Veteran Returns: The Prime Years

After retiring from undercover work to dismantle the Cold Xiao drug syndicate, veteran Ren Ning hides in civilian life. When Cold Xiao escapes prison and wreaks havoc in his hometown, Ren Ning endures humiliation to protect the people, earning public support before rejoining the force to hunt the culprit. Using the death of comrade Chen Ran's son as a setup, Ren Ning saves the boy, turns him against Cold Xiao, and employs clever counter-intelligence tactics. In a final showdown on a cruise ship, they capture the leader, secure evidence, and completely destroy the criminal organization, bringing closure to their fallen comrades.