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=Sword Rose=

=Episode 20=

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

(Cripple)

(Wang Guangqing)

(Huang Chuan)

(Madam Hong, involved in multiple cases)

(Now that I think of it...)

It's a bit strange.

He told me

he hasn't heard from Cripple in years.

(He even asked me)

(if we'd arrested him.)

(Huang Chuan) (Old Yellow Dog,)

(is there something you're still not telling us?)

(Chang Rui, I have a theory)

(about Cripple.)

(The reason we haven't found him)

is that we pegged the wrong identifying feature.

(Cripple might not be lame at all.)

(That limp could be a disguise.)

The lame man I saw as a kid

could've been fake too.

He's been hiding in the shadows,

never revealing his true self.

Meet me at the detention center.

We'll re-interrogate Old Yellow Dog.

I'm on my way.

We meet again.

Start talking.

Talk about what?

I've told you

everything I know.

Cripple.

How much do you know about him?

I never dealt with him directly.

Fei Yan was the go-between.

I, too, would like to know

who this guy

really is.

I asked around,

and all I got

was his nickname, Cripple.

But once,

I was drinking with a dog dealer.

He said

he knew Cripple.

He even told me,

Cripple's leg is with someone else.

Once limb gets back and reattaches, he'll no longer be crippled.

I figured

he was just drunk,

so I didn't press further.

Dog dealer?

A dog seller.

He also dabbled in theft and fencing stolen goods.

Tell us about him.

You might earn some credit.

That guy

got arrested

years ago.

The guy Huang Chuan mentioned

might be Zhou Hongcai.

Convicted of trafficking in '86, sentenced to 5 years.

In 2006,

he got another 3 years

for theft.

1986?

Isn't that...

You think he might be Cripple?

Whether he is or not,

it's our best lead yet.

(Cripple)

Hello?

Old friend.

It's me.

Who is this?

Don't you recognize my voice?

You haven't forgotten me, have you?

I know

you're doing well these days.

Isn't it time you helped

your old buddy out?

Still don't remember?

Here's a hint.

Over 20 years ago,

in Linshan City,

there was a little girl about seven or eight years old...

Hello?

Just you wait.

(That scumbag Wai is out of prison.)

(How did he get my number?)

(Could it be that)

(he's still in touch with Cripple?)

Man, you're here.

You're early today.

My nanny took my kid to school.

I had nothing to do,

so I figured I'd come by early.

I've been busy with my kid lately.

My shoulders and neck are killing me.

Let me help her stretch. You go take a break.

You really know how to hit the spot.

I just love

when you do it.

Come by whenever you're free.

If I'm not around,

Xiaolian can do it for you.

No way.

I only like your technique.

Man,

the holidays are almost here.

Where are you planning to go?

We're going to Qinmang again.

I've heard you mention Qinmang several times now.

Is it really that fun?

My husband runs a few hotels over there.

I'm not going there to have fun.

I'm just bringing our three little rascals

to meet up with him.

You're so lucky, Man.

Three sons in a row!

Just having two little boys

already drove me crazy.

I didn't even want a third boy.

I really wanted a girl.

So,

I went ahead

and bore the child despite my old age.

And when I looked...

My goodness,

it was another boy!

Other people

are all desperate for boys,

and you want a girl?

That's old-fashioned thinking.

I like girls.

So does my husband.

If I weren't so old,

I'd definitely

have another one.

Why not adopt one from the orphanage?

Let me tell you,

the adoption process is a real pain.

My husband's always abroad and super busy.

Where would we find the time or energy to deal with it?

That's true.

Jenny,

you've got the connections, right?

Help me find a girl.

It's not that easy.

Come on, do me a favor.

Money's not a problem.

Alright then.

I'll see what I can do.

I'll ask around.

Jenny,

I found someone who fits your request.

He's an experienced guy from out of town who just got released.

He's short on cash.

You can bargain for a lower price.

I'll send you his number shortly.

