1 00:01:32,630 --> 00:01:34,550 Created and Directed by WONG KAR WAI 2 00:01:36,720 --> 00:01:39,760 EPISODE 1 3 00:01:40,140 --> 00:01:43,890 8.8 SECONDS 4 00:01:44,040 --> 00:01:49,700 In 1978, China's leaders made the bold decision to increase the country's prosperity by opening up its economy. 5 00:01:49,780 --> 00:01:53,900 In 1984, China issued its first publicly traded stock. 6 00:01:53,970 --> 00:01:58,040 By 1991, the Shanghai Stock Exchange sprang to life. 7 00:01:58,120 --> 00:02:04,300 Seemingly overnight, fortunes boomed - and crashed - as China began the greatest explosion of wealth in human history. 8 00:02:04,380 --> 00:02:08,970 Shanghai was entering the Roaring Nineties. 9 00:02:09,000 --> 00:02:11,340 NEW YEAR'S EVE, 1992 THE PEACE HOTEL, SHANGHAI 10 00:02:11,340 --> 00:02:13,260 Shanghai, 1992. 11 00:02:13,260 --> 00:02:16,180 Neon signs glowed like a sea of flowers. 12 00:02:16,970 --> 00:02:20,890 During Deng Xiaoping's Southern Tour, he launched an era of opening up that 13 00:02:20,190 --> 00:02:23,930 {\an8}"When the Eastern wind arrives, the eye sees nothing but spring" 14 00:02:20,890 --> 00:02:23,520 kickstarted China's stock market. 15 00:02:23,520 --> 00:02:25,100 The world was watching. 16 00:02:25,600 --> 00:02:26,900 "Shanghai Stock Exchange" 17 00:02:26,940 --> 00:02:28,900 Stocks took center stage. 18 00:02:28,900 --> 00:02:31,150 While they both started at 100 points, 19 00:02:31,150 --> 00:02:36,700 It took almost 100 years for the Dow Jones Industrial Average to reach 3,300 points. 20 00:02:38,030 --> 00:02:42,290 In a single year, Shanghai's Composite Index was already approaching 1,000. 21 00:02:42,290 --> 00:02:45,540 "Shanghai Stock Exchange Trading soars in January" 22 00:02:46,580 --> 00:02:48,880 In the face of opportunity, everyone is equal. 23 00:02:48,880 --> 00:02:52,090 A single chance can change one's life. 24 00:02:52,090 --> 00:02:56,260 Some get rich overnight others go broke in half a day. 25 00:02:58,220 --> 00:02:59,470 My name is Ah Bao. 26 00:02:59,720 --> 00:03:01,970 Like countless other Ah Baos in Shanghai, 27 00:03:01,970 --> 00:03:05,560 I hustle every day and keep up appearances. 28 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:06,980 To stay on top. 29 00:03:16,070 --> 00:03:17,990 I have great ambitions, 30 00:03:17,990 --> 00:03:19,490 But I don't know... 31 00:03:19,950 --> 00:03:21,820 if this is all a dream 32 00:03:23,120 --> 00:03:25,540 or a reality from which we can't awake. 33 00:03:53,190 --> 00:03:54,230 Mr. Bao. 34 00:03:56,030 --> 00:03:57,110 It's all here? 35 00:03:57,360 --> 00:03:58,570 You can trust me. 36 00:03:58,570 --> 00:04:01,200 Ning Bo and I both counted. It's right. 37 00:04:02,030 --> 00:04:03,160 Playing mahjong? 38 00:04:05,410 --> 00:04:06,660 These idiots. 39 00:04:06,750 --> 00:04:09,460 If I don't take their money, who will? 40 00:04:09,460 --> 00:04:10,460 New year, new fortune. 41 00:04:10,460 --> 00:04:13,000 New fortune for everyone. Mr. Bao. Thank you. Thank you. 42 00:04:13,210 --> 00:04:14,380 Big crowd tonight. 43 00:04:14,380 --> 00:04:15,750 Happy New Year. 44 00:04:17,800 --> 00:04:19,470 Happy New Year, Mr. Bao. 45 00:04:21,050 --> 00:04:22,140 Ten. 46 00:04:22,300 --> 00:04:23,550 Nine. 47 00:04:23,760 --> 00:04:25,220 Happy New Year, Mr. Bao. 48 00:04:25,220 --> 00:04:27,470 -Happy New Year, take this. -Your car is ready. 49 00:04:27,480 --> 00:04:28,270 Six. 50 00:04:28,270 --> 00:04:29,140 Five. 51 00:04:29,140 --> 00:04:30,310 Four. 52 00:04:30,440 --> 00:04:31,520 Three. 53 00:04:31,650 --> 00:04:32,690 Two. 54 00:04:32,690 --> 00:04:33,060 One. 55 00:04:37,240 --> 00:04:40,360 Happy New Year! 56 00:05:30,790 --> 00:05:32,620 Hurry. Get out of the way! 57 00:05:32,620 --> 00:05:33,790 Hurry! 58 00:05:34,330 --> 00:05:34,880 Make way! 59 00:05:34,880 --> 00:05:36,130 Get out. 60 00:05:36,290 --> 00:05:37,750 One, two, three. 61 00:05:37,750 --> 00:05:39,710 Protect the neck. Get ready. 62 00:05:39,710 --> 00:05:41,510 He's still unstable. 63 00:05:42,420 --> 00:05:44,130 Tell people to keep away. 64 00:05:44,140 --> 00:05:48,100 Listen to me, contact the best doctors at all the other hospitals. 65 00:05:48,100 --> 00:05:51,100 If anything happens, we transfer him soon as possible, okay? 66 00:05:51,180 --> 00:05:52,310 How is he? 67 00:05:52,730 --> 00:05:54,390 Quiet please. Excuse me. 68 00:05:57,770 --> 00:06:00,110 He's unconscious. Wake up. Wake up. 69 00:06:00,110 --> 00:06:01,900 I'm just asking you if he's awake. 70 00:06:01,900 --> 00:06:04,240 -No. -No? What's going on? 71 00:06:04,910 --> 00:06:06,320 His pupillary response is delayed. 72 00:06:06,320 --> 00:06:07,660 -Prepare the oxygen. -Got it. 73 00:06:08,410 --> 00:06:09,280 Compression. 74 00:06:09,280 --> 00:06:11,700 Prepare to clean the wound. Wake up. Wake up. 75 00:06:20,170 --> 00:06:22,300 Uncle Ye! Uncle Ye is here! 76 00:06:22,380 --> 00:06:24,090 He won't die. 77 00:06:45,030 --> 00:06:47,070 Do you know who I am? 78 00:07:03,340 --> 00:07:06,050 If business is a form of art, 79 00:07:06,050 --> 00:07:08,340 he is the ultimate master. 80 00:07:08,590 --> 00:07:10,340 His name is Uncle Ye. 81 00:07:10,350 --> 00:07:12,720 He was my mentor. 82 00:07:13,770 --> 00:07:15,430 When I met him, 83 00:07:15,440 --> 00:07:18,020 he had just gotten out of jail. 84 00:07:18,980 --> 00:07:21,770 1987 85 00:07:25,000 --> 00:07:28,280 JING'AN DISTRICT 86 00:07:58,850 --> 00:08:00,310 Who is it? 87 00:08:00,980 --> 00:08:02,360 Hello, Uncle Ye. 88 00:08:05,190 --> 00:08:06,530 I'm Ah Bao. 89 00:08:06,650 --> 00:08:08,200 You don't remember me? 90 00:08:16,660 --> 00:08:21,330 You can't use today's sun to dry tomorrow's laundry. 