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Autumn Cicada

Episode 08

During this evacuation,

some of our comrades

left messages using their own way.

The code name HK

is the only information that the remaining comrades know.

So, I must go back to Hong Kong.

Get ready to sail.

Yes.

On Feng's order, prepare to sail.

Yes.

I don't think what you said can be counted as reasons.

Master.

What's up?

The ship has set sail.

I know.

There's another reason I have to

go back to Hong Kong.

Because some of them have already responded.

You cracked it.

It's actually the code book that we used

when Santalum and I were working together.

The call continues every night at 8 pm.

But no matter what I say,

the caller will remain silent for a minute,

then hang up the phone.

What do you think?

If not Santalum,

then who would it be?

Comrade HK, do you know?

Sometimes the response represents exposure.

You know what Hong Kong has become like now.

Even people like me, who have never worked for the Party,

have to use the Japanese Goodwill

Ambassador to disguise myself.

What about you?

Do you think you can?

But now that the sword is out of the sheath,

we have no time to worry about that much.

Since you have ostensibly surrendered to the Japanese,

and have gained their trust.

Then you have more reason to disguise yourself,

and use your identity well

to get more Japanese intelligence.

And with the rescue of the remaining comrades,

it would be inappropriate for

someone of your stature to do.

But me?

I am a tentacle that has been

lurking in the Hong Kong underground.

The Japanese know very little about me.

So,

to restore

our underground network in Hong Kong as soon as possible,

my assistance is necessary.

Master.

Open the door.

Feng.

Brother-in-law,

what are you guys doing here?

What took you so long?

Nothing.

Spondylosis.

Wei was just helping me massage. Sit down.

Chi Cheng.

You should call me for something like that.

I'm an expert.

Inherited skills, I promise that cure your pain.

Never mind, I don't need it.

What do you want?

I went back to my room to get changed.

And I found this.

It must be from Sister Xiang

to express her displeasure.

Chi Cheng.

I don't even know if I should call you brother-in-law anymore.

Sister Xiang loves you so much

that she haven't married yet because of you.

But what about you?

You always ignore her.

Do you love her or not?

Master, I'll go out and check it out.

Feng.

If you want to say something like

that I'm too young to understand,

you should stop.

Yes.

I admit.

I don't know much about relationships.

But Sister Xiang's heart for you can be seen by anyone.

Because of your words,

she doesn't even practice every day now.

She just reads that masterpiece every day.

She was never like that.

Feng, do you know?

There are many kinds of love.

Staying together forever is not the only proof of love.

You have to believe

that I sincerely wish your sister Xiang happy.

Since you sincerely wish her happy,

you should give her a home,

not leave her to die alone.

Giving her a home is simple.

But the prerequisite is that we must have a country first.

Do you understand?

For the matter of our country, your words don't count,

But for sister Xiang's happiness, your words count.

As you know,

sister Xiang is definitely not some kind of weak woman.

All she wants is your promise.

It's simple.

Can't we talk about relationships in a troubled world?

Of course, we can.

But if what you see is a fragmented China,

would you tolerate your loved ones living in such a home?

I can't.

I hope your sister Xiang, and you

and all the people I love

can live in a stable world.

Then in that case, I have to work for it.

The two are mutually dependent.

I'm not saying that love is a small thing.

We're not even kids anymore.

We know what should be more

urgent and needed

in the face of big things, don't we?

I'll take you to meet someone at dinner later.

I don't want to see the Japanese.

He is a Chinese.

He is working for the Japanese.

I'm working for the Japanese, too.

Are you trying to list me an enemy too?

I know you must have your reasons.

Feng, you need to know

we're here to do business.

In the business world,

we should make a lot of friends.

That's how we gain connections, right?

Do you know why your sister Xiang give me this?

She wants me to watch you.

All right, go.

Life is precious,

love is more expensive.

If it is for freedom, both can be thrown away.

Comrade Chi Cheng,

for what I just said,

I hope you can consider it carefully.

Let Wei notify me if there's anything happen.

He went there alone?

Yes.

He didn't take any guards and adjutants with him.

Major Ye.

Mr. Chi.

Just you here?

Right.

You're here for a drink?

You should have seen each other before.

I'll introduce again for you today.

