to
clear your name in such a hurry.
If you want to ask me about something else,
then I can talk to you.
But I really don't know anything
about Wang Li.
Qiang, Lan is here.
Right?
There's one more thing.
I feel strange recently.
-Your province -Brother.
Let's talk later.
I thought that since you invited me to dinner,
I might as well bring Lan here.
Seriously,
it's been over 20 years since
the last time the three of us
sat down together.
Come on.
An Xin,
let's have a toast.
Come on.
Here.
Be it the previous Construction Engineering Group
or the current Qiangsheng Group,
Lan has never worked
in my company.
To put it simply.
You, Lan
and me,
we'd better treat each other separately.
You two
are not young anymore.
-I -Let me finish.
If my brother-in-law
is An Xin
Brother.
I'd love to see that.
I have a meeting.
Go on with your meal.
I've already
I've already paid the bill.
If you order something later, let him pay.
Brother.
Enjoy your dinner.
Well
I also need to go back
If you
really don't like her,
just tell her today.
She has been waiting for you for 20 years.
Do me a favor.
Enjoy your dinner.
M-My brother is always like that.
He called me many times.
I hope we don't bother you.
I'm off work.
That's good.
Why didn't you
come to the hospital for your injury recently?
It doesn't hurt anymore?
My arm
Even the doctors can't cure it.
You should take your medicine on time.
It won't work even if I take the medicine.
You have to hang in there.
It won't work even if I hang in there.
Maybe
I'm not the one who can cure you.
Recently,
our hospital
is organizing a medical team
to help patients in Africa.
I plan to sign up.
Good.
They said
I can take one of my family members to go with me.
Tell me when you'll leave
after you decide and sign up.
I'll drive you to the airport
that day.
Gao Qiqiang.
Answer it.
Who is it?
Hello, Secretary Wang.
I'm Gao Qiqiang.
I have something
about work to report
to Mayor Zhao.
Could you please
arrange me to see him?
You know,
Mayor Zhao is very busy recently.
You have to make an appointment first
if you want to report something to him.
You have to wait until the Standing Committee Conference next month.
I'm afraid it'll be too late.
I can pass your words to him.
Here's the thing.
I guess you know that
An Xin from the Criminal Police Unit
is now transferred to a special investigation team
of the guidance team.
He's been keeping an eye
on me recently.
For the sake of that
I've done a lot
for Mayor Zhao,
I wonder if he could
give me a hand.
Mr. Gao,
you're not the only one
who have contributed to Jinghai.
So don't take yourself too seriously.
Nobody else knows about Tan Silyan.
But I do.
We talked a lot.
He told me many things.
For example, the recorder.
Mr. Gao,
we don't want
to make a big deal out of it.
Well
Jinghai is not safe now.
How about you develope in somewhere else?
All of us will be happy.
You mean
You want me to leave Jinghai, right?
This is the best way.
Then, please
tell Mayor Zhao,
I, Gao Qiqiang,
was born and raised in Jinghai.
I'm not going anywhere.
I can't keep him alive anymore.
Xiaohu,
I just turned
against Zhao Lidong
and his men.
Sooner or later.
Yang Jian and Jinghai Electric Power Industrial Company
will be done soon.
How is our preparation now?
Our accounts
are pretty clear now.
There are a dozen small projects.
I think
we can let the project manager
and accountants take the blame.
They'll be in prison for no more than 3 to 5 years.
And also,
Yang Jian and Ma Tao.
Don't contact them recently.
I have a feeling that
something will happen
to them soon.
Brother Qiang,
I heard
Ma Tao has a gun.
That's great.
That's great if he has a gun.
Just let him cause some trouble.
The bigger the trouble, the better.
Manager Ma.
Well done.
You're getting better
at this now.
You even made them into milk tea.
I swear I'm clean now.
All my urine tests are negative
these years.
Whether you're clean or not
has nothing to do with me.
I won't arrest you.
Well,
I just don't understand
You don't have to.
Don't ask.
-Hello. -Hello.
We're the special investigation team.
Please cooperate with our investigation.
Sir,
I want to resign.
