Episode Guide
Episode 1: Forced to Stay at the Moment of Liberation
In the first episode, set in May 1949, just before the liberation of Shanghai, police officer Lin Shao Bai finds himself with a gun to his head. If he doesn’t execute a man standing before him, he will be the one to die. The scene rewinds twelve hours earlier, where we see Lin Shao Bai, a young man from a wealthy family, out on the streets gathering supplies in preparation for the impending war. >>read more
Episode 2: PLA Enters Shanghai to Maintain Peace
Ye Shi Wu plans to blow up the power plant but is unsure where to place the explosives since Chief Engineer Rong hasn’t arrived yet. Lin Shao Bai is ordered to help, but he seizes the opportunity to escape with the car keys. Just as he starts the car, Ye Shi Wu and his men intercept him. Lin Shao Bai lies, claiming he needs to find Chief Engineer Rong, insisting he’s been present at many meals with him, hosted by his uncle, Jin Maochang. >>read more
Episode 3: Heist at Jinsheng Bank Vault
In this episode, Lu Zhengyang aims to uncover the events that transpired four years ago on Fuzhou Road, seeking justice for his fallen comrade, Wen Tian, who sacrificed his life while undercover. Lin Shaobai, a former police officer, is a crucial figure in this investigation. Four years earlier, Lin Shaobai and Xu Wei detained Lu Zhengyang and his team under the pretext of traffic violations, indirectly leading to the deaths of several of Lu's comrades. >>read more
Episode 4: The Enemy Sets a Trap
In Episode 4, after realizing he’s been deceived, Lu Zhengyang goes directly to Lin Shaobai’s house to wait for him. Lin Shaobai rushes home only to find Lu Zhengyang already there. Reluctantly, he decides to take Lu Zhengyang to the Haolaiwu club to look for someone. Luo San, a frequent gambler, is suspected to have money and might show up there. >>read more
Episode 5: The Suspicions Surrounding the Explosion Case
In this episode, Wang Li Qun faces failure in a mission and admits his mistake. Bu Lao advises him not to lose hope after one or two setbacks, emphasizing that Wang Li Qun is a hawk, not an ordinary sparrow. However, despite this encouragement, Bu Lao assigns another task to Lao Yang. Wang Li Qun feels dissatisfied that Bu Lao entrusted the organization’s patriotic mission to Lao Yang, who comes from a background as a painter. He knows that his failure in the recent financial mission has disappointed his mentor. >>read more
Episode 6: Murder of the Cotton Mill Manager
In Episode 6, a murder occurs at Jin Maochang's Jin Textile Factory, where the manager is found dead in Maochang's office. Maochang immediately calls the police, and Lin Shaobai, who is shopping nearby, hears the news and rushes to the crime scene. There, he discovers footprints under the window and a fallen good luck charm. He immediately thinks of Xu Wei, as he had previously given this charm to him. >>read more
Episode 7: Xu Wei Involved in a Murder Case
In Episode 7, a murder occurs at Jin Maochang's textile factory, where the manager is found dead in Jin's office. Jin calls the police, and Lin Shaobai, who is nearby shopping, hears about it and rushes to the crime scene. He discovers footprints under the window and a fallen peace charm. This charm reminds him of Xu Wei, as he had given it to Xu Wei previously. >>read more
Episode 8: Investigating the Spy: Following the Clues
On the first day of reporting, Lin Shaobai and another newcomer, Cen Xiaoman, both arrive late. However, Lu Zhengyang excuses Cen Xiaoman for her tardiness, citing her unfamiliarity as a new recruit, while Lin Shaobai, being a former "veteran," is required to write a detailed reflection of over a thousand words. >>read more
Episode 9: The Murder of a Dancer Unravels Clues
In Episode 9, Lu Zhengyang manages to get Lin Shaobai two tickets, but only on the condition that Lin can no longer be late. Lin readily agrees. Meanwhile, Wang Liqun goes to Xianyuemen and flirts with a dancer, but soon he is taken upstairs by Dai Yueqing's men. Dai Yueqing, a beautiful woman, accepts the money Wang brought but doesn’t mention any collaboration, treating it merely as a gift. Wang feels frustrated; he has given the money but Dai Yueqing has no intention of cooperating, and he is held at gunpoint. After leaving empty-handed, Wang takes out his anger on the dancer, dragging her home and tormenting her. Terrified, she has no choice but to comply. >>read more
Episode 10: Wang Liqun Finally Captured