91 00:08:21,670 --> 00:08:23,210 Timing. 92 00:08:23,210 --> 00:08:25,750 Timing is everything. 93 00:08:25,960 --> 00:08:27,170 Go home. 94 00:08:29,300 --> 00:08:31,930 Uncle Ye, let me finish. 95 00:08:32,050 --> 00:08:34,550 I'm here to learn business from you. 96 00:08:35,810 --> 00:08:39,020 -Do you even know what business is? -It's simple. 97 00:08:39,020 --> 00:08:43,600 Business is buying, then selling, using money to make money. 98 00:08:44,900 --> 00:08:46,980 Your granddad tell you this? 99 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:49,860 Your granddad's granddad was a landowner. 100 00:08:49,860 --> 00:08:52,570 Your granddad himself was a capitalist. 101 00:08:52,570 --> 00:08:53,460 What are you? 102 00:08:53,460 --> 00:08:54,180 I-- 103 00:08:54,200 --> 00:08:56,830 You can't afford to start a business. 104 00:08:56,950 --> 00:09:00,700 Where are you going to get the capital? Are you going to steal it? 105 00:09:00,710 --> 00:09:04,290 -So I-- -You can only borrow. 106 00:09:05,090 --> 00:09:08,000 So your accounts will start out negative. 107 00:09:08,510 --> 00:09:11,050 Say you borrow ¥100 to start. 108 00:09:11,180 --> 00:09:13,640 Interest is at least 20%. 109 00:09:13,800 --> 00:09:17,850 How much do you need to make to keep your business afloat? 110 00:09:17,850 --> 00:09:19,020 ¥120. 111 00:09:19,140 --> 00:09:20,060 Wrong. 112 00:09:20,060 --> 00:09:21,520 ¥280. 113 00:09:21,730 --> 00:09:22,640 Why? 114 00:09:22,640 --> 00:09:25,690 Principal plus interest, ¥120. 115 00:09:25,690 --> 00:09:27,400 Living costs, ¥20. 116 00:09:27,400 --> 00:09:29,070 CapEx, ¥40. 117 00:09:29,070 --> 00:09:32,200 And a remaining ¥100 to grow your business. 118 00:09:32,900 --> 00:09:37,410 If you borrow ¥100, you have to earn ¥280. 119 00:09:37,580 --> 00:09:39,120 Do you know what that means? 120 00:09:39,120 --> 00:09:40,660 Absurd margins. 121 00:09:40,660 --> 00:09:42,660 You know where I just got out from? 122 00:09:42,660 --> 00:09:45,290 -You weren't profiteering, right? -Of course not. 123 00:09:45,290 --> 00:09:47,000 Do you know the current trends? 124 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:50,340 Have you studied the regulations? What profits are easy to make. 125 00:09:50,340 --> 00:09:53,340 What profits are off-limits, and will land you in jail? 126 00:09:53,340 --> 00:09:56,140 You think you can just pound your chest and become rich? 127 00:09:56,140 --> 00:09:58,720 Don't even think about it. Go home. 128 00:09:58,890 --> 00:10:00,560 Go home. 129 00:10:00,560 --> 00:10:04,060 Uncle, I want to do foreign trade. 130 00:10:05,060 --> 00:10:06,650 You speak another language? 131 00:10:06,650 --> 00:10:08,360 I can learn. 132 00:10:09,110 --> 00:10:12,070 My brother has a company in Hong Kong. 133 00:10:12,700 --> 00:10:14,320 I can be his sales rep. 134 00:10:14,320 --> 00:10:17,530 Foregin trade is all the rage. I think I can do it. 135 00:10:18,280 --> 00:10:21,290 Foreign trade is basically borrowing their chickens 136 00:10:21,290 --> 00:10:23,370 to lay your own eggs. 137 00:10:23,710 --> 00:10:28,290 Why should they lend you their chickens and give you their eggs? 138 00:10:30,960 --> 00:10:32,000 Fine. 139 00:10:32,210 --> 00:10:36,970 Here, tomorrow, get a room at this place. 140 00:10:38,850 --> 00:10:42,600 If I don't hear from you by noon tomorrow, 141 00:10:42,600 --> 00:10:44,770 the two of us are done. 142 00:10:47,480 --> 00:10:49,270 The Peace Hotel? 143 00:11:03,700 --> 00:11:04,830 Too small. 144 00:11:08,540 --> 00:11:09,120 Like it? 145 00:11:09,130 --> 00:11:10,250 Too small. 146 00:11:13,590 --> 00:11:14,670 Medium suite. 147 00:11:15,510 --> 00:11:16,550 Doesn't work. 148 00:11:17,760 --> 00:11:18,590 Doesn't work. 149 00:11:18,590 --> 00:11:19,640 Too small. 150 00:11:24,520 --> 00:11:26,390 English suite. Not bad, huh? 151 00:11:35,990 --> 00:11:37,200 Not bad. 152 00:11:39,160 --> 00:11:40,620 How much for a night? 153 00:11:40,910 --> 00:11:43,700 80 U.S. dollars, and two packs of premium cigarettes. 154 00:11:43,700 --> 00:11:46,500 -How many days did you book it for? -One day. 155 00:11:48,540 --> 00:11:50,830 I borrowed the money from family. 156 00:11:53,210 --> 00:11:54,380 Okay. 157 00:11:54,800 --> 00:11:56,420 So your cost so far- 158 00:11:56,420 --> 00:11:59,130 $80 U.S. and two packs of nice cigs. 159 00:11:59,510 --> 00:12:01,550 I'll give you 24 hours. 160 00:12:01,640 --> 00:12:04,060 Go and borrow ¥6,000 161 00:12:04,760 --> 00:12:08,480 and be back here by noon tomorrow. 162 00:12:08,520 --> 00:12:10,140 If you don't have it, 163 00:12:11,150 --> 00:12:13,610 you'll have lost everything. 164 00:12:17,150 --> 00:12:18,530 Off you go. 165 00:12:18,700 --> 00:12:20,570 I need to use the bathroom. 166 00:12:21,070 --> 00:12:22,570 This way, 167 00:12:22,620 --> 00:12:24,780 all the way down, on your left. 168 00:12:27,750 --> 00:12:28,870 Uncle, 169 00:12:28,870 --> 00:12:31,460 how come you know this place so well? 170 00:12:39,130 --> 00:12:40,630 This 171 00:12:41,760 --> 00:12:44,890 used to be my suite. 172 00:12:59,290 --> 00:13:02,990 GULING ROAD MARKET 173 00:13:12,040 --> 00:13:13,080 Give it back. 174 00:13:13,080 --> 00:13:16,340 Give it back! This is my mom's money. You give it back to me. 175 00:13:16,340 --> 00:13:18,210 Bao, take it, quick. 176 00:13:18,210 --> 00:13:19,460 Go. 177 00:13:19,460 --> 00:13:20,670 My brother, 178 00:13:20,670 --> 00:13:23,090 this is everything I own. 179 00:13:47,990 --> 00:13:49,160 Be careful. 180 00:13:52,080 --> 00:13:53,330 ¥6,000. 