01x09 - Episode 9

[bunniefuu]

- All done, ma'am. Next.
- Thanks.

Applying for retirement.

Let me see your files.

Do you have your Health Records?

Your files are incomplete.

Why?

This page isn't stamped.

You need a stamp here.

Our factory fell apart a long time ago.

No one is there to stamp it.

Please... do the math yourself.

I've met...

the 30 working years for retirement.

Your case is indeed special.

Can you still make contact with
Zhao Guangzhou

who handled your files back then?

The factory went broke years ago.

I have no idea why he didn't stamp
that page or where he is now!

He can be anywhere!

Is everything OK, Qiaoyun?

What's wrong?

It's OK. Don't worry.

I'm here with you.

We can talk it out.

I...

(Application for Employees' Retirement)
I started working at Hualin Steel

on October 1st, 1986.

I was responsible for weighing.

And I left on October 4th,

1998.

I worked there for 12 long years,
and I never took time off!

How come

I need someone else to prove
that I worked there?

We'll all become old someday.

Her retirement should be approved,
but you're making things hard

and getting in the way.

What do you want?

Calm down, sir.

We'll verify her length of service.

It won't affect her retirement.

Don't worry.

Let's go.

Have an ice cream.

That's a waste of money.

Not at all. Eat it.

You always say your life is bitter.

So have something sweet.

My teeth will ache.

Nonsense. I've got worse ones.

Yours can handle a sweet.

Come on.

I...

I can't open it.

It's OK.

Let me see.

See? From here.

Tear it open.

Got it.

Eat up.

I'm just mad at myself.

I got laid off years back
and then I was between jobs.

Now, I still can't do anything
other than make a scene in public.

When will things become less tough?

Relax.

Your retirement will be approved.

You heard what they said.

No worries.

Sorry for troubling you
and calling you over from work.

Don't mention it.

No trouble at all.

It's OK.

By the way,

I need to ask you something.

What is it?

It's about a girl.

You used to work at Victoria, right?

Victoria, remember?

That club.

What's your point?

I wanna...

ask you about a girl.

She played the piano there,

Shen Mo.

Do you know her?

No, we only met briefly.

She had a younger brother,

Fu Weijun, a mute.

Do you know him?

Not at all.

Think hard, OK?

Did you see him back at that club?

The past is the past!

I don't remember anything at Victoria.

It's OK. Take your time.

Does that name ring a bell?

It was back in the '97, '98.

Think about it.

Wang Xiang, do you despise me

for my past all these years?

Yes, I drank with those men.

You can tell me if you think less of me.

No, Qiaoyun, I...

I don't mind!

I... I've never thought any less of you.

I... I don't mind it at all.

I've told you everything I know.

That's it.

Alright,

I'm going home.

The rest is yours.

I'm leaving.

Huh?

Eat up.

No, it's too sweet for me.

Then...

let me give you a ride.

No, thanks.

You don't have to.

Come on!

I didn't mean that at all.

She took it the wrong way.

I bought this for nothing.

Let's drink some other day.

Sure, sure.

I'll call you.

You sure can dance.

Did that kid admit the hit-and-run?

That's his car, so he can't deny it.

But as for when and where
and who he hit, he couldn't say much.

If the victim doesn't come forth,
it'll be hard to find that person.

That's all my buddy could say.

He can't tell us more
or he'll be breaking the rules.

How sneaky!

What's wrong?

It's just a hit-and-run.

Why are you clinging on to it?

You don't understand.

Is there a story behind it?

A bad one maybe.

You want one?

You know, ever since I quit smoking,

I always wanna chew something.

Does that man look familiar to you?

Who is it?

That dead college girl
in the dismemberment case, remember?

I remember I kicked that guy hard.

He's that girl's uncle.

You beat him up.

All that beating was exhausting, too.

What's he doing here?

Maybe there is a story.

Like what?

What's that runaway driver's name?

Shen Hui.

Why?

Are you sure?

Absolutely.

Are you and Li Qun still in touch?

Is that what you want to know?

Why should I?

