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[War of Faith]

[Episode 21]

The rich Rothschild family

used to be private lenders.

They didn't even have a shop.

Manager He is in charge of the

besieging of the Communist Party

and its occupation zones this time.

This is a head-to-head battle.

For us,

the several newly established banks

are letters of declaration.

The Communist Party

has declared war on us

on the financial front.

It's intolerable.

All of you need to pull yourselves together

and do your job.

Make sure to nip these new banks

in the bud.

Understand?

Yes.

Ruolai.

Yes, Sir.

You'll be in charge of this matter as well.

I need a detailed report.

Yes.

Don't worry. I've asked someone

to buy a ticket to Singapore tomorrow morning.

Let's pack up.

We'll leave tomorrow morning.

Where is Singapore?

Does it matter?

Why don't we go to Hong Kong?

I heard that

it's easy to make money there.

They have a better future than Shanghai.

Sure.

Then go to Hong Kong by yourself.

I'm going to Singapore.

Don't you dare.

Sir.

Meijuan.

Be good. Wait for me outside.

Don't worry.

Are you out of your mind?

You're going to Singapore?

It's such a small place.

Isn't Shanghai enough for you?

Shanghai is great.

But Shanghai is too big.

A nobody like me

can't survive here.

Survive?

I can help you with that.

In terms of money,

you'll earn more than you did before.

You want me to sell opium.

Mr. Kang.

I won't do this kind of high-risk job.

I want to live a few more years.

Please find someone else.

Do you think the Garrison Command

is a place you can come and go

as you wish?

You're the one who suspended me.

Cut the crap.

If you accept this,

I'll give you an apartment now.

The best location

at Xiafei Road.

Sorry.

Wenbiao.

Wenbiao, you bastard!

Sir!

I'm sorry.

Listen to Mr. Kang and stay here.

Okay?

You said before that you would lead us

to success and riches.

Mr. Kang.

This is foul play.

I'm not part of the Communist Party.

But she is.

We'll make up a statement later

and get her fingerprints.

Then she'll be one no matter what.

Sir.

Mr. Kang.

Why me?

Because you're cruel enough.

And you have no choice.

You can only follow my instructions

and let me control you.

Aren't you afraid that I'll betray you?

Do you know who's behind this deal?

You're no match for them.

Alright.

You don't have to be

so dramatic about it.

You're not a selfless hero,

neither am I a corrupt official after your head.

If I really wanted to teach you a lesson...

All these years,

among the cases you solved for political achievements,

I can surely dig out a few faulty ones.

If I really become your enemy,

can your friends in Nanjing protect you?

Back to the topic,

if you take this job,

we'll be on the same ship again.

Focus on making money for us.

If you do well

and the higher-ups are happy,

you'll still have a bright future.

It seems Nanjing has been rotten from the root.

Of course.

How else would

such a strong and well-equipped government

lose so spectacularly in Jiangxi?

In troubled times,

you should leave a way out for yourself and your family.

Do you know how much gold

is traded out of Nanjing's black market every day?

When doomsday comes,

the rich ones will be the first to run.

And you want us

to be the good guys?

Quit joking.

Sir...

I'll be in your care, Mr. Kang.

That's more like it.

Work hard.

Do a good

job.

I'll personally celebrate for you.

Sir.

I'm sorry about earlier.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Meijuan.

I'm sorry.

No.

You can't do this.

You can't do this.

Come in.

Sir, you wanted to see me?

Have you met Jinzhen recently?

No. What's wrong, Sir?

I saw you take her away at the banquet that day.

You talked for a long time.

Are the two of you

hiding a secret?

No, no.

We were just chatting.

No need to be nervous.

You're around the same age as her.

I think the two of you can

communicate and meet more often.

You can also

help me

talk to her about certain things.

Such as, Sir?

I suspected that she was part of the Communist Party.

This matter

has created a rift between us.

I'm in no position to talk to her now.

Your sister-in-law

knows nothing about this.

It's pointless to talk to her about it.

So talk to Jinzhen in my stead.

The war between the two parties is coming.

We must make her realize the reality

so she won't get herself

and her family in more trouble.

Yes, Sir.

-But I… -But what?

You're in finance.

Communication ability is very important.

Talk to her more.

Treat it as practice.

Yes.

[Shanghai Arsenal Factory, Military Administration Department]

Miss Shen.

Why are you here?

Are you free tonight?

Can I invite you to dinner?

Sure.

Can you cook?

I'm tired of the food outside.

I want to eat some home-cooked dishes today.

Okay.

Do you want a taxi?

