The Last Tycoon

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Before we start,

I would like to represent

the children of Shanghai...

and thank the sponsor of this charity show:

Mr. Cheng Daqi!

Bravo!

Bravo!

Bravo!

The show will start in just a moment.

Great!

Get higher, fatso!

Great!

That's the Female Warrior spear-kick.

She's going against eight spears at once!

When I saw the famous Shao Juhong last year,

he only did four!

Great!

I can tell Zhiqiu is going

to be famous someday!

That's right!

Let's go! Master's here!

I told you to stay home and be a lady.

But you won't listen to me!

No success can come to a woman in opera.

You'll never find a husband!

I promised Mom on her deathbed...

...that I would fulfill her dream.

I must play the Female Warrior

role on stage...

...and show her that I can kick eight spears.

Kick?!

Kick?!

Go on, kick!

That's enough, Ye.

Bring me my knife.

Kneel for an hour.

Think about what you've done!

Come on...she's just a child. Take it easy.

She never listens to me!

Zhiqiu.

Why is the best moment

in life always the shortest?

So we will learn to appreciate it.

Zhiqiu, do you have any dream?

Of course I do.

But I'm not telling you.

You're terrible.

You should've just told me.

You're so terrible.

My dream is to leave this tiny place,

make a name for myself in Shanghai...

...with you by my side.

What's your dream?

I want to study opera in Beijing.

If I keep learning secretly,

I won't get anywhere.

I must go there and find a good teacher.

You'll definitely succeed.

You'll be in Shanghai,

and I'll be in Beijing.

We won't see each other.

The moment I find success,

I'll come and see you in Beijing.

Even if that's a lie,

I'm happy to hear you say that.

I'm not lying to you.

Zhiqiu, I promise you.

I will never lie to you.

Daqi.

Daqi, follow me!

What's going on, Boss?

My wife is having an affair.

I'll catch them in the act.

But this is murder.

Captain Pei of the police is my sworn brother.

He can settle anything.

He's collecting debt in Pudong.

He won't be back tonight.

You dash in and tackle him from behind.

I'll chop him up. Hurry!

Who is it?

Daqi?

Cap...Captain Pei?

Go to Hell!

You're up?

Where am I?

Death row.

Why am I here?

Because you've killed someone.

Who did I kill?

The owner of the fruit stall.

My boss is dead?

You tried to rape his wife.

Your boss returned home

from drinking with Pei.

You two fought, and you killed him.

But Captain Pei was the adulterer!

The truth doesn't matter.

It's the outcome that counts.

Let me out!

It's useless to scream.

Let me out!

There's no way you're getting out.

Why aren't you nervous at all?

First of all, I really did kill someone.

Secondly, I'm not going to die.

Why?

Nobody can decide whether you'd die.

Only you can.

Of course I don't want to die.

Do as I say.

I guarantee you won't die.

I'll do whatever you say.

Sir...

Who are you exactly?

I'm a soldier.

Why did the police arrest you?

Aren't you guys on the same side?

Don't ask.

It does you no good to know too much.

They're here. Stand over there.

Who's here?

Stand over there.

Sir!

He's with me.

I have to pay Pei a visit.

Let me out.

Don't kill me! You'll be in big trouble!

Do you know who I am?

Aren't you a gangster?

I'm a soldier.

The people I killed were underground rebels.

You made a big mistake arresting me.

Take this.

I didn't know!

Time to return the favor.

Don't!

Kill him.

No...Don't kill me!

He wants you dead.

So, you have to kill him first!

No, don't kill me!

Don't!

I don't want to kill anyone.

Don't!

Then you'll die!

I'll count to three.

No, don't kill me!

One.

Good man!

How does it feel to kill someone?

Not good.

You'll get the hang of it after a few more.

Relax.

You're a real murderer now,

so you can't stay here anymore.

Come to Shanghai with me.

Can I refuse?

It's a playground for the adventurous.

You'll find a lot of opportunities there.

Think about it!

My name is Mao Zai.

I saved your life.

See you in Shanghai.

Daqi,

Zhiqiu left with her father

after you were arrested.

She said they were going to Beijing.

I'm off to study opera in Beijing.

Come and find me.

OK, stand upright. Look into the camera.

One, two, three.

Want to have some fun?

Come on, Fatso!

Come on, baby.

Honey.

Look.

It's Shanghai's most prosperous place.

The Grand Shanghai Nightclub.

You'll find all the rich and famous here.

One day,

I will stand on that rooftop

with the Grand Shanghai under my feet.

I know you can do it.

Mr. Hong.

This is the French ambassador.

He wishes you a happy birthday.

Come, let's take a photo.

All Pong Hand.

Don't lose, OK?

Mr. Hong, the president of

the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce.

A small gift for you.

Hello, Mr. Cheng.

Hello.

Honey.

Where's Master?

He's playing mahjong.

Husheng keeps asking why you're late.

Master. I wish you a most auspicious birthday.

Allow me to give you a proper greeting.

We're sworn brothers.

There's no need to bow.

Then I wish your home be filled with gold...

...and your days

be spent smiling like the Buddha.

Exceen

A smile like Buddha!

And I wish the same for all of you!

Hooray!

Mr. Hong.

Since it's your 60th birthday.

I know that anyone with

any prestige in Shanghai...

...has come to celebrate.

Can this simple country boy stay...

...and witness this eye-opening occasion?

I'm glad you're here, General Mao!

Happy birthday!

Yes, we're truly honored

by your presence, General Mao.

Right, Shouting?

That's right.

Daqi.

How have you been?

Very well, thanks to you.

A man will come to Shanghai from Beijing.

He's a scholar on the surface.

But he's actually an underground rebel.

Who is he?

Cheng Zhaimei.

I've heard of him,

but I don't know him.

You may not know him,

but you definitely know his wife.

Ye Zhiqiu.

Of course, she's famous.

Daqi.

I work in intelligence.

Ye Zhiqiu may just

be a famous opera performer to us.

But she's something else to you, isn't she?

What do you want me to do?

Her husband has a list...

...of all the rebels around the country.

That's what I want.

I'll see what I can do.

Daqi.

With your power and influence...

...surely there isn't much you can do?

Our nation and party will remember...

...everything you've done for us.

Great!

Sis?

Bao, allow me.

Great!

I'm heading home. I have a headache.

If I'm not around...

...he'll have more fun.

Let me walk you out.

There's no need.

Remember.

Don't let the old man drink too much.

I won't.

Goodbye.

Bao, I need go to my office.

I have something urgent to attend to

Are you OK?

Take care of things for me here.

Don't let Master know.

Are you exhausted? A little.

Let's go back and rest.

Wait for the next one.

Lin.

Let them in.

Where do you want to go, Boss?

I want to take a walk.

Sure.

Fatso.

Yes?

Guess who I just ran into?

Who?

Zhiqiu.

Did she recognize you?

I don't know.

That's great news.

Your old flame's back.

I'm happy for you!

Zhiqiu.

Zhiqiu.

Do you know the man in the elevator earlier?

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