Under the Light (2023)

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Put some men over there, too.

"Wen Hui, Head of Detective Squad,

Jinjiang City Police"

"Liu Bo, General, Jinjiang City Police"

Keep those photo-snatchers in line.

sn*per, get in position.

"Li Huilin"

"Su Jianming, Deputy Director of

Detective Technology Department"

"Sun Heyang"

Did you see it?

What was it?

Looks like an old-fashioned electric detonator.

I know it's a detonator.

Is it the real thing?

Could be real.

Are you sure?

No.

Could be a plastic toy, too.

"Zheng g*ng, Vice Mayor of Jinjiang City"

Stop

Don't come any closer.

Stop.

Mr. Vice Mayor.

Don't.

I'm here.

You asked to see me.

Vice Mayor of Jinjiang.

Zheng g*ng.

What do you want?

Your dad has

got some ba*ls walking up to the bus.

Unlike his good son,

who hides here, far from danger.

It's not the ba*ls

but the blast radius that matters.

If I don't like your terms,

I'm gonna f*cking blow this whole thing up.

You're all gonna die.

Die.

Calm down.

Give me the speaker.

- Bring it to me.

- Bring it to him.

Quick.

Slow down.

Just the speaker. Nothing else.

Stop right there.

Toss it in. Come on.

Back up.

Back up.

Faster.

Now.

You need some water?

I can have it delivered to you.

Just calm down.

We can talk.

Save it.

Listen to me.

There are women and children on the bus.

Let them go.

I'll stay here and talk as long as you want.

No.

No one leaves.

You have a wife and kids, too.

Think about it.

Let the women and children go.

And we'll talk, okay?

Tell him to leave.

Tell him.

Go.

Get away from here.

Go.

I'm going.

Going.

We are serious about this.

Listen.

You must have your reasons

for doing this.

Let the women and children go

Or no negotiation.

Men stay.

Guys, stay where you are.

Work with us. Stay put.

All women and children are off the bus now.

I saw that.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Now, let's talk. What do you want?

I only have two things to say.

After that,

I'll hand this to you

and turn myself in.

Go on.

You are a bad man

A bad man in the city government.

Is that all?

That's all.

Two things, like I said.

I made all this fuss today

Just so everyone can hear me out.

The press.

And the leadership.

That's it.

Whatever problem you have with me.

Whether I'm qualified for the job or not.

You can't take other people hostage.

Now, be a man of your word.

Hand me the bag.

Now.

Listen to me.

Hand me the bag now

And we can forget about this.

We won't hold you responsible for anything.

Says who, you?

You'll just forget about it?

For god's sake.

You don't even believe the vice mayor?

I promise.

Fine.

I'll take my chances with you.

Careful with that.

It won't explode.

I'm not even afraid. Why would you be?

Told you it's fake.

Come.

You take it.

Alright, I'm coming.

Nice and easy.

Bring it down and forward.

You didn't see the red dot?

"He Xiuli, Vice Mayor Zheng's Wife"

How's your leg?

It's fine.

Just a bump.

"Li Zhitian, President of Jinwu Group,

Municipal CPPCC Member"

"Liu Feng,"

The Vice Mayor had this delivered.

"Head of the President's Office, Jinwu Group"

The Vice Mayor had this delivered.

Did he say what it's for?

No.

These ribs are good.

I can't have too much.

Got a dinner party tonight.

You should cut down on those dinner parties.

You know

they just want something from your father.

Don't tell me it's that Huilin girl.

She's not right for you.

No.

I'm done with her, already.

Who are you having dinner with then?

Li Zhitian.

Since when did you hang out with him?

I didn't go to him.

He came to me.

Apparently, he's an old friend of yours.

Don't go then.

I'm going.

I've always been curious about

the life of billionaires in this country.

Sure you want to play games with me?

What are you talking about?

Why do you insist on going

after I told you not to?

Having dinner with someone

as controversial as him.

What were you thinking?

Your co-workers are right about you.

You're a moron.

An idiot.

What if he's involved in the expl*si*n?

You're my son.

Stop embarrassing me.

Adopted son.

I don't actually have your genes.

So, don't feel so bad

even if I embarrass you.

Mom, say something.

Save the day for the big man and me.

Say that nonsense again

and I'm gonna smack your a*s

on behalf of your father.

I'm going out there in a minute.

Make me proud.

Dad, you know what?

This auditorium is famous in Nice.

And our school is holding a concert here.

You're about to become a mom

and still no wedding?

Come home soon as you can.

Listen to it on your phone.

- I'm listening.

- Put it on speaker.

Okay, it's on.

Don't worry. I won't miss a note.

"Li Jinshu,"

Li.

"Bei'an Development District, Jinjiang City"

Li.

Okay. We'll start now.

- Director Su.

- Hello.

Sorry for keep you waiting.

My daughter.

She's playing the piano in Nice, France.

Now, let me introduce you.

Director Li from Bei'an District.

An old friend of you father, the Vice Mayor.

Su Jianming.

Vice Mayor Zheng's son.

Adopted son.

We go way back.

Who doesn't?

Me?

I'm Li Zhitian.

Then who else?

The mute?

He's my cousin.

His family ran a shipping business

and they were affluent.

They had meat everyday.

My family was poor.

He was bigger as a kid.

And he took advantage of that.

Slapped me.

Made me crawl underneath his crotch.

At new year we'd go to their kitchen

and he'd throw pieces of steamed pork at me,

watching me crawl on the floor.

And with every throw he'd go:

'Son of a b*tch.'

And I'd say 'present' loud and clear.

'Son of a b*tch?' 'Present.'

Is that right?

He could hear.

Later I got rich and bought their boat.

Made him cook for me.

We ate steamed pork together.

Except that

he could no longer call me 'son of a b*tch'.

Got half of his tongue cut off.

I was joking,

He lost his voice after a bad fever.

Today,

I gathered you here.

