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Place yours bets!

Here we go! 1-3-5 comes to 9, Small!

Bet more, win more!

Sorry, everyone! This table is closed. Please go to another table.

What?

Is there a problem, Fook?

Let's go to the cage and talk.

Chief...

Chief.

I know what you did. You colluded with an outsider to cheat.

No, I didn't! There must be some mistake!

You've made a terrible mistake! Someone saw you cheating!

Boss.

It's you?

Every time Kam-shui shook the chest, he gave a signal.

That's how he hinted to his partner. So he was able to win every single game.

Show Boss the proof.

Here's the proof.

He put lead in the dice to change the weight.

in order to manipulate the roll of the dice.

With this dice, he can control the outcome.

How dare you cheat at my casino! Take them outside. Do as the rules say!

Yes !

I'm sorry, Boss! Give me a chance! Please let us go!

I'm sorry! Please show some mercy!

Chief!

Boss, I'm going now.

Wait.

You deserve credit for catching that mole.

Thank you.

You saved your brother at the police station.

I admire your courage and your loyalty. You're quite smart.

I'm nothing compared to you. You have solved many tough cases and opened a casino.

That's what I call smart.

You have a sweet tongue. Here's your reward.

Thank you, Boss.

What's your name?

My name is Tin, Boss.

We need more staff at the casino. You seem like a smart guy.

After my wife comes back from Suzhou, she'll promote you to surveillance officer.

Thank you, Boss! Thank you!

(Chinese Territory)

Hok-yiu! Hok-yiu!

Brother Tin!

You've got a big bag. Where are you going?

Mom made these clothes. I'm making a delivery.

Where is she now?

She's at home.

Buy yourself some snacks.

Thanks, Brother Tin!

You'd better hurry up.

Tin? Hey.

Mrs Kung.

Sit down. I'll get you a cup of tea.

Mrs Kung, here's some money. Please keep it.

It's OK, I make clothes for a living. Keep it for yourself.

The casino provides accommodation and meals. I don't need to spend any money.

Brother Shan entrusted you to my care before he left.

Please accept it.

Don't worry, I'm doing great. I just got promoted to surveillance officer.

Thank you. You got promoted fast. Keep it up.

But what's a surveillance officer?

One who monitors the floor at the casino to see if there're cheats or pick-pockets.

Pick-pockets?

Never mind, just don't worry about me.

Sit down.

Mrs Kung, how's Uncle Wah and Auntie Wah?

They're doing great. Don't worry.

Did they ask about me?

I've talked to Uncle Wah. It sounded like he was still mad at you.

You should wait until things cool down.

(Shing Wah Fruits)

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Go grab a chair.

I'll just take a break.

You're overworked. Should we hire someone?

Why? You think I can't handle?

No, but we're getting old. Hire a young man to do the heavy lifting.

Young people don't want honest work.

Teach them something and the next thing you know is they're gone.

Brother Tin! Brother Tin!

Why did you comeback? We heard what happened to Iron Head.

It served him right, but who knows what they might do?

Things seem to have cooled down, so I came back to have a look.

Don't just stand there. Let's grab a drink and talk.

OK.

Free feel to look around.

Are you serious?

Brother Tin, are you saying you live in this big room by yourself?

Brother Tin is a genius! One clay he'll own the whole Nanjing Road!

Nonsense. I'm just an employee. That's all.

By the way, what have you guys been up to?

Don't get me started.

Ever since Brother Shan left, the police have been searching our pier every clay.

What a bummer.

All the other guys have left. Tung and I have been doing temporary work.

I'm a surveillance officer now.

If you don't mind, let me hook you guys up with a job at the casino.

Really?

That'd be great!

Let's work hard together!

Yes! Yes!

Cheers! Cheers!

How long do we have to wait?

Just be patient. I heard tomorrow at noon.

the priest will be leaving the church and heading for Tianjin with the money.

Get everyone ready for action. I don't think he'll take any precautions.

The US$50,000 on him will be a piece of cake.

Listen. We came a long way to make some quick cash in Shanghai.

You'd better be right.

Don't worry, it took me a while to find this target.

I'm offering you guys a great opportunity.

After we run away with the money, no one will be able to find us.

Good, that's settled then.

Father Tong, it's time to go.

All you officers have to escort me to Tianjin for preaching. Sorry about that.

You're a good friend of the French ambassador.

Since you're carrying a lot of cash, we want to ensure your safety.

