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[The Justice]

[Episode 17]

So many kinds here.

Ms. Lan, try this one.

If you put it at the birthday banquet,

I believe those Sirs of Municipal Council

will like it very much.

It's very crispy.

It's the Jiujiang Tea Cake.

I asked someone to

buy it from the Lushan Hall.

Well,

since I mentioned the Lushan Hall...

Please leave us alone.

What a clever girl!

What do you want to tell me secretly?

The owner of the Lushan Hall told me that

master bought

some luxury goods

for you recently.

No, he didn't.

Ms. Lan,

stop lying to me.

I think

you took good care of master

during his period of

rest and recuperation,

so he was touched.

Then he bought a necklace

with a 3-carat diamond

from Mr. Zhu Kebao.

Please put on the necklace and show it to me now.

Well,

he also bought a Mink Fur Coat

from Jiaren Department Store.

Please also take it here

and show it to me.

What Mink Fur Coat?

I mean the

navy blue coat.

Every time I pass by,

I think it's beautiful.

But every time I look at its price,

it gives me a headache.

Only master

can afford this kind of clothes.

And only you

can look good in that coat.

I don't have that coat.

But the service assistant said

master bought it.

Businessmen like him

often buy some good stuffs.

But not all of them are for us.

Xianyi Company is newly opened, right?

I think

master gave them to an important

client.

You know it. Guys always do that.

It's so annoying.

Yizhi is also like that.

So

as their wives,

we're less important than their clients.

Manager, I've investigated.

There is no Persian Red or Dianchuan Aroma

in the market.

There is only the inferior opium.

Besides, there is no opium in Guizhou, Xining or Ningxia

in the market, either.

Enjoy the food.

I gotta go.

Where are you going?

Mr. Cheng.

Director Gao,

why are you here?

Mr. Cheng,

today we'll

go to Changsha

and find a land for the division of Chen Chen Tung Oil Factory, right?

Did you forget it?

Is it today?

Today is April 9th, right?

Well, Director Gao,

I have something to do today.

I really don't have time. What if you...

You... What if you go there first?

Mr. Cheng,

I can't go there alone.

The seller wants to sell that land in Changshan as soon as possible.

But I'm not sure about the conditions.

You'd better go there in person

and help me make a decision.

Alright.

Let's hurry back.

Well, have you booked hotel rooms?

We'll pass Hangzhou and stay in Fenghua Hotel there.

After we arrive in Nanchang, we'll stay in Liyi Hotel.

In Changsha, the seller will provide rooms for us.

OK.

Well, please give me just one moment.

OK.

I need to make a call.

Mr. Shimazaki,

it's me, Cheng Yizhi.

I asked you to investigate for me before.

Have you got any clues?

No. Take your time. It's just...

Yes. As soon as possible.

Well, Mr. Shimazaki,

if you have any news,

feel free to contact me anytime.

Anytime.

Yes. Maybe

I'll go out recently.

And

I'll stay in Fenghua Hotel in Hangzhou.

You're still awake.

I have a question for you.

Shoot.

Do you have

an affair?

Why did you ask me about that?

You bought her a diamond necklace

and a Mink Fur Coat.

And you bought an apartment

for her in Hualan Apartments.

You also deposited

50,000 silver coins in her name in the private bank.

Yes or no?

Yes.

You answered so fast.

But when we got married,

you promised me that

you would be faithful to me all the time.

How could you...

Master,

is it because I can't get pregnant?

You want to have a son with another woman.

No.

Then why do you have an affair with Luzhu?

Men and women hook up.

What do you think is my reason for doing so?

Hello.

Please put me through.

Hi, Mr. Cheng.

It's me, Shimazaki.

I've found out where

Fengdebao Firm's weapons

of No. 12 Warehouse

of Hexin Wharf are now.

The 26th Army of

the National Revolutionary Army took all of them.

But I just got the news that

tonight the 26th Army

would attack the Chinese Communist Party,

the Labor Movement Team and the Labor Force.