Resign?
I want to go back to Lishui.
Your appointment as Deputy Director
will be issued before the end of this month.
Actually, Zhao Lidong had already known
that he couldn't find any evidence
of the crime that Gao Qiqiang had committed.
If we push him too hard,
he may find someone to take the blame
and change it into
an ordinary robbery case.
But the murderer was acting so abnormally.
How could it be regarded as
an ordinary robbery case?
For example, he can find a person
who has a history of drug abuse
and get him to confess that he was high and insane
when committing the crime that day.
Everyone can understand it
except Officer Lu.
He kept asking me questions
all day long
and wanted to punish the murderer severely.
It's not that he couldn't understand.
He just wanted to
fight against
the gang crimes.
If you find Officer Lu
one day,
please tell me.
I'm going to visit him.
I owe him.
What you said tonight
is what he wanted to hear.
You don't owe him.
You are even now.
What honoured guests you are!
Not at all.
We're here to check something
with the leading cadres of Jinghai.
We're not disturbing you, are we?
No!
Welcome.
Come on. Please have a seat.
Sit where you like.
Make yourself at home.
I always feel a little embarrassed when I
hear someone say "Welcome" to me.
That's because
your identity is sensitive.
As soon as you show up,
the future of
some of us will be changed.
So we are upset
at your coming more or less.
This mentality is normal.
I think you're exaggerating.
We are not that capable.
Everyone is responsible for the path they choose.
Yes.
We walk on our own way.
But people are different.
Some comrades just walk with their heads down.
They can't even remember how many trees there are
in front of their office,
while
others
can remember
things clearly.
They may recall something in the past
right away.
I don't know if other people have good memories,
but I know that you're
famous for having a good memory.
I have no choice.
I'm a secretary.
Then Can we ask you some questions?
I'll tell you everything I know.
Chen,
pull over.
Please buy me a bottle of water.
Okay.
Hello.
Xu Zhong's special investigation team
has arrived at
my office.
I don't need your explanation.
When can your men
arrive at Lishui County?
Tell them to keep an eye on Wang Li.
I'm afraid that
he may reveal some secrets
and cause me trouble.
Without me,
Gao Qiqiang would have gotten you out of the way.
Wang Li
insisted on returning to Lishui County.
Mayor Zhao was so sad about that
for a long time.
It was him who discovered Wang Li's capacity.
It's rare that such a
high-ranking official
thinks highly of his subordinates.
So I think we shouldn't
be as selfish as Wang Li.
But so many years have passed,
the robber is still out of law.
Wang Li may be worried about the safety of himself.
I think it's reasonable.
You're right.
I have to admit that
there are a group of people in Jinghai
who always want to disturb the public peace
and ruin the development of this place.
May I ask who
you're talking about?
Well,
I can't tell you
without my leader's say-so,
right?
But now that you mentioned
the Power Supply Bureau,
here is a story that
I can share with you.
Don't take it seriously, okay?
Don't worry.
We know that.
I remember it was in 2017,
a large pharmaceutical factory
was planned to be built in Jinghai.
Mayor Zhao applied for its approval in person.
That took a long time,
almost more than 2 years.
But after the land had been approved,
the project couldn't get started.
It's because the Power Supply Bureau
didn't approve the construction plan.
They just didn't agree,
so that the project was almost canceled.
We had no choice
but to find another
electric power company in Jinghai
and made a new plan.
That's how the project cost of 10 million
turned into 30 million.
An electric power company in Jinghai?
Which one?
Was there anyone else?
Jinghai Electric Power Industrial Company.
The general manager of that company, Ma Tao,
and Deputy Director Yang of the Power Supply Bureau,
I guess their relationship
is special.
Do you suspect there was
an exchange of interests?
Don't take it seriously.
I've said so much.
Do you know what my point is?
Judging from the whole thing,
the company bore losses,
the government's reputation was damaged,
and the development of Jinghai was delayed.
Most importantly,
the interests of the general public were damaged.
If all of them took a loss,
who took a gain?
Have some water.
Mr. Huang, your handwriting
is so stylish.
