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[Dark Night and Dawn]

[Episode 18]

The copperplate is like a hen that lays eggs.

Will Shrike give it to us easily?

Accept it if he gives it to us.

If he won't,

we'll snatch it.

Boss,

agents are ruthless.

Don't you think it's too risky to snatch it?

You don't understand.

Shanghai is now controlled by the Communist Party.

I heard Master Qin is also trying to befriend the new government.

I'm afraid it'll be

hard for our gang to survive in the future.

After we get the copperplate, let's make a fortune.

It's the final way out

for our gang and our brothers.

So the risk

is worth taking.

Boss, you always think for us.

We'll listen to you.

Wealth is obtained from taking risks.

Go to the dock

and pick a dozen men.

I want strong men

who dare to risk their lives.

Give each of them ten silver dollars.

And take care of their family members.

We should be prepared

for a fierce battle.

[Counterfeit banknotes' case]

According to Mr. Qin,

this woman named Dai Yueqing

is the current boss of the Hook Sword Gang.

The Hook Sword Gang

is a small gang among the over 30,000 dock workers

in Shanghai.

It was established in the 16th year of the Republic of China.

The boss at that time

was Dai Yueqing's husband.

Later, he died in a fight.

Dai Yueqing joined forces with gang members

to kill the three elders of the gang

and throw them into the Huangpu River.

Then she became the boss.

Although this woman

looks weak,

in fact, she's ruthless.

After Dai Yueqing became the boss,

in addition to continuing to control the dock workers,

she leveraged the convenience of water and land transportation

to engage in various kinds of business.

So engaging in the counterfeit banknote business is consistent

with Dai Yueqing's style of prioritizing benefits above all else.

They continually circulate counterfeit banknotes

by controlling the company behind the scenes.

It's hard for us to find traces.

If the business is not very profitable,

a gang like this

doesn't need to collaborate with agents.

It's too risky.

They'll be put in jail and sentenced to death if they get caught.

Her spies are all over the dock.

It'll be hard to catch her if we go rashly.

We don't need to fight with her.

How about this?

Let's ask Mr. Qin to ask her out

to have tea.

I asked you to rent three warehouses.

It's already the end of the month.

How come you only rented one?

I've talked to everyone willing to negotiate,

but they still wouldn't rent a warehouse to us.

Now those capable entrepreneurs

are busy with storing up supplies.

Do you think we should use some tricks?

You just can't forget the gang's way of doing things, right?

How many times have I told you?

This is a different era.

On the surface, we should learn to do business.

Raise the price if they don't want to rent it.

Understand?

Yes, I'll do my best.

You have to get it done.

Boss,

Master Qin sent someone here to deliver an invitation.

Invite him in.

[Ms. Dai Yueqing Invited by Qin Yihai]

Boss Dai,

Master Qin wants to invite you to his place to talk about business.

Why does Master Qin think of me now?

I thought Master Qin had forgotten me.

[Ms. Dai Yueqing, I invite you to Qin's Mansion to talk about business]

Since the People's Liberation Army entered the city,

other gangs have disbanded.

Only your gang has prospered.

I heard you don't have enough warehouses to store your supplies.

Master Qin is well-informed.

I wonder what business Master Qin wants to talk about.

Of course it's profitable business.

You'll know when you get there.

Okay.

Tell Master Qin that I'll be there on time.

[Qin's Mansion]

From the end of the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China,

then to today,

I witnessed

the establishment of the gangs in Shanghai.

I witnessed their growth.

[Yinian Hall]

I also witnessed

their disbandment.

Mr. Qin,

the time you agreed upon has already passed.

No hurry. Just wait a little longer.

I think she will show me some respect.

Boss Dai,

please come in.

Be smart later.

[Yinian Hall]

Master Qin.

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

How have you been recently?

I brought you top-quality ginseng to build up your health.

Come, sit down.

Have some tea.

Okay.

Yueqing, you are filial.

The one on the left is Lin Shaobai,

the policeman saved by Falcon.

Master Qin, you asked me here to talk about business.

