1 00:01:33,640 --> 00:01:35,510 Created and Directed by WONG KAR WAI 2 00:01:37,720 --> 00:01:40,850 EPISODE 16 3 00:01:40,850 --> 00:01:45,020 HONG KONG BLUES 4 00:01:46,360 --> 00:01:48,560 They're just a pair of earrings. 5 00:01:48,860 --> 00:01:50,440 Either you leave and never return, 6 00:01:50,570 --> 00:01:51,980 or I will. 7 00:01:52,070 --> 00:01:53,860 Only one of us can stay. 8 00:01:56,030 --> 00:01:58,280 You met Ling Zi because of Miss Wang. 9 00:02:00,330 --> 00:02:02,000 Now your fight with Ling Zi 10 00:02:02,370 --> 00:02:04,750 is also because of Miss Wang. 11 00:02:06,540 --> 00:02:08,420 Who suffers more? Men or women? 12 00:02:09,210 --> 00:02:10,460 If you ask me, 13 00:02:11,090 --> 00:02:13,460 caring people suffer more. 14 00:02:14,340 --> 00:02:15,880 These two women seem like 15 00:02:15,880 --> 00:02:18,510 they were bound to you by fate. 16 00:02:21,390 --> 00:02:22,980 He met Ling Zi 17 00:02:23,060 --> 00:02:24,850 originally 18 00:02:25,100 --> 00:02:26,480 because of me. 19 00:02:26,650 --> 00:02:29,110 By a stroke of fate, I caught hepatitis A. 20 00:02:29,110 --> 00:02:31,280 The universe gave me a mission. 21 00:02:33,400 --> 00:02:34,530 Are you leaving? 22 00:02:34,780 --> 00:02:37,700 Fate brought us together. 23 00:02:38,030 --> 00:02:40,950 If you ever come to Japan for business, 24 00:02:41,120 --> 00:02:42,830 please reach out to me. 25 00:02:43,620 --> 00:02:45,000 I hope I get to. 26 00:02:45,210 --> 00:02:47,580 This is my business card. 27 00:02:48,250 --> 00:02:49,540 Without that business card, 28 00:02:49,630 --> 00:02:51,800 he couldn't have gone to Japan, you know? 29 00:02:51,960 --> 00:02:52,960 In other words, 30 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:57,340 that business card was his ticket to becoming Mr. Bao. 31 00:02:57,430 --> 00:03:00,800 1988 32 00:03:03,650 --> 00:03:08,740 SUGIMOTO HEADQUARTERS, TOKYO 33 00:03:12,480 --> 00:03:15,990 Mr. Yamamoto says he's eager to see you. 34 00:03:16,070 --> 00:03:18,240 He's in a meeting right now, 35 00:03:18,320 --> 00:03:21,450 but he invites you to Rie in Ginza. 36 00:03:24,040 --> 00:03:25,330 Thank you. 37 00:03:25,750 --> 00:03:27,830 Take care. 38 00:03:28,880 --> 00:03:30,330 What is Rie? 39 00:03:30,540 --> 00:03:32,250 It's a club in Ginza. 40 00:03:32,300 --> 00:03:33,500 Is it expensive? 41 00:03:33,710 --> 00:03:36,170 The average person can't afford it. 42 00:03:38,800 --> 00:03:40,380 Damn. 43 00:03:41,220 --> 00:03:42,510 1988 was the peak 44 00:03:42,720 --> 00:03:45,020 of Japan's financial bubble. 45 00:03:45,430 --> 00:03:48,100 Ginza was an intoxicating place. 46 00:03:49,060 --> 00:03:50,600 As a Shanghainese visitor, 47 00:03:50,770 --> 00:03:53,480 I was completely disoriented by the language barrier. 48 00:03:53,690 --> 00:03:54,520 I was lost. 49 00:03:54,580 --> 00:03:56,870 GINZA, TOKYO 50 00:03:56,990 --> 00:03:57,860 Excuse me! 51 00:03:57,990 --> 00:03:59,570 Would you do me a favor? 52 00:04:00,490 --> 00:04:01,950 Can't he hear? 53 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:03,450 Excuse me. 54 00:04:03,910 --> 00:04:04,830 What? 55 00:04:05,500 --> 00:04:06,370 Rie. 56 00:04:06,370 --> 00:04:07,080 Rie? 57 00:04:07,120 --> 00:04:08,250 Where is Rie? 58 00:04:08,250 --> 00:04:09,580 No idea. 59 00:04:10,830 --> 00:04:11,710 That was rude. 60 00:04:11,830 --> 00:04:14,130 Can I speak to Mr. Jin? I'm his daughter. 61 00:04:14,420 --> 00:04:16,300 I'm calling from overseas. 62 00:04:16,340 --> 00:04:18,630 Please tell him to answer the phone. 63 00:04:21,260 --> 00:04:22,140 Hello? 64 00:04:22,140 --> 00:04:23,720 What's so urgent? 65 00:04:24,970 --> 00:04:26,640 Buy a fridge? 66 00:04:26,890 --> 00:04:28,020 Sure. 67 00:04:29,230 --> 00:04:31,440 The bigger the better. 68 00:04:32,980 --> 00:04:35,940 Buy an imported one. 69 00:04:35,980 --> 00:04:37,730 I already gave you this month's money. 70 00:04:37,740 --> 00:04:38,860 I have nothing left. 71 00:04:38,990 --> 00:04:41,030 She's your wife, not my mom. 72 00:04:41,030 --> 00:04:42,700 Why don't you buy one for her? 73 00:04:46,950 --> 00:04:48,160 I have no conscience? 74 00:04:48,290 --> 00:04:49,290 Listen. 75 00:04:49,370 --> 00:04:50,580 You won't find anyone 76 00:04:50,710 --> 00:04:52,870 in Tokyo, Shanghai, or the whole world 77 00:04:52,880 --> 00:04:54,670 with more conscience than me! 78 00:04:55,040 --> 00:04:56,460 Unbelievable. 79 00:05:01,340 --> 00:05:02,220 What? 80 00:05:02,220 --> 00:05:03,380 Are you Shanghainese? 81 00:05:03,800 --> 00:05:04,970 Are you Shanghainese too? 82 00:05:05,050 --> 00:05:05,720 Yes. 83 00:05:05,720 --> 00:05:07,640 I can't believe this. 84 00:05:07,720 --> 00:05:08,680 What a coincidence. 85 00:05:08,720 --> 00:05:09,560 What's the matter? 86 00:05:09,560 --> 00:05:10,560 Is that Rie over there? 87 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:11,270 Yes. 88 00:05:11,270 --> 00:05:12,270 I'm looking for someone. 89 00:05:12,270 --> 00:05:13,310 Who? 90 00:05:13,400 --> 00:05:14,900 Are you a member? 91 00:05:14,900 --> 00:05:16,860 You need a membership to get in. 92 00:05:16,860 --> 00:05:18,320 Mr. Yamamoto told me to meet him there. 93 00:05:18,320 --> 00:05:19,230 Which Mr. Yamamoto? 94 00:05:19,320 --> 00:05:20,190 I have his card. 95 00:05:20,190 --> 00:05:21,320 Let me see. 96 00:05:23,570 --> 00:05:25,410 Kosaku Yamamoto! 97 00:05:25,620 --> 00:05:26,530 Bald guy? 98 00:05:26,620 --> 00:05:27,490 You know him? 99 00:05:27,490 --> 00:05:29,580 I do. I work at Rie. 100 00:05:29,750 --> 00:05:30,700 I'll get you in. 101 00:05:30,790 --> 00:05:33,660 This is the back. Let's go around front. 