You like it?
Then take it.
No, no.
This great work is perfect for
staying in this room.
I hope you
really think so.
It's true.
I just called you here today
to talk to you
about serving the general public.
You're working in the Municipal Government
and Meng Dehai's working in Jinghai Municipal People's Congress.
In fact,
both of you
were my subordinates.
You should have worked together and
contributed to Jinghai's development.
Mr. Huang, I understand what you mean.
But it's not my fault.
Why don't you
teach Meng Dehai a lesson?
Meng Dehai is arrogant.
He doesn't think highly of anyone.
He suffered a lot
because of his arrogant character.
You'd better not give him
another hard time.
Since
you said so,
then I will try
to achieve a stable
unity with him.
I heard about
the matter of Yang Jian, the son-in-law of Meng Dehai,
that he was elected as the Deputy Director
was mentioned again.
Yes.
Today, the special investigation team
sent two young investigators
straight into
my office.
They were pretty rude.
I made up an excuse
to see you.
Xu Zhong
has found out
so many past events.
He has a big appetite.
His goal is to swallow Jinghai
little by little.
So,
I suggest you
stop struggling with
Gao Qiqiang
and Meng Dehai.
If the boat capsized,
no one would escape.
According to the property developers,
the whole process
was like this.
From the start of the building planning,
they had to negotiate
with Ma Tao's Jinghai Electric Power Industrial Company
about the conditions
and prices.
Then they'd ask a few other power companies
to accompany the bidding.
They were just putting it on.
And also, the cost of electric engineering
was extremely virtual-high.
But if the developers didn't admit it,
they couldn't change
temporary power of the project
into permanent power.
Even if they paid the bill,
when the buildings were ready to pass the acceptance check,
the Power Supply Bureau would
come and ask for money again.
They would find some excuses and let the buildings
fail to pass acceptance check.
So the developers had to
bribe them again.
Then the Power Supply Bureau
could embezzle another inspection fee.
The power plan was also made by
Yang Jian and his men.
On the surface, they made a plan.
But actually, they used another hidden plan.
There was a sum of money for the construction
when using the hidden plan.
And they'd get another sum of money
when they did the acceptance check.
The cost of the building construction would therefore increase.
The extra cost
would be added
to the buyers
in the end.
So calculative.
What an ingenious calculation!
This means
the public of Jinghai
were raising a group of vampires with their own blood.
Have you got the confession?
Yes, Sir.
We almost put the word "guilty"
on Yang Jian's forehead.
It seems Meng Dehai
should be worried.
I guess
someone will
call you soon.
They'll beg you to let them go.
Meng Dehai won't beg for mercy.
But Gao Qiqiang will.
Gao Qiqiang
If he is sensible enough,
he'd better take his money and get out of here.
I can't let him
be caught by the guidance team alive.
Come on, bottoms up.
Brothers,
over the past 10 years,
we have worked so hard
and made money in danger.
We don't need to live like this anymore.
In the next 10 years,
I hope we can be safe and enjoy our lives.
-Okay. -Okay.
Toast to our brother!
Toast to our brother.
The weather in Jinghai
changes so quickly.
Where is Liu?
I didn't ask him to come.
I asked him to go back home.
Let me send you home. Let's go.
Get me a taxi.
Okay, I'll get you a taxi.
Brother.
10 years ago,
you told us to start a company
right here.
Time flies.
But today, you drank much less
than 10 years ago.
Yes.
I have contacted a
friend in Southeast Asia.
What does your friend do?
Tourism.
We can leave at any time.
Is that An Xin?
You go back.
I'll go with you.
He's here for me.
Okay, take care.
Excuse me.
I want the same as him.
Okay.
Eat mine. I haven't eaten it.
Then I don't need it.
Okay.
I'd been drinking all night,
without eating anything.
I'm starving.
Are you here for me?
No.
Then why are you here?
You didn't come in.
I'm here to see what rice noodles with beef looks like.
When I was in the Criminal Police Unit,
Li Xiang was busy with his work.
Zhang Biao didn't like me.
So I prefer to work
with my disciples.
