Miss S (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 2 - Mysterious Drugs Part 2 - full transcript

Leave. You've come to the wrong place.

Celebrate the moment at hand

for good times hardly come by.

Shopkeeper Liu from the opium den

sent me here for a drink.

What do you have to trade?

Here.

- What's up? -He's here to pick up the goods.

That's not what he's really here for.

He's a famous dancer from the Bund.

For all we know, he's a spy for the police.



After him!

- Miss Su? -Come on.

Hi, gentlemen. Do you have any cigarettes?

No.

Did you see a man in a white suit pass by?

I didn't see anyone in a white suit

just two men in black.

Move aside...

Come on.

Thanks.

Luck is on your side.

It just grazed your skin.

I thought this shot...

would kill me.



This won't kill you

but you've ruined the most expensive dress

in all of the Bund.

Will the blood wash out?

I'm sorry.

Why did you steal my earring?

I wanted to use it to buy opium.

I didn't peg you as a man with such a hobby.

How do you dance then?

I have my reasons

for trying to procure opium there.

Life was very difficult

for my sister and I back in France.

We were ballet dancers

but ballet is a Western art.

No matter how good we were at it

we weren't accepted as equals.

My sister and I had no choice

but to come back.

Wasn't it good to be back?

It was good at first.

Until that man appeared in our lives.

He's a gangster.

He wanted my sister and he made it happen

by getting her addicted to opium.

My sister was in so much pain

she could no longer dance.

In the end, she chose to take her own life.

I understand.

Our government has long issued

an anti-drug decree

but drug use remains rampant

because of the corruption we have.

I'm going to expose the largest underground

drug trafficking organisation in Shanghai

to avenge my sister's death.

And you think Hu Yunlang was the drug lord?

On the surface, Rong Chang Corporation

trades in rice, spices and textiles

from Southeast Asia.

But Southeast Asia has two more popular exports.

Marijuana and poppy.

I borrowed your earring tonight

so I could pay using jewellery instead of money

to make myself look like

a desperate addict in need of a fix.

You killed Hu Yunlang.

Me?

You were at the Hu residence

the night before the accident.

Mr Hu died the next morning.

Besides, you just said it yourself.

You wanted to avenge your sister's death.

I do. But I'm not going to kill anyone

before I have all the facts.

Also, I was at Hu residence that night

to have tea with Minlan and reminisce.

You seem very close to her.

I know what you're implying

but it is not what you think.

Our relationship is purely platonic.

Minlan is a lover of art and dance.

When we first got back to Shanghai

she was one of our loyal fans

and helped us a lot. That's all there is to it.

I believe you.

Thanks for your help today.

It's late. I should go.

Taozi.

I'm sorry, Miss Su.

I have nowhere else to go.

The police released me this morning.

I went back to my master's house

to find out they've dumped all my belongings.

I was fired. They don't want me anymore.

Come in.

That's terrible.

Come and have a seat.

You haven't had breakfast, have you?

Have a seat and eat.

Tell me everything.

Thank you, Miss Su.

The police asked me a lot of questions.

Initially, they suspected that

I killed Master Hu.

Like I've said before

they're a bunch of dimwits.

And then they asked me

what Master Hu was like

and how he treated his servants.

I'm curious about that too, Taozi.

How did your master

usually treat his servants?

He...

He was a lecher.

He'd sneak into the kitchen

and try to feel me up.

It wasn't just with me.

He did that to Li Qiaomei too.

That shameless old man.

I told the police that

and now they think Li Qiaomei killed him.

They even asked me if I knew where she was.

Do you?

No, I don't.

She was fired by Master and Madam Hu.

Was Qiaomei acting oddly before she left?

Do you know if she's pregnant?

I-I don't know anything about that.

I really don't.

Taozi.

You and Qiaomei are entangled in

a homicide and it is serious.

- Thank you, Miss Su. -Sit down.

I can't help you unless you tell me

everything you know.

Do you understand that?

Yes.

Jici Hospital

- Tan. -Doctor.

She's very weak now.

This will replenish her qi and blood.