Are you sure?

I'm absolutely sure.

Director Gao.

Mr. Cheng, let's eat.

Director Gao,

I have a question for you.

Has anyone of Chen Chen Tung Oil Factory

joined the Chinese Communist Party,

the Labor Movement Team

or the Labor Force?

What's wrong?

Tonight they

might be killed.

Mr. Fan of our factory

joined the labor movement before.

He also asked Professor Lu of

Yaen University

to write an appeal for him.

Professor Lu?

Yes.

He's the of the General Labor Union.

He did a lot of jobs

for them for free.

Director Gao,

please

call Mr. Fan now.

I'll contact Professor Lu.

OK. I'll call him in my room.

OK.

Hi. Is Professor Lu there?

Professor Lu went to Suzhou with his wife.

They'll return tonight.

Send a telegram to Professor Lu

now.

Tell him Mr. Cheng Yizhi

wants them to stay in Suzhou for three more days.

Don't go back

to Shanghai tonight.

Yes. Send a telegram now.

Mr. Cheng.

I couldn't reach Mr. Fan.

Let's go back to Shanghai now.

These flowers are so beautiful.

The Pink Rose, Furlong and Texas Bluebell.

Ms. Lan.

Ms. Lan!

Look at it.

British...

The thorn. I was stabbed by the thorn.

In British Flower Shops,

this kind of rose is called Cardinal.

It's so aromatic.

If there is

this flower at the birthday banquet,

other flowers

will look plain.

OK. Anything you say.

I trust your taste.

Ms. Lan, what happened?

Your eyes are red.

You sound hoarse.

And looks like

you're not interested.

I'm old.

I often feel tired after being busy for a while.

Are you sick?

If you feel uncomfortable,

I'll find a doctor for you.

I'm fine. I just need to rest.

What about

the seats and the food of Huizhong Restaurant

the day after tomorrow?

I'll think about the seats.

Make a menu first.

Let's discuss about it later.

OK.

Ms. Lan,

please take care of yourself.

The banquet will start two days later.

Charlie.

When Ms. Lan heard Luzhu's

name,

she was spaced out.

I'm not surprised.

Well, I've bought all those goods.

When you go back,

you can inform Liao Lan.

Can I borrow your handgun?

What's wrong?

Don't hold a gun now.

Holding a gun is the most dangerous thing.

Why?

Why?

Mr. Huang's men

are transporting weapons

for the 26th Army.

They're going to attack labors

and the Chinese Communist Party.

When?

Tonight.

Professor Lu.

Is Professor Lu is also a member of the Chinese Communist Party?

He was my teacher.

He always supports the labor movement.

Don't be afraid. It's okay as long as we're home.

[Fortune]

Madam. Madam.

They forbade me from sending a telegram

to you.

Hi, Professor Lu.

We never welcome

uninvited guests.

Hope all of us can preserve our dignity.

Please get out now.

Professor Lu,

the manner

of a professor

only works for your students.

We're not your students.

We're not well-educated.

What do you want to do?

You just need to write

a self-critique to

show your attitude.

and promise

you won't participate in the labor movement

or support the Labor force again.

Then you can survive today.

Ridiculous!

What's wrong with the labor movement?

What's wrong with the Labor Force?

Go!

Lu!

Don't force me to get tough with you.

Write it.

No.

Write or not?

No!

Kill him.

You!

Stop!

Professor Lu, come on.

Put the gun down.

Put the gun down!

Mr. Lei,

there must be some misunderstanding.

Professor Lu

is a famous teacher of Yaen University.

You treated him

disrespectfully.

Professor Lu,

if something unpleasant

happened just now,

I'd like to apologize to you first.

Cheng Yizhi, don't apologize to him.

Mr. Lei,

before you do something,

make sure what you know is true.

Mr. Cheng,

you loaned and collected money in Longying Private Bank.

Did I ever say anything?