Tang Feng,

a young talent of Xinghe Society.

Everyone calls him Feng.

Ye Chong, Major Ye.

Jap...

Brother-in-law, this is too loud.

It bothers me.

I turned it off.

He is really a man of character.

Brother-in-law,

if there's nothing else, I'll leave first.

I've seen this man, too.

Goodbye.

I'm sorry.

Wei goes to persuade him.

Replay that song Major Ye just listened to.

Major Ye, sorry.

Those grown up in the society always have that

little temper and character.

Don't take it personally.

It is okay, I don't even care.

Why don't you join me and have a drink with me?

Okay.

You and I are work together this time.

I believe we will become friends.

I'm glad that

you want to make friends with me.

Of course.

But to be honest,

this trip to Vietnam is just for business.

In fact, there's no need for you to come along.

You're serving the Imperial Army

by raising money for our ration.

Of course I should come along.

Vietnam surrendered without a fight.

The current situation in Saigon is also chaotic.

You're carrying so many valuable goods at one go,

so naturally you need someone like me

to help you deal with the Japanese Army in Vietnam.

they might give you a hard time.

You were better thought out than me.

To put it off topic, look, we are both Chinese.

But I think your China and my China

should be different.

Everyone's understanding of the homeland is different.

I also have my own understanding of China.

But no matter what,

I hope Hong Kong can get better and better.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Does anyone want Hong Kong to be bad?

As a friend,

I'm giving you a piece of advice

not to say something like that.

What's the harm of saying it or not?

And you, since you consider me your friend,

then it would not hurt

to whine a little for our people

to my friend.

Friends are supposed to be honest with each other.

I'd like to ask you,

why I feel like there's

a lot of stuff on board that shouldn't be here.

The boat is the same boat.

The sea is the same sea.

We just drove from the Hong Kong to the high seas.

I don't see how it would be any different.

It's best if it hasn't changed.

Maybe I'm a little tired.

I'll just go back.

You should rest early as well.

There's still a lot to work on tomorrow.

Okay, then you get some rest early.

I'll go first.

You don't have to be so nervous.

Maybe he's just saying.

What are the odds?

It's obviously a warning.

Whatever you think is special about this person,

don't take it lightly.

It's possible that the Japanese already know about HK.

That's why they let him follow us all the way to Vietnam.

Don't forget,

he's going alone this time.

He must have other purpose.

I don't care what he's up to.

But think about it.

If the Japanese knew the identity of HK,

they would not be so calm

with their usual style.

It was just that last sentence he said,

there is more stuff on board that shouldn't have,

that left me puzzled.

You mean...

That's not possible.

I led the seven men myself.

From the engine room to the cargo hold,

we used the service access,

and didn't get up here at all.

Whatever the case,

we can't keep the seven comrades in the cargo hold.

Then what to do?

There's no reason for seven more people

to come out of nowhere.

If we can't hide secretly, then we can only hide openly.

You go notify Feng.

Okay.

The boat is the same boat.

The sea is the same sea.

We just drove from the Hong Kong to the high seas.

I don't see how it would be any different.

Mr. Chi, what are the odds?

You didn't sleep?

What are the odds?

You haven't had a rest either.

I couldn't sleep, so I come out for a walk.

I don't know how I walked here.

Are you lost, too?

I'm not lost.

Here's the thing.

Underneath is the cargo hold.

The boat is aged and worn out and has a leaking problem.

I asked Tang Feng to bring some brothers down for a look.

Brother-in-law.

It's okay now.

Luckily it's been repaired before.

And the cargoes didn't get wet.

Major Ye is here too.

Feng, thank you,

take the brothers go back to rest.

Brothers, let's go back.

Forget it.

I'd better go upstairs for a drink.

Drinking helps the sleep.

Do you want to join me?

No, I won't drink.

If you can't sleep,

I have sleeping pills.

Imported.

I'll get someone to get you some.

I appreciate your kindness.

I don't like taking pills.

I'd better go upstairs for a drink.

Can I go up here?

No problem.

That's how I came down here.

Then I'll go this way.

Feng.

This trip to Vietnam will be difficult.

I've brought so many brothers.

if there's something I haven't taken care of,

I need to ask you to help me do it.

