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Love Me, If You Dare
Episode 7
Hello?
Are you serious?
I am coming down right away to pick you up, give me 5 minutes.
Xun Ran! Xun Ran!
Why are you here? Are you on a business trip?
I transferred to the Jiangzhou police force.
- I'll be here for at least a year. - Really?
If you transferred then that means you'll have more opportunities to be promoted.
Congratulations!
Auntie Jian gave me your address.
I wanted to visit you today since it's the weekend.
Let's go up and chat in my apartment.
8, 9, 9,
13, 14,
15, 19.
These are the numbers that you sent to the specialists to crack?
There's no meaning behind them.
To understand if there's any meaning behind them, you first have to have the right key.
If there's no direction whatsoever, it'll be like looking for a needle in the ocean.
In the end, either it is simply a murder,
or we are really clueless.
The Killing Machine case was solved by Professor Bo.
I sent him the numbers that the specialists has cracked
in hopes of Professor Bo having an idea as to what it means.
But he had no reaction.
It could actually be that he has no interest
in what the numbers mean.
- Hello, this is your delivery order. - Okay, thanks.
Please sign here.
Let me tidy up a little.
This is Professor Bo's mail?
Yes it is.
Why is his mail delivered to your house?
He's usually not at home, and even if he is at home, he won't open the door.
I'm not sure when this started, but I've been receiving all his mail.
Oh, I forgot to tell you,
he lives a floor above me.
Above you?
He lives a floor above you?
Yao Yao.
If...
I'm saying that...
We've been good friends since childhood,
whatever it is, if you think it's right,
if you feel happy, I will support you.
You know, you can tell me honestly.
No. I'm not dating Professor Bo.
I'm telling the truth. It's just that I've been his assistant.
So he's just making me do all the jobs of an assistant out of habit.
You think I still don't know what kind of person you are?
If you weren't-
Bo Jin Yan has always isolated himself into his own world.
I admit that sometimes I'm curious about this world of his,
but I also know that it is a dangerous world.
I don't have enough courage at the moment to get any closer to him.
You know that I'm always on your side, right?
Of course I know. You're the most reliable.
- I'll treat you lunch. - Let's go.
- Hello? - Nanshan Cemetery, unit D. Get here immediately.
Hello?
Let's ignore him.
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Is this a mourning for your colleague,
or an act out of guilt after you've committed the crime?
What do you mean?
The night Wang Wan Wei died,
you went to her room.
You could feel how much this girl liked you,
so you went to her room in the dark of the night to try and take advantage of her.
Perhaps she rejected having a relationship with you in that form or manner.
So you were angry. And resulting from that anger,
she laid in the bathtub filled with her blood and water.
Is that right?
No!
I only went to confess to her.
Confess?
From the day she entered the company,
it was love at first sight.
But I'm just a junior salesman.
My salary isn't high and I have no apartment.
I couldn't ever reveal my feelings to her.
Up until that night.
I hesitated until midnight.
Until I finally picked up the courage to go to her room.
How was her mood at that time?
She looked like she was really happy.
But she seemed a little nervous.
Thank you. I really am happy.
But I need to think about it.
I'll give you a call.
And then?
And then I went back to my room.
Thank you.
I don't know what happened, but I got drunk and fell asleep.
Up until the next morning when I woke up, when I heard from our colleagues
that Wan Wei...
You confessed to the girl you liked,
and she replied that she would think about it.
But on the same night, she committed suicide.
Don't you think that it's a little strange? Did you just accept what happened?
Of course not. I discussed it with Manager Lin.
What did you discuss with Manager Lin?
Wang Wan Wei would not kill herself! It doesn't make any sense.
Before we left, I met up with her.
She didn't tell me anything!
Manager Lin said I was too drunk that night.
That I was not able to see through any unusual behavior.
Everyone knew that Wang Wan Wei's sales were not good.
There was a lot of pressure on her for the past few months. She was very unstable.
Or maybe the love I was going to give her,
was not enough for her to stay in this mundane world.
Your mood for the past few days has been a little strange,
that's why we came to have a chat with you.
Director Bo hopes that this won't affect your work,
or the ambiance at the office.
So what we've talked about today, don't tell anyone.
Do you believe what Mai Chen said?
He went to the deceased's room only to confess his feelings.
Hello?
I discovered Wang Wan Wei's secret online diary.
There's an entry on the 22nd of March.
The 22nd?
On the day she died?
I already sent it to your mailbox.
Ok, thank you, bye bye.
