1 00:01:33,090 --> 00:01:35,050 Created and Directed by WONG KAR WAI 2 00:01:37,140 --> 00:01:40,310 EPISODE 29 3 00:01:40,310 --> 00:01:44,480 THANK YOU 4 00:01:47,110 --> 00:01:49,780 110687330 buying Shanghai Fashion, ¥11.74, 10,000 shares. 5 00:01:49,860 --> 00:01:53,360 804534535 buying Shanghai Fashion, ¥13.80. 6 00:01:53,530 --> 00:01:56,360 What matters is where the price lands at 9:25 a.m. 7 00:01:56,370 --> 00:01:58,200 That's the real battle. 8 00:01:58,780 --> 00:02:00,450 ¥18.88. 9 00:02:00,580 --> 00:02:03,250 Keeping your word takes true skill. 10 00:02:03,710 --> 00:02:07,210 For years, Mr. Qiang and I have been rivals. 11 00:02:07,460 --> 00:02:08,840 I haven't lost once. 12 00:02:08,920 --> 00:02:13,760 First we cut off his arms, then we bleed him dry. 13 00:02:16,800 --> 00:02:17,760 Yes? 14 00:02:17,800 --> 00:02:20,970 Mr. Ning went to the trading counter and cancelled all standing orders. 15 00:02:21,020 --> 00:02:23,930 Cashed out ¥34.1 million. He's gone. 16 00:02:25,060 --> 00:02:29,400 Let Mr. Bao taste his own "corpse removal". 17 00:02:34,490 --> 00:02:36,360 I've sold The Grand Lisbon. 18 00:02:36,610 --> 00:02:39,280 Mrs. Lin's shares will transfer to Southern Investments. 19 00:02:40,330 --> 00:02:42,120 Thank you for telling me. 20 00:02:44,120 --> 00:02:46,120 I was managing ¥120 million, 21 00:02:46,290 --> 00:02:50,540 These funds had to go through WD before they matched me 1:1. 22 00:02:50,590 --> 00:02:56,090 With half of my funds gone, so too was the basis for my leverage. 23 00:02:56,720 --> 00:03:00,010 Because Mrs. Lin and Mr. Ning withdrew their funding, 24 00:03:00,010 --> 00:03:03,850 I had to sell a portion of shares to fill in some of that gap. 25 00:03:03,850 --> 00:03:06,480 I then held 2.8 million shares. 26 00:03:06,480 --> 00:03:10,610 Altogether, my total assets amounted to around ¥50 million. 27 00:03:10,610 --> 00:03:12,440 Still not too near the red line.19 28 00:03:12,440 --> 00:03:15,440 Both of them withdrew at the same time. 29 00:03:15,530 --> 00:03:18,240 It was clearly part of his plan. 30 00:03:18,280 --> 00:03:22,370 He's bleeding you dry while cutting off your limbs. 31 00:03:22,370 --> 00:03:23,370 What do you have left? 32 00:03:23,370 --> 00:03:25,700 Tomorrow, I'll cash out my personal account. 33 00:03:25,790 --> 00:03:29,790 I'll buy out your guys' shares. We'll temporarily disband. 34 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:31,630 What's Mr. Bao's position? 35 00:03:31,630 --> 00:03:33,130 He holds 2.8 million shares. 36 00:03:33,130 --> 00:03:34,300 Based on my calculations, 37 00:03:34,300 --> 00:03:37,470 with his remaining assets, and accounting for our financing, 38 00:03:37,470 --> 00:03:40,800 if the stock price falls to ¥10, he'll be completely wiped out. 39 00:03:40,800 --> 00:03:43,390 The price is still above ¥18 for now. 40 00:03:44,520 --> 00:03:46,180 The bonus shares. 41 00:03:47,020 --> 00:03:51,860 If Shanghai Fashion Corp issues just 5 bonus shares for every 10 shares held, 42 00:03:51,860 --> 00:03:53,690 Mr. Bao will survive. 43 00:03:53,860 --> 00:03:57,400 Newspaper, anyone? Read the latest on stocks! 44 00:03:57,440 --> 00:03:58,650 Take a look! 45 00:03:59,240 --> 00:04:00,740 One more time. 46 00:04:03,660 --> 00:04:08,250 Doctor, here's a copy of Shanghai Fashion's upcoming report. 47 00:04:08,250 --> 00:04:12,460 No bonus shares. No shares converted from reserves. 48 00:04:12,710 --> 00:04:15,920 They've even got an ongoing contract dispute. 49 00:04:16,880 --> 00:04:20,720 Alert all friends with large Shanghai Fashion Corp positions. 50 00:04:20,720 --> 00:04:23,140 There will be bearish news today. 51 00:04:24,100 --> 00:04:27,430 Watch the market. Monitor movements. 52 00:04:27,600 --> 00:04:30,940 The price dropped fast when the news came out! 53 00:04:31,060 --> 00:04:33,060 So many people got trapped. 54 00:04:33,690 --> 00:04:36,020 What about the bonus shares? 55 00:04:36,780 --> 00:04:37,780 Wait, yeah. 56 00:04:37,820 --> 00:04:39,320 Were they empty promises? 57 00:04:39,780 --> 00:04:44,950 After consideration, the Board decided to channel all profits into expansion. 58 00:04:45,030 --> 00:04:48,790 Mr. Cai, Shanghai Fashion promised to the public-- 59 00:04:48,830 --> 00:04:50,330 Let me clarify. 60 00:04:50,750 --> 00:04:55,790 We never promised to issue bonus shares. 61 00:04:56,130 --> 00:04:57,420 Mr. Cai, 62 00:04:57,800 --> 00:04:59,010 call from Mr. Bao. 63 00:04:59,050 --> 00:05:00,380 Not taking it. 64 00:05:00,470 --> 00:05:02,430 A string of bad news. 65 00:05:02,550 --> 00:05:05,430 First they cut him off from Shanghai Fashion. 