1 00:01:33,100 --> 00:01:35,010 Created and Directed by WONG KAR WAI 2 00:01:37,220 --> 00:01:40,350 EPISODE 15 3 00:01:40,350 --> 00:01:44,520 GINZA NIGHT CLUB RIE 4 00:01:44,650 --> 00:01:46,100 Which one of you is Miss Wang? 5 00:01:47,230 --> 00:01:49,020 You're very popular, aren't you? 6 00:01:49,110 --> 00:01:50,480 Who's Mr. Bao? 7 00:01:50,650 --> 00:01:52,610 She's used to sitting at a desk. 8 00:01:53,320 --> 00:01:54,820 She can't handle manual labor. 9 00:01:54,860 --> 00:01:55,530 Get to work! 10 00:01:55,620 --> 00:01:57,320 You can "learn" in here. 11 00:01:57,580 --> 00:01:59,870 By 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, this room needs to be organized. 12 00:01:59,870 --> 00:02:00,870 I'll come back to check. 13 00:02:17,720 --> 00:02:21,640 YANGPU DISTRICT LOADING PORT 14 00:02:22,600 --> 00:02:23,560 Impossible. 15 00:02:23,560 --> 00:02:26,310 If she did it all by herself, I'll let her kick my head like a ball. 16 00:02:26,310 --> 00:02:27,400 Where's the ball? 17 00:02:29,900 --> 00:02:31,610 How many of her boyfriends were here? 18 00:02:31,610 --> 00:02:32,480 She did it alone. 19 00:02:32,480 --> 00:02:33,570 Alone? 20 00:02:33,940 --> 00:02:35,110 Where's the ball? 21 00:02:35,700 --> 00:02:37,070 -You want to kick a ball? -Yeah. 22 00:02:37,120 --> 00:02:37,990 Follow me. 23 00:02:37,990 --> 00:02:39,530 Move. Stop snickering. 24 00:02:40,030 --> 00:02:42,240 No need to get so heated. 25 00:02:42,330 --> 00:02:44,250 -Here, have a popsicle. -No. 26 00:02:44,790 --> 00:02:45,750 I'm your supervisor. 27 00:02:45,750 --> 00:02:46,870 Everyone's watching. 28 00:02:46,880 --> 00:02:48,210 Don't embarrass me. 29 00:02:48,330 --> 00:02:48,920 Here. 30 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:50,840 You embarrassed me first. 31 00:02:51,630 --> 00:02:53,710 What a temper. Where are you from? 32 00:02:53,720 --> 00:02:54,920 Yangpu or Zhabei? 33 00:02:54,920 --> 00:02:56,680 -Hongkou. -Where in Hongkou? 34 00:02:56,680 --> 00:02:57,880 North Sichuan Road. 35 00:02:58,010 --> 00:03:00,430 -What street number? -1569. Why? 36 00:03:00,560 --> 00:03:01,510 1569? 37 00:03:01,510 --> 00:03:03,100 You know where I live? 38 00:03:03,220 --> 00:03:05,140 649 Dongdaming Road. 39 00:03:05,140 --> 00:03:07,520 Football star Fan Zhiyi is my neighbor. 40 00:03:07,770 --> 00:03:09,520 Fan Zhiyi? 41 00:03:09,690 --> 00:03:11,320 He's your neighbor? 42 00:03:12,190 --> 00:03:14,190 He used to live right above me. 43 00:03:14,240 --> 00:03:17,860 I call him Brother Yi. He calls me Sister Wang. 44 00:03:17,990 --> 00:03:19,620 Sister Wang? 45 00:03:19,620 --> 00:03:20,240 Of course. 46 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:21,410 He's my idol. 47 00:03:21,530 --> 00:03:23,040 Don't ask me for his autograph. 48 00:03:23,080 --> 00:03:26,250 I knew from one glance. You're tough. 49 00:03:26,410 --> 00:03:28,420 -You get your hands dirty. -What's that mean? 50 00:03:28,420 --> 00:03:29,920 No, look. 51 00:03:29,920 --> 00:03:32,040 There's a shipment going out tomorrow. 52 00:03:32,130 --> 00:03:35,630 It's for an important client. I'll give you a team. 53 00:03:35,670 --> 00:03:40,090 Get everything ready for the shipment to go out by 4:00 p.m. 54 00:03:40,090 --> 00:03:41,930 -Okay? -Who's the important client? 55 00:03:41,930 --> 00:03:43,470 The Mink King. 56 00:03:44,350 --> 00:03:46,680 Don't laugh. 57 00:03:47,310 --> 00:03:49,350 Stop gawking. Back to work! 58 00:03:51,020 --> 00:03:53,560 Is Mr. Wei's business going downhill? 59 00:03:53,570 --> 00:03:55,230 He used to find the Garden room too small. 60 00:03:55,230 --> 00:03:57,320 Now he's switched to smaller rooms. 61 00:03:58,240 --> 00:03:59,360 Mr. Wei? 62 00:04:00,070 --> 00:04:02,870 He was probably always spending more than he can afford. 63 00:04:03,660 --> 00:04:05,660 Still, to suddenly change? 64 00:04:06,200 --> 00:04:07,450 Keep an eye on him. 65 00:04:08,250 --> 00:04:12,630 Listen, big rooms and fancy meals don't really mean much. 66 00:04:12,750 --> 00:04:17,210 I finally get the saying, "stick to your roots, and less is more." 67 00:04:17,220 --> 00:04:19,760 Just like this Croaker Lo Mein. 68 00:04:19,760 --> 00:04:22,720 The portion is huge. There's no way I can finish this. 69 00:04:22,720 --> 00:04:25,680 Skip the other dishes, fine, but I can't skip Croaker Lo Mein. 70 00:04:25,680 --> 00:04:28,680 This is the soul of The Grand Lisbon. 71 00:04:31,020 --> 00:04:34,020 Your mother had me come check on you. 72 00:04:34,230 --> 00:04:38,480 If she finds out you're stuck in small rooms eating croaker, 73 00:04:38,490 --> 00:04:40,240 she'll make you go back to Haining. 74 00:04:40,240 --> 00:04:41,700 You can go tell her 75 00:04:41,860 --> 00:04:45,410 that this room and these noodles are why I won't leave Shanghai. 76 00:04:45,450 --> 00:04:46,910 Mr. Fan, you're early. 77 00:04:47,080 --> 00:04:48,200 Is Miss Mei here yet? 78 00:04:48,200 --> 00:04:49,000 Not yet. 79 00:04:49,000 --> 00:04:50,040 Mr. Fan's here today? 80 00:04:50,040 --> 00:04:52,960 Yes. Business lunch with the Trade Office. 81 00:04:53,130 --> 00:04:54,710 The Trade Office? 82 00:04:54,710 --> 00:04:55,750 Miss Wang? 83 00:04:56,460 --> 00:04:58,960 -I'll go say hi. Start without me. -Okay. 84 00:04:59,590 --> 00:05:00,590 Mr. Wei. 85 00:05:02,760 --> 00:05:03,840 Mr. Wei. 86 00:05:06,560 --> 00:05:07,890 And you are? 87 00:05:08,770 --> 00:05:10,890 Mei Ping. You don't remember? 88 00:05:12,940 --> 00:05:14,400 And you are? 89 00:05:15,190 --> 00:05:16,270 Mei Ping. 90 00:05:17,110 --> 00:05:18,440 Oh, Xiao Mei. 91 00:05:18,610 --> 00:05:20,190 I've never seen you here before. 92 00:05:20,190 --> 00:05:21,650 Is Miss Wang here? 93 00:05:21,950 --> 00:05:24,110 Miss Wang is no longer with No. 27. 94 00:05:24,620 --> 00:05:25,700 Why? 95 00:05:25,820 --> 00:05:27,200 She got in some trouble. 96 00:05:27,240 --> 00:05:28,490 It's not just No. 27. 97 00:05:28,580 --> 00:05:31,200 I'll doubt she'll be coming here anymore. 98 00:05:31,910 --> 00:05:32,830 I knew it. 99 00:05:32,870 --> 00:05:35,330 She's too stubborn. 100 00:05:35,340 --> 00:05:36,920 which is fine if you're nobody. 101 00:05:37,040 --> 00:05:39,670 But she's pretty, and great at her job. 102 00:05:39,670 --> 00:05:41,670 It was bound to happen to her. 103 00:05:41,670 --> 00:05:43,550 She must have offended some petty fool. 104 00:05:43,550 --> 00:05:45,550 Mr. Wei, are you joining them? 105 00:05:45,550 --> 00:05:47,470 No, thank you. I'm almost done. 106 00:05:47,890 --> 00:05:48,850 Okay. 107 00:05:49,020 --> 00:05:50,060 Miss Mei, this way. 108 00:05:50,060 --> 00:05:51,180 Okay. 109 00:05:52,180 --> 00:05:53,730 Why aren't you eating? 