Original subtitles

Aunt Wu,

no more rushing.

I'm on my way.

Shiyue,

hurry up.

Your dad is very anxious.

He's not even eating.

What's the matter?

He doesn't let me tell you through phone.

What's wrong again?

There's never a moment of peace.

Aunt Wu,

You shouldn't indulge his bad temper.

You know what?

He's so spoiled.

I'm downstairs now.

Shiyue, you're back.

Aunt Wu.

What's the matter?

Look.

The great artistic performance

has commenced at the Grand Theater.

At the performance, famous singer Haoliang...

I drove for an hour,

got 3 points penalized, 200 bucks fined,

and all you say to me is 'look'.

Someone's impersonating me.

What nonsense.

Someone's impersonating me.

Her?

No, the man.

You must be mistaken.

He claims to be called Haoliang.

He looks exactly like me.

He even sings my song.

The key is, his singing is quite mediocre.

Is it possible that,

this is the TV station,

playing your old performance videos.

And you,

have a bad eye.

They just held this gala event!

Well tell me,

Why would somebody imitate you?

Haoliang,

original name, Yang Jianguo,

renowned Chinese singer,

showed exceptional musical talent from a young age.

In 1987,

with his representative work 'The Greatest Love',

Haoliang became an household name.

In the 90s,

Haoliang has performed on CCTV Spring Festival Gala twice,

and became a well-known young singer.

In 2000,

he was invited multiple times

to serve as the judge for the Young Singers Competition.

Later, due to the lack of new works,

Haoliang gradually faded from the music scene.

However, his songs continue to

resonate in the hearts of fans across the country.

Mr. Haoliang,

who still recognizes you?

Tell me,

what could he possibly gain by imitating you?

Could he get rich or get famous?

Or what?

Yang Shiyue!

Is this your attitude towards your father…

What do you want then?

You should visit the TV station

and find the station leader.

- Go talk to him. - No.

It's embarrassing.

Indeed.

It's even more embarrassing than

pasting your baby photos without clothes

on our doorstep.

Indeed, go to the TV station is more embarrassing.

Are you alright?

Why bring this up again?

I just want to consult you,

Yang Shiyue,

nude loans usually don't involve men.

How did you manage to do it?

The last time I saw you were naked was when you were

ten months old.

You bring this trivial matter up forever.

Nude loans, for a guitar.

Son's debts, father repays.

What a wonderful scene.

Why can't I bring it up?

Did I ask you to repay?

Why keep bringing up

old and trivial stories?

Cut me some of this beef jerky.

I'll take it with me later.

Yang Shiyue,

When will you ever listen to me?

You love doing everything,

everything I tell you not to do.

Songwriting, songwriting…

You've never had a good song.

You think you're born to be an artist, a guitarist?

You might have some talent, but it's not enough.

You're not cut out for music.

Don't argue with your dad

every time you see him.

So what?

Is it my fault?

Right. Every time we meet,

he keeps saying

that 'baby photo',

that 'nude loan',

that 'you're not talented enough'…

He's been saying it for my whole life.

Saying that it's for my sake, for my good.

Am I good now?

You're great.

If you've got time,

You really should go to the TV station.

Your dad is nearly possessed.

And the bathroom tiles,

they're so slippery.

Go buy something to fix it.

I don't want him to fall on the floor again.

Fine, got it.

Uh...

Your dad's X-ray film is out, is it?

What did the doctor say?

The doctor said he's fine.

Really?

He's fine.

Is that true?

He's fine.

Are you going to the TV station or not?

My shop's got some business.

What's that in your hand?

Beef jerky.

That's mine.

I pay you.

Not for sale.

Bro,

help me spread the message.

My precious guitar is on sale now.

That's the only one in the country.

Why do you sell it?

You need money?

How come he need money?

His dad is Haoliang.

That old man will scold whoever he catches.

I agree with you.

Just by looking at his demeanor.

He's not broke at all.

Shush it.

Mr. Haoliang got fired by the Art Ensemble back in 1997.

He had a conflict with the director of the Art Ensemble.

And hit him.

Didn't you guys know?

No wages,

no medical care,

no performance,

where does the money come from?

I'm serious,

I really need money.

Help me spread the message on your social media.

Thanks a lot, bros.

This is a brain aneurysm.

Hallucinations,

Seizures,

Epilepsy,

memory loss…

Look,

this is your dad's film.

Here,

grows a little red 'balloon'.

If this little red balloon

bursts,

it's basically the end. Over.

So I suggest,

get the surgery as soon as possible.

300 thousand.

I'll hold the spot for you.

Wow.

Didn't know that Mr. Yang writes his own songs.

Put it down.

I heard you've made your decision.

You really gonna sell it?

You know what guitar this is?

You dare to ask.

It's just a guitar.

Black1

Limited edition,

only 83, on earth.

Limited edition? I like it.

I'll let you call a price.

500 thousand.

Oh come on.

50 thousand.

Do you sell?

It's a good deal.

Come on,

I bought it for 400 thousand.

You don't know the recent market, do you?

You're not gonna sell any of these guitars with your price.

I'm helping you out here.

Take my money and go have some fun.

How nice is it!

Look at you now, all miserable.

Really.

You should leave.

I'm not selling it.

Artist.

Call me if you change your mind.

Recently,

the Great Theme performance

had its debut at the Great Theater.

At the performance, famous singer Haoliang

fully demonstrated the charisma of old artists.

As soon as the prelude of

'The Greatest Love' begins…

Instantly ignited the atmosphere on the scene.

