1 00:01:33,140 --> 00:01:35,050 Created and Directed by WONG KAR WAI 2 00:01:37,260 --> 00:01:40,390 EPISODE 9 3 00:01:40,390 --> 00:01:44,560 SNAKES ON FIRE 4 00:01:44,600 --> 00:01:47,150 Ah Bao had an older brother, given up for adoption, 5 00:01:47,150 --> 00:01:50,320 who was now living in Hong Kong. They barely had any contact. 6 00:01:50,320 --> 00:01:53,320 But one day, Ah Bao unexpectedly received a letter from him. 7 00:01:53,320 --> 00:01:55,070 written in traditional characters. 8 00:01:56,570 --> 00:01:58,280 Shanghai in 1988, 9 00:01:58,280 --> 00:01:59,910 like the surging Huangpu River, 10 00:01:59,910 --> 00:02:01,740 was unstoppable. 11 00:02:02,040 --> 00:02:03,330 Ten years of economic reform 12 00:02:03,330 --> 00:02:05,460 proved that development was paramount. 13 00:02:05,920 --> 00:02:08,170 The market economy transformed lifestyles. 14 00:02:08,290 --> 00:02:10,840 Diligence was this land's foundation. 15 00:02:11,170 --> 00:02:14,170 Brick by brick, everyone contributed to the progress of society, 16 00:02:14,180 --> 00:02:16,380 and paved the way for the market. 17 00:02:19,930 --> 00:02:20,810 That year, 18 00:02:20,930 --> 00:02:22,980 my brother in Hong Kong 19 00:02:23,020 --> 00:02:25,770 helped me get my first export trial order. 20 00:02:26,400 --> 00:02:27,900 At the time, all exports 21 00:02:27,900 --> 00:02:29,730 had to go through No. 27 on the Bund, 22 00:02:29,730 --> 00:02:34,240 the Foreign Trade Building 23 00:02:38,370 --> 00:02:39,280 Hello. 24 00:02:39,490 --> 00:02:40,620 Who are you looking for? 25 00:02:41,740 --> 00:02:43,160 Wang Mingzhu, 26 00:02:43,660 --> 00:02:44,450 textile department. 27 00:02:44,540 --> 00:02:45,830 You look stealthy. 28 00:02:45,960 --> 00:02:47,290 Third floor. 29 00:02:48,250 --> 00:02:49,250 Thank you. 30 00:02:50,590 --> 00:02:53,260 Are you Xiao Wang? 31 00:02:54,260 --> 00:02:55,380 Who are you? 32 00:02:55,630 --> 00:02:58,680 Tell him to stop waiting. Factories are all busy before Christmas. 33 00:02:58,970 --> 00:03:00,100 Why are you back? 34 00:03:00,100 --> 00:03:02,010 Didn't I tell you to wait six months? 35 00:03:02,100 --> 00:03:04,430 I've had enough. I'm drowning myself in the Huangpu River. 36 00:03:04,430 --> 00:03:06,600 -Who is he? -A textile factory manager from Ningbo. 37 00:03:06,600 --> 00:03:08,560 In his factory, over 300 workers are waiting to be paid. 38 00:03:08,560 --> 00:03:09,690 What? 300? 39 00:03:09,900 --> 00:03:10,940 My friend. 40 00:03:17,820 --> 00:03:19,240 Don't come over. 41 00:03:20,070 --> 00:03:21,280 Okay. 42 00:03:22,040 --> 00:03:24,080 Huangpu River, here I come. 43 00:03:25,790 --> 00:03:28,870 You're nuts. This is Suzhou Creek. 44 00:03:28,880 --> 00:03:30,290 Give it a break. 45 00:03:31,080 --> 00:03:32,080 Have a cigarette, 46 00:03:32,130 --> 00:03:33,420 and calm down. 47 00:03:35,130 --> 00:03:37,630 Suzhou Creek. Here I come. 48 00:03:37,630 --> 00:03:39,640 You don't even know where you are. 49 00:03:41,350 --> 00:03:43,060 You still have a factory of 300 workers! 50 00:03:45,680 --> 00:03:47,850 I jumped to save myself and the others. 51 00:03:48,060 --> 00:03:51,400 The water was 3.5 meters deep. 52 00:03:51,610 --> 00:03:54,150 It could've killed me. 53 00:03:57,070 --> 00:03:58,240 Wake up. 54 00:03:58,240 --> 00:03:59,320 Are you alive? 55 00:03:59,450 --> 00:04:00,610 Hello? 56 00:04:00,660 --> 00:04:02,030 Wake up. 57 00:04:06,870 --> 00:04:08,040 Hey. 58 00:04:08,080 --> 00:04:11,000 Are you okay? 59 00:04:11,210 --> 00:04:12,330 Wake up! 60 00:04:13,210 --> 00:04:14,880 Hey. 61 00:04:15,880 --> 00:04:17,630 Wake up! 62 00:04:19,420 --> 00:04:22,090 Why'd you jump if you can't swim? 63 00:04:22,140 --> 00:04:23,720 Won't even let me die in peace. 64 00:04:23,850 --> 00:04:25,970 What's wrong with you? He saved you. 65 00:04:26,100 --> 00:04:27,720 None of your business. 66 00:04:30,140 --> 00:04:31,230 What's that mean? 67 00:04:31,400 --> 00:04:32,730 You have 300 workers. 68 00:04:33,190 --> 00:04:34,770 So what? 69 00:04:34,980 --> 00:04:36,150 Do you want an order? 70 00:04:36,320 --> 00:04:38,400 Yes. How big? 71 00:04:42,320 --> 00:04:43,910 Tell me clearly. 72 00:04:44,030 --> 00:04:45,160 Five million. 73 00:04:45,330 --> 00:04:46,240 What was that? 74 00:04:46,410 --> 00:04:47,580 Five million. 75 00:04:48,290 --> 00:04:49,500 U.S. dollars! 76 00:04:49,710 --> 00:04:51,210 U.S. dollars? 77 00:04:55,880 --> 00:04:57,170 My friend. 78 00:04:58,880 --> 00:05:00,050 Are you ok? 79 00:05:00,470 --> 00:05:01,800 Are you alright? 80 00:05:03,760 --> 00:05:05,720 Am I dreaming? 81 00:05:36,670 --> 00:05:38,300 There is no way. 82 00:05:38,300 --> 00:05:39,590 -Just listen to me. -I won't. 83 00:05:39,590 --> 00:05:41,670 There are 300 poor workers depending on this. 84 00:05:41,760 --> 00:05:43,260 Help us out. It won't be much trouble. 85 00:05:43,260 --> 00:05:44,430 -I promise. -You'd be our savior. 86 00:05:44,430 --> 00:05:46,050 I'm not listening. 87 00:05:46,050 --> 00:05:47,100 I'll wait downstairs. 88 00:05:47,100 --> 00:05:49,640 As soon as Chief Jin agrees, come get me at the side door. 89 00:05:52,020 --> 00:05:53,100 What are you two doing? 90 00:05:53,190 --> 00:05:55,140 Chief Jin will not agree. 91 00:06:01,320 --> 00:06:03,820 Your medicine, Chief. 92 00:06:05,820 --> 00:06:07,410 Who's making all this noise? 93 00:06:07,530 --> 00:06:09,080 What? 94 00:06:10,450 --> 00:06:12,410 Oh, Ning Bo is selling shirts. 95 00:06:22,260 --> 00:06:24,840 T-shirts for Africa, now selling domestically. 96 00:06:24,840 --> 00:06:26,470 Two for ¥10. 97 00:06:30,890 --> 00:06:32,520 What are you doing here? 98 00:06:33,310 --> 00:06:35,310 Chief, what are you doing here? 99 00:06:35,900 --> 00:06:39,110 I can't pay my workers, so here I am. 100 00:06:39,230 --> 00:06:40,480 Want some shirts? 101 00:06:40,480 --> 00:06:42,650 They're already dirt cheap. Help me out. 102 00:06:47,030 --> 00:06:49,410 You won't want to miss this! 103 00:06:55,330 --> 00:06:57,290 Chief. Here's a heat pack. 104 00:06:59,380 --> 00:07:01,130 I'll go get you another one. 105 00:07:08,220 --> 00:07:09,800 Get that young man over here. 106 00:07:12,180 --> 00:07:14,390 You won't want to miss this! 107 00:07:20,560 --> 00:07:22,020 Our chief wants to see you. 108 00:07:22,230 --> 00:07:23,520 Got it. 109 00:07:24,940 --> 00:07:26,030 Wait for my good news. 110 00:07:26,110 --> 00:07:28,160 -Chief Jin, listen to me. -I won't approve. 111 00:07:28,160 --> 00:07:29,030 Why not? 112 00:07:29,030 --> 00:07:31,120 The machines in his factory are in disrepair. 113 00:07:31,120 --> 00:07:32,990 Broken needles were found in the shirts. 114 00:07:32,990 --> 00:07:35,410 It caused a trade dispute. How could I permit this order? 