102 00:05:33,750 --> 00:05:35,750 Even the back door is so nice. 103 00:05:35,790 --> 00:05:37,590 No wonder I got lost. 104 00:05:38,500 --> 00:05:40,460 It must have been eye-opening for Mr. Bao. 105 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:42,010 Were it not for Ling Zi, 106 00:05:42,010 --> 00:05:43,840 he couldn't have gotten into Rie. 107 00:05:43,930 --> 00:05:45,640 Right. Here, sit. 108 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:47,550 Let me ask you. 109 00:05:47,560 --> 00:05:49,970 A lot of people told me that, back in Japan, 110 00:05:50,140 --> 00:05:51,180 Ling Zi was an escort. 111 00:05:51,270 --> 00:05:52,180 Is that true? 112 00:05:52,270 --> 00:05:53,640 I've been afraid to ask. 113 00:05:53,730 --> 00:05:54,690 What's that about? 114 00:05:56,060 --> 00:05:57,610 What is he talking about? 115 00:05:57,690 --> 00:05:59,730 Describe it in detail. 116 00:06:00,030 --> 00:06:01,940 Where exactly was she working? What escort? 117 00:06:02,700 --> 00:06:04,400 Nonsense. 118 00:06:04,570 --> 00:06:06,110 If she were really an escort, 119 00:06:06,120 --> 00:06:08,030 would she need Mr. Bao's help opening Tokyo Nights? 120 00:06:08,030 --> 00:06:09,030 Exactly. 121 00:06:09,040 --> 00:06:10,080 What a silly question. 122 00:06:10,330 --> 00:06:11,660 That's true. 123 00:06:11,910 --> 00:06:13,370 What did she do then? 124 00:06:13,460 --> 00:06:14,790 She couldn't speak Japanese. 125 00:06:14,920 --> 00:06:16,040 Didn't know the customs. 126 00:06:16,120 --> 00:06:17,290 She could only do one thing. 127 00:06:17,290 --> 00:06:18,380 Wait tables. 128 00:06:23,340 --> 00:06:24,630 "Yamamoto Kosaku" 129 00:06:26,760 --> 00:06:28,970 Mr. Yamamoto already let us know. 130 00:06:29,810 --> 00:06:31,600 Please wait here. 131 00:06:32,100 --> 00:06:33,890 Take good care of him. 132 00:06:33,890 --> 00:06:34,890 Yes. 133 00:06:35,810 --> 00:06:37,480 -Let's go. -What did she say? 134 00:06:37,560 --> 00:06:38,560 Take care. 135 00:06:38,610 --> 00:06:40,270 Coming. 136 00:06:40,270 --> 00:06:41,230 What did she say? 137 00:06:41,230 --> 00:06:42,070 Wait a minute. 138 00:06:42,070 --> 00:06:43,610 -Take care. -Hurry. 139 00:06:43,650 --> 00:06:45,490 -I didn't understand a word. -Wait here. 140 00:06:47,030 --> 00:06:48,410 Come on. 141 00:06:50,620 --> 00:06:51,580 Take care. 142 00:06:51,580 --> 00:06:52,740 Have fun. 143 00:06:52,830 --> 00:06:53,580 I'll be back soon. 144 00:06:53,700 --> 00:06:54,620 Okay. 145 00:06:54,700 --> 00:06:55,790 Take care. 146 00:06:55,790 --> 00:06:56,870 Come over here. 147 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,130 What? 148 00:07:01,130 --> 00:07:02,420 What did she say? 149 00:07:02,460 --> 00:07:04,880 Why'd you pretend like you understood? 150 00:07:05,170 --> 00:07:06,840 She already heard from Mr. Yamamoto. 151 00:07:06,840 --> 00:07:07,840 He told you to wait here. 152 00:07:07,840 --> 00:07:09,050 Follow me. 153 00:07:14,140 --> 00:07:16,020 Why is no one here tonight? 154 00:07:16,140 --> 00:07:17,600 Is business slow? 155 00:07:18,650 --> 00:07:19,730 What are you talking about? 156 00:07:19,810 --> 00:07:21,860 Business is great but it's a special day. 157 00:07:22,020 --> 00:07:24,320 Our star hostess opened her own shop. 158 00:07:24,320 --> 00:07:26,650 so the Madame is taking everyone there to show support. 159 00:07:26,650 --> 00:07:28,030 Even though she quit? 160 00:07:28,240 --> 00:07:30,200 That's generous of your Madame. 161 00:07:31,080 --> 00:07:33,120 Ginza is all about making people happy. 162 00:07:33,200 --> 00:07:36,000 The Madame is proud that her baby bird is taking flight. 163 00:07:36,080 --> 00:07:38,920 It's a good thing. well on thin It reflects well on the Madame. 164 00:07:39,790 --> 00:07:40,960 This way. 165 00:08:00,650 --> 00:08:01,900 On the house. 166 00:08:02,690 --> 00:08:03,320 How generous. 167 00:08:03,400 --> 00:08:04,360 Thank you. 168 00:08:22,380 --> 00:08:24,080 Why did you leave? 169 00:08:24,590 --> 00:08:25,960 I'll just wait for him here. 170 00:08:26,090 --> 00:08:28,420 The Madame left you in my care. Don't just run off. 171 00:08:28,420 --> 00:08:31,300 Go inside and wait for him over a drink. 172 00:08:31,720 --> 00:08:33,220 It's too expensive. 173 00:08:33,220 --> 00:08:35,060 Madame said to not charge you. 174 00:08:35,220 --> 00:08:37,520 What if Mr. Yamamoto doesn't show? 175 00:08:38,140 --> 00:08:39,180 He won't be here so soon. 176 00:08:39,180 --> 00:08:40,480 He's at the new shop. 177 00:08:40,600 --> 00:08:41,520 Where is the new shop? 178 00:08:41,520 --> 00:08:42,980 I'll go look for him there. 179 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:45,190 I couldn't tell you even if I knew. 180 00:08:45,190 --> 00:08:47,190 Madame would fire me. 181 00:08:47,190 --> 00:08:47,900 Help me out. 182 00:08:47,900 --> 00:08:50,320 No. It wouldn't be ethical. 183 00:08:52,990 --> 00:08:55,080 It's so cold. Go wait upstairs. 184 00:08:55,080 --> 00:08:56,700 What's the rush? 185 00:08:56,700 --> 00:08:58,410 I'm here on a seven-day visa. 186 00:08:58,410 --> 00:09:00,040 I have to leave tomorrow morning. 187 00:09:00,040 --> 00:09:02,080 This is my one chance to see Mr. Yamamoto. 188 00:09:03,750 --> 00:09:05,710 I don't know when he's coming back. 189 00:09:05,960 --> 00:09:07,460 It's freezing out here. 190 00:09:08,090 --> 00:09:09,380 You won't go upstairs? 191 00:09:09,510 --> 00:09:10,420 No. 192 00:09:10,470 --> 00:09:11,760 Suit yourself then. 193 00:09:17,060 --> 00:09:18,520 Have you had dinner? 194 00:09:18,770 --> 00:09:19,600 No. 195 00:09:19,980 --> 00:09:23,020 There is a ramen shop over there. It's cheap and yummy. 196 00:09:23,060 --> 00:09:24,310 He may be back after you eat. 197 00:09:24,400 --> 00:09:25,440 Okay? 198 00:09:27,360 --> 00:09:28,610 Listen. 