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Vermilion Door

You can count on me for victory.

Give it to me.

Coming

I'll follow you to the hill.

Okay...

Okay...

Okay...

Mu Guiying, you're good!

Hold. Enemies approaching fiercely. Soldiers!

Yes

Yes...prepare steed blocks

Yes.

Absolutely no escape!

Good...

Good...

Right then...

I'll go backstage to see Mu Guiying.

Who's shouting recklessly? Disgusting!

The voice is good for opera singing.

2nd Brother...

On way back join me at my place for a meal.

No way. Two of you...

have endless topics and sweet talks.

Why should I join?

You always laugh at me.

3rd Brother, 7th Lord is here.

Ruan Shaowen.

I saw him, He's the one who shouted.

Maybe he's his 3rd Uncle.

Chief guardian of Rehe County Ruan Baofan?

7th Lord, how are you?

Long time no see, Zhao.

I'm too late for your popular show.

Please do come next time.

Yuqi...

7th Lord, you're back?

What time did you arrive?

Not quite long and I'm here for the show.

Let me introduce...

He's Qiu Haitang who played hero Yang.

Qiu Haitang.

It's just his "Screen-Name"

His real name is Wu Yuqi. He's my best friend.

Good performance indeed!

Thank you.

Shaowen, where's Mu Guiying?

Well...

General, Luo is here.

3rd Uncle, I'm afraid Luo isn't ready yet.

I just want to take a look.

Xiangyi...

Is it the 7th Lord?

Yes, my uncle insists to see you.

My pleasure.

Please take it.

Okay.

Tips from the general...

Thank you.

Tips from the general.

Thanks.

3rd Uncle, you...

Why hasn't she come yet?

She's changing clothes.

Look like you're familiar with her.

Did you...?

No!

7th Lord...

Xiangyi...

He's General Ruan.

3rd Uncle, she's Luo Xiangyi.

3rd Uncle...

Beautiful!

You're really a beautiful girl!

Uncle, you...

I've never come across such a beauty

Why didn't you bring me earlier?

Uncle...

Luo is tired. She needs to rest.

I sense some affinity between us

Allow me to see you home, please

Uncle...

Night snacks, night snacks

Uncle...

Why are you so desperate?

I'll let her go after the meal.

Qiu...

Yuqi, don't worry.

It's indeed a pleasure

to have met you today

This is our first meeting

Come, let me raise you a toast

Cheers.

General, I don't drink.

Oh? It's hard to believe!

You're Heroine Mu Guiying.

Heroines are known to drink well

I'm a heroine only in the show.

But you play it so real.

I should drink this for you, come on...

Uncle, she really doesn't drink.

Shaowen...

You ought to have stood on my side.

For my sake, it's the first time we meet

Have a little at least

My respects to General.

Good.

I watched your show.

I'm totally besotted! You're brave and pretty

I wish I could be the man in the show,

who is asked to marry you.

No offence please. He likes to jest.

That's all right

It's my turn to show respect.

General, I really don't drink.

But you drank already. Come on...

Wine is bad for my voice

Then give up singing

How will I make my living then?

No problem. I'll support you.

Uncle...

What a pretty flower!

I'm afraid it might rain. I'll need to go.

Okay.

What's the hurry?

Tell me, who else is there in your family?

It's only me.

It's too lonely to live alone.

Move to my house. I'll be your companion.

Uncle, no more jokes.

She has already been spoken for

Who's the lucky guy?

My best friend Qiu Haitang, Wu Yuqi.

Qiu Haitang.

7th Lord...

I'm sorry. You should have left.

Thanks.

Come in for a while.

No, I'll be going to Luoyang tomorrow.

I'll see you on my return. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Xiangyi, are you alright?

Without 7th Lord, I couldn't have avoided it.

He's a general. How come he's so sleazy?

What?

I'm sick of him touching and his words.

These men in power...

always consider us as nothing.

Qiu, have you had your meal?

I've no appetite.

Xiangyi, forget about all this

Lucky that he didn't bug you too hard.

I just feel bad.

I dare not resist and I can't.

Things are always like this.

One has got to bear it.

No, Qiu...

It has really got me worried about tonight.

I'm negative about it.

If the General comes again,

I don't know what to do.

He'd not be too much if 7th Lord is here.

Shaowen can't always be with us.

The army chief here is also his best friend.

If he fancies a girl,

he won't let her go.

Then?

Did he know we're engaged?

Shaowen has told him.

Then why're you still worried?

If he doesn't care, what should we do?

No way.

We'd better be on alert for this kind of guy.

I've a bad feeling.

Don't worry. We're getting married soon.

We should be happy about it.

Qiu, I want...

Tell me.

I wish to have the wedding earlier.

Can we?

Sure. The earlier the better.

Then I'll go and speak to 2nd Brother now.

Xiangyi, I'm leaving.

It's raining.

Wait till it stops.

Qiu...

Catch me!

Yes.

What's the matter?

You broke the law.

No way.

Take him away.

Move

Which law did I break?

No nonsense. Go.

Go.

Let me go.