Besides, as the director of the bureau,
he's way out of my league now.

You sound jealous.

Look at you.

Jealousy doesn't suit
a traffic policeman.

Are you free tonight?

Do you want me to be free or not?

You could use a treat.

Did you come here by car?

No.

Do you have one?

Let's take mine.

Problem solved.

When did you get this?

Is it new?

Don't touch it.

That's someone else's car.

A two-wheeler?

Is there a problem?

Put on the helmet.

I look good in pink.

Of course.

It makes you look younger.

Sit here?

Hold me tight.

These two wheels outrun
the four-wheelers.

What about my feet?

Drag them.

(Guiying BBQ)

It's hot.

Let's eat without him.

It's late.

I don't think he'll come.

He wouldn't dare stand me up.

Are you hungry?

Have some water.

They're grilling meat while here we're
burning charcoal like a suicide scene.

Let's eat. My treat.

OK?

Yap, yap, yap.

Are you done?

This is serious business.

You have to eat now?

Look,

I've done my part.

Look at you!

Petty as before.

Alright, fine.

I'm going out for fresh air.

Let me know if he's here.

Sir, you aren't using the stove.

I can put it away.

Keep it.

I'm waiting for a friend
while preheating the grill.

He'll come any minute.

The heat might burn the grill, you know.

Are you the owner?

If not, let her talk to me.

What's wrong?

Are you trying to save some charcoal?

I'll order food later.

You're upsetting the client.

Is your grill made of plastic?

You have to make me mad.

That girl!

Director Li!

Captain Ma!

Sorry, I'm late.

I got caught up in my work.

You're a busy man, aren't you?

Unlike civilians like us,
we're free all day.

You're flattering me.

I'm merely a public servant
doing bits and pieces.

Look at you talking like a big boss!

Captain Ma, your hair has turned gray.

I'm no longer a captain.

Call me Desheng.

Excuse me. I'm ordering now.

Scan the QR code.

What?

Saves them a lot of work.

Let me.

How should I do it?

Let me do it.

Of course you can't.

Can't I buy you dinner?

Come on...

No need to argue.

This dinner is for you.

Alright.

Let me do it.

I said my treat.

Stop arguing with me.

Fine, you do it.

I'll select a few on the menu.

Beef, streaky pork,
and roast chicken hearts.

It's been a while, really.

They say you're doing square dancing
and quite good at it.

Square dancing?

Who said that?

It's Latin, OK?

Hot and cool!

I'm the hottest in the world!

Latin, of course.

Have some water.

I'll take that cup.

Excuse me.

We need cups.

Or do we have to scan the code, too?

Desheng, who else will come?

The meat tastes good.

How long have you been doing this?

A couple of years, man.

Really?

I need those ten skewers fast.

Hurry up.

You got it.

You got any chili powder?

Right here.

The more the better.

It's extremely hot.

It's OK.

He's from Sichuan, known for spicy food.

Dig in.

It's cooked.

Come on.

What's wrong? A director like you needs
food to be served on your plate?

I'm so glad to see you!

Eat.

You said you were hungry.

Not anymore after waiting for so long.

Then...

let's drink.

Come on.

Let me fill your cup, Director.

Sorry, I can't drink.

There are rules.

You're off duty.

We were in the police force, too.

Come on.

Please, Desheng.

I really can't.

Sorry.

I can't break the rules.

Bear with him, Captain.

He's a director now,
not some nobodies like us.

Don't push him.

Don't be sarcastic.

Quit it.

Alright.

I'll drink with you.

Come on.

What are you doing?

No drunk riding.

You'll get caught.

To think you're a traffic policeman.

Grill the meat.

Honestly, it's good that I get to
meet my old boss and colleague...

Chicken gizzards.

Chicken gizzards.

I'm glad to see you both.

So,

I'll toast you with tea,

OK?

Is that OK?

Li Qun, sorry to butt in,

but we should let
Captain Ma speak first.

Don't you agree?

I'll go first?

Alright then.

We're all brothers.

Desheng, do you need help or something?

Let's cut to the chase.

Nothing.

What could it be?

