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♫ We are the one. We will be holding on ♫

♫ For the promise we held for life ♫

♫ For the people we love are leaving ♫

♫ Please tell my friends ♫

♫ We won’t be falling down ♫

♫ As the sun will keep on shining ♫

♫ And the story will keep on going ♫

♫ We won’t be falling down ♫

♫ As the sun will keep on shining ♫

♫ And the story will keep on going ♫

♫ We will be holding on ♫

♫ As the sea will rise upon ♫

♫ And the story will keep on going ♫

[Guardian]

[Episode 31]

It seems you didn't overindulge too much.

You are not him.

How can you tell?

I was suspicious from before.

For there were times when your expression, tone,

even your mannerism and habit were very different from before.

Like a totally different person.

Especially that day on the rooftop when you said those words to Wang Xiangyang.

The old man is ruthless and has dedicated his entire life to his job.

There's no way he would say words such as "universal good."

You are in shock and don't know what you are saying.

You know this, right? It's specifically used for restraining dark energy.

If you shoot it at normal people, no one would be hurt.

But if it is used against Undergrounders, it will always get the target.

Do you want to try it?

Very good. Bold but cautious.

Don't talk to me in his tone.

I am not your son.

What if I say your father and I have lived peacefully for the past 20 years.

I've watched you grow up.

Suicide?

His record indicates that he has a history of intermittent psychosis; plus, we broke up his gang.

It is not surprising that he committed suicide now.

Undergrounders have special powers.

He benefited from his crime, so he will do it again.

Undergrounders causing trouble is not a unique case.

I heard the higher-ups wanted to create a Special Investigation Unit to deal with them.

What do you think?

As long as we can maintain peace, that's fine with me.

Old Zhao, are you okay?

It's nothing.

What are you?

Don't be scared.

My name is Zhang Shi.

I am a good person.

I won't control you, take over you,

and definitely will not commit any crimes.

I just have to find a host.

- You are an Undergrounder?- Yes.

But I am different from them.

As a matter of fact,

I was supposed to have been dead a long, long time ago.

But my superpower is that I'm able to live in another person's body.

Therefore, without my consent, you made me your new host.

And I have to let you out from time to time to stretch your joints?

Please believe me.

I know how Undergrounders and humans have lived harmoniously before.

I also didn't like seeing how Undergrounders are causing trouble now.

Besides,

if you were to cast me out hastily, it is very possible you'll harm yourself in the process.

Is there nothing in this world that you still have a longing for?

- Yes?- Dad, are you getting off work yet?

Almost.

You and your mom eat first. I will be back soon.

Okay.

What a cute kid.

Do not tell anyone about this.

You have already decided?

This already happened. If I still dwell upon it, then I am a fool.

We will not only coexist, but also cooperate.

With your knowledge and understanding of Undergrounders, you must help me.

Okay, that's a deal.

Actually, I didn't expect that because of your mother's death,

he became obsessed with eliminating all Undergrounders.

I am an Undergrounder. I do not want to kill my own kind.

But his determination was extremely strong.

A lot of times, it was impossible for me to intervene.

No wonder he was able to close huge cases one after the other,

as if he got help from Heaven.

He even got that Undregrounder Hunter nickname.

All the while, it was because he has been friends with an Undergrounder.

All these years, your dad and I shared all the happiness and sadness.

I feel ashamed but I'm half responsible for the role your father performed.

Yunlan, now that Ye Zun has returned, there's no other way but to gather all four Sacred Items.

Therefore, Yunlan—

Let me talk to him.

Zhang Shi,

it's none of your business.

What is this?

I captured many Undergrounders at Special Investigations,

but I didn't expect

that there was an Undergrounder living by my side since I was a child.

I said it a long time ago, there's nothing in this world that is absolutely good or evil.

As long it benefits the people, I do not think my compromises are wrong.

But that day on the roof,

you risked your life to save me.

I was deeply touched.

I also feel

that it's time for me to come back.

Yunlan,

with us father and son uniting,

without those stumbling blocks at the Special Investigation Unit,

- I feel that the effect—- Wait!

What do you mean by stumbling blocks?

What do you mean by that?

What do you think?

Special investigations and Undergrounders have now been exposed.

Everyone is pointing fingers.

How long will Special Investigations last?

That's because false information misled the public's opinion.

Then, do you have the ability to guide the public's opinion back?

Thus now, there must be someone who can come forward to take the blame,

to draw the public's focus away.

To tell you the truth, I don't believe different species should be working together.

Chu Shuzhi is an Undergrounder.

Zhu Hong and Da Qing are Demi-humans.

Sooner or later, they'll go back to where they came from.

If it's going to happen, why not now—

If that's the case, there's nothing for us to talk about.

I've been the chief at Special Investigations for many years now.

I didn't really have any special accomplishments.