Which law did I break?

Leave!

Hey!

What did I do?

Hold it.

What's going on?

I don't know.

Can you arrest people without reason?

What did he do?

None of your business. Buzz off!

Get lost...

Open the door...

2nd Brother...

3rd Brother was taken away.

What's it?

I don't know. A few soldiers came...

took him away by force.

Could it be...?

What?

You had better ask 7th Lord for help.

I did, but he's gone to Luoyang.

I mean, what can we do about it?

Luo, you've left your door open.

I'm sorry.

You?

Do you remember me?

I'm General Ruan's assistant Ji Xiaoxiong.

What's the matter?

General was sorry about the row last night.

He asked me to send you 5000 dollars.

A gift from the General.

I'm sorry. I won't take it.

Luo, 5000 dollars...

I've heard it

Is it too little?

No, but I wouldn't take it.

Luo, you've to know

it's a gift from the General.

Thank you, but please take it back.

The General wouldn't see you

drinking with him for nothing last night.

What's it? You're pushing too hard.

Sorry I'm mistaken.

But please take the money.

NO.

So you refuse to accept, is it?

Yes.

Then sorry for the trouble.

But Luo...

I've to tell you one thing.

What?

Qiu is behind the bars now.

Wait.

Pardon?

Do you know where Qiu is now?

Yes.

I want to see him. Can you help?

Well...

Please...

So, the money...

I'll take it and give it to you as gift.

Well...

Absolutely no way.

Don't worry. I'll assume all responsibility.

Okay. Let's talk about it later.

Let's go

Please

I'm innocent!

I'm innocent!

I'm innocent!

Let me go

I'm innocent

Zhang Biao...

3rd Brother...

3rd Brother

Xiangyi...

3rd Brother...

No...

Stop beating...

Mr. Ji, please help.

Ask them to stop.

I'll do anything for you.

It's very difficult.

I beg of you to help.

I'll ask him for a favor.

Thanks.

Zhang...

Zhang, please give me face.

Put down your whip and talk.

Okay.

Thanks.

Not at all.

I heard Qiu is in deep shit.

Yes, very tough.

Well...

I think only General Ruan can help him.

Okay, I'll go to see him.

Attention...At ease...

Luo's here and requests your audience.

Let her in.

Yes.

Luo, please...

General...

My beauty, please come over here.

Come and sit here.

Please make yourself comfortable.

I'll do anything for you.

Please help to release Qiu.

What did he do?

Heard he's connected with the rebels.

He could be sentenced to death.

No, please spare his life.

I'll never forget your favor.

Don't be like this. Get up...

General, please save him.

I'll help him because of you.

How will you thank me if I save him?

Whatever you ask

Okay, Ji Xiaoxiong...

Yes.

Call Captain Wu now.

Tell him Qiu is my friend.

Ask him to order his release

Yes.

Don't worry. He'll be okay.

Thanks.

General, let me go.

I want to go home.

For what? I need a concubine like you.

No, I'm engaged.

Let me go...

Let me go.

Is there some kind of law here?

He used such a filthy way

to prison me

and pushed Xiangyi to yield.

2nd Brother, once she went there,

she would be in great danger.

She'd never be able to leave.

2nd Brother, I'm going to see this devil.

It won't help.

Only two of us

to take on Ruan? With him are soldiers

and he has arms and weapons.

If he goes, we're surely dead.

What can we do?

What can we do?

Xiangyi...

7th Lord...

When did you come back?

A while ago.

I know what happened.

I've just had a row with my uncle.

What's done is done. I can't do anything.

I never expected this after I was gone.

It's simply too much!

I know you feel very bad.

It's my mistake.

If I didn't bring my uncle to see the show,

it would not have happened.

I want to see Qiu now.

I've to explain to him.

But Ruan didn't allow me to go.

It's been 10 days.

I'll talk to him.

What if he refuses?

I'll resign.

I'll let Qiu know first.

Thanks.

Ruan and I will leave here tonight.

First to Beijing, then to the northeast.

Have you just arrived?

You've to go again?

The situation has been quite tense of late

Attention!

Ji, take good care of Madame

Yes.

Madam, the general is gone.

Okay.

He has asked me to serve you.

No need.

If madam wishes to go home, I'll take you.

No, you may leave

Yes.

Qiu...

Xiangyi...

Qiu...

Qiu...

Xiangyi

Xiangyi, you suffered a lot. Don't cry.

Let me have a look at you.

Don't be upset.

I'm sorry.

I'm ashamed to face you.

Alas... only if I could die!

No...

This isn't your fault.

I'd rather die.

But how can I help myself from seeing you?

Xiangyi...

As it happens, now I'm not chaste.

I can't be your wife.

Qiu, forget me.

No. Don't say this.

I don't mind and can never forget you.

We have to be together.

Ruan, this devil...

parted us and made us suffer.

I've been waiting for ten days.

I'll wait till you come back.

These ten days have been like ten years.

It was like staying in hell.

I thought I'd die.

Now that I've seen you today,

I feel I'm alive again.

Xiangyi

Qiu, you treat me well.

