Besides, Office Gu joined the army without his family knowing.
His dad found out so now he wanted the son to get married.
And use the new marriage as an excuse to leave Changsha.
Say, this is just a hasty affair
We just have to make do with what we are given
He's family is so prominent, even if it is hasty, we can't compromise
We still need to find a educated, young, and handsome man
And think about it, in the whole city
Other than you, is there another girl who suits him?
That's true
No matter how important your brother-in-law is, he can only be king in the city
Out of Changsha, he is nothing
I heard that the Japs are already at Yueyang
If you become the young madam of the Gu family, do you think our family will still worry about a place to take shelter?
Sis, don't worry
No matter if I can get married or not
I'll definitely save our family from the palm of brother-in-law's hand
You silly girl
Well its true. Sis, I'm hungry
Okay, I'll take you to eat fermented tofu. Once you marry, you won't be able to eat it so often.
Okay, let's go
Brother, from smuggling
This is the premium (Long Jing) tea that I received
I didn't even give it to my father-in-law
I'm more important than your father-in-law?
Well that goes without saying
Without you, I would not be where I am today
It is only right for me to be filial towards you
Like I don't know you
You are the night owl staying in.
You sent silk stocking and soap to my residence yesterday?
Did Sister-in-law (madam) like them?
When does she ever not like your well thought of gifts?
But I can't really take your gifts
I really can't do anything without you knowing
I'm just trying to settle my sister-in-law's marriage
No, no
Who do you think Staff Officer Gu is?
Your sister-in-law dares to talk back to him?
Do you know how I came back that time?
Calves so cramped, my heels were facing forwards.
You still want me to help you? Dream on
Older brother, you are Staff Officer Gu's uncle
What uncle?
Its a distant relation of 7 to 8 generations
If its not me trying to latch on and talking about the childhood times
He wouldn't even recognize me
Older brother, even if its a distant relation of 7 to 8 generations, you are still his uncle
Older brother, when I went back home, I severely disciplined that girl and gave her a beating
she's docile now, I promise there will be no more problem
Really, I'm not lying. If you don't believe me, I'll call her here
and make her apologize for you.
Enough.
Your sister-in-law is like a goddess
How can the lowly me dare to meet her?
Older brother, which family's child is not naughty at times?
It's all right, just discipline her a bit and she will be docile
Now that we mention it
Isn't there a saying
Rather take down 10 temples then break off a marriage
If this goes well
Isn't it good for both of us?
I heard that sister-in-law (madam) likes western goods. I have them at home
Like osmanthus scented hair oil
Jasmine perfume, and that something Queen something...
Enough
Don't think I don't know your black market business
The times are hard, its better if you don't go overboard
Or else, if it gets out, as your immediate superior
Will get into severe trouble -I understand
If I don't have your support, how could I have such a good business
Older brother, look, let's think about it
Fine, seeing you sincerity
I'll brave it and discuss this again with him
But let me warn you beforehand
If it goes well or not will not be up to me
Junshan
Your appetite is good, you picked the most difficult bone to gnaw on
The Gu family is as rich as the country
Even Mr. Sun has received financial aide from them
How could they bother with small average families
I just picked him from the fact that he looks pretty good
Xiangxiang will definately not be treated unwell with him
Can you spit the areca (nut for chewing)?
The old man Gu, had the only son in old age
so he is so spoiled that he doesn't listen to anyone
including me, the very distantly related uncle
The national army's Major Staff Officer
Gu Qingming has arrived
He's here
Faith members of the Changsha Business Association
As the first time that I (Gu Qingming) come to the venerated Huxiang
It is my honour to accept an invitation
My trip here is not for business
But here as a soldier to fight for the resistance
Therefore, I dare not to slack off on training
Gu Qingming is not really nice guy
Letting his uniform take his place in the meeting
This is like something that I would do, I like it.
Looks like he actually listened to what I told him last time
You can change your mind so fast
just to be happiness
if it can follow as story of Zigong
Qiānjīn qǔ yī liǎng yú wài
Less social gatherings and more effort towards the war
Army rations instead of delicacies and alcohol
Heavy fabric to make into clothing to fight against the cold
Will be the nation's luck and the population's good fortune
Officer Gu will not thank enough
With such single heartedness, many things will be accomplished
There will be no need to worry about inability to protect our homeland or unrelenting Japanese bandits
Best regards
Qingming, send his greetings
What is this?
We, out of the goodness of our hearts, invite Officer Gu here for a meal
To see some friends. It is fine that he does not come
But why humuliate us like this
Yes. That's right.
