Reset (2022): Season 1, Episode 7 - Ma Guo Qiang's Mysterious Baggage - full transcript
Xiaolong isn't here?
LINSHUI SECOND PRISON
Do you know yet?
In two months,
I can go home.
How are you doing in there?
All right.
Do you have any health problems?
No, I'm great.
I was so happy that I couldn't
sleep for the past two nights.
I've only had one thought
for the past few years.
That is, I will work hard.
I'll behave properly.
I'll aim for a reduced sentence.
I'll try to get home soon
and be with you all.
This day has finally come.
They shortened my
time by six months!
Isn't that great?
That's great.
I have it all figured out.
When I get home,
I'll tidy up our home.
Keep that sandy lot for me.
I'm going to plant watermelons.
We'll lease out the
rest of the land.
Xiaolong isn't young anymore.
To be honest, he
should get married.
When I get back,
I will renovate our
old house for him.
- It...
- I'll add another floor.
I already sold the house.
You sold the house?
Do you not live in
the village anymore?
Are you in the city?
That's good too!
I'll be fine.
I can do odd jobs
around the city.
If I'm lucky,
I'll get a job that provides
food and accommodation.
In the future,
you shouldn't look for us.
You…
Xiaolong has graduated.
He is staying in
Jialin for work.
We're moving to Jialin.
All these years,
because of you,
others have looked down on him.
He has suffered a lot.
People say that his
dad is a murderer.
In our hometown,
he can't make a living.
Who would want to marry him?
In the future,
you live your life.
We'll live our own lives.
Don't ever contact us again.
When you get out,
don't…
Don't look for us.
Okay.
I got it.
As long as you two are happy,
I'll be fine.
SEVERELY PUNISH EVIL,
GUARD THE PEACE OF JIALIN
Here, have some water.
- Thank you.
- Have a seat.
Thank you for coming here to
cooperate with our investigation.
No, it's something I should do.
It's such a serious matter.
We really want to be of help.
STAY TRUE TO YOUR ORIGINAL
ASPIRATIONS, REMEMBER THE MISSION
There were no
survivors on the bus.
We hope to learn what
happened on the bus
from passengers who got
off along the route.
We checked all the
CCTVs along the route.
You got off at the last stop
before the accident, right?
Yes, the Yanjiang
East Road stop.
We never expected it.
After we got off,
the bus exploded.
I remember seeing
the security footage.
Based on your behavior,
it seemed to be a
last-minute decision.
Here's the thing.
The other day,
my boyfriend lost a
backpack on the bus.
It was on this bus line.
When we got to the
Yanjiang East Road stop,
we saw a man outside
who had the exact same backpack.
We just wanted to
get off and ask him.
But it turned out not to be it.
Before he even got on,
you had noticed his backpack?
He was wearing his
backpack in the front.
That's why it was
rather obvious.
Why didn't you wait
until he got on the bus?
I guess we were
pretty impatient.
We talked to the guy
with the backpack.
He said you two pushed
him off the bus.
And then,
you unzipped his
backpack to check it.
Is that true?
I don't get it.
Whether your boyfriend's
bag was stolen or robbed,
so many days have
already passed.
The content would be long gone.
Why did you still unzip the bag?
What were you checking?
Can't you be certain
from the exterior?
This…
This…
We didn't think that far ahead.
When did you two…
find out about the incident?
The boy had a kitten in his bag.
The cat got out.
We had just found the cat
when we saw the explosion.
Were you surprised?
I was quite surprised
at the time.
If I hadn't gotten off
earlier, I would have…
Yes.
Which stop did you get on at?
Were you alone?
How long did you
stay on the bus?
I got on the bus
in Gaoxin District
and waited for my
girlfriend to board
at the University Town stop.
We stayed for over ten stops.
It took about an hour.
While on the bus,
aside from the
backpack you mentioned,
did you notice anyone unusual?
Anyone unusual?
Actually, there was.
There were two men who
were quite unusual.
One was an older man
who sat next to us.
He was on his phone as soon as
he got on and looked sneaky.
There was a huge
case next to him.
He touched it from time to time.
It was weird.
There was also an old
man who sat in the front.
He had a burlap bag.
There seemed to be
watermelons in it.
But every time
someone passed by,
he got so nervous.
It didn't seem normal.
It was this person.
Ma Guoqiang.
Why did you find him suspicious?
- Pull up his file.
- Got it.
Look at this.
- Here.
- "If you smile, it returns the greeting."
As I always say,
blessings always
outnumber worries.
If you want happiness,
look for Mr. One.
Yes!
Even the comments say that this
old man's expression is scary.
After seeing this,
we remembered.
When he was on the bus,
he did seem nervous.
It was pretty weird.
The three of them are
saying the same thing.
It was a misunderstanding.
The other two seem to
be cooperative as well.
They told us everything
that they saw on the bus.
Aren't they a little
too cooperative?
Theoretically, they don't
know the actual situation.
They couldn't have
known about the bomb.
But they all happen
to suspect Ma Guoqiang
and the burlap bag at his feet.
But Mr. Zhang, we asked them
if there was anything
suspicious onboard.
If you were a
civilian on the bus,
would you notice these details?
Would you notice a burlap
bag at a farmer's feet?
Is that normal?
Some people
deliberately cater to us
when cooperating
with the police.
That's understandable.
Ms. Du, Mr. Zhang.
This is the information on the
passenger that the witnesses mentioned.
Ma Guoqiang. His
hometown is Ningxia.
In 2006,
he killed someone with a
three-wheeler and fled.
He spent four years on the run.
