Miss S (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 20 - The Wilted Daffodil Part 2 - full transcript

When I asked him about his shoe size just now

he said size ten.

Have you checked the shoe size

in the autopsy report?

The shoe impression on the victim's back

is faint at the edges.

We can't determine the shoe size.

Inspector, I've seen them out.

Do you think this school badge

really belongs to Lu Yongyuan?

And I've been thinking about this key



I find it really strange. I don't think

it's from a place where a girl would stay.

If my guess is correct

this is a key to one of those old mansions

at Suzhou River, near Nicheng Bridge.

There are a lot of residences there.

It's densely populated.

We'll just have to use the most tedious method.

Try each house one by one.

Locksmith

Thank you.

Here.

Try every lock you see.

- Got it. -Got it.



- Get out! -Sorry!

What do you think you're doing?

- I'm sorry... -Who was that?

No idea. What a lunatic!

Officer Shen, this is the place.

Stand guard here. I'll notify Inspector Luo.

Yes, sir.

This is the place.

It's quite a good hideout.

I was right. After leaving Lulu's house

she did have somewhere to go.

Let's take a look around then.

I forgot to tell you

the night before Liao Yufang drowned

Lu Yongyuan went to the pictures with her.

Are you sure?

I heard Lu Yongyuan telling another girl...

Why not?

Because I've already seen it.

I went to the premiere.

He attended the same screening

as was on the ripped up movie tickets.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

- We could've asked him. -His uncle was there.

Even if I'd asked him

he wouldn't have admitted it. Besides

if I'd laid all the leads I have on the table

I won't have an ace up my sleeve.

A university student in the flower of his youth

with the backing of an uncle

who's a club president

seeks out a girl from a poor family

to indulge his urges once in a while.

You can see how it might happen.

But he panicked

when he found out she got pregnant.

I'm sure their relationship wasn't

as melodramatic as you make it out to be

but it's certainly complicated.

He watched a movie with the victim

the night before. The following night

the victim asked him to meet again.

It looks like we need to talk to

Lu Yongyuan again.

That's right.

Young people certainly have a lot of secrets.

- Xiao'an. -Sir?

Gather the evidence. Check with the pharmacy

whether she bought this medicine.

Also, find out who owns this house.

What's this?

A razor.

Lu Yongyuan is too young

to have any facial hair.

Looks like there's another man in the picture.

A man with a moustache. Like you.

I'm back!

I'm back.

Suyun.

How are you?

How are you feeling? Taozi said

you had a bit of a cold this morning.

How are you feeling now?

I'm feeling much better.

I want to take the tram to go and see Lulu.

Go and see Lulu?

Not today. You just got better.

If you go out and expose yourself to the elements

you might end up with a fever.

But she's really upset over Yufang's death.

I know you're concerned about Lulu.

But I'll worry if you go out alone.

How about I go with you?

- Never mind. -Wait until tomorrow.

Get some sleep.

You can go tomorrow when you're all better.

OK?

- OK. -Good girl.

I'll leave you to read.

Deputy Commissioner.

Why are you calling me that?

There's no one else here.

- Just call me "mentor". -Mentor.

One minute.

Here. It's your favourite, osmanthus cake.

You're always buying me good food.

Thank you, Mentor.

You don't have to be so formal with me.

By the way, how long have you been

an inspector at the Central Police Station?

At least seven years, I reckon.

Well

the chief of Fuxi Road Police Station

is retiring later this year.

The Police Bureau is seeking a new candidate.

I've already recommended you

to Commissioner DuBois

but there are several contenders.

You must work hard.

Strive to crack a few notable cases.

I'll do my best to support your bid

for the position of chief.

Thank you for your support, Mentor.

Shanghai Miss Daffodil Pageant Finals

Stop it, Xiaomin.

But why?

We had a deal. I'd lie to the police for you

and you'd be my boyfriend.

I promise I'll try, okay?

But I don't want to lie to myself.

What do you mean?

You can't lie to yourself?

Then why are you asking me to lie for you?

Lie for me?

You gave Yufang that school badge.

Now, you want me to lie to the police

and say you gave it to me

and Yufang stole it.

Xiaomin.

If you help me, I swear I'll repay you.

But I really can't do this right now.

All I can think about is her. I really...

Fine. Deal's off. I won't do it.

I won't lie to the police to cover for you.

Listen, Xiaomin...

Xiaomin...

Xiaomin!

Shanghai Registration For Adoption Of Children

Mother, it's me. Open up.

Suyun. Come in.

Suyun. Come, sit down.