Stop.

Is this Haoliang?

Yep.

He's fake.

Fake, fake, fake!

You claim to be Mr. Haoliang's son.

But your surname isn't Hao.

It's stage name!

My dad's surname is Yang, Yang Jianguo.

Bring your boss to me.

You must pay for this mistake.

Okay, Hao,

we know this situation right now.

We'll have a serious investigation.

We'll definitely give you

a satisfactory answer.

Leader Mao,

We already signed the contract with,

Gold-River Mining Company.

3 thousand for one performance.

3 thousand for one performance...

So it's 30 thousand for ten performances.

That's a lot of money…

Hao,

you see, if this guy is a fraud,

aren't we the victims as well?

We must call the police.

30 thousand for ten performances…

300 thousand for a hundred performances…

A thousand performances…

3 million!

Dad,

Where you've been?

Hello, sir?

I'm at the TV station.

Hello?

Oh, you came here the other day?

Do you consider a sea view house, or maybe a villa?

You're rehearsing at Gold-River Mining Company?

Sir, can you hear me?

Hello, sir?

Sanya, Haikou, best villas on sale now.

Why didn't you tell me?

You're making Leader Mao confused.

What confusion, sir?

Oh Dad, you're not a young man anymore.

You should take more rest!

Leader Mao,

I'm so sorry.

It was my dad.

My dad's getting old,

bad memory and stuff, you know,

telling me nothing.

It was my misunderstanding.

Sorry.

Little mistake… Simple mistake!

Alright let's pull it down.

Straighten it up.

Right.

Stretch it, stretch it.

Mr. Haoliang, would you please take a photo with me?

Yes! Mr. Haoliang,

Mr Haoliang, please take a picture with me.

Excuse me for the restroom.

Are you here to take photo with me?

You can wait outside.

I'm not sure I need a photo

To prove our relationship.

Do we know each other?

You don't know me,

But you know my dad.

Don't you think we look a bit alike?

You old bastard!

You dare to run!

Don't let me catch you!

Old bastard,

I'll break your legs!

Run?

Keeping running!

Can't run anymore.

How about it?

I'm really getting old now.

Can you imagine

how time has just flown?

For this fast?

Don't you think so?

Don't mess with me.

Do you know how many years fraud is sentenced for?

Regretted.

So regretted.

I just…

I know Mr. Haoliang, you father,

very very well.

He doesn't go on internet, doesn't show his face,

and he hates modern pop singers.

So you see, nobody knows

what Mr. Haoliang looks like.

And I only perform at small events.

These two days, my eyes

couldn't stop twitching.

Right eye never finds its peace.

I've been thinking there's…

Where you going?

You're strangling me.

Don't be so rude.

Kid, give me a minute to speak.

Let's do it this way.

I'll give you 5 thousand.

Is this about the money?

Then what's your solution?

300 thousand.

So it's still about the money.

300 thousand.

I should call the police first.

Who's…

Who's the real defrauder now?

Then go in and ask.

You think I'm afraid to go in?

What's this?

IOU, credit note.

You are better prepared than I am.

You have 3 days.

How can I gather 300 thousand in 3 days!

What about 5 days…

Yueyue!

Who do you think you are.

Hello?

Is this Haoliang?

Is this the consolation performance?

We're visitors.

Visit the police station?

Sir, I'm here to ask, uh…

Where can I clear the points?

Find the traffic police.

Right, find the traffic police.

Wang Chunsheng.

I hold on to your ID card now.

The 5 thousand you just mentioned,

give it to me first.

Who is it?

Coming, coming.

Why didn't you bring your keys?

What are these packages?

Floor mats.

He said the bathroom was slippery.

Stick them on and they'll work.

You bought so many.

Mr. Haoliang.

I've been to the TV station.

Nobody was impersonating you.

It was an imitation show

Saluting you.

Imitation show.

Imitate my face,

imitate my songs.

Can imitation make it to the big stage?

Look at my full drawer of contact list.

Back then,

Why did so many people invite me to perform?

It's been 2 days.

Where's the money?

I'm still raising it.

I've taken more performances.

I'll give it to you as soon as I get the money.

Don't play tricks with me.

Fine.

I have to go on a trip.

Please take care of my dad.

Sure, that's my duty.

Sorry! The subscriber you dialed is power off.

Sis.

Does this guy live here?

Oh lord.

It's Chunsheng from the fifth floor.

Haven't heard him singing for days.

Wang Chunsheng!

Old bastard!

Open the door or I'll call the police.

What brings you here?

I just did some yoga.

Move backward.

I don't have enough space, move back.

I've been making a bunch of phone calls

to solve the money issue.

Waiting for a reply.

I've been waiting so long so that

I thought maybe I should go out,

to think of some new solutions.

Do you think I look stupid

In this outfit.

Little Hao, I...

Let's discuss this case again, peacefully.

I wasn't in a good mood that day.

The fact is,

I make no more than a thousand bucks

for one performance.

You're asking for so much money at once.

I really can't have it ready.

Let's be considerate of each other.

It's wrong for me to imitate you dad.

I admit it, alright?

I see.

But you set the deadline yourself.

Real men don't take back

what they've said.

Don't put it this way.

What are you doing, Little Hao!

Police station.

Yueyue.

Incoming call, incoming call.

Pick it up.

Must be some performance invitation.

Put it on speaker.

Is this Mr. Haoliang?

Hello, this is Haoliang's son speaking.