He was caught in 2010
and sentenced to 9 years.
He was released in early 2017.
He is now a farmer
in his hometown.
Ma Guoqiang arrived in
Jialin this morning on a bus.
Since his release, he has
been growing melons back home.
He lives alone.
His son and ex-wife
also live in Jialin.
His mental state is unknown.
He might have financial issues.
Is his family here?
Yes, we're filling them in now.
I think it's almost done.
Mr. Zhang.
- Check it out.
- Okay.
Do we release the
three young ones?
Release them.
- Have them keep their phones on.
- Okay.
Wait a minute.
I think Li Shiqing
can be released first.
Monitor her phone.
Find out what she's up
to after she leaves.
Keep these two for now.
After I meet with Ma
Guoqiang's family,
I want to talk to
those two again.
Something still doesn't
feel right to me.
Mr. Wang was such a nice person.
How could this happen?
Yes.
The main responsibility…
FUCHENG AMUSEMENT
PARK BUNGEE JUMP CLUB
MA XIAOLONG
When was the last
time you saw your dad?
He was visiting.
- Did he tell you?
- Mr. Zhang, it's these two.
Ma Guoqiang's ex-wife and son.
You didn't have
any contact at all?
Come on.
Mr. Zhang.
This is Liu Caicai,
Ma Guoqiang's ex-wife.
This is his son, Ma Xiaolong.
- Hello.
- My condolences.
Ma Xiaolong.
Can you come with me?
I have some things to ask you.
What is it, sir?
What is it?
Don't worry.
We just want to learn more.
It's nothing.
Mom, don't worry.
Don't worry.
Come on.
I'll be right back.
It's okay, ma'am.
We just have a few
simple questions.
Please have a seat.
Have a seat.
Let's go.
Your university is quite far.
Here's the thing, ma'am.
I want to refresh your memory.
When was the last time
you spoke to Ma Guoqiang?
I can't remember.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Mr. Lu.
Go ahead.
I want to wait here
for my boyfriend.
We'll leave together
when he comes out.
You don't know how long
you will have to wait.
Let's go.
It's okay.
There are no buses
at this hour anyway.
I'll wait to take
a taxi with him.
Get back to work.
Okay, you can wait here.
Don't roam around.
Did you visit him
while he was in prison?
Once or twice a year.
Here. Have some water.
- Okay, thank you.
- Have a seat.
Your dad came to
Jialin this morning.
We didn't know he was coming.
We've been estranged
all these years.
He did call a few times and
said he wanted to visit.
I didn't agree.
Why?
Was it because
of his hit-and-run back then?
The year it happened,
I was prepping for the Zhongkao.
He refused to turn himself in.
Then he hid for a few years.
We didn't have the
time to look for him.
When he was arrested,
I think I had just
started college.
After he was imprisoned,
we cut off all ties.
But my mom and I
have been paying
the compensatory damages.
She has always believed
that being alone in
the city isn't easy.
I refused his visits many times.
Did the victim go
to your school?
Yes.
It was my classmate.
Have you paid off the damages?
Not yet.
But I will soon.
It has been so many years.
Has the victim's family
ever threatened you and your mom
or ever expressed an intent
to take revenge on your dad?
I don't think so.
What does that family have
to do with today's accident?
What did you say?
I said…
What does that family have
to do with today's accident?
We're looking into it too.
By the way, how is your
mom's mental state?
May I ask for her cooperation?
Yes.
Please ask her to come here.
Okay.
From what we know,
your dad had financial
problems, right?
They haven't been
resolved yet, right?
Yes.
Mom.
My son.
Why did they call
you over alone?
What did they ask you?
Nothing much, Mom.
Have a seat.
The police just asked if
we have paid our debts,
if we have had any disputes,
or if anyone has grudges on us.
What?
They must know
about the blood on
your dad's hands.
Mom.
It's all in the past.
Don't talk about it.
Will they tell your boss?
- Did you tell the police?
- Mom.
We weren't in touch.
Mom.
Mom.
Dad is gone.
What are you talking about?
If a bus full of
people was killed
because someone wanted revenge
on your dad,
then we…
How many lives will be on us?
How can we pay them all back?
We are in serious trouble now.
Ma'am.
Don't get worked
up. Have some water.
I don't want it.
Give it to your mom.
Come on.
Mom.
This has nothing to do with us.
Drink some water and calm down.
The police are
still investigating.
I'm going to the restroom.
When I get back,
I'll take you to Mr. Zhang.
He might question you.
Question me about what?
It's okay, Mom.
It's okay.
Officer.
I'm going to go to the restroom,
then take my mom
to see Mr. Zhang.
No problem.
Thank you.
It's okay, ma'am. Don't worry.
Have some water.
MA XIAOLONG, FULL HOUSE REALTY
Are you one of the families too?
I'm not.
I was on that bus.
I'm cooperating with the police.
You were on the bus?
Did you see a man
carrying a big bag?
I remember.
It was a bag of watermelons.
Watermelons?
Yes.
His bag had a hole in it.
I glimpsed watermelons in it.
That was my dad.
It's all my fault.
It's my fault.
Why would you say that?
He was put away for seven years.
He was out of
touch with society.
What was I afraid of?
This is all my fault.
Well…
Your dad…
Did he come to Jialin
to see you?
It's my fault.
It's all my fault.
POLICE
- Where?
- Ma'am, please calm down.
Right here.
- Here?
- Yes.
- Right here!
- Ma'am.
Let's not get too worked up.
- Okay?
- Okay.
- Lu Di!
- Mom.
Who has your heart?
