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Lord Zhongtang.

It's almost time for the morning court session.

Where are you going?

I, this old man,

am taking leave to return to my hometown

I beg you two to make it convenient.

What magnanimity, My Lord!

Since you are taking leave to return to your hometown.

Then why sneak around?

Today I have to go.

Then I'm afraid I can't oblige.

You really can't leave today.

That old crazy woman.

Disrupting the court

and murdering loyal and virtuous men

I can't stand against her.

Can't I even avoid her?

Your words will make your

nine familial clans be executed.

Take action!

Young man.

You'll meet the same fate one day.

Leave no one alive!

Selling buns.

Take a look at the buns.

Fresh buns.

Three bowls of water, boiled into one bowl to drink.

Anything else?

Young man.

My ears haven't been very clear lately.

Could you please take a look?

Which side?

It's fine.

It's normal as you get older

I'll prescribe some medicine for you to take at home.

Ma'am.

Is paying the consultation fee

at the clinic going to kill you?

Don't you know that at Renxin Tang

we only fill prescriptions,

no consultations?

Aunt Mei.

She is just that ordinary.

Who asked you to speak?

Go chop herbs in the back!

Go to the hospital first and then come to me.

At such an age.

Don't just fixate on saving those petty pennies,

you might end up losing your life over it!

Sister.

Don't you know the exam is coming up soon?

And you're still reading extracurricular books?

Still reading extracurricular books

still reading

I'm just tucking it under

I'm not reading it!

You pout your ass

and I know what shit you take.

Sis, how old am I?

Don't be like that.

What?

Can't I tell you off?

Can't I talk about you anymore?

Fine, fine, fine

I'm going to help Lao Wu chop herbs.

Cut down on smoking,

it's bad for your lungs.

You little brat

I'm telling you

if you fail the exam again this year,

Then you can go sleep on the street!

Hurt my lungs, thinking of you, it hurts my heart.

This woman's like a powder keg every single day!

No man wants to marry her.

Am I right?

Lao Wu.

Szechwan Lovage Rhizome and Magnetite.

They are for treating tinnitus and hearing loss, right?

I remember a medical book recorded that.

If the patient is an elder,

and take both drugs at the same time.

It could easily cause side effects

like vomiting

and hurts the spleen and stomach

Lao Wu.

Do you want to be a doctor?

Me?

I failed the admission to the police force

for two consecutive years.

If I fail the exam again this year.

My sister won't really kick me out, will she?

Your sister spoils you so much

she won't probably not.

What do you mean by "probably"?

Yes definitely not.

Sir.

Please.

Go.

Sir.

Please.

Pay off debts.

It makes sense.

The person is already gone.

What shall we pay for it?

A daughter pays her father's debts.

Let go!

You won't?

Master Bao, how are you doing.

Master Bao, thanks for all you've done

no big deal, it's my job.

Mom.

Sweetheart.

Screw you.

The captain is patrolling in person.

It's a real blessing for the common people.

Cut the crap!

I am on duty today.

Don't get anyone killed!

Got it.

Out of the way, out of the way, out of the way.

Master San.

You smoke.

Master San, have an apple.

I like to eat green ones.

Sir.

We'll pay back the money.

My daughter is still young.

Got it, got it, got it!

Can you believe this world?

Even if I make it to the police,

So what?

It's a stable, lifelong job, your sister can be at ease.

In this world, there is no stable and lifelong job.

Hasn't the President been replaced just like that?

As a child, I wanted to be a police officer.

But look at the police now.

It's all about running errands for

major bosses and gangs.

There isn't a single good police officer

who truly punishes evildoers and upholds justice.

You could be a good cop

huh?

What's the use of just thinking about it myself?

Now the common people are more scared

to see the police than the bandits.

It's all top down.

The upper beam is not correct and

the lower beam is crooked.

If I finally catch a bad guy.

This Director took advantage of others

and asked me to let them go.

Should I listen or not?

Bowl.

Let me go.

You let me go!

Mom.

She seems to be Sister Xiaofang.

Bro, Bro.

This little girl.

It's easy to offend the guests if you take her back.

Why bother?

Sister Qian.

It's okay, don't be afraid.