But there's one thing I surely will achieve.

My people...

I will protect them.

I thought you had changed.

But I didn't realize that you were still someone who seemed to be easy going on the outside,

a stick in the mud on the inside. A stupid personality.

If you don't shift the blame to someone else, then you need to take it on.

But don't forget,

if Seastar Administration can set up Special Investigations,

they can also shut it down.

Do as you wish.

Stupid boy.

For you,

I will take on the blame.

Boss, all the planning has taken effect.

Now, the city is in chaos.

No need for us to dirty our hands.

They are already fighting amongst themselves.

Special Investigations is unable to save themselves now.

Are they still able to guard the three Sacred Items?

But they have a protection field.

It seems besides their own people's energy,

others can't get in.

I tried,

but am unable to find an opening.

If we can't attack from the outside,

why don't we attack from the inside?

What you are saying is...

- How come it's you?- Why can't it be me?

Why can't you just stay at home and wait for orders,

and are running around?

If I'm not worried about you, I don't even want to be here either.

When I returned, I heard you were taken away.

I already waited for you for half a day.

What's the situation now?

It's all over the web.

Are the old boys at the Planetary Supervision Bureau unable to sit still again?

It's nothing.

What could it be?

No matter how big the issue is when it encounters me,

it's no longer an issue.

Old Zhao, this time it's different than before.

Don't take on everything!

This time, it's not only the people underground that's causing trouble.

If this continues, all humans will think you, Zhao Yunlan,

are the biggest culprit!

By then, it won't matter that your dad is the head of the Planetary Supervision Bureau.

Even God won't be able to save you!

From the time I took over the chief position,

I never thought I would have a good end.

It's just the question, "Is it worth dying for or not?"

Okay.

You have principles.

You are tough.

If you die,

what happens to us?

You forgot what you promised my fourth uncle?

What I Zhao Yunlan promised, I will keep.

As long as I am alive,

everyone in Special Investigations will stay as they are.

It's not because you want to, you can do it.

- My fourth uncle said—- Oh!

The Snake Tribe wants to run away.

They want to take their Holy Saintess and find a cave to hide.

Can we have a normal conversation?

My fourth uncle is just worried about my safety!

Whatever. If you feel I can't protect Special Investigations, leave if you want to.

No one will stop you.

Stop!

Zhao Yunlan,

I just want to ask you one thing.

Is there anyone who wants to stop me from leaving?

You go back to Special Investigations.

I still haven't heard from Shen Wei.

I'm afraid something bad has happened. I'm going to go and take a look.

Do you know what the situation is now? How can you go by yourself and take such risks?

Am I the chief or are you?

You either go back now and wait for orders,

or go with your fourth uncle and save yourself!

I know what to do.

Enough.

You go back and rest.

Everyone has been tired lately.

If you want to leave, you'll still get your bonus.

You're a jerk.

Zhao Yunlan,

in your heart,

I can't compare with Shen Wei?

Why aren't you asking me to stay?

You are nice, sweet, innocent, and beautiful.

Don't be so stubborn.

Look. I am garrulous and a jerk.

Also, I have a bad temper.

I can't fake being sweet and considerate for more than three days for my true colors to show.

And I'm horrible with finances.

Settling down has nothing to do with me.

Causing trouble, I am an expert. Even my dad dislikes me.

You are such a great beauty.

You will have a great life no matter where you go.

No need to be so stubborn.

Zhao Yunlan...

Just a word from you.

You just give me the word

and I will immediately severe my ties with my tribe.

No matter where you go or want to do, I will follow you to the end.

Sister Hong!

We've known each other for a long time.

I have no issues with you, so why would I harm you like that?

As long as you have a good life,

I can rest assured.

Chief Zhao.

Master of the Guardians, I hope you are doing well.

I'm well.

I'm well.

Crow Elder is radiant tonight.

It seems there must be something major you want to do.

We'll leave now.

You are what I need to do.

Are you okay?

Can't you see for yourself?

Fine, let's go back first.

What exactly happened?

Didn't I ask you to control the public discussions?

How come more and more people know about Special Investigations?

Minister Gao, we don't know either.

We followed your orders and deleted those posts.

But it's impossible to get it under control. Once we delete one,

a hundred more pop up.

No matter how many people we have, it won't be enough.

Fine, I understand. Continue to delete. Delete as much as you can.

We can't drag it out anymore. We must act now.

- Is she hurt? I will go boil some water.- Step aside!

What happened?

What happened to Sister Hong?

- Go get the medicine box. Hurry!- Okay.

Crow's Tribe did this.

It's strange. Ya Qing doesn't seem to want to kill us.

Such a good opportunity, she just hurt Zhu Hong a bit. Then, what is her real goal?

It seems changes are coming.

Here.

You do it.

- I don't know how.- Then you can learn!