I just wanna invite you to dinner.

That's it.

As long as it's legit,

I'll get it done.

Fine, I'll be straight.

You took over Fu Weijun's case,
didn't you?

Look,

I was young and thoughtless.

Honestly,

I'm still unable to let it go.

That's not my point.

I said it's nothing.

Really.

Fu Weijun had a record of
intentional injury in Songhe.

You know that.

I do.

I remember he broke a boy's arm then.

It was added to his sentence.

His buddy, Sui Dong, was sentenced, too.

What's your point?

That boy is Shen Hui, driving
an unlicensed taxi in Hualin.

A few days ago,
he got detained for a hit-and-run.

That guy he hit hasn't
come to the police.

No one knows where that person is.

When I called the prison,
they told me that Fu Weijun

died there early this month.

How are those two things related?

That's the problem.

I don't know.

So I need to take a look
at the case file back in '98.

Cheers.

Come on.

Let's drink!

You have to help me.

Desheng,

I know this case is your baggage as
I'm carrying it, too, all these years.

But only the police
can access case files.

You should know that.

If you have any leads,
you can report them to us.

And we'll see what we can do.

Listen to you talking shop.

You're treating me
as other civilians, huh?

I played this kind of game 20 years ago.

When I was your captain, you...

So are you gonna help me or not?

Just say it.

I can help you with other things,
but not looking at the case file.

Sorry.

It's against the rules.

Li Qun, this is important to me.

As it is to me.

- Let's... Well, forget it.
- Stop.

Let's eat.

Eat up.

Try the meat.

Eat it.

Can't do anything on an empty stomach.

Look,

Director Li,

I picked up skewers
from a stall outside.

Try it.

Give me one.

It might be overcooked.

This is tender.

We've pulled out the case file
of the dismemberment case.

Shen Hui is at the police station.

Bring him here.

Already on it.

We've got the video of
that hit-and-run, too.

Everyone is here.

Captain Ma,

I don't mean to upset you,
but you've hit a dead end, literally.

That guy is dead. He can't talk.

Is No. 2 Prison in Fengshan District?

Yeah.

So, if their prisoners died,
where will they be cremated?

Fengshan Funeral Parlor.

How could you be so careless
and lose his urn?

Unbelievable.

Weijun was related to us.

He did bad things, yes,
but you can't lose his ash.

Come on!

No smoking here.

No smoking or open flames.

What about them outside
burning joss papers

and that huge chimney smoking every day?

No smoking or open flames my foot!

You're wasting your time
as well as mine.

Not anyone can come
and withdraw the ash.

It has to go through a proper procedure.

How is it proper that you don't know
who withdrew the ash?

Please check in your system
and give us a name.

It's simple.

You can't provide any identification.

I can't help you.

Identification?

This man is a retired police officer.

He was a captain in the police force.

Captain Ma,
show her your retirement certificate.

I have it with me.

Did you bring it?

I gave it to you, didn't I?

You have it.

Come on. Just check it.

Once Captain Ma shows his ID,
your boss will have to come

and greet him, you know.

The director of the bureau now
was promoted by him.

Check your back pocket.

It's there.

Don't have one.

Alright, fine.

Stop digging in your pockets.

I got it.

Here's a record.

It was withdrawn by his relative,

Shen Dongliang.

And when was it?

(Hualin Taxi)

Hi.

It's ten yuan.

Invoice, please.

Plus the one from the last time.

When was that?

I came a few days ago but forgot
to get the invoice for my ticket.

On what day?

Don't remember.

Run it in your system,

HUAAW357F

Found it.

No, you got the invoice.

I did?

Give me the new one.

He makes no mistakes.

What's for lunch?

Anything you like. It's on me.

How about something fancy?

Fill yourselves up
and watch closely this time.

Once we get in, you two be quiet.

I'll do the talking.

Be careful.

Don't pull your muscles.

It's easy to tell who's fitter.

Cut it out!

You're nuts.

Why is she so mad?

I don't get it.

Xiang, you can't blame her.

You don't know how to talk to people.

You always get under their skin.