181 00:13:57,920 --> 00:13:59,500 Good. You're on time. 182 00:14:00,510 --> 00:14:03,220 Go to this address, buy this stock. 183 00:14:03,420 --> 00:14:04,930 I don't care how you do it. 184 00:14:04,930 --> 00:14:07,470 Do your best, buy as much as you can. 185 00:14:07,470 --> 00:14:09,760 Hold it for two weeks, and then, 186 00:14:09,930 --> 00:14:12,100 sell it all no matter the price. 187 00:14:12,100 --> 00:14:13,890 Don't keep a single share. 188 00:14:14,310 --> 00:14:15,440 Go! 189 00:14:15,770 --> 00:14:17,060 "Shanghai Trust and Investment Company" 190 00:14:17,110 --> 00:14:19,060 November 1984, 191 00:14:19,070 --> 00:14:21,650 China issued its first stock. 192 00:14:21,940 --> 00:14:23,780 By the first half of 1987, 193 00:14:23,780 --> 00:14:26,410 it had issued just 4 stocks. 194 00:14:26,660 --> 00:14:29,080 The Shanghai Stock Exchange building didn't exist yet. 195 00:14:29,080 --> 00:14:32,660 Every trade was over the counter at 101 Xikang Road. 196 00:14:44,920 --> 00:14:47,760 In those early days, there was little stock issued 197 00:14:47,760 --> 00:14:50,140 and even less infrastructure. 198 00:14:52,060 --> 00:14:54,980 Trading was done through scalpers outside. 199 00:14:54,980 --> 00:14:57,810 The locals called them "street standers." 200 00:15:00,110 --> 00:15:01,400 Close the door. 201 00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:03,740 Sir, you have a good eye. 202 00:15:03,740 --> 00:15:04,940 Vacuum Electron. 203 00:15:04,940 --> 00:15:08,820 That's the next big thing. It's a leading, big-cap stock. 204 00:15:08,820 --> 00:15:11,740 Our first state-owned enterprise stock. You know that, right? 205 00:15:11,740 --> 00:15:13,330 It has amazing potential. 206 00:15:13,330 --> 00:15:16,250 -How many shares are you holding? -How many do I have? 207 00:15:16,870 --> 00:15:19,210 Just take a look. 208 00:15:19,750 --> 00:15:21,340 I have as many as you want. 209 00:15:21,340 --> 00:15:24,050 Back then, the rule was once the cigarettes are lit, 210 00:15:24,050 --> 00:15:25,720 the deal is done. 211 00:15:26,970 --> 00:15:29,760 The cigarette that day was very expensive. 212 00:15:29,760 --> 00:15:32,100 At ¥150 a share, 213 00:15:32,180 --> 00:15:34,810 I bought 40 shares of Vacuum Electron. 214 00:15:35,060 --> 00:15:38,230 After a week, Vacuum Electron issued more shares. 215 00:15:38,230 --> 00:15:40,360 Instantly, the price plummeted. 216 00:15:46,650 --> 00:15:49,110 -How much did you lose? -¥3,000. 217 00:15:49,110 --> 00:15:50,240 Does it hurt? 218 00:15:50,950 --> 00:15:53,080 How can you even ask me that? 219 00:15:53,660 --> 00:15:55,790 How can I face my buddy Tao Tao? 220 00:15:55,790 --> 00:15:58,790 The ¥3,000 was his. He was saving it for his wedding. 221 00:15:58,790 --> 00:16:01,630 You heard of the Empire State Building? 222 00:16:01,750 --> 00:16:03,670 What about it? 223 00:16:05,000 --> 00:16:08,970 Climbing to the top takes a full hour. 224 00:16:08,970 --> 00:16:10,430 What are you talking about? 225 00:16:10,430 --> 00:16:13,930 Plummeting to the bottom? Only 8.8 seconds. 226 00:16:13,930 --> 00:16:15,890 That's the stock market. 227 00:16:15,890 --> 00:16:19,770 To make money on stocks, first you must learn how to lose. 228 00:16:20,440 --> 00:16:22,600 You still have ¥3,000, right? 229 00:16:22,610 --> 00:16:23,440 Yes. 230 00:16:23,440 --> 00:16:24,940 I'll give you another week. 231 00:16:24,940 --> 00:16:28,150 Borrow whatever you can to gather up ¥10,000. 232 00:16:28,150 --> 00:16:29,400 ¥10,000? 233 00:16:29,610 --> 00:16:31,280 Buy this stock again. 234 00:16:31,570 --> 00:16:34,990 Hold it for another two weeks. And then, sell it all. 235 00:16:34,990 --> 00:16:38,200 Six o'clock sharp, I will meet you at the Customs House. 236 00:16:38,200 --> 00:16:40,580 Remember, bring a sack. 237 00:16:41,710 --> 00:16:42,710 What? 238 00:16:42,710 --> 00:16:43,880 Tao Tao. 239 00:16:43,880 --> 00:16:45,460 Where's my bag? 240 00:16:45,460 --> 00:16:47,130 I don't know, my darling. See if you can find it. 241 00:16:47,130 --> 00:16:47,920 I'm coming. 242 00:16:47,920 --> 00:16:49,220 Where's my bag? 243 00:16:49,380 --> 00:16:51,930 That's everything. Any more and I'll have to sell my clothes. 244 00:16:51,930 --> 00:16:53,760 Even the necklace? You want my ring too? 245 00:16:53,760 --> 00:16:55,430 -Keep the ring. -Thank you. Go! 246 00:16:55,430 --> 00:16:56,510 You bastard! 247 00:16:56,520 --> 00:17:00,140 Why don't you two get married instead? You're both scam. 248 00:17:00,140 --> 00:17:01,690 Go to hell! 249 00:17:23,210 --> 00:17:27,130 10 days later, Shenzhen's traders bought shares in bulk. 250 00:17:27,250 --> 00:17:31,170 And Vacuum Electron quintupled in value, breaking ¥380 a share. 251 00:17:40,060 --> 00:17:42,140 Have you seen an elderly gentleman? 252 00:17:42,140 --> 00:17:43,230 No. 253 00:18:20,180 --> 00:18:22,100 What are you doing here so late? 254 00:18:22,100 --> 00:18:23,810 I'm waiting for someone. 255 00:18:28,820 --> 00:18:30,230 Uncle, you finally came. 256 00:18:30,230 --> 00:18:33,030 It's twelve o'clock. Did you forget the meeting time? 257 00:18:33,030 --> 00:18:35,950 I've been here the whole time. I was watching. 258 00:18:36,860 --> 00:18:38,200 How does it feel? 259 00:18:38,490 --> 00:18:40,120 Good. 260 00:18:40,540 --> 00:18:43,750 I feel as if I'm on top of the Empire State Building. 261 00:18:43,750 --> 00:18:47,040 You made all that money, yet you waited this long. 262 00:18:47,250 --> 00:18:49,420 You're a man of your word. 263 00:18:49,420 --> 00:18:51,090 We can work together. 264 00:18:52,050 --> 00:18:53,050 Where are you going? 