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[The Justice]

[Episode 02] ©English subtitles by iQIYI *Ripped by JinHan_27* *Main cast by Steven Zhang & Elvira Cai *

Why would the Elder Master

suddenly come to Jing'an Branch today?

Does Clerk Tan know anything?

Of course, he doesn't

Anyway,

when the Elder Master left,

the manager looked very upset.

I'm gonna sleep.

[Longying Private Bank Jing'an Branch]

Did you think of any solution?

All you do

is gossiping

with that Clerk Tan.

Well,

I've been so busy

with those key customers lately.

So I was wondering,

how about

promoting Clerk Tan to the drummer.

He's too stupid to get a promotion.

Cheng Yizhi has only been here for a few days,

yet Clerk Tan can't do anything about him.

But Cheng Yizhi doesn't look like

a loyal employee.

Loyal.

How can you cut in line?

Mr. Qian.

Get in line!

Mr. Qian, there's something I need to talk to you about.

I got something to show you.

Who are you?

What do you want to show me?

I'm very busy now, go away.

I'm the clerk

of Longying Private Bank, Jing'an Branch.

I'm here to buy asthma drugs

for Mr. Xu.

Buy drugs?

They are all here to buy drugs.

Get in line.

Do you want tickets for balcony seats at the Great Stage?

Mr. Qian, you're indeed a fancier.

Here is the thing.

Mr. Xu can only get

half a bottle

of asthma drugs each time.

He takes one pill every day,

so the drugs always run out quickly.

Could you please

do me a favor,

give me two bottles this time?

Of course.

But,

are you able to get me

tickets for the balcony seats?

[Investiture of the Gods]

Mr. Qian,

the tickets are right here.

And the drugs...

No problem, no problem.

It's just two bottles of drugs.

So, the tickets...

Next month, Mr. Ma Lianliang

will perform the East Wind.

Are you interested?

You can get balcony seats tickets for Mr. Ma's performance?

Of course, I can.

But unfortunately,

the tickets are only reserved

for relative customers

of Longying Private Bank, Jing'an Branch.

I don't think you got the qualification.

Wait.

Tell me,

what does it take

to become

a relative customer of your bank?

Thank you, Mr. Qian. See you next time.

You're welcome.

Take care.

[De Chang Antique Shop High Price for Your Antiques]

Good morning.

Good morning.

Morning.

Good morning.

Good morning, Charlie.

Good morning.

Morning, Mr. Charlie.

Morning.

Morning, Mr. Charlie.

Good morning, Mr. Charlie.

Good morning.

Good morning, Charlie.

Good morning.

Good morning, Charlie

Morning.

Good morning, Mr. Charlie

Morning, Charlie

Hello.

Secretary Jia asked me to get the golden pen.

We've already settled the price.

If there's nothing wrong,

just give me the money.

This isn't made in German.

This is made in France.

Who cares?

As long as it's golden.

The nib is made of 14k gold.

I, Charlie, will never sell fake goods.

The pen is not a fake good,

but a stolen good.

I can't take it.

Young lady,

you look pretty,

but you talk awful.

The French nobles usually

carve their family names

on their golden pens.

There's the name "Moro"

carved on the nib of this pen.

The Moros

have just become the director of the Municipal Council

in the French Concession.

They are extremely powerful now.

So it's impossible for them

to pawn or sell

such a precious thing.

Therefore, this pen

must be stolen from them.

[Antique Appraisal]

What do you do

in the Lin Residence?

How much do you earn a month?

Are you happy there?

None of your business.

If you want to trade,

get some clean goods.

Well,

your clothes are made from coarse cloth.

I guess,

you must be a servant in the Lin Residence.

Servants in the Lin Residence

are paid fifteen guiyuan at most.

With such little money,

of course you are unhappy.

But, there's nothing you can do.

Because you need to earn enough money

for you and your mother to live.

So,

you are stuck to this job.

If the big banker Wu Zhifu

knows the miserable life

his daughter

is living now,

what would he think?

Miss Lizi,

just now,

Mr. Wu

fell from the rooftop of the Fu Lin Building.

He died immediately.

He died.

Mom.

Ms. Wu.

The police found

a note on Mr. Wu.

It says,

"I shall end my life

by myself."

Uncle Jiao,

that's impossible.

Where's my father's body?

My mother and I have to see by ourselves.

Miss Lizi,

Mr. Wu was involved in a case,

so his body was sealed.

Nobody is allowed to see.

Mother, mother.

Madam.

Madam, miss, something's wrong.

The police are breaking in!

Search warrant of the International Settlement Police Station.

