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=When a Snail Falls in Love 2023=

=When a Snail Falls in Love 2023= =Episode 6=

(An adaptation of the novel "When a Snail Falls in Love" by Ding Mo)

(New York, US, Wasu's College Days)

I'm going to be late.

Where is it?

Xin, did you see my wallet?

What's the fuss so early in the morning, Wasu?

Isn't it in the pocket of the pants you wore yesterday?

I don't think so.

I don't put my wallet there.

Where is it?

Did you find it, Xin?

Isn't this it?

Thank goodness. Where did you find it?

The usual place.

Where was it?

The pocket.

You know me

better than I do.

I have work in the suburbs today,

but…

I…

I'll just borrow this amount.

Take it.

You might need it.

Thank you.

I'll pay you back

when I have the money.

I'm sorry.

I had to borrow from you again.

I think I need to work more shifts

or find a job that pays better.

Maybe I should go back to the Thai restaurant.

Wait.

What's wrong?

Don't go back.

It's a Thai restaurant.

Don't do it,

okay?

Okay.

Just kidding.

When I have a job and become rich,

I'll propose

to you.

After that,

we'll have a house like that.

We'll live together.

You, me, the kids.

I think we should have…

Ten kids.

I'm going to work.

Go on.

Okay. I'm off.

(Present, Thailand)

Mr. Wasu.

We need to take your statement.

(Police Investigators Team)

("The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane")

Vita found this book

on the bookshelf in your room.

It's the same book as the one in this photo, right?

(Former CEO Zaiyongdanacai's daughter's)

(rendezvous while studying abroad)

I'll ask again.

It doesn't matter how many times you ask.

My answer is the same.

I didn't do it.

We dated.

But I haven't been in contact with her for a long time.

Moreover,

I was sleeping

when she was killed.

Before Vita came back.

Am I being interrogated as a murder suspect

or just someone who knew her?

I don't like it.

You're questioning me as if I'm the murderer.

If you already knew about Xin's death,

why weren't you honest with us?

Actually you knew

the victim.

I'm going out for a smoke break.

Okay, Han.

Vita.

Do you have an alibi for Wasu on the night of the murder?

Wasu and I live under the same roof,

but it was late that night by the time I got back from work.

I didn't notice if he was home.

I can't be certain.

What about his shoes?

Did you see the shoes he took off at the entrance?

That might prove that he was home.

I didn't pay attention.

Besides,

that alone can't prove he was home.

We need something more convincing.

According to the statement Mr. Han took,

he frequents a nightclub.

The nightclub happens to be

the same one on Miss Xin's itinerary.

She often sets up meetings there.

Looking at it from another angle,

it's possible that…

Go on, Ming.

Looking at it from another angle,

it's possible that

Wasu is lying.

Maybe after they broke up,

Wasu and Miss Xin continued to meet up at that club.

Vita,

have you seen this bookmark before?

No smell.

Maybe I'm overthinking it.

Captain, the thing you wanted…

Where did that come from?

It's Wasu's bookmark.

Let me see it.

Let's see…

The smell is similar to the one in Miss Xin's wardrobe.

That's right.

This bookmark is made of rare Bombay rosewood.

The aroma is more subtle,

but it will release a sandalwood fragrance

when exposed to heat or stored in a hot environment.

This is the mysterious wood incense we were looking for.

Does that mean Wasu is…

Requesting permission to question Wasu.

Vita,

as an officer,

you should know that when a suspect is a family member of ours,

we shouldn't…

I know.

As an officer, you should not be involved in the case.

All the evidence so far is pointing to your brother.

I'm worried you might not be sensible enough.

I'm not in over my head.

On the contrary,

I am very calm and composed.

Requesting permission to interrogate him myself.

I know him best.

He will shut everyone out.

Only I can get him to talk.

And I want to prove to you that I have changed.

Vita.

Why didn't you tell me

you and Xin used to date?

Sorry.

I don't know. For some reason, I didn't want to bring it up.

Maybe

I was too upset.

It was an ugly breakup.

I wanted to forget everything

between Xin and me. That we dated,

and the time we lived together in New York.

She arranged everything for me.

Xin,

did you see my wallet?

Thanks.

Wasu,

there's nothing there.

There never was. No money.

No future for us.

I know

how hard you are trying.