199 00:09:28,610 --> 00:09:30,030 First, he's not coming back so soon. 200 00:09:30,030 --> 00:09:31,940 Second, eating ramen is fast. 201 00:09:31,950 --> 00:09:34,860 I'll wait at the intersection and get you as soon as I see him. 202 00:09:35,870 --> 00:09:38,120 -Just tell me where the new shop is. -No clue. 203 00:09:38,700 --> 00:09:39,620 Come on. 204 00:09:40,660 --> 00:09:42,000 Just help me out here. 205 00:09:42,210 --> 00:09:43,790 I don't want ramen. 206 00:09:53,340 --> 00:09:54,340 Hurry. 207 00:09:56,260 --> 00:09:58,350 Right here. 208 00:10:00,560 --> 00:10:01,350 Long time no see. 209 00:10:01,430 --> 00:10:02,770 Welcome. 210 00:10:02,770 --> 00:10:04,810 Long time no see. Welcome. 211 00:10:04,980 --> 00:10:06,480 Come in. 212 00:10:06,900 --> 00:10:08,610 Sit here. 213 00:10:08,690 --> 00:10:09,520 Sit. 214 00:10:09,690 --> 00:10:11,440 Eat. I'll go wait outside. 215 00:10:12,360 --> 00:10:13,650 Take care of him. 216 00:10:22,790 --> 00:10:23,750 Shanghainese? 217 00:10:23,750 --> 00:10:24,410 What? 218 00:10:24,460 --> 00:10:25,500 Are you from Shanghai? 219 00:10:26,120 --> 00:10:27,330 What do you want to eat? 220 00:10:27,630 --> 00:10:28,500 What's the fastest? 221 00:10:28,500 --> 00:10:29,210 Ramen. 222 00:10:29,210 --> 00:10:30,040 Okay. 223 00:10:30,170 --> 00:10:30,920 Sit. 224 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:32,300 One ramen! 225 00:10:32,630 --> 00:10:35,260 Hey, let me know when he's back! 226 00:10:43,770 --> 00:10:45,980 Have another one. 227 00:10:50,780 --> 00:10:52,320 It's too much. I can't eat all this. 228 00:10:53,740 --> 00:10:55,110 Are these sides free? 229 00:10:55,150 --> 00:10:56,740 Hush. Just eat. 230 00:11:02,700 --> 00:11:05,160 Will you call your friend and ask? 231 00:11:05,370 --> 00:11:06,960 You talk too much. Eat. 232 00:11:10,750 --> 00:11:13,170 What's up with you? Calling me every ten minutes. 233 00:11:13,170 --> 00:11:14,260 It's getting really late. 234 00:11:14,260 --> 00:11:15,510 -What if he doesn't come back? -How would I know? 235 00:11:15,510 --> 00:11:17,220 I can't tell you what I don't know. 236 00:11:17,220 --> 00:11:18,970 Nobody else can either. 237 00:11:20,100 --> 00:11:21,010 Your nose is bleeding. 238 00:11:21,220 --> 00:11:22,720 Let me get you a tissue. 239 00:11:27,230 --> 00:11:28,190 Here you go. 240 00:11:28,190 --> 00:11:29,100 Thank you. 241 00:11:34,650 --> 00:11:35,650 It's okay. 242 00:11:36,240 --> 00:11:37,860 I just need to stand for a while. 243 00:11:37,990 --> 00:11:39,280 It's too cold outside. 244 00:11:39,860 --> 00:11:42,870 I'll keep you company. 245 00:11:49,380 --> 00:11:51,000 How long have you been in Japan? 246 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:54,000 Three years. 247 00:11:55,380 --> 00:11:57,550 I worked hard to get this job. 248 00:11:58,180 --> 00:12:00,470 Spent a whole year learning to bow. 249 00:12:01,220 --> 00:12:04,100 Madame said I'm not cut out for Ginza. 250 00:12:05,020 --> 00:12:06,060 Why? 251 00:12:06,770 --> 00:12:08,350 I'm too stubborn, 252 00:12:08,480 --> 00:12:10,350 I'm not a gentle person, 253 00:12:10,730 --> 00:12:12,400 so I can only be my own boss. 254 00:12:12,480 --> 00:12:15,780 -What? -It's true. That's what she said. 255 00:12:17,780 --> 00:12:19,240 I've thought it through anyway. 256 00:12:20,070 --> 00:12:21,950 If I go back to Shanghai, 257 00:12:22,370 --> 00:12:25,030 I'll open a shop. Be my own Madame. 258 00:12:26,240 --> 00:12:27,620 I already have a name for it. 259 00:12:28,870 --> 00:12:30,210 Tokyo Nights. 260 00:12:33,710 --> 00:12:35,420 Give me a call when you want to come by. 261 00:12:35,500 --> 00:12:36,800 I'll save you a good seat. 262 00:12:38,760 --> 00:12:40,090 You listening? 263 00:12:43,510 --> 00:12:45,100 I have too much on my mind. 264 00:12:47,060 --> 00:12:49,930 Everyone at the factory 265 00:12:51,020 --> 00:12:53,980 is depending on this deal. 266 00:12:54,770 --> 00:12:56,150 It's no laughing matter. 267 00:13:18,420 --> 00:13:19,840 Here. Have this. 268 00:13:21,010 --> 00:13:22,130 What is this? 269 00:13:22,130 --> 00:13:23,800 I got it from the temple. 270 00:13:25,970 --> 00:13:26,970 Look. 271 00:13:27,010 --> 00:13:28,260 It says "Great Fortune." 272 00:13:28,430 --> 00:13:30,060 I'll lend you my luck. 273 00:13:30,100 --> 00:13:32,020 Tonight, you will meet with Mr. Yamamoto. 274 00:13:32,020 --> 00:13:34,100 -Guaranteed. -Can you be serious? 275 00:13:34,310 --> 00:13:35,810 I can't count on luck. 276 00:13:36,440 --> 00:13:38,820 What else do you have at this point? 277 00:13:39,030 --> 00:13:40,360 Let me ask you, 278 00:13:40,440 --> 00:13:42,150 what if your luck is bad? 279 00:13:42,280 --> 00:13:44,240 Maybe he drinks too much, 280 00:13:44,320 --> 00:13:47,080 or another young man from Shanghai stops him at the new shop? 281 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:48,030 What then? 282 00:13:48,120 --> 00:13:50,040 Okay. Don't curse me. 283 00:13:50,120 --> 00:13:51,870 Faith makes it come true. 284 00:13:56,250 --> 00:13:58,670 What are you going to do now that you've lent me your luck? 285 00:13:58,920 --> 00:14:01,210 Just return it next time, silly. 286 00:14:06,430 --> 00:14:08,430 I'll go check if he's back. 287 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,160 And that's why 288 00:14:35,580 --> 00:14:37,710 you shouldn't lend your luck to others. 289 00:14:38,960 --> 00:14:40,750 If she didn't lend him her luck, 290 00:14:40,840 --> 00:14:43,090 Mr. Bao would still be Ah Bao. 291 00:14:43,300 --> 00:14:45,840 Ling Zi would've stayed in Japan, and so would I. 292 00:14:46,380 --> 00:14:48,390 If Ling Zi had kept her luck, 293 00:14:48,510 --> 00:14:51,220 she would've been rich by now. 294 00:14:51,640 --> 00:14:52,930 I'd be well off too. 295 00:14:53,100 --> 00:14:54,930 I wouldn't have met you all, 296 00:14:55,060 --> 00:14:57,230 or be sitting here at Tokyo Nights. 