What's the matter?

Oh, Mr. Hao Junior!

Hello, hello.

I'm Zhang from Xinglian Island's Cultural Bureau.

Here's the case.

Our bureau is organizing

a cultural festival about enamels.

We would love to invite Mr. Haoliang

to be our most important guest.

I wonder if we have the honor.

So the performance fee would be…

We have a budget of 30 thousand.

Alright, I'll call you back.

30 thousand?

You said you make no more than a thousand.

That's impossible.

I swear I only make one thousand

at local performances.

How come offer's so pricey.

You have two options.

One, go to the police station.

Two, I choose two.

We team up.

Team up?

I'm real, you're fake.

You sing, I get paid.

Once we're reach 300 thousand,

we part ways.

No way.

I don't want to be your dad.

What if you don't keep your promise?

If our deal turns out successful,

we're on the same boat.

I won't turn against you.

How do we split the fee?

You may have 20 percent.

You know, I've been acting like Mr. Haoliang

for many years.

I've been very dedicated.

I'll pay for your food and hotel.

The show that I just went

is already online now on TV.

There must be many more audiences.

The price can go up too.

I swear, I won't disgrace Mr. Haoliang.

10 percent, no food, no hotel.

You might not know.

The relationship between an artist and his agent

is actually…

Who the hell is your agent?

I'm your creditor.

20, 20.

20 percent.

See you at eight tomorrow morning.

If you dare to run,

I'll break your legs.

I don't get it.

What's it about him that's worth imitating?

You have no idea.

Back when I was young.

At work, I was the core in the field of art.

I had a song.

It was Mr. Haoliang's

'The Greatest Love'.

It was my best repertoire.

Are you migrating?

You had breakfast?

Lunch would be enough.

Why don't you skip to the New Year as well?

I must have 3 decent meals every day.

Plus midnight barbecue,

All gotta be there.

You said you'll pay for my food. Forgot?

Get in the car first.

Breakfast time now?

Right,

The fraudster you've caught last time,

what was his sentence?

Don't mention it,

I put so much effort to catch him…

Later, we'll have brunch.

All he got was 2 years in jail.

I'd say, fraudsters should be heavily sentenced.

Anyway, these fraudsters

better not fall into my hands.

This car is falling apart.

Did it pass its annual checkup?

Want some instant noddle?

You'll be performing as soon as we get there.

Meal after show.

It's carcinogenic.

Eat it or not.

Wang Chunsheng!

Wang Chunsheng!

Wang Chunsheng, you old son of a gun!

This looks nice.

This looks nice.

Time to go!

Why are you buying useless rubbish?

What are you thinking!

Garlic, symbolizes triumph and victory.

How nice!

What is wrong with you?

What is wrong with you?

You're afraid that I run away, fine.

But why do you put your furious anger

toward my garlic pendant?

My back hurts.

Let's switch.

I can't drive.

Back hurts means we should go back.

I'm good either way.

Mr. Hao!

Hello, hello.

Mr. Haoliang!

Hello, hello.

Hello, hello, hello.

You look kind of different from

what I see on TV.

You're much more handsome in person.

Mr. Hao.

Please come with me to the makeup room.

Come,

This way.

Shiyue.

Get my costume from the trunk.

Where's the makeup room?

This way,

Please.

Wow.

Enamels,

built to last,

timeless classic,

just like beautiful songs,

everlasting, unfading.

Please welcome, famous singer, Mr. Haoliang!

Don't be nervous, alright?

'The Greatest Love'.

Count it?

No need.

You should count it.

Nah, it's fine.

After the performance,

let's have dinner with Director Ma.

Director Ma wants to introduce

some friends to Mr. Haoliang.

Oh, how nice.

Singing is fine,

but socializing is not my forte.

What if we got exposed?

How could we possibly get exposed?

You just had a perfect roar on stage.

How would they know you're not real?

I'll be by your side.

Just eat your meal in peace.

Mr. Haoliang.

Greetings, greetings.

Hello, hello.

Mr. Yang, hello.

Director Ma, hello.

I'm not Director Ma.

My surname is Sun.

Please, this way.

Have a seat please.

Director Ma hasn't arrived yet.

He especially told me to explain you the reason.

Our bureau is currently in charge of

the reformation of this

chaotic performance market.

Such as unlicensed performances,

and

lip-syncing and stuff.

It's quite trivial.

Director Ma is in person leading the charge.

So he will be a bit late.

Please do not mind.

Dad.

Wash your hands before eating.

Right.

Wash hands.

This way.

Where is Mr. Haoliang?

Mr. Haoliang?

Come, come.

I haven't seen you for so long.

It's been quite some time.

Come, come.

You're my old friend. Make yourself at home.

Take the main seat.

No I shouldn't.

Come, you should have the main seat.

Just sit here.

Sit. Sit here.

It's not appropriate.

Not appropriate.

So, how's it going?

All good?

All good.

Mr. Ma.

Mr. Ma.

Uncle Ma, you used to know my dad?

The story between our director and Mr. Haoliang

is quite a legend.

Our Director Ma,

even wrote an article,

reminiscing about the past.

So that's why Director Ma has this special temperament.

You used to be an artist.

Mr. Hao,

forgive me to correct you.

Our director is more than just an artist.

He's a talented poet and a great scholar.

Little Zhang.

Don't show off,

in front of Mr. Haoliang.

Director Ma, you're too modest.

Dad, have you had your injection?

What injection?

My dad has diabetes.

Diabetes, oh.

