The Knockout (2023) s01e38 Episode Script
Episode 38
[The Knockout]
[Episode 38]
Do you think
I will harm you?
You
were brainwashed by An Xin.
He has been looking for
evidence of crimes against me these years.
He can't find any,
so he sowed discord
between me and my family.
This is his trick, you know?
You played more tricks.
No matter how many tricks I played,
I did so for our family
and for you.
When I was little, you liked telling me
the story of the boy who cried wolf.
Now to me,
you are just like
that little liar.
So many things are happening around me.
Which of them are truths,
which of them are lies,
I can't tell.
Do you know
why I have kept everything
from you?
Do you remember
when Qisheng graduated from college,
I told him
to stay out of my business.
I told him to back off.
He didn't listen. What happened?
I want to know everything.
Okay.
Ask me whatever you want to know.
I'll only give you the truth.
Do you really want to kill Xiaochen?
Yes.
These years,
I've hated his guts every day.
What did he do
to make you hate him so much?
Have you heard of
228 shooting case?
It caused quite a stir in Jinghai.
Gao Xiaochen did it.
That shot he fired
almost destroyed all of us.
[2021]
[2014]
That man is called Wang Li.
Not a local here.
Now,
with Zhao Lidong backing him up, neither the carrot
nor the stick works for him.
He just needs
to be taught a lesson.
We should keep it quiet.
This is the plan.
Select several men…
Xiaohu.
Find two trustworthy guys
to get it done.
Madam doesn't allow us to kill.
Who do you take orders from, her or Brother Qiang?
Hey.
Is that Wang Li?
Who is Wang Li?
-I never heard of that name. -You're home?
Yeah, I am.
You didn't go out?
No. I'm waiting for my friend.
I'll go out later.
Do something serious.
Stop fiddling around.
I know. You're nagging like my mom.
We gotta go.
We're leaving.
Bye. See you around.
Thai.
Did you ask your dad
about the car I mentioned?
Find me a black one.
That's expensive, Chen.
You're sure you want it?
My mom agreed to let me change my car.
Find it for me.
I can lend it to you for a few days.
Really?
Your gun.
I wanna borrow it.
Why do you need my gun?
It's none of your business.
It's not a true gun anyway.
The blanks can't cause fatal harm.
Give it to me.
Take it.
Car.
You have my word.
Ask your dad for me.
Wang Li.
That thing
had nothing
to do with him.
But in the end,
he caused me so much trouble.
He had no idea
how serious the consequence of shooting
in downtown Jinghai would be.
So in the end,
you used the money to save his ass.
In this world,
some people can't be tempted by money.
For example, An Xin,
and his disciple, Lu Han.
Your sister-in-law
came up with a brilliant idea to solve that matter.
She found a repairman
to strip down
Gao Xiaochen's motorcycle.
But Lu Han
was like a fly.
He kept buzzing around.
It was impossible to get rid of him.
Did you kill Lu Han
No.
I promised your sister-in-law three things.
The second thing is no killing.
What happened next?
After that,
that jinx
Jiang Tian showed up.
[2021]
[2014]
Mr. Gao.
A small gift from Hong Kong.
[Hong Kong Meixin]
Try it.
Thank you.
Mr. Jiang.
Hong Kong is a prosperous city.
Why did you suddenly
come to do business in the Chinese mainland?
Hong Kong
is too small.
Expanding my business there is hard.
So,
I came to Jinghai
to try my luck.
I'll be grateful if I can have your support.
Sure.
I've been staying
in Jinghai for a long time.
I'm where I am today
thanks to the people around me.
There are many opportunities
in Jinghai.
As long as you follow the rules,
you can make money.
The rules in question
are rules of the law
or rules made by you?
Is there any difference?
Mr. Gao,
there may be some misunderstandings.
I'm not here
to be your minion.
I'm here
to be your partner.
You may have misunderstood
my words too.
No one in Jinghai
would ever
ask me to play fair.
That's how things work here.
Do you recognize
this watch?
No.
Its owner
is Lu Han.
Officer Lu Han.
This is
the only thing he left in this world.
I know.
Lu Han
caused you a lot of trouble.
I did away with him for you.
Is this gift enough
to make us partners?
Do you know
it's a serious crime to harm a policeman
in the Chinese mainland?
It doesn't matter.
There's no evidence.
They can't catch me.
Mr. Gao,
if I want someone to die,
he dies.
The police can't find any evidence
against me.
Am I right in thinking
that you're threatening me?
No, no, no.
I know you love your wife.
So,
you put down your sword
and become a saint.
But a tiger without fangs
is not a tiger.
You don't dare to kill now.
I can kill for you.
I promised my wife
to put down the sword.
But my wife also said
if someone
pushes me too hard,
I can draw my sword.
Besides, Mr. Jiang,
I guess you were not
born and raised in Hong Kong.
So please
don't speak to me
in that accent again.
Take your gift
and get out of my room.
Mr. Gao.
Calm down.
If you don't like this gift,
I'll bring you mooncakes next time.
By the way,
I'm from Hunan Province.
I helped Yang Jian
become the Deputy Director.