110 00:05:55,560 --> 00:05:57,190 Get Manager Pan here. 111 00:05:57,400 --> 00:06:00,360 Mustard leaf from Yinxian, yellow croaker from Zhejiang. 112 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:02,900 Nothing has changed about the ingredients. 113 00:06:05,030 --> 00:06:06,570 So what's he complaining about? 114 00:06:08,030 --> 00:06:09,410 These noodles 115 00:06:09,740 --> 00:06:11,790 are not the same noodles 116 00:06:12,620 --> 00:06:14,040 that I had before. 117 00:06:18,960 --> 00:06:22,090 Looks like the problem isn't our noodles. 118 00:06:23,760 --> 00:06:25,050 Then what is it? 119 00:06:32,520 --> 00:06:33,720 What are you doing? 120 00:06:33,850 --> 00:06:35,770 Sorry! It wasn't on purpose. 121 00:06:35,770 --> 00:06:37,190 Let me wipe it off for you. 122 00:06:37,360 --> 00:06:39,060 I'm truly sorry. I didn't mean to. 123 00:06:45,450 --> 00:06:47,740 Careful! 124 00:06:47,860 --> 00:06:48,700 Here. 125 00:06:51,330 --> 00:06:52,370 Quick! 126 00:06:52,370 --> 00:06:53,080 Hurry. 127 00:06:53,080 --> 00:06:54,700 Over here. 128 00:06:54,700 --> 00:06:55,870 This way. 129 00:06:55,870 --> 00:06:56,660 Here. 130 00:06:56,670 --> 00:06:59,130 The Mink King is here! 131 00:07:01,170 --> 00:07:02,340 What Mink King? 132 00:07:06,010 --> 00:07:08,260 Mr. Wei bought everyone KFC! 133 00:07:08,260 --> 00:07:09,340 Come here. 134 00:07:09,430 --> 00:07:12,430 What are you all doing? Are you going to starve without chicken? 135 00:07:12,430 --> 00:07:14,310 Mr. Wei is here. 136 00:07:14,310 --> 00:07:16,640 Everyone, thank Mr. Wei. 137 00:07:19,400 --> 00:07:20,730 Mr. Wei came? 138 00:07:23,020 --> 00:07:25,070 You came on motorcycle, not your Ferrari? 139 00:07:25,070 --> 00:07:26,650 The new one isn't here yet. 140 00:07:27,030 --> 00:07:28,360 Gather around. 141 00:07:28,450 --> 00:07:30,490 We're all people of action. 142 00:07:30,530 --> 00:07:31,620 I'll be honest. 143 00:07:31,620 --> 00:07:33,200 This shipment is urgent, 144 00:07:33,370 --> 00:07:34,870 and needs careful handling. 145 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:36,250 I'm actually a bit nervous. 146 00:07:36,330 --> 00:07:39,540 However, seeing everyone working so-- 147 00:07:40,500 --> 00:07:41,630 It's you. 148 00:07:42,300 --> 00:07:43,420 Damn it. 149 00:07:46,130 --> 00:07:48,800 Mr. Wei, you know Xiao Wang too? 150 00:07:48,840 --> 00:07:50,720 Xiao Wang? She's Miss Wang. 151 00:07:50,720 --> 00:07:53,220 The dazzling pearl of No. 27. Everyone knows her. 152 00:07:53,220 --> 00:07:54,600 She's got connections. 153 00:07:54,600 --> 00:07:55,930 Be careful! 154 00:08:00,560 --> 00:08:03,650 All of a sudden, you're "Xiao Wang"? 155 00:08:03,650 --> 00:08:05,110 And you're "Mink King"? 156 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:07,240 I'm pretty easygoing for this business. 157 00:08:07,240 --> 00:08:09,070 You can still call me Mr. Wei. 158 00:08:10,860 --> 00:08:11,700 Miss Wang. 159 00:08:11,700 --> 00:08:14,240 World famous chicken. Want some? 160 00:08:14,240 --> 00:08:15,540 Careful, everyone. 161 00:08:15,540 --> 00:08:17,830 Miss Wang's known to throw things. 162 00:08:17,960 --> 00:08:20,080 She might just throw a drumstick. 163 00:08:20,830 --> 00:08:22,290 See? 164 00:08:23,670 --> 00:08:27,050 I assume you all have heard why she ended up here. 165 00:08:27,050 --> 00:08:31,680 But if she won't even accept some chicken from me now, 166 00:08:31,970 --> 00:08:34,850 would she really take bribes? 167 00:08:35,060 --> 00:08:36,560 There's no way. 168 00:08:40,020 --> 00:08:41,100 Miss Wang, 169 00:08:42,190 --> 00:08:44,150 I believe you're innocent. 170 00:08:49,950 --> 00:08:51,360 Was that true? 171 00:08:51,530 --> 00:08:52,910 When do I ever lie? 172 00:08:52,990 --> 00:08:54,620 I can never tell. 173 00:08:57,290 --> 00:08:59,830 Eat as much as you want. 174 00:09:24,020 --> 00:09:28,940 Are you the Mink King, or the Mink Statue? 175 00:09:30,030 --> 00:09:31,860 Wait, are you crying? 176 00:09:31,860 --> 00:09:35,280 It's the wind. You wouldn't get it. 177 00:09:35,530 --> 00:09:38,450 This afternoon will change the rest of my life. 178 00:09:38,870 --> 00:09:41,120 -Give me some space. -Oh. Okay. 179 00:09:41,250 --> 00:09:42,660 Move. 180 00:09:46,710 --> 00:09:50,300 Wow, the statue came back to life. 181 00:09:55,090 --> 00:09:56,220 Why are you still here? 182 00:09:56,220 --> 00:09:57,550 I can't leave, Miss Wang. 183 00:09:57,760 --> 00:09:59,140 I should have come sooner. 184 00:09:59,140 --> 00:10:01,100 You're stepping on merchandise. 185 00:10:01,100 --> 00:10:03,680 I think the two of us have complementary talents. 186 00:10:03,690 --> 00:10:05,810 We'd make a great team. 187 00:10:05,810 --> 00:10:07,980 -You refuse to leave? -It's not that I refuse: 188 00:10:08,980 --> 00:10:10,150 My leg fell asleep. 189 00:10:10,740 --> 00:10:12,820 You two, carry Mr. Wei away. 190 00:10:12,940 --> 00:10:14,200 Careful, my leg is numb. 191 00:10:14,200 --> 00:10:16,410 No, it's serious. It's serious! 192 00:10:16,910 --> 00:10:18,580 Wait a minute, Miss Wang. 193 00:10:27,340 --> 00:10:28,130 Miss Wang. 194 00:10:28,250 --> 00:10:29,170 Miss Wang! 195 00:10:29,500 --> 00:10:30,670 I'll give you a ride. 196 00:10:30,670 --> 00:10:31,760 I take the bus. 197 00:10:31,760 --> 00:10:34,470 Don't miss out, you'll regret it. 198 00:10:34,720 --> 00:10:36,930 If you don't go away, you'll regret it. 199 00:10:37,760 --> 00:10:38,970 Wait. 200 00:10:39,930 --> 00:10:41,310 Wait, Miss Wang! 201 00:10:43,480 --> 00:10:44,810 Miss Wang. 202 00:10:46,480 --> 00:10:47,480 Xiao Wang! 203 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:50,610 Excuse me. 204 00:10:50,730 --> 00:10:51,820 Miss Wang! 205 00:10:51,980 --> 00:10:54,150 Excuse me. 206 00:10:54,200 --> 00:10:55,400 Miss Wang. 207 00:10:58,370 --> 00:10:59,120 Miss Wang. 208 00:10:59,240 --> 00:11:00,490 Miss Wang. 209 00:11:06,080 --> 00:11:07,420 Bring it on, God. 210 00:11:07,580 --> 00:11:10,500 Is that all you got?! 211 00:11:18,010 --> 00:11:20,840 I get it. Thanks for the praise! 212 00:11:34,740 --> 00:11:35,530 Keep working. 213 00:12:01,220 --> 00:12:02,260 Move it. 214 00:12:10,520 --> 00:12:16,650 Mr. Fan, what was so urgent that we had to meet at 7:00 a.m.? 215 00:12:17,190 --> 00:12:18,530 Just tell me. 216 00:12:18,820 --> 00:12:21,490 I'm full. If you won't talk, I'm leaving. 217 00:12:24,580 --> 00:12:28,330 At my age, even small matters keep me up at night. 218 00:12:30,330 --> 00:12:32,080 Be honest with me. 219 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:35,090 Huanghe Road is full of beauties. 220 00:12:35,670 --> 00:12:37,630 Have any ever interested you? 221 00:12:38,880 --> 00:12:40,680 You're here to talk about love? 222 00:12:43,050 --> 00:12:48,180 Only a fool thinks of love on Huanghe Road. 223 00:12:49,020 --> 00:12:51,940 No matter what, it ends badly. 