265 00:19:55,690 --> 00:19:58,740 When it comes to suits, the material is key. 266 00:19:59,030 --> 00:20:01,990 It must be up to British standards, 100 % wool. 267 00:20:01,990 --> 00:20:05,370 In the summer, poly-wool or tropical weave. 268 00:20:05,370 --> 00:20:09,330 In the winter, flannel, gabardine, serge. 269 00:20:09,330 --> 00:20:12,840 We want British tweed, not whatever this is. 270 00:20:12,840 --> 00:20:15,300 I'm so sorry. Change it, quick. 271 00:20:26,350 --> 00:20:27,890 Uncle Ye, how is this? 272 00:20:30,140 --> 00:20:31,190 Three-piece. 273 00:20:31,230 --> 00:20:33,360 Understood. Three-piece. 274 00:20:38,950 --> 00:20:40,030 Uncle. 275 00:20:40,450 --> 00:20:41,660 Two-piece. 276 00:20:41,780 --> 00:20:44,080 Double-breasted, full lining. 277 00:20:44,200 --> 00:20:45,950 Half lining for this one. 278 00:20:46,080 --> 00:20:47,010 Patch pockets. 279 00:20:47,010 --> 00:20:48,040 Piped pockets. 280 00:20:48,040 --> 00:20:49,790 Shoulder pads must be pure wool. 281 00:20:49,790 --> 00:20:51,580 No cotton. 282 00:20:56,130 --> 00:20:57,630 There is an old saying. 283 00:20:57,630 --> 00:21:00,340 "The man must wear the suit. 284 00:21:00,340 --> 00:21:02,430 The suit mustn't wear the man." 285 00:21:03,220 --> 00:21:05,720 You need to look good from near and far. 286 00:21:05,720 --> 00:21:09,430 Looking good while standing but not while walking, 287 00:21:09,560 --> 00:21:10,600 won't work. 288 00:21:12,650 --> 00:21:15,310 Your shirts must be freshly ironed. 289 00:21:16,650 --> 00:21:18,610 Always use a shoehorn. 290 00:21:18,940 --> 00:21:21,030 Better that your clothes look bad. 291 00:21:21,030 --> 00:21:23,240 Your shoes must be immaculate. 292 00:21:23,660 --> 00:21:26,160 Wear the whole outfit to meet each client. 293 00:21:26,160 --> 00:21:28,990 Cigarette box. Lighter. Wallet. 294 00:21:28,990 --> 00:21:30,960 You must always have poise. 295 00:21:31,500 --> 00:21:33,120 We'll be leaving then. 296 00:21:33,620 --> 00:21:34,710 This is too much. 297 00:21:34,710 --> 00:21:36,000 -I'll see you. -Goodbye. 298 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,710 -See you. -Bye. 299 00:23:00,170 --> 00:23:06,340 In Shanghai, business is all about style, theater, and access. 300 00:23:06,720 --> 00:23:09,550 Your suit is your style. 301 00:23:09,550 --> 00:23:12,180 This suite is your theater. 302 00:23:12,180 --> 00:23:14,390 A company is just a prop— 303 00:23:14,390 --> 00:23:17,730 Yours, too. Your prop is just bigger than others. 304 00:23:17,730 --> 00:23:19,190 The Peace Hotel. 305 00:23:19,190 --> 00:23:20,440 And what's access? 306 00:23:20,820 --> 00:23:21,860 Here. 307 00:23:22,150 --> 00:23:23,730 Give me your wallet. 308 00:23:24,150 --> 00:23:25,690 I don't have a wallet. 309 00:23:26,860 --> 00:23:31,080 Do you know how many wallets you need? 310 00:23:31,200 --> 00:23:32,240 No. 311 00:23:32,240 --> 00:23:33,450 Three. 312 00:23:34,040 --> 00:23:37,830 The first one is for the money you have. 313 00:23:38,540 --> 00:23:41,130 The second one is for your credit- 314 00:23:41,540 --> 00:23:45,460 the amount of money in other wallets that you can deploy. 315 00:23:45,720 --> 00:23:47,010 The third one? 316 00:23:47,550 --> 00:23:50,220 It is for the wealth everyone thinks you have. 317 00:23:50,220 --> 00:23:52,300 The company is up and running. 318 00:23:52,300 --> 00:23:53,600 "License of Incorporation" 319 00:23:53,890 --> 00:23:55,680 Starting today, 320 00:23:56,680 --> 00:23:59,190 you're Mr. Bao, the boss. 321 00:23:59,400 --> 00:24:00,860 I'm just Uncle Ye. 322 00:24:00,980 --> 00:24:02,650 The company is yours. 323 00:24:02,900 --> 00:24:04,820 I'm not liable in any way. 324 00:24:05,360 --> 00:24:07,360 My starting salary is ¥100. 325 00:24:07,780 --> 00:24:12,240 When you add a zero to your earnings, I add a zero to my salary. 326 00:24:12,530 --> 00:24:14,200 I can back out anytime. 327 00:24:14,540 --> 00:24:15,580 Agreed? 328 00:24:17,870 --> 00:24:18,910 Agreed. 329 00:24:20,960 --> 00:24:22,710 A mastermind from Ningbo, 330 00:24:22,710 --> 00:24:26,420 two specialized tailors and a Yangzhou barber 331 00:24:26,420 --> 00:24:28,880 turned me from Bao into Mr. Bao. 332 00:24:30,530 --> 00:24:37,700 A week after the car crash on New Years Eve, Police begin questioning Bao's associates about the attempted murder. 333 00:24:38,560 --> 00:24:40,850 JANUARY, 1993 334 00:24:43,190 --> 00:24:45,770 He doesn't listen to advice. 335 00:24:45,980 --> 00:24:49,530 He wants to conquer the Huangpu River, but he won't leave behind the Suzhou Creek. 336 00:24:49,530 --> 00:24:51,280 It's never enough for him. 337 00:24:51,280 --> 00:24:55,280 If he could just focus on foreign trade and leave stocks behind, 338 00:24:55,280 --> 00:24:57,330 he wouldn't have to go through so much. 339 00:24:57,330 --> 00:24:59,830 Who are those people in the hospital? 340 00:24:59,830 --> 00:25:05,290 Captain Cai, a retired worker. The one who made Mr. Bao a major trader. 341 00:25:05,300 --> 00:25:08,210 We're like ants to the institutions. 342 00:25:08,220 --> 00:25:11,590 The Shenzhen Gang, the Northeast Tigers have tremendous capital. 343 00:25:11,590 --> 00:25:14,510 In their eyes, we're poor guys with some chump change- 344 00:25:14,510 --> 00:25:16,640 What Shenzhen Gang, Shanghai Gang? 345 00:25:16,640 --> 00:25:19,560 Two rival markets, always trying to one up each other. 346 00:25:19,560 --> 00:25:20,640 Stamps Li. 347 00:25:20,640 --> 00:25:24,150 He used to sell stamps by the market on Nanyang Road. 348 00:25:24,150 --> 00:25:27,690 Across the street from him was 101 Xikang Road. 349 00:25:27,690 --> 00:25:30,650 So he crossed the street to scalp stocks. 