66 00:05:05,430 --> 00:05:08,140 Then they poached his allies. 67 00:05:08,140 --> 00:05:10,100 Poor Ah Bao! 68 00:05:10,310 --> 00:05:14,810 Sorry, Mr. Bao. Mr. Cai's not here. We can't seem to find him. 69 00:05:18,280 --> 00:05:22,280 Shanghai Fashion has fallen under Southern's spell. 70 00:05:22,950 --> 00:05:27,910 Qiang is too ruthless. He went for the jugular. 71 00:05:27,990 --> 00:05:31,830 Trading stocks is a science. It's for the well-educated. 72 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:34,330 It relies on knowledge, not luck. 73 00:05:34,460 --> 00:05:39,460 Once in a while, a madman jumps in and tries to make a splash. 74 00:05:39,500 --> 00:05:44,340 He'll grasp for straws, but the market will melt his wings. 75 00:05:44,340 --> 00:05:46,430 Next we focus on selling. 76 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:48,010 Target price,¥12. 77 00:05:48,140 --> 00:05:49,680 We'll bury Ah Bao alive. 78 00:05:49,680 --> 00:05:50,720 Understood. 79 00:05:51,100 --> 00:05:53,270 Today, we drag down the price. 80 00:05:53,310 --> 00:05:55,140 8% at a time, 9% at a time will do. 81 00:05:55,310 --> 00:05:57,690 We don't want things to get too ugly. 82 00:05:57,690 --> 00:06:00,360 -Do what you need to do. -Understood. 83 00:06:02,030 --> 00:06:04,200 Over the next few trading days, 84 00:06:04,530 --> 00:06:08,910 Shanghai Fashion's falling price almost wipes out my position. 85 00:06:09,540 --> 00:06:13,200 Every time the price drops ¥1, I lose ¥2.8 million. 86 00:06:13,540 --> 00:06:17,290 Make way! Sell all shares of Shanghai Fashion! 87 00:06:17,880 --> 00:06:19,710 ¥12 is the margin call level. 88 00:06:19,710 --> 00:06:22,050 Any lower, and Mr. Bao will be forced to liquidate. 89 00:06:22,050 --> 00:06:25,760 What's the exact price at which that'll happen? 90 00:06:25,880 --> 00:06:27,010 ¥10.88. 91 00:06:27,220 --> 00:06:30,390 Wasn't that Mr. Bao's suggested opening price? 92 00:06:31,470 --> 00:06:33,020 Fate is playing games... 93 00:06:33,980 --> 00:06:37,480 At this moment, my assets total ¥33 million, 94 00:06:37,520 --> 00:06:42,440 ¥30 million came from WD, leaving me only \3 million in net assets. 95 00:06:42,820 --> 00:06:45,570 The price had nearly dropped to ¥12. 96 00:06:45,740 --> 00:06:47,820 Any more, and I'd be finished. 97 00:06:47,860 --> 00:06:51,120 Tomorrow we go all in. Sell everything. 98 00:06:51,330 --> 00:06:53,080 No half measures. No mercy. 99 00:06:53,080 --> 00:06:57,080 It's below ¥12. Any lower, and it's forced liquidation. 100 00:06:57,210 --> 00:07:00,080 Tomorrow, no matter the price, sell it all. 101 00:07:00,090 --> 00:07:02,250 Or you die. 102 00:07:07,050 --> 00:07:10,050 Understood. Selling Shanghai Fashion ¥11.74, 4,500 shares. 103 00:07:16,270 --> 00:07:18,440 He wanted ¥10.88. 104 00:07:18,600 --> 00:07:20,230 I'll give him that. 105 00:07:20,230 --> 00:07:22,860 Sell, ¥10.88. Done. 106 00:07:31,910 --> 00:07:35,620 Current sell orders total 10 million shares, and no one's buying. 107 00:07:40,130 --> 00:07:44,960 -These Shenzhen guys are ruthless! -Help me sell! 108 00:07:59,140 --> 00:08:01,150 10 million shares to be sold. 109 00:08:01,310 --> 00:08:03,020 No one's buying. 110 00:08:04,650 --> 00:08:09,200 Take stock of everyone's position and assets. 111 00:08:10,490 --> 00:08:12,120 Please excuse us. 112 00:08:13,990 --> 00:08:16,500 We overdrew ¥15 million from the Exchange. 113 00:08:16,500 --> 00:08:19,870 It needs to be settled by 9:40 a.m. 114 00:08:20,250 --> 00:08:23,420 Or else, the head office will hear of this situation. 115 00:08:23,420 --> 00:08:25,420 Then we'll be in deep trouble. 116 00:08:25,500 --> 00:08:31,430 Tomorrow's going to be ugly. WD might close out Mr. Bao. 117 00:08:31,510 --> 00:08:36,510 Mr. Bao is our biggest client, and he's always considerate. 118 00:08:38,600 --> 00:08:42,690 A forced close feels too harsh. 119 00:08:43,190 --> 00:08:45,190 Ah Bao has to accept it. 120 00:08:45,360 --> 00:08:47,280 Someone's gotta take the fall. 121 00:08:47,320 --> 00:08:50,030 Either him or us. 122 00:08:50,860 --> 00:08:53,280 Mr. Wang, a call from the Exchange. 123 00:08:54,120 --> 00:08:56,950 Mr. Bao, the Exchange called. 124 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:59,410 The settlement's overdue. 125 00:09:00,120 --> 00:09:03,290 We only have the first 10 minutes after tomorrow's opening. 126 00:09:03,290 --> 00:09:04,790 The funds must be there. 127 00:09:04,790 --> 00:09:08,550 Otherwise, WD will be in breach and face severe punishment. 