115 00:07:35,410 --> 00:07:36,750 Mr. Bao and I discussed this. 116 00:07:36,870 --> 00:07:40,040 We will import machines from Japan, which guarantees the quality. 117 00:07:40,040 --> 00:07:42,920 I'll pay for the machines. 118 00:07:43,090 --> 00:07:45,380 The company rents them to the factory. 119 00:07:45,550 --> 00:07:47,920 The salaries of the workers would cover 120 00:07:48,180 --> 00:07:50,220 the machines'annual rent. 121 00:07:50,260 --> 00:07:52,300 These are the workers'signatures. 122 00:07:52,300 --> 00:07:53,720 They unanimously approved. w 123 00:08:04,570 --> 00:08:07,530 Their total annual salaries just for a trial order? 124 00:08:07,820 --> 00:08:10,490 This is above even my paygrade. 125 00:08:11,320 --> 00:08:15,160 The Hong Kong office can also compromise. I have a letter of credit worth $150,000. 126 00:08:15,240 --> 00:08:16,950 I'll transfer all of it here. 127 00:08:16,950 --> 00:08:19,210 It also includes $30,000 that I made in commission. 128 00:08:19,290 --> 00:08:21,670 I'll give it all. I don't need to profit on the trial. 129 00:08:21,670 --> 00:08:24,290 We just want to secure the full order, which can span five years. 130 00:08:24,300 --> 00:08:25,670 What if you run away? 131 00:08:30,720 --> 00:08:32,470 You can add a clause to the contract. 132 00:08:32,470 --> 00:08:35,510 First, it clearly states if we don't fulfill the next order, 133 00:08:35,520 --> 00:08:38,270 all the machines go to Ning Bo's factory. 134 00:08:38,350 --> 00:08:39,180 Second, 135 00:08:39,730 --> 00:08:42,350 you get a revolving credit line, valid for a year. 136 00:08:42,810 --> 00:08:46,570 All the other details can be revised per Chief Jin's requests. 137 00:09:18,060 --> 00:09:19,430 Not bad. 138 00:09:21,980 --> 00:09:23,190 Who taught you all this? 139 00:09:23,190 --> 00:09:24,190 My mentor. 140 00:09:30,070 --> 00:09:32,570 You found a good mentor. 141 00:09:51,010 --> 00:09:52,840 Go home, celebrate the New Year. 142 00:09:52,840 --> 00:09:53,840 Five million. 143 00:09:53,840 --> 00:09:55,680 U.S. dollars! 144 00:09:56,510 --> 00:09:59,850 You two have what's called "idiot's luck. " 145 00:10:00,060 --> 00:10:01,390 -Thank you. -Great work. 146 00:10:01,430 --> 00:10:03,270 I need to get back to the factory. 147 00:10:03,310 --> 00:10:04,640 Give them the good news. 148 00:10:04,640 --> 00:10:06,600 Are you free on the 31st? 149 00:10:08,610 --> 00:10:09,820 Why? 150 00:10:09,940 --> 00:10:13,440 Celebrate New Year's with me at the Peace Hotel. 151 00:10:13,860 --> 00:10:15,200 How fancy. 152 00:10:15,280 --> 00:10:17,030 Hardly. 153 00:10:19,660 --> 00:10:20,990 Be careful. 154 00:10:22,960 --> 00:10:24,250 I'll be waiting for you. 155 00:10:24,330 --> 00:10:26,420 I might not go. 156 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:28,290 Hey! Wait for me. 157 00:10:28,590 --> 00:10:30,250 Did you hear me? 158 00:10:30,340 --> 00:10:32,340 I said I might not go! 159 00:10:32,590 --> 00:10:35,590 Celebrate today to succeed tomorrow! 160 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:21,680 Do I look nice? 161 00:11:24,720 --> 00:11:26,980 -Very nice. -Who told you to give me a gift? 162 00:11:27,270 --> 00:11:29,140 Let's be very clear. 163 00:11:29,440 --> 00:11:30,650 Business is business. 164 00:11:30,770 --> 00:11:32,150 Romance is romance. Nothing personal. 165 00:11:32,150 --> 00:11:33,860 There have to be boundaries. 166 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:35,240 Understood. 167 00:11:39,120 --> 00:11:40,700 What a view! 168 00:11:41,830 --> 00:11:44,490 "A future you can see is a future within grasp." 169 00:11:44,910 --> 00:11:47,410 I didn't take you for the corny type. 170 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:50,670 It's the slogan for the contact lenses. 171 00:11:52,960 --> 00:11:54,840 So what future do you see for yourself? 172 00:11:57,130 --> 00:11:59,590 I hope that one day, 173 00:11:59,590 --> 00:12:03,470 I can be like Chief Jin, the ace of the Foreign Trade Office. 174 00:12:10,310 --> 00:12:11,150 Four years. 175 00:12:11,360 --> 00:12:12,480 Four years? 176 00:12:14,110 --> 00:12:17,690 In four years, she'll retire. Then you'll be the section chief. 177 00:12:17,740 --> 00:12:19,320 You believe in me that much? 178 00:12:19,610 --> 00:12:20,700 Of course. 179 00:12:21,120 --> 00:12:21,950 No way. 180 00:12:22,240 --> 00:12:23,120 Empty words. 181 00:12:23,200 --> 00:12:24,410 I don't believe it. 182 00:12:26,540 --> 00:12:27,790 I do. 183 00:12:29,330 --> 00:12:31,040 Back then, to the two of us, 184 00:12:31,250 --> 00:12:33,130 goals never seemed out of reach. 185 00:12:33,710 --> 00:12:35,300 One day at a time, 186 00:12:35,550 --> 00:12:39,420 we gave our all and let time do the rest. 187 00:12:39,880 --> 00:12:41,470 The trial's success 188 00:12:41,510 --> 00:12:44,760 saved 300 workers at Ning Bo's factory, 189 00:12:44,930 --> 00:12:47,640 opened doors for me in the world of foreign trade, 190 00:12:47,930 --> 00:12:51,480 and cemented my friendship with Miss Wang. 191 00:13:19,260 --> 00:13:20,630 Happy New Year. 192 00:13:21,380 --> 00:13:23,010 This year and every year. 193 00:13:34,770 --> 00:13:36,940 With a final tune at the Peace Hotel, 194 00:13:36,940 --> 00:13:39,650 the curtain lowered on the 1980s. 195 00:13:40,070 --> 00:13:41,360 The 1990s 196 00:13:41,490 --> 00:13:43,280 took center stage. 197 00:13:58,800 --> 00:14:01,090 Does this car even work anymore? 198 00:14:01,220 --> 00:14:04,630 I spent all that money and I only get to drive it once? 199 00:14:04,930 --> 00:14:08,010 It's not worth the repair costs. 200 00:14:08,060 --> 00:14:09,560 Might as well sell it. 201 00:14:10,220 --> 00:14:11,390 Don't even bother. 202 00:14:11,850 --> 00:14:13,390 Just get her a new one. 203 00:14:13,560 --> 00:14:14,810 A Cadillac. 204 00:14:14,900 --> 00:14:15,940 No thanks. 205 00:14:16,020 --> 00:14:18,940 I went to rescue Mr. Bao in this car. 206 00:14:19,110 --> 00:14:21,480 To me, this is my Cadillac. 207 00:14:22,440 --> 00:14:24,240 I'll get it fixed. 208 00:14:24,280 --> 00:14:26,910 Better than throwing money away, right? 209 00:14:26,990 --> 00:14:28,580 Fine. Go ahead. 210 00:14:28,780 --> 00:14:31,040 If this Cadillac of yours can't be fixed, 211 00:14:31,200 --> 00:14:32,370 I'll get you a new one. 212 00:14:32,370 --> 00:14:33,620 Absolutely not. 213 00:14:34,120 --> 00:14:35,460 I'll say it again. 214 00:14:35,500 --> 00:14:37,460 I can't accept expensive gifts. 215 00:14:39,040 --> 00:14:40,880 But it's the thought that counts. 216 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:42,880 That's enough for me. 217 00:14:48,140 --> 00:14:49,890 Hey, I don't need a Cadillac. 