I wonder what business needs

to be talked about with the police.

Boss Dai,

we are from the Public Security Bureau.

The people in the yard are all our men.

Don't move!

Boss Dai, we invited you here today

because we want to talk to you about something.

What's there to talk about with the police?

Boss Dai, have some tea first.

There is always

something we can talk about in business.

Yueqing,

I know you're strong-willed.

But the current situation is out of our control.

I've thought it through.

The most profitable deal now

is to make up for our mistakes

and find a way out for ourselves.

I think you're using me to find a way out for yourself.

I respected you because you are a senior.

How dare you betray me!

Officers,

she's here.

You guys talk.

Yueqing,

I've said what I should say.

I'm old,

but you're still young.

You choose your own

future path.

Boss Dai,

have a seat first.

We invited you here today because there's something we want to discuss with you.

You're aware of the current situation.

Cooperate with us.

[Yinian Hall]

There are only the three of us in the room now.

I know what you're thinking.

Shanghai's former police chiefs

were also my guests.

Let's make money together.

This is our first meeting today.

20,000 dollars.

It's a gift for you two

to show my sincerity.

20,000 dollars?

This is just the beginning.

We still have much time left.

You think too much.

It's only 20,000 dollars.

We can negotiate properly if it's two million dollars.

Looks like you don't want to negotiate.

Since ancient times, officials and bandits have been on the same side.

I make money for you and you protect me.

Is there any better business than this?

Boss Dai,

don't play your old tricks in front of us.

Tell us about the counterfeit banknotes

and give us information on agents.

This is your only way out.

Boss Dai,

you're aware of today's situation.

Even if you don't think for yourself,

you should think for your men.

Do you want them

to get shot or live well?

It's up to you.

You are also a boss.

Just tell us your choice.

Looks like you don't want to talk here.

Then we can only talk in the Public Security Bureau.

Forget it.

I give in.

I can cooperate with you.

But you have to keep me

and my men alive.

Otherwise, I'll bite off my tongue.

And I promise you won't be able to find out anything.

We'll consider

your condition.

But you have to go back to the bureau

with us to tell us everything

before we give you a reply.

Please.

You want to catch Shrike?

Shrike?

What are you talking about?

You should know what I'm talking about.

You asked Master Qin to ask me out

and asked me to cooperate with you

just to find him, right?

It's good that you know.

How do you usually meet?

It's very hard to meet him.

You know the rules of making contact.

He always came to me.

But we agreed to meet

in the next couple of days.

When? Where?

We'll meet here at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

Okay, see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

The day after tomorrow.

In St. Joseph's Church.

But I think I should still remind you.

It's very likely that

he planted a spy around me.

If you take me to the Public Security Bureau,

once the news gets out,

it'll be hard

to catch him.

What do you want?

Go home as usual.

Pretend nothing has happened.

You can pretend to be Master Qin's men.

You can go home with me and keep an eye on me.

As long as I stay safe today and tomorrow,

you can catch him.

Huzi!

Yes!

Director.

Keep an eye on her.

Yes.

Shrike really is still alive?

No wonder you always suspected

if Yang Hui was the real Shrike.

There's another possibility.

Someone else used the code name of Shrike.

Anyway, we'll focus on Dai Yueqing and continue to investigate.

We'll find out who on earth he is.

But Dai Yueqing's reaction was a little abnormal just now.

She changed her attitude too suddenly.

It's not that simple.

There must be something wrong.

Then let her go back.

We have so many men. She can't escape.

Yang,

Mr. Jin is really generous.

He gave this car to us?

You think too much.

It's for our use.

I'll be his assistant from now on.

Yang,

I don't think we can

make much money by doing this.

We should think about doing some kind of business in the future.

Doing business is more difficult than killing people.

That's true.

Dan Dan Noodles! Wontons! Authentic Dan Dan Noodles!

Are you hungry?

A little.

During the Counter-Japanese War,

we hid in Sichuan.

We developed a liking for that.

Yes.

Go buy two bowls.

Buy two bowls? Let's go.

