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[You are My Fateful Love] [EP25]

Guess Mr. Xu isn't coming.

Let's get started.

Alright, let's begin.

Mr. Xu

Sorry.

Jet lag. I'm late.

Perfect timing.

Chen,

get another copy of the file.

Okay.

What's going on?

No criminal cases for years.

What changed?

Zhou Jun's case

is a lot like

my father's back then.

No cameras,

no witnesses,

all evidence points

to the only suspect,

and he pleads not guilty.

His story

sounds dramatic

but has some

degree of possibility.

So I want to try walking

the path my father took.

And then tell my mom

the answers I find.

Ten years late.

Not too late.

Here, Mr. Xu.

Thanks.

Let's start.

Mr. Xu asked me

to set up an office for you.

What kind do you want?

Open space or something more private?

South-facing, with plants...

Or... Don't bother.

I'll just type on my laptop.

Just a room with power.

You're not giving me

much to work with here.

You're too kind.

I'll be over there.

This way.

Right here.

Yes, this firm.

I demand justice for my daughter!

Who are you?

Please don't make a scene here.

You can't go in!

So no fingerprints

of Zhou Jun on the weapon.

Murderer's accomplice!

What's going on? Go take a look.

Okay.

Mr. Xu, Mr. Liu

The victim's family is here.

How can you do such a thing?

Calm down, everyone, please.

You're defending a murderer!

Who can

give us justice?

You're a corrupt law firm!

How can you live with yourselves?

How can you sleep at night?

Easy.

How can you call yourselves lawyers?

We deserve an answer!

Everyone, please calm down.

Let's talk calmly, okay?

Everyone, just calm down.

Please calm down.

Mr. Yao Mrs. Yao

I truly understand how you feel.

I know

you want justice for Yao Xin.

So you see us as

the ones standing in your way.

Isn't that true?

Yes, exactly!

I can assure you,

no one here

is trying

to stop you from it.

We're just

making sure

justice is truly fair

and based on the law.

Nonsense!

You're just

trying to get a murderer off the hook!

Nonsense!

Justice for my...

Everyone, calm down.

Mrs. Yao, please calm down.

Listen to me.

Until

the truth comes out,

Zhou Jun may not be

the murderer as everyone thinks.

You want the real killer caught.

So the justice you want

has to be built

on the truth.

And the truth

needs proper investigation

through legal procedures.

Our work

is part of that legal process.

If the process isn't strict enough

and the real killer

walks free,

I believe that's not

what anyone wants.

Right?

Well...

What if he really is the killer?

- Yeah. - Exactly.

Then the law

will deliver a fair and just verdict.

Thank you.

Well, Mr. Xu.

I don't get it.

Even if the suspect is guilty,

he still has rights.

We have to

protect his legal rights.

As lawyers, legal judgment comes

before moral judgment.

Here, sit.

What you just said is all correct.

But we need to see things from victim's persepctive.

Yes,

we all like to think

we respect

the suspect's rights

and due process.

But

when faced with a brutal crime,

we still have an emotional response.

Especially for the victim's family.

So this is when we need

to empathize

with their families,

rather than preach

our principles and beliefs

as legal professionals.

That would hurt the victim's family,

and also intensify

the conflict between us.

Chen,

remember Mr. Xu's words.

Be a lawyer with compassion.

Got it. I'll remember.

Boss,

this is all over the internet.

Well, it's not that bad.

At least now more people

know about our firm.

I know this case

has put pressure

on the firm and everyone here.

We all

agreed to take this case.

Since we did,

we were prepared to be misunderstood.

Exactly.

The suspect took a hostage

and resisted arrest.

By most people's logic,

if he had nothing to hide,

why would he

run from the police?

So it's only natural that

people suspect him.

But it is not the truth.

As long as we still believe

what we're doing is right,

let's get it done.

I'll go and

- finish yesterday's work. - Go for it.

Hello?

Okay.

I'll head over now.

What's wrong?

It's about Huaishi at school.

Gotta go and check.

Look at my son!

How will you handle it?

Well.