Brother-in-law.

You don't need to say this.

I know it all in my heart.

If you need anything in the future, just tell me directly.

I'll get it done for you.

Consider it a favor to my sister Xiang.

You guessed it right.

He did go back to the cargo hold.

Is everything taken care of?

As you commanded, the trace is left.

But dragging Feng into this

will make it more dangerous.

Danger is everywhere.

We have to trust our own choices.

It's been god blessed to be able to make it this far.

This Ye Chong is really smart.

Not a single lapse could escape his eyes.

It seems we really need to take a desperate stance.

You mean

the backup plan.

Bet on our good luck of killing two birds with one stone.

Vietnam | Saigon Dock

Listen.

what's in Warehouse One, Two and Three is very important.

The three of you go guard them separately.

Be sure to be safe.

Understand?

Yes.

Go quickly.

Make ways. Make ways.

Make ways. Make ways.

Guards alert.

What do you want to do?

On behalf of the Japanese Army in Vietnam,

we are just helping Mr. Chi to take care of the cargoes.

Helping?

It can't be that simple.

Major Ye.

My brother-in-law paid for all these cargoes.

Naturally it's up to our people to guard them.

Don't bother your people.

Please hurry and tell your men to leave immediately.

Feng.

Please calm down.

You misunderstood me.

I just want to give these cargoes more protection.

I know the brothers of Xinghe Society

are brave and reliable.

But now you're not in Hong Kong anymore.

You're not familiar with this place

and you might need some help.

Stop it.

Feng.

Listen to Major Ye.

Get out of the way.

Yamamoto.

It's been ten years since we parted

in Tongwen Academy.

Right.

This is also the first time we have met since graduation.

Kenji Yamamoto Major of Japanese Army in Vietnam This is also the first time we have met since graduation.

Kenji Yamamoto Major of Japanese Army in Vietnam

However, Kenji Yamamoto Major of Japanese Army in Vietnam

Kenji Yamamoto Major of Japanese Army in Vietnam

your stories has been ringing in my ears Kenji Yamamoto Major of Japanese Army in Vietnam

your stories has been ringing in my ears

for ten years.

I've heard so much about you.

We all serve the Empire.

This is the Chinese you're talking about.

Yamamoto,

you've been serving as a senior analyst

for Shojiro Iida.

Why did you come to pick us up

today in your civilian clothes?

It's amazing how much turmoil there is in Vietnam now.

Saigon is a lot more messed up than you think.

Fuck off.

Fuck off. Don't you hear it?

It's no better than Hong Kong.

Everyday present a scene of feasting

and revelry, eat delicious.

We had to mediate between the French

and the Vietnamese Communist Party.

Although there is no resistance

from the regular army,

bombings and assassinations are frequent.

Luckily the hotel you're staying at

is not far from the pier.

Let me tell you.

Some Vietnamese Communist mobs

love to shoot at the back seat of fancy cars,

aiming to kill some big shots.

Get out.

Get out. Hurry up.

Ye Chong.

What about the room?

Not bad.

Not bad.

This is the best hotel in Saigon.

My friend,

only you have the privilege to enjoy it.

If it's someone else.

I don't care a shit.

Come.

Let me introduce you.

Kenji Yamamoto

is my good friend while we're studying at Shanghai

Toa Dobunshoin University.

He is now serving as a senior analyst for Shojiro Iida

the Supreme Commander of the Empire in Vietnam.

This is Chi Cheng, Mr. Chi,

a well-known entrepreneur in Hong Kong.

This time I was ordered to accompany Mr. Chi

to Vietnam to do this business.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Chi.

Sorry for putting you out.

No problem.

I'm helping Ye Chong.

It won't put me out.

So Yamamoto speaks Chinese.

That would be great.

Then could you introduce me to Saigon, please?

Okay.

The Vietnam is now

controlled by the Twenty-fifth

Army Corps led by General Shojiro Iida

and the Southern Expeditionary Fleet

under General Jisaburo Ozawa

But executive power

remained in the hands of Governor Jean de Guerre,

controlled by the French Vichy government.

Mr. Chi.

The purpose of your visit,

General Sato and Ye Chong

have informed General Iida of it.

The General ordered me to cooperate fully.

