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I win!

I won, I won!

- I beat you! - No, I was first.

Yeah, right, Zuguo.

I finished too.

Who cares. Winner gets a treat.

- I was first, Shengnan - Nice try.

I hit the last stitch.

But I was done when you called.

I won, OK? You heard me!

I called it.

Before you.

I finished first.

Me too, but I called it.

Just dumb.

You know I was first

Accept it, Zuguo.

- OK, OK, pick your treat. - Men are such bad losers.

Go on, then.

- Let me think... - Just say what you want.

I can't think of anything.

Can't think? OK, so I get one.

You can have half a treat.

Check your messages.

You got one from me.

There's a bunch here.

Call me.

What's yours, 1-8 something, 187?

187?

Let me check.

Is it 18767253150?

Hang on.

No, I'm 1836726... something

6726...

Can't find it.

8404.

No, that's my number.

What's yours?

Yours is 18767253150.

18767.

Mine's an old number, 182

182!

So, 18268207742.

Got it?

What do you want?

Do the shopping.

Nah, I can shop on line.

On my phone.

But can they deliver to me?

Sure, why not?

I don't feel like going out just now.

You wash first. - Why?

Go on, you first. - If you like.

Hey, careful!

Who's in there?

Who's in the toilet?

It's me.

Lu Wei went home Her bed's a real mess.

I get the dorm to myself.

- I'll go first. - Ok.

That's your hot water.

Take it.

Oh, no, it's down there.

I'll go down.

Take my bucket.

Zuguo!

Come on, hurry up!

What?

Come on out of there.

Don't just talk to me, come out.

Why don't you two bathe together?

Or shall I bath with you?

You don't scare me.

OK, you strip first.

Go on then, strip

Oh, very subtle, Fang Lin.

Let's strip together.

Come on, 5 minutes!

I need 100.

You just try, I'll smash the door down.

Always calling, never stops.

You're a free man, right ?

You got a date?

You should get a room.

Where's he gone?

Can't see him.

Steamed rice cake?

Pan-fried.

One for me, please.

Did you get a winning number?

"Try again".

Let's see.

Try again, right?

- So toss it. - I can swap it.

Or shall I keep it?

I'll return it tomorrow. You think I'll cash it in?

Time for a snack, I'm starving.

Your turn now, Shengnan.

- What? - I've done my wash.

You said 10 o'clock

Did I say that?

If I said that...

You don't remember?

I can't deliver before 11.

However I try

No way I can do it.

So what are you doing here?

Going through the motions.

Let go, let go! Move aside!

Really, if we stop, we stop.

No way we can finish by 11.

Haven't even done any back pockets!

No-one has.

Crazy

We need 2-3 hours.

I need 3 hours.

Step on it, then!

Ok, so... half an hour.

No way!

Lapels will take that long, never mind the stitching

Love was just a tug of war,

all night long,

a one-man show all along.

we were strangers and

couldn't just say 'I was wrong'...

The middle bits go together?

Mhm.

Not easy.

Just stitch it over the other one.

I ask only one thing the rest is easy.

She finishes her quota first.

It's simple, really.

She does this pile and she's good.

See? Just two days.

Help me out here.

I promised this batch by the first.

If she leaves now,

I can't move this batch out this year.

Chen Hao let me down.

I warned him He won't be back.

You want to be paid, you do your bit.

No work, no pay.

No more Mr. Nice Guy.

I get it, she has to do her quota.

But look, she's over two months gone.

we're out of time, in two days she has to go.

Two days, fine, but I need your help.

Will she have the abortion at home?

No pressure!

- Listen, please. - Go on, tell me

She can't hide it any more,

it's just getting too obvious.

We're not telling anyone.

If she comes home to do it,

it'll be too much for my parents.

They both have high blood pressure.

So use the travel money to do it here!

A few days in a clinic, saline drip, that's it.

Time off, no problem!

But first she does this job.

Then she can relax, work at home.

She stays here in Zhili, see?

We can drive her to the clinic.

Look, it's like this Zuguo's family,

They don't really have...

you know, what we have.

But Shengnan isn't... loose, you know?

Of course not!

- My own daughter. - Of course!

The boss knows, right?

You too, I don't have to explain.

If Shengnan marries, she stays at home.

We know, we know!

Any parent would understand You don't need to explain.

If she was wild, you know,

I wouldn't care who she marries.

OK, sure, we get it.

So you will get rid of the baby?

Yes.

I told Zuguo, maybe I'm too anxious,

but yesterday I was ready

to get her the abortion.

I said, I waited all day for your answer.

Today he says no, she should keep it.

I said, how do you get a say?

I told him, you're not married to her yet,

so it's not up to you.

She's still my daughter.

What right do you have?

But I said, there's still a chance,

she won't get an abortion today.

Your parents are coming,

see what they say,

if your mother really says no.

Today I'd planned to take Shengnan to the clinic.

But I'm still waiting.

His mother got in touch,

so I told her the same,

I told her...

I explained just that, what I told you.

And I told my little sister

we wouldn't go to the clinic today.

So if we agree, that's great.

And if not, she can go in two days.

Your two families just have to agree.

But they can't have it all their way.

So far, they haven't given an inch,

they say Shengnan has to move there!

The groom should join the bride's family!

They want her to move.

The kid should have Shengnan's name.

So I say no, she keeps her residence status

and Hu Zuguo keeps his.

That could be awkward.

But his Ma's still here,

so we'll talk again tomorrow.

If we really can't agree, too bad.

So, what should I answer?

You said "I'll have to make a call"

Call your Pa for every little thing.

It's a lifetime decision!

Who's getting married you or your pa?

I am, but you need money to get married!

Where do we get it?

Think you can get married just like that?

All those people down there,

you think they marry without their parents' help?

Shengnan,

all I know is, your Ma said you should have the baby.

Yes, I obey my parents. That's how it works.

If I don't, how can I get married,

found a family, and all the rest?

Just go downstairs, ask anyone

if they can marry without their parents' help.

No-one can.

Think about it.

- Shengnan? - But you never stop saying,

“My Pa says, my Pa says"

Do you know what you think?

Of course.

I know what I think.

I have my own opinion.

You know what my Ma said yesterday?

If you knew, you wouldn't say that.

You were downstairs, you didn't hear.

I was going to fetch you.

So she said,

there are two possibilities,

either you live with us,

or your mother lets us marry officially

at your family home.

we both live there

and our first child has your name.

You're two months pregnant now,

soon we'll have a baby.

That child will belong to your family.

That's no problem for my people!

Your family, your residence status.

- It was always ours. - And with your surname.

Our second child, too, then.

That Hu Zuguo, strutting around the shop,

telling everyone

“Marry and live in my wife's family? "No way!

- Ma... - What

Cheer up! An abortion is like...

you got bitten by a dog, and you bite back!

Look it at that way.

Not the end of the world.

Poor girl.

It's the girls who suffer, don't laugh.

We guys are all little emperors.

What's up?

Wow, it's pouring.

He molested me!

I'll fix him.

I touched her bottom.

Squeeze his tits!

I felt your wife's tits!

You dare speak?

A quick feel.

Guilty!

Felt her titties.

Come on, let go.

Time to work.

I'm off tonight.

He pinched me, look.

So he did.

I need time off.

Time off?

What's more important friends or money?

I've asked for time off.

Call it my birthday.

Both of you off? You should tell me.

I asked ten days ago.

You can apply too,

why don't you?

If you can have time off, so can I.

Sure, if it's really your birthday.

Does it have to be?

Listen to him! He bit my hand!

Anyway, the boss would say I'm lazy.

Enough! Time to work!

You done?

Yes!

Hems need doing in that bundle.

Xiao Wei!

The hems

What hems?

That's my job.

So I'm pulling them out for you.

Do a few more for me.

How about a love bite instead ?

I'll give you love bites...

Who wants your love bites?

Way to make a living...

So much rubbish.

Same at her sister's, two big bags.

Two? I have to squeeze in 3 or 4!

They did two big runs today,

so it's not much really.

Cotton pants make a lot of waste.

More than this? - Yes.

Today was nothing.

Still tiring, though.

Killing ourselves for peanuts.

Careful,

Don't hit anybody..

See anyone down there?

Nah, don't worry.

Better double-check.

No-one around at this time of night.

Fed up, fed up.

Looking for something?

That plug work?

Nope.

Hey!?

What are you groping?

Your sister.

Say what?

His sister.

Trying to grope me?

The little shit.

How much did you drink?

A skinful, right?

I'll still grope her!

I will!

Hey, hands off!

I wouldn't touch your sister.

Your hand's cold.

No it isn't, you're drunk.

- Right. - He needs sobering up.

Don't touch me.

Touch me again, I'll grope her.

Oh yeah? I'll grope you.

- Just you try, go on. - I wouldn't dare.

Touch me again, I'll grope her tits.

He touched me!

Grope him back

No, I'll grope his sister.

You stink of booze

Someone give me a tissue!

How do I look?

You don't look happy.

Whose is this?

That's an old rag!

Use that, you wash it!

Here's some paper.

Yuk, there's cream everywhere.

Hey, keep those pants on!

Never seen this before?

Not yours, anyway.

I can show you if you like.

Ouch, my hand!

Ouch!

