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Hello, Mr. Tojo!

Nice to meet you!

We mustn't disappoint Mr. Tojo.

If you don't mind, how about we play a few hands?

That would be most welcome.

I'm so glad Mr. Kung will may cards with me.

Let's set the ante at 500 silver dollars.

That's no fun! How about 1,000?

Sure!

Ace of Spades can bet.

Your luck is beginning to change.

Lets start with 1,000.

Call!

Your luck will run out when you're up against me.

How about 3,000?

3,000 to make a friend? Call!

Pair of aces can bet.

You don't mind losing a few more thousands?

5,000 silver dollars!

Call!

Two pairs can bet.

I have 2 pairs and you have a pair of 2s.

Unless you have three-of-a-kind

but I'm likely to hold a Full House.

Let's see if you'll take a chance! I'll bet 10,000!

10,000 it is! Let's see it.

I have a 2,

you can't possibly hold the last card.

But I do, Mr. Kung!

Three-of-a-kind wins!

Sorry, I win again!

Two pairs can bet!

How about 2,000?

I'll raise you!

Father, what if he has a Full House?

Even if you have a Full House, his cards are still higher.

It's not worth the risk!

Anything is worth risking!

There can't be so many 9s!

All in! What do you say?

My cards on the table are higher than yours.

But the way you bet means you must have a Full House.

I'll fold.

I'm counting on you to fold!

You bluffed him?

They say among the 3 tycoons of Shanghai Mr. Kung is the most heroic and

straightforward.

I must admit they are correct.

I'm sorry I bluffed you on our first meeting.

That doesn't matter, as long as we've had fun.

To be able to make friends with you, I wouldn't mind if you bluffed me!

Interesting...

You think highly of me and my son

and is making a him with him.

How about dinner tonight? My treat!

I certainly don't mind!

It's my honour to make your acquaintance.

Come...

What's the money for?

You showed me around and introduced me to so many people.

You should be paid for your time.

Thanks! You must count me in next time.

Of course! You've been a great help!

I will always count you in.

Why did you give up your chance to win?

Whatever makes everyone happy.

You must work harder

and introduce Mr. Tojo to all the influential people in Shanghai.

You'll also create more opportunities for yourself.

Don't worry, I'll always help Mr. Tojo.

After Kung Siu-shan, Mr. Tojo has met almost everyone famous in Shanghai.

It'll be more convenient for us.

I want to invite everyone who's anyone in Shanghai

to attend the Tencho Festival celebration.

Of course! I'll do my best.

If there's nothing else, I should go.

I should go too. We'll drink again, right?

Saburo Kawaguchi will be arriving soon from Manchukuo to attend the Tencho event.

We'll talk then about our next step.

Then, I'll put you in charge of it.

I know what to do.

Fill this out when you have time.

What is it?

To celebrate their Emperor's birthday,

the Japanese are hosting a Tencho Festival at Hongkou Park next week.

I want you to cover the event.

Then why do we have to fill in these forms?

Many Japanese dignitaries will be present

and security will be tight.

All reporters covering the event must have a press pass to get in.

Fill it in and hand it back to me.

The Emperor's birthday has nothing to do with us.

I don't want to go.

I'm not going if you're not.

Why not? I've already booked a table.

We're not talking about you.

Siu-hong is buying dinner, I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Then let's go! Alright!

Let me put these away!

Hello, China Daily!

Yes...see you in a bit.

Sorry, I have something to do.

Have dinner without me.

What's the hurry?

I don't know! She's been getting calls like this lately.

Then she'll rush off in a hurry and won't tell me who it was.

She's so secretive.

Mo Kwun-chiu.

Brother Mo Kwun-chiu!

Miss Chor, please have a seat.

You always come at once when I need help.

I was right to make your acquaintance.

How can I help you?

I want to attend the Tencho Festival as a reporter.

Can you get me a press pass?

Why?

It's best you don't know.

The more you know, the more dangerous it will be for you.

You still don't count me as a friend?

When my friend Mr. Woo introduced me to you, you seemed to trust me.

Are you worried I'll reveal your secrets?

There's no one I trust more than Mr. Woo.

You must be a kindred spirit or he wouldn't have introduced you.

Of course I trust you.

We want to see Saburo Kawaguchi at the Tencho Festival.

You mean the Japanese engineer in charge of the Tianjin North Railway?

That's right!

Why him? He's just an engineer.

To stop him.

We can't let the Japanese build the railway.

Why?

The railway runs from north to south.

It's a transportation artery of our country.

If the Japanese build it,

it's easy for them to renege and take control of it.

They will then enjoy unimpeded access if they extend their aggression to the south.

No wonder they're determined to build the railway.