I'm sure you haven't eaten anything.

I'll go make some porridge for you.

Mother, I've already eaten.

Oh, yes.

The food at Miss Su's house must be nice.

I brought this for you.

You can use it to buy what you need.

You're just a child.

Where did you get so much money?

Just take it, Mother.

When I grow up, I'll pay Miss Su back.

Mother, I have a document here

that needs your signature or your thumbprint.

You know I can't read.

What's... written on this?

It's the adoption papers

that should have been signed

when Miss Su rescued me from the orphanage.

But she was so busy

she didn't get around to it.

Now, you've turned up.

Miss Su asked you to have me sign this?

No, no.

I know having a mother who is unwell

is a burden to you.

The doctor said that

my disease is an intermittent one.

I'm fine now but it might recur anytime.

I'm just...

I'm just afraid that when it recurs

I'll drag you down with me.

Miss Su is a good person.

And she's wealthy.

We're poor and unfortunate.

Mother...

I'll take care of you.

Who's there?

What do you want?

Look, this old man was teaching Sanmao

how to cast the net.

Sanmao tried casting the net

but it didn't work.

Instead, he fell into the water himself!

He fell in again?

He fell into the water

and the old man got tangled in the net.

The old man went back home

with Sanmao in tow

to change out of his wet clothes.

But there were no clothes at home

so the old man gave his clothes to Sanmao.

When Sanmao got changed

the ducks and chickens laughed at him.

You must be hungry.

I'll make you something to eat.

Mother, I've already eaten.

It's the middle of the night now.

Let's go to sleep, Mother.

OK.

Where did all the spare change go?

Uncle Xiang, have you seen Suyun?

She hasn't been around since morning

and her bed is all made up.

I haven't seen her all morning.

I'm going to go pay the delivery boy.

Good morning!

- Good morning. -Good morning, Miss Su.

Where's Suyun?

Suyun went out early this morning.

So early?

If she was going out this early

she should've told us last night.

Wait, but there's no school today.

Where did she go then?

Lulu?

Lulu?

That's strange.

Where has she gone this early in the morning?

Did Suyun go to school today?

No?

OK.

I'm sure it's nothing.

She ought to be back soon.

OK, thank you.

- What did they say? -Miss Su.

Suyun isn't there. Neither is Lulu.

Where could she have gone?

I wonder if they're together.

Suyun did say she wanted to go and see Lulu.

Could she have gone to Lulu's house?

Kwang Hua University

A moment please, Mr Lu.

I have a few questions for you.

You and Liao Yufang were close, weren't you?

You even went to the movies together.

We went on dates twice a week.

Where did you go usually?

To where she lived.

Where is that, specifically?

A small house by Suzhou River.

Why didn't you tell the truth yesterday?

I was afraid that you'd suspect me.

I didn't kill her. I really loved her.

And what about her?

She loved me too.

She wanted us to get married right away

but it's impossible.

My family would never accept

a girl with a background like hers.

Besides, I'm still a student

and my mother doesn't know about us.

What did you tell her then?

She asked to meet me that night

to give her a definite answer

as to whether I was willing to marry her.

I was worried things would get out of hand

so I went to my uncle and discussed it with him.

I told him about the two of us.

He gave me a dressing down.

Why did you go to your uncle

instead of your mother?

My father died young

and my mother listens to my uncle.

If I could convince my uncle

then maybe my mother wouldn't object.

Did you know that Liao Yufang was pregnant?

I didn't know. Thinking back

she probably wanted to see me so urgently

so she could use her pregnancy

to force my hand.

But I really didn't know she was pregnant.

I didn't go to meet her

and I certainly didn't commit murder.

I really loved her.

All right, that's all I need to know.

Go attend your classes. Take care.

Inspector, I checked with the pharmacy.

Yufang never bought that medicine

but a servant from the Lu family did.

Would Lu Yongyuan send his servant

to buy such a medicine?

I also found out that

the house by Suzhou River

Liao Yufang was living in

belongs to Xu Hongchen.

- Who? -Xu Hongchen, Lulu's father.

We never even heard from her family.

She just turned up at my doorstep one day.

But she moved out half a year ago.

That old man was lying through his teeth.

Let's go. We'll pay him another visit.

You mean that little shack at Suzhou River?

I haven't lived there for a long time.

It must be covered in cobwebs by now.

Didn't you say

you didn't know Yufang's whereabouts?

She was living in that house all along!

I really didn't know

Liao Yufang was living there.

I'm telling you the truth.

Did your daughter know then?

She doesn't talk to me much.