For a reason.

I want to show you something.

What is it?

Here, Li.

You first.

Then show Su.

Go look in the corner.

Li.

What did I do wrong?

Did I offend you in any way?

Why are you doing this to me?

I can submit this.

Or withhold it.

What exactly do you want from me?

We are friends.

And friends

help one another.

Thank you. Thank you.

If there's anything you need, just say it.

Anything.

It's possible

that someone would restore the memory card.

Can I have it then?

Sure, take it.

With your hand.

Right hand.

Retrieve it before the fish paste floats.

Retrieve it.

Are you threatening him?

Am I threatening you? Li?

No, absolutely not.

He's helping me.

He's helping me.

Stay out of it.

You're helping me by staying out of it.

Stay out of it.

I'm calling the police.

Can't do that.

- Let go.

- I'm begging you, please.

What are you putting on this show for?

Now, you listen to me.

First,

your dad sent me the footage of the expl*si*n.

Go tell him

that has nothing

to do with me.

And second,

you saw the video clip, too.

You saw the video clip, too.

Go home and ask your dad

if he wants it.

Well, I have something to tell you, too.

Asking me here today

is a mistake.

You just made a new enemy.

Come, Director Li.

Let's go.

To the hospital.

The Special Operation Against Organized Crime

has two main principles.

First, get to the bottom of all relevant cases,

and the corruption problem behind them.

And second, investigate the criminals'

connections in the government, thoroughly.

Show no mercy.

This is a transportation hub

in Jinjiang City, China.

In the 1990s,

a young man name Li Zhitian

who locals knew as a porter,

asked four of his fellow workers

to chip in 70 yuan each

to found a small business

specializing in manual labor.

"Tang Danian, Vice President, Jinwu Group"

30 years later,

Jinwu Group whose president is Li Zhitian,

has become a

conglomerate operating in real estate,

"David,"

storage service,

"Assistant to the President, Jinwu Group"

storage service,

hotel business,

mining,

entertainment

tourism and many other sectors.

The company's annual turnover

mounts up to a whopping 47.5 billions RMB.

The bamboo pole

used by Li Zhitian when he was young

became one

of the group's most prized possessions.

This is so corny and out of date.

Hire another advertising firm.

And keep my name out of it.

I just had a check-up the other day and

aging is no joke.

So,

I've decided.

I'm retiring.

My successor will be selected

through a vote among board members.

Personally,

I recommend

David

We should hand the company

to the younger generation.

Even though they're not mature enough.

How can we expect them to grow if we don't

put them through challenges?

Am I right?

Tang.

What do you say?

I may be the last one

of the five founding members

that's still with the company,

but I've never had the ambition of leading it.

Nor would I make a good leader.

Li, you once said that

I performed better as a keeper.

I agree with your decision.

David is outstanding.

Plus, he's family.

Safe bet.

However,

I do have only one request.

Go on.

Tell him to marry Shasha as soon as possible.

Otherwise, we'll be attending the baby's

one-month banquet first.

Vice Mayor Zheng.

Li,

Mr. Big Shot, sit, please.

I heard about

your little demonstration yesterday.

Quite impressive.

It was just messing around.

Messing around?

Of course.

Well, then, come on.

Throw your phone in the pot.

Come on, I'll fish it out.

I'd like to play the game, too.

Why are you getting all serious

about a stupid game?

I bet you have some videos of me, too.

How is that possible?

This is unacceptable.

You've crossed the line.

I see bad table manner runs in the family.

Give it to me.

What?

Where are the videos of Li?

You must have made a copy.

I did.

And I was going to give it to you.

It's the only copy.

Just destroy it.

Cheng.

Mr. Li brought some whistle-blowing material.

Deliver it to the municipal discipline

inspection commission.

Explain the source.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Li.

Obviously, you see Jinjiang as your turf.

However, I must remind you.

You're only the boss in your world.

In the eyes of myself

and the people's government,

you're nothing.

Zheng.

Zheng.

You sent me the footage of that expl*si*n.

What's your point?

Given our long history.

How could you?

I was going to ask you the same thing.

How could you?

An expl*si*n, seriously?

Ours is a society with rule of law.

And you think you can frame me

by planting drugs in my car?

Where's the evidence?

What proof do you have that

I was related to the expl*si*n?

You want proof?

Fine.

Just wait.

The suspect, Kong Sanshun,

was imprisoned

three years ago

on account of violence and vandalism

during a relocation project.

He was diagnosed

with end-stage liver cancer in prison

and on May 16

he was released on medical parole.

He stole some expl*sives,

seeking revenge against society.

The expl*si*n

resulted in his own death

and left three others severely injured.

Upon the death of the suspect,

we carried out an investigation

on his social relations and contacts

and found no trace of

complicity.

That cough

says a lot.

Why?

You disagree with Captain Wen?

Yes.

On what ground?

Will you let me lead

the investigation if I tell you?

What do you mean?

Then I'll shut up. My opinion

doesn't matter.

You're right about that.

The Vice Mayor is involved.

You should step aside.

Save us some trouble.

That's exactly

why you should put me in charge.

I'll crack the case in no time.

Jianming.

Show us what you got.

This is a drone shot from back in the day.

I'll zoom in so everyone can see.

Zoom in.

By his expression, we can

tell that the suspect

didn't know the b*mb would go off.

Look.

The look in his eyes right there.

Shock, panic.

Also.

Analysis of debris after the expl*si*n

showed that someone was detonating it remotely.

He was a just a pawn.

Used to get rid of someone.

Who?

Whom did he ask to speak with?

Someone wanted the Vice Mayor dead.

How would you solve the case?

Whoever made the call was the k*ller.

How much time do you need

to locate the caller?

Well, if I'm lucky,

before 9 p.m. tomorrow.

Don't you think that's a bit too c*ck?

Not really.

How sure are you?

About 75 percent.

Good, then.