That's why Zhao Lidong
hates me so much.
During that time,
Jiang Tian
was hellbent on replacing me.
He sucked up to Zhao Lidong,
and Zhao Lidong helped him a lot.
I didn't want to fall out with them,
so I didn't do anything.
As a result, Jiang Tian stole away
many projects from me.
You hate Xiaochen
just because he caused you
to be on bad terms with those guys?
No.
Then why?
I didn't tell you much about
the car accident
that killed your sister-in-law, right?
If it weren't for Xiaochen,
Shuting wouldn't have died.
[2021]
[2015]
-Wang. -Boss.
Congratulations in advance.
On what?
You
nailed it today
in winning the project on Couple Street.
That's why I said congratulations.
Knock it off, Wang.
It's not decided yet.
Don't say that.
No one dares to steal it from you.
That project is already in your pocket.
Thank you.
Keep it quiet.
Brother Qiang.
I have something to tell you.
Tell me here. It's okay.
Wang is not an outsider.
The bidding is over. Someone else won.
Which company?
Shahai Group, Jiang Tian.
It's just a project.
Who won the bidding doesn't matter.
Later,
when Director Zhang of the Construction Committee comes,
you invite him to drink.
Of course.
Director Zhang is with Jiang Tian.
So are other officials.
What about other Directors?
They are all with Jiang Tian.
Brother Qiang, look.
Zhao Lidong texted me
[Secretary Wang: Mr. Wang, Mayor Zhao invites you to Jiang Tian's celebration party.]
and invites me to the celebration party.
How is it possible?
It's not like I will go there.
Wang, my brother, thank you.
You're welcome.
Mr. Gao.
Mayor Zhao asked me
to attend his celebration party.
Zhang.
What do you think?
I have to go.
Then go ahead.
OK.
Brother Qiang,
I think I should go too.
Suit yourself.
Okay.
Mom, what's going on?
Everything is fine. It's none of your business.
Sorry, I have to go.
Bye.
Who dares to leave?
This is my house. You can't come
and go as you please.
Gao Xiaochen, behave yourself.
Open the door.
Let the guests out.
Do you hear me?
I'm sorry.
My son is spoiled.
Thank you.
-Take care. -Thank you.
See you next time.
Mom.
Who the hell is Jiang Tian?
You're afraid of him. I'm not!
What are you going to do?
Beat his ass!
Stop!
Think before you jump!
Go back to your room.
One.
Two.
Take Xiaochen away. Go.
Let's play video games.
I stayed my hand as you said
and this is what I got.
It's just a project.
Just let him have it.
It's not just about the project.
It's about our dignity.
Be mature.
Don't be so thin-skinned.
No matter how hard Jiang Tian tries,
he'll never be in your league.
You don't understand
what I am thinking at all.
Gao Qiqiang, what are you talking about?
I said,
Xiaochen was right just now.
I should take Jiang Tian down!
Do you know how dangerous it is?
Can't you see how reckless
Xiaochen is now?
He learned that from you!
You're his father. Make an example for him.
I've let Zhao Lidong
walk all over me these years.
I've had enough of it.
Zhao Lidong gets to walk all over you
because his position
is higher than yours.
Admit it, Gao.
You can't change that.
Zhao Lidong just
helped Jiang Tian get a project.
Even if he were given ten more,
Jiang Tian
wouldn't have
a tenth of the influence you have.
Jiang Tian is nothing
compared to me.
Right.
Hello, Director Chen.
Where are you?
Go out with your brother.
Okay.
I'll go now.
Don't let him drink too much.
Okay.
Gao.
The gifts are in the trunk.
Pick one.
I'll go clean the yard.
No need.
Let's continue to have fun.
Where's Xiaochen?
He was here just now.
He must still be angry with me.
Gao Xiaochen.
Are you still angry?
Madam.
Xiaochen went out.
Where did he go?
I saw him
getting in a taxi.
He said he was going to
a place called
Shengshi Community.
Okay, I got it.
Madam,
did she just say Shengshi Community?
I think so. Why?
If I remember correctly,
Jiang Tian lives there.
Has he really gone after him?
I'll go and check it out.
Wait.
Where is Jiang Tian now?
He should still be at the celebration party.
We still have time.
Listen.
Xiaochen fears no one but me.
I'll go find him.
You drive a car
to catch up with your brother.
Don't let your brother
-know about it. -Okay.
-Hurry up. -Okay.
Ms. Li, give me
my blue suit.
Come, Yao.
Before we come back,
don't open the door for anyone.
I'll call you
before I come back.
Okay.
Gao Xiaochen!
Come out!
Listen, Gao Xiaochen.
Go home with me now,
or never go home.
I'll count to three.
One.
Two.
Mom.
Why are you dressed like this?
Have you watched too many crime films?
Give it to me.
Give it to me!
No.
You…
Give it to me.
Go home first.
Gao Xiaochen.
Tell me.
How much more trouble do you plan to make?
Today is a big day.
I can't stand it.
It's none of your business.
You're an adult.
Can't you use your brain
before you make decisions?