It doesn't look that serious to me.

You...

Hey, is this how

you raise your kid?

We want a hospital check-up.

A hospital check-up is fine.

I'll pay for it.

But they should

take their share of responsibility.

Apologize to the girl.

Why should we?

Our kid got beaten and need

to apologize?

How is that possible?

You think money

makes you superior?

Bullying people!

I'm bullying people?

Didn't your kids

badmouth the girl first?

I was stating facts.

Her dad is a murder accomplice.

So does her brother.

They're all murder accomplices.

Sun Tianqi! Enough!

Say that again if you dare.

Zhao Yi!

What are you doing?

I got this.

Come in.

Yu

Why are you here?

Hello, teacher.

Hello.

You're Sun Tianqi, right?

On last month's exam,

I saw you cheating.

You cheated?

No way.

That's nonsense. Did you see it?

In the hall

I saw you

glanced over.

I... When did you

see me glancing over?

Check the footage

and see if you

kept your eyes on your own paper

the whole time.

Well...

So what if I looked over?

Maybe I was looking at

his clothes or hair.

Who says I was cheating?

Then why do you say

someone's a murderer?

I...

Exactly.

Even if you looked at the kid

next to you,

you were

probably looking

at his clothes or hair.

That doesn't prove

that you were cheating.

So, to convict a suspect,

isn't it the same?

We need sufficient, solid evidence.

If today, you two,

who haven't cheated,

were accused of cheating,

wouldn't you hope that someone could

speak for you?

At that time,

would you still call

that person who spoke for you

an accomplice?

Great, well said.

You two, apologize.

I was wrong. I'm sorry.

Sorry. Louder.

That's enough.

You see?

Good to defend people,

but fighting won't win them over.

You have to reason with them.

Yes, Mom You're right.

But if there's a next time...

No next time.

Definitely not.

Just go. Can't fight,

can't argue. So embarrassing.

Thanks, teacher.

Wait. Didn't you want

a hospital check-up?

Hey, hold on!

All good.

Let's go.

Don't worry.

What's your name?

Zhao Yi.

It's Yi, not "Tie."

Your friend's pretty loyal.

Thanks for having her back.

No problem.

You know, gotta have your friend's back.

Yu

How come my brother...

I... I'm kinda thirsty.

I'll go get drinks.

Huaisong, I'll come with you.

Were you about to ask why

Huaisong didn't come?

I was worried they'd say something awful

if they saw your brother.

That would hurt you

and hurt him too.

So I came in his place.

Thanks, Yu.

You were really cool just now.

Why?

Still mad at those two boys?

Yu

I should be mad, right?

Of course.

Why do you ask?

Because when I was little,

hearing things like that

always made me feel a bit guilty

and embarrassed.

I felt like I couldn't

be angry at them,

and I couldn't argue back either.

I just wanted to run away.

But today, I didn't expect

that they would apologize.

When they said they were wrong,

I suddenly felt like

maybe they really were wrong.

They sure did.

They were wrong

to judge like that.

Like you said last time,

everyone has a duty

in their own field.

We can't let

a few bad apples

discredit those who

do their job right.

I may not know my dad well enough,

but I know my brother.

I trust him.

I believe

he's doing the right thing.

Right, so since that's the case,

why

feel guilty?

We need to hold our heads up high

and stand up straight.

Right.

If we all back down

out of fear of prejudice,

who'll defend justice

in society?

So I shouldn't

back down at times like this.

I should stand up and support him.

Just wait.

I know I'm in the right.

If anyone dares say that again,

I'll talk back

and shut them down.

If someone's

totally unreasonable, I'll...

Have me beat him black and blue.

He can beat them. A cup of milk tea

fixes everything.

Yu

Yours is over there.

Here.

Thanks.

You're hurt.

It's nothing. Take it.

How is this nothing? Let's go to the nurse.

Yu

I'm taking him to the nurse.

Huaisong, pick me up after school.

We need to talk.

Let's go.

Thank you for protecting Huaishi

and me.

Right up

my alley, isn't it?