In Episode 10, there were no signs of Lin Shaobai on the investigation list, and he admitted to asking the local constable for assistance. Lu Zhengyang sternly reprimanded Lin Shaobai for acting independently, warning him that if it happened again, he would be expelled from the Second Division. Lin Shaobai defiantly asserted that the murderer in the dancer case was Wang Liqun, and he was determined to uncover the truth. He promised to resign if Wang Liqun was not the killer, but what if he was? >>read more
Episode 11: Tortured in Solitary Confinement
In Episode 11, after realizing his provocations didn’t break Lu Zhengyang, Wang Liqun lies down to sleep, refusing to talk further. The police have their discipline, and they cannot resort to extrajudicial punishment. However, Lin Shaobai isn’t so merciful. Having witnessed Zhao Wangju’s brutal murder, he harbors a deep hatred for Wang Liqun. When Lu Zhengyang is absent, Lin Shaobai seizes Wang Liqun's injury, squeezing it hard, causing Wang Liqun to break out in a sweat from the pain. >>read more
Episode 12: Breaking Through the Clue Interruption with Art
In Episode 12, Wang Liqun reviews the materials left by Lu Zhengyang and recalls how, after his brother Wang Li Heng was killed, he was prevented by Bolao from pursuing the truth. Although witness Ma Jianqi hasn't arrived yet, Wang Liqun begins to doubt Bolao, leading him to shed tears of remorse. >>read more
Episode 13: Zheng Lanting's Arrest by the Police
In this episode, Cen Xiaoman conducts a thorough investigation and discovers that the paintings hold high standards, with Bolao being particularly meticulous about details. Meanwhile, Huzi rushes to inform Lu Zhengyang that the password expert has arrived. Xu Wei hurries to the hospital, where he finds the expert deeply engrossed in analyzing the promotional paintings. Xu immediately calls Bolao, who quickly devises a counter-strategy. >>read more
Episode 14: Burrow's Exoneration and Yang Hui's Death
Xiao Yun is cautious as she tracks her police escort, who seems unaware of any trouble. Xu Wei finds Liu Gui Hang, who is hiding out in a disguised watch shop, and urges him not to rescue Burrow. Liu Gui Hang, however, refuses to listen, resulting in Xu Wei knocking him out and binding him, while another henchman is also subdued and left unconscious. >>read more
Episode 15: Counterfeiting Disrupts the Economy
In Episode 15, Berlao announces Xu Wei as the new leader of the Eagle Squad in front of Liu Gui Hang, who is visibly displeased but too intimidated to protest. Berlao then uses a broken watch to remind Liu Gui Hang that a team needs genuine cooperation; they cannot afford to lag behind or rush ahead. >>read more
Episode 16: Counterfeit Currency Plagues Turbulent Shanghai
In Episode 16, the president of the chamber of commerce, Jin Maochang, takes the lead in organizing representatives from the financial and industrial sectors. He calls for collective efforts to weather the ongoing financial crisis together. Meanwhile, Bo Lao listens in on the industry meeting and hears someone suggesting speculation in silver dollars, which fills him with satisfaction, although there are opposing voices. Liu Xisheng argues that Jin Maochang is unworthy of his position and storms out in anger. >>read more
Episode 17: A Close Call Due to Brotherhood
In episode 17, Lin Shaobai goes missing, prompting the police to search for him, leading to several docks being shut down. Huzi brings Xu Wei in for questioning, asking if Lin Shaobai is affiliated with him. Xu Wei is evasive in his response, and when Huzi asks if he knows Bing Weimo, Xu Wei claims not to know him. He pretends to angrily hit Lin Shaobai, but secretly slips a piece of wire—helpful for unlocking things—into his hand, knowing Lin Shaobai is skilled at picking locks. >>read more
Episode 18: Gunfight Between Both Sides, Police Intervention
In this episode, Dai Yue Qing takes a risky step to secure a future for her gang and brothers by attempting to acquire a copper plate for a big profit. Based on information provided by Elder Qin, the social security department investigates Dai Yue Qing's background and discovers that, despite her seemingly fragile demeanor, she is quite formidable. After her husband's death, she killed three gang elders and took control of the gang. >>read more
Episode 19: Brotherhood Shattered
