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The cops are coming right away.

Dad, I'm not scared of that. It'll be even better if they come.

It was Wang Lichao who started the fight.

My God.

Now we're not talking about who's right or wrong.

You provoked the triad boss. Do you understand?

Do you know cops are with gangsters?

Uncle Shao just called.

You're lucky. Uncle Shao has an apprentice, A-Chang,

who is a policeman.

I know A-Chang.

Yes.

Right, it was him who informed Uncle Shao.

A-Chang said, the cops were coming to arrest you.

He also indicated to Uncle Shao

that the officer who was sent might have connections with the gangsters.

If you fall in his hands, there will be no way out.

Go. Go hide somewhere with your brother.

Where is he supposed to go? It's so late.

Shut up.

Once they arrive,

tell them Bruce is wounded and is in hospital.

Tell them you don't know anything.

Hurry up. Go.

Hurry.

This way.

Hurry.

Luckily, we escaped in time.

Be quiet.

You're the best in marksmanship. Kill him in one shot.

When the cops take him out of the yard, shoot him.

Don't worry. I've never missed.

Good.

Bruce is in the hospital. Let's go.

We won't be able to run away. They have guns.

If they find Bruce, he'll die. No doubt.

Bruce is not home.

What shall we do?

We'll follow the cops.

All right.

Report to me, when you find the target.

-Dad, how about we shoot first? -No.

I'll do it.

Hurry. Go.

Follow him.

Bruce, you can't go.

-Don't worry, Dad. -Bruce.

Go.

Go! Go!

I didn't know they wanted to kill Bruce.

They want Bruce to die.

Ruhai, your call is right in time.

You've saved Bruce's life.

If we had left several minutes later, it would have been horrible.

Dad.

Uncle Shao.

Brother.

It's my fault. I've caused you so much trouble.

It's all right.

Bruce, no matter what you're thinking now,

you have to leave Hong Kong.

If you stay here, there'll be no way out.

Yes.

Bruce.

Uncle Shao is right.

The misery won't be over anytime soon.

At a situation as bad as this, it leaves us no other choice.

Ruhai, we have to think of a way to send Bruce overseas.

Take tight control of all the piers and stations.

We cannot let criminal Bruce Lee escape from Hong Kong.

Where is he anyway?

Did someone leak out the news?

A-Chang.

Yes, Officer!

-What's the matter? -I'm ready to hand over to the next shift.

Hand over?

Can't you see that we're after the criminal? We're shorthanded now.

-You'd work over-time. -Yes.

Hi!

Okay.

Sir.

I'll try my best.

I don't believe that he'll disappear from Hong Kong.

Okay.

Sir, just wait for my good news.

A-Ming.

You guys all have guns.

How come you guys let Bruce run away?

What can I say?

As the saying goes, "It takes years to train an army to use it for a day."

Why are you guys so useless when you're needed?

I don't want to see you guys...

as worthless as the cops.

Why don't you go to the pier...

bus stations, horse track, and the airport...

anywhere he might possibly go?

Let's go.

-How's it going? -Master.

Found someone who can help?

Yes, I have. But all of them think it's too much trouble.

Fortunately, the ship of Pres. Wilson is leaving at 4:00 p.m.

My friends helped me get two tickets.

As long as Bruce gets on this American chartered ship,

he'll be safe.

No gangster will dare to go on board to catch someone.

I've told Zhongliang and other students to pretend going to the airport.

Those gangsters have probably gone to the airport.

Now, let's try to go to the pier.

Here are the tickets.

Great!

Bruce.

Uncle Shao.

I don't want to go to the U.S. now.

Sit down.

Master,

should I be frightened of Wang

just because he kills?

I haven't graduated yet.

I have a lot of things to do.

If I were to go to the U.S., I want to go openly.

Sit down.

Sit down, Bruce.

You're in a great danger now.

Are you courting death?

Bruce.

A-Chang made it clear today.

If he were not on duty today, you'd have been dead.

You're grown up.

If your theory is working, will Wang be as unbridled as this?

Bruce.

It's a crucial moment in your life now.

Don't be childish.

Master. A-Chang just called.

He said the pier was chaotic.

Cops are everywhere.

You stay here with Uncle Shao.

I'll inform your Dad.

We'll think of a way

to get you on board.

Master,

I don't want to leave you guys.

Bruce.

I'm sorry about this.

When you go back to Macau, please explain to Mr. Huang.

Tell him that I will go to visit him to apologize.

Now I have an emergency at home,

I have to cancel tonight's performance.

Please convey my apology to Mr. Huang.

Don't worry. No problem.

Good.

It's you, Master Ye.

Please come in.

A-Chang just called Shao Ruhai.

He said, cops were in charge of the pier.

It might be too hard to get away from there.

Cops are in charge over there?

Where can we find a way out?