This money is only enough to pay the interest.

Then you can give me two more days

I'll find a way to make up for the rest.

Xiaofang.

Go and send three catties of sugar to the store.

Don't keep the French waiting.

You see.

This woman in the French Concession

is just different from others.

This little foreigner has grown so big.

You said if I take the little girl back.

It would offend my guests

how about Miss Song go back with me.

Help me deal with it, how is it.

I have my kid with me.

It's inconvenient.

Do not worry I have got a baby-sitter.

Miss Song, let's go.

Have some drink

I don't drink.

Sir.

How about this?

You go to my place

I'll treat you a cup of coffee.

That thing is too bitter,

I'm not used to that.

That's why we need to add sugar.

The red.

Seems good too.

Got it, got it, got it.

Don't push your luck after I've cut you some slack!

Don't think you work in the French Concession.

Don't I dare to catch you?

No, it's not, sir.

Please listen to me.

Don't push me.

Listen to me please.

Let go of my mom.

Who are you? What are you?

Who asked you to take photos?

Jose, AFP reporter.

Photographing is my job.

Bring the camera over.

It is illegal

I don't care.

Remember, this is not the French Concession.

Bring it over.

What are you doing?

Master San, take care.

Miss Song, are you all right?

I'm fine, thank you

ok.

Get out of here.

Stop making a fool of yourself before this ends up

in the newspaper, get out.

Hey, it's not over.

Go.

Extra! Extra!

Dr Sun Yat-sen has been inaugurated

as Extraordinary President in Guangzhou.

The military government will be restructured.

Extra! Extra!

Lao Wu.

Here you go.

Okay, good girl.

Be polite.

Miss Song.

Mr Wu, your clothes have been mended.

Thank you, Miss Song.

You are welcome

I may need you to help babysit Yiyi in the afternoon?

No problem.

Yiyi is well-behaved

no problem.

I can't stand you gentlemen

and ladies' way of talking.

Can you just speak plainly?

Sorry for troubling Aunt Mei too

I'm going out this afternoon.

All right, all right.

We won't lose the child—go ahead.

Thank you

no problem.

What are you looking at?

Back to work.

Bye, Mom.

Bye.

Lao Wu, the tea is ready.

Okay, coming.

Come on.

Ah, refreshing.

Lao Wu.

I have a question.

It's Aunt Mei you call the shopkeeper, right?

Yeah.

Then I will also call her Aunt Mei.

This seniority doesn't seem right, does it?

Aunt Mei has nothing to do with seniority.

What does that have to do with?

It has something to do with the status of Jianghu.

What is Jianghu?

You'll know that you grow up.

Can you answer me please?

Yes.

Recently, my classmates at school don't play with me.

They say I don't have a dad

I'm a bastard!

Now even you.

You're starting to perfunctory me too

no I'm not.

Also, they were wrong.

Look at me.

I don't have a father either

you don't have a dad.

Then you are a bastard too.

You can't say that

I'm mad.

Lao Wu, I'm sorry

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Ignore you, ignore you

Lao Wu.

I was wrong.

Little Foreigner.

You said you know how to use abacus?

Come here, I'll test you.

Okay, Bring it on.

By the way, Aunt Mei.

Can you please stop calling me

little foreigner in the future

I have a name, okay?

You eat and drink at my place

I'll call you whatever I want

if you don't like it.

Then don't come

Lao Wu.

How have you survived all these years?

You little foreigner, you.

Ma'am.

Please come here.

Got it, stop yelling.

Lao Wu.

Big tabby cat, big tabby cat.

Big tabby cat.

Yeah.

No, it's okay It's okay.

Let me taste it.

Come on, you come.

You write it

it's a good handwriting

I can't

show me

show me.

Lao Wu, I know, it can't be touched.

I was just trying to help you wipe off the ink.

Sorry.

I Scared you.

Aunt Mei.

Aunt Mei.

I really can't.

Aunt Mei.

I couldn't help.

Don't push me.

Yes, it's Master Shan.

Don't point your gun at me.

When I get nervous, my hands shake.

Lao Wu.

My hands don't shake.

Yes.

His hands don't shake.

Let him do it.

Don't shake.

Go away

I'm warning you.