9 p.m. tomorrow.

The same people present today

will come back here.

If you got the caller,

I'll give you what you want.

You want to be a hero, fine.

Don't drag us down with you.

We don't have your background.

Just pull the surveillance

footage from downtown.

Got it.

The crossroad at Chunyi Street.

Multiple angles.

What does this have

to do with finding the caller?

Why are we looking at this?

Quiet, I have my reasons.

Have you ever solved a case?

Even pocket-picking counts.

What about following my girlfriend

and finding out she

cheated on me?

What do you think?

Have you ever solved a case, sir?

Unlike you, he was

trying to dump a girl.

The b*mb went off at a designated time.

No sooner, no later.

Now we've confirmed that

the perpetrator didn't know,

which means...

Someone used him

and detonated with remote control.

Where was that person?

Definitely on site,

or he wouldn't know when to detonate.

Where exactly?

Here.

See where I'm pointing with the laser?

Late night, May 22nd,

a forty-something male

asked to be checked

into room 204 at Jianghan Hotel.

He used a fake ID

but we were able to

identify him through a still photo

taken by the surveillance camera.

Liu Mingli,

the legal person of Xinzhong Commerce.

They own a construction company with

a license for demolition.

That explains the access to expl*sives.

Still too far-fetched to me.

He went missing

after the expl*si*n of May 23rd.

Where abouts still unknown.

How's that for confirmation?

The expl*si*n

drew enormous public attention.

And it reached high above.

We'd better solve it ASAP.

I don't think

this is a good time for drill.

Why do you want this case so bad?

I want to be a real police for the people.

Why?

You don't feel like

a real police at technology?

That's not what I meant.

I didn't...

Like Wenhui said,

this case is extremely crucial.

The team could use some reinforcement.

I hereby announce that

Comrade Su Jianming

will be leading the investigation

effective immediately.

He's a technology specialist

with no detective experience.

Keep doing what you do.

Su Jianming will work independently

and report directly to me.

I'm fine with you

letting him hone his skills on the team.

Didn't expect

you'd make him second-in-command.

And he reports directly to you?

What would the others think?

I like Jianming's approach.

Attention to details

and the execution. I have faith in him.

How is it going?

No problem.

We got three leads.

One involves Li Zhitian, Liu Feng and David.

One involves Liu Mingli's wife.

And one is just as you requested.

That's the car abandoned by Liu Mingli.

You think he'll come back for it?

We found something else, too.

Who is it?

Not Li Zhitian's daughter, is it?

A new character.

What are they saying?

You can read lips, right?

No lip-reading needed.

Anyone can tell.

This is what people call adultery.

The task force is here

for inspecting municipal government officials.

"Chen Weimin, Supervisor of "

for inspecting municipal government officials.

"Counter-Organized Crime Task Force"

for inspecting municipal government officials.

You have our full support

in all investigations.

You didn't hear me correctly.

When I said government officials,

I meant everyone.

Myself included.

Everyone.

I went to Guangqing County last month,

hoping to find the truth

about my biological parents.

I wanted to know

what kind of people they were.

That's totally unnecessary.

You once told me that

their names were Su Zhihao and Wang Lifen

and that they were k*lled

fighting a drug cartel.

I investigated

and found out that they had no children.

So, I can't be their son.

Does it really matter?

You're our son.

My parents weren't heroes.

They were drug dealers, weren't they?

You are my son.

Then why the hell are you

always so shamed of me?

Now, you listen to me.

Heroes or drug dealers,

all I know is

your mother and I are your parents.

Whatever happens in the future.

That

will never change.

And one more thing.

You don't ever need to prove

to me that you're worthy

of my love.

What's that have to do with our company?

Liu Mingli, one of the suspects, is missing.

We need your help apprehending him.

May I ask you one thing though?

How is this our problem?

Do we have to do this?

No.

Then, I'm sorry.

We can't help you.

You can't

or you won't?

How come we're the one you seek help from?

Because Xinzhong Commerce,

Liu Mingli's company,

is closely related to Jinwu Group.

Would you care to elaborate

on the closely related part?

There's a complicated equity relationship.

I thought you studied finance in US.

Go ahead. Pardon me.

I dare not speak up.

Equity is not the same as people.

You're not making any sense.

Director Su.

Now,

you ask me for this person.

But we have no idea where he is.

You misunderstood.

We know where he is.

When we said we need your help,

we meant the follow-up investigation

and evidence obtaining

after we apprehend him.

I see.

We'll come again.

Anytime.

I don't understand...

- Do you?

- What...

are you talking about?

You're not that smart.

Just do what you're told.

Well, Mr. Smarty Pants, would you care to

break it down for us intellectually challenged?

We are here

to input a command.

Now we wait for feedback from the system.

What we doing in the car then?

Wait.

Please.

I hate it when you act like a know-it-all

and refuse to involve others in your plan.

What are you looking at? Keep up.

Huilin.

Would you explain?

Listen.

We're smoking them out.

Li Zhitian see show confident we are,

whether he buys it nor not,

he will want to make sure.

But he'd try to stay off radar,

so he has to send someone

to alert Liu Mingli.

That's why

we're following David,

who will lead us to Liu.

Yes.

- We'll go in from the other side.

- All right.

He must have left a clue for Liu Mingli.

Sun Heyang, go take a look.

Sir, should we get the property

management to open it?

That's fine. Let me see.

sh*t, we shouldn't come down.

Now they're on our tail.

Li Zhitian must have figured out

that we have no idea where Liu Mingli is.

You guys should leave in a minute.

There's something I must do.

Li Zhitian is a sinking ship.

It's only a matter of time.

Take a look at this.

I don't know anything.

For real.

I believe you.

I have only one question.

Answer me

and it'll help you when

the ship goes down.

Because your dad is the Vice Mayor?

It has nothing to do with that.

Are you close to Liu Mingli?

I guess so.

