English subtitles by silverbrows and Lucy Pan
Episode 16
This way, special agent
this is my laboratory
all of my trophies are here
This one
the photon detector
it has helped us solve many important cases
And this one
the bed of experimentation
all of my research and results are on this bed
This is a part of my personal collection
my hobby is to collect things
This way, this way
Let me show you my inventions
For instance, this apparatus
it's able to effectively detect dark energy
Special agent
this tool is very perceptive and very accurate
nothing will slip under its radar
Allow me to demonstrate
Um, it might be broken
That's enough
I've now seen what you guys do at your jobs
but I want to meet your Chief Zhao
Yes, sir
Zhao Yunlan
Don't come any closer
I'm telling you I caught a cold
a bad one, it's infectious
I don't want you to catch it
Really
Guo Changcheng
born May 10th
your blood type is O
Your parents passed away from a car accident when you were young
You have an uncle, Guo Ying
deputy minister of the Haixing Department of Supervision
and an aunt, Yu Jinlan
head of the women's association office
Three months ago
you joined the SID
is that right
Who are you exactly
I'm the director-general at the Xingdu Bureau of Supervision
previously chief of the SID
and most of all, Zhao Yunlan's father
These are things Zhao Yunlan had said?
With some touch-ups
artistic touch-ups
Yes, yes
Our boss is infamously stern in the office
he sets a good example for us to follow
Aside from when we are investigating a case
he never talks
Don't cover up for him
I know my son
only he would say these crude, carefree things
Ex-chief Enough
Let's get back to business
where is Zhao Yunlan
Also, I heard you hired a new consultant named Shen Wei recently
Where is he? He's at school-
I've checked his schedule
it's Thursday
he doesn't have a class to teach nor research duties in the morning
Is he with Zhao Yunlan?
I'll tell you
Lord Justiciar, Lord Black Cloak
His Majesty Dijun has been anticipating you
to confirm his schedule this month
No outsiders are allowed here
please clear out your attendant
He's not an attendant
he's a friend of mine
This palace has its rules
we cannot make an exception even for you, sir
My lord
please don't mind him
So you're the secretary who took over Ding Dun
You have guts
Anyway
I knew you're not one to abuse your power or status
It's fine
I'll go search for the booklet with good ol' Justiciar
you should go take care of your business
Dixing's situation is complicated
you need to be careful
Don't worry
Let's go
So that's what happened
I see
In this case
I don't blame you
Zhao Yunlan must take full responsibility
Does he not know how to assign different tasks to fit his teammates
As a leader
leaving his post without consideration is unforgivable
If a new case came up at this timing
who will lead the team?
It wouldn't be so timely, would it?
I understand
There's an emergency at Longcheng Park
I remember, on the day I lost the booklet
I was here
or maybe over there
This damned brain
Talk
My name is Bao
Bao as in Goubuli Baozi (a kind of steamed bun)
I work as a security guard here
Xiao Guo (Xiao: little) he stutters just like you
I'm just get nervous sometimes
Let me explain briefly
Aside from than Da Qing
everyone else here joined the SID after Zhao Yunlan became the chief
and have no experience working with me
But given the emergency
as I'm made the temporary chief of the SID
you are my subordinates
So I ask everyone to follow my orders closely
and work efficiently
No chit-chatting
Lao Bao (Lao: old)
tell us the details
Lao Bao, I have to use the washroom Go ahead
Some one help
Help
And then, this is what I woke up to
I was scared to death
it was horrifying
Are you alright? Yes, I'm fine
Didn't think I'd see the day Xiao Guo comforts someone else
I was scared to death
Lao Bao
come
Don't feel nervous
think back again
are you sure you didn't see anything else?
I told you everything already
I couldn't see anything else clearly
I see
You can head back
Okay
We're just letting him leave like that?
Let's assign some tasks
Um, Guo Changcheng and Chu Shuzhi
go see what the victim's family members have to say
Zhu Hong
Find the manager and get the surveillance footage
Lin Jing
write me a report on the soil composition here
Da Qing
go ask the feral cats nearby
if they saw any strange incidents lately
Old ex-chief, I don't speak cat
Are you kidding
I remember, in the ten years I worked with you
you made some remarkable contributions thanks to your cat language abilities
Anyway
I'll leave it to you to collect the evidence
That's it?