The past few years

have made me really happy.

But now, it just feels like

you are

bringing me more suffering than happiness.

If the future you've prepared for me

will make your life difficult,

I think…

I think we should break up.

(I was furious.)

I decided to step out of her life.

I haven't seen her since.

I thought she was just like all the other women who only cared about money.

That she wouldn't go through hardships with me.

Your friend, Zorn,

told me

you've been hanging out with some other guy,

and it looks like

he's richer than me.

Yes.

But that's not the reason we're breaking up, Wasu.

Really?

Fine. That's not the reason.

Can't you understand what I'm saying?

That's not why we're breaking up!

(I only found out afterwards)

that she wasn't seeing that guy.

So why

didn't you ask to get back together?

I was ashamed.

Did you know this?

Actually, she came from a very wealthy family.

But she has been working hard on her own.

And me?

I was only her burden, dragging her down.

That's when I decided

I would promise

never to walk into her life ever again.

Where did you get this bookmark?

Xin gave me that

on the day we became official.

At that time,

she even told me

that this bookmark

was for the love of her life.

This is

a rare bookmark.

As far as I understand, it's very special.

She only gave it

to you

and Sen.

Vita handled it very sensibly and calmly.

But

are you sure she's all right, Captain?

I think she has learned how to handle her personal emotions at work.

Is there a problem?

No.

I just think

you trust her a lot.

Just as I trust all of my team members.

You're up, Ming.

Yes.

I want you to go to the nightclub and see if there are any new clues.

Investigate whether Miss Xin

really met Mr. Wasu.

Can we just access the club's surveillance footage?

It's better to go undercover.

Follow the procedure as we always do.

- Yes. - Yes.

Good job, Vita.

But I would like you to withdraw from the case for now.

If the higher-ups find out that you're involved,

they might take disciplinary action against our department.

Understood.

If there's nothing else,

I'll take my leave.

Captain,

are you sure she's okay?

We don't have to worry about her.

Get to work.

Aren't you hungry?

You should eat something.

I'm not hungry.

I want to be alone for a bit.

Don't forget to eat.

Okay.

(Icon Siam)

It's…

Good.

I guess.

But not that color.

Right. No.

We need something hotter.

Change.

Goodness. That's too covered up.

You're going to a club.

Roll up your sleeves.

Like this?

Sleeves down.

Pull the zipper down.

Pull it up.

Oh, it's too covered up. Go and get changed.

Cool.

Fashionable.

Three thumbs up.

Huh? From who?

Me, Captain, and Han.

It's a thumbs-down here.

From who?

Chief.

Change.

Can I take a selfie with her?

That's too much.

Done?

Change it. Not this outfit.

Wow! Oh my gosh!

Is it too late for me to go after you?

Sure.

Talk to my fist first.

Don't you think this dress

shows too much skin?

The one earlier with the collar is fine.

Is it cold in Thailand?

This is how she should dress.

This is what you wear if you work as a call girl in a club.

This will attract attention.

Trust me. I'm a veteran.

Go in and order a drink as usual.

Find out the number of cameras inside.

Pay attention to the regulars

and the head of security.

But be careful of the head of the security.

Don't let him find out that we're the police.

Don't forget about the regular employees too.

We need to get familiar with the layout of the venue.

It'll make it easier when we search and collect evidence.

Are you

ready?

Yes.

Okay.

Thanks.

Ming.

What did you say?

Nothing.

Just testing to see if you could hear me.

I can hear you loud and clear.

Okay.

Take care of yourself.

A Kiss of Death.

All right. I'll be right back.

(Kiss of Death?)

(That's a cocktail with high alcohol content.)

(We're here on a mission.)

You shouldn't get something so strong.

Hey.

We need to sell it.

(Ning taught me that.)

(Who would chat me up)

(if I ordered orange juice?)

Nine security cameras total.

Two at the door.

Five in the center of the dance floor.

Two on the way to the toilet.

Da,

I'm hanging up.

I'm going to the washroom.

Okay.

(On call)

(Call ended)

Miss.

The shareholder of the club suspects you're secretly taking pictures.

He wants to check your phone.

I'm a customer.

I was just taking selfies.

He just wants to be sure.

It's not a big deal. I'll just check it.

Hey.

You're just a security guard.