297 00:14:58,060 --> 00:14:59,860 What's wrong with meeting us? 298 00:15:00,360 --> 00:15:01,900 Not everyone would be so nice 299 00:15:01,900 --> 00:15:05,240 and eat with you every day for years. 300 00:15:06,280 --> 00:15:07,900 Forget the "if"s. 301 00:15:08,240 --> 00:15:10,740 You'll understand when you're my age. 302 00:15:11,280 --> 00:15:14,240 The universe has its rules. 303 00:15:14,910 --> 00:15:17,290 A single choice can define your life. 304 00:15:17,370 --> 00:15:19,420 Even if you know right from wrong, 305 00:15:19,500 --> 00:15:21,420 you can't escape from destiny. 306 00:15:28,510 --> 00:15:31,850 This is Ah Bao from Shanghai. 307 00:15:31,970 --> 00:15:33,810 B-A-O. Ah Bao. 308 00:15:34,140 --> 00:15:38,480 You're my friend for life! 309 00:15:38,480 --> 00:15:40,480 Of course. 310 00:15:41,320 --> 00:15:42,980 Bao-san! 311 00:15:44,980 --> 00:15:46,990 You okay? Did you drink too much? 312 00:15:47,530 --> 00:15:49,610 I'm completely fine. 313 00:15:49,700 --> 00:15:51,370 I knew you could hold your liquor. 314 00:15:51,820 --> 00:15:53,450 I'm so happy. 315 00:16:08,800 --> 00:16:10,720 -Long time no see. -Mr. Yamamoto. 316 00:16:10,890 --> 00:16:13,050 I'm going back first thing tomorrow. 317 00:16:13,140 --> 00:16:14,300 So I'll be off. 318 00:16:14,520 --> 00:16:15,640 Ah Bao, 319 00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:20,230 the sewing machines will be taken care of. 320 00:16:20,230 --> 00:16:20,980 You promise? 321 00:16:21,060 --> 00:16:23,940 Hundreds of salaries are depending on you. 322 00:16:24,110 --> 00:16:25,860 We need you to come through. 323 00:16:25,980 --> 00:16:27,110 -Got it! -See you. 324 00:16:27,150 --> 00:16:28,610 Thank you. 325 00:16:28,820 --> 00:16:30,030 Got it! 326 00:16:30,450 --> 00:16:32,280 Thank you. 327 00:16:37,620 --> 00:16:40,960 Mr. Ah Bao, thank you for today. 328 00:16:42,460 --> 00:16:43,500 Reiko, 329 00:16:43,580 --> 00:16:44,630 get a taxi for him. 330 00:16:44,630 --> 00:16:45,460 Yes. 331 00:16:51,470 --> 00:16:52,590 Are you okay? 332 00:17:12,570 --> 00:17:14,620 Here, wipe your mouth. 333 00:17:14,700 --> 00:17:15,870 Thank you. 334 00:17:17,950 --> 00:17:18,660 I'm sorry. 335 00:17:18,750 --> 00:17:19,910 No problem. 336 00:17:20,290 --> 00:17:21,330 Rinse. 337 00:17:30,340 --> 00:17:31,880 -Done. -Rinse again. 338 00:17:31,970 --> 00:17:32,920 Hurry. 339 00:17:42,980 --> 00:17:43,900 Okay. 340 00:17:43,980 --> 00:17:45,560 Go back upstairs. It's cold out. 341 00:17:46,610 --> 00:17:47,690 Let me get a taxi for you. 342 00:17:47,780 --> 00:17:50,360 It's okay. I can go by myself. 343 00:17:55,160 --> 00:17:56,620 Are you sure? 344 00:17:58,120 --> 00:17:59,040 Thank you for today. 345 00:18:00,950 --> 00:18:03,250 What for? I didn't do anything. 346 00:18:03,460 --> 00:18:04,290 Oh yeah, 347 00:18:06,790 --> 00:18:07,750 have your luck back. 348 00:18:07,750 --> 00:18:09,460 No. Keep it. 349 00:18:09,460 --> 00:18:10,170 It's clean. 350 00:18:10,260 --> 00:18:12,050 That's not what I meant. 351 00:18:12,170 --> 00:18:15,300 Keep it. I'll just get another one. 352 00:18:18,470 --> 00:18:20,430 Buy me dinner in Shanghai one day. 353 00:18:23,600 --> 00:18:24,850 I should go back. 354 00:19:19,370 --> 00:19:21,320 SIX MONTHS LATER 355 00:19:22,580 --> 00:19:24,200 Thank you for coming. 356 00:19:24,290 --> 00:19:26,120 This rain is annoying. 357 00:19:26,120 --> 00:19:28,710 Don't get your kimono wet. Go back in. 358 00:19:28,710 --> 00:19:29,670 Thank you. 359 00:19:30,420 --> 00:19:32,540 Oh right, Reiko? 360 00:19:32,630 --> 00:19:33,500 Yes. 361 00:19:35,050 --> 00:19:37,180 This is from Ah Bao. 362 00:19:37,930 --> 00:19:39,720 Thank you! 363 00:19:39,890 --> 00:19:40,680 See you next time. 364 00:19:40,680 --> 00:19:42,930 Thank you. 365 00:19:43,520 --> 00:19:45,060 Take care. 366 00:19:45,060 --> 00:19:47,940 Thank you. 367 00:19:49,310 --> 00:19:50,480 Reiko. 368 00:19:50,480 --> 00:19:51,440 Yes. 369 00:20:15,760 --> 00:20:17,090 Reiko! 370 00:20:18,840 --> 00:20:19,800 Yes. 371 00:20:19,930 --> 00:20:21,720 Coming! 372 00:20:26,890 --> 00:20:28,220 Good work today. 373 00:21:02,260 --> 00:21:05,010 "Ling Zi - Manager" 374 00:21:35,210 --> 00:21:36,500 If it were me, 375 00:21:36,500 --> 00:21:37,750 I wouldn't have come back. 376 00:21:37,750 --> 00:21:39,380 I'd have thought Mr. Bao was a scammer. 377 00:21:39,460 --> 00:21:40,880 You're still talking "what if"s? 378 00:21:41,050 --> 00:21:44,010 You really think Ling Zi would be better off 379 00:21:44,260 --> 00:21:46,100 if she never met Mr. Bao? 380 00:21:47,350 --> 00:21:48,640 She just might. 381 00:21:48,720 --> 00:21:49,520 At the time, 382 00:21:49,600 --> 00:21:51,890 there was a graduate student courting her. 383 00:21:51,980 --> 00:21:52,850 A foreigner? 384 00:21:52,940 --> 00:21:54,190 That wouldn't have worked. 385 00:21:54,400 --> 00:21:55,650 Not at all. 386 00:21:55,810 --> 00:21:57,860 A government sponsored exchange student. 387 00:21:57,860 --> 00:21:59,020 Leagues better than Mr. Bao. 388 00:21:59,110 --> 00:22:01,110 So she left this time to find him? 389 00:22:01,110 --> 00:22:02,240 Why not? 390 00:22:02,280 --> 00:22:03,610 Plenty of fish in the sea, 391 00:22:03,610 --> 00:22:05,410 but you only ever meet a few that matter. 392 00:22:05,490 --> 00:22:08,370 He should be back in China by now. 393 00:22:08,740 --> 00:22:10,200 You think he's married? 394 00:22:10,370 --> 00:22:11,540 That'd mean he has a family. 395 00:22:11,540 --> 00:22:13,500 You shouldn't break up a family. 396 00:22:13,660 --> 00:22:15,170 You can still chat if you're married. 