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Fatshan is one of the largest towns in Canton.

lt was said that Fatshan had three treasures.

lts paper, the Big Buddha and Master Chang.

Born Leung Chang, Master Chang is from a wealthy family.

Fascinated by Kung-fu since childhood, he studied with many kung-fu masters.

He especially likes to fight injustice

and has never lost a fight. He is called the Street Brawler.

Good morning, Master Chang.

You're early today!

We've reserved a table upstairs for you.

Master Chang is here!

Your fight the other day at the Big Buddha was awesome!

Morning, Master Chang. Your fight here yesterday was even more incredible!

lt is our honor to have you here with us.

You are all too kind.

Waiter, put these tabs on my account.

Thank you, Master Chang.

Waiter, bring us more of your delicious dishes.

l've got it!

What?

l have a great idea.

Speak up! You know l don't hear very well!

Didn't you say you wanted to set up a kung-fu school in Fatshan?

Take a look at yourself! Who would sign up with you?

So you must first make a name for yourself in Fatshan!

You have to challenge and beat the best fighter in Fatshan!

Beat him! Right!

Then all the morons will admire you and come to learn kung-fu from you!

You're right!

l've found that person for you!

Where is he?

Right here. lt's that kid over there.

Who the hell is he? He's the Street Brawler, Leung Chang!

Turn the table over! Okay!

Moron! Not our table, his table!

lgnore him. Let's order our food.

Here he comes.

Are you the Street Brawler, Leung Chang?

Young Master...

That's me!

This is your unlucky day! Get him! Yes.

Stop, please. You are indeed the famous Street Brawler.

So do you still want to open your kung-fu school?

No. l'll return to my village and open a restaurant.

What are you waiting for then?

Yes l'm leaving.

Are you all right, Young Master?

Of course, l'm fine.

Master Chang, your fighting

has driven all my customers away.

Look, all my furniture is damaged...

Put all your losses on my account.

Thank you, thank you.

He's coming.

You were very good. Excellent.

You get what you pay for. Of course.

That's it? What about my fall from the second floor?

l didn't ask you to fall!

That's not even enough to pay for the ointments!

We made a deal!

Now run along or l won't hire you again.

Actually, Leung Chang was better known as the Street Benefactor.

Behind his back, some people even

called him ''The Prodigal Son''.

Red Nose, come over here!

Red Nose, you come over here!

ls that Leung Chang, the Street Brawler, up there?

Yes. Why?

My dear lron Palms, you finally found a worthy opponent today!

What are you doing? l'm getting ready to fight.

Fight who? Leung Chang.

What do you have against Master Chang?

l need money!

That's easy enough. How about one tael?

Five taels!

Two taels?

Chop, chop!

Three taels?

Chop, chop, chop!

My best offer four taels. That's all l have!

l'll chop even more!

That's more like it!

What's more like it?

l said your servant is very considerate.

You're right. l treat him like a brother.

Yee Tong-Choi, sit down and have something to eat.

Have a seat.

You're too kind, Master Chang. Maybe next time.

Money is no problem.

Chang is our only son. We cannot afford to have him get hurt.

l know.

Young Master now thinks he is the infamous Street Brawler of Fatshan.

l don't care if he thinks he is the Street Brawler.

l will continue to pay, so that he won't be hurt by mistake.

Master Chang, your kung-fu has improved remarkably.

We can't even beat you now. That's right!

My two Masters have taught me well. Chang!

Masters. Master Mun.

Mun, let's have a few rounds.

Yes, how about it?

No, thanks.

You're the famous Street Brawler. My bones will all be broken.

Why are you here then?

Let's go to the Chinese Opera tonight.

Not that boring singing again! l can do it too!

Which troupe is performing?

Lok Fung Nin.

''This wine is neither sweet nor tangy. lt's perfect for you, Mo.''

''That is so! Please put it down.''

''Please take it from me.'' ''Put it down.''

''Please take it.'' ''Put it down!''

''Fine. No need to raise your voice.''

Bravo! Bravo!

Yes, it's good! Just don't make a scene here.

''A smile on Lotus' lips. Mo you listen well.''

''We do what we do. There will be no rumors.''

''There will be.''

''There will not be.''

''There will be talks.''

''No talks.''

''lf you don't talk and l don't talk, then who will know?''

The leading lady is gorgeous!

Yeah! ls she your type? Definitely!

''Rumors will fly no matter.'' ''We better keep away from each other.''

''Goodbye.''

You had your fun the other day. Now it's my turn.

You got it.

Okay.

''Fine. Leave!''

''l will complain to your brother about you when he comes.''

Come on.

You're up next.

Would you hurry a little?

Excuse me...

You want to know what we're doing here?

Let me tell you. This is our territory.

Are you looking for your protection fee?

Not today. l wish to take your leading lady out for supper.

Leading lady? Which leading lady?

The one who just played Lotus Pan out there.

Oh, THAT one!

l'm right here. Let me talk to them.

Get out of the way! You were wonderful!

Your sensuality captures my heart and soul!

Excuse us.

You flatter me. Please come in.

She asks us to go in!

What lovely skin you have! What is your name?

My name is Leung Yee-Tai.

Yee-Tai? Even your name is sensual.

Let's go for supper.

Supper? And, afterwards we...

