How to pronounce "勒索"
Transcript
[Silent Honor]
[Episode 12]
Mrs. Chen was quick to react.
It would've been terrible if she had gotten into the car.
Seems she does have some experience in this after all.
What's wrong?
I'm still a bit worried.
Earlier at the teahouse,
she was planning to take the note with the address
and come straight here.
Go quickly.
Follow her by car
and escort her home— as long as it can be done safely.
Okay.
Why are we operating so early today?
We've been arresting people every night,
[Weng Lianwang, member of the Counterintelligence Section of the BIS]
and now people in Taipei have gotten smart.
They don't even leave their homes anymore.
So, we wanna try during the day.
Weng Lianwang.
I heard the Director was looking for someone from your team,
that Operation Captain,
Yu something...
Yu Xiaonan.
Right.
He wanted to talk to him.
Is it that your team leader Gu won't be able to come back
and they want him to take over?
Why don't you team up with him?
He's not a local.
He's not like you, Lianwang. You speak Mandarin.
With his clumsy way of speaking,
he can't even check IDs properly.
And he wants to be a team leader?
Get to work now, hurry up.
Get in, quickly!
Take out your ID.
Wait a moment!
Ricksh…
Officer, what's the matter?
We're from the BIS. Show me your ID.
Alright.
This is my pass.
There's something wrong with your ID.
Let's go to the bureau to verify it.
I have a family member in the Provincial Police Department.
This pass was just newly issued to me.
Let's go to the bureau to verify it.
Then everything will be clear,
don't you think?
Take her away!
Why are you grabbing my purse?
Wait, what are you doing?
Move it!
It's new!
I just got it!
Shut up!
Help!
The BIS is arresting innocent people!
I'm a professor at National Taiwan University!
I'll report you to President Fu!
I'm a professor at National Taiwan University!
I'll report you to President Fu!
Behave yourself!
Get in!
Get in!
Mrs. Chen hadn't been followed
from the time she left the teahouse.
And those agents
were originally hiding in the car.
They only started checking and searching when they saw people coming out.
They pretended to be catching Communists,
but they were actually just checking IDs.
And they specifically targeted
people who looked well-off.
So, I think
it's more like a kidnapping for ransom.
They won't take her to the BIS.
They'll definitely hold her somewhere else and demand money.
Looking at it this way,
I think...
Mrs. Chen's identity is probably still safe.
What I'm worried about now is whether the film that she has
has been destroyed or not.
Time is of the essence now.
The sooner we rescue her,
the less risk of exposure there is.
If it's really kidnapping and blackmail,
is it possible
to find a suitable person
to redeem her?
The problem is
finding the right person.
Who can step forward now?
Director Duan.
What?
Director Duan.
Once Duan Tuizhi gets involved,
the story Mrs. Chen fabricated earlier
will fall apart.
They arrested several people at that time.
Do you know anyone else?
No.
There is one person though.
He claimed to be a professor at National Taiwan University.
He kept shouting the BIS was arresting innocent people.
He threatened to report them to President Fool.
What's that President Fool?
Not Fool.
He should be referring to Fu Sinian, President of National Taiwan University.
Fu the Cannon, right?
Yes.
If he finds out
that a professor from his university has been kidnapped by the BIS,
he would dare to storm Caoshan Villa
and pound on Chiang's desk.
Perfect!
The key now is
how to contact President Fu.
I'll figure something out.
I've been with the Counterintelligence Section
for about half a year now.
The Communist spies I've seen—
if we count them on our fingers and toes,
we'd run out of digits.
Not a single one of them
has remained silent after our leader interrogated them.
I just don't buy it!
Believe me!
Some of them, without certain measures,
would not cooperate.
Like this one.
Him.
Come on.
You...
Take it off.
Off!
Xuecheng!
Jiancheng!
Where are you?
You two are cheating!
You can't lift that up!
Got you!
I'm going to tickle you!
You're cheating!
Whose turn is it now?
Let him catch us first.
Jiancheng, it's your turn.
Alright.
You try to catch us both.
Okay.
Okay.
It's not tight enough. Wait a moment.
Come on, Xuecheng, help him put it on.
No peeking!
No peeking, you hear me?
Hurry up!
Everyone, listen up!
There are problems with all your identification documents.
Your identities cannot be confirmed.
If we follow legal procedures,
you'd be locked here for at least 10 days to 2 weeks.
So, I've come up with a solution for you.
Right now,
you can take your new ID and go home.
It doesn't cost much— just 200 New Taiwan Dollars.
Those who don't have enough cash
can call your family to bring it over.
You, come out.
I'm talking to you.
Not you, you.
I understand.
Mr. Liu.
I have something to attend to. I'll be off.
Okay.
What are you eating?
See you later.
Move!
Have you decided?
Do you want to pay the supplementary fee?
If you pay in US dollars or gold,
I'll give you a 10% discount.
Actually, my son-in-law is your colleague,
Wang Changcheng from the Police Department.
Why don't you make a call to confirm?
From our sister department?
Yes, that's right.
Why didn't you say so earlier?
I would have processed yours first.
Connect me to the Telecommunications Office, Provincial Police Department.
Okay.
Hello, is Wang Changcheng there?
I'd like to speak with Wang Changcheng.
I'm his mother-in-law.
What? He's not there?
Where did he go?
Can you give me a phone number?
Okay, thank you.
If you can't get through, don't bother.
Those who work in telecommunications
would put on headphones and work all night.
Arrange a private room for her.