218 00:14:49,890 --> 00:14:51,560 Our friendship is what matters. 219 00:14:51,560 --> 00:14:52,970 Of course. 220 00:14:55,060 --> 00:14:57,400 Mr. Bao, a call from Tokyo Nights. 221 00:14:58,310 --> 00:14:59,310 Got it. 222 00:15:05,990 --> 00:15:07,820 "Under Preparation" 223 00:15:10,120 --> 00:15:11,240 Madame. 224 00:15:11,370 --> 00:15:13,160 This lady is looking for Mr. Bao. 225 00:15:31,680 --> 00:15:33,310 I've heard a lot about Tokyo Nights. 226 00:15:33,350 --> 00:15:35,060 Now I finally get to see it. 227 00:15:35,270 --> 00:15:36,980 It's a small business, 228 00:15:37,020 --> 00:15:38,560 not much compared to yours. 229 00:15:39,100 --> 00:15:41,060 Mr. Bao is a shareholder here? 230 00:15:42,980 --> 00:15:45,190 He pays, I work. 231 00:15:45,190 --> 00:15:47,700 Have a seat. I'll be right back. 232 00:15:48,990 --> 00:15:50,070 Xiao Wen, 233 00:15:50,320 --> 00:15:51,490 refreshments. 234 00:15:51,490 --> 00:15:52,620 Coming. 235 00:15:53,830 --> 00:15:55,080 Enjoy. 236 00:15:57,250 --> 00:15:59,370 Xiao Qin, prepare for opening. 237 00:15:59,580 --> 00:16:00,540 All right. 238 00:16:09,800 --> 00:16:11,640 Didn't you just get back? 239 00:16:11,640 --> 00:16:12,930 Going out again? 240 00:16:12,970 --> 00:16:14,300 Tokyo Nights. 241 00:16:18,100 --> 00:16:21,140 -I'm counting on you for that other thing. -I got it. 242 00:16:22,900 --> 00:16:26,980 What does Tokyo Nights have to do with the business on Huanghe Road? 243 00:16:27,440 --> 00:16:29,200 This is just too far. 244 00:16:29,200 --> 00:16:32,700 They won't let us sell lobsters or snakes? 245 00:16:32,700 --> 00:16:34,450 Are we supposed to just sell dumplings? 246 00:16:34,540 --> 00:16:36,580 There's no use in complaining. 247 00:16:39,420 --> 00:16:40,830 Call the Madame. 248 00:16:45,960 --> 00:16:47,130 Mr. Bao is here. 249 00:16:49,420 --> 00:16:50,800 Morning, Mr. Bao. 250 00:16:50,880 --> 00:16:53,800 I'm sorry. I just got back to Shanghai. 251 00:16:54,100 --> 00:16:56,180 She's been waiting for you. 252 00:16:56,350 --> 00:16:58,600 Miss Li Li, would you like some porridge too? 253 00:16:58,600 --> 00:17:00,850 No thank you, I'm not here for porridge. 254 00:17:00,850 --> 00:17:03,520 I'm here to ask Mr. Bao for help. 255 00:17:05,020 --> 00:17:06,480 Have some porridge first. 256 00:17:06,480 --> 00:17:08,320 Can't do much on an empty stomach. 257 00:17:11,400 --> 00:17:13,070 Enjoy. 258 00:18:07,290 --> 00:18:08,250 Understood. 259 00:18:09,460 --> 00:18:10,960 Not hungry, Miss Li Li? 260 00:18:14,970 --> 00:18:16,470 Then I'll eat first. 261 00:18:27,020 --> 00:18:29,440 You said we wouldn't last three months. 262 00:18:29,610 --> 00:18:31,860 Now I really have hit a snag. 263 00:18:38,780 --> 00:18:39,950 What's the matter? 264 00:18:40,200 --> 00:18:41,990 I'm sorry, Madame. 265 00:18:42,250 --> 00:18:43,410 Madame. 266 00:18:44,830 --> 00:18:46,620 The kitchen is a greasy place. 267 00:18:46,620 --> 00:18:49,540 It's normal for your hands to slip, no? 268 00:18:49,590 --> 00:18:51,550 But if you're upset with him, 269 00:18:51,710 --> 00:18:53,090 you can fire him. 270 00:18:53,090 --> 00:18:55,170 Just pay him up until today. 271 00:18:57,140 --> 00:18:58,390 What are you doing? 272 00:19:07,350 --> 00:19:08,600 Chef, 273 00:19:09,980 --> 00:19:12,400 did you know all the fish died? 274 00:19:13,990 --> 00:19:15,360 For real? 275 00:19:15,990 --> 00:19:17,780 I've been cooking this whole time. 276 00:19:17,780 --> 00:19:19,200 I'll take a look in a bit. 277 00:19:22,290 --> 00:19:23,410 Madame, 278 00:19:23,660 --> 00:19:25,120 I've told you before. 279 00:19:25,120 --> 00:19:26,460 I really haven't been feeling well. 280 00:19:26,460 --> 00:19:28,960 Using a wok is bad for my blood pressure. 281 00:19:29,080 --> 00:19:30,580 I actually feel dizzy right now, 282 00:19:30,710 --> 00:19:31,710 I just want to go home-- 283 00:19:31,710 --> 00:19:32,800 No problem. 284 00:19:38,300 --> 00:19:39,470 Thank you, Madame. 285 00:19:39,640 --> 00:19:41,050 I didn't say three months, 286 00:19:41,140 --> 00:19:43,220 knowing the staff would rebel. 287 00:19:45,060 --> 00:19:47,100 I simply understood a basic principle. 288 00:19:48,020 --> 00:19:49,810 Tall trees catch more wind. 289 00:19:50,190 --> 00:19:51,690 The more business you get, 290 00:19:52,150 --> 00:19:53,980 the less there is for others. 291 00:19:54,320 --> 00:19:55,860 Of course they came after you. 292 00:19:56,610 --> 00:19:57,780 In the first place, 293 00:19:57,780 --> 00:19:59,700 you poached those cooks from others. 294 00:19:59,740 --> 00:20:02,070 Of course they can be poached back. 295 00:20:02,240 --> 00:20:04,040 That much is obvious. 296 00:20:04,040 --> 00:20:06,450 I had the guts to take on Huanghe Road. 297 00:20:06,960 --> 00:20:08,790 I was prepared. 298 00:20:09,920 --> 00:20:11,960 I just didn't expect it to happen so fast. 299 00:20:12,630 --> 00:20:13,630 What? 300 00:20:13,630 --> 00:20:16,420 Mr. Tao just called. He doesn't have the lobsters we ordered. 301 00:20:16,420 --> 00:20:18,420 He's out of grouper and geoduck too. 302 00:20:18,420 --> 00:20:19,760 What about other shops? 303 00:20:19,760 --> 00:20:21,430 As soon as I say it's for The Grand Lisbon, 304 00:20:21,430 --> 00:20:22,840 they all say they're out. 305 00:20:22,890 --> 00:20:25,510 That's because you're not used to the pace of Huanghe Road. 306 00:20:25,560 --> 00:20:27,640 All of the suppliers on Guling Road 307 00:20:27,640 --> 00:20:29,730 received bribes and instructions. 308 00:20:29,730 --> 00:20:31,270 No King Snakes allowed on Huanghe Road. 309 00:20:31,360 --> 00:20:32,520 Remember, 310 00:20:32,610 --> 00:20:34,940 no one else knows about this. 311 00:20:35,020 --> 00:20:37,400 We certainly won't tell. 312 00:20:37,530 --> 00:20:39,530 So if anyone finds out, 313 00:20:39,530 --> 00:20:42,450 we'll know who told them. 314 00:20:42,450 --> 00:20:44,030 And we'll come after you. 315 00:20:44,030 --> 00:20:46,790 My lips are sealed. 316 00:20:46,790 --> 00:20:50,160 Then let me ask you again, Mr. Tao. 317 00:20:50,330 --> 00:20:54,130 Do you have any lobsters or snakes? 318 00:20:55,710 --> 00:20:58,050 I know we're not friends. 319 00:20:58,670 --> 00:21:01,220 You'd be doing me a favor. 320 00:21:01,640 --> 00:21:03,140 I'll return it one day. 321 00:21:04,100 --> 00:21:05,930 If it's good for my business, 322 00:21:06,260 --> 00:21:08,890 name any price you want, Mr. Bao. 323 00:21:13,360 --> 00:21:15,610 Let your kitchen staff go today. 324 00:21:16,480 --> 00:21:18,570 Have them go straight to Daily Fresh. 325 00:21:18,570 --> 00:21:21,490 See if Daily Fresh honors their agreement. 