Miss S (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 21 - The Studio of Death Part 1 - full transcript
A radio station employee dies mysteriously after work, her body is only found the next morning. Su Wenli and Luo Qiuheng decide to infiltrate the radio station which is already short of staff.
The Studio Of Death
Yasheng Radio Station
Apricot blossoms...
bloom
Peach blossoms wither
Spring has...
returned
Help!
- Song is a shorty. -Shorty...
Shorty...
I'll accept the sticker. No big deal.
You're Shorty Song.
Sitting right beside Taozi.
- Whose turn is it? -Four fives.
- Four eights. -Four eights?
I don't quite believe it.
- Call his bluff. -It's not worth it.
A six. Take it back.
So, which one should we stick on him?
"Shameless rascal".
There's no room for another sticker.
There's no six.
- Take it back. -Uncle Xiang, it's time.
Turn on the radio.
103.4MHz.
All right.
How many stations can this radio receive?
Over 30 radio stations in Shanghai.
That many? Why 103.4 then?
It's Yasheng Radio Station. It's very famous.
- What's on? -Fate In Tears And Laughter.
The broadcaster is my friend. Who's next?
- All right. 103.4. -It's my turn. Here.
It's 9.00am here in Shanghai.
We continue with Mr Zhang Henshui's work
Fate In Tears And Laughter.
Isn't this my cousin-in-law?
You're wearing such beautiful high heels.
You must be going to Beiping Hotel to dance.
Jiashu.
Come with me.
I want to introduce two lady friends to you.
I'm not wearing a suit.
And I didn't style my hair.
I don't think I should go.
You must go. As for your hair...
Let me spray some perfume on it.
This has been a great day.
We even get to listen to the radio.
Take this card back.
What is the cousin-in-law trying to do?
Isn't it obvious? She's playing Cupid
for her cousin-in-law, Fan Jiashu.
We're here. Let's get off.
Cousin-in-law, who are your friends?
You'll know when you see them.
Miss He Lina.
Who's Miss He Lina?
She's the one with a crush on Fan Jiashu.
But Fan Jiashu fancies Shen Fengxi.
That said, both ladies look very similar.
I'm getting dizzy just listening to the plot.
Their relationships are so complicated.
Exactly.
What time is it? Why isn't she here yet?
Even if this pearl necklace of yours is fake
it must have cost a small fortune.
Small pearls aren't that expensive.
The pearls on my necklace are real.
Although everyone has arms and legs
when it comes to dancing
only the rich can afford it.
This is bad. She's dead!
- Who's dead? -Yi Yongmei.
Turn off the microphone.
- Five nines. -Are you sure?
- My friend... -Five nines?
There're only eight of them in two decks.
- Call his bluff! -It's my friend.
What?
Something happened to her.
That wasn't a character in the story?
No, it wasn't.
Excuse me, please. Thank you.
Let us through.
Xiao'an... Xiao'an!
Xiao'an...
Yongmei.
It's really her.
Do you know her?
Yongmei loved the radio.
Her dream was to be a good radio host.
Why did this happen?
Someone called this in this morning.
A dead female was found
at the back of Yasheng Radio Station.
We've confirmed her identity.
She's the assistant editor, Yi Yongmei.
Miss Su, how did you know about this?
We heard about it on the radio broadcast.
This is Tang Weichen, the manager.
- That's Mrs Tang. -Hello.
I'm Su Wenli, a private detective.
I'm Tang Weichen, the radio station manager.
- Nice to meet you. -I'm Du Xiaoman.
This is my assistant, Taozi.
Nice to meet you.
She's Yongmei's childhood neighbour.
This is Yi Yongmei. Correct?
Yes.
Yongmei was a good assistant.
Our radio station couldn't do without her.
Tang.
They're really trying to teach us a lesson.
- Who? -There's no proof of that.
Don't let your mind run wild.
You're overthinking this.
Let's go in and rest for a while.
Please excuse us. She's in shock.
Sure.
Looks like she was strangled.
She was so young. It's such a pity.
Indeed.
What is this world coming to?
The killer could have just taken her money.
Why did he have to kill her?
How can you be sure it's a robbery gone wrong?
She might have offended someone.
What? Who could she have offended?
Forget it. I'm just a newspaper
and sundries vendor.
This is none of my business.
Anyway, she's gone. No use thinking about it.
Come on... let's go.
Who called this in?
That old man over there.
What time did he call it in?
7.10am.
Look at her watch. It's broken.
The time stopped at 7.30pm.
She must have been killed last night at 7.30pm.
Miss Su.
Since the police are here
just leave this to us.
You don't have to lend a hand this time.
I can't do that.
She was Taozi's neighbour as a kid.
She'll be upset with me if I don't help.
You'll be in trouble too if you stop me.
Isn't that right?
Please work your magic, Miss Su.
Why are you alone? Where's Inspector Luo?
He's on another job.
What could be more important than a murder case?
- He's working undercover. -What?
He's too uptight to do that.
It's the truth.
Where is he working undercover?
Please don't put me in a tough spot, Miss Su.
You look terrified. I won't ask you then.
Taozi, let's look in the radio station.
OK.
She should have been at work today. Correct?
Yes.
We thought she was late.
She was never late. Today was the first time.
She was playing He Lina.
We couldn't continue this play without her.
Shanghai is such a dangerous place.
I can't believe this happened.
Poor Yongmei.
Was it her habit to use the back-alley entrance?
Is it safe?
You can come in through the front or back.
But the back alley is usually pitch-dark.
All kinds of people live here.
I'm not surprised this happened.
This should be Yi Yongmei's handprint.
Are there any of her clothes on the coat rack?
That long white coat is hers.
- This? -Yes.
Was she wearing this yesterday?
Yes.
She wore it over the dress she had on today.
There's a handprint over there
while her coat is still hanging here.
This means she wasn't killed
on her way to work today
nor was she killed in the back alley
on her way home from work yesterday.
She must have died in here.
This is the primary crime scene.
Who would want Yi Yongmei dead?
I have no idea.
Yongmei was a brilliant girl.
She was always diligent in her work.
Besides helping us with the script
she also did some broadcasting.
That's all we know about her.
She used to work at a radio station in Nanjing.
She moved here after leaving her fiancé
and joined us at Yasheng Radio Station.
Go ahead and ask the questions.
I'll jot down their answers for you.
How has she been feeling lately?
Was she being threatened in any way?
She usually kept her head buried in work
and doesn't socialise with us.
We know nothing about her private life.
Mrs Tang, you mentioned earlier that
someone wanted to destroy your radio station.
They weren't targeting Yongmei.
We've been receiving threatening calls lately.
Yongmei answered some of those calls.
So did Xiaoman.
What did the caller say?
It was a man.
Hello.
Our newspaper is going out of business.
He demanded we shut our station immediately
or he'd do it himself and make us sorry.
Why?
Don't you know this?
A lot of radio stations in Shanghai
were threatened recently.
Some have even been attacked.
A while back, our ratings were very good
and it affected the newspaper business.
Rumour has it the big boss of that industry
is out for blood.
Our advertising sales
have taken a turn for the worse.
They accuse us of stealing their content
and making it ours by reading it on air.
It doesn't seem to occur to them that
by broadcasting their content
we're also advertising their newspaper.
Isn't that so?
Of course they don't see it that way.
If everyone tunes in to your radio station
who's going to read the newspaper?
My fish...
Never mind, Xiaoman. It's just a fish.
First someone died. And now the fish too.
Calm down. Just rest for a moment.
Is this a trophy?
We won it last night.
It's the Golden Microphone award
given by the Broadcasting Association
to Xiaoman for Best Female Radio Host.
Best Female Radio Host - Du Xiaoman
Congratulations, Mrs Tang.