She has resented me ever since

I gambled away the family fortune

and was expelled from

the Autonomous Youth Club

You were in the Autonomous Youth Club?

I was the honorary director.

I'd held the post for many years

and donated considerable sums of money.

Now that I have no money

they dismissed me without cause.

Mr Xu...

I couldn't reach you on your phone

so I came straight here.

Do you know where Lulu has gone?

She went to the Autonomous Youth Club.

No, she didn't. I've already checked.

Did you see Lulu leave this morning?

No.

To be honest

I drank quite a bit last night

and I'm still feeling dazed.

I'm not even sure when Lulu got home.

Had she been acting differently

these past few days?

No, not at all.

All her things are still in the house

and nothing is missing.

I'm sure she'll be back soon enough.

Oh, wait. These past few days

I heard her mumbling, saying...

she's too ashamed to continue living.

She's too ashamed to continue living?

Aren't you at all worried about

your own daughter's well-being?

Taozi, do you think Suyun could be with her?

I don't know.

I hope nothing has happened to them.

Where does Lulu usually go?

She likes going to Suzhou River.

I see her! She's in there.

Suicide note

Farewell, cruel world.

Xiao'an, get her to the hospital.

Yes, sir.

She took sleeping pills.

Taozi, go to the hospital with her.

- I'll go look for Suyun. -OK.

Jici Hospital

Ruqing, how is she?

This girl is lucky.

You got there in time and saved her life.

Another hour later

her nervous system would've been damaged.

Will there be any residual effects?

I've pumped her stomach.

When the effects of the pills wear off

she'll be fine.

Thank God.

But there's still no news of Suyun.

Could she have gone to visit her mother?

Do any of you know where her mother lives?

I've never heard her mention the address.

We don't know why

Lulu took those sleeping pills.

It could be anything.

We need to keep a close eye on her

and make sure nothing happens to her.

I understand. Don't worry.

I'll watch over her with Dr Liu.

OK. Xiao'an and I will go to the police station

and find Inspector Luo.

Yes, the girl's name is Suyun. She's 14.

She used to be at Longhua Orphanage.

How would I know the names of her parents

and grandparents?

I don't know, that's why

I'm asking you to investigate!

If there's any news, inform me right away.

Xiao'an.

Go to the Autonomous Youth Club right away.

Yes, sir.

My men are on it.

- Don't worry. -How could I not worry?

Of my four girls, one has been murdered.

One overdosed on sleeping pills

and is still unconscious at the hospital.

And another is missing.

What if she's not with her mother?

What if she's the killer's next target?

There's nothing to suggest

the killer is after Suyun.

So what? We didn't think

the killer would go after Lulu, did we?

But look what happened to her!

If Suyun has gone missing

like my sister did, what will I do?

Calm down, Wenli.

Think about how Suyun's life was

before you adopted her.

She'd survived on her own

in the bowels of society for years.

When faced with trouble

she's far stronger and more quick-witted

than you give her credit for.

You mustn't underestimate her.

Central Police Station.

All right.

They found Suyun's registration details

at the orphanage.

Her mother lives at Tanziwan.

Is there a house number?

That area is very disorderly. The municipality

doesn't have any house numbers on record.

I'll search every house then.

This has been a taxing time for you.

I'll go have a look. Wait here for my update.

Uncle Xiang.

Tell Song to come and pick me up.

I'm at the Central Police Station.

The Adventures Of Sanmao

Excuse me.

Do you know Qi Jiuyue?

Excuse me.

Do you know where Qi Jiuyue lives?

Suyun, you're awake?

Here, have some sweet porridge.

I borrowed some sugar

from my neighbour yesterday.

Mother, I overslept. I have to leave.

Otherwise Miss Su will worry.

Who is Miss Su?

She's the kind lady who took me in.

Why did she take you in?

Haven't you been living with me all this while?

Here, drink some.

What's the matter? Doesn't it taste good?

- It's OK. -Let me try it.

Why... why is it salty?

I made it myself.

It... It must have been an imp playing tricks.

Mum, you must've confused salt for sugar.

I'd never make that mistake.

There must be...

There must be an imp here.

Look. There's smoke.

That must be the imp! That's the imp!

Get out... get out!

Mother! There's no imp.

It's an imp!

Open up!

- You witch! -A big imp....

- Open the door! -Quick, hide.

- Did you light the stove again? -A big imp!

Mother, get a hold of yourself!

How many times have I told you

not to light the coal stove in the house?

Yes, it's that house over there.

Over there? Thank you.