Don't play tricks.

This street.

Even if this street is under the protection of

those bastards from the.

Gongshang Chamber, they still can't save you.

Yes, even if you gave me ten thousand guts

I wouldn't dare.

Open the door, quick.

Go open it.

One life for two.

Worth it.

Got it.

Go.

Who is it—at this hour.

Can't a person get any sleep.

Master Mao.

What brings you to my Renxin Tang

in the middle of the night?

Nothing much—just looking for someone.

Looking for someone.

You know my clinic.

It's just me here.

And my brother.

Aunt Mei, of course I know.

The leader of the Qinglong Gang

beat up several of my brothers

and vanished after running here.

This is serious.

We've got to catch that Qinglong Gang leader.

Where's your brother?

Reading in the back room.

Master Mao.

Mao.

Reporting to Master Mao.

You reckless kid—you scared me.

Look at your stance.

Straighten your legs.

Left turn.

Left turn.

About face.

Aunt Mei, what did I say?

I was right about him.

You brat.

If you become a police officer in the future,

you have to follow me too.

Brothers.

Not here Next house.

Master Mao

see you soon.

He passed out from the pain.

How dare you

save the Qinglong Gang's guy.

Save lives, that's what you told me

it's not the same thing

if the Gongshang Chamber know this.

We'll be in big trouble.

You are so good at everything.

Honestly

you should just be the one in charge.

Had sewn fur before

I think it'll work.

That's nonsense Are we talking about the same thing?

Alright.

Why are you looking at me.

Hurry up and send him away.

Ok.

Where's Rong?

Master San, that bastard was shot

he won't make it through the night.

What about the red apple?

I'll think of a way.

Bring the red apple here tonight.

Or.

Get your wife here.

Um

Yes

yes

gotcha.

Let's go.

Ian Ian.

After work tomorrow.

Come to my house for hot pot.

Great, what shall I bring with me.

Just bring your mouth.

It's always like this.

Aw, that's too kind.

How about I bring Yiyi some snacks.

Save your money.

Okay

I'm going to pick up Yiyi.

See you tomorrow.

All right, see you tomorrow.

Why is the little foreigner still here?

Little foreigner.

Where's your mom?

Probably working overtime

still working overtime, this late.

C'mon, people need to take a rest.

I can go back by myself

I know the way

yeah, idiots do.

Yiyi.

It's okay

I'll walk with you back home

Lao Wu.

Are you worried about me?

Or my mom.

You little smarty.

Lao Wu.

Do you like my mom?

No.

Impossible, my mom is so good-looking.

You do like her.

It's grown-up stuff— Kids wouldn't understand.

This is mom's shoe.

Did mom get caught by bad guys?

Yiyi, don't be afraid.

Mommy's okay.

After you wake up from sleep,

Mom will be back.

Really?

Yes.

Let me go!

Let me go!

It will be our turn in a while.

That girl is so hot.

Master San.

I've had enough.

It's yours.

Thank you, Master.

Thank you, Master.

Thank you, Master.

Don't do that.

Is this for real?

I've got the bill.

Awesome!

She doesn't want to.

You guys just overpower her.

Not fussy.

Does it matter to you?

Wanna fight, fight outside.

Don't get my place messy.

Go out and fight.

Yiyi is waiting for you.

What's wrong with her?

Okay, okay, hurry up and go inside.

Quick, quick.

Lao Wu, let me do it.

Aunt Mei.

I know.

You go out

say it.

Understood.

Can't hold back.

You can't find anyone to avenge my revenge.

You can avenge others

even you are a good person.

There are so many people who are bullied in this world.

Can you save all?

Are you a blockhead? Speak up!

What to do?

I will handle it, no trouble.

Trouble, if I'm afraid of trouble

you think you'd still be alive today? Huh?

Stand there for me

dumb head.

Master Zuo.

Revolver.

Master Xiang, it's me.

How's it going?

According to the technique.

He is a top player.

Find out.

Understood.

Any clues?

We have scientifically obtained evidence.

Systematic investigation.

The various factors that have arisen in this case.

Get to the point.

Yes.

The people of the Qinglong Gang are the most suspected.

Took their turf before taking revenge.