Zhao Yunlan, promise me that no matter what happens, you guys must guard this place. Don't make any move to counter the shifting events.

But don't you forget,

if Seastar Administration can set up Special Investigations, they can also shut it down.

Everyone is in place.

He is not easy to deal with.

I have already decided.

He will not become an obstacle.

But out of respect for me,

give him a way out.

What are you doing?

Chief Zhao, where are you going?

I don't need to report to you.

- Let go.- I won't.

Let go!

If you don't tell me where you are going, then I won't.

Sister Zhu asked me to look after you. She said you will cause trouble if you go out.

What are you talking about? Get out of my way.

We can't let this place be closed down!

Chief Zhao, we got a problem.

Last night, Zhu Hong slept here all night. When I tried to wake her up, I couldn't wake her.

How's the wound? Did Ya Qing do something?

I took a look. It's just a simple wound. No poison, no curse.

This kid...

disinfected the wound and taped it up last night. Besides being inexperienced,

there's no problem.

Zhu Hong.

Zhu Hong!

It's no use.

That's strange.

Dark energy shouldn't be able to get inside Special Investigations.

I see, you don't want your next month's salary.

What's going on with Sister Hong?

Is she just sleeping?

If she is just sleeping,

then she needs to ask herself why she is not willing to wake up.

It depends on you then.

Let's go.

Ask herself?

What does Chief Zhao mean by that?

Zhu Hong, get out of the way!

Why are you wearing high heels during a case?

I like to.

You like to? Then next time, don't come out.

Stay at the headquarters and wear whatever you want. You don't even have to wear shoes.

You humans are so annoying.

Fine. This annoying human is going back. Are you coming?

You go first.

Zhu Hong!

Who are you?

I am Zhao Yunlan.

Making-Ghosts-Anxious?

You are not Making-Ghosts-Anxious.

He just left.

That was actually you—

He left and I need to get back to headquarters.

You need to wake up.

If you lose yourself inside a dream, you may never wake up.

No, I don't want to wake up. I don't want to!

I don't want to wake up. I don't want to wake up.

- Chief Zhao!- Don't touch!

Don't touch him.

He should be inside Zhou Hong's dream now.

Both of their consciousnesses are not stable. We don't know what is going on inside the dream.

If we wake him up now, it's very possible it might be dangerous.

Then, what do we do?

Chief Zhao! Chief Zhao!

What's going on with them?

What happened?

People from Seastar Administration are here.

They say they want to shut us down. I don't think they are bluffing.

What do we do?

This is the worse time for them to be here.

What do we do now, Brother Chu?

Deputy is not here and Chief Zhao is like this.

Let's do this, Little Guo. You look after them.

I'll go take care of the people from the Seastar Administration.

What if they don't wake up?

Take this. If he doesn't wake in 5 minutes, you drink this.

- What is this?- A magic potion.

But shouldn't we give it to Chief Zhao? Why am I drinking it?

What can I do for you two?

An order from the Seastar Administration.

Special Investigations is immediately being closed down. Everyone in the unit must wait for the termination decision

before deciding on your detailed placement.

Get out.

We are just doing our jobs. Please let us pass.

Is the Special Investigations Unit disobeying orders?

Disobeying orders or not is not for you to decide.

Anyway, I'll be here today.

I want to see

who can get inside Special Investigations.

We don't know what is going on inside the dream.

If we wake him up now, it's very possible it might be dangerous.

You humans are not picky about your food.

Why would you humans want to wear these types of shoes.

Zhu Hong.

Come home with me.

Zhu Hong, if you stay inside the dream for too long,

it's possible that you will never be able to return.

I don't know what you are talking about.

Zhu Hong, wake up. Come home with me.

- Zhu Hong.- Go away!

No, he is in trouble.

What's going on?

His physical body...

Why is it so unstable?

Where is he?

Where is he!

What's going on?

Worried?

What did you do to him?

A beautiful, romantic dream.

Everyone would be willing to be intoxicated in such a dream

and never wake up.

You have found Lord Yan (Nightmare)?

I am very curious.

What would your dream be like,

my beloved older brother?

I don't dream.

You don't have one, or you don't dare to have one?

I don't need to dream.

That's too bad.

You don't know how fun it is in Zhao Yunlan's dream.

I will not allow you to touch him.

I won't allow it!

This is liquor.

He said he likes me.

I am like a lady.

He says he likes me wearing high heels.

I need to wear high heels.

Am I drunk?

Chief Zhao!

- Chief Zhao.- How did you get here?

Brother Chu had me drinking some liquor earlier.

I got drunk and fell asleep that's how I got here.

Fine.

Now, we need to let Zhu Hong know that she is inside a dream.

Let her willingly come out with us.

But... how do we do that?

I don't know either.

- Sister Hong! Sister Hong! Let's—

Don't touch me!