So it's notjust supper.

Anything your pretty little heart desires!

Thanks, but no thanks. l never go out with patrons.

Are you turning us down?

How can l put it to you more delicately?

We don't invite just anyone out, you know!

You better know what's best for you, otherwise we will...

What? What?

That's enough!

We must show these divas some color,

otherwise they won't go to supper with us. How about it now?

You're so fierce. Of course l have to ''give you face''.

That's more like it!

Are you making fun of me? Here comes my Golden Dragon Claw!

A panda!

What are you laughing at? Give me a hand!

Bitch, you have a lot of guts!

Oh, you're much worse than me, garlic heads!

How dare you call us that?

Let me!

What's going on?

Stop fighting! Get away!

Beat him up!

Don't push me. Don't come any closer.

That's enough! Stop fighting!

Bastards. Who are you to come here to make trouble?

Over there!

Don't ever do it again!

We won't ever again! We're so sorry.

Now beat it!

Now l have ''given you face''.

Why, a man's voice!

He is a man, you dumb ass!

You better leave now before we show you more.

You watch your back, Leung Yee-Tai. Let's go!

You watch your own back instead!

lt always ends up like this every time we go out with you.

Are you having fun now!

Don't include us in your next outing! Let's go!

Trouble...

You are all in trouble now.

This is his show today. Climb up there yourself.

Which one of them is Leung Yee-Tai?

l'm not sure.

Which one of you is Leung Yee-Tai?

Here l am! So, you've brought some help?

You should be scared now.

Oh yes, l am so...so scared. Really scared.

What are you laughing at? Do you know who l am?

What is your name then?

l'm Leung Chang.

Everybody calls him Master Chang of Fatshan.

That's me.

So you're the Prodigal Son and the Street Benefactor!

What Street Benefactor? lt's Street Brawler!

Really!

l've fought more than 200 fights in Fatshan,

and l have never lost. l'm definitely the Street Brawler.

That's not what l heard.

l heard your family gives money to the people who would lose to you.

Your father does not want his only precious son hurt.

You're lying!

Calm down, Young Master! Let me talk to him.

Just keep a lid on! There's money for you too!

Really? How much?

The going rate is one tael a punch,

five taels a knockout and 50 taels if we see blood.

Your servant here is trying to give me money too!

lf we can strike a deal, l'll keep my mouth shut.

You jerk!

Let go of me!

No, l won't.

l'm warning you!

Fine, then let me show you how l earned the name Street Brawler.

Don't mind him. Let's practice.

''He has a bad attitude.''

''l'll have to teach him a lesson.''

''l jump...''

''Jump and jump.''

''You watch out l'll knock you out in one stance.''

''How funny! Show me all you've got!''

''To be frank, l am a master in fighting.''

''One slap, one throw.''

''You don't stand a chance when l'm mad.''

''You shape like a maiden.''

''Then l'm like your mother.''

''Watch my punch, my throw and my push.''

''You don't scare me one bit.''

''Then stop talking nonsense.''

''You're worse than broken tiles.''

''Now l am furious.''

''You're looking for a good beating.''

l hit...hit...hit.

''Who are you? State your name.''

''l am your father.''

''My father is no ordinary man.'' ''l am extraordinary.''

''My father is very handsome.'' ''So am l.''

''My father has syphilis.'' ''So do l.''

You insult me! You sissy, what kind of cult kung-fu was that?

All right, let me show you the real stuff!

You're not the only one who knows the horse stance! l know it too!

Young Master, your horse looks solid!

Looks have no substance.

Young Master.

l haven't shown you the real thing yet!

No real thing yet? My young Master is already bleeding!

Your kung-fu is worse than lousy.

l don't believe you!

Leung Chang, you better train a few more years before looking for another fight.

Young Master.

Leung Yee-Tai, you...

You want more?

l want you to be honest with me.

ls my kung-fu really that bad?

Yes. You have not mastered even the basics.

Anyone who has trained for any amount of time can easily beat you.

You're lying! Young Master, don't believe him!

So all my kung-fu masters have lied to me?

They only care about the room and board and a fat salary.

They'll let you beat them every time. How did you know that?

Anyone with a brain can figure that out! Only you can be so dumb.

Young Master...young Master... l...l can't take it anymore.

Scram!

Young Master!

Brother Tai, why didn't you hit him a few more times?

Blood again!

Six!

Master Chang, you're really fit today!

lf the both of you don't beat me today, you can pack your bags!

Looks like we're fired either way.

Let's beat him up really bad this time

to pay back for all the aches and pains he's given us all these years.

Young Master.

Stop it! Don't hit him anymore!

Get out of here, you two!

Fine. You're not the only prodigal son in Fatshan!

Let's go, Brother!

Young Master...young Master!

Get away from me! Choi, l've never treated you like a servant.

You're like a brother to me. But you betrayed me!

You're notjust a Master to me either.

You're my bread and butter.

l'll take the blame now that it is all out.

l'll leave.

Where are you going?

Just over here to take a rest.

You think you're doing me a favor?

l know l shouldn't have done it.

You think l don't feel bad to hear people laughing behind your back?

But it was your father who insisted.

lf you want to blame someone, blame him!

What you did made me into a real prodigal son!

l...

Master!