326 00:21:24,240 --> 00:21:26,660 Whether or not they do 327 00:21:27,120 --> 00:21:29,660 doesn't solve my problem. 328 00:21:30,250 --> 00:21:31,960 To survive in this business, 329 00:21:32,370 --> 00:21:34,710 you need to have patience. 330 00:21:36,880 --> 00:21:38,960 Poaching staff is just the start. 331 00:21:39,510 --> 00:21:41,340 The worst is yet to come. 332 00:21:52,730 --> 00:21:55,270 Min Min, is Chef back yet? 333 00:21:56,820 --> 00:22:00,480 No need. If he comes back, tell him he's no longer needed. 334 00:22:07,990 --> 00:22:09,080 Mr. Bao, 335 00:22:09,160 --> 00:22:11,700 I took your advice and let all my cooks go. 336 00:22:11,700 --> 00:22:14,660 Whether or not I'll be able to open tonight is up to you. 337 00:22:15,330 --> 00:22:17,420 I'll be there tonight at 6:00, sharp. 338 00:22:17,500 --> 00:22:19,380 Just let me know the address. 339 00:22:22,970 --> 00:22:24,220 I'm heading out. 340 00:22:24,470 --> 00:22:26,140 You haven't paid yet. 341 00:22:30,640 --> 00:22:31,890 Sorry, I forgot. 342 00:22:31,930 --> 00:22:33,270 No worries. 343 00:22:37,360 --> 00:22:39,900 Your prices can rival The Grand Lisbon. 344 00:22:40,070 --> 00:22:43,940 For just some refreshments, it's certainly pricier here. 345 00:22:43,940 --> 00:22:46,450 Luckily, guests are still happy to come. 346 00:22:49,200 --> 00:22:49,990 It's worth it. 347 00:22:49,990 --> 00:22:51,120 Thank you. 348 00:22:51,740 --> 00:22:53,330 Come back anytime. 349 00:22:53,410 --> 00:22:54,460 I will. 350 00:23:04,340 --> 00:23:06,050 Impressive. 351 00:23:06,220 --> 00:23:07,470 Some tea, 352 00:23:07,470 --> 00:23:09,680 some pastries, and you charged ¥500? 353 00:23:09,930 --> 00:23:10,930 What? 354 00:23:11,140 --> 00:23:12,640 I gave her a discount. 355 00:23:12,770 --> 00:23:14,520 You dare to charge, she dares to pay. 356 00:23:14,560 --> 00:23:15,890 Both of you are characters. 357 00:23:16,940 --> 00:23:18,270 Why wouldn't I ask? 358 00:23:27,070 --> 00:23:28,740 Madame, look! 359 00:23:29,410 --> 00:23:30,700 Oh, Chef. 360 00:23:30,700 --> 00:23:32,780 Heading to work late? 361 00:23:32,870 --> 00:23:34,790 Wait, you're going the other way. 362 00:23:34,870 --> 00:23:35,910 That's right. 363 00:23:36,080 --> 00:23:37,920 They let me go. 364 00:23:37,960 --> 00:23:39,540 I'm going to Daily Fresh. 365 00:23:39,580 --> 00:23:41,580 Oh my goodness. 366 00:23:41,710 --> 00:23:44,420 What will happen to The Grand Lisbon? 367 00:23:44,420 --> 00:23:45,840 Their chef is gone. 368 00:23:45,840 --> 00:23:47,630 How will they open tonight? 369 00:23:47,630 --> 00:23:48,510 Jiang Xi, 370 00:23:48,510 --> 00:23:51,050 stand out front tonight. 371 00:23:51,050 --> 00:23:54,100 Tell every customer we're fully booked. 372 00:23:54,140 --> 00:23:56,310 Have them go to The Grand Lisbon instead. 373 00:23:56,310 --> 00:23:57,980 We'll get it through that Madame's head 374 00:23:58,100 --> 00:23:59,980 that getting by on Huanghe Road 375 00:23:59,980 --> 00:24:04,110 takes more than a pretty penny and a pretty face. 376 00:24:04,150 --> 00:24:04,940 You hear that? 377 00:24:05,030 --> 00:24:06,110 Understood. 378 00:24:06,110 --> 00:24:07,990 This is infuriating. 379 00:24:08,070 --> 00:24:10,070 I'm going to go strangle that ugly hag. 380 00:24:10,070 --> 00:24:11,320 Min Min, 381 00:24:11,660 --> 00:24:13,700 this is Lu Meilin we're talking about. 382 00:24:13,700 --> 00:24:16,370 With her tricks, even ten of you couldn't beat her. 383 00:24:16,370 --> 00:24:17,580 It's almost 11:00. 384 00:24:17,870 --> 00:24:20,920 Here, before the Madame's back, we'll prepare for every possibility. 385 00:24:21,000 --> 00:24:22,790 You take the front, I take the back. 386 00:24:22,840 --> 00:24:24,800 For lunch, only open the first two floors. 387 00:24:24,800 --> 00:24:27,010 But who will make the food? 388 00:24:27,260 --> 00:24:29,550 You all know the kitchen well. Prepare the ingredients, 389 00:24:29,550 --> 00:24:31,010 wash and chop what's needed. 390 00:24:31,010 --> 00:24:33,050 Whoever can cook, step up. 391 00:24:33,100 --> 00:24:35,260 Don't even dream of it. 392 00:24:35,310 --> 00:24:36,600 You think I'm a fool? 393 00:24:36,810 --> 00:24:39,140 I do the work so she can take the credit? 394 00:24:39,980 --> 00:24:41,190 -Triple the pay. -I'm busy. 395 00:24:41,190 --> 00:24:43,190 Overtime, service fee, cost of labor. Charge as much as you want. 396 00:24:43,190 --> 00:24:44,440 Would she even agree? 397 00:24:44,440 --> 00:24:47,320 If she doesn't, she's done for. 398 00:24:47,690 --> 00:24:49,280 What about Uncle Ye? 399 00:24:57,160 --> 00:24:58,580 "Warm Welcome to The Hong Kong General Chamber 400 00:24:58,580 --> 00:25:00,080 of Commerce Delegation in Shanghai" 401 00:25:09,130 --> 00:25:10,630 Long time no see, Uncle Ye. 402 00:25:10,630 --> 00:25:12,590 I'm Jasmine. Do you remember me? 403 00:25:12,680 --> 00:25:14,220 You're all grown up. 404 00:25:14,390 --> 00:25:15,930 Father is waiting for you upstairs. 405 00:25:16,100 --> 00:25:17,100 Okay. 406 00:25:22,480 --> 00:25:26,820 We welcome our travelers home from afar. 407 00:25:26,820 --> 00:25:30,110 Please wait a moment. I'll go let Father know. 408 00:25:30,440 --> 00:25:34,360 The ocean is vast because of the many rivers that feed it. 409 00:25:34,370 --> 00:25:36,580 In just the past year, 410 00:25:36,740 --> 00:25:39,950 Shanghai's economic transformation 411 00:25:40,080 --> 00:25:43,420 has progressed on all fronts. 412 00:25:45,790 --> 00:25:48,550 At the same time, investments from Hong Kong 413 00:25:48,550 --> 00:25:50,960 have reached a new peak. 414 00:25:51,090 --> 00:25:54,340 The investments are large-sum, long-term, 415 00:25:54,340 --> 00:25:57,930 wide-ranging, and fast-growing. 416 00:26:03,230 --> 00:26:05,520 The Overseas Chinese Affairs Offices 417 00:26:05,520 --> 00:26:08,980 will devote our passion and strength 418 00:26:09,020 --> 00:26:11,150 to our work. 419 00:26:12,990 --> 00:26:14,610 Uncle Ye, my father says, 420 00:26:14,610 --> 00:26:16,070 everyone has arrived. 421 00:26:16,070 --> 00:26:17,660 They await your instructions. 422 00:26:17,660 --> 00:26:22,000 He invites you to have lunch with him and catch up. 423 00:26:23,460 --> 00:26:25,620 Thank him for me. 424 00:26:25,880 --> 00:26:28,380 Maybe next time. 425 00:26:28,710 --> 00:26:29,960 There is ample time. 426 00:26:30,130 --> 00:26:31,590 I'll walk you out then. 427 00:26:31,800 --> 00:26:33,010 It's okay. 428 00:26:34,510 --> 00:26:35,880 With his temper? 429 00:26:35,880 --> 00:26:38,640 He doesn't have the patience to even sit for tea. 430 00:26:38,800 --> 00:26:42,350 Why would Uncle Ye help The Grand Lisbon? 