It'd help with her recovery.

You're so kind, I don't know what to say.

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

You're awake?

How do you feel?

Don't be afraid. I...

I'm Tan. I brought you here yesterday.

I'm a taxi driver.

You're in a hospital.

The doctor said you'd be fine.

"I fully recommend Li Qiaomei"

"to work as a servant in your residence."

Li Qiaomei?

My dear lady.

I don't think you're supposed to be

rifling through someone else's things.

This girl is a very important witness.

I need to talk with her.

Qiaomei, you've been through a lot.

Don't worry. I'm here for you now.

I won't allow anyone to hurt you again.

But I need to ask you something.

Did you poison Hu Yunlang?

Miss Su, I hate Master Hu

but I didn't kill him. It's the truth.

I believe you.

You don't have it in you to kill anyone.

Where did you go

after you left the Hu residence?

I went to meet Aunt Xue.

Aunt Xue, the brothel owner?

Why did Master Hu send you to meet with her?

I don't know.

Once I got there, they bundled me into a car

with no windows.

I don't know where they drove me to.

All I remember is the smell of paint

near our destination.

The door was green.

There was a tall and slim guy inside

holding a pair of scissors and forceps.

He said he was a doctor.

And then he forced me into...

Oh no, the police are here.

- I'll reason it out with them. -No...

Qiaomei is their biggest suspect right now.

- We need to hide her from them. -OK.

Come on. Easy now...

Jici Hospital

Central Police Station

Miss Su?

Inspector Luo, how did you know I'm ill?

You're ill? What's ailing you?

I've caught a cold.

A cold?

I fainted at home.

There's no one to take care of me.

So I had to come to the hospital.

Do you know a woman by the name of Li Qiaomei?

Isn't that the servant

who was dismissed by Hu Yunlang?

What about her?

Let me remind you.

It's a felony to obstruct a police investigation.

Why are you telling me that, Inspector?

Pardon me.

What are you doing?

So you've hurt your leg as well.

It's more comfortable propped up like this.

Get a good rest. I'm sorry to disturb you.

Sorry, Miss Su.

Inspector.

Bring flowers the next time you visit.

I'll send you some fruits.

Hu Jiang Hotel

Rest well here.

No one will hurt you anymore.

The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes

Taozi.

I'll be back.

- Yes, Miss Su? -Were you reading this?

I'm so sorry, Miss Su.

I came across it while cleaning this morning.

I just flipped through it, that's all.

It's OK... I was just curious.

I didn't know you could read.

My dad used to be a private school teacher.

He taught me to read.

That is quite an achievement.

Oh, yes.

Miss, I've washed your dress and ironed it.

I've been looking for an able helper like you.

Would you like to work for me?

Of course, I'd love to.

But you'd need to do more than just

washing, ironing and cleaning.

I'm a fast learner.

Great. I need you to come with me.

Sure.

Where are we going, Miss Su?

To the brothel at Sima Road.

Why are we going there?

What do you think?

- Well... -You'll head to the brothel

while I go to the Turkish bath next door.

We need to find out what we can about Aunt Xue.

Let's go. Come on, Song.

Who's that quack that performs abortions?

- Ge Lao...? -Ge Laoliu.

Compile the information you have on him.

Are you taking on this case?

It's likely that Li Qiaomei went to him

before she was sent to the hospital.

He could be a promising lead.

I'm on it.

Brothel

Come in and take a look...

My, aren't you a sweet, young thing.

Are you here... for a job?

I-I-I'm looking for Aunt Xue.

Come with me.

Minlan.

You can't stay home and brood all day.

It won't do you any good.

I know.

But given what has happened

I'm in no mood to do anything.

Mr Hu ran a huge corporation.

Why didn't you help him

manage his business before?

I'm just an ignorant woman.

I don't interfere with his business

and I don't know anything about business.

But now that he's gone

I have no choice but to step up

and helm Rong Chang Corporation.

Just the thought of it vexes me.

Think about it.

Did Mr Hu cross anyone in his business dealings?

Is there someone who has it in for him and you?

That's not possible.