- Ma'am, calm down.
- Tell me!
- Calm down. Don't be mad.
- Who has your heart?
Why did you take my diary?
- Lu Di, sit down.
- Calm down.
- Sit down.
- Calm down.
- What happened?
- Ma'am, talk it out.
- Honey, look.
- What's wrong?
Look at what your son wrote.
I don't know who fooled him!
He said he's going with someone
to prevent some explosion!
- Mom!
- An explosion?
Mom, that diary wasn't
for you to read right now.
Am I supposed to read
it when you're dead?
It would be too late by then!
Mom, do you know
that it is illegal for you to
invade my privacy like that?
What crime did I commit?
- I had every right to do it.
- Come outside.
Bring Li Shiqing back.
Put her and Xiao Heyun
into interrogation rooms.
Don't let those two meet.
Got it.
Tell me what is going on.
Hello?
Hello, Li Shiqing? Can you
come to the station again?
Is there anything else?
- Where are you?
- I…
I'm near the police station.
I'll come to you.
Xiao Heyun.
Come with me.
Am I free to go?
Not yet.
Then where are we going?
Come with me.
Lu Di.
Look at that.
What's wrong with you?
No matter what, you shouldn't
have read his letter.
And you're making a scene here.
How is that a letter?
It's a suicide note!
Do you get it or not?
He was tricked into going
to some other world.
We might lose our child soon!
Then so be it, Mom.
Don't you care about how I feel?
I don't give a damn, Mom.
You thought you
were protecting me.
It was actually house arrest.
I'm a human being.
I have my own
interests and pursuits.
I'm not your accessory.
They chose me today.
For the first time in 23
years, I feel irreplaceable.
You don't get it and
I don't need you to.
Listen to this.
Did you hear what he said?
Who has chosen you?
Why did they choose you?
To save the world.
Tell me.
There's more! What
is this Anime City?
What about that?
Lu Di.
What are you hiding from us?
Enough!
Why don't you ever stop?
What child doesn't have secrets?
He's just renting a place.
- Renting a place?
- Dad.
Did you know he was
renting a place?
How did you know?
Lu Di, you…
Look at you.
How can you be so good at lying?
Enough!
Lie about what?
Who is actually doing the lying?
Who is actually lying?
What do you mean?
All these years,
have you respected him?
Have we ever respected him?
How have I disrespected him?
That's enough. Let's go home.
- Sir, calm down.
- How could you scold me?
- All right, ma'am.
- Go.
- You've...
- He's an adult.
Can't you show him some respect?
- Sir, calm down.
- Okay.
- Okay.
- Can we talk outside, ma'am?
Okay, enough. I'm begging you.
- Ask thoroughly!
- All right.
- Okay.
- This way, ma'am.
- Make sure you get it straight.
- You can go. Okay.
All right.
I'm sorry, sir.
It's okay.
Lu Di.
Back in the day,
I also pursued Cui Jian.
Your mom also pursued
Leslie Cheung and Sanmao.
We were just like you.
Thank you, Dad.
All right.
Cooperate with the police.
Your mom and I will
wait for you outside.
Okay.
Have a seat.
Sit down.
Sit down.
Thank you.
MAY 9TH, 2019, THURSDAY
MAY 9TH, 2019, THURSDAY
MAY 9TH, 2019, THURSDAY
MAY 9TH, 2019, THURSDAY
Lu Di gave us
some details about
the explosion.
How did you and Lu Di meet?
Didn't I tell you earlier?
About the bag on the bus today.
What could you have
learned from him?
Is that for you to ask?
What you need to do now is
answer every question honestly.
Okay.
The first time I woke up,
the blast hit as soon
as I opened my eyes.
The second time I woke up,
I thought it was a dream.
- The third time...
- Li Shiqing.
Actually,
something is wrong with my head.
I was hit by a
motorcycle the other day.
We really don't understand
what you're talking about.
But let me remind you.
This isn't a stage
for your performance.
You mentioned taking risks,
the explosion,
and rescuing passengers.
Did those two tell you those?
We don't have much time left.
Listen to me.
Put together all the
information you have.
Give it to me. I can use it.
I'm going to save
the world for you.
Save the world? Sure.
We can also take part.
We'll help you save the world.
But you have to answer
our questions first.
I can't answer you right now.
There isn't much time left.
Lu Di, you don't have
to worry about that.
We have plenty of time.
We can all take turns
keeping you company.
Once midnight hits,
everything will reset.
Hurry.
Trust me!
Xiao Heyun.
- Do you know...
- That's enough.
I'll be honest and tell
the truth. How about that?
I am…
in a time loop.
You thought the explosion today
was caused by a car crash.
But at night, you will
find a bomb on the bus.
Right?
If I wasn't in a time loop,
how would I know that?
I don't have enough time.
I have to go soon.
If you have anything to tell me,
tell me now.
You should tell us the truth.
Xiao Heyun.
When did you start
planning all this?
It will be the 16th time soon.
ROUTE 45 TO XUEYE SOUTH ROAD
NEXT STOP, YANJIANG EAST ROAD
KEEP CLEAR OF THE DOORS
DO NOT USE THIS AS SUPPORT
What happened?
Did you say something wrong
at the police station?
No.
Mr. Jiang said that Lu Di wrote
a suicide note for his mom.
He wants to join the time loop.
What did you say?
I…
It doesn't matter what I said.
Anyway, I don't want to go to the
police and talk about loops anymore.
I'm sick of it.
Me too.
I have a big clue.
That old man.
He has a criminal record.
He has a death on
his conscience.
As in, he has killed someone.