Chang, l just didn't want anyone to hurt you.

But now l'm hurt!

Father, if you really want to protect me,

you should find a kung-fu master who will really teach me.

l cannot accept your gifts, Master Leung. Please take them back.

Master Leung, my son really admired your kung-fu.

Please accept him as your pupil.

Master!

Master Chang, l'm not good enough to be your teacher.

Thanks for telling me the truth, otherwise l'll still be dreaming.

So you've thanked me. l have to go on stage now.

Master Leung, please take me as your pupil!

My kung-fu is not for rich kids like you to go look for trouble.

l promise l won't. l'll work very hard!

Sure, after you've learned,

you'll return to your old self.

l can swear to you. Please believe me.

Chang, let's go home.

l'm not leaving. You go on ahead.

Let's go home to talk about it.

Just leave me alone!

Master Leung! Even though you don't want me as a pupil,

l have decided to learn from you!

Young Master... Master...young Master!

l heard Lok Fung Nin is traveling to perform in Canton.

Father, you really have to help me out this time.

When have l not helped you? What is it?

Lok Fung Nin's boat is coming!

We're here.

Come on, we're here. Let's get ready. Pack up.

Brother Tai, what's good to eat in Canton?

Tong Kee's roast pork is definitely the best.

l'll get some for you later.

Right. How did you get here?

Brother Tai, l am now an understudy

and will double as your personal assistant.

Nonsense! What do you know about Chinese opera?

We're almost there. Let's get ready.

There you are, Manager. Why did you let him on the boat?

He only plays minor roles and doubles as your personal assistant.

That's absurd! He's not even trained!

His fatherjust bought the entire Lok Fung Nin.

l'm only a hired hand now. He can be God if he wants to!

So he's just wasted his father's fortunes again.

Prodigal son indeed!

Not so!

l've done my homework. Lok Fung Nin is a very profitable troupe.

And l was able to buy it at a reasonable price.

This is called a sound investment.

Excuses, excuses.

Let's get ashore!

Leung Chang. Yes?

Don't waste your time. l will not take you as my pupil.

l'll keep following you until you change your mind.

We'll see how long you can keep this up.

l like his show. Thank you.

Don'tjump into the water if you can't swim!

l was anxious to save you.

Brother Tai, you are great as Lotus Pan!

Darn, he will continue to make a fool of me.

What shall we do?

l have an idea! What is it?

From now on, attack me by surprise, any time and any place,

so l'll be prepared for him.

l can't do that!

You want him to take me as his pupil too, don't you?

What was that for?

l was just doing exactly what you told me to!

Get me some clean clothes!

You better go back to your leisurely life in Fatshan.

l won't leave until l've learned your kung-fu.

Then you can count on being here forever.

Where have you been?

Let's take our places.

Brother Kwai, are you playing General Kwan tonight?

There's no need to be so snobbish.

Don't talk to him. He's forbidden to speak.

Why?

He's playing General Kwan. Once makeup is on, he's a GOD.

He'll be in trouble with the spirits if he speaks.

Why all the rules?

There's more!

An actor must first bath before taking the role of General Kwan.

Afterwards, he wipes his face with paper money and then burns it.

Once his face is cleaned, General Kwan's spirit will leave.

Now he can speak.

So you can speak now!

What did he say?

Foul words. How dare you?!

l was not aware that Master Ngai was coming.

Let me prepare a banquet right away.

That won't be necessary. l don't wish to publicize my presence in Canton.

My purpose of coming South is to seek out good fighters to duel.

l can make some arrangements.

That's all right. You don't need to burden yourself with this.

Just get the room ready so our Master may rest.

Yes. Consider it done.

Maybe there are really no good fighters in Canton?

Waiter, give me half a roast duck.

Good.

Yee Tong-Choi, are you out of your mind?

You asked me to attack you anytime!

But l didn't say that hard!

Leung Yee-Tai may hit you even harder!

Where did you find the cane?

lt's made from white bamboo. lt's very solid and can do real damage.

Really? l don't believe it.

No? Try it on someone.

Good idea. But who should l find?

What's wrong, Kwai?

l'm in real trouble this time.

What happened.

lt was all my fault.

l've had one too many free lunches!

But this one l had was a kung-fu master's wife.

l already warned you!

l heard that the kung-fu master wants to kill me.

l must leave town right now.

Then who's going to play General Kwan?

Anyone will do. This is my life we're talking about!

How about your personal assistant Chang?

Really now... you better hurry then.

Thanks a million, Brother Tai.

We're getting started. Where are you going?

Chang!

What is it, Brother Tai?

Did you say you want to be in the opera?

Yes. And l'm not too bad either.

Good. You'll play General Kwan tonight.

Get away!

Be on your toes! Now go offer your incense. l'm going on stage.

Don't forget to keep your mouth shut.

Master, l wonder which one is Au Ru-Kwai?

He plays General Kwan in this opera.

As soon as you spot General Kwan, kick his ass!

General Kwan!

Are you playing General Kwan tonight?

Who else do you think?

lt's always been my young master.

His specialty is ''General Kwan Admiring the Seasons under the Moon''.

Damn! l'm forbidden to speak.

How dare you take advantage of my wife!

l'm going to beat the ''wa-ya-ya'' out of you!

You people...