I heard they've offered a very low price

in order to secure the construction contract.

Several members of the Axe Gang sacrificed their lives

to find out about their conspiracy.

In order to secure its political power,

the New Government is using the railway to appease the Japanese

and turning a blind eye to their ambition.

We must stop the Japanese.

That's why Counsellor Lee is dead?

He's holding back information.

He was ready to sign the contract with the Japanese under the table.

We had no choice but to kill him.

For the safety of the country, I will help you.

I'll get you a pass so that you can attend the Tencho Festival.

You're back, Brother Chiu!

Kit, this time we can fight side by side.

Is Miss Chor willing to help us?

She promised to get us a press pass.

But security at the Festival will be tight.

She can only try.

Saburo Kawaguchi has been hiding in the army barracks tn the Northeast.

This is the perfect opportunity to kill him.

We must make good use of it.

What a shame we don't know when he's arriving in Shanghai.

Or else we could intercept him and need not bother Ting-ting.

If we don't get inside the Festival,

it'll be difficult to find another way.

We still have a week before the Festival.

We must find Kawaguchi.

Genji Tojo is in charge of the Festival.

If we follow him, we might find a clue.

We must also keep an eye on those around him

He's been busy lately, rubber shoulders with celebrities of Shanghai.

He has an agent named Fok.

There's a starlet, Ching Siu-dip, who looks suspicious, too.

Leung, Fm putting you in charge of this.

Hello, it's me! I need your help.

The Government has lied to us.

They meant to sign with the Japanese

and the Axe Gang was forced to send Yu Tai-fui to kill Counsellor Lee

to postpone signing the contract.

Looks like the NLO used us to help them take out Yu Tai-fui.

Brother Tin, Auntie Wah is hereto see you.

Tin! Auntie Wah!

You must help me save Kit!

What is it?

Some men barged into the store

and claimed to work for the NLO.

They said Kit is a rebel

and they came to look for evidence.

They turned the store upside down

and refused to let me see Kit.

What should I do? You must help me!

Don't worry! I'll get him out.

Speak up! Do you belong to the Axe Gang?

Where are your pals?

Speak up...

Why were you following Ching Siu-dip?

I told you, I was passing by.

I wasn't following anyone.

Chu Chun-kit, your family runs a fruit store.

You work at a cotton mill

and are friends with Yu Tai-fui.

Yu Tai-fui is a member of the Axe Gang.

You expect me to believe you don't know them?

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

I don't know any Axe Gang.

I only know I haven't done anything wrong.

You have no right to keep me here.

You still won't confess?

Speak up...

Sir, Kiu Ngo-tin wants to see you.

What is it, Brother Kiu?

I'll spare the formalities and get to the point.

I heard you've arrested someone called Chu Chun-kit.

Yes, we suspect he's a member of the Axe Gang.

I'm sure it's a misunderstanding.

I have known him for a long time.

I watched him grow up.

Frankly, I have strong ties with him.

On my account, please let him go.

Will if he's an ordinary man.

But this is a serious matter.

Until everything is cleared up, I cannot let him go.

We have worked well together.

Trust me, he's of no use to you.

He can't help you.

The Chairman gave the order to take out the Axe Gang.

Now that we have someone who can lead me to the Gang,

I will not let him go.

You should know I have friends who work for the press.

If they found out about this,

there'd be extensive coverage

about the Government framing the innocent.

That might incur the wrath of the people and affect the Government.

It's probably not a good idea.

Are you trying to confuse the issues?

I'm telling you the truth.

I'm sure you don't want to cause more trouble for the Chairman.

You'll be opposing the Government and me.

That'll be the end of our friendship.

There are 3 things very hard to disregard.

Ones feelings, situation and people's pride.

If you'd show no regards for my feelings today,

it'd be such a pity.

Looks like I must give in.

Should you oblige me,

I guarantee you'll get double the return.

There's no need.

I believe the person you wish to defend should be innocent.

I'll let him go right away.

I just hope we're still friends.

There's one thing I can guarantee,

this friend of mine you have arrested, is completely useless to you.

You and I are still friends, of course!

Thank you!

Auntie Wah!

Kit! What happened to you?

Help him to his room.

What happened, Kit?

You were doing well at the cotton mill.

Why were you beaten up?

Don't worry, Auntie Wah!

Brother Tin is here, no one would touch him again.

Did you cross someone?

Why were you beaten up?

No, Mother! Don't ask me again.

I did nothing bad.

Auntie Wah! What?

It's a misunderstanding. Don't worry!

It's alright...

I'll get you something for your wounds.

Thanks, Brother Tin!

Level with me,

they say you've been secretive and didn't go to work.

Did you join the Axe Gang?

That's beside the point.