You got lucky that she didn't
throw the thermos at you.

A widower and a divorcee-to-be don't
get to lecture me on relationships.

Women, especially the mature ones,
want to be pampered.

Please them before asking for favors.

Listen to that big old romanticist.

He's more experienced.

Not tired at all.

Hey, romanticist, how
should I please her?

She keeps ignoring my calls.

What's this?

Be careful!

Easy.

Get down. Come on.

I got you.

Take a look.

Let me see.

You could be charged with harassment.

Send her a message.

Put it like this:

Dear Yun,

I'm so sorry!

Sobbing face.

Add an emoji.

I'm not making any excuses,

but please... don't be mad.

Add this.

You're breaking my heart.

You're breaking my heart.

You're good.

Please give me a chance.

Let me take you out tonight.

I'll apologize to you again.

See? Are you gonna send it?

Already sent.

She'll give me a good talking-to.

Come on!

All your square dancing is worth it.

I'll say it again.

It's not square dancing. It's Latin!

Get down!

Is it him?

Get down!

Look away, look away.

Where are we going?

Biao, Biao, Biao.

Relax. Take it easy.

He's in.

It's him?

Come on!

OK.

This one?

It is.

Knock. What are you waiting for?

Go ahead!

Is anyone in?

Property Management.

Your neighbor downstairs said
your pipe is leaking.

We're here to check and fix it.

Please open the door.

Keep going.

Open up. Property Management.

Are you sure it's this one?

Keep knocking.

That's the wrong one.

Over here. I reported the leak.

It is this one.

When you finish with them,
could you come to my place?

I can wait.

What's wrong?

The kitchen pipe is leaking.

Go home.

Someone will help you in a minute.

I can wait here.

Can you fix it?

I guess.

Can you stop it?

It can't be harder than fixing trains.

So your pipe is leaking, yeah?

We made a mistake.

Do you know who lives there?

Is he a Shen?

I need your phone.

Shed light.

Let's go if you can't fix it.

Don't push yourself.

Hey, you, you can come in.

It's cool outside.

They can handle it.

It's broken.

Beyond repair?

Ma'am, this thing fell off,
so water keeps coming out.

What to do?

Where's the master valve?

On the 6th floor.

Look,

I'll go upstairs and turn off the
master valve to stop the leakage first.

Then we'll install a new valve
on your pipe to fix it.

He's Biao.

Give him a few dry rags so
that he'll wipe your entire floor.

I'll do what?

I don't even do chores at home.

Why should I do it for others?

Ma'am, are you alone?

Where are your kids?

They live in another city.

Fine, get me the dry rags.

OK.

So what's the point of having kids?

Pigeons are better.

So are dogs.

Don't just stand there.

Give me a hand.

You were working out so hard downstairs.

Swinging on it.

Stop talking and start wiping.

Where's your energy when we need it?

(Is that 305?)

(Yes, over there.)

Are you trying to be helpful now?

Give me a rag.

I need one.

Wring out the water in the basin.

Did you report a leaking pipe?

We've fixed it and here you are.

Thanks.

Who are you?

Property Management.

They said they are.

OK, you guys take it from here.

- Wait.
- Who are you?

The same.

Property Management.

Do you know them?

You work in Property Management?

I thought we are!

We're new guys.

Wait.

Hold on.

New employees?

You're at least 60.

Aren't you too old?

Excuse me?

Watch your tone.

Ma'am, did you lose anything?

We've got frauds in the neighborhood,
targeting the seniors.

It's happened more than once, you know.

Look at you, two old men working
together to rip off the seniors!

We aren't!

Show some respect!

You know who he is?

Enough. Calm down.

I'll be honest.

We're the police.

We're here for a case.

Why not call yourself the president
in plain clothes?

What's that supposed to mean?

Nothing.

Come with us and tell us everything.

Don't touch me!

Back off!

- I'm not afraid of you!
- Are you picking a fight?

I don't care about Property Management.

What are you doing?

I'm calling the police.

Go ahead!

I'm not afraid!

Call it in!

Do it!