We've always run our business

with honesty and integrity.

Our health has been on the decline

in the last few years.

He had thrombosis in his left leg

while I'm diabetic.

I couldn't take care of him as much

but he would never keep secrets from me.

We shared everything.

Let me pour you some coffee.

Black with sugar?

No, thanks. I only drink tea.

I gave Aunt Xue two dollars and she gave me

this pouch to pass to the doctor.

I'm not supposed to open it.

Tomorrow afternoon at two

I'm to wait at the Route Ferguson intersection

with a rose pinned to my chest

for a car to pick me up.

That sounds dangerous.

Taozi, if you're afraid and don't want to go

you don't have to do this.

Miss Su, if Hu Yunlang were still alive

I'd be the one lying in hospital next.

If this will clear Qiaomei's name

I'll do it, no matter how risky it may be.

Did you bring the pouch?

Get in the car.

Follow them.

Hurry, before we lose them!

What's wrong?

- It's started. -Remind me to buy a good car.

We just need one that can start.

Get out of the car, lass.

I hear you're Hu Yunlang's servant too?

Who knew that old man

was still so virile at his age.

Relax, lass.

Golden Knife Liu is here to help.

You have nothing to worry about.

That little problem in your belly

will be taken care of right away.

I remember Qiaomei said

she'd smelled paint.

That man's painting over there.

Let's go take a look.

Qiaomei did it here too?

Listen.

Half the servants in the Bund

that got knocked up

by their lecherous masters come to my clinic.

I've seen many girls like you.

This is your first time.

I know it's scary for you.

Stop dilly-dallying. Hurry up.

That's the car.

Come on.

Lie down.

- Come on. -Don't touch me!

You insolent lass! How dare you!

- I'm not pregnant. -You're not pregnant?

Then why are you here?

Since Aunt Xue sent you here, you must do it.

- Let me go! -Come here!

Come here!

Grab her!

Come here!

- Let me go... -You brat.

Madam Xue told us to do this.

Let me go!

You're getting an abortion today.

Hold her down. Hurry.

Help... help!

I was right to keep an eye on her.

- The green door. -Yes. Hurry!

Is she here?

Taozi...

No, she's not here.

- She's not here either. -Taozi...

Inspector Luo.

Help!

Over there. Hurry!

- Let go of me! -Release her!

Hands up! Don't move!

Taozi.

Hands up!

Someone paid me to do this.

- Don't move. -I'm innocent!

I'm just an assistant.

How do you like playing detective now?

Could you have handled this on your own?

You're still scared?

No, I'm not.

I just feel awful now that I know

what you went through all alone.

Taozi, let Qiaomei get some rest.

Get some rest.

Easy now.

Miss Su, now that Inspector Luo

has arrested those two crooks

is Qiaomei no longer a suspect?

Although those scumbags did hurt her

but it doesn't prove that Qiaomei

didn't kill Hu Yunlang.

What should we do then?

Don't worry.

We'll just have to nab the killer

to prove Qiaomei's innocence.

How can I help?

Remember this.

If I don't come home by 10.00pm tonight

I want you to call the police.

Where are you going?

I'm going to meet Aunt Xue.

I want to check out her brothel

and find out what really goes on in there.

May Buddha bless you, Miss Su.

May Buddha bless you too.

Both you and the telephone.

Telephone...

Brothel

Miss Su, this is a place for men.

Should you be seen here?

I can't go in through the front door

but what's stopping me

from going in through the back?

Who's that?

Oh, look who's here.

Madam Zhang.

Isn't that our old pal, Fan Jingyu?

Did his investigation lead him to Aunt Xue too?

I hope he won't cause us any trouble.

Let's go around to the back.

This should be it.

I just have to climb up there

go in through the window

and I'll be on Aunt Xue's turf.

I think this is too risky.

Lure him away and call for backup.

OK.

Stop right there!

Rong Chang Corporation

Someone broke in.

Find the intruder.

Weren't you the one who got away

from Rong Chang Corporation the other night?

Did you think I wouldn't recognise you?

Stop right there!

- Don't move. -Let go of him.