I'll always remember you.

Me too.

Let us forget this

and don't talk about it again.

Let's have a good time tonight.

Yes, let's drink to it.

Good.

Before we drink, I want to sing

Which song?

The song we both love.

Luo Chang Calling Quan.

Listen to my new interpretation.

Who is it?

I'm Ji.

Mr. Ji, please sit.

Wu, it's been a long time! Been busy?

Fine. Take a seat.

No, thanks. I'll be leaving.

Please have tea.

Thanks.

Wu, I'd like to

ask you for a favor.

Yes.

General Ruan will be away for 2 months.

Be frank,

I'm running out of cash.

I need cash urgently.

If you could...

How much do you need?

200 dollars.

No problem.

Thanks. I haven't returned the earlier loan.

It's too much trouble for you.

I'll pay you back. Sorry for the bother.

Let me know if there's something else.

I'll do it for you.

Thanks.

The general isn't here. I'm rather free.

Nothing for the time being.

What's he doing here?

To borrow money.

Again? He's really bad.

You'd better be careful.

You'd better appease this kind of person.

The matter couldn't be that simple.

He would know what's between Xiangyi and you.

He's blackmailing.

Qiu, if you go on with Xiangyi like this,

it won't be good.

You couldn't cover it up forever.

If Ruan knows,

it'll be hell of a problem.

Just run away with Xiangyi

as quick as possible.

I'm paid the salary,

but I've not done my work. How can I run?

Who cares? I'm telling you.

It'll be more dangerous if you stay on.

I'll talk to Xiangyi tomorrow.

Good. The sooner you leave here the better.

Wu is right. It's too dangerous to stay on.

It's too hard to live like a thief.

Run. We've to run.

Yes, let's go somewhere else

and live a new life.

Where should we go?

Look...

We'll go to Shanghai to see my elder brother.

I'll go and check the boat schedule.

Okay.

Xiangyi, what's wrong you?

I'm...

Are you...?

Tell me...

I'm pregnant.

Really?

It's our child.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I knew nothing about this.

I realized when I saw the doctor today.

It's little over a month already.

Take a good rest.

What?

We should run fast.

I'll do it fast.

Okay

Qiu...

2nd Brother, we're ready.

We will leave tonight.

You can't.

What?

I've information from Li.

Ruan is back by train.

What should we do?

Run immediately.

It's not possible.

What?

There're spies in the neighborhood.

We must leave.

She's pregnant for a month.

Is it yours?

Of course, Ruan is away for 2 months.

She's pregnant for a month.

Of course it's mine.

Well, it's alright then

Congratulations.

If I can't go today,

it'll be worse when Ruan is back.

Her baby...

Be patient.

Between 1 and 2 months,

you can't tell the difference.

You leave first.

You tell Ruan

you've been pregnant for 2 months.

If Xiangyi goes back there,

I'll lose our baby as well.

This I cannot allow.

Be patient.

I've a good idea.

She's got to go to hospital for delivery.

On that day, I'll direct the play of

Trading Places.

So we swap

That's right.

Attention...At ease...

General, madam is back.

Dear, how come you're back now?

I didn't see you when I came home.

I was so upset!

Do I go back now?

I'm happy when you're here.

I've been missing you so bad.

Let me take a good look at you.

Haven't seen you 2 months. You've lost weight!

I'll shoot the one who didn't attend you well

7th Lord, you're back.

Xiangyi, how are you?

Shaowen, don't address her by name

Call her !§aunt!‥.

I'm sorry, aunt.

Why are you upset again?

Was I gone too long?

Don't touch me.

We're husband and wife.

What's the matter?

I wish to have a word with you.

Yeah sure.

I'm pregnant.

Pregnant?

My baby? How many months?

Since you've left...

two months?

Don't you understand?

Shaowen, she's got baby!

She has a child

Congratulations.

I've wanted a baby so badly,

though I've several concubines.

Xiangyi, you're really good.

You must take good care of yourself.

Don't go out too often.

I'll have more people to serve you.

I've a baby...

Thanks.

It's nothing. We're god brothers.

That's what I should do.

I'd like to be your baby's godfather.

You must be nice to him when you grow up.

Does Xiangyi feel good?

Yes.

You'd better think of a name for the child.

Right...Mei...

Mei Bao.

Dear, don't cry.

Dad is home. Come on...

Aunt, are you okay?

You just arrived?

Could've stayed a bit longer in the hospital

Ruan wouldn't allow.

No place like home. More people to help.

Too few people in the hospital

and besides, I can't be with her all day.

You think this little bastard looks like me?

Yes...very much

Bastard

Didn't you leave? How come you're back?

I kept worrying about her.

She just needs you.

Where's she now? Shaowen,

Where's she now?

Upstairs.

Who does little master look like?

Of course he looks like you.

No, it's you.

No way. Go...

Little bastard...

Mr. Ji...

Do you hear anything?

Yes

Where?

What?

Take it. When I've the money, I'll share it.

Tell me.

7 Bull Alleys.

Really?

Yes.

I finally met the little lady today

and followed her to the alley.