In Episode 19, the saying goes that misfortune does not befall future generations. However, Lu Zhengyang and Lin Shaobai manage to exploit Dai Yueqing's protective instincts towards the child by deceiving her into believing that Yinghun had previously encountered the child, posing as fake police officers. Lin Shaobai's response completely dispels Dai Yueqing's suspicions. She reveals that the location of the counterfeit money factory is at No. 46, Xingfu Li, in Putuo District. >>read more
Episode 20: Mistakes Lead to a Transfer to the Pigeon Unit
In Episode 20, although Lin Shaobai isn't the one driving the car, his concealment of Xu Wei's whereabouts is a serious dereliction of duty. Lu Zhengyang instructs Huzi to take Lin Shaobai away, pending disciplinary action. Meanwhile, Xu Wei faces accountability from Bolao, who hands him a gun and suggests he end his own life. Without hesitation, Xu Wei says, "Take care of Zhao Lan for me," and pulls the trigger, only to discover that the gun is empty. >>read more
Episode 21: Fake Liberation Army Captures Entrepreneurs
In Episode 21, Xu Wei meets Zheng Lanting at Pigeon Square. Jin Maochang assigns Xu Wei a new identity as the warehouse manager at the dock, and Zheng hands him a folder containing his credentials and Jin’s latest mission. Zheng tells Xu that his time in hiding is over, and it’s time for him to take flight. Soon after, Jin Maochang receives the mission from Xu Wei, gaining insight into the activities of pro-communist entrepreneurs, which he then passes on to Ying Sun. >>read more
Episode 22: The Trap Set by the Shrike and the Scheme Against Lu Zhengyang
In Episode 22, private detective Lu Tingzhen admits to having bought a lot of photo paper, with the remaining two boxes charged to Master Qi at the Yaohua Photo Studio. Lu Zhengyang and Huzi rush to the photo studio, where Master Qi is busy developing photos. Lu Zhengyang asks the apprentice, Ah Xing, some questions and looks at the accounts. Initially, Master Qi seems to be hiding something, but Lu Zhengyang sternly points out that everyone who has used this photo paper has gone missing. >>read more
Episode 23: Providing Clues to the Task Force
In the 23rd episode, Xiao Yun behaves very appropriately. After she takes the initiative to drink tea, Jiang Yang assumes there’s no drug in it and takes a sip as well. Xiao Yun mentions that she needs to go upstairs to bring the boss down. As soon as Jiang Yang waits for him to come down, he plans to act. However, the drug kicks in, and he is quickly subdued by Li Xu, who knocks him out with a strike to the back of his neck. The Eagle Squad receives orders to take Jin Maochang away separately, and soon after, Jiang Yang is tied up and brought before Old Jin. >>read more
Episode 24: Clever Design Saves Everyone
In Episode 24, Dai Yue Qing requests to find a phone booth by the roadside to make a call. Cen Xiao Man stops the car to let her make the call. As Cen listens, she hears Dai say, “The general is mighty, and the second general is efficient,” leaving her confused. Once back in the car, Dai reveals her true intentions, snatching Cen's gun and ordering her to drive as a tram approaches. >>read more
Episode 25: Project Skylark - Burning Supplies
In this episode, Jin Maochang declares his intention to expand supply efforts, leading cotton spinning factories to lower cotton yarn prices. Other entrepreneurs quickly join in, pledging their unconditional support for the new government in Shanghai. During a summary meeting at the bureau, Deputy Yang specifically praises Lin Shaobai. Their next task is to make Shanghai the main battleground, mobilizing large quantities of cotton yarn, food, and coal from across the country to be transported to Shanghai, where they will be concentrated to crush speculators with sheer economic power. >>read more
Episode 26: Shaobai Discovers the Spy Conspiracy
In Episode 26, Deputy Yang assigns Chen, an old hand from the archives, and experienced intelligence analyst Li Yaohong to work in Old Lu's second office. Old Lu clears Lin Shaobai's desk for Li, and Huzi returns Lin's belongings to him. With two pounds of sorghum candy, Lin learns that the newcomer, Li Yaohong, is from Shandong and has extensive experience in intelligence analysis. >>read more
Episode 27: Shattering the Conspiracy to Ensure Safety
In Episode 27, as Xu Wei leaves, Liu Gui Hang orders Xiao Si to kill Lin Shaobai. Xiao Si knows he can't match Xu Wei's strength. Frustrated, Liu Gui Hang instructs him to sell off the remaining rice mixed with sand at a low price. Xu Wei reports to Bolao that Liu Gui Hang has been mixing sand into the rice provided by Jin Maochang to cover his tracks, while pocketing some of the rice for himself. Lin Shaobai follows this lead and uncovers their secret. >>read more