You squashed it in the door!

No I didn't.

Here, have some more cream.

You'll need sticky paper,

It won't come off otherwise.

There's only one little tissue left!

I'll take a picture!

Oh, no...

That's so disgusting.

He wants the whole cake for himself

No thanks!

All gone.

OK, that's enough! Stop!

No more...

- She's covered in it. - Xiao Wei!

You up there! Is this your rubbish?!

Not too bothered, are we?

Dormitory folk. Heard of public hygiene?

Fuck...

If you can't live in society,

stay home and play mahjong.

Job done. Now it's cleaner than your face!

Tipping rubbish from the third floor!

Just throwing it all down!

Fed up? Should have seen me yesterday.

Fengying? Is that you?

Your Daddy calling.

Did you eat your food today?

Eat your dinner, ok?

You hear Daddy?

Say hello to Daddy.

Dad-dy.

Are you being good?

Mama is sleeping.

Yes, Mama is sleeping.

Cut off.

He always says I make him look bad.

Well, I always talk straight to my old man.

He says, when I bawl him out here in the workshop

it makes him look bad. He says.

I do that in front of everyone, he loses face.

So I say yeah, so what?

Couples fight, they work things out.

Since we got married,

I've always told him straight.

He thinks, he's there for you. but you argue too much.

He wants to control me.

Well, my old man's ok.

Everything's fine. Let's get to work.

Don't feel like it. I need some fun.

She hasn't even done one bundle.

Keep chatting, she won't finish.

You're chatting, I've done my bundle.

I just haven't started on the labels!

What are you grinning at?

Hey, Xiang Xiang He's bad-mouthing you.

What's that you say?

He's trashing you.

Who, me?

Sticks and stones....

Don't listen to her!

What? I'm innocent!

Can't you see I'm busy?

Say it again!

Only a pig would insult you.

Ignore her.

OK, I'm not listening.

Wang Qian!

Did you hear what he said?

Yeah, that's it, blah blah.

Say what you have to say.

Come here if you dare.

You wanna talk, you come here.

Call yourself a man?

Call yourself a woman?

He says he's an animal.

Not even that.

Trying to provoke me? I'm out of thread.

Don't steal mine..

He took my bobbin!

What fucker threw that?

What?

Try that again, asshole.

I'll say what I like.

You called me..

Yeah, fuck you.

Who cares?

You shut it!

Xiao Wei!

I'll kill you, motherfucker!

- Xiao Wei! - Come and get it!

They're joking! Easy!

Son of a bitch

What the fuck? Hey, hey...

Xiao Wei! Watch the scissors!

I'll stab you!

Come on then! - That thing hit me!

It was a joke!

You looking for a fight?

Xiao Wei!

Ma, let me go.

That spool pin hit his hand.

- He's cut his hand, look - He can't work like that.

OK, I'm done

Let go, I'm good.

Don't call anyone, Xiao Wei.

You should keep order,

not play the tough guy.

When you dropped his phone,

we let it pass, so back off.

Mr. Tough Guy.

Pick on someone your own size.

Yeah, he asked for it.

It's no joke, you hurt his hand!

Ma, let go!

- Like a pair of roosters. - Let me go!

She was playing around.

I can make you disappear.

Playing around? Stabbing a guy?

Stab a hole in his hand for a joke?

And he should just take it?

He should watch his mouth.

Give me my phone. I got friends in this town.

I was joking with Fang Fang,

and he starts cursing me!

That pin was dangerous.

So call, if you dare! You'll be history

- Playing chicken? You tired of life?

You think you're the boss, you make the rules?

- I got friends. - Just you try it.

Ordering people around!

Get off me, Ma!

I'm done here.

Stop that, Xiao Wei!

Some joke. Damn cockfight.

Can't even kid around.

What she did wasn't funny!

Let me go!

Take your son home now, OK?

He can go early. Get a good night's rest.

You too, take a break, go home.

Let me sit here, chief, I'm fine.

No, take a break. Come on, off you go.

Get some rest.

You're sending me home to bed?

Oh, it's open.

I called, looks like my foreman needs more people over there.

You can call him.

You have his number?

Dunno.

0086 something?

He says we can get paid today

You and me can settle up first.

- What? - We settle up.

Can we do a bank card transfer? I don't have a card.

You should get one.

Any more bundles of the 150 downstairs?

- Eh? - Three more.

Should be two of us to a bundle not three.

One bundle a day.

We took one already.

You need to get another.

Do more, earn more.

You did five more than me, right? Which model?

- The one that pays 12 yuan. - So that's sixty yuan.

So I have to do two more pieces.

That's right.

This model pays 18 a piece

That's another 44 yuan.

Not even 50.

So this one... they're both at 23 yuan.

Or 22 and 23, rate's not fixed yet.

Which one has the back flap? With the patch?

With the flower print.

Average piece rate is 18. We'll get around 20,000.

20,000 each, maybe a bit more.

I'll go down, see what I can get.

What, again?

Well you see, Mr. Chen...

Go on, scram.

No really, boss...

I need some cash!

Mr. Chen? Boss?

Now what?

I need an advance.

Get off my back!

You got paid only days ago!

I really need to buy stuff..

I wouldn't ask otherwise.

Have a drink after work, boss?

How about it?

I'm sure you can help me.

Where are my shoes?

Have you seen them?

They were with my keys.

No shoes, just this stuff

Are you sure?

Someone cleaned up.

They were under the bed.

Can't see them.

In the rubbish?

Probably.

Nanjing Road!

I'm leaving tomorrow.

I'm going home.

- What? - Going home tomorrow.

Oh...

What time?

Around when you get off work.

Shit.

What's wrong?

Say what you mean.

Working in an Internet cafe, it's not good for you.

Really.

A daytime job would be better.

Staying up every night isn't good for girls.

It's true, you know.

Messes up your internal balance, glands and stuff.

Some girls get serious acne.

It's five yuan.

You're useless..

No, you can't see straight.

You blind or what?

If you don't want it, that's fine.

Just don't say I can't see straight.

What about you?

What's that?

- Coconut. - Wow, you're rich.

You want some?

Alright.

- Do you want it? - Since you're buying

Take the money.

Hey!

Take the money

Hello?

We're downstairs.

In the office.

We're going out tonight.

Who's buying?

What kind of food?

Hotpot!

I burned my mouth.

Where's the boss's wife?

It still hurts.

How much d'you get?

17,000

Minus your advance, right?

That was 5,000

I just started.

Just recently?

- And took time off? - Right.

You two need to wait.

I'll pay you together,

tomorrow evening.

I'm not a morning person.

Oh, that's funny? While you two

are working hard, right?

Isn't that right?

You get a pretty good deal.

I know what I'm saying.

Not happy? I'll keep it, then.

You know what I'm talking about.

Here's 300, come back later.

You don't do a solid day's work.

Skive off, spend money,

50,000.

10... 20... 30... OK, no need to count.

And that's 10,000, with the string.

I'm going back up.

Come on then,

let's go.

So I owe you 400, then?

Right?

I get 40 or 50 more.

44 yuan.

The pieces I did were 5 yuan more.

Did you give me the extra 50?

So I owe you 450.

But I made 44 yuan more on the other batch.

- So I owe you 406? - No you don't.

I still owe you 406.

OK, if you say so.

But overall I still give you 5.

How's that?

Where does the 5 yuan come in?

Ok, so 415?

Alright, give me 100 now.

OK, in a minute.

So we're even now?

- Absolutely. - Sure?

Yeah, yeah.

But Christmas Eve is gone.

Take another night, so what.

Tell your friend to bring me an iPhone!

If you come, she'll bring you one.

So I should bring him along?

You both come. she'll bring the phone, OK?

You tell me.

Does he like her?

Dunno...

Is that what you think?

I don't know...

But what do you think?

About what?

We just want to know...

Sure I like her, I'm just afraid it might be one-way.

Oh, just go and die then.

Then how can I score with your friend?

So you do like her?

I guess.

What if he does?

She's having problems with her guy

Like, things are tense.

Promising.

OK, I see.

So what's her number?

You didn't hear it from me, OK?

No, no.

Text us your numbers.

Text me now.

What?

Your numbers, chat codes, whatever.

Just text them over.

I can't give you hers.

- Separately. - She won't know it's you

Yeah, right! Who else?

OK OK, just give me yours.

What for?

I deleted it by mistake.

You wiped my number?

Whatever, I can't find it.

Whatever! Just text me!

So... when did I give it to you?

It was like, you gave it to me, but..

it didn't work or something.

If you had it, I would have yours.

No, I put you in contacts, but

there was a problem.

it wanted more data,

so I dunno.

Must be someone else.

- Who then? - I've never had that problem.

Just send your QQ code, OK?

Write it down, then.

So what is it?

27420..

2730...

No, 27420,

420...

..3509.

How about a nice warm hug?

Prove my devotion.

My boyfriend's cooler than him.

Is he cooler than me?

How cool?

Really cool.

Who, Lu Shihang?

Really?

Well, to me, anyway.

Oh, I see,

So not actually as cool as me.

Fuck you!

Yeah, sounds about right.

You just said he's cool "to you"

You said it, not me.

You're not still using last year's iPhone?

So? I'm poor.

- Just get a new one. - You buy it, I'm broke.