If you really did something to him,
the police
would soon find you.
I didn't think that much.
I just wanted
to defend the dignity of the Gao family.
Dignity?
What you need more
is sanity!
I'm tired of
being on tenterhooks.
That's why I don't want you
to live like this.
I tried my best to get you in the clear,
but you're desperate
to get yourself in danger.
What do you want?
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
I want nothing.
What did you say?
Nothing.
Mom!
Sister-in-law.
Save my mom! Save my mom!
Sister-in-law!
Xiaochen, come.
Go away.
Listen to me. Go.
Go away.
Go away!
Xiaochen.
-Get away. -XiaoChen.
Brother Qiang.
Brother Qiang.
Let her go.
Mom!
Xiaolong!
Kill them!
Sorry.
You want me dead.
I have to be careful.
Please take off your jacket.
No need.
Get out.
Hi, Mr. Gao.
Mr. Gao.
Mr. Gao comes here alone.
It says enough about his sincerity.
Let's sit down
and calmly
talk about this matter.
Gao.
I played no part in the accident
that took your wife.
The police have confirmed
that it was an accident.
In terms of this matter,
Mayor Zhao will not side with anyone.
That's for sure.
However,
Jiang Tian is the representative
of the investors in public projects.
He is very important
to the future development of Jinghai.
Before you find evidence,
you have to leave him alone.
Mayor Zhao has decided
to return the project
on Couple Street to you.
Also,
the tricks you played
with Meng Dehai and Yang Jian
will not be held accountable.
This
is all I can do for you.
If I find out
that you caused my wife's death…
I'll be at your mercy.
If it were true,
we wouldn't interfere.
That's right. Harmony brings wealth.
Waiter.
Serve the wine.
Drink and let the past be gone.
Are you crazy?
Do you think I will believe you?
Gao Qiqiang.
You are pointing the gun
at a Member of the CPPCC.
Gao Qiqiang.
For a woman,
you put the whole Qiangsheng Group at stake.
Is it worth it?
Put down the gun.
Jiang Tian.
This bullet
is a gift from me.
From now on,
whenever you see me in Jinghai,
tuck your tail between your legs.
[Marquis]
Brother Qiang, I'll be at your service from now on.
Did you receive
the transfer last night?
Yes.
Thank you, Brother Qiang.
Tell me.
Why would I
use someone
who betrayed his boss
for money?
Bye.
Boss.
I've been investigating
who killed Shuting these years.
I found nothing.
Perhaps it was really an accident.
I hope so.
Brother.
Maybe you and Xiaochen
are not destined to be father and son.
Let me take him away.
Separating
is good for both of you.
Don't you always
want me to leave Jinghai?
I can leave,
but I need to take Xiaochen with me.
For now,
we have arrested
almost all the members
of the gang led by Jiang Tian.
According to their confessions,
Jiang Tian has a trusted underling
from his hometown. The guy is called
Guo Shanfeng.
He's in charge of dirty work.
Is this person's information
included in our database?
No.
We're not sure
whether Guo Shanfeng is a real name
or a cold name.
The communication
between him and Jiang Tian was one-way.
Few people have seen
this man in the flesh.
According to the statements we have,
Lu Han and Wang Li's disappearances
are very likely related to this person.
Now that Jiang Tian is dead,
the man in question
may take revenge on the Gao family.
The fish-gun killer
in Huaqiao Village
is probably him.
Sir.
I just received a letter
on the complaint platform.
It's for you.
[To Mr. Xu Zhong, leader of the guidance team]
How did you get the gun?
Madam.
Xiaochen said he wanted it just for fun.
I didn't know
this would happen.
I'll deal with the gun.
Drive Xiaochen's motorcycle back.
Strip it down
when everyone in the store is off work.
Don't let anyone see you do it.
Understand?
23:34,
February 28,
Is this the day
when the shooting case happened?
It should be the day
when 228 shooting case happened.
Rats start leaving the sinking ship.
Bit by bit,
all the evidence came to light.
After you came back,
they've realized
they are doomed
and start falling apart.
Now we have the evidence.
Control Gao Xiaochen immediately.
Yes.
Gao Xiaochen.
Please come with us.
Where are you taking him?
We have evidence
showing that he's involved in 228 shooting case.
We need to take him with us
for further investigation.
What are you doing?
We're on duty.
We don't want to use force.
Get out of the way.
Move!
Aunt.
I know what to do.
Gao Qiqiang pushed me too hard.
I won't do anything for his sake,
but I'll look out for you and Yao.
I'll go by myself.
Officer.
his wound
hasn't healed yet.
The dressing needs to be changed every day.
Thank you.
Don't worry.
We will take care of him
and keep him safe.
Let's go.
Hello?
Brother.
Xiaochen was taken away.
Brother.
Brother, are you listening?
Lan.
Do you still have the flight ticket?
You go abroad first.
After you leave,
I'll have no worries.
Brother,
turn yourself in. I'll go with you.
Is the one on the left you?
I can't see clearly.
Gao Xiaochen.
Liu Thai from the repair store
is being questioned in the next room.
I hope you can answer
our questions honestly.
