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Master Yu... I beat Yim Chun-loi

I really did... I am not lying

Take me as your disciple

Get up

I saw it... sit down

lp Man, you are not afraid of hardship

You have the drive, you are smart

I'll be pleased to have you as my disciple

But you still have a test to pass

Master Yu, this is underhanded You are right

What's the test?

I am going to teach you three moves

You have to use them to cut off a queue

A queue?

Watch carefully

That's it? That's it

Oh no

Give way...

Give way...

Brother Ching-shan

You are going to a western country Don't forget to write me

I'll let you know Fu Hung-mo can't be more wrong

lp Man, what Fu Hung-mo told you was not true

Britain has been the most powerful country in the past 200 years

I am going there to find out the meaning of revolution

I'll find out the meaning of queue cutting

Brother Ching-shan

Truth will tell

What Fu Jing-wan said was all nonsense

Brother Ching-shan, don't you forget me Don't you forget Sangyuan

Brother Ching-shan, bon voyage

Don't forget to write me

You have to write me... Brother Ching-shan

Who sent you here?

Why are you trying me out?

Tell me or you are dead!

Master Chan, you picked up Wing Chun from Mr Tsan?

Mentor Yu

The queue, look

Really Cashier Wah's queue?

You cut it?

Yes, I cut it

Or he cut it himself?

You sure are smart, how did you know?

What happened?

I worked hard on the three moves you taught me

I first used this move

Then this

Then this

I was this close to getting his queue, but...

You can't get my queue, just go back

I may not be able to cut it today

But I will if I come every day for a year

Please, what a pest you are

Alright, you win

You satisfied now?

Take it back to Master Yu

Mentor, take me as your disciple

I won't take you as my disciple

But I will teach you martial arts

Get up

No obeisance as a disciple

Mentor, why?

You know what Wing Chun is?

Wing Chun?

Boss Chan

Excuse me

What now?

What are you doing? What's wrong with you?

Young Master...

Thank you, I have to run

Young Master...

Hey... your ticket

Sorry

Halt

Chun-loi, I am going to Canton Don't get in my way

lp Man, don't you give me a hard time again

What are you doing?

I've been given many a slapping and made to kneel because of you

You mean it? We are brother

I am not your brother

Yim Chun-loi, you can't fight me

I've gotta get on board

lp Man... one day, you'll be the one pushed into the water

Mentor, it's the Canton Martial Arts Convention

How can you not take me with you?

How many times have I told you?

I'd teach you martial arts

I have not taken you in as my disciple Don't call me mentor

Old habits die hard

I am sorry

Mentor, it's said martial arts practitioners of the South will all attend the convention

Tip me off

The championship is yours to lose Or is it within your reach?

I'm going there to watch and learn not to fight

Mentor, with your cultivation

If you don't take part in the convention the convention will be but a sham

There's always someone out there who's better

Bear it in mind

A true martial arts adept doesn't make his name in the ring

Then by what?

Generosity of the heart

Halt...

Bravo...

A sound physique, a strong country

Don't run...

Halt...

Here he is...

General Wu, you are going to the frontline What are the prospects ahead?

Usurpers are running amuck

The revolution may end in vain

It really hurts us to see it

I am going to the frontline

There are only two possible outcomes

Flowers for sale... fresh flowers for sale...

Either the revolution prevails in the end

Or I'll die for the revolution

Bravo...

Mentor, Canton really is different

Help...

Who gave you permission to sell here?

Please, don't stamp on my flowers

I need the money for my mom's medication

Please...

Mentor, just a moment

Go back with me and be my concubine

Then you'll have money for medication

Let go of her

What are you doing here?

You have to pay for her flowers

How does that concern you?

Indeed

Beat him up... Bring it on...

All right

What are you doing?

Miss, don't worry

I am standing up for you I'll bear the consequences

Stop it...

Mok's Family School

Hello folks, I am from Foshan...

What are you doing?

What's wrong with you? Get up

Miss, what now?

Chivalry is not welcome here in Canton?

You really can't tell?

We are doing a modern play

What?

You can't tell it's acting?

Modern play? Yes

It's acting, it's not real, it's a play

I really am sorry

It's my first time in Canton

I really am sorry...

Don't be such a fool next time

You guys alright?

This man...

No pictures...

Mentor, let's go

Modern play?

Mentor, could you tell?

Since you couldn't either, how could I?

This is not Foshan

We have to be more careful

Stay out of trouble

Take mine...