No, I want to take a walk.

Watch out for the puddles.

Isn't this Wei?

Miss, you're so pretty.

Wei, you're back.

This is my friend.

She's so pretty.

This woman won't do.

Why not?

Wei can't afford her.

Why not?

Did you see her shoes?

Those shoes are worth your rent for six months.

Wei, you're back.

Wei, you're back.

Ms. Zhou.

Who is she?

My friend, Miss Shen.

My landlady, Ms. Zhou.

Hello, Ms. Zhou.

Sorry for the sudden visit.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

We'll go in now.

Wei, you're back.

Wei.

Hello.

You're so pretty.

Don't worry.

It won't work.

What? Why?

It's so lively here.

If Wei really liked this girl,

would he bring her here?

He would have brought her to a fancy place

for some coffee and Western food.

He brought her here instead.

Do you know what it means?

What does it mean?

He's indirectly telling her,

"Sorry, I have no money."

"I'm not a good match for you."

He's rejecting her this way.

He could have just said that.

That's right.

You can't say that directly.

"I'm sorry."

"We're not suitable for each other."

If he said that, he'd be doomed.

If this girl is rich,

she just needs to call the bank

and Wei will be unemployed.

Right.

Right?

Right.

That scary?

But this young man

is quite smart.

Well,

I'm not very good at cooking.

Please make do.

It's okay. Thank you.

You made so many dishes.

You're really not suited for cooking.

Don't cook next time.

It's a waste of food.

I'm sorry.

From now on,

I won't cook again.

It's okay.

Tell me, what's the matter?

Did my brother ask you to come to me?

Yes.

Harmony brings prosperity.

Don't blame him.

After all,

you're really working for the Community part.

The matter between my brother and me

is not as simple as you think.

It's hard to explain.

You said I'm part of the Communist Party.

Do you know anything about the Communist Party?

Not at all.

Your brother never mentioned it to you?

No.

But I think

he didn't want to implicate me.

Have you ever wondered

why your brother joined the Communist Party?

I thought about it.

Why?

Forget it.

I'd better not say it.

I'm afraid you'll be angry.

Just tell me. I promise I won't be.

My brother

was a smuggler for a while.

I believe he was smuggling guns.

After that,

someone must have had something on him.

He joined the Communist Party to save his life.

Nonsense!

Didn't you say you wouldn't be angry?

You know what?

Your brother joined the party in Jiangxi.

At that time,

he was less than 17 years old.

He came to Shanghai

at the party's order.

Comrade Wei Ruochuan

joined the Communist Party

because he genuinely believed that

only the Communist Party could save China.

What?

You don't believe me?

Miss Shen,

I won't doubt your belief.

But please respect my faith.

Your faith?

Three Principles of the People?

Although I haven't joined the party yet,

Sir told me that

as long as I do well,

he will arrange for me to join the party.

Do you want to know

why I joined the Communist Party?

No.

-Not even a little? -Miss Shen.

As long as you don't cause trouble for Mr. Shen,

I'll be very grateful.

Mr. Shen

is doing something big.

Something big?

You mean the financial unification?

Do you think he can do it?

If there's a will, there's a way.

I really want to take you to Nanjing

and let you see

what those so-called big shots

are busy with right now.

Forget about Nanjing,

even in Shanghai, you can see

countless refugees

who have lost their homes

and are forced to wander around,

starving and shivering in the cold.

But what did the government do?

Miss Shen,

every dynasty has honest and corrupt officials.

But I believe,

as long as Mr. Shen is here,

there's still hope for this country.

I sincerely plead with you.

Even if you won't support him,

don't stab him in the back.

[Shanghai North Railway Station]

Ma'am,

you should be more careful

when you're outside.

It's not a big deal to lose your wallet.

But what if you lose your child next time?

Here, take it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Don't cry, good boy.

Don't cry. Are you hungry?

Why are you crying so much?

Where did you come from, brat?

Mind your own business.

Do you hear me?

I can mind my own business,

but this is definitely their business.

What's going on here?

Nothing.

Nothing.

Young lady.

What's wrong?

May I know

how to get to the Central Bank?

You? Go there? You must be mad.

She's from the countryside.

She doesn't have the money.

Don't look down on me.

Excuse me, sir.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

[Exit]

[Shanghai Map]

Sir,

does this bus go to the Bund?

Yes.

Yes? Okay.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

[The Central Bank of China]

[Convey Room]

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

What are you here for?

I'm looking for someone.

Please register first.

It's so troublesome.

I'll wait outside then.

You can't read?

Tell me.

I'll write it for you.