What do you do together?

Anything in particular?

He asked me to find this drug in US.

I gathered some information for him.

That's all.

No more.

I swear I don't know anything.

I have no idea where he is.

What drug?

The other day,

I told you about that manager who bullies me.

Do you remember?

He got transferred today.

To a branch office in Jiangbei, big step down.

You should have seen

the look on his face when he left.

I guess it means my life would be easier.

Did you do that?

I'm getting off.

"Li Sha, Li Zhitian's Daughter"

Dad, why are you calling again?

I miss you.

Get out.

You'll see me in no time.

Have you bought the ticket?

I did.

Sent the flight number to Uncle Liu Feng, too.

How's the kid?

Can't wait to see his granddad.

Dad, how's David?

Is he good?

Not bad, I guess.

Dad, he has what it takes.

Just give him the chance.

He's my husband.

I will.

Have you gained some weight?

Yeah, I've been indulging myself.

Give your daddy a kiss.

How's that?

Got it.

All right.

Come on in.

Jianming.

Let me introduce you

This is Comrade Chen,

head of the supervisory task force.

Chen Weimin.

Pleasure.

Su Jianming.

Have a seat.

I know this case is not that simple.

They sent people from high above.

Here's the situation.

Tomorrow, when Liu Mingli

point out the mastermind, Li Zhitian,

we'll take him into custody.

And then?

What do you mean?

You really think the investigation

will go off without a hitch?

Is there anything I should know?

The central committee meant business

with this special operation.

Not only did they

mobilize the political and legal sectors,

but also publicity,

organization, discipline inspection

and other departments.

Why?

It's too complicated.

We're dealing with

much more than a simple criminal case.

Jianming,

Strictly speaking,

you shouldn't be running the operation.

However, given your special position,

you'll be able to observe

details as well obtain information

others can't.

You must act with caution.

Trust no one.

No one?

Which means?

No one, including me.

What is my role

in the game then?

A soldier

that can cross the river.

And once you made it across,

there is

no turning back.

Move, time to make the arrest.

Of whom?

Liu Mingli.

Where is he?

Just follow me.

I'm not going if you don't tell me anything.

Can I tell you when we get there?

Fine, I'll play your

mystery game for one last time.

When we're there,

follow my command.

Park the car at the crossroad.

k*ll the lights.

Use only walkie-talkie for communication.

If we search the car now,

he'll know immediately.

I bet he's watching somewhere close.

I'm telling you.

No way is Liu Mingli here.

Liu Mingli is around.

The car was placed here.

As a bait for us?

Yes.

Someone wants to hand him to us.

Who?

Are you being cryptic again?

The drug Liu Mingli was seeking

Risperidone

is called Li Pei Tong.

In America it's used to treat mental disease.

I checked, no one he knew had that condition.

Liu Mingli's home and hotel

are both being watched.

So, he needs a safe place to stay.

And in that place

there's a patient who needs the drug.

Somewhere within

a one-kilometer radius of the car.

So, your conclusion is...

Only a few in the city have that condition.

Got all their names on this list.

And three of them

are in this area.

Captain Wen.

How much longer do we have to wait?

We'll go check it out.

You guys stay put.

Who is it?

Police.

Need to confirm something.

Open up.

We're the police.

Coming.

Stay put.

Hi, this is my police ID.

Liu Mingli.

Liu Mingli, come out.

We're the police.

And our people

have had all nearby roads covered.

There is no escape.

You'd better not resist.

We don't want the kid to get hurt.

"Liu Mingli, Legal Person of Xinzhong Commerce"

Liu Mingli.

We know

someone made you do things

by threatening your child.

He has a whole life ahead of him.

Would you rather trust

the police and the government

to help and protect him

or would you trust others?

What are you doing?

Mingli.

Mingli.

Mingli.

Did you miss me?

My baby got a man and forgot her old man.

Let's go.

Shasha.

Which of these wedding dresses do you prefer?

I'm fine with all of them.

Let David pick.

Whichever one Shasha likes.

You're the man of the house.

You're supposed to

make these decisions.

That's right.

You're the man of the house.

Your crime wasn't that serious.

I know everything.

As long you confess

you'll get a sweet deal.

Think about it.

Why would you still cover for them

when they're trying to silence you?

Liu Mingli confessed.

7 p.m, tomorrow.

I'll give you the confession.

I will tell you

the person behind it all,

when, where, who

everything.

Here.

Here.

Did you eat anything at home?

Not much.

Then have some more.

I may have gotten rid of the bully for you,

but you need to

pull yourself together, too.

How well do you get along with colleagues?

How good are you at your job?

Do you need your education?

Give those things a thought.

Why are you being so nice to me?

Someone asked me to look after you.

Who?

Ask no questions.

You don't need to know.

Old fellows' stuff.

Where's your phone?

What do you need my phone for?

Relax, I'm not gonna peek.

This translucent silicon case.

It's super thin.

Feels good holding it.

Others can't tell.

You can rest assured here.

Let your guard down.

Sure.

I'm done.

I got to go.

Got something to deal with.

When will I see you again?

Wait for my call.

You will always protect me.

Right?

7 p.m, tomorrow.

I'll give you the confession.

I will tell you

the person behind it all,

when, where, who

everything.

Here.

Why did you move here?

So?

The lighting reminds me of a disco club.

Just a temporary place until

my new house is done decorating.

Is it safe?

You betcha.

No peeking.

Coming to your

ex-girlfriend's place after midnight,

you're not here to be emotional, are you?

No.

I just couldn't sleep.

Well, that's new.

I've never seen you like this before.

Nothing serious, really.

Just an impromptu drop-by.

Stay where you are.

Lie down.

Go ahead, what is it?

It doesn't feel right.

What doesn't feel right?

Everything.

Like who?

The May 23rd expl*si*n.

It was too dicey an attempt

on my father's life.