224 00:12:52,230 --> 00:12:54,690 At my age, I know that very well. 225 00:12:56,320 --> 00:12:57,980 Are you talking about Li Li? 226 00:12:58,780 --> 00:13:00,940 I'm from a small town, 227 00:13:01,660 --> 00:13:04,870 but I've been on Huanghe Road for a while now. 228 00:13:05,240 --> 00:13:07,160 It's okay to have fun. 229 00:13:07,830 --> 00:13:12,920 But get in too deep, and it'll ruin you. 230 00:13:13,380 --> 00:13:15,080 I'll tell you a secret. 231 00:13:15,840 --> 00:13:18,090 When I first came to Huanghe Road, 232 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:24,970 my eyes and ears were completely overwhelmed. 233 00:13:25,600 --> 00:13:27,720 Every woman I ran into 234 00:13:27,850 --> 00:13:31,600 had the beauty and scent of a goddess. 235 00:13:31,890 --> 00:13:34,600 It almost corrupted me. 236 00:13:35,690 --> 00:13:40,820 The first person I met at No. 27 wasn't Miss Wang. 237 00:13:41,320 --> 00:13:42,700 It was Mei Ping. 238 00:13:43,320 --> 00:13:46,450 I thought she'd be assigned to San Yang, 239 00:13:46,740 --> 00:13:50,290 but Miss Wang had you backing her, 240 00:13:50,450 --> 00:13:54,790 so No. 27 assigned San Yang to Miss Wang. 241 00:13:55,380 --> 00:13:57,670 I'd have done the same. 242 00:13:57,800 --> 00:13:59,630 She'd do the best job. 243 00:13:59,630 --> 00:14:01,170 It's only right. 244 00:14:02,170 --> 00:14:04,180 I saw Mei Ping yesterday. 245 00:14:04,380 --> 00:14:07,680 Miss Wang is a regular on Huanghe Road. 246 00:14:07,680 --> 00:14:09,600 She's made a lot of friends. 247 00:14:10,270 --> 00:14:11,980 Now that she's in trouble, 248 00:14:12,480 --> 00:14:15,190 people might give you the cold shoulder. 249 00:14:15,480 --> 00:14:18,110 Be careful and play nice with people. 250 00:14:19,940 --> 00:14:24,110 I'm no stranger to getting the cold shoulder. 251 00:14:24,400 --> 00:14:26,660 Miss Wang isn't necessarily lovable. 252 00:14:26,740 --> 00:14:30,450 People only played nice with her because she had the export permits. 253 00:14:31,540 --> 00:14:33,200 Now that I have the permits, 254 00:14:33,410 --> 00:14:35,460 they should be playing nice with me. 255 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:39,290 For that permit for your next shipment... 256 00:14:39,540 --> 00:14:42,550 I won't be like Miss Wang and boss you around, 257 00:14:43,420 --> 00:14:45,050 but you need to do me a favor. 258 00:14:46,220 --> 00:14:47,300 Go ahead. 259 00:14:49,010 --> 00:14:51,180 Mr. Bao is my client now, 260 00:14:51,180 --> 00:14:53,220 he should at least meet me once. 261 00:14:53,310 --> 00:14:56,230 Just as a formality, so I can appease the higher-ups, 262 00:14:56,310 --> 00:14:59,610 and so you can get the permit for your next shipment. 263 00:15:00,520 --> 00:15:03,690 She is not the Xiao Mei she used to be. 264 00:15:04,320 --> 00:15:05,530 She's changed. 265 00:15:06,700 --> 00:15:10,530 Hearing her words felt like sunshine turning into rainfall. 266 00:15:10,530 --> 00:15:11,990 I felt so cold. 267 00:15:13,080 --> 00:15:15,200 But I get where she's coming from. 268 00:15:15,620 --> 00:15:20,710 Doesn't everyone on Huanghe Road want a taste of that power? 269 00:15:20,710 --> 00:15:23,630 To rise to the top and hold your head high? 270 00:15:23,670 --> 00:15:24,960 I was the same way. 271 00:15:25,130 --> 00:15:26,300 After San Yang, 272 00:15:26,380 --> 00:15:28,840 I can't even turn on my mobile phone. 273 00:15:28,890 --> 00:15:30,840 It'll ring until it explodes. 274 00:15:31,600 --> 00:15:33,600 But I know 275 00:15:33,720 --> 00:15:36,220 it's all thanks to you. 276 00:15:36,520 --> 00:15:39,810 You'll always be a part of San Yang. 277 00:15:45,150 --> 00:15:48,240 I know you don't like Mei Ping. 278 00:15:49,320 --> 00:15:52,580 Admittedly, her methods are questionable. 279 00:15:53,620 --> 00:15:54,870 But... 280 00:15:55,870 --> 00:15:59,960 I've been friends with her since the beginning. 281 00:16:01,080 --> 00:16:02,340 Mr. Bao, 282 00:16:02,750 --> 00:16:06,920 give her a chance as a favor to me. 283 00:16:10,260 --> 00:16:11,890 I don't really know her. 284 00:16:12,140 --> 00:16:14,180 So there's nothing to dislike. 285 00:16:14,470 --> 00:16:18,230 I have no interest in what you two are doing. 286 00:16:18,600 --> 00:16:19,980 It's just business. 287 00:16:20,440 --> 00:16:23,690 Whether it's No. 27 or Huanghe Road, 288 00:16:24,270 --> 00:16:25,860 When it comes to San Yang, 289 00:16:26,110 --> 00:16:27,690 I only care about one person. 290 00:16:27,740 --> 00:16:29,490 That person is Miss Wang. 291 00:16:29,900 --> 00:16:31,700 I'll always on her side. 292 00:16:32,070 --> 00:16:35,240 If anyone's against her, they're against me. 293 00:16:35,580 --> 00:16:38,660 And in this, my position will not change. 294 00:16:39,790 --> 00:16:42,500 If I lose my distribution rights, then so be it. 295 00:16:42,500 --> 00:16:44,130 That's not what I meant, Mr. Bao. 296 00:16:44,130 --> 00:16:45,290 You misheard. 297 00:16:45,300 --> 00:16:46,550 Without you, I can't-- 298 00:16:46,550 --> 00:16:47,800 I'm not joking. 299 00:16:48,760 --> 00:16:49,840 One condition. 300 00:16:50,760 --> 00:16:52,550 You can work with whoever you want, 301 00:16:52,550 --> 00:16:53,840 Li Li, Mei Ping, 302 00:16:53,850 --> 00:16:54,930 I don't care. 303 00:16:55,100 --> 00:16:56,470 It's your business. 304 00:16:57,140 --> 00:16:58,850 But if one day, 305 00:16:59,600 --> 00:17:01,600 Miss Wang needs your help, 306 00:17:02,230 --> 00:17:04,020 you have to help her. 307 00:17:05,440 --> 00:17:08,400 I will, with all my heart. 308 00:17:11,030 --> 00:17:12,280 The money was in the bag. 309 00:17:12,280 --> 00:17:15,740 But you just had to get upset, and throw it all away. 310 00:17:15,830 --> 00:17:16,990 Mr. Bao, 311 00:17:17,120 --> 00:17:19,370 you just started seeing success. 312 00:17:19,540 --> 00:17:21,540 But the winds can change at any time. 313 00:17:21,540 --> 00:17:23,710 It won't always be smooth sailing. 314 00:17:23,750 --> 00:17:25,840 San Yang isn't everything. 315 00:17:26,210 --> 00:17:28,500 I want nothing to do with Mei Ping anyway. 316 00:17:28,590 --> 00:17:30,630 Business should be rational. 317 00:17:30,670 --> 00:17:32,510 You need to use your head. 318 00:17:32,550 --> 00:17:35,260 Your grudge against her is personal, 319 00:17:35,340 --> 00:17:37,100 so keep that out of it. 320 00:17:37,180 --> 00:17:40,020 I need you to see the difference. 321 00:17:40,060 --> 00:17:41,520 Look at the water out there. 322 00:17:41,600 --> 00:17:43,270 Huangpu River is Huangpu River. 323 00:17:43,440 --> 00:17:44,940 Suzhou Creek is Suzhou Creek. 