February 28,
2014,
what did you do that day?
Officer.
It's so long ago.
I don't remember.
Where did you get this video?
It's not your concern.
Answer our questions.
Someone back home betrayed us.
30 gas cards.
60 shopping cards
from different malls in total.
Li Xiang
left them to me.
He left these things to you
before he died?
Yes.
Why didn't you take them out until now?
In the letter he gave me,
he mentioned someone
who used to work
in Municipal Government
Research Office.
His name is Tan Siyan.
He said Tan Siyan
knew about many things too.
Tan Siyan went missing.
He went missing in 2006.
Around 2005,
Tan Siyan sent several reports
to the provincial government.
However,
he received no reply.
So think about it.
Wouldn't it be too risky
to tell you about this
when you just arrived?
If Gao Qiqiang's protector
is Zhao Lidong,
who is the protector
of Zhao Lidong?
So you've been on your guard against us
since the very beginning?
Sorry.
Actually,
it's hard for people in our positions
to make friends,
because most people
don't dare talk to us.
They're afraid that something they say
will become evidence against them in the future.
All our friends
have become ordinary colleagues.
I feel helpless, but this is my job.
Whether it's colleagues,
seniors, or friends,
as long as they're suspicious,
we will look into them.
I know
you trust me now.
I trust you as well.
So at this time,
I'm willing to give these things to you.
More importantly,
this war
is at a critical moment now.
It's time to bring the truth
to light.
What do you think
we should do next?
Tan Siyan went missing in 2006.
In the three years after that,
someone kept filing police reports
about Tan Siyan's disappearance.
The someone is called Tan Bing.
He's Tan Siyan's father.
Since 2009,
no reports have been
received again?
No.
It's said that Tan Bing
got a mental problem
and was almost sent to an asylum.
He's been recuperating at home since then.
Can we find Tan Bing?
If we can,
we'll start the investigation right away.
This person,
is now,
at this very moment,
waiting for you
in the reception room downstairs.
Finding the body of Tan Siyan
is the key point of this case.
So we hope
all departments
in Jinghai can work together.
The place where he disappeared,
the highway of Qinghua District,
will be closed down for digging.
I wonder if you have
any suggestions or objections?
Mr. Xu,
we will do our best
to cooperate with the investigation,
but the highway in question
is a provincial road.
I'm afraid it's difficult
to close it down immediately.
Yes, Mr. Xu.
Is there another way
to conduct the investigation?
If that's what must be done,
we'll get it done no matter what.
I disagree.
We have run
a strict acceptance review on that highway.
The decision you leaders made on a whim
would greatly
affect the work of us grassroots workers.
This will harm
the city image of Jinghai.
So many years have passed.
Digging the highway in search of a body now
not only is a disgrace
but also can cause our people
to lose trust in the government.
Right. The traffic
is also a big problem.
That highway is a main road.
Closing it
is like
cutting an arm of Jinghai.
As a result,
the income of companies and the people
will both greatly decrease.
Calm down.
Mr. Xu, Mr. ji.
As you can see,
since you came to Jinghai,
we have
cooperated with
all your investigations.
But this highway
involves
too many matters.
It's a provincial road after all.
How about this?
You
talk to the leaders
in the provincial government first
to see what the higher-ups think about it.
We've already reported it
to the Provincial Party Committee
and are now
waiting for the response.
We invited you here
in the hope
that all departments in Jinghai
can plan in advance
to reduce the negative impact
of closing the highway
to the minimum.
Great.
Let's wait for the response
from the provincial government first.
If they
have no objections either,
we can cooperate with you
without worries.
Yes.
Okay. You can go.
Close the door.
What's your name?
Boss, my name is Huang Cuicui.
It's a nice name.
How old are you?
22 years old.
You don't look that old.
You look much younger.
Your skin is so good.
[Secretary He]
Sir,
this recording is pretty clear, right?
What do you mean
by playing it to me?
It's been 20 years.
No matter how hard it has been,
I never let this recording appear in the world again.
But now we can't keep
Tan Siyan's death a secret anymore.
Once they start digging the highway in Qinghua District,
I won't be the only one
who will be dragged down.
What do you want?
Ask Xu Zhong back.
The recording
will be yours.
You have the nerve
to defy even me now?
I told you to focus on the big picture.
Why do you want
to dig the highway?
Well,
if we can find the body,
we can prove
that Qiangsheng Group committed crimes.
How can you believe
[Xu Zhong]
a mental patient?
The hospital has
examined Tan Bing's condition.
He has no mental problems.
It's just a groundless rumor.
If you insist on doing that,
others will doubt
your ability.
It'll cramp your progress.
You're worried that it will cramp your progress, right?
How could you say that to me?
Sorry. Sorry.
Sir, I think
that father
has gone through so much
in the past decade
in search of his lost son.
Maybe this son
was murdered for what he knew
and buried under the highway.
I don't think there's anything
more important than this.
Xu Zhong,
I promoted you
to your position today.
Right.
I'm grateful for your trust.
But I think,
at this point,
there's no turning back.
You listen to me.