The 6 is out now.

The iPhone 6.

- So buy me one. - And what do I get ?

Nothing.

They're 5,000 yuan!

So why mention it?

Just that you should get one.

They have them at the Unicom shop.

I don't have time.

What are you saying?

I should just give her a 5,000 yuan phone?

- Why not? - And I get nothing?

Like what?

Up to you.

OK, give him 1 yuan!

"Up to me", you said!

OK, forget the iPhone 6 how about a 5s?

- Right, and give whatever you want. - Yeah, how's that for class?

Forget it.

You can bin that one you're using.

I will if you buy me one.

And you give me something.

Alright.

- Like what, then? - We'll see.

Or we can just talk about life and the future.

No life, no plans.

Do you really have to stand so far away?

We really do.

It's warmer over here.

Keeping your distance?

Exactly.

Hello? Oh, you're here?

Xiao Wang, the key. I need my paybook.

Is the door open?

- No. - And the key?

Couldn't find it last night.

- They'll open it. - You busy?

I have to check the other shop.

- And the paybook? - I'll get it for you.

It's still a mess in here.

I've cleared out my stuff! Just a few things left...

That's it, just a few clothes.

- You can wear that. - Nah, I'll buy a new one.

Where's my charger?

Slow down!

I still have clothes here.

Do you need the hangers?

Yup.

Just take them, then.

I missed this one, it was still out to dry.

And the hanger.

Hurry up, then.

Some teacups here.

- Still not done? - OK, cups are packed

Let's go.

Li Yang

Where are you?

Down here.

You still there?

My umbrella... Ah, never mind.

Chat if you want, I'm off

Going home!

Eh? You done?

I'm out of here!

See you guys.

Work hard.

- Come on, come on. - What's the time?

Keep up the good work we're off home!

Don't get homesick!

I just saw a bus go by.

When's it due?

Won't be long now.

It's a different bus now.

Bus C, that's us.

You got 10 in change?

Nope.

Pay you back at home.

This is route C, to the station, right?

Are the hoods done yet?

Doing the linings.

OK, I'll wait.

Give Chengcheng the wool.

For the hoods.

Where are you running to?

You can run but you can't hide.

Think you're smart, huh?

OK, stop! You're too strong.

- Totally crazy. - Mind that bottle!

Give up!

Hey, go easy!

So let go of my arm.

No, you let go.

I give up, your legs are too long.

Look how she's kicking me.

Show little sister over here

how tough you are.

Really wild.

Time out now, take a seat.

Sit here with sister.

Sit down!

No really, I'm exhausted.

Alright, I'm sitting down.

Careful! I've got scissors.

You're just hurting yourself.

Hey! Get away!

So you think I'm no different?

Men are basically all the same,

just different outlooks.

What, we all think the same way?

We all have the same opinions?

I mean, what defines a man?

Sure, I know,

But we don't all behave the same. right?

You think I'm like any other guy?

Seems to me, yeah.

Really?

I think I'm really different.

So I'll be just the same?

Oh, who knows.

Don't you want to find out?

I just don't feel that way about you.

But I like you.

Could you be with someone who doesn't love you?

But I do love you.

Pff...

"Pff" what?

You like me, sure.

People can like each other,

doesn't mean they have to get married.

Ever been in a relationship?

Sure I have, what do you think?

I doubt it.

Well, it was on line.

Very funny.

Funny?

OK, you can't take it seriously.

I only trust people in real life.

Online, it's just a game.

So, in real life, no I haven't.

I figured.

OK, you're experienced.

But I'm not like those guys.

Sure, you've been around.

No, you're the expert,

and you only date experienced guys.

Is that it?

Thing is, you're not my type That's the problem.

I just don't feel that way.

Really?

Nope.

I don't feel that... spark.

You don't give me a hard-on.

A spark? Is that so important?

You used to think so.

You said that was key.

But I like you.

Plus, you're too dumb.

So what's new,

I've been dumb since I got here.

You don't understand me at all.

I know you better than anyone.

I know one thing...

- My life's been a mess. - You need to be loved.

I told you, my life's been a mess.

Because I never know what I want.

I don't want to be your past.

I want to be your future.

They took the fur for the caps?

No they didn't.

Dunno, look around.

Check over there.

They're not in the bag.

Help me with these?

- Trim the cotton. - Sure.

The sleeves?

Don't help him!

Go away!

- Who, me? - Yeah, scram.

I'm staying here.

You go, if you dare.

Bring the samples.

OK, but just to see you.

No point in talking, anyway

Holidays soon. Sooner the better.

You'll be rid of me.

Or you be rid of me.

You can relax, don't have to put on a show

Seriously?

You think I don't mean what I say?

So you agree?

Dunno.

"Dunno"?

I'll let you down gently. Out of your dream.

- Go to your room. - Bye-bye!

Where d'you think you're going?

Upstairs.

Hey! My ear!

Again!

Ear-pulling time, is it?

Want some more?

Pull it again?

Ok, stop.

No, are you sure?

Sorry, sorry!

I have to deliver the hoods.

I do, I really do.

Pick it up.

OK, but be gentle Sure.

- Gently. - Promise.

Really.

You pull too hard.

You overdo it.

Ow! Ow, dammit!

Just you wait!

Let me out!

When did you get so tough?

Still want to pull my ear?

Come on... ow!

Try pulling it now.

Sorry, sorry. So?

Scram!

OK, OK, I'm going

I'll go!

- Sorry, I'll go. - Out!

- I was wrong, sorry. - Get out!

- I'm going! - I said, out!

But no more pulling.

She pulled my ear.

- It's really burning - Go away!

If you're done, I'll just pull yours and go.

Just open the door and you'll see.

Exhausting.

Too spicy

Don't you ever lose patience?

Will you date other girls back in your village?

I'm good on my own.

Did you break up?

No big deal

Come on, you were all excited.

She dropped you and you're fed up.

- It was all one way anyway. - So forget it.

I need to sleep,

got one left, you want it?

- Sure - Here.

Actually no, I was being polite.

Just take it with your fingers.

Hey, stop teasing him.

Have some if you want

Go on, you're hungry.

No, I'm full up.

No big thing.

Couldn't eat another bite.

Stop! No, go ahead.

Quit it, man, he won't dare eat.

I bought some stuff online it's still not here.

They say it's shipped but still nothing.

So where are my new pants?

"4 pm guaranteed delivery."

A cold is good, you don't want to smoke.

That night we were eating, across the way?

My throat really hurt.

You caught cold.

Couldn't even talk.

Pass me another tissue.

Don't squeeze up your eyes like that!

Let go, I got it.

Purse your lips.

You said no bun... but this isn't really a bun, is it?

- She's so annoying. - I'm relying on you two tonight.

I'd be nervous.

A bun needs a hole, like a donut,

but it doesn't work.

Relax your eyes.

- Relax. - I can't get the donut!

Let me fix your hair, OK?

Let me try again?

But I can do a bun, right?

You decide, but it looks good down.

But then it's straggly behind.

She's right, it is.

- Tie it back? -I can comb it out

Tying won't straighten it.

- Brush it straight. - I also like it better down.

My head's a funny shape.

How about some big coils?

"Bunch of losers"

Great on-line review.

Bunch of losers?

Take the jackets.

- We're both on tonight - Not me.

We work evenings, don't we?

Go on, get away.

Move!

What's eating you?

Oh yeah, don't work, just kick me.

You started it.

That hurt.

That was the idea.

Let's see, I've done...

3 months, so that's 3...

plus 2, plus 6...

I've worked 11 months.

So, if I marry into a poorer family,

my Dad says we'll lose face.

That's the first thing.

Second,

We live in Guangde, or he won't visit.

Third, I can't marry some drunken loser.

Well, that's not me.

So, you see what I mean.

We're not so poor.

And stay back, or I'll slap you one.

So no need to argue any more.

I have four brothers.

They're all fighting over one woman.

But have you ever

really been with a girl?

What do you know about me?

Try that again, I'll knock you out.

You touched my face

Can't I touch your face?

And I can slap you, what do you say?

I can throw a can too, you know.

What, are you above the law?

No, I'm above you.

Say what?

I'm above you!

You messed up my hair.

Sexual harassment!

You're the pervert!

Don't come near me! I'll jump.

You'll never see me again.

Maybe better than seeing you every day

in this life and the next.

Meet you in the next life, too?

No way!

Seriously, though. What's your decision?

Who's this here? Go inside!

Too many people.

Men have more influence.

He got angry, said he was busy.

Angry?

Really nasty. "No time for this", he said

What does that mean?

No overtime for anyone.

Who does he think we are?

Stray cats?

Throwing us dead fish?

We need a better offer.

This item's just a small run.

They're all small runs.

We've only done a few of those.

Not like no. 6, that has to go up.

No. 7 is at 44 yuan.

Yes, the next one.

We ask for too much, he'll explode.

And there's no. 27 with the embroidered lettering.

The extra large

With the patches, slanted letters.

Letters on the back too.

Yeah, that's a big size.

With a wide bottom, like a skirt?

And a double flap.

And a mouse shape on the hood.

Double flap, drawstring at the bottom

I forget..

That's not no. 26

It's 27.

With letters.

See, the 26 is 14.5 yuan.