He does have a weird bag.
Should we look into him?
I'll go and check it out first.
Be careful.
He is so careful with that bag.
There must be something.
WE ARE ARRIVING AT
YANJIANG EAST ROAD!
Don't we also have Lu Di?
Yes.
YANJIANG EAST ROAD STOP
Care…
Thank you.
Are you okay?
The bus is moving.
Please hold on tight.
- Next stop, Yanjiang West Road.
- Excuse me. Let me go through.
Thank you.
He is not in the time loop.
Why don't we say the
secret code to him?
Explaining it to him now
would be such a waste of time.
Let's stick to our plan for now.
We'll call him if we need help.
That's too bad.
That's one less helper for us.
It's okay.
I've come up with a plan.
Do you know how to count?
This is clearly four stops.
How did you count?
I counted by hand.
It's five stops.
Let's see how you count by hand.
Look.
See for yourself. Isn't it…
- What are you doing?
- Sorry.
I'm sorry.
What are you doing?
- Why did you kick my melons?
- What?
No fighting!
No fighting! What are you doing?
It was him.
He kicked my melons first.
He ruined two of them.
I didn't mean to push him.
I also didn't mean to.
You didn't mean to either?
The first time, fine.
But the second time?
- Exactly.
- I was watching.
You did it on purpose.
Tell us. Why did you
kick the watermelons?
Were your legs itching to do so?
You deserve that push.
- And you. Yes, you!
- Why did you…
He kicked your melon,
so you pushed him?
You pushed so hard.
What if he got hurt?
- I'm sorry.
- Why are you apologizing to me?
You pushed him.
Say sorry to him.
I'm sorry. Are you hurt?
Why should you apologize to him?
Don't be sorry.
He started it.
I don't mean to
criticize you, young man.
But look at what you
did to his melons.
You should apologize!
Do I have to tell you?
- Yes.
- My goodness!
It's okay.
I'm sorry for the trouble.
Yes, I'm sorry.
It looks like you
still have a few…
Don't push it.
I…
Go back.
Sir, I'm so sorry.
My boyfriend was
fighting with me today.
He's not in a good mood.
Is that any reason to take
it out on his watermelons?
Look what happened
to the watermelons.
It's such a waste
of good watermelons.
That's too bad.
How about this?
I'll compensate you
for the watermelons.
My melons aren't for sale.
I carried them a long way here.
They are for my son.
Sir.
Are you Ma Xiaolong's dad?
Who are you?
I also work at
Full House Realty.
I'm his colleague.
Is it really you?
He showed me a picture of you.
Really?
Here.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Look, just now,
I really didn't
mean to push him.
Don't apologize.
He was the problem.
- Have a seat.
- Okay.
Do you know each other?
What a small world.
That's interesting.
What's going on?
What is it?
I haven't seen
Xiaolong in years.
Fortunately,
he is connected with
relatives on WeChat Moments.
My friend told me.
He posted something
in the last two days.
He said he wanted to eat
the watermelons I grew,
but he couldn't come home.
I thought that
I would bring him
the watermelons.
Mostly,
I just want to see him.
Is it that hard for two
living people to meet?
You have no idea.
It's all my fault.
We just can't meet.
Sir.
Xiaolong wants to see you too.
It's true.
Xiaolong always tells us.
He says his dad's
melons are the sweetest.
He even said he wanted to
visit you over the new year.
That's great.
Thank you so much for looking
after Xiaolong at work.
Ever since Xiaolong was little,
he said he wanted to
grow up to have a job
that required wearing a suit.
He has such a job now.
He also has such
a nice colleague.
I have to thank my ancestors.
Since you work with Xiaolong,
I'll treat you to a watermelon.
When Xiaolong gets them,
he will share them with
his colleagues anyway.
It's too big.
Even though this
watermelon is broken,
the flesh is clean.
- Here.
- Thank you.
- Sir.
- Me too?
- Yes.
- Wait, let me film this.
Thank you so much.
These are watermelons grown
in the sand in the northwest.
They are so sweet. You
won't find them here.
- I'll have one.
- Everyone gets one.
Thank you.
It's so sweet.
No wonder Xiaolong
always talks about it.
Miss, which stop are
you getting off at?
Why don't I pick one for
you to take with you?
No, don't pick one.
The ones on the floor
are already a waste.
Okay. Let's finish
it first, okay?
It's so sweet.
It's delicious.
This is good.
Here. Have another piece.
JIALIN RIVER-CROSSING
BRIDGE, 1,500 M
Dad, they are eating watermelon.
I want watermelon too.
I…
How about grapes?
Your mom got you some grapes.
Have some grapes.
No! I want watermelon.
Listen to me.
Grapes are the same
as watermelons.
They both have seeds
and skin and are sweet.
Have some grapes.
No, buy me a watermelon.
Do you want some water? Here.
Have some water.
I don't want water.
I want watermelon.
It's up to you.
Miss, there are more.
Let's share them all.
What do you think?
Isn't it sweet?
Sir.
Xiaolong said that he was sorry.
He shouldn't have run away.
He really loves you.
I am not a celebrity.
I'm just an ordinary
person like you.
I was so moved by what
you guys did last night.
It's true.
Blessings always
outnumber worries.
If you want happiness,
look for Mr. One.
As I always say,
"If you don't abandon me, I
will stay with you for life."
I was also moved
by what you said earlier.
I just feel bad
for that old man.
He was so upset and sad.
So I mentioned his son.
I didn't expect it to go on.
However,
if I could give him some
comfort in his last moment,
isn't that a good thing?
There are two left.
