Original subtitles

You have a lot of nerve touching my woman!

Remember my face, I'm Chief Inspector Chak Kam-tong of the French Concession.

I'm Lo Wing-ka, the son of Military Governor Lo Chan-cheung.

You're all dead meat!

So? You're inside the French Concession,

I can kill you even!

Chief, we've taught him a lesson. Let him go.

No point letting him interrupt the business.

Don't ever set foot in Paramount again.

Get out!

Let's go!

Thank goodness you're here!

He's the son of a military governor after all. I'm afraid...

Afraid of what? No warlords dare mess with the French Concession.

I'm not afraid of him!

Get out!

Get out!

Out!

Get out!

Move!

Move it!

Chief, Lo Wing-ka's troops busted 2 casinos and 3 Swallow Nests in the Chinese Territory.

How can we make a living if he busts our joints every day?

Tell the boys to lay low in the French Concession.

Though they dare not enter the French Concession,

the troops are stationed outside.

He threatened he'll come after you if you leave the French Concession,

unless you get down on your knees and apologise

On my knees?

This warlord has been beaten,

yet he has the nerve to challenge me.

He has no idea who I am!

His army has seared off the pier and waterway nearby,

and we can't reach the British ships to unload their opium.

We just struck a deal with the British, I'm worried...

If we wants to play, I'll bring all my men over to the Chinese Territory!

Yes...

We'll see who's doing the kneeling!

Don't be reckless!

Miss Kwai-seng...

I thought you were busy.

That woman started this mess

I don't want the boys to risk their lives for this.

They have an army, armed with guns and cannons.

We can't fight them head on.

Then what? Run like a coward?

Hide inside the French Concession and see who keels over first?

When my old man was alive,

he was friends with Lo Wing-Ka's grandmother

and I know old Mrs. Lo rather well.

Perhaps I can have a word with her

and maybe we can turn things around.

It never hurts to be a gentleman first before we resort to force.

Fine! Give it a try!

I'll go explain to the Frenchman.

Let's get to work.

Ping-on, old Mrs Lo visits the temple on the 1st and 15th every month.

Get things ready and come with me.

Yes !

I'm worried about you two.

Should I go with you?

No need.

I have something more important for you to do.

Are you crazy?

You want me to help him after the way he treated me?

He's the tough guy. Let's see how he deals with this warlord.

Brother Shan...

Save it! Chak Kam-tong is a snob.

You'll hurt our feelings if you keep talking

I'm doing this for you too, not just for the Boss.

As you said, we'll be rich if we go into the opium trade together.

The Boss turned you down last time,

but if you do him a favour,

I believe he'll reconsider.

It'll help you stay in Shanghai, trust me!

What if I did him the favour and he still said "no"?

I guarantee, if you help him out,

Miss Kwai-seng will convince him.

Mrs. Lo.

Kwai-seng!

Long time no see! You're looking good!

You came to worship the gods?

I came to see you.

My husband had a quarrel with your grandson.

I don't want anyone to get hurt.

That's why I came to ask you to put in a good word.

Harmony should be the best policy.

I seldom interfere with their business,

but I will do that just for you.

Thank you, Mrs. Lo.

You're welcome!

Trying to trick Grandma?

I didn't know you're here!

You came with Mrs. Lo to worship the gods?

That's my intention,

but obviously you have something else in mind.

You must be Miss Kwai-seng!

Don't bother to be civil with her!

Her husband offended me.

Even if Grandma interceded, I wouldn't let it slide.

Calm down! She's friends with Grandma.

Miss Kwai-seng, please stay for the vegetarian feast.

Sure!

But since Mother has not been feeling her best, she should skip it.

Take Mrs. Lo home.

Yes, Sir!

No vegetarian feast for me?

This way!

Let's get down to business.

I'm sure Miss Kwai-seng has something to tell me.

Please.

The food is not bad. You should try it.

It cleanses your mind and soul, and you'll be less agitated.

Commander, it was wrong of my husband to hit someone,

but men tend to be reckless after a few drinks at a place like that.

I hope you can forgive and forget.

I'll toast you both with this cup of tea

and apologise on behalf of my husband.

An apology like this is naturally not sincere enough.