Because it's your duty.

This is my duty.

If you want to know how I resolve issues,

don't say anything, either.

Mr. Lei,

Professor Lu is not ordinary.

If you hurt

Professor Lu because of

any misunderstanding,

neither of us

can take the responsibility.

Misunderstanding?

Professor Lu is really not ordinary.

Professor Lu,

are you the writer of

Labor Movement Regulations?

Yes.

Did you write letters for the Labor Picket

to contact the Chinese Communist Party?

Stop.

All of them were written by me.

I'm glad that you admitted.

Mr. Cheng,

Professor Lu won't be wronged

by us.

I'm under orders.

There are convincing evidences. If he refuses to mend his ways,

we'll kill him.

Don't you dare!

You're under orders. Whose orders?

Professor Lu is

the consultant of Banking and Monetary Association.

The Eldest Master is a member of the session,

but he also has to respect Professor Lu.

Listen.

Guys, don't do

anything stupid here tonight!

Otherwise, the Eldest Master will punish you!

Cheng Yizhi,

let's wait and see

if master will punish us.

Mr. Cheng, if you want to seek tolerance from bad guys,

you'll be disappointed.

Boor!

Listen! I'm not afraid of death.

If I have to die today, kill me when I'm standing!

Professor Lu.

Yizhi,

be brave

and face the reality.

[Virtuous and Knowledgeable]

Sorry.

Professor Lu and his wife

are like your family.

I failed to protect them.

[Analysis Trading]

What are you doing?

Charlie, give the gun to me.

Professor Lu...

He's dead.

He was killed by Huang Ruhong's

disciple.

Sorry for your loss.

I don't have the gun.

I lent it to Guan Xiuyue.

She said a fan followed her.

I was afraid her fan was crazy.

I... I lent it to her for self-defense.

Then get a gun for me.

Get it in within days. I'll prepare a great reward for you.

Who can get a gun now?

The Great Purge just ended. Martial law has been declared everywhere.

They're worried that the Chinese Communist Party

will counterattack with labors.

Guns and bullets are under strict control.

Others can't get a gun.

But you can. You're Charlie.

I can't get it.

Even if there are

guns and bullets in the market,

they're the Chinese Nationalist Party's and gangs'

baits to attract people.

I won't touch them.

I must have a gun.

No matter what the price is...

How much?

I can give you the money you want.

I can't get a gun.

Others can't, either.

Lizi, listen to me.

Wait for the time to pass.

I can't wait.

The birthday banquet is coming soon.

I really don't have time.

Can you ask Ms. Guan

to return your handgun?

Anyway, you gave it to her.

Congratulations, Secretary Feng.

Huang.

Secretary Feng.

Next week, I need to call you

Commissioner Feng of the National Supervisory Commission.

If you didn't

help me

in transporting weapons to

the 26th Army

and sending people for me,

I couldn't make an achievement.

Secretary Feng, you're very modest.

I wasn't a drag on you in front of

Supreme Commander Jiang.

I kept my promise in this way.

I heard that you

were injured because of that.

Luckily, Luo Rengu

didn't stir up trouble.

If the action plan is leaked,

I'll feel humiliated

and Supreme Commander Jiang will blame me.

The issue has already been resolved.

Why did you mention it again?

Secretary Feng.

I've prepared the military expenditure demanded

by General Secretary Han for you.

Huang,

thank you.

You're welcome.

[Grave of Lu Caifu]

My husband Lu Caifu

died for his faith.

He died without any regrets.

Guys,

you ran the risk of being implicated

and came here to accompany Caifu through his final stage.

He'll be very delighted.

On behalf of...

On behalf of Caifu,

I would like to thank you all.

Come in, please.

Lizi.

Madam, you're still gorgeous.

Do you miss me?

I don't miss you at all.

You married someone and left here.

Unlike you,

I'm still here,

getting old and being alone.

But I miss you.

You're my only

friend here.