324 00:17:44,940 --> 00:17:49,020 One is clear, the other is muddy. There's a stark contrast between them. 325 00:17:49,030 --> 00:17:52,490 I'm handling business. I have more collaborations with Hulian. 326 00:17:52,610 --> 00:17:53,950 I'm going to help Mr. Ma 327 00:17:53,950 --> 00:17:55,620 build a new brand. 328 00:17:56,410 --> 00:17:57,620 What brand? 329 00:17:57,740 --> 00:18:01,120 -The knock-offs you stored at Tokyo Nights? -They're not knock-offs. 330 00:18:01,960 --> 00:18:04,660 I already registered for an official brand. 331 00:18:05,880 --> 00:18:10,000 Just because San Yang was a success isn't so easy to repeat. 332 00:18:10,050 --> 00:18:12,340 Hulian is changing leadership. 333 00:18:12,630 --> 00:18:15,180 Mr. Xu is getting transferred. 334 00:18:15,220 --> 00:18:18,260 The new head may not be as receptive. 335 00:18:18,600 --> 00:18:20,600 I worked under Mr. Xu for a long time. 336 00:18:20,680 --> 00:18:23,100 For him to leave you in my care, 337 00:18:23,100 --> 00:18:25,230 it's quite the honor. 338 00:18:25,440 --> 00:18:28,440 I won't make things hard for you. 339 00:18:28,820 --> 00:18:33,110 It was a pleasure to work together on San Yang. 340 00:18:33,780 --> 00:18:37,120 We ended up setting an example 341 00:18:37,280 --> 00:18:38,660 for other local brands. 342 00:18:39,080 --> 00:18:41,790 I have faith that Mr. Ma's brand 343 00:18:41,950 --> 00:18:44,790 will do even better than San Yang. 344 00:18:44,830 --> 00:18:46,790 Just like with San Yang, 345 00:18:47,040 --> 00:18:49,580 I'll cover all of the marketing. 346 00:18:52,420 --> 00:18:54,260 Mr. Xu had good judgment. 347 00:18:55,090 --> 00:18:58,090 You two struck gold with San Yang. 348 00:18:58,970 --> 00:19:01,300 As his successor, 349 00:19:01,350 --> 00:19:03,810 I also want to build a Name Brand. 350 00:19:04,230 --> 00:19:05,680 So I'll be honest. 351 00:19:05,980 --> 00:19:09,360 Our strategy this year is already decided. 352 00:19:09,770 --> 00:19:13,730 We're putting our focus on our luxury products. 353 00:19:13,900 --> 00:19:16,990 Local brands will take a back seat. 354 00:19:17,070 --> 00:19:21,450 But don't worry, we still take your projects very seriously. 355 00:19:22,040 --> 00:19:24,370 Even if we can't sell your product here, 356 00:19:24,410 --> 00:19:26,960 we can sell it all over the region. 357 00:19:27,120 --> 00:19:28,620 I promise you, 358 00:19:28,750 --> 00:19:32,500 we'll distribute every shirt you ordered from Mr. Ma 359 00:19:32,630 --> 00:19:34,630 in neighboring cities. 360 00:19:34,630 --> 00:19:38,930 This way, you'll keep your promise to Mr. Ma. 361 00:19:45,810 --> 00:19:46,770 Mrs. Wu, 362 00:19:47,730 --> 00:19:51,440 what I promised Mr. Ma was Nanjing Road, 363 00:19:51,940 --> 00:19:54,650 Name Brand certification, and export permits, 364 00:19:54,780 --> 00:19:56,280 just like San Yang. 365 00:19:57,030 --> 00:20:00,320 Anything less is breaking that promise. 366 00:20:05,080 --> 00:20:06,540 Bad news travels fast. 367 00:20:06,910 --> 00:20:11,330 My failed negotiations with Hulian quickly spread across Nanjing Road. 368 00:20:15,260 --> 00:20:18,630 Upon hearing the news, Mr. Ma came all the way from Zhuji. 369 00:20:18,630 --> 00:20:20,220 Excuse me, Mr. Ma. 370 00:20:20,380 --> 00:20:21,970 I'll get back to work. 371 00:20:23,560 --> 00:20:26,680 I hear Hulian's new leadership won't sell Mr. Bao's new product. 372 00:20:26,810 --> 00:20:30,100 Mr. Ma is at The Red Heron, waiting for an explanation. 373 00:20:30,190 --> 00:20:32,020 Just a few more setbacks, 374 00:20:33,060 --> 00:20:34,900 and he'll have to turn to me. 375 00:20:35,110 --> 00:20:36,570 Mr. Ma, leaving alr-- 376 00:20:37,740 --> 00:20:40,490 Young lady, bring Mr. Bao my message. 377 00:20:40,530 --> 00:20:42,570 You tell him, 378 00:20:42,870 --> 00:20:45,660 "there's a heavy price to pay for breaking a promise." 379 00:20:45,660 --> 00:20:46,330 Right. 380 00:20:46,330 --> 00:20:47,700 He has three days. 381 00:20:47,870 --> 00:20:50,960 His name is on the line. 382 00:20:51,080 --> 00:20:55,090 Either he delivers Nanjing Road to me, or it's the end of "Mr. Bao." 383 00:21:08,890 --> 00:21:09,850 Mr. Bao. 384 00:21:13,310 --> 00:21:16,110 Mr. Bao, you wouldn't answer the phone, 385 00:21:16,190 --> 00:21:18,230 so I had to come in person. 386 00:21:18,480 --> 00:21:19,690 Wow. 387 00:21:19,780 --> 00:21:20,990 The Peace Hotel. 388 00:21:21,110 --> 00:21:22,450 It's my first time here. 389 00:21:22,570 --> 00:21:25,910 Now I get to see it with Mr. Bao. 390 00:21:26,950 --> 00:21:28,120 Let's talk inside. 391 00:21:33,290 --> 00:21:34,250 Mr. Bao, 392 00:21:34,630 --> 00:21:38,840 for men like me, promises are written in blood. 393 00:21:39,340 --> 00:21:42,470 I don't know any Mr. Zhang or Mr. Xu. 394 00:21:42,970 --> 00:21:44,340 I only know you, 395 00:21:44,390 --> 00:21:45,470 Mr. Bao. 396 00:21:46,140 --> 00:21:47,260 If you succeed, 397 00:21:48,060 --> 00:21:49,560 you're my saint. 398 00:21:50,060 --> 00:21:51,480 If you fail, 399 00:21:52,890 --> 00:21:54,440 you're my enemy. 400 00:22:01,240 --> 00:22:02,400 Mr. Ma, 401 00:22:02,950 --> 00:22:06,740 I let you in today because I don't plan on failing you. 402 00:22:06,740 --> 00:22:08,530 I already sent you the deposit. 403 00:22:08,950 --> 00:22:10,370 The contract says 404 00:22:10,580 --> 00:22:12,500 "Balance paid upon delivery," 405 00:22:13,330 --> 00:22:15,420 but I can pay 50% first. 406 00:22:15,620 --> 00:22:17,460 You'll get your money. 407 00:22:17,880 --> 00:22:20,130 So just get me my shirts. 408 00:22:21,010 --> 00:22:22,630 You promised me 409 00:22:22,840 --> 00:22:25,760 "Nanjing Road." 410 00:22:27,800 --> 00:22:29,260 That's right. 411 00:22:29,680 --> 00:22:31,310 And that's what you'll get. 412 00:22:51,450 --> 00:22:52,740 What? 413 00:22:53,040 --> 00:22:56,660 You haven't gotten one shirt, and you're giving him 50%? 414 00:22:57,460 --> 00:23:00,500 The San Yang money only just arrived, 415 00:23:00,710 --> 00:23:03,130 and now it's going to that counterfeiter? 416 00:23:04,420 --> 00:23:07,510 I helped you become "Mr. Bao." 417 00:23:07,970 --> 00:23:10,600 And after six years, we're back at square one. 418 00:23:10,600 --> 00:23:13,600 We both need to do some reflecting. 419 00:23:18,310 --> 00:23:20,820 Was I a bad teacher, 420 00:23:20,820 --> 00:23:24,030 or are you not cut out to be Mr. Bao? 421 00:23:27,700 --> 00:23:31,450 Clothing is only 10% of Hulian's Business. 422 00:23:31,620 --> 00:23:34,910 We should go after should be a different store entirely. 423 00:23:36,870 --> 00:23:40,460 Are you thinking of Shanghai Fashion? 424 00:23:41,340 --> 00:23:43,000 On Nanjing Road, Shanghai Fashion 425 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:45,670 is the only store that specializes in clothing. 