Hello?

Wai,

I've got a job. Do you want it?

Who are you?

How do you know

my name?

Don't worry about that.

A girl.

Two or three years old.

Bring her to Linshan.

Twenty grand.

Are you in or not?

Linshan's under a major crackdown.

It's risky.

Twenty's too low.

Thirty.

Alright. I'll wait for your update.

I should've said forty!

Forty?

What forty?

What did you just hear?

Go.

Make me some twice-cooked pork,

and bring a bottle of your best baijiu.

Baijiu, okay?

(Dear passengers, welcome aboard the Jiushan bus.)

(Approaching final stop, Ping'anli.)

(Please take all personal belongings with you)

(and exit the bus in order.)

(October 10, 2009. Jiushan City)

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

(Ministry-level population database inquiry: Hong Jinfeng)

(Cripple, Fei Yan, Hong Jinfeng, Sun Xiaoguang, Luo Xiaoyu, Lin Ran)

(Help Find My Daughter)

Hello,

are you still taking orders?

Yes.

What would you like to eat?

One bowl of vegetarian rice noodles, no scallions, no cilantro.

Extra sesame oil, please.

One bowl of vegetarian rice noodles, no scallions, no cilantro.

Extra sesame oil.

Mommy.

You have a seat.

Anyone here?

Coming, coming.

Sorry.

I'd like a bowl of vegetarian rice noodles.

No scallions or cilantro.

Extra sesame oil.

Sure, got it. Coming right up.

(Missing Person Notice)

Hello,

Madam Zhang?

Yanyan, please come over.

I think

Ranran has come back.

I really think it's her.

Come and take a look.

(Tuanyuan Restaurant)

Ma'am, the bill, please.

You...

You're done already?

I...

You...

You...

Don't rush off, just wait a second.

Wait...

How much is it?

Wait, don't rush.

Just wait a moment.

Hold on.

Here, look.

Have you seen this photo before?

(Missing Person) Her name is Ranran.

She was eight years old

when she was abducted.

This is you as a child.

You are Ranran!

No, you're mistaken.

That's not me.

- I'm not mistaken. - What's going on?

- Just look. - It's really not me.

I'm your mother.

No, ma'am, you've really got the wrong person.

(Tuanyuan Restaurant) Here's 20 yuan. Keep the change.

I'm leaving now. No...

Why are you locking the door?

Just listen to me.

It really isn't me.

You just don't remember.

- Look at the photo. - Ma'am.

- That's you as a child. - Please don't grab me.

You're really mistaken.

- It's not me. - No, I'm not mistaken.

- Sit down. - Let go!

- Sit down. - Let go of me!

I'm your mother.

I'm not a bad person.

Madam Zhang.

Madam Zhang, what are you doing?

- Ranran... - Ranran is back.

Come any closer and I'm calling the police!

Don't come near me.

Don't touch me!

No...

Don't call the police.

Move aside.

Don't block me.

Wait.

Ranran...

I'm not Ranran.

Then who are you?

- I'm a police officer. - Don't touch me.

Look.

(Police) Let me show you.

I'm with the police.

Don't be afraid.

Please, sit down.

Just sit down.

Sit down, please.

Sit down.

Don't be afraid.

Here's the situation.

A close friend of mine

went missing 20 years ago.

If it's alright, can I see your ID?

Do you have it on you?

(Name: Jiang Feifei)

I understand how you feel.

But I...

I'm really not this "Ranran" person you keep talking about.

My name is Jiang Feifei.

My family is from another province.

I don't usually live here.

I'm just visiting my grandma.

I've never been separated from my parents.

That's not right.

You were just a child when you were abducted.

You just don't remember it because it's been over 20 years.

No.

Ma'am...

I watched you grow up.

Please calm down, ma'am.

This is Yanyan.

Officer, you've seen my ID, right?

Can I have it back now?

Ranran.

You...

You really don't remember?

Ranran.

Ranran!