Officer Gu has said
Only because his surname is Gu
and his family has a business, so that is why everyone wants to meet him
Officer Gu tells me to relay to everyone
he is just a dumb
He knows nothing about business
his appologies
If anyone has any problems
they can go directly to Chongqing and meet his father to discuss it
So there is no more need to send the messages to him
and wastes everyone's time
What! What are you talking about
Everyone, everyone. Young people don't understand
All you do is play tricks with Staff Officer Gu
If this gets to Chongqing, nothing will happen to him but you are going get skinned alive
Its almost the start of the battle, I don't even know if I'll get back alive to see the elder Gu
Officer Xu, you are here to discuss business too?
What business, I have serious business to talk with him
Please excuse me
Hey, hey brother Xu
Adjutant
Where did Officer Gu go?
The officer has urgent business
Urgent business? What urgency can he have?
What is Commander Zhang playing at?
Our Officer Gu is precious, even if the Japs arrives at our doorsteps
As long as there is another person, Commander Zhao would not order him to fight
Please rest assured
See, Officer Gu is busy
Lets talk about this another time
No No
Brother Xu, no matter how busy a person needs have a family.
Officer Gu's family
Carrying on the family line is more important than anything
Not to mention, finally I talked our Xiangxiang into this
If we wait, what if she changes her mind again? Wouldn't we do all this for nothing?
Brother Xu
Look, Adjutant, from you accent you are from Changsha
Yes
Then you should understand where we are coming from even more
Help us, I won't ask you to help for nothing
I will pay you back
No, I can't help in this
Fine, fine, go do your own things
Yes
Adjutant
Let me tell you, that fellow is as stubborn as a mule. Even the elder Gu can't do anything about him
I think it is best if you don't embarrass yourselves
Brother Xu Brother Xu
You know my character better than anyone
If it is only for myself, how could I drag you into this embarrassment too
This
Just give me a last chace
Just help me one last time
If it doesn't work, then, I'll find a way myself
How about it?
Fine
I agreed to give him 30 coats, he will definitely send someone over for them today
You can go with me to meet him
Yes. -Bring your sister-in-law
Don't forget to glue her mouth shut
Definitely
Thank you brother
This time, it is not my fault
Me neither
my fault, alright?
Officer
Officer, your father called
Hang up
I can't hang up
Our telephone can never get signal, finally it connected, we don't know when will be the next time
Then we'll deal with it next time
Go free the line so we don't obstruct army information relay
Officer, just have a few words with your father
You father wants to hear your voice, it is only natural
I've said all I wanted to say
anything else I say will be in anger
Didn't I tell you to guard the trenches?
Why are you here?
I have another issue
Its about that Xiangxiang of the Hu family
Officer, we found a bag here
Bring it to me
What a laborious scheme
Let me tell you, this is your last chance, if not, I am not going to embarrass myself for you anymore either
Don't blame me if someday, I'll tie you up and marry you off as the 18th wife
Get on the car
Go
Officer
Search the city
First go all the inns and bathhouses
If you can't find it, go to all the restaurants and tea houses
For a thorough search. Go
Officer
How can you be sure that the soldier has not died yet?
Think about it
His luggage is still here
But all the money that he saved
all disappeared. Why?
This is an act, he wants to cover his escape
And fake drowning in the river
then, bury his uniform near the bank
and change into civilian clothing
Then he should be following the stream to Dujiang. Why did you order people to search the city?
If he can think up such a plan
He not a straight forward person
he is definitely thinking
using this time
We will be searching the area around the river carefully
Going to Dujiang during this time would be falling into the trap
So, might as well hide in the city and wait it out
Going away later would be safer
I understand now. This is what is known as "It is always darker under the candle"
Drive me to the front city gates, you go meet Chief Xu for the coats
When he sees me, he'll talk to me about the marriage again
Listen
To me the situation right now have no room for weddings
The only happiness will be expelling all the Japs
Back to Japan. If anyone ask you again, this is how you answer
Yes Sir.
Count carefully, there cannot be one less bag
Qingming
It is so hard to find you
Why are you here again. You don't think you caused enough raucous last time?
Officer Gu, I am really sorry for last time
This sister-in-law of mine is truly too unruly, too unmannered
I brought her here to apologize to you. Xiangxiang
Officer Gu. I am sorry
Last time, it was all my fault
Qingming, look, Miss Xiangxiang already apologized to you
Your affair...
The last time when we met
I heard you say something about
...chickens sings cuckoo...