397 00:22:15,330 --> 00:22:16,790 That's just you. 398 00:22:18,250 --> 00:22:19,710 But what if he's not married? 399 00:22:19,800 --> 00:22:20,800 Again with the "what if." 400 00:22:20,800 --> 00:22:22,670 Here's another one for you. 401 00:22:22,970 --> 00:22:25,260 What if Ling Zi comes back right now? 402 00:22:25,380 --> 00:22:27,140 She'll see that you drank all her liquor, 403 00:22:27,140 --> 00:22:28,390 and diluted it with water. 404 00:22:28,430 --> 00:22:29,680 You'd be done for. 405 00:22:29,680 --> 00:22:30,720 It was you. 406 00:22:30,810 --> 00:22:31,810 What's the point? 407 00:22:32,770 --> 00:22:34,270 When it comes to love, 408 00:22:34,350 --> 00:22:35,730 once you turn away, 409 00:22:35,900 --> 00:22:38,020 there won't be a way back. 410 00:22:38,020 --> 00:22:40,400 The past is in the past, 411 00:22:40,570 --> 00:22:42,280 and what's done is done. 412 00:22:42,280 --> 00:22:45,150 Life goes on. 413 00:22:51,740 --> 00:22:53,910 Chief, how does this look? 414 00:22:54,750 --> 00:22:56,120 How's the agenda coming along? 415 00:22:56,210 --> 00:22:57,420 MeiPing is still editing it. 416 00:22:57,500 --> 00:22:58,580 Who's greeting the reporters? 417 00:22:58,580 --> 00:23:00,710 Mr. Li. He knows them well. 418 00:23:00,920 --> 00:23:03,710 Are we set for the celebration dinner? 419 00:23:03,720 --> 00:23:05,050 Yes, at The Grand Lisbon. 420 00:23:05,090 --> 00:23:06,010 Okay. 421 00:23:06,970 --> 00:23:08,140 Wait a minute. 422 00:23:08,340 --> 00:23:10,760 I don't see Mr. Bao on the list. 423 00:23:10,970 --> 00:23:13,850 Mei Ping says Mr. Bao isn't coming. 424 00:23:27,530 --> 00:23:28,410 Hello? 425 00:23:28,450 --> 00:23:29,570 Hello, it's me. 426 00:23:31,780 --> 00:23:34,120 I never thought you'd call me. 427 00:23:34,370 --> 00:23:35,790 It must be serious. 428 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:38,540 Mr. Bao's not coming to the ceremony. 429 00:23:38,920 --> 00:23:40,500 Is there something I should know? 430 00:23:40,540 --> 00:23:43,210 He worked on San Yang to help Miss Wang. 431 00:23:43,500 --> 00:23:45,420 Miss Wang is no longer involved, 432 00:23:46,470 --> 00:23:47,920 so he is no longer interested. 433 00:23:48,090 --> 00:23:49,510 It can't be that simple. 434 00:23:49,800 --> 00:23:51,680 Does he have other plans? 435 00:23:51,800 --> 00:23:53,100 It is that simple. 436 00:23:53,560 --> 00:23:55,140 Sometimes 437 00:23:55,560 --> 00:23:57,730 people aren't as complicated as you think. 438 00:24:10,820 --> 00:24:13,080 Madame, here's the guest list and menu 439 00:24:13,080 --> 00:24:14,990 for San Yang's celebration dinner tonight. 440 00:24:15,040 --> 00:24:17,330 No Miss Wang, and no Mr. Bao. 441 00:24:17,750 --> 00:24:18,750 Unsurprising. 442 00:24:19,370 --> 00:24:22,080 He returned the fish and gave up San Yang. 443 00:24:22,340 --> 00:24:23,750 What's he playing at? 444 00:24:24,130 --> 00:24:25,300 He wants a bigger fish. 445 00:24:25,460 --> 00:24:27,340 Where would he find bigger fish 446 00:24:27,340 --> 00:24:29,300 than the ones on Huanghe Road? 447 00:24:32,300 --> 00:24:33,550 Hong Kong. 448 00:24:42,060 --> 00:24:46,360 HONG KONG 449 00:24:47,650 --> 00:24:50,240 Mr. Bao, we're big fans of yours. 450 00:24:50,360 --> 00:24:52,910 While you're here, 451 00:24:52,950 --> 00:24:55,200 let's look at a few more brands? 452 00:24:55,200 --> 00:24:57,410 If it can help grow Shanghai Fashion, 453 00:24:57,410 --> 00:24:59,790 I'll stay as long as I need to. 454 00:25:00,040 --> 00:25:01,290 Very good. 455 00:25:01,370 --> 00:25:03,580 Then let's strike while the iron is hot. 456 00:25:03,670 --> 00:25:04,250 Great. 457 00:25:04,460 --> 00:25:05,540 Betty, the bill. 458 00:25:05,540 --> 00:25:06,460 My brother told me 459 00:25:06,460 --> 00:25:08,840 you have the best resources-- 460 00:25:08,960 --> 00:25:10,380 Sir, leaving already? 461 00:25:10,470 --> 00:25:11,630 Yes. Thank you. 462 00:25:11,640 --> 00:25:12,680 Thank you. 463 00:25:17,600 --> 00:25:19,720 It turns out, Xuezhi didn't find her prosperity 464 00:25:19,940 --> 00:25:22,100 in Hong Kong like she'd said. 465 00:25:22,690 --> 00:25:26,110 Making millions each year was just a dream. 466 00:25:26,780 --> 00:25:29,030 Waitressing at the Peninsula was the reality. 467 00:25:29,030 --> 00:25:29,940 Give me a minute. 468 00:25:29,940 --> 00:25:31,030 Sounds good. 469 00:25:31,110 --> 00:25:32,990 After her divorce in 1988, 470 00:25:33,070 --> 00:25:35,160 she was afraid to be laughed at 471 00:25:35,780 --> 00:25:37,280 by family and friends. 472 00:25:37,280 --> 00:25:40,160 All she could do was make up a fairy tale. 473 00:25:42,540 --> 00:25:44,420 What are you doing in Hong Kong? 474 00:25:45,130 --> 00:25:46,840 I'm helping Shanghai Fashion 475 00:25:47,170 --> 00:25:48,920 strike deals with imported brands. 476 00:25:49,920 --> 00:25:51,720 I hear you're doing pretty well. 477 00:25:51,720 --> 00:25:53,550 Selling brands on Nanjing Road. 478 00:25:54,220 --> 00:25:57,760 Just taking a stroll there used to be a big deal. 479 00:25:59,390 --> 00:26:01,140 I surprised myself. 480 00:26:04,140 --> 00:26:05,850 Didn't you start a company? 481 00:26:07,190 --> 00:26:08,230 I did, 482 00:26:08,980 --> 00:26:10,440 but it failed. 483 00:26:12,820 --> 00:26:14,320 Didn't have your luck. 484 00:26:16,580 --> 00:26:19,120 Win or lose, it's normal in business. 485 00:26:23,000 --> 00:26:24,830 If you still want to build something, 486 00:26:25,290 --> 00:26:26,580 and make money, 487 00:26:27,340 --> 00:26:29,670 go back to Shanghai. 488 00:26:30,630 --> 00:26:32,050 There are lots of opportunities. 489 00:26:41,640 --> 00:26:42,810 I'm not going back. 490 00:26:49,270 --> 00:26:50,610 What would I do? 491 00:26:51,360 --> 00:26:53,030 Sell tickets on Route 13 again? 