But these trivial leads seem useless
Boss usually forms a hypothesis first, then try to verify it
We don't even have sufficient evidence
what hypothesis, what verification?
Listen
I don't want you to be like him
rushing to conclusions, needing immediate results
Yes, of course
then let's get to work
That's right
If the armies don't move, the General cannot advance either
Before we get to the bottom of this case
I'll at the SID office, awaiting your news
This way, this way
Someone help
Help
I guess this kind of lowly thing can happen anywhere
Lord Guardian, our priority is finding the booklet
Besides, what if these Dixing people's powers awakened
you shouldn't put yourself in danger
I know
The one in danger won't be me, though
What are you doing
A little old man like you dare to meddle in our business?
Lord guardian, save me
Thought I could expose this old man's true powers
Buddy, you new here?
The person you're choking- has a severe infectious disease
Nice punch
Are you alright
You're so strong
You saved me
I’ll repay you anything you ask
No thanks
I'm a kind man who doesn't need reciprocation
Wait
My mom told me I must repay a man for his kindness
If I can't pay you back
then I might as well kill myself
Whatever floats your boat
Lord Guardian
you're leaving things like this?
First of all
these two are young and healthy
how can they be this weak
Second
when I pushed you to them earlier
he clearly looked surprised
Third
those two are wearing matching necklaces
how can they be strangers
It's way too obvious now
if you told me this isn't a trap
I wouldn't be able to believe it
Anyway
I don't time to play pretend
You just wait and see
Remarkable
Lord Guardian is so young yet so sharp-minded
it's truly remarkable
The Black-Cloacked Envoy was right about you
Instead of flattering me, why don't you find where you lost the booklet
Now where is this place?
Lord Guardian, please hold on a moment
I'll go ask someone for directions
I told you
Including park maintenance and staff regulations
we follow protocols for everything
We're not the one to blame no matter how you think about it
Hey
Have you guys seen anyone suspicious nearby?
Don't say that
can't you help out a fellow cat?
Thank you for your cooperation
If you find anything new, contact us immediately
Okay Goodbye
Yet another ball-passer
We won't find anything useful like this
You're right
you can tell this manager is unreliable at a glance
Oh yeah
I have an idea
What is it
You do hypnotism right?
What if you use it on him
and find out what he's hiding
Hey, don't worry
I got your back
Lao Zhao won't know
No
I shouldn't use hypnotism again
It doesn't suit me
What's wrong?
You spent so long mastering it
I can't put my finger on it
but I feel like
if I use hypnotism again
something bad will happen
I wish we only had to question sincere, honest citizens
then we wouldn't have such a hard time
I really envy Xiao Guo and Lao Chu
Young man
You have to help me set things right
My old husband works hard everyday
and he doesn't get paid much
Now that he's injured
we'll have to empty our retirement funds
Money will come and go
Take it easy
at least your husband is alive and recovering
We're here to ask you some questions about the incident
Questions?
You still want to ask me questions with the situation I'm in?
He's still in a coma
Does it sit right with your conscience
Besides
that money was my entire life savings
you have to get it back for me
As expected, it didn't work
Did I always know how to speak cat?
Why can't I remember at all
I'm forgetting things more and more
Zhao Yunlan you devil
when on earth are you coming back
Dixing, a place as dangerous as a dragon's pond and a tiger's den -
only you would charge into it like a fool
Zhao Yunlan
Come
Zhao Yunlan
Listen to what your heart has to say
its true voice
Is this some new type of trick?
It's so coarsely made
You're using playfulness
to hide how uneasy you are
You can't deceive me
and you can't deceive your heart
You live among humans
but have your heart open to no one
You don't know
what you're doing everything for
you don't even know whether your actions are right or wrong
Who are you
I am your desire and soul
I am you
I am myself
I am everyone
The only thing I can teach you is-
He's over there
Wait everybody
If you enjoy playing pretend so much
go become actors
what do you need me for?