What does that mean?
She means...She's just sprouting nonsense...you know children..
Don't mind the small things
Meaning you are a big rooster. Look down on people and arrogant
I am only explaining to him what it means
Qingming, this child
just speaks without consideration
But her upbringing is still good
It is hard to find someone else like her in Changsha
Just think about it carefully
Yes, Officer Gu, forgive the small things
Don't be at the same level as the child
That true, i should not at the same level as her
I am a soldier
A strong and hotblooded soldier
With the imminent battle at Changsha
I should not be bothering with problems with children and women
Why are you like this, I already apologized to you
you!
Enough
I am responsible for repairing the city defenses, I don't have time to be wasting time with you all. Please relieve me
Officer Gu
What kind of person are you?
What"s your problem? What are you trying to do?
I apologized to him but he ignored me
You
I didn't let them come
I've tried my best
What's going on. Who told you to come?
Who's family are you guys from?
Let go of everything!
Stop digging. Who told you to come? Speak!
Officer Gu
Please stop yelling. These are all children of the citizens
A few days ago, many houses were destroyed in a Japs bombing
So some people thought of stealing cement powder from here to repair their houses
Its easier to catch adults
But we can't do anything about children
We can't hit them. We can't arrest them
We can only let it go
Go
Look how responsible he is
What a good man
You won't be able to find a man like this even with a lighted lantern
I've apologized
I've already apologized
Brother Xu, please say something to him
I am a soldier
A strong and hot blooded soldier
How could i be dealing with issues with women and children at this time
As if he's a soldier. How could he fight being so skinny
Pretend, Keep on pretending
What gives him the right to not like me?
What gives him the right to be so arrogant?
With my looks, I am at least number one or two within the whole city right?
What gives him the right to not like me?
Isn't that good?
You did not want to marry anyway
Who said I did not want to marry?
I just don't want to marry early
Isn't he just some stupid Staff Officer?
Family has some power? Big deal
Really, it is not all his fault
Say, you were so fiery the first time you met him
Who dares to marry you. I would not dare
Are you my younger brother or not?
I'm not your younger brother
Here, call me older brother
I'll bad mouth him all day. I'll say whatever you want me to say
Out, get out now!
Xiangjun
It is better if you call those two down to eat
Let me call her No, don't call her
Let her go hungry and reflect on it carefully
Is there a brother-in-law like you?
What the problem with me as a brother-in-law?
What the problem with me as a brother-in-law? I committed a crime?
Normally speaking, finding a husband for Xiangxiang, is it my responsibility?
If its not you and Mother-in-law begging me, would I like to deal with this?
Did I arrange it or not?
What else do you want me to do?
No, let me finish
What a good match!
Gu Qingming's family in Chongqing is a prominent family
His father, even Generalissimo Jiang would need to show him some respect
If this match succeeded...
Didn't you always wanted Xiangxiang to leave Changsha?
This marriage would enable Xiangxiang to leave Changsha and even take Xiaoman with her
Maybe they can even go abroad eventually
Such a nice match
But your precious daughter ruined it
What else do you want this brother-in-law to do?
The other party did not like Xiangxiang is not her fault
Okay, okay, just let it go
Lets just think of another way to find a good family for Xiangxiang
Xiangxiang
With Xiangxiang's looks, it shouldn't be hard to find a good family right?
Speaking of which
This Gu Qingming really doesn't know where to stop
Let me just tell you
Gu Qingming, in the whole city
Will really can't find a girl better than Xiangxiang
Rest assured granny, I'll be responsible for this until the end
I promise to find her a good family in Changsha
With your words, I am at ease
Well I can't
Enough enough enough, eat, eat
You still can't forget that person
But really, he's not bad. You won't lose anything by marrying him
I won't marry him even if it kills me
When did we come here?
Let you see a good show
What good show?
See the things over there, know what it is?
I know
Brother-in-law used this when they fixed the house
In all the city of Changsha, you can count the number of people who can afford cement with your fingers
Say, if there was less of such expensive stuff
That guy is really unlucky isn't he?
What do you want to do? Don't do something random
How could I do something random? I have a plan
Just wait and watch
Ok, count carefully
Why are you guys here again?
Let go, which family are these kids from?
Still taking. Everyone leave!
Who told you guys to come?
Scram. Scram. Scram.
Scram. I'm going to hit you
Let it go
Scram
Let go. Who told you to come. Go home!
Go
Let go.