The place is remote.

Qiu, you got no place to hide.

Attention...At ease

I think she's probably gone to the alley.

After the baby was born,

the General didn't leave home.

The damn actress dared not leave the house.

The General left for Beijing this morning

and the bitch immediately went to

Bull Alley.

Who?

It's me.

Qiu...

Xiangyi...

Is the baby alright?

Has a little fever though

Been to the doctor?

Yes.

This is the nanny introduced by 2nd Brother.

Baby...

Baby

Baby...

She's called Mei Bao.

Mom misses you so much.

What did the doctor say?

Nothing serious.

Put her down.

No, I want to hold her.

I can't bear being away from my child.

It hurts very badly. Mei Bao, I'm sorry.

Xiangyi, don't feel sorry.

How could you come out today?

He went to Beijing and Ji isn't around.

I've longed for this moment.

Qiu, how long haven't we met?

I've been missing you.

Once the child was born, she left me.

It's too hard for you.

Qiu, I can't bear to leave you.

Xiangyi, it's a good time to run today.

Right, I'll only suffer if staying there.

Qiu, let's run away.

Today

But she has a fever; she can't travel.

If anything happens on the road,

what would we do?

Let's wait one more day.

Consult the doctor again.

I'm afraid Ruan will be back soon.

He had urgent matter to deal with in Beijing.

He can't be back so soon.

Besides, he has a family there.

Let's do it this way.

I'll book the boat ticket.

Okay.

Telegram from Wu Yuqi...

You?

Wu, how are you?

Why are you here?

I thought you disappeared.

I never knew you lived here.

The place is too remote to find.

What's the matter?

I wonder if my madam

has come around here.

No bullshit...

What is she doing here?

Strange. Where's she?

If Ruan is back and can't see her,

he'll kill me.

Sorry that I've to go.

I'm leaving too, but Mr. Wu...

you know I won't visit you without reason.

I'm broke.

You're the only one who can help me.

I didn't work for a long time.

I'm running out of cash as well.

This is the last time.

You must help me.

Please lend me 3000 dollars.

How could I have such a big sum?

Then my madam should have it.

You try speaking to her.

The money is nothing to you guys.

I've nothing to do with your madam.

Mr. Wu, I'll speak frankly.

If you piss me up,

no matter how much money you offer me,

I'll take you as shit.

What do you mean?

I did lend money to you.

Did you forget?

Did you or didn't you borrow?

No.

You've got to understand this

I know everything of you.

Don't regret.

I've nothing to regret.

You really refuse me.

Yes. Get out.

Don't blame me if I deal with harshly.

Man, you sure have balls!

How did he know of this place?

You're too careless.

How were you able to get in?

I've been here for a while. Entering the alley

I saw Ji and the other guys.

I knew something was wrong,

So I sneaked in from behind.

What should we do now?

Things are getting worse. We've to go.

Can't. The baby's having a fever.

You can't go even if she's okay.

Someone is watching outside the house

and Ji won't give you a break.

I'll risk my life to deal with him.

Qiu, does risking your life work?

The most urgent thing is to get away.

Ruan is in Beijing for an urgent meeting.

He couldn't come back shortly.

Xiangyi, you go home

and try your best to buy Ji.

Qiu, go to buy train tickets and deliberately

let Ruan's men know. I'll buy the boat ticket

I want to divert them to a wrong direction.

Right.

Yes...what? Buying train tickets...

Qiu alone?

What about Zhang?

Nail him. Don't lose him.

I'll send over some people right now.

You've no way to run.

Tian...

Yes.

Attention...At ease...

Madam, you're back.

Mr. Ji...

Yes

Madam.

I know you need cash.

Is it true?

How much you need?

It's hard to say now.

Tell me how much you need.

Ain't a good thing to bother you.

I just asked Mr. Wu to lend me some

and now I think that's improper.

Why not?

I've my own plan too.

If Mr. Wu is willing to lend me

a great deal now, I won't take it.

What do you mean?

It's too late to buy me now.

You...

Thanks for your concern.

Attention...the General is back.

Fall out...

The General is back.

Is Madam home?

Yes.

Yes, good. Arrest him

and bring him here immediately.

General, wrong number.

Ask nanny to bring my honey here.

Yes.

The General wants young master now.

General...

My dear, little bastard...

Come on, smile...

Why don't you give me a smile?

C'mon, let me sing you an army song.

Come on...

Warriors of the Three Kingdom,

Zhao is the best. 1,2,3,4...

Call me...dad...

Uncle, give him some time.

He's still young.

Come on, let's see the flower.

Ji, ask madam go to the garden.

Yes.

7th Lord

Aunt, you are here.

7th Lord

My uncle wants you in the garden.

I'm not going, I...

Shit, what are saying?

What's it?

I...

Come here, I'll kill you if you bullshit me.

What's the matter?

It's about Yuqi and I.

We always see each other in private.

Ji knows it too.

You're the only one who can help me.

Darn it, why didn't you tell me earlier?

My uncle hates this most.

Please help us.

Please tell Qiu to run quick.

