04x04 - Jae

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g*ng fight?

Isn't Myanlao controlled by warlords?

How could there still be gangs?

It's normal for interest groups to clash.

Maybe they took someone's business,

so they got revenge.

Are Bridon police always this casual?

How can you close a case
using a word like "maybe"?

All the related people at
the hideout were massacred,

so the chain of evidence is unclear.

We could only rely on speculation.

Massacred?

Could it be that they colluded
with the local warlords?

We launched a joint special operation
with police from multiple countries.

When we stormed the compound,

we found signs of fighting everywhere.

But not a single b*llet
was found at the scene,

so

it couldn't have been warlords.

What about the rescued influencers?

Did they provide any clues?

Many of them were hiding in their
rooms then, afraid of coming out.

Those who did see something

may have suffered psychological
trauma and were just rambling.

Then why do you come to Guidu?

To find a person.

Welcome, boss.

Thank you!

You're as kind as you are beautiful!

Who's the client coming by at this hour?

Do you

know each other

or not?

- Cheng Xiaoshi!!

- Xia Fei!!

So glad to see you safe and sound!

I can't believe after three years,

you finally learned to get up early!

So, he is the 'Xia Fei'?

Let me check

if you're still in one piece.

All limbs intact?

Still got your kidneys?

What are you talking about?

I'm obviously OK.

Were you abducted?

Well,

looks like you all know.

Yes,

it's been on the news.

it's embarrassing to even talk about it…

After I left the firm,

I made a living by doing odd jobs.

Felix,

don't forget you're on
the night shift tomorrow.

Got it.

I'll head off then!

I told you the dessert
shop is really good!

Hey, Felix?

Oh my god, it really is Felix!

The famous model

on the Internet?!

I'm your fan!

H-hello.

Can we take a photo with you?

Oh yes!

Please let us take a picture with you!

By the way,

why did you suddenly disappear?

We're so worried!

Because...

Because he doesn't want
to be harassed by you.

Who are you?

Maniac!

Get away!

I helped you chase away two flies,

and you can't even say thank you?

Thank you.

Might as well

go all the way.

I've got a good opportunity for you.

Interested?

No,

I'm busy. See you.

If your family knew how pathetic
you are after graduation,

would they be heartbroken?

Find me when you've made up your mind.

Hope you still have my number.

I promised myself

that once I became an adult, I
wouldn't rely on my family anymore.

I don't want to worry them,

and I don't want to let them down.

But that doesn't mean
you should become a host!

How did you know…

No, no.

He means:

How could you let yourself be
tricked into being a workhorse?

Right？

Hello!

My dearest brothers,

do you remember me?

Xia Fei!

You finally graduated and came back home!

My eyes are a bit tired.

I'll go upstairs and have a rest.

No rest until now?

What were you guys doing last night?

We got carried away
playing ranked matches.

We'd sleep after one win,

but we just kept losing until morning.

Aren't you a King-tier player?

Even kings have their bad days.

By the way, you're dragging your
suitcase around. Not going home?

I…

I managed to get out,

but the Bridon police have
flagged me as suspicious.

I don't want my family to know
about my situation right now,

so…

Can't they tell right from wrong?

Stay here.

We'll figure out how to explain to
your family once things settle down.

Are you going to share a
bed with me or with him?

No worries.

I have an idea about this.

Qiao Ling,

you've been up all night too.

Maybe you should…

Don't worry.

While you two were busy playing games,

I had a little nap.

You must be the one they said

embodies beauty, courage, and kindness -

Sister Qiao Ling!

Don't forget

I also told you she has another title...

The landlady...

The house belongs to my family.

I'll waive the agency fee this time.

But starting next month, you'll
need to pay the rent on time!

The reputation is well supported.

Take off your sunglasses, please.

Sorry. I forgot this.

Where are you from...

System failed.

Let him pass.

System failed.

You may pass.

Your power is pretty handy.

How did it go?

All good?

Got through safe and sound.

Didn't even need your guys.

A whole night of drinking with
clients and getting pressured —

I'm exhausted.

Cheng Xiaoshi,

stop.

Childish.

I feel like

you're a bit strange after you
fainted and woke up this time.

You're overthinking.

Honestly, I've had this
feeling for a while.

You're keeping a lot to yourself.