426 00:23:45,880 --> 00:23:49,180 In terms of scale, it can't compete with the likes of Hulian. 427 00:23:49,300 --> 00:23:51,470 But that made them eager for a deal. 428 00:23:51,470 --> 00:23:53,390 Mr. Ma's product is high quality. 429 00:23:53,520 --> 00:23:55,560 Take a look, Mr. Cai. 430 00:23:59,940 --> 00:24:00,860 Mr. Bao. 431 00:24:01,020 --> 00:24:04,320 We've all heard that Hulian turned you down. 432 00:24:07,110 --> 00:24:08,820 How about this, 433 00:24:09,110 --> 00:24:12,620 why don't you go to the other department stores first? 434 00:24:15,450 --> 00:24:19,330 It's okay if you come to us last. 435 00:24:21,580 --> 00:24:22,790 What do you mean? 436 00:24:23,300 --> 00:24:25,000 I'll be honest with you. 437 00:24:25,000 --> 00:24:28,550 First, our store is small. 438 00:24:28,920 --> 00:24:31,590 Second, we're not a department store. 439 00:24:31,600 --> 00:24:33,050 Truthfully, 440 00:24:33,050 --> 00:24:35,510 we may not be up to your standard. 441 00:24:38,810 --> 00:24:39,980 Mr. Cai, 442 00:24:40,400 --> 00:24:43,810 I specifically came here because you're the one I want. 443 00:24:44,480 --> 00:24:46,820 Mr. Ma makes T-shirts. 444 00:24:46,900 --> 00:24:48,400 You're Shanghai Fashion. 445 00:24:48,530 --> 00:24:50,200 There's no better fit. 446 00:24:50,660 --> 00:24:53,490 If we can agree on the terms, they're yours. 447 00:24:53,490 --> 00:24:54,450 Mr. Bao, 448 00:24:54,910 --> 00:24:56,120 I must say, 449 00:24:56,620 --> 00:25:00,370 seeing what you did with Hulian made us all jealous. 450 00:25:00,920 --> 00:25:04,290 We were just dying to work with Mr. Bao on something. 451 00:25:04,340 --> 00:25:06,500 With the right holistic strategy, 452 00:25:06,630 --> 00:25:09,340 we'll sell just as well as San Yang. 453 00:25:09,590 --> 00:25:11,050 We'll do even better. 454 00:25:11,550 --> 00:25:13,010 Wonderful, Mr. Bao. 455 00:25:13,010 --> 00:25:14,470 Let me show you something. 456 00:25:15,180 --> 00:25:17,310 "Initial Public Offering Prospectus" 457 00:25:17,310 --> 00:25:18,770 Don't laugh at me. 458 00:25:21,230 --> 00:25:23,060 You want to go public? 459 00:25:24,060 --> 00:25:26,690 It's just a thought. 460 00:25:27,690 --> 00:25:31,150 Right now everyone in Shanghai wants to go public. 461 00:25:31,570 --> 00:25:35,620 Top tier companies already took every upcoming IPO slot 462 00:25:36,240 --> 00:25:37,450 except one. 463 00:25:38,120 --> 00:25:41,120 My biggest goal is to get Shanghai Fashion listed. 464 00:25:41,250 --> 00:25:43,830 I know foreign trade is just a side job. 465 00:25:44,420 --> 00:25:46,630 You came up in capital markets. 466 00:25:47,380 --> 00:25:48,840 Take a chance on me. 467 00:25:49,050 --> 00:25:51,170 Work with me on the IPO. 468 00:25:51,220 --> 00:25:55,140 I'll always be a small fish in a big pond unless we pull this off. 469 00:25:56,890 --> 00:25:58,300 To be honest, 470 00:25:58,640 --> 00:26:00,310 I was a small fish myself. 471 00:26:00,430 --> 00:26:03,810 Small fish should stick together. 472 00:26:04,100 --> 00:26:05,770 Pleasure doing business with you. 473 00:26:06,610 --> 00:26:08,610 After my setback with Hulian, 474 00:26:08,650 --> 00:26:11,690 Shanghai Fashion was my last chance to get on Nanjing Road. 475 00:26:12,570 --> 00:26:16,240 I thought small fish would be safer in a group. 476 00:26:16,700 --> 00:26:19,160 But fate had other plans, 477 00:26:19,160 --> 00:26:22,620 and I was swept into the rapids of financial reform. 478 00:26:23,330 --> 00:26:26,120 You don't think it's too good to be true? 479 00:26:26,210 --> 00:26:27,790 Don't be naive. 480 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:30,880 He'll get a few big investors at best. 481 00:26:31,010 --> 00:26:33,300 The 414 incident 482 00:26:33,340 --> 00:26:37,390 is how most people remember you. It wasn't pretty. 483 00:26:37,890 --> 00:26:39,010 I know. 484 00:26:39,180 --> 00:26:41,180 They're using me to get to The Club. 485 00:26:41,560 --> 00:26:42,520 Mr. Bao, 486 00:26:43,180 --> 00:26:47,060 I'm well aware we're not powerful on our own. 487 00:26:47,400 --> 00:26:50,360 That's why we need a powerful advisor. 488 00:26:51,230 --> 00:26:56,450 I was hoping you might bring along members of The Club. 489 00:26:57,360 --> 00:27:01,080 If you introduce us and get a meeting with The Club, 490 00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:05,710 I'll take as many shirts as you and Mr. Ma want. 491 00:27:05,710 --> 00:27:08,420 Would The Club meet with you? 492 00:27:13,880 --> 00:27:14,920 Pal, 493 00:27:15,760 --> 00:27:16,880 don't wait any longer. 494 00:27:17,010 --> 00:27:19,600 Doctor Wu called and told you to go home. 495 00:27:19,720 --> 00:27:21,010 He's not coming. 496 00:27:21,390 --> 00:27:22,140 Leave. 497 00:27:22,180 --> 00:27:23,350 We're closing. 498 00:27:25,890 --> 00:27:28,480 I didn't expect them to meet with me. 499 00:27:28,650 --> 00:27:31,020 But I went, and that's what matters. 500 00:27:31,020 --> 00:27:33,150 I honored my promise to Shanghai Fashion. 501 00:27:33,740 --> 00:27:39,070 If The Club really became their advisor, they'd have no use for me anymore. 502 00:27:39,370 --> 00:27:41,580 I need The Club to pass on the offer. 503 00:27:41,700 --> 00:27:44,790 If the IPO is successful, The Club will be the ones coming to me. 504 00:27:44,790 --> 00:27:46,200 Do you believe it? 505 00:27:46,500 --> 00:27:51,880 You and The Club are not the only ones trading stocks in Shanghai. 506 00:27:52,040 --> 00:27:54,420 That's why I have to act fast. 507 00:27:54,420 --> 00:27:55,710 And do what? 508 00:27:55,720 --> 00:27:57,840 Yes, stocks are the future. 509 00:27:58,010 --> 00:27:59,550 But the future of retail lies 510 00:27:59,550 --> 00:28:01,340 in brands and international joint ventures. 511 00:28:01,600 --> 00:28:04,600 Look at Isetan, that new store from Japan. 512 00:28:04,770 --> 00:28:07,980 Our department stores are doomed if they can't follow suit. 513 00:28:08,060 --> 00:28:09,440 I'll go to Hong Kong 514 00:28:09,520 --> 00:28:12,150 and procure some imported brands. 515 00:28:12,190 --> 00:28:15,400 If we sell "Hong Kong Luxury" at Shanghai Fashion, 516 00:28:15,400 --> 00:28:17,990 customers will flock, and domestic brands will benefit too. 517 00:28:17,990 --> 00:28:20,780 It'll even help Mr. Ma's brand once it launches. 518 00:28:20,950 --> 00:28:23,530 Who did you call in Hong Kong? 519 00:28:25,740 --> 00:28:28,700 Shanghai Fashion's angel investors have all moved there. 520 00:28:28,710 --> 00:28:31,080 They were pioneers in the retail industry. 521 00:28:31,840 --> 00:28:33,670 And they're sworn brothers 522 00:28:33,750 --> 00:28:35,420 with two of your old business partners. 