That's right, according to the tip.

We learned that on the day of the incident.

There are a lot of Qinglong Gang people moving around.

Send them a message.

See them after dawn.

Yes, will do.

Boss.

Who is this guy?

Dare to instruct you to do things.

You are courting death.

All right, I got it.

Thank you.

Don't mention it

I really want to thank me for healing my injury.

Don't stick around.

Aunt Mei.

You and Mr Wu.

How did you meet?

Once on my way to Beijing to get some herbs

I met Lao Wu.

Are you done?

Hurry up, we gotta go

will be done.

Sis.

What.

Get over here

I knew you didn't take toilet paper again.

You're all grown up now.

Sis.

Is he a bad guy?

Who cares.

Save him first, go.

Get the medicine cabinet.

Okay.

So basically.

Aunt Mei.

You are Mr Wu's savior.

Yeah.

Otherwise, could he have been with me for so many years?

No wonder Mr Wu's so afraid of you.

Afraid, he's not afraid.

He's not afraid of anything.

Well, what about Mr Wu's family?

He said his wife and children were killed by enemies.

After he was seriously injured back then.

He stayed with me for over a year to recover.

Once he recovered, he went looking for his enemy.

Yet after two years, he still hadn't found a thing.

Then I persuaded him

I told him you've got to move on.

And that's how he ended up

staying with me all these years.

Then.

After that.

Later.

This.

Okay.

You're not the only one suffering.

Think of your daughter

I'll keep this for you.

Focus on getting better.

Before destroying you Qinglong Gang.

Just wanted to ask about Lao san and Mao.

I was plotted by you, I admit it.

Not saying a word.

Screw you.

You are unreasonable.

I'm not a Taoist priest.

There's no such thing as honor.

You are a dog with a life and no one to keep.

Did you kill him or not.

I, Kun, have always done things openly.

Never hurt anyone in the back.

Do this kind of stupid thing.

Master Zuo.

There is no need to check the Qinglong Gang.

It wasn't him.

If not,

Why did you kill them?

Leave one alive and send the message out.

Yes sir.

Get out!

Any new leads?

Not yet.

How did you become a police captain?

Master Zuo.

The casino lobby staff said.

About two hours before the night of the incident.

Brother Mao took a woman to Master San's room.

Who is that woman?

Not Not yet.

What are you doing?

It's so messy, clean it up.

Yes.

Quick, quick, carry, carry.

Quick, quick.

Come here.

Don't let me catch you.

Lao Wu

Lao Wu.

Yiyi.

Stay here for a bit

I'll take a look.

Screw you.

Aunt Mei.

She's awake.

What are you doing here?

Sis.

Here, these two are a good match.

Pfft—those two? A match?

Lifelong Lovers on the Run.

So what?

It's the best time to test true love.

Go, go, go.

Sis， Sis， Sis.

The Qinglong Gang was ambushed

Shanghai reenacts gang battle.

That thing

I'm gonna wash an apple.

Who was it last night?

Saw Mao taking a woman upstairs.

It was me.

Who was that woman?

Never seen.

Take it easy.

Think again.

Go ahead.

She worked as a barista in a café

in the French Concession.

Are you sure

I have drank the espresso she made.

Of course I am.

Go on.

She used to be a musician in a Western orchestra.

Also had a child with a foreigner in the band.

Then he hooked up with a rich European woman.

Ran abroad with someone.

She couldn't stay in the band anymore

and learnt to make coffee

she knows foreign languages.

So she went to the café in the French Concession

and became a barista.

You know a lot.

What are you looking at?

Go, leave, go out!

This this this.

Why am I losing again?

Sister.

Sister.

Sister.

Don't yell, I'm not deaf

I'm off to my exam.

Go ahead, if you fail again.

You're not coming back.

Is that how you encourage someone?

Didn't I encourage you?

Have you ever made me proud?

Have you ever made me proud?

You should stop smoking.

You'll age faster.

You little brat.

Wait till you're back—see how I handle you.

Brother Jie is the best.

Brother Jie is the best.

Just wait for my good news

I'm definitely getting in.

How is he still so impulsive.

Where's Lao Wu?

It's really good.

Not bitter at all.

What can I do for you.