I didn't expect to win.
It's 10.00am here in Shanghai.
This broadcast is brought to you by
Yasheng Radio Station.
We're bringing you the news.
If you have never been to the Great World
then your Shanghai trip has been in vain.
Recently...
What a captivating voice.
According to our latest information
Mr Huang Jinrong will be taking over.
Last night
a fire broke out along Avenue Joffre.
The fire was extinguished two hours later.
The two residents who were rescued
from the fire are now in stable condition.
This is our new broadcaster, Liao Bokang.
He has a decent voice.
It's not just decent. It's captivating.
Where did you unearth this rare gem of a man?
It wasn't us.
During the board meeting last week
the board members wanted a news programme.
I had wanted Gao Zhiqing to handle it
but a member of the board recommended him.
He's doing all right.
Tang, I'm feeling dizzy and nauseated.
I think you're in shock.
Why don't we go back home and rest? All right?
Never mind.
I'll just find somewhere to take a rest.
I still need to do a broadcast later.
All right.
Take care.
When Xiaoman first joined us
she was so nervous
when she spoke into that microphone.
But now, she's the best female radio host.
It looks like you're her mentor.
You share her success and glory then.
It has nothing to do with me.
Xiaoman is very talented.
But recently, her health has been poor.
Maybe she's too tired.
Our radio station is short-staffed.
This incident... has just made things worse.
- Please excuse me... -Mr Tang.
I have a question.
What was broadcast at 7.00pm last night?
7.00pm?
We had Xiao Yuexian here
to perform a Suzhou Pingtan.
Did she perform alone?
- Gao Zhiqing was here. -Gao Zhiqing?
It's that guy in there.
He works here and is also a radio host.
I shall excuse myself to go check on my wife.
OK.
This marks the end of this segment.
Thank you for listening. After the music
we'll have Gao Zhiqing with sports news.
Mr Liao Bokang
your voice is really captivating.
I was totally smitten.
Stop teasing me.
You're finally here.
Xiao'an can't handle this case alone.
I need you to help him.
May I know if the person speaking now
is Mr Liao or Inspector Luo?
Enough. Stop fooling around.
I'm working undercover and I need your help.
Usually, you'd chase me away.
But today, you're actually asking for my help.
Shouldn't that come with some sort of gesture?
What gesture?
You're waiting for me to grovel?
That works too.
Please help me.
I'll be happy to.
So, what is Mr Liao Bokang doing here?
In the past six months
many radio stations from Nanjing to Shanghai
have been trashed.
Their staff were beaten up
and their offices set on fire.
Clearly, someone is targeting radio stations.
We've been on the case for some time
but all the leads have gone cold.
Now, the only way is to go undercover.
Is there a mastermind behind the attacks?
For instance, the newspaper agency.
If everyone listens to the news over radio
no one will be buying newspapers anymore.
That was my thought as well.
So, the undercover is here to lie in wait?
Also to investigate the people here.
For instance, the man in there
Gao Zhiqing.
He mainly broadcasts the sports news
but he also does other shows.
He plays the piano.
He used to work at Dongxu Radio Station.
During then, the radio station
kept receiving anonymous harassing calls.
Not long after, he resigned.
The next day
Dongxu was torched and burnt down to ashes.
It's too much of a coincidence.
A broadcaster was murdered
soon after they got those calls.
Those who were on duty here last night
happened to be Gao Zhiqing
and a Pingtan performer, Xiao Yuexian.
Well, I'm counting on you.
I've grovelled.
I've surveyed the surroundings with Xiao'an.
Although the body was found in the back alley
the primary crime scene
is most likely the radio station.
So, do keep a close eye
on your colleagues, Mr Liao Bokang.
For this first race, the most promising
front runner is Star of Changjiang.
It's three years old this year.
However, number four
Xiao Dingdang, might pull off an upset.
He has won three races this year
and his performance isn't too shabby.
This is Gao Zhiqing, right?
He's quite popular nowadays.
Is his analysis accurate?
He's talked about a few races.
Those who bet on his analysis all won.
At first, I thought he was just talking.
I didn't think it'd help me make money.
If everyone who listens to him wins
then nobody will lose.
Uncle Xiang
just think of him as a fortune teller.
But, one that's for horses. Not humans.
This authoritative analysis
is brought to you by Gao Zhiqing
of Yasheng Radio Station.
I wish you all good luck this afternoon
and may you hit a home run.
Yasheng Radio Station
Where were you last night at 7.30pm?
7.30pm? I was in the broadcast studio.
Although it wasn't my programme
someone must be there to keep watch.
- Pingtan? -Yes.
Pingtan by Xiao Yuexian.
So, you were in the broadcast studio
with Xiao Yuexian last night?
- That's right. -Then?
The broadcast ended at 8.00pm.
Did the both of you leave after that?
You didn't go back to your office?
There was no need to do that.
Everyone had gone home.
Xiao Yuexian left first.
I stayed back to switch off the equipment.
I left two or three minutes after her.
Where can we find Xiao Yuexian?
She's performing at Baxianqiao Teahouse.
Baxianqiao...
Where were Mr Tang Weichen and his wife?
They left for Majestic Theatre at 6.00pm
to attend an awards ceremony
by the Broadcasting Association.
It looks like Mrs Tang
made Yasheng Radio Station proud.
"Shanghai's Best Female Radio Host Of The Year".
Well, it's actually a collective effort.
Haven't you tuned in
to my sports broadcast before?
A lot of people made bets based on my analysis
and made huge sums of money.
Mr Gao, when did you join Yasheng?
Where did you work at previously?
Dongxu Radio Station.
I had a lot of listeners back there too.
Dongxu Radio Station?
I recall that it has closed down.
From what I remember, there was a fire
that broke out about the same time
you joined Yasheng.
Well...
my job-hopping and that fire aren't related.
I left Dongxu because we couldn't agree
on how broadcast should be done.
Let's go back to Yi Yongmei.
What time did she leave last night?
I saw her in the office
last night before 7.00pm.
I think she was busy printing
the programme listing for today.
I headed into the broadcast studio
and I didn't see her again after that.
What were her usual job responsibilities?
She was responsible for quite a few things
including programme listing
programme planning
contacting the artists
writing poetry and scripts
as well as broadcasting
but she wasn't a radio host.
That would be Mrs Tang?
Well, she's the boss' wife.
As you said earlier
the work is done collectively.
So, I'm guessing Yi Yongmei
must have wanted recognition too.
That's between the two of them.
You'd have to ask Mrs Tang that.
What do you mean?
Were they not on good terms?
Have they fought before?
That shouldn't surprise anyone.
Mrs Tang isn't feeling well these days.
Plus, she's hot-tempered.
Yongmei wasn't the only person she scolded.
Mrs Tang, what do you mean by this?
This is a 15-minute script.
No, I've changed it to ten minutes.
So either you do it, or quit this job.
There's no way to get this done in ten minutes.
Get out!
What about you?
Have you ever been scolded by Mrs Tang?
Or was there any unhappiness
between you and Yi Yongmei?
Don't tell me you're suspecting me.
I'm a well-loved sports radio host
and I bring wealth to everyone.
Why would I want to kill her?
Do you know of anyone who might?
Well, if you're asking me who's suspicious
I do have one person in mind.
Who is it?
Him.
This person who is on-air now.
The newcomer, Liao Bokang.
- Nonsense. -It's true.
Ever since he joined us
he has been acting dodgy.
He doesn't look like a broadcaster to me.
He looks more like he's working undercover.
I'm sure he's up to no good.
This is all for the news broadcast.
Thank you for listening.
Your show's over, Mr Liao Bokang?
Then, please assist with our investigation.
Gao Zhiqing said you were acting suspiciously
and that you're a possible murder suspect.