It does require some injections.

I also have diabetes. I need an injection too.

Director Ma,

You've had it already.

I know.

Let them go get theirs.

Totally understand. Go take your time.

Sorry about that.

This way, this way.

Little Zhang, go lead the way.

No thanks, we know the way.

Increase the dosage.

We have lots of carbs today.

Told you we shouldn't have come.

Look at the situation now.

Hello?

Dad, I must ask you something.

Mr. Hao.

I'll wait for you here.

The corridor is too winding.

Director is afraid you won't find the way back.

It's fine, we know the way.

It's fine, we know the way.

You can go back first.

Go back first.

I'll wait for you.

Take your time.

Speak.

Speak.

Dad, when your performed on Xinglian Island,

did you know someone named Ma?

From the Cultural Bureau.

Xinglian Island,

Cultural Bureau,

Mr. Ma.

I don't know such guy.

That voice…

Was it Mr. Haoliang?

How big is your heart?

You, are Haoliang right now.

Look, that man in the room.

Isn't it Ma Pingchuan from the Cultural Bureau?

Yes, that's him.

Your practice rooms were still shut?

That's right. Accompany me for a toast later.

Okay, okay. Let's see if he could help us out.

Ma Pingchuan…

Deputy Director Ma.

Mr. Haoliang.

White hair is what I have,

death is what I dare.

Old roads will reappear,

while flowers blossom every year.

Mr. Haoliang,

you still remember this poem.

How could I forget?

You wrote this poem when you were

still working at the police station.

What a great poem.

What a great talent in the police force.

That's why the leader sent Director Ma

to our Cultural Bureau.

Very correct decision.

At that time, I was in the hospital.

Mr. Haoliang came to visit me.

I was so touched.

Well, depends on the case.

You got injured while helping me to catch a thief.

How could I not visit?

At that time,

with Mr. Haoliang's high social status,

his visit gave me

great encouragement.

Later on

you gave me something

that I'll never forget it in my life.

Your biography.

That's right.

'Mad for Music'.

Come, let me propose a toast.

Great.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Mr. Haoliang.

I haven't seen your grace for so many years.

I miss it so much.

Now that you've made a comeback,

I'm very excited.

So very excited.

Me too.

Director,

[]let's take a group photo.

That's great.

Don't wait until we get drunk to take it.

Come on.

Mr. Haoliang, I have a favor.

Since you're here today,

you can't refuse our invitation.

You should sing a song for us, right?

Right, right.

Alright, alright!

Come on.

How many sleepless nights have there been?

Looking up…

Wang Chunsheng.

I'm getting anxious now.

How much do you know about my family affairs?

Take that thing off your face.

Your dad's biography.

You haven't read a word, have you?

You should understand him more.

No one knows him better than I do.

I have to say,

Mr. Haoliang's writing

is quite impressive.

Hello? Doctor Sun.

Yang.

Why haven't you brought your dad to the hospital?

Hello?

I've been a bit busy lately. Haven't got the time.

I'm telling you.

Your dad's case is in real hurry.

If the cerebral aneurysm bursts,

even gods can't do anything about it.

Alright, alright,

I understand.

I'm raising money right now.

Usually I don't involve in patient's personal business,

but my mom is Mr. Haoliang's biggest fan.

That's why I'm calling you.

Okay.

Okay, goodbye.

Goodbye.

Where are you going?

Perform.

Perform what?

I haven't had breakfast yet.

Grab your luggage, we leave right now.

Stop babbling.

What?

I'm not carrying those all by myself.

Carry some for me!

Where are we performing at this early hour?

Gosh.

Help me carry some.

Director Wang.

It's me,

Yang Shiyue.

Haoliang's son.

Let me, Haoliang,

Be the new couple,

Offering a song titled 'The First Love in the World'.

Bro,

weddings, funerals,

your choice,

As long as you got the money,

we do any performance.

Yes, we can perform in the countryside.

Sure, a couple more songs is fine.

Yang Shiyue,

How could you take offers like birthday parties?

Why not?

Hello, Mr. Yang,

I'd like to invite Mr. Haoliang

to sing a song for my deceased mother.

5 thousand, is that okay?

No problem.

You have one month

to finish all performances listed here.

You're ordering outside of the menu.

Even donkeys couldn't work this hard.

Give me my share of the money.

I want to leave. I quit.

What are you thinking?

Where are you going?

You're not going anywhere

until we earn that 300 thousand.

Travelers heading Hengtian,

wake up now.

Travelers heading Hengtian...

Can I borrow your telephone?

Don't you have a cellphone?

No need, no need.

Use my phone, here.

Wang Chunsheng.

Where are you?

I, I'm out for some extra meal.

Do you want any food?

Travelers heading Hengtian,

Wake up now.

Time to board.

Time to board.

Travelers heading Hengtian.

Wang Chunsheng!

You old bastard.

Travelers heading Hengtian,

first out then right.

Wake up.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Give me my belt back.

Give me back my belt. I'm not performing anymore.

Take me to the police station if you want.

Stop pulling me.

You're not running.

I won't perform anymore.

Okay. No more singing at funerals.

Better standard for food and hotel.

And I'll give you 30 percent of the fee.

I want 50 percent.

Did I treat you too well?

Yang Shiyue,

don't talk me like this, I'm getting anxious.

And when I get anxious, my throat...

Hello, Lu.

Hey, Yue.

The song you wrote, 'Not a Big Deal',

isn't it just another

normal pop song?