Ranran...

Madam Zhang.

Ranran, don't leave!

Ranran!

- Ranran! - Madam Zhang.

- Don't leave, Ranran! - Madam Zhang.

- Madam Zhang. - Ranran, don't go!

- Madam Zhang. - Madam Zhang.

- Ranran! - Madam Zhang.

- Don't go. - Madam Zhang.

- Madam Zhang. - Madam Zhang.

- Ranran, don't leave! - Madam Zhang.

- Madam Zhang! - Ranran!

- Madam Zhang! - Ranran...

She's not Ranran, Madam Zhang.

Madam Zhang...

She's not Ranran?

She's not Ranran.

She really isn't Ranran?

I'm sorry... I'm so sorry...

Why isn't she Ranran?

I'll find her, Madam Zhang.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

Ranran...

It's all my fault, Madam Zhang...

(Tuanyuan Restaurant)

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

(Resident Identity Info)

Jiang Feifei.

From Qingyan City, Xinyang Province.

She really is just visiting her family in Linshan.

Surveillance shows

she traveled alone.

There's no sign of coercion or abduction.

Her ID is also authentic.

She was clearly frightened yesterday.

You and Mr. Yin go check in on her later.

Deng,

you need to pay attention to Madam Zhang's condition.

Check on her often if you can.

We don't want something like this to happen again.

(It's your birthday. You shouldn't be the one going to get cash.)

(I'll go. Wait for me, okay?)

Okay.

I'm off then.

(Little Sun Grocery Store)

Yanyan, wait for me.

Okay.

(Yanyan...)

Yanyan!

Yanyan, come find me.

Yanyan!

(Yanyan!)

Come find me, Yanyan!

Yanyan!

Why aren't you coming to find me, Yanyan?

Yanyan! Come find me, Yanyan!

I never knew Director Deng

went through something like that as a child.

Right?

She carried so much grief from such a young age.

Despite all that, she joined the Anti-abduction Office.

And to think I gave her such a rough time at first...

Smiley.

Smiley.

Smiley.

Smiley.

Smiley.

Fan Xinran.

Fan Xinran.

Fan Xinran!

Fan Xinran!

Smiley!

Have you seen a little girl?

Have you seen a little girl about this tall?

Have you seen her?

Smiley.

Smiley.

Fan Xinran!

Fan Xinran.

Fan Xinran.

(Supermarket Entrance)

Fan Xinran!

Fan Xinran!

Fan Xinran!

Fan Xinran!

(Rural Bus Jiushan City to Linshan City)

(Yuxi Station)

(Rural Bus Jiushan City to Linshan City)

(Yuxi Stop)

Find a seat toward the back.

Sir, one steamed bun and a bowl of porridge.

Alright, coming up.

Liu.

Long time no see.

You look good today.

Is your back pain gone?

I bought a lumbar support device.

Wore it for a few days, and the pain's gone.

Two buns and a bowl of porridge.

Alright, coming up.

Where did you buy it?

The mall just down the street.

How much?

Around 200 yuan.

How's your back now?

Much better.

You should get one too.

Xiaoguang.

I'm sorry.

I've been busy lately.

I have no time to make you breakfast.

Here's some money.

Go buy something outside.

You haven't been eating

these past few days, have you?

I have money.

You don't have to save it.

You're still growing.

Breakfast is a must.

You're about to start middle school.

Lately, I've been

working on your school transfer papers.

Good health

leads to good grades.

Here.

Buy whatever you want.

Don't you dare save it.

Now back to studying.

(Award Certificate)

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

Vice Director.

Vice Director.

Vice Director Yin.

We've received an urgent assistance notice.

A girl around three years old was abducted in Jiushan yesterday.

(Assistance Notice) Surveillance just confirmed

the suspect took the child

on a long-distance bus from Jiushan to Linshan.

We've been asked to assist in the investigation.

The suspect's name is Zhou Hongcai,

alias "Wai".

