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[The Master of Cheongsam]

[Episode 24]

How long have you been in Shanghai, Mr. Lu?

Around half a year.

Have you had any authentic Shanghai cuisine?

The dishes are nice in this restaurant.

The ingredients are directly taken from

Taihu Lake every morning.

Try it.

Mr. Shao,

if you want to say something,

you can directly say it.

Okay, I'll be straightforward.

Mr. Lu,

did you make the cheongsam

that Miss Wu wore?

Yes.

This is the address.

Send it to Miss Wu with care.

So lovely.

Mr. Shao is looking for you.

Looking for me?

It is my fault

to put the dress inside without permission.

I make a toast to you

to show my apology.

I was wrong.

What did you say?

Lu Yuanzhi made the cheongsam?

Mr. Shao has been in

Wenyi Cheongsam shop for a long time.

When did you ever see him use a embroidery needle?

No way!

It's true.

I didn't ask Lu Yuanzhi.

But it's very likely that it's him.

You have no respect!

Tell me

who allowed you to give your cheongsam

to Miss Wu without permission.

Mr. Shao, I'm a little drunk.

Let me be clear.

About the embroidery,

I told you.

I also told you before the cheongsam in Shanghai

stopped using embroidery long time ago.

It was used only because

Miss Wu wore it

and liked it.

It was just an exception.

What are the ladies in Shanghai

into these days?

It's the fashion from Paris,

the hairstyle from New York

and the perfume from London.

The embroidery you mentioned,

to be honest,

is fresh to them at the moment.

It won't last long.

I've heard about these new things

you mentioned.

I came to Shanghai

because of these new things.

But should we abolish everything

that our ancestors left us?

Isn't that fawning over foreign culture?

But it is worthless to talk about bringing forth the new

and demolishing the old in Shanghai.

What's popular in Shanghai?

The fashion trends in Europe.

In other words, the fashion in Europe today

would spread to Shanghai in three or four months.

What kind of place is Shanghai?

It's full of foreigners and foreign things.

Your approach isn't welcome here.

Do you know that?

No need to talk about regional differences,

Make the past serve the present and foreign things serve China.

New trends are the things people like.

The truth is

for the dress I gave to Miss Wu,

she liked it and wore it.

Actions speak louder than words.

Nonsense!

Why don't you listen to me?

I said,

if you offend me, you'll offend

the whole cheongsam industry in Shanghai.

I don't care how good you are at making cheongsam.

If you continue to be like this,

I tell you, the cheongsam industry

in Shanghai won't tolerate you.

I don't think that's the case.

It's Mr. Shao who can't tolerate me.

Lu Yuanzhi can't stay anymore.

Think about it.

Shao Dekai won't tolerate him.

You settle it.

No matter how much it cost,

you must keep Lu's mouth shut.

Father,

I don't know what you're thinking.

Mr. Shao is skilled.

He is the best in Shanghai.

But he is too stubborn.

Look around the street.

Shanghainese ladies in cheongsam

nearly want different looks every day.

He can't keep stagnating.

Our business

is among the top in Shanghai.

For now.

What about the future?

We need to consider long-term for our business.

Not only focusing on short-term interests.

We need to follow the trend.

We are doing good because of Mr. Shao.

He's popular because of customers like Miss Wu.

But now Miss Wu

is wearing the cheongsam made by Lu Yuanzhi.

Let's put aside whether

the cheongsam was actually made by Lu.

Even if it was made by him,

it's because Miss Wu

chose it by chance.

It only meant he was lucky.

If she wore the cheongsam

made by Lu, does it mean

she won't wear Shao's anymore?

That she'll turn to Lu Yuanzhi?

Impossible!

If Lu Yuanzhi truly has the skill

to let Miss Wu wear

his cheongsam every time,

then I'll let him be

the head tailor of Wenyi Cheongsam shop.

You have to keep your promise.

Mr. Mo asked you today

whether you made the cheongsam?

Why didn't you tell him?

Why didn't you tell him?

If you ask about it,

I don't think we can continue with this meal.

Do you think

that I'm stealing your thunder?

The truth is

I tell you,

if I report

all those things you did,

about you secretly doing business

behind your boss,

how could you survive in Shanghai?

Which cheongsam shop

could hire you anymore?

I don't want to work for them.

The cheongsam looks good with the embroidery.

I told you already.

I told you so.

Why didn't you listen?