With Mrs. Lo's upcoming 80th birthday,

it's best not to resort to arms.

I'm prepared to send over 10,000 silver dollars

as a birthday gift.

Harmony is the best policy, right?

Money won't get you off.

I know you were the top courtesan at Yee Heung Garden.

If you come down to the barracks and sleep with my men for 3 days,

I may consider letting this slide.

I take it you don't want a peaceful solution.

You're at my disposal,

you have no room to negotiate.

If Chak Kam-tong wants to fight me for a woman,

I'll mess with his woman first.

Take her back to the barracks,

let Chak Kam-tong ransom her.

Yes, Sir!

Long time no see, Marshal Lo!

You stoop so low now, you'd bully a woman?

What are you doing here, Mad Dog?

Brother Shan is my pal,

I invited him hereto

redress the scales.

You dare tread on my turf alone.

Just because you work for Commander Chow doesn't mean I won't touch you.

You think I'd be here unprepared?

What do you want, Kung Siu-shan?

I can shoot you now and then declare war on Commander Chow.

Save it! I've defeated you before

Last time I crushed you with only one division.

This time, I've brought 3 divisions

and had them stationed outside Shanghai.

Go ahead and shoot if you want to die.

What do you really want?

Simple! Let Miss Kwai-seng go.

Pull off your troops outside the French Concession,

and forget about the dispute between your son and my Boss.

Father...

That's outrageous! As a military governor,

I won't stand someone bullying my son.

So what if I'm outnumbered?

I'm willing to let everything go to the pot.

You want to bury us all?

How about we follow the rules of the underworld?

She's Chak Kam-tong's wife.

If she stabs herself,

we'll forget the whole thing.

You're bullying a woman.

Very well!

I'll stab myself as an apology to you for my husband.

Miss Kwai-seng, let me do it.

Let go...

The wound did no damage to the bones and the muscles.

She should be fine

Yes?

Go with the doctor to get the prescription.

Yes, Master! This way, please!

Why did you stab yourself?

The fault lies with the provoker.

We can fight if they can't be reasoned with.

I want to put an end to it.

Not only will it affect our business,

but it's embarrassing for a gang leader to fight someone for a woman.

Chuk Yee-hung is bad news.

It's about time you broke it off with her.

I know I should be blamed.

Will have it out with her

and I won't see her again, alright?

I hope I didn't stab myself for nothing!

Don't get worked up. Get some rest.

Lo has withdrawn his troops. Everything should be fine.

This couldn't have been settled so quickly without Kung Siu-shan.

Why bring up that Mad Dog?

He should be rewarded for doing us a favour.

You want me to set up a company with him?

He's Tin's brother.

That's why he came to our aid with his troops.

We must repay him for his help.

That doesn't mean we have to become business partners.

Kung Siu-shan has Commander Chow's entire army behind him.

If you don't work with him,

he's likely to start his own with Tin.

You're the one who stand to lose on the deal

Everything is ready, with your consent

the money will be rolling in.

Why quarrel with money?

Chief, how is Miss Kwai-seng?

How is she?

The doctor said she's fine.

There's no need to visit her.

Let her get some rest.

If she's fine, we'll get going.

Kung Siu-shan, I'm free tomorrow afternoon

Drop by with Tin and we'll talk about setting up a company to trade opium.

You'll work Brother Shan, Boss?

You've been a great help and you have access to Commander Chow.

I can't possibly turn you down.

We'll split 40/30/30.

I'll take 40%, you'll each get 30%.

You'll look after the actual operation and transportation.

Fair enough?

What? You don't like my arrangement?

No, you're the boss, whatever you say.

I was just thinking about the name of the company.

Let's call it Shankeng,

meaning the 3 of us are tycoons.

Shankeng is sonorous and forceful.

Shankeng...I like the sound of it!

I thought you could just fight.

I didn't realise you have brain as well!

We're now family. We'll make money together.

You're right, we'll make money together.

Boss, I'll come with Brother Shan tomorrow for the meeting.

We'll get going, Brother Tong!

Goodbye!

Chief, you never liked Mad Dog.

Why start a business with him?

I won't quarrel with money.

I'm not running the company.

Let them do the work

and I'll just collect the money!