492 00:26:57,990 --> 00:26:59,530 Once I ran away, 493 00:27:00,330 --> 00:27:01,780 there was no going back. 494 00:27:08,920 --> 00:27:10,630 Shanghai is different now. 495 00:27:11,840 --> 00:27:13,300 You're different too. 496 00:27:18,340 --> 00:27:20,010 Seeing you do well... 497 00:27:20,720 --> 00:27:22,010 I'm happy for you. 498 00:27:31,190 --> 00:27:32,860 One has to commit. 499 00:27:35,780 --> 00:27:37,490 Stay or leave. 500 00:27:39,030 --> 00:27:40,530 Just no regrets. 501 00:27:41,490 --> 00:27:43,330 There is no remedy for that. 502 00:27:49,500 --> 00:27:51,000 If you don't want to go back, 503 00:27:51,710 --> 00:27:53,040 stay here 504 00:27:53,380 --> 00:27:54,760 and be my Hong Kong representative. 505 00:28:00,470 --> 00:28:01,510 No need. 506 00:28:01,970 --> 00:28:04,640 You depend on yourself, and I depend on myself. 507 00:28:05,180 --> 00:28:06,520 Or else, what's the point? 508 00:28:07,020 --> 00:28:08,520 We agreed on another ten years. 509 00:28:08,690 --> 00:28:09,940 There are four years left. 510 00:28:14,570 --> 00:28:16,320 Don't jump to conclusions yet. 511 00:28:21,950 --> 00:28:23,490 Four years... 512 00:28:24,830 --> 00:28:26,500 Then I'll see you in 1997. 513 00:28:29,210 --> 00:28:30,580 See you in 1997. 514 00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:32,130 Betty! 515 00:28:43,760 --> 00:28:44,970 Can I ask you? 516 00:28:47,220 --> 00:28:48,640 Do you have someone? 517 00:28:51,060 --> 00:28:52,400 I'm still on my own. 518 00:28:52,480 --> 00:28:53,600 Same old. 519 00:28:56,480 --> 00:28:57,440 And you? 520 00:29:05,280 --> 00:29:06,490 I do. 521 00:29:11,500 --> 00:29:12,500 That's good. 522 00:29:24,720 --> 00:29:27,680 Just pretend you never saw me today. 523 00:31:17,670 --> 00:31:19,000 Xiao Wang, 524 00:31:20,040 --> 00:31:21,630 don't give up! 525 00:31:23,960 --> 00:31:27,220 TWO MONTHS LATER 526 00:31:50,200 --> 00:31:53,240 I've wanted to come by since last month. 527 00:31:53,330 --> 00:31:56,540 The elevator operator told me you weren't feeling well, 528 00:31:56,540 --> 00:31:57,790 and you were resting at home. 529 00:31:57,920 --> 00:31:59,710 As soon as I heard you recovered, 530 00:31:59,710 --> 00:32:01,840 I came right over. 531 00:32:02,300 --> 00:32:03,750 I left some imported snacks there. 532 00:32:03,840 --> 00:32:06,300 Give them a try, Uncle Ye. 533 00:32:07,010 --> 00:32:09,880 It looks to me like you're doing well at No. 27. 534 00:32:11,350 --> 00:32:14,560 It's all thanks to your guidance. 535 00:32:16,140 --> 00:32:19,270 It's a shame about Mr. Ma's product over at Shanghai Fashion. 536 00:32:19,350 --> 00:32:21,440 If Mr. Bao came to me for support, 537 00:32:21,560 --> 00:32:23,320 it wouldn't have been ignored 538 00:32:23,400 --> 00:32:25,320 and left with no export permit. 539 00:32:25,320 --> 00:32:27,650 The market is volatile. 540 00:32:27,900 --> 00:32:30,360 I was going to come to you, 541 00:32:31,120 --> 00:32:32,870 but as soon as Mr. Bao came back, 542 00:32:32,950 --> 00:32:34,870 a big order came in. 543 00:32:34,870 --> 00:32:37,410 200,000 pairs of Walmart jeans. 544 00:32:37,410 --> 00:32:38,580 There was no choice. 545 00:32:38,710 --> 00:32:41,460 I came back soon as I felt better. 546 00:32:45,500 --> 00:32:47,130 Is the contract signed? 547 00:32:47,720 --> 00:32:51,300 We're still waiting on the permit from your office. 548 00:32:54,350 --> 00:32:56,390 You know, I could help with that. 549 00:32:57,100 --> 00:32:58,430 This order is too big. 550 00:32:59,180 --> 00:33:01,350 Mr. Bao wanted a seasoned veteran, 551 00:33:01,980 --> 00:33:04,610 so he's dealing directly with Chief Jin. 552 00:33:10,200 --> 00:33:12,700 Chief should manage the big picture, 553 00:33:12,990 --> 00:33:17,120 but in my day-to-day with foreign vendors, I'm quite independent. 554 00:33:17,240 --> 00:33:20,290 I could help you negotiate pricing. 555 00:33:20,330 --> 00:33:21,790 After San Yang, 556 00:33:22,290 --> 00:33:24,960 we have the edge on pricing. 557 00:33:25,380 --> 00:33:28,090 Nobody can get a lower quote than us. 558 00:33:31,840 --> 00:33:33,140 Then, 559 00:33:33,430 --> 00:33:34,010 Uncle Ye... 560 00:33:34,050 --> 00:33:35,140 Don't worry. 561 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:37,890 This was an exception. 562 00:33:38,140 --> 00:33:40,350 Under normal circumstances, 563 00:33:40,390 --> 00:33:42,560 we'll still come to you first. 564 00:33:43,810 --> 00:33:45,400 That's good. 565 00:33:45,480 --> 00:33:49,980 I just want to help Uncle Ye and Mr. Bao execute a large order. 566 00:33:50,070 --> 00:33:51,780 You will. 567 00:33:52,240 --> 00:33:54,160 We'll keep in touch. 568 00:33:55,990 --> 00:33:57,320 Thank you, Uncle Ye. 569 00:33:59,120 --> 00:34:00,500 Mr. Bao is out? 570 00:34:00,960 --> 00:34:03,790 He just got back, so he's making rounds. 571 00:34:08,500 --> 00:34:12,170 Uncle Ye heard about the Walmart order from the Department of Commerce 572 00:34:12,260 --> 00:34:14,050 while I was in Hong Kong. 573 00:34:14,590 --> 00:34:16,340 It was by no means a done deal. 574 00:34:17,180 --> 00:34:19,260 He bluffed in front of Mei Ping 575 00:34:19,600 --> 00:34:21,810 to help me save face. 576 00:34:23,560 --> 00:34:24,730 Mr. Bao, 577 00:34:26,770 --> 00:34:28,020 this is not the end. 578 00:34:28,480 --> 00:34:30,440 Pressure makes diamonds. 579 00:34:30,570 --> 00:34:31,860 Once I'm ready, 580 00:34:32,570 --> 00:34:35,070 we'll take on Nanjing Road again. 581 00:34:35,530 --> 00:34:36,410 Take care. 582 00:34:41,330 --> 00:34:44,160 Mr. Ma's T-shirts could not replicate San Yang's success. 583 00:34:44,870 --> 00:34:47,380 But I at least proved my commitment. 