You know one of my disciples,
Lu Han.
The kid who was
sitting by the window, right?
He likes this.
I can't get used to it.
How could a living person
disappear for nearly 7 years?
Where did he go?
He was probably dead.
Do you think it's possible that
he's not dead
and is hiding somewhere?
He may be waiting for the right time
to jump out and give us a surprise.
He's not as naughty as you.
The last case he took over was
228 shooting case.
You know it, right?
I have some recollection of it.
Some recollection?
The victim was your colleague,
Wang Li.
Which one?
From the Power Supply Bureau.
Wang Li from your company.
The Deputy Chief Engineer.
He competed with you for the
Deputy Director.
I was the Director of
Human Resources at that time.
He was transferred back to his hometown,
so I became the Deputy Director.
Do you think if he hadn't been transferred
and became the Deputy Director,
then he would disappear
like Lu?
Are you drunk?
Are you suspecting me?
We are old comrades and brothers.
It's normal for us to talk about some old cases.
Any problem?
You think too much.
Speaking of the case of
Wang Li and Lu Han,
I did
heard about it.
But I only heard about it.
It had nothing to do with you?
No.
You know nothing?
No.
You'd never been involved?
Never.
Then swear to your police badge.
I'm not a cop.
I don't have a badge.
Come on, to your heart then.
You swear. Come on.
I swear,
I didn't know anything about it
and had never been involved.
I trust you.
Bye.
How much is it?
I'll pay the bill.
You treat me
on your own or on behalf of the special investigation team?
On my own.
Let's see who pays next time.
Why have you never
brought your wife
and daughter here?
My daughter is little
and shy.
Children should walk out of home
and see the world.
They won't be nervous
after getting used to it.
I heard from their kindergarten teacher that
she was also shy in her class.
She's always alone, right?
Yes.
Have you heard that
a Deputy Chief Engineer
will be transferred to
your company soon?
Do you know what they said?
Zhao Lidong
wants this person
to compete with you for the Deputy Director.
You know?
I heard it.
But I also heard that
his working ability is not that outstanding,
and his subordinates are not that allegiant.
For personnel appointments,
neither working ability nor what the subordinates are thinking
is the most important thing.
The point is
the decision of the superiors.
Zhao Lidong has maintained a good relationship
with the higher-ups.
I guess the result
is hard to change.
It doesn't matter if we can
change the higher-ups.
Think about it.
If he gives up the election
by himself,
aren't you the only candidate left?
I don't think it's necessary.
Don't worry.
Everything will be okay.
Come on, congratulations on your appointment
as the Deputy Director of the Power Supply Bureau.
The special investigation team talked to you?
What did you say?
Nothing important.
I just said something
about Gao Qiqiang.
What about the leader?
A-About the leader
I just mentioned a little
A little what?
Just some conversations,
meals,
and Tan Siyan.
You mentioned Tan Siyan?
The point is,
if I didn't say anything useful,
the special investigation team wouldn't believe me.
In that case, I should thank you
on behalf of the leader.
You are welcome.
Please ask the leader for me.
If we defeat Gao Qiqiang,
can I go back to work in Jinghai?
You can ask the leader yourself.
Help!
Help!
It's useless to shout.
There are only the two of us here.
What are you doing?
I'm working for the leader.
That's right.
He's our leader.
If our leader needs help,
we must do our best to help him.
But I said nothing!
Nothing?
You mentioned Tan Siyan.
You said nothing?
Our leader wants to defeat Gao Qiqiang.
Why don't you make a contribution?
If you're killed just after
the special investigation team
asked you something about Gao Qiqiang
Think about it.
Who will they suspect?
Help!
There's a boat parked ahead.
I guess it's someone digging the sand in secret again.
Go check it.
Okay.
Why didn't you turn on the lights?
To save electricity.
Turn on the light.
Let's go.
Dad.
Where is Dou?
She is reviewing her homework
with Yang Jian.
Yang Jian is really
a family-oriented good man.
He's always taken
care of our family.
You're back, Dad!
We're back.
Let me get you some slippers.