Not bad,
I can even get a thanks now after completing his 'orders'.
The diary entry on the day of Wang Wan Wei's death
should offer many clues.
Listen to this section.
"He actually came to my room to confess.
The one I love... The clean, pure and handsome young man.
Why do you only come now?
Thank you, for making my life not so despairing.
But do I even have the chance to turn back?
Do I still have the chance to be redeemed?"
Okay, I know that you are not used to her style of writing.
But at least this can prove that
Mai Chen did not lie.
This can prove that her death note was
written before this diary entry.
That's right.
When she wrote the suicide note, she seemed to have lost all hope.
But in the diary entry, she was clearly hesitant about her suicide.
We can deduce that
on that night, Wang Wan Wei
indeed wrote the suicide note, but due to Mai Chen's confession,
she decided against it and at the same time made another decision.
And this is because of this very decision that
she has brought trouble upon herself.
The few months before Wang Wan Wei died, she had shown signs of depression.
Everyone assumed it was due to work pressure or love troubles.
But in fact, her unusual behavior had to do with neither work or love.
But instead she somehow got involved in some shady business that we are still investigating.
The 22nd of March, at 10pm.
After the banquet, she went back to her hotel room.
Before midnight, she wrote the suicide note...
deciding to end it all.
Mai Chen came over to confess his feelings.
He was over there for 20 minutes.
After Mai Chen left, she wrote her last diary entry.
She took around 30 minutes.
Police determined the time of Wang Wan Wei's death to be between 2:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m.,
which means that
whoever went into her room during this period
is the most likely suspect.
Is this correct?
You had a guest in your apartment?
Xun Ran came over.
Li Xun Ran?
He was transferred here so he came over to see me.
Xun Ran said he sent over the numbers that the professionals cracked a while ago.
Why didn't you respond?
There's no need to respond to something so pointless.
Have you not seen it? This case is filled with loopholes. [Roommate] [Black dress]
All trying to tell us that this is a murder case, [Earrings]
and that the killer is one of your cute colleagues. [Autopsy]
What does this mean?
I told you before, it's up to you to figure out this case.
Think about it.
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[Black dress]
[Earring]
[Roommates]
Roommates.
On the night of the Hong Ye Resort case,
the 2nd Marketing Team all lived in the same group villas.
But it is company policy
that only those who are Assistant Managers and above can have individual rooms.
Both Wang Wan Wei's position and yours were not high enough.
Apart from Manager Lin, you two were the only women in the group.
So you must have been assigned the same room as her.
You were her roommate.
When she killed herself, where were you?
I know I shouldn't be with him.
But... But I can't help it...
He said that he would divorce,
that we wouldn't sneak around like this forever.
The room Manager Fu had to himself,
that night, you were in his room?
Is Director Bo the one investigating this?
Will he fire me?
He won't.
When they were cheating that night,
they probably did not plan the murder.
As of right now, the two of them should be out of suspicion.
With that kind of progress,
you should be happy.
But what sort of business did Wang Wan Wei come to be involved in?
We are still on square one.
That's you, not us.
You already know? Quick, tell me!
Fish skin dumplings.
At the beginning, why did we want to investigate this suicide?
There are no clues that show someone isn't willing to speak up,
thereby paying the family of the deceased a hundred thousand dollars to keep their mouths shut,
what is the motive?
The body did not have any marks.
In order for the murderer to control Wang Wan Wei and have her in the bathtub to leave evidence for a suicide,
he or she may have given her a sleeping pill of some sort, and is scared that it would be detected in the autopsy.
So what if it is detected?
A lot of people use a double method to commit suicide.
Sleeping pills, cutting wrists,
releasing gases. This is nothing out of the ordinary.
Then why?
Deceased body,
stuck in deep mud,
could not withdraw herself.
Enjoy the emptiness after relaxing for the last time.
The beginning and ending of the everlasting darkness.
What thing
can be described with these words?
Drugs.
Wang Wan Wei had a drug addiction?
That's why she was so regretful when Mai Chen confessed his feelings.
But no one is going to kill her just because she is a drug addict.
Drugs?
Are you sure?
I think there is a drug trafficking network in your company.
The company has zero tolerance for drugs.
If the autopsy was performed at that time
and if it was discovered that Wang Wan Wei had a drug addiction,
then I definitely would have asked you to investigate.
Maybe this is the motive behind the hush money.
If not for the tips from the emails,
Wang Wan Wei's case would have been closed.
This drug network
would have remained intact without threat.