You're not here to

chat with me today, right?

No.

I want to borrow something from you.

I don't have everything you have,

but you have everything I have.

I don't have a gun.

Is the pocket pistol which you always put between

your thigh and your stocking still here?

Yes.

I want to borrow it from you.

Maybe I'll return it to you a few days later.

Maybe I will never return it.

Don't you want to ask me what I use it for?

Good luck!

Master.

Master.

Guys, this time you did a good job

and made a great achievement.

Later I'll drink a toast to everyone.

Thank you, master.

Thank you, master.

Leizi.

Master.

Tell them

they'll be awarded according to their contributions this time.

If all of them get drunk,

tell them there will be no rewards.

Thank you, master.

Don't get drunk. Did you hear me?

Master, it's time to start the banquet.

I'm very happy.

I'm always thinking about the reward.

What contribution have you made?

Cheng Yizhi.

Mr. Lei.

Cheng Yizhi!

Why are you so late? We've been waiting for you.

I think the two of us should have a drink.

Although you

made much trouble for me,

I don't want to blame you.

After Professor Lu fell down the ground,

you were so sad that it was like your father died.

Mr. Lei,

Professor Luwas a pioneer of

Banking and Monetary Association

and a witness at my wedding.

I had every reason

not to turn a blind eye

to his death.

We've done such a great job.

But in your opinion,

we're heartless.

Yes.

Explain to us.

Yes, explain to us.

Leizi.

Master.

Ask Yizhi to go upstairs.

Mr. Cheng, please.

Forget him! Let's go for a drink.

Let's go for a drink!

Let's drink.

Tell me about your feelings.

Say whatever you want.

Don't hold back.

I gave those weapons to

the National Revolutionary Army

as your wish.

You sent people to collaborate with the 26th Army

and started a bloody battle like that.

It's not my wish.

Since there's a beginning,

there should be an ending.

Did you know it before?

Yes.

Do you know

why I didn't tell you?

You're punishing me!

No!

I'm reminding you

to open your eyes

and find out

the truth about the world.

What's good about the Northern Expedition?

They're just battling against each other

and killing each other

in the name of Northern Expedition.

They're worse than the warlords.

What's good about silver?

It's worse than the black gold!

You have every reason to respect Professor Lu.

Maybe

he taught and enlightened you.

But where did his own path

lead him to?

He told you

taking social responsibilities

is dignified,

right?

He was shot to death by Leizi.

Was he dignified?

You watched him dying,

but you couldn't do anything.

Where's your dignity?

Aren't you fed up with the life without

any dignity?

Kid,

I don't want to hurt you,

honestly.

But if you don't get hurt,

when will you become an excellent man?

Cheer up. Be prepared.

At this birthday banquet,

I'll announce that

you're my successor.

Cheng Yizhi

can't forgive his ignorance.

Master...

No.

He can't be called master anymore.

Huang Ruhong.

Huang Ruhong has already collaborated with

the 26th Army.

He planned to use exchange weapons

for a career in politics.

Looks like those opium trades

- have already turned into political barging chips. - Watch out!

Do you know how to drive?

Are you blind?

Tough luck at night.

He became disillusioned with everything.

How can he get rid of

Huang Ruhong who's very calculating?

How can he break

the gloomy net made by

Huang Ruhong?

Professor Lu was already dead.

But Lizi...

Is Lizi safe?

I've got a gun.

An old friend gave it to me.

It's light

and I tend to miss the target.

There is no other problem with it.

Besides, it has a good size

so that it's easy to hide it.

But there is one thing

that I need from you.

What is it?

Poison.

I mean

I can put it in my mouth

and hide it between my teeth.

When I can't wait anymore,

I bite through it.

Then I'll be dead.

You... Have you read too many

fantasy fictions?

There is no such thing.

Really?

Yes.

There is a poison like that.

After I resigned from Lin Residence,

I visited you.

At that time,

you sold a poison like that

to a man.

