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You promise?

In the name of National Salvation Association.

I'd like you to stay at Feng Zixiong's as long as you can.

Search every corner, for every clue.

Find out anything about everything.

Note down every conversation, every expression.

And report to me.

I'll do this once. Just once.

Okay. Just once.

Be careful.

Here is a list of names according to her report.

Everyone she's contacted after getting off the ship.

Find out if it's true. Start with her parents.

Understood.

He knew that once you enter the world of a secret agent,

no one comes out alive. Not ever.

He tried to stop Rouge, but now it's too late.

THE FENG'S RESIDENCE NO. 6 BAILEY ROAD

Beautiful.

Once you get the font right, it's hard to identify the handwriting

-Here, you try. -Okay

Pretty good, keep practicing.

Hello. Yes. Hold on.

-Garrison Headquarter. -Okay.

Feng Zixiong speaking.

Yes. Yes.

What? Urgent meeting?

Okay. Be right there.

Don't leave it there.

You're being too careful.

You can't be too careful.

You don't have to come for a visit bearing gifts.

It's too formal.

I'm bored at home

Left to get some air.

I bought some blush and lipstick for you.

-You like it? -Let me see.

What, still using Two Girls Brand?

Ever tried other brands? Hazeline is good too.

Some other time.

Manna

Remember my old blush? I think I left it here last time.

No way, losing stuff at my house?

I don't know.

There's only the female agent's blush in my bag.

Her shade is darker.

I can't find my blush.

Miss Rouge, I've seen your blush.

Where, Liu?

I saw it in master's waste bin.

Liu!

What are you saying?

-I was cleaning the master's-- -Shut it.

Is this your place to speak? Leave.

Yes, ma'am.

Mom

Rouge was asking for her stuff. Why you need to be so mean?

You have no idea how war is going on these days.

Weird things are happening here, too.

The gardener stole things from the house and sold them.

I just found out.

Rouge, I think your blush might be stolen.

It's okay, I'm just asking.

Alright, come with me, I have something to tell you.

There's something going on with you.

Speak.

About what?

Have you fallen in love?

I would. But where is he?

Song Mian.

Him? Not good enough.

Defeat Japanese imperialism.

Get them out of China!

-Defeat Japanese imperialism. -Let me check.

What is there to see? You didn't see enough in Nanjing?

My dad said the Japanese will start bombing this place in a couple of days.

But he wouldn't let me tell anyone.

Don't leave the house these days.

My dad said we will see

bloodbath and massacre very soon.

My God.

Liu, may I have some water?

There's some upstairs, Miss Rouge.

-It is empty. -No problem.

I'll send it over after I'm done.

Where's Mrs. Feng?

She's gone to the bank.

Liu, tell me the truth.

Did you see my blush?

No, I didn't.

You said you saw it in the study.

I made a mistake, Miss Rouge.

We shouldn't butt in master's business. I'll bring you water.

You're came back sooner, ma'am.

Short line today. Where's Miss Manna?

Reading at the balcony.

URGENT

THE MILITARY COMMISSION HAS PLANNED...

EXTREMELY URGENT

Would you like to wipe your face?

No, thanks. Carry on with your work.

Why is it locked?

It looks similar to the intel we have.

-Send it for identification. -Yes, sir.

Did you get the results?

Yes, sir.

These characters are not written by the same person.

The handwriting on this scrap paper seems childlike, like an amateur.

These two characters are more defined. Smooth and aligned.

We identified this is by the same person from our intel.

Speak.

-This lighter. -It's different.

It doesn't match your style and habits. Don't make the same mistake.

Should we start with Feng Zixiong, sir?

He's the Director of Logistics, controlling the veins of the troops.

We're facing the enemy.

Without actual evidence, we can't risk our men.

We will keep monitoring him.

His house is listed under the Logistics Department.

Only his close friends have access.

He never leaves without security.

How do you monitor him?

-Set up a point outside his house. -Not the answer.

Let me think.

There's only one way.

Lan Rouge.

We promised her it'd be just once, sir.

Silly.

-How did it go? -We have the results.

The handwriting is the same as our last information.

I'm afraid we need more of your help.

No, I said I'd do it just once.

-But we have the evidence. -I don't care.

It's not my business from now on.

It's...

Make her go back to the Feng house. Whatever it takes.

Go.

Yes, sir.

Miss Lan.

Miss Lan! I'm sorry.

-You-- -I know what you think.

I'm not here to bargain, I'm here to thank you.

You've done us a big favor.

I... Would you like to have coffee with me?

Thank you.

Go ahead, thank me.

Compliment me.

I'm a soldier, I don't compliment.

But I can tell you about myself.

I'm a secret agent.

The man who started our organization,

he said secret agents are the strongest warriors.

He taught us that we're doing what others can't.

What others won't.

-What others-- -Okay.

I'm leaving if you can't compliment.

Please help us.

I just did.

You're our only hope.

I'm not trading my friend's trust for information.

Go find out yourself.

Or I will never forgive myself.

But we're facing the enemy.

Everyone should do their best

-for their country. -Can you try something new?

Our time is running short. I'll give you two options:

Talk me into it, or...

-Or fall in love with me. -Impossible.

I love someone else.

Lin Tianmu.

You know her?

We were classmates, but she went back to Shanghai.

Where is she? Take me to her.

-Check. -That's too much.