He's trying to shift the attention
away from himself.
Last night, he was on duty alone.
He had sufficient time to commit murder.
But he has a strong alibi.
He said that he was here
while Xiao Yuexian performed Pingtan.
After she left
he stayed behind for two to three minutes
to tidy up and switch off the equipment
before leaving as well.
We need to talk to Xiao Yuexian.
Go and question her with Xiao'an.
No problem. What other leads are there?
Yi Yongmei and Mrs Tang didn't get along.
Yi Yongmei wanted recognition
but that'd threaten Mrs Tang's position.
Where's the programme listing?
Everything is a mess without Yongmei around.
Xiaoman, it's here.
Mrs Tang, if you're lacking manpower
I can have Taozi come and help you.
That would be great.
Can Miss Taozi begin work at once?
We're really in need of manpower.
Of course. She should still be around.
- Let me go look for her. -I'll lead the way.
- And show you around the place. -Sure.
Is there any progress in the investigation?
No. They said anyone could have done it
including the newspaper vendor.
Newspaper vendor?
The man downstairs who sells sundries.
He sells sundries and newspapers too.
The man who's always hanging around here
with a newspaper in hand?
Yes... that's the one. Nie Dahai.
Yongmei said he seemed shady
and was probably up to any good.
Come and try some!
Newspaper for you, sir?
- Come and try... -Sure...
- There you go. -Here.
All right. Have a good day.
Bread fresh from the oven!
Milk fresh from the cow! Warm and fresh!
All right.
- Have a good day, sir. -All right.
Your business is doing good.
Thank you, sir.
It's just a small business.
Are you new here?
I just joined and someone died.
Just my luck.
Do you know the girl who died?
Yi Yongmei?
I saw her every day.
To be honest, I wanted to ask her out
but she wasn't interested and rejected me.
I heard about that.
You used to go over and harass her.
No, that's not harassment.
She's a regular customer of mine.
She was here last evening to buy bread.
She said she was too busy to have dinner
so she bought a light snack.
And then?
She went back to her office.
You didn't see her get off work?
Yes, exactly.
I never saw her leave the office.
I only saw Gao Zhiqing
and the Pingtan performer.
It was just the two of them.
One after another?
About two to three minutes apart?
- They left together. -Together?
Are you sure?
Of course.
Gao Zhiqing is a womaniser.
He'd never leave by himself
when there's a woman around.
You can guess what happened afterwards.
Why didn't you tell the police this?
Let me tell you something.
I know a lot of things.
I'll only be courting trouble
telling the police anything.
Besides, even if I tell them what I know
it won't bring that pretty lady back to life.
Isn't that right?
Do you want one?
No, thank you.
Bread fresh from the oven!
Milk fresh from the cow! Warm and fresh!
Young lady.
Sounds like you and Yongmei were close.
We grew up together.
We came to Shanghai together actually.
She was in Nanjing for a while.
I heard she was engaged in Nanjing
but she gave it up to be a broadcaster.
When it comes to broadcasting
of course, the market here is much bigger.
She came here without getting married.
It's a pity. She was such a brilliant girl.
So are you.
It's hard to become a detective's assistant.
Do you like listening to the radio?
Shall I mimic some sounds
and you guess what they are?
Sure.
Train.
Excellent! Now, guess what bird this is.
What kind of a bird is that?
Turtledove. As the poem goes
"Two turtledoves coo by the riverside".
Do you know what the next line is?
What was that horrible croaking?
- Taozi. -Officer.
Your colleague is dead and you're so happy?
Don't say that.
Were you alone when the incident happened?
Are you sure you didn't hear anything?
That's an unfair accusation.
The broadcast studio is soundproof.
You won't even hear firecrackers going off
let alone someone getting murdered.
Someone! Help!
- Mr Tang! -Don't touch me...
I'll call an ambulance.
It's all right... I'm fine.
They want to kill you. And all of us too.
This happened before at Huaxin Radio Station.
Calm down.
Don't worry. It was just an accident.
Isn't that right, Miss Su?
I think so too, but...
This cable has been tampered with.
Luo Qiuheng.
You're not getting paid next month.
That feels great.
He kept these fancy cookies for himself.
Hello.
Central Police Station.
That's right. Officer Shen Xiao'an
has shown great heroism
in handling the electric shock case.
That's right. Inspector Luo was able to solve
yet another case with his help.
You should have seen how...
You want to send us a banner of recognition?
Officer Shen Xiao'an doesn't care about that.
But if you insist, you may write
"Shen Xiao'an, the people's hero"
"prevailed over all hardships and..."
Shen Xiao'an, the people's hero.
You sure look all free and relaxed.
You left so hurriedly that
you forgot Yi Yongmei's notebook.
This... is important.
What is this?
Is this Inspector Luo's secret cookie stash?
Take one, Taozi. Don't be shy.
- Thank you. -I love cookies.
Two missing cookies isn't too noticeable.
I'm not stopping at two.
I have a task for you, Xiao'an.
Go to Baxianqiao and look for
the Pingtan performer, Xiao Yuexian.
Ask her if she left the radio station
with Gao Zhiqing that night.
Xiao Yuexian and Gao Zhiqing.
All right.
Why should I do as you say?
Because you're the people's hero, Shen Xiao'an.
Two more cookies and that's it.
Otherwise, the inspector would notice.
Take another one.
- See you. -OK, thank you.
- Do come again, sir. -Sure.
Newspaper...
Hot off the press! Come and take a look!
Give me a pack of cigarettes.
Your usual brand?
My Dear Cigarettes.
Here's a box of matches for free.
- I'll get going. -All right. Goodbye, sir.
Newspaper! The latest newspaper!
A train ticket to Beiping?
Why would Yi Yongmei go there?
She might have wanted to resign.
Let's see what's in her notebook.
It's the script for Fate In Tears And Laughter.
Did she write this?
Or did she transcribe it for Du Xiaoman?
It says here that the author is Yi Yongmei.
So she did write this
but Du Xiaoman got all the credit.
It makes sense that Yongmei wanted to quit.
Look at this invitation card.
It's for the awards ceremony
held at Majestic Theatre at 8.00pm.
Why did Tang Weichen and Du Xiaoman
leave the radio station at 6.00pm then?
Two hours would be enough even for a round trip.
Why did they go so early? How odd.
I must invite Du Xiaoman here for a chat.
What about inviting her to tea tomorrow?
Good idea. Taozi, I'm leaving.
You have a nice chat with Officer Shen.
Sure...
Bye.
Why don't you... eat more?
Thank you.
Yasheng Radio Station
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A blend of eight classical prescriptions
containing over 30 types of herbs.
It's concocted using 280 ancient techniques
to regulate menstruation, relieve depression
and give you a great complexion.
The cookies are all gone. How do I explain this?
Just say Miss Su will buy him a new box.
Have a seat...
I want to talk to you about our future.
- Our future? -This is what I think.
I'll work very hard now
to make more money
and strive for a promotion.
After that, we'll...
you know.
So, I have a question for you.
So if we...
you know.
Will you still be working for Miss Su?
Why are you asking that?
It's just that we'll definitely...
you know.
That'd make you an officer's wife.
You shouldn't be working as a servant.
Besides, I'll be constantly worrying about you.
I've never thought of resigning.
Miss Su did hire me
because she needed a servant.
But she treats me...
She said her sister is dead.
I'm her sister now.
She brings me along for work
and introduces me as her assistant.
She has never looked down on me.
I know.
That's right. Taozi, I know this. But...
Even if she wants me to clean
do the laundry, cook and be a servant
I'll do it willingly.
That's not what I mean, Taozi.
I think this is our...
you know.
Mr Tang is here, Miss Su.
- Miss Su. -Good morning, Mr Tang.