You still want me to play it for music college's professor?

He's really busy, you know?

Yes, I know he's busy,

but I'll be satisfied if he could just

listen a few phrases of my song.

Fine,

I'll ask later.

Thanks a lot.

50 percent it is.

Don't run off again.

You write songs?

Why don't you consult your dad?

He's better than all the others.

Why don't you go to music colleges in Beijing?

I tried.

I bet Mr. Haoliang's words mean a lot in the field.

Didn't he help you?

He did.

How did he help?

He said, be stricter on his son.

He has a big picture…

But it's bit of a pity for you.

New work coming.

You have quite of a connection.

Of course,

I didn't steal my old man's contact list for nothing.

Still doesn't work without me.

Tracking device.

Is it working?

Get one?

I'll get one.

58.

Are you Haoliang?

Let's take a photo together!

Smile. -Okay.

I'll count one-two-three, then you take it.

I'll just flick it.

I'm tired.

I'll go straight to bed.

You're not eating?

No, I gained weight

by riding the car all day.

What's your problem?

Mr. Haoliang.

Hi.

Hello, Mr. Haoliang,

may I

have your autograph?

What's…What's your name? My honored guest.

I'm flattered,

in every way.

I'm Zhao Xiaoping.

I remember you,

Zhao Xiaoting.

Ping, Zhao Xiaoping.

Right, Zhao XiaoPing.

Thank you.

It's a picture of us.

Do we know each other?

Yes.

I used to by a singer too.

Sound familiar.

Come, have a seat.

No I...

Sit, it's okay.

No I'll stand.

Sit, sit.

Alright.

I've kept you waiting?

No, it's fine.

You are more attractive with the sediment of time.

How come?

Look at this beard.

I'm getting old.

No, you look great.

I didn't mean you're old.

Well...

I...

That's alright.

I supposed to arrive earlier,

but took some detour.

Let have a meal together later.

No…

Just a meal, totally normal.

Let's go.

Hello.

My son,

Yang Shiyue.

Mr. Yang.

This is Aunt Zhao.

Say Hi.

Aunt, Aunt Zhao.

Great.

Let's do this.

Uh…

Shiyue,

you go upstairs first.

Take our luggage and stuff with you.

Don't lose your ID card or room card.

I'm going out to have a meal with Aunt Zhao.

Take this glass as well.

Didn't you say you were tired?

No, I said I was hungry.

Hurry up.

Does sirloin steak sound good to you?

I'm fine with anything.

Ping.

Anything you'd like to order?

I'm fine with anything, Mr. Haoliang.

This menu is weird.

Is this some farmhouse-themed western restaurant?

How could black truffle,

be together with pickled cabbage?

They mainly serve fusion cuisine.

Then let's have some fusion. Thank you.

Mr. Haoliang.

My biggest wish

is to meet you again.

Really.

Great, that's my wish as well.

I just wanted

to thank you in person.

Here's to you.

In my heart,

you are the most decent,

most dignified artist.

Really.

Great.

Ping, take it easy.

Mr. Haoliang.

I will always remember and cherish

what you did for me.

Wait a moment.

What did I do for you?

I know…

I know you must have forgotten.

It was years ago.

You had a performance in our city.

I should've participated in the show as well.

But before the show, they asked me to

dine with the organizers.

I was resistant and frustrated.

Nobody could change my mind.

As a result,

My performance was

Uh…

Removed.

Next,

let's welcome the famous singer

Haoliang.

Today,

in our performance crew,

a young actress

has been treated unfairly,

had her performance canceled at the last minute.

Thus,

I will not perform either.

It's alright.

I just couldn't stand injustice.

This afternoon,

I heard you practice.

Change your career.

You're not cut our for singing.

While you're still young,

learn something else.

Don't ruin your future.

You said I'm not suitable for singing.

I felt quite upset at the time.

But after there years,

I think you were right.

Thank you for waking me up.

Aunt Zhao,

you still sing now?

I don't sing anymore.

I diverted.

I'm makeup artist now.

Got quite a load of work.

Will you come to the performance tomorrow?

Mr. Haoliang,

I will definitely come.

Do my makeup for me.

You… You got nothing to make-up for.

I can do your makeup.

Don't trouble Aunt Zhao.

It's not a trouble.

Not a trouble.

Mr. Haoliang,

it's not a trouble.

It's settle then.

Songs like 'Heart Rain'…

'Intimate Lover'…

I'm good with these duets.

Aunt Zhao.

Car has arrived.

Good.

Mr. Haoliang, see you tomorrow.

Okay, goodbye.

Goodbye.

Mr. Yang, see you tomorrow.

Really no karaoke tonight?

Be careful.

See you tomorrow.

Shut up.

Wang Chunsheng, you're playing with fire.

What?

I… I invite her,

invite her to hear me singing.

Is that a crime?

Who do you think you are?

Greetings, everyone.

I am Haoliang.

I present you my song,

'The Greatest Love'.

Mr. Yang,

something went wrong.

The accompaniment tape was demagnetized.

What?

We haven't used tapes in so many years.

Please play the accompaniment.

Find an accompaniment online.

I've looked,

But only found the track with vocal.

Sing.

Sing, quick.

I can't...

Just sing.

Nice collaboration.

Feel nice.

I play well, don't I?

Right.

Aunt Zhao invited us to sing,

why do you leave?

I can't play your dad forever.

Uh-huh.

Let's go for a drink.

What are you looking at?

You look just like your dad.

Why do you keep studying my dad?