As long as I'm in this position,
you're not allowed to dig the highway!
Wait.
[Episode 38]
Do you think
I will harm you?
You
were brainwashed by An Xin.
He has been looking for
evidence of crimes against me these years.
He can't find any,
so he sowed discord
between me and my family.
This is his trick, you know?
You played more tricks.
No matter how many tricks I played,
I did so for our family
and for you.
When I was little, you liked telling me
the story of the boy who cried wolf.
Now to me,
you are just like
that little liar.
So many things are happening around me.
Which of them are truths,
which of them are lies,
I can't tell.
Do you know
why I have kept everything
from you?
Do you remember
when Qisheng graduated from college,
I told him
to stay out of my business.
I told him to back off.
He didn't listen. What happened?
I want to know everything.
Okay.
Ask me whatever you want to know.
I'll only give you the truth.
Do you really want to kill Xiaochen?
Yes.
These years,
I've hated his guts every day.
What did he do
to make you hate him so much?
Have you heard of
228 shooting case?
It caused quite a stir in Jinghai.
Gao Xiaochen did it.
That shot he fired
almost destroyed all of us.
[2021]
[2014]
That man is called Wang Li.
Not a local here.
Now,
with Zhao Lidong backing him up, neither the carrot
nor the stick works for him.
He just needs
to be taught a lesson.
We should keep it quiet.
This is the plan.
Select several men…
Xiaohu.
Find two trustworthy guys
to get it done.
Madam doesn't allow us to kill.
Who do you take orders from, her or Brother Qiang?
Hey.
Is that Wang Li?
Who is Wang Li?
-I never heard of that name. -You're home?
Yeah, I am.
You didn't go out?
No. I'm waiting for my friend.
I'll go out later.
Do something serious.
Stop fiddling around.
I know. You're nagging like my mom.
We gotta go.
We're leaving.
Bye. See you around.
Thai.
Did you ask your dad
about the car I mentioned?
Find me a black one.
That's expensive, Chen.
You're sure you want it?
My mom agreed to let me change my car.
Find it for me.
I can lend it to you for a few days.
Really?
Your gun.
I wanna borrow it.
Why do you need my gun?
It's none of your business.
It's not a true gun anyway.
The blanks can't cause fatal harm.
Give it to me.
Take it.
Car.
You have my word.
Ask your dad for me.
Wang Li.
That thing
had nothing
to do with him.
But in the end,
he caused me so much trouble.
He had no idea
how serious the consequence of shooting
in downtown Jinghai would be.
So in the end,
you used the money to save his ass.
In this world,
some people can't be tempted by money.
For example, An Xin,
and his disciple, Lu Han.
Your sister-in-law
came up with a brilliant idea to solve that matter.
She found a repairman
to strip down
Gao Xiaochen's motorcycle.
But Lu Han
was like a fly.
He kept buzzing around.
It was impossible to get rid of him.
Did you kill Lu Han
No.
I promised your sister-in-law three things.
The second thing is no killing.
What happened next?
After that,
that jinx
Jiang Tian showed up.
[2021]
[2014]
Mr. Gao.
A small gift from Hong Kong.
[Hong Kong Meixin]
Try it.
Thank you.
Mr. Jiang.
Hong Kong is a prosperous city.
Why did you suddenly
come to do business in the Chinese mainland?
Hong Kong
is too small.
Expanding my business there is hard.
So,
I came to Jinghai
to try my luck.
I'll be grateful if I can have your support.
Sure.
I've been staying
in Jinghai for a long time.
I'm where I am today
thanks to the people around me.
There are many opportunities
in Jinghai.
As long as you follow the rules,
you can make money.
The rules in question
are rules of the law
or rules made by you?
Is there any difference?
Mr. Gao,
there may be some misunderstandings.
I'm not here
to be your minion.
I'm here
to be your partner.
You may have misunderstood
my words too.
No one in Jinghai
would ever
ask me to play fair.
That's how things work here.
Do you recognize
this watch?
No.
Its owner
is Lu Han.
Officer Lu Han.
This is
the only thing he left in this world.
I know.
Lu Han
caused you a lot of trouble.
I did away with him for you.
Is this gift enough
to make us partners?
Do you know
it's a serious crime to harm a policeman
in the Chinese mainland?
It doesn't matter.
There's no evidence.
They can't catch me.
Mr. Gao,
if I want someone to die,
he dies.
The police can't find any evidence
against me.
Am I right in thinking
that you're threatening me?
No, no, no.
I know you love your wife.
So,
you put down your sword
and become a saint.
But a tiger without fangs
is not a tiger.
You don't dare to kill now.
I can kill for you.
I promised my wife
to put down the sword.
But my wife also said
if someone
pushes me too hard,
I can draw my sword.
Besides, Mr. Jiang,
I guess you were not
born and raised in Hong Kong.
So please
don't speak to me
in that accent again.
Take your gift
and get out of my room.
Mr. Gao.
Calm down.
If you don't like this gift,
I'll bring you mooncakes next time.
By the way,
I'm from Hunan Province.
I helped Yang Jian
become the Deputy Director.
That's why Zhao Lidong
hates me so much.