128 00:09:08,550 --> 00:09:13,550 WD wouldn't have a foothold in Shanghai without my help. 129 00:09:13,720 --> 00:09:15,720 Give me a few more days. 130 00:09:16,680 --> 00:09:19,180 I don't have that option. 131 00:09:19,560 --> 00:09:21,890 It has to be settled tomorrow. 132 00:09:22,400 --> 00:09:25,060 By 9:30 am. 133 00:09:25,400 --> 00:09:27,690 Before that, do what you can. 134 00:09:27,900 --> 00:09:31,240 After that, I'll do what I must. 135 00:09:32,320 --> 00:09:36,070 -There's info on Ah Bao's position. -I can check it out. 136 00:09:36,080 --> 00:09:38,910 Get a clear picture, and tell me tonight. 137 00:09:39,660 --> 00:09:42,540 Ah Bao, I've thought about it. 138 00:09:42,750 --> 00:09:45,080 Forsake your pride. 139 00:09:45,080 --> 00:09:46,750 Talk to The Club. 140 00:09:46,880 --> 00:09:49,040 They won't leave you for dead. 141 00:09:50,590 --> 00:09:51,380 Be patient. 142 00:09:51,420 --> 00:09:52,720 Patient? 143 00:09:52,970 --> 00:09:54,470 No time for that. 144 00:09:54,930 --> 00:09:57,430 This Shanghai stock battle. 145 00:09:57,430 --> 00:10:01,850 Everyone's watching it from the sidelines. 146 00:10:02,230 --> 00:10:04,890 Especially The Club. 147 00:10:04,900 --> 00:10:09,570 We're like stinky tofu, smelly to most, but tasty to the right consumer. 148 00:10:10,940 --> 00:10:12,570 I admire you. 149 00:10:12,860 --> 00:10:16,700 Such a desperate time, and you're still so confident. 150 00:10:19,160 --> 00:10:20,540 It's simple. 151 00:10:21,240 --> 00:10:23,960 Where you sit determines your view. 152 00:10:24,920 --> 00:10:28,130 Mr. Qiang's sitting on my forced liquidation. 153 00:10:28,540 --> 00:10:32,380 Come tomorrow, he'll pick apart my carcass, 154 00:10:32,380 --> 00:10:34,170 and stock up on cheap shares. 155 00:10:34,920 --> 00:10:38,930 But Doctor Wu is different. He still has a substantial position. 156 00:10:38,930 --> 00:10:42,810 If we dump our shares tomorrow, they will be collateral damage. 157 00:10:42,810 --> 00:10:47,020 Then why do they act like they couldn't care less? 158 00:10:50,270 --> 00:10:52,070 Waiting for a good price. 159 00:10:52,820 --> 00:10:55,320 Applying pressure by doing nothing. 160 00:10:57,280 --> 00:11:00,620 Now it's a game of chicken between me and Doctor. 161 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:10,130 What if...he never makes a move? 162 00:11:14,050 --> 00:11:15,880 Then I lose this gamble. 163 00:11:18,010 --> 00:11:19,180 That's fate. 164 00:11:19,800 --> 00:11:22,140 Mr. Qiang, announcement's out. 165 00:11:22,600 --> 00:11:25,310 The market's response is so intense. 166 00:11:26,980 --> 00:11:30,100 Can you lend a helping hand, 167 00:11:30,310 --> 00:11:34,730 and leverage Southern to help us protect our image? 168 00:11:34,860 --> 00:11:36,360 Let's discuss it tonight. 169 00:11:38,030 --> 00:11:39,240 What's up? 170 00:11:39,620 --> 00:11:42,830 Celebration dinner. Am I welcome? 171 00:11:47,830 --> 00:11:50,540 Please come in! Watch your step. 172 00:11:50,710 --> 00:11:54,130 Watch your step. Welcome! 173 00:11:54,170 --> 00:11:56,510 Mr. Qiang reserved the upstairs. 174 00:12:01,800 --> 00:12:03,600 Why aren't you inside? 175 00:12:04,390 --> 00:12:06,180 Waiting for the VIP. 176 00:12:07,230 --> 00:12:08,270 Who? 177 00:12:08,640 --> 00:12:10,480 Shanghai Fashion's Mr. Cai. 178 00:12:13,150 --> 00:12:15,480 No wonder you're in a good mood. 179 00:12:20,320 --> 00:12:23,870 If there's a restaurant as big as The Grand Lisbon, 180 00:12:23,870 --> 00:12:25,330 would you want to take it over? 181 00:12:25,330 --> 00:12:26,700 Not a chance. 182 00:12:26,910 --> 00:12:28,580 It's mine now. 183 00:12:36,210 --> 00:12:38,420 Worrying about your partner now? 184 00:12:42,140 --> 00:12:44,140 Madame, Fang Mei is here for you. 185 00:12:44,760 --> 00:12:45,640 Fang Mei? 186 00:12:46,220 --> 00:12:52,060 Please tell me where Tao Tao is! I beg of you. 187 00:12:54,440 --> 00:12:57,940 He doesn't pick up. He leaves me at home. 188 00:12:57,940 --> 00:12:59,610 What should I do? 189 00:12:59,610 --> 00:13:02,570 Fang Mei, calm down. Listen to me. 190 00:13:02,620 --> 00:13:07,040 Tao Tao and Mr. Ge went bowling. He's not fooling around. 191 00:13:07,040 --> 00:13:11,460 -You can trust in him-- -I don't believe you! 192 00:13:11,460 --> 00:13:15,460 Fang Mei, you shouldn't be so paranoid. 193 00:13:15,460 --> 00:13:19,800 But he's so handsome and likeable! 194 00:13:19,920 --> 00:13:24,430 If he really eloped with another woman, what would I do?! 195 00:13:24,430 --> 00:13:25,930 He'll never do that! Besides... 