350 00:25:30,780 --> 00:25:34,700 His first share of Vacuum Electron came from me. 351 00:25:35,080 --> 00:25:37,370 Auntie Chub, retired accounting clerk. 352 00:25:37,370 --> 00:25:39,080 She's Stamps Li's godmother. 353 00:25:39,080 --> 00:25:45,170 The Captain trades full-time while we still have to go to work. 354 00:25:45,420 --> 00:25:50,340 After he and Mr. Bao joined forces, we've been following their lead, 355 00:25:50,340 --> 00:25:54,220 making some extra cash for a treat now and then. 356 00:25:54,220 --> 00:25:56,260 Life isn't easy. 357 00:25:56,430 --> 00:26:00,430 Baby Jin is Auntie Chub's apprentice. That was before her eyelid surgery. 358 00:26:00,430 --> 00:26:04,980 I just followed him. Sold treasury bonds. 359 00:26:04,980 --> 00:26:07,270 When I made some money, 360 00:26:08,570 --> 00:26:10,150 I got my eyelids done. 361 00:26:10,150 --> 00:26:13,650 Other than foreign trade and stocks, what else does he do? 362 00:26:14,820 --> 00:26:16,530 Well 363 00:26:16,990 --> 00:26:20,830 he did open a small restaurant that only loses money. 364 00:26:21,160 --> 00:26:23,040 "Tokyo Nights" 365 00:26:23,040 --> 00:26:25,460 You own Tokyo Nights together? 366 00:26:25,540 --> 00:26:26,620 That's right. 367 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:30,550 Officer, here's my business card. 368 00:26:30,710 --> 00:26:32,380 He's a shareholder. I'm the boss. 369 00:26:32,380 --> 00:26:34,470 He pays for things. I get them done. 370 00:26:34,470 --> 00:26:37,390 Let me ask you, does he owe anyone money? 371 00:26:37,390 --> 00:26:39,180 Please, don't you know how much he's worth? 372 00:26:39,180 --> 00:26:41,890 Him, owe money? Bang my head and I'd still not believe it. 373 00:26:41,890 --> 00:26:43,890 I never ask about his other business. 374 00:26:43,890 --> 00:26:46,440 But if he ever owed me money? He wouldn't dare not pay it back. 375 00:26:46,440 --> 00:26:49,150 -Does he have romantic relationships? -You're asking the right person. 376 00:26:49,150 --> 00:26:51,650 What's my relationship with Mr. Bao? We are sworn brothers. 377 00:26:52,400 --> 00:26:55,450 If you say he's single, he's always been single. 378 00:26:55,450 --> 00:26:57,620 If you say he has a girlfriend, 379 00:26:58,280 --> 00:27:01,080 lots of girls will jump out and claim to be the one. 380 00:27:01,080 --> 00:27:04,790 But not one of them has been acknowledged by Mr. Bao, you know? 381 00:27:04,790 --> 00:27:07,790 It's true that we shared a bed once but we are not involved. 382 00:27:07,790 --> 00:27:09,000 He's just not my type. 383 00:27:09,000 --> 00:27:10,340 He knows that too. 384 00:27:12,050 --> 00:27:13,380 The only person 385 00:27:13,380 --> 00:27:16,800 who goes to his room everyday is Miss Wang. No one else. 386 00:27:17,180 --> 00:27:18,970 Let's be clear. 387 00:27:19,220 --> 00:27:21,180 I work for the Foreign Trade Office. 388 00:27:23,850 --> 00:27:25,810 His company is in the Peace Hotel. 389 00:27:25,810 --> 00:27:28,440 I go to his office, not his room. 390 00:27:28,520 --> 00:27:32,820 Do you two have any relationship outside of work? 391 00:27:33,360 --> 00:27:35,400 The company is state-owned. 392 00:27:35,490 --> 00:27:38,360 Outside relationships with clients are forbidden. 393 00:27:38,360 --> 00:27:39,700 You don't cross that line. 394 00:27:39,700 --> 00:27:43,120 Golden Phoenix used to be Huanghe Road's top restaurant. 395 00:27:44,080 --> 00:27:45,830 "Golden Phoenix" 396 00:27:46,750 --> 00:27:49,620 Now it's closed, and the Madame's gone. 397 00:27:49,830 --> 00:27:52,590 Some say she killed herself for him. 398 00:27:57,840 --> 00:27:59,840 Could it have been a crime of passion? 399 00:27:59,840 --> 00:28:01,180 There's no way. 400 00:28:01,180 --> 00:28:05,180 Golden Phoenix's disappearance had to do with stock 414. 401 00:28:05,560 --> 00:28:07,980 -Was she also one of the traders? -No. 402 00:28:08,310 --> 00:28:10,690 We ate at her restaurant all the time. 403 00:28:10,690 --> 00:28:12,230 I'm sure she heard things. 404 00:28:12,230 --> 00:28:14,230 How much money was Bao carrying that night? 405 00:28:14,230 --> 00:28:15,070 ¥300,000. 406 00:28:15,070 --> 00:28:16,150 Who was it for? 407 00:28:16,820 --> 00:28:17,740 Me. 408 00:28:17,740 --> 00:28:18,440 For whom? 409 00:28:18,450 --> 00:28:20,030 It was for me. 410 00:28:20,030 --> 00:28:21,620 Me, for sure. 411 00:28:21,700 --> 00:28:25,200 Do you think this is related to a feud between traders? 412 00:28:27,370 --> 00:28:31,580 When Mr. Bao is trading stocks, he's friends with no one. 413 00:28:31,790 --> 00:28:36,170 While others scramble for the top, he waits in ambush from below. 414 00:28:36,550 --> 00:28:38,510 A lot of people hate him. 415 00:28:38,510 --> 00:28:42,640 Getting ahead takes hard lessons. 416 00:28:43,260 --> 00:28:46,600 I can show you his balance sheet, 417 00:28:47,220 --> 00:28:49,350 but personal liabilities? 418 00:28:50,230 --> 00:28:52,100 You'd have to ask him. 419 00:28:56,150 --> 00:28:58,530 It can't be traders from Shenzhen. 420 00:28:59,320 --> 00:29:04,410 Mr. Bao is holding a few million that he violently pried from their hands. 421 00:29:04,410 --> 00:29:06,990 Sure, it's basically a blood feud, 422 00:29:07,450 --> 00:29:11,790 but proper revenge in the market isn't about hitting you with a taxi. 423 00:29:11,790 --> 00:29:14,710 It's about taking everything you're worth. 