During that time,
Jiang Tian
was hellbent on replacing me.
He sucked up to Zhao Lidong,
and Zhao Lidong helped him a lot.
I didn't want to fall out with them,
so I didn't do anything.
As a result, Jiang Tian stole away
many projects from me.
You hate Xiaochen
just because he caused you
to be on bad terms with those guys?
No.
Then why?
I didn't tell you much about
the car accident
that killed your sister-in-law, right?
If it weren't for Xiaochen,
Shuting wouldn't have died.
[2021]
[2015]
-Wang. -Boss.
Congratulations in advance.
On what?
You
nailed it today
in winning the project on Couple Street.
That's why I said congratulations.
Knock it off, Wang.
It's not decided yet.
Don't say that.
No one dares to steal it from you.
That project is already in your pocket.
Thank you.
Keep it quiet.
Brother Qiang.
I have something to tell you.
Tell me here. It's okay.
Wang is not an outsider.
The bidding is over. Someone else won.
Which company?
Shahai Group, Jiang Tian.
It's just a project.
Who won the bidding doesn't matter.
Later,
when Director Zhang of the Construction Committee comes,
you invite him to drink.
Of course.
Director Zhang is with Jiang Tian.
So are other officials.
What about other Directors?
They are all with Jiang Tian.
Brother Qiang, look.
Zhao Lidong texted me
[Secretary Wang: Mr. Wang, Mayor Zhao invites you to Jiang Tian's celebration party.]
and invites me to the celebration party.
How is it possible?
It's not like I will go there.
Wang, my brother, thank you.
You're welcome.
Mr. Gao.
Mayor Zhao asked me
to attend his celebration party.
Zhang.
What do you think?
I have to go.
Then go ahead.
OK.
Brother Qiang,
I think I should go too.
Suit yourself.
Okay.
Mom, what's going on?
Everything is fine. It's none of your business.
Sorry, I have to go.
Bye.
Who dares to leave?
This is my house. You can't come
and go as you please.
Gao Xiaochen, behave yourself.
Open the door.
Let the guests out.
Do you hear me?
I'm sorry.
My son is spoiled.
Thank you.
-Take care. -Thank you.
See you next time.
Mom.
Who the hell is Jiang Tian?
You're afraid of him. I'm not!
What are you going to do?
Beat his ass!
Stop!
Think before you jump!
Go back to your room.
One.
Two.
Take Xiaochen away. Go.
Let's play video games.
I stayed my hand as you said
and this is what I got.
It's just a project.
Just let him have it.
It's not just about the project.
It's about our dignity.
Be mature.
Don't be so thin-skinned.
No matter how hard Jiang Tian tries,
he'll never be in your league.
You don't understand
what I am thinking at all.
Gao Qiqiang, what are you talking about?
I said,
Xiaochen was right just now.
I should take Jiang Tian down!
Do you know how dangerous it is?
Can't you see how reckless
Xiaochen is now?
He learned that from you!
You're his father. Make an example for him.
I've let Zhao Lidong
walk all over me these years.
I've had enough of it.
Zhao Lidong gets to walk all over you
because his position
is higher than yours.
Admit it, Gao.
You can't change that.
Zhao Lidong just
helped Jiang Tian get a project.
Even if he were given ten more,
Jiang Tian
wouldn't have
a tenth of the influence you have.
Jiang Tian is nothing
compared to me.
Right.
Hello, Director Chen.
Where are you?
Go out with your brother.
Okay.
I'll go now.
Don't let him drink too much.
Okay.
Gao.
The gifts are in the trunk.
Pick one.
I'll go clean the yard.
No need.
Let's continue to have fun.
Where's Xiaochen?
He was here just now.
He must still be angry with me.
Gao Xiaochen.
Are you still angry?
Madam.
Xiaochen went out.
Where did he go?
I saw him
getting in a taxi.
He said he was going to
a place called
Shengshi Community.
Okay, I got it.
Madam,
did she just say Shengshi Community?
I think so. Why?
If I remember correctly,
Jiang Tian lives there.
Has he really gone after him?
I'll go and check it out.
Wait.
Where is Jiang Tian now?
He should still be at the celebration party.
We still have time.
Listen.
Xiaochen fears no one but me.
I'll go find him.
You drive a car
to catch up with your brother.
Don't let your brother
-know about it. -Okay.
-Hurry up. -Okay.
Ms. Li, give me
my blue suit.
Come, Yao.
Before we come back,
don't open the door for anyone.
I'll call you
before I come back.
Okay.
Gao Xiaochen!
Come out!
Listen, Gao Xiaochen.
Go home with me now,
or never go home.
I'll count to three.
One.
Two.
Mom.
Why are you dressed like this?
Have you watched too many crime films?
Give it to me.
Give it to me!
No.
You…
Give it to me.
Go home first.
Gao Xiaochen.
Tell me.
How much more trouble do you plan to make?
Today is a big day.
I can't stand it.
It's none of your business.
You're an adult.
Can't you use your brain
before you make decisions?
If you really did something to him,
the police
would soon find you.
I didn't think that much.