Dad has been
staying with mom in the hospital these days.
He stayed up all night.
I don't know what he's thinking.
It must be hard for an old man like him.
You have to persuade him.
That's impossible.
What soup are you making?
Lily bulb soup with pork and fish slices.
It took me a whole morning.
It's good for the his health.
Yu.
Dad.
Yang Jian.
Come here.
What's the matter?
Dad.
Yu, I want to talk to Yang Jian.
You go back first.
There are only three of us in this room.
Why must you keep it from me?
It's okay.
It's almost time.
Go pick up our daughter.
Hurry up.
I-I'll get the food ready.
Bye, Dad.
Dad, please wait a minute.
Have some soup.
Yang Jian,
have a seat.
The guidance team of Xu Zhong
and An Xin's special investigation team
are watching the Power Supply Bureau.
Do you know that?
I heard some rumors
about you and Gao Qiqiang.
I'd never asked you in person.
It's just the two of us today.
Tell me the truth.
Look at me.
Tell me the truth,
then I can think about how to save you.
I know that
Ma Tao has embezzled a lot.
I've also guessed that
you're in touch with Gao Qiqiang.
But I never thought
you would collude with him so early
and get trapped so deeply.
I'm a businessman.
I need a good helper.
You know,
Gao Qiqiang is a capable man.
The more capable he is, the more you should stay away from him.
Don't you know that?
People like him will risk anything.
If something goes wrong,
it will be a big problem.
Did you participate in
the 228 shooting case?
I know nothing about it
and I didn't participate in it.
What about Lu Han's disappearance?
It has nothing
to do with me.
he always has
his guard up.
He neither tells me what he will do
nor leaves any evidence.
Even if there's something about business,
we can only contact
Tang Xiaohu.
He won't show up.
He hides himself very well.
That's good if you didn't get involved.
At least you have some conscience.
How much does Yu know?
She
I
I haven't told her anything.
But I think
she can guess a part of it.
I'll tell her.
You have to be responsible for your mistakes.
Dad,
do I still have a chance to make it up to them?
Come in.
You're back.
Bad news.
Wang Li is missing.
He went missing from his neighborhood.
The surveillance cameras didn't capture
any useful clues.
Experts from the Provincial Department of Public Security
are on the way to the scene.
What do you think?
At least,
it can't be Gao Qiqiang who did it.
Why?
Because if Wang Li
did have some evidence
of the crime committed by Gao Qiqiang,
he won't wait
till today.
So the only reason is
Someone wants to
mess with the situation in Jinghai.
If that's the case,
we can't be disturbed.
We should get out of the mess
and continue to check the power system.
One more thing.
Meng Dehai
Yang Jian.
He has been active recently.
His relationship with Meng Dehai
But we can't rule out
I guessed it.
This is
the last thing I want to see.
If you feel uncomfortable,
you can stay out of this.
No.
The special guidance team
won't give you a negative review.
Have you found
a suitable candidate?
If not, I'm the most suitable one.
He is my uncle.
He watched me grow up.
So I know him well.
He is a very
proud person.
But he's not a bad person by nature.
If we must face
this consequence,
I'm the most suitable person to deal with it.
You're so immoral.
You know I have to pay
every time we eat.
I told you we could eat some noodles.
Why do you have to come somewhere like this?
You can't eat without a nice environment?
I have a family to feed.
Do you have a family?
I will.
Have a taste.
The stick rice with chicken here
is the best.
Come on.
It's rare that you treat me to dinner.
Of course, I have to choose
my favorite restaurant.
Wang Li is missing.
Who is Wang Li?
The one who worked in the Power Supply Company.
The Deputy Chief Engineer, Wang Li.
It has nothing to do with me.
Come on.
Swallow the thing in your mouth.
Look at me and say it again.
Wang Li's disappearance
has nothing to do with me.
Just as I thought.
Now, I'm surrounded by enemies.
Anything that happens
in Jinghai will be
blamed on me.
It seems as if
after killing me,
you can settle all the cases.
You're
a cop who knows right from wrong.
Don't let them
lead your way.
You don't have to tell me
what I should do.