Then who paid those hundred thousand dollars?
And who sent those emails?
Zi Yu is already investigating into those bank accounts.
As for those emails, I think I know who sent them.
Who?
I still can't confirm it now but I will soon.
I think... that now, you need to inform the police.
Officer Li.
Huang Dui, are you looking for me?
Xiao Li, come on, take a seat.
I heard that when Professor Bo handled the Killing Machine case in Tong city,
- you worked together. - Yes.
Cheng Yu Company just reported the case, the police has decided to take over the investigation.
Professor Bo has also agreed to assist us.
Since you've worked together before,
you're now in charge of this case.
Which case?
Ok, I know, I will tell him.
8, 9, 9, 13, 14, 15, 19.
In the end, either it is simply a murder,
or we are really clueless.
Is it really...
simply a murder?
8, 9, 9,
13, 14, 15, 19.
There's no meaning to it.
Simon.
Simon...
This meaning... quick, take a look.
This sequence of numbers written by Sun Xong is actually very simple.
The professionals were thinking too complicated.
Every digit has its corresponding alphabet, only if you rearrange it...
You already knew this, didn't you?
Hi Simon.
But he couldn't have known that you were investigating this case.
Why would he think to leave you this message?
I... am in front of you...
Those numbers written in blood
were not written by Sun Yong.
Before we solved the case, someone already knew that
Sun Yong was the real murderer.
Or perhaps it was him
who triggered Sun Yong's desire to kill.
This person has an abnormal interest in me.
He intentionally triggered
or provoked
those cases I might accept.
He intentionally left clues about himself
before I solved the case.
He can then achieve
the sense of accomplishment of staying ahead of me.
Then it was the same for the Cheng Yu Company case.
All those emails sent to your sister
were all written by this sociopath.
Why didn't you tell the police?
Such a psycho is targeting you, it's really dangerous.
It means he's following your every move.
There is no telling when he might attack you
but we don't even know who he is.
Unless... you're not in the dark.
You already know who he is, right?
Hi Simon.
I'm so scared...
Come catch me if you can.
Hi Simon.
Are you my next meal?
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This person has an abnormal interest in me.
He intentionally left clues about himself before I solved the case.
He can then achieve
the sense of accomplishment of staying ahead of me.
Where is the information Professor Bo organized?
- Here. - Why do you seem so out of it?
The crime scene Hong Ye Resort is an enclosed and private resort.
Cheng Yu Company reserved the resort, there was no visitors.
According to Wang Wan Wei's position, resort information shows that
her roommate was Xue Qing.
Apart from the personnel of her office, no one knew that
the victim was alone that night.
And the murderer, after committing the crime, made a significant effort to arrange the crime scene.
He spent a lot of time. He did not show any concern about the return of her roommate.
Based on this, our preliminary determination is that the crime was committed by internal personnel.
Hi Simon, good to see you.
It's been a while.
Thanks. The favor I asked you, what's the result?
Flower Cannibal is one of the most cruel serial killers caught by the FBI.
You helped us capturing him and escorting him to the Bay Area Prison,
the most guarded prison in the U.S.
So believe me, there's no way for him to escape that prison.
Are you implying that Jin Yan's request is just a waste of time?
But because you are my friend, Simon,
I did go to the prison to check it out in person,
and Tommy is still serving his time in his cell.
He has not been allowed yard time for over a year now,
and had no visitors.
So whoever is stalking you is not Tommy.
I believe he isn't Tommy
but their patterns are identical, their characteristics also match.
No matter how much he tries to cover it up, I can detect it.
This person definitely has a connection with Tommy
and it is an intimate connection.
So what are you asking for?
A joint investigation.
As for the issue of resource sharing, I believe you can negotiate that.
But the most important thing is that
I must participate.
But this is a far different situation from last time, Simon.
You forfeited your security clearance when you decided to go back to China.
I-I don't see how I can use you officially in this investigation.
Susan, no one understands Tommy better than me.
If you really want to solve this case,
then you need my help.
Let me forward your request to my superiors.
Thank you.
Xiao Li, there is one bit I don't understand.
The victim changed her mind about killing herself.
This can be supported by the last page of her diary.
But how did Professor Bo deduce that
the deceased, after writing the suicide note, left the room?
Black dress.
The deceased was wearing a blue dress when she left the party to return to her room.
When Mai Chen went to confess to her, she was still wearing the blue dress.
The deceased, wearing a black dress,
that just means she changed her clothes.
It was already midnight when Mai Chen left her.