And you?

I can't. I don't care about myself,

if Qiu can escape.

I'll let him know right away.

He lives at 7, Bull Alley.

I'll be right back.

Stop.

Come here.

You bitch...

How long have you been meeting Qiu?

I'll kill you if you fool me.

Go ahead...I'd rather die.

Die? Not that easy.

Okay, let me tell you.

It's Ji.

This scumbag,

he asked Qiu for money but was refused,

so he blackmailed me.

You believe him without evidence.

He ruined my reputation.

General, I've only one life.

How dare I say something bad about madam?

Show me your evidence if you've.

If you don't, I'll kill you.

If I don't,

I'm asking you to kill me.

I've risked my life working for you.

Please don't forget what you've promised.

Needless to say. You're loyal to me

and I'll reward you amply.

Thanks.

I've something more important than evidence.

Bring him in.

Yes.

Move.

Qiu...

Let me go.

Qiu!

Xiangyi!

Qiu!

Xiangyi!

Here are the train tickets he bought.

He wants to run away with madam.

Xiangyi!

Qiu!

What I say is true.

You can ask them yourself.

Ji, you bloody thief!

What did you do to her?

You...you devil!

Beat me...

You may kill us.

Hold her.

Yes

I don't want to live...

Kid, you've dared far enough.

How dare you mess with my women?

Ruan, you're a demon,

abusing your power and seizing women you want

You separated us. You...

Shut up. I'll kill you.

What else do you want?

Just kill us.

That'll be too easy. I'll torture you slowly.

Ruan, you sleazy bandit!

Beat him up outside.

Yes.

Qiu!

Ruan, you bastard!

You ruined us mercilessly.

Qiu...Ruan, let me go.

Just kill me.

You bitch,

you have dishonoured me!

Ruan, you're too mean.

We were engaged. It's you...

I'll kill you.

No...

No...Qiu...

Qiu...

Qiu...

Qiu...

You're still alive...

Ruan, you bastard...

you goddamned bastard!

You'll pay for what you did.

I'll kill you for sure.

Come on...kill me.

It's too easy to let him die this way.

Got to be a more enjoyable way to kill him.

Tell me.

Use a blade to cut a cross on his face.

He won't be able to show his face anymore.

Ji...

Good, do it.

JI! No...Qiu...

Ji, you bastard...

Qiu...no...Ji, stop!

Attention!

Who did it?

Uncle, is it you?

Stop.

Xiangyi...

Shaowen, Ji is ...

Qiu... Qiu...

My face...mirror...

My face...

Qiu...

Do I still look like a man?

Is it a man's face?

Revolution army gain victory, Ruan dead in war

Papa

Dad

Mei Bao

Mei Bao

Mei Bao

Dad

It's hot. Let's freshen up.

Miss Mei, you run real fast.

I can't catch up with you.

Doggy, get me some water.

I've prepared it already.

Dad, your letter.

I walked past Meng's shop

and she gave me this. Was it from uncle?

Yes.

He's back to Tianjin?

Miss Mei, the water is here.

Qiu, last time Xiangyi tried to see you.

You just hid away and moved home.

She came from Shanghai again.

He forces me to look for you.

What should I do?

I understand.

You don't want to see anyone

after your face is ruined, but she looks for

you so hard. Her love to you...

Dad, what does it say?

He's having his show recently in other places,

just come back and says hello.

Is he back to Tianjin for the show?

Will you take me to

see him perform some time?

Dear child, your dad will never

go near the opera team again.

Can I go alone?

How can a girl go there? No.

I'll write a letter in reply for him.

Bao, I'll have some fruit for you.

You ask Doggy to take them for you.

Later.

Dad, you've cough again?

Oh, it's nothing.

You're not feeling very well recently.

Says who? I'm alright

I'll stop going to school after this term.

What?

I want to help to do work at home.

Silly child, I'm okay.

I can handle the work in the field.

If I can hold on,

I'll support you to study in the college.

You're my only child.

I've all my hopes on you.

Dad, you work too hard.

Silly girl, what're you talking about?

I know you love me.

Go, have some fruit.

Dad, I'm going to check on Little Yin.

Okay.

Bao...

Uncle Shang...

It's Saturday. I knew you'll come.

Hey, where are you off to?

To see Yin.

She's not home.

I'm looking for you. Come on...

Do you remember the opera I taught you?

Yes.

You're smart.

Come in. I'll try to see

if you sing it right.

No, my dad doesn't like it.

Your dad is old-fashioned.

He knows nothing. Come on...

Mrs. Meng.

Mei, good.

I've talked about you with my uncle.

I said you have a good voice and face.

It'd be better to learn some opera from uncle

and make good money on stage in the future.

No, dad won't allow it.

No problem. Don't tell him then.

Right, let's go inside.

He won't hear it.

Come on, sing this one...

I like your opera-singing very much.

Go... don't be nervous, what?

Come on...

Let's sing the first scene.

Old dad gets up in the morning...

I, Mu Guiying, worried very much...

I go to the inner chamber...

waiting for my dad to ask...