584 00:34:48,710 --> 00:34:49,880 All in all, 585 00:34:50,500 --> 00:34:52,670 Mr. Ma and I had a long way to go 586 00:34:53,300 --> 00:34:55,050 before either of us 587 00:34:55,760 --> 00:34:57,510 could reach Nanjing Road. 588 00:34:59,140 --> 00:35:00,100 Mr. Bao, 589 00:35:00,100 --> 00:35:01,890 we've verified the brands 590 00:35:02,140 --> 00:35:03,640 you brought back with you. you 591 00:35:03,890 --> 00:35:06,100 These are all reputable brands overseas. 592 00:35:06,520 --> 00:35:08,100 This will greatly boost 593 00:35:08,110 --> 00:35:09,690 our profits 594 00:35:09,730 --> 00:35:10,860 and give us an edge 595 00:35:10,900 --> 00:35:12,480 on our application 596 00:35:12,530 --> 00:35:13,610 to issue new shares. 597 00:35:13,690 --> 00:35:15,400 The foreign vendors are in Shanghai. 598 00:35:15,570 --> 00:35:16,860 We will discuss the details 599 00:35:16,910 --> 00:35:18,360 at the Red Heron tonight. 600 00:35:18,410 --> 00:35:19,070 Sounds good. 601 00:35:19,280 --> 00:35:20,450 By the way, 602 00:35:20,870 --> 00:35:23,040 what's the biggest roadblock for your IPO? 603 00:35:23,580 --> 00:35:25,290 I might be able to help. 604 00:35:26,330 --> 00:35:27,540 We need a broker. 605 00:35:28,540 --> 00:35:29,580 The company 606 00:35:29,580 --> 00:35:31,800 needs a long term partner. 607 00:35:32,090 --> 00:35:35,550 Shanghai's brokerages only have eyes for our rival, Luwan Retail. 608 00:35:35,590 --> 00:35:37,130 Don't worry. 609 00:35:37,130 --> 00:35:38,880 There are hundreds of brokerages. 610 00:35:39,010 --> 00:35:41,180 Look beyond the local ones. 611 00:35:41,930 --> 00:35:43,100 Mr. Bao, 612 00:35:43,390 --> 00:35:44,890 you have one in mind? 613 00:35:45,980 --> 00:35:47,180 I'll give it a shot. 614 00:35:47,810 --> 00:35:48,770 Great. 615 00:35:49,020 --> 00:35:50,230 I'll wait for news. 616 00:35:50,900 --> 00:35:53,730 You went all the way to Hong Kong 617 00:35:54,030 --> 00:35:56,190 to help him with imported brands, 618 00:35:56,530 --> 00:35:58,360 and now with brokers too? 619 00:35:58,570 --> 00:36:01,530 You're punching above your weight. 620 00:36:02,450 --> 00:36:04,200 You want to fly high, 621 00:36:04,540 --> 00:36:06,790 but can you survive the fall? 622 00:36:06,910 --> 00:36:09,170 I'll stand right back up. 623 00:36:09,380 --> 00:36:11,920 No counters? I'll find a whole store. 624 00:36:13,840 --> 00:36:14,670 On Nanjing Road, 625 00:36:14,760 --> 00:36:16,420 we must have our own place. 626 00:36:16,920 --> 00:36:18,380 When we were trading stocks, 627 00:36:18,470 --> 00:36:20,140 we had to watch dozens at once. 628 00:36:20,220 --> 00:36:21,720 Sure, we did pretty well. 629 00:36:22,140 --> 00:36:24,140 But if Shanghai Fashion gets listed, 630 00:36:24,140 --> 00:36:25,810 we'll only have to watch this one stock. 631 00:36:26,100 --> 00:36:28,100 Our future profits can be way easier. 632 00:36:28,310 --> 00:36:30,690 Why miss such a good opportunity? 633 00:36:31,310 --> 00:36:34,650 Business is not about who makes the most money. 634 00:36:35,190 --> 00:36:37,360 It's about who lives the longest. 635 00:36:37,860 --> 00:36:39,780 Don't dream about overnight success. 636 00:36:40,070 --> 00:36:41,950 Take it one step at a time, 637 00:36:42,030 --> 00:36:43,660 slow and steady. 638 00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:45,490 Understand? 639 00:36:51,250 --> 00:36:52,170 Madame, 640 00:36:52,500 --> 00:36:53,340 thank you. 641 00:36:53,420 --> 00:36:54,540 -Take care. -See you soon. 642 00:36:54,630 --> 00:36:55,670 Madame, 643 00:36:56,960 --> 00:36:59,170 Mr. Bao's back. He's at the Red Heron. 644 00:37:00,090 --> 00:37:01,640 Mr. Bao, your guests aren't here yet. 645 00:37:01,720 --> 00:37:03,140 The appetizers are ready. 646 00:37:03,300 --> 00:37:04,510 Going with the usual? 647 00:37:04,640 --> 00:37:05,680 Please. Thank you. 648 00:37:05,970 --> 00:37:07,260 What about drinks? 649 00:37:09,730 --> 00:37:10,730 Same old. 650 00:37:10,900 --> 00:37:12,060 Got it. 651 00:37:32,080 --> 00:37:34,960 TWO HOURS LATER 652 00:37:38,260 --> 00:37:39,420 See you, Madame. 653 00:37:56,520 --> 00:37:57,440 Mr. Bao. 654 00:37:57,650 --> 00:37:58,780 Long time no see. 655 00:37:58,860 --> 00:38:01,190 What have you been up to, Miss Li Li? 656 00:38:01,280 --> 00:38:02,490 Raising fish. 657 00:38:04,200 --> 00:38:05,700 My fish are getting bigger. 658 00:38:06,370 --> 00:38:08,830 Congratulations on making a killing then. 659 00:38:09,240 --> 00:38:10,540 And you, Mr. Bao? 660 00:38:11,000 --> 00:38:12,620 Have your tastes changed? 661 00:38:14,040 --> 00:38:15,420 I still don't eat fish. 662 00:38:17,670 --> 00:38:18,840 That's okay. 663 00:38:19,710 --> 00:38:21,590 I'll ask you again in a little while. 664 00:38:22,090 --> 00:38:22,920 Why bother? 665 00:38:23,220 --> 00:38:25,260 In case you feel adventurous one day. 666 00:38:25,340 --> 00:38:26,890 I wouldn't want to miss it. 667 00:38:28,010 --> 00:38:30,310 I hear you frequent Nanjing Road nowadays. 668 00:38:33,690 --> 00:38:35,140 It's the same everywhere. 669 00:38:36,440 --> 00:38:37,860 Big fish eat small fish. 670 00:38:47,320 --> 00:38:48,660 You should take this one. 671 00:38:50,080 --> 00:38:51,160 Thank you. 672 00:38:54,710 --> 00:38:57,380 If The Grand Lisbon can help, just let me know. 673 00:38:57,460 --> 00:38:58,290 I will. 674 00:39:08,680 --> 00:39:10,350 It's been a few months. 675 00:39:10,430 --> 00:39:11,720 Mr. Bao has changed. 676 00:39:11,810 --> 00:39:13,270 He's been to Hong Kong. 677 00:39:13,270 --> 00:39:15,180 He's even more classy now, right? 678 00:39:16,060 --> 00:39:17,140 That's not it. 679 00:39:17,400 --> 00:39:19,230 When he passes my shop, 680 00:39:19,320 --> 00:39:20,690 he doesn't buy cigarettes anymore. 