Dan Dan Noodles! Wontons! Authentic Dan Dan Noodles!

Dan Dan Noodles!

I want two bowls of noodles.

Okay, wait a moment.

Okay. Please

add more chili sauce.

Okay.

Have a seat.

It's okay.

Walk faster. Director Lu.

Boss Dai, you've earned a lot.

Boss Dai,

it's been a long day.

Can you make some tea for us?

I only make tea for my friends.

Okay. Where is your tea and tea pot?

Take me there. I'll make tea.

Come with me.

Huzi.

Search carefully.

Zhengyang.

Look at this.

Have some tea, Boss Dai.

We've checked this place. The gate is the only exit.

You guys go on.

I'm going upstairs to take a shower.

Thank you.

Boss Dai, thank you for your tea.

There is a secret passage in her bedroom upstairs.

She doesn't want to collaborate with us. She wants to escape.

No wonder she agreed to cooperate so soon.

She really is up to no good.

She wants to escape.

Then let her escape.

Huzi.

Tell everyone to leave first.

Loose on the outside but stringent on the inside.

Yes.

You go back to the bureau and ask Zhang to wait for my call.

Got it.

Boss, hurry up.

Okay.

[Lanting Studio]

I put the money here.

Boss, a bowl of noodles.

Wait a minute.

Less chili sauce.

Okay. Here.

I'll return the bowls later.

Okay. Goodbye.

[Lanting Studio]

Use this.

Okay.

Sit down and wait.

It's okay.

Dan Dan Noodles!

There are two men. Could it be they're the police?

I don't think the police would

expose themselves just for a bowl of noodles.

Who could they be?

Officer, with you here today,

I can sleep well.

Would you like a drink upstairs?

No, Boss Dai.

Are you worried the wine is poisonous?

I don't drink when I'm on a mission.

You're not romantic. Good night.

They are here.

To prevent Dai Yueqing and her men from taking advantage of the chaos,

we have cleared the church.

Dai Yueqing is lucky

that she can die in front of God.

Boss.

Have you arranged everything?

Don't worry, Boss.

According to your order, I've arranged for the men you want.

I've been targeted by the police.

I finally got rid of them.

Director.

Lu.

What's the situation?

Dai Yueqing must have someone very important to meet.

It's probably Shrike.

Shrike?

Ask some men to wait at the back door.

We'll leave as soon as we get the copperplate.

Okay.

Huzi.

Yes.

Take some men to block all the exits.

Yes.

Shaobai, take some men to the back door.

Shrike, you are just here

to trade a small copperplate.

Is it necessary to bring so many men?

Boss Dai, you also brought a lot of men.

Falcon.

Where is Shrike?

Shrike has other things to do.

He sent me to negotiate with you.

You're not qualified to negotiate with me.

Aren't you worried I'll get even with you in the future?

You are a woman of your word.

Since you promised Shrike not to kill me,

you won't break your promise.

I won't kill you for the sake of the copperplate.

Where is the copperplate?

There were many checkpoints on the way. The inspection was very strict.

I could only put it somewhere else.

Where?

Come closer.

I can only tell you.

Go!

Go to hell!

Drop your guns! Don't move!

Don't move!

Drop your guns!

Drop your guns!

Don't move!

Drop your guns!

Don't move!

Our men have surrounded this place!

Dai Yueqing,

if you resist desperately, you'll only end up dead.

Tell your men to drop their guns!

What are you talking about?

I can drop my gun,

but you have to keep my men alive.

They all have humble backgrounds.

Otherwise,

no one can get out alive.

This is the new government's policy.

Anyone making contributions can be treated with leniency.

I believe you.

-Boss! -Boss!

Boss!

Drop your guns!

Brothers,

I'm sorry.

Go!

Move!

Boss.

Boss.

Go now!

Boss!

Go! Go!

After him!

Keep an eye on her!

Yes.

He escaped.

Go back with me.

Go!

Don't shoot!

Don't...

Drop your gun!

Put the gun down!

Stop!

[Name: Wei Shan]

It was Xu Wei.

He escaped.