If Wang Wan Wei wanted to change her clothes at this hour,
logically speaking, the most probable clothing
would be her sleepwear or bathrobe.
But she chose a black dress.
Why?
Oh, I understand.
She changed to a black dress because she intended to go out.
In Wang Wan Wei's heart,
the blue dress had a special meaning.
This was the favorite color of the man she loved.
Whenever she wore this blue dress,
Mai Chen would compliment her.
So no matter what she planned to do outside,
it's clear that she did not want to do it in her blue dress.
Tell me the truth, are you okay?
I brought you back to China to rest because I thought-
You have already done everything you can for me.
Let me focus on my work. I will definitely win.
That's pretty fast. You already have an answer since the last meeting?
According to the Sino-U.S. joint task force agreement on international violent crimes,
we can form a joint investigation team to share information.
As for your classification-
I don't think the Chinese police has any objection. The key is the FBI.
Well, since it involves internal confidential information, the FBI wouldn't authorize your participation as a consultant.
But? Normally this kind of conversation would continue with a 'but'.
But, the U.S. government allows a victim the right to assist the ongoing investigation of a case.
Victim?
Well, whether you like it or not, Simon, you were a victim of that case.
And that allows you the right to participate in the investigation.
I accept.
Good.
I'll take care of the paperwork and call... contact the Chinese police as soon as I can.
No problem.
Though aren't you going to tell me who she is?
What do you mean who?
Your micro expressions have changed.
The corner of your eyes, lips, fingertips, the color of your clothing,
even your emotions have slightly changed since the last time I saw you.
I hope you'll introduce me, soon.
Susan, I know you're a profiling specialist
but please don't profile me.
Didn't you say Zi Yu had business with you? Why are you here?
That ended.
From where you are, to where I am,
dig up all the earth under this wooden floor to bring back to the laboratory for inspection.
Yes, sir.
Why only this piece?
So unlucky.
What are you looking for?
The missing piece of the data map.
The suicide note was not fake. Wang Wan Wei did decide to kill herself that night.
Then,
what would be her method of choice to commit suicide?
In her suicide note, Wang Wan Wei wrote "forgive my weakness,
and allow me to enjoy the emptiness after relaxing for the last time, the beginning and ending of the everlasting darkness."
Drugs.
She was thinking about using a drug overdose
to let everyone know what killed her.
In order to start her new and happy life with Mai Chen,
what would be her first move?
Get rid of all the drugs.
The murderer couldn't have known that the victim threw away something like this before she died.
Wang Wan Wei's drugs were taken from her murderer.
If we are lucky,
this can point us to a new name,
solving all the puzzles for us.
So what do we do now?
Investigate.
Pretty miss, give me a cup of coffee.
Our department has a tradition. We hold a welcome party for all our new employees.
Tomorrow, 8 p.m., at my place.
Your place?
That's right.
I live alone. The house is big enough.
There's not always a chance to visit my home.
Tomorrow?
Yes.
The department has planned the party especially for you.
Everyone's coming, you better not say you're not attending.
I will definitely be there. Do I need to bring something?
Of course.
Bring your pretty face.
That's a deal, see you there tomorrow.
Yes.
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Obsessed With You - by Juno Su Shi Ding
♫ Perhaps letting go of love will draw it closer to me than owning it. ♫
♫ But I've already become obsessed. ♫
♫ Day after day, who has stolen the traces of life from me? ♫
♫ Please accompany me. Who will accompany me ♫
♫ to go into that moment of clear wind? ♫
♫ Tonight, the shining stars don't leave me. ♫
♫ I am standing at the place we agreed to meet. ♫
♫ Waiting until you finally awaken the dream. ♫
♫ Fireworks in the darkness are the only proof of you. ♫
♫ Thousands and millions of stars have already been moved because of you. ♫
♫ I want to be with you, together on that long road. ♫
♫ Perhaps letting go of love will draw it closer to me than owning it. ♫
♫ But I want to find you. ♫
♫ Day by day, year by year, you protect the traces of life. ♫
♫ Please take me with you. We agreed never to separate. ♫
♫ Let's go into that endless world. ♫
♫ Tonight, the shining stars don't leave me. ♫
♫ I am standing at the place we agreed to meet. ♫
♫ Waiting until you finally awaken the dream. ♫
♫ Fireworks in the darkness are the only proof of you. ♫
♫ This entire life, one heart has already been moved because of you. ♫
♫ I want to be with you, together in this lifetime. ♫