I'm those people

who will prove it to you.

To prove that I'm right.

About fame and all that,

I don't care.

In other words,

if it happens again,

I'll still do it.

All right.

Since you've made yourself clear,

I advise you

from now on,

keep your mouth shut

and behave yourself.

If you keep on behaving like that,

you won't gain a footing in Shanghai.

If Shanghai is a place like this,

I'd rather not stay.

Let's stop the conversation.

There's no way to go on.

We're not the same type of people.

Thank you for your treat.

[Wu Jinlan New Film Shoot]
[Glamorous look in butterfly embroidered cheongsam]

Miss Wu looks gorgeous.

I've planned to dine out with you.

I didn't think you've prepared already.

Did you cook all these dishes?

No way!

I gave up.

I used my one-month salary

to buy them from Lao Zhengxing restaurant.

Are you out of your mind?

Even if Miss Wu wore your cheongsam,

you don't need to be like this.

Are you fed up with your life?

Or are you getting a raise?

A raise?

I won't even receive a salary next month.

No way. Did you quit?

Shao Dekai can't tolerate me.

I also didn't want to work for him.

It's all right.

You've already designed cheongsam for Miss Wu.

You could be the head tailor

at any tailoring shop.

The point is nobody knows I made the dress.

Because Shao Dekai told others

he made it.

What?

The taste is worth the money.

You still got appetite?

Considering his authority in Shanghai,

nobody will believe what I say.

I was happy for nothing.

It's just cheongsam.

If I made one piece,

I could make another piece.

You got a plan?

I need a way that Miss Wu could

wear the cheongsam I made again.

Then I could

officially tell everyone,

that's my skill.

But the last time you could give

the cheongsam to Miss Wu is because

you were at the Wenyi Cheongsam shop.

Since you quitted

and lost the label,

will the famous star talk to you?

No, she won't.

But making a cheongsam that draws her attention

will be the first step for her to wear.

The second step is

we'll see how it goes.

Since you quit,

you have plenty of time.

What do you want?

[Shanghai Guangci Hospital]

I said I don't need treatment.

It won't be cured.

If you say such things again,

I'll crush you.

I finally managed to find Dr. Beno

who agreed to let you cut the line.

Stay here.

What's there to be scared of?

I'm not scared.

I've seen the doctors

but they said it won't be cured.

You're just scared

that Dr. Beno says it can't be cured.

Scared that you'll feel disappointed.

What's wrong with being disappointed?

As long as it's not desperation.

Mr. Lu Yuanzhi, come in.

Let's go.

Dr. Beno.

Do you have time in the afternoon?

I'll perform his surgery in the afternoon

to take out the bone fragments.

You mean that you can save his hand.

The fragments are suppressing the nerves.

After taking them out,

you need recovery exercise.

Then it should be all right.

But in Beijing,

they all said it can't be cured.

I don't care what the others said.

I am able to cure the injury.

Do you want it or not?

Yes, we do.

Everyone.

Everyone.

Everyone.

Listen to me,

Mr. Shao has been extremely busy these days.

He doesn't have time.

There are other styles of

cheongsam in our shop.

If you like it,

I can sell it to you at a lower price.

I want the one that is

exactly the same as Miss Wu.

Listen to me.

It's okay. We still have...

Mr. Shao is here!

- Mr. Shao is here
- Mr. Shao

- Mr. Shao
- Mr. Shao

Mr. Shao,

all the customers

want to order that piece of cheongsam.

Everyone,

I won't make that dress again.

Our shop also won't make it again.

You can either choose another design

or leave the shop.

Okay?

Why?

No.

Mr. Mo, what's going on?

We're not as pretty as Miss Wu,

so we can't wear the pretty cheongsam?

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Listen to me,

Mr. Shao doesn't mean it.

Right, Mr. Shao?

Mr. Shao.

Mr. Shao.

Aman.

Don't go, Mr. Shao!

Don't go!

You have to explain to everyone.

Mr. Mo, I don't need to explain.

I won't make it.

Everyone! Everyone!

Aman, help me settle.

Mr. Shao!

Please be quiet, everyone!

Mr. Shao! Mr. Shao!

Mr. Mo enough!

I won't make that cheongsam ever again.

If you force me,

I'll just have to quit.

Don't get angry, Mr. Shao.

Allow me to ask something I shouldn't ask.

What?

