Phantom of the Theatre Page #3

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I told you,

I have plenty of money.

But I am running out of patience.

Mr. Tang,

this production is indeed facing difficulties.

But rest assured,

we will finish the film.

You are a clever one, Ms. Meng.

Great at playing dumb.

I don't understand what you mean.

This game has dragged on far too long.

Mr. Tang, we have an agreement.

This is business, nothing more.

I'm not interested in

doing business with you.

Are you toying with me, Meng Si Fan?

I wouldn't dare.

Good.

Then you will do as I say.

I'm tired. I'm leaving now.

Meng Si Fan!

Who the hell do you think you are?

I got girls lining up for me every day,

but I turn them all away.

Why did you think that

I invested in this shitty script?

For the money?

I invested in you!

I'm getting my investment back today!

Show some respect!

You're mine today, no matter what!

Let me go!

Go ahead, do it!

You think I won't do it?!

You're really something.

Mark my words. One day,

you'll want that watch

on your wrist!

That b*tch!

Let us pray to Luzu.

Let us travel the world with our skills.

May our fortunes come true.

May we ward off bullies

and remain benevolent.

Damn amateur!

How dare she steal my man.

You deserve this.

Come with me.

The pain will be over soon.

Give me an explanation, Dr. Fei.

How do I face those reporters?

First, a petty thief. Then, a film star.

And now, an investor.

People are dying in the theater.

Was it the ghosts again?

My God.

This doesn't make any sense.

I told you,

even with your expertise,

you still haven't found the cause of death.

What else can it be, if not the ghosts?

So much has happened...

Are you OK?

Let's go take a walk.

I made Han bring me here

when I was a child.

It's been ages.

What are we doing here?

To relax.

Dumplings!

Let's get a bowl of dumplings.

Sit.

Boss,

two bowls of dumplings, please.

Copy that.

Extra large!

Pork dumplings, right?

I used to come here often, too.

Then I became an actress.

Some days, I was afraid of

getting my photo taken.

Other days, I was afraid

to get my clothes dirty.

So I just stopped coming.

You have nothing to be afraid of tonight.

Just be yourself.

Aren't you scared?

How can I not be?

But I have to be resolute

and finish the film, right?

The dumplings are ready!

Coming.

Be careful, it's hot!

Careful.

Come on.

Everyone is ready, maestro.

Si Fan.

Maestro.

The scene coming up is

Du Juan's spirit reuniting with Shao Shan.

I read the script yesterday.

Also, it seems like the story...

will call for some physical contact today.

I'm sorry...

Maestro,

I am a professional actress.

"Songstress of the Night."

Scene 28. Shot one, take one.

Du Juan! Du Juan!

Du Juan!

You've come back. Du Juan...

I can't let you go.

That's not in the script.

Are you OK?!

Sir?!

Be careful.

Slow down.

I told you,

safety always comes first at work.

It was so sudden.

How should I have seen that light falling?

Maestro,

I've sent the crew away to clean up.

I'm going to leave as well.

Get some rest.

Thank you.

Si Fan.

I forgot to introduce you.

This is my girlfriend, Fei Li Si.

She's a doctor.

Hello, Ms. Fei.

Hello, Ms. Meng.

I knew it.

How can a talented man like you

have no girlfriend?

You two make

a fantastic couple.

Thank you, Ms. Meng.

Thanks for looking out for him.

He's the one looking out for us.

We're fortunate to have him.

I feel fortunate, too.

Oh! The doctor prescribed some painkillers.

I don't need it.

It'll make me drowsy.

You have to take it.

Doctor's orders.

That's a lot.

I'll take that.

I'd better go. Get some rest.

Are you mad that I didn't see you for a few days?

It's been two weeks and two days.

I'm OK, really.

Ms. Meng is quite pretty.

She's a pro.

We were just...

I get it.

A film isn't the real world.

Why did you do that?!

You promised me!

You said that you wouldn't hurt him!

Why did you do that?!

Lan! Where did you go? It's time!

- Hurry!

- I'm coming.

I told you not to run off on your own.

You'll get lost in a big city like this.

Stay close to your big sister.

I got it.

Lan.

Sis...

Sis...

Lan, help me!

Sis!

Help me!

Help me, Lan!

Sis! Please don't make me to this!

You're in love with him.

I'm not.

It's just that...

I don't want to hurt anyone else.

Look at this face.

Don't forget your duty.

I haven't.

Follow me.

I think you're so used to

being Meng Si Fan

that you've forgotten your real name, Kong Lan.

I haven't.

It's been 13 years.

I've been in here for 13 years.

They haunt my dreams every night.

Da Xi, Er Xi...

Tall Man... Popeye...

and your sister.

Aren't you one of us?!

We're performers.

Once we're on the stage,

we stay there.

We've waited for too long!

If our revenge fails...

Can you ever be at peace?

I understand.

Now that Gu Weibang

is in the hospital...

the old man is surely on his way.

Trust me.

Once we get our revenge...

I'll take you away from here.

Our family will

always be together.

Looking for me?

Why are you here?

You should be gone already.

Where would I go?

I think you're in too deep, Weibang.

The painkillers...

They cause hallucinations.

So what?

You still have to take them.

You have to recover quickly.

It's just a minor injury.

I don't think I need to be here.

This place is boring.

It'll bore me into illness.

Why don't we go out for a bit?

It's good to get some fresh air.

You almost lost your life for a movie.

Is it worth it?

It's just a minor injury.

That's enough!

What the hell do you want?

A man hurt in battle is a hero.

A man hurt doing something meaningless...

is an idiot.

Like father, like son.

You brought your soldiers here to beat your son.

You're an idiot, too.

If a beating works,

I would've done it much earlier.

Hu!

Take my son back to the hospital.

Yes, sir!

Take the Young Master to the car!

I can walk to the car on my own.

Come on, Si Fan.

The famous Film Queen...

Let's have a chat.

Hu.

Get Wei Bang back

to the hospital

and don't let him make

any more trouble.

Yes, sir!

Don't you dare touch her.

Don't make your father mad, Wei Bang.

Si Fan...

Commander Gu is an esteemed man.

I'm sure that he will live up to his reputation.

Is that so?

You don't know him, Si Fan.

I'll be fine.

Go!

Be careful!

Ms. Meng Si Fan.

Your reputation precedes you, sir.

You show such grace under pressure.

I'm truly impressed.

I'm flattered, sir.

It's a bit cold out here.

That's right.

Come. Let's talk in my car.

Wei Bang!

Save me!

Mother!

Wei Bang!

- Save me!

- Mother!

Save me!

You're the first woman that

stole someone from him.

It wasn't difficult.

Actors are required by nature to be gutsy.

How can I let the film get scrapped?

I'll tell the crew to

come back tomorrow.

We just need to shoot

the ending on the bridge,

then we can wrap.

You're going against

your father for a film...

is it worth it?

It is.

I dreamt about

my mother again today.

I was the family's only son.

My mother was so loved

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