Mei Bao, you come out.

Go home.

Mr. Wu, What's wrong?

Bao's voice is excellent.

It's a waste not allowing her to sing.

I won't allow her to sing opera. Go home.

Just give me the letter you want to post.

I'm sending you this lotus stem powder.

I still owe you. I can't accept it.

Why don't you kids listen to your dad?

I go the inner chamber...

waiting for my dad to ask...

Mei Bao...

Dad...

Don't blame me.

I don't know why I'm singing this.

Dad, I'll never sing again.

I'm wrong, dad.

Mei Bao.

Whenever you sing,

I feel very bad.

Dad, please don't feel upset.

It's my fault.

Bao, if at all I blame only myself.

I've changed over these years.

You've been suffering with me.

I feel very sorry for you.

No dad, for 17 years,

you've been trying hard to bring me up.

You're so good to me.

I'll never forget.

I make you upset whenever I disobey

I feel bad deep down in my heart.

Bao, I'm worried

if I leave you some day...

No...no...

But I always think if your mom

can live with us, it'll be great.

Dad is too selfish.

You should have lived with her.

Where should I go?

Your uncle knows where she lives

We'll go to find mom then.

No, I can't...

Whyever so?

You don't understand.

It's been 17 years. You've suffered a lot.

You should go to see your mom.

You go...

No, I won't go without you.

I'll stay with you.

Good child

Do you know how much I miss them?

He replied my letter,

but why did he refuse to see me?

He moved his home to avoid me.

This time...

I come to Tianjin from Shanghai.

I must see them. Brother...

Do you know why he avoids seeing me?

He's afraid of grieving you on seeing his face

I feel much upset not seeing them.

Will I mind about his face?

Bao is 17 now.

She's my child. I wonder how she looks like.

Don't you really know

where she studies.

I was away for half a year.

She just finished her junior high school.

I don't know if she continues her study.

You must take me to see them.

I've got to know where they're first

Doggy...

I tell you...

If Mr. Zhao looks for me with a woman,

tell them I'm out of town.

If he asks about Bao,

tell them she has left with me.

Got it?

Yes.

Whatever they ask, just say you don't know.

I'll say I don't know.

Don't know...

3rd Brother...

Doggy...

Where's Mr. Wu?

He's out of town.

To where?

I don't know.

When will he come back?

I don't know.

Where's Bao?

She too has left with him.

Is she still going to school?

I don't know.

Why don't you know anything?

Mr. Wu asked me to say so

I don't know.

Let's go inside first.

Why doesn't he want to see me?

What could be the reason?

After Ruan Bofan and Shaowen died,

I ran away,

looking for them everywhere

but in vain.

At last, I went to my brother's home.

All these 17 years,

I've missed them each day.

I long to find them

and have a proper family.

His face was ruined.

I was very hurt.

Bao is my child.

Why didn't he allow us to be together?

I'd rather die if I knew this.

I know the pain he feels within.

His temper has become worse.

He'll see only Bao and me.

He speaks nothing the whole day.

Why should he torture himself so?

You should forgive him.

I ruined him.

I've nothing to say now.

I wish he wouldn't forget me.

He's too selfish. I'll go back to Shanghai.

Xiangyi, with my ugly face...

I'm not worthy of staying with you.

Japan invades China, the situation is urgent

Doggy, run fast.

Papa must be anxiously awaiting me at home.

Papa...

Dad...

Bao, are you okay?

It's very chaotic on the train.

I hear Japan is invading Beijing.

The school let us off earlier.

Bandits! We've to fight back.

You take rest. I'll boil some eggs

and congee for you.

Bao, is it a mirror?

It's fun. I can see myself in here.

It's nice. I can see myself in here.

I want to buy a mirror tomorrow.

Little Chunxiang.

Bao, what's in your hand?

A mirror?

Where did you get it?

I bought it.

Break it now.

What are you doing?

What's the matter with a mirror?

I won't allow mirror in my house.

Do you listen? No mirror.

Why, dad?

Don't ask me why.

Break it.

No.

Give it to me.

No.

Give me.

No.

Give me.

My face!

Dad, please don't feel upset.

Didn't realize it'll make you so upset.

Had I known, I wouldn't have bought it

I'll break it now.

No. It's my fault.

It's just that, I didn't wish to see my face.

so there's no mirror in the house.

I never let you see yourself in the mirror.

Your mom is right. I'm too selfish.

Yes, you're too selfish.

2nd Brother...

Bao, what's wrong?

Uncle...

Your dad is bad to you. I won't allow this.

I've some advice for you.

Wash your face.

What's the matter?

The Japanese will invade Beijing.

You can't stay here.

I've no fear.

I'll risk my life to fight them.

And Bao?

I think you'd better bring her to Shanghai.

Shanghai?

Xiangyi is in Shanghai.

Her brother is doing good business.

Bao and you go there.

She'll take care of you.

I won't depend on Luo's family.

You won't actually be depending on them.

You'll just stay in their home for a while

and figure out your plan.

No.

You've to know...

She looks for you, but you always hide away

You only care about your face.