What?

Have you become so blind because of your feelings for that Zhao Yunlan?

I will give you another three days.

Zhao Yunlan,

you just give me the word and I will immediately severe my ties with my tribe.

We've known each other for a long time.

I have no issues with you, so why would I harm you like that?

As long as you have a good life,

I can rest assured.

Zhu Hong.

I don't want to remember. I don't want to wake up.

Why do you want me to wake up?

I used to believe I could be happy just being your subordinate.

Even if you don't love me,

as long as you need me, that would be okay.

I don't want to return to the forest.

But why don't you understand me at all?

You never thought about asking me to stay, not even a little.

You must think I am cheap.

You are already clear with your stand,

yet I still want to be by your side.

Excuse me.

You two...

Little Guo, you go back first.

But I how do I get out?

Chief Zhao kicked me out.

Sister Hong, I wish you happiness.

I thought I could be content just being your subordinate.

But now, you don't even want me to be your subordinate.

And you say you want to take care of me?

You are lying.

It would be nice if I could forget everything.

All of it.

Just forget it all.

But how can I forget?

How can I forget?

I still remember the first time I met you,

you said I looked good in high heels.

Because of what you said, I practiced day and night.

I got blisters on both feet.

I just thought

I could be like a regular woman wearing high heels,

walking in front of you.

I thought that by being that way,

maybe you would like me, right?

Later,

you said I needed to be like a lady. So every time

when I wanted to eat raw meat, I told myself

that I was human. I need to be a lady.

Every time I couldn't control myself from wanting to eat raw meat,

I would run to the supermarket and buy a bag of jerky.

I wanted to become a lady in your eyes.

I thought then, you would be interested in me.

But, Old Zhao, how come after I'd changed so much for you,

you still don't view me as a normal woman.

I'd rather stay here.

It is really nice here.

You won't tell me that you are going to go and look for Shen Wei.

You are not going to tell me

that you are willing to die for him,

but won't even give me the chance to face trouble alongside you.

It would be nice if all of this were a dream.

If every hurtful thing you said to me

was just a dream,

then this place is the reality.

In here, there's only you and me.

You will only cry in in front of me.

Smile only at me.

Be angry only at me.

Be sweet only towards me.

Here, there's only you and me.

I know that

you are only fulfilling your agreement with fourth uncle.

That's why I always purposely disagreed with you.

I just wanted you to focus on me, even for a little bit.

But you are carrying so many responsibilities.

Everyone has a more important place

in your heart than me.

You still don't understand me.

Zhu Hong, in my heart you are very important.

Every one of you is

my friend,

my family.

No one is more important than the other.

I need all of you to help me

to keep Special Investigations going.

Let's go.

Come back with me.

Everyone needs you.

How about you?

Me too.

Zhao Yunlan,

I have one last request.

Can you let me say one last thing to you as a woman?

Zhao Yunlan,

I like you,

from the first time I met you.

Okay. Let's go out.

Let's go.

Chief Zhao, you woke up.

What's going on between you two?

Mind your own business.

Tell me the truth. What's going on with that puppet?

How did it enter with you?

I don't know.

Brother Chu gave me this bottle.

He didn't give me a puppet.

Where is he?

That's right!

Old Li said that the Seastar Administration wanted to shut us down.

Brother Chu went to stop them. He still hasn't returned.

- What is going on here?- Chief Zhao.

We are just following orders.

Go back and tell Minister Gao,

as long as I am here,

Special Investigations will stay as is.

Chief, please do not make it difficult for us.

I am not making it difficult for you.

It is you who are making things difficult for me.

Please leave.

Chief Zhao!

Look at today's paper. It is all about us.

I got it.

Chu Shuzhi,

come with me!

You have guts.

Little Guo didn't know better, but don't you know better either?

How can you let that puppet activate inside a dream?

What if Zhu Hong got hurt? What if she didn't wake up?

That wouldn't happen.

That wouldn't happen?

I think you've gotten tired of this unit. You've grown gutsy!

I think it's you, Zhao Yunlan, who is too softhearted!

Sometimes, you need to be heartless or you might miss the big picture and regret it forever!

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♫ A year went by in a flash ♫

♫ But time is still not resting ♫

♫ Still shuttling back and forth ♫

♫ In this empty side street ♫

♫ The yesterday of past ♫

♫ Everything still looks so real ♫

♫ Remembering each part ♫

♫ And blurring my eyes with it ♫

♫ Still can recall ♫

♫ That exact scene ♫

♫ Forgive me for I only wanted ♫

♫ Another person in this world ♫

♫ To cry for you ♫

♫ We still would be separating ♫

♫ So you shouldn't have said 'I love you' ♫

♫ The me now ♫

♫ Is just too concerned ♫

♫ Is just too concerned ♫

♫ Is just too concerned ♫