- The other's the 27. - With white lettering.

Embroidered patches.

And more lettering on the back.

- Starts with a D - With a drawstring?

A capital D, wasn't it?

Exactly.

Those slanting letters.

No, the one with patches is different.

It's the hood-and-glove set.

Absolutely, she's right.

Hood and gloves, with letter patches.

That's right. the rate's around 17 yuan.

So what's our average?

18 yuan.

How much?

See for yourself.

18 yuan a piece.

Whatever, the cotton jackets should pay more.

So on average, what are we making?

Are we still talking here?

Are we done? If so let's go.

That's it, isn't it? Right, at these rates.

Jiangjiang makes just over 30,000.

The rest get under 10 yuan a piece.

Can we pull these two rates up a bit?

We still under 10 yuan?

Jiangjiang gets 30,000 yuan?

For making 3,000 pieces of clothing?

3,000 pieces, just 30,000 yuan?

Based on her average.

- So the rest of us.. - Get under 10 a piece

That's right, according to this,

the rest of you make under 10.

So we want to raise some of these rates.

Write down what they should be.

They're much too low to start with!

How much can we ask for?

No way they'll agree.

Just write down your numbers.

Waste of time, you ask me

Don't waste your breath here, just take the list downstairs.

Seriously? Big strong man, wants me to face the boss!

Off you go.

It should be you.

I speak for all you guys, and you're not even coming?

OK, a volunteer?

- You want to go? - One's not enough.

Two of us, then.

Come on, let's go, what the hell.

If he's busy cutting it could be tricky.

He doesn't have time tonight.

Not even to look?

Tomorrow.

Tomorrow I then?

You have to work tomorrow.

Just take a look.

I told you, not tonight, we're preparing a delivery.

It'll be a while yet.

Just take a minute to look.

Boss, yesterday you said we could discuss it tonight.

Does it look as if he has time?

He would if he could Don't push it.

He'll call you when he has a minute.

He's busy, he can't give us an answer tonight.

He just said, he can't tell us tonight.

The sister-in-law glanced at it. - She just chuckled.

And the boss?

Don't know.

He just said, no time tonight.

We should have waited.

He was never going to bother...

He won't look at it?

It's on purpose.

- So he ignored you. - I think he was scared.

He just put it down on the table but she glanced at it.

She sort of laughed.

I told him, it was his idea to talk

So he said he'll call you when he has time?

When is that? It's been days already.

- No, you first. - What?

- Nothing, just... after you. - What's your problem?

Quit bickering!

So aggressive.

He's just teasing you.

Have to look serious.

Oh, relax.

Hello? Yes, which model? Can you come and show us?

Otherwise we won't know.

When will he be done?

What do you want?

You had four days off, you have to come now.

and get in the way when he's busy?

It has to be right now?

- And tomorrow's a full day - Tomorrow, OK?

Use your brains.

Holding us up at dinner time.

Not very considerate, is it?

Coming to bother us now, after four days.

What's wrong with you?

Gone soft in the head?

I'm your boss, and you're telling me when and how?

You got a screw loose, or what?

Something wrong with your brains.

Didn't I tell you today that we'd discuss it?

Well, didn't I?

You come down here, stand there looking dumb.

What's the idea?

Beats me what you think you're doing.

No brains, or what?

Standing there like retards.

Lost touch with reality.

You don't want to work?

Fine, I'll find someone else.

You never learn, do you?

Making such a fuss.

Didn't I just tell you?

Tomorrow there's still work to do.

Standing there like idiots.

Your brains gone soft, or what?

We're up to our necks here!

And all I hear is grumbling.

So what the fuck?

Mass protest, is it?

Should have spoken up before.

Out of your minds.

I have to finish this batch in two days.

He's cutting fabric!

No, yesterday you said...

You had four days off!

The boss told you, didn't he?

You had the list, we never said we would settle it tonight!

Stand here making trouble! You can see he's busy!

No, boss...

Drive me crazy! "Right now, right now!"

We can't do it tonight!

- We would if we could! - Pain in the neck.

Fine, but why insult us?

You're getting in our way!

- Are you leaving tomorrow? - Who do you think you are?

Why treat us like idiots?

A simple "no" is enough.

Insult you? He didn't insult anyone

- Everyone's upset - Yes, but we...

Alright, that's enough!

- Tomorrow, when he's done. - He'd better.

I've always played fair with you.

But you come here and hold things up, does that seem fair?

You can see he's working, can't you?

You people upstairs don't know how this works.

You come down here and hold us up.

Never satisfied.

Of course he'll talk tomorrow.

You're underpaid, is that it?

- Right from the start? - Or just this year?

So what's the rush?

- We just came to talk. - What talk?

- You can see he's busy! - We haven't said anything

He's cutting fabric!

Otherwise he would see you.

- But he's on a rush job - Nothing more to say.

We haven't said a word yet. And how could we know?

What does it look like?

You can see we're busy.

Can't get it into your heads.

What did you expect?

- Will one night make a difference? - We'll all be asleep.

But this order's still due.

You're going home. We'll talk rates, I'll pay you.

- Right? - You'll get your money.

So what's the problem, eh?

There's a client here.

the boss is working. and they stand around..

You'll drive us mad.

Did they look at the rates?

They say you're asking too much.

- Our rates are too high? - That's right.

They're much too low!

They say other shops pay less.

They treat us like bloody morons.

Five yuan for a cotton jacket?

Small jacket, 5 yuan. It's a joke.

5 yuan a piece.

"One stitch and it's done", he says.

"Do a bundle in no time"!

Right, and 4 yuan for a pair of pants! Crazy.

I'm the fastest,

and I made just 37,000.

so think of the average.

The boss' wife said

you could make over 40,000.

How can they say that? No way!

If she got 40,000, we'd have no complaints.

She's the fastest, she makes 37,000 tops.

The rest of us make much less.

You know how many pieces I did?

4751.

I could go down and join them.

They'll call you,

you can go down with them.

I don't like to go asking...

How can you work if you're afraid to ask for fair pay?

If you ever decide to move, let us know, OK?

If I do, will you come and see me?

Of course.

- Soon as we get time off. - It's a promise.

- Let's go! - We haven't eaten yet.

He brought the list.

Show me.

The new piece rates. Downstairs.

Do we have to start before dinner?

Let's get a bite first.

Hurry up!

I'll go, it's OK.

Go on, you too.

That's no. 19 and no. 22.

- No increase. - Not 25 either!

- But he just said... - How can that be?

Didn't he just say...?

Ask when he comes up.

The big sizes with big runs are unchanged.

The last one is still only 11 yuan.

The Mickey Mouse one.

- Which one is that? - 49.

These won't make much difference.

- And this one... - Just a small raise.

- And the sheepskin? - No change.

Has the boss come up yet?

She brought up his tea-mug.

We need to bargain hard.

Small-run items are up, but not the woollens.

We two will go, and Qingtao should join us.

You come along too.

Hey, don't argue.

We don't need a big group.

Have the rates gone up?

Hardly.

Only two items so far.

And only minor items, with runs of under 100 pieces.

Nothing on big-volume items.

Let's wrap this up.

Good luck!

I can't do much.

Both of you go.

Off for another round!

No change on the other items.

And that one?

Washed sheepskin.

- The sheepskin is still at 15.5 - The Mickey Mouse one.

So he's only raised those two.

Not this one.

- And 30? - No change.

Mickey Mouse up 50 cents.

Basically, no change!

That's my writing what we asked for.

- Same here. - So he's only raised two.

- This one's up 50 cents. - So only one.

- Here it says plus 50c. - That's our notes.

- And this one? - Right, it's up 50 cents!

But that's not the one I suggested.

One, two... three items.

four... and five.

- Any more? - Yes... six, seven.

And that one at the top.

- That's right. - Seems it works out.

We were 20 pieces short so it was all wrong.

Taking a long time, isn't it?

A pre-schooler could do a better job.

Oh sure, let's see you try.

I can add up better than that.

Qingtao, help us out here.

Ask him to add two more items.

We're here to back you up.

No word yet from the boss.

We push for two more.

So who leads?

Not me again.

Today it's your turn.

Let's draw lots.

I can do the talking.

Let's discuss it first.

We talk straight,

that's the best way.

- Where shall we talk? - Upstairs.

- Where? - Up here.

So Ah Ying gets 38,000?

As it turns out,

just over 39,000.

She should get 2,000 more.

It's actually less than last year.

I get 31,500 plus 500 travel allowance.

I get 25,000.

Plus 500 for travel.

Come and shoot inside.

Show us that phone!

So what do you all think? Do we accept?

You decide, we'll settle. If not, keep bargaining.

I say go with the group, whatever suits everyone

I agree.

I've always gone along with that!

I'm first in line,

if I accept and others don't, they badmouth me.

Right.

- Yesterday I signed off. - Yeah, seemed OK.

But people are talking behind my back.

I can sign off on numbers,

and still argue the rates, like I did last year.

Nobody blames you.

That's your next job, right?

So we stop here.

You only got 29,300?

Next, Xiao Yun.

You want my book?

Yes please. Oops...

Give us your pay-books.

We collect your books,

so if there's any mistake, we'll still have them next year.

- Did you sign? - Yes.

Yes, I've signed.