Pres. Wilson is leaving Hong Kong at 4:00 p.m.

We'll be in trouble if we're late.

So,

can we just break in?

What's happening here?

Everything happens at once.

We've been advertising

our performance since last week.

Tickets were sold.

But now, at a time like this

how can I leave for Macau?

I see.

I got an idea.

Let's go.

Inspection is done.

Check the documents of every traveler.

Don't let the suspect get on plane.

-Be quick. -Yes, sir.

Today, all the actors of our Winner's Class,

are ordered by the Hong Kong government,

to say farewell to Mr. Shao Ruhai.

Mr. Lee is leaving Hong Kong now.

Go.

Nothing here. Let's go elsewhere.

Okay.

Bruce.

Your Mom can't see you off at the pier today.

She has to deal with some other stuff.

Didn't you say you have something to tell her before you go?

Let me know.

I'll tell you Mom.

Please tell her

not to worry about me.

I'll take care of myself.

All right. I'll tell her.

Your Mom gave you this.

She hopes that

once you arrive in the States,

you can do whatever you want, except fighting.

You're a stranger over there.

If you get into trouble,

it'll be too far for us to help you.

Bruce.

Remember what we have told you.

Whenever you feel like

fighting with someone,

take a look at this jade your Mom gave you.

Learn to endure.

Okay.

I swear I won't fight any more.

Go.

Lift it up.

Bruce,

it's getting late. Come in.

-Dad. -Bruce.

Come in.

Hurry.

Wear it.

Good.

Lift it up.

Don't worry.

I'll write to you when I arrive.

Good-bye.

Good-bye.

Good-bye.

Bruce, you'll need this money for your journey.

Take it.

It's okay. Dad.

Take it.

Stop!

Stop!

Stop. Stop. Stop.

Go.

Haiquan,

it's getting late.

Tell Bruce to come out.

Okay. I'll lure the cops away.

Ruhai.

I leave Bruce...

to you.

I'll do my best.

Go.

Lift it up.

Bruce, come out.

Take this luggage.

Get on board.

Remember, get on board before A-Chang.

-I got it. -Hurry

Take care, Bruce.

-Dad. -Go.

Get moving.

-Where's he? -Mr. Lee, where is he?

-Is he gone? -He's on board now.

QUEEN'S PIER

Uncle Shao, I'll take it.

No problem. I can take care of myself.

It's too heavy. Let me do it.

Uncle Shao.

Will your company send a car to pick you up?

Of course, there is one.

Where is it?

You'll see it when you cross the road.

Isn't that a taxi?

You thought that

I was a rich boss, and someone would pick me up?

I'll tell you what.

We're lucky enough,

not taking the subway today.

Go.

How are you, Bruce?

So tired.

So you're tired.

You'll have jet lag these few days.

You'll feel more tired in the afternoon.

It's wide open here.

A lot more space than in Hong Kong.

You'll like here gradually.

But now, you still can't see much.

Keep going. Good.

How much?

30 dollars.

What?

I've traveled to and fro from the pier many times.

It was never over 20 dollars.

Why is it 30?

You think I print money?

No, no. I've put on my meter.

It was 30 dollars.

I knew it.

Everyone knows that all meters

are accurate

in San Francisco.

Except yours.

My God. You're unreasonable.

You have all the excuses.

This is not legal. See?

I'm neither reasonable, nor law abiding.

Let me tell you, I'll give you 20 dollars.

Take it. That's enough.

No, no.

It's okay if you don't want the money.

I'll pay you anyway.

What're you doing?

I'll give you 70 dollars change. This is reasonable.

Okay. Thanks.

Look at your old car.

You're so unreasonable.

You don't have 30 dollars and you want to take a taxi!

Stingy.

Why did you scold people?

Let's go. Save the trouble.

Let's go.

Where's my tip?

Tip?

Man like you, wants tip?

Let's go.

Don't pretend you're rich in the U.S.

Bruce, we're home. Here we are.

How's it?

So, this is your house?

What? You thought I'd take you

to someone else's home?

Uncle Shao, weren't you invited by the Hong Kong government

to discuss a business plan?

You looked respectable.

It's all about face.

I'll be frank with you.

This time,

I went to Hong Kong for two things:

one, to watch your boxing match;

two, to sell my house over there.

I'd say,

I'm a pretty average guy here.

You thought I was a successful businessman?

Not exactly.

Because my wife has been sick.

Let me tell you. This time…

Pass me those two Chinese herbs.

...I did some exchange with others

I brought them some Chinese herbs.

Then,

they'll treat my wife's illness.

I see.

Where's your wife?

I'd like to visit her.

You don't have to.

When she recovers,

I'll bring her here.

Okay Let's clean it up a bit.

Have a rest.

What?

You regret?

Bruce. Let me tell you.