196 00:13:25,930 --> 00:13:29,390 You can keep him by your side, but if his heart still wanders, 197 00:13:29,390 --> 00:13:32,100 you'll lose him no matter what. 198 00:13:33,650 --> 00:13:36,190 -You must know where he is. -I don't. 199 00:13:36,230 --> 00:13:38,070 -You must. -I don't. 200 00:13:38,070 --> 00:13:40,690 Bring him back! 201 00:13:40,820 --> 00:13:43,570 -I need to tell him! -Enough! 202 00:13:43,660 --> 00:13:47,200 -I need to tell him. -I really don't know... 203 00:13:47,330 --> 00:13:50,660 -I'm begging you! -Fang Mei... 204 00:13:52,160 --> 00:13:54,000 Fang Mei! 205 00:13:54,920 --> 00:13:56,210 What's going on? 206 00:13:58,250 --> 00:13:59,800 So much blood. 207 00:14:01,300 --> 00:14:02,630 My child. 208 00:14:03,300 --> 00:14:04,630 Please call. 209 00:14:04,680 --> 00:14:05,840 Please call. 210 00:14:05,840 --> 00:14:07,180 Ambulance time. 211 00:14:08,010 --> 00:14:14,520 Don't panic! Easy there! Sit down slowly. 212 00:14:14,600 --> 00:14:17,310 Call for an ambulance. 213 00:14:18,860 --> 00:14:21,900 Doctor, please save my child. 214 00:14:22,030 --> 00:14:23,030 Who are you? 215 00:14:23,030 --> 00:14:24,740 -I'm a relative. -Okay, get in. 216 00:14:24,780 --> 00:14:26,610 Tao Tao's not answering! 217 00:14:26,700 --> 00:14:28,620 Don't panic. Call Mr. Bao. 218 00:14:31,370 --> 00:14:33,450 Problem in the kitchen. I have to go handle it. 219 00:14:33,500 --> 00:14:34,660 Feel free to go elsewhere. 220 00:14:34,660 --> 00:14:36,750 -Don't worry, just go. -Okay. 221 00:14:37,210 --> 00:14:39,460 Xiao Qin, stop staring. Take care of the guests upstairs. 222 00:14:39,540 --> 00:14:42,760 Everyone, please enjoy your meals. It's over now! 223 00:14:46,220 --> 00:14:47,380 Is Fang Mei ok? 224 00:14:47,390 --> 00:14:50,390 She's inside. Tao Tao's being attacked. Hurry! 225 00:14:51,680 --> 00:14:52,220 Tao Tao! 226 00:14:52,220 --> 00:14:55,060 -Fang Mei groomed you up. -I'm not going in. 227 00:14:55,390 --> 00:14:57,480 You ungrateful little... 228 00:14:57,480 --> 00:15:01,270 If Fang Mei miscarries, I'll make you pay with your life! 229 00:15:01,520 --> 00:15:03,230 -Stop hitting him! -Let them! 230 00:15:03,240 --> 00:15:04,740 -Come on! -Keep hitting! 231 00:15:04,740 --> 00:15:06,740 What are you doing? Please stop-- 232 00:15:06,740 --> 00:15:08,070 Stop it! 233 00:15:10,330 --> 00:15:12,490 Ling Zi, how's Fang Mei? 234 00:15:13,240 --> 00:15:15,460 -She's ok. -Thank goodness. 235 00:15:19,460 --> 00:15:22,300 Tao Tao, I don't know if you're lucky, 236 00:15:22,300 --> 00:15:24,380 or your family is. 237 00:15:25,050 --> 00:15:26,590 The baby's ok. 238 00:15:27,590 --> 00:15:30,430 But your marriage? 239 00:15:30,430 --> 00:15:31,600 Up to you. 240 00:15:31,600 --> 00:15:34,310 You want your wife and child? 241 00:15:34,390 --> 00:15:36,100 Get in now. 242 00:15:36,850 --> 00:15:39,440 You don't, you're free. 243 00:15:39,440 --> 00:15:41,810 Fang Mei is agreed to a divorce. 244 00:15:42,360 --> 00:15:44,230 Once and for all. 245 00:15:48,200 --> 00:15:49,700 He's your buddy. 246 00:15:49,700 --> 00:15:51,200 Talk to him. 247 00:15:53,080 --> 00:15:54,740 Go check on Fang Mei. 248 00:15:55,790 --> 00:15:57,620 You're not feeling well? 249 00:15:57,620 --> 00:15:58,710 I'm ok. 250 00:16:00,210 --> 00:16:01,710 What's wrong? 251 00:16:01,920 --> 00:16:06,340 These sudden things are too much for me. 252 00:16:08,720 --> 00:16:12,890 People and things are bound to change. 253 00:16:14,220 --> 00:16:16,390 But too fast for me. 254 00:16:17,060 --> 00:16:18,560 Her sudden condition... 255 00:16:18,560 --> 00:16:20,600 My heart can't take it. 256 00:16:20,980 --> 00:16:22,730 My late wife. 257 00:16:23,820 --> 00:16:27,690 All of a sudden, she's gone. 258 00:16:28,570 --> 00:16:33,240 So, suddenness hits me like PTSD. 259 00:16:43,670 --> 00:16:45,290 What do you want? 260 00:16:47,170 --> 00:16:48,720 Still want to fly? 261 00:16:50,590 --> 00:16:51,630 Fine. 262 00:16:53,760 --> 00:16:55,560 Your chance is here. 263 00:16:57,180 --> 00:16:58,520 I won't stop you. 264 00:17:01,690 --> 00:17:04,860 Go in and tell Fang Mei you want a divorce. 265 00:17:06,020 --> 00:17:07,400 You'll be free. 266 00:17:08,570 --> 00:17:09,740 Go. 267 00:17:16,330 --> 00:17:20,160 Fang Mei, Uncle will take care of it. Just tell us what you want. 268 00:17:20,160 --> 00:17:24,670 -What am I supposed want?! -It was a mistake to marry him. 269 00:17:34,800 --> 00:17:37,140 I've always liked to panache. 270 00:17:39,560 --> 00:17:44,230 Apart from having panache, I couldn't beat you in anything else. 271 00:17:45,900 --> 00:17:50,030 So in this regard, I cannot lose to you. 272 00:17:51,030 --> 00:17:54,450 -Nurse, so sorry. Please help him. -Where? Who needs help? 273 00:17:54,450 --> 00:17:56,620 This gentleman's having a heart problem. 