It's your wife I invited.
I know. I'm here to apologise for her.
She has a headache this morning.
Is she OK?
She's fine. It's a recurring ailment.
Maybe she has been too tired.
- And this case made it worse. -I see.
- Please have a seat. -Sure.
Miss Taozi, I heard you're joining us tomorrow.
Thank you. Here's the programme listing.
Don't worry. I'll handle it.
Thank you.
The changes are a bit messy.
- Mr Tang, please have a seat. -Sure.
Since you're here, let's discuss Yi Yongmei.
Although I'd never met her
based on your recounting
I can tell that she loved her job.
She worked very hard for the radio station
and put in a lot of hard work.
Also, she had been striving hard
to realise her dream. Is that right?
Yes. Yongmei was ambitious.
She preferred scripting.
But I'd have to say her work was just mediocre.
As far as I know, she wrote
Fate In Tears And Laughter
the show that's broadcasting every morning.
Miss Su, you're mistaken.
The script of Fate In Tears And Laughter
is based on a novel by Mr Zhang Henshui.
My wife is responsible for
the scripting of dialogue
while Yongmei was merely transcribing.
Did they ever argue over the scriptwriting?
It's normal to have arguments over work.
Xiaoman and I argue every day.
It's just the few of us there
working in such a tiny space together.
It's normal to have conflict over work.
Did Yi Yongmei ever mention
any vacation plans or long-term goals?
No. I don't know about that.
Your wife said she'd be at a loss
if Yi Yongmei were to resign.
Yes.
We're at a loss right now.
On the night of the incident
what time did you and your wife
arrive at Majestic Theatre?
We set off early but arrived late.
Xiaoman had a headache.
So I sent her home to rest before that.
You mean she didn't attend the awards ceremony?
She did.
I sent her home to take a short rest.
Then I went to the theatre alone.
She took some medicine
and joined me about half an hour later.
She was receiving an award that night
so she'd definitely show up.
You're right.
Miss Su, I'll get going if there's nothing else.
I still have work to do at the radio station.
As you know, Yongmei is gone.
I'm not very sure
if Xiaoman can handle the workload.
We just lost an advertiser this morning.
I'm actually very interested in broadcasting.
Why don't I help with a guest appearance?
Really?
Of course.
Anyway, I'm always there these days.
Well...
That's great.
But Miss Su...
I'm embarrassed to say this
but Xiaoman is a bit sensitive.
I'm afraid this might upset her a little.
Don't worry. You're overestimating me.
I'm only good enough for a guest appearance
I can't beat an award-winning radio host.
Miss Su, you're too humble.
We're really in need of manpower.
It's great that you're able to help.
Thank you.
You can go ahead. I'll get ready
and join you later.
- OK, sure. -See you later.
I'll be waiting.
Yasheng Radio Station
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Next up, we have
Mr Liao Bokang with the news.
A piano string snapped?
Yes, it did.
Miss Su, you have a lovely voice.
I hope we'll work together more often
and get to be closer.
We're already very close.
- You're back, young lady. -You startled me.
What are you doing here?
D-D-Don't be afraid.
I just wanted to watch their broadcast.
- Who are you? -I sell newspapers downstairs.
I'd hang around when Yi Yongmei was here.
Unfortunately, she's...
Unfortunately, she's gone now.
Please do me a favour.
I'll put the newspaper on Gao Zhiqing's desk.
Please tell him about it.
He needs it for his horse racing broadcast.
OK.
Hello, Taozi.
Miss Su, I listened to the broadcast.
You sounded like a professional radio host.
Really? You flatter me.
No... I'm telling the truth.
Why was that man here?
He came to deliver two newspapers
to Mr Gao Zhiqing.
Deliver newspapers? To Mr Gao?
Let me see what's in the news.
The sports column. Sports...
Track 12, The Red Hare
I don't know much about horse racing
but I see something circled in red.
Is it a betting hint?
"Track 12, The Red Hare".
Red Hare...
How did the dead fish come back to life?
This isn't the dead one. It's another fish.
Mrs Tang seemed sad that the fish died
so I bought a new one for her.
Taozi.
You're so sweet.
I don't know what I'd do without you.
Am I that important to you?
Of course. You're like a sister to me.
Miss Su.
You're very important to me too.
Listen to me, Xiaoman!
- Miss Su. -Mrs Tang.
I listened to the broadcast earlier.
What were you trying to do?
Were you out to embarrass me or steal my job?
Xiaoman, I can explain.
We're short-staffed
so I asked Miss Su to help us out.
I see.
Then I must thank you.
You're welcome.
But honestly speaking
Miss Su did sound quite good.
But of course, she's just here temporarily.
It's just a temporary thing!
Miss Su, I'm sorry. She isn't feeling well.
Xiaoman!
Uncle Xiang.
Do you need help with the peanuts?
No...
I can do it myself.
Taozi, what are you writing?
The radio station's programme listing.
I can't help you with that.
In this house, we do what we're good at.
Miss Su relies on you the most.
You're the capable assistant she needs.
I want to be her assistant too.
But...
But if I leave or no longer stay here
does that mean I can't be her assistant anymore?
Leave this place?
Where are you planning to go?
You, me, Miss Su, Song and Tan
We're a family.
And a family should stick together.
Uncle Xiang is missing us.
You're here.
Uncle Xiang, what's for dinner tonight?
Your writing is ugly.
It's none of your business.
Why are you so testy?
Listen. I'm here on a task.
Go and turn on the radio.
You think you can stroll in here
and do whatever you want?
Why are you so fierce with him?
- Yeah. -This is Miss Su's order.
We're just doing our job. OK?
She wants us to find out if this horse wins.
- The Red Hare. -Right.
We've told her that it'll lose.
It's been placing last the entire season.
But she insisted that we keep an eye on it.
Shanghai Horse Racing: Race Number Five
Who suggested to Du Xiaoman that
I should join the entertainment industry?
No idea, but it's a great suggestion.
You do have the talent for it.
Is that so?
I'm hating it here working undercover.
And here you are, piling on
instead of showing me concern.
Well, I strive to find joy
in the most dire situations
Mr Liao Bokang.
Does Gao Zhiqing count?
You seemed pretty chummy to me.
Not at all.
But I do wonder if he's getting
horse racing tips from somewhere.
The newspaper vendor gave him newspapers
in which a certain horse in a race
was circled in red.
I did see that vendor, Nie Dahai
sneaking some money to Gao Zhiqing.
They're making use of the radio station
to make money by cooking up nonsense news.
Or, the syndicate targeting radio stations
is paying Gao Zhiqing
with Nie Dahai acting as the middleman.
What is the meaning of The Red Hare then?
A signal to act.
I've asked Song and Tan
to tune in to the horse racing news.
I want to see what Gao Zhiqing is up to.
Am I made for the entertainment industry?
Are you done
the most handsome man in the police station?
Yes.
The cool breeze ripples the clear waters
The ripples and cool breeze
make the summer days last longer
Officer.
Are you here to make an arrest?
Arrest who?
Because you're scaring my customers
standing here all business-like.
Officer, we conduct our business
by the book here.
People come here for storytelling and tea.
They're all decent people.
I'm here to listen to Xiao Yuexian's Pingtan.
Xiao Yuexian?
She's not here.
Not here?
Where is she then?
She's out touring.
Touring?
All Pingtan performers
traverse the country for work.
To Jiangsu, Wuxi and Changzhou, for instance.
They go where they're paid to perform.
They can't just stay put in a single place.
So she's touring.
When will she be back?
I'd say half a month at the very least.
She performed at Yasheng Radio Station
the night before.
Sir, Xiao Yuexian has been pretty close
to one of the man working there.
That guy is a playboy.