You don't want to make that piece of

cheongsam or you don't know how?

What do you mean?

Mr. Shao,

you and I both know

the reason why Lu Yuanzhi left.

It's no big deal that the shop lost one apprentice.

I care about you the most.

You are the head tailor at our shop.

But I have to remind you,

you let Lu Yuanzhi get away with one cheongsam.

It's okay.

But for an important customer like Miss Wu,

you have to keep her for our shop.

Mr. Mo, please feel reassured.

I guarantee that

the cheongsam worn by Miss Wu

at the wrap party

will be designed by me.

All right.

Good. Thank you Mr. Shao.

How do you feel?

You have to do more exercises.

Or else the surgery will go to waste.

I was joking.

The book say you can pull in the other way.

It's okay.

Slower. Slower.

I'll count for you.

One

Don't hurt me.

Come on!

It's okay.

Are you asleep, Yuanzhi?

Lu Yuanzhi?

Do you like it?

You scared me.

Yes.

Full of elegance and grace

with a sense of boldness.

It really suits Miss Wu as a famous star.

What kind do you like?

Me?

I plan to make a cheongsam for you

after finishing this one.

You still got a heart.

But why isn't there any sleeves?

Not only it doesn't have sleeves,

it's three inches shorter.

See?

When you wear it,

it shows your legs.

How can people wear it?

Cutting four inches of a woman's shoe

makes their feet look smaller and lighter.

Since the old times,

woman's feet was a taboo.

They can't show their feet.

But now you see

high heels everywhere on the street.

Why can women show their feet

but not their legs?

Don't underestimate the three inches shorter.

It allows you to feel cool in summer.

It matches with silk stockings and high heels.

If a woman walks around dressed in this,

how graceful and attractive will she be!

Are you sure

that Miss Wu will like your innovation?

Let me put it this way.

I'm not sure.

You're so stupid.

You still need to think of

a way to give it to her.

It's a problem.

It was

a great show today.

Yes.

It rained just in time.

[Produced by Guotai Film Studio]

Yes.

Hi, do you still remember me?

I presented a cheongsam to Miss Wu before.

Oh, yes. What's the matter?

I made a cheongsam.

I would like Miss Wu to try it on

and see if she likes it.

I see.

I assume you are a fan of Miss Wu as well?

If that's a present,

you can give it to me.

No, no. I think you misunderstood me.

I'm not her movie fan.

I... I sure am her movie fan.

But at the same time, I am also a tailor.

I made a cheongsam

that looks beautiful.

I would like her to try it

and see if she likes it.

Miss Wu only wears cheongsam made by Mr. Shao.

You may not know.

The cheongsam she wore last time

was actually made by me.

What?

It's true.

The one with embroidery on it.

What's wrong with you?

How were you able to make that cheongsam?

I can't make it clear to you anyway.

How about this.

Why don't you take me

to see Miss Wu in person?

Miss Wu left long ago.

She's gone?

Yeah.

Impossible.

I've been here the whole time.

I didn't see her leave.

You know, famous stars like Miss Wu

have special entrances.

Where is the special entrance? Take me there.

If I told you, it wouldn't be special.

Get out of here.

Or I'll call the police.

Director.

I've shot a dozen scenes

since this morning,

and I'm wearing nothing but this.

Miss Wu changes her clothes for every scene.

Although I'm not as famous as she is,

you're playing favorites with her.

Director,

you could let me change into some clothes.

Miss Wu's clothes

are all custom-made at her own expense.

If you envy her,

then

I can introduce Mr. Shao to you.

You can also customize a few pieces.

I'm not as rich as Wu Jinlan.

We are small stars

who barely make ends meet.

Miss Yan.

Who are you?

Where's Yan? Why isn't she ready?

Miss Wu is in position.

Here! Sorry.

There.

Lighting crew, fix the light.

All departments, get ready to shoot.

Okay, okay.

Director, I'm ready.

Yan,

your cheongsam is really unique today.

Thank you. I love it, too.

Who made this?

It doesn't look like Shao's style.

He's your tailor.

How can we afford it?

But in Shanghai, Shao is not the only one

who knows how to design cheongsams.

Mine was specially made for me

by a tailor named Lu Yuanzhi.

You said you were a tailor at Wenyi Cheongsam shop.

Don't lie to me.

I had dress made at Wenyi Cheongsam shop.

How come I didn't see you before?