The guy hijacked a bus

All that fuss for just a few words?

And right after that, Liu confessed

Too dramatic.

Even precise to a specific time.

I smell a connection.

Don't you think...

Don't you think

it's more like a show?

Stop, that's enough.

Some boxes

are never meant to be opened.

For once it's open,

no one can close it again.

Actually, my parents'

disapproval wasn't the main reason

I broke up with you.

It's not your problem, either.

It's just that I

have commitment issues.

Be it friends

or lovers.

Lock the door when you sleep.

The expl*si*n had nothing to do with me.

You were simply framed.

Who did it?

Me.

Liu Mingli has always been my man.

That's why people believe

he's following your orders.

Why would he listen to you anyway?

Everyone has a soft spot.

Can they build a case

solely upon his statement?

With the call history between you two,

the money transactions

and the equity relationship,

they'll have enough to work on.

7 p-m, tomorrow,

soon as they got Liu's

confession and the evidence,

they can make the arrest right away

for attempted m*rder of a government official.

A horrendous crime that shook

the very core of our society.

That's death with reprieve, at least.

What do you want?

I want you to leave.

Leave?

Out of the country.

I've told you a thousand times.

You never listened.

So, I'm sorry

but that's the only option.

You are forcing me to leave?

It's time to stay low.

No easy way out this time.

One of us has to...

I see.

Taking the fall.

What if I insist on staying?

The expl*si*n

was meant for you.

Zheng.

I'm gonna be honest with you.

You leave if someone must.

I'm not going anywhere.

What am I gonna do

on some island in the middle of nowhere?

Sun bathing?

If I must die,

I'd rather die here.

Whatever you're gonna do to me,

bring it on.

Wait.

I'm not finished.

You do have another option.

Go ahead.

Earlier this year,

I introduced you to

a businessman named Gao Jin.

Somehow you lost it

and blew him off.

Zheng.

I didn't mean to embarrass you.

It's just a bad deal.

That Gao Jin guy

wanted me to buy

60% of his company's shares

with 2.2 billions of my money.

Then, I was supposed to work

with a shell company of his.

Basically, it was like

giving the money back to him.

To sum up,

he'll end up with 4.8 billions in his pocket.

Well, it's not exactly a loss for you.

Gao Jin will make it up to you somewhere else.

Zheng.

How could you?

There's always money to take.

And always power to grip.

It's a bottomless pit.

Don't you get sick of it?

They are on to me now.

So, by helping Gao Jin,

you'll get to walk free?

Yes.

Yes.

7 p.m. tomorrow,

Once you sign the contract with Gao Jin,

Liu Mingli will stop talking.

What about the day after tomorrow?

And the day after that?

Fine.

You win.

Actually, he's here.

You two should meet.

All right.

"Gao Jin, President of Zhong Chuang Inc."

Mr. Gao.

Zheng.

Mr. Gao.

We got off on the wrong foot earlier.

Zheng talks about you all the time.

I know you're capable and well connected.

And you always wipe your a*s clean.

Quite a smart guy.

Tomorrow at 7 p.m.

we'll sign at Westin.

I got the contract ready long ago.

You got it.

In the future,

spend less time in the industries

and more time with me.

I'm out of here.

No problem.

Time,

19 o'clock, June 10th.

Location,

Bed 17, Jinjiang People's Hospital

Impatient Department.

This is Zhao Guogiang from

the Municipal Procuratorate.

Based on information

provided by the Police Bureau,

I hereby record this conversation

with Liu Mingli, the suspect.

Is it 7 p.m. yet?

Yes.

You're not being completely honest with me.

You said this morning

that for my safety

you'd get me a new room

with a clock on the wall,

though synchronized with the time

on the medical equipment.

Except you forgot something.

The nurse who came to change medicine,

I took a look at her watch.

It was 30 minutes ahead.

I told you.

7 p.m.

Why does it have to be exact 7 p.m.?

I have OCD.

It's none of your business.

The Vice Mayor

Li Zhitian is here.

Here.

Almost done?

Soon.

Just need to verify several figures.

He signed.

Mr. Li.

Are we going?

Why is he not leaving?

It's past 7 p.m. now,

are you gonna talk or not?

I don't feel like talking today.

What game are you playing here?

I'm just f*cking irritated.

What?

Stop.

Zoom into his face.

Call the police.

Tell him to take some men

and head to the hospital now.

Yes, sir.

We'll come another time then.

See you.

Thank you.

Dad.

Listen

Leave the ward now.

Why?

I'm not done here.

Go to the ground floor.

The SWAT team is on their way.

Now.

We want to see Liu Mingli

We want our money back.

We want our money back.

Police. Freeze.

What's going on?

Don't go in there or we will sh**t.

Go up, take the stairs.

We want our money back.

Excuse us, out of the way.

Excuse us.

Team 2, secure the lobby.

Team 1, follow me.

Don't come any closer.

Or I will let go.

Don't do it.

I'm staying right here.

Hold your fire.

Hold your fire.

Stay calm, please.

Everything will be fine.

Let's talk about it.

Don't jump. We can talk.

You listen to me.

Liu Mingli forced us

to move and refused to pay.

We won't take that sh*t

We're here to ask him for our payment.

Is that right, Mr. Liu?

Calm down.

Let's talk.

Let's go to hell together.

Did I do something wrong?

You did nothing wrong.

Should we go on?

Look at your face.

Not that serious yet.

And you're depressed.

I don't think I'm a soldier.

I'm more like...

Soldiers march on determined. I'm just a horse.

A blind horse.

What are you saying?

You're quitting?

You all think of me

as a pawn on the chess board.

Li Zhitian seems to know my every move.

The Vice Mayor

called to get me out in advance.

He obviously knew something.

You...

Too deep to get to know...

I don't even know who all are involved

I'm just a pawn. How can I not be depressed?

A pawn?

You need to be in the game

to be a pawn.