523 00:28:35,760 --> 00:28:37,000 They'll definitely know you. 524 00:28:37,800 --> 00:28:39,420 I'm not going to Hong Kong. 525 00:28:39,720 --> 00:28:40,930 It's too far. 526 00:28:41,140 --> 00:28:42,840 Your aunts will be worried. 527 00:28:43,050 --> 00:28:44,510 I'm not asking you to go. 528 00:28:45,100 --> 00:28:46,600 Just contact them for me? 529 00:28:48,520 --> 00:28:50,480 Don't embarrass me. 530 00:28:57,240 --> 00:29:00,860 Before going to Hong Kong, I still had something to take care of. 531 00:29:25,760 --> 00:29:26,850 Mr. Bao? 532 00:29:32,850 --> 00:29:35,230 Who suffers more? Men or women? 533 00:29:36,110 --> 00:29:37,360 If you ask me, 534 00:29:37,900 --> 00:29:40,400 caring people suffer more. 535 00:29:41,700 --> 00:29:42,990 What do you mean? 536 00:29:43,280 --> 00:29:44,360 I'm saying, 537 00:29:44,490 --> 00:29:47,370 women care for you, and you care for them. 538 00:29:47,540 --> 00:29:48,830 That's all. 539 00:29:49,120 --> 00:29:50,290 You insulting me? 540 00:29:50,660 --> 00:29:52,120 Stop that. 541 00:29:52,540 --> 00:29:55,040 I'm trying to say that you and I are the same. 542 00:29:55,250 --> 00:29:57,080 Ling Zi ran Tokyo Nights for you. 543 00:29:57,090 --> 00:29:59,760 Miss Wang faced punishment for you. 544 00:29:59,880 --> 00:30:02,550 You didn't see that place, man. 545 00:30:02,680 --> 00:30:04,930 The supervisor is terrifying. 546 00:30:04,970 --> 00:30:06,680 The place is hell. 547 00:30:07,600 --> 00:30:09,680 Are you trying to rub salt in my wounds? 548 00:30:09,720 --> 00:30:14,900 I'm saying I know your pain, my friend. 549 00:30:15,100 --> 00:30:16,190 We're the same. 550 00:30:16,270 --> 00:30:19,570 It's been a while, but it's nice to be back here. 551 00:30:19,650 --> 00:30:21,070 Some places 552 00:30:21,240 --> 00:30:23,530 are for the good times. 553 00:30:23,740 --> 00:30:24,780 Some places 554 00:30:24,910 --> 00:30:27,530 are for the hard times. 555 00:30:27,740 --> 00:30:29,450 The former is a restaurant. 556 00:30:29,450 --> 00:30:30,740 The latter 557 00:30:30,870 --> 00:30:33,000 is called a home. 558 00:30:33,040 --> 00:30:34,120 Get it? 559 00:30:34,370 --> 00:30:37,120 If one day, Tokyo Nights is gone, what are you going to do? 560 00:30:37,500 --> 00:30:38,540 What? 561 00:30:38,840 --> 00:30:41,460 You'll be like a stray dog, you know? 562 00:30:41,840 --> 00:30:43,170 Nonsense. 563 00:30:43,300 --> 00:30:44,840 Tokyo Nights isn't going anywhere. 564 00:30:45,130 --> 00:30:46,880 Okay, good. That's good. 565 00:30:53,640 --> 00:30:56,400 Mr. Ge, make a wish. 566 00:30:56,400 --> 00:30:58,560 -Stop messing around. -Hurry. 567 00:30:58,560 --> 00:31:00,360 My wish is simple. 568 00:31:01,360 --> 00:31:04,700 I wish that Tokyo Nights will prosper. 569 00:31:06,280 --> 00:31:09,200 Then I wish 570 00:31:10,080 --> 00:31:13,080 we'll always be together, sharing meals here every day. 571 00:31:13,410 --> 00:31:14,700 I wish... 572 00:31:14,870 --> 00:31:17,880 Tokyo Nights will last forever. 573 00:31:18,250 --> 00:31:19,040 Well said! 574 00:31:19,130 --> 00:31:20,130 Don't forget me. 575 00:31:20,380 --> 00:31:21,840 Forever. 576 00:31:22,050 --> 00:31:23,760 Here's to forever. 577 00:31:23,760 --> 00:31:24,920 Cheers. 578 00:31:25,010 --> 00:31:27,090 Please give us a hand. 579 00:31:27,300 --> 00:31:28,220 Okay. 580 00:31:28,300 --> 00:31:29,090 Careful. 581 00:31:29,100 --> 00:31:30,760 Listen to me... 582 00:31:30,760 --> 00:31:32,930 -I know. -Listen! 583 00:31:34,220 --> 00:31:36,480 We are brothers for life. 584 00:31:38,440 --> 00:31:39,690 What are you doing? 585 00:31:39,770 --> 00:31:40,480 Get in the car. 586 00:31:40,480 --> 00:31:42,150 For life! 587 00:32:05,590 --> 00:32:09,470 I didn't know if Tokyo Nights would last forever, 588 00:32:10,680 --> 00:32:14,850 but there was only one way to keep these friends together. 589 00:32:17,270 --> 00:32:20,350 It's only been a few days and you already want to close the shop. 590 00:32:21,060 --> 00:32:23,230 People say you're heartless. 591 00:32:23,230 --> 00:32:24,360 I guess they're right. 592 00:32:24,520 --> 00:32:26,070 -Let go of me. -Be nice. 593 00:32:26,110 --> 00:32:27,490 I opened Tokyo Nights 594 00:32:27,820 --> 00:32:30,360 to thank Ling Zi for helping me in Japan. 595 00:32:30,570 --> 00:32:31,740 Without her, 596 00:32:31,950 --> 00:32:33,870 what purpose does it serve? 597 00:32:33,870 --> 00:32:34,920 It's all your fault. 598 00:32:34,920 --> 00:32:36,120 It's all your fault. 599 00:32:36,240 --> 00:32:37,660 What you said was too hurtful. 600 00:32:37,750 --> 00:32:38,750 What did you just say? 601 00:32:38,750 --> 00:32:40,210 -What did you just say? -Enough. 602 00:32:40,210 --> 00:32:41,620 -Say that again. -Enough! 603 00:32:41,630 --> 00:32:42,920 Stop it, you two. 604 00:32:42,920 --> 00:32:44,590 What's the point? 605 00:32:44,800 --> 00:32:46,420 It's all our faults. 606 00:32:47,300 --> 00:32:48,880 Ah Bao, that includes you. 607 00:32:49,050 --> 00:32:51,180 Would she have left if you didn't fight? 608 00:32:51,300 --> 00:32:53,930 My relationship with Ling Zi aside, 609 00:32:54,640 --> 00:32:58,430 we have to be realistic about Tokyo Nights. 610 00:32:59,980 --> 00:33:01,560 If Ling Zi doesn't come back, 611 00:33:01,810 --> 00:33:04,230 how long does this shop stay vacant? 612 00:33:04,610 --> 00:33:06,780 What about Xiao Qin, Xiao Wen, and Monk? 613 00:33:06,780 --> 00:33:08,240 What about their pay? 614 00:33:08,490 --> 00:33:10,440 What about the shop's expenses? 615 00:33:10,450 --> 00:33:11,490 Mr. Bao, 616 00:33:11,740 --> 00:33:13,320 you make so much money. 617 00:33:13,320 --> 00:33:16,120 But all of a sudden, when Tokyo Nights is in trouble, 618 00:33:16,120 --> 00:33:17,620 you're counting every penny? 619 00:33:17,620 --> 00:33:19,660 It's not even that serious. 620 00:33:19,660 --> 00:33:21,750 We had a fight, so what? 621 00:33:21,750 --> 00:33:23,830 She'll get over it and come back, right? 622 00:33:23,920 --> 00:33:25,630 And what if she doesn't? 623 00:33:31,130 --> 00:33:32,880 You really are heartless. 624 00:33:32,880 --> 00:33:34,300 Are you all hearing this? 625 00:33:35,800 --> 00:33:37,010 He's worse than Mr. Ge. 626 00:33:37,010 --> 00:33:37,970 Exactly. 627 00:33:38,140 --> 00:33:39,770 I'll always be here, waiting for her. 628 00:33:39,770 --> 00:33:42,810 When she comes back, I won't even charge her rent. 629 00:33:42,810 --> 00:33:46,440 That's what it means to be friends. To not give up on each other. 630 00:33:49,940 --> 00:33:51,990 Mr. Ge, well said. 631 00:33:51,990 --> 00:33:53,240 What do you say? 632 00:33:56,030 --> 00:33:59,120 Xiao Qin, Xiao Wen, Monk, get to work. 633 00:33:59,240 --> 00:34:01,370 Prepare the store. We're open tomorrow. 