Tang Shan Da Xiong (Big Brother of Tongshan)

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"The Big Boss"

Here we are.

Here?

Yes, this is a different country.

Brother Hsu lives over there.

It's pretty crowded here.

We'll get there in 10 minutes.

Remember, you're traveling alone.

Take care of yourself

and don't look for trouble.

I know!

You must be thirsty.

Let's get a cold drink.

Two bowls of that!

Do you have any hot beer?

Hot beer?

If you do, I'll pay double.

She's pretty.

Come, let's have a look at you!

Not bad at all!

Nice complexion. Not bad!

Let go!

Stay out of this.

You forgot again.

Don't be afraid. Keep us company!

Dumplings! Hot dumplings!

Try it!

Not bad, one here!

Take the basket.

Pay first.

You can't eat without paying!

What? Damn you!

Get out!

What happened?

They refused to pay and beat me!

Why did you bully the kid?

We'll beat you up too!

It's Hsu Chien!

Brother Hsu?

Yes!

Come on!

Don't run!

Stop!

Hsu Chien!

Third uncle!

When did you arrive?

Just got here. I'm here to see you.

I got your letter.

This is...

Cheng Chao An.

Come to my place.

All right!

Come on out!

Third uncle!

Please!

- How are you?

- Third uncle!

This is my nephew, Cheng Chao An.

My name's Ah B.

I'm Ah Lun.

I'm Ah Chien.

I'm Ah Chiang.

I'm Chen Yu.

I'm Ah Kun.

Cheng Chao An!

Come in and sit down.

Come on!

Take uncle's luggage!

All right!

It's been two years. Sit, please.

Let's talk!

Let's all be seated.

How are things back home?

There have been many floods.

Times are bad.

Have some tea, uncle!

She is growing more beautiful!

She's our little sister, Chiao Mei.

This is Cheng Chao An.

Have some tea.

Thank you!

How's old Mr. Chang?

He fell ill

and died five months ago.

What about the Chen girl, Yu Fang?

Yu Fang?

She got in bad company and drowned.

Old Mr. Wang who used to live here

left a month ago for home

to find a wife, did you meet him?

Old Wang?

I didn't see him.

Who can afford a wife nowadays?

Take the teahouse next door.

They've closed for lack of business.

People are heading for the cities.

They can't stay in the country.

You've been away a long time.

Yes!

My letter explained why I came here.

I know, I know.

There was no work for Chao An.

Don't worry!

I've talked to the factory manager.

I'll take him to see him tomorrow.

Thanks!

Chiao Mei, go buy some food and wine.

We're welcoming uncle tonight!

Right!

Thank you!

"Man Lee Ice Factory"

You may leave.

Remember, don't talk too much.

Just answer whatever he asks.

Third Uncle is coming.

Do me a favor.

I'm taking him to see the manager.

Thanks!

You people stay and chat.

Third Uncle, there.

Come here.

Father said it's an important lot

and must be delivered immediately.

Don't worry, it's be finished tonight

and delivered tomorrow.

Take care. I'm off.

You've worked hard.

I won't see you off then.

Hsu Chien!

Is this your friend?

Yes, His name's Cheng Chao An.

This is our factory manager.

The manager...

We need hardworking people.

Have him start tomorrow.

Right! Come to work tomorrow.

Thank you!

Don't mention it!

We'll show you the town afterwards.

That looks like Auntie Ma.

Why are you crying, Auntie Ma?

Who tried to bully you?

Tell me and I'll take care of him.

Where's old Ma?

We're broke and he's gambling.

I'll go in and have a look.

Old Ma, have you lost everything?

Yes, you got any money?

You still want to gamble? Look!

Banker wins!

What are you doing?

How can you not lose?

Loaded dice?

Forget it, nobody asked you here.

Don't be a sore loser. Come on!

You should quit gambling.

Here's $200. Take it first.

That?

I've nowhere to spend money.

Pay me back when you can.

- Thank you!

- Go on home.

Thank you!

Working here is tough

but the pay isn't bad.

You can make enough in five years

to start a small business back home.

Hold it!

Please step aside.

Troublemakers!

Trying to run?

You're a nuisance!

Only six of you?

Come on, try me!

Get out!

You're pretty good.

I learned some tricks back home.

Mother gave me this to stop me fighting.

Rise and shine, time for work!

Get up!

You're safe in Hsu Chien's hands.

But he likes to champion the underdog.

I'm afraid you'd follow him into trouble.

Don't worry!

With Mother's token, I won't fight.

All right then.

Take care. I'm off.

Goodbye, uncle!

I've been doing all the talking.

You haven't said a word.

Say something.

Acquaintance leads to friendship.

Don't be shy.

Why don't you answer?

I'm talking to you!

Where do you live? I'll take you out.

Let go!

Not until you answer me!

Brother Cheng!

I'm off to work.

Cheng Chao An!

Come to start work?

Yes!

Report to the foreman first.

Who's the foreman?

The dark one.

Hurry up, be careful.

The one with a beard and pigtail.

What's your job?

My name's Cheng Chao An.

You're the one Hsu Chien brought.

What took you so long?

All right, get to work.

Set it down carefully.

Push this across.

Don't just stand there,

get cracking!

Do you want the job or not?

What job?

Help them move the ice.

What is this?

None of your business.

Damn!

Sorry!

Stop!

What was that for?

He was careless and broke the ice.

He's new here.

Just dock his pay,

why get violent?

Why did you hit him?

Why be so violent?

Shut up! Get to work!

Forget it!

Wait, you two.

What is it?

The manager wants to see you.

Chow time!

Wait, Chien and Yu aren't back.

Never mind.

I heard the foreman say

the manager wanted them.

The manager?

What for?

I don't know.

Leave something for them.

Pass it over!

Thank you!

Sit down!

Now let's have a serious talk.

Here's $2000 for you.

What for?

Listen.

We've come so far to work and

to earn more money.

Did you two discover something

in the ice today?

Yes!

It's drugs.

Drugs?

How much can an ice factory make!

There are more profitable businesses.

Since you know now, we'll cut you in.

We're in this together now.

When we left home

Father told us to work hard

but to stay away from crime.

I'm trying to be nice.

$2000 is a lot of money.

We don't want it.

I won't force you

but don't tell anyone.

Don't worry.

I'll trust you.

We're off.

All right!

Goodbye!

Goodnight!

Hurry!

Have Chien and Yu arrived yet?

No!

Get to work.

Didn't the manager send for them?

Yes!

Why didn't they return last night?

How should I know?

Is the manager in?

Yes!

Sir!

Chien and Yu didn't return.

Do you know where they are?

Why ask me?

The foreman said you sent for them.

The boss telephoned yesterday

and asked for them.

What for?

I don't know.

Strange!

I don't believe it!

You can go to the boss' place and check it out.

Old Wang disappeared two months ago.

Wang didn't disappear.

He went home to find a wife.

All right, get to work.

They might turn up any time.

Any news?

What did the manager say?

He said the boss sent for them.

If they're not back soon

I'll go there after work.

Alone?

Why not?

I'll go too.

Don't move!

Step back, just watch me.

Come on.

See? That's the way to do it.

You were too slow,

left yourself open.

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