1937, Peking.
A woman's body was found under the Fox Tower. She died in a miserable condition and rumors spread.
Shao Qiu'an just wanted to solve the case as soon as possible and calm down the incident.
However, the adjutant inspector sent from the embassy area was a young British man who looked like something was wrong.
James Smith was ordered to go to Peking to inspect the case,
But he is always afraid that the Dongfang police officer in charge of the case will see through his disguise.
The man's eyes were sharp and cold, as if he could tear apart all his ugly secrets.
He must avoid him and find a way out before his background is exposed.
The oil lamp at the corpse dumping site, the ice rink membership card, the missing hour...
The clue points directly to the notorious lawless place "Lazi Street".
The two are forced to join hands to explore the truth amidst conspiracies and lies.
However, when the war broke out, everything was pushed in an unpredictable direction...
He inquired about the case and also tested his details.
He is pursuing the real murderer, but also avoiding his scrutiny.
-------We are all using this murder to cover up our own ulterior motives.
Purpose: Identity and self-redemption