Manager...these people are vicious!

Why do they want to beat you up?

He's guilty all right. Can't even bring himself to explain!

Castrate him!

''l see trouble come lurking.''

''Who would notice my worries. Who would see my silent frowns!''

The leading lady is great!

Yes, but the one playing General Kwan is even better!

''Try to make it up.''

That's General Kwan's entrance?

l'm not sure. Maybe they've changed the script.

''No need to rush. lt's not your turn yet, Young Master.''

Get him! Yes!

Master!

You better leave now.

Go...

Go on stage now. Quick!

Master Ngai, do you still recognize me?

l almost didn't if it weren't for your voice!

You broke my right arm 5 years ago.

l've spent those five years training my left arm.

l challenge you to a rematch tonight!

Good.

Well? Do you give up now? Go spend 5 more years train you legs.

Then come back for a rematch with our master.

Now go!

lnvite Leung Yee-Tai for dinner tomorrow night.

Yes.

What's happened to your voice?

l stayed up all night

looking after that foolish Chang.

You better be careful with your asthma.

Dinner time.

Come on. Let's eat.

Can you pass the rice to me?

Brother Tai, let's eat!

So he has finally given up!

Brother Tai.

You're not well yet! What are you doing out of bed?

lf you want to die, go somewhere else, but not here at Lok Fung Nin!

l went to buy some roast pork for you.

Exactly the way you like it.

Don't try to get on my good side. l don't need it.

lf you're not careful with your wounds, you may be dead before you know it!

You think l can't eat dinner without roast pork?

Now get back to bed!

Don't eat it then!

Watch your manners.

We know. You've said it many times.

We've waited for all of you a long time.

Please...

Come on.

l better not...

Master Leung, please.

Go on.

How can you be so rude to Master Leung?

That's quite all right. A little exercise

before dinner stimulates appetite.

Please.

Don't mind if l do.

He's a top-notch fighter!

Wait for me tonight.

l propose a toast!

Thank you. Thank you.

Master Leung, l saw your moves on stage last night.

l'm very impressed.

Thank you for your patronage. Let me toast you on behalf of Brother Tai.

With Master Leung's expertise,

it's a shame if you don't have a good opponent.

Young Master, what is he talking about?

lf the opponent was any better, l wouldn't have been able to manage.

They made me play General Kwan! l didn't ask for it.

But he was not bad for a first timer!

l have been half way around the world.

l recognize talent when l see it.

What arrogance!

You're too kind. We opera singers are just trying to make a living.

Brother Tai, don't be so modest.

Being overly modest makes you pretentious. You can't hide good kung-fu!

l don't know why, but my fingers itch whenever l see a good opponent.

l had the same problem,

but l've finally found a cure.

And what is that cure, Master Leung?

One word, ''Restraint''!

That word doesn't belong in my dictionary.

l am used to friendly matches.

What did he say?

Young Master, what takes you a day to understand will take me a year!

lf l was treated to a ''friendly match'' for every meal,

then l will be busy for a long time.

That's right. You think it's that easy to become Brother Tai's pupil?

Master Leung, you can tell that l am very sincere.

You name the time and place.

Place would naturally be the theater. As far as time, we've two shows,

day and night. Since you're so rich, you can buy out both shows.

Stop interrupting when grownups are talking!

l'm sorry, but we'll be leaving town in a few days.

l'm afraid l don't have the time.

lf that is the case, let's have our

friendly match here and now.

Now you're being ridiculous!

Brother Tai, just because he knows a few tunes

doesn't make him an opera singer.

Why don't you give him a chance to make a fool of himself?

ldiot, they're challenging me to a fight!

lt looks like l can't avoid it.

Let's get out of here. Come.

Sampan porridge...

Brother Tai, why don't you make the first move?

Those rings can do some serious damage!

His kung-fu is quite something!

Brother Tai, are you all right?

Master Leung, l was not aware that you are ill.

Otherwise, you won't be standing now!

Be quiet!

You are indeed a supreme master of Wing Chun.

l certainly do not want to take unfair advantage.

Master Leung, let's have a rematch when you're well.

Master Sun. Master Law.

We can skip the pleasantries.

What can l do for the both of you?

lt's orders from the Duke.

The Duke?

The Duke's most beloved is his only son, Ngai Fai.

Before we accompanied him South, the Duke gave his secret mandate...

While Fai is a kung-fu master,

l am afraid there are many more superior ones.

When you accompany him South to seek out Han fighters,

you must protect him. Make sure no harm comes to him.

With Master Ngai's temper,

what if he runs into a superior opponent?

Then you must kill the opponent first!

But...

lf you run into any difficulties...

Present the royal emblem. l understand.

Assemble 20 specially trained guards immediately and await my orders!

Remember, we must not let Master Ngai know.

Yes!

How is he, Doctor?

lt's a chronic case of asthma.

l can only give him temporary relief with my prescription.

Master, it was all my fault.

You're right. lt was your fault.

But don't call me Master.

l have not taken you as my pupil.

lf it weren't for me, you wouldn't have had to fight.

lf you didn't fight, then you wouldn't have attracted Ngai's attention.

lf you didn't attract Ngai's attention, he wouldn't have insisted on the duel.

lf he hadn't insisted on the duel, then your asthma would't have resurfaced.

lf you asthma did not resurface, then...

lf...lf...