No.2, Xiao Yun

Wow, look at that.

Really fast.

- 6,000 - Plus 510.

- You got 10 there? - Yup, and here's... 500.

Your book?

- It's upstairs. - Here, sign.

Sign above your name.

I sign the receipt, that's it?

Bring me your book, we need to check them all.

No. 6, Er Wen.

- Er Wen's numbers checked? - 5,000 paid.

How much did you get?

- 20,000? - 5,100.

Next?

Wang Dongcheng Jin Hua's not here.

Got your book?

- You checked Wang Dongcheng? - Yes, all correct.

No mistake?

- Count it again - 26,529, right?

Need more practice?

Count this.

You got 20,000?

20,000.

Get a plastic bag

I filled the thermos.

You're leaving tomorrow?

Come by later for dinner?

But in the lake, the fish are huge!

What fish?

Those boneless ones.

Squid?

Squid are cheap.

Had some at my sister-in-law's.

Lots of fish there. But no real tasty ones.

No shrimp?

Shrimp?

You didn't take me along!

It was fun.

Couldn't even finish them.

- So? - Finished the next day

Took us two days.

And you didn't call me?

We didn't know you were hungry.

It's not fair!

But after work?

I had overtime.

On your knees!

What could be more romantic..

than growing old with you?

Oh my love, I want to marry you.

We'll have a home and family together.

Isn't that a lifetime's dream?

With you by me we can reach the moon,

Oh my love, let us marry, marry soon.

No, I said no!

No you don't.

Good thing you all didn't see.

I wanted you to see I could pick him up.

Hey, you did it!

He weighs a ton! Really!

Nah, even I could lift him.

Light as a feather!

Picked him up, just like that.

Is he heavier than your son?

I'm the prince who weighed 5 ounces.

I look like him, don't you think?

Stop! Just stop I'll miss a stitch.

Stop, or I'll throw you down the stairs.

Five-ounce prince!

Just throw him out and be done with it.

Throw him downstairs.

Don't ask me to do it

You know what?

Women are just useless.

What are you talking about?

Hey, Fang, if you wash my hair,

I'll never forget you.

My whole life.

Thanks but no thanks.

Never forget me, big deal.

I'd prefer you did.

I'll always remember you!

Love you for ever!

He thinks he's the Monkey King.

With his Magic Rod.

Used to be the Magic Needle.

And when he grows up?

The Pillar of Heaven!

Holding up the sky!

Xiang!

You show him.

Hey, quit that!

Such fun.

Careful.

Not so wide there.

We can bundle now.

I'll leave you the small ones.

What now?

You're harassing me.

Who, me?

Just teasing you.

Hardly even touched you.

Sure you did.

I did?

Tried to get in my pants.

Oh? What's in there?

Nothing for you.

Shameless. And blaming me.

Harassment.

See, you pinched me.

What?

This place is hell

Everyone bullies me.

Never a moment's peace.

Go on.

I'm everyone's slave.

Here you go.

We can go, it's up to them now.

I should be on top.

Oh, you like to be on top?

If you stand up there.

I can't help you down.

Hey come on, how can I...?

No, don't pinch me! That hurts!

Ouch, ouch!

Hey, who's pinching who?

It won't fit!

Wear the ring!

Wear it!

He's really rough.

Look at your hand.

You drunk, or what?

Clumsy oaf.

My wedding ring...

Hands off!

You hit my head!

You see?

Wait till we're working,

We'll fix him.

You're so rough!

I wasn't!

Oh sure, nearly broke my hand!

Take my hand. Uh-uh.

So gentle.

Yeah, right.

When do you get off?

In three days.

By the way, any more of those pants coming in?

10,000 pairs.

- 60,000? - Ten thousand!

I'm going deaf... Ok!

10,000 pairs.

Right, three days' work.

Didn't the boss's wife say 20,000?

She doesn't know.

So it's just three days.

Yup, that's it.

Let's see how much you can eat.

Non-stop.

What? Who eats noodles all day?

I do.

When I'm at home,

I get a whole carton of instant noodles

to snack while I'm on the computer.

Not good for you.

But I like them.

So I drain the water... - Those are dry noodles.

That's right, no broth.

Just a bit.

No, no liquid.

I prefer noodles with soup.

You know,

I get bored with the soup, so I pour it away.

That's it.

Damn, no water left for my feet.

I'll wash my face.

What's up?

What are you doing?

You look happy today.

Of course.

Oh no, don't laugh.

I can see you're laughing.

Who is it?

Who's texting you?

Hey, what are you reading?

Stop it! They're my messages.

Are you my Pa? You don't own me.

What a fuss.

Who are you to read my messages?

So who are you texting?

Mind your own business!

Do we quit at five, or when we're done?

Five o'clock.

You have to finish that pile.

This one here.

But at five, we're off.

We go at 6.

No, we have to agree.

He said to stop at 5.

Go downstairs and ask.

Just ask them!

- He went to get a bundle, - Right.

But it's tomorrow's job, so he left it.

Tomorrow, then.

They send it up tomorrow, that's fine.

We won't do it tonight anyway.

So he left it.

Time to knock off.

They told Xiao Wei the same,

but then they still gave him a bundle.

If we finish we can go out and have fun!

Or go eat, come back and do overtime.

Didn't we say knock off till tomorrow?

I say we do overtime!

We can't go now?

He doesn't decide. I'm doing overtime.

Go on and work then.

Do we stitch them?

Nope!

What are you doing here?

What?

Out here, I mean.

We need you to speak for us.

Look, in 2 months I've made 20,000 yuan.

You, maybe, but..

So no complaints. What could I say?

I open my mouth, the boss will say

You've made good money, what's your problem?

And he'd be right.

And look,

You need me with you

because you took a bad deal.

True enough, we have to renegotiate.

But I have no authority.

You're persuasive

It won't work this time!

The boss will just slap me down.

Someone has to speak up.

You guys have to try harder.

What about the others?

- Apart from me and Guo Hao? -They're not tough.

So I'm saying,

you need to bargain harder.

You never fight for fair rates!

But we have!

It's the way you do it, it doesn't work.

You need to sit down together first,

agree on a plan.

- Talk together first? - Right.

I can't force them if they don't want to.

On the way home,

after we get paid,

we'll go shopping, buy some clothes.

Let's go tomorrow, ok?

Everyone can hear us.

Not if we whisper.

Yes they can.

Just whisper in my ear.

Come closer, they won't hear.

No-one can hear you.

What's up?

Just chatting.

What's to chat about?

I'll go and ask.

Zhan Bing!

How many pieces left downstairs?

Not even 10 cents?

- Can't do it. - Last year...

Look...

No, please listen first.

The big cotton pants are only 1.70.

Right.

And the wide pants?

- We could get 1.80. - And the small pants?

Just get everyone to agree on a rate.

We want 20c on the wide leg pants.

On cotton pants, he's only raised two items.

Let's forget the one at 1.50.

Focus on the wide legs.

And the cotton pants.

Say 1.30 for the wide legs.

- We won't get more. - 1.40 is better.

- Yeah, 10c more - Ok.

Or did they agree already?

Not yet.

So what are you waiting for?

Boss' wife said we could have 1.30.

Have they confirmed that?

Go and tell them.

She definitely said 1.30.

Not to us. Go and tell them.

And we work longer hours than other shops!

- She's going. - They have to give us something.

Well, maybe they're more productive?

They don't need to do overtime!

And they went home a month ago!

You say my rates are low,

but I house and feed you,

You get a bit less, but you can stay here free!

I can't raise your rates!

10 or 20 cents more, that's not asking too much.

His starting rate is just too low.

There's no point sitting here arguing.

We're just going around in circles.

We should go and sleep on it start a fresh tomorrow.

If he still won't budge, too bad.

Just now I tried again,

but he just got mad.

- Same with me. - Yeah, if I go back...

Then he said, fine I'll throw in a bonus, 100 yuan.

That's his idea, throw us a bone.

What can you say after that?

There's no point.

He'll just blow us off.

Not a red cent, he says

What can we do?

Nothing, man.

Just take the cash.

Let's go

Too expensive, these people.

17,000 yuan.

Right?

and 95.

That's quite a stack.

Thirty, forty thousand in bills.

Big pile of cash.

- Can weigh you down. - Alright?

How about rounding it up?

To 38,000?

Should I give him 38,000?

Sign here. No. 11.

No. 11, 38,000.

There you go.

- Signed off. - No. 12!

Your turn, young lady,

and 95, just need 5 yuan

to round it up to 100.

It says 95, you get 95.

Now no.12.

Two gold bars will do.

You're very expensive.

Hey, careful with that cash!

Share the loot, Xiao Wei!

Now you're rich!

Come on in, it's warmer inside.

Cotton pants,

each table cuts around 220 pieces.

Over 200 at a time for each item

Amazing how these pants stay popular.

That was the boss's wife.

I spread fabric with her,

When she's done, she goes.

There was a part-time guy

who helped with bundling.

But now I have to do it.

finish cutting, make a bundle,

then she's back to spread the fabric again.

I mark it for several items then start over,

spread, cut, bundle,

spread and cut again.

over and over, non-stop.

Or I pause to let them catch up.

We break for an hour to eat and rest,

which is good

We really need that.