Why are you hiding? You're mad!

You lit the coal stove

without even opening the windows!

Do you want to die?

Go ahead! But I still want to live!

And you, you little brat.

Were you the one who broke

the bottles of soy sauce and vinegar

I left out there? If you do it again

I'll get the police to arrest you!

Did you hear me?

You don't mess around with the police.

Are you scared now?

I'm a police officer.

Who are you?

Why are you posing as a policeman?

It's all a misunderstanding.

I was just joking around.

Suyun.

Suyun.

- Miss Su. -Suyun.

Miss Su!

Don't cry...

I'm sorry, Miss Su.

I'm sorry.

I sneaked out

because I wanted to see my mother.

Her illness comes and goes.

She doesn't want to lose me.

I know.

I'm sorry, Miss Su.

You scared her so badly she's trembling.

You should show some remorse.

I'm sorry... I won't do it again.

If you go around bullying people again

I'll lock you up.

I won't do it again, I swear.

Be sure to fix the door you kicked in

before nightfall.

I'll fix it, I promise...

Are they OK?

Let's take them back to my place for now.

Tan, Song.

Drive Suyun and her mother back to my place.

There's still another girl in the hospital.

Inspector Luo and I have to go check on her.

- Leave it to us. -OK.

Miss Su, who's in hospital?

Lulu.

But she's fine. Don't worry.

She's safe at the hospital.

Let's go home.

Suyun...

We're the police. We're good people.

We're here to protect you. Come with us.

Suyun.

Are you leaving Miss Su?

Mother...

Dr Liu said that the effects of the medicine

have about run their course.

She should be waking up soon.

We found Suyun.

Really? Thank God.

I brought Suyun's mother home too.

Her mother doesn't seem mentally stable.

I'm a bit worried. You'd better head back

and help Uncle Xiang take care of her.

- OK. I'll head back now. -OK.

- I'll be off. -OK.

She's still asleep?

Let's wait a while longer.

Inspector. Miss Su.

I've gone to the Autonomous Youth Club

and asked around.

Lulu's father, Xu Hongchen

did serve at the Autonomous Youth Club

and donated considerable amount of money.

But later on, when his gambling habit

ruined his reputation, the club didn't want

the youths to be negatively influenced

so they dismissed him. But recently

the president has been considering

reinstating him.

The president?

- Lu Junqing? -Yes.

I don't understand why he's putting in

so much effort to help a destitute man

whose reputation is in tatters.

The night the Autonomous Youth Club

held the meeting to discuss his reinstatement

was the night Liao Yufang drowned.

Lu Junqing didn't show at the meeting

so the resolution wasn't passed.

After all that effort

he didn't turn up on the day of the vote.

He was indeed at my house that day.

We listened to a stand-up comedy routine

by Yao Mushuang and Zhou Bochun.

It was late when it ended

so I told him to stay over.

The uncle is the nephew's alibi.

In other words

the nephew is also the uncle's alibi.

This afternoon, I questioned Lu Yongyuan again.

He told me something different.

I was afraid that you'd find out

about our relationship

so I asked my uncle and Xiaomin

to help me cover it up.

How did they help you?

Xiaomin was to say

I gave her the school badge

so the police wouldn't find out

about my relationship with Yufang.

As for my uncle

he was at the Autonomous Youth Club

but he was willing to act as my alibi

and testify that I was at his house all night.

How long had you known Liao Yufang?

About a month.

But?

But according to the coroner's report

Liao Yufang was over three months pregnant.

Looks like the baby's father is someone else.

It's time to unravel the mystery.

Lulu, why would you do such a foolish thing?

He made me do it.

Who made you do it?

Was it the same person who killed Liao Yufang?

Was it the person you were avoiding

at the police station yesterday?

Your father lost his influence

and was dismissed by

the Autonomous Youth Club.

No one was willing to help him.

Why would Lu Junqing go out of his way

to help him?

You left your house in a panic last night

because of him, right?

Lulu, is that person President Lu Junqing

who's funding the Miss Daffodil Pageant?

Did he make you write that note?

He made me write the suicide note.

Suicide note

And he made me take the sleeping pills.

He used to come over to my house

to visit my father.

He'd praise me in front of my father

saying how pretty and clever I was.

He gave me gifts. He knew my father

had lost a lot of money gambling

and he'd lend us money.

My father realised that he had designs on me.

After that, for no apparent reason

Yufang suddenly said

she wanted to move out.

I found out the truth later.

My father introduced Yufang to Lu Junqing

and had her be his lover in my stead.