Why don't you say if you were not born, nothing bad would happen, dummy!

Here's the prescription.

See the doctor out.

Doctor, this way please.

Doctor, please.

You little twerp! Attacking me at a time like this?

Doctor, please.

A sword too? Good thing l was on the alert!

You even brought some helpers?

Are you for real?

Friend, leave me alone. l'm not afraid of your sword!

He's only talking in his dream.

What is it?

l had a nightmare that l was stabbed!

You're crazy!

Go back to sleep.

Don't make noise in the middle of the night!

Manager!

Who are you?

Why have you come to slaughter Lok Fung Nin's people?

Get him!

Let's finish him off while he's sick!

Yee Tong-Choi!

Yee Tong-Choi! Did you try to attack me earlier?

Could it have been someone else? Brother Tai...

lt's you!

Brother Tai, jump!

Here it comes, Brother Tai!

Help me! Help me!

Brother Tai, escape from the back!

What about you? Don't worry about me. Go!

Go after them. Don't lose them!

Search everywhere!

We don't see them.

Let's go!

Twiggy!

What is it, Dad?

My kung-fu is already at its highest level.

Starting today, l will master calligraphy as well.

Are you sure?

Why not? Hand me the brush!

There are four elements to Chinese calligraphy

sharp, erect, solid and strength.

Eyes have to be sharp, body erect,

stance solid and the brush held with strength.

All strength controlled at the tip of the brush.

Wow, Dad, you really did it! Strength all the way through the paper!

Of course! Give me a new sheet of paper, Twiggy!

Drive like a dragon and flow like a snake!

Funny, why do l feel a little dizzy?

Dad, your paper is here.

This is called Drunken Brush.

Cavalry Charge on a Plain. Defeating an Army of Thousands.

Dad, you're holding the other end of the brush!

What do you know? This is A Slap of Thunder but Light as a Feather.

Merging of Rivers and Oceans. Flying Horses Across the Night Sky!

Dad, you are incredible!

Of course!

Dad, you are so strong!

No pain, no gain! Now flat on my face?

Dad, this one must be called Panting like a Moose!

Twiggy, this is your Dad's first painting in his lifetime.

My gift to you.

Do l have to take it?

Of course you have to!

At the highest level of Chinese calligraphy,

you'll see writing amongst pictures and pictures amongst writing.

You must show respect to the heavens and devotion to your country.

Piety to your parents and loyalty to your friends.

What about to your uncle?

What uncle?

Uncle Tai came back last night. He appeared to be sick.

That old sissy, still singing opera at his age!

Of course he's sick!

Bring him something to eat.

l've prepared one pig and three chickens.

What? You want to make him sicker?

No, just bring him two eggs! Small ones.

How do you know the hens have eggs?

Hens always lay eggs. Hang this up.

Then how come Mama did't have more children after she had me?

Are you saying your mother was a hen?

You're pretty plump. That's why we call you plump chick,

Let me take a closer look at your bottom.

Looks like a virgin.

The breasts are a little uneven.

Don't stare at me! You're all mine today!

Finally a decent meal!

What are you saying?

That's enough or l'm going to strike back!

Strike back? Dad, someone wants to hit me!

Who dares to hit my daughter?

lt's him! Hey, don't get away!

l'm coming.

Where do you think you're going? Let go of me!

You think l can't get you if you close the doors.

Leung Chang, it's unfortunate that you should offend this illiterate,

vulgar, savage and uneducated rogue.

Even if you have an explanation, he will not listen to it.

Damn you, calling me illiterate, vulgar and savage! Your mama!

Listen to that language of yours!

Fine. l will use my scholarly tongue and converse with him.

l now give you an opportunity to explain. Why did you...

Twiggy! What's a more scholarly word for ''molest''?

l'm not sure.

Twiggy? You're so tall already. You look exactly like your Dad.

Nonsense! Of course my daughter looks like me. Should she look like you?

What happened?

He took advantage of me.

That's right! Why did you take advantage of my daughter?

l didn't. lt was all a misunderstanding.

l was trying to catch a chicken to brew soup for Brother Tai.

Brother Tai?

Twiggy, did he or did he not put forth any immoral behavior?

Not really.

Chang, apologize!

l asked you to apologize!

l'm sorry, Miss. l'm sorry, Fatso.

What did you call me? Fatso?

How about ''skinny''?

How dare you insult me?

What would you like me to call you?

You called him Brother, then call me Godfather?

Godfather.

He just made a fool of you!

You should give him the finger!

You sissy!

Dad, just let it go.

How can l?

He made obscene gestures at me...

Dad, don't forget you are a scholar.

That's right. l am a scholar now. l am a scholar.

All right! As a scholar, l won't sink to your level.

Twiggy, let's go!

Twiggy, we'll save ourselves those two eggs too.

Don't let my dad see the chicken feathers!

The chicken ass reminds me of that Fatso.

When l think of Fatso, l want to swallow him whole.

l don't mind that he hit me, but he shouldn't have insulted you.

You can have him!

Save it for yourself.

l lost my appetite just thinking about him.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

Brother Tai, your relationship with Fatso appeared a little peculiar.

Who is he anyway?

His name is Wong Wa Po. We studied together.