I just wanted
to defend the dignity of the Gao family.
Dignity?
What you need more
is sanity!
I'm tired of
being on tenterhooks.
That's why I don't want you
to live like this.
I tried my best to get you in the clear,
but you're desperate
to get yourself in danger.
What do you want?
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
I want nothing.
What did you say?
Nothing.
Mom!
Sister-in-law.
Save my mom! Save my mom!
Sister-in-law!
Xiaochen, come.
Go away.
Listen to me. Go.
Go away.
Go away!
Xiaochen.
-Get away. -XiaoChen.
Brother Qiang.
Brother Qiang.
Let her go.
Mom!
Xiaolong!
Kill them!
Sorry.
You want me dead.
I have to be careful.
Please take off your jacket.
No need.
Get out.
Hi, Mr. Gao.
Mr. Gao.
Mr. Gao comes here alone.
It says enough about his sincerity.
Let's sit down
and calmly
talk about this matter.
Gao.
I played no part in the accident
that took your wife.
The police have confirmed
that it was an accident.
In terms of this matter,
Mayor Zhao will not side with anyone.
That's for sure.
However,
Jiang Tian is the representative
of the investors in public projects.
He is very important
to the future development of Jinghai.
Before you find evidence,
you have to leave him alone.
Mayor Zhao has decided
to return the project
on Couple Street to you.
Also,
the tricks you played
with Meng Dehai and Yang Jian
will not be held accountable.
This
is all I can do for you.
If I find out
that you caused my wife's death…
I'll be at your mercy.
If it were true,
we wouldn't interfere.
That's right. Harmony brings wealth.
Waiter.
Serve the wine.
Drink and let the past be gone.
Are you crazy?
Do you think I will believe you?
Gao Qiqiang.
You are pointing the gun
at a Member of the CPPCC.
Gao Qiqiang.
For a woman,
you put the whole Qiangsheng Group at stake.
Is it worth it?
Put down the gun.
Jiang Tian.
This bullet
is a gift from me.
From now on,
whenever you see me in Jinghai,
tuck your tail between your legs.
[Marquis]
Brother Qiang, I'll be at your service from now on.
Did you receive
the transfer last night?
Yes.
Thank you, Brother Qiang.
Tell me.
Why would I
use someone
who betrayed his boss
for money?
Bye.
Boss.
I've been investigating
who killed Shuting these years.
I found nothing.
Perhaps it was really an accident.
I hope so.
Brother.
Maybe you and Xiaochen
are not destined to be father and son.
Let me take him away.
Separating
is good for both of you.
Don't you always
want me to leave Jinghai?
I can leave,
but I need to take Xiaochen with me.
For now,
we have arrested
almost all the members
of the gang led by Jiang Tian.
According to their confessions,
Jiang Tian has a trusted underling
from his hometown. The guy is called
Guo Shanfeng.
He's in charge of dirty work.
Is this person's information
included in our database?
No.
We're not sure
whether Guo Shanfeng is a real name
or a cold name.
The communication
between him and Jiang Tian was one-way.
Few people have seen
this man in the flesh.
According to the statements we have,
Lu Han and Wang Li's disappearances
are very likely related to this person.
Now that Jiang Tian is dead,
the man in question
may take revenge on the Gao family.
The fish-gun killer
in Huaqiao Village
is probably him.
Sir.
I just received a letter
on the complaint platform.
It's for you.
[To Mr. Xu Zhong, leader of the guidance team]
How did you get the gun?
Madam.
Xiaochen said he wanted it just for fun.
I didn't know
this would happen.
I'll deal with the gun.
Drive Xiaochen's motorcycle back.
Strip it down
when everyone in the store is off work.
Don't let anyone see you do it.
Understand?
23:34,
February 28,
Is this the day
when the shooting case happened?
It should be the day
when 228 shooting case happened.
Rats start leaving the sinking ship.
Bit by bit,
all the evidence came to light.
After you came back,
they've realized
they are doomed
and start falling apart.
Now we have the evidence.
Control Gao Xiaochen immediately.
Yes.
Gao Xiaochen.
Please come with us.
Where are you taking him?
We have evidence
showing that he's involved in 228 shooting case.
We need to take him with us
for further investigation.
What are you doing?
We're on duty.
We don't want to use force.
Get out of the way.
Move!
Aunt.
I know what to do.
Gao Qiqiang pushed me too hard.
I won't do anything for his sake,
but I'll look out for you and Yao.
I'll go by myself.
Officer.
his wound
hasn't healed yet.
The dressing needs to be changed every day.
Thank you.
Don't worry.
We will take care of him
and keep him safe.
Let's go.
Hello?
Brother.
Xiaochen was taken away.
Brother.
Brother, are you listening?
Lan.
Do you still have the flight ticket?
You go abroad first.
After you leave,
I'll have no worries.
Brother,
turn yourself in. I'll go with you.
Is the one on the left you?
I can't see clearly.
Gao Xiaochen.
Liu Thai from the repair store
is being questioned in the next room.
I hope you can answer
our questions honestly.
February 28,
2014,
what did you do that day?