I only know we Chinese have been bullied by the Japanese,

and the Government has done nothing.

It's a good thing the Axe Gang came along.

Everyone thinks they are heroes.

Just like Tai-fui,

he died for something worthwhile.

Listen, you don't become a hero by risking your life.

Think of your Mother. You're her only son.

What will happen to her if you're dead?

Think it over!

Son...

Keep an eye on him! NLO will put a tail on him.

Keep me posted!

Will do!

Cheers! Cheers!

Cheers!

I must thank Mr. Tojo for investing so much into this him,

so I can line up a top production crew.

Japan has the most advanced filming equipment and technology.

With the cooperation of the Chinese and the Japanese crews,

I believe we'll make a brilliant film.

Of course, we have an elite team.

Despite his young age,

my son studied in France and is full of innovative ideas and hard working.

You've found the right man for the job.

I agree with you totally.

I'll leave the filmmaking to you

and let you call the shots.

Rest assured I'll make a grand musical that's comparable to those from Hollywood.

Miss Siu-dip can sing and dance.

Make sure you save a role for her.

I already have the perfect role for her!

She'll put her talents into play.

Don't worry, Mr. Tojo!

I'll work hard for this part.

I must thank you both for grooming me.

Mr. Tojo, didn't you have something important to tell Mr. Kung?

Right! April 29 is our Tencho Festival.

I would like to invite you to celebrate Emperor Hirohito's birthday.

Tencho Festival? What is that?

We have Mid-autumn Festival, but no Tencho Festival.

Tencho Festival is very important to the Japanese.

The biggest names in Shanghai will be attending the celebration.

Mr. Tojo is inviting you because he respects you, Mr. Kung

and considers you an honoured guest.

Mr. Kung, I do respect you.

Today, we work together on a film.

There are also other ways we can work together in the future.

Sure...I don't mind celebrating someone's birthday.

Thanks for inviting me.

Let me be the representative to show you Chinese hospitality.

Come...cheers! Cheers!

I want new costumes for the dancers,

so the audience would find them refreshing.

You really did it this time.

You made the Jap pay for your film,

and we've saved a lot of money.

Even if you lose money, it'll be Tin's money.

It doesn't matter it it's a flop,

at least someone is paying for you to earn some experience.

A flop? I think I'll have a winner.

When I was at the Refuge House earlier,

I saw people throwing eggs at 2 men because they're working with the Japanese.

I don't think you should work with them either.

Don't be silly! Who do you think I am?

I do business with guns.

No one would dare throw eggs at me!

When you ran the cotton mill,

you almost had to dose it down because of the Japanese.

Hok-yiu, don't make any films with them.

They may make you happy right now,

but eventually it'll be a waste of time.

Don't be so conservative, Mother!

There are other businesses in Shanghai.

Why must you work with the Japanese?

Look at Tin, he's doing just fine without the Japanese.

That's his business.

Why must I follow him?

He gets perks from the New Government,

of course he's doing well!

What do I get?

Now that the Japanese think so highly of Hok-yiu,

this is a good opportunity for us.

Japanese don't speak our language.

Women are so shortsighted.

We worked with the French inside the French Concession.

They're foreigners too.

What's wrong with working with the Japanese?

The key is to make money in Shanghai.

In this day and age, you're dead if you have no money.

Mother, this is something I like and I can manage.

I don't want to give it up so soon.

You always tell me to keep my feet on the ground.

I'm determined to show you my worth!

You're both driving me crazy!

How could you be so careless and let them follow you?

It was not a bad thing after all.

How else could you have caught the kid?

Hello, it's me! I need your help.

I'll send someone over right away!

You must be very careful when you carry out your mission.

I know, but I don't understand...

You arrested Chu Chun-kit because you want him to squeal on the Axe Gang.

Why did you let him go?

He's only a small potato.

I'm using him as a bait to reel in the big fish.

You want him to lead you to them.

The other members should be union workers from the cotton mill.

Mo Kwun-chiu should be their leader.

Kiu Ngo-tin owns the cotton mill.

If he intercede on the kid's behalf,

could he be connected to the Axe Gang too?

Probably not!

But he knows Chu Chun-kit very well.

In any case, Kiu Ngo-tin poses no threat.

But we must find out the Axe Gangs next move.

They're after the Japanese.

Chu Chun-kit only followed me

to know more about Genji Tojo.

What is he up to lately?

He's getting close to Kung Siu-shan

and appears to go into business with him.

But I'm sure he's after something else.

Tojo is seeing a lot of Saburo Kawaguchi, the engineer of Kenjiro Corporation.

He's very careful, I sounded him out several times,

but didn't get much out of him.

Probably it's related to the Tianjin North Railway.