Only by playing will you know what's going on.

Right?

I trust your judgement.

Eventually,

you will know what's the right thing to do.

Do you believe that?

Of course I do.

Now,

all clues have been cut off. I can't continue.

Tell me what you think.

I'm not as smart as him,

but I

do have some hunches.

They might not make sense at all.

It's okay. Tell me.

The current situation

is kind of like a pot

with water in it.

And fire is burning beneath the pot.

There'll be bubbling sooner or later.

What do you suggest?

We wait.

Interesting.

We wait.

Fortunately, Jianming

didn't see the DNA test results.

I asked you to take care of it

and you left a back door.

So you can use it as a leverage, right?

If I wanted to do that,

why didn't I freeze the body?

How hard is that?

One of my men just screwed up.

You're overthinking this.

You expect me believe this is an accident?

You f*cking planned this, m*therf*cker.

Again, you're getting ahead of yourself.

What this is is a sign from heaven.

To let you know

that you and I are in the same boat.

Mr. Vice Mayor.

You're pointing an illegally

possessed weapon at me.

You wanna k*ll me?

How are you gonna be fine?

How?

What?

You need to see this.

David slept with another woman.

At Zhiguang Hotel.

A prost*tute?

No.

His girlfriend before his days studying abroad.

They got together again.

When did this happen?

This afternoon.

Send me a copy.

Anything else?

I'm full.

You are?

When's your due date?

June 17th.

When are you going to the hospital?

I'm not going to a hospital.

I prefer the hotel.

Shasha.

Don't be childish.

You can't do that.

- Why not?

- It's possible.

We'll just bring

the machines, the doctor and nurses

to the hotel.

Can you do that?

Sure.

Shasha.

You need to rest.

David and I have to talk.

It's work-related.

Okay.

Be careful.

Thanks, dad.

- The floor is slippery.

- Just go.

Be careful.

Dad, what is it?

People like us,

doing what we do,

lies and tricks

are simply inevitable.

Right?

However,

when people trust you

and treat you as their own

even as family,

You shouldn't do wrong

or lie to them.

Right?

I call that loyalty.

And to me that's the bottom line.

Dad, I'm 100 percent loyal to you.

Shut up.

Now listen to me.

Tomorrow make a public announcement

of your business trip to Los Angeles.

Don't come back until I tell you to.

But Shasha is going to give birth.

Shut up.

Then I'll give you some money

and you'll disappear.

What do you mean disappear?

What do you think?

What about Shasha?

I'm her husband.

The father of her child.

Not any more.

Remember.

Not a word to Shasha

about our conversation tonight.

Or you'll know the consequence.

Is that 25887

I'm here with your hotpot.

Can you come down to pick it?

Wrong number.

Where's David?

At a roadside restaurant on Gutian Street.

I'm going to

deal with this myself.

Should we find out more first?

Who else has access

to these cards?

Who?

What are you looking at?

Who are you to gawk at my friend?

Are you asking for trouble?

You talk too much.

What the f*ck are you doing?

One more word and I'll f*cking k*ll you.

Bring it on. You want a piece of me? Come on.

This is your share.

And this is yours.

Liu Shunzi will drink more

and you boys drink less.

A drunken brawl.

There are wrenches lying around

on the construction site.

And this knife.

Make sure you put it in his hand.

Liu Shunzi will do eight to ten years.

And you boys one to three.

Here's the deposit book.

Did you have a good look?

Yes, I did.

I'll keep this for you.

Boss.

My dad is building a house next week.

Could you send some men to help?

What are you, stupid?

You got three millions now.

Forget the house.

No surveillance cameras in that area.

Captain Wen is questioning the four guys

who turned themselves in.

Confession,

surveillance footage from the restaurant,

and witness statement.

All match.

Flawless, huh?

I guess you made this call

to check out

if I'm still alive, right?

Too bad.

He was a good son-in-law.

It's you, behind this?

Don't be naive.

He's just too scared of you

so he wanted some back-up.

Haven't you thought about it?

Would he

have the ba*ls to k*ll you?

It's not like he can take over after you die.

Those who do want you dead,

are from both inside

and outside the company.

Plenty of them.

Myself included.

That poor victim, your son-in-law,

was only a terrified young man.

Li.

Li.

You'll keep seeing

ghosts and shadows.

Just wait.

Coming.

Sister.

Long time no see.

Ms. Zhang.

Go buy some meat stuffing.

If it weren't your father,

Zheng wouldn't be who he is today.

Now he's being stubborn

and irrational.

As a matter of fact,

when it comes to political insight,

Sister,

you're way better than Zheng.

So?

First of all,

I hate to see the old man getting involved.

In which case things might

deteriorate to the point of no return.

And second of all,

sister,

I hope you can talk some sense into Zheng.

About what?

A lose-lose situation benefits no one.

Haven't you heard the saying?

Wives are not to be messed with.

There are normally two kinds of wives.

Ones that support their men for decades

so they can work hard to build their success.

And ones

that get ignored all their life

by husbands who only care about work.

So,

for either kind of these women,

there's not much in the world

they can be threatened with.

They could be tougher than men.

So?

So

you get the a*s out of our house.

And don't you forget,

You, businessman.

Understand?

Yes.

That's good.

Now, f*ck off.

Fine.

Sister.

I've been calling you that

all these years.

Never sister-in-law.

You know I've always respected you.

So, please don't blame me

for what happened today.

Just pretend I was never here.

And this...

is nothing.

I have no use for it.

Just a snapshot perchance.

You can keep it.

When did you take the photo?

Two weeks ago.

Uncanny resemblance.

It's her niece.

She grew up so fast.

Time flies.

Make her gone.

Can you do that?

Sure I can.

Sister.

Just leave.

I was so stupid.

What?

How could I not think of this?

Hurry.

Check the list of unnatural deaths

in the city back then.

We did. It's all accounted for.

Check again.

