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=Sword Rose=

=Episode 21=

All units, attention.

Target is a silver van.

Everyone, prepare to intercept.

(Police Checkpoint)

(Police)

Target spotted. Get ready to intercept.

Quick!

Stop him!

Stop the car! Stop!

The police are here! Run!

Hurry! Move!

Head up.

Why were you running?

Sir.

Turn around.

We got the address wrong.

It's wrong.

What now?

Another dead end.

(2 Hours Before Smiley's Surgery)

Sir.

Stop at the next intersection.

(Director.)

(Wai got away.)

(He must've spotted the police checkpoint.)

(Got it.)

(Looks like he's entered Linshan jurisdiction.)

(I'll have Jiajia pull up all road surveillance)

(within 10 km of the North City Bus Station.)

(Stay on standby.)

(Roger.)

(Qingyang Street)

Pause it.

Zoom in on the platform.

(Qingyang Street)

(Qingyang Street)

That's Zhou Hongcai.

Keep an eye on him.

He's heading toward the city center.

Chang Rui.

Zhou Hongcai showed up.

He just got off at Qingyang Street bus stop.

He's in the city now.

Keep tailing him.

(Qingyang Street)

If he's already in the city,

we can issue a citywide manhunt.

Watch all routes on Qingyang Street.

Got it.

(Qingyang Street)

(Route 102, Shengxi Street - Hutian Subdistrict)

Lawyer Sun.

Any update?

Have we found the kid?

We've gotten tons of tips from netizens.

We're still searching.

Check this out.

Isn't this man holding the child a bit suspicious?

The suspect is around 60.

This man doesn't look that old.

Also, look,

the kid's smiling so happily in his arms.

It doesn't seem like she was coerced.

It's probably not him.

Don't lose hope, Xiaoxing.

It's like finding a needle in a haystack.

What matters most is patience.

I'll help search too.

(The bus is moving, please hold on tight.)

(New passengers, please move in.)

(Tap your card or drop coins)

(to pay.)

(Now for a news update.)

(Wanted)

(A three-year-old girl was abducted in Jiushan City.)

(The suspect is a man around 60 years old.)

(Medium build.)

(Wearing a dark jacket.)

(If anyone sees someone matching this description,)

(please contact the police immediately.)

He doesn't look like a bad guy.

Bad guys don't wear it on their faces.

People like that

are the most deceptive.

What a poor kid.

Yeah.

Her parents must be worried sick.

For sure.

If we ever have a kid, we'd better be cautious.

We must keep a close eye on them.

Hello?

Forget about the deal.

What?

Forget about it?

You gave me a sick kid.

How am I supposed to seal the deal?

That's just what the parents said.

Hello?

Hello?

What was that sound?

It's a duckling.

Keep quiet,

or I'll cook you in soup when we get back.

(Shengxi Street)

(Route 518, Shengxi Street - Kaiyuan West Road)

Hello, we're "Bring Lost Children Home".

Zoom in. Zoom in a bit.

This one?

Zoom in again.

Not quite.

(1 Hour Before Smiley's Surgery)

Here.

Have you seen this man?

Excuse me.

Have you seen him?

I don't think so. Have you?

Nope.

Okay, got it.

(Director Deng)

Hello?

Chang Rui.

We found the girl.

At the bus terminal.

Okay.

But she's not doing well.

You must get her to Linshan Hospital

within 30 minutes.

Understood.

(30 Minutes Before Smiley's Surgery)

(Linshan Hotel)

Hello? What's the situation now?

That's great! Alright, I'll head back now.

So, any updates?

The girl's been found.

Really?

That's great!

They've found her!

Then I'll head back first.

There's still a ton to do at the bureau.

Officer Yan. Grab a bite before you go.

I'll pass.

We haven't caught the suspect yet, so I've got no appetite.

Thanks for all your hard work, everyone.

Get some rest.

Thank you, too.

Grab something to eat and get home soon.

Thanks for your help.

You need not walk me out.

Man.

I'm really sorry.

Something's come up with the girl.