That's true!

Brother Tong, I think there was a burglar in my flat!

I saw a shadow by the window.

I was so scared my heart wouldn't stop pounding!

Is that so?

Tim, check it out.

Get someone to take her statement.

Right!

Brother Tong!

Miss Kwai-seng stabbed herself for the Chief because of you.

It's giving him a headache.

Don't make it sound like it's my fault!

I'll go ask Brother Tong!

Move it, you hear me?

Brother Tong...what's between you and your wife

has nothing to do with me, right?

You must care about me,

I'm all alone by myself at home,

I'm so scared I can't sleep at night.

I'm very busy. I won't be going to your place anymore.

How can you be so heartless to me?

I know, because I caused so much trouble.

It's my fault I got you in trouble.

I won't bother you anymore.

I'll take care of my own problems.

Let's not see each other anymore.

I love you!

Where are you going? I never said I was leaving you.

Then why didn't you come see me for several days?

What do you want?

I'm unhappy. I need to have some fun.

Didn't you want to go to Tianjin? I'll go with you.

Really?

Never mind. Men are not to be trusted.

I'll get someone to buy tickets, alright?

Thank you! You're the best!

You're home late tonight.

I was busy with Shankeng

and I had to visit Miss Kwai-seng.

How is she?

Doing much better!

Please make her some soup.

I will.

Thank you.

I'll get your dinner ready.

I have eaten already.

I have to do the books on the casino.

You should go to bed.

Have some soup to nourish your throat.

Leave it here!

I'm sorry!

It's alright!

Did you really want to marry me?

Of course! Why do you ask?

Why is it after we got married,

you'd leave early and come home late

and you're always in the study when you're home.

I'm your wife. Why are you so indifferent towards me?

I think we were much happier before.

I'm sorry. Maybe I've been too busy lately.

How is your hand?

It doesn't hurt as much as my heart

Because you don't love me,

you love...Miss Kwai-seng.

I saw everything.

You only care about Miss Kwai-seng.

Oi course not! You're imagining things.

I wish I was.

You treasure this hand string so much you won't take it off.

How can you say you feel nothing for Miss Kwai-seng?

You only married me because of her, right?

How can you be so cruel?

Why did you marry me if you don't love me?

I'm sorry!

You're home, Master!

There you are. I've been waiting for you.

Fung, take his luggage upstairs'

Yes, Madam!

Kwai-seng, you have just recovered.

You shouldn't be drinking so much.

I've been resting at home.

I thought we could have a drink together,

you know how busy we are.

Where were you these past few days?

I went to Tianjin with Fiori.

Really?

Before we got married,

we used to be able to talk honestly Over a few drinks.

Chak Kam-tong, you think you can fool me with your lies?

I went to Tianjin with Yee-hung. Someone in her family was sick.

No more excuses!

I thought this glass was right for us,

but I guess it has already gone sour.

Ping-on, let's go.

Where are you going?

We're through, I'm moving back home.

Is that necessary?

What have you promised me?

I hate it when people lie to me.

So what if I was with Yee-hung?

I never said I was going to marry her.

The key is, I know my way home

and I know who's my wife.

Say no more!

I thought about giving you one last chance.

But now I know the result.

I won't concern myself with you and your women,

but I built Paramount, I won't give it up.

Brother Tin!

How is Miss Kwai-seng?

Still very depressed.

Miss Kwai-seng!

What are you doing here?

I heard about you and the Boss.

Don't smoke so much opium. You have just recovered.

Leave me alone, the dagger cut me to the core.

I thought he would change, but I was being foolish.

I'm worried about you.

Don't be. I'll be fine.

Will continue to run Paramount,

but I won't care what Chak Kam-tong does.

Sooner or later, he'll appreciate what you have done for him.

He'll come around and ask for your forgiveness.

Tin, you're now a married man.

You should be good to Suk-ying.

I will.

It takes 100 reincarnations to be in the same boat,

and 1,000 reincarnations to become husband and wife.

Marriage is a promise of a lifetime.

Whatever Chak Kam-tong has done to me,

I won’t abandon him first.

Don't try to do anything for me.

Just remember Suk-ying is your wife.

Miss Kwai-seng, I have nothing but respect for you.