Reasoning with people is my thing.

If that's the case,

then what about that kid who wins people

over by fighting?

That's it? You're done?

You sure about the nurse?

It's no big deal.

You saw my Mom

She just left me there.

That's 'cause you were

such a troublemaker as a kid.

She doesn't bother.

She's used to it.

So you're not used to it yet?

Remember

how we met?

Two of you couldn't take him?

That's so weak.

Why didn't you go? Yeah, exactly.

Hey.

Why are you hiding? It's over.

It's over, why are you

still here?

Standing there like a guard.

What, can't I be a guard?

Don't come in.

I... I'm not alone.

I... I also got three brooms.

Come in and I'll whack you.

I'm not gonna hit you.

Then why aren't you leaving?

You come out first.

You go.

You come out first.

I'll come out when you leave.

You come out first.

Look, I promise I won't hit you.

Just wanna see your face.

You think I'm stupid?

If you see my face,

I'm dead.

Go away.

Hey.

You watch too many dramas.

Just go. I'm not alone,

you know.

Come out or I'm coming in.

Don't come in.

Three.

Don't come in.

Don't come in.

- One. - Help!

Help!

What's wrong?

Are you okay?

It's fine, teacher. Uh...

The toilet's clogged.

Fine.

We're picking our tracks soon.

Huaishi

Which one do you choose?

I see everyone picking science.

Everyone has

strengths and weaknesses.

I'm going my own way.

Science isn't for me.

I'm going with

humanities.

Quick!

What's wrong, Huaishi?

Just go!

Who is it? Why are we running?

Xu Huaishi

How could I forget?

But I found out later

that day you were

standing up for a classmate.

Otherwise, for three years,

I'd ignore you.

Guess what?

Good things happen to good people.

If I hadn't seen an injustice

and stepped in, would we have met?

I mean,

could I have made

such a good friend like you?

Not necessarily.

Even if we hadn't met back then,

we'd still end up

in the same class and

be classmates anyway.

You and I, this is called

brothers destined by God.

Right, Zhao Tie?

My name is Zhao Yi.

You think God's got

nothing better to do?

I mean,

it's not fate's doing.

It's the homeroom teacher who did it.

Yeah.

What else could it be?

What about Huaishi? What's on her mind?

Don't worry.

Later,

I'll try to find out.

Okay.

Huaisong

Get in.

Yu

How's your friend's hand?

Well, he's fine.

He's tough.

Oh, Yu

I forgot to ask you earlier.

Are you and my brother

dating now?

Really?

Great!

So, Yu,

are you mad at me

about the novel?

Yes.

If I'd known earlier

you were The Poet

when I got stuck, I'd have come to you.

Could've saved some brain cells.

It's not too late now.

Aren't you writing

an extra chapter?

I'll give you the real scoop

on my brother.

You said we needed to talk.

What is it?

Huaisong

I wanted to tell you

that I'm fine with the issue.

But about Mom,

she's not online much.

She probably doesn't know yet.

She couldn't even accept you

being a civil lawyer.

Let alone this.

Huaisong

I think you should

keep this from Mom for now.

I'm not saying

you're doing anything wrong.

It's just that people are talking,

and it's not good.

Wait until the police solve the case

or there's some progress

before telling her.

That might be better.

I know. That was

my plan all along.

Don't worry about it.

Also, about school,

I just called Ms. He.

She offered to run

a school-wide

law program.

That's great. Then from now on...

Did you ever consider my feelings?

What has your family done?

- This is... - Yes, I've already...

Mom

We know we failed you.

I know. You helped

my daughter's killer get away.

My daughter still can't rest.

Now you

are defending another murderer.

Aren't you afraid of retribution?

What do you mean?

I admit what happened 10 years ago.

But

Xu Yin hasn't taken a case

for years now.

Didn't you know?

The one defending a murderer now

is your son.

Really.

Like father, like son.

Mom

What are you doing?

Is what she said true?

Tell me.

Is it true?

You're going to defend

a murderer too?

Mom, listen.

Answer me, yes or no?