Let her get some rest. Call again tomorrow.
Officer.
Please let me make a call home.
Thank you.
If you can't get through, forget it.
Take her upstairs.
Let me try one more time.
Let me check again.
I'm hungry.
I've been detained for too long.
I don't even know how long
you're going to keep me here.
My son-in-law is your colleague.
Just give me a little help, Officer.
Thank you.
I'll just take a little more.
Thank you. Thanks.
Go.
Thank you, Officer.
Thank you.
If something unexpected happens,
pull the film out from here and it will be exposed.
So you finally decided to come home!
I was working overtime.
Mom still hasn't come home!
I heard from the neighbors that
the BIS has been arresting people everywhere these days.
I'm worried something happened to her,
but I didn't dare leave the child home alone to go look for her,
so I was waiting for you to come home before searching.
Who'd thought you'd be working overtime again today!
You should have called me.
The phone at home is broken!
Broken?
I'm worried sick!
Don't worry.
Mom didn't say where she was going?
She just said she was going shopping
but didn't mention where.
The phone line might be down.
You don't think Mom ran into the BIS agents, do you?
All the big shots are in Chongqing lately.
I haven't heard of any operations.
Why don't you ask your old colleagues
at the BIS about it?
Can't do that.
Why not?
First, there aren't any operations going on.
As long as Mom isn't arrested,
she's not in any danger.
She probably just visited an old friend
and lost track of time.
She might have tried to call home,
but the phone line was down.
You know, what if
nothing actully happened?
If I start asking around,
people might get suspicious
and think we have connections with Communist spies.
That wouldn't be good.
At a time like this,
you're still worried about what others might think?
Mom cares about me.
She came all the way from Hong Kong
to take care of me and the child.
Afraid of being a burden,
she constantly contributes to our household expenses
and helps you make money in business.
Now, she might be in danger,
and you won't even ask your colleagues?
It's just one simple question.
Would it kill you?
Keep your voice down.
Mom pays for all our groceries.
You haven't missed a single meal!
Enough! Lower your voice!
The neighbors are all my colleagues.
These Japanese-built wooden houses have terrible soundproofing!
You can hear even a fart!
Let me tell you,
if Mom really is
arrested as a Communist spy,
our whole family is finished!
You don't care about our child?
Or your husband?
Why did you force me to say it?
It can't be that serious, can it?
As long as Mom isn't a Communist spy,
it won't be.
Stop overthinking.
I'll ask around tomorrow.
Remember to get someone to fix the phone.
If it hadn't broken,
we wouldn't have had this problem today.
Alright.
Go heat some water for me.
I've been running around all day. I need to soak my feet.
[National Taiwan University]
What?
[Fu Sinian, President of National Taiwan University]
Professor Yin has been arrested by BIS agents?
May I ask who's calling?
Okay.
Okay.
Thank you very much.
That Chen Cheng, breaking his promise!
Who would dare teach at National Taiwan University after this?
Why would the BIS arrest Professor Yin?
The school just cooperated with Officer Chen
in arresting over 500 students as Communist spies.
They promised not to touch the teachers.
Is this information reliable?
Whether it's reliable or not,
just ask and we'll know.
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Release Professor Yin!
Release Professor Yin!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Release Professor Yin!
Release Professor Yin!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Release Professor Yin!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Release Professor Yin!
Release Professor Yin!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Release Professor Yin!
Release Professor Yin!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Students!
Students!
Professor Yin, are you alright?
Students!
Thank you for your help.
This time, I've truly seen
what it means when evil forces rule
and their lackeys run rampant.
Check, please.
The Nationalist Government is doomed. Absolutely doomed!
Adjutant Nie.
Give me back my rights! Give me freedom!
What are you doing here?
I happened to have some time today,
so I came to buy the taro cake
Lu Zhenhua has been craving for so long.
I didn't expect to run into you here.
Why are you here?
And in civilian clothes, too.
Had some business nearby
and got hungry, so I was grabbing a bite.
Well, it's almost time.
Time to work.
Shall we go back together?
Give me back my rights!
Okay.
Let's go.
Give me freedom! Give me back my rights!
Give me freedom!
Rickshaw!
Where to, ma'am?
To the No. 3 bus stop.
All right. Hold on tight.
See you later, Adjutant Nie.
Okay.
Deputy Chief Wu.
It's safe. I saw her come out myself.
No one was following her.
This is the phone number for Mrs. Chen's daughter's place.
She should have destroyed the film.
Tell her to come get the backup as soon as possible.
This is urgent intelligence from the East Sea Team.
Please deliver it as soon as possible.
[Cai Xiaoqian, alias Zheng, Secretary of CPC Taiwan Work Committee]
So quick?
We just met a few days ago.
The East Sea Team is impressive.
I'm only responsible for a small part of it,
just running errands.
Mrs. Chen.
You don't look well.
Is something wrong?
There was a small incident just now,
but it's fine.
It's over now.
I'll have to trouble you with the rest.
We'll do our best to help you deliver the intelligence.
That's our mission.
We'll be accountable to our superiors.
Mrs. Chen.
Even if it's not a mission,
just let me know if you need anything.
You're too kind.
The line is fixed?
This is Hongxiang Silk Shop.
Is this Mrs. Chen's residence?
She's not home.
What can I help you with?
The fabric Madam ordered from our shop has arrived.
Please let her know.
I'll tell her when she returns.
I'm back.
Mom, you're back.
What happened?
Where have you been all night?
I was so worried!
-Sit down. -Sorry for worrying you.