Okay.

My name is Niu Chunmiao.

I'm 19 years old.

I'm from Ji'an, Jiangxi.

Gender, female.

Reason for visiting?

I'm visiting a relative.

Who are you looking for?

Wei Ruolai.

Who are you to him?

I'm his fiancée.

Fiancée?

Assistant Wei, you're back.

Assistant Wei, someone is looking for you.

Niu...

Doggie!

Long time no see.

You've grown so tall.

You're even wearing a suit!

Did you pick it up somewhere? Is it a rental?

It's mine.

Who is it?

A friend.

You even combed your hair.

Well, you're a city man now.

Be gentle.

Lower your voice.

What are you doing?

Lower your voice.

When did you come to Shanghai?

Just now.

How much is your sofa?

You can't afford it. Why do you ask?

I'll buy it for my grandpa when I earn money.

And this desk.

I'll get one for my father.

You're not doing any paperwork.

Why do you need a desk?

For mahjong, of course.

Doggie.

Your father wasn't lying.

You're really affluent now.

Your dad said you joined the bank.

I thought

you must be a security guard.

So, how much

do you earn every month?

Don't panic. I'm not borrowing money from you.

Tell me.

Tell me.

How much?

Does your family know you came to Shanghai?

Yes.

My father bought me the ticket

and sent me to the train.

What are you doing in Shanghai?

To visit my relative.

You don't have any relatives in Shanghai.

A fiancé is also a relative.

What are you talking about?

Who is your fiancé?

What?

Now that you're rich,

you want to abandon your poor wife, right?

My mother is right.

You plan to abandon the old for the new.

No.

Didn't my father tell you?

What?

About breaking off the engagement.

I wrote to him a few days ago

to break off the engagement.

You really want to break off the engagement?

No.

Impossible.

Right before I left, I eavesdropped

on our fathers discussing our wedding date.

We were engaged when we were kids.

It doesn't count.

Doggie.

Do you really want to break off the engagement?

I'm not thinking about it. I've already done it.

You heartless man!

What did I do to you?

How dare you divorce me?

No.

Are you seeing someone?

No.

Are you?

No.

Spill it, spill it!

I smell a woman on you.

What woman? It's soap!

Soap?

You wouldn't even wash your face at home.

And here you're using soap?

Do you think I'll believe you?

I really didn't.

Stop talking nonsense.

It hurts!

Niu Chun...

It hurts.

Tell me!

It hurts.

I was wrong. I was wrong.

My hand hurts.

Doggie.

I understand how you feel.

You can't.

It's just that you've made it.

So you want a better match.

It's human nature.

I understand.

Whatever.

Since you've come to Shanghai,

don't leave for now.

Stay in Shanghai for a while.

Stay where?

Your house?

How can I stay here without a title?

Just stay at my place.

After some time,

I'll find you a house.

I don't have money to rent a house.

You want me to sleep on the streets?

I'll rent it for you.

You said it yourself.

I didn't force you.

Let's go.

[Hong Fang Clothing Shop]

Xu,

I'm sorry.

I may not be able to complete this mission.

The organization has high expectations of you.

To be honest,

I can eliminate traitors and get intelligence

very well,

but persuading Wei Ruolai

is too difficult.

I may not be able to do it.

You've never tried it before.

Consider this to be training.

He's so stubborn.

It's hard to communicate with him.

I tried many ways,

but they've all been ineffective.

You can't rush this.

Take your time.

Be patient

and release positive signals.

You must befriend him first

and gain his trust

before persuading and communicating with him.

I really want to be friends with him.

I'm patient too.

I even went to his house for dinner,

but

there's still no progress.

It's not enough.

You can't become friends

just by eating a few meals.

You

need to analyze the other party's needs.

Think carefully

about what he lacks.

What he lack?

He lacks sense.

Your shabby place

doesn't seem much different from our hometown.

This pot is so big.

Wei, you're back.

-I'm back. -Are you busy?

Let's go. It's none of your business.

I understand.

Come on.

I’m Niu Chunmiao. I’m new here.

She's from my hometown.

Ruolai, you're back?

I'm back.

Who's this?

She's from my hometown.

From Jiangxi?

Yes, I grew up with Doggie.

May I know your name?

Just call me Mister.

-She's just a friend. -Mister.

Just friends.

Don't listen to his nonsense.

He and I—

We're just friends.

Will you explode if you don't talk?

See you. See you.

Where do I turn?

Turn left or right?

Turn right.

Old man.

This is horrible.

How could Wei do this?

He just brought a woman here yesterday.