Wait here. I need to get something.

All right.

Back for more candies, sir?

-As usual. -Okay.

-Here, I'll help. -Okay.

Hurry up.

Five yuan.

-Here. -Thank you sir. See you next time.

That's a lot of sweets

are you trying to make her fat?

Let's call it a day. We will practice choir after dinner.

-Okay -Alright, go.

-Hi, uncle Sung. -Rouge.

Don't rush.

-Long time no see. -What are you doing here?

He brought me here.

-How did you know each other? -Long story.

Since you're here, have dinner with us.

Alright.

I'm starving.

What do you think of my steamed buns?

I'm so hungry.

Dig in.

-Dig in. -Dig in.

-Dig in. -Dig in.

Gather around, bring your bowls.

Don't rush. Sit still.

Okay, sit up.

-For you. -For you.

Put your food down, let's pray.

-Almighty Lord. -Almighty Lord.

-Thank you for the food before us. -Thank you for the food before us.

-Amen. -Amen.

Amen.

Now, dig in!

You're fragile, so you need God. But now you have me.

I need both God and Song Mian.

Let's eat.

When do they leave?

They have no home.

Most of them are from the northeast.

Those are from Beijing.

They left with their families, but came here alone.

Stop it, eat your food.

Father Joseph kept them here.

But now the war is coming to Shanghai,

I don't know how long this place can hold.

Don't worry, we will win the war.

-Hong -Let me.

Chick.

Run!

My dad said the Japanese will start bombing this place in a couple of days.

My dad said we're about to see

bloodbath and massacre very soon.

-Rouge! Rouge! -Rouge!

Tianmu, it's too dangerous, take the kids, I'll find Rouge.

-Quick. -Be careful.

Rouge! Rouge!

Rouge!

Rouge!

Come in.

I'm sorry.

It's not your fault.

Of course it is.

I never agreed to having innocent people involved.

But sometimes we don't have a choice.

You're right.

What's the use of men if women are off to war?

Don't worry, I won't ask you anymore.

Hey.

I'm in.

But under one condition.

You have my word.

Don't lie to me.

As long as Feng Manna is not involved with the agency.

She will never work for the agency.

She will not be in contact with the agency.

I promise her safety.

Fine.

I thank you on behalf of our government and country.

Seven hundred people died in the bombing.

It's so tragic.

The Japanese air force is stronger than us.

We need to end this war soon, before there are more casualties.

China will lose in the Battle of Shanghai. Let's work with the Japanese.

Free Shanghai from war.

That's doing good deed.

Be careful from now on.

We should leave no tracks.

Aoki said Shadow will be contacting me directly.

Shadow is independent.

Our previous contact,

we never saw his face, only his reports.

Even Aoki's never seen him.

The only one that knows his background is me.

Even I couldn't recognize him.

See, Manna was only five.

It's been almost 16 years.

I'd like to contact him via mail from Nanjing to Shanghai.

But they always check the mail.

He's in the Military Commission.

His mail will not be sent from the Commission.

It will not be me.

Then to who?

Manna.

Manna?

Shadow and Manna are engaged. We must not break the vow.

But will she agree?

Let's not worry about this now.

The key is to get them in touch,

get acquainted.

You want Shadow to pass information through letters to Manna.

Even if they check the letters,

two young lovebirds writing to each other wouldn't raise any suspicion.

What do you think?

It can't go wrong.

But, Mom, I can't marry someone I don't know.

You will grow to like him.

Manna, your mom and I would like you to start writing to each other.

If you like him, continue.

If it doesn't work out then stop. How about that?

Alright.

But I need to warn you first.

He is at top secret service in Military Commission Staff office.

We cannot reveal his identity to anyone, even his name.

You must not be curious when you write.

So how should I call him?

He's the third child, call him Third.

Okay.

This is the address he will receive your letters.

MAILBOX NO. 415, NANJING

NANJING

NANJING MILITARY COMMISSION STAFF MAJOR

ZHOU HANGUANG CODE NAME: SHADOW

Don't worry. I will get the letter.

Okay. Good bye.

LOCAL MAIL

SHANGHAI

One, two, three.

Okay.

SHANGHAI UNDERGROUND PARTY LI JIE

Great smile. This is the best shot.

-Thank you, sir. -You're welcome.

Okay, take care.

-Okay. Goodbye. -Goodbye.

Take care.

Why air stamp if it's from Shanghai?

I'm picking up my aunt's photo She's Chen Xi.

NANJING MILITARY COMMISSION STAFF MAJOR UNDERGROUND PARTY ZHOU YUHAO

You're finally here. I was about to threw it out.

Please come in.

Look, Li's dumplings.

This might be our last chance to enjoy them.

What's in the letter.

It's to Feng Zixiong's daughter, Feng Manna.

Nothing special.

Feng Zixiong introduced Shadow to her daughter.

Feng Manna called him Third in the letter.

It might be his nickname, I guess.

Were they acquainted?

Feng Manna said according to her father,

she met Shadow once when she was five, but she can't remember him.

She also mentioned Feng Zixiong has not seen Shadow for 15 years.

-Nothing else? -I'll show you.

I think the key is in the air stamps.

I've checked it. The encryption is very clever.

It will definitely show if it's developed. I had no choice but to return it.

Here.

-What? -Your aunt's photo.

Pretty nice, right?

Subtitle translation by Veronica Chi