During his tenure

as the general manager of the Shanghai Deposit Bank,

Wu Zhifu is suspected of being involved in corruption and bribery.

His residence must be searched.

No object in this residence

shall be absolved.

[International Settlement Police Station]

Mom, it's alright.

Who are you?

A generalist.

Are you really going to revenge your father

by doing laundry?

Miss Wu Lizi.

Listen to me.

If you really want to get revenge,

you will have to join

the underneath world.

I'll give you some time.

If you make up your mind,

come to me at any time.

What do you mean?

Goodbye.

[Manager's Office]

Mr. Xu.

I got the drugs you want.

[Asthma Drugs]

This drug is very hard to buy.

But you got me two bottles at a time!

How did you do that?

Actually, I've convinced

Mr. Qian at the pharmacy

to open an account at our bank

and deposit 100 taels of Erqibao Silver.

He also promised that

he will deposit a total of 1,000 taels of silver within this month.

Mr. Xu.

I know I'm just a clerk,

I'm not allowed to do the sales

nor touch the money.

But, after thinking it through,

this is the only way

to get you more drugs.

Therefore, I took the liberty to break the rules.

How dare you break the rules?

Aren't you afraid that I would fire you?

For your health, I would take the punishment willingly.

Here,

from today,

you are exceptionally promoted as the drummer,

and you are allowed to process the accounts for guiyuan.

You will get a commission of one li for every tael.

The more deposit you attract, the more commission you get.

Thank you, Mr. Xu.

Be smart.

Work harder.

Yeah.

Right, Mr. Xu.

Can I get a helper?

Who do you want?

Heart-shaped Face.

Fine, I'll allow it.

Yes.

Heart-shaped Face.

Where are you going?

Do street sales.

Do street sales.

There's no need to show

disrespect

to a clerk.

You!

Let's go.

Girl,

you are too fine-boned

to do the laundry.

How about you ask Secretary Jia

to get you a job inside the residence?

Serving people

is much better than doing the laundry.

It's okay.

As long as I got a job

and got paid,

I can do anything.

Are you alright?

I'm okay.

Are you hurt?

I'm okay, relax.

Be careful.

What a poor kid.

Life is hard for her.

She's really stubborn.

Right.

Morning.

You start so early.

Mr. Zhang,

I'm the drummer

of the Longying Private Bank.

And,

we are giving half a kilo of flour to every merchant.

Thank you so much.

Here are four eggs.

Brother Xu,

you are working so hard to earn a living

for your whole family.

You must be cautious

about your deposit.

The Longying Private Bank,

among other aspects,

got higher interest

than the Si Da Private Bank.

Besides, we got better welfare

for the festivals.

Go back inside.

Hurry.

Brother Xu,

here's my gift for you.

That's so kind of you.

You are welcome.

I heard there's also someone living

in this room.

Just some poor people.

They got no money for deposit.

Right, then I'll leave you alone.

Who is it?

Hello,

I'm Cheng

from the Longying Private Bank.

The Dragon Boat Festival is around the corner,

so I'm greeting the neighbors.

Each family

will be given four eggs and half a kilo of flour.

But we don't own an account

at the Longying Private Bank.

That's okay.

I'm just greeting the neighbors.

Hope we can keep in touch in the future.

If you can't come to the door,

I'll just leave the things here.

You can get them later.

Young man,

Young man.

I really can't

repay your kindness.

How about come inside

and have a cup of tea.

Okay.

Thank you.

Here, come inside.

Come on in.

Have a seat.

Okay, I'll leave things here.

Okay.

You're so kind.

Are you alright?

It's okay, I'm just having angina.

That's serious.

Should I get a doctor for you?

No, no.

I just need some pills.

Do you have any medicine?

Yes, I have.

You should have a cup of tea.

Let me get you a cup of water.

Are you really going to revenge your father

by doing laundry?

What are you doing here?

Are you still dreaming of playing the piano?

Secretary Jia,

please wash your own clothes

in the future.

I quit.

Besides,

it's such a pity

that this piano is left alone here.

You!

Stop there!

Don't ever come back if you leave!

Don't come back!

Mr. Xu,

Mr. Zhao said that

he won't deposit in the newfangled bank.

[Manager's Office]

He'll keep depositing his money in our bank.

Besides, he extended the period for two years.

Here's the certificate of deposit.

[Certificate of Time Deposit]

You are indeed good.

-Thank you for your appreciation. -Is the assistant manager Wan here?

Mr. Wan, Mr. Wan.

Mr. Wan.

Mr. Wan.

Mr. Sun.

Hurry up.

Cash those silver coins for me.

Mr. Sun.

Which casino are you going to?

Let me tell you.