Stop. I'll go with you.

Let me go!

You first!

You first!

Enough. Break it off!

What about my pipe?

Fix it.

Get your job done!

Come on.

Bring them back.

Where were you?

We've got it fixed.

Go ahead!

Move!

Don't push me!

I'll go.

Keep moving!

You're a wuss.

Will it k*ll you to shut up?

I can't hold it!

Hadn't it been for you,
we would've been fine.

If that guy hadn't stopped me,
his partner would be doomed!

Is anyone in?

Hello?

Are you OK?

Do you feel better?

You two again.

What's wrong with him?

Seasonal gastric disorder
or he got spooked.

Come here.

Go ahead.

Me?

Yes.

Don't give it to me.

Throw it in the bin.

Your name?

Wang Xiang,

"Xiang" as "loud".

You went in alone?

Yes.

Those two left with the guys
from Property Management.

(Qiaoyun)

I got a call.

Do you mind if I take it?

What do you think?

Officer, please let him take it.

An old man like him
has finally got a date.

Did I ask you to speak?

Sit back.

I'll deal with you later about
impersonating the police for the fraud.

Read it and see
if the statement is accurate.

If there's nothing wrong, sign it.

Their boss used to work for you, right?

Tell him about it.

You do it.

Now, you're dropping the ball.

This is embarrassing.

It's OK.

Bring me that man in the corner.

Come here!

He asked for you.

Pull the strings.

What a huge table!

Much better than we had back in the day.

Take a seat, Captain Ma.

So cool.

What happened?

You and those two outside,
what are you up to?

Impersonation, trespassing,
and tempering with the crime scene.

What's all this? Mission: Impossible?

We were following a lead.

Don't be mad.

How could I not be?

Following a lead to what?

You think you can track down a criminal?

If you can do it, why need us?

Is that what you mean?

We were trying to bring you
the first piece of the puzzle.

Should I thank you?

Are you onto Shen Dongliang?

18 years ago, he worked in the
labor union at Songhe No. 2 Textile Mill.

Also, he's Shen Mo's uncle by blood
and her foster father.

The driver of the hit-and-run using
a fake plate is his son, Shen Hui.

What else do you know?

Like I said last time,
any case-related info is confidential.

I tell you so that you can continue
your little investigation?

What if something bad
happened to the three of you?

Then what?

What should I tell your family?

You're ruining our case!

What about that?

I haven't said anything.

Why are you so sad?

Alright, Director Li.

Don't.

Don't call me that.

Li Qun is fine.

Captain Ma.

Please do me a favor.

What is it?

Stay out of it.

How did it go?

Did you pull any strings?

What did you say?

Nothing except for small talk.

Just wait.

What took him so long?

Come on!

Are you leaving?

No.

Mr. Wu, what brings you here this late?

My back pain is acting up again.

It hurts really bad.

Are you free?

Yes, of course.

Come on in.

I brought you some tangerines.

Thanks.

Don't mention it.

Have you had dinner?

Not yet.

Me neither.

I picked up wontons to eat at home,
but they gave me enough for two boxes.

How about we share them?

Let's eat before the massage.

Sure. Let's eat first.

Take a seat.

This one has coriander,
and this one doesn't.

I remember you don't like it, do you?

Yes, I don't like coriander.

How perfect!

Thanks.

Dig in.

Is it still hot?

Captain Ma.

Captain Ma,

what's next?

What's next?

The police will handle it.

Wait for their news.

I'm off.

Where are you going, Captain Ma?

I can give you a ride.

Stop calling me captain.

I quit a long time ago.

Let's go home, Xiang.

Go ahead.

I need a walk.

Where are you going?

A massage parlor?

Director.

Shen Dongliang was stabbed
multiple times in the back.

We believe the k*ller attacked him
from behind when he was cooking.

His wife, Zhao Jing's oxygen
concentrator was unplugged, too.

There's no trace of property loss.

Shen Dongliang must've fought back.

We found skin tissues under his nails.

They're being tested for DNA.

Also, in his apartment, there are

Fu Weijun's letters.

Shen must've got them from the prison.