Cappuccino, please.

Okay.

Try it.

Master Zuo.

Issue a wanted notice.

Yes sir.

Find her.

Yes sir.

See?

Know and don't tell? You're just as guilty.

And she's a woman.

I'm back.

Brother Zhongjie.

How was the exam.

Believe it or not

I did it really well.

I was breezing through the exam.

You are so confident.

Sure I am.

Then I'll tell Aunt Mei.

Aunt Mei, Aunt Mei.

Brother Jie said he's getting in.

You got a woman to cover for me?

That's not like you.

Everyone in the concession knows this woman.

She wouldn't be the killer.

The sternum and thoracic vertebrae are shattered.

Shattered in a single strike.

Just like the Ghost.

Ghost.

Didn't you already.

Get him.

Bring him to me.

Yes sir.

Gotta go.

Not even one sentence.

None.

It's no longer safe here.

You go somewhere safe for a bit.

Don't worry about me.

Promise me you'll get

them mother and daughter out of danger.

After I'm done with my business

I'll be back.

Mom, I'm afraid.

Lao Wu.

It's okay—I'll get you out of here.

Brother Jun.

Thank you so much.

Come on, Yiyi.

Mr Wu, you are not going with us?

I have something else to do

I'll go find you when I'm done.

Lao Wu, remember to be careful.

Come to us when you're done.

I'll be waiting for you.

Lao Wu.

Lao Wu help me

Lao Wu.

Ghost Senior Brother.

Are you familiar with this?

It's you.

No, No, No.

No, no.

Don't, don't, don't.

Let them go Who are you?

Kneel down.

Daddy.

Okay, I'm on my knees.

Let them go

I'm on my knees.

Daddy.

I'm on my knees, kill me.

Kill me.

Let them go

Lao Wu help me.

Daddy.

If you were given another chance.

What would you choose?

Lao Wu help me.

No.

No.

No.

You come back.

What century are you living in.

We have guns.

Without Boss Xiang's mercy,

you'd be dead.

That little look of yours

still can't let it go.

You don't know anything.

Don't know anything.

Let me tell you the truth.

Captain Wu.

You haven't been to the security bureau these days

have you?

Lord Admiral.

Call me director.

This is the Republic of China.

Yes, Director

I've followed you every step of the way.

Just because I believe that.

We are warriors for justice and royal power.

Yeah, am I wrong?

We used to work for the Qing court,

arresting revolutionaries.

Now we serve the Nationalist government—cracking

down on Qing holdouts.

Are we still upholding justice?

Are you questioning me?

I did not dare.

The new government has just been established

this is exactly when they need people most.

I went to great lengths to sponsor you a short while ago.

Sit.

Those prospective coworkers we talked about before.

Now half are in jail.

It's unclear whether they're alive or dead.

I'm grateful.

You're not even doing your work anymore

how can you talk about gratitude?

Reporting, sir.

Come in.

Captain Wu.

Not an outsider, go ahead.

A few felons broke out at noon today.

Who are they?

Qian Dazhuang, Xie Feiyu,

Chen Quandu, Ren Tianfang.

Go and jointly draft a wanted notice

with the police department.

Arrested and brought to justice.

Yes, sir.

Director

I caught these people.

Like I said.

You are my right-hand man.

But he escaped,

You gotta go back

I'll send some men to your house.

Director.

Is everyone ready?

It's arranged.

Please rest assured.

If possible, give him another chance.

But, to break his mind.

Got it.

Also.

You bring some more people over there.

He's the ghost.

We've been through hell and back together.

When fighting one against a hundred, it is unscathed.

Tonight.

There can be no mistakes.

Not really.

He is also mortal.

You're so thorough, Director

I'll bring more people there.

I'm just a gun.

You went astray.

Broke Master Xiang's heart.

It's not my fault.

But my brother is really lucky.

You were stabbed multiple times that day.

Jumped off a cliff without dying.

Thank God.

Give me a chance to make up for it.

There's one thing I've always been confused about.

Brother, you have successfully retired for ten years.

It's been amazing doing our job.

It's been amazing doing our job.

Is it worth it for a woman?

Although she's somewhat attractive.

But she has a child.