It requires a lot of money to build a church in Tianjin.

The Church is still raising funds. They only sent me part of the money.

Regardless of the amount, it's our job to make sure you arrive safe.

$10 notes? Where's the rest of the money?

I don't know! That's all there is!

Say no more! Grab him and go!

Go! Go!

(French Concession Central Police Station)

Such an outrageous crime actually happened in the French Concession!

The MAC is very anxious.

They give us three days to solve the case and save the priest.

Say something. The priest is a good friend Of the French ambassador.

If anything happens to him, we'll be in trouble!

A few of my men died.

Even if you said nothing, I must hunt those criminals down.

Don't worry, there's never been a case I can't solve.

You said so yourself. We must save the priest in three clays!

What? Solve the case in three clays? We don't have any clues!

I can't behave they had the guts to kill our officers!

Only the strong survive.

If I was the one to escort the priest, it would have been fine.

If you're so great, go catch them!

Why did they kidnap the priest anyway?

Well, the money was less than they expected. They wanted to get the rest of the money.

Also, the priest could be their shield.

That means the priest is still alive.

I hope so. If he's dead, it'll be useless to catch those criminals.

Our top mission is to find the criminals.

Guard all the gates and piers tight. Don't let them get away. Understand?

Yes !

You guys come with me.

Get help from the gang members. We must catch the criminals in three clays.

Yes, Chief.

Say it!

You still won't say it? Keep hitting!

Say it!

There's only USS$3,000. It's not worth the effort.

We thought the priest had more than that.

Even torture doesn't work. I think that's all he's got.

Should we demand a ransom?

What do you mean? Blackmail the Frenchmen? It'll only get us in trouble.

Also, who's going to pick up the ransom?

Things are getting tense. The police are coming after us.

Lets get out of Shanghai! The priest is useless to us! Just kill him!

No! Keep him alive. He can be our shield in case we have to confront the police.

We need money to run away. How can we spend the US dollars?

Actually I have an idea.

We can go to the casino and exchange the US dollars for chips bit by bit.

I don't think anyone will notice.

Ming, are you sure no one will notice?

Relax. If we gamble separately, no one will suspect a thing.

Bet more, win more.

Do you accept US dollar?

Sure.

Last call! No more bets!

Two! No one wins!

Three! Three! Two! Two!

Four!

Brother Tin, isn't that Choi Ming?

Why are they standing separately?

One of them bets on 1-2, while the other bets on 3-4.

How can they win money?

That's a classic money laundering method to make dirty money clean at the casino.

But they're using US dollars. How can it be dirty money?

Perhaps those are counterfeit notes?

No, they couldn't have fooled the dealer. I bet the money is real but dirty.

Dirty? Is it related to the kidnapping of the priest?

Let's inform the police to get reward money.

There's no rush. Let me deal with them. Come on.

You guys are leaving? Remember me? Siu-lei's brother.

Right, Siu-lei's brother! You came looking for her last time!

Why are you here?

I work here as a surveillance officer to see if anyone's cheating.

We didn't cheat.

That's not what I meant.

I saw you guys gambling with US dollars. Doing pretty well, huh?

A foreign friend just paid me back.

Your casino accepts US dollars. That's why we came.

But you guys were gambling separately like trying to launder the money.

So, did you get it from a friend or rob someone?

I don't know what you're taking about.

I heard about what happened to the priest.

A friend of mine is a police officer. I know the numbers of the stolen USD notes.

I don't know what you're taking about.

I wouldn't be talking to you if I wanted to turn you in.

What do you want?

I want you to do me a favour.

You want to find Siu-lei's whereabouts?

It's been over half a year, but there's still no news of her.

I promise, if you help me find my sister, I won't report you to the police.

OK, we have a deal.

But you have to let us go now. I'll take you to see your sister later.

Later? If you guys die, how can I find my sister?

What do you mean?

You really don't get it? You guys kidnapped the priest!

The police have offered a generous reward for catching you guys!

Both the police and the triads are searching all over Shanghai!

All gates and piers are under heavy guard. You can't get away!

What should we do? We're doomed!

Brother Tin! I've heard everything.

What are you doing? You can't catch them! I need their help to find my sister!

Brother Tin, you need to find your sister but I don't! They're worth 500 silver coins!

You guys will pay for your crimes!

See? Everyone wants to catch you guys.

What should we do, Ming?

We can only take a chance now. Let's report to the police.

Once the priest is saved, you guys will be alright.