And you don't need to
clear your name in such a hurry.
If you want to ask me about something else,
then I can talk to you.
But I really don't know anything
about Wang Li.
Qiang, Lan is here.
Right?
There's one more thing.
I feel strange recently.
-Your province -Brother.
Let's talk later.
I thought that since you invited me to dinner,
I might as well bring Lan here.
Seriously,
it's been over 20 years since
the last time the three of us
sat down together.
Come on.
An Xin,
let's have a toast.
Come on.
Here.
Be it the previous Construction Engineering Group
or the current Qiangsheng Group,
Lan has never worked
in my company.
To put it simply.
You, Lan
and me,
we'd better treat each other separately.
You two
are not young anymore.
-I -Let me finish.
If my brother-in-law
is An Xin
Brother.
I'd love to see that.
I have a meeting.
Go on with your meal.
I've already
I've already paid the bill.
If you order something later, let him pay.
Brother.
Enjoy your dinner.
Well
I also need to go back
If you
really don't like her,
just tell her today.
She has been waiting for you for 20 years.
Do me a favor.
Enjoy your dinner.
M-My brother is always like that.
He called me many times.
I hope we don't bother you.
I'm off work.
That's good.
Why didn't you
come to the hospital for your injury recently?
It doesn't hurt anymore?
My arm
Even the doctors can't cure it.
You should take your medicine on time.
It won't work even if I take the medicine.
You have to hang in there.
It won't work even if I hang in there.
Maybe
I'm not the one who can cure you.
Recently,
our hospital
is organizing a medical team
to help patients in Africa.
I plan to sign up.
Good.
They said
I can take one of my family members to go with me.
Tell me when you'll leave
after you decide and sign up.
I'll drive you to the airport
that day.
Gao Qiqiang.
Answer it.
Who is it?
Hello, Secretary Wang.
I'm Gao Qiqiang.
I have something
about work to report
to Mayor Zhao.
Could you please
arrange me to see him?
You know,
Mayor Zhao is very busy recently.
You have to make an appointment first
if you want to report something to him.
You have to wait until the Standing Committee Conference next month.
I'm afraid it'll be too late.
I can pass your words to him.
Here's the thing.
I guess you know that
An Xin from the Criminal Police Unit
is now transferred to a special investigation team
of the guidance team.
He's been keeping an eye
on me recently.
For the sake of that
I've done a lot
for Mayor Zhao,
I wonder if he could
give me a hand.
Mr. Gao,
you're not the only one
who have contributed to Jinghai.
So don't take yourself too seriously.
Nobody else knows about Tan Silyan.
But I do.
We talked a lot.
He told me many things.
For example, the recorder.
Mr. Gao,
we don't want
to make a big deal out of it.
Well
Jinghai is not safe now.
How about you develope in somewhere else?
All of us will be happy.
You mean
You want me to leave Jinghai, right?
This is the best way.
Then, please
tell Mayor Zhao,
I, Gao Qiqiang,
was born and raised in Jinghai.
I'm not going anywhere.
I can't keep him alive anymore.
Xiaohu,
I just turned
against Zhao Lidong
and his men.
Sooner or later.
Yang Jian and Jinghai Electric Power Industrial Company
will be done soon.
How is our preparation now?
Our accounts
are pretty clear now.
There are a dozen small projects.
I think
we can let the project manager
and accountants take the blame.
They'll be in prison for no more than 3 to 5 years.
And also,
Yang Jian and Ma Tao.
Don't contact them recently.
I have a feeling that
something will happen
to them soon.
Brother Qiang,
I heard
Ma Tao has a gun.
That's great.
That's great if he has a gun.
Just let him cause some trouble.
The bigger the trouble, the better.
Manager Ma.
Well done.
You're getting better
at this now.
You even made them into milk tea.
I swear I'm clean now.
All my urine tests are negative
these years.
Whether you're clean or not
has nothing to do with me.
I won't arrest you.
Well,
I just don't understand
You don't have to.
Don't ask.
-Hello. -Hello.
We're the special investigation team.
Please cooperate with our investigation.