Time?

What time is it now?

11.30.

The boss doesn't pay enough in that shop.

They only make 10 or 20,000.

They're still arguing.

Better to film over here.

It's all real life.

Rate-bargaining is hard it can take days.

No agreement yet, they're waiting at the cutting tables.

This breeze is nice,

up here in the evenings.

If we didn't have overtime.

You're film stars!

Want my autograph?

Is Qin there with you?

I'm taller than you!

Come and see!

Stand next to me.

- No, you're not. - I'm out of here.

You're the star, I'm with you.

Let's have a photo together.

The rules say no Friday overtime.

He's just trying his luck.

Hey, Guo!

Guo!

How did it work before?

Now we can't rest on our day off?

Dunno.

You should have told me.

I just got here myself.

You've been here for days.

You've always trusted me?

Yes.

But do you trust me now?

- I do. - But don't you feel...

that I don't trust you?

Please tell me the truth.

What more can I say?

I tell you the truth, I don't want to lie to you.

I want to clear something up.

I know you care for me.

You won't let me hand-wash..

Don't be like this,

please.

What must I do,

to make you smile?

I said I was sorry.

Sweetheart..

Not like this.

I'll get angry.

Hey, Ping!

Doesn't your guest want a drink?

No, she doesn't.

Come on, I know her.

I can talk about you too.

And say what?

I got nothing to hide.

Wait till tonight, we'll have supper.

And I'm buying.

Alright?

So what's this secret?

There's always something.

You got scissors there?

You work without scissors?

And you play with your phone.

But I still go on working.

Not if I watch a movie.

Otherwise, I work.

Give her something to do!

Why not? - Nah, just take it easy.

How about I turn those over?

No need.

I have to go.

Anyone got a baby patch?

- Over here - Where?

Guo has a big bag of them.

They stashed them over there.

So bring them here.

Did you think about calling me?

No.

Really?

Never crossed your mind?

Nope.

Even for a second?

You never thought about me?

Sure I did.

And what did you think?

When you thought about me?

Come on, tell me.

So?

I didn't dare to call.

It doesn't matter.

Ok, so you won't say.

I wasn't sure you wanted to talk.

But I did.

You used to call me, remember. "Come and play cards!"

Mr. Scissors, Poker King.

You don't care if I live or die,

why would you bother to call?

Never thought, not for a second.

Seems I'm asking too much.

Too bad.

I have to say it.

That one's done, we'll stick it on later.

We don't have to go right away.

Ok?

No need to go yet.

Do - not - go!

What's left to do?

Where would I go?

You said, do the serging and go.

Right.

So go where?

You haven't finished.

I thought you would tell me.

Be honest for once.

You know, you're really.

so sly and sneaky.

Trying to trick me and then in the end

you suddenly act all innocent.

I just want us to have fun.

Once you get your own way.

I just need a break.

Why are you so restless?

So what would you like?

Where shall we eat?

Somewhere nice?

I'm not hungry.

I'll always stay with you.

Even if you get fat.

You can eat what you like.

I wouldn't dare.

- I'll still be here - I wouldn't dare

People think I'll gamble it all away,

or win and spend it all on food.

Tell me again, I forgot.

I know you keep spare zippers.

I know you, see.

Oh, you do?

- I only just realised. - You're so clever!

Really smart!

The boss has a restaurant,

the Guangde 4 Seasons.

He's a very good cook.

We should check it out.

Sure.

Gold Mountain Food Court,

Guangde style.

Real Anhui food.

Where is that?

Near the Bali Food Court.

We can go for hotpot.

So are you buying?

- Eh? - Your treat?

Your wife's here, you're buying.

Yours is in Zhili too.

True, but she's not free.

Well, I'll pass this time.

Hey!

Don't touch that!

Hello, yes?

It's always busy.

Can't be batteries.

It rings, no-one picks up.

The card needs topping up.

I told Ma.

So, your big day soon?

Under the bright moonlight.

a shadowy silhouette.

perhaps a human form?

A flash.

a dazzling row of teeth,

It's me, the star!

I'm going to be on TV.

Dream on.

Sure I will.

You'll get my first autograph.

Where can we see you?

Send us a link.

Trendsetters.com!

Adult action clips!

From the lsland of Love.

Just listen to him.

Seriously, he might even do it.

Yeah, who would star with you?

I'll be on KTV.

Which KTV?

No comment.

I can tell if you insist.

Go on then.

Nah, too hot.

Don't touch!

Get off my back.

It's getting hot.

June already.

The long bugs are here.

You know what we call them?

Crickets.

These aren't crickets.

You call them long bugs.

Yeah, sounds cute

Long crickets, then.

Alright.

I like the sound.

Going to buy food.

I brought a thermos.

What day is it?

What did I tell you?

Remember to turn off the serging machines!

My serging machine?

No, yours is ok.

And the fan?

It's off.

Coming for supper?

Go out this way.

Madam Boss!

OK, we know the story!

I'll never understand her.

Let me see.

I said, if we break up I'll regret it.

But not if we stay together.

So you want to find a way to get back with her?

I can't figure her out either.

I just need to understand why we always.

So are you breaking up?

So will you marry her?

No?

It wouldn't work.

I can't decide if I want to get married.

Oh, come on!

Tell her to slip out with her ID and residence card,

you both register, and that's it.

It's not that simple.

Just elope!

I already thought of all that.

Would she elope?

No way.

You talk in your sleep, you think that's normal?

Yeah, but I don't snore, do I?

But talking all night?

So one night, I say,

"What are you mumbling about?"

And he stops. Then he starts again.

I'm really confused.

Another time, he's off again,

And I say, "You're talking again.

So he says, “No I'm not"!

That shut me up!

Stop talking and blow it out.

Doing that trick again...

That's pretty good.

More fun than talking, anyway.

Ran out of smoke.

Did you get what he said?

The mouth is wrong.

Kid just started smoking. he's already showing off

When I left home I didn't smoke yet.

Not even in 9th grade like the others.

started in 7th grade.

I started two years ago.

He's already hooked worse than me.

I was a real addict.

You smoke at school, they stop you.

Outside, no-one gives a shit, so...

If you can afford it.

I've got a lot of views.

Drink up.

In a minute.

- Had a few drinks? - Yeah, some.

Single again? It won't last.

Are you chatting online?

Will you chat with me?

You want a chat?

Just a minute.

I'll get up.

So...is she pregnant ?

Not sure, but it looks like it.

Really?

Seems likely, yeah.

How do you mean?

Did she text or call?

It's likely.

- What? - It's likely.

- That doesn't make you think? - Not really.

I'll think when the baby comes.

Think about it, you're 22.

Old enough to get married.

Well, yeah, if she's pregnant.

But her parents say no.

So, born out of wedlock.

We don't want to lose the child.

But can you get a marriage certificate?

We can't, so too bad, I guess.

We can wash now.

Oh, right.

You're washing your socks?

- Aren't you? - No basin.

No room.

I don't have shorts and a shirt to wash.

No shorts?

I think I'm drunk Hell of a tattoo.

How did you get that?

It's not finished.

You need someone to finish it?

Or change it?

A full body suit takes time.

I'm exhausted.

Damn hanger's busted.

"Welcome to China Mobile..

"Free credit for new subscribers.

"Buy 30 yuan, get 20 free."

You should turn off Caller ID.

Hear what I said?

Cancel Caller ID.

RPS!

Rock, paper, scissors, go!

- Us four first. - R, P, S!

Again, R, P, S!

- R ,P...S - Ok, I lose.

R, P..S!

R, P, S...

I so don't want to do this!

- You wash something. - He'll choose.

This shirt's filthy!

Han Jing!

Bring that back!

You'll break the bed.

Come on...

No, let go!

Come down!

Wow, you see him jump?

Too fast to see, even with your eyes open.

He knows the rules.

Give me the key.

I'll lock up.

Your lighter.

No worries.

Hey, it's smoky enough already.

Hand flip! Let's play!

No, everyone loses.

Or let's say he loses.

This game's boring.

Can't tell who won.

You tricked me!

You always trick us.

Alright, that's enough, I think?

And this one, boss.

This one with the chiffon border.

These two are different cases.

This one's paid at 5.50, as I said.

based on your actual production.

Right?

This one's very difficult.

Could we raise these two to 7 each?

And leave this one as it is.

No, I can't raise this one.

It's at 5.50.

This one is harder.

See, here, the sleeves,

the fancy borders.

and the three-ply inside.

Ok, let's say 6.50 for these.

Which ones, boss?

All these. Like this one.

These three, then?

Just 25c difference, right?

But this one's trickier.

The rate should reflect the work.

I've accepted your rate!

You want 7 for this one?

An extra 25c, right?

Your output can't justify it.

So you're saying 6.50, based on averages?

It's too low.

Both these at 6.50?

Right, these two. That's already quite an offer!

Can't complain, right?

- After all that... - Only 6.50 each...

So boss, you're saying

6.50 on these, no change on this one?

That's fair, right? Didn't we agree?

I've listened to you.

That's a pretty good offer!

- This should go up. - To 6 yuan.

- Which one? - Be clear!

No change on this one?

Is that what you said?

These should both go up Boss?

Just these, OK? These two.

- We didn't say how much. - Just these two.