No matter which casino I go to today,

I will definitely win.

The fortune-teller

has promised me.

He said that I'm on a roll today.

I'm in super luck.

Stop standing there.

Cash these for me.

Calm down.

How about this, as usual,

I'll cash fifty taels of silver coins for you.

Fifty?

No, I want to cash all the silver coins.

You know what?

Time is money.

Look,

whether I can be rich

all depends on today.

Here, have a seat, Mr. Sun.

Calm down.

I'll go talk to Mr. Xu.

Alright.

I'll be back soon.

-Hurry up -Here, have a seat

-Alright. -Take it, hurry up.

Alright.

Cash them all.

Okay.

Mr. Wan.

Mr. Xu.

Mr. Sun

has to cash all his deposits

today

and go to the casino.

Cheng Yizhi, look what you're doing!

Mr. Wan,

Mr. Sun

has always

been your client.

His deposit is over twenty thousand taels,

way too much

above my authority.

If I were an assistant manager

like you,

I'm sure I can handle this crisis

with the authority of the assistant manager.

How about this?

If you can

handle this crisis right,

I will name you the assistant manager.

Yes.

If you can't, you'll be fired.

Right, Mr. Xu,

I might need

to borrow 100 silver coins

to help him quit gambling.

Okay.

I'm Cheng Yizhi,

I'm here to help you with your matters.

Mr. Sun,

Mr. Xu has asked other branches

to send ready silver coins

to cash your deposit.

Alright.

Please calm, wait a little longer.

A little longer?

How long should I wait?

About an hour.

An hour?

Mr. Sun,

if you are in a hurry,

how about,

hear me out?

You?

What can you do?

I've got 100 taels of silver coins here.

You can use mine.

You are just a drummer,

do you really have 100 taels of silver coins?

To tell you the truth,

these coins

are borrowed from the bank in my name.

You can use them for now.

After one hour,

if you win,

you can keep the 100 taels of silver coins.

But,

if you lose,

you can't cash any of your deposit,

and you'll need to pay back the 100 taels of silver coins.

Mr. Sun, what do think?

Okay.

[Atlantic Club]

Here, Cheng.

This,

is the Atlantic Club,

the chicest place.

You can find anything here.

I'll let you broaden your horizons today.

There are seats.

Let's go over there.

Okay.

Here, there are seats.

There are seats.

Here, sit down.

Here, sit.

Sit, sit down.

Si sown.

Deal the cards.

Wager down.

Wager down.

Wager down.

Wager down.

[Edssendine Bar]

Why did you bring me here?

What do you think?

I want you to be a waitress.

No,

I won't do it.

Take a good look around.

Everyone here is

either a white tycoon,

a banker,

a warlord's son,

or a gangster's son.

There are so many rich men here

in one room.

You look so good,

if you don't make some money from them,

it'll be a loss.

Lizi. Lizi.

Lizi, listen to me.

You...

You misunderstood me.

Look at all the men here.

They only sleep with women in the brothel.

They're here

just for business.

I mean,

you should use your advantages.

I mean

your brain.

Think about it.

You know English

and French.

In this place,

when you are serving them wine,

anything they say

could be a trade secret.

If you hear anything useful,

let me know,

and I'll give you cash.

You mean

you want me to find useful information for you?

Right.

But not exactly.

You can also find yourself useful information here.

Look at all these people.

A lot of them are bankers, too.

[Atlantic Club]

All in.

Okay, he bet it all.

How about you?

Me too.

I quit.

Ok. In that way.

Now that you're all in,

please open your card.

Flush.

All right, this gentleman...

Spade flush.

Flush.

Come on.

Open it.

Congratulations to the gentleman.

This gentleman, full house.

Wait.

There is a card shark.

Why are there two cards of nine of spades?

Why are there two cards of nine of spades?

You are card sharks.

Who's cooperating with you?

Is it you?

You're slinging mud at me.

You're still talking nonsense.

If I could

conjure up two cards of nine of spades,

would you keep winning?

No wonder I lost so much money.

You... there are card sharks.

Give me back my chips.

Give me an explanation. Give me back my chips.

Ok. Calm down.

Your dirty tricks

will not be tolerated at this club.

Security.

You catch the wrong person.

Card shark.

They cheat.

Go.

What are you doing?

Let me go.

Go.

Mr. Sun.

They cheat.

Let sleeping dogs lie.

Anyone else?

At the Atlantic Club,

how dare you

fish in troubled waters?

It's not me.

It's that dealer.

I'm a spectator.

I'm innocent.

You caused chaos,

slandered the Dealer

and the Atlantic Club.

Your master

ordered you to do this, right?