He's not a valuable antique or what.

I've met your dad once when I was young.

To be honest,

a lot of people say they've met my dad.

The case was,

I wanted to apply to the music academy.

I needed a recommendation letter

from a senior teacher in the field.

I worshiped your dad a lot.

I wanted his recommendation.

How did I do it?

I had a few drinks,

and I just ran to his backstage.

I insisted him to hear my sing a few lines.

You got rejected, right?

Don't keep it on mind.

He's that kind of a person.

You'll never get

a compliment from him.

Plus, you two are both singers.

Mr. Haoliang wrote me the letter.

And heard me sing.

Impossible.

I'm not lying.

If I'm lying, I'm your son.

I'm serious.

See.

You don't believe me.

It's the truth.

And then?

Did you go to the music academy?

No.

Why?

At that time,

I worked in a factory.

The factory wasn't doing well.

I'm afraid they lay me off.

My son had just been born.

So I figured, forget it.

Oh...

How old is your son?

About your age.

What's he doing now?

He's in prison.

Let's have a drink.

My family used to run a small restaurant.

Some gangster came by,

messing around.

They were drunk.

They pushed my wife, and she fell on the ground.

My son, saw his mom on the ground,

went crazily emotional.

Ended up the jail.

Then…

It's just you and your wife?

My wife couldn't stand the fact that her son was in prison.

She was really sick.

Passed away for two years.

I used to come here a lot.

My son was imprisoned nearby.

He doesn't want to see you.

Need more time.

Why does he treat you like this?

He thinks I'm a coward.

His dad's useless.

Can't fight. Can't win.

What a coward.

Every father wants to be a hero

in front of his son...

Red light.

You can go back first.

I want to take a walk.

What?

It's on me, if you run away this time.

You're kind of fearless after drinking.

Sir,

you got 'Mad for Music'?

Who's mad?

'Mad for Music'.

Who's brother?

It's about a singer.

Haoliang.

He's a has-been.

Got some impression.

Take a look, is this the one?

I'll lift it up and you take it.

Nobody buys this book these days.

How much is it?

Just take it.

Where are we going this early?

Get more sleep.

I'll wake you up later.

We're here.

Back hurts. We'll take a break.

I'll use the toilet.

Since we're passing by,

do you wanna go take a look?

Nah, he doesn't want to see me.

We're here already.

Why not give it a try?

Give me my ID, for registration.

Mine.

I'm here to see someone.

Hello, is this Yang Shiyue?

Man, you're crazy.

I told you pop song won't do,

and you still asked to hand it to the professor.

Now I'm notorious in the music college.

Lu, Lu.

You're pulling me into a dead end,

Mr. Yang Shiyue.

I just finished my business.

You can't make a living with music.

You're not cut out for it.

Find something else to do.

Lu, listen.

Lu...

He doesn't want to see you.

Wait a little more.

You saw him?

Saw him.

We might have to take any job that comes our way from now.

Can't be picky anymore.

Have we ever picked?

Let's go.

Popular rhythm.,

classical melody,

are here to bring happiness to you all.

Let's enjoy life,

enjoy the real music.

What's wrong?

Uh…

I sing 'The Greatest Love' in this bar?

And drink a few bottles while singing?

Does it even match?

It doesn't.

You sing or not?

Brother Yang!

You're so popular.

The performance today…

was canceled.

Why? Oh great.

The boss's girlfriend wants to sing a few more.

It won't affect our singing, right?

They might have other work arrangement.

Due to special occasions,

our time is limited.

We must end before 9 o'clock.

Understand.

It's fine.

Mr...

Mr. Haoliang.

Old man,

In this age,

with this white hair,

tah! Just sitting here.

We came all the way,

all the cost of journey,

cost of time,

cost of time on the journey…

How much does this time cost?

I understand.

I'll go report the case.

Mr. Ma.

What are you doing here?

We all looking for you.

Mr. Haoliang was here.

Gotta explain to him why his part got canceled.

Explain what?

I asked you to find some performers, and what did you find?

Young people these days,

no one listen to his poor songs.

I didn't quite understand what you said.

But I can tell you this.

To young generations,

our ethnic stuffs,

are still attractive,

Who's this?

Who's this?

Haoliang!

Hao-Liang.

I've never liked this kind of songs.

You don't have to like my songs,

but please do not insult me.

You let me come,

and you let me go.

Do you eat what you spit?

What is all of this?

Putting on act, playing tricks…

Even drinking while singing.

Are you guys alcoholic?

Is this performing?

Is this art?

This is just kids messing around.

I'm telling you.

I must go on stage today.

I'm also telling you.

You're not getting paid today.

You're not allowed on stage!

You son of a turtle,

Get out of here!

I understood that sentence.

The situation is clear now.

If Mr. Haoliang goes on stage,

I will get off stage and lose my job.

Got it.

You're just an employee.

This sentence is Mi-Sol-La-Si.

La is outward.

Si is inward.

How did you teach it?

This mahjong got an 'uniform'.

You messed it all up.

Compared to her original singing...

Shush it.

Get out now.

Turn on the original track.

Why play the original track?

I'd feel bad for myself,

and feel bad for the audiences.

I'd feel even worse,

for this song, 'My True Self'.

Stage performance

is not confined to its form.

Just play the original track.

Next, please welcome the beautiful singer and songwriter,

Wang Yuxi.

She brings her original song,

'My True Self'.

Let's giver her a big round of applause.

She's lip-syncing! She's lip-syncing!