Mom, what happened?
You didn't come home all night yesterday.
I was so worried!
I went out shopping,
and while I was shopping,
I ran into people from the BIS.
They mistook me for a spy
and arrested me.
After all that trouble,
it turned out they just wanted some money,
you know?
Then, I told them
that my son-in-law
is Wang Changcheng from the Provincial Police Department.
They knew you
and said I needed to call and verify.
Changcheng.
Were you not at work yesterday?
I was on field duty last night,
not at the office.
Alas!
Then, why was no one answering the phone at home?
The home phone was broken yesterday.
It was only fixed this morning.
What a coincidence.
Mom, they didn't hurt you,
did they?
It was just a matter of
solving the problem with money.
Changcheng has quite a reputation.
When I mentioned his name,
they all knew who he was
and even gave me food.
What's important is you're back safely.
If anything had happened to you,
how would I explain to my siblings?
At least those brats had some conscience,
otherwise I wouldn't let them off so easily!
By the way, Mom,
where exactly were you detained?
I asked several colleagues at the BIS,
but none of them knew.
About that detention place,
I'm not sure where it was, either.
The moment I woke up today,
they released me.
How can they just arrest people at will?
Extorting money from ordinary people all day—
what kind of behavior is that?
Ju, I'm so sorry
for causing you so much trouble
and making you worried
and concerned.
I apologize to you.
Please don't say that, Mom.
It's getting late.
I need to go to work. You two can go on chatting.
Alright.
By the way, Mom,
did you order any fabric from
Hongxiang Silk Shop before?
No, I didn't.
That's strange.
Someone called today saying
your fabric order has arrived.
Oh! Yes, yes!
I did order it.
I... It is quite hot in Hong Kong,
but it's cold in Taipei.
So I wanted to get some more clothes made.
I was so tired
that I forgot it.
Yes, I did order it.
It's fine, Mom. Don't forget to pick it up.
I'm leaving now.
Alright.
Mom, what would you like to eat?
I'll make it for you now.
No need, Ju.
All I want now is to get some sleep.
I'm so tired!
Ju.
I want to ask you something.
Since I've been staying at your home,
I've caused you so much trouble.
Has Changcheng been displeased about it?
Not at all, Mom.
You're overthinking.
You've come to help us,
contributing to our household expenses
and helping us taking care of the baby.
You've saved us a lot of worry.
We couldn't be happier!
Then, I can rest easy.
I'll go get some rest.
[Hongxiang Silk Shop]
Madam.
What would you like to buy?
I'd like to look at some fabric.
Fabric, right?
Our shop
just received a new batch of fine fabrics.
I guarantee you'll like them.
Good.
This way, please.
Look. This is
the fabric that arrived from the West a few days ago.
It was just made into a cheongsam.
See how bright the color is.
The material is excellent too.
Yes, and this one too.
You can feel it.
This fabric.
Feels nice, doesn't it?
Where is this from?
This one is from Southeast Asia.
You can take a look at it too.
Hello.
Sir.
You called to inform me
that Mrs. Chen's fabric order has arrived.
I'm here to pick it up.
Madam, please continue browsing here.
Sir, I'll go look for your order.
Thank you.
Mom.
Changcheng!
You...
What are you doing here?
The situation in Taiwan is unstable now.
You're new here.
I was worried you might run into trouble,
so I came over.
I just came to look at some fabric.
Just in case.
Alright.
Haven't found it yet?
Just a moment, sir.
Look at you, coming to take care of me while you're working.
I'm really causing you trouble.
It's no trouble, Mom.
I'll keep you company for a while.
We're family.
Found it!
It's this one.
Yes, this fabric was delivered from the mainland a few days ago.
It's so smooth.
And the color is elegant.
It's just that it's a bit expensive.
You really have good taste.
Here.
Mom, let me call a rickshaw for you.
I'm running out of time.
Changcheng, no need.
I want to look around a bit more.
You should hurry to work.
Don't be late!
Alright, then.
I'm off to work.
Okay.
Madam, let's continue looking over here.
Alright.
There are two more kinds of fabric here
that I haven't shown you yet.
They've also arrived recently.
Should be this…
Thank you.
It was due to my poor arrangement.
I'm sorry you had to suffer.
Not at all.
Thank you for rescuing me.
And I must thank Adjutant Nie
for covering up the matter at Hongxiang Silk Shop.
It was what we ought to do.
Since he used the clerk's phone call as an excuse,
we couldn't leave any loose ends.
The film I gave you last time was destroyed, right?
I brought you a backup.
No need.
I've sent it out.
You've sent it out?
Yes.
In such a dangerous situation,
why didn't you destroy the film right away?
I instructed you to do so.
It's not easy to gather intelligence.
If it could be preserved,
shouldn't we try our best to keep it?
Before you came to Taiwan,
didn't Wan tell you?
Safety comes first in clandestine work.
You will be safe only after the evidence is destroyed.
Only then will the comrades of the intelligence line be safe.
But we should handle things according to the circumstances.
I was told about
the time sensitivity of this intelligence.
If I didn't send it out,
when would it ever be delivered?
Besides, I didn't know there was a backup!
It's such important material.
Why did you act on your own
and disobey orders?
Even if you managed to save the film,
how could you go to the rendezvous
right after leaving the BIS?
Are you sure you weren't followed?
I checked repeatedly.
There were absolutely no security risks.
As a courier,
my primary duty is to deliver intelligence.
Isn't that the right thing to do?
I just said safety is the top priority.
