Do we struggle toward the light, or grow numb and sink into darkness? As greed and desire intertwine, and loyalty and faith take shape, who will emerge victorious from these encounters between life and death?
The unexpected death of a female student leads to a cold case buried for more than twenty years. Jiang Xinqing, the victim's roommate and the first person to discover the body, naturally draws the police's attention. But their background check reveals that Jiang Xinqing once served time for injuring someone through negligence. She had also argued with the victim shortly before the murder, making her a prime suspect. Fortunately, just as everyone's attention turns to Jiang Xinqing, another victim appears, allowing her to clear herself completely.
But the case sets off a series of major crimes in what had been the peaceful city of Lizhou. The involvement of foreign forces brings to light a legendary undercover agent who has been hidden for decades: Chongming. And what story of blood and tears lies behind Jiang Xinqing's flawless identity? Read this firsthand report from the Criminal Investigation Detachment of the Lizhou Public Security Bureau.