The sound system is having issues.

What's going on?

The sound system is having issues.

Mr. Ma,

some random guy unplugged our USB.

Go find him!

Quickly, let's go.

Where?

It's my turn on stage. My costumes…

Hurry up!

Where are we going?

I haven't warmed up my voice yet!

This is not the way to stage.

Hurry up.

What's wrong?

Why are we running?

Yang Shiyue, why are you running?

Is the police chasing after us?

I don't see any police car.

He kicked you out from stage.

It's an eye for an eye.

Yang Shiyue,

you're mischievous.

Let's go.

Take a bath?

Bath!

We must sweat it out.

Scrub twice.

I'll go first.

Isn't it hot?

Hot?

How much money do you still need?

Almost there.

That's great.

Can't wait to leave?

Nope,

I'm enjoying.

Enjoy to be a fraud?

Just appreciate

the little time we left.

This isn't hot.

Get down here if you're a real man.

I can't stand it, it's scalding my skin.

I'm out for some air.

I'll wait you in the car.

Is it that hot?

Unplug my USB

has no difference than unplug my lifeline.

Liaoxi city isn't big.

I will find you no matter what.

Hotels, net-bars,

bath centers,

public toilets...

Go look for this guy!

If you can't find him, I'll kill you all!

More hot water

please.

Stop!

You dare to run.

Stop!

Quick, quick, quick.

Let's go, let's go!

They're close.

Quick, quick.

Stop there, stop!

I will catch you!

Go, go, go.

Stop, stop,

stop!

Hurry up.

Get in the car, hurry up.

Are you here to chase me?

Come here,

I'm looking for you.

Where are you?

You alright?

Xiongguan Park!

You're sexy.

Son of a gun.

If I wait for you, the money would be taken.

Gotta save one side first.

Totally, Son of a gun.

I'm not making this money for myself.

Son of a gun.

My dad,

got brain aneurysm,

300 thousand for surgery.

Bullshit.

I looked for you all night.

I couldn't get in touch with you.

Damn!

You and me, we're just partners in this scam!

You're not my dad,

I'm not your son.

I don't have to come save you!

You're just a jerk.

What are you doing?

Isn't it obvious!

I need to get dressed!

I'm freaking cold, I want to go home.

I quit.

Who are you talking to?

Who...

You...

Who you...

Do you need to call the police?

Come out.

An old man,

at this age,

running around on street late at night.

It's obviously the symptom of

Alzheimer's.

A bar owner

chased me all the way to a bathhouse.

He's crossing his boundaries.

He has such a big grudge!

I had to run.

So,

how do you tell an Alzheimer's patient

that he has Alzheimer's?

This is an eternal dilemma.

I didn't have time to put on clothes,

so I ran out naked,

naked...

Because you would definitely start a fight.

I had to fight him.

He's the bad guy.

Bad guy's chasing after me.

And he, he just drove away.

He doesn't know right from wrong,

can't tell black from white.

I had to choose between

pain and coldness.

I chose

pain.

Speaking nonsense.

So I had to hit him.

And he doesn't wear his clothes appropriately, always.

My father-in-law

has been showing the same trend lately.

What else can you do

other than running your mouth?

You little person.

You say it again.

What?

You're a stinkbug.

Garbage.

Scumbag.

You dad was so nice.

How could he have a son like you?

How dare you mention my dad.

What?

How dare you mention my dad.

I'm telling you, you old thing.

You're fake. Liar.

You are full of lies from head to toe.

It's not a lie.

I have seen your father.

He wrote me recommendation letter.

He, he wrote you letter?

He recommended you?

So what?

That's not possible.

How do you guarantee?

I called him.

He doesn't even know you, he's never met you.

You little good-for-nothing!

Yang Shiyue, you're an adult.

You're in you 30s.

You don't even have money to fix your rear view mirror.

What kind of poor thing are you?

It's my car.

My business.

Look at yourself.

Your own son doesn't even want to see you.

I saw him that day.

Did you?

Did you really see him?

Don't I know it?

I'm telling you.

Your son will never see you again in your life.

We're done!

Scram!

Breaking news.

Last night, Cultural Bureau received a report.

The Eastern Johnson Bar in Yangchao District

organized an unlicensed lip-sync event.

Cultural Bureau has taken this case very seriously,

and has joined forces with relevant department

to carry out an inspection.

Next, please tune in to the news brief.

Hello? What's up?

Where are you?

On the road.

Is he with you?

Who?

I already know.

Bring him back to see me.

I don't even know where he is.

Yang Shiyue.

Let me ask you.

What else have you done in your life,

other than bringing shame?

You and your fake dad,

are using your real dad's name,

swindling all around!

You're lying and deceiving,

all around northeast provinces.

Aren't you ashamed?

You bring him back now.

Bring him back to see me.

Please,

bring him back to see me!

Okay?

If you need money, I'll give you.

I'll sell blood.

Sell my kidney.

I'll pawn my kidney for you!

Is that enough?

Did you know…

There's a tumor in your brain.

It's fatal.

It takes a lot of of money to remove it.

Your money isn't enough at all!

I'm a stinkbug!

I've got no money either.

You get it?

I'm a stinkbug.

I'm a waste!

Mr. Haoliang,

Now that you've made a comeback,

I'm very excited.

In my heart,

you are the most decent,

most dignified artist.

Your dad was my

one and only idol.

You are Haoliang.

We're here already.

Why not give it a try?

Did you really see him?

I'm telling you,

Your son will never see you again in your life.