You can rest assured

that I can ensure that

your cargoes will meet no hindrance

going in and out of the port and transporting by sea.

Thank you.

Don't thank me too early.

Your trip is a private transaction.

And what's between our Japanese Army

and the Vichy government in Vietnam

is very delicate.

So this time we can only serve as your backup,

but it's not convenient to negotiate for you directly.

Talking business is Mr. Chi's strong suit.

I'm sure Mr. Chi will handle it properly.

Of course.

I have an appointment

with Governor Jean de Guerre tomorrow.

We'll go meet and talk.

And we are all mutually beneficial.

Right?

I'm sure he would be willing to do business with me.

Right?

That couldn't be better.

In addition,

now the bad became mixed with the good in Saigon,

with rampant gang activity everywhere.

Especially in North Vietnam,

where the Viet Cong guerrillas were on the loose.

There is chaos and confusion

as the various forces compete for power and profit.

So,

the two of you have to be more careful when you travel.

Right.

I have a port pass here.

Mr. Chi.

You keep it.

Take this

and you'll be able to get in and out of

the checkpoints guarding the cargoes.

Thank you, Mr. Yamamoto.

Forgot to mention, the dishes are good.

Thank you.

Thank you for hosting us tonight.

I'm sure Mr. Chi has had enough to eat.

Then we two.

Please wait a moment.

I have a very special event scheduled here for the evening.

I promise that

it will be so different from that in China and Japan.

Thank you for your kindness.

But I have an appointment tonight.

How about another day?

I'll leave you two talk.

Then, Major Ye. I'll leave first.

Good bye.

Mr. Chi already has someone to love.

Probably he is not interested in such venues at all.

I remember you being a clean-cut guy too.

Ten years on,

and I've changed a bit.

But tonight,

I can't wait to feel it.

Then what are we waiting for?

Let's go.

Open the door.

We need to buy rice.

What do you mean?

Open the door.

Everyone.

We... we...

We are really out of rice.

The owner's house was also broken for days.

It's true.

I don't believe it. We don't believe it.

Everyone.

I'm really sorry.

We are really out of rice.

What do you mean?

Open the door.

It seems there is really no rice left.

Let's go somewhere else.

What are we going to do?

We had to go to another merchant house to buy it.

But the stuff there is expensive as hell.

The rice is of sky-high price.

Here is the money.

So little rice.

That's all.

It's good to have this rice in the world.

Forget it.

You should go.

That's it.

Buying rice?

Thank you.

Welcome.

How much is it?

50 cents a pile.

Why is it so expensive?

In this month, my vegetable is cheap.

Do you want?

You want it?

Put this pile in your basket.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

If Major Yamamoto comes here to ask about me,

just tell him that I have a stomachache

and go get some medicine.

If he wants to see me, he can find me in the nightclub.

Yes, sir.

Master.

Will he come?

We have an appointment with Mr. Hu.

Mr. Chi.

This is boss Hu.

Mr. Hu Wenyong.

Mr. Hu, nice to meet you.

Hu Wenyong President of Vietnam Qingya Society

Boss Hu says you are a man of great dignity and talent.

Thank you.

A visitor is a guest,

a brother.

Please sit down.

Boss Hu wants to check the goods first.

No problem.

Wei.

Mr. Chi is the most vigorous businessman

I have ever met in China.

Boss Hu says you are very brave,

unlike any other Chinese businessman he has ever met.

Thank you for your compliment.

Money is very important to me.

So I am very brave on the matters of money.

Because money can solve everything, can't it?

Please be assured of the quality.

These are all American products.

10,000 dollars at most.

Boss Hu says

he will offer 10,000 dollars at most for this shipment.

Boss Hu, here's the thing.

It's really not easy for me to bring

this shipment from Hong Kong.

So not a penny less on the price.

Tell him, here is Vietnam, not Hong Kong.

Mr. Chi.

What Boss Hu is saying is that

he wants you to understand that

this is Vietnam, not in Hong Kong.

And he is very keen to make friends with you.

But he also hopes you can show some sincerity on the price.

No problem.

I'd also like to make friends with Boss Hu.

But after all, the goods are mine.

If you really don't want them,

I can take them back to Hong Kong.

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