They even got on at
the same bus stop.
Subtitle translation
by: Renee Luk
LINSHUI SECOND PRISON
Do you know yet?
In two months,
I can go home.
How are you doing in there?
All right.
Do you have any health problems?
No, I'm great.
I was so happy that I couldn't
sleep for the past two nights.
I've only had one thought
for the past few years.
That is, I will work hard.
I'll behave properly.
I'll aim for a reduced sentence.
I'll try to get home soon
and be with you all.
This day has finally come.
They shortened my
time by six months!
Isn't that great?
That's great.
I have it all figured out.
When I get home,
I'll tidy up our home.
Keep that sandy lot for me.
I'm going to plant watermelons.
We'll lease out the
rest of the land.
Xiaolong isn't young anymore.
To be honest, he
should get married.
When I get back,
I will renovate our
old house for him.
- It...
- I'll add another floor.
I already sold the house.
You sold the house?
Do you not live in
the village anymore?
Are you in the city?
That's good too!
I'll be fine.
I can do odd jobs
around the city.
If I'm lucky,
I'll get a job that provides
food and accommodation.
In the future,
you shouldn't look for us.
You…
Xiaolong has graduated.
He is staying in
Jialin for work.
We're moving to Jialin.
All these years,
because of you,
others have looked down on him.
He has suffered a lot.
People say that his
dad is a murderer.
In our hometown,
he can't make a living.
Who would want to marry him?
In the future,
you live your life.
We'll live our own lives.
Don't ever contact us again.
When you get out,
don't…
Don't look for us.
Okay.
I got it.
As long as you two are happy,
I'll be fine.
SEVERELY PUNISH EVIL,
GUARD THE PEACE OF JIALIN
Here, have some water.
- Thank you.
- Have a seat.
Thank you for coming here to
cooperate with our investigation.
No, it's something I should do.
It's such a serious matter.
We really want to be of help.
STAY TRUE TO YOUR ORIGINAL
ASPIRATIONS, REMEMBER THE MISSION
There were no
survivors on the bus.
We hope to learn what
happened on the bus
from passengers who got
off along the route.
We checked all the
CCTVs along the route.
You got off at the last stop
before the accident, right?
Yes, the Yanjiang
East Road stop.
We never expected it.
After we got off,
the bus exploded.
I remember seeing
the security footage.
Based on your behavior,
it seemed to be a
last-minute decision.
Here's the thing.
The other day,
my boyfriend lost a
backpack on the bus.
It was on this bus line.
When we got to the
Yanjiang East Road stop,
we saw a man outside
who had the exact same backpack.
We just wanted to
get off and ask him.
But it turned out not to be it.
Before he even got on,
you had noticed his backpack?
He was wearing his
backpack in the front.
That's why it was
rather obvious.
Why didn't you wait
until he got on the bus?
I guess we were
pretty impatient.
We talked to the guy
with the backpack.
He said you two pushed
him off the bus.
And then,
you unzipped his
backpack to check it.
Is that true?
I don't get it.
Whether your boyfriend's
bag was stolen or robbed,
so many days have
already passed.
The content would be long gone.
Why did you still unzip the bag?
What were you checking?
Can't you be certain
from the exterior?
This…
This…
We didn't think that far ahead.
When did you two…
find out about the incident?
The boy had a kitten in his bag.
The cat got out.
We had just found the cat
when we saw the explosion.
Were you surprised?
I was quite surprised
at the time.
If I hadn't gotten off
earlier, I would have…
Yes.
Which stop did you get on at?
Were you alone?
How long did you
stay on the bus?
I got on the bus
in Gaoxin District
and waited for my
girlfriend to board
at the University Town stop.
We stayed for over ten stops.
It took about an hour.
While on the bus,
aside from the
backpack you mentioned,
did you notice anyone unusual?
Anyone unusual?
Actually, there was.
There were two men who
were quite unusual.
One was an older man
who sat next to us.
He was on his phone as soon as
he got on and looked sneaky.
There was a huge
case next to him.
He touched it from time to time.
It was weird.
There was also an old
man who sat in the front.
He had a burlap bag.
There seemed to be
watermelons in it.
But every time
someone passed by,
he got so nervous.
It didn't seem normal.
It was this person.
Ma Guoqiang.
Why did you find him suspicious?
- Pull up his file.
- Got it.
Look at this.
- Here.
- "If you smile, it returns the greeting."
As I always say,
blessings always
outnumber worries.
If you want happiness,
look for Mr. One.
Yes!
Even the comments say that this
old man's expression is scary.
After seeing this,
we remembered.
When he was on the bus,
he did seem nervous.
It was pretty weird.
The three of them are
saying the same thing.
It was a misunderstanding.
The other two seem to
be cooperative as well.
They told us everything
that they saw on the bus.
Aren't they a little
too cooperative?
Theoretically, they don't
know the actual situation.
They couldn't have
known about the bomb.
But they all happen
to suspect Ma Guoqiang
and the burlap bag at his feet.
But Mr. Zhang, we asked them
if there was anything
suspicious onboard.
If you were a
civilian on the bus,
would you notice these details?
Would you notice a burlap
bag at a farmer's feet?
Is that normal?
Some people
deliberately cater to us
when cooperating
with the police.
That's understandable.
Ms. Du, Mr. Zhang.
This is the information on the
passenger that the witnesses mentioned.
Ma Guoqiang. His
hometown is Ningxia.
In 2006,
he killed someone with a
three-wheeler and fled.
He spent four years on the run.
He was caught in 2010
and sentenced to 9 years.
He was released in early 2017.