I'll leave the rest to you.

Okay, don't worry.

Okay.

Isn't that Mr. Zheng?

Why is he here?

Mr. Zheng.

It's really you. What a coincidence.

Hello, Director Lu.

You... came here for work?

No, here's the thing.

Today is Sunday. I came to visit my student.

Which student?

You like the child so much.

A student named Cong Li.

Cong Li? I remember her.

She... lives nearby?

Yes. No. 23 in Xinping Li.

Are you two... still suspecting me?

We've clarified everything about what happened last time.

Don't misunderstand us, Mr. Zheng. We just happened to meet here.

Lu.

Don't you want to tell Mr. Zheng about the bureau's plan?

Mr. Zheng, here's the thing.

Our bureau wants to promote slogans

of eliminating agents and maintaining stability on the streets.

We want to ask for your help.

About what happened last time,

we feel very guilty towards you.

So we want to introduce a deal to you.

But this deal's success depends on

your negotiation with our publicity officer.

Okay, I thank you first.

There's another student waiting for me.

Why don't we...

It won't take long.

Our car is nearby.

We'll send you back after you finish the negotiation.

Yes.

That's good too.

I hope it won't take too long.

It won't.

This way.

Mr. Zheng, please.

Okay.

Mr. Zheng.

Okay.

Mr. Zheng.

This is Mr. Liu from the Publicity Department.

Hello, Mr. Liu.

Hello.

Thank you, Mr. Zheng.

You know what?

Our bureau attaches

great importance to the publicity of fighting against agents.

I hope you can come up with a few solutions.

No problem.

I have something to do. You guys talk.

Go ahead, Director Lu.

Okay.

Have a seat.

[Printing Room of the Social Affairs Office]

He showed up at the crime scene.

Was it a coincidence or did he do it intentionally?

Shaobai, go to Cong Li's house to verify what he said as soon as possible.

Xiang,

tell Xu

to interrogate Dai Yueqing.

Yes.

Mr. Zheng is very responsible.

He visited us often.

Why did Mr. Zheng

visit you this time?

We think

it's useless

for girls to learn drawing.

And drawing boards and paintbrushes

would cost a lot of money.

So we didn't buy them for our kid.

But when Mr. Zheng came here this time,

he brought much stationery.

He said our kid can use them free of charge.

We feel bad about it.

When did he come?

Around 9 a.m.

I think it was almost 10 a.m.

How long did he stay here?

When did he leave?

He stayed here...

for about half an hour.

He had been here teaching Cong Li to draw.

When did Mr. Zheng visit you last time?

Dai Yueqing,

tell us about the Counterfeit Money Factory.

This might be your only chance to appeal for leniency.

Leniency?

How?

I deserve a few death sentences considering the crimes I committed.

Do whatever you want.

As for other things,

I don't know.

Dai Yueqing,

tell us everything!

Are you in a hurry?

I'm not.

I have plenty of time.

How did it go?

I went to the student's house to verify it.

Zheng Lanting didn't lie.

But we can clearly see the church

from the student's house.

Finding a plausible

surface reason for every action

is a fundamental requirement of being an agent.

But if there really is something wrong with him,

he will definitely find a way

to ask the agents to transfer

the Counterfeit Money Factory if we let him go now.

I've asked Mr. Liu

to do his best to stall him.

Now we need to make Dai Yueqing confess as soon as possible

to get the information on the Counterfeit Money Factory's location.

We don't have time to waste on her.

In Dai Yueqing's house,

I found a photo of a boy.

I think we can start with it.

You mean Dai Yueqing lied?

They are so alike.

Who does he look like?

His father.

Dai Yueqing has hidden it well.

This kid was born

when the River Gang

and the Hook Sword Gang had a fight.

His father died in the fight that year.

Dai Yueqing was worried the River Gang would kill the kid,

so she secretly hid him.

She was so thoughtful.

Master Qin,

can you help us find this child?

It's not hard for the Green Gang to find someone.

But Shaobai,

descendants shouldn't be implicated.

You already arrested Dai Yueqing.