My father has a house by Suzhou River.

Lu Junqing moved Yufang there

and gave her money

so he could go to her anytime.

But Yufang wanted to end the arrangement.

She wanted to expose Lu Junqing

and ruin his reputation.

That's what we were arguing about.

The biggest problem was

Lu Yongyuan fell for Yufang.

We didn't know what to do.

Yesterday, when I heard that

Yufang was pregnant, I knew for sure

that it must have been that creep

who killed Yufang.

I should have listened to Yufang

and exposed him earlier.

If I had, things wouldn't have come to this.

What's more, she was doing it in my stead.

Lulu!

- I know you're the patient's family. -Lulu!

But we have rules here at the hospital.

You can't make such a racket.

I know, Nurse. I know...

Let me in...

Lulu told us everything.

For the sake of status and money

not only did you have no qualms about

sacrificing your own daughter

you even gave Liao Yufang to that monster!

Not only did Lu Junqing not reinstate you

he even forced your daughter

to take sleeping pills to make her death

seem like a suicide.

Two girls were ruined because of you!

You call yourself a man?

Lulu.

I've let you down. I'm sorry!

Please forgive me! Lulu!

Please forgive me! I'm sorry!

Forgive me! Lulu!

Lulu, please forgive me!

The Miss Daffodil Pageant

is about to commence.

The Miss Daffodil Pageant

aims to elevate the status of young ladies

and promote social equality

empowering ordinary girls

and transforming them into independent

and well-rounded ladies

who can contribute to society.

Miss Su.

You're finally here.

I brought a few friends too, President Lu.

They're most welcome.

Lu Junqing.

Under the guise of helping ordinary girls

you've actually been preying on young girls

and committing despicable atrocities.

This is slander! What proof do you have?

It's him. He's the man who tried to kill me.

We have multiple witnesses

as well as ample evidence and testimonies.

Lu Junqing, I'm Luo Qiuheng

from the Central Police Station.

You're under arrest for the kidnapping

and molestation of a minor

the murder of Liao Yufang

and the attempted murder of Xu Lulu.

Yufang, are you OK?

Yufang, wake up! Yufang!

That night, you followed Yufang and Lulu

to Suzhou River.

When you saw that Yufang had passed out

you dragged her to the river and drowned her

in hopes of pinning the murder on Lulu.

I'm innocent! Let me go!

Let me go!

- Let me go! -Who would have thought?

You did great.

You're a brave girl.

You've gotten justice for yourself and Yufang.

- How's the food, Lulu? -Fried eggs!

And toast!

- Here's the toast. -Wonderful!

Uncle Xiang, I want some toast too.

Try this.

- Here you go. -I want some too, Uncle Xiang.

- I can't wait. -Uncle Xiang got up early

just to make bread for everyone.

Thank you, Uncle Xiang.

- Me too, Uncle Xiang. -Certainly, Miss Su.

Miss Su.

- Suyun! -Suyun!

"The adoptee, Suyun, is from Longhua Orphanage."

"The adoptive parent"

"who is financially sound and able..."

"has taken a liking"

"to Suyun, who is smart and vivacious."

"As the applicant and inspection"

"meet the requirements for the adoption"

"the adoption is hereby approved."

Suyun, you know what?

My biggest regret in life

is failing to keep my sister safe.

So, after you came to my house

I took care of you as I would my own sister.

To me, having you grow up safe and sound

under my protection

is my biggest reward.

But I've been mulling over it

these past few days

and I think I've been selfish.

You still have your mother.

Your mother wants to take care of you.

She needs you to take care of her too.

Thank you, Suyun.

But, Suyun, remember this.

In this world

there is no love

greater than a mother's love.

You're almost an adult now.

You can make decisions for yourself, Suyun.

Go and be with your mother, all right?

Miss Su, there's something I want to...

This is for you, Suyun.

Remember this.

I'm here to help you and your mother.

I'll find you a nice place to stay

away from Tanziwan.

If you or your mother need anything

you must come straight to me.

Don't even hesitate for a second. All right?

Me, Taozi, Tan, Song

and Uncle Xiang...

we'll all help you.

Miss Su, I can't bear to leave you.

I can't bear to leave Taozi.

I'm going to miss this place.

I will come back.

There will always be a room for you here.

This is your home too. All right?

Also...

if anyone were to bully you or your mother

I'll make them sorry.

OK.

- Did you hear that? -Yes.

Good girl.

Off you go.

Tilanqiao Prison

This way.

What are you in for?

I robbed a bank.

Did you pull it off?

Do you want to get out?