Continue to watch Tojo and find out what he's really up to.

He's a genuine lecher.

He's slowly lowering his guard towards me.

It won't be long till he takes the bait.

The Japanese are crafty.

There's more to Tojo than we know.

You must be careful and don't blow your cover.

Who are you more worried about?

The Government or me?

Both are equally important.

You think I want to hang around Genji Tojo?

I'm only doing my job.

I know it must have been tough.

This is our safe haven.

I won't disclose our relationship to anyone.

Must be the NLO, be careful!

Go tell Brother Tin.

I think he's a worker at the cotton mill.

They're both sneaking around.

The Axe Gang is probably upstairs.

Go tell the Director.

Yes !

Where have you been?

A few clays ago when I was following Ching Siu-clip,

the NLO arrested me and tortured me.

Luckily my Mother went to Kiu Ngo-tin and he managed to get me out.

I stayed home to nurse my wound and came here when things have died down.

Does Kiu Ngo-tin know about us?

I'm not sure, but he would never hurt me.

Though I didn't say anything, the NLO suspects I'm with the Axe Gang.

Luckily we've moved Tai-fui's wife and son to a safe place.

Or else I'm sure they'd go after them.

The Government is getting in our way,

but they call us extremists.

We must proceed as planned.

Hold on...were you being followed?

No! I made sure no one was around.

They're upstairs.

The NLO won't give up so easily.

They're bound to use you as bait.

The NLO is coming!

Stay where you are!

I got a tip about illegal activities.

Arrest them all! Yes!

We're with the NLO!

So? This is the French Concession.

Why are you all carrying a gun?

Come with me.

You're mistaken.

This is NLO business,

and here's my identification.

I can't tell if this is a fake.

Just come with me.

Don't push your luck!

Nobody moves!

Go in!

Tell everyone to meet at our regular haunt.

Mr. Kiu sent me.

What is it?

Don't ask, just follow me.

Master Siu-hong? I didn't know you're working for Mr. Kiu!

There's a lot more you didn't know.

Mr. Kiu arranged for the Police to arrive.

Brother Tin has been watching me?

He knows what you're up to.

Then what is he up to?

This is for Yu Tai-fui's widow and son.

Why?

Yu Tai-fui worked tor the cotton mill.

Now that he's dead, Brother Tin wants to do something for him.

I thank him on behalf of Tai-fui's wife.

Thank you! We have to go.

Wait! Brother Tin also gave you this money.

He wants you and your men to leave Shanghai

Why should we leave?

If he's willing to help us,

it means he's on our side.

He doesn't want you in any danger.

It's best you go as far away as possible

and don't come back for a while.

He'll look after your Mother.

The NLO is already onto you.

There's no point staying here.

Kit, you should listen to Brother Tin.

But...

Kit, Brother Tin saved your life

and is generous to an ex-employee,

you should listen to him.

We'll think it over but we won't take the money.

Please thank him for us.

Very well! Think before you do anything.

Brother Chiu, are we leaving?

We got them out of a bind.

I hope they'll listen to you and leave.

They won't.

I think they still have a job to do.

If they want to get killed, there's nothing we can do.

I'm more worried about Hon Lap's knowing it was us doing that

So what if he knows?

There's nothing he can do to us.

I'm more worried about what he'd do to the Axe Gang.

I can't believe they got away.

Why would the FCP show up?

Only one person in Shanghai can mobilise the FCP.

Kiu Ngo-tin?

Why would he help the Axe Gang?

We know he's connected to Chu Chun-kit.

He's connected to the others too?

It doesn't matter it he's on their side.

The Chairman gave an order to root out the Axe Gang,

and we must carry out the order.

This is the list of the union members at the cotton mill.

There's a man called Mo Kwun-chiu.

He's the leader of the union and probably head of the Axe Gang.

If Kiu Ngo-tin is on their side,

what should we do?

Gather your men and arrest everyone on this list within the day.

Don't let anyone get away.

It'll be hard to arrest Mo Kwun-chiu.

Surely not everyone on this list is a member of the Axe Gang.

The Chairman would rather catch the innocent than let the guilty one get away.

Arrest them all.

It's simple if we get Mo Kwun-chiu;

if not, we'll use our last resort.

What's happening? My husband said he was going to work.

How can he just disappear?

Why would he disappear?

Exactly! What's going on?

Father, everyone is missing?

What's going on?

None of the workers showed up.

Some of them have already quit.

They disappeared just the same.

I went to the Police, but they turned me away.

Did the missing workers join Mo Kwun-chiu's union?

You're right! What a coincidence!

Their disappearance is related to the union?

Probably related to the Axe Gang.

I'll discuss this with Brother Tin!

How can I help you, Mr. Kiu?