Delivering intelligence comes second.
Don't you understand?
Comrade Zhu Feng,
have you considered this?
Once the film falls into the hands of the BIS,
your life will be in danger.
The Taiwan Work Committee will have to withdraw,
and your family will be implicated.
The East Sea Team will be completely exposed.
Most importantly,
our superior will lose
the most crucial intelligence source from the Ministry of Defense.
From now on,
we'll suspend all communication.
I need to think about our next steps
before contacting you again.
Comrade Wu Shi,
where will we meet next time?
Go back and get some rest first.
Be sure to stay safe.
Comrade Wu Shi.
I didn't come to Taiwan
to take a vacation.
Originally,
someone else was supposed to carry out this mission.
But due to an unexpected incident,
I came instead.
I know I made a mistake.
But this is my first time as a courier.
Shouldn't you give me another chance?
My previous courier was Taiwanese.
He had been in the revolution for over a decade.
He was reliable and competent
and never made a mistake,
yet I still had to watch him
die right in front of me.
In our line of work,
there often isn't a second chance.
You think I'm worried about the safety of the intelligence.
Wrong!
I just don't want my courier
to be sacrificed again.
I understand.
I know I made a mistake.
Wait for my notice.
Before that,
don't take any action.
Comrade Zhu Feng,
have you considered this?
Once the film falls into the hands of the BIS,
your life will be in danger.
The Taiwan Work Committee will have to withdraw,
and your family will be implicated.
Mom, you're back.
Did you make this?
It's the Ningbo rice cake you love,
along with many other Ningbo dishes.
Thank you for coming to Taiwan to help us.
I should thank you.
What are you thanking us for?
You're the one helping Changcheng make money in business.
We're the ones benefiting.
Changcheng, serve the yellow croaker.
Right away.
No need.
I'm a bit tired now.
I'd like to rest for a while.
You go ahead and eat.
What's wrong with Mom?
Mom says she's a bit tired
and wants to rest.
Yiliang still hasn't shown up.
Could something have happened?
[Chen Zemin, Deputy Secretary of CPC Keelung Work Committee]
Rebuilding the communication line in one week
is indeed a daunting task.
If he doesn't arrive before dark,
I'll go to Keelung myself.
I guess that's our only option.
Be careful on your way.
Don't worry, Zheng. I have experience.
If anything happens,
contact the local liaison directly.
Yiliang.
Why are you so late?
Did anything happen on your way here?
What's wrong?
I was stopped at a checkpoint.
It's fine. I can handle it.
The new communication station is ready to use.
The intelligence.
Hurry.
Good that you're safe.
The film is inside.
Here.
Alright, I'll leave, then.
Wait, Yiliang.
You haven't eaten anything, have you?
Haven't seen you for a week.
You look exhausted.
Wait a moment.
Take this.
Thanks.
Zheng.
Did you know Zhang Hao's real name
was Lin Yiwei?
Yiliang is his younger brother.
On December 10, 1949,
Chiang Kai-shek hastily evacuated from Chengdu.
He flew directly to Taiwan on his private plane, the "Zhongmei."
Now broadcasting the news.
On the afternoon of November 30, 1949,
the PLA, advancing toward Chongqing
after occupying Jiangjin,
Shunjiangchang, Yudong Town,
Nanwenquan and Mudong Town on the south bank of the Yangtze River,
crossed the Yangtze River from these places
and liberated Chongqing in the afternoon.
Keep listening.
On the eve of Chongqing's liberation,
the remnants of the Kuomintang scrambled to escape
in disarray.
On the morning of the 30th, Chiang Kai-shek
fled in panic to Chengdu.
Yan Xishan and Zhang Qun had already
fled to Chengdu on the 28th.
The collapse of the Southwest defense line
-completely crushed Chiang Kai-shek's -Sir.
-dream of a decisive battle in Sichuan. -On the meeting just now,
what did they say about Chongqing's liberation ?
Go tune in to the Central News Agency.
To preserve its strength and fight elsewhere,
the Nationalist Army
voluntarily withdrew from Chongqing.
President Chiang, reluctant to leave the wartime capital,
held out until the very last moment.
Only on December 1st
did he go to Chengdu to continue commanding.
Taichung area: cloudy with scattered showers,
15 to 28 degrees.
Having lost Chongqing as a barrier,
Chiang Kai-shek actually wants to fight
a decisive battle with the PLA in the western Sichuan plain.
The troops of the Southwest Office,
from Hu Zongnan down to Sun Yuanliang,
are all clustered together.
Which one of them has the determination to fight to the death?
How can they fight a decisive battle with the PLA?
The liberation of Chengdu is just a matter of time.
Sir, you previously worked as an interpreter for the White Group
and suffered so much hardship.
Now it all seems worthwhile.
Let me use tea instead of wine
to toast you
in celebration.
Why use tea instead of wine?
Get some wine. Let's have a drink.
In the office?
This is the office.
That's not appropriate, is it?
I want to drink.
You should have one.
I'll drink with you tonight when we get back.
I want to drink.
We're in the office. If someone sees…
I want to drink.
Can't I drown my sorrows?
Drowning your sorrows?
Fine.
I'll go take a shower first.
Adjutant Nie.
What a coincidence.
What are you so happy about?
Happy? Not at all.
Then why did you drink?
It's only 8:30.
You're usually still working at this hour.
Is there some wonderful news
you're celebrating?
Who says drinking is only for celebrations?
Can't I drink to drown my sorrows?
You're so concerned about the party and country.