I arrived there quite late,

but I don't work there anymore.

Liar.

If I didn't say that,

a famous star like you

would ignore me.

That's true.

Out with it.

There's a lot of people around.

I'd be in big trouble if I got recognized,

because I'm kind of a celebrity.

I heard

what you said to that person just now.

In my opinion,

you and Miss Wu are quite alike

in terms of the appearance and the figure.

The only difference

is an exquisite and fitted cheongsam.

Of course, you got a good taste.

But there's nothing I can do.

She can afford the best tailor in Shanghai.

How can I compete with her?

But apart from Mr. Shao,

there're other

good tailors.

To tell you the truth,

I made a cheongsam

based on the perfect figure

in my mind.

I've been trying to find the perfect one to wear it.

I don't know why.

When I went to the set today,

there you are.

You aren't thinking that I'm the one?

How could you say such things?

Are you treating me like a three-year-old?

You made this?

Are you happy with it?

Yes, I am.

Just to be clear.

Although I'm a star,

I don't have any money.

Like I said,

I only wanted to find

a perfect lady for my cheongsam.

It's not about the money.

Really?

Starting from today,

this cheongsam is yours,

free of charge.

How can I?

If you really feel sorry,

you can wear it often,

so that more people can see it.

If someone does ask you,

you can publicize for my cheongsam.

Lu Yuanzhi?

I don't know him.

Coming.

Miss Wu?

Excuse me, does Mr. Lu Yuanzhi live here?

Have some water, please.

Well... You guys talk.

I got to go to work.

You said she's finally here.

You knew I was coming?

Not really.

Well...

Did you go to Wenyi Cheongsam shop to look for me?

Yes.

A young man named Aman

told me your address.

If I guessed correctly,

you saw Miss Yan's cheongsam

and came to see me.

Actually, I learned to make palace robe when I was young.

But the first cheongsam in Beijing

was made by me.

When I first came to Shanghai,

I was deeply attracted by Shanghai cheongsam.

I was thinking about

how to perfect the fusion of

Shanghai style and Beijing style.

Therefore I made Miss Yan's cheongsam.

Later, I found that

whether it is Shanghai, Beijing

or even foreign style,

what looks good on you

is the new trend.

If

you're willing to give me a chance,

I will make you

the most unique cheongsam in Shanghai.

Look.

I asked the bookstore's owner to lend them me.

They are atlases of how the stars are dressed.

Do you think it's useful?

What do you think of this?

Not bad.

This is beautiful.

It's much nicer than the one you sent to Miss Yan.

I'm sure Miss Wu will be pleased.

It's not enough.

Why?

Miss Wu is satisfied

doesn't mean I'm satisfied.

The current changes

are still confined

to traditional Beijing or Shanghai style.

That's not enough.

Maybe we should go for a walk.

Your brain will rot

if you stay in this little room all day.

I'm not going.

Let's go.

Go. Go. Go. Hurry.

I'm not going.

Hurry. Go, go, go.

Come here.

Wait, wait.

Wait for me!

Come here!

You can go back.

No more teasing.

Here, here, an umbrella for you.

It's not a walk.

You're making fun of me.

My apologies.

Narrow-minded.

Umbrella, here.

Which country are they from?

France, I think.

I saw foreigners in Beijing, too.

They were all wearing tunic dresses.

It's the first time I've seen them in these dresses.

Since the Industrial Revolution,

a range of industries in Europe have been

developing and changing rapidly.

It's also natural that clothes are changed quickly.

To their clothes,

a lot of oriental elements are added.

That's what they call complementary.

The fabric is strange,

looks like a curtain.

It's semitransparent.

What kind of material is that?

It's called lace.

Lace?

Has the fabric arrived yet?

Yes, yes. I'll get it for you now.

Lu Yuanzhi.

Why are you here?

I came to pick up fabric.

I came to find fabric.

Boss Mo, it's the fabric you ordered.

This... This this is the fabric you're picking up?

Wrap it up.

-No, no, no.
- Okay.

Could you please let me have it?

This is also the fabric I want.

I've been looking for it.

Why?

Here's the thing.

I saw foreigners' clothes

adding a lot of oriental elements.

There has been a lot of innovations

in tailoring.

If I want to innovate,

which direction should I work towards?

The answer is lace fabric.

Lace?

No wonder you were

staring at those foreigners.

But I only saw lace used for undergarment,

or for the hem.