Mind your business.

Wicked girl!

I'm so sorry!

What's wrong with you? Watch where you're going!

I… I'm sorry! I'll clean it up.

That's enough!

Enough!

It's fine.

I'm sorry. I'll clean it for you.

I said no need.

I'll clean it up myself.

I'm sorry.

- Dang it. - I'm sorry.

Miss.

I'll help you. Come with me.

It's okay, Ming.

Vita?

We have to get out of here right now.

Why are you here?

No time to explain.

I've already gotten

what you wanted. Come on.

Vita!

Didn't the captain tell you to stay away from this case?

I know.

But I have doubts about Wasu,

so I came to gather evidence myself.

All you had to do was saying that Wasu was asleep in his bed.

That would've given him an alibi.

But you chose to tell the truth.

Never mind. I already have the information.

What do you mean you have the information?

Ming, I don't have time to explain everything.

We need to leave. Right now.

Come on.

Let's go.

Miss.

Where are you going?

You're not off the clock yet.

My boss wants you

to keep him company.

Oh, I'd love to go too.

But I really need to go.

What's the hurry?

Let go of my friend!

Miss,

you have fair skin. My boss will like you.

He likes it when there's more than one.

Where are you going?

Vita!

Vita!

You came here in disguise to steal information, didn't you?

If the captain finds out about this,

you'll be in big trouble.

I'm in trouble either way,

but maybe

I can make up for it.

What do you mean?

There they are.

So you know each other.

Well, then,

you can bring your phone to my boss yourself.

Not bad.

More?

Come here!

Get over here!

Get over here and stay here.

Who are you?

All of you, come out!

Kill him!

Retreat!

- Go! - Fall back.

Fall back.

Sir,

I…

Back to the station.

We need to talk.

Come on.

What do you take my orders for, Vita?

You said you knew.

You understood.

You copied.

But you still disobeyed me.

Captain, Vita…

And you, Ming.

Your mission.

I told you to follow the procedure.

Why did you help Vita?

It was my own idea.

Ming was carrying out the mission as you ordered.

It was me.

I got in the way.

Why did you do that?

The process was taking too long.

The undercover mission took too long.

Day one, observation.

Day two, analysis.

Day three, in-depth investigation.

Day four, reveal her identity.

By the time you're done, the evidence will all be gone.

So you're saying I'm moving too slowly

for your liking.

Vita's digging her own grave.

Who would dare to talk to the captain like that?

Oh, shoot.

Walk faster.

I respect you.

I never meant to pick on your ways.

But I disagree.

So you ignored the procedure

to find the evidence to prove your brother's innocence?

All the documents and files,

including the security camera footage.

There were no signs of Wasu meeting with Miss Xin

anywhere in the club, including the toilets.

It's okay if you think I'm inefficient.

I have to thank you

for helping us acquire the security footage.

But your fault is

trusting in only yourself

and not anyone else.

You completely disregarded the team.

I've repeated this several times

since you joined my team.

We are a team. We need to work together.

We need to trust each other.

As for your brother,

his name has already been cleared.

You have Ning and Mr. Han to thank for that.

They did a thorough investigation on him.

His witness is his watch.

His watch recorded his heart rate at the time of Miss Xin's death.

It proved that he was sleeping.

Have you been wearing that watch all this while?

Yes.

I'm letting you go this time.

But I think you owe everyone on the team an apology.

Vita.

Last time,

when you interrogated Wasu,

the captain even praised you.

He said you had learned how to handle personal emotions at work.

But as a matter of fact,

no superior

would've allowed a subordinate that was related to a suspect to do that.

But he trusted you and let you do it.

I think

you really disappointed him

this time.

I think you should eat something.

I'm not hungry.

I have you and your colleagues to thank

for clearing my name.

I promise you

we'll catch the culprit.

How are things

between you and the captain?

Between us?

What do you mean?

Mr. Wasu,

that's all for today.

No matter what, we will not let a criminal go free.

Nor will we wrong a good man.

Captain Pla.

I have a request.

I don't think

my sister

is meant to be a police officer.

So,

about that three-month deal you guys made,

please go easy on her.

I just want her to live a simple

and happier life.

But the truth is,

it's not for you or me to decide

if she can be a good cop.

Much depends on whether she can pass the test or not.