Accounted for is not good enough.

Compare the DNA samples.

Why?

Someone switched it

before cremation.

You can check the information on it.

Officer Su, that's Xiaowei over there.

Zhu Li.

A performer at the City Opera Company.

She quit her job about ten years ago

to run a tea house business.

And she's your...

Aunt.

She never got married.

You're her only relative now.

According to our file,

your aunt died in a car accident in 2004.

Conclusion given by the Traffic Administration

was that her car lost control,

crashed through the fence then into the river.

Driver of the other car fled

and was never found.

Her body was severely damaged.

They did DNA testing

then cremated her, case closed.

But your aunt wasn't the one they cremated.

The woman in the photo was.

You left a DNA sample

at the Traffic Administration

and through comparing

we confirmed the body shared your DNA.

Who hid my aunt's body?

And who did they cremate?

We're trying to find out.

Is this someone your aunt knew?

I don't know.

Do you remember

any clues before or after her accident?

Clues?

Yes.

I'll think about it.

Please try hard.

Your aunt

was buried in the dark

for long.

No one knew what happened to her.

Justice must be done.

If you think of or find anything,

give me a call.

We found a video tape of your

aunt performing at the City Opera Company.

We made a copy.

I think you may want one.

"Little child."

"Did you cry today?"

"Have your friends all gone?"

"Leaving you all alone?"

"Beautiful child."

"Did you cry today?"

"Have your pretty dress soiled?"

"And had no one to talk to?"

"Smart child."

"Did you cry today?"

"Have your precious gift lost?"

"And tried to find it in a windy day?"

"From dawn to dusk."

"My dear child."

"Why don't you let me take a look?"

"Did the wind blow out the candles?"

"And leave you walk alone in the dark?"

"Dear child."

"Wipe your tears away now."

Hello.

Yang Xiaowei here. Is this Officer Su?

Speaking.

I found my aunt's old phone.

Bo knows.

I'm on my way back from the suburbs.

Don't tell anyone about the phone.

Put it back where you found it.

Put it back where you found it.

And leave it be.

Remember.

Stay home.

Wait for me there.

Okay.

It's gonna be fine, Li.

You'll be a grandpa tonight.

Zheng.

Zheng.

Any instruction?

Didn't you say we are on the same boat?

Now a storm is coming.

You're too modest.

We're just small boats. You're the big one.

The phone we didn't find back in the day

has just turned up.

If Jianming turn it on,

all boats are going to sink.

Big or small.

Fine.

I'm a man of honor.

I'll take this one.

Just remember.

After all these

Try me.

Don't move.

Who's that?

Probably Director Su. He's on his way here.

Sir, go faster.

Before he shows up,

give me the phone,

and I'll leave.

Otherwise,

r*pe then k*ll.

Why didn't you answer?

This is Liu Bo.

General.

Jianming.

What's going on with you?

The bubbles in the pot.

I think I've found it.

If everything goes well,

we'll close the case tonight.

Are you sure about this?

Probably.

Probably?

In that case,

Wait up then.

Jianming.

How long will this take you?

I'll brief you in about an hour.

Good.

I got the SWAT team, traffic and communication

teams all standing by.

Stay in touch.

Okay.

Be safe.

Roger that.

I know what you mean.

But under such circumstance,

I'm afraid we can't

- let the girl live.

- No.

That's not what we agreed.

You need to figure out a way

to get the thing from her

without hurting her.

Did you hear that?

You peed yourself?

That's fine.

I don't mind.

You two.

Yours?

I got your bank account.

Untie her.

Keep the tape.

Get out.

Keep the tape on.

Clear?

Here.

See this?

It's two millions.

Give us the phone

then click confirm yourself.

One-time offer.

You'll have nothing to lose

and everything to gain.

I've seen this many times.

No one can fight till the end.

It's not your fault.

This is how the world works.

Last chance.

Be smart.

Ten millions.

Take the money

and leave.

The phone you are calling is powered off.

Yang Xiaowei.

General.

Here.

Sign this.

Approval for the use of firearm?

I agree.

Do this your way.

The SWAT team is ready.

The phone you are calling is powered off.

I think he got the phone.

How?

Don't know.

He just went into this cell phone store

and bought an old-type charger.

What do we do now?

He must not turn that phone on.

You listen to me.

He must not be harmed.

I know.

Not on my watch.

And

what about that girl?

Don't touch her.

I'll tell you one more time.

Don't touch her.

Which one of you I should listen to?

Who indeed?

Me.

Sister.

Charge it now.

Why don't you go to the bureau first?

Your place is closer. I have to make sure.

They followed me here?

Call the bureau now.

Relax.

They haven't turn on the phone now.

Nor can they leave.

Or contact outside.

They are sitting ducks.

What are you waiting for then?

Hurry.

Boss.

With all those tourist boat rides,

we'll get exposed.

Our men are stuck on the boat.

Yes, all signals have been jammed.

Only this satellite phone works.

Not even a single bar of signal. That's weird.

Did you get through?

No signal whatsoever.

They must have used a jammer.

Plus this boat is made of metal.

Why do you even live here?

Why don't we move

after this boat goes away?

How's that?

Mr. Li.

Doctor says the baby is in malposition.

Could be dangerous.

Get other doctors from the hospital.

Boss.

Get the f*cking OBGYN department here.

Wait, not now.

You got a mobile charger?

What?

You got a mobile charger?

Where did that g*n come from?

General.

Phone isn't the only way to call someone.

Boss, a shot is fired.

Move.

Thank god we switched rooms.

Quick.

Hurry.

This is an ancient phone.

Can't get any faster.

What's that?

I can't read lips.

I said it's ancient.

And I don't speak lips, either.

The baby is in malposition.

I need to turn her upright.

Work with me, all right?

Okay.

Relax. Don't push just yet.

Don't be afraid. It's okay.

Now you can push.

Come on, push for me.

Very good.