He is now a farmer
in his hometown.
Ma Guoqiang arrived in
Jialin this morning on a bus.
Since his release, he has
been growing melons back home.
He lives alone.
His son and ex-wife
also live in Jialin.
His mental state is unknown.
He might have financial issues.
Is his family here?
Yes, we're filling them in now.
I think it's almost done.
Mr. Zhang.
- Check it out.
- Okay.
Do we release the
three young ones?
Release them.
- Have them keep their phones on.
- Okay.
Wait a minute.
I think Li Shiqing
can be released first.
Monitor her phone.
Find out what she's up
to after she leaves.
Keep these two for now.
After I meet with Ma
Guoqiang's family,
I want to talk to
those two again.
Something still doesn't
feel right to me.
Mr. Wang was such a nice person.
How could this happen?
Yes.
The main responsibility…
FUCHENG AMUSEMENT
PARK BUNGEE JUMP CLUB
MA XIAOLONG
When was the last
time you saw your dad?
He was visiting.
- Did he tell you?
- Mr. Zhang, it's these two.
Ma Guoqiang's ex-wife and son.
You didn't have
any contact at all?
Come on.
Mr. Zhang.
This is Liu Caicai,
Ma Guoqiang's ex-wife.
This is his son, Ma Xiaolong.
- Hello.
- My condolences.
Ma Xiaolong.
Can you come with me?
I have some things to ask you.
What is it, sir?
What is it?
Don't worry.
We just want to learn more.
It's nothing.
Mom, don't worry.
Don't worry.
Come on.
I'll be right back.
It's okay, ma'am.
We just have a few
simple questions.
Please have a seat.
Have a seat.
Let's go.
Your university is quite far.
Here's the thing, ma'am.
I want to refresh your memory.
When was the last time
you spoke to Ma Guoqiang?
I can't remember.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Mr. Lu.
Go ahead.
I want to wait here
for my boyfriend.
We'll leave together
when he comes out.
You don't know how long
you will have to wait.
Let's go.
It's okay.
There are no buses
at this hour anyway.
I'll wait to take
a taxi with him.
Get back to work.
Okay, you can wait here.
Don't roam around.
Did you visit him
while he was in prison?
Once or twice a year.
Here. Have some water.
- Okay, thank you.
- Have a seat.
Your dad came to
Jialin this morning.
We didn't know he was coming.
We've been estranged
all these years.
He did call a few times and
said he wanted to visit.
I didn't agree.
Why?
Was it because
of his hit-and-run back then?
The year it happened,
I was prepping for the Zhongkao.
He refused to turn himself in.
Then he hid for a few years.
We didn't have the
time to look for him.
When he was arrested,
I think I had just
started college.
After he was imprisoned,
we cut off all ties.
But my mom and I
have been paying
the compensatory damages.
She has always believed
that being alone in
the city isn't easy.
I refused his visits many times.
Did the victim go
to your school?
Yes.
It was my classmate.
Have you paid off the damages?
Not yet.
But I will soon.
It has been so many years.
Has the victim's family
ever threatened you and your mom
or ever expressed an intent
to take revenge on your dad?
I don't think so.
What does that family have
to do with today's accident?
What did you say?
I said…
What does that family have
to do with today's accident?
We're looking into it too.
By the way, how is your
mom's mental state?
May I ask for her cooperation?
Yes.
Please ask her to come here.
Okay.
From what we know,
your dad had financial
problems, right?
They haven't been
resolved yet, right?
Yes.
Mom.
My son.
Why did they call
you over alone?
What did they ask you?
Nothing much, Mom.
Have a seat.
The police just asked if
we have paid our debts,
if we have had any disputes,
or if anyone has grudges on us.
What?
They must know
about the blood on
your dad's hands.
Mom.
It's all in the past.
Don't talk about it.
Will they tell your boss?
- Did you tell the police?
- Mom.
We weren't in touch.
Mom.
Mom.
Dad is gone.
What are you talking about?
If a bus full of
people was killed
because someone wanted revenge
on your dad,
then we…
How many lives will be on us?
How can we pay them all back?
We are in serious trouble now.
Ma'am.
Don't get worked
up. Have some water.
I don't want it.
Give it to your mom.
Come on.
Mom.
This has nothing to do with us.
Drink some water and calm down.
The police are
still investigating.
I'm going to the restroom.
When I get back,
I'll take you to Mr. Zhang.
He might question you.
Question me about what?
It's okay, Mom.
It's okay.
Officer.
I'm going to go to the restroom,
then take my mom
to see Mr. Zhang.
No problem.
Thank you.
It's okay, ma'am. Don't worry.
Have some water.
MA XIAOLONG, FULL HOUSE REALTY
Are you one of the families too?
I'm not.
I was on that bus.
I'm cooperating with the police.
You were on the bus?
Did you see a man
carrying a big bag?
I remember.
It was a bag of watermelons.
Watermelons?
Yes.
His bag had a hole in it.
I glimpsed watermelons in it.
That was my dad.
It's all my fault.
It's my fault.
Why would you say that?
He was put away for seven years.
He was out of
touch with society.
What was I afraid of?
This is all my fault.
Well…
Your dad…
Did he come to Jialin
to see you?
It's my fault.
It's all my fault.
POLICE
- Where?
- Ma'am, please calm down.
Right here.
- Here?
- Yes.
- Right here!
- Ma'am.
Let's not get too worked up.
- Okay?
- Okay.
- Lu Di!
- Mom.
Who has your heart?
- Ma'am, calm down.
- Tell me!
- Calm down. Don't be mad.