Miss Su.

You're here to rescue me again?

I just happened to be here.

I said, let go of him.

- Behind you! -Don't move.

Move it!

Minlan.

Minlan?

I was told two people broke in.

I didn't expect it to be you.

Fan, it should be obvious to you by now

your pal Minlan runs this place.

No way.

She poisoned her husband

because he got her servant pregnant.

It wasn't just because of that.

Oh yes, you have bigger things to worry about.

You're the boss of Rong Chang Corporation

and this brothel after all. Aren't you?

You seem to know a lot about me.

I also know that Aunt Xue is her underling.

Not only does she help Minlan

handle the girls who got pregnant

but she also helps run her dirty business.

Minlan, you're a connoisseur of art.

How could you do such a thing?

I'd love an easy life doing nothing more

than enjoying poetry and fine art

but those are the privileges of wealthy women.

When I first met Yunlang

his business was doing well.

He was so charming.

I was thrilled to marry him

only to realise beneath the veneer

of wealthy sophistication

was an incompetent fool.

All he cared about was bedding women.

The company was in a mess

and he almost destroyed this family business

that took years to build up.

I was the one

who saved him from the brink of bankruptcy.

I was the one

who kept the coffers full

and saved this family's reputation.

How dare that wastrel

set his sights on our own servants.

You run this shady business.

You're no better than Hu Yunlang.

Who are you to lecture me?

We were schoolmates after all.

I was looking forward to your return.

I thought you could help me with my business

but you're too nosy for your own good.

Su Wenli.

Sticking your nose where it doesn't belong

can get you killed.

Don't you know that?

Lock them in the sauna.

Make it look like an accident.

- Yes, ma'am. -Move it.

Don't bother.

How long do you think we can last in here?

We'll probably get out just fine

if you'd just sit down and keep quiet.

I don't want to die in here.

Central Police Station.

Got it.

Miss Su is in trouble.

Not again. Let's go.

Inspector, Miss Su is at the Turkish bath

next to the brothel.

Please hurry and save her.

That reckless woman.

Gather the officers on duty and come.

- We'll head over first. -OK.

Wake up, Fan!

The steam must come in from somewhere

which means I can block its passage.

Guard the front and back doors.

No one is allowed to enter or leave.

Yes, sir.

Turkish Bath

Miss Su!

You two, go that way.

And you two to the other side.

Miss Su?

- Miss Su? -Miss Su?

Miss Su?

Are you OK?

I'm fine.

Where is Fan Jingyu?

This Turkish bath is quite happening.

It's late. Time to get up.

Wake up.

Miss Liu.

The great thing about Turkish baths

is that it saps your energy

and helps you get a good sleep.

And it sure didn't hurt to have

a handsome man in the sauna with you.

There are other perks too.

So, tell me. How did you know

Ma Minlan was the real murderer?

All right.

What I found the most puzzling about this case

wasn't the poisoning of Hu Yunlang

but the gaping disparity between

Ma Minlan's version of things

and what I observed for myself.

For example, she kept implying

what a good marriage she had with Hu

and how in love they were.

She said Hu was a successful businessman.

But in reality, he was a terrible businessman

and a lecherous dirtbag.

Of course, some women delude themselves

to maintain the illusion of a perfect marriage

but not Minlan.

She has a very practical view of marriage.

She claimed to be bad with numbers

and know nothing about running a business.

But she organised the charity dinner

all on her own.

I remember what my aunt said.

You're a capable woman.

I saw how you single-handedly

put this fundraiser together.

If not for you

we won't be able to raise a single cent.

Also, she kept quiet about

there being two servants in the family.

She only acknowledged it vaguely

when I asked her about it.

You have more than one maid, don't you?

Yes, we had another maid.

She said Hu Yunlang told her

Li Qiaomei was a thief

and stole their silverware.

That's why she sent Li Qiaomei packing.

I'm sure she knows

what a competent worker Li Qiaomei is.

So why would she dismiss such a good worker?

Because she had no other choice.

Her servant was pregnant with her man's child.