431 00:26:42,390 --> 00:26:44,140 Normally he wouldn't. 432 00:26:44,140 --> 00:26:46,060 Now that I've given my word, 433 00:26:46,060 --> 00:26:47,810 he won't let me look bad. 434 00:26:52,150 --> 00:26:54,240 You gave your word, huh? 435 00:26:54,400 --> 00:26:56,110 She didn't ask who, 436 00:26:56,110 --> 00:26:57,700 didn't ask how much. 437 00:26:57,700 --> 00:26:59,740 Doesn't know if she'll have a chef. 438 00:27:01,330 --> 00:27:03,910 This Li Li sure has guts. 439 00:27:04,580 --> 00:27:07,370 I'd like to see how long she can last. 440 00:27:08,630 --> 00:27:10,630 What a mess. 441 00:27:10,750 --> 00:27:12,880 Xiao Qin, Xiao Wen, I'm taking a nap. 442 00:27:12,880 --> 00:27:14,760 Don't bother me with anything. 443 00:27:16,760 --> 00:27:18,140 Crazy. 444 00:27:21,810 --> 00:27:23,220 Madame. 445 00:27:24,390 --> 00:27:25,520 What is it? 446 00:27:25,560 --> 00:27:28,400 I suspect the other restaurants are ganging up on us. 447 00:27:28,520 --> 00:27:32,320 Chef told everyone that we laid him off 448 00:27:32,320 --> 00:27:34,610 and our kitchen is unstaffed tonight. 449 00:27:34,780 --> 00:27:36,780 Everyone's waiting to laugh at us. 450 00:27:36,860 --> 00:27:38,780 They're turning away all reservations 451 00:27:38,780 --> 00:27:40,780 and redirecting them to us. 452 00:27:40,780 --> 00:27:43,490 That's why the calls are coming non-stop. 453 00:27:43,660 --> 00:27:45,750 That's a good thing. Keep answering. 454 00:27:45,960 --> 00:27:48,620 Madame, do we have a chef yet? 455 00:27:49,710 --> 00:27:50,460 Haven't seen one. 456 00:27:50,460 --> 00:27:52,170 If we seat all these customers 457 00:27:52,170 --> 00:27:53,630 without a chef, 458 00:27:53,960 --> 00:27:56,510 our reputation will be ruined. 459 00:28:00,550 --> 00:28:02,510 Tell every customer who calls 460 00:28:02,510 --> 00:28:04,890 we'll have new specials tonight. 461 00:28:05,100 --> 00:28:07,270 Say Mr. Bao invited a celebrity chef from Hong Kong. 462 00:28:09,350 --> 00:28:11,360 To succeed on Huanghe Road, 463 00:28:11,900 --> 00:28:13,730 you can't just march in place. . 464 00:28:13,980 --> 00:28:16,530 You must either push forward, 465 00:28:17,280 --> 00:28:20,110 or you could get out now. 466 00:28:20,160 --> 00:28:21,450 Starting tomorrow, 467 00:28:21,570 --> 00:28:23,620 if The Grand Lisbon only serves wontons, 468 00:28:23,740 --> 00:28:25,040 I promise you, 469 00:28:25,410 --> 00:28:27,500 no one will bother you anymore. 470 00:28:29,790 --> 00:28:31,790 You think too little of me, Mr. Bao. 471 00:28:32,130 --> 00:28:33,960 If I wanted to sell wontons, 472 00:28:34,130 --> 00:28:36,260 I wouldn't have come all the way here. 473 00:28:37,220 --> 00:28:38,550 Then push forward. 474 00:28:39,430 --> 00:28:41,050 Level up your game even more. 475 00:28:41,050 --> 00:28:44,050 Make yourself untouchable and leave them in the dust. 476 00:28:44,390 --> 00:28:47,180 Isn't your specialty Hong Kong cuisine? 477 00:28:47,270 --> 00:28:48,720 In my honest opinion, 478 00:28:48,890 --> 00:28:50,020 it's not authentic enough. 479 00:28:50,190 --> 00:28:52,600 If you do it, do it right. 480 00:28:52,600 --> 00:28:53,900 Hire a chef from Hong Kong. 481 00:28:53,980 --> 00:28:55,860 Add an element of theater. 482 00:28:55,940 --> 00:28:57,940 Use the best ingredients. 483 00:28:58,360 --> 00:28:59,440 On Huanghe Road, 484 00:28:59,650 --> 00:29:01,450 as long as you can give a reason, 485 00:29:01,450 --> 00:29:03,160 the more expensive, the better. 486 00:29:07,120 --> 00:29:09,200 I've looked for Hong Kong chefs before, 487 00:29:09,870 --> 00:29:13,380 but there's paperwork involved. It takes too much time. 488 00:29:14,130 --> 00:29:16,250 I'll help you look. 489 00:29:17,460 --> 00:29:20,720 If I were you, I would start tastings today. 490 00:29:20,720 --> 00:29:23,050 A two-day tasting promotion. Print the posters first. 491 00:29:23,050 --> 00:29:24,890 Get your customers excited. 492 00:29:25,220 --> 00:29:28,020 Once the chef's paperwork is done, officially change your menu. 493 00:29:29,180 --> 00:29:30,220 What's wrong? 494 00:29:30,230 --> 00:29:33,400 The supervisor at Huang Teng insists on reserving a room tonight. 495 00:29:33,400 --> 00:29:34,520 I've already told her no. 496 00:29:34,520 --> 00:29:38,320 She says all the other Madames are coming, and they must have a private room. 497 00:29:38,320 --> 00:29:39,530 What time? 498 00:29:39,530 --> 00:29:40,690 6:30 p.m. 499 00:29:41,740 --> 00:29:44,820 -Give her one. -They're clearly here for trouble. 500 00:29:44,820 --> 00:29:47,240 If we have no chef, they'll start a scene. 501 00:29:49,370 --> 00:29:52,120 We're running a restaurant, not a theater. 502 00:29:52,710 --> 00:29:54,250 If they pay, they can come. 503 00:29:55,130 --> 00:29:56,630 Mr. Bao, this way. 504 00:30:00,050 --> 00:30:00,960 Thank you. 505 00:30:01,800 --> 00:30:03,630 You're lucky. 506 00:30:04,220 --> 00:30:07,010 These Hong Kong bigshots are visiting, 507 00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:10,520 and they're my sworn brothers. 508 00:30:10,520 --> 00:30:12,940 They brought their personal chefs, 509 00:30:13,020 --> 00:30:15,810 all of them top tier. 510 00:30:17,440 --> 00:30:18,520 For this debut, 511 00:30:18,520 --> 00:30:22,190 authentic Hong Kong cuisine on Huanghe Road. 512 00:30:22,200 --> 00:30:25,200 They're sending us their very best. 513 00:30:25,820 --> 00:30:27,030 Thank you, Uncle Ye. 514 00:30:27,370 --> 00:30:30,120 Of course. I'm here to solve problems. 515 00:30:33,080 --> 00:30:35,160 I'll go broaden my horizons then. 516 00:30:35,500 --> 00:30:36,620 See it for yourself. 517 00:30:45,880 --> 00:30:48,260 Famous chef from Hong Kong? 518 00:30:49,220 --> 00:30:50,680 I don't understand. 519 00:30:50,890 --> 00:30:53,020 What is Mr. Bao doing, 520 00:30:53,180 --> 00:30:54,810 interfering with our business? 521 00:30:55,900 --> 00:30:57,440 Oh, they are just bluffing. 522 00:30:57,650 --> 00:31:00,770 Tell me, where is he going to find a Hong Kong chef at this hour? 523 00:31:00,780 --> 00:31:04,700 You really think he's a genie in a bottle, granting any wish? 524 00:31:05,200 --> 00:31:07,410 I don't believe it. 525 00:31:08,070 --> 00:31:10,530 What if it's true? 526 00:31:13,450 --> 00:31:14,580 I'm done playing. 527 00:31:17,170 --> 00:31:18,040 Chef Jin. 528 00:31:18,040 --> 00:31:20,170 Just call me Brother B. 529 00:31:20,300 --> 00:31:21,630 This is... 530 00:31:22,050 --> 00:31:23,260 You can speak Cantonese. 531 00:31:23,340 --> 00:31:24,460 Great. 532 00:31:24,590 --> 00:31:27,130 This time, I brought three dishes 533 00:31:27,140 --> 00:31:30,180 to help your friend take Huanghe Road. 534 00:31:30,180 --> 00:31:31,260 First, 535 00:31:31,310 --> 00:31:33,220 one of Hong Kong's ten specialties. 