634 00:34:01,500 --> 00:34:04,250 All the kitchen expenses are on me. 635 00:34:04,580 --> 00:34:06,040 And you? 636 00:34:07,000 --> 00:34:07,880 What? 637 00:34:07,920 --> 00:34:09,710 What will you do? 638 00:34:11,010 --> 00:34:14,220 I don't have any money or seafood. All I have is me. 639 00:34:14,220 --> 00:34:16,050 But I'll do whatever it takes. 640 00:34:16,050 --> 00:34:19,600 Talking is easy, but how long can you last? 641 00:34:21,770 --> 00:34:23,560 We won't stop until Ling Zi returns. 642 00:34:23,560 --> 00:34:26,600 What if she comes back just to see her shop's gone? 643 00:34:26,610 --> 00:34:30,070 Sure, we argue and bicker, but that's how we show we care. 644 00:34:30,070 --> 00:34:32,570 Fighting is our love language. 645 00:34:32,650 --> 00:34:34,740 You won't take care of Tokyo Nights? 646 00:34:34,950 --> 00:34:36,280 We will. 647 00:34:36,570 --> 00:34:38,410 That's right. We will. 648 00:34:39,910 --> 00:34:41,540 Then let's see. 649 00:34:44,620 --> 00:34:46,790 Let's see if you can pull it off. 650 00:34:50,210 --> 00:34:51,500 What's wrong with him? 651 00:34:51,510 --> 00:34:53,800 Let me go scold him. That jerk. 652 00:34:57,180 --> 00:34:58,840 I played my part well, right? 653 00:34:58,850 --> 00:35:00,060 You genius. 654 00:35:00,060 --> 00:35:01,430 It worked so well. 655 00:35:01,470 --> 00:35:03,890 We're back together like the three musketeers. 656 00:35:04,480 --> 00:35:07,810 Listen, don't skimp on the seafood. 657 00:35:07,980 --> 00:35:09,400 Get the good stuff. 658 00:35:09,860 --> 00:35:11,190 I'll cover the costs. 659 00:35:12,440 --> 00:35:15,360 What's that supposed to mean? You think so little of me? 660 00:35:15,400 --> 00:35:17,660 Don't mess around. Spend time with Fang Mei. 661 00:35:17,660 --> 00:35:18,570 Where are you going? 662 00:35:18,620 --> 00:35:19,370 Hong Kong. 663 00:35:19,490 --> 00:35:20,410 Hong Kong? 664 00:35:20,540 --> 00:35:21,990 Should I come with you? 665 00:35:24,620 --> 00:35:26,540 I can only blame myself. 666 00:35:26,960 --> 00:35:30,290 If I hadn't said that last bit, it wouldn't have been so bad. 667 00:35:30,290 --> 00:35:32,630 Watch your mouth next time, you hear me? 668 00:35:32,630 --> 00:35:33,670 What's going on? 669 00:35:33,760 --> 00:35:35,170 Why are you fighting again? 670 00:35:35,170 --> 00:35:37,090 We just stood up to Mr. Bao together. 671 00:35:37,090 --> 00:35:39,510 If we keep fighting, how will we keep this place open? 672 00:35:39,600 --> 00:35:40,680 Fine, forget it. 673 00:35:40,760 --> 00:35:41,680 Forget what? 674 00:35:41,760 --> 00:35:43,060 We've been friends for years. 675 00:35:43,140 --> 00:35:44,890 One fight's going to break us up? 676 00:35:44,890 --> 00:35:47,270 Make five people unhappy? 677 00:35:47,270 --> 00:35:47,940 What for? 678 00:35:47,940 --> 00:35:48,940 Okay. 679 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:51,360 The past is in the past, let's just move on. 680 00:35:51,360 --> 00:35:52,480 How about this? 681 00:35:52,940 --> 00:35:53,860 Sis, 682 00:35:54,650 --> 00:35:57,280 what I did was wrong. I apologize to you. 683 00:36:00,530 --> 00:36:01,410 Let it go. 684 00:36:01,410 --> 00:36:03,240 Stop buying things from my store. 685 00:36:03,240 --> 00:36:05,000 Nonsense. I won't stop. 686 00:36:05,000 --> 00:36:06,080 We buy from each other 687 00:36:06,080 --> 00:36:08,120 -to support each other, right? -Right. 688 00:36:08,120 --> 00:36:09,960 Friendship is priceless, you hear? 689 00:36:09,960 --> 00:36:10,920 Exactly. 690 00:36:11,290 --> 00:36:12,540 What about you? 691 00:36:14,210 --> 00:36:16,130 I'm sorry to you too, okay? 692 00:36:16,380 --> 00:36:17,840 -Stupid. -Sorry. 693 00:36:17,840 --> 00:36:19,880 An apology isn't enough. 694 00:36:20,010 --> 00:36:22,180 You're a traitor, you know that? 695 00:36:22,260 --> 00:36:24,100 In the old days, you'd be beheaded. 696 00:36:24,100 --> 00:36:25,310 Sure, that's fine. 697 00:36:25,310 --> 00:36:28,680 You can have my head, but let me borrow it for now, okay? 698 00:36:28,690 --> 00:36:30,640 No thank you. Just keep your head. 699 00:36:30,650 --> 00:36:31,860 I don't want it. 700 00:36:31,900 --> 00:36:33,270 Enough. 701 00:36:34,320 --> 00:36:36,230 Let me speak from the heart. 702 00:36:37,610 --> 00:36:40,570 The way I see it, after all we've been through, 703 00:36:40,700 --> 00:36:43,070 no matter what, we'll always 704 00:36:43,200 --> 00:36:46,540 our friendship will always be a part of each of us. 705 00:36:46,750 --> 00:36:49,540 We may fight, but we need each other. 706 00:36:53,670 --> 00:36:55,210 All taken care of? 707 00:36:59,510 --> 00:37:04,100 They're good people who just needed a little push. 708 00:37:04,850 --> 00:37:08,720 These two women seem like they were bound to you by fate. 709 00:37:09,480 --> 00:37:11,980 You met Ling Zi because of Miss Wang. 710 00:37:12,060 --> 00:37:15,900 Now your fight with Ling Zi is also because of Miss Wang. 711 00:37:16,020 --> 00:37:20,490 If it hadn't been for Miss Wang's honest mistake, 712 00:37:20,780 --> 00:37:24,820 you would never have met the debt demon Ling Zi in Japan. 713 00:37:26,700 --> 00:37:28,500 In the second half of 1988, 714 00:37:28,620 --> 00:37:30,410 foreign exchange rates were volatile. 715 00:37:30,410 --> 00:37:33,790 Miss Wang worried that the price of sewing machines would rise. 716 00:37:33,960 --> 00:37:35,630 Without consulting Uncle Ye, 717 00:37:35,880 --> 00:37:39,630 she called a few Japanese vendors to compare prices for us. 718 00:37:40,010 --> 00:37:42,300 That was an industry taboo. 719 00:37:45,390 --> 00:37:48,640 There are rules among Japanese vendors. 720 00:37:48,850 --> 00:37:53,100 The supplier suddenly gets all these calls about pricing. 721 00:37:53,100 --> 00:37:55,190 Of course they'll know something's up. 722 00:37:55,190 --> 00:37:57,520 Now they won't sell to you at all. 723 00:37:57,520 --> 00:37:59,730 They're saying they're out of stock. 724 00:37:59,740 --> 00:38:02,440 How was I supposed to know that? 725 00:38:02,450 --> 00:38:07,200 My mom told me, "always compare prices before you buy." 726 00:38:07,200 --> 00:38:09,200 Isn't that normal? 727 00:38:09,200 --> 00:38:12,500 Do you know why your mentor had you work with stamps? 728 00:38:12,750 --> 00:38:15,500 It must be because I'm useless. 729 00:38:15,630 --> 00:38:17,380 I'm bad at negotiation, 730 00:38:17,420 --> 00:38:19,300 and worse at accounting. 731 00:38:19,460 --> 00:38:21,920 Stamps are the most I can handle. 732 00:38:23,050 --> 00:38:28,140 It's good to be humble, but you're not as useless as you say. 733 00:38:28,970 --> 00:38:32,520 Your mentor is teaching you a mindset. 734 00:38:33,480 --> 00:38:36,400 Being a sales rep takes patience. 735 00:38:38,060 --> 00:38:42,740 If you're hasty, you'll get into trouble. 