I'm deeply impressed!
[Silent Honor]
[Episode 12]
Mrs. Chen was quick to react.
It would've been terrible if she had gotten into the car.
Seems she does have some experience in this after all.
What's wrong?
I'm still a bit worried.
Earlier at the teahouse,
she was planning to take the note with the address
and come straight here.
Go quickly.
Follow her by car
and escort her home— as long as it can be done safely.
Okay.
Why are we operating so early today?
We've been arresting people every night,
[Weng Lianwang, member of the Counterintelligence Section of the BIS]
and now people in Taipei have gotten smart.
They don't even leave their homes anymore.
So, we wanna try during the day.
Weng Lianwang.
I heard the Director was looking for someone from your team,
that Operation Captain,
Yu something...
Yu Xiaonan.
Right.
He wanted to talk to him.
Is it that your team leader Gu won't be able to come back
and they want him to take over?
Why don't you team up with him?
He's not a local.
He's not like you, Lianwang. You speak Mandarin.
With his clumsy way of speaking,
he can't even check IDs properly.
And he wants to be a team leader?
Get to work now, hurry up.
Get in, quickly!
Take out your ID.
Wait a moment!
Ricksh…
Officer, what's the matter?
We're from the BIS. Show me your ID.
Alright.
This is my pass.
There's something wrong with your ID.
Let's go to the bureau to verify it.
I have a family member in the Provincial Police Department.
This pass was just newly issued to me.
Let's go to the bureau to verify it.
Then everything will be clear,
don't you think?
Take her away!
Why are you grabbing my purse?
Wait, what are you doing?
Move it!
It's new!
I just got it!
Shut up!
Help!
The BIS is arresting innocent people!
I'm a professor at National Taiwan University!
I'll report you to President Fu!
I'm a professor at National Taiwan University!
I'll report you to President Fu!
Behave yourself!
Get in!
Get in!
Mrs. Chen hadn't been followed
from the time she left the teahouse.
And those agents
were originally hiding in the car.
They only started checking and searching when they saw people coming out.
They pretended to be catching Communists,
but they were actually just checking IDs.
And they specifically targeted
people who looked well-off.
So, I think
it's more like a kidnapping for ransom.
They won't take her to the BIS.
They'll definitely hold her somewhere else and demand money.
Looking at it this way,
I think...
Mrs. Chen's identity is probably still safe.
What I'm worried about now is whether the film that she has
has been destroyed or not.
Time is of the essence now.
The sooner we rescue her,
the less risk of exposure there is.
If it's really kidnapping and blackmail,
is it possible
to find a suitable person
to redeem her?
The problem is
finding the right person.
Who can step forward now?
Director Duan.
What?
Director Duan.
Once Duan Tuizhi gets involved,
the story Mrs. Chen fabricated earlier
will fall apart.
They arrested several people at that time.
Do you know anyone else?
No.
There is one person though.
He claimed to be a professor at National Taiwan University.
He kept shouting the BIS was arresting innocent people.
He threatened to report them to President Fool.
What's that President Fool?
Not Fool.
He should be referring to Fu Sinian, President of National Taiwan University.
Fu the Cannon, right?
Yes.
If he finds out
that a professor from his university has been kidnapped by the BIS,
he would dare to storm Caoshan Villa
and pound on Chiang's desk.
Perfect!
The key now is
how to contact President Fu.
I'll figure something out.
I've been with the Counterintelligence Section
for about half a year now.
The Communist spies I've seen—
if we count them on our fingers and toes,
we'd run out of digits.
Not a single one of them
has remained silent after our leader interrogated them.
I just don't buy it!
Believe me!
Some of them, without certain measures,
would not cooperate.
Like this one.
Him.
Come on.
You...
Take it off.
Off!
Xuecheng!
Jiancheng!
Where are you?
You two are cheating!
You can't lift that up!
Got you!
I'm going to tickle you!
You're cheating!
Whose turn is it now?
Let him catch us first.
Jiancheng, it's your turn.
Alright.
You try to catch us both.
Okay.
Okay.
It's not tight enough. Wait a moment.
Come on, Xuecheng, help him put it on.
No peeking!
No peeking, you hear me?
Hurry up!
Everyone, listen up!
There are problems with all your identification documents.
Your identities cannot be confirmed.
If we follow legal procedures,
you'd be locked here for at least 10 days to 2 weeks.
So, I've come up with a solution for you.
Right now,
you can take your new ID and go home.
It doesn't cost much— just 200 New Taiwan Dollars.
Those who don't have enough cash
can call your family to bring it over.
You, come out.
I'm talking to you.
Not you, you.
I understand.
Mr. Liu.
I have something to attend to. I'll be off.
Okay.
What are you eating?
See you later.
Move!
Have you decided?
Do you want to pay the supplementary fee?
If you pay in US dollars or gold,
I'll give you a 10% discount.
Actually, my son-in-law is your colleague,
Wang Changcheng from the Police Department.
Why don't you make a call to confirm?
From our sister department?
Yes, that's right.
Why didn't you say so earlier?
I would have processed yours first.
Connect me to the Telecommunications Office, Provincial Police Department.
Okay.
Hello, is Wang Changcheng there?
I'd like to speak with Wang Changcheng.
I'm his mother-in-law.
What? He's not there?
Where did he go?
Can you give me a phone number?
Okay, thank you.
If you can't get through, don't bother.
Those who work in telecommunications
would put on headphones and work all night.
Arrange a private room for her.
Let her get some rest. Call again tomorrow.
