Lust, Caution

Next round!

Now that we've moved to paradise, there's nothing to eat.

[This is a play on words, a phrase used in mahjong]

Speaking of moving, I forgot to congratulate you

on Mr. Liang's promotion.

Can you even call that a promotion? He only supervises the rations.

You can't even get rice from India now.

Those in charge of rice are more powerful than those who guard the treasury.

Mrs. Yee is right.

Me? I'm not a living Buddha.

But you should listen to me.

If he takes a consignment, he won't be home for 3 days.

You'll be free then.

I don't have the time.

His relatives are always coming around.

They pack the place, even the corridors.

I'll take that. [mahjong terminology]

I still have to settle their meals.

It's not even as though I'm getting paid for this.

Yeah.

Don't mislead Mrs. Mak

into thinking government officials

are the tiles we're playing with now.

Isn't that so?

The Japanese would never have thought that,

even the emperor gets henpecked.

Eat while it's hot.

I can't eat any more, I'm getting fat...

Everyone hoards up stuff now.

Since we can't do anything else, just hoard up fat then.

What else is good to stock up on, Mrs. Yee?

You know my husband is in the import business.

I'll take that! [mahjong terminology]

Even though Hong Kong has fallen,

the ships still need to call.

I'll eat that. [mahjong terminology]

Western medicine.

The last shipment sold out very quickly.

He should get more of them.

I heard you went to Shu Yu yesterday?

Yes, with some others. Mrs. Mak hasn't been there before.

It's embarrassing that I haven't.

There're two new branches in Hong Kong.

The Sichuan and Hong Kong chefs couldn't get along,

and besides Hong Kongers can't take spicy food.

Isn't it spicy?

Yes, it really was.

9 Wan [mahjong terminology]

2 Wan.

I'll take that.

Mrs. Mak didn't go yesterday?

She hasn't come for a few days.

I had things to take care at home.

Since you had enough players, I decided to take a break.

An excuse to hide eh?

Who was it who said she wasn't free a few days ago over the phone?

That day doesn't count, I went to fetch Mrs. Mak.

You can ask her if you don't believe me.

I specially chose to treat you to a meal that day, Mrs. Mak.

She did it deliberately.

I'll take that tile.

Do you still have more of those stockings?

Yes, but I gave them all away.

If you want I can bring more the next time.

Ok.

Goods are running scarce in Shanghai.

There's even a black market for soap and toothpaste.

You should come more often.

There's a place for you to stay.

I think he's had enough.

The Kempeitai (Japanese Military Police) will demand for him.

They didn't specify whether he should be dead or alive.

Just give it to him.

How will you account to Miura?

They're investigating the arms the Americans supplied to Chongqing.

I'll meet him tonight.

His secretary called to say today's dinner was cancelled.

He wants you to report directly to headquarters tomorrow.

You're not returning to the office today?

I still have an appointment.

My relatives asked someone to get some from the Russians.

Rings, jewels from the aristocracy.

They're begging for cigarette butts on the streets.

Afraid of getting fakes.

You women started early today.

That's a good hand you have.

Mr. Yee is here to show his support.

Sorry...my turn?

That's a good one you have.

How many carats is yours, three carats?

What do you think of this? I tire of it.

It's no longer fashionable, I was thinking of getting it changed.

Pin Fen has new stock.

There's a new five carat one.

It's large, but not as bright as yours.

Why didn't you call me then?

I only took a brief glance.

Pin Fen has some stuff that can't be gotten outside.

They wouldn't sell that fire gem to me. [Shanghainese term for a high-grade jewel]

How much is it worth now?

That fire gem of yours is ten carats.

It's not as though it's a pigeon's egg.

Gems are just stones.

If you wear such large jewellery, you can't even play mahjong.

Nagging at me even though you wouldn't buy it for me.

Ah, I won!

Combo win. [Mahjong terminology]

I was about to win myself. It's all Mr. Yee's fault,

for saying you can't play mahjong if you wear jewellery.

He did it on purpose.

Thank you Mr. Yee.

Mr. Yee should treat us to a meal.

Sure, where do you want to go?

Shu Yu. Western medicine?

Not Shu Yu, let's choose somewhere more expensive.

Oh dear, I forget.

I have an appointment at three.

And I forgot all about it.

That won't do, who'll play then?

You should have said so earlier!

I need to discuss something with someone.

And I forgot all about it...

Why don't you sit in for me, Mr. Yee?

I'll be right back.

And my luck had just turned for the better.

Not today, I have something on.

I'll play overnight with you ladies some other day.

Mrs. Mak is too inconsiderate.

My husband has some money owed to him, it's been a few years already,

the debtor finally agreed to to pay up a portion.

Let's ask Mrs. Liao then.

Shen-ma, could you call Mrs. Liao over?

You owe us a treat.

Mrs. Mak, Mrs.Yee says you can use the car.

The car is waiting for you.

I really couldn't.

Isn't't Mrs. Mak going...?

Ok, thank you.

I'll be right down.

There are less cars in Shanghai than in Hong Kong.

Gas is expensive. Even those who have cars don't drive any more.

Mrs. Mak, your Shanghainese is very good.

My Mum is from Shanghai.

When I was young some relatives of mine

moved over to Hong Kong when the war started.

Really?

These foreigners, they can only redeem this much a day.

They can only get hard bread to eat.

Do you need me to fetch you later?

No, I can call a cab.

Coffee, please.

Sure.

May I use your phone?

Of course.

Strange, did I call the wrong number?

Hello.

Second brother, it's me.

Yes?

I'm at the Keseling cafe now.

Is everything alright at home?

Yes.

I'm good, just too busy recently

to call back home.

I'm going to go shopping today.

I have a date, I'm going now.

Ok.

Well, then, there's nothing else.

I know, it'll be ok.

I'm going, goodbye.

We're moving out now.

If you guys win we'll marry you!

I didn't say I'd be the one marrying them.

The men have all gone to war.

Who's going to marry this truckload of girls?

I'm not going to, you marry him then!

I heard from teacher that Guangzhou has been lost.

Will it be safe in Hong Kong?

I never thought that we'd have to rely on the Brits to protect us.

Isn't your Dad in Britain?

Why didn't he bring you with him?

He took my younger brother.

When my Mum died he said he'd take me.

But two years later, war broke out.

I'm not going back again.

War gave me the chance to go to Hong Kong.

I want to go overseas and see the world outside.

See you by the pond after class tonight.

Let's go back to our apartment together.

Ok.

Hey, Lai Shu Jin!

I was just looking for you.

Kuang Yumin, you still remember me?

Yes, I saw you acting.

Lingnan University's Women's Drama Society.

We've set up a new drama society.

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