Where did you come from
You don't look like a Dixing person
That's nonsense
We're all fellow Dixing people
We prosper together and treat each other with sincerity
Shut up
don't talk so much
I had a mom to give birth to me but I didn't have one to raise me up well
who do you think you're lecturing
We overheard that old guy say
you're some kind of guardian lord?
I grew up in this area
I've never heard of you
Now this is a long story to tell
Tell you what, when I was five-years-old
five-years-old, right?
Who knew
your power to harden the lower body actually came in use
It's a misunderstanding
Um
Do you know the Black-Cloaked Envoy?
We're close like brothers
He said he knows the Black-Cloaked Envoy
what are we waiting for then?
Black Cloak Envoy is a traitor
so his brother must be a traitor too
Oh it's him
Go after him
Stop
Quickly, this way
Stop
Let's take the shortcut
Dixing is lucky to have Your Majesty working for its sake through day and night
Lord Black Cloak
do you have any other orders?
I need to consult Ding Dun's files
Those files were destroyed half a month ago
His Majesty Dijun gave the order himself
For something so important as destroying files
why didn't you report it to me in advance
My apologies
In the Palace, His Majesty holds the highest authorty
I simply follow orders
What about the other files
They still sit in the repository
I'll lead you to them
Thanks
This mask of yours...
there was a customer just now with the exact same mask
Well, what a coincidence
Would you call this here a masquerade?
What?
Masquerades are all the rave up there
We need to keep up with the trends here at Dixing
and have fun sometimes, right?
There are not many young people with calm hearts like you these days
Why do you stay here?
I love
a girl
here
The person I love is here too
I should thank Zhao Yunlan
It's been a while
since I last read a book in such peace
baiting the fish with lure
Ex-chielf, everyone has gathered
Okay
Book, check out
Sure
Check inside
Watch where you're going
They're at it again
This generation of young people is all the same
The schools didn't teach them well
School?
What's a school?
It, it's a joke
It's hurts
No one's taking him to the hospital?
Hospital?
Now what's a hospital?
Are you really from here?
It was a joke
Who is this guy
Punk, you stole my mask
Seize this human thief
Let's not get upset
We've caught you now
This way
Chief Zhao
I think I know who you are
Chief Zhao
long time no see
Just like I thought, you're not behind bars
I'm working under Lord Black Cloak right now
he promised me that
he will try to shorten Xiao Jun's sentence
Chief Zhao
when did you arrive in Dixing?
Not that long ago
I actually came here to-
Shit
I forgot about old man Justiciar
What?
you mingle with him?
He's notorous in Dixing
Is that right?
he seems weak and harmless to me
Despite of how silly he looks on the surface
they all say, if you get on the bad side of this cunning fox
you're in for some bad luck
Interesting
Then, Shen-
what does the mysterious Lord Black-Cloaked Envoy say about him?
he actually didn't say much
Well then, Lao Wu
you should trust that old man's judgement (old man being Black Cloak)
Cunning the fox may be
but if you put a leash on him
you could use him as a hound
You sure are something
Lord Guardian
I finally found you
Well
let's hear what everyone has so far
Simply put
we have nothing
That's normal
Before any big incident
there are usually no happenings and new leads
Hence
we need even more patience than usual
and an even tighter teamwork
What
no one seems enthusiastic
Is it because you're not used to my style of work
I kind of think
it's you who is not used to our style of work
That's because your old way of doing things
is utterly wrong
Flexibility,
unfocusedness
and lack of a concrete and complete chain of evidence
Then what do we do now?
Don't tell me we just wait around?
We need to do something more important next
According to a reliable source
I deduct that
Zhao Yunlan, as the third generation of the Chief of SID
does not lead or set a good example for his team
Therefore
I advise we layoff Zhao Yunlan
So you happen to be Zhao Yunlan's father
even if you're his father
you don't control this place
If even one of you agrees with my suggestion
then it shows my judgement is correct
Otherwise
I'll take back my suggestion
Starting now, I'll talk to each of you one-on-one
Don't feel burdened
Da Qing
Who does he think he is
a 霸道总裁？
that entitled look on his face
I thought someone would feel avenged if boss was laid off
Are you out of your mind
what do I need revenge for
Personal issues and work issues are separate things
It's already come to this
you guys talk too much
What are you staring at me for
Chu Ge (Ge: older brother)
Every time Chief Zhao is mentioned
you never show respect for him
Don't-, don't you dare betray him
What's your problem
Do I need you to tell me that?
