Memory Lost (Mei Ren Wei Xian / 美人为馅)

Narcotics found proof indicating that the factory's

assistant supervisor was secretly moving the phenyl acetic acid.

He was selling it on the black market.

It looks like this R is the same as T.

He's a vigilante of justice.

I feel so bad for all those innocent workers who died for his cause.

I think there's something we need to take note of.

There were no incidents related to R in the Five Year case.

This person is a such a computer expert.

What was he like five years ago?

Unless... he only joined them recently?

I remember reading that there were issues

with the area's grid system back then.

That was likely R's contribution.

Xiao Zhuan.

You've met him. What are your thoughts?

Xiao Bai, do you intend to profile him?

We don't know much about him right now.

Not to mention, he commits murder virtually via the internet.

He's a well-concealed individual.

However... I still want to have a go at it.

Actually...

hackers have unique DNA in code form.

All skilled hackers have a special code DNA.

It's like a key that can be decoded or attacked.

But when I was sparring with R earlier, I was utterly defenseless.

It wasn't only due to his intricately-designed program.

I felt this unflinching murderous intent from his actions.

Murderous intent...

That's right. It was very tenacious.

He seemed to be able to predict my every move

and was able to counteract them all without fail.

In addition...

I noticed something very bizarre.

I don't know why, but after attacking the factory's system...

he restored it to its original version

and even fixed its preexisting flaws, making it more powerful than before.

Hold on. How did the old system become the best one?

Because most modern viruses can only exist in within certain systems.

Without the proper environment, they can't spread.

Thus, I presume that R...

is a very nostalgic person.

Not nostalgic. He's cautious.

[Based on the novel of the same name. This is a work of fiction.]

[Any resemblances are purely coincidental.]

His degree of cautiousness is abnormal.

You guys must know of these kinds of people.

They're doctors themselves, but if someone they know gets sick

they'll say, "Don't trust the doctors!"

Or they're in the entertainment industry

but they warn everyone not to enter it.

R is such a person.

He's skilled with technology.

He can do whatever he wants in the virtual world.

He's well aware of the infinite possibilities of the binary world.

He also knows the dangers that such possibilities bring.

Take the assistant supervisor of the factory for example.

He inputted virus-infected software into the system

which enabled him to sell the phenyl acetic acid and its products.

It also allowed him to produce crystal meth.

R has placed himself in the role of an observer.

He wants to witness the advancement and eventual destruction of society.

Or let's put it this way.

He's like a fortune-teller who has predicted the future

and is eagerly awaiting the inevitable destruction of humanity.

As things get more chaotic and stall...

he'll give a little push.

Someone like him who is so obsessed with virtual reality

must definitely prefer being solitary.

I think he lacks control over his real life.

For example...

I don't think he enjoys things like leaving the house, moving, or cooking.

Therefore...

he must have a place where he stays that makes him feel safe.

It must be in the city center within range of food delivery services.

The thing is, we don't have any concrete information on this guy.

Not to mention, he can manipulate anything we do get.

How are we supposed to proceed with the investigation

if he consistently remains so deeply concealed?

How do we proceed? Like usual, of course.

I rely on evidence I get from their actions.

As long as we find evidence of what they're doing

we'll be able to catch him.

It doesn't matter how flamboyant or justified they think their actions are.

Catching them isn't any different from catching a regular suspect.

You're right. I completely agree with you.

All the physical evidence is the same.

Alphabet Syndicate members are revealing themselves one by one.

Evidence doesn't lie, no matter how clever they get with it.

There's no such thing as a perfect time. Only proof that's yet to be discovered.

Chatterbox, Xiao Zhuan.

Identify the victim found at the arboretum as soon as possible.

Got it.

Zi Qi, I heard that poker-faced cop is into you.

Yeah, right.

Don't deny it! He seems pretty great.

He's a bit stoic, but he's so tall and strong! He makes you feel safe.

If it were me, I'd be with him already!

But... he's a police officer.

I don't reckon he has the time for a girlfriend.

Not to mention, his job requires him to be available at all times.

And it's very dangerous.

If I were really his girlfriend... wouldn't I need to worry all the time?

I wouldn't have any sense of security.

You're overthinking things.

Happiness is what's important.

- Exactly! - Enough already.

Don't move!

Stand right there!

Don't move!

Freeze!

Freeze!

Don't run!

Stay away! Otherwise I'll kill her!

Calm down. What do you want?

Put down your weapons!

Let her go. Take me, all right?

Put your guns down!

Lower your guns.

You're safe now. Nothing will happen to you.

Quick, grab him.

Don't move.

Thanks, Officer Shi. Move it!

- Let me go! - Are you hurt?

That scared you, didn't it? Here, get up. Come on.

Everything's fine now. Let me have a look.

You're okay.

Everything's okay. Don't be scared.

Everything's fine.

Boss.

Are we seriously eating here?

Is there a problem?

It's so expensive!

A bowl of soup is several hundred yuan!

That's enough for a whole week of bentos!

Shut up!

You're impossible.

Can't you tell that Boss is prepared to go all out today?

Don't be a party pooper. I'll order if you won't.

Let's see what we can order.

Boss, maybe you should order.

I've invited everyone out today as a friend.

Don't feel pressured. No strings attached.

Eat to your heart's content.

I like the sound of that.

Waiter!

We've still got a lot of work to do, so we have to make sure we're full.

That's right.

We'll have the appetizer plate along with four steaks.

I don't eat beef...

Two steaks and two lamb chops.

Half a lobster for everyone, and bring us a good bottle of red wine.

- Right away, sir. - Hold on a minute!

Are you crazy?

We're not starving ghosts! We can't finish all that!

Um, we won't be needing the lobsters.

- Or the wine. - Sure.

We're not married yet and you're already saving money on my behalf?

- All of that is worth a month's salary! - That'll be it for us.

- Why are you blocking me? - Stop staring!

Why are you hitting me? It's not like I'm staring at you.

- What are you looking at? - Nothing.

How nice.

Look, the food's here!

It looks delicious!

- I'm starving! - Please enjoy your meal.

Where's Poker Face? Why isn't he here?

He's busy! He's got to pick up his girl from work.

I appreciate your help just now. Thanks a lot.

You're welcome.

It's what I'm supposed to do.

Would you have done the same thing if you weren't a police officer?

I... I...

I...

Wait!

I was actually supposed to meet my team for lunch, but I didn't go.

Why not?

Because I told them...

Well, I told them I was picking up my girlfriend from work.

These flowers looked better when I came.

They're all destroyed now.

Zi Qi.

I'm not the most emotionally expressive person.

I'm a man of very few words.

But I've noticed that whenever I see you, I get really talkative.

Didn't you say before that to some people, I'm more than just a cop?

You asked me if I cared about how they felt.

I thought about it.

Before answering that question, first I want to ask you...

What do you see me as?

A patient.

Just... a patient?

A patient that's constantly making us worry...

A disobedient patient. However... there's nothing we can do about it.

In the end, we still choose to stand by him.

Because this is his job and what he values.

He's a patient who I'm willing to nurse exclusively forever.

Zi Qi... Cops are obligated to protect members of society with their lives.

You are one of them.

I'm willing to... to protect you with my life forever.