Sister, give me one. Give me one
Give me one
I borrowed you the money, don't forget to give it back
Am I that kind of person. I will pay it back
All of the sundries stores were closed. I had to go to three of them before I found some
You owe me two dollars
Here, as long as I can make that man make a fool of himself, I don't mind spending anything
Everyone have some, here
Officer
How it it?
It's really as you said. I asked many children
They all say that, in the afternoon, two 16 or 17 year old students
Bought a lot of candy for them to take some of the cement
Let's go
Child, tell me
Who gave you all these candy?
And who told you to go outside the city to take all the cement powder?
Can you tell me?
I'm not tell. They told me not to tell
You still want to run? If you don't tell, I'm going to take you away
What is going on?
Officer, what happened?
We suspect that your child stole the army's cement powder
Steal cement powder?
Officer, a child this small, it is not possible right?
You stole the cement powder? Who told you to steal it?
From our investigations, someone told them to do it
Child, just tell me who told you to go and I won't take you away
Who told you to steal other people's things. Speak!
Who told you to steal them?
Xiangxiang
Who? Hu Xiangxiang
One of those twins
Officer, see?
Good, there is no problem now
Gently, Gently, Thank you, thank you all
Good good here here here is the money
Mother just leave it to me
Thank you
Your welcome, please call us if there is a problem
What a good opera
I told you to go back to our home to organize the stuff. You didn't do much and already came back
Spending all the time playing with those records. What's so fun about them
"eya" "eya" Can you survive on that?
Mother, you don't know
Usually, you can't find these operas, but surprisingly, Junshan has everything here
Hiding in the corners is too much a pity
your life almost gone bit you still want these things
Doesnt matter if I lose life. but need to keep these things
Lets go
I am back Where did you guys go?
Sister and mother
Where did you go? Why didn't you stay at home and help?
Nowhere, grandmother, I am sleepy. I'm going to my room to take a nap
Me, me too, I am going to my room
Sigh... those two kids
Give me the money right now
Give me back the money. That's all I have
What are you talking about? who owe you money?
stopping talking about this in front of them
What a good attitude you have. You don't want to pay me back
Do you want me to tell Brother-in-law?
You dare!
Just watch me!
(SING)
Go help
Really
What can I do?
Just look for something to do
I'll go and open the door
Gu Qingming... go
This way
No, not that way
Excuse me
Who are you looking for?
I am looking for Hu Xiangxiang
Sir, may I ask why you are looking for my daughter?
We suspect that she has sabotaged military equipements
Officer, how could you say that?
Although my daughter is kind of mischievous.
All they would do are some pranks
If you say sabotaging military equipements
I don't think they would dare
We have enough evidence, we will not wrong her
Please do not cover for her, please bring her out
Officer
My husband is the city of Changsha's Captain of Securities. Let us discuss this when he comes back
Sabotaging military equipment is a heavy crime
Since your husband is Captain of Securities
How could he not know
Please, Officer
You can't do this Officer
Don't you know that it is also a crime to enter private property unauthorized?
All of you officers have no abilities yourselves and just know how to bully citizens
The Japanese are almost at Changsha but you can't forgive a few children
Ma,am please do not bother our work
We are reasonable people
Can you tell us what she destroyed?
Please make it clear
I'm here to find out the reason by talking with Hu Xiangxiang
Hu Xiangxiang is not here. Please go away
Yes, she isnt at home. go go go
Officer
This guy was really stilll hiding in the city. When we found him he was packing his things to escape
I am not escaping, I'm not escaping. I just want to go back to my house to make sure
Just to see my parents
The Japs attacked my village
I had sent them more than 10 letters to them, but there has been no reply
I'm just worried, I just want to go back home to see them
I just want to go back and see them. I am not escaping
Escaping, lowering morale
If everyone is like you
How can we fight the war?
Execute him! Yes sir!
Officer Officer. please forgive me. I just wanted to go back home to see them
Officer, please forgive me
Hand over Hu Xiangxiang, hurry up
stop stop stop
mother , aunt
They fired the gun
Xiangxiang
Aunt aunt, what is wrong?
Aunt
Mother mother, what's wrong?
He fired the gun
What are you doing to my family?
If there is a problem, then just direct it towards me
I just stole some cement powder, I'll pay for it ok?
Cement? What cement?
you ask your daughter
Arrest her
Officer
Xiangxiang, don''t arrest her. Maybe there is some mistake
Officer, what is this cement about? Why do you need to arrest her?
I... We'll pay for it
Double? Triple? Ok?
Father
You must be thinking that just wasting some cement powder
should not severe enough to arrest her
Right? That 's what everyone thinks right?