- Please wait a little longer. - Jenny, be honest with me.

The child has been in the news.

That's not your doing, is that?

Of course not, Man.

I... I'd never do that to you.

Let's just forget it.

My husband and I talked again.

We're already overwhelmed with three kids.

Having another would be too much.

Sorry for the trouble.

I'll treat you to a meal after this.

(Hello, dear listeners.)

(We've just received an update.)

(Smiley has been found,)

(and she's on her way to the hospital.)

(Thanks to all the kindhearted citizens.)

(We'll continue to follow this story closely.)

The doctor is here.

The OR is ready too.

(10 Minutes Before Smiley's Surgery)

Hurry!

Go!

Make way!

(Stroke Center Emergency Room, Green Channel)

(Emergency Room)

(Despite the many setbacks,)

(the Anti-abduction Office raced against time)

(and finally found the child.)

(We contacted the lead surgeon)

(and anesthesiologist from Jiushan Hospital.)

(They made their way to Linshan People's Hospital)

(and performed the surgery there.)

(We wish Smiley a smooth)

(and successful operation.)

(Alright, dear viewers,)

(that's the latest update from me.)

Sit.

Let's eat.

I'll wash my hands.

Sit.

Washing hands is a good habit.

Xiaoguang.

How many times have I told you?

Stop picking up random junk.

It's dirty

and full of bacteria.

So it's bad for your health.

Why can't you break this habit?

Besides,

how much

are these worth?

You should focus on your studies.

And you need

to build good hygiene habits.

Especially

you must brush your teeth

every day.

You must shower.

You must eat breakfast.

Because I

don't have time

to make breakfast for you.

You need to take good care of yourself.

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

Look, Director.

(Qingyang Street) Wai got on the bus at Qingyang Street,

carrying a woven bag.

Then he got off at Shengxi Street,

(Shengxi Street) but the woven bag was gone.

He then walked along the road for a bit,

entered a greenbelt,

and vanished.

What about nearby surveillance?

Lei went to check it.

We've reviewed all surveillance around the greenbelt.

No trace of Wai.

All exits from Linshan are sealed.

He's definitely still inside.

Carry on with the investigation.

(Tuanyuan Restaurant)

(Tuanyuan Restaurant)

Mister.

One bowl of veggie noodles.

Want it spicy?

Yes.

(Missing Person)

Mister.

You're looking for a child too?

Yes.

Have a seat, please.

Sure.

Here.

Thanks.

Mister.

As you can see,

Tuanyuan Restaurant

is for

helping people

find their children.

Could you tell me a bit about your situation?

My son

went missing

20 years ago.

Back then,

we were young,

and we just wanted to make money.

So we left him with the elders.

But they got careless

and he got abducted.

To this day,

there's still no word.

Well, do you...

Do you have a photo of your child?

Give it to me.

I'll make a missing person poster for you.

We've got lots of volunteers.

They can help spread the word.

The more people looking,

the more hope you've got of finding him.

I don't have it on me.

It's at the guesthouse.

I'll bring it when I'm here again.

Ma'am.

Well,

did you open

this Tuanyuan Restaurant

because your child

went missing?

Your daughter?

Her name is Ranran.

She was only eight when she went missing.

It's been over twenty years.

(Missing Person, Name: Lin Ran)

Yanyan!

Yanyan!

I'm right here, Yanyan!

Come find me, Yanyan!

Have you seen her before?

No.

I just find it

a shame

to have such a sweet girl go missing.

There's no news to this day?

However,

my daughter's childhood friend

is now the director of the Anti-abduction Office.

She's brilliant,

and she's helped many children

find their families.

She's helping me with my case too.

That's great.

With a friend

inside the government,

you'll get news in no time.

Ma'am.

Could I

have a copy

of this photo?

I'm searching for my child

everywhere.

Who knows?

I might bump into your girl.

Sure.

Keep it.

Well, thank you.

Don't mention it.

We've been talking so much.

Quick, eat while it's still warm.

Okay.

Oh, right.

The noodles

are on the house.

I couldn't possibly accept that.

Well,

we're all one family here.