Dad.

Am I in danger?

You're okay, baby.

Daddy's here. Be brave.

Everything's fine.

Did you get in touch with David?

I did.

Just reached him.

He lost his phone.

Why didn't he tell us?

Does he know?

Of course he does.

He's in Los Angeles worrying about you. Relax.

Boss, there are dozens of rooms.

Should we go through them one by one?

Yes.

What are you waiting for?

They're still here.

Take this.

And give me the g*n.

Don't deprive me of the chance to protect you.

People call this love.

Come out.

Come out.

- What are you doing? Let me go.

- Get down.

Give me your hand.

Jump.

I can't swim.

Jump anyway.

One.

Two.

Three.

Come on.

Now, take a deep breath.

Push.

One, two, three.

Again.

Deep breath and again.

Push.

Here it is.

It's a girl.

Time, 2:53.

It's okay now, baby.

You're fine.

She's not crying. No muscular tension, either.

Prepare for CPR.

How's the heart rate?

Nothing.

Starting PPV.

One, two, three.

- One, two, three.

- Still no heart rate.

- One, two, three.

- It's okay.

One, two, three, inhale.

One, two, three, inhale.

Check heart rate.

One, two, three, inhale.

One, two, three, inhale.

Please, doctor, please.

I just saw them.

Now missing again.

Keep looking.

Carefully.

Don't worry.

There will be no escape.

It's back on power.

Go, go, go.

Police.

Come any closer I'll sh**t.

Drop your weapon.

Check in the back.

Boss.

We've got two down.

Still can't get in.

Boss.

He turned the phone on.

What?

He turned it on?

Listen to me.

What do we do now?

Should we go?

Wait, just wait there.

Prepare for intubation.

There, heart beat back on.

Back on.

There there.

Everything's fine.

Should we leave?

The boys could lose control.

Do we take it or not?

You insisted on adopting him.

I didn't want to.

But now that I've raised him.

He is my son, too.

Jianming.

I don't know if you'll hear this.

Your name, Jianming.

I came up with that

while I was pregnant with you.

Whatever last name

you might take in the future,

Mommy gave you this name.

It means hope for a better tomorrow.

There's not a day went by that

I didn't miss you or regret giving you away.

Zheng g*ng will never admit you're his son.

He doesn't deserve to be your father.

My biggest mistake in life

was trusting him.

And now I realized that

he's nothing but a corrupted politician

and a criminal.

He conspired with Li Zhitian

in god know how many shady deeds.

Today,

I went to negotiate

with Zheng g*ng for the last time.

If anything should happen to me

the m*rder*r would be no one

other than Zheng g*ng and Li Zhitian.

In a document on this phone

I kept the evidence of their crimes.

Jianming,

remember.

Mommy always love you.

Su Jianming, get down.

Huilin.

Huilin.

Huilin.

Go help them, go.

It's your turn.

Leave me alone for a while.

You're Zheng g*ng's man.

I'm sorry, Li.

Zheng g*ng wants you dead.

Police, freeze.

Hands up.

I have one question.

Why?

Why are you so sure

that I'd make this choice?

Because you once said

that you want to be

a true police for the people.

Li Zhitian.

I'm not here to interrogate you.

Just visiting.

The child is six-month old now, right?

She does look a bit like you.

Thank you

The bamboo pole.

The one in my room.

There's a hole in it.

Inside you'll find a flash disk

with video files in it.

It was raining that day.

In the presidential suite.

We sat on the sofa,

with Zhu Li lying on the floor,

dead.

We had to k*ll her

to stop her from reporting us.

I made Zheng g*ng believe

that there was no

surveillance camera in the suite.

How is that possible?

It's been there the whole time.

Dozens of hard-drives.

And the most valuable info

is in that flash disk.

I must remind you.

You'll find more than

just things about Zheng g*ng.

There's plenty of others.

So, think carefully

before you check on it.

Don't you worry.

I am here

just to check it out.

"Zheng g*ng was found guilty

of intentional homicide, bribery,"

"and sheltering and indulging

criminal organizations."

"He was sentenced to death with

the deprivation of political rights for life"

"and confiscation of all personal property. "

"The proceeds of bribery

and their interests were also confiscated."

"He Xiuli was found guilty

of intentional homicide,"

"bribery, and offering bribes."

"She was sentenced to life imprisonment with

the deprivation of political rights for life,"

"and confiscation of all personal property."

"The proceeds of bribery

and their interests were also confiscated."

"Li Zhitian was found guilty of organizing

and leading a criminal organization,"

"intentional homicide,

provocation and trouble-making,"

"and ill*gal mining."

"He was sentenced to death with

the deprivation of political rights for life,"

"and confiscation of all personal property."

"Li Zhitian and others from the Jinwu Group

have been identified as a criminal organization"

"and will face severe

punishment according to the law."

"Gao Jin is suspected

of ill*gal occupation of national assets"

"and has been put under investigation."

"Several other officials involved

in the cases of Zheng g*ng and Li Zhitian"

"have fled overseas

out of fear of prosecution."

"After extensive efforts, six of them

have been extradited back to the country

"to face legal trial."

"Yang Xiaowei, who risked her life

protecting key evidence,"

"was rescued by the police."

"Li Huilin has been conferred by

the Ministry of Public Security as a martyr."

"The Anti-Organized Crime Law

of the People's Republic of China,"

"which officially

came into effect on May 1, 2022,"

"is China's first specialized,

systematic, and comprehensive law"

"that regulates anti-organized crime efforts.

It marks a significant achievement"

"in the Party Central

Committee's campaign against crime"

"and is aimed at curbing

the proliferation of organized crime,"

"promoting the construction of

a safer China under the rule of law,"

"and ensuring the well-being

of the people, social stability,"

"and long-term national security."

"It provides a strong

and effective legal guarantee."

She probably still doesn't want to see you.

One minute left.

I'll wait.