Episode 28: Suspicions of a Mole in the Investigation
In Episode 28, Jin Maochang suspects that Bei Lao has placed a spy around him. After analyzing the situation with Old Zhou, they find that Li Yuquan, the manager of the sugar factory, is highly suspicious. In order to deal with Bei Lao, they need to remove this thorn first. Lin Shaobai returns to the team, and before he can settle in, Old Lu calls him into the office. The fire hazard in the materials warehouse has been resolved, but the next task is to investigate the source of the white phosphorus found in the incendiary devices. >>read more
In Episode 29, the clever Shaobai quickly realizes that the recent health check is actually a test for Old Chen..Old Lu secretly advises him to keep quiet and not say too much When the X-ray results come back, it’s clear that Old Chen has an old injury in his left leg However, this raises suspicion among Old Lu and the others, making them wonder if Old Chen is trying to mislead them Knowing he has an injury yet initially refusing to undergo the health check makes it seem like he's trying to dispel their doubts >>read more
Episode 30: The Espionage Bombing Brings Widespread Sorrow
In Episode 30, Li Xu follows Berlao's instructions to discreetly investigate the specific locations of key sites in Shanghai, such as the Mechanical and Electrical Factory and the Water Plant. Not only does he gather detailed information about wind direction, factory safety, production layout, and security measures, but he also aims to ensure that every piece of information is flawless. Berlao and his group of spies are essentially providing the Nationalist Air Force with precise coordinates for bombing Shanghai, leading to the sacrifice of countless innocent civilians. Once a thriving area, Taipingli is now filled with devastation and sorrow. >>read more
Episode 31: The Suspicious Cross-Verification of Berlao
In Episode 31, recent airstrikes in Taiwan have consistently failed, prompting Deputy Captain Yang to speculate that Berlao is desperately trying to locate our command center to make it his primary target. Comrade Lao Lu suggested creating a fake command center to mislead the spies into believing it’s real. Despite Berlao's cunning and suspicion, we believe our determination will prevail, especially with the key card of Chen Rushan in the hands of the Public Security Bureau. >>read more
Episode 32: Flight Taken Hostage
In this episode, Lao Huang opens a breakfast shop, which Berla whimsically names "Good Times." However, Lao Huang's wife is suspicious, fearing there might be something hidden behind the name. Interestingly, while dealing with Lu Zhengyang, Berla detects a unique fragrance on him—a scent popular in the Soviet Union, suggesting he frequently interacts with someone who wears it. >>read more
Episode 33: The Release of Feihang by Jin Lao
In a heart-stopping moment, Boliao and the Zombie Sparrow forcibly abduct Feihang, disregarding the surrounding guns aimed at them. Lu Zhengyang, a brave man, chooses to stay behind, facing the imminent threat of an explosion. He is haunted by thoughts of Boliao’s treasured painting, which, despite Boliao's coldness towards humanity, he cherishes deeply. >>read more
Episode 34: Jin Lao's Near Miss Leads to Failure
A recent series of events has increasingly implicated Jin Maochang. Cen Xiaoman and Li Yaohong returned from their investigation with findings about an account that frequently received large transfers of money. This money belonged to Wang Liqun, and the sender was Shanghai Gangtong Trading Company, a firm specialized in facilitating money transfers for clients, primarily large banks in Hong Kong. In addition to Wang Liqun, they also transferred $50,000 to someone named Han Jinkui. >>read more
Episode 35: Meng Heng Killed in a Trap
In Episode 35, two concerned mothers suggest that Jin Yan move in with them, worried about her living alone. However, Jin Yan is resilient and independent; she’s preparing to return to work and is not defeated by her father’s passing. The group gathers to discuss possible hiding places for Bo Lao, ruling out options like Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan. Lao Lu analyzes that Bo Lao is not one to easily concede defeat, and he still holds the key card, "Xiao Cang," which may lead them to Zheng Lanting. >>read more