Oh. Now l understand.

What?

That explains why he is stronger and has quicker hands.

He has larger eyes and is very much a man too!

Brother Tai, hurry and take your medicine before it gets cold.

But to be honest, l don't think he's that big a deal.

His eyes are big, but have no focus. His head is big, but with no brain.

His hands are quick, but give no power. Shaped like a pig and moves like a crab.

His kung-fu is even worse than yours!

What did you say?

l meant you are a much better kung-fu fighter.

One thing he is better at than me! What is it?

His ability to eavesdrop.

Standing outside, he can hear all we say in here.

Really? l don't believe it!

You don't? Then check it out.

Okay.

Brother Tai, he heard everything. What do we do now?

Go see if he's still there. All right.

Twiggy!

What is it?

l will teach you kung-fu starting today.

But Dad, l thought you said kung-fu is not for girls.

lt's different now.

We lost a chicken since that lad moved in.

lt won't be long before he gets our pig.

Don't worry, Dad. l'm saving my pig for you.

Nonsense, l'm not a butcher! Come over here.

l will first teach you the basic defense techniques.

Punch over here. This is the block. Then press.

Strike, block and press.

Strike! Block! Press!

Twiggy, now use this and practice by yourself.

Strike, block and press.

Practice this yourself.

l suddenly have the inspiration to write a poem.

Good morning, Twiggy.

Morning.

What are you doing?

l'm practicing kung-fu.

Practicing kung-fu?

Twiggy, what is it?

lt's the basic defensive techniques.

ls it a Wing Chun technique?

Yes it is. Didn't Uncle Tai teach you?

l wish. l've been with him for over six months

and he still refuses to teach me.

They why don't we practice together? Come over here.

Alright!

Just follow me.

lt's all right to use one arm. Punch me.

Are you all right?

Why did you hit my nose?

You asked me to!

You have to stop right before you get to me.

Then why didn't you say so?

Never mind. One more time.

l'll chop you into pieces!

Dad, what are you doing with an axe?

Nothing...l was digging for potatoes.

Potatoes? There are no potatoes here.

There will be if we plant some now.

Godfather.

Who are you calling Godfather?

l thought you wanted me to call you that.

What are you doing over here?

l came to apologize. l ate your chicken last night,

so l made you this chicken feather duster.

Are you trying to be funny?

No. l thought it looked a little dusty over here.

So l made this duster for you to clean up the place.

Really? l think you're tired of living.

Let me chop you into two!

Dad, don't be like that! Please don't!

Godfather, l didn't mean any harm.

We should feel sorry for him.

He has been with Uncle Tai for 6 months, he still refuses to teach him kung-fu.

Kiddo, l'll teach you.

Great! Come on...

Twiggy, hold this. Now, follow me.

Warrior Taking off Armor. Sitting High and Garner Force.

Waiting to Strike.

When you do this right,

you can easily crack two walnuts with your bare hands.

Yes. lt's really powerful!

The next one is called Fairy Sprinkles Flowers or Pillars Eject.

Which one do l use?

That depends on how full your bladder is.

What does that mean?

Logyang Paper. Buddha's Face Painted with Gold.

This is the highest form of kung-fu indeed. The River Runs East.

Godfather, why can't l make any noise?

You still have much to learn. Now start over.

Warriors Taking Off Armor! Sitting High and Garner Power!

Waiting to Strike! Fairy Sprinkles Flowers!

Logyang Paper. Buddha's Face Painted with Gold. Get a cleaner wipe!

Chang, come back over here!

l'll see you tomorrow, Godfather.

No, come back over here!

Chang, come back!

No, over here!

Chang, over here!

No, over here...

l can't hold it anymore!

Remember the stances l taught you!

Fatso, can you quit making fools out of others?

Sissy,

that's better than wasting the youth's precious time!

What are you saying!

You've kept him around for 6 months and haven't taught him a thing!

ls that wasting youth's precious time?

l'm not talking to you anymore.

That suits me just fine.

Brother Tai, have a seat.

The few stances l learned from Fatso were quite useful.

Congratulations! Now you may leave.

How could l leave when you haven't taught me Wing Chun yet?

l won't teach you even if you follow me around for ten years.

Why?

Have a seat, lad.

My kung-fu is strenuous to learn and l don't easily teach it to others.

Besides, after you learn kung-fu, you will go looking for trouble.

When you look for trouble, you will make enemies.

When you make enemies, you may even be killed by one.

So why don't you go home and take over the family business.

Brother, have a seat! Listen to me!

Some people go looking for trouble, whether they know kung-fu or not.

And whether one makes enemies or not is sometimes beyond his control.

Everyone dies sooner or later.

lf all the kung-fu experts harbor your kind of thinking,

the art of Chinese kung-fu will be lost in no time!

You don't want to take me as your pupil. l won't force you.

But l simply want to point out that your thinking is wrong!

Brother Tai, l am sorry if l have bothered you for the past 6 months.

Bravo, lad! You have guts!

Thank you for your teachings.

That was nothing. Don't mention it.

l will think of you whenever l use the toilet.

Oh, so he already knew!

Sissy, you know Chang was absolutely right!

Our Master once said the right pupil will come to you.

That's why l say you're heartless and cold-blooded!

What? Want to start a fight?

l am sorry.