That's good.

Give me the hand string I gave you.

It's useless now. Give it back to me.

From how on, this is what our relationship will be like.

Suk-ying...

(To Brother Tin)

Brother Tin, I was thrilled when I found out I was marrying you.

But now I realised you don't love me.

I'm really tired.

Will return to my hometown with my cousin.

Forgive me for not saying goodbye.

I hope you'll find your happiness, Suk-ying.

Welcome...This way, please.

Have a drink!

Cheers!

Here's to Shankeng's prosperous future.

Lucrative business!

Yes !

Waiter! Yes?

Fetch me 2 more bottles of wine.

Right!

Brother Shan, there's no need to drink so much!

This wine is mellow because it's thrice-distilled.

I have seen my ups and downs before I can enjoy this success.

Shouldn't I have a blast and get drunk?

I can't believe we have finally made a name for ourselves.

You're drunk!

Let me show you, this bullet hole...

When I was cornered like a stray dog,

I risked my life and took a bullet for Commander Chow.

That's how I got here today.

After I survived the shot, I promised myself I will get ahead.

Will not be down on my luck again.

Listen...today is just a stepping stone, I...

Watch out!

I will get ahead, command the rain and the wind!

I will be the number one tycoon in Shanghai!

Listen, little rascal! You're my brother, you must always take my side.

Of course I will.

Good !

Cheers!

Here!

This is good quality. Serve this in the VIP rooms of the casino.

Right, Brother Tin.

Here...buy everyone a drink

Thanks, Brother Tin!

You're so generous, no wonder everyone respects you.

The boys deserve to share the profits for working hard.

I don't understand...You're so nice to us.

How could your wife run off?

There are rumours out there about Suk-ying's infidelity.

Maybe you should go find her.

Listen, if anyone should ask,

tell them I let her down and sent her away, understand?

Brother Tin!

Tung! Nam!

I've checked the goods. We can send them to Fuzhou tomorrow.

I heard the Guangdong Gang is after us.

Everyone wants a piece of the opium trade.

After us?

They don't know who they're dealing with!

Just be careful!

Time for dinner with Brother Shan! Let's go.

What are we eating?

Where are we going?

It's your call!

Ask Brother Shan.

Let Brother Tin decide.

Ask Brother Shan.

Brother Tin, we're buying you dinner.

I didn't say that!

Lung!

Nam...

Tung, don't sleep! Tung...

Nam, stay awake...

Tung...

Tell Brother Shan about Tung and Nam.

Find out where the Guangdong Gang is.

They will pay with their blood for Tung and Nam.

Yes, Brother Tin!

Are you alright?

Tung and Nam were alive and kicking just now

Then suddenly...

You can't raise the dead.

Come on...Go wash your face and I'll walk you home.

Come on in, handsome.“

You haven't eaten anything all day.

Let's go have some noodles.

I have no appetite.

We used to eat sticky rice with Tung and Nam every day.

Now they're dead.

It was my fault I couldn't save them.

What about me?

I'm big and good at grabbing food.

My limbs go weak when it comes to fighting.

If it hadn't been for you, I would have ended up like them,

and have reported to Yama.

For as long as I'm here, nothing will happen to you.

But I don't want to be your burden.

Lets go back. Let's leave the French Concession.

We're just getting started, I can't just quit.

But Uncle Wah is right.

We're not meant to enjoy fame and fortune in the French Concession.

When we first came here,

I thought we'd enjoy the wining and dining and the easy life.

I only realised after I arrived, I live in fear every day.

I chose this path, and I won't regret it.

But I'd rather go back

and eat fried buns and plain noodles.

I won't have to live in fear if I lead a simple life.

I can't take this anymore.

Call me a traitor, but I can't go on like this.

I want to go back home.

Don't be silly! We're pals!

I'll support whatever decision you make.

Watch the fruit stand.

I don't want anyone to bother them.

Yes, Brother Tin!

Stop the car!

You came for the show, Mr. Kiu?

I thought you're full house already.

There's always a seat for you, Mr. Kiu.

Thank you!

This way, please!

This is for you.

I'll be there!

(Ticket: Muk Kwai Ying Takes Command)

Bravo...