274 00:17:56,620 --> 00:17:57,910 What's wrong? 275 00:17:57,910 --> 00:18:00,080 -I'm fine. -Tell me what's wrong. 276 00:18:00,080 --> 00:18:02,200 My heart beats once, stops twice. 277 00:18:20,350 --> 00:18:21,520 I've decided. 278 00:18:24,060 --> 00:18:26,060 I'll outdo you in panache. 279 00:18:28,400 --> 00:18:29,690 What do you mean? 280 00:18:37,870 --> 00:18:39,580 With my wife, 281 00:18:40,240 --> 00:18:41,450 and my kid, 282 00:18:43,750 --> 00:18:45,750 we'll have family panache! 283 00:18:53,970 --> 00:18:56,340 -Aren't I smart? -Screw you. 284 00:19:04,980 --> 00:19:06,600 -Hurry up. -One sleeve off. 285 00:19:06,600 --> 00:19:12,320 -Take this sleeve off. -I know. Let's take it slow. 286 00:19:12,980 --> 00:19:14,860 Come on, arm straight. 287 00:19:48,850 --> 00:19:50,020 Honey? 288 00:19:50,310 --> 00:19:52,860 -Hey, honey. -Go to hell! 289 00:19:52,940 --> 00:19:55,610 -Get lost! -Alright, alright. 290 00:19:55,780 --> 00:19:57,240 Come on, baby. 291 00:20:20,470 --> 00:20:21,510 Pretty good. 292 00:20:21,550 --> 00:20:23,220 Yes. 293 00:20:28,680 --> 00:20:31,730 I still have some business. Take care of Mr. Ge for me. 294 00:20:31,730 --> 00:20:33,440 -Thanks, Ling Zi. -Yes, thank you. 295 00:20:33,480 --> 00:20:36,110 -I'm heading out. -Thanks again. 296 00:20:40,700 --> 00:20:41,740 Ling Zi! 297 00:20:49,250 --> 00:20:51,080 I'm returning this to you. 298 00:20:58,380 --> 00:21:00,970 I've always taken more than you owed. 299 00:21:01,220 --> 00:21:04,100 All that insurance talk was just a joke. 300 00:21:05,510 --> 00:21:09,180 But since you paid the premium, you should keep what's yours. 301 00:21:09,180 --> 00:21:10,520 Hold onto it. 302 00:21:10,640 --> 00:21:13,020 Maybe it'll come in handy one day. 303 00:21:16,520 --> 00:21:20,030 If I meet my end tomorrow, this money's gone. 304 00:21:20,740 --> 00:21:22,360 You keep it. 305 00:21:23,450 --> 00:21:26,410 It will come in handy one day. 306 00:21:27,080 --> 00:21:29,080 You should have kept Uncle Ye. 307 00:21:31,460 --> 00:21:33,080 Couldn't implicate him. 308 00:21:36,040 --> 00:21:37,250 Also... 309 00:21:38,880 --> 00:21:41,300 -I owe you some words. -Forget it. 310 00:21:41,300 --> 00:21:43,010 You owe me nothing. 311 00:21:55,060 --> 00:21:57,940 I knew it the first time you visited me. 312 00:21:59,150 --> 00:22:01,190 No way we could be together. 313 00:22:10,330 --> 00:22:11,700 Thank you. 314 00:22:19,960 --> 00:22:21,840 Helping me all these years. 315 00:22:36,190 --> 00:22:38,360 I've been there. 316 00:22:39,900 --> 00:22:42,740 Romance is like this. 317 00:22:44,200 --> 00:22:47,200 Two people go to a temple fair, 318 00:22:47,700 --> 00:22:53,370 pledging to roam together the whole night until dawn. 319 00:22:54,210 --> 00:22:56,790 Something comes up, and one leaves. 320 00:22:57,290 --> 00:22:59,710 So the other finds someone else, 321 00:22:59,710 --> 00:23:01,710 and continues. 322 00:23:04,170 --> 00:23:05,340 However... 323 00:23:06,510 --> 00:23:10,850 They'll always remember the moments they shared. 324 00:23:11,310 --> 00:23:12,970 What they saw... 325 00:23:13,350 --> 00:23:14,810 What they said... 326 00:23:16,060 --> 00:23:17,900 And why they smiled. 327 00:23:32,950 --> 00:23:34,240 Wait for my good news. 328 00:23:34,250 --> 00:23:38,420 -Bye, Mr. Cai. -Bye. 329 00:23:41,090 --> 00:23:42,460 You guys go first. 330 00:23:44,800 --> 00:23:47,420 -Sorry about that. -How's your friend? 331 00:23:47,430 --> 00:23:48,970 In the hospital. 332 00:23:49,890 --> 00:23:51,220 Your guests are gone? 333 00:23:51,760 --> 00:23:53,600 The important person came. 334 00:23:53,930 --> 00:23:55,430 Here's his business card. 335 00:23:55,430 --> 00:23:59,310 Next time you have a new dish, you can give him a call. 336 00:24:00,100 --> 00:24:03,270 I told you I'm not interested in other people's matters. 337 00:24:03,280 --> 00:24:05,690 No business then. Just one drink. 338 00:24:06,900 --> 00:24:08,240 Our five minutes. 339 00:24:20,210 --> 00:24:21,540 Cheers. 340 00:24:42,480 --> 00:24:44,020 Time's up. 341 00:24:45,980 --> 00:24:47,860 I still have things to say. 342 00:24:50,820 --> 00:24:53,200 Fine, tonight's an exception. 343 00:24:57,500 --> 00:25:01,250 Oh, we're out. I'll open another. 344 00:25:01,420 --> 00:25:05,130 No need. I won't talk for long. 345 00:25:05,340 --> 00:25:07,500 You talk, I drink. 346 00:25:07,630 --> 00:25:08,960 Your glass please.! 