536 00:31:33,310 --> 00:31:34,810 Heavenly Crane 537 00:31:37,810 --> 00:31:40,150 Five ounces of shark fin 538 00:31:40,560 --> 00:31:42,980 and a pigeon simmered in stew. 539 00:31:43,650 --> 00:31:48,160 Pour the nutritious bone stock on top. 540 00:31:49,120 --> 00:31:51,120 Ever heard of Chuan Mackerel? 541 00:31:51,120 --> 00:31:53,870 Isn't it just mackerel? 542 00:31:54,830 --> 00:31:55,830 Wrong. 543 00:31:55,910 --> 00:31:58,120 Those which have laid eggs are mackerel. 544 00:31:58,120 --> 00:32:00,290 Those which haven't are Chuan Mackerel. 545 00:32:00,290 --> 00:32:02,130 It's a Ningbo specialty, 546 00:32:02,210 --> 00:32:04,340 highly seasonal. 547 00:32:09,760 --> 00:32:13,010 Mustard leaf, wild scallops, 548 00:32:13,180 --> 00:32:14,640 shredded Jinhua ham, 549 00:32:14,770 --> 00:32:17,430 egg white, and rice from Thailand. 550 00:32:19,020 --> 00:32:21,360 The rice gets steamed in stock first. 551 00:32:21,360 --> 00:32:24,400 Most shipping tycoons are from Ningbo. 552 00:32:24,610 --> 00:32:27,440 This will taste like home to them. 553 00:32:29,280 --> 00:32:30,400 That's why it's called 554 00:32:30,410 --> 00:32:32,620 Tycoon's Fried Rice. 555 00:32:38,830 --> 00:32:39,710 Mr. Bao, 556 00:32:40,960 --> 00:32:42,250 how is it? 557 00:32:44,210 --> 00:32:45,710 Exceptional. 558 00:32:47,590 --> 00:32:49,630 Welcome to Shanghai. Let's make money. 559 00:32:49,680 --> 00:32:51,380 Let's make money. 560 00:32:59,940 --> 00:33:01,060 Madame, 561 00:33:01,060 --> 00:33:03,150 there are other Madames here for Mr. Bao. 562 00:33:06,280 --> 00:33:08,240 Are you trying to get fired? 563 00:33:08,240 --> 00:33:10,200 Didn't I say? 564 00:33:11,030 --> 00:33:13,780 I don't care if it's Mr. Bao, or a Madame looking for Mr. Bao, 565 00:33:13,780 --> 00:33:15,910 they can wait until after my nap. 566 00:33:15,910 --> 00:33:19,450 But it's not a Madame, it's a whole gang of Madames. 567 00:33:20,620 --> 00:33:22,710 Where is this person? 568 00:33:23,130 --> 00:33:24,460 Remember, 569 00:33:24,460 --> 00:33:26,920 watch your words here. 570 00:33:27,000 --> 00:33:30,300 This Madame has an explosive temper. 571 00:33:30,420 --> 00:33:34,550 Once, Golden Phoenix insulted her in front of Mr. Bao. 572 00:33:34,550 --> 00:33:38,430 Claimed she worked as an escort back in Japan. 573 00:33:38,430 --> 00:33:39,850 And guess what? 574 00:33:39,850 --> 00:33:43,270 This Ling Zi went over, and slapped her right in the face! 575 00:33:43,270 --> 00:33:44,810 Wow, ruthless. 576 00:33:44,810 --> 00:33:46,360 She won't play nice. 577 00:33:47,940 --> 00:33:49,320 Sis, 578 00:33:49,610 --> 00:33:53,030 why psych yourselves out before she even comes down? 579 00:33:53,030 --> 00:33:54,660 Are we on the same side? 580 00:33:54,660 --> 00:33:55,950 On Huanghe Road, 581 00:33:55,950 --> 00:33:59,290 I've yet to meet anyone who can go toe-to-toe with me. 582 00:33:59,290 --> 00:34:00,700 Bring it on. 583 00:34:01,080 --> 00:34:03,420 Meilin, save your strength. 584 00:34:03,420 --> 00:34:06,460 -She's here. -And? I'm not scared. 585 00:34:07,710 --> 00:34:09,340 Oh, so early. 586 00:34:09,710 --> 00:34:10,760 Sorry, 587 00:34:10,880 --> 00:34:12,800 Tokyo Nights opens at 5:00 p.m.. 588 00:34:12,840 --> 00:34:14,180 What's her deal? 589 00:34:14,260 --> 00:34:15,470 Meilin? 590 00:34:15,890 --> 00:34:19,350 I'll handle this. 591 00:34:19,520 --> 00:34:21,560 Madame, a quick introduction. 592 00:34:21,770 --> 00:34:25,140 I'm the owner of Huanghe Road's Mei Lin Garden, Lu Meilin. 593 00:34:25,150 --> 00:34:27,440 This is Madame Huang of Huang Teng. 594 00:34:27,560 --> 00:34:29,270 Taste of Joy's Madame. 595 00:34:29,400 --> 00:34:30,610 Seven Star's Madame. 596 00:34:30,610 --> 00:34:33,440 We're here today to see Mr. Bao. 597 00:34:34,910 --> 00:34:36,820 Madames, 598 00:34:36,870 --> 00:34:40,200 Mr. Bao hasn't come today. 599 00:34:40,200 --> 00:34:42,410 -Really now? -What do you mean? 600 00:34:42,410 --> 00:34:46,250 That's all right, we'll just wait here for him. 601 00:34:46,290 --> 00:34:48,250 We have matters to discuss. 602 00:34:50,460 --> 00:34:51,630 How about this, 603 00:34:51,670 --> 00:34:53,720 Madames, please take a seat. 604 00:34:53,800 --> 00:34:55,720 Let me give him a call. 605 00:34:55,720 --> 00:34:57,640 -Okay. -Good. 606 00:34:59,470 --> 00:35:02,970 Oh, anyone hungry? Want something to eat? 607 00:35:03,180 --> 00:35:05,100 Tokyo Nights is a small shop. 608 00:35:05,100 --> 00:35:07,310 Can't compare with your big restaurants, 609 00:35:07,310 --> 00:35:09,860 but maybe some light snacks? 610 00:35:10,400 --> 00:35:11,860 No need. 611 00:35:11,860 --> 00:35:12,940 We already ate. 612 00:35:13,110 --> 00:35:14,530 We can just sit here. 613 00:35:14,570 --> 00:35:17,160 Okay. Make yourselves at home. 614 00:35:17,240 --> 00:35:19,490 Xiao Qin, Xiao Wen, tea please. 615 00:35:20,240 --> 00:35:22,620 Madame, you haven't called Mr. Bao yet. 616 00:35:22,620 --> 00:35:23,660 Call him? 617 00:35:23,750 --> 00:35:25,620 Call him to yell at him? 618 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:28,750 He brought his beef with the Huanghe Road Madames to my store. 619 00:35:28,840 --> 00:35:30,000 Serve the tea. 620 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,590 Okay. 621 00:35:36,800 --> 00:35:38,010 Enjoy. 622 00:35:38,470 --> 00:35:39,590 What even is this? 623 00:35:39,600 --> 00:35:41,720 You call this tea? 624 00:35:41,810 --> 00:35:43,970 This is more like boiled water. 625 00:35:43,980 --> 00:35:46,060 She should be embarrassed to serve this. 626 00:35:46,100 --> 00:35:48,770 How's the tea, Madames? 627 00:35:49,100 --> 00:35:52,820 Hangzhou's famous Longjing Tea. 628 00:35:52,860 --> 00:35:55,360 Huang Teng's Madame truly is worldly. 629 00:35:55,360 --> 00:35:57,110 Bring a chair over. 630 00:35:57,110 --> 00:35:59,070 You don't like the tea? 631 00:35:59,200 --> 00:36:01,160 Have you called Mr. Bao? 632 00:36:01,280 --> 00:36:03,080 That's why I'm here. 633 00:36:03,120 --> 00:36:05,740 I called him a few times but he didn't pick up. 634 00:36:05,750 --> 00:36:08,290 Now why do you think he's not picking up? 635 00:36:08,460 --> 00:36:11,460 How would I know? He's busy. I'm used to it. 636 00:36:11,630 --> 00:36:12,920 I know. 637 00:36:13,210 --> 00:36:15,630 He's busy helping Li Li at The Grand Lisbon. 638 00:36:15,720 --> 00:36:19,760 -Doesn't have time for you at Tokyo Nights. -What's this Mr. Bao's deal? 639 00:36:20,140 --> 00:36:22,260 He wants to save the damsel in distress? 640 00:36:22,430 --> 00:36:23,970 What damsel? 641 00:36:24,060 --> 00:36:26,100 Mr. Bao always keeps to himself. 642 00:36:26,180 --> 00:36:27,730 That's not the case right now. 643 00:36:27,730 --> 00:36:29,270 Yes. Right. 