- Who has your heart?
Why did you take my diary?
- Lu Di, sit down.
- Calm down.
- Sit down.
- Calm down.
- What happened?
- Ma'am, talk it out.
- Honey, look.
- What's wrong?
Look at what your son wrote.
I don't know who fooled him!
He said he's going with someone
to prevent some explosion!
- Mom!
- An explosion?
Mom, that diary wasn't
for you to read right now.
Am I supposed to read
it when you're dead?
It would be too late by then!
Mom, do you know
that it is illegal for you to
invade my privacy like that?
What crime did I commit?
- I had every right to do it.
- Come outside.
Bring Li Shiqing back.
Put her and Xiao Heyun
into interrogation rooms.
Don't let those two meet.
Got it.
Tell me what is going on.
Hello?
Hello, Li Shiqing? Can you
come to the station again?
Is there anything else?
- Where are you?
- I…
I'm near the police station.
I'll come to you.
Xiao Heyun.
Come with me.
Am I free to go?
Not yet.
Then where are we going?
Come with me.
Lu Di.
Look at that.
What's wrong with you?
No matter what, you shouldn't
have read his letter.
And you're making a scene here.
How is that a letter?
It's a suicide note!
Do you get it or not?
He was tricked into going
to some other world.
We might lose our child soon!
Then so be it, Mom.
Don't you care about how I feel?
I don't give a damn, Mom.
You thought you
were protecting me.
It was actually house arrest.
I'm a human being.
I have my own
interests and pursuits.
I'm not your accessory.
They chose me today.
For the first time in 23
years, I feel irreplaceable.
You don't get it and
I don't need you to.
Listen to this.
Did you hear what he said?
Who has chosen you?
Why did they choose you?
To save the world.
Tell me.
There's more! What
is this Anime City?
What about that?
Lu Di.
What are you hiding from us?
Enough!
Why don't you ever stop?
What child doesn't have secrets?
He's just renting a place.
- Renting a place?
- Dad.
Did you know he was
renting a place?
How did you know?
Lu Di, you…
Look at you.
How can you be so good at lying?
Enough!
Lie about what?
Who is actually doing the lying?
Who is actually lying?
What do you mean?
All these years,
have you respected him?
Have we ever respected him?
How have I disrespected him?
That's enough. Let's go home.
- Sir, calm down.
- How could you scold me?
- All right, ma'am.
- Go.
- You've...
- He's an adult.
Can't you show him some respect?
- Sir, calm down.
- Okay.
- Okay.
- Can we talk outside, ma'am?
Okay, enough. I'm begging you.
- Ask thoroughly!
- All right.
- Okay.
- This way, ma'am.
- Make sure you get it straight.
- You can go. Okay.
All right.
I'm sorry, sir.
It's okay.
Lu Di.
Back in the day,
I also pursued Cui Jian.
Your mom also pursued
Leslie Cheung and Sanmao.
We were just like you.
Thank you, Dad.
All right.
Cooperate with the police.
Your mom and I will
wait for you outside.
Okay.
Have a seat.
Sit down.
Sit down.
Thank you.
MAY 9TH, 2019, THURSDAY
MAY 9TH, 2019, THURSDAY
MAY 9TH, 2019, THURSDAY
MAY 9TH, 2019, THURSDAY
Lu Di gave us
some details about
the explosion.
How did you and Lu Di meet?
Didn't I tell you earlier?
About the bag on the bus today.
What could you have
learned from him?
Is that for you to ask?
What you need to do now is
answer every question honestly.
Okay.
The first time I woke up,
the blast hit as soon
as I opened my eyes.
The second time I woke up,
I thought it was a dream.
- The third time...
- Li Shiqing.
Actually,
something is wrong with my head.
I was hit by a
motorcycle the other day.
We really don't understand
what you're talking about.
But let me remind you.
This isn't a stage
for your performance.
You mentioned taking risks,
the explosion,
and rescuing passengers.
Did those two tell you those?
We don't have much time left.
Listen to me.
Put together all the
information you have.
Give it to me. I can use it.
I'm going to save
the world for you.
Save the world? Sure.
We can also take part.
We'll help you save the world.
But you have to answer
our questions first.
I can't answer you right now.
There isn't much time left.
Lu Di, you don't have
to worry about that.
We have plenty of time.
We can all take turns
keeping you company.
Once midnight hits,
everything will reset.
Hurry.
Trust me!
Xiao Heyun.
- Do you know...
- That's enough.
I'll be honest and tell
the truth. How about that?
I am…
in a time loop.
You thought the explosion today
was caused by a car crash.
But at night, you will
find a bomb on the bus.
Right?
If I wasn't in a time loop,
how would I know that?
I don't have enough time.
I have to go soon.
If you have anything to tell me,
tell me now.
You should tell us the truth.
Xiao Heyun.
When did you start
planning all this?
It will be the 16th time soon.
ROUTE 45 TO XUEYE SOUTH ROAD
NEXT STOP, YANJIANG EAST ROAD
KEEP CLEAR OF THE DOORS
DO NOT USE THIS AS SUPPORT
What happened?
Did you say something wrong
at the police station?
No.
Mr. Jiang said that Lu Di wrote
a suicide note for his mom.
He wants to join the time loop.
What did you say?
I…
It doesn't matter what I said.
Anyway, I don't want to go to the
police and talk about loops anymore.
I'm sick of it.
Me too.
I have a big clue.
That old man.
He has a criminal record.
He has a death on
his conscience.
As in, he has killed someone.
He does have a weird bag.
Should we look into him?
I'll go and check it out first.
