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They held a public trial against him.

We have to draw a line between us and him.

Of course.

There's always been a line.

Haven't had much to do with him for years.

Fugui!

Who's there?

Chunsheng.

Who?

Chunsheng.

What do you want?

Come out for a second.

Just say what you want.

It'll just take a minute.

Well?

Fugui...

I've always felt terrible about Youqing.

I've often tried to give you money.

You'd never accept it.

It's all in this account. Take it.

You came for this?

Take this...

and my heart will be at ease.

All my debts will have been paid.

What do you mean?

Yesterday, my wife killed herself.

Killed herself?

Why?

I don't know.

Have you seen her body?

No.

I just got an official notice.

You mustn't lose hope.

Don't go getting any stupid ideas.

You mus bear it, no matter what!

You can't take that road yourself.

I don't want to live anymore!

You just have to!

We've been through the valley of death.

Coming out alive wasn't easy.

Can't you see?

Let's say we accept this money.

Keep it for us. There's plenty of time.

I know how difficult it must be...

but you've got to pull through...

you've got to bear it!

I don't think I can.

Chunsheng, it's cold.

Come inside.

Yes, come in.

No, thank you, I've got to go.

I snuck out just now...

and better get back.

Chunsheng, remember...

you still owe us a life!

You've got to value yours!

Mr. Niu, is your wife at home?

Yes.

What are these eggs for?

Fengxia's about to have a baby.

It's to thank the matchmaker!

Fengxia's about to give birth?

Time does fly!

Erxi sent word from the hospital.

She's in labor. We're on our way there.

Another working class member on the way!

So we've got to get going.

We'll bring the baby to see you.

- But you won't stay?

- No, thanks.

Never mind. Let's go. Don't worry.

Why's she crying?

What's happened?

I'm no longer head of the township.

They say I'm a capitalist.

I have to confess my crimes.

You! Crimes?

You, a capitalist?

Everyone knows you.

I have faith in the Party.

I've always followed Chairman Mao's path.

When will they let you return?

Let's not talk about it.

You go to Fengxia.

Go now, I'll be okay.

Niu, don't let it get to you. Take care!

We'll visit you after

she's out of the hospital.

Send her my very best. She's producing

a little revolutionary successor.

Everything's fine and normal.

They say she's great. No problems.

When is it due?

From the contractions, not right now.

Fengxia, don't be nervous.

Won't hurt a bit.

Remember to breathe and push.

When you're pushing, bite on a towel.

Where's the towel?

Here, bite on this. It'll save you teeth.

Do whatever the doctor tells you.

It'll be quick if you push.

Do as Mommy says and push.

Everything will be fine.

What's this about pushing?

Too early for pushing!

And what's this shouting? Out!

Go wait in the corridor.

Okay, we're going.

- Sorry for the trouble.

- It's our job.

Sit down.

They're all so young.

Are they nurses?

Who examined Fengxia?

They did.

You haven't seen any doctors?

No.

Go ask where the doctors are.

We must find a good doctor.

They've been locked away.

The Red Guards are in control!

No doctors?

Comrade, are there any doctors?

Yes, us!

I mean, older ones.

They're all reactionaries.

We've overthrown them.

Relax. Your wife's fine. We can handle this.

Erxi, I'm worried.

Fengxia's a mute.

Can these young people cope?

We need an experienced doctor.

Even if he only stands by, we would relax.

Have to get one out.

Let me think.

What is he doing here?

No reactionaries allowed!

Wang Bin! Stand up!

This is the same Wang Bin

who once insulted...

me and my wife,

saying she wasn't fit to reproduce.

How vile can you get?

We dragged him here today...

to educated him, to criticize him...

and to let him witness her giving birth.

To show him the heirs

of this new, Red world.

The working class is really something!

Wang Bin, don't make any trouble.

Don't move.

I wouldn't dare.

That's professor Wang...

head of obstetrics.

Dr. Wang, don't be afraid.

I was putting on a show.

We're not accusing you.

My wife's having a baby.

I wanted you here for her sake.

No, it's better if I wear it.

Let me wear it!

Go ask.

I'm just going to see him.

He's all right.

Just hungry.

Hasn't been fed for three days!

I'll go buy some buns.

Where's Erxi?

They've gone to eat.

How's Fengxia?

They say she's fine.

Want one?

Give them to Dr. Wang.

Dr. Wang, have some buns.

Take your time. There's plenty.

Fengxia's child won't be mute, will he?

Of course not. She wasn't born that way.

Will the baby be crippled?

Erxi's is a work-related injury.

It's not hereditary.

Anyway, it's bad luck to talk like that.

Why not use this time...

to think of a name for the kid?

What name do you like?

"Don't Gamble."

- Don't be stupid.

- It was a joke.

What name do you like?

"Little Bun."

You just say anything.

That's not a name!

But it's a tradition.

Cat, Dog or Little Bun...

are not recorded in the Register of Names.

He'd know for sure.

He doesn't know those kids exist...

so they don't die.

That's what the old folks say.

Okay, then Little Bun it is.

For now, anyway.

Later, his dad can give him a proper name.

Where's the family of Xu Fengxia?

It's a boy, 7.9 pounds.

- Already?

- We didn't hear a sound.

We said it would be fine!

Comrade, how's my daughter?

Fine. Mother and son are fine.

Is he normal?

Absolutely.

Can we see them?

No, there's danger of infection.

Let us have a quick peek, please?

Please, comrade, just one peek?

Dad! Mom! Has she given birth?

It's a boy.

They are fine. He's 7.9 pounds.

Do you hear him?

Are they in there?

- Have a look.

- Not yet!

Please, I'm the father!

It doesn't matter. We're not done yet.

Wait outside. When we're finished,

you can see her as much as you want.

We'll see them soon.

Is it a boy?

Yes, 7.9 pounds!

- How is he?

- They're both fine!

Erxi, you're a lucky man!

My son was only 5.5 pounds.

7.9 pounds is excellent.

If you get a car from the factory...

we can drive Fengxia home.

Good idea.

Erxi, seeing as they both fine...

why don't you see Dr. Wang back.

What's with him?

He ate too quickly.

Did he eat all seven buns?

Yes, just gobbled them up.

Quick, get some water.

You two get the car, we'll be fine.

Have some water.

Careful, it's hot.

Some water should help.

Why'd he do that?

He's been locked up without food.

He scoffed those buns.

Drink it slowly.

Help us!

She's bleeding! We don't know what to do.

Quick!

Don't panic. Think of something.

We're just students.

We don't know what to do.

Wouldn't Dr. Wang know?

Yes, he's a professor.

He'd know for sure.

He'll know.

Get Dr. Wang over here.

What's wrong with him? What happened?

He's eaten too much.

What do you mean?

He gobbled up seven buns.

He was starving.

But he was okay after the water.

It was the water that did it.

Never mind. Drag him over!

She's bleeding! Quick!

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