We're done!

Navigation service has been activated.

Ready to depart.

Please proceed to the Liaoxin Railway Station.

10 kilometers,

30 minutes.

Dear passengers,

the check-in process has started.

Please go to Gate 17A and 17B.

Please be ready to check-in.

My dad found out the stuff about us.

Do you have to talk about it here?

I'll explain to him myself, later.

I took the initiative,

you were passive.

He can't do anything to me.

So why are you here?

There's a performance I think you should attend.

Nothing to do with me.

We parted already.

It's an opportunity.

You had the best seat to hear gossip.

My dad really got a tumor in his brain.

It's very serious.

I still have a little short in money.

Help me one last time.

Please.

Breaking through the cold winter with music,

and warming everyone's hearts.

A classic song from the late 90s,

'The Greatest Love',

has voiced the hearts of people

and resonated throughout China,

Touching the souls of countless Chinese people.

Next,

please welcome the famous singer, Mr. Haoliang,

and his song, 'The Greatest Love'.

Is this Haoliang?

Yea.

Is he inside performing?

Yea.

What do we do?

You ask me?

Let's get in.

Ticket?

You think we're here

to watch the show?

We stop the show, right now!

My bar was shut because of him,

and he dares to perform!

Go away.

If you break in,

I'll call police.

Please no cursing.

It's not polite.

Ma, what are you doing!

You making trouble?

I think you're short-handed to cause a trouble.

Get up, get up!

Get up, what are you waiting for?

No one gets out this door!

Beat him!

Do it!

Freeze! Police!

Thank you.

May I take a minute

to say a few words?

'Golden Age of China' would be broadcasted live

On Yanbei TV Station.

The prison he's in only has this one channel.

If you have anything you want to say to him,

this is your chance.

I am not sure

whether my words could be broadcasted.

I am not Haoliang.

My name is Wang Chunsheng.

This is my first time

on TV,

on a live broadcast.

I want to use this opportunity

to send a few words to my son.

My son hates me.

He's been in prison,

not willing to see me for years.

He thinks I'm a coward.

He still doesn't want to see you,

Wait a bit longer.

This is the 62th time you've refused to see me,

but I'm not as disappointed as before.

I just hope time could go back.

Give me another chance.

I would stand in front of you,

Protect your mother.

Yet,

time doesn't flow backward.

Son,

lately, I've met

a young man.

He's very much like you.

As brave, passionate and righteous.

Through him,

I see you.

I miss you very much.

Along the way,

we've encountered many things,

many difficulties.

Even though

my encounter with him had a wrong beginning,

fortunately,

there's still a chance to correct the mistake.

I wish

it was you by my side.

I miss you.

I am sincerely sorry

to all audiences.

I lied to you.

I owe everyone

an apology.

Yesterday afternoon,

our city's public security officers,

while apprehending a gang-related crime,

unexpectedly cracked

a fraud case.

Suspect Yang

colluding with suspect Wang

impersonated a well-known singer,

committed crimes across provinces,

and defrauded performance fees.

At present,

the case has been jointly tried

with the Cultural Bureau,

and is ready for a trial.

Come in.

It's time.

You may go now.

Your performance fees have all been returned.

Your father

also phoned all the victims.

Since you gave back the money,

we decide that,

we will not

pursue the case further.

You may leave now.

Here we are.

Let's go.

Is it too late to regret now?

Just kidding,

just kidding.

The sun blazes across the land of Africa.

Every breath seems to burn.

Two lions approach the antelope

with careful steps,

making as little noise as possible,

but

failed.

What kind of style is that?

I learned acupuncture.

What a self-taught genius.

Hello, Mr. Haoliang.

I've seen you.

I caught a glimpse of you on TV before.

I didn't pay much attention.

Later, your photo with my son was on the newspaper.

I took a look,

and it came back to me.

I've heard you sing before.

Mr. Haoliang, you still remember?

This fraud case,

it's mainly Shiyue's fault.

No it's not.

He was in a hurry to raise money for my surgery,

and dragged you into it.

Later…

I got really into it too,

more involved than him.

My son doesn't take after me,

but you and I have a lot in common.

Go ahead.

Try to keep singing if you'd like.

Just don't use my name anymore.

Of course, I won't.

For sure.

No surgery,

doesn't necessarily mean death.

You must do the surgery.

I sold my guitar.

The surgery is on schedule.

Should've had you give it a try at the time.

I regret it.

Music is not easy as a profession.

That's why I always deny you.

But now…

I should have let you pursue your dream.

Even if it's not successful,

at least it can bring some happiness.

Is it too late

to say sorry now?

I...

I'm not good at songwriting, I know it.

If you really

talked to

the head of Music Academy back then,

Got me in through

the backdoor or what…

You'd be embarrassed.

Maybe even

more embarrassed now.

You, uh…

You got a load of fans.

Audiences scream to get close to you,

I couldn't even handle them.

You sing too well!

It's just that your fans are above average age.

Bug off.

There are young fans as well.

On this land,

each life has its own regret.

Although they fail today...

What's the song you're writing?

Let me sing you.

How is he?

Asleep?

What to do with the 250 thousand left?

Who's this?

Do you know him?

Brother,

this pendant,

this garlic pendant from Song dynasty…

I've been looking for it so long.

Garlic symbolized triumph and victory.

It's so meaningful.

I sold 3 houses.

All put into my antique collections.

I've got 300 thousand left.

That's the only money I left.

Let me bet on it for the last time,

please!