If Xiao Yuexian gets together with him
it won't end well for her.
What's the man's name?
I don't know his name.
I think she called him "Mr Gao"?
Yasheng Radio Station
Apricot blossoms...
bloom
Peach blossoms wither
Spring has...
returned
Help!
- Song is a shorty. -Shorty...
Shorty...
I'll accept the sticker. No big deal.
You're Shorty Song.
Sitting right beside Taozi.
- Whose turn is it? -Four fives.
- Four eights. -Four eights?
I don't quite believe it.
- Call his bluff. -It's not worth it.
A six. Take it back.
So, which one should we stick on him?
"Shameless rascal".
There's no room for another sticker.
There's no six.
- Take it back. -Uncle Xiang, it's time.
Turn on the radio.
103.4MHz.
All right.
How many stations can this radio receive?
Over 30 radio stations in Shanghai.
That many? Why 103.4 then?
It's Yasheng Radio Station. It's very famous.
- What's on? -Fate In Tears And Laughter.
The broadcaster is my friend. Who's next?
- All right. 103.4. -It's my turn. Here.
It's 9.00am here in Shanghai.
We continue with Mr Zhang Henshui's work
Fate In Tears And Laughter.
Isn't this my cousin-in-law?
You're wearing such beautiful high heels.
You must be going to Beiping Hotel to dance.
Jiashu.
Come with me.
I want to introduce two lady friends to you.
I'm not wearing a suit.
And I didn't style my hair.
I don't think I should go.
You must go. As for your hair...
Let me spray some perfume on it.
This has been a great day.
We even get to listen to the radio.
Take this card back.
What is the cousin-in-law trying to do?
Isn't it obvious? She's playing Cupid
for her cousin-in-law, Fan Jiashu.
We're here. Let's get off.
Cousin-in-law, who are your friends?
You'll know when you see them.
Miss He Lina.
Who's Miss He Lina?
She's the one with a crush on Fan Jiashu.
But Fan Jiashu fancies Shen Fengxi.
That said, both ladies look very similar.
I'm getting dizzy just listening to the plot.
Their relationships are so complicated.
Exactly.
What time is it? Why isn't she here yet?
Even if this pearl necklace of yours is fake
it must have cost a small fortune.
Small pearls aren't that expensive.
The pearls on my necklace are real.
Although everyone has arms and legs
when it comes to dancing
only the rich can afford it.
This is bad. She's dead!
- Who's dead? -Yi Yongmei.
Turn off the microphone.
- Five nines. -Are you sure?
- My friend... -Five nines?
There're only eight of them in two decks.
- Call his bluff! -It's my friend.
What?
Something happened to her.
That wasn't a character in the story?
No, it wasn't.
Excuse me, please. Thank you.
Let us through.
Xiao'an... Xiao'an!
Xiao'an...
Yongmei.
It's really her.
Do you know her?
Yongmei loved the radio.
Her dream was to be a good radio host.
Why did this happen?
Someone called this in this morning.
A dead female was found
at the back of Yasheng Radio Station.
We've confirmed her identity.
She's the assistant editor, Yi Yongmei.
Miss Su, how did you know about this?
We heard about it on the radio broadcast.
This is Tang Weichen, the manager.
- That's Mrs Tang. -Hello.
I'm Su Wenli, a private detective.
I'm Tang Weichen, the radio station manager.
- Nice to meet you. -I'm Du Xiaoman.
This is my assistant, Taozi.
Nice to meet you.
She's Yongmei's childhood neighbour.
This is Yi Yongmei. Correct?
Yes.
Yongmei was a good assistant.
Our radio station couldn't do without her.
Tang.
They're really trying to teach us a lesson.
- Who? -There's no proof of that.
Don't let your mind run wild.
You're overthinking this.
Let's go in and rest for a while.
Please excuse us. She's in shock.
Sure.
Looks like she was strangled.
She was so young. It's such a pity.
Indeed.
What is this world coming to?
The killer could have just taken her money.
Why did he have to kill her?
How can you be sure it's a robbery gone wrong?
She might have offended someone.
What? Who could she have offended?
Forget it. I'm just a newspaper
and sundries vendor.
This is none of my business.
Anyway, she's gone. No use thinking about it.
Come on... let's go.
Who called this in?
That old man over there.
What time did he call it in?
7.10am.
Look at her watch. It's broken.
The time stopped at 7.30pm.
She must have been killed last night at 7.30pm.
Miss Su.
Since the police are here
just leave this to us.
You don't have to lend a hand this time.
I can't do that.
She was Taozi's neighbour as a kid.
She'll be upset with me if I don't help.
You'll be in trouble too if you stop me.
Isn't that right?
Please work your magic, Miss Su.
Why are you alone? Where's Inspector Luo?
He's on another job.
What could be more important than a murder case?
- He's working undercover. -What?
He's too uptight to do that.
It's the truth.
Where is he working undercover?
Please don't put me in a tough spot, Miss Su.
You look terrified. I won't ask you then.
Taozi, let's look in the radio station.
OK.
She should have been at work today. Correct?
Yes.
We thought she was late.
She was never late. Today was the first time.
She was playing He Lina.
We couldn't continue this play without her.
Shanghai is such a dangerous place.
I can't believe this happened.
Poor Yongmei.
Was it her habit to use the back-alley entrance?
Is it safe?
You can come in through the front or back.
But the back alley is usually pitch-dark.
All kinds of people live here.
I'm not surprised this happened.
This should be Yi Yongmei's handprint.
Are there any of her clothes on the coat rack?
That long white coat is hers.
- This? -Yes.
Was she wearing this yesterday?
Yes.
She wore it over the dress she had on today.
There's a handprint over there
while her coat is still hanging here.
This means she wasn't killed
on her way to work today
nor was she killed in the back alley
on her way home from work yesterday.
She must have died in here.
This is the primary crime scene.
Who would want Yi Yongmei dead?
I have no idea.
Yongmei was a brilliant girl.
She was always diligent in her work.
Besides helping us with the script
she also did some broadcasting.
That's all we know about her.
She used to work at a radio station in Nanjing.
She moved here after leaving her fiancé
and joined us at Yasheng Radio Station.
Go ahead and ask the questions.
I'll jot down their answers for you.
How has she been feeling lately?
Was she being threatened in any way?
She usually kept her head buried in work
and doesn't socialise with us.
We know nothing about her private life.
Mrs Tang, you mentioned earlier that
someone wanted to destroy your radio station.
They weren't targeting Yongmei.
We've been receiving threatening calls lately.
Yongmei answered some of those calls.
So did Xiaoman.
What did the caller say?
It was a man.
Hello.
Our newspaper is going out of business.
He demanded we shut our station immediately
or he'd do it himself and make us sorry.
Why?
Don't you know this?
A lot of radio stations in Shanghai
were threatened recently.
Some have even been attacked.
A while back, our ratings were very good
and it affected the newspaper business.
Rumour has it the big boss of that industry
is out for blood.
Our advertising sales
have taken a turn for the worse.
They accuse us of stealing their content
and making it ours by reading it on air.
It doesn't seem to occur to them that
by broadcasting their content
we're also advertising their newspaper.
Isn't that so?
Of course they don't see it that way.
If everyone tunes in to your radio station
who's going to read the newspaper?
My fish...
Never mind, Xiaoman. It's just a fish.
First someone died. And now the fish too.
Calm down. Just rest for a moment.
Is this a trophy?
We won it last night.
It's the Golden Microphone award
given by the Broadcasting Association
to Xiaoman for Best Female Radio Host.
Best Female Radio Host - Du Xiaoman
Congratulations, Mrs Tang.
I didn't expect to win.
It's 10.00am here in Shanghai.
This broadcast is brought to you by
Yasheng Radio Station.