If you weren't in a serious danger in Hong Kong,

I wouldn't have taken you here.

Where are you going? You don't want to sleep?

Where am I going? I'm going to my wife.

I've to send a telegraph to your Dad too.

Tell him we're all right.

Need any help?

No, thanks.

Uncle Shao, where shall I sleep?

Where?

Come here.

Can't you sleep here?

It's not too bad for our Chinese

to have a place like this here.

Have a good rest.

Uncle Shao, what am I supposed to do if you leave?

Bruce.

Listen,

from today,

you'd better learn to take care of yourself.

I'm leaving.

Bye.

Starting from today,

you'd better learn to take care of yourself.

These are his details.

Thank you very much.

You're looking for a job, too?

Yes.

What kind of job are you looking for?

Anything. I'm strong.

We have a position available. Collecting trash.

What? Collecting trash?

Not that difficult.

Just put all the trash together.

Okay. What about the pay?

We pay by the week. It depends on how much you can do.

I can do two persons' job.

All right. I'll arrange it for you.

If you can take hardship, you'll make money right away.

-Really? -Of course.

All right. Okay, I'll take it.

What's going on, Sir?

Nothing.

I used the water in your restroom.

-Do I have to pay? -I mean, look at you.

How can you sit down like this?

You'll make the chairs and napkins wet.

Okay. Give me the bill.

Is that enough?

You don't want to eat?

Okay. Bye.

Sign your name here.

Okay. This is your pay.

Thank you.

Uncle Shao,

you're back.

You're back.

When did you return? How's your wife?

Same as before. Have you had dinner? I've cooked something for you.

-I've been waiting for you. -I've already had.

-You've already had? -Oh, yeah.

When?

Uncle Shao, look.

This is the first salary I've earned in the U.S.

A hundred dollars.

How did you earn it?

I'll tell you.

Come on. This is my rent for this month.

What?

Please take it.

You can use the remaining money

to buy some supplements for your wife.

How can I take it?

It's okay. Please take it.

Come. Have a seat. Let's eat. I'll get rice for you.

Well...

How are you?

Here you are.

Please wash the vegetables.

Hurry up.

Hurry up.

You are here, Boss.

The guests have been waiting.

Kong Pao Chicken. Ma Po Tofu. Faster!

-Faster! -Becky, wait.

-What's up? -Nothing. Wait for me after work.

The stove is on.

I'll put the order here. Hurry!

Okay.

Old Wang, focus on your own work, okay?

Don't stare at the girls.

-The dish is burnt. Didn't you see it? -It'll be ready.

-What's thinking? -Boss, someone is waiting for you.

Be fast.

You, too.

-Mr. Shao, it's you! -It's me!

Didn't you go back to Hong Kong?

-Yes, I did. -When did you come back?

Just a few days.

-What can I do for you? -Yes.

I came to Seattle from San Francisco,

I need a favor.

What is it?

Nothing good.

I'm asking you for a big favor.

I'm wondering

if you could hire a handsome young man at your restaurant.

Mr. Shao, you know, I'm not hiring.

We're not shorthanded.

I know it. He's really a good young man.

You know.

If I keep him in San Francisco's Chinatown,

it won't be good for his school work.

So I was thinking of finding him a better environment

so he'll study.

VICTORIOUS IN THREE PUNCHES! MARTIAL ARTS DARK HORSE EMERGES!

So, your friend Bruce Lee not only can dance the cha-cha,

but also practices kung fu.

-Right. -He's a boxing champion.

But I don't understand.

With such a good background, why didn't he stay in Hong Kong?

Why did he come?

It's a long story. I'll explain to you later. All right?

But this time. You'd better do me a favor.

Since we're all Chinese.

You know, you're the only one I know in Seattle.

You have good connections here.

Would you please recommend a good school for him?

I can help with that.

That's great.

And also...

I'm wondering if you could find him a job.

So he can make a living while he's attending school.

Then I'll be able to tell his parents.

Mr. Shao, I understand that.

All right.

I'll help.

Please take it back.

You've misunderstood me.

The money is not for you.

I want you to use the money for Bruce's salary.

Practicing kung fu?

Uncle Shao. I haven't seen you for a while.

Where have you been?

Seattle.

-Seattle? -Right.

For what?

To take care of some business. I've also chosen you a school.

Uncle Shao, I want to make money. I don't want to study.

Bruce, you're in the U.S. now.

You have to study hard, otherwise, you won't surpass me in the future.

I don't believe that I can't win the boxing championship here.

They've already had a boxing champion.

They don't need a new idol.

Please find something more practical as your goal.

Bruce.

Get ready. Go to Seattle.

Go to Seattle?

When you get there, call this number, and find this place.

Start your new life.

You mean,

-I'm going to Seattle right now? -Right.

You just want to kick me out.

Subtitle translation by Li Ling Yang