Legally speaking,

he may not be a murderer yet.

All the evidence points to him

being the murderer.

You can't control what people say.

Forgot what happened back then?

I haven't. If so,

then why

do you want our family

to be the talk of the town again?

From today,

don't come here anymore.

And stay away from Huaishi.

- Mom - Let's go.

Let's go.

Come on.

Go.

Mom

Mom

Are you still mad at Huaisong?

You're on his side too, aren't you?

Mom

It's not about picking sides.

I just think

he's doing the right thing.

Mom, we're family.

We should

support each other.

Instead of

picking whose side.

You think I didn't stand by

your father back then?

Take a break.

If I can't find a breakthrough,

I won't feel at ease even resting.

Then take it slow.

This case,

whether in terms of its difficulty

or the external pressure,

is destined

to be a tough battle.

But I also know my husband

is not someone

who gives up easily.

Thank you.

If you do,

have dinner first.

Okay, I'll eat.

Murder accomplice.

How dare you live here?

Don't look. Let's go home.

Either we divorce,

or you drop this case.

Why are you pushing me too?

You're the one pushing me.

You said

you could understand me.

That was because

I thought he wasn't the murderer.

But now,

everyone

says he's the murderer.

So he is the murderer.

Just give up,

for the kids

and this family.

I've found a breakthrough.

I won't give up.

Fine.

Then I give up.

I've had enough

of being

the talk of the town.

Let's divorce.

You're all too naive.

Gossip destroys.

Rumors shake people

and kill.

Hello, Ms. Zhang.

Mr. Xu, is everything okay?

I'm fine.

How's it going?

Any progress

from this morning?

Ran around all day.

Nothing new.

Take a break.

Just doing my job.

But I have some new thoughts.

Come by the office

when you can. We'll talk.

Ms. Zhang

I'll get back to you later.

Okay, go ahead.

Okay.

Want to get out and get some air?

Do you think

I really made a mistake?

Maybe it's just

the answer I wanted.

To my mom,

it doesn't matter at all.

I just wanted to try.

Maybe this case

has the answer from back then.

Even if I don't,

at least I can show Mom

Dad's lead

back then

wasn't just

some legal loophole.

At least she could feel a bit better.

It's just a shame

that I couldn't

outrun public opinion.

In our time,

opinions spread even faster.

But our legal system

is getting stronger,

and forensics more advanced.

Maybe the answer

will come soon.

The dawn will come soon too.

But,

if it's really too hard,

we don't

have to be the hero.

Courage is admirable,

but there's no shame in walking away.

What if I still can't let go?

Then follow your heart,

even if it's a shock, not a joy.

But don't blame yourself

for what's not your fault.

Huaisong

The real killer

from your father's case

has been found.

Uncle Yang

Found him a few days ago.

Kept checking to be sure.

Too scared to tell.

Today, it's confirmed.

It all matches.

It's him, the real killer.

You mean we found him?

Really found him?

Yes, we do.

Your father was right.

My father was right.

Dad was right.

He was right.

The victim's family

and the suspect from back then

all came here.

They're still giving statements.

These years have been hard on them.

The victim's mother

made trouble for your family.

That was wrong.

But she's really suffered.

She could never let it go.

The suspect had it tough too.

After getting out,

no one would hire him.

Collecting bottles and cans,

he barely got by.

We were too late.

We were too late.

I didn't kill anyone.

I didn't kill anyone.

I really didn't kill anyone.

I didn't kill anyone.

I didn't kill anyone.

I didn't kill anyone.

Mr. Xu

I... I didn't kill anyone.

You know that.

I really didn't kill anyone.

You saw it.

I really didn't kill anyone!

It's okay.

It's all over.

Mr. Xu

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Alright.

Alright.

It's okay.

It's all over.

[Due to technical limitations]

[at the time, ]

[the case had]

[no substantial progress]

[for many years.]

[But the police]

[never gave up for a moment.]

[After twelve years of effort, ]

[the police have]

[finally solved this homicide case]

[and apprehended the suspect, ]

[bringing justice to the victim.]