He's a cripple, it'll be a bumpy ride for you

What nonsense

I dare you for a challenge

I'll put a bucket of water on my rickshaw

Not a drop of water will be spilled

I don't believe it

Well? Any spillage?

Any?

Not a drop of it!

Boss, take mine

Alright, guys

I'll take yours

Boss, his is all wet

Cripple, you'll see

Go!

Sir, how should I call you?

Zi

Zi, you speak with a Foshan accent

You have lived in Foshan before?

None of your business

Young man, you are competitive

The loser will go hungry

Mentor, you go in first

Let me call on a friend

This is not our hometown. You be careful

I know

Zi, Taojin Street

Go!

Foshan Guild Hall

He's got nothing to do with it Let him go

It's alright, I am an out-of-towner

I'd love some fun

Let me just watch from here

Zi, you know how many rickshaw pullers are there in Canton?

Three thousand

Three thousand!

They are all my men

I have more men than the police force

I am somebody here

Brother Lo, save your effort He's not giving you face

I hear that you won't pay your dues

What nerve

You don't mean to pay me your respect?

I make my own living with my own hands

What have you got to do with it?

I am somebody, I am not petty

Young man, listen very carefully

Pay your dues and keep a low profile

Then you can be a rickshaw puller, get it?

I make my own living with my own hands

Every copper belongs to me

Hands off my money

You...

Sit tight

Beat him up!

Try him out! Chase...

Give way...

You stay out of it

But I am in it

It's not your concern

They hit me

Stay away and they'll leave you alone

But I am on your rickshaw

Not anymore

Alright

So?

Who is he?

The Crane School?

Come down

Hey, I've told you This doesn't concern you

Hey, mind yourself

Does it hurt?

Halt! All halt!

Young man, your mentor is Yu Fung-kau of the Crane School?

You know my mentor?

My pleasure

I have never met your mentor

But it'll be my honour to meet him

It's said he had a match with Wong Fei-hung

Young man, could you inform your mentor

That Brother Lo asks him to join him for a drink at the Phoenix House this evening?

Thank you indeed

Let's go

Are you going?

Sure

You sure pull all stops

You may stand up to one

You may stand up to ten

You may stand up to a hundred

But can you stand up to a thousand?

The world is full of stray dogs I am one of them

There's only one piece of bone in the rubbish bin

If I don't take it, other dogs will

And they will come for me afterwards

I may get killed, but I'll try to get them first

We may have to live like dogs But we aren't dogs

You are human, you don't know dogs

Who was that Brother Lo?

Lap dog, Marshal Lo's

Marshal Lo? Lo Cheung-yee?

How come a martial arts practitioner is linked to a warlord?

Here you are, just go over

Keep the change

I earn my own living with my own effort

Not from alms

How can I get in touch with you?

Isn't he the fool I met earlier?

Uncle... Yes?

You've come to the right person

Others can't do it for you

Just watch

Be careful...

You... alright?

I am fine...

But your suitcase...

Kid...

Hey...

Siu-lin, answer the door

Who do you want?

Cheung Wing-sing

Wing-sing

lp Man?

You sure look good

Good?

Wait till you see me at the gate of the Forbidden City

After the northern expedition

Northern expedition?

So we are fighting up north?

It's confidential

I never thought you would join the army

You didn't see the warlords very highly

But I believe in Brother Ching-shan

Brother Ching-shan? Where's he?

He's now Deputy Chief Secretary of the provincial government

It's he who convinced me to join the army

Let me take you to him sometime

I should have come earlier to see you guys

Oh yes, did you meet my sister when you got in?

Your sister? Who's your sister?

My cousin

Her parents died early

She has been living with us

My dad is her paternal uncle

He sees her as his own daughter

Cousin?

Cheung Wing-shing?

Yes, you have forgotten about it?

We used to go play in your house when we're small

Oi-dor, the Cheung family and the lp family are in different fields

But we are equal in status

I do hope that we can be in-laws

What do you think?

Great, of course! We can't be happier

But... you are marrying down

Please don't say so

Good... so lp Man and Miss Wing-shing are betrothed

It's a deal

lp Man... Ip Man?

Good

Good? About what?

Nothing...

You alright?

I am fine

You don't look right to me

Wing-sing, it's too loud

Dad, see who's here

Uncle...

Ip Man?

Come on over

Let me have a good look at you

Not bad at all

Oi-dor has raised up a fine man

Uncle, I got it from Dad that most of your time has been spent overseas

But it's my first time in Canton

Even so, Dad and Mom were reluctant to let me come

Uncle, you should talk them over

Tell them that a man has to see the world

You can't wait to enlist me to your cause

Stay as long as you like in Canton

I'll tell your dad about it, alright?