736 00:38:42,860 --> 00:38:44,450 This is a good example. 737 00:38:45,660 --> 00:38:48,870 You meant well. Wanted a good price for Mr. Bao. 738 00:38:48,990 --> 00:38:49,990 Exactly. 739 00:38:49,990 --> 00:38:52,370 But you didn't think ahead. 740 00:38:52,790 --> 00:38:56,790 Now he has no choice but to go explain himself. 741 00:38:56,790 --> 00:38:57,880 What? 742 00:38:58,340 --> 00:38:59,590 He went to Japan? 743 00:39:00,670 --> 00:39:03,010 1988 744 00:39:04,940 --> 00:39:07,840 GINZA, TOKYO 745 00:39:07,970 --> 00:39:09,970 My visa expires tomorrow. 746 00:39:10,260 --> 00:39:13,350 If I don't take care of this, I can't go home. 747 00:39:13,350 --> 00:39:15,100 I'm out of options. 748 00:39:15,520 --> 00:39:18,900 I only know one person in Japan, Mr. Yamamoto. 749 00:39:19,150 --> 00:39:20,520 I know he's very busy. 750 00:39:20,520 --> 00:39:23,110 I only need ten minutes. Please let me see him. 751 00:39:24,400 --> 00:39:25,860 Do you understand me? 752 00:39:26,950 --> 00:39:28,530 You don't speak Chinese. 753 00:39:29,370 --> 00:39:31,120 I'm screwed. 754 00:39:37,210 --> 00:39:39,080 He gave me this business card. 755 00:39:39,170 --> 00:39:40,290 Give it to him. 756 00:39:40,590 --> 00:39:42,040 He'll remember me. 757 00:39:42,130 --> 00:39:43,340 My name is Ah Bao. 758 00:39:43,420 --> 00:39:44,800 Did you know? 759 00:39:44,960 --> 00:39:48,220 He met Ling Zi originally 760 00:39:48,760 --> 00:39:50,260 because of me. 761 00:39:50,640 --> 00:39:52,140 How's that? 762 00:39:52,810 --> 00:39:55,810 By a stroke of fate, I caught hepatitis A. 763 00:39:55,890 --> 00:39:58,900 At first I thought it was odd. With my body? 764 00:39:58,940 --> 00:40:00,560 I should be invincible. 765 00:40:00,560 --> 00:40:02,230 How could I get hepatitis? 766 00:40:03,440 --> 00:40:05,530 Yet I was one of the first. 767 00:40:07,030 --> 00:40:08,950 Later I realized, 768 00:40:09,280 --> 00:40:11,490 the universe was giving me a mission. 769 00:40:11,580 --> 00:40:13,490 1987 770 00:40:18,040 --> 00:40:19,830 Why do you look 771 00:40:20,880 --> 00:40:22,920 healthier than me? 772 00:40:23,300 --> 00:40:26,380 Are you really sick? 773 00:40:27,760 --> 00:40:29,300 How could you say that? 774 00:40:29,470 --> 00:40:32,390 I only got it because I checked on Fang Mei for you. 775 00:40:32,600 --> 00:40:36,520 Plus, this medicine is already sold out. 776 00:40:36,600 --> 00:40:38,180 It was two bucks a pack. 777 00:40:38,310 --> 00:40:40,400 Now, thanks to those hoarders, 778 00:40:40,480 --> 00:40:42,150 it's over ¥20 a pack. 779 00:40:43,980 --> 00:40:45,780 Then let's get some more. 780 00:40:45,820 --> 00:40:47,610 Make some money. 781 00:40:47,650 --> 00:40:48,650 I'll slap you. 782 00:40:48,650 --> 00:40:50,610 I bought this to save lives. 783 00:40:50,820 --> 00:40:52,280 We have friends and families. 784 00:40:52,280 --> 00:40:55,160 I bought extra to prepare for the worst. 785 00:40:55,950 --> 00:40:57,290 Shameless. 786 00:40:57,410 --> 00:40:59,330 How much did you spend? 787 00:41:02,250 --> 00:41:04,000 I traded a TV voucher for it. 788 00:41:04,500 --> 00:41:06,630 Good idea. I should do that too. 789 00:41:06,960 --> 00:41:09,090 I have a TV voucher at home. 790 00:41:09,090 --> 00:41:10,970 Why didn't I think of that? 791 00:41:12,300 --> 00:41:13,760 I already traded it for you. 792 00:41:25,110 --> 00:41:26,110 Wait. 793 00:41:28,400 --> 00:41:30,700 -What? -You traded away my TV voucher? 794 00:41:30,700 --> 00:41:31,740 -You-- -Don't pull. 795 00:41:31,740 --> 00:41:33,530 How could you trade my TV voucher? 796 00:41:33,530 --> 00:41:34,820 Settle down. 797 00:41:34,990 --> 00:41:36,870 Stay under the blanket. 798 00:41:37,040 --> 00:41:38,620 I don't have a TV voucher, 799 00:41:38,620 --> 00:41:40,330 so I had to use yours. 800 00:41:41,540 --> 00:41:44,040 -Who does things like that? -Enough. 801 00:41:44,420 --> 00:41:45,500 Wait. 802 00:41:45,790 --> 00:41:47,710 How did you know where I put the voucher? 803 00:41:47,710 --> 00:41:50,260 Wrapped it in paper and put it in a fish. 804 00:41:50,260 --> 00:41:52,130 It's your only trick. 805 00:41:52,880 --> 00:41:54,510 How could you do this? 806 00:41:55,100 --> 00:41:56,800 -Don't pull. -At least ask me first. 807 00:41:56,800 --> 00:41:58,470 How could you just do it? 808 00:41:58,560 --> 00:42:00,100 Quiet down. You're disturbing others. 809 00:42:00,140 --> 00:42:01,390 I'm sorry. 810 00:42:01,980 --> 00:42:03,270 Where's the medicine? 811 00:42:03,310 --> 00:42:04,730 Give it to me. 812 00:42:04,730 --> 00:42:06,310 If it's so valuable, 813 00:42:06,610 --> 00:42:08,070 I better drink it. 814 00:42:13,570 --> 00:42:16,660 Who's that? He keeps glancing around. 815 00:42:19,410 --> 00:42:20,660 The bald guy? 816 00:42:20,660 --> 00:42:22,250 Yeah, how'd you know? 817 00:42:22,250 --> 00:42:24,460 He's been doing that the whole time. 818 00:42:25,330 --> 00:42:26,960 He's Japanese. 819 00:42:28,380 --> 00:42:30,170 Came here for business. 820 00:42:30,460 --> 00:42:35,430 Instead, all he got was an infection. 821 00:42:35,640 --> 00:42:39,060 He's been here for a while. 822 00:42:39,430 --> 00:42:42,640 Alone in Shanghai. No friends, no family. 823 00:42:43,640 --> 00:42:44,730 Poor guy. 824 00:43:34,570 --> 00:43:37,360 What a precious pack of medicine. 825 00:43:38,030 --> 00:43:39,320 Thank you. 826 00:43:40,580 --> 00:43:41,950 Take it. 827 00:43:43,290 --> 00:43:45,500 I have more. 828 00:43:45,660 --> 00:43:47,290 Here they are. 829 00:43:48,540 --> 00:43:49,380 Here. 830 00:43:49,420 --> 00:43:50,580 Take it. 831 00:43:50,590 --> 00:43:51,710 Get well soon. 832 00:43:51,710 --> 00:43:53,550 Share it with everyone! 833 00:43:55,720 --> 00:43:57,050 Everyone gets one. 834 00:43:57,630 --> 00:43:58,640 Here. 835 00:44:03,720 --> 00:44:05,350 Pass it back. 836 00:44:05,390 --> 00:44:06,640 Pass it. 837 00:44:06,640 --> 00:44:08,140 I'm already feeling better. 838 00:44:08,140 --> 00:44:09,310 Okay, enough jumping. 839 00:44:09,520 --> 00:44:11,230 I'm almost done. 840 00:44:16,320 --> 00:44:17,860 You're leaving? 841 00:44:21,740 --> 00:44:23,330 Ah Bao, 842 00:44:24,080 --> 00:44:25,740 you're a good person. 843 00:44:26,080 --> 00:44:28,210 m not good I'm not good until I recover. 844 00:44:28,250 --> 00:44:30,000 I leave you with this: 845 00:44:32,090 --> 00:44:38,340 "Never take lightly your journey as we shall meet again." 846 00:44:38,420 --> 00:44:40,640 Mr. Yamamoto is an executive? 847 00:44:41,680 --> 00:44:43,140 Impressive. 848 00:44:43,260 --> 00:44:45,850 What goes around comes around. 849 00:44:46,100 --> 00:44:50,190 That small act of kindness floated across the sea 850 00:44:50,730 --> 00:44:53,360 and years later became a lifeline.