Mom,

you used to love coming

to this café.

I remember

every time you got home,

you'd bring some of these

Biluochun tea pastries.

Dad loved them.

That was over 10 years ago.

Mom,

all these years,

you've had it rough.

I used to feel wronged too.

These years,

I never dared

to hold my head up high.

But when I saw the news today,

it didn't seem to matter anymore.

It's just that the wait

was too long,

ten years long.

But the moment the truth came out,

it was too short,

just that minute

on the news.

For that one minute,

I waited ten years.

Finally got it,

and that was it.

Forget about who suffered.

It's over now.

I wasn't the only one

who suffered years.

You, Huaishi,

and

your father, too.

Can he

even know about this now?

I'll tell him.

But Dad...

It's Huaishi. She saw the news.

Me too.

Yesterday she kept saying

she wanted to support you.

But me, your mother,

I don't have the courage you two have.

No, Mom.

All these years,

you've been

standing in front of Huaishi and me.

We only

need one of us to be brave.

That's enough.

But you, just by standing there,

you need courage for three.

You're already

so brave.

Alright,

it's late.

I'll go home, change, and grab groceries.

Mrs. Xu, heading out?

Mrs. Xu, going grocery shopping?

Join us

for square dancing.

Okay, sure.

Mom

You're grown up,

still hopping around.

Today is exactly

for hopping around.

Right.

Let's grab groceries and hop around.

Right, grab groceries.

Oh, Mom,

isn't Huaisong staying for dinner?

All you think about is your brother.

Do you want to stay

and have a meal with Huaishi and me?

Mom

I might not have time today.

My colleagues

are waiting for me.

Is it that murder case?

Yes.

Then go.

Do what you think is right.

The meal...

we'll save it for next time.

Mr. Xu! See you.

Mr. Xu

Just head out.

Alright.

Boss. They still here?

Just finished the meeting

and went to eat.

They said to wait

if you got here.

Okay.

Boss,

take it easy.

It's a big thing to handle.

We all get it.

Besides, Mr. Zhang

wanted to take a look

at that key in that case.

Maybe go eat first?

Not eaten, right?

Not now.

Driving all day

kills my appetite.

So I'm here was for nothing?

I told you to eat first.

Next time, finish your sentences.

Go ahead.

Okay.

Not for nothing.

Suddenly I'm hungry.

I spent a long time

on this.

If you don't eat,

I'll really leave.

Of course, I will eat it.

This is quite a feast.

You too?

Nope.

So

These are all my favorites.

Nice.

Now I'm actually feeling hungry.

How come you made a New Year's feast?

Today is like

a New Year's Day.

But this fish was sliced

by the fishmonger.

My hands

are good for typing,

but useless with a knife.

Oh, almost forgot the best.

What's this?

Sweet tangyuan.

From now on, only sweetness.

[Brought me food again?]

[Okay, wait for me.] [Coming down now.]

Where you off to?

Go downstairs to...

Grabbing parcels.

Enjoy your food.

Grabbing parcels?

Doesn't that scene

feel really familiar?

Very familiar.

Mingying

Sneaking around like this

is so thrilling.

So thrilling?

I'm so happy!

They asked what I was up to.

Said grabbing parcels.

What'd you bring me?

Today's food

will make you even happier.

[You two, come up here. Fess up.]

What? Busted.

We've been found out.

[Shican, about the outline, ]

[I know what happened.]

[No need]

[to check with Cen Sisi.]

[When I left, ]

[I took out the battery]

[and put them both]

[in a sealed box.]

[Of course, ]

[you could also]

[ask the manufacturer]

[how they created]

[such a miracle.]

[Seems that I did witness a miracle.]

[The official who greenlit]

[the renewal, ]

[an old phone that never broke, ]

[Huaishi, who turned texts into a novel, ]

[Cen Sisi, who fanned the scandal]

[everyone, everything, ]

[are essential to this miracle.]

[But the miracle began]

[when he left]

[and kept this phone safe, ]

[treasuring what was inside.]

[The start of it]

[is his never letting her go.]