Be careful.
He is so careful with that bag.
There must be something.
WE ARE ARRIVING AT
YANJIANG EAST ROAD!
Don't we also have Lu Di?
Yes.
YANJIANG EAST ROAD STOP
Care…
Thank you.
Are you okay?
The bus is moving.
Please hold on tight.
- Next stop, Yanjiang West Road.
- Excuse me. Let me go through.
Thank you.
He is not in the time loop.
Why don't we say the
secret code to him?
Explaining it to him now
would be such a waste of time.
Let's stick to our plan for now.
We'll call him if we need help.
That's too bad.
That's one less helper for us.
It's okay.
I've come up with a plan.
Do you know how to count?
This is clearly four stops.
How did you count?
I counted by hand.
It's five stops.
Let's see how you count by hand.
Look.
See for yourself. Isn't it…
- What are you doing?
- Sorry.
I'm sorry.
What are you doing?
- Why did you kick my melons?
- What?
No fighting!
No fighting! What are you doing?
It was him.
He kicked my melons first.
He ruined two of them.
I didn't mean to push him.
I also didn't mean to.
You didn't mean to either?
The first time, fine.
But the second time?
- Exactly.
- I was watching.
You did it on purpose.
Tell us. Why did you
kick the watermelons?
Were your legs itching to do so?
You deserve that push.
- And you. Yes, you!
- Why did you…
He kicked your melon,
so you pushed him?
You pushed so hard.
What if he got hurt?
- I'm sorry.
- Why are you apologizing to me?
You pushed him.
Say sorry to him.
I'm sorry. Are you hurt?
Why should you apologize to him?
Don't be sorry.
He started it.
I don't mean to
criticize you, young man.
But look at what you
did to his melons.
You should apologize!
Do I have to tell you?
- Yes.
- My goodness!
It's okay.
I'm sorry for the trouble.
Yes, I'm sorry.
It looks like you
still have a few…
Don't push it.
I…
Go back.
Sir, I'm so sorry.
My boyfriend was
fighting with me today.
He's not in a good mood.
Is that any reason to take
it out on his watermelons?
Look what happened
to the watermelons.
It's such a waste
of good watermelons.
That's too bad.
How about this?
I'll compensate you
for the watermelons.
My melons aren't for sale.
I carried them a long way here.
They are for my son.
Sir.
Are you Ma Xiaolong's dad?
Who are you?
I also work at
Full House Realty.
I'm his colleague.
Is it really you?
He showed me a picture of you.
Really?
Here.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Look, just now,
I really didn't
mean to push him.
Don't apologize.
He was the problem.
- Have a seat.
- Okay.
Do you know each other?
What a small world.
That's interesting.
What's going on?
What is it?
I haven't seen
Xiaolong in years.
Fortunately,
he is connected with
relatives on WeChat Moments.
My friend told me.
He posted something
in the last two days.
He said he wanted to eat
the watermelons I grew,
but he couldn't come home.
I thought that
I would bring him
the watermelons.
Mostly,
I just want to see him.
Is it that hard for two
living people to meet?
You have no idea.
It's all my fault.
We just can't meet.
Sir.
Xiaolong wants to see you too.
It's true.
Xiaolong always tells us.
He says his dad's
melons are the sweetest.
He even said he wanted to
visit you over the new year.
That's great.
Thank you so much for looking
after Xiaolong at work.
Ever since Xiaolong was little,
he said he wanted to
grow up to have a job
that required wearing a suit.
He has such a job now.
He also has such
a nice colleague.
I have to thank my ancestors.
Since you work with Xiaolong,
I'll treat you to a watermelon.
When Xiaolong gets them,
he will share them with
his colleagues anyway.
It's too big.
Even though this
watermelon is broken,
the flesh is clean.
- Here.
- Thank you.
- Sir.
- Me too?
- Yes.
- Wait, let me film this.
Thank you so much.
These are watermelons grown
in the sand in the northwest.
They are so sweet. You
won't find them here.
- I'll have one.
- Everyone gets one.
Thank you.
It's so sweet.
No wonder Xiaolong
always talks about it.
Miss, which stop are
you getting off at?
Why don't I pick one for
you to take with you?
No, don't pick one.
The ones on the floor
are already a waste.
Okay. Let's finish
it first, okay?
It's so sweet.
It's delicious.
This is good.
Here. Have another piece.
JIALIN RIVER-CROSSING
BRIDGE, 1,500 M
Dad, they are eating watermelon.
I want watermelon too.
I…
How about grapes?
Your mom got you some grapes.
Have some grapes.
No! I want watermelon.
Listen to me.
Grapes are the same
as watermelons.
They both have seeds
and skin and are sweet.
Have some grapes.
No, buy me a watermelon.
Do you want some water? Here.
Have some water.
I don't want water.
I want watermelon.
It's up to you.
Miss, there are more.
Let's share them all.
What do you think?
Isn't it sweet?
Sir.
Xiaolong said that he was sorry.
He shouldn't have run away.
He really loves you.
I am not a celebrity.
I'm just an ordinary
person like you.
I was so moved by what
you guys did last night.
It's true.
Blessings always
outnumber worries.
If you want happiness,
look for Mr. One.
As I always say,
"If you don't abandon me, I
will stay with you for life."
I was also moved
by what you said earlier.
I just feel bad
for that old man.
He was so upset and sad.
So I mentioned his son.
I didn't expect it to go on.
However,
if I could give him some
comfort in his last moment,
isn't that a good thing?
There are two left.
They even got on at
the same bus stop.
Subtitle translation
by: Renee Luk