So, she colluded with Aunt Xue and Ge Laoliu

to force Li Qiaomei into an abortion.

That made Qiaomei the prime suspect

to poison Hu Yunlang before she left.

If Qiaomei had done that, I'd be on her side.

As for sweet Taozi here...

she prepared their breakfast every day.

She had the perfect opportunity

to poison Hu Yunlang's coffee.

But she told me she's a Buddhist

and I believe she wouldn't hurt a soul.

You know how women are.

We tend to go with our hearts.

I ruled out the other suspects

using the process of elimination.

My aunt and the other ladies

who were present that day.

They were all gathered in the living room.

If any of them had gone upstairs

to poison Hu Yunlang

she'd have been found out right away.

Coffee.

Hu Yunlang died drinking coffee

that had been laced with poison.

I thought Ma Minlan survived

because she didn't finish her coffee

but I found out later on that

this woman actually poisoned herself

to avoid suspicion.

She drinks tea, not coffee.

Let me pour you some coffee

Black with sugar?

No, thanks. I only drink tea.

And she's diabetic.

Wenli, I'm impressed.

That's some solid deductive work right there.

My biggest motivation for solving this case

was to prove Li Qiaomei's innocence.

So my only question now is

how is she doing?

I got her a bed in the hospital.

She can focus on recuperating.

Great. Tell Qiaomei

I'll bear all the medical expenses.

Taozi, tell her

I'll pay her half a year's salary in advance

so she can rest with no worries.

If she needs anything, she can come to me.

Thank you, Miss Su.

All right, my dear Miss Su.

Let's celebrate this occasion.

Before we do that

there's someone that I need to see.

Tilanqiao Prison

Ding Rushan

Miss.

Who are you?

Miss Su.

You've grown up to be a beautiful woman.

This was my sister's hair ribbon.

I used to braid her hair with this every day

until that fateful day

you ripped it off her head.

The court ruled that there was no evidence

to prove I killed your sister.

It's been ten years.

What do you want now?

I've waited for this moment

for the last ten years.

I want you to sit before me

to confess and beg for forgiveness.

Tell me why you hurt those innocent girls.

I didn't do anything wrong.

Why should I beg for forgiveness?

I've spent the last ten years behind bars.

I'm tired of being in here.

I'm thinking of a way to get out.

Miss Su.

Perhaps... you can help me with that?

I sailed halfway round the globe to be here

to make sure you never get out of here alive.

Miss Su.

The world is a complicated place.

Innocent children younger than your sister

have perished.

Innocent men like me are thrown in jail

for something we did not do.

What can you do about it?

Ding Rushan, I'm an adult now.

So is my sister. We're no longer kids.

You don't scare us anymore.

Grow old and die in here

or I'll send you to hell myself.

What a lovely sight you make.

Listen, Wenli.

This tailor I've hired is the best tailor

in all of Shanghai.

You have such a svelte figure.

It's wasted in that Western garb you love so much.

Wear more cheongsams.

OK.

Miss Su.

Inspector Luo.

Officer Shen. How are you?

Would you like some white wine?

If you could tear yourself away from the mirror

I'd like to talk with you in private.

It's OK. They're all my friends.

If you have something to say, just say it.

Five minutes after we left the Turkish bath

there was an explosion

because you'd blocked the steam pipe

which caused the steam to backflow

and the broiler to explode.

The brothel next door was also burnt down.

It took five fire trucks to put out the fire.

Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Shanghai has one less den of vice now.

That was a massive fire

not some fireworks display, Miss Su.

I'll take it as a fireworks display

put up by the brothel

to celebrate my new career.

Let me propose a toast...

to the first female detective agency in Shanghai.

- Cheers! -Come on.

Detective agency?

Miss S Detective Agency.

Who is Miss S?

How are you an inspector with those brains?

Miss S.

"S" for "Shanghai".

And for "Su".

"S" for...

See for yourself.

"S" for me.

Thank you for coming and for your blessings.

I thank the brothel for the fireworks

and thank you, police officers.

Here. Let's drink to the success of...

Miss S Detective Agency!

Cheers...