347 00:25:18,810 --> 00:25:20,940 I'm leaving for Shenzhen soon. 348 00:25:26,110 --> 00:25:28,940 We'll drink after you're back. 349 00:25:31,070 --> 00:25:32,400 Come with me. 350 00:25:38,790 --> 00:25:40,450 What about Tokyo Nights? 351 00:25:40,500 --> 00:25:42,580 Open a bigger one in Shenzhen. 352 00:25:43,330 --> 00:25:47,380 I'm sure it'll be even better and even more famous. 353 00:25:48,300 --> 00:25:50,130 Or do it in Hong Kong. 354 00:25:58,680 --> 00:26:03,180 This restaurant was given to me by someone. 355 00:26:04,980 --> 00:26:09,190 From ambiguity to my sole ownership 356 00:26:10,240 --> 00:26:12,400 took three whole years. 357 00:26:16,070 --> 00:26:18,030 In the next three years, 358 00:26:19,240 --> 00:26:22,200 I want to do something different, 359 00:26:23,080 --> 00:26:25,120 and meet new people, 360 00:26:26,710 --> 00:26:29,090 not repeat past experiences. 361 00:26:31,260 --> 00:26:33,130 It wouldn't be good for me. 362 00:26:33,760 --> 00:26:35,930 And it wouldn't be fair to you. 363 00:26:40,760 --> 00:26:44,100 We'll always fall for the same things. 364 00:26:45,560 --> 00:26:49,400 You can hide, but may not succeed. 365 00:26:56,450 --> 00:26:58,120 I know that too, 366 00:27:00,870 --> 00:27:02,870 but I refuse to admit it. 367 00:27:12,880 --> 00:27:14,380 This bottle, 368 00:27:15,300 --> 00:27:16,920 I'll bring to Shenzhen, 369 00:27:17,720 --> 00:27:19,050 and wait for you. 370 00:27:44,080 --> 00:27:45,620 Remind Mr. Bao. 371 00:27:46,620 --> 00:27:49,710 Shanghainese don't own Nanjing Road. 372 00:27:50,580 --> 00:27:53,090 Retreat before the market opens, 373 00:27:53,840 --> 00:27:56,880 or he'll be facing bankruptcy. 374 00:27:58,840 --> 00:28:01,010 I don't know your business. 375 00:28:01,600 --> 00:28:03,510 I won't be the messenger. 376 00:28:03,970 --> 00:28:05,970 You won't just let it happen. 377 00:28:07,480 --> 00:28:09,480 I used to worry for others. 378 00:28:09,480 --> 00:28:13,770 But actually, every person has their own luck. 379 00:28:26,290 --> 00:28:27,120 See you. 380 00:28:27,830 --> 00:28:28,910 See you. 381 00:28:58,900 --> 00:29:01,110 Monk, close up. 382 00:29:09,200 --> 00:29:12,000 Today, we'll bear witness to a modern tragedy. 383 00:29:12,710 --> 00:29:15,710 The title is "The Cornered Beast." 384 00:29:16,380 --> 00:29:20,720 Watch as the so-called WHALE is forced to close his position. 385 00:29:25,100 --> 00:29:26,470 Hi, Mr. Wang! 386 00:29:30,440 --> 00:29:35,440 This may just be the most thrilling forced liquidation you've seen. 387 00:29:40,610 --> 00:29:45,570 We sent the notice for liquidation and confirmed receipt from Mr. Bao. 388 00:29:43,040 --> 00:29:45,700 {\an8}"Forced Liquidation Notice" 389 00:29:48,700 --> 00:29:50,870 No news since yesterday? 390 00:29:50,870 --> 00:29:53,040 Guess he couldn't find funding. 391 00:29:53,040 --> 00:29:55,710 Also no word on liquidation procedure. 392 00:29:56,130 --> 00:29:58,170 Market opens in 40 minutes. 393 00:30:00,460 --> 00:30:03,130 It's the end of the road for Ah Bao. 394 00:30:05,090 --> 00:30:09,350 In this market, anything is tradable. 395 00:30:10,310 --> 00:30:12,480 All that matters is the price. 396 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:17,310 Even for a coffin. 397 00:30:19,650 --> 00:30:21,570 What if he doesn't engage? 398 00:30:22,950 --> 00:30:24,900 Then I lose this gamble. 399 00:30:26,820 --> 00:30:28,030 That's fate. 400 00:31:12,700 --> 00:31:15,660 At this point, still no phone call. 401 00:31:15,790 --> 00:31:17,580 Mr. Bao's finished. 402 00:31:18,790 --> 00:31:22,880 Every account has been settled. 403 00:31:23,510 --> 00:31:25,260 You can all go home now. 404 00:31:26,300 --> 00:31:28,430 I don't think this is the end. 405 00:31:28,680 --> 00:31:31,510 I believe Mr. Bao will fight through it. 406 00:31:33,470 --> 00:31:37,140 Captain Cai, if there are any developments, 407 00:31:37,140 --> 00:31:38,640 just give a call. 408 00:31:38,650 --> 00:31:40,980 We'll come right away with funds in hand. 409 00:31:40,980 --> 00:31:43,320 That's right. I'll come too. 410 00:31:43,900 --> 00:31:45,690 With Mr. Bao gone, 411 00:31:46,360 --> 00:31:50,320 Huanghe Road will be lacking someone with his finesse. 412 00:31:54,580 --> 00:31:56,120 This is all my fault. 413 00:32:01,130 --> 00:32:03,210 Of course not. 414 00:32:06,760 --> 00:32:11,930 That day on Xikang Road, if I didn't drag him into the trading post, 415 00:32:11,930 --> 00:32:18,640 he wouldn't have become Mr. Bao so soon, and we wouldn't have formed this team. 416 00:32:21,230 --> 00:32:26,230 If not for this team, I would have been bored to death. 417 00:32:26,900 --> 00:32:29,740 I never traded stocks for the money. 