644 00:36:29,270 --> 00:36:31,730 Madame, I'll speak candidly. 645 00:36:31,810 --> 00:36:34,570 Ever since Li Li opened The Grand Lisbon on Huanghe Road, 646 00:36:34,650 --> 00:36:37,030 she's lacked reason and ignored rules. 647 00:36:37,030 --> 00:36:39,070 We need to teach her a lesson. 648 00:36:39,070 --> 00:36:39,950 A lesson! 649 00:36:39,950 --> 00:36:41,200 Put her in her place. 650 00:36:41,320 --> 00:36:43,620 Mr. Bao is a man. Why is he getting involved? 651 00:36:43,660 --> 00:36:45,700 That's why we're here to speak with him. 652 00:36:45,740 --> 00:36:48,080 Huanghe Road is our business. 653 00:36:48,080 --> 00:36:49,250 He needs to stay out of it. 654 00:36:49,250 --> 00:36:51,170 It's not my fault if he gets caught in it. 655 00:36:51,330 --> 00:36:52,920 No need to get worked up. Here, eat. 656 00:36:52,960 --> 00:36:54,920 Whenever Mr. Bao comes to Huanghe Road, 657 00:36:54,920 --> 00:36:57,590 he always eats at our restaurants or The Red Heron. 658 00:36:57,590 --> 00:37:01,880 No matter where he went, he never got involved. 659 00:37:01,890 --> 00:37:02,800 True. 660 00:37:02,970 --> 00:37:03,840 Now, 661 00:37:03,850 --> 00:37:08,480 he's rolled up his sleeves to personally help The Grand Lisbon. 662 00:37:08,480 --> 00:37:12,060 If this goes on, it's not just us. 663 00:37:12,060 --> 00:37:18,690 I'm afraid Tokyo Nights might lose his business too. 664 00:37:18,690 --> 00:37:21,780 Exactly. What then? 665 00:37:28,290 --> 00:37:32,330 It does sound like The Grand Lisbon needs to be straightened out. 666 00:37:33,000 --> 00:37:37,670 Honestly, my restaurant's here on Jinxian Road. 667 00:37:38,260 --> 00:37:41,300 If I were as driven as all of you, 668 00:37:41,470 --> 00:37:43,720 if I were also on Huanghe Road, 669 00:37:44,260 --> 00:37:46,720 I promise you, no matter what, 670 00:37:46,720 --> 00:37:49,270 I would join you all in this fight. 671 00:37:49,270 --> 00:37:52,640 That's what we'd like to hear. 672 00:37:52,690 --> 00:37:54,270 Cheers. 673 00:37:54,270 --> 00:37:57,440 Ling Zi, not to brag, but to take down The Grand Lisbon? 674 00:37:57,440 --> 00:37:58,820 Between the four of us, 675 00:37:58,820 --> 00:38:02,150 just a few minutes would suffice, isn't that right? 676 00:38:02,150 --> 00:38:03,530 Exactly. 677 00:38:03,610 --> 00:38:06,240 You handle Mr. Bao, we handle The Grand Lisbon. 678 00:38:06,240 --> 00:38:08,030 What do you say we work together? 679 00:38:08,370 --> 00:38:10,660 I know Mr. Bao cares about you. 680 00:38:10,870 --> 00:38:12,580 You can sway him. 681 00:38:12,580 --> 00:38:14,250 Definitely. 682 00:38:14,620 --> 00:38:15,500 I can try. 683 00:38:15,580 --> 00:38:17,580 Surely you can. 684 00:38:17,710 --> 00:38:19,750 It's just one day. 685 00:38:19,880 --> 00:38:21,590 He's your man, isn't he? 686 00:38:21,590 --> 00:38:25,140 Nonsense, he's just a shareholder. He's not my man. 687 00:38:26,430 --> 00:38:28,220 Come on, everybody knows! 688 00:38:30,140 --> 00:38:30,850 Okay. 689 00:38:30,850 --> 00:38:34,060 Stop, you're embarrassing me. 690 00:38:34,060 --> 00:38:35,440 Come on, that's enough. 691 00:38:35,770 --> 00:38:37,310 I now understand 692 00:38:37,360 --> 00:38:39,770 why you all came today. 693 00:38:39,780 --> 00:38:41,400 And I've expressed my support. 694 00:38:41,400 --> 00:38:42,860 -Good. -Great. 695 00:38:42,860 --> 00:38:44,700 That's what I like to hear. 696 00:38:44,700 --> 00:38:46,200 Let's go. 697 00:38:47,910 --> 00:38:49,620 Madames, take the pastries with you. 698 00:38:49,620 --> 00:38:51,080 We're fine. Thank you. 699 00:38:51,080 --> 00:38:51,870 Okay. 700 00:38:51,870 --> 00:38:54,500 I'll see you then, Madame. We'll leave Mr. Bao to you. 701 00:38:54,500 --> 00:38:57,250 Tell him, don't come to Huanghe Road tonight. 702 00:38:57,250 --> 00:39:00,590 Or else, if there's rain and thunder and he gets hurt, 703 00:39:00,670 --> 00:39:02,210 it won't be our fault. 704 00:39:02,210 --> 00:39:03,800 I'll make him wait for a clear sky. 705 00:39:03,800 --> 00:39:06,970 I like your sense of humor. See you, Madame. 706 00:39:06,970 --> 00:39:08,510 Good luck to you. 707 00:39:08,510 --> 00:39:09,220 See you. 708 00:39:09,220 --> 00:39:12,100 -You haven't paid yet. -Oh right, the bill. 709 00:39:12,100 --> 00:39:13,430 Let me see how much. 710 00:39:18,940 --> 00:39:20,190 What? 711 00:39:21,110 --> 00:39:23,320 ¥2,000? 712 00:39:23,990 --> 00:39:27,820 Anyone who comes for Mr. Bao gets charged this much. 713 00:39:28,160 --> 00:39:30,740 I underestimated her. 714 00:39:31,080 --> 00:39:33,290 We thought you were going to beat her up. 715 00:39:33,870 --> 00:39:35,160 And what will that do? 716 00:39:35,160 --> 00:39:37,580 The ¥2,000 is to say hi to Mr. Bao. 717 00:39:37,960 --> 00:39:40,250 It costs ¥2,000 to say hi to him? 718 00:39:40,250 --> 00:39:42,880 -The weather is quite sunny today. -Shut up. 719 00:39:42,880 --> 00:39:44,710 He better stay out of four matters on Huanghe Road. 720 00:39:44,720 --> 00:39:47,680 If he is not sensible, it won't be a matter of just ¥2,000. 721 00:39:47,680 --> 00:39:50,010 -Right. -What are you looking at? Let's go. 722 00:39:50,010 --> 00:39:51,430 Taxi! 723 00:39:51,430 --> 00:39:52,850 Across the street. 724 00:39:53,520 --> 00:39:54,520 It's delicious. 725 00:39:55,230 --> 00:39:57,480 The Grand Lisbon will be packed tonight. 726 00:39:57,730 --> 00:39:59,310 Will these cooks be enough? 727 00:39:59,560 --> 00:40:01,230 I've planned it out for you. 728 00:40:01,900 --> 00:40:04,940 Head Chef Ding is an old friend. 729 00:40:05,110 --> 00:40:06,240 Tonight, 730 00:40:06,240 --> 00:40:09,530 his protégé will come help Chef Jin. 731 00:40:09,530 --> 00:40:12,490 They'll bring all the standard dishes. 732 00:40:12,780 --> 00:40:14,370 Tell Li Li. 733 00:40:14,410 --> 00:40:16,450 Chef Jin can only help for a month. 734 00:40:16,580 --> 00:40:19,040 Then his protégé will come from Hong Kong. 735 00:40:19,290 --> 00:40:21,630 He'll need help with paperwork. 736 00:40:23,000 --> 00:40:25,380 You've lived up to your reputation. 737 00:40:26,050 --> 00:40:27,630 We found our chef. 738 00:40:28,430 --> 00:40:29,880 Now about those snakes... 739 00:40:30,430 --> 00:40:31,220 Xiao Wen, Xiao Qin, 740 00:40:31,220 --> 00:40:33,100 go get Mr. Ge, Ling Hong, and Tao Tao. 741 00:40:33,260 --> 00:40:36,180 Those four women completely ruined my nap. 742 00:40:36,180 --> 00:40:39,480 If I don't put them in their place, they'll really think they rule the world. 743 00:40:39,480 --> 00:40:41,730 What are you doing? Don't just stare, go get them. 744 00:40:41,730 --> 00:40:44,320 -But they're in a meeting. -Meeting with who? 745 00:40:44,320 --> 00:40:45,610 Mr. Bao. 746 00:40:46,990 --> 00:40:48,030 Are you serious? 