Officer.
Please let me make a call home.
Thank you.
If you can't get through, forget it.
Take her upstairs.
Let me try one more time.
Let me check again.
I'm hungry.
I've been detained for too long.
I don't even know how long
you're going to keep me here.
My son-in-law is your colleague.
Just give me a little help, Officer.
Thank you.
I'll just take a little more.
Thank you. Thanks.
Go.
Thank you, Officer.
Thank you.
If something unexpected happens,
pull the film out from here and it will be exposed.
So you finally decided to come home!
I was working overtime.
Mom still hasn't come home!
I heard from the neighbors that
the BIS has been arresting people everywhere these days.
I'm worried something happened to her,
but I didn't dare leave the child home alone to go look for her,
so I was waiting for you to come home before searching.
Who'd thought you'd be working overtime again today!
You should have called me.
The phone at home is broken!
Broken?
I'm worried sick!
Don't worry.
Mom didn't say where she was going?
She just said she was going shopping
but didn't mention where.
The phone line might be down.
You don't think Mom ran into the BIS agents, do you?
All the big shots are in Chongqing lately.
I haven't heard of any operations.
Why don't you ask your old colleagues
at the BIS about it?
Can't do that.
Why not?
First, there aren't any operations going on.
As long as Mom isn't arrested,
she's not in any danger.
She probably just visited an old friend
and lost track of time.
She might have tried to call home,
but the phone line was down.
You know, what if
nothing actully happened?
If I start asking around,
people might get suspicious
and think we have connections with Communist spies.
That wouldn't be good.
At a time like this,
you're still worried about what others might think?
Mom cares about me.
She came all the way from Hong Kong
to take care of me and the child.
Afraid of being a burden,
she constantly contributes to our household expenses
and helps you make money in business.
Now, she might be in danger,
and you won't even ask your colleagues?
It's just one simple question.
Would it kill you?
Keep your voice down.
Mom pays for all our groceries.
You haven't missed a single meal!
Enough! Lower your voice!
The neighbors are all my colleagues.
These Japanese-built wooden houses have terrible soundproofing!
You can hear even a fart!
Let me tell you,
if Mom really is
arrested as a Communist spy,
our whole family is finished!
You don't care about our child?
Or your husband?
Why did you force me to say it?
It can't be that serious, can it?
As long as Mom isn't a Communist spy,
it won't be.
Stop overthinking.
I'll ask around tomorrow.
Remember to get someone to fix the phone.
If it hadn't broken,
we wouldn't have had this problem today.
Alright.
Go heat some water for me.
I've been running around all day. I need to soak my feet.
[National Taiwan University]
What?
[Fu Sinian, President of National Taiwan University]
Professor Yin has been arrested by BIS agents?
May I ask who's calling?
Okay.
Okay.
Thank you very much.
That Chen Cheng, breaking his promise!
Who would dare teach at National Taiwan University after this?
Why would the BIS arrest Professor Yin?
The school just cooperated with Officer Chen
in arresting over 500 students as Communist spies.
They promised not to touch the teachers.
Is this information reliable?
Whether it's reliable or not,
just ask and we'll know.
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Release Professor Yin!
Release Professor Yin!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Release Professor Yin!
Release Professor Yin!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Release Professor Yin!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Release Professor Yin!
Release Professor Yin!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Release Professor Yin!
Release Professor Yin!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!
Students!
Students!
Professor Yin, are you alright?
Students!
Thank you for your help.
This time, I've truly seen
what it means when evil forces rule
and their lackeys run rampant.
Check, please.
The Nationalist Government is doomed. Absolutely doomed!
Adjutant Nie.
Give me back my rights! Give me freedom!
What are you doing here?
I happened to have some time today,
so I came to buy the taro cake
Lu Zhenhua has been craving for so long.
I didn't expect to run into you here.
Why are you here?
And in civilian clothes, too.
Had some business nearby
and got hungry, so I was grabbing a bite.
Well, it's almost time.
Time to work.
Shall we go back together?
Give me back my rights!
Okay.
Let's go.
Give me freedom! Give me back my rights!
Give me freedom!
Rickshaw!
Where to, ma'am?
To the No. 3 bus stop.
All right. Hold on tight.
See you later, Adjutant Nie.
Okay.
Deputy Chief Wu.
It's safe. I saw her come out myself.
No one was following her.
This is the phone number for Mrs. Chen's daughter's place.
She should have destroyed the film.
Tell her to come get the backup as soon as possible.
This is urgent intelligence from the East Sea Team.
Please deliver it as soon as possible.
[Cai Xiaoqian, alias Zheng, Secretary of CPC Taiwan Work Committee]
So quick?
We just met a few days ago.
The East Sea Team is impressive.
I'm only responsible for a small part of it,
just running errands.
Mrs. Chen.
You don't look well.
Is something wrong?
There was a small incident just now,
but it's fine.
It's over now.
I'll have to trouble you with the rest.
We'll do our best to help you deliver the intelligence.
That's our mission.
We'll be accountable to our superiors.
Mrs. Chen.
Even if it's not a mission,
just let me know if you need anything.
You're too kind.
The line is fixed?
This is Hongxiang Silk Shop.
Is this Mrs. Chen's residence?
She's not home.
What can I help you with?
The fabric Madam ordered from our shop has arrived.
Please let her know.
I'll tell her when she returns.
I'm back.
Mom, you're back.
What happened?
Where have you been all night?
I was so worried!
-Sit down. -Sorry for worrying you.
Mom, what happened?