418 00:32:29,740 --> 00:32:34,330 I did it because I was getting old, and I wanted something to do. 419 00:32:34,410 --> 00:32:38,080 Over these years, we became friends. 420 00:32:38,370 --> 00:32:40,710 I've been so happy. 421 00:32:40,960 --> 00:32:43,000 I know. It's the same for me. 422 00:32:45,050 --> 00:32:48,590 That's why... no matter where we scatter off to, 423 00:32:48,800 --> 00:32:54,300 if Mr. Bao asks for us, then we'll rush back right away. 424 00:32:54,760 --> 00:32:57,100 Alright, come on. Don't be like that. 425 00:32:57,100 --> 00:33:00,440 There's always a good side. 426 00:33:00,640 --> 00:33:02,980 Think this way. 427 00:33:03,110 --> 00:33:07,940 The market opens, and Mr. Bao becomes Ah Bao again. 428 00:33:07,980 --> 00:33:10,200 All his worries, vanished. 429 00:33:11,490 --> 00:33:15,120 Only fools have no worries. You want to play the fool? 430 00:33:21,160 --> 00:33:25,500 In the blink of an eye, we're about to separate. 431 00:33:25,800 --> 00:33:30,840 Like leaves on a tree will eventually fall down. 432 00:33:39,850 --> 00:33:41,060 Let's go. 433 00:33:42,690 --> 00:33:43,900 Sure. 434 00:34:06,540 --> 00:34:08,920 Mr. Bao, you're amazing! 435 00:34:09,500 --> 00:34:11,340 You're brilliant! 436 00:34:11,340 --> 00:34:14,630 Incredible! 437 00:34:18,560 --> 00:34:20,600 He's incredible! 438 00:34:23,100 --> 00:34:26,100 20 MINUTES AGO 439 00:34:38,410 --> 00:34:39,780 Ah Bao here. 440 00:34:40,370 --> 00:34:41,740 It's Doctor Wu. 441 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:44,710 The Club wants to give you a hand. 442 00:34:45,330 --> 00:34:46,580 Great, Doctor. 443 00:34:47,250 --> 00:34:48,630 Quote a price. 444 00:34:49,250 --> 00:34:52,630 If we're all satisfied, I'll let you take over my position. 445 00:34:52,670 --> 00:34:54,550 The banks open at 9:00 a.m. 446 00:34:55,220 --> 00:34:58,930 I'll transfer ¥30 million into WD. 447 00:34:59,180 --> 00:35:01,720 When the market opens at 9:30, 448 00:35:01,930 --> 00:35:06,270 WD's overdraft at the exchange will have been settled. 449 00:35:06,600 --> 00:35:11,610 Then you pass all your shares to me. 450 00:35:11,980 --> 00:35:15,610 As for your payment, I'll give you two options. 451 00:35:15,610 --> 00:35:18,950 Option one, you get ¥2 million in cash, one-time. 452 00:35:18,950 --> 00:35:21,330 Do whatever you want with it. 453 00:35:21,330 --> 00:35:22,540 Or option two. 454 00:35:23,040 --> 00:35:27,120 I hold 3 million corporate shares of Qishan Utilities. 455 00:35:27,120 --> 00:35:29,670 I can transfer them to you at face value. 456 00:35:29,670 --> 00:35:33,500 It's a good price and pays annual dividends 457 00:35:33,510 --> 00:35:36,170 to at least cover day-to-day expenses. 458 00:35:36,420 --> 00:35:39,300 The company can't be listed yet. 459 00:35:40,050 --> 00:35:45,850 Whether its future IPO is profitable, depends on your fate. 460 00:35:46,140 --> 00:35:48,770 You have one minute to think it over. 461 00:35:48,900 --> 00:35:49,730 Neither. 462 00:35:53,320 --> 00:35:54,530 In half an hour, 463 00:35:55,490 --> 00:35:59,490 once your position's liquidated, you'll be left with nothing. 464 00:36:02,830 --> 00:36:05,290 Recently, I've been reading a book. 465 00:36:05,450 --> 00:36:09,000 There's a line in here. I think it's well-written. 466 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:12,420 "Land is the only thing that lasts." 467 00:36:13,670 --> 00:36:14,840 55 seconds. 468 00:36:14,920 --> 00:36:18,800 I heard there's a township enterprise preparing to IPO, 469 00:36:19,010 --> 00:36:21,470 and The Club is their IPO advisor. 470 00:36:21,470 --> 00:36:22,680 50 seconds. 471 00:36:23,350 --> 00:36:25,390 I heard your proposal is... 472 00:36:25,680 --> 00:36:29,230 a package acquisition of several plots of land. 473 00:36:29,690 --> 00:36:32,690 Grow their scale, raise their value. 474 00:36:32,770 --> 00:36:35,110 It includes some farmland in Chuansha. 475 00:36:35,110 --> 00:36:36,150 40 seconds. 476 00:36:37,570 --> 00:36:41,700 My friend is a flower farmer whose cooperative owns three acres. 477 00:36:41,700 --> 00:36:43,990 The town wants to buy back this land, 478 00:36:43,990 --> 00:36:47,950 bundle it with other properties, and sell it to a listed company. 479 00:36:48,290 --> 00:36:49,660 35 seconds. 480 00:36:49,870 --> 00:36:52,380 My friend asked me for advice, so I told him... 481 00:36:52,630 --> 00:36:55,300 There's no indication the land will be used. 482 00:36:55,300 --> 00:36:57,300 High probability of vacancy. 483 00:36:58,130 --> 00:37:03,140 Land should be used for production, not as numbers on a balance sheet. 