It's free.

Sure.

Thank you.

Oh, right!

Make sure to bring along

your son's photo after this.

Will do.

Don't forget it!

Thanks.

Eat it while it's still warm!

Sure...

(Missing Person)

(Missing Person, Name: Lin Ran)

(Tianhai Lucky)

(Wanted) (There has been)

(Suspect: Zhou Hongcai) (a serious)

(child trafficking case in our city lately.)

(The abducted child has been successfully rescued.)

(The suspect, Zhou Hongcai, is still at large.)

Hello, it's me.

Don't hang up.

I need to tell you something important.

I just found out about this.

Well,

Lin Ran...

Yes, Ranran.

That girl's

childhood playmate

is now the director of the Anti-abduction Office

in Linshan City.

As you know,

I'm at the end of my rope here.

If you refuse to help me,

then I...

I'll just

turn myself in.

If I do so, you should know how things will turn out.

Give me two days.

I'll find you a hideout.

That's more like it.

We go way back, after all.

Fine.

I'll wait for your call.

Gang. You need something?

No, just leave!

Hello?

Gang.

Did you see the news?

I was just about to call you.

Was that you?

Yes, it was me.

But it's only because

you were rushing me for that Qinmang order.

One of the customers at my yoga studio

had a way.

But she didn't want money.

She just wanted a girl.

So I...

So?

Of all people,

you picked him?

Did that old man see your face?

Don't worry, Gang.

Absolutely not.

We only contacted by phone.

I'm always careful dealing with traffickers from out of town.

There's no way he can trace it back to me.

Fine.

Let's leave it at that.

Don't contact him again.

And make sure he never learns about our connection.

Sure.

Understood.

Be more careful from now on.

No more acting on your own.

Got it...

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

Everyone's here.

Captain Han.

You all

kept saying you're short on staff.

This is Feng Junjie, top of his class from Police Academy.

Director Deng.

Feng Junjie, reporting in.

Deng Yan, Chang Rui.

I practically camped out at HR

for several days

to poach this talent for you two.

Don't come begging me for staff again.

Got it?

Ai Xin.

Show him the ropes around the Anti-abduction Office.

Sure.

Get back to work.

Thanks, Captain Han.

Junjie, this is Officer Chang Rui.

Nice to meet you, Officer Chang.

They're Ai Xin and Yang Jiajia.

Nice to meet you,

Officer Ai Xin and Officer Yang Jiajia.

Vice Director Yin and Yan Lei

are out at the moment.

I'll introduce you when they return.

Yes, Director.

This is your desk.

Do your best.

Sure.

Hello, yes?

Okay.

Director.

A possible sighting of Wai on the southern section of Shanbei Road.

Chang Rui, go check it out.

Ai Xin, show him around.

Sure.

Feng.

Ai Xin.

Welcome to the Anti-abduction Office.

I'll show you around.

Sure.

Let's go.

(Tianhai Lucky)

(Tianhai Lucky)

Miss.

Hello, sir.

I'd like to see your manager.

Our manager?

Which manager are you looking for?

The owner.

The owner? Do you mean Mr. Liu?

Yes...

We have a policy here.

If you want to see Mr. Liu, you need an appointment.

What?

You need to make an appointment in advance.

I don't know how to do that.

- Well... - Hello, Mr. Liu.

You may give me your number.

Mr. Liu.

Mr. Liu.

It's been a while.

Let's have a chat.

Didn't I tell you to give me two days?

The longer I stay out here,

the more danger you're in.

Old man,

are you threatening me?

I've got nowhere else to go.

Moreover,

you and I

are on the same boat, right?

Also,

this place of yours

is comfortable.

There are cigarettes

and booze.

Believe it or not, I'll kill you now

and have your body buried in the backyard.

Gang.

If you had meant to do so,

you'd have done it already, no?

Give me more of this.

Wai was last seen at the southern section of Shanbei Road.

He hasn't been spotted since.

He's probably hiding

in some building nearby.

He definitely wouldn't risk a hotel.

Do you think he's got some friend in Linshan

who's taken him in?