He paid you a

pure gold coin.

Charlie, you lied on purpose.

Why did you lie to me?

You

avenge yourself on Huang Ruhong.

It's like throwing straws

against the wind.

I don't want you to die.

Your life is precious.

And life is a one-time offer.

One time.

I know.

You don't know about that.

Besides you,

I have

no other friends.

Other people are stupid

or evil.

Only you're different.

You're different.

I can't just

let you die.

Charlie,

thank you so much, honestly.

Without you,

maybe I'm

still washing clothes in Lin Residence.

But now you can also know that

I'm already very close

to the successful retaliation.

But I still need

some nerve.

Do you know what I mean?

When I think that

there is a poison in my mouth

and no one can torture me

even if I fail,

I'll be braver instead.

Maybe

I can survive in this way.

Charlie, am I making sense?

OK.

I'll handle that.

[Assistant Managers' Office]

The Eldest Master's birthday banquet is coming.

We must count up all the profits

within three days

and present the performance table to

the Eldest Master as a gift at the birthday banquet.

Guys,

you might need to work harder recently.

[Manager's Office]

However, other branches

are also working hard

to meet their deadlines at the moment.

We can't be an exception.

And we need to be better than them.

Am I clear?

Yes! Don't worry, manager.

Go get your job done.

Manager,

where are you going?

I'm going to Gao Dayong's factory.

It's time to make a decision about the land in Changsha.

I wanna go there as well.

Someone from

Herui Firm came here yesterday.

He said he wanted to buy goods from Chen Chen Tung Oil Factory.

Alright. I'll tell them about that.

You'd better focus on the counting.

Time is running out.

Hurry up.

Go.

OK. I gotta go.

OK.

[Hardoon Real Estate]

[Shanghai Longying Private Bank]

Why are you here?

Have you've bought the land in Changsha?

Almost done. But I need to go there a few more times.

What about you? How's the counting?

Can we get the result tomorrow?

Of course I can

complete your task.

Manager, are you really going to

give the performance table to

the Eldest Master as a birthday gift?

It's too cheap.

You don't have to worry about that.

It's the Eldest Master's birthday.

Of course I'll prepare a good gift.

Right.

Well, I gotta go.

[Hardoon Real Estate]

[Hardoon Real Estate]

What do you think of the fish?

The steak

tastes good.

This fish fillet is a bit overcooked.

I agree with you.

Mr. Liu.

Madams, what do you think of the food?

You need to learn about

the fried fish fillet from chefs

of Doom Frech Restaurant.

OK. I'll inform people of our kitchen.

By the way,

at the birthday banquet,

replace this big round table

by a big long table

for twenty people in total.

But, Mrs. Cheng,

Ms. Lan has already

arranged the seats.

If we suddenly replace the big round table

by a big long table,

everything will be messed up.

Of course

I have some ideas about the seats.

Based on Ms. Lan's arrangement,

make some adjustments.

If you're still worried,

I can tell my plan to Ms. Lan.

Ms. Lan.

In Laixin Firm,

there is a new...

It's you, Lizi.

The Eldest Master.

I think Ms. Lan suddenly went to

Shanxi Townsmen Association.

What's up?

Nothing.

I just want to...

After you.

Yes.

I just want to report the preparation

for the birthday banquet to her.

Ms. Lan feels a bit uncomfortable

recently.

Thank you for helping her prepare the birthday banquet.

Master,

it's no big deal.

You always care about everyone.

It's the preparation for your birthday banquet.

All of us look forward to it

and want to pitch in.

Good.

Yizhi is loyal to me,

and you're very considerate.

With you two, I don't need to worry about my rest life.

Master, you're full of praise for us.

I'll tell that to Yizhi when I'm at home.

OK. You can go now.

Lizi.

Yizhi was pathetic and lonely when he was young.

It's hard for him to grow up.

You two have a good relationship.

Have a kid with him

and let him enjoy fatherhood.

You can go.