We're bringing you the news.
If you have never been to the Great World
then your Shanghai trip has been in vain.
Recently...
What a captivating voice.
According to our latest information
Mr Huang Jinrong will be taking over.
Last night
a fire broke out along Avenue Joffre.
The fire was extinguished two hours later.
The two residents who were rescued
from the fire are now in stable condition.
This is our new broadcaster, Liao Bokang.
He has a decent voice.
It's not just decent. It's captivating.
Where did you unearth this rare gem of a man?
It wasn't us.
During the board meeting last week
the board members wanted a news programme.
I had wanted Gao Zhiqing to handle it
but a member of the board recommended him.
He's doing all right.
Tang, I'm feeling dizzy and nauseated.
I think you're in shock.
Why don't we go back home and rest? All right?
Never mind.
I'll just find somewhere to take a rest.
I still need to do a broadcast later.
All right.
Take care.
When Xiaoman first joined us
she was so nervous
when she spoke into that microphone.
But now, she's the best female radio host.
It looks like you're her mentor.
You share her success and glory then.
It has nothing to do with me.
Xiaoman is very talented.
But recently, her health has been poor.
Maybe she's too tired.
Our radio station is short-staffed.
This incident... has just made things worse.
- Please excuse me... -Mr Tang.
I have a question.
What was broadcast at 7.00pm last night?
7.00pm?
We had Xiao Yuexian here
to perform a Suzhou Pingtan.
Did she perform alone?
- Gao Zhiqing was here. -Gao Zhiqing?
It's that guy in there.
He works here and is also a radio host.
I shall excuse myself to go check on my wife.
OK.
This marks the end of this segment.
Thank you for listening. After the music
we'll have Gao Zhiqing with sports news.
Mr Liao Bokang
your voice is really captivating.
I was totally smitten.
Stop teasing me.
You're finally here.
Xiao'an can't handle this case alone.
I need you to help him.
May I know if the person speaking now
is Mr Liao or Inspector Luo?
Enough. Stop fooling around.
I'm working undercover and I need your help.
Usually, you'd chase me away.
But today, you're actually asking for my help.
Shouldn't that come with some sort of gesture?
What gesture?
You're waiting for me to grovel?
That works too.
Please help me.
I'll be happy to.
So, what is Mr Liao Bokang doing here?
In the past six months
many radio stations from Nanjing to Shanghai
have been trashed.
Their staff were beaten up
and their offices set on fire.
Clearly, someone is targeting radio stations.
We've been on the case for some time
but all the leads have gone cold.
Now, the only way is to go undercover.
Is there a mastermind behind the attacks?
For instance, the newspaper agency.
If everyone listens to the news over radio
no one will be buying newspapers anymore.
That was my thought as well.
So, the undercover is here to lie in wait?
Also to investigate the people here.
For instance, the man in there
Gao Zhiqing.
He mainly broadcasts the sports news
but he also does other shows.
He plays the piano.
He used to work at Dongxu Radio Station.
During then, the radio station
kept receiving anonymous harassing calls.
Not long after, he resigned.
The next day
Dongxu was torched and burnt down to ashes.
It's too much of a coincidence.
A broadcaster was murdered
soon after they got those calls.
Those who were on duty here last night
happened to be Gao Zhiqing
and a Pingtan performer, Xiao Yuexian.
Well, I'm counting on you.
I've grovelled.
I've surveyed the surroundings with Xiao'an.
Although the body was found in the back alley
the primary crime scene
is most likely the radio station.
So, do keep a close eye
on your colleagues, Mr Liao Bokang.
For this first race, the most promising
front runner is Star of Changjiang.
It's three years old this year.
However, number four
Xiao Dingdang, might pull off an upset.
He has won three races this year
and his performance isn't too shabby.
This is Gao Zhiqing, right?
He's quite popular nowadays.
Is his analysis accurate?
He's talked about a few races.
Those who bet on his analysis all won.
At first, I thought he was just talking.
I didn't think it'd help me make money.
If everyone who listens to him wins
then nobody will lose.
Uncle Xiang
just think of him as a fortune teller.
But, one that's for horses. Not humans.
This authoritative analysis
is brought to you by Gao Zhiqing
of Yasheng Radio Station.
I wish you all good luck this afternoon
and may you hit a home run.
Yasheng Radio Station
Where were you last night at 7.30pm?
7.30pm? I was in the broadcast studio.
Although it wasn't my programme
someone must be there to keep watch.
- Pingtan? -Yes.
Pingtan by Xiao Yuexian.
So, you were in the broadcast studio
with Xiao Yuexian last night?
- That's right. -Then?
The broadcast ended at 8.00pm.
Did the both of you leave after that?
You didn't go back to your office?
There was no need to do that.
Everyone had gone home.
Xiao Yuexian left first.
I stayed back to switch off the equipment.
I left two or three minutes after her.
Where can we find Xiao Yuexian?
She's performing at Baxianqiao Teahouse.
Baxianqiao...
Where were Mr Tang Weichen and his wife?
They left for Majestic Theatre at 6.00pm
to attend an awards ceremony
by the Broadcasting Association.
It looks like Mrs Tang
made Yasheng Radio Station proud.
"Shanghai's Best Female Radio Host Of The Year".
Well, it's actually a collective effort.
Haven't you tuned in
to my sports broadcast before?
A lot of people made bets based on my analysis
and made huge sums of money.
Mr Gao, when did you join Yasheng?
Where did you work at previously?
Dongxu Radio Station.
I had a lot of listeners back there too.
Dongxu Radio Station?
I recall that it has closed down.
From what I remember, there was a fire
that broke out about the same time
you joined Yasheng.
Well...
my job-hopping and that fire aren't related.
I left Dongxu because we couldn't agree
on how broadcast should be done.
Let's go back to Yi Yongmei.
What time did she leave last night?
I saw her in the office
last night before 7.00pm.
I think she was busy printing
the programme listing for today.
I headed into the broadcast studio
and I didn't see her again after that.
What were her usual job responsibilities?
She was responsible for quite a few things
including programme listing
programme planning
contacting the artists
writing poetry and scripts
as well as broadcasting
but she wasn't a radio host.
That would be Mrs Tang?
Well, she's the boss' wife.
As you said earlier
the work is done collectively.
So, I'm guessing Yi Yongmei
must have wanted recognition too.
That's between the two of them.
You'd have to ask Mrs Tang that.
What do you mean?
Were they not on good terms?
Have they fought before?
That shouldn't surprise anyone.
Mrs Tang isn't feeling well these days.
Plus, she's hot-tempered.
Yongmei wasn't the only person she scolded.
Mrs Tang, what do you mean by this?
This is a 15-minute script.
No, I've changed it to ten minutes.
So either you do it, or quit this job.
There's no way to get this done in ten minutes.
Get out!
What about you?
Have you ever been scolded by Mrs Tang?
Or was there any unhappiness
between you and Yi Yongmei?
Don't tell me you're suspecting me.
I'm a well-loved sports radio host
and I bring wealth to everyone.
Why would I want to kill her?
Do you know of anyone who might?
Well, if you're asking me who's suspicious
I do have one person in mind.
Who is it?
Him.
This person who is on-air now.
The newcomer, Liao Bokang.
- Nonsense. -It's true.
Ever since he joined us
he has been acting dodgy.
He doesn't look like a broadcaster to me.
He looks more like he's working undercover.
I'm sure he's up to no good.
This is all for the news broadcast.
Thank you for listening.
Your show's over, Mr Liao Bokang?
Then, please assist with our investigation.
Gao Zhiqing said you were acting suspiciously
and that you're a possible murder suspect.
He's trying to shift the attention
away from himself.
Last night, he was on duty alone.
He had sufficient time to commit murder.