I've never heard of anyone using it to make cheongsam.

It's too transparent.

So,

I'm going to be the first one

to make a cheongsam out of lace.

It'll work.

Don't worry.

Who are you making it for?

Can you let me have it

if I tell you?

Tell me.

Miss Wu.

I promised her that

at the wrap party of her film,

I'll give her the most special cheongsam.

Little Boss,

I haven't begged you for anything.

Please let me have it.

The fabric...

Do not call me Little Boss any more.

Call me Mo Qing.

I'm looking forward to your first lace cheongsam.

I'm waiting for your masterpiece. Don't let me down.

Your friend?

I have a lot of friends in Shanghai.

A lot of friends.

[Shu Le Restaurant]

Cheers, Miss Hu.

Cheers.

You're really good.

Miss Wang,

please help promote our cheongsam business.

[Glee feast for the movie The Moon Above Spring River]

I will.

I don't know if it's because I've gained weight recently

or the clothes are made too small,

I feel so suffocated.

Our mandarin coats are more comfortable.

You'll get used to this suit.

Here.

Yes.

Good. Good.

Why is he here?

[Glee feast for the movie The Moon Above Spring River]

Okay.

Please be quiet.

I'd like to welcome you to

the glee feast of our movie The Moon Above Spring River.

After filming for a long time,

our movie is finally finished.

Now let's welcome our leading actress, Miss Wu.

Good.

She's so beautiful.

Very good.

Look at the waist and the tail.

So beautiful.

Miss Wu is so good-looking.

This white full-length fishtail

should be the first one in Shanghai.

This butterfly embroidery in lace,

and the beads are also handmade.

The craftsmanship is absolutely superb.

I don't know who made it.

Is that you, Mr. Shao?

Let's go take pictures.

Okay.

Mr. Shao, thank you.

Mr. Shao.

That's not the dress you made.

Boss Mo.

No matter who made Miss Wu's dress,

it is from Wenyi Cheongsam shop,

and that is enough.

Right. Right. Right.

Mr. Shao.

Mr. Shao.

Can I buy you a drink?

First of all I want to say I'm sorry.

When Miss Wu stood on the stage,

I suddenly realized that

I wasn't doing it right.

Please don't get me wrong of inviting you.

I just want to discuss with you.

Is there anything that

needs to be improved

on this cheongsam?

All of the applause

is for you.

Does it matter what I say now?

Of course it does.

You told me so much the other day.

I thought it over when I got back.

Hence the cheongsam came into being.

Mr. Shao, you are right.

How to make traditional things fashionable

is the direction

I should work hard.

You should say that

how to wear fashionable things

appropriately for us Chinese,

that's right.

Sounds like I've talked to you about this before.

Or I didn't make it clear.

Maybe you didn't understand.

But as tailors,

we hand things down from generation to generation,

such as splendid embroidered hem or rolled edge of cloud collar.

All of these

are out of fashion in Shanghai.

Yes.

As for Miss Wu's cheongsam today,

from a tailor's point of view,

I have to say what you did was a success.

Your organic mix of tradition and fashion is excellent,

which I admire a lot.

Congratulations, Mr. Lu.

We didn't finish our last drink.

Today,

let's have a toast.

Thank you, Mr. Shao.

There will be plenty of time.

Have a good day.

Goodbye.

I'm about to work on my next film.

Come to my house after two days

to discuss my next cheongsam.

It is my pleasure

to be recognized by Miss Wu.

But honestly,

I don't mind you using Mr. Shao's

because we're both on our own merits.

I actually always thought that

Mr. Shao's cheongsams are stale.

Like you said,

stuck in a rut.

It's only a matter of time before he is replaced.

I couldn't agree more.

No need to talk about anything else.

I'll try my best to make you pleased.

However, according to the rules in Shanghai,

since I will only wear your cheongsams,

I hope Mr. Lu won't make for others too.

It's a deal.

Take care.

Yuanzhi, have a drink.

You're a big boss now.

I just finished my job,

and you just bring me to this small place for wonton.

Do you think you're worthy of

our hairstyle today?

I think

you don't deserve the wonton.

This hairstyle doesn't really suit you.

I don't know about that.

But honestly,

are you feeling itchy?

Itchy?

What the hell is this?

The scalp feels sticky.

I want to tell you an important thing today.

Are you willing to become

the head tailor at Wenyi Cheongsam shop?