424 00:29:15,170 --> 00:29:17,590 You're barking up the wrong tree. 425 00:29:26,810 --> 00:29:28,850 Mr. Bao. 426 00:29:28,980 --> 00:29:30,520 Mr. Bao. 427 00:29:30,600 --> 00:29:31,770 Mr. Bao. 428 00:29:32,020 --> 00:29:33,310 Where's Mr. Bao? 429 00:29:33,560 --> 00:29:34,980 Excuse me, young lady. 430 00:29:34,980 --> 00:29:35,980 Where's Mr. Bao? 431 00:29:35,980 --> 00:29:38,190 He was discharged early this morning. 432 00:29:38,190 --> 00:29:39,530 Discharged? 433 00:30:01,720 --> 00:30:04,090 Don't leave this room for a month. 434 00:30:04,260 --> 00:30:06,760 Who hit you, and why— 435 00:30:06,890 --> 00:30:09,890 we're all looking for answers. 436 00:30:09,970 --> 00:30:15,980 You survived this time, but was it your luck or their mercy? 437 00:30:16,020 --> 00:30:17,560 We can't be sure yet. 438 00:30:17,860 --> 00:30:20,780 These past years, you've made your money. 439 00:30:21,280 --> 00:30:22,860 You've had the spotlight. 440 00:30:22,860 --> 00:30:26,450 You've covered all the fronts, considered everyone's needs. 441 00:30:26,450 --> 00:30:29,280 But something will always be overlooked. 442 00:30:29,280 --> 00:30:32,960 Who's really trying to build you up? And who wants to tear you down? 443 00:30:32,960 --> 00:30:35,620 Who wants you alive? And who wants you dead? 444 00:30:35,620 --> 00:30:37,710 In a month, we'll know. 445 00:30:38,460 --> 00:30:39,500 Uncle Ye, 446 00:30:39,750 --> 00:30:41,380 get me some rope. 447 00:30:42,920 --> 00:30:44,720 What do you want rope for? 448 00:31:06,320 --> 00:31:09,240 ONE MONTH LATER 449 00:31:16,540 --> 00:31:19,920 "Cheerful Restaurant" 450 00:31:20,920 --> 00:31:22,590 Uncle Ye, long time no see. 451 00:31:22,590 --> 00:31:23,960 Long time no see. 452 00:31:24,260 --> 00:31:26,340 "Zhapu Road" 453 00:31:27,890 --> 00:31:29,090 How are you, Uncle Ye? 454 00:31:29,100 --> 00:31:31,140 Welcome 455 00:31:31,140 --> 00:31:32,430 Have you had breakfast? 456 00:31:32,430 --> 00:31:34,140 I'm not here to eat. 457 00:31:34,220 --> 00:31:35,430 Is Stamps Li around? 458 00:31:35,600 --> 00:31:37,690 Upstairs, in the private room. 459 00:31:41,980 --> 00:31:45,650 Uncle Ye, everyone is looking for him. 460 00:31:45,650 --> 00:31:49,160 They're saying all kinds of things. Plus, it's almost Chinese New Year. 461 00:31:49,160 --> 00:31:52,660 If Mr. Bao doesn't turn up soon, things will get really bad. 462 00:31:52,660 --> 00:31:55,120 The one who hit him is still out there. 463 00:31:55,120 --> 00:31:57,250 How do you expect him to show his face? 464 00:31:57,250 --> 00:31:58,750 You're right, Uncle Ye. 465 00:31:58,750 --> 00:32:02,630 I've asked around at every trading center. Thing is, Mr. Bao's always been low-key. 466 00:32:02,630 --> 00:32:06,510 Hardly ever mingles with traders. I doubt it was that circle. 467 00:32:06,670 --> 00:32:09,470 Find the car first. 468 00:32:10,140 --> 00:32:12,470 Find the car and you find the man. 469 00:32:12,470 --> 00:32:13,640 Makes sense. 470 00:32:13,640 --> 00:32:14,760 One more thing. 471 00:32:15,520 --> 00:32:17,390 Have you found Golden Phoenix? 472 00:32:17,390 --> 00:32:19,730 Uncle Ye, I doubt she hit him. 473 00:32:19,940 --> 00:32:24,320 She runs away, then Mr. Bao gets hit. 474 00:32:24,400 --> 00:32:26,110 One thing right after the other? 475 00:32:26,110 --> 00:32:27,690 Can't be a coincidence. 476 00:32:27,820 --> 00:32:30,400 No one has seen her, but she's definitely alive. 477 00:32:30,410 --> 00:32:34,620 If she were dead, her restaurant wouldn't have already changed hands so fast. 478 00:32:34,620 --> 00:32:36,450 Who took over? 479 00:32:44,390 --> 00:32:47,710 TAOJIANG ROAD, XUHUI DISTRICT 480 00:32:48,510 --> 00:32:51,090 Tomorrow, pick me up at 9:00 A.M. sharp. 481 00:32:51,180 --> 00:32:52,550 Where are you going? 482 00:32:53,430 --> 00:32:54,720 Huanghe Road. 483 00:32:57,930 --> 00:33:01,850 "Huanghe Road" 484 00:33:02,150 --> 00:33:03,940 Pack of cigarettes please. 485 00:33:04,320 --> 00:33:06,320 Long time no see, Madame. 486 00:33:06,400 --> 00:33:07,780 Opening soon? 487 00:33:07,860 --> 00:33:08,900 Soon. 488 00:33:09,150 --> 00:33:10,820 Let me know when you do. 489 00:33:11,360 --> 00:33:12,410 Will do. 490 00:33:13,780 --> 00:33:17,280 Madames come and go but Huanghe Road is immutable. 491 00:33:17,290 --> 00:33:20,250 Out with the phoenix, in with the leopard. 492 00:33:20,750 --> 00:33:22,960 Exciting times for Huanghe Road. 493 00:33:24,920 --> 00:33:26,090 Who is that? 494 00:33:26,090 --> 00:33:27,880 So this is the new Madame? 495 00:33:29,260 --> 00:33:31,170 The reality is, 496 00:33:31,180 --> 00:33:34,390 if not for my tip from before, this new restaurant wouldn't exist. 497 00:33:34,390 --> 00:33:37,300 "THREE MONTHS AGO" Boss, a pack of cigarettes please. 498 00:33:37,310 --> 00:33:39,890 -I don't have change for this. -No need. 499 00:33:44,440 --> 00:33:48,900 Which restaurant makes the most money on Huanghe Road? 500 00:33:49,400 --> 00:33:50,610 Golden Phoenix. 501 00:33:51,240 --> 00:33:52,820 Too bad it closed. 502 00:33:57,780 --> 00:33:59,830 "Golden Phoenix" 503 00:33:59,830 --> 00:34:03,370 I hear this new Madame is something else. 504 00:34:03,370 --> 00:34:08,500 Not three months since she took over and the restaurant is ready without a hitch. 505 00:34:10,380 --> 00:34:12,130 She's that good? 506 00:34:12,130 --> 00:34:14,380 Wow, you seem to know an awful lot. 507 00:34:14,380 --> 00:34:16,840 My friend Min Min is a waitress there. 508 00:34:16,850 --> 00:34:18,850 Chin up. Chest forward. 509 00:34:20,720 --> 00:34:21,980 Just like that. 510 00:34:22,270 --> 00:34:25,190 People are saying the restaurant is about to soft-open. 511 00:34:25,190 --> 00:34:27,400 What is it called anyway? 