Unemployed.

The abducted child is Fan Xinran,

nicknamed "Smiley".

She has a congenital heart defect.

She had a surgery scheduled.

There are only eight hours left until her operation.

Xingtan Road stop.

Hold on a sec.

(Xingtan Road)

(Linshan TV. Supermarket Entrance.) (Please.)

(Please don't hurt our child.)

(Our child)

(has a heart condition.)

(She urgently)

(needs surgery.)

(She's still so young.)

(If she doesn't make it back in time for surgery,)

(her life could be in danger.)

(We'll pay any amount of money)

(to get her back.)

(Please...)

(Please contact us.)

(I'm begging you.)

(She has a congenital heart condition.)

(She must have that surgery. Please, I'm begging you.)

There are only

eight hours left until her surgery.

Alright.

Yan Lei, Chang Rui,

go coordinate with the traffic department.

Intercept the bus at the main terminal.

Mr. Yin,

you know the local police stations well.

Have them cooperate with us.

Got it.

Ai Xin,

ask the doctor

to come to Linshan immediately

and prepare for surgery.

Okay.

Jiajia, set up surveillance.

Got it.

(Rural Bus Jiushan City to Linshan City)

Routine inspection by Linshan Police.

Please cooperate, everyone.

Get off the bus now.

Leave your luggage at your seat.

What's going on?

What is this?

No idea.

What's this all about?

What's going on?

What's going on?

Excuse me,

did anyone get off the bus one stop before Linshan?

Yeah, I think one person got off mid-route.

Have you seen this man?

Doesn't look familiar. Haven't seen him.

Have you seen this person?

Nope, doesn't ring a bell.

- Never seen him. - No.

Take a closer look.

Still no idea.

- I haven't seen him. - No.

No recollection.

Thank you.

What happened?

Someone did get off one stop before Linshan,

but we can't be sure it was him.

(No Littering. Do Not Cross.)

Sweetie.

Here, drink some water.

Don't cry out.

Open up.

Speak.

Where are you?

Almost at Linshan.

Is the goods good enough?

Yeah, yeah. Totally good.

Remember our agreement.

Cash for goods, no tricks.

Relax.

Also,

the bills better not be sequential.

Don't worry about the money.

Just focus on your end.

There's a crackdown around here.

Don't get me dragged in.

You don't need to tell me.

I know the rules. Don't worry.

(Xingtan Stop)

Director, there's an update.

Zhou Hongcai may have gotten off at Xingtan.

Based on typical trafficker behavior,

they usually try to sell the kid as soon as they get them.

If he boarded a bus for Linshan,

it means

he planned to make the trade in Linshan.

The key question now is,

how will he enter Linshan City?

Only three options right now. By bus,

long-distance coach,

or on foot.

Getting off at Xingtan

means he knows there's no surveillance there.

He's trying to dodge the police.

Alright, Chang Rui,

you and Yan Lei stay focused on Linshan's urban area.

Copy that.

(Linshan Bus Terminal)

He's still not here after all this time.

Will Zhou Hongcai really show up?

He didn't sell the child right away.

Instead, he bought a ticket to Linshan.

That suggests the buyer is likely in Linshan.

But then he got off at Xingtan.

Either the trade takes place near Xingtan,

or he got tipped off somehow.

In any case,

he'll try every way to get into Linshan.

This road is his only way through.

(Yunxiang Road)

Hey,

a bottle of water.

Well,

how do I get into the city?

That way.

The buses

and the train

to Linshan are all over there.

I just came from there.

My bag's heavy,

and it's a pain getting on the bus.

I want to grab a taxi,

but couldn't get one.

I'll tell you what.

See over there?

That way.

Under the bridge.

There are lots of unlicensed cabs there.

There?

Right.

Okay.

I see it.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Alright, big joker it is.

Pass.

Pass.

Sir.

Can you take me into the city?

Yeah, hop in.

How much?

Fifty yuan.