Tianhai Lucky.

That last surveillance image of him

was taken near Tianhai Lucky.

It's Tianhai Lucky again.

Jiajia, Yan Lei.

Go check the surveillance footage.

(There has been a serious child trafficking case)

(in our city lately.)

(The abducted child has been successfully rescued.)

(The suspect, Zhou Hongcai, is still at large.)

(Wanted) (Zhou Hongcai, also known as Wai.)

(Roughly 1.7 meters tall.)

(Medium build, around 60 years old.)

(Wearing a gray jacket.)

(Zhou Hongcai is wanted) (We urge the public)

(for suspected trafficking) (We urge the public)

(to provide us with leads.)

(If you spot a possible suspect,) Ma'am, check, please.

(contact your local police) Sure.

(or dial the emergency number.)

Sir.

Ma'am, check, please.

Coming.

Thanks.

(Tuanyuan Restaurant)

Madam Zhang.

Excuse me.

Have you seen

a woman about my height...

No.

Thank you.

Excuse me, sir.

Have you seen a woman about my height

wearing a blue apron and arm covers?

I think she went that way.

Madam Zhang!

Watch out!

Madam Zhang!

Madam Zhang!

Are you alright?

Slowly.

Were you trying to kill yourself, old lady?

Didn't you see the light?

Sorry.

Sorry...

- Sorry. - You're getting old.

Be careful.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Are you hurt anywhere?

Not at all.

How did I end up here?

Madam Zhang.

I think I have something to do.

I need to see to that.

It's alright, Madam Zhang.

Let's head back to the restaurant.

Back to the restaurant?

What was I supposed to do?

Red light.

When crossing the road,

you have to watch the traffic lights.

It's dangerous.

Green light. Let's go.

Take it slow.

(Zhou Hongcai.)

(Nothing good ever happens when that rogue shows up.)

(How on earth did he get my number?)

(Could it be)

(Cripple told him about it?)

(What was Cripple even thinking?)

(No way.)

(I need to get rid of him.)

Hello?

Gang.

The police came.

I did exactly what you said

by giving them the pre-recorded footage.

It's settled for now.

But Gang,

since Fei left,

the police have come by a few more times.

I'm afraid...

Alright.

I'll think of something.

(I have to give the police something else to chase.)

I got it, Mom. Rest assured.

It's not like I work overtime every day.

I've had my dinner.

I'll bear that in mind.

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

Yan Lei.

How's it going?

Any news?

We've gone through Tianhai Lucky's surveillance

from the past few days.

No sign of Wai.

How strange.

The hospital called.

They said Smiley's surgery was a huge success.

She can move to a regular room tomorrow.

That's great news.

Finally, something good.

I've been wondering this.

Since Zhou Hongcai

knows no one else,

how could he

slip right past us like that?

And no matter what we do, we can't find him.

My guess is,

he's got an accomplice.

How about this?

I'll have Mr. Yin

get in touch with all the precincts

and ask them to coordinate with us.

Alright.

Director Deng.

What is it?

The Discipline Inspection Commission wants to see you.

Alright, got it.

Let me know when there's any news.

Sure.

What's going on?

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

(Tianhai Lucky)

A bottle of '82 red wine.

I've had enough of red wine.

Get me something else.

Take the money and lay low for a while.

The police are already watching me.

Try this one.

If you can't handle it,

then I've got nothing else.

I'm not going anywhere.

What's the matter?

Why the long face?

Say something.

The director got called in

by the Discipline Inspection Commission.

The Discipline Inspection Commission?

What for?

No idea. Some guy came and took her.

I think

the director must be

in serious trouble this time.

(Linshan City Police Bureau)

What's up, Xiao?

Good news?

Han.

Here's the thing.

The Discipline Inspection Commission

got an anonymous tip-off.

It says Deng Yan

took bribes

by abusing her position.

She's already been suspended.

Took bribes? Deng Yan? Suspended?

Chief Xiao. Are you serious right now?

♪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♪

♪Will never rust♪WEBVTT

♪Will never rust♪