For the child.

After seeing Master Xiang soon

I'll give you another ride.

Don't come back this time.

Be with your family.

It's not certain who will send whom away.

Come on.

Come on

don't be afraid of death, come on

unlock

release.

Get out of the way.

Step back.

Step back.

Open the door

quickly.

Aunt Mei.

Aunt Mei.

Go.

Sister, hold on.

Sister don't worry.

They wouldn't dare to follow.

Don't leave me alone.

Sister.

Sister.

Don't yell, brat?

Is it shouting that I die

I'll tell you what.

If you fail the exam again.

Sleep on the street

I don't want to raise you forever.

Did you hear me?

Yes.

Lao Wu.

Don't talk.

I'd rather say.

This is the second time I've saved you.

But I am now.

Not even married yet.

Don't talk.

Sister.

You hold on.

Sister, hold on.

Mao mao.

I want to have a cigarette.

Sister.

Sister

Lao Wu.

You save her.

Save her, Lao Wu.

Lao Wu, Lao Wu.

He has tried his best.

The child suffered multiple fractures.

Only one breath left.

Whether she wakes up is in God's hands now.

I finally figured out what my dad did.

From now on

I hope this red rope.

It's the only red thing in Dad's hands.

Lao Wu.

I want to go too.

I'm going to avenge my sister.

Otherwise, what kind of man would I be?

Don't make a mess.

You think I'm a loser too.

I promised your sister to keep you safe.

I don't care

I don't care

I must go today.

I will make them pay for

what they did to your sister.

This is between me and him.

They are not people who follow the rules.

I will send my brother with you.

No.

Take care of them for me.

Master Zuo.

The way out of Shanghai

has been blocked by someone.

However, we has not found him.

No need to look for him.

He's already here.

Find him.

Yes, go.

Quickly.

Quickly.

Anything you can do,

I can match.

Is it that hard to die?

There is no shame in dying at the hands of ghost.

Bastard.

It's so easy to let you die.

Lord Admiral.

Ghost.

You've proven once again that you're my prize pupil.

Why did you kill my family?

The critical moment of alternating old and new.

You hesitated

I was just trying to help you.

Remove soft spots.

Do not involve the family in the misfortune.

We don't need family in our line of work.

The identity of the assassin.

Is to kill those who keep us alive.

Lao Wu.

Let's work together to create great things.

Brother Lao Wu.

If you follow me.

You can leave whenever you want.

That's your business.

I will never stop you.

Stop.

I checked hundreds of people back then.

Only you I didn't ever suspect.

As an old Chinese saying goes,

"A wise man knows how to adapt to the circumstances."

I represent the Imperial Japanese.

Chamber of Commerce in China.

I want to make friends with Master Shan and Mr Wu.

Make friends.

The one lying on the ground.

It's the end of making friends with you.

I am a killer.

Killers are human.

Not dogs.

Sister

Lao Wu has revenged for you

and I have passed the exam.

I received the job offer from the police department

I think you can see it in the heaven.

Mom

Lao Wu said he would take care of me.

Don't worry.

The red rope that was not allowed to be touched before.

He gave it to me.

I am also a blessing in disguise.

Lao Wu

I don't really want to be a police officer anymore.

Because I seriously thought about it.

Today's police can't protect people at all.

You're different

Lao Wu, why don't you go to the Qinglong Gang?

It's not the same thing

right, not the same thing.

This Qinglong Gang

is much more formal than the police.

I just figured it out.

So I don't want to lie to myself.

Brother.

You have had a hard time getting in.

Went to the police station on the first day, but quit.

Wouldn't it be a pity?

Who cares so much

Lao Wu.

I'm going to take the pharmacy out.

Go abroad and learn something new

China shouldn't be like this now.

So what should China be like?

There will definitely be a new China in the future.

The country will prioritize the well-being of the people.

At that time my brother.

Should be able to be a police officer.

Yeah.

This is the ghost?

Yes.

Looks.

Not as much as they say.

If he is really a master.

Then let him serve the party and the state.

I'm afraid it's not that simple

oh yeah?

This is already a breakthrough.

Yes sir.

Wait.

If it doesn't work for us,

then it shouldn't be working for anybody else