What about them?

We have our reasons. These take more work.

This one's tricky, look.

- It's a small size. - With inlaid seams.

The other's ok. but this one's much trickier.

Fine.

- No. 3 is harder - Alright.

If you say so, fine.

I'm sure you're right.

We should speak frankly.

Better rates for harder pieces.

You've been here six months.

If you don't like it, you can go home.

You're still young.

This is my offer,

you like it or you don't,

6.50 on each of these two,

that won't change.

Ok...

It's 25c more or less.

Really.

It's not hard to figure,

The first and middle ones?

Right, take the average.

Here, you want 7, This one, no change.

So only 25c difference overall!

No need to copy it out.

He's got it all there.

Trust me, I won't fiddle it.

You have the list?

You might make less this year.

It's tough, but that's how it is

Things have changed,

the last few years..

Last year, for example on each item

we could sell 5, 6,000 pieces

This year, things are different.

I can't offer that rate.

You're not the only one.

- We know business is bad. - You can't blame me.

And I don't blame you. That's just how it is.

Sure, it rains or it shines.

If you and your husband make 8,000 pieces

at the speed you work,

what's the total output for 13 workers?

Figure it out, it's easy enough.

Just simple addition.

Those are the numbers.

If we only make one item, I can't guarantee sales.

You can understand that.

But if we switch models, we make less, and we all lose.

And the more we switch, the less we make.

You all get that, right?

Don't feel like eating.

Outside the door.

Oh, no,

I brought it in.

What are you grinning at?

Nothing, it's just funny.

Big sister!

What's up?

Hey,

you doing overtime?

Don't know yet.

How much older?

4 years.

How about 3 years older?

That's not much.

17 or 18.

Starting work early, making money.

I doubt it.

Tell you later.

Nothing much here.

Show you something,

On my phone. Get up.

Get up!

- On your phone, then. - Forget it.

Who's that girl? Show me.

Chill, that's my cousin.

- Is that Tao? - Family QQ number.

Single?

Who?

Guo Wei.

You posted that? Idiot.

You sent it.

Hang on...

It's the same post!

Same old, same old.

Qingtao, how old do you like them?

The ideal age?

Dunno, but really not like, 25.

20 or 30 something is too old.

What's that song you're playing.

How does it make you feel,

Can you tell me?

Is that the soft rain falling?

Or your secret tears, tell me?

Happiness is not so easy

in your world...

But you have love from me.

The stars we see together,

there's nothing else to say,

Just be with me together

Don't ever go away

Every time the beauty that I feel,

you make me see.

Yes, I can be!

Sending letters with no name,

I feel you're far from me

I need a nap.

Hey, hands off.

What's the big rush?

Why get an 8-piece bundle?

- There's no 3-piece ones. - Yes there are.

Really?

That's mine.

They were out of them before.

last time I went.

Hey, Qing Yun,

I'm nearly done with this stitching.

I'm doing skirt hems.

Just go on with the serging.

Meng, stop.

Do those have to be reworked?

Sort it out yourself.

no problem with my bundle.

Hey, watch your mouth.

Dickhead.

Who trained you, then?

It's 1 cm too wide!

The collar's completely uneven.

It opens at the front, not the back.

Your back flap's ok,

but look at the front one.

- This one? - Put them together.

You don't believe us see for yourself.

It's the wrong way round.

You've sewn it too wide.

It's no good. Right, boss?

Right, it isn't.

When's delivery?

You have to fix it tomorrow.

I'll finish these, then we redo them.

We could replace the flap...

Or put it on top.

Does it show?

It might be simpler.

Come on, it's obvious.

Fucked it up.

- Shit! - Too bad.

Wanna buy some shirts?

They said do them again, that's all

There's a problem with the collars.

They're sewed wrong, back to front,

on all three models.

All arsy-versy.

The boss flipped completely,

chewed us both out.

If you go, he'll make you do more.

- I can't speak for you - Fucked if I'll go.

You can't always rely on me.

I can't ever rely on you.

Look, I'll take these down and show him.

Work on it tomorrow.

Fuck it.

I'll work on them all day tomorrow.

Won't need a whole day.

Let's go

Where did Tong go?

Upstairs, they said,

to have a nap.

Does she know we left the door open?

They want to know if we're going back up.

We can go, they'll follow with the camera.

They're behind us.

You can look back, you know.

Can't film me so easily!

They're coming in!

I brought water for our feet.

Heat that up for dinner.

Is there a brush?

Down there.

In the corner.

Where no-one can find it.

They followed us in.

A real mess, isn't it?

Twist it!

Shit...

It's getting really hot.

Why aren't you working?

Forget about this one.

If the rate's ok, just take it down.

Or raise it.

- We'll see. - You won't get more than 50c.

So what should we ask for?

It's so low to start with.

And this one?

Same, more or less.

The first one's low, too bad.

But when you have to iron the lining...

Not like this one.

This one's harder.

Or ironing those lapels.

- Yeah, that one's awful - Really hard.

Plus the double seam!

Takes twice as long as this one.

I can do them faster.

- How many bundles? - I can do three.

- I can do five, that's 75. - But only 2 of these!

That's 24.

How many more than me?

Let's be clear.

Point is, that one's much harder.

It's not about you and me.

Or who can do more.

It's about which items take more work.

I say the other one's harder.

This one's not quite so bad.

The worst is the ironed lapels.

It's the hardest of the three, anyway.

Right.

So it has to go up, for sure.

If we can just get that.

- But by how much? - What could we get?

Needs to be at least 9 yuan.

- How much are you making? - Not much

You can't earn much in this shop.

Under 30,000 in two months. the boss says.

No surprise,

I'd guessed that already.

Right?

- She works as fast as me. - How's that?

Same item, same speed

You can't compare like that.

Why not? She's just as fast.

Both going flat out, maybe I'm a bit faster.

Her partner might slow her down.

I'm saying, we're both fast. It's not right she only makes 8,000.

She works in a team, but she doesn't have to.

It's a few hundred more or less.

We're both fast, same skill level,

no difference really.

Hey, Qingtao,

Xiao made 10,300 you got 11,000, right?

So by averages, you make 1000 more than me?

He can give you that 1000. He works longer, but slower.

A bit more or less, we can't complain.

I make 1000 more?

She works hard and fast.

And only gets 8,000?

That's plenty to complain about.

I wouldn't accept it.

- Nor would I. - I'd complain, just watch me.

You had an apprentice, right?

Yeah, hopeless had to redo everything.

Gave him 200 to get lost.

Mistakes every day.

He'd take a batch down, and be right back to redo it.

Drove me crazy.

Back onto the pile to do again.

Threw him out.

He just grinned!

What an idiot.

No use to anyone.

Are they paying now?

Don't know if the boss is there.

- Shall I check? - Then come up and tell us.

Take just one bundle each of this.

I'm cutting a new one for tomorrow.

Is there another bundle somewhere?

There's one down there.

Over there.

Where?

There, that red one.

Hey, no way, she just arrived!

There's another one.

First come, first served.

I still have my last one!

No return, no new batch.

My last bundle was short,

but I'm not asking.

I'll go and check,

see if any shops are still open.

Ok, never mind.

You gonna quit?

You found somewhere better?

Yiming Road, near the corner.

How many do they need?

Did they say?

Three or four.

Could we talk to Tian Wang?

His fabric is hard to work

If he changed it, would we stay?

Well, I've had enough.

It takes time and makes you sleepy.

Sleepy? Count yourself lucky,

it's killing me.

When the others come, we'll talk.

If you quit, what will you tell Tian Wang?

What reason will you give?

You have to say something.

Mind you, he's not always easy.

That day,

said you might leave, I was fiddling with my phone,

he saw me using the phone

and lost his cool.

Didn't you hear him?

I can use my phone sometimes, right?

So his face was all red,

he says, put it down or you'll be sorry.

Now I'm making 300 yuan a day,

so nearly 10,000 a month.

Yeah, I worry if I can't earn enough.

But I'd also feel bad about leaving.

What will you tell him?

I'll go down in a minute.

Alright.

We'll never make enough this year, with those shorts.

Come on.

Are there more than 10 in this bundle?

Ten, right?

So two bundles, 20 pieces.

Let's go.

When you started here,

there were others available,

but you were ready so, fine.

I took you on.

But right now, things have changed.

For me,

if there's no overtime it's a problem.

I need it because I have to make 400 to 500 yuan per day.

I need that as a minimum.

From what I can see, in this shop,

you can't guarantee that level of pay.

Well, right now, ask any shop,

you can't make 400-500 a day on those pants.

I just think, I could get at least 400 maybe a bit more.

You can take any shop here in Zhili.

just go and ask them how much you can make.

But when I started making the long pants,

there was no problem.

They'll all tell you the same thing,

The synthetic stuff.

it's the same everywhere.

I could make 400 on the long pants,

no problem but on the shorts it's impossible.

The cloth's too rough.

All the shops use that cloth.

Anyway, it doesn't matter,

if you can't, too bad.

I can't hold you here if your heart's not in it.

No point trying to force you to stay.

Last time three guys from home showed up,

we couldn't take them.

Had to tell them we were full up.

If you leave now, it would be harder to replace you.

We thought about that that's why we stayed.