You can get a reward and I can find my sister. It's beneficial for us both.

Sounds like a workable idea. Let's do that.

French Concession Police!

Arrest them! Yes!

Well done! The priest was saved within a short time.

The government was very nappy and amazed by how efficient we were.

I only did what I had to.

You're so humble. You always bring honour to the police department.

The French government will award you with a passport and a medal.

Wear a nice suit for some pictures.

Thanks for putting in a good word for me.

(Golden Casino)

Chief. Boss.

Sit down.

I'll be right outside.

What can I do for you?

I just want to give you a compliment.

We couldn't have saved the priest in such a short time without your help.

It's my honour to help you, Boss.

You're such a good talker.

My boss gave me this bottle of red wine as a way to show gratitude.

I'd like to share it with you and express my gratitude Cheers.

You're an interesting person. It's OK ii you don't like it.

If you become my disciple, you'll have plenty of chances to drink.

Disciple? Thank you, Boss!

Still calling me "Boss".

Boss, you'll always be a boss to me. Can I call you Chief from now on? Chief.

In a world of chaos, it's impossible to survive without power.

(Discipleship Request)

(Chak Kam-tong)

We got a large sum of reward money. It's worth the effort.

I think it's all going too well. What's taking the boat so long?

There's nothing to worry about.

You guys still haven't told me where my sister is.

It's you. We'll take you to see Siu-lei now.

It won't be necessary.

In the 1920s, there was a civil war in China,

but the Shanghai French Concession was like an independent state,

where people indulged themselves in drinking and the thriving nightlife.

There were different places of entertainment and vices of all kinds.

Among them, opium smoking was very common in the upper class.

(Golden Casino)

Tin has so many ideas.

Look, these tables and the roulette wheels were all his ideas. They work really well.

Not bad. We have a lot of customers.

No wonder Miss Kwai-seng promoted you to assistant manager.

I really appreciate the opportunity.

Look, he built this VIP room.

Customers can come hereto smoke and rest when needed,

and then go and gamble again.

Our customers love it.

Chief, I'm thinking of a gimmick called "Four Free Delights",

meaning free food, drinks, lounge, opium. We provide free food and drinks.

Customers may feel tired after gambling for a while. They can use our VIP room.

As long as they stay,

we can keep the ball rolling and win it back at the tables.

Keep it up. Bring in more customers.

Yes.

Miss Kwai-seng, someone is here to see you.

Kwai-seng, Brother Tong. There you are.

My cousin Wang just came to town. I want him to work at the casino

What do you think?

Arrange it, Tin.

Yes.

Thank you, Kwai-seng, Brother Tong.

Come with me.

Miss Kwai-seng, this month's accounting records are ready.

Let's go to the cage.

Kwai-seng, not feeling well?

I'm OK. I'll take a rest upstairs.

This way please.

Brother Tin? Why are you here?

Miss Kwai-seng fell ill. Chief asked us to come here for a meeting.

You can participate in meetings? That's awesome! Master really trusts you!

I couldn't have made it without your referral.

I have to go.

Brother Tin, you're here.

We have chicken soup today. I'll let you try some.

It's OK, I have to go to a meeting. Excuse me.

Chi-ching, Brother Tin doesn't like chicken soup?

Do you know what he likes to eat?

No, I'm not the one having a crush on him. And nobody told me about the chicken soup.

Don't do this to me. Come and have some chicken soup.

Some customers have been robbed and stripped outside the casino recently.

It has scared our customers away and greatly affected our business.

Those people have some guts. Don't they know I own the casino?

Apparently they're not a local gang. Do you know where they're from?

There's a new gang called Eight Squads in the International Settlement.

Formed by eight hooligan groups, they're often seen in the French Concession.

I'm almost sure it's them.

Chief, let me deal with them. I'll catch them all.

I'll leave it to you then. Anything else?

No. No, Boss.

Dismissed.

Goodbye, Boss. Goodbye, Boss. Goodbye, Mrs Chak.

Are you OK?

Congratulations! Mrs Chak is pregnant!

Congratulations, Master! Congratulations, Miss Kwai-seng!

Kwai-seng, I'm going to be a father!

Right.

Thank you, Doctor.

Let me prescribe her an anti-abortifacient. Can anyone come with me?

Sure. I'll go.

What are you doing?

I just want to grab my jacket.

Let me help you. Go get a blanket.

Yes, Master.

Relax. I'm in the early stages, so just act normal.