I'm her brother.

I hope you understand

my concerns.

As a police officer,

I trust my eye,

and I trust

that Vita can make the best decision for herself.

Do you still love Xin?

It doesn't matter anymore,

Vita.

It's in the past.

You must be tired.

Get some rest.

Vita,

sometimes,

I hope you never fall in love.

It's too hard to fix it

when things go wrong.

Vita is a funny one.

Look at this.

She even signed the card and included her title.

You would think this was an apology letter from the department.

I thought I was meticulous,

(To Lieutenant Pagong Zonglongleang) but I think Vita beat me.

Vita Wasongkanachai of PIT)

When you go back to your stations,

you'll even see flower baskets.

I don't understand her. This is too formal.

I received them too.

That's how Vita is.

She's not good at expressing herself.

So she chose this way.

Ming!

Why are you here?

This is the men's toilet.

Sorry.

Unfortunately,

there's no water in the women's toilet.

It might be too official

and even clumsy,

but I think she knows her mistake now.

That's how she is.

She's slow when it comes to these things.

What was that about?

She's bold.

What is it, Vita?

As instructed, I've apologized to everyone.

Da told me.

No need to be so formal next time.

I heard you even signed the card.

People to people.

Not department to people.

I still owe you an apology.

Thank you for helping me and Ming

and

Wasu.

Well, helping your brother was our duty.

Plus,

that makes one less suspect for us.

I suppose it's a good thing.

Also,

thank you for the sandwich.

It was delicious.

So

I made you sandwiches

today too.

This is

my own recipe.

I included all the things I know you like.

Please enjoy it.

I'll leave now.

Thanks.

So she can cook too.

(Evidence)

In that case,

Wasu has been eliminated as a suspect.

Let's go back to the case itself.

We found something strange.

The relationship between Miss Xin and this man.

Miss Xin kept a low profile.

Almost no one knows about her.

She didn't often meet with people.

But every month,

she went to Ratchaburi for a project.

That's right.

The project sponsors

of the project Da is referring to

are this man and Miss Xin.

This is Songticha, president of the Gemstone Weaving Association.

The project was launched with the intention of increasing the income of locals.

(Vita's meeting minutes,) On the surface, however,

(jewelry auction, time, venue, purpose) it's clear that the real profit

comes from the decoration of the Thai traditional costume fashion show.

Most of the clients and interested parties

are foreigners.

How often did she go there?

According to the information, almost every week.

Every week?

Yes.

The event will only be held in the middle of the year.

There are still months to go.

There's no need to go every week if it's just for work.

If they claim it is for work purposes,

I think there must be something else going on.

What would need her to go there so often?

I investigated the financial transactions between the Zaiyongdanacai family and Miss Xin.

Ms. Jindapa once sent tens of millions to Miss Xin.

But the huge sum of money disappeared.

I tried digging deeper, but I couldn't find anything else.

But we know that it was a private account,

not an account of a company or any institution.

Are you saying that the missing money

is related to her weekly trips to Ratchaburi?

I don't know for sure.

But I think it's suspicious.

But every payment has to go somewhere.

And such a large sum of money.

It must be someone she trusts very much.

Vita,

did you learn anything?

There's a mention of an upcoming auction in her itinerary.

If nothing had happened to Miss Xin,

she would be on her way to Ratchaburi today.

Anything else?

She mentioned a ruby, and the president of the Gemstone Weaving Association,

Songticha, happens to be the organizer of this auction.

The venue is in Ratchaburi.

The missing money

and a gem auction.

Not a clue.

But I think there's something fishy about this auction.

I can't draw any conclusions yet.

I'll have to go and see it in person.

Da.

Yes.

Get me a van.

All right.

Captain,

do you need a helper?

The event information states that the attendees must be

a couple, married or otherwise.

A couple?

Yes.

Vita.

You'll be

my lover.

Yes, sir.

(Someone died in our family!)

(And we're still fighting among ourselves!)

(You went to Ratchaburi last night.)

(Just come. Don't ask so many questions.)

(Then, please proceed in order.)

(You've already questioned us.)

(What else do you want to know?)

(Mr. Bowen and Miss Nicha.)

(The two guests that were just added last week, yes?)

(Is there something wrong, boss?)

(I'm not sure.)

(Something isn't right.)