Today, he brought another one.

He's not a womanizer.

He said that the girl

is from his hometown.

Third floor.

You really believe it?

Fellow villagers,

but they hug and pull each other.

I don't believe it.

She's a kid

from his hometown.

I'm going to take a look.

Go look.

Go in.

You talk too much.

How much

is your rent every month?

None of your business.

Three silver dollars.

What?

Really?

It's the size of a doghouse

and it costs three silver dollars?

This is Shanghai.

A small apartment near the Central Bank

is smaller than a pigeon cage

and it can cost 10 silver dollars a month.

If I buy a few apartments

and rent them out,

I'll make a fortune!

How much capital do you have?

I can earn it gradually.

Don't worry.

I'm able-bodied

and have tons of ways to make money.

I won't burden you.

Tell me.

Did you sneak out again this time?

How did you know?

I know you.

You've been reckless since you were a kid.

You'd run away to Guangzhou just because you got spanked.

What's the reason this time?

Fine.

You don't have to tell me.

Since you're here, just take it easy.

Have a good rest.

Where are you going?

To buy groceries and cook for you.

Come back!

You're not allowed to cook.

I'll cook.

Eating your food

takes 10 years off my life.

What

is this?

Be gentle.

This doesn't even work.

Eat slowly. No one will steal it from you.

Is her cooking good?

Who?

Your woman.

Are you crazy?

I don't have a woman.

There are tissues

used by a woman in the trash can.

There's lipstick on it.

Do you

wear lipstick now?

That's my friend.

She's my boss's sister.

How does she look?

Does it have anything to do with you?

Just eat.

I'm just asking.

Why are you acting guilty?

Your house is so shabby.

Since you brought her here,

it means you two are quite close.

She's not an outsider.

But she's a rich girl.

Will her family allow her

to be with a poor guy like you?

What will you do

if they don't allow it?

Will you elope with her?

To where?

I heard that Hong Kong is very good now.

Really.

-I'm going to stay at Wen's place. -There are banks everywhere.

Remember to wash the dishes.

I cooked.

You should do the dishes.

You haven't paid for staying in my house.

You bastard!

We haven't met in a few years and you're giving me attitude now?

Bet.

Finish betting.

All in.

Wen!

Here's the blanket.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

No problem.

Let me do it.

Nine.

Wei,

who's the one sleeping in your room?

Is it the arranged marriage you mentioned before?

Yes.

Why is she here?

She wants to get married?

Who knows?

I got in trouble a while ago,

so I wrote a letter to my father

and asked him to cancel the engagement.

I guess my father didn't receive it either.

Jiangxi is at war.

It's normal for letters to get lost.

Yes.

Do you really want to break off the engagement?

Of course.

She is...

That's not good.

You should break off.

Yes.

Alright, go to sleep.

You're not cold, right?

Wen, let's drink.

Come down.

Come down.

Keep your voice down.

Wei has to go to work tomorrow.

Don't disturb his rest.

[No. 18, Qibao Street]

Don't underestimate me.

Morning.

Are you new here?

Yes.

Morning.

What do you want?

Why are you hiding?

I'm not going to hurt you.

I'm not hiding.

I need to go work.

Stop!

I haven't finished yet.

Who allowed you to leave?

What do you want?

My name is Niu Chunmiao.

I grew up with Doggie.

We're like siblings.

Doggie?

It's Wei Ruolai.

I came to Shanghai to seek refuge with him,

so I'm staying here temporarily.

Is your name

Wen?

Yes.

Hello.

I heard

Doggie say that you two are close.

Of course.

We're like brothers.

That's great.

Then we are

family now.

That's great.

Do you want to get rich?

You can get rich with me.

Are you interested?

Why did you get in?

Come down.

I know you don't trust me.

It makes sense.

After all, we just met.

It's okay.

If you need it,

I can show you around to broaden your horizons now.

Alright.

Get down first.

Come down.

Thank you.

You...

I can give you a silver dollar per day

on the spot.

Really?

You'll know if you try.

Think about it. Even if I go back on my word,

you'll only lose

a tiny bit of time.

So, will you give it a try with me?

[Three-Card Monte, Magic Hands]

Come, come.

Ladies and gentlemen,

I'm new here

and I just want to do some small business.

I hope all of you

can take care of me.

Kids, come.

Let's play a game.

Let's see if your eyes

or my hands are faster.

Look carefully.

This is a chopstick used for eating, right?

Two bowls.

Silver dollars.

Three silver dollars.

I put this bowl upside down

and put this silver dollar under this bowl.