512 00:34:27,650 --> 00:34:28,480 Do you know? 513 00:34:28,480 --> 00:34:30,650 They're keeping us on our toes. 514 00:34:31,240 --> 00:34:34,780 But there's one thing I'm sure about. There's no " golden " in the name. 515 00:34:34,780 --> 00:34:35,820 Why? 516 00:34:35,990 --> 00:34:40,280 Because if there were, the ghost of Golden Phoenix won't leave. 517 00:34:40,290 --> 00:34:43,200 "The Grand Lisbon" 518 00:34:44,660 --> 00:34:45,500 Hello, Madame. 519 00:34:45,500 --> 00:34:46,330 Madame. 520 00:34:46,330 --> 00:34:48,840 The guest list for our soft opening. 521 00:34:53,340 --> 00:34:55,630 What's everyone on Huanghe Road talking about these days? 522 00:34:55,640 --> 00:34:56,880 Mr. Bao. 523 00:34:57,300 --> 00:34:59,760 A car hit him a month ago, and still no one's seen him. 524 00:34:59,760 --> 00:35:01,720 He could be dead for all we know. 525 00:35:05,810 --> 00:35:08,400 We've waited this long, 526 00:35:09,770 --> 00:35:12,190 what's a couple more days? 527 00:35:16,910 --> 00:35:19,490 Time will tell. 528 00:35:22,620 --> 00:35:26,120 Invite him to the soft opening, alive or not. 529 00:35:26,620 --> 00:35:29,080 We already sent him an invitation. Haven't heard back. 530 00:35:29,080 --> 00:35:32,250 Nobody can find him right now. Some say he left for Hong Kong. 531 00:35:32,260 --> 00:35:35,260 Some say he's hiding in his suite with his face disfigured. 532 00:35:35,260 --> 00:35:36,840 Who is he close with? 533 00:35:37,340 --> 00:35:39,800 Ling Zi, Madame of Tokyo Nights. 534 00:35:40,220 --> 00:35:43,140 Mr. Bao's a shareholder behind her restaurant. 535 00:35:43,320 --> 00:35:45,220 TOKYO NIGHT 536 00:35:45,600 --> 00:35:49,400 What the hell's going on with Mr. Bao? Just tell me something. 537 00:35:50,730 --> 00:35:54,570 Since when does Mr. Bao report to you? 538 00:35:54,570 --> 00:35:58,570 If Mr. Bao kicks the bucket, what about the money he owes me? 539 00:35:58,570 --> 00:36:00,620 Who's going to pay? 540 00:36:04,370 --> 00:36:05,450 I'll pay. 541 00:36:09,380 --> 00:36:12,080 From now on, you and Mr. Bao are square. 542 00:36:12,210 --> 00:36:13,250 Who else? 543 00:36:13,250 --> 00:36:14,500 Miss Wang. 544 00:36:14,630 --> 00:36:18,260 All of Mr. Bao's foreign transactions go through her. 545 00:36:19,970 --> 00:36:21,140 Invite her. 546 00:36:21,300 --> 00:36:24,220 If Mr. Bao doesn't come, she won't either. 547 00:36:26,480 --> 00:36:28,520 Who else does he do business with? 548 00:36:28,520 --> 00:36:30,690 Mr. Fan. He owns a small garment factory. 549 00:36:30,690 --> 00:36:32,900 Miss Wang, long time no see. 550 00:36:33,110 --> 00:36:34,060 Miss Wang. 551 00:36:34,070 --> 00:36:35,520 Good to see you, Miss Wang. 552 00:36:35,530 --> 00:36:36,940 -Please, sit. -What's going on? 553 00:36:36,940 --> 00:36:39,450 It's almost the New Year. I can't wait any longer. 554 00:36:39,450 --> 00:36:41,070 All the workers are hired. 555 00:36:41,070 --> 00:36:44,740 If we just turn on the machines the assembly line will be running 24/7. 556 00:36:44,740 --> 00:36:47,500 So will my costs. 557 00:36:47,580 --> 00:36:49,580 But now I can't find Mr. Bao. 558 00:36:49,580 --> 00:36:51,330 What am I supposed to do? 559 00:36:51,580 --> 00:36:53,670 We may be small-town folks, 560 00:36:53,670 --> 00:36:56,420 but I figure Mr. Bao wouldn't forget about us. 561 00:36:56,590 --> 00:36:57,590 Right? 562 00:36:57,960 --> 00:37:00,340 What do you mean "forget about"? 563 00:37:01,010 --> 00:37:03,760 Since you met Mr. Bao, hasn't he always been there for you? 564 00:37:03,760 --> 00:37:06,720 Now he's had an accident, but you're only thinking about San Yang. 565 00:37:06,720 --> 00:37:10,480 You only care about your own brand. Have you asked about him? Not once! 566 00:37:10,480 --> 00:37:12,230 I asked, Miss Wang. 567 00:37:12,230 --> 00:37:14,730 I asked you, but you didn't tell me. 568 00:37:14,770 --> 00:37:17,360 How badly is he hurt? 569 00:37:17,480 --> 00:37:21,860 Miss Wang, I want nothing more than to rush to his side and take care of him. 570 00:37:21,860 --> 00:37:25,660 If I could give anything for Mr. Bao's wellbeing, 571 00:37:25,660 --> 00:37:26,740 just tell me. 572 00:37:26,870 --> 00:37:27,950 And I'll do it. 573 00:37:28,040 --> 00:37:28,950 Your words. 574 00:37:28,990 --> 00:37:29,750 I swear. 575 00:37:29,750 --> 00:37:31,410 What if he went blind? 576 00:37:31,420 --> 00:37:33,920 Would you give your eyeballs to him? 577 00:37:37,420 --> 00:37:38,500 Miss Wang, 578 00:37:39,880 --> 00:37:42,680 he and I are just business partners 579 00:37:42,680 --> 00:37:45,050 and you want me to offer up my eyes? 580 00:37:45,050 --> 00:37:47,010 I'd do it. Would you? 581 00:37:51,390 --> 00:37:52,690 Miss Wang. 582 00:37:52,900 --> 00:37:56,860 You're scaring me. 583 00:37:56,940 --> 00:37:59,190 It's almost Chinese New Year. 584 00:37:59,900 --> 00:38:03,530 Please let me go home with my eyes intact, okay? 585 00:38:03,530 --> 00:38:05,280 I'll be back on the 4th. 586 00:38:05,280 --> 00:38:08,370 I've got to go catch my bus. 587 00:38:08,370 --> 00:38:15,380 Let Mr. Bao know, live or die, my San Yang Brand is his. 588 00:38:15,380 --> 00:38:17,500 I wish you a happy new year, 589 00:38:17,500 --> 00:38:19,340 many blessings. 590 00:38:23,180 --> 00:38:24,550 Then invite Mr. Fan. 591 00:38:24,590 --> 00:38:27,760 Even if Mr. Fan comes, Mr. Bao may not. 592 00:38:28,890 --> 00:38:29,930 Why's that? 593 00:38:30,220 --> 00:38:31,520 To avoid suspicion. 594 00:38:31,520 --> 00:38:34,020 Because before this place was yours. 595 00:38:34,690 --> 00:38:36,230 It was Golden Phoenix. 596 00:38:40,320 --> 00:38:43,190 I will see you three days after the New Year. 597 00:38:44,610 --> 00:38:48,820 Can't keep my family waiting at year-end. 598 00:38:49,660 --> 00:38:52,290 I have left food for you on the table outside. 