Be careful
Thank you, all the thanks
What's wrong?
I heard from lord Black Cloack that you were part of the Palace's army
How does it feel to be back?
I feel nostalgic
but more so disgusted
Thank you, Lord Guardian
my old body is always causing troubles for you
No worries
Lord Justiciar
Then old brother, you should take a break first
We'll find the Dijun booklet for you
But what does the Dijun booklet look like exactly?
Um, well...
It's a booklet with a black, sheep-skin cover
It's about this big
or maybe this big
Oh my...
That's okay
and Black-Cloaked envoy is...?
He just left, apparently to look for you
I sure am getting old
it's about time to slack-off a little
I'll leave the hard work to the young
You're the last one
Do you want to hear the others' answers?
They're all too stubborn
But I think you're different
You're a thoughtful young man with a bright future
I heard about Zhao Yunlan's bad temper
he humiliated you here at the office once
It wasn't like that
he did that for my own good
Da Qing has worked the longest at the SID
the others either hold sensitive identity
or are not capable of doing important things
Only you
you have a clean background
If Zhao Yunlan was demoted...
you know where I'm going with this, right?
Yes, I know
No, I don't know
I think things are perfect the way they are now
Go on
but think carefully before you speak
Minister Zhao
I really don't understand
Aren't you two father and son?
Why is your relationship so bad?
If my parents were still alive
you don't know how happy I would be
Good
Very good
With you guys as his team
I don't have to worry anymore
You may leave
Changcheng
you're the 伏兵 I handpicked carefully
The villain may show up anytime
To defend ourselves from dark energy
we need positive energy just like what you have
So remember
have faith in your beliefs
keep perservere in what you perservere
You see
you're like the south pole in this magnetic field
our boss is like the south pole
It may appear that you guys are close in distance and in heart
but you have the same polar value and you are both weirdos
the two can only repulse each other
Unless
you are able to twist and change your two polar values
What nonsense
what could there be between me and him
Not just us
even Lao Chu (Lao: old) take a good guess at what you have your mind on
Right, Lao Chu?
You're suspecting
Xiao Guo (xiao: little) might betray Lao Zhao in that room?
That's impossible
He is foolish
but he wouldn't do that kind of thing
There's just something I don't understand
Zhu Jiu has been quiet lately
what is he planning exactly?
Also
does he have anything to do with the case this time at all
It's funny
I thought boss just arrives at conclusions out of nowhere
but thinking about it now
he's really the pillar of our team
His wild guesses
are always proved right in the end
Plus, this father of Zhao Yunlan
gives this feeling...
You guys
especially you
you really like slacking-off eh
Let's go
we have a new lead
Alright, let's go
Hope no one was injured
go take a look
Are you guys okay?
Did you witness any strange phenomenon
We don't know
Did you see anyone suspicious?
Nope
Something is up
I detect traces of dark energy
Wait
The old ex-chief was right
What do you mean
He previously ordered me to write a report on the park's soil composition
I didn't understand its purpose at the time
But seeing thing now
he must have already figured out the culprit's powers:
to change the composition of soil
Hello
you told me to contact you if I found anything new, right?
There has been a changeon our side
thought I don't know if this is considered a clue
Cut the bullshit, get to the point
The first witness of the scene, the security guard Bao
we suddenly can't get in touch with him
Shit
I've considered countless ways to destroy this building
but they weren't the right one
Then I finally understood
we can't always play small tricks inside the box
we ought to jump out of the box
with outside help
and destroy it completely
And your power
is just the help I needed
You mean
as long as I destroy this building
we the Dixing people can come up here with freedom
and live up here with legitimacy?
Of course