I put this bowl over this silver dollar too.

Then I say, "The deity guides the way. Go."

There was a silver dollar on both sides, right?

Yes.

Don't worry, everyone.

Look over here.

It went over.

Is there a trick?

Do you think

you can guess

how many coins are under my bowls?

I'll give you however many there are if you're right.

But if you guess incorrectly,

don't worry.

I won't ask you for money.

However,

please help out my business.

What business?

I have

a large bag of good ginger slices.

She's a ginger seller.

It's not some elixir,

but it can help with colds, indigestion, and relieve coughs and phlegm.

When we get carsick or seasick...

Right, granny?

Ginger slices are very effective.

Go and ask around.

The pharmacies sell

a catty for half a silver dollar.

Today,

buy a catty, get a catty for free.

But I have no money.

Miss, have a taste first.

Have a taste.

No, thanks.

Who dares to eat this?

This is really authentic, alright?

Come on.

You all know me, right?

You're a poor guy.

What? I'm a rickshaw driver.

It's the same.

Let me introduce everyone.

She's my cousin, you know?

He's my cousin.

We're relatives.

Let me tell you.

These are authentic ginger slices

from our home.

I just brought it from our hometown.

It's edible.

It's delicious.

Take a big bite.

He can really eat it.

Look.

It's delicious.

It doesn't hurt to try it, right?

Have a taste. It's okay.

Here.

Ginger slices.

Miss, have a taste. What do you think?

Not bad.

Wen.

Ms. Zhou.

You're selling things instead of pulling your rickshaw?

Ginger slices.

Ginger slices?

Try it.

Can I eat it?

Yes.

It's delicious.

It's quite sweet.

It's very authentic.

Ms. Zhou, guess the silver dollar.

You win silver dollars if you guess correctly.

If you're wrong,

you have to buy half a catty of ginger slices.

I know this kind of trick.

Young lady,

you'll lose horribly

if you do this on Qibao Street.

This is Shanghai.

Do you know what kind of place this is?

It's Shanghai.

Come on. I'll guess.

You'll do it?

Come on.

Let's do a round?

Come on.

Okay.

Look carefully.

I flip this bowl over

and put this silver coin under it.

I flip this bowl over this silver coin.

The deity guides the way. Go.

You saw it just now.

How many coins do you think is in this bowl?

What's there to say?

There's one.

Open it yourself.

I open it?

Go ahead.

Fine.

One.

One.

Why is it gone?

You lost.

It's okay.

I'll give you another chance.

Guess how many are on this side.

I'll give you them if you're right.

What's there to guess?

Two.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Final answer?

Yes.

I'll open it now.

Open it.

Three.

Forget it.

This game is just to trick country bumpkins.

Let's go.

Ms. Zhou.

Ms. Zhou.

Ms. Zhou, don't go.

Wen,

you stinky cart-puller!

Ms. Zhou.

You lied to me with her.

Listen to me.

She's here for Ruolai.

You know her.

She's staying at his place.

Do you get it?

You can't say that.

Excuse me.

Come.

Alright.

Consider it my bad luck today.

How much is one catty?

Half a silver dollar per catty.

If you buy a catty, I'll give you a catty for free.

Give me 1.5 catties for free.

Alright, I'll take whatever help is at hand.

Whatever.

Cousin, weigh it.

Alright.

Okay.

Weigh it.

I'm in a good mood today.

I'll sell at a loss to get the word out.

I just want to build good relationships

with my neighbors,

so I'll give 1.5 catties for free

to everyone who buys one catty.

Great!

Coming.

One by one.

Here you go.

The noodles are here.

Sir, your noodles.

The noodles are here.

Your noodles. Enjoy.

Here, Wen.

I can't drink anymore.

You can do it.

I have more than you.

Here.

You drank it all again?

Eat.

Chunmiao, you're really good at drinking.

I'm actually not a good drinker,

but the alcohol here

is like water.

I don't feel anything.

Take it easy.

This huangjiu has a strong after-effect.

Last time Ruolai drank it,

he puked his guts out

and slept on the street all night.

Him?

He's no good.

Listen.

I

can easily

drink 10 times more than him.

Really?

Yes.

Let's try it another day.

Come on.

Drink more if you can.

You must enjoy yourself today.

Let's split it 30-70.

This much?

I didn't do much today.

I don't think I should take this.

You think it's not enough?

No, I want it.

I'm going to save the money

so I can buy a foreign car later.

You've got a plan!

From now on,

just work with me.

There are so many

rich people

in Shanghai.

They're willing to pay money too.

Wen, listen to this noise.

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