I thought,

working on those short pants all the time,

it's not so bad.

We've been doing them since we started.

It was fine,

the cloth felt good to the touch,

but this new cloth is harder, it rumples easily.

It's the same everywhere!

All the shops use it.

Apart from denim, it's all the same.

Everyone making these models uses the same cloth.

Go to any shop.

You might not get a better deal.

Here I can promise you work.

I can tell you now, from the 1st of next month,

after Tomb-Sweeping Day,

there'll be much less work.

I hate to work in an empty shop, there's no energy.

I like it when it's busy,

I can work flat-out.

If you guys keep switching shops...

We've been lucky this year, but...

People will think us unreliable.

- Around here, you know... - Oh, people don't care.

You work a few days here, quit,

then move again,

you'll get a bad reputation.

Maybe.

Our boss isn't so bad.

This shop or that, they're pretty much the same.

You have to go around

and really check out each shop

Your fabric's different,

it's harder to work with.

It's all soft.

same in every shop.

It's hard to spread.

Spread it more at the top.

- It mustn't be too wide. - It has to stretch at the bottom

Gather it in a bit.

As it is, I can't fit the waistband.

Pull it a bit.

like this.

The waist is too stiff.

Too wide doesn't look good

And it won't come out even.

This waist just isn't elastic enough.

I mean, you have to...

Tian Wang, can you turn those grey pieces?

So we can finish up and go?

- Which? - The small size.

Are they all flipped?

Nearly done.

Great, because tomorrow we want to get off early.

What for?

Have some time off during the day.

Finish early, get off early.

Tomorrow during the day

you won't have time off,

there's more work to do after this.

It seems you think

you can take a break

just any time, even when there's work to do.

Am I right?

That's not fair, last time we didn't know.

I told you several times we had a rush job.

It was pretty clear.

The others knew too,

and you took half the day off,

Right?

Half the day? Two hours,

maybe one and a half.

Are you kidding?

We were waiting for your batch

until the last minute,

I had to go up myself.

You'd left it lying there!

And that wasn't the first time.

It was just that once.

Come on!

The times I've had to come up myself for your batch

or I'd still be waiting at midnight!

Had to come up myself and get it.

You just sneak out when you feel like it.

Think you can fool me? Better think again.

You'll take a break when I say so.

I need you focused on the job.

Otherwise...

Right, I've done the calculations.

See for yourselves.

2,400...

31 days in March..

Plus 21 days.

So for March that's 1,625.80.

That's how it works out.

Sure, we're ok with that method.

It was the same in the old shop.

It's fine with us.

Same as in the other shops.

How did they reckon it where you worked before?

I don't care, if it's fair.

You came the same day as our Xiao Wei, right?

Check it, please.

Rub your fingers first.

That's correct.

You took an advance of 2,000, right?

That much, really?

Yes.

I wondered why you got so little!

I watched you both count it.

3,000 minus advance.

I'm too busy in the kitchen to ask for cash.

I don't read or write much really.

My writing's no good either.

Bad eyesight.

I let my sister do it.

I'll speak for the others.

I take responsibility.

We should all make concessions.

You said 300 for travel expenses.

And the rate 1.10 a piece for all items.

Not some at 1, some at 1.10 or 1.20

If you agree, we can settle.

The others can't decide.

Alright?

I haven't asked them,

this is my idea.

I don't know about the others,

but if they're not happy,

it's on me.

There has to be a tough guy, right?

That's me. I drive a hard bargain.

So? I've already given a lot of ground

If that's not enough, it's all I've got.

They can settle if they want, up to them.

- You say you won't go so high -How's that?

If he says 300 for travel, fine,

and the piece rate at 1.10.

But it's already 1.10.

1.10 for everything.

That's what it is now.

How about 500 for travel rate at 1.05?

Comes to the same.

Right?

In that case, we prefer no travel and all rates at 1.15.

Don't need travel expenses.

You're too stingy! We've really backed down!

Ok, 500 for travel.

- Same for everyone. - It's always been 500.

- And not just here. - Some only pay 300.

And the different pants,

work it out.

You could be more generous.

I made 503 pairs of boy's pants, total.

So how much have we made, all five of us?

Just adding 15 cents a piece.

Multiply and see what it comes to.

It's not much, is it?

Only 2 to 3,000 pieces.

I think it's a bit mean.

- We're not greedy. - So what do you want?

We've accepted a lot already.

But you haven't given an inch have you?

Yes, I have.

I've raised your rate by 5c.

Let's do it this way. 500 for travel costs...

We have never, never

got less than 500!

In shop no. 6,

they get 700.

You see, you can take breaks,

have fun, have a nap.

- Right? - I can sleep all afternoon

But that apprentice

who we just paid,

for a month's work,

he gets just 5,000 yuan.

That's all.

So while you're resting,

he's always keen to work.

I don't really buy that.

You said he can't work the machines.

Not these machines

- Ask him - It's true

He's never used them.

Of course I can believe that

It seems no deal will work.

We need to agree

on just one rate.

So let's take 1.10.

That's it, no travel costs.

I don't know what to say.

Really?

What can I say?

I mean, we've talked a lot,

but it's not much better than before.

Higher rates won't make a difference, even 1.20.

Let alone just 1.05.

If you multiply 1.05,

by the number of pants produced,

that's only 5 cents times a few hundred pairs.

On such a small run, it'll make no difference.

The piece rate for this model was 1.10.

Lower it to 1.05 pay more for another,

that won't change anything.

And for just 5 workers you'd hardly notice it.

Do the math, add it all up and see.

Hardly worth talking about.

You have a ledger,

you probably know the numbers by heart.

Do the sums in your head, you'll see,

It won't cost you much.

They could ask for 1.10 plus 200 for 2 months.

Their output is lower,

they don't make much on the pieces,

so they need the travel allowance.

We don't, really,

we can manage.

If I accept, I'll lose out,

I'd be robbing myself.

- They just think of themselves. - I mean, 500 yuan,

500, what's that, really. Think about it.

So let's say...

If you add 10c on each piece...

- It's easy enough to figure. - 10,000 pieces,

an extra 1000 yuan.

So, Tian Wang. what do you say?

To Xiao Wei's idea?

It's getting late, it's past 10.

1.10, no travel costs.

We said, 1.10 would cover travel too.

I would say

We can add 100 each for travel costs

No, we don't need to.

Not even 100? That's really stingy!

Listen, if I settle up with you. right now,

I'll be out of cash. I can't pay the others.

I told you already.

The print factory called.

I said I'd pay them by the 20th.

Can you wait till the 20th?

So as far as cash in hand goes.

we're due 100,000 from unpaid orders.

Sure,

every business has sums due from clients.

That's not really the point...

It's just 500 times 4 or 5.

We could sell the finished items by mid-June.

It all depends if we can sell them.

At this price...

- Tian Wang, that's not fair. - We lose on the sale!

Oh, so, if you don't sell

I don't get paid?

Sorry, that's not acceptable.

You sell as best you can, but our pay is our pay.

You can't link our pay to sales.

Alright, let's say 1.05, plus 500 for travel.

Or 1.10 with travel included. what's the difference?

That was Xiao Wei's idea.

1.10, I don't need travel costs.

Who needs an extra 100?

I don't need the extra 100.

So that's 12,760.

How do you want it?

Cash alright for you?

Here's 10,000.

Time for bed.

Bye.

I've got the 500.

You only took 500?

I made 12,000. should have been 15,000.

The others made more, they got their deal.

They got an extra 1,000.

So they got extra, and I got 14,000.

And that's my total.

I took that advance, 4,500.

That was a big advance.

So I've got the extra 500 we needed

to pay off those debts.

Which debts?

There's also that 1,000.

Anything left?

I still have 1,000 on me.

Watch out, motorbike.

Got your umbrella?

Oh, no..

The plums aren't ripe.

And the peaches are still green.

They're really big Fang Fang could eat them.

No, they're not ripe.

This one's huge.

Look at these, in here.

That dress is a pretty colour.

Nice and cool, too.

Don't you lock it?

No need.

Wipe our feet.

My mother's tasteful decoration.

My room has four windows.

Nice little breeze.

So, can I sit here or not?

So complicated!

I'll sit on this cushion.

Change my shoes? Forget it.

I didn't think you would.

Hey, Xiang!

My Ma bought this,

it didn't look like a curtain.

so I pulled on it,

and it all twisted up like this!

Hey, Xiang,

are you going back now?

If not, you can stay here tonight.

We often go fishing and crabbing.

There are crabs here?

Yup, and easy to catch. Not just crabs,

also mandarin fish.

Even easier.

The mandarin fish like to sleep on the bottom.

They burrow into the mud When you step in,

you can feel them.

Then you just dive under, and grab them.

The only thing to watch for is the spines on their back.

If they sting you, that's bad news.

You can die.

Well, nearly die of pain, anyway.

Really hurts.

They're bottom feeders. Their spines are really sharp.

You're funny.

A grown man, but can't talk to a girl.

Aren't you blushing?

I don't blush.

Am I your girl or your 'old lady'?

Shame on you.

Not a gentleman.

I talk straight to my old lady.

You're not a girl anymore.

you don't have to take offence.

"No man stands a chance with a girl who's sober."

Even less chance when it's his old lady!