What benefit can you get?

Tell me.

If I meant to make a mess,

the big wheel and craps table

had more people than show-hand.

If I wanted to slander the Dealer,

why would I have to risk it

and point out that

he was in cahoots with the gambler at the table?

I have no quarrel

with your club,

why should I slander you?

You know what?

That Dealer must be a habitual criminal

for his shrewd

and calm manner.

You're very glib.

Your master taught you well.

Your own people are cheating.

You don't punish him

but insist that the whistleblower

was instructed by someone.

You are too arbitrary.

You're far from a manager.

I want to see your real boss.

How dare you!

To cover up the Dealer

is to destroy your own reputation.

If your boss is a smart one,

come and meet me then.

I'll give you one last chance.

Who sent you here?

Man,

you think too much.

Get lost!

Get up.

Go!

Left.

How is it?

Sir.

Sit. Sit down.

By the way,

go buy a hen

and stew it with these herbs.

That can provide Yizhi with nutrition.

Sir, thank you.

Go now.

Who had the guts

to beat you up like this?

That means a shame

as humiliating Longying's reputation.

Sir, please don't get mad.

They didn't come

for Longying Private Bank.

And, they have let me go.

Let's just let go of this.

You said

just the same thing as Sun Dahu said.

He also told me nothing.

Is Sun Dahu alright?

He is fine.

He got no even a tiny hurt.

What about the certificates?

He didn't take any of it.

And he couldn't stop praising you for your loyalty.

He allowed you

to handle all his certificates from now on.

Here is

the money

he asked me to give you.

He said he lost it to you.

You get it for nothing.

Why are you so sure

that you can help him quit gambling?

Sir,

all the gamblers,

no matter it's on horses or cards,

won't stop gambling

until they lose everything they have.

He can only quit gambling when he knows

the truth of it.

What are you doing?

Sir.

Cheng Yizhi pays 100 yuan

back to Longying Private Bank.

Please have a check.

Alright.

Take your seat first. Sit down.

Here is it.

So far,

you only have 50 yuan left

to pay for what you owe.

And, Sir,

I also want to do business.

But now it's hard for me

to do that with my wounds...

Just have enough rest here.

I'll keep the position of assistant manager for you.

That's all I can do now.

Work hard.

When you become the assistant manager,

your life will be easy

and you can pay all your debts.

Thank you, Sir.

Have some rest.

Sir, see you.

See you.

[Longying Private Bank Jing'an Branch]

I, Cheng Yizhi,

am the new assistant manager.

Nice to meet you all.

Manager Cheng, come on.

Have a seat.

This is your desk.

Manager Cheng, please.

Manager Cheng,

you haven't even worn out

one pair of shoes from the business

but have already become the assistant manager.

We didn't have enough time to prepare.

So, we find a temporary table and chair.

Please make do with it.

Manager Wan, that's so nice of you.

There are differences between desks and chairs

but there is no difference

between people and managers.

I don't think so.

I have discussed with Mr. Xu.

You're young and inexperienced.

And, with the

special case

that you still owe our bank 50 yuan.

You won't be in charge

of lending money.

But, you can still

be in charge of the collection.

Who is it?

Madam, it's me.

I came here last time.

Cheng, from Longying Private Bank.

Cheng?

It's late.

What brings you here?

Have you finished

the eggs, rice and flours

I brought you last time?

I get you more this time.

Madam.

Well,

Cheng, my kid

has bought enough food.

Don't bring me these anymore.

Well,

please take this.

[Heartache Reliever]

I asked the drugstore especially.

[Heartache Reliever]

It's said this Heartache Reliever

is the best medicine for angina pectoris.

What's wrong? It's the wrong medicine?

You know who I am?

Madam,

I do know you.

But you may not remember me.

Ms. Hennessey.

You should be sitting next to me today.

Well,

I think John looks better today.

Alright.

I think it's more than 75 thousand dollars.

I don't think it's worth it.

No. 70 thousand is the limit.

Alright, then.

William,

You drink so slow today.

You should be better fast here in Shanghai.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Not long ago,

I was selling dried foods on Sima Road.

Thank you.

Thank you, Madam.

Let me walk you to the car.

[Chu's Dried Food Shop]

Madam. Please.

Sir, Madam, see you.

Did you lose this?

Please take it.

Thank you.

Oh, I remember.

You're that clerk.

Here.

Have some water.

Thank you.

Sorry, sorry.

I misunderstood

your good intention.

Actually, it was my kid.

She is worried

that I may meet bad guys.

In my opinion,

if your child really cares about you,

he should be by your side.

How could he leave you

at home alone?

You see.

It's so dark outside now.