484 00:37:03,220 --> 00:37:04,390 Right? 485 00:37:04,680 --> 00:37:05,850 30 seconds. 486 00:37:05,890 --> 00:37:07,220 Here's my proposal. 487 00:37:08,140 --> 00:37:10,980 Let the farmers continue their work. 488 00:37:11,310 --> 00:37:13,060 wThe government will BACK that. 489 00:37:13,060 --> 00:37:16,610 It addresses local unemployment, while raising tax revenue. 490 00:37:16,610 --> 00:37:20,400 Developing the land generates more value than a single transaction. 491 00:37:20,400 --> 00:37:21,820 20 seconds. 492 00:37:23,070 --> 00:37:25,450 I don't know any township people. 493 00:37:25,490 --> 00:37:30,000 But The Club and I are old friends who can negotiate on fair terms. 494 00:37:30,250 --> 00:37:31,580 10 seconds. 495 00:37:31,830 --> 00:37:34,880 I'll exchange my shares for an opportunity. 496 00:37:36,090 --> 00:37:38,090 Cancel your acquisition plans. 497 00:37:38,090 --> 00:37:42,300 Lease us the surrounding land you've already acquired. 498 00:37:42,880 --> 00:37:47,890 I'll become a flower farmer and leave the stock market for good. 499 00:37:52,690 --> 00:37:54,900 You only have five seconds left. 500 00:37:56,110 --> 00:37:57,150 Five, 501 00:37:58,900 --> 00:37:59,980 four, 502 00:38:02,280 --> 00:38:03,320 three, 503 00:38:05,780 --> 00:38:06,870 two, 504 00:38:08,200 --> 00:38:09,240 one. 505 00:38:11,710 --> 00:38:12,910 Wait. 506 00:38:12,960 --> 00:38:14,120 For what? 507 00:38:14,120 --> 00:38:15,670 Wait! 508 00:38:16,290 --> 00:38:17,170 Slow down. 509 00:38:17,250 --> 00:38:21,340 It's the end of the road for Ah Bao. Why help him? 510 00:38:21,420 --> 00:38:24,930 It's not helping him. It's helping ourselves. 511 00:38:28,140 --> 00:38:29,510 It's a deal. 512 00:38:31,140 --> 00:38:32,180 Bye. 513 00:38:51,330 --> 00:38:54,000 Why isn't the position being closed? 514 00:38:54,080 --> 00:38:57,580 Doctor Wu is taking over for Mr. Bao. 515 00:38:57,630 --> 00:39:00,920 This outcome contributes to the market's healthy expansion, 516 00:39:00,920 --> 00:39:04,420 and reduces stock price volatility. 517 00:39:05,010 --> 00:39:08,510 Mr. Bao won't have to walk home naked. 518 00:39:13,480 --> 00:39:16,310 If it's not a complete loss for him, it's a complete loss for me! 519 00:39:16,350 --> 00:39:19,400 I bought high and dragged the price from ¥20 down to ¥10! 520 00:39:19,610 --> 00:39:22,360 This maneuver cost me ¥30 million! 521 00:39:23,780 --> 00:39:29,030 We were thinking, sacrifice a pawn to take a rook. 522 00:39:29,030 --> 00:39:32,370 Well we lost the pawn, and the rook's on our doorstep! 523 00:39:32,620 --> 00:39:36,040 We dumped the stock so we could buy out Ah Bao's shares. 524 00:39:36,040 --> 00:39:39,080 We'd pump the price up again, and recoup our losses. 525 00:39:39,170 --> 00:39:40,380 Now... 526 00:39:40,460 --> 00:39:43,300 The Club got the shares for cheap, and I completely missed out! 527 00:39:43,590 --> 00:39:45,090 What can we do now?! 528 00:39:55,350 --> 00:39:58,100 Where's Li Li? Is she in Shanghai? 529 00:39:58,730 --> 00:40:00,360 She left last night. 530 00:41:36,490 --> 00:41:39,000 The stock market is like a fortress besieged. 531 00:41:39,000 --> 00:41:44,170 Everyone outside wants in. Everyone inside wants out. 532 00:41:54,760 --> 00:41:57,720 Mr. Bao fulfilled every promise he made. 533 00:41:58,350 --> 00:42:03,190 As I left the Peace Hotel, I had once again became Ah Bao. 534 00:42:21,160 --> 00:42:24,580 Falling from the Empire State Building takes 8.8 seconds. 535 00:42:26,130 --> 00:42:28,420 My time at the Peace Hotel... 536 00:42:28,670 --> 00:42:30,380 lasted seven years. 537 00:43:09,920 --> 00:43:11,250 Leave... 538 00:43:13,420 --> 00:43:15,550 Forget what's to be forgotten. 539 00:44:12,110 --> 00:44:13,270 I won't... 540 00:44:14,740 --> 00:44:17,740 I'll remember what's to be remembered. 541 00:44:19,990 --> 00:44:21,030 Li Li. 542 00:44:26,200 --> 00:44:30,460 Each of us has our own way of keeping what needs to be kept. 543 00:44:30,750 --> 00:44:33,040 Li Li uses her proceeds from selling The Grand Lisbon 544 00:44:33,090 --> 00:44:35,840 to settle Mr. A's remaining debts. 545 00:44:36,010 --> 00:44:38,840 She tells the police she used false ID's. 546 00:44:38,930 --> 00:44:40,930 Gets a year in prison. 547 00:44:41,100 --> 00:44:46,220 Years later, Li Li went to Huanan temple in Guangzhou, and became a nun. 548 00:44:49,060 --> 00:44:53,020 Li Li said, 'Mr. Bao, take care.' As she left, Ah Bao remained still, 549 00:44:53,020 --> 00:44:55,980 watching her silhouette become more and more distant, 550 00:44:55,980 --> 00:44:57,620 more and more faint.