I will let you guys know the importance of this issue
Father
Release her, we'll pay for it
Xiangxiang
Father
Where are you taking her?
Xiangxiang, don't be afraid. Brother-in-law is here
Officer Gu
Officer Gu, at least inform us that you are coming
Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. The children are just being mischievous
Please forgive them for what they had done
This girl needs more upbringing
yes
Unfortunately your family did not do anything so I'll have to help you
I am worried that if I let her go, she will bring more problems to your familly
If she brings more problem to the whole city, then it will become a big problem
Officer Gu
Officer Gu, it is like this...
As you say, this child need more discipline
Hit her as many times as you want. I'll make her knee down and bow to you
Please, just don't be angry
Since you finally came to our house, at least we have to go inside and have some tea. Right?
Later on I will ask Xiangxiang to kneel down and bow for your forgiveness
Xiaoman, hurry up and tell the family that we have an important guest
No need, I still have work to finish
Officer Gu
Brother-in-law
Get in the car
Xiangxiang
Xiaoman
Brother-in-law please help Xiangxiang
Enough, be quiet
Mother, grandmother. brother-in-law
Don't go overboard, bring her back without a scratch
Brother-in-law, please save her
Brother-in-law
Kneel
Speak, what is going on?
I really don't know anything
You don't know? Then why did you run when you saw them?
What happened? Are you going to speak or not?
I really don't know
Don't know!
Good
Granny, Grany
You can't hit him!
What are you doing? Who are you hitting?
Is there any point hitting him?
Will hitting him help Xiangxiang?
Mother, you always stop me when I try to discipline them
So that now, they became such lawless things
They even dare to sabotage military equipements
Do you have to wait until they get shot before you are satisfied? It will be too late!
Those Hu elders at Xiangtan
Used to hit you for the smallest reasons and I would intervene too. Did you get shot in the end?
Go Go
Xiaoman, go to your room
Okay
Granny
Junshan, can you go and ask?
Rest assured granny, rest assured
There is a saying that goes "Strong dragons cannot overpower the local snakes"
Let me just say it in advance, if he does anything to our Xiangxiang
I'm going to make him suffer in Changsha
What's the point in saying such harsh words
Xiangxiang is in his hands right now
Granny, if you can't rely on me then don't ask me
At least help us to see Xiangxiang
Let us have a idea about her situation
Granny
Junshan has been running for Xiangxiang all day. Just let him have a breather
I know, old people are annoying
I should havee just been burned to death in the shop
Granny don't be angry
Junshan
Granny
I'll go ask around tomorrow
Brother
You were just too rash, couldn't wait
Who doesn't have parents or siblings?
If everyone went back home to visit, can we still fight this war?
Hey, Adjutant
What is going on?
Just go see for yourself
Help me read it
Everyone has a part in the fight against the Japanese
A public assembly will be held at Chayuan Lane on October 18th at 10 AM
Every citizen is encouraged to come
Adjutant
Look, my sister-in-law, Xiangxiang, had been taken away
Everyone is worried at home. How is she?
She is currently locked at Pinmao Inn
Please send her some food. That girl is too volatile
Yes yes yes
She refuses to eat anything
Thank you adjutant, thank you
Adjutant, thanks
You are looking for?
Gu Qingming, you worthless bandit
Arrogant prick
Who are you?
I'm the captain of securities team, Xue Junshan
Captain of securities have nothing to do with us
Gu Qingming, you worthless bandit
Arrogant prick
I am this child's brother-in-law
This child goes to Changjun middle school
A good kid, gets first place every year
How could she do anything?
Everyone in the family is worried so sent they sent me to visit
Brother
Just let me pass Its an American product
Fine, hurry up
Be quick, don't give us trouble
Xiangxiang, it's your brother-in-law, don't throw
I'm coming in.
Be quick
Smash it smash it
It comes out of the government's pocket anyways.
Brother-in-law, you finally came
Take me home
Now you know me.
Destroying military facilities is a capital crime You had the gall
Gu Qingming is abusing his position
So what?
His last name is Gu. Your last name is Hu
You worth nothing as a Hu
Look at the times
Its already the 27th year of the Republic
How could he do this
Even if it was my fault, he can't just lock me in here
He's just abusing his power, he's a bandit
It doesn't matter what he is, he's in charge so he can lock you in here
I won't back down, I'm going to appeal.
I'll even go to the Head of C.ommittee. I'm not afraid of him.
Xiangxiang, that's a really good idea.
Right?
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