747 00:40:48,030 --> 00:40:49,320 This is for you. 748 00:40:49,450 --> 00:40:51,240 -Got it. -6:00 p.m. at The Grand Lisbon. 749 00:40:51,240 --> 00:40:53,580 -Do not be late. -Trust us, don't worry. 750 00:40:53,990 --> 00:40:55,660 What are you doing? 751 00:40:55,660 --> 00:40:57,160 -You're awake? -Go! 752 00:40:57,160 --> 00:40:59,160 I never even slept. Where are you running off to? 753 00:40:59,160 --> 00:41:00,540 -Hurry. -Stop right there. 754 00:41:00,540 --> 00:41:01,880 Do not be late! 755 00:41:02,460 --> 00:41:04,290 I thought you were busy, so I came to them. 756 00:41:04,300 --> 00:41:05,630 You didn't have time to tell me? 757 00:41:05,630 --> 00:41:06,960 -Don't worry! -Tell me what's going on. 758 00:41:06,960 --> 00:41:09,090 -Keep an eye on her. -Careful! 759 00:41:09,090 --> 00:41:11,090 -What is this? -Aren't you cold? 760 00:41:11,090 --> 00:41:13,300 -Tell me! -Chuan Mackerel. 761 00:41:13,680 --> 00:41:16,220 I don't want your mackerel. What's wrong with you? 762 00:41:16,220 --> 00:41:19,390 Xiao Qin, save me the private room tonight, and reserve another table. 763 00:41:19,390 --> 00:41:21,440 Xiao Wen, call The Red Heron. 764 00:41:21,440 --> 00:41:23,270 Cancel my reservation there. 765 00:41:23,270 --> 00:41:24,190 Okay. 766 00:41:24,190 --> 00:41:25,980 You know how to make Chuan Mackerel? 767 00:41:25,980 --> 00:41:27,400 Hold on. 768 00:41:27,400 --> 00:41:28,820 Chuan Mackerel? What is that? 769 00:41:28,820 --> 00:41:30,740 Why is everyone ignoring me? 770 00:41:30,780 --> 00:41:32,820 Did you hear what I said? 771 00:41:32,860 --> 00:41:33,570 What'd you say? 772 00:41:33,620 --> 00:41:36,280 At Ling Hong's shop, what was the meeting about? 773 00:41:36,280 --> 00:41:37,740 What did you give them? 774 00:41:37,740 --> 00:41:39,160 Just some incentive. 775 00:41:39,410 --> 00:41:43,460 Nothing big, I just asked them to buy some fish, find some snakes. 776 00:41:45,340 --> 00:41:47,460 Oh, you're all big shots now, 777 00:41:47,500 --> 00:41:49,460 leaving me out? 778 00:41:49,590 --> 00:41:51,550 Buying snakes? 779 00:41:51,630 --> 00:41:55,090 Ling Hong and Mr. Ge together are about as brave as a quail egg. 780 00:41:55,100 --> 00:41:57,390 That's who you sent to buy snakes? 781 00:41:57,850 --> 00:42:00,220 What are you so angry for? 782 00:42:00,680 --> 00:42:02,310 Why am I angry? 783 00:42:02,480 --> 00:42:05,150 I mind my own business over here. 784 00:42:05,150 --> 00:42:09,070 You start trouble on Huanghe Road, and the Madames there 785 00:42:09,070 --> 00:42:10,940 show up at my store, giving me a hard time. 786 00:42:10,940 --> 00:42:13,740 They told me to watch you and your big head. 787 00:42:13,860 --> 00:42:15,450 I don't have time for that. 788 00:42:15,570 --> 00:42:17,580 Go wherever. Go help Li Li. 789 00:42:17,700 --> 00:42:21,120 Live or die, I don't care. If a flower pot falls from the sky, 790 00:42:21,120 --> 00:42:25,120 and lands on your head, don't call me from the hospital. 791 00:42:25,120 --> 00:42:27,380 Huanghe Road is about to be chaos. 792 00:42:27,460 --> 00:42:28,960 I don't want to be in the crossfire. 793 00:42:29,210 --> 00:42:32,050 I invited Mr. Xu and Mr. Fan to have dinner here at Tokyo Nights. 794 00:42:32,050 --> 00:42:34,130 -Monk, hurry up. -Why should they come here? 795 00:42:34,130 --> 00:42:35,380 I'm closing shop. 796 00:42:35,430 --> 00:42:39,180 Monk, take the day off. 797 00:42:39,560 --> 00:42:40,640 Sorry, Mr. Bao. 798 00:42:40,680 --> 00:42:41,850 Madame gave me the day off. 799 00:42:41,930 --> 00:42:43,180 How about it? 800 00:42:44,730 --> 00:42:45,900 I'll cook. 801 00:42:47,610 --> 00:42:49,110 Excuse me. 802 00:42:50,400 --> 00:42:51,900 Why are you back? 803 00:42:52,440 --> 00:42:55,860 It's Mr. Ge... He asks if King Snakes have venom. 804 00:42:55,860 --> 00:42:57,070 -Do they bite? -What? 805 00:42:57,070 --> 00:42:58,910 Is their bite fatal? 806 00:42:59,280 --> 00:43:02,290 All my life, I've been too afraid to even catch an eel. 807 00:43:04,290 --> 00:43:06,710 Snake is her zodiac. She can do it. 808 00:43:07,330 --> 00:43:10,460 Who was it who just said, 809 00:43:10,460 --> 00:43:12,380 "I'll take care of it"? 810 00:43:14,550 --> 00:43:16,090 Fine, I'll go with you. 811 00:43:17,890 --> 00:43:19,680 Save it. 812 00:43:20,220 --> 00:43:21,390 Xiao Qin, Xiao Wen, 813 00:43:21,390 --> 00:43:23,810 bring me my coat and my purse. 814 00:43:25,270 --> 00:43:26,520 Hello, Mr. Xu. 815 00:43:26,640 --> 00:43:28,020 Be careful. 816 00:43:28,100 --> 00:43:31,480 -Let's go somewhere else tonight. -Be careful? I'll tell you. 817 00:43:31,480 --> 00:43:34,690 I'd rather die from snake venom, than deal with your shenanigans. 818 00:43:35,610 --> 00:43:37,030 Sorry about that. 819 00:43:37,200 --> 00:43:38,780 Right. Let's go elsewhere tonight. 820 00:43:38,780 --> 00:43:40,910 You listen to me, don't you dare make a mess. 821 00:43:40,910 --> 00:43:43,450 I want it spotless when I'm back, not looking like a warzone. 822 00:43:43,450 --> 00:43:44,790 I'm not done with you. 823 00:43:48,750 --> 00:43:51,380 6:30 tonight, at Tokyo Nights. 824 00:43:52,630 --> 00:43:53,590 Madame, 825 00:43:53,590 --> 00:43:55,380 the chef is back with his cooks. 826 00:43:55,380 --> 00:43:58,130 He said he doesn't need a 50% raise. Just 20% will do. 827 00:43:59,970 --> 00:44:02,560 It looks like his deal fell through. 828 00:44:02,970 --> 00:44:04,470 It's just like Mr. Bao said. 829 00:44:04,600 --> 00:44:06,480 Daily Fresh never wanted him. 830 00:44:07,980 --> 00:44:10,900 Let him know, The Grand Lisbon has no place for him. 831 00:44:11,150 --> 00:44:15,030 Customers will arrive at 6:30 p.m.. Let's pick up the pace here. Thank you. 832 00:44:19,660 --> 00:44:23,030 I'll be standing right here. I'd like to see how you manage. 833 00:44:23,040 --> 00:44:24,790 After all, Mr. Bao's not our friend. 834 00:44:24,790 --> 00:44:26,240 Shouldn't we have a plan B? 835 00:44:26,250 --> 00:44:27,870 If we end up without a chef, 836 00:44:27,870 --> 00:44:29,420 we'll be the butt of every joke. 837 00:44:29,420 --> 00:44:32,080 This restaurant doesn't even have a chef. 838 00:44:32,170 --> 00:44:33,840 Don't waste your time! 839 00:44:33,840 --> 00:44:36,300 Hiring him back would be the real joke. 840 00:44:38,300 --> 00:44:41,680 Besides, there's no such thing as friends in a game of poker. 841 00:44:42,930 --> 00:44:45,060 Huanghe Road in 1993 842 00:44:45,060 --> 00:44:46,680 was nothing if not thrilling. 843 00:44:47,430 --> 00:44:49,060 With The Grand Lisbon's kitchen empty, 844 00:44:49,060 --> 00:44:50,940 the battle for Huanghe Road 845 00:44:51,900 --> 00:44:53,230 had finally begun.