681 00:39:20,780 --> 00:39:23,030 It seems he's moved on from Huanghe Road. 682 00:39:23,110 --> 00:39:25,940 But I heard he went to Hong Kong out of desperation. 683 00:39:26,030 --> 00:39:27,530 His business was failing, 684 00:39:27,570 --> 00:39:28,950 so he went for a bail-out. 685 00:39:29,030 --> 00:39:30,120 That's not true. 686 00:39:30,280 --> 00:39:32,830 He's focused on Nanjing Road now. 687 00:39:32,910 --> 00:39:35,910 Advising on Shanghai Fashion Corp's IPO. 688 00:39:36,040 --> 00:39:37,620 Wow. Impressive. 689 00:39:38,960 --> 00:39:40,500 It takes a challenge 690 00:39:40,880 --> 00:39:42,590 for people to grow. 691 00:39:43,460 --> 00:39:46,260 Mr. Bao and Miss Wang lost contact. 692 00:39:46,340 --> 00:39:48,470 Tokyo Nights is empty. 693 00:39:48,590 --> 00:39:50,680 All his friends have left. 694 00:39:51,220 --> 00:39:52,470 For him, it's time 695 00:39:52,560 --> 00:39:54,970 for new friends and new business. 696 00:39:55,060 --> 00:39:58,020 Or he'll have no one left to talk to. 697 00:39:59,770 --> 00:40:01,190 How was Hong Kong? 698 00:40:01,650 --> 00:40:03,110 How's the project going? 699 00:40:04,070 --> 00:40:05,610 I ran into Xuezhi. 700 00:40:06,780 --> 00:40:08,110 What are the chances? 701 00:40:09,620 --> 00:40:10,910 That's fate right there. 702 00:40:10,990 --> 00:40:12,160 How is she? 703 00:40:13,870 --> 00:40:15,160 Not bad. 704 00:40:15,660 --> 00:40:18,160 You're somebody now. 705 00:40:18,250 --> 00:40:19,710 The real deal. 706 00:40:22,340 --> 00:40:25,260 Was she nicer to you this time? 707 00:40:26,090 --> 00:40:27,260 Same old. 708 00:40:27,420 --> 00:40:28,550 You know her. 709 00:40:28,630 --> 00:40:30,970 Did you have lunch with her? Where? 710 00:40:31,720 --> 00:40:33,220 At the Peninsula. 711 00:40:34,600 --> 00:40:36,310 That fancy? 712 00:40:38,020 --> 00:40:40,980 So she's doing well then. Her business must be taking off. 713 00:40:41,190 --> 00:40:42,440 Not bad. 714 00:40:44,280 --> 00:40:45,730 Is she still single? 715 00:40:45,900 --> 00:40:47,480 New boyfriend. 716 00:40:49,900 --> 00:40:51,740 What about the ten year pact? 717 00:40:53,450 --> 00:40:56,160 Will you see each other in 1997? 718 00:40:57,960 --> 00:40:58,960 Of course. 719 00:41:00,040 --> 00:41:03,750 But what if you find out she's happily married and has kids? 720 00:41:06,460 --> 00:41:08,300 Better than not seeing her at all. 721 00:41:11,890 --> 00:41:13,300 How are things with Fang Mei? 722 00:41:13,390 --> 00:41:17,020 Even in 1997, it'll be the same. 723 00:41:17,430 --> 00:41:18,810 Just me, barely holding on. 724 00:41:19,270 --> 00:41:20,850 While you were away, 725 00:41:21,230 --> 00:41:23,150 I was either at my shop or at home. 726 00:41:23,150 --> 00:41:24,810 Occasionally Tokyo Nights. 727 00:41:24,820 --> 00:41:25,770 I'm glad you're back. 728 00:41:25,770 --> 00:41:28,360 Now I can also go to the Peace Hotel. 729 00:41:28,440 --> 00:41:30,400 I miss bowling so much, 730 00:41:30,530 --> 00:41:32,070 every time I see a round thing, 731 00:41:32,160 --> 00:41:33,950 I feel the urge to throw it. 732 00:41:35,200 --> 00:41:36,620 I'm serious. 733 00:41:37,330 --> 00:41:38,700 How's Tokyo Nights? 734 00:41:39,000 --> 00:41:40,620 Same as me. 735 00:41:40,620 --> 00:41:41,750 Barely holding on. 736 00:41:42,750 --> 00:41:43,960 It was open for a few days. 737 00:41:46,380 --> 00:41:48,800 ¥220. Here's ¥50 in change. 738 00:41:49,050 --> 00:41:50,510 I'll get you another ¥30. 739 00:41:51,420 --> 00:41:52,880 Hurry up. 740 00:42:00,560 --> 00:42:01,810 I'm dying. 741 00:42:01,810 --> 00:42:04,520 Why do I have to do this? 742 00:42:04,940 --> 00:42:07,690 Ling Zi, come back already. 743 00:42:07,690 --> 00:42:10,240 I can't do this anymore. 744 00:42:13,110 --> 00:42:14,780 They gave up quick. 745 00:42:15,320 --> 00:42:16,370 There was no leader. 746 00:42:16,450 --> 00:42:18,200 Not everyone can run a restaurant. 747 00:42:20,790 --> 00:42:22,410 Hey, it's been months. 748 00:42:22,460 --> 00:42:24,000 Any word from Ling Zi? 749 00:42:26,750 --> 00:42:27,880 No. 750 00:42:29,500 --> 00:42:30,710 I'm telling you. 751 00:42:31,510 --> 00:42:34,340 It's no longer a question of when. 752 00:42:35,430 --> 00:42:38,800 It's whether Ling Zi will come back at all. 753 00:42:38,890 --> 00:42:40,310 If she doesn't come back, 754 00:42:40,470 --> 00:42:42,810 it means she's found something better. 755 00:42:46,190 --> 00:42:47,940 At Mr. Ge's birthday, 756 00:42:48,110 --> 00:42:49,440 Ling Zi wished 757 00:42:50,570 --> 00:42:53,070 for Tokyo Nights to last forever. 758 00:42:53,280 --> 00:42:54,650 friends would stay together. 759 00:42:55,450 --> 00:42:57,240 So as long as friends stay together, 760 00:42:57,580 --> 00:42:59,530 Tokyo Nights will still live on. 761 00:43:04,540 --> 00:43:06,120 What do you mean by that? 762 00:43:12,760 --> 00:43:14,130 What I mean is, 763 00:43:15,380 --> 00:43:17,010 Ling Zi's birthday is in two days. 764 00:43:17,390 --> 00:43:18,840 If she doesn't come back then, 765 00:43:19,800 --> 00:43:21,100 we'll close Tokyo Nights. 766 00:43:21,220 --> 00:43:24,520 TWO DAYS LATER 767 00:43:45,960 --> 00:43:47,290 In one minute, 768 00:43:48,750 --> 00:43:50,840 Tokyo Nights will officially close. 769 00:43:54,840 --> 00:43:56,420 Starting next month, 770 00:43:57,260 --> 00:44:00,720 I'll be collecting rent from a new tenant. 771 00:44:01,640 --> 00:44:03,970 The money will be the same, 772 00:44:04,600 --> 00:44:06,390 but the feeling 773 00:44:06,890 --> 00:44:08,560 will be different. 774 00:44:12,610 --> 00:44:14,780 Whether or not Ling Zi is here, 775 00:44:16,150 --> 00:44:17,650 today is still her birthday. 776 00:44:18,740 --> 00:44:20,320 We should have some cake. 777 00:44:36,510 --> 00:44:40,010 "For Lease" 778 00:44:47,270 --> 00:44:48,730 Why is it so heavy?