Fifty yuan?

Can't go any lower?

That's what everyone charges.

Same price for all.

Alright, let's go.

Hold on.

Let's go.

(During the crackdown,)

(the city government will strengthen leadership,)

(improve coordination mechanisms,)

(handle cases strictly by law,)

(and enforce accountability)

(to ensure the targeted operation is effective.)

(Departments must collaborate closely,)

(strengthen governance,)

(and reduce crime at the source.)

Crackdown, crackdown...

Every day is a crackdown.

We get inspected eight times a day.

We drivers are forced to hide all day long.

You're not local, are you?

No, I'm not.

What brings you to Linshan then?

Visiting relatives.

You have family here?

A few.

Sir.

How much longer?

We're almost there.

Zhou Hongcai

got off at Xingtan, where there's no surveillance.

So he's clearly trying to avoid the police.

The girl Fan Xinran

has congenital heart disease.

We must find her as soon as possible.

Yes, we must rescue the abducted child quickly

and make sure she's safe.

Chief Xiao,

how about

we make public

the information about the trafficker and the child?

Leverage the power of the public,

and locate them as quickly as possible.

Deng Yan, Mr. Yin,

what's your take?

I think

for now, we'd better

hold off on releasing the info.

Well,

if Zhou Hongcai

has already entered Linshan City,

making it public

might help us locate him quickly.

But if he hasn't entered the city yet,

and we release the info now,

he might run,

or even abandon the child.

By then,

it would seriously undermine

our search and rescue efforts.

Han Liang, what do you think?

I think Director Deng makes a good point.

Releasing the info too early

risks alerting the suspect.

But delaying too long

might mean we miss our chance

to rescue the child in time.

That's a risk too,

and we have to weigh it.

Alright.

We'll follow Deng Yan's recommendation

and hold off on releasing the info.

But once we confirm Zhou Hongcai is in the city,

release it immediately.

Understood.

Director Deng.

Even though the bureau agreed to delay the citywide alert,

I'm concerned

that if anything goes wrong

and something happens to the child,

it could reflect badly on you.

Right now, all I care about is saving that child.

I don't want to think about anything else.

That suggestion

to delay the citywide alert

should've come from me.

I'm about to retire anyway.

I don't mind.

If anything happens, I'll take the heat.

Mr. Yin,

I know you mean well.

But I'm the director of the Anti-abduction Office.

It's my responsibility.

Alright.

By the way, can you check in on Xingtan

and see how the search is going?

Got it.

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Alright.

The police are here.

Hello.

Hi.

Have you seen this person?

Yeah, I have.

Can you confirm it's him?

Yes, it's him.

When?

Just a while ago. After buying a bottle of water,

he headed over there to catch an illegal cab.

That way?

Yes.

Thanks a lot.

No problem.

Alright, let's go.

The police are here!

Hey, stop!

Stop right there!

Stop!

Stop!

Have you seen this man?

He got into a silver van and left.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

When was that?

A while ago.

(Linshan Bus Terminal)

We've received information from Xingtan.

A man matching Zhou Hongcai's description

got into an unlicensed car heading to Linshan.

It was a silver van,

and it went in your direction.

♪What kind of person do you want to be?♪

♪A beacon in the night, lighting the way for others♪

♪A brave soul♪

♪No matter the role I play♪

♪My heart stays true♪

♪Through it all, I became who I am♪

♪I walked my youth with nothing to regret♪

♪Bearing love's pain, I fight for the impossible♪

♪Never letting down those unwavering eyes♪

♪Go on river, just keep flowing♪

♪With steady eyes, I raise my hand♪

♪The gentle strength of navy blue, one moment etched in eternity♪

♪Once I choose this path, I won't turn back♪

♪Let time come and go as it will♪

♪There's always someone behind the spotlight♪

♪What we cherish in time stays forever new♪

♪Just like my heart♪

♪It will never rust♪

♪This heart in navy blue♪

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