But he has a strong alibi.
He said that he was here
while Xiao Yuexian performed Pingtan.
After she left
he stayed behind for two to three minutes
to tidy up and switch off the equipment
before leaving as well.
We need to talk to Xiao Yuexian.
Go and question her with Xiao'an.
No problem. What other leads are there?
Yi Yongmei and Mrs Tang didn't get along.
Yi Yongmei wanted recognition
but that'd threaten Mrs Tang's position.
Where's the programme listing?
Everything is a mess without Yongmei around.
Xiaoman, it's here.
Mrs Tang, if you're lacking manpower
I can have Taozi come and help you.
That would be great.
Can Miss Taozi begin work at once?
We're really in need of manpower.
Of course. She should still be around.
- Let me go look for her. -I'll lead the way.
- And show you around the place. -Sure.
Is there any progress in the investigation?
No. They said anyone could have done it
including the newspaper vendor.
Newspaper vendor?
The man downstairs who sells sundries.
He sells sundries and newspapers too.
The man who's always hanging around here
with a newspaper in hand?
Yes... that's the one. Nie Dahai.
Yongmei said he seemed shady
and was probably up to any good.
Come and try some!
Newspaper for you, sir?
- Come and try... -Sure...
- There you go. -Here.
All right. Have a good day.
Bread fresh from the oven!
Milk fresh from the cow! Warm and fresh!
All right.
- Have a good day, sir. -All right.
Your business is doing good.
Thank you, sir.
It's just a small business.
Are you new here?
I just joined and someone died.
Just my luck.
Do you know the girl who died?
Yi Yongmei?
I saw her every day.
To be honest, I wanted to ask her out
but she wasn't interested and rejected me.
I heard about that.
You used to go over and harass her.
No, that's not harassment.
She's a regular customer of mine.
She was here last evening to buy bread.
She said she was too busy to have dinner
so she bought a light snack.
And then?
She went back to her office.
You didn't see her get off work?
Yes, exactly.
I never saw her leave the office.
I only saw Gao Zhiqing
and the Pingtan performer.
It was just the two of them.
One after another?
About two to three minutes apart?
- They left together. -Together?
Are you sure?
Of course.
Gao Zhiqing is a womaniser.
He'd never leave by himself
when there's a woman around.
You can guess what happened afterwards.
Why didn't you tell the police this?
Let me tell you something.
I know a lot of things.
I'll only be courting trouble
telling the police anything.
Besides, even if I tell them what I know
it won't bring that pretty lady back to life.
Isn't that right?
Do you want one?
No, thank you.
Bread fresh from the oven!
Milk fresh from the cow! Warm and fresh!
Young lady.
Sounds like you and Yongmei were close.
We grew up together.
We came to Shanghai together actually.
She was in Nanjing for a while.
I heard she was engaged in Nanjing
but she gave it up to be a broadcaster.
When it comes to broadcasting
of course, the market here is much bigger.
She came here without getting married.
It's a pity. She was such a brilliant girl.
So are you.
It's hard to become a detective's assistant.
Do you like listening to the radio?
Shall I mimic some sounds
and you guess what they are?
Sure.
Train.
Excellent! Now, guess what bird this is.
What kind of a bird is that?
Turtledove. As the poem goes
"Two turtledoves coo by the riverside".
Do you know what the next line is?
What was that horrible croaking?
- Taozi. -Officer.
Your colleague is dead and you're so happy?
Don't say that.
Were you alone when the incident happened?
Are you sure you didn't hear anything?
That's an unfair accusation.
The broadcast studio is soundproof.
You won't even hear firecrackers going off
let alone someone getting murdered.
Someone! Help!
- Mr Tang! -Don't touch me...
I'll call an ambulance.
It's all right... I'm fine.
They want to kill you. And all of us too.
This happened before at Huaxin Radio Station.
Calm down.
Don't worry. It was just an accident.
Isn't that right, Miss Su?
I think so too, but...
This cable has been tampered with.
Luo Qiuheng.
You're not getting paid next month.
That feels great.
He kept these fancy cookies for himself.
Hello.
Central Police Station.
That's right. Officer Shen Xiao'an
has shown great heroism
in handling the electric shock case.
That's right. Inspector Luo was able to solve
yet another case with his help.
You should have seen how...
You want to send us a banner of recognition?
Officer Shen Xiao'an doesn't care about that.
But if you insist, you may write
"Shen Xiao'an, the people's hero"
"prevailed over all hardships and..."
Shen Xiao'an, the people's hero.
You sure look all free and relaxed.
You left so hurriedly that
you forgot Yi Yongmei's notebook.
This... is important.
What is this?
Is this Inspector Luo's secret cookie stash?
Take one, Taozi. Don't be shy.
- Thank you. -I love cookies.
Two missing cookies isn't too noticeable.
I'm not stopping at two.
I have a task for you, Xiao'an.
Go to Baxianqiao and look for
the Pingtan performer, Xiao Yuexian.
Ask her if she left the radio station
with Gao Zhiqing that night.
Xiao Yuexian and Gao Zhiqing.
All right.
Why should I do as you say?
Because you're the people's hero, Shen Xiao'an.
Two more cookies and that's it.
Otherwise, the inspector would notice.
Take another one.
- See you. -OK, thank you.
- Do come again, sir. -Sure.
Newspaper...
Hot off the press! Come and take a look!
Give me a pack of cigarettes.
Your usual brand?
My Dear Cigarettes.
Here's a box of matches for free.
- I'll get going. -All right. Goodbye, sir.
Newspaper! The latest newspaper!
A train ticket to Beiping?
Why would Yi Yongmei go there?
She might have wanted to resign.
Let's see what's in her notebook.
It's the script for Fate In Tears And Laughter.
Did she write this?
Or did she transcribe it for Du Xiaoman?
It says here that the author is Yi Yongmei.
So she did write this
but Du Xiaoman got all the credit.
It makes sense that Yongmei wanted to quit.
Look at this invitation card.
It's for the awards ceremony
held at Majestic Theatre at 8.00pm.
Why did Tang Weichen and Du Xiaoman
leave the radio station at 6.00pm then?
Two hours would be enough even for a round trip.
Why did they go so early? How odd.
I must invite Du Xiaoman here for a chat.
What about inviting her to tea tomorrow?
Good idea. Taozi, I'm leaving.
You have a nice chat with Officer Shen.
Sure...
Bye.
Why don't you... eat more?
Thank you.
Yasheng Radio Station
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A blend of eight classical prescriptions
containing over 30 types of herbs.
It's concocted using 280 ancient techniques
to regulate menstruation, relieve depression
and give you a great complexion.
The cookies are all gone. How do I explain this?
Just say Miss Su will buy him a new box.
Have a seat...
I want to talk to you about our future.
- Our future? -This is what I think.
I'll work very hard now
to make more money
and strive for a promotion.
After that, we'll...
you know.
So, I have a question for you.
So if we...
you know.
Will you still be working for Miss Su?
Why are you asking that?
It's just that we'll definitely...
you know.
That'd make you an officer's wife.
You shouldn't be working as a servant.
Besides, I'll be constantly worrying about you.
I've never thought of resigning.
Miss Su did hire me
because she needed a servant.
But she treats me...
She said her sister is dead.
I'm her sister now.
She brings me along for work
and introduces me as her assistant.
She has never looked down on me.
I know.
That's right. Taozi, I know this. But...
Even if she wants me to clean
do the laundry, cook and be a servant
I'll do it willingly.
That's not what I mean, Taozi.
I think this is our...
you know.
Mr Tang is here, Miss Su.
- Miss Su. -Good morning, Mr Tang.
It's your wife I invited.
I know. I'm here to apologise for her.
She has a headache this morning.
Is she OK?