You still want to find this child?

Mr. Liu.

These are the drafts.

I've finished them.

Take a look.

If there is anything else,

we can discuss later.

I still need to visit a student.

We made an appointment.

I'll be late if I don't go now.

You're in such a hurry?

Please wait a minute.

Okay.

[Printing Room of the Social Affairs Office]

Director Lu, I really can't stall him.

[Printing Room of the Social Affairs Office]

Look at his drafts.

He drew them quickly and skillfully.

And he said he still needs to visit a student.

He'll be late if he doesn't go now.

I think he's in a hurry to deliver a message.

[Bill of lading]

Well, we have no reason

to keep him here any longer.

Let him go.

Xiang,

follow him.

Got it.

Sir.

Hello, please show us your ID.

Have you seen this person?

Excuse me, this is a routine check.

Go.

Stop!

Sir, take off your hat.

Fruits for sale!

Hello, sir.

How can I get to Guangde Li in Lane 20

on the Songshan Road?

It's right ahead.

Thank you.

Okay.

Fruits for sale! Sir.

Hello.

Do you want some fruits? They are crisp and sweet.

How much does a catty of apples cost?

1,000 yuan per catty.

I want three catties.

Okay.

Three catties, right? Okay.

It's more than three catties. Three catties and one tael. Just give me 3,000 yuan.

Here, sir.

Okay, thank you.

I'm sorry.

Let me do it.

Thank you.

Here.

Thank you.

Sir.

That man is a professional thief.

Do you still have your wallet?

Yes.

Okay. Hold them steadily.

-Thank you. -Goodbye.

Thank you.

Okay.

-Okay. -Thank you.

Fragrant and sweet big fruits.

The police have been keeping a close eye lately.

I finally pulled it off after a few days.

Here, take it.

Take it.

You're so generous.

Let me tell you.

There's something more valuable in the wallet.

What is it?

A bill of lading.

[Bill of lading]

[Penicillin, one box]

The medicine is rare now.

A box of Penicillin is worth as much as a box of gold.

Do you dare to do it?

Yes!

Boss, you're finally back.

A customer said something happened in the church.

Be careful. Someone is watching us outside.

How did the police know

we would go to the church?

Because of Dai Yueqing.

Did the Counterfeit Money Factory call you?

No.

Dai Yueqing has been arrested.

It's possible that she'll tell them the Counterfeit Money Factory's location.

I'll contact the Counterfeit Money Factory and ask them to evacuate now.

Don't contact them.

Lu Zhengyang released me

just to see what I will do.

[Cigarettes]

Don't use this telephone easily now.

They have records of every call we make.

What if Dai Yueqing confesses?

Zombie Sparrow is still in the factory.

I've sent someone to deliver a message.

Now the key is

whether we can be one step ahead of the police.

[Cigarettes]

Hello. You are...

Hello, we're from the Public Security Bureau.

[Name: Lu Zhengyang]

[Special Work Certificate]

Is Tong Susu your child?

Yes.

What's the matter?

Do you know Dai Yueqing?

No.

You don't know this woman?

Her name is Dai Yueqing?

Looks like

she hid her true identity from you.

Has the child ever seen her?

Never.

But

someone asked me to send some photos occasionally.

Hello, Uncle.

Would you like some tea?

Hello, thank you.

Your name is Tong Susu, right?

Yes.

Dai Yueqing,

you should know this kid, right?

No.

Denying too quickly is a sign of feeling guilty.

Someone gave me some money to kidnap this child.

I didn't agree because it was too dirty.

I really don't know him.

What a coincidence.

This kid

doesn't know you either.

In this way, he can live

beyond the reach of all your enemies.

You've forborne for so many years.

You haven't even seen your own child.

It means you really care

about the safety of this child.

My husband died early.

I'm all alone.

Who could I have a child with?

His name is Tong Susu.

His current name is Tong Susu.

He is a student of St. Fang Ji Junior High School.

He plays the piano very well.

His mother is a musician.

His father is a professor in a university.

As his birth mother,

you've put in a lot of effort.