Do you know how bad she feels?

No matter what...

I won't see her again.

I don't deserve to be with her

If not, I won't hide myself here.

Okay, you've to know

Bao doesn't only belong to you

Xiangyi is her mother as well.

How can you let her live alone

and miss Bao day and night?

Does she miss Bao?

She always misses Bao.

I tell you...

every mom loves her own child.

Xiangyi's love isn't for your face

It's your heart, heart of a real man.

Nothing to be scared about your face.

This is her address. Take it.

We should unite to fight for justice...

to fight the enemy. Did you teach me this?

I didn't.

Who's it?

It's Shang.

The enemy will be wiped out soon...

Bao...

Good voice, but the versioning need practice

Why don't you learn opera from your dad?

You should let her learn opera.

No. Studying is more important.

I know.

It's okay to study and sing at the same time

What could you do with singing?

Why not? Singing isn't shameful

I make my living with my skill.

Bao, do you really like to sing?

3rd Brother, just teach her.

Would it be good wasting such a good voice?

Say something.

Speak up.

Okay, I'll teach.

Papa, why didn't you tell me you know opera?

He's an expert of singing except Painted Face

'Luo Chang Calling Quan' can't be heard again

It'll be war here.

You want to go to Shanghai?

Ask your dad.

Do you miss your mom?

Yes.

Okay, go to Shanghai with your dad

to see your mom.

Dad!

Why do you hesitate. We've got to leave

If the Japanese are here, it'll be too late.

But you know I don't have money.

You're well aware of 2nd brother's nature

I don't care about money.

It's nothing. Come on.

Dad, let's go to see mom

in Shanghai.

You'd better go to see a doctor.

It's an old ailment. Doesn't matter.

I'm lucky

to see an old friend here in Shanghai

or else I'd be at a loss.

One relies on friends on the road.

The damn Japanese are really evil.

Away from home and new to this place,

broke and I can't pay the school fee for Bao.

I feel really sorry for her.

Let's think about it later.

It's wartime. The life is extremely hard.

If not for the child, I'd rather die.

Come on, we'll have a better tomorrow.

Uncle Han...

What is it, Bao?

Father has almost spent all

the money he brought here.

We don't know anyone here

and cannot find a job.

The future...

Is your mother in Shanghai?

Why don't you go to see her?

Dad lost the address.

I can't remember it.

Shanghai is too big a place to find her.

It's indeed tough.

Dad...

Please, help...

Are you okay?

Okay, look

Come on.

Everyone holds on. Try.

Dad isn't feeling good and can't find mom.

We don't have relatives and friends here.

How can we carry on?

He can't sleep in the night.

I feel very bad.

Uncle Han, can I sing with Yin

on the road to earn some money?

I'm afraid your dad won't allow.

I won't tell him. I've to earn something.

Bao

Papa

Mei Bao, Papa has found a job.

Really?

I went to Golden Stage and

sang Painted Face to the manager.

You can sing"Painted Face"?

Yes.

I just have to run here and there on stage

with my face painted.

You take a rest. I'll boil the water.

Su went away like...

the fish in the net, never come back...

Uncle Song

Good!

What? What do you want of this kid

You're tired. Drink some wine.

Come on...drink...

Drink...

She doesn't drink.

None of your business.

Drink with me. Sit.

Drink this and you'll have more tips.

Sorry, sir. She really doesn't drink.

Cut the crap. I'm not asking you.

Won't you give me face?

Come on, drink it.

Drink.

You're drunk. Stop talking nonsense.

Let them go.

Luo, take it easy.

Just to have some fun.

It's for you.

Take it...

Bao, take it.

Bao, say thanks.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Dad, you're tired.

It's okay.

Papa, you take rest. I'll get some porridge.

Who bought this?

I did.

You?

Papa, I too have I've money.

Where did you get it from?

I sang in uncle Han's team.

Tips from customers.

What? You did this behind my back!

I love you very fondly, you...

To sing isn't a dirty job.

I can share your burden.

No, dad doesn't want you to be a singer

to earn money.

Bao...

Dad...

Bao, I've ruined you.

Dad, I ruined you too.

I think this Luo treats you well.

listening to your songs every night

and gives you good tips too.

He's a gentleman, like a college student.

Looks like he's from a wealthy family.

If my dad knows it,

he'll hate it and blame me.

He is slightly orthodox

What's wrong with you

making money by singing?

Dad, the herb is ready.

Let it cool down a bit

Do you feel better?

Nothing. I feel better now.

Don't go to work. It'd be very tiresome

This job isn't too difficult

I just have to stand and run a bit on stage.

Please lie down.

No, it makes me feel worse.

My body is good.

You think I'm too old, is it?

You have heart, Dad can still hold on.

What? You're coughing with blood.

Nothing to worry

No way.

How can you go on stage later?

Yes, I can.

I think you'd better work elsewhere.

Zhang, please help.

I won't make you lose face.

Please let me work.

If you won't allow, I'll become a beggar.

You sing the Painted Face tomorrow.

Thanks. I can do anything

but not the Painted Face.