You didn't come home all night yesterday.
I was so worried!
I went out shopping,
and while I was shopping,
I ran into people from the BIS.
They mistook me for a spy
and arrested me.
After all that trouble,
it turned out they just wanted some money,
you know?
Then, I told them
that my son-in-law
is Wang Changcheng from the Provincial Police Department.
They knew you
and said I needed to call and verify.
Changcheng.
Were you not at work yesterday?
I was on field duty last night,
not at the office.
Alas!
Then, why was no one answering the phone at home?
The home phone was broken yesterday.
It was only fixed this morning.
What a coincidence.
Mom, they didn't hurt you,
did they?
It was just a matter of
solving the problem with money.
Changcheng has quite a reputation.
When I mentioned his name,
they all knew who he was
and even gave me food.
What's important is you're back safely.
If anything had happened to you,
how would I explain to my siblings?
At least those brats had some conscience,
otherwise I wouldn't let them off so easily!
By the way, Mom,
where exactly were you detained?
I asked several colleagues at the BIS,
but none of them knew.
About that detention place,
I'm not sure where it was, either.
The moment I woke up today,
they released me.
How can they just arrest people at will?
Extorting money from ordinary people all day—
what kind of behavior is that?
Ju, I'm so sorry
for causing you so much trouble
and making you worried
and concerned.
I apologize to you.
Please don't say that, Mom.
It's getting late.
I need to go to work. You two can go on chatting.
Alright.
By the way, Mom,
did you order any fabric from
Hongxiang Silk Shop before?
No, I didn't.
That's strange.
Someone called today saying
your fabric order has arrived.
Oh! Yes, yes!
I did order it.
I... It is quite hot in Hong Kong,
but it's cold in Taipei.
So I wanted to get some more clothes made.
I was so tired
that I forgot it.
Yes, I did order it.
It's fine, Mom. Don't forget to pick it up.
I'm leaving now.
Alright.
Mom, what would you like to eat?
I'll make it for you now.
No need, Ju.
All I want now is to get some sleep.
I'm so tired!
Ju.
I want to ask you something.
Since I've been staying at your home,
I've caused you so much trouble.
Has Changcheng been displeased about it?
Not at all, Mom.
You're overthinking.
You've come to help us,
contributing to our household expenses
and helping us taking care of the baby.
You've saved us a lot of worry.
We couldn't be happier!
Then, I can rest easy.
I'll go get some rest.
[Hongxiang Silk Shop]
Madam.
What would you like to buy?
I'd like to look at some fabric.
Fabric, right?
Our shop
just received a new batch of fine fabrics.
I guarantee you'll like them.
Good.
This way, please.
Look. This is
the fabric that arrived from the West a few days ago.
It was just made into a cheongsam.
See how bright the color is.
The material is excellent too.
Yes, and this one too.
You can feel it.
This fabric.
Feels nice, doesn't it?
Where is this from?
This one is from Southeast Asia.
You can take a look at it too.
Hello.
Sir.
You called to inform me
that Mrs. Chen's fabric order has arrived.
I'm here to pick it up.
Madam, please continue browsing here.
Sir, I'll go look for your order.
Thank you.
Mom.
Changcheng!
You...
What are you doing here?
The situation in Taiwan is unstable now.
You're new here.
I was worried you might run into trouble,
so I came over.
I just came to look at some fabric.
Just in case.
Alright.
Haven't found it yet?
Just a moment, sir.
Look at you, coming to take care of me while you're working.
I'm really causing you trouble.
It's no trouble, Mom.
I'll keep you company for a while.
We're family.
Found it!
It's this one.
Yes, this fabric was delivered from the mainland a few days ago.
It's so smooth.
And the color is elegant.
It's just that it's a bit expensive.
You really have good taste.
Here.
Mom, let me call a rickshaw for you.
I'm running out of time.
Changcheng, no need.
I want to look around a bit more.
You should hurry to work.
Don't be late!
Alright, then.
I'm off to work.
Okay.
Madam, let's continue looking over here.
Alright.
There are two more kinds of fabric here
that I haven't shown you yet.
They've also arrived recently.
Should be this…
Thank you.
It was due to my poor arrangement.
I'm sorry you had to suffer.
Not at all.
Thank you for rescuing me.
And I must thank Adjutant Nie
for covering up the matter at Hongxiang Silk Shop.
It was what we ought to do.
Since he used the clerk's phone call as an excuse,
we couldn't leave any loose ends.
The film I gave you last time was destroyed, right?
I brought you a backup.
No need.
I've sent it out.
You've sent it out?
Yes.
In such a dangerous situation,
why didn't you destroy the film right away?
I instructed you to do so.
It's not easy to gather intelligence.
If it could be preserved,
shouldn't we try our best to keep it?
Before you came to Taiwan,
didn't Wan tell you?
Safety comes first in clandestine work.
You will be safe only after the evidence is destroyed.
Only then will the comrades of the intelligence line be safe.
But we should handle things according to the circumstances.
I was told about
the time sensitivity of this intelligence.
If I didn't send it out,
when would it ever be delivered?
Besides, I didn't know there was a backup!
It's such important material.
Why did you act on your own
and disobey orders?
Even if you managed to save the film,
how could you go to the rendezvous
right after leaving the BIS?
Are you sure you weren't followed?
I checked repeatedly.
There were absolutely no security risks.
As a courier,
my primary duty is to deliver intelligence.
Isn't that the right thing to do?
I just said safety is the top priority.
Delivering intelligence comes second.