You can't do the tea ceremony standing up!

Sorry. Sorry for ruining the moment!

The principle of Wing Chun is derived from one word.

l know. lt's ''Restraint''.

No, it's ''Vengeance''.

You must be determined and unrelenting!

l am not as long winded.

Just remember Wing Chun must win at all cost!

Uncle Fatso's explanation is simple and precise.

Ready stance. This is the basic Wing Chun Horse stance.

Ready stance. Hold your hands higher, still higher!

That's right.

A girl must protect her important areas. Now the horse stance.

Look at yourself! That is not ladylike at all!

Where are your manners?

You have to do a horse stance like his!

Now show me a few steps.

Not bad!

Wing Chun's horse stance is based on strength, concentration and quickness.

Strength comes from the ground and punches from the mind.

Your body is agile and your footwork quick.

To get near you, the enemy must first weaken your stance.

At which point you will strike with deftness and abundance.

Are you teaching me or hitting me?

Listen! Wing Chun has eight forms of attack.

Dart, circle, press, tie, wrap, slap, plow, lock.

Legend that Wing Chun's 8 forms were derived from the octopus!

Does this look like it?

Put your hands out. When you face the enemy, watch for opportunity.

lf the enemy stands still, you remain still.

When the enemy is about to strike, you strike first.

lf nobody moves, then you'll remain standing still until New Year's Eve.

That's enough, can you show some respect for your own clan's kung-fu?

Yeah? Want to fight?

What if l do.

Don't take me for granted! l can turn my back on you too!

Watch! l'm turning my back now!

See the back of my head? So What!

Twiggy! Dad!

Let's go home to practice calligraphy!

l know you're scared.

Yeah, l'm scared of your ugly face!

The horse stance is your most important foundation.

You must perfect it.

Otherwise, you will easily lose your balance, like this. Get up!

This table is perfect for training Wing Chun's short form.

That means you can't retreat when your enemy attacks you.

You must move your body to deflate

his power and attack him in the center.

Master!

What's wrong?

Nothing.

You've got to be one of the dumbest students of kung-fu.

l'm not dumb. You're just a bad teacher.

Wing Chun uses elbow, palm and shoulder.

Any part of which can be used for offense as well as defense.

Why don't you attack me?

Remember there's no father and son on the battlefield.

lt hurts! My leg's breaking!

Take a rest!

Master, why do we always kick low at the bottom half?

What about the top half?

lt's pointless to kick high, it's easy to lose your balance!

Who says its pointless?

Just because you're no good at it.

Let me show you.

Never mind. l don't want you to steal my techniques!

Uncle Fatso is always fooling around.

Good thing he's not my master.

You're wrong. He is the real expert of Wing Chun.

lf he teaches you, you will learn the full advantage of Wing Chun.

What do you mean?

Wing Chun comprises of long and short forms. l'm only able to do

the short form. He's an expert in long form, fighting from a distance as well.

Long or short, l won't have a chance to learn it anyway.

Would you like to?

What difference does it make? You would never let him teach me.

That's not true.

l would like to see my pupil exceed my level!

Even so, he may not want to teach me.

Fatso, all this mumble jumble from you.

Do you think l'm not teaching Chang right?

All you talk about are theories.

Learning with you is a complete waste of time.

You think you could have done a betterjob?

Of course! lf Chang had learned from me from the beginning,

he would have opened his own kung-fu school in Canton by now!

You? You don't have anything worthwhile, just toilet stances.

Nothing worthwhile? Are you willing to let me teach Chang?

Of course not. You always hold a grudge.

Fatso, to prove you wrong, l will let you teach Chang.

Should you fail to teach him, you will have to call me Big Brother.

What if l succeed? Then what do you call me?

Godfather. Good boy.

Hold it right there! l don't trust you. Let's ''touch fist''.

All right. Eenie, Menie, Miney, Moe!

l think you better start calling me Big Brother!

Chang.

l've been fooled!

Enough of that! lt's stone dead. lt doesn't hit back.

Fatso, you're all dressed up. Going to a banquet?

lt's none of your business! Let me teach you something practical.

Practical? You're all theories too!

Who's teaching him now?

You are.

Then be quiet and let me teach.

l can't even stand the sight of you!

Chang, let's go out there to practice.

Master, what did you mean by practical?

That's my experiences

from numerous battles.

Look at all my battle scars!

Wow, that is a world of experience!

lmpressed? Why do you think the sissy can only master the short form?

That's because of his small size.

When he faces an enemy much bigger and taller,

he will not be able to fight him head on.

He must deflate the enemy's power and attack from the center

with quick and repeated blows to defeat the opponent.

What about you, Master?

l'm bigger, therefore l do not have as many restrictions.

One on one, l can take on anyone.

Usually for a bigger person, while his punch is forceful,

he sacrifices in speed.

But you're so quick!

There are not too many like me

look like an elephant but agile like a monkey.

lf you were fighting Master Leung, who would win?

As the saying goes same school, same style, you win by size.

l can beat him with my shear weight!

Master, what if l kick you when l fight?

Give it a try.

That is called reaction and positioning. Get up!

Punch my hand. Again. Again. Now you miss me, right?

How did l know you were going to move back?

Do you think your opponents are going to stand still for you to hit?