599 00:38:54,290 --> 00:38:57,080 Fried shrimps, braised duck and edamame 600 00:38:57,670 --> 00:38:59,670 will keep you full for two days. 601 00:39:00,550 --> 00:39:01,590 Wine. 602 00:39:02,340 --> 00:39:04,130 Wuxi Ribs. 603 00:39:05,550 --> 00:39:07,140 These are from Mr. Fan. 604 00:39:08,470 --> 00:39:12,180 The ribs may well be a smokescreen for sounding you out. 605 00:39:12,850 --> 00:39:15,140 Fits his style. 606 00:39:16,020 --> 00:39:17,900 Also, ricecakes 607 00:39:18,860 --> 00:39:20,360 with cabbage. 608 00:39:21,780 --> 00:39:23,820 Claypot Mix. 609 00:39:24,200 --> 00:39:26,360 Enjoy at your own pace. 610 00:39:27,530 --> 00:39:28,660 Alas, 611 00:39:28,990 --> 00:39:30,580 spring onion grilled fish. 612 00:39:31,120 --> 00:39:32,160 Remember. 613 00:39:32,950 --> 00:39:37,040 Don't throw away the head and tail, before fifth day of the new year. 614 00:39:38,120 --> 00:39:39,290 Like they say, 615 00:39:40,250 --> 00:39:43,090 "Have good fortune, year after year." 616 00:39:45,760 --> 00:39:47,300 You got an invitation. 617 00:39:47,380 --> 00:39:51,180 It's from Grand Lisbon. Used to be Golden Phoenix. 618 00:39:57,060 --> 00:39:59,650 Uncle Ye, thank you. 619 00:40:00,650 --> 00:40:02,360 What's this? 620 00:40:02,440 --> 00:40:03,520 I don't want it. 621 00:40:03,530 --> 00:40:05,190 It's for the aunts. 622 00:40:07,740 --> 00:40:09,200 Happy New Year. 623 00:40:18,790 --> 00:40:20,540 Happy New Year. 624 00:40:26,970 --> 00:40:28,970 Be careful on your own. 625 00:40:30,510 --> 00:40:32,220 See you in the new year. 626 00:40:32,640 --> 00:40:34,760 Uncle Ye, going home for dinner? 627 00:40:34,760 --> 00:40:35,970 Happy New Year. 628 00:40:35,980 --> 00:40:37,020 See you. 629 00:40:37,020 --> 00:40:38,600 "Happy New Year" 630 00:40:41,600 --> 00:40:43,650 "Dear Mr. Bao" 631 00:40:43,900 --> 00:40:46,610 Was Golden Phoenix's disappearance connected to Mr. Bao? 632 00:40:46,610 --> 00:40:50,400 Not just Golden Phoenix's disappearance, but Mr. Bao's car accident, 633 00:40:50,410 --> 00:40:52,950 all had to do with one stock, 414. 634 00:40:52,950 --> 00:40:54,370 414? 635 00:40:54,490 --> 00:40:58,790 Among Shanghai's traders, The Club has the most power 636 00:40:58,790 --> 00:41:02,170 The members are stock market veterans from before the Revolution. 637 00:41:02,170 --> 00:41:04,040 SIX MONTHS AGO 638 00:41:05,500 --> 00:41:08,510 Mr. Bao had an opportunity to join their ranks. 639 00:41:09,300 --> 00:41:10,220 Doctor Wu. 640 00:41:10,220 --> 00:41:11,470 Ah Bao is here. 641 00:41:14,970 --> 00:41:16,260 Call him over. 642 00:41:16,430 --> 00:41:17,520 Ah Bao. 643 00:41:17,520 --> 00:41:18,600 Come here. 644 00:41:21,810 --> 00:41:24,610 They wanted to go in together on 414, 645 00:41:24,610 --> 00:41:26,190 but Mr. Bao stayed put. 646 00:41:26,190 --> 00:41:27,860 He even kept his mouth shut, 647 00:41:27,860 --> 00:41:31,240 but one of his people broke the rules. 648 00:41:32,110 --> 00:41:33,410 Golden Phoenix? 649 00:41:35,450 --> 00:41:37,280 She was one of them. 650 00:41:39,750 --> 00:41:42,460 What's Mr. Bao's relationship with her? 651 00:41:42,960 --> 00:41:47,670 The word on Huanghe Road is that she was Mr. Bao's girlfriend. 652 00:41:48,380 --> 00:41:49,960 And according to you? 653 00:41:50,340 --> 00:41:52,180 She was your old boss. 654 00:41:55,430 --> 00:41:57,140 Let's just say, 655 00:41:57,140 --> 00:41:59,390 he messed with the wrong woman. 656 00:42:07,230 --> 00:42:10,980 Any tip in this market comes with an agenda. 657 00:42:12,280 --> 00:42:16,620 The Club never intended to recruit Mr. Bao in the first place. 658 00:42:18,120 --> 00:42:20,330 But once you offend them, 659 00:42:20,330 --> 00:42:24,080 you've lost all credibility in the entire Shanghai stock market. 660 00:42:25,830 --> 00:42:28,920 The Club isn't the only one he's offended. 661 00:42:33,800 --> 00:42:34,970 I found him. 662 00:43:17,970 --> 00:43:20,640 "Tokyo Nights" 663 00:43:22,220 --> 00:43:24,310 Didn't you say you found the man who hit me? 664 00:43:24,310 --> 00:43:25,390 Where is he? 665 00:43:26,730 --> 00:43:30,900 Well I told him over the phone Mr. Bao would be here tonight. 666 00:43:30,900 --> 00:43:33,980 If you want to see him, come at 11:00 PM. 667 00:43:34,360 --> 00:43:37,570 I don't know who it was. It was just a guess. 668 00:43:38,870 --> 00:43:40,780 But if you're scared 669 00:43:41,200 --> 00:43:44,160 that if he sees you alive he'll try to kill you again, 670 00:43:44,160 --> 00:43:46,250 you can run away out the back. 671 00:43:46,250 --> 00:43:50,000 I'll see who it is and then tell you later. 672 00:43:50,210 --> 00:43:52,040 But if you're not scared, 673 00:43:52,050 --> 00:43:54,550 then wait here and see for yourself. 674 00:43:54,920 --> 00:43:57,220 Shanghai has two kinds of Madames. 675 00:43:57,880 --> 00:44:00,640 The first kind owns a famous restaurant. 676 00:44:00,640 --> 00:44:03,010 Her very name brings in customers. 677 00:44:04,600 --> 00:44:06,850 Lingzi, who is the opposite, less well known, 678 00:44:06,850 --> 00:44:08,810 owns a hole in the wall. 679 00:44:08,810 --> 00:44:11,520 A couple countertops, a few key dishes. 680 00:44:12,270 --> 00:44:14,900 Her house speciality 681 00:44:15,940 --> 00:44:17,650 is being resourceful. 682 00:44:38,930 --> 00:44:41,140 When I saw the man in the car, 683 00:44:41,550 --> 00:44:43,640 I understood why he hit me. 684 00:44:44,640 --> 00:44:47,350 We all have to pay for our mistakes, 685 00:44:48,390 --> 00:44:51,350 even those made with good intentions.