Officer.
It's so long ago.
I don't remember.
Where did you get this video?
It's not your concern.
Answer our questions.
Someone back home betrayed us.
30 gas cards.
60 shopping cards
from different malls in total.
Li Xiang
left them to me.
He left these things to you
before he died?
Yes.
Why didn't you take them out until now?
In the letter he gave me,
he mentioned someone
who used to work
in Municipal Government
Research Office.
His name is Tan Siyan.
He said Tan Siyan
knew about many things too.
Tan Siyan went missing.
He went missing in 2006.
Around 2005,
Tan Siyan sent several reports
to the provincial government.
However,
he received no reply.
So think about it.
Wouldn't it be too risky
to tell you about this
when you just arrived?
If Gao Qiqiang's protector
is Zhao Lidong,
who is the protector
of Zhao Lidong?
So you've been on your guard against us
since the very beginning?
Sorry.
Actually,
it's hard for people in our positions
to make friends,
because most people
don't dare talk to us.
They're afraid that something they say
will become evidence against them in the future.
All our friends
have become ordinary colleagues.
I feel helpless, but this is my job.
Whether it's colleagues,
seniors, or friends,
as long as they're suspicious,
we will look into them.
I know
you trust me now.
I trust you as well.
So at this time,
I'm willing to give these things to you.
More importantly,
this war
is at a critical moment now.
It's time to bring the truth
to light.
What do you think
we should do next?
Tan Siyan went missing in 2006.
In the three years after that,
someone kept filing police reports
about Tan Siyan's disappearance.
The someone is called Tan Bing.
He's Tan Siyan's father.
Since 2009,
no reports have been
received again?
No.
It's said that Tan Bing
got a mental problem
and was almost sent to an asylum.
He's been recuperating at home since then.
Can we find Tan Bing?
If we can,
we'll start the investigation right away.
This person,
is now,
at this very moment,
waiting for you
in the reception room downstairs.
Finding the body of Tan Siyan
is the key point of this case.
So we hope
all departments
in Jinghai can work together.
The place where he disappeared,
the highway of Qinghua District,
will be closed down for digging.
I wonder if you have
any suggestions or objections?
Mr. Xu,
we will do our best
to cooperate with the investigation,
but the highway in question
is a provincial road.
I'm afraid it's difficult
to close it down immediately.
Yes, Mr. Xu.
Is there another way
to conduct the investigation?
If that's what must be done,
we'll get it done no matter what.
I disagree.
We have run
a strict acceptance review on that highway.
The decision you leaders made on a whim
would greatly
affect the work of us grassroots workers.
This will harm
the city image of Jinghai.
So many years have passed.
Digging the highway in search of a body now
not only is a disgrace
but also can cause our people
to lose trust in the government.
Right. The traffic
is also a big problem.
That highway is a main road.
Closing it
is like
cutting an arm of Jinghai.
As a result,
the income of companies and the people
will both greatly decrease.
Calm down.
Mr. Xu, Mr. ji.
As you can see,
since you came to Jinghai,
we have
cooperated with
all your investigations.
But this highway
involves
too many matters.
It's a provincial road after all.
How about this?
You
talk to the leaders
in the provincial government first
to see what the higher-ups think about it.
We've already reported it
to the Provincial Party Committee
and are now
waiting for the response.
We invited you here
in the hope
that all departments in Jinghai
can plan in advance
to reduce the negative impact
of closing the highway
to the minimum.
Great.
Let's wait for the response
from the provincial government first.
If they
have no objections either,
we can cooperate with you
without worries.
Yes.
Okay. You can go.
Close the door.
What's your name?
Boss, my name is Huang Cuicui.
It's a nice name.
How old are you?
22 years old.
You don't look that old.
You look much younger.
Your skin is so good.
[Secretary He]
Sir,
this recording is pretty clear, right?
What do you mean
by playing it to me?
It's been 20 years.
No matter how hard it has been,
I never let this recording appear in the world again.
But now we can't keep
Tan Siyan's death a secret anymore.
Once they start digging the highway in Qinghua District,
I won't be the only one
who will be dragged down.
What do you want?
Ask Xu Zhong back.
The recording
will be yours.
You have the nerve
to defy even me now?
I told you to focus on the big picture.
Why do you want
to dig the highway?
Well,
if we can find the body,
we can prove
that Qiangsheng Group committed crimes.
How can you believe
[Xu Zhong]
a mental patient?
The hospital has
examined Tan Bing's condition.
He has no mental problems.
It's just a groundless rumor.
If you insist on doing that,
others will doubt
your ability.
It'll cramp your progress.
You're worried that it will cramp your progress, right?
How could you say that to me?
Sorry. Sorry.
Sir, I think
that father
has gone through so much
in the past decade
in search of his lost son.
Maybe this son
was murdered for what he knew
and buried under the highway.
I don't think there's anything
more important than this.
Xu Zhong,
I promoted you
to your position today.
Right.
I'm grateful for your trust.
But I think,
at this point,
there's no turning back.
You listen to me.
As long as I'm in this position,
you're not allowed to dig the highway!
Wait.