The addresses on those letters
are the same.

We've run it.

It's Hongyan Sand Factory
in Gening Banner, Inner Mongolia.

The contact is listed as Yin Hong.

According to the local police,

Yin Hong bought a coach ticket
on October 19th.

The destination was Hualin.

Put out a BOLO and find Yin Hong.

Director, a few things didn't add up
in Fu Weijun's statement back then.

Was he covering for Shen's k*ller now?

What is this?

The image keeps freezing.

Change it!

That noise!

It's too loud the entire afternoon.

Another one!

What's wrong with it?

The image looks fine.

Oh, well, you only change
when it freezes up?

Can't you show something like...

The special kind, you know?

Your board outside says
there will be today.

That has to wait until 9...

9 p.m.

It's... it's not even dark yet.

I'm here for fun,
not to wait until dark!

I want the exotic stuff.

Let's see it.

I only smoke 555.

Go get it.

Don't push me!

I'll go.

That's more like it.

Are you leaving?

Get your refund!

Hello again.

Oh, I forgot you're mute and deaf.

(Cinema)

Minus 68, minus 32,

minus 85 equals 325.

That's all.

And I fought hard to get you this much.

I didn't expect
you'd quit all of a sudden.

It takes time and a lot of work
to find a replacement, right?

I gotta deduct your pay for it.

Come here anytime if you need help.

When will your
fried starch cubes shop open?

Soon. I'm looking for a place.

Once it opens, you should all come.

My treat.

Did you win the lottery or something?

Shen Mo.

Where are you going?

I'm looking for you.

What's the rush?

We need to talk.

Mr. Lu said we're all friends.

He wants to invite us to a hotel later.

How could you?

How could you?

How could you?

Are you done?

Have I ever done you any harm?

Why did you set me up?

You drank too much.

That wasn't my fault.

Besides,

I gave you such a good opportunity.

Tons of girls would throw themselves
at Mr. Lu, but he didn't like them.

Don't feel so good about yourself.

Although I entertain men
while you play the piano,

we're doing what we do for money.

So you're no better than me.

Think it over.

Let me know your answer.

Are you sorry?

Hey, stutterer,
you know sign language, right?

Come on.

Translate my words to your mute buddy.

You've got a dirty mouth.

Fatty.

Here you go.

Any more swear words?

I'll k*ll you!

Are you trying to say something?

That mute wants to speak.

Don't provoke me.

You don't belong to Hualin Steel.

Get out for good!

Add more ice.

Boss.

Don't boss me.

You skipped work for days.

Where were you?

Have you seen Shen Mo?

Are you here to work or to mess around?

Are you paying my salary?

You've skipped work and come late for...

I'm talking to you!

Hello.

Page

9532657.

Yes. Leave a message.

I'm sorry about that day.

Where are you?

I want to see you now.

Did you and that college girl fight?

No. It wasn't a fight.

I heard

Lu Wenzhong slept with her.

Is that true?

It's nothing special.

Mr. Lu has had tons of girls like her.

They're all the same in bed.

She's a good actor,
sitting there like an angel.

How... can I help you, young man?

Did you touch Shen Mo?

I see.

You must be her boy toy!

He's handsome!

But I think you aren't too smart.

Go back and tell Miss Shen
that good looks don't make good dates.

What are you doing?

Am I too nice to you?

I apologize, Mr. Lu.

He's nuts.

Look, handsome, you know
how much my suit is worth?

12,000 yuan.

I look hot in it, don't I?

But you'd be a clown in it.

We choose the suit,
but that suit may not suit you.

You should find the right one.

Get him out!

Go!

I'll be right back.

Hey, bring Mr. Lu some fruit!

Relax.

That was nothing.

Happens all the time.

Come on.

Don't let that kid ruin our night.

Did I hire you to hook up with girls?

You're fired!

Keep him away from my club.

You called me a watchdog.

What about yourself? You dirty dog!

Where's Shen Mo?

Sui Dong.

Sui Dong?

He's in hospital.

The three of us
must have the worst luck in the world.

It should be them.