If bad guys come,

how could you handle it?

My child has to work.

He's working so late.

He must be hanging out.

I'll tell you.

It's so typical of boys.

Madam,

you need to talk to him.

It's not like that.

She...

Look.

There are also cobwebs and dust.

Thank you very much.

Madam.

You do needlework?

Not me.

I already have sight deficit.

and couldn't thread

a needle.

It's my child.

No wonder

the stitches

are so crooked.

By the way,

if you don't mind,

I can introduce your son

to work at the store.

These days,

as long as the business is good,

he could earn some money.

Listen to me.

My child is a girl.

A girl.

A girl?

I'm sorry, Madam.

I didn't mean to

offend your daughter.

I just...

A man of great ambition doesn't bother about trifles.

Don't worry.

I know you're a kind person.

It's so late.

Why isn't she home yet?

She came back from work,

cooked dinner for me,

and then went to work as a tutor.

She's really working hard.

This is the dinner she cooked for you.

By the way,

haven't you had dinner yet?

How about having dinner with...

I've already had dinner.

I'll get you chopsticks.

Madam.

I...I mean

the dinner seems to

not digest easily.

Does it?

I think it's OK.

Well, Madam.

Wait a second.

Wait for me.

What...What are you

going to do?

[Edssendine Bar]

Where are you heading for?

The night snack booth ahead.

It's already closed.

Then send me home.

Where do you live?

OK.

[Edssendine Bar]

Mom, who made

the red bean paste last night?

Was it good?

I learned from others.

Well, the note

was also written by you?

Your mother suffers from an illness.

Hope you will take more care of her.

It...

No, it...

Where did you get it?

It's right under there.

What exactly is going on?

I see.

It's

the guy with the private bank.

He came to our home again.

He came again?

You also let him in.

Yes.

The boy is nice.

Right,

he also brought me two bottles of medicine.

Here they are.

Mom,

you have another heart attack?

I'm sorry.

I just shouted to you.

Are you still in pain?

It's all right. I feel much better after taking medicine.

Mom.

You...

You'd rather tell him

than me.

No, I didn't.

When he came that day,

he just saw that I wasn't feeling well.

How many times has he been here?

Twice.

He said it's particularly hard to get the medicine.

He'll buy me some more bottles

in a few days.

He'll come again?

He'll come at the end of the month.

Fine.

I have to see

who exactly he is.

Greetings, Elder Master.

Everybody, please take a seat.

I'm just passing by.

You go on.

We acquired bonds and made loans this month.

Of course,

in terms of profit,

I have to

praise Assistant Manager Wan.

Assistant Manager Wan bought 48,000 taels

of the 1924 government bonds.

At today's price,

our branch makes a minimum profit of 8,200 taels.

But

Your work also has some flaws.

Cheng Yizhi

is our new assistant manager.

He is young and inexperienced.

I specially asked you

to help him.

But how did you do?

Due to bad management,

Lin Fu Rice Store is going to close down.

But Assistant Manager Cheng

still lent it 4,000 taels.

Why didn't you stop him?

Sir.

Forgive me.

Early this month, I told him

to make the loan with caution.

He nodded and said yes.

I thought he would think about it.

When, where

and for what purpose

did I make a loan

to Lin Fu Rice Store?

Assistant Manager Cheng, watch your manners.

Are you still unrepentant?

Sir, it's my fault.

Assistant Manager Cheng,

you made the loan.

Are you going to question us?

On the sixth day of the month,

you lent 2,000 taels to the rice store

to replenish its stock.

On the 18th day,

you lent another 2,000 tales

for its store expansion.

Assistant Manager Cheng,

do you expect that

the money you lent

can be recovered easily?

Assistant Manager Wan,

show me

the account book.

What are you doing? Do we have rules or not?

Sir.

Silence.

Assistant Manager Wan,

you failed to discipline your man.

It's your fault.

Of course.

You made a good investment in the government bonds.

Merits offset faults. No punishment.

Cheng Yizhi.

You lack knowledge of

and awe for capital.

You're not suitable for this position.

And you've caused our branch

the deficit of 4,000 taels.

The loss is irreparable.

You're fired.

Sir.

Do you have a right to speak?

Elder Master, what do you say?

It's your power

to dismiss an assistant manager.

You need not to ask for my opinion

because of my presence.

By the way, Cheng Yizhi.

Before the weekend,

go to the counting house

to get your remaining salary.

No need to wait till the weekend.

I'm leaving now.

Here is the dim sum from Siruchun.

You haven't eaten for a long time.

No. This...

It's a present.

Why did you open it?

Cover it.

Mom.

That box is a present.

This one is for you.