I can't leave business behind and stay in bed all day, can I?

Yes you can, because you're pregnant.

The casino is not a pleasant place to work. You shouldn't be there.

But Paramount is opening soon. Can you handle everything alone?

Of course. I can work longer hours.

And I'll be sleeping in the guest room, so I won't wake you up when I get home.

AH right, it's up to you.

Master, here's the blanket.

Chi-ching, stay in the guest room to serve Master.

Suk-ying can take care of me.

OK. Let me get the guest room ready.

(Golden Casino)

I need one more person.

Fook, come to the police station with me.

Kwai-seng, Fook is your man. Do you mind?

Not at all. My men are also your men. Fook, what do you think?

I don't have a problem.

Then show Tin the accounting records.

Sure, but I'd like to discuss something.

Since opium price has been going up, our costs are much higher now.

But why? Those British suppliers didn't increase the price.

Because the leader Of Eight Squads, Shum Chun-ngok,

just got promoted to Chief Inspector of the International Settlement.

The Englishmen trust him a lot.

They let him take over and monopolise the market.

So he raised the price, huh? I'd like to meet him. Arrange it.

No, it's not appropriate for you to meet him in person. Leave it to me.

You?

Don't worry, I'm feeling much better now. I used to buy opium for Yee Heung Garden.

Shum Chun-ngok is no superman. Let me talk to him.

Chief, I'll go with Miss Kwai-seng just in case something happens.

OK, I feel safer if you go with her.

(Tin Kung Restaurant)

Sorry about the wait.

Be my guest, Chief Shum.

Miss Kwai-seng, I'm honoured to be your guest today.

So, what do you want to talk about?

We'll, I know you're a decisive person. Let me get straight to the point.

Opium prices have gone up overnight. We all want to increase profitability.

I don't mind buying a bigger batch, but I hope we can stick with the old price.

Not only are you a good negotiator, you're a beautiful woman.

No wonder you were Yee Heung Garden's top courtesan, Yiu-toi Yuet-kwai.

Perhaps we have drunk together before?

Back at Yee Heung Garden, you were just a sheriff officer.

Your whole month's salary wasn't even enough to buy me a drink.

However, if we could work out a deal, it'd be my pleasure to drink with you.

I like your boldness.

But many other people want to buy my opium. Why should I lower the price?

Do you want to keep your business running? If you refuse to compromise,

not a single box of your opium will be seen in the French Concession.

Don't go too far.

You own many gambling dens and opium dens. Are you sure you don't need my opium?

I have friends in Yunnan. I don't have to buy through you.

Yunnan? It's a long way from here. I have accessible, high-quality opium.

Well, if you show me your sincerity, perhaps I'll think about it.

Boss wants to open a few opium dens in the French Concession.

You're crossing the line. Don't bite off more than you can chew.

I don't think so. Like you said, cooperation is important in business.

I'm willing to cooperate and make friends with you.

Here's to you.

What are you doing?

Do it again and I'll blow your head off!

You want to play hardball? There's no point discussing it.

Since you don't Want to discuss it, I'm not interested either.

You said so yourself. I won't sell my opium to you. Let's go.

Miss Kwai-seng, shall we teach him a lesson?

It's OK. Paramount is opening soon. I don't want any trouble.

I'll talk to Brother Tong. Let's go.

It's broken.

Don't worry about it.

Miss Kwai-seng loves that dress.

She was going to wear it to Paramount's grand opening. What should we do?

A friend of mine is skilled at needlework. Perhaps she can help.

Thanks, Brother Tin!

Very nice, thank you. Suk-ying.

That's too much.

Your needlework skills are worth that much.

Tin told me you're not a tailor, but you're so skilled at needlework.

I know you're raising your son alone. Use the money to buy him some snacks.

Thank you. I can't believe Tin told you that.

He just wanted to help you.

Tin is such a great friend.

Miss Kwai-seng, Mrs Kung. Master, Brother Tin.

It's you.

Chief Inspector, thank you for saving my husband.

Don't mention it.

Tin referred Kam to me. She's highly skilled at needlework.

Miss Kwai-seng, Chief thinks you look good in anything.

By the way, what time is the audition for the dancing girls tomorrow?

You're not feeling well. Don't bother going. Chin can handle it.

Tin, come help me out tomorrow.

Yes.

(Now recruiting dancing girls)

OK, come down. Next, please.

The three of you may go up.

Mr Chak.

Look at those bouncy girls!