Uncle, thank you

Where's Wing-shing?

She's with him again?

Dad, why are you prejudiced against him?

You and Wing-shing... are too young to understand

lp Man, make yourself at home

Take care of him

I have to go back to my work

Please, don't let me get in your way Alright

Him? Whom were you talking about?

Brother Ching-shan

He and Wing-shing were schoolmates overseas

How long will it take?

Lt'll soon be done

Dad, Mom, I can't be happier with this betrothal

Ching-shan, how do I look?

Gorgeous

You will steal the limelight tomorrow night

You two sure make a pretty pair A match made in heaven

Tomorrow night, I'll have an announcement to make

The alteration first

Sir, hello, it's for members only here

Members Only

Members only? What does that mean?

You can't go in unless you are a member

But you open your door for business

Sir, I am sorry

Sir, you can't go in...

Sir...

Wing-shing...

Excuse me... but where's the girl? She's here not just now

She has left by that side

Sorry, Sir, you can't come in

Please leave here, sorry

This way please

You may disrupt our members

I am sorry...

Mentor

How come my suitcase is here?

I got it back for you

Why look so dejected?

Nothing

Oh yes, Mentor, do you know Brother Lo of Shahe Gang?

He's well-known to everyone

That's good

He can't wait to meet you

He's inviting you for a drink this evening

I am not going

But why not?

You think it's just for a drink?

Shahe Gang has been tailing us since we got off the boat

What?

So has the Mok's Family School

Mok's Family School?

Ching-shan, can this Mok Yan-chiu beat Yu Fung-kau?

No

But you referred him to be our coach

Ching-shan, many warlords have come to Canton

Our coach has to beat everyone else

This convention is not just about martial arts

It's also a power contest amongst the warlords

No wonder Zi called Brother Lo Marshal Lo's dog

What about the Mok's Family School?

Marshal Chu's

Marshal Chu?

If I can't win, I'll have to step down

But Marshal, you will win

I have found you the right man

He stands head and shoulders above others

Who is he?

You can meet him tonight the Foshan Hero, Yu Fung-kau

Good

Hence we have to be careful

Then should we go to Brother Ching-shan to get the invitations to the convention?

Soldiers are not difficult to recruit Money is not difficult to make

Firearms not difficult to get Cannons not difficult to handle

But talents are hard to come by

You have to get him for me

Marshal, rest assured of that

Winner takes all, you will be the winner

The moment of truth is in a couple of days

Very good

Guangdong Provincial Government

Who do you want?

Lam Ching-shan

Second floor, turn left

Thank you

So many rooms, which one?

Excuse me

Which one is Lam Ching-shan's room?

Down the corridor, the one on the left

Thank you You're welcome

Sir, Miss Cheung's here

Alright

Sorry, Marshal wanted me I couldn't go away

No need to apologise to me

You should apologise to yourself and your ideals

What do you mean?

You are a man of ideals and aspirations

But you are here mapping out strategies for Marshal Chu

To help him win the civil war

Even if he wins

Will it contribute to the revolution?

Hush

You do see it eye to eye with this female reporter by the name of Ha Kui

Marshal Chu and Marshal Lo

One wears revolution on his lips One wears interest on his lips

But they are two of a kind

We shouldn't trust such old school warlords with our revolution

Which part of it is wrong?

Very insightful

Who do you want?

Where is Lam Ching-shan?

Inside

Thank you

Excuse me, where is Lam Ching-shan?

He's having a talk inside

Please wait over there You will be notified

Secretary Li, you are wanted

Come try this firearm

What are you doing?

Come on, be still, aim, hold it tight

When the points are in line pull the trigger

Stop kidding

Don't worry, it's not loaded, try it

Ready?

Hold it tight, aim, be still, aim

Now fire

Wing-shing

Chief Secretary Lam

It's alright, we were trying out the firearm

Now you see how powerful it is?

It's loaded

Stop

Who are you?

Let me tell you

The magazine may be out

There's still one bullet in the bore

I can still kill you

Lam Ching-shan

What? You know each other?

We've met twice

Brother Ching-shan

You... Ip Man

Brother Ching-shan

You sure have grown up

I wouldn't recognise you if we bumped into each other out on the street

You came to Canton alone?

I came with my mentor for the martial arts convention

Master Yu Fung-kau

Master Yu, it's my honour