She's fine. It's a recurring ailment.
Maybe she has been too tired.
- And this case made it worse. -I see.
- Please have a seat. -Sure.
Miss Taozi, I heard you're joining us tomorrow.
Thank you. Here's the programme listing.
Don't worry. I'll handle it.
Thank you.
The changes are a bit messy.
- Mr Tang, please have a seat. -Sure.
Since you're here, let's discuss Yi Yongmei.
Although I'd never met her
based on your recounting
I can tell that she loved her job.
She worked very hard for the radio station
and put in a lot of hard work.
Also, she had been striving hard
to realise her dream. Is that right?
Yes. Yongmei was ambitious.
She preferred scripting.
But I'd have to say her work was just mediocre.
As far as I know, she wrote
Fate In Tears And Laughter
the show that's broadcasting every morning.
Miss Su, you're mistaken.
The script of Fate In Tears And Laughter
is based on a novel by Mr Zhang Henshui.
My wife is responsible for
the scripting of dialogue
while Yongmei was merely transcribing.
Did they ever argue over the scriptwriting?
It's normal to have arguments over work.
Xiaoman and I argue every day.
It's just the few of us there
working in such a tiny space together.
It's normal to have conflict over work.
Did Yi Yongmei ever mention
any vacation plans or long-term goals?
No. I don't know about that.
Your wife said she'd be at a loss
if Yi Yongmei were to resign.
Yes.
We're at a loss right now.
On the night of the incident
what time did you and your wife
arrive at Majestic Theatre?
We set off early but arrived late.
Xiaoman had a headache.
So I sent her home to rest before that.
You mean she didn't attend the awards ceremony?
She did.
I sent her home to take a short rest.
Then I went to the theatre alone.
She took some medicine
and joined me about half an hour later.
She was receiving an award that night
so she'd definitely show up.
You're right.
Miss Su, I'll get going if there's nothing else.
I still have work to do at the radio station.
As you know, Yongmei is gone.
I'm not very sure
if Xiaoman can handle the workload.
We just lost an advertiser this morning.
I'm actually very interested in broadcasting.
Why don't I help with a guest appearance?
Really?
Of course.
Anyway, I'm always there these days.
Well...
That's great.
But Miss Su...
I'm embarrassed to say this
but Xiaoman is a bit sensitive.
I'm afraid this might upset her a little.
Don't worry. You're overestimating me.
I'm only good enough for a guest appearance
I can't beat an award-winning radio host.
Miss Su, you're too humble.
We're really in need of manpower.
It's great that you're able to help.
Thank you.
You can go ahead. I'll get ready
and join you later.
- OK, sure. -See you later.
I'll be waiting.
Yasheng Radio Station
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Next up, we have
Mr Liao Bokang with the news.
A piano string snapped?
Yes, it did.
Miss Su, you have a lovely voice.
I hope we'll work together more often
and get to be closer.
We're already very close.
- You're back, young lady. -You startled me.
What are you doing here?
D-D-Don't be afraid.
I just wanted to watch their broadcast.
- Who are you? -I sell newspapers downstairs.
I'd hang around when Yi Yongmei was here.
Unfortunately, she's...
Unfortunately, she's gone now.
Please do me a favour.
I'll put the newspaper on Gao Zhiqing's desk.
Please tell him about it.
He needs it for his horse racing broadcast.
OK.
Hello, Taozi.
Miss Su, I listened to the broadcast.
You sounded like a professional radio host.
Really? You flatter me.
No... I'm telling the truth.
Why was that man here?
He came to deliver two newspapers
to Mr Gao Zhiqing.
Deliver newspapers? To Mr Gao?
Let me see what's in the news.
The sports column. Sports...
Track 12, The Red Hare
I don't know much about horse racing
but I see something circled in red.
Is it a betting hint?
"Track 12, The Red Hare".
Red Hare...
How did the dead fish come back to life?
This isn't the dead one. It's another fish.
Mrs Tang seemed sad that the fish died
so I bought a new one for her.
Taozi.
You're so sweet.
I don't know what I'd do without you.
Am I that important to you?
Of course. You're like a sister to me.
Miss Su.
You're very important to me too.
Listen to me, Xiaoman!
- Miss Su. -Mrs Tang.
I listened to the broadcast earlier.
What were you trying to do?
Were you out to embarrass me or steal my job?
Xiaoman, I can explain.
We're short-staffed
so I asked Miss Su to help us out.
I see.
Then I must thank you.
You're welcome.
But honestly speaking
Miss Su did sound quite good.
But of course, she's just here temporarily.
It's just a temporary thing!
Miss Su, I'm sorry. She isn't feeling well.
Xiaoman!
Uncle Xiang.
Do you need help with the peanuts?
No...
I can do it myself.
Taozi, what are you writing?
The radio station's programme listing.
I can't help you with that.
In this house, we do what we're good at.
Miss Su relies on you the most.
You're the capable assistant she needs.
I want to be her assistant too.
But...
But if I leave or no longer stay here
does that mean I can't be her assistant anymore?
Leave this place?
Where are you planning to go?
You, me, Miss Su, Song and Tan
We're a family.
And a family should stick together.
Uncle Xiang is missing us.
You're here.
Uncle Xiang, what's for dinner tonight?
Your writing is ugly.
It's none of your business.
Why are you so testy?
Listen. I'm here on a task.
Go and turn on the radio.
You think you can stroll in here
and do whatever you want?
Why are you so fierce with him?
- Yeah. -This is Miss Su's order.
We're just doing our job. OK?
She wants us to find out if this horse wins.
- The Red Hare. -Right.
We've told her that it'll lose.
It's been placing last the entire season.
But she insisted that we keep an eye on it.
Shanghai Horse Racing: Race Number Five
Who suggested to Du Xiaoman that
I should join the entertainment industry?
No idea, but it's a great suggestion.
You do have the talent for it.
Is that so?
I'm hating it here working undercover.
And here you are, piling on
instead of showing me concern.
Well, I strive to find joy
in the most dire situations
Mr Liao Bokang.
Does Gao Zhiqing count?
You seemed pretty chummy to me.
Not at all.
But I do wonder if he's getting
horse racing tips from somewhere.
The newspaper vendor gave him newspapers
in which a certain horse in a race
was circled in red.
I did see that vendor, Nie Dahai
sneaking some money to Gao Zhiqing.
They're making use of the radio station
to make money by cooking up nonsense news.
Or, the syndicate targeting radio stations
is paying Gao Zhiqing
with Nie Dahai acting as the middleman.
What is the meaning of The Red Hare then?
A signal to act.
I've asked Song and Tan
to tune in to the horse racing news.
I want to see what Gao Zhiqing is up to.
Am I made for the entertainment industry?
Are you done
the most handsome man in the police station?
Yes.
The cool breeze ripples the clear waters
The ripples and cool breeze
make the summer days last longer
Officer.
Are you here to make an arrest?
Arrest who?
Because you're scaring my customers
standing here all business-like.
Officer, we conduct our business
by the book here.
People come here for storytelling and tea.
They're all decent people.
I'm here to listen to Xiao Yuexian's Pingtan.
Xiao Yuexian?
She's not here.
Not here?
Where is she then?
She's out touring.
Touring?
All Pingtan performers
traverse the country for work.
To Jiangsu, Wuxi and Changzhou, for instance.
They go where they're paid to perform.
They can't just stay put in a single place.
So she's touring.
When will she be back?
I'd say half a month at the very least.
She performed at Yasheng Radio Station
the night before.
Sir, Xiao Yuexian has been pretty close
to one of the man working there.
That guy is a playboy.
If Xiao Yuexian gets together with him
it won't end well for her.
What's the man's name?
I don't know his name.
I think she called him "Mr Gao"?