Don't you understand?
Comrade Zhu Feng,
have you considered this?
Once the film falls into the hands of the BIS,
your life will be in danger.
The Taiwan Work Committee will have to withdraw,
and your family will be implicated.
The East Sea Team will be completely exposed.
Most importantly,
our superior will lose
the most crucial intelligence source from the Ministry of Defense.
From now on,
we'll suspend all communication.
I need to think about our next steps
before contacting you again.
Comrade Wu Shi,
where will we meet next time?
Go back and get some rest first.
Be sure to stay safe.
Comrade Wu Shi.
I didn't come to Taiwan
to take a vacation.
Originally,
someone else was supposed to carry out this mission.
But due to an unexpected incident,
I came instead.
I know I made a mistake.
But this is my first time as a courier.
Shouldn't you give me another chance?
My previous courier was Taiwanese.
He had been in the revolution for over a decade.
He was reliable and competent
and never made a mistake,
yet I still had to watch him
die right in front of me.
In our line of work,
there often isn't a second chance.
You think I'm worried about the safety of the intelligence.
Wrong!
I just don't want my courier
to be sacrificed again.
I understand.
I know I made a mistake.
Wait for my notice.
Before that,
don't take any action.
Comrade Zhu Feng,
have you considered this?
Once the film falls into the hands of the BIS,
your life will be in danger.
The Taiwan Work Committee will have to withdraw,
and your family will be implicated.
Mom, you're back.
Did you make this?
It's the Ningbo rice cake you love,
along with many other Ningbo dishes.
Thank you for coming to Taiwan to help us.
I should thank you.
What are you thanking us for?
You're the one helping Changcheng make money in business.
We're the ones benefiting.
Changcheng, serve the yellow croaker.
Right away.
No need.
I'm a bit tired now.
I'd like to rest for a while.
You go ahead and eat.
What's wrong with Mom?
Mom says she's a bit tired
and wants to rest.
Yiliang still hasn't shown up.
Could something have happened?
[Chen Zemin, Deputy Secretary of CPC Keelung Work Committee]
Rebuilding the communication line in one week
is indeed a daunting task.
If he doesn't arrive before dark,
I'll go to Keelung myself.
I guess that's our only option.
Be careful on your way.
Don't worry, Zheng. I have experience.
If anything happens,
contact the local liaison directly.
Yiliang.
Why are you so late?
Did anything happen on your way here?
What's wrong?
I was stopped at a checkpoint.
It's fine. I can handle it.
The new communication station is ready to use.
The intelligence.
Hurry.
Good that you're safe.
The film is inside.
Here.
Alright, I'll leave, then.
Wait, Yiliang.
You haven't eaten anything, have you?
Haven't seen you for a week.
You look exhausted.
Wait a moment.
Take this.
Thanks.
Zheng.
Did you know Zhang Hao's real name
was Lin Yiwei?
Yiliang is his younger brother.
On December 10, 1949,
Chiang Kai-shek hastily evacuated from Chengdu.
He flew directly to Taiwan on his private plane, the "Zhongmei."
Now broadcasting the news.
On the afternoon of November 30, 1949,
the PLA, advancing toward Chongqing
after occupying Jiangjin,
Shunjiangchang, Yudong Town,
Nanwenquan and Mudong Town on the south bank of the Yangtze River,
crossed the Yangtze River from these places
and liberated Chongqing in the afternoon.
Keep listening.
On the eve of Chongqing's liberation,
the remnants of the Kuomintang scrambled to escape
in disarray.
On the morning of the 30th, Chiang Kai-shek
fled in panic to Chengdu.
Yan Xishan and Zhang Qun had already
fled to Chengdu on the 28th.
The collapse of the Southwest defense line
-completely crushed Chiang Kai-shek's -Sir.
-dream of a decisive battle in Sichuan. -On the meeting just now,
what did they say about Chongqing's liberation ?
Go tune in to the Central News Agency.
To preserve its strength and fight elsewhere,
the Nationalist Army
voluntarily withdrew from Chongqing.
President Chiang, reluctant to leave the wartime capital,
held out until the very last moment.
Only on December 1st
did he go to Chengdu to continue commanding.
Taichung area: cloudy with scattered showers,
15 to 28 degrees.
Having lost Chongqing as a barrier,
Chiang Kai-shek actually wants to fight
a decisive battle with the PLA in the western Sichuan plain.
The troops of the Southwest Office,
from Hu Zongnan down to Sun Yuanliang,
are all clustered together.
Which one of them has the determination to fight to the death?
How can they fight a decisive battle with the PLA?
The liberation of Chengdu is just a matter of time.
Sir, you previously worked as an interpreter for the White Group
and suffered so much hardship.
Now it all seems worthwhile.
Let me use tea instead of wine
to toast you
in celebration.
Why use tea instead of wine?
Get some wine. Let's have a drink.
In the office?
This is the office.
That's not appropriate, is it?
I want to drink.
You should have one.
I'll drink with you tonight when we get back.
I want to drink.
We're in the office. If someone sees…
I want to drink.
Can't I drown my sorrows?
Drowning your sorrows?
Fine.
I'll go take a shower first.
Adjutant Nie.
What a coincidence.
What are you so happy about?
Happy? Not at all.
Then why did you drink?
It's only 8:30.
You're usually still working at this hour.
Is there some wonderful news
you're celebrating?
Who says drinking is only for celebrations?
Can't I drink to drown my sorrows?
You're so concerned about the party and country.
I'm deeply impressed!