Bouncy skin, bouncy feet, bouncy from head to toe!

Hey, you guys are going to get a nosebleed.

Brother Tim, why are they called bouncy girls?

Bouncy girls are actually dancing girls, female dancers.

Brother Tim, I didn't know you could read English.

If there's anything we can do better, please remind us.

You're Chief's favourite disciple overseeing the entire nightclub.

You don't need me to remind you.

Chief, the new Director of Political Section personally invited you. It means something.

He has power over all organisations, the rich and famous,

but unless he plays by the rules, no one will help him watch the Chinese.

The Frenchmen won't have much to say. It's just a routine gathering.

Please, Chief Inspector.

This is Mr Berthelot, the new Director of the Political Section.

This is Chief Inspector Chak Kam-tong.

Nice to meet you, Director.

You people are never on time. So sloppy. Sit down.

Mr Berthelot, have you noticed the French Concession is well-ordered?

I'm the first Chinese Chief Inspector with the highest rate of solved cases,

but I couldn't have done it without Mr Fiori and my subordinates.

I can't believe how cocky you are.

Since I arrived, I've noticed the corrupt and illegal activities going on here.

Rumours say many of our officers are gang members.

Nonsense! Prostitution, gambling, drug use must be prohibited in the French Concession!

Chak Kam-tong, don't tell me someone is shielding them.

Mr Berthelot, you may not know the situation in China.

This is effective governance, not shielding. Otherwise it won't be so peaceful here.

Tong, Director just wants to know more.

I don't care how the Chinese work!

This is the French Concession where the French are in charge!

Right, the French are in charge.

Excuse me, I've got some work to do. Goodbye.

Chief.

New brooms sweep clean. He just wants to show his authority.

Have some tea, Chief.

If Fiori hadn't spoken for him, I would have exploded already.

That darn Frenchman pissed me off. I won't go easy on him either.

How could you just walk out like that?

I had to come back to work. I don't need his permission to leave.

Listen carefully! The Director has given his orders.

Start improving public security tomorrow!

Sure, but it doesn't concern me.

Starting tomorrow, I'll be on sick leave for three days.

Sick leave? What's this supposed to mean?

I've never taken a sick leave all these years.

I can't even request a few days off?

Fine, come back to work after three days!

He has accepted a lot of money from me.

Now he wants to improve public security? Bootlicker.

Those Frenchmen speak the same language.

Chief, you're really going to take a leave?

Why not? They want to mess with me. Bring it on.

Tomorrow tell everyone to stop working for three days.

And spread the word.

I'll be on leave for three days, so I won't handle any robberies.

Let's see what will happen in the French Concession.

What are you doing? I'm being robbed! Help!

(Massive looting going on) (French Concession in total disorder)

Take out all your money!

Robbery!

(Chaos continues in the French Concession)

(Director of Political Section at fault)

Mr Berthelot, sorry about the wait. So, what's so urgent?

Director knows you've been sick and wonders ii you're feeling better.

You know what's going on in the French Concession.

It's been so chaotic since I fell ill.

Unfortunately the doctor has told me to rest more.

It's such bad timing.

Let's talk over a drink.

This is the best brandy in France.

Even Napoleon used it to celebrate his victories.

But I didn't do anything to deserve this.

Of course you did. The French Concession is counting on you.

Really? What do you think, Director?

Since I'm new here, there are many things I don't know.

The police department really needs you.

It's not that hard to reorganise the French Concession.

Since you said so, I'll cancel my sick leave and resume my position.

Wonderful. Cheers.

The Chief earned a beautiful victory!

Yes !

Even the Frenchmen yielded to him!

Berthelot had no idea who he was messing with!

Exactly! Everyone knows the Chief is the boss of both the police and the triads!

I said I could bring chaos or order to the French Concession,

but he wouldn't believe it!

Well said!

Bravo!

Chief. Chief.

So, all the hooligans have gone back to the Chinese Territory?

They've earned enough in the past few clays. All Of them left willingly.

There's just one little problem at Rue Auguste Boppe.

What? Go ahead and say it.

A guy named Hubei Tiger occupied the opium dens and gambling dens.

Now he refuses to leave.

Go ahead!

Don't move!

Don't move!

Break everything!

Go! Get out!

Hubei Tiger? Never heard his name before.

He wants to claim his territory here? Gather everyone. Let's see what he can do.

Yes, Chief!

Hubei Tiger, show me what you've got!

Charge!