So what else?

His face...

I know this ugly face.

Blood.

Bao, let's go.

What's the matter, Bao?

My dad is coughing with blood.

Uncle Han, I got to see my dad.

Who?

My dad.

Who's your dad?

The one who sings Painted Face here.

Ma?

No, it's Wu.

The fighter, over there.

Thanks.

You?

Dad, it's you.

Dad, you lied to me.

You're not Painted Face. You're...

What are you doing here? Go home.

You don't belong here.

You too. You can't sing.

Who said so? Leave quick.

I'll leave with you.

No.

You're sick. How can you play the fighter?

You roll, fight and fall on the stage.

That's why you cough with blood.

I'm fine now.

You lied to me...

I found the paper under your pillow.

Every page has blood on it.

How can you do it?

Get lost. Don't say anymore.

Dad, you go home. I can make money

with what you taught me.

Bao, I taught you opera,

but not asking you to be a singer.

I won't allow you to sing.

Go home, quick.

You cough with blood and still work.

You can't go on stage when you're sick.

I'm not sick. Get away.

You go home. I'll sing to earn money.

I won't allow you to be a singer.

I won't allow you to risk your life.

Wu, it's your turn.

Dad...

If you don't leave,

I won't take you as my daughter.

Papa...

It's so sad to think of the past...

Bao, what's wrong?

what's wrong?

Her dad coughs with blood

but still plays fighter on stage.

What the hell? Where?

Golden Stage.

Bao, let's go to see him.

Hua, you don't listen to me.

You go to the club every night

for the singer.

If your dad knows, it'll be like hell.

Mom, you shouldn't look down upon her.

She's still in high school.

If it were not the war, she'd not be here.

She has no relatives and friends here.

She makes a living by singing.

No matter what...

you'll never see her again.

Being a singer isn't shameful.

Was aunt also an opera singer too?

It's different. She's very famous.

There's no comparison

Please be calm. Hua is too young.

He's a kind heart and feels pity for the girl.

I don't blame him,

but you shouldn't trust people too much.

Be careful of being cheated.

It isn't like that, aunt

There was something last night.

I feel very sad about it now.

What is it?

Bao's dad coughed with blood,

but he still has to fight on stage.

Bao?

What's her name?

Mei Bao

Mei Bao? She's called Mei Bao?

Yes.

What's her surname?

I didn't ask

How does her father look like?

He was in make-up. Couldn't see clearly.

Where do they live?

I don't know.

She didn't allow me to see her house.

Is he...?

Bao is out for the medicine.

I know what kind of disease I've.

It's no use taking medicine.

I feel sad and joyful about her piety.

She's a good child.

She works as a singer for your sake.

Stop playing the fighter on stage

and take rest at home.

No, I can hold on.

I take each day as it comes

Mr. Han, you should remember

there's a line in 'Lin Chong's Night Rush'.

A man shouldn't cry easily...

What a hero fears is sickness...

Take it easy.

There's something I wish to ask of you

If I fall down,

please give this to Bao.

This is her mom's address.

Why didn't I hear of it?

I don't want to bring up the past.

Aunt, Bao has come.

How's your dad?

He's getting better. Thanks.

Which play would you like to hear?

Aunt, please choose.

What do you sing?

Female, male or maiden roles.

You're able to sing a male role?

Yes.

From which play?

Bao, which play can you sing?

Luo Chang Calling Guan.

Luo Chang Calling Guan?

Aunt, let her sing this for you.

The dark night bored me...

Luo Shixin...

The northwest wind blows me cold...

Stop, Bao.

Who taught you this?

Tell me!

My father.

Who's your father?

What's your surname?

Wu.

He's called Wu Yuqi.

Yes.

Are you 17 now? Your birthday 8th Jan?

Yes.

You have a look and see who I'm?

Bao, the photo in your house.

Oh, my miserable child!

I've cried for you all these 17 years.

I'm your mother, you know

Mom

My good child...my dear child!

Each day I have longed for you!

I too have thought of you everyday, mother

Good child.

Where's your dad?

He's sick at home.

Lead me to your house...

Dad...

Mom is back, she's here to see you.

3rd Brother...

Dad...

Mrs. Wang, where's my dad?

He has already left

Mom, he's gone again!

Why does he do so, why?

Aunt, let's go to find him.

What are you doing?

To look for my dad.

He's on the stage.

He's coughing blood, he can't perform again

I have to go look for him

No, he'll be down soon.

You wait here.

What's the matter?

Hurry up.

Watch out!

Go, quick.

Dad...

Qiu...

Wake up, Qiu...

Dad, mom is here to see you.

Look at me, Qiu.

Qiu!

Xiangyi...

Why have you been hiding from me?

Bao, my good child

Dad...

Xiangyi...

Qiu...

Our child, Bao, she suffered.

Take good care of her.

Xiangyi...

We're once again face to face

Yes, Qiu...

My blood will be all gone

My sweat will be all gone.

Xiangyi...

Qiu...

Look at my face.

Do you still know your Qiu Haitang?

Qui...

Dad...

Qui...Dad...