Every time he retreats, you miss.

The reason is your punch has a set, habitual hitting range.

Remember. Aim at your target and then move back.

Master, is this Wing Chun?

What difference does it make

as long as l can fight and win?

Are you all right?

l got you now.

What good is it if l can take your punches

and still stand up and fight?

You should attack your opponent's weakest spots.

They are the eyes, throat and genitals.

What if my punches are blocked?

Blocked? Come here.

Give me your arm. Does it hurt?

Give me the same arm. Hurts now?

Once you've injured your opponent,

you should keep attacking his wounds.

How long do you think he'll last?

This is called hitting the weak spot. Come on!

Promise not to hit this hand.

Come on!!

lt's no good, Sissy. Your pulse is gone.

Of course not. You're holding on to the pillow.

l am all right. Chang.

Yes, Master?

Bring some herbs home. Yes.

lf herbs can cure,

ginseng wouldn't be so expensive.

l've never seen an opera diva more down on his luck than you.

He's not down on his luck, but...

Be quiet.

You can't afford to have this kind of costly illness.

Money is not a problem. Master, why don't we go back to Fatshan?

At least we'll have an easier time getting medicine.

Besides, l do miss my parents.

You go on ahead. l don't want you to use your money on me.

Are you ashamed or embarrassed?

Stop saving face now.

You're not living on your own here either.

Master...

Twiggy, give your Uncle a massage.

Pack your bags and take your Master back to Fatshan to treat his illness.

What about you?

l will meet you once Twiggy and l wrap up our business here.

''Put this in a bowl of water and shake it until the water turns black,

put your hands together and call out his name three times.

He will appear to you.''

Young Master...

lt really works!

Young Master, l didn't want to disturb you.

But your father said you were his only son.

He wanted to find you a wife to bear him a grandson.

He even wanted me to take your place on your wedding night.

l thought about it. l have been with you a long time.

You've never given anything this good to me.

l would not feel right unless you say it, ls it all right?

No!

No? Then what do l do?

l'll take care of it myself.

l don't mean to take advantage, but how can you take care of it yourself?

Come here and l will tell you.

Come a little closer.

Yee Tong-Choi, listen carefully. l am not dead yet!

Master...

Are you the masters of The First Punch in Fatshan?

You're very perceptive. We are indeed!

Don't we look like it?

But if you'd like to learn kung-fu, you will have to pay tuition first.

This has been a really bad day.

Let's play a trick on that prodigal son.

How do we do that? Follow me.

Please wait a minute.

We may not be the First Punch.

But l do know who is the best fighter in Fatshan.

Who is it?

lt's Leung Chang, the Street Brawler.

Have some tea please. Chang should be back shortly.

Master, Young Master has found a place on Chopsticks Street.

lt's you! You've come to Fatshan?

You are...

l'm Yee Tong-Choi.

You invited the Lok Fung Nin troupe to dinner on your boat in Canton.

Then Leung Chang is...

Our Young Master is the pupil of Leung Yee-Tai.

So it's him. He didn't die in the fire?

No, he's alive and kicking.

What about Master Leung?

He's alive as well. He's recuperating in our library.

That's great. l would like to see Master Leung.

Master, let's come back when Master Leung is feeling better.

No! l must see him today.

Master, someone is here to see you. Please.

Take your time to visit with each other.

Master Leung, l am so happy to see you again.

Really, l'd say you're surprised to see me.

l didn't expect to see you alive!

So what do you want now?

l'd like to have another friendly match after you recover from your illness.

Friendly match? Why don't you try to punch me? Punch me now!

Do you know how much force your punch carried?

And how do you know whether l can withstand the force or not?

You cannot determine a winner in a ''friendly match''!

You must be merciless and unrelenting, like me!

ls that what you meant by a ''friendly match''?

Let me tell you.

There is no such thing as a friendly match in martial arts.

Moreover, shouldn't you come after dark?

lt would be easier to burn our houses and murder our people.

Nonsense! How dare you

talk to the son of the Duke in this tone.

A government official?

Consider yourself lucky!

Then maybe l should thank you.

You.

My Lord, we are responsible for the Lok Fung Nin murders,

but it was under direct orders from the Duke.

He was afraid that you would run into a superior fighter and get hurt.

Master Leung, l had no prior knowledge of this matter.

You Manchurians can do whatever you want!

Chang, you can't touch them!

Why not?

They're officials of the Ching government.

Your entire family would be destroyed.

Master!

Master Leung!

Don't come any closer!

Chang. Master.

This is the sign for our clinic.

Master...

Master Leung, because of me,

so many lives were destroyed.

The murderers have now been executed.

l do not wish to take advantage of my heritage.

l will disown my family, and continue to search for worthy opponents.

But when will l meet

another superior fighter like you?

Master Leung, l don't know what else to say.

Wait!

Master, l am not able to follow your teachings.

l cannot restrain myself anymore!

l want a ''friendly match''!

Ngai Fai, l'll beat you today no matter what it takes!

Leung Chang, give it all you've got! l will not spare you!

Master!

Leung Chang, you are too emotional!

This can't be happening! How can l lose to you?

l must beat you, Leung Chang!

Friendly match! ls this the friendly match you want?

Leung Chang! You are good!

l don't need your praises!