You look mature and composed,

which is probably because
you seem to know everything.

I told you,

it's because I can read
the time inside photos.

Living through more lives
means having more time.

But when I stay in one
stretch of time too long,

I sometimes lose track of

whether I'm in the past

or the future.

I don't want to face those visions,

but to make sure that
node never comes again,

I have to keep checking.

Checking what triggers the node.

Checking the choices made at that moment.

Lu Guang,

save them...

Cheng Xiaoshi, Cheng Xiaoshi!!

Stop hiding.

Let me send you to hell to accompany him!

It's too late for regrets now!

Xiao Weiying,

you're the one who should be regretting!

You're just a discarded dog now,

and the only thing that can save you

is still in my hands.

I should have taken you out first!

Give me the register!

Die!

You're the one who deserves to die!

So that's how it is.

I confirmed

that Wang Qing was the only person who
could put that beast down for good.

Your friend seems to be in some trouble.

I'll go lend a hand

and will be back soon.

I felt something wasn't right...

So I tried to stop him from
going to the psych clinic.

What trouble are you talking about?

Looks like you have to take a nap too.

That's what you get for sticking
your nose where it doesn't belong.

Luckily I saw from the clinic
that he's gonna attack you.

Lu Guang,

are you alright?

This time,

all I have to do is make sure he argues
with Wang Qing at the right time...

Then...

Do you think I'd believe that?

Or else?

You think you can stop me?

Do you know the butterfly effect?

In a dynamic system,

any subtle change in
the initial conditions

may lead to different outcomes.

I've been thinking about

how to rewrite a set ending.

What if I add a node before it...

An irreversible node as well.

What will happen then?

Since we're afraid of deviation,

let's just make it

happen even more thoroughly.

Looks like I made a mistake.

You're the one who should be going
for psychological counseling.

Are you out of your mind?

I know I can't stop you,

but I can make you stay a bit longer.

Now,

you may go in.

Once this is over,

how about we grab some hotpot together?

Some things have changed due to this,

but some of the past

seems to have returned to how it was.

Xia Fei still showed
up safely by our side.

My home is just ahead.

Right,

focus your energy into your lower abdomen,

open up your posture,

and push outward.

Master!

Qiao Ling!

Master Siwen is teaching my dad kung fu!

Make sure you're strict with him!

Qiao Ling,

you got up so early today

Early?

God knows where she was

all night!

Dad!

I was helping the police with an
investigation about a missing friend!

Look,

we found him,

but he needs a place to stay…

Honey! Come quick!

Our daughter brought home a handsome guy!

Our family line might finally continue!

No, no!

We're not together like that!

Dad,

shut up!

I'm dying, dying…

Can I at least get a grandchild
before I close my eyes?

Bury that old-school mentality of yours!

One childhood friend who's
always causing trouble,

one college classmate
who's quiet as a clam —

I can't feel at ease with either.

Please go get the keys!

You've got quite the expl*sive energy
for someone who was up all night.

You can stay in this room for now.

It's close to the photo studio.

How much is the rent?

We can figure it out after you find a job.

Thank you, Qiao Ling!

Oh,

we're gonna do hot pot with them tonight.

Consider it a welcome party
to celebrate your return!

Yes.

All good.

They didn't suspect me.

So

this is your turf.

The quality is on another level!

Wow…

it's been a while since I've
had such authentic hot pot.

How did the operation go? All good?

With me around,

you've got nothing to worry about.

You must be A Yuan.

Don't be nervous,

have a seat.

So,

how about the new
environment and new friends?

I didn't expect you

to fit in so quickly.

Cheers!

Congratulations to Xia Fei for escaping

safe and intact!

He means... safe from scammers,

Yes, scammers.

Xia Fei,

go easy on the drinks.

I still remember that time in Bridon when
we ran into those football hooligans.

You guys encountered something
that dangerous in Bridon?

Why didn't you tell me?

We got out fast.

No big deal.

Welcome, boss.

We've got the 'Closed' sign up outside.

Who's that?

Our special guest for tonight.

You’ve already started eating?

Captain Xiao?

I was gonna call Qiao Ling to follow